Chapter 1 Algebra May/June 2002 mt 2 Expand (1 — 3x)" in ascending powers of x, up to and including the term in 2°, simplifying the coefficients, 4] 3 The polynomial x‘ + 4x2 ++ is denoted by p(x). It is given that (x2 +4 +2) in a faciorot pee) Find the value of a and the other quadratie factor of p(x). 14 ax 6 ) = Tel) = See (® Bxpress f(x) in partial fractions. (3 Gi) Hence show that I Naya = 1 — in. oT Oct/Nov 2002 1 Solve the inequality |9 ~ 2x] <1. a 6478 6 Leta= Say (Express f(x) in partial fractions. 4) i) Show that, when x is sufficiently small for v* and higher powers to be neglected, f(x) =3 + 5x pe? ~ Be, [5] May/June 2003 3. Solve the inequality [xv — 2] <3 2x ul 4 The polynomial x*— 2x5 - 2x? +a is denoted by f(x). It is given that f(x) is divisible by x? = 4x 4-4, (i) Find the value of a. BI (ii) When @ has this value, show that f(x) is never negative, (4) w eed (2x4 I)(x- 2)? (0 Been Tt pata Tacos, is} (i) Show that, when .vis sufficiently small for x7 and higher powers to be neglected, I) = 1-482 ilOct/Nov 2003 1 Solve the inequality [28] <5. Wi 2 Expand (2 +17)? in ascending powers of x, up to and including the term in x*, simplifying the coefficients rey 8 Lot f(x i: = Gone Gi) Express f(x) in the form BCx+D aso where A, B, C and D are constants 15} Hence show that fr) ax ro May/June 2008 2 Solve the inequality 2x + 1|< [x a 9 Letfix) (@) Express f(x) in partial fractions. [4] (ii) Show that, when x is sufficiently small forx* and higher powers to be neglected, f(a) =-3 420-2 ae tS] Oct/Nov 2004 1 Expand G5 i ascending powers of, wp to and including the term in 2, simplifying the coeficients (4) 3° The polynomial 2x? + ax? —4 is denoted by p(x). Ibis given that (v2) is a factor of p(x) Find the value of a 2 ‘When a has this value, (i) factorise p(x), RI (di) solve the inequality p(x) > 0, justifying your answer, 13x Sa chess 8 An appropsate foun for expressing -— ay in pasta actions is where 4 and B are constants. (a) Without evaluating any constants, state appropriate forms for expressing the following in partial finetions: » © BMF) ia a+ G20 3F a ae o sion f wey hs {61 May/June 2005 1 Expand (1 + 4x)? in ascending powers of x, up to and including the term in x7, simplifying the coeliicients a 5S The polynomial x* + 5x +a is denoted by p(x). It is given that.x* —x +3 is a factor of p(x). (@ Find the value of a and factorise p(x) completely. [6] (i) Hence state the number of real roots of the equation p(x) = 0, justifying your answer, 2 Oct/Nov 2005 1 Given that ais a positive constant, solve the inequality fe=3a]> fea i) ates i) Express — "+5 in partial fnctions 1 2 OS Qe 8 (i) Hence obtain the expansion of — 3" — in ascending powers of, upto ad intuting the termin x? [5] May/sune 2006 2 Solve the inequality 2x > |x 1]. a10 9 @ Express 10 __ © Expres Gee) in partial fractions, 13 10 ii) Hence, given that |x| <1, obtain the expansion of ——!Y in ascending powers of, upto (@) Hence, given that | exp aaa e P and including the term in x°, simplifying the coefficients. [5] Oct/Nov 2006 1 Find the set of values of v satisfying the inequality |3* — 8] < 0.5, giving 3 significant figures in your answer. (4) 5S @ Simplify (vil +) + V(1 = x))(VC +) - vl -)), showing your working, and deduce that 1 v(x) -vl-x) " voy ae 2 ‘Using this result, or otherwise, obtain the expansion of _ hs v(l+x)+V0-x) in ascending powers of x, up to an including the term in x* oT Ixe4 § LO) = Ges iF @ Express f(x) in partial fractions. 6 2 i Hence show that ffx) av= 2 +In$ 65] May/June 2007 1 Expand (2 + 3x) in ascending powers of x, up to and including the term in x*, simplifying the coefficients i] 2 The polynomial x° ~ 2x +a, where a is a constant, is denoted by p(x). It is given that (x +2) is a factor of p(x). (@ Find the value of a. pl i) When a has this value, find the quadratie factor of p(x). 2) Oct/Nov 2007 2 The polynomial x! + 3x7 + a, where a isa constant, is denoted by p(x). It is given that x7 +x +2isa factor of p(x). Find the value of a and the other quadratic factor of p(x). i}2-x+8r 9 Express yaa) in patial fictions [5] x48 (i) Hence obtain the expansion of. inaseending powers of y, up toand including (=a +2929) the term in x, [5] May/June 2008 1 Solve the inequality [y~2| > 3]2¥+ 1 4] ¥43e43 T =e ners): (& Express f(x) in partial factions. is) (i) Hence show that [ f(x) dx = 3 —1In2. ty , 3 Oct/Nov 2008 2° Expand (1 +x) y(1.—2x) in ascending powers of x, up to and including the term in x*, simplifying the coefficients 4] 5 The polynomial 4x" — dx? + 3+, where a is a constant, is denoted by p(x). Itis given that p(x) is divisible by 2x? - 3x +3. ( Find the value of a G3] (i) When a has this value, solve the inequality p(x) < 0. justifying your answer. (3) May/June 2009 $ When (1 +21)(1-+ ax)}, where a is a constant, is expanded in ascending powers of, the coeflicient of the term in x is zero. (2) Find the value of a. Bl (db, When « has this value, find the term in 3° in the expansion of (1 +2x)(1 + ax), simplifying the coefficient. 4 #1 ps ln pa tons ul i) Given that x = 1 when f= 0, solve the differential equation St rd0-2. ‘obiaining an expression for fin terms of x Is] Oct/Nov 2009/31 1 Solve the inequality 2 3x < |x —3| [4]Sxt+3 8 @ Exess a n partial fractions (51 Sx+3 Hence obtain the expansion of ——**> jn ascending powers of x, up to and including the Grae term in 2, simplifying the coefficients 51 Oct/Nov 2009/32 5 The polynomial 2x? + ax? + bx ~ 4, where a and b are constants, is denoted by p(x). The result of differentiating p(x) with respect to.x is denoted by p'(x). [tis given that (1+ 2) isa factor of p(x) and. of p(X). (i) Find the values of a and b, (5] i) When a and have these values, Factorise pa) completely BI 8G Express —!** in partial fractions (5) PIES Taya tas) MPa acto ° Lex (i) Hence obtain the expansion of ——!*__ in ancending powers of sup to and includ : T=ne+¥) ® " vermin, {5} May/June 2010/31 1 Solve the inequality [x + 3a] > 2 [x- 2a], where a is a positive constant. ll 8G) Express in partial fractions. 21 @FDe+3) Gi) Using your answer to part Gi), show that (Genes) *aen aT sas a ‘ 4 ty Ho show f May/June 2010/32 5 The polynomial 2x° + 5:7 + ax +b, where a and b are constants, is denoted by p(x). Its given that 2r + 1) isa factor of p(x) and that when p(x) is divided by (x + 2) the remainder is 9. () Find the values of a and b. 151 (il) When a and b have these values, Aorise p(x) completely. BI10 (i) Find the values of the constants A, B, C and D such that 51 (4) Hence show that is] May/tune 2010/33 1 Solve the inequality [y= 3]> 2} 1) tl 445x- 9) Bxprese 442-2 in partial fractions is] MS ay @tay ha som on 2458-2? . , (dh Hence obtain the expansion of —2*5*=*"_ in ascending powers of x, up to and including a D)2+ay the term in [51