The expression is exactly divisible by . When is divided by , the remainder is 10. Find the values of , and . Hence factorise completely. Given that for all values of , find the value of , , and .
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8(a)
1. Use the fact that $f(x)$ is divisible by $x^2 + 3x$ to find $c$.
Since , is divisible by and .
By the Factor Theorem, .
2. Use the Factor Theorem for $x + 3$ to form an equation in $a$ and $b$.
--- (1)
3. Use the Remainder Theorem for $x + 2$ to form another equation in $a$ and $b$.
--- (2)
4. Solve the simultaneous equations to find $a$ and $b$.
Substitute (1) into (2):
Substitute into (1):
5. Factorise $f(x)$ completely.
Since is a factor,
, , ;
8(b)
1. Substitute $x = 1$ to find $D$.
Let :
2. Substitute $x = -1$ to find $A$.
Let :
3. Compare coefficients of $x^3$ to find $C$.
Comparing the coefficients of on both sides:
LHS coefficient of is .
RHS coefficient of comes from , which is .
Therefore, .
4. Substitute $x = 0$ to find $B$.
Let :
, , ,
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