When the expression is divided by , the remainder is 3 less than the remainder obtained when the expression is divided by $x-1.\nFind the value of k. Solve the equation , expressing non-integer roots in exact form.
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5(a)
1. Find the remainder when the expression is divided by $x+2$.
Let .
By the Remainder Theorem, the remainder when divided by is .
2. Find the remainder when the expression is divided by $x-1$.
The remainder when divided by is .
3. Form an equation using the given condition and solve for $k$.
The remainder for is 3 less than the remainder for :
5(b)
1. Use the Factor Theorem to find a linear factor of the cubic polynomial.
Let .
Since , is a factor.
2. Find the quadratic factor by comparing coefficients or long division.
Let .
By observation, and .
So, .
Comparing the coefficients of :
The quadratic factor is .
3. Solve the quadratic equation to find the remaining roots.
Using the quadratic formula:
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