Exam Worksheet 19.09

Algebra – Inequalities PhysicsAndMathsTutor.
com
1. Find the set of values of x for which
(a) 3(x – 2) < 8 – 2x

(2)
(b) (2x – 7)(1 + x) < 0

(3)
(c) both 3(x – 2) < 8 – 2x and (2x – 7)(1 + x) < 0

(1)
(Total 6 marks)
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2. f(x) = x2 + 4kx + (3 + 11k), where k is a constant.
(a) Express f(x) in the form (x + p)2 + q, where p and q are constants to be found in
terms of k.
(3)
Given that the equation f(x) = 0 has no real roots,
(b) find the set of possible values of k.

(4)
Given that k = 1,
(c) sketch the graph of y = f(x), showing the coordinates of any point at which the
graph crosses a coordinate axis.
(3)
(Total 10 marks)
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Algebra – Inequalities PhysicsAndMathsTutor.com
(a) 4x – 3 > 7 – x
(2)
(b) 2x2 – 5x – 12 < 0

(4)
(c) both 4x – 3 > 7 – x and 2x2 – 5x – 12 < 0

(1)
(Total 7 marks)
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4. The equation kx 2 + 4 x + (5 − k ) = 0 , where k is a constant, has 2 different real solutions

for x.
(a) Show that k satisfies
k 2 − 5k + 4 > 0.
(3)
(b) Hence find the set of possible values of k.

(4)
(Total 7 marks)
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5. The equation x2 + kx + (k + 3) = 0, where k is a constant, has different real roots.
(a) Show that k 2 – 4k – 12 > 0.

(2)
(b) Find the set of possible values of k.

(4)
(Total 6 marks)
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6. The equation 2x2 – 3x – (k + 1) = 0, where k is a constant, has no real roots.
Find the set of possible values of k.

(Total 4 marks)
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(a) 3(2x + 1) > 5 – 2x,

(2)
(b) 2x2 – 7x + 3 > 0,

(4)
(c) both 3(2x + 1) > 5 – 2x and 2x2 – 7x + 3 > 0.

(2)
(Total 8 marks)
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8. The width of a rectangular sports pitch is x metres, x > 0. The length of the pitch is 20 m
more than its width. Given that the perimeter of the pitch must be less than 300 m,
(a) form a linear inequality in x.

(2)
Given that the area of the pitch must be greater than 4800 m2,
(b) form a quadratic inequality in x.

(2)
(c) by solving your inequalities, find the set of possible values of x.

(4)
(Total 8 marks)
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9. Find the set of values for x for which
(a) 6x – 7 < 2x + 3,
(2)
(b) 2x2 – 11x + 5 < 0,

(4)
(c) both 6x – 7 < 2x + 3 and 2x2 – 11x + 5 < 0.

(1)
(Total 7 marks)
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(2x + 1)(x – 2) > 2(x + 5).

(Total 7 marks)
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11. Solve the inequality
10 + x 2 > x( x − 2) .
(Total 3 marks)
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Algebra – Quadratics PhysicsAndMathsTutor.com
1. (a) Show that x2 + 6x + 11 can be written as
(x + p)2 + q
where p and q are integers to be found.

(2)
(b) In the space at the top of page 7, sketch the curve with equation y = x2 + 6x + 11,
showing clearly any intersections with the coordinate axes.
(2)
(c) Find the value of the discriminant of x2 + 6x + 11

(2)
(Total 6 marks)
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Algebra: Quadratics – Questions 2

2. (a) On the axes below sketch the graphs of

(i) y = x (4 – x)
(ii) y = x2 (7 – x)
showing clearly the coordinates of the points where the curves cross the coordinate
axes.
(5)
(b) Show that the x-coordinates of the points of intersection of
y = x (4 – x) and y = x2 (7 – x)
are given by the solutions to the equation x(x2 – 8x + 4) = 0

(3)
The point A lies on both of the curves and the x and y coordinates of A are both positive.
(c) Find the exact coordinates of A, leaving your answer in the form (p + q√3, r + s√3),
where p, q, r and s are integers.
(7)
(Total 15 marks)
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3. f(x) = x2 + 4kx + (3 + 11k), where k is a constant.
(a) Express f(x) in the form (x + p)2 + q, where p and q are constants to be found in terms
of k.
(3)
Given that the equation f(x) = 0 has no real roots,
(b) find the set of possible values of k.

(4)
Given that k = 1,
(c) sketch the graph of y = f(x), showing the coordinates of any point at which the graph
crosses a coordinate axis.
(3)
(Total 10 marks)
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4. The equation x2 + 3px + p = 0, where p is a non-zero constant, has equal roots.
Find the value of p.

(Total 4 marks)
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5. (a) Factorise completely x3 – 6x2 + 9x

(3)
(b) Sketch the curve with equation
y = x3 – 6x2 + 9x
showing the coordinates of the points at which the curve meets the x-axis.
(4)
Using your answer to part (b), or otherwise,
(c) sketch, on a separate diagram, the curve with equation
y = (x – 2)3 – 6(x – 2)2 + 9(x – 2)
showing the coordinates of the points at which the curve meets the x-axis.
(2)
(Total 9 marks)
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6. The equation kx 2 + 4 x + (5 − k ) = 0 , where k is a constant, has 2 different real solutions for x.
(a) Show that k satisfies
k 2 − 5k + 4 > 0.
(3)

(4)
(Total 7 marks)
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7. Given that the equation 2qx2 + qx – 1 = 0, where q is a constant, has no real roots,
(a) show that q2 + 8q < 0.

(2)
(b) Hence find the set of possible values of q.

(3)
(Total 5 marks)
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8. The equation
x2 + kx + 8 = k
has no real solutions for x.
(a) Show that k satisfies k2 + 4k – 32 < 0.

(3)

(4)
(Total 7 marks)
x 2 – 7x – 18 > 0.
(Total 4 marks)
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10. The equation x2 + 2px + (3p + 4) = 0, where p is a positive constant, has equal roots.
(a) Find the value of p.

(4)
(b) For this value of p, solve the equation x2 + 2px + (3p + 4) = 0.

(2)
(Total 6 marks)
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11.
x2 + 2x + 3 ≡ (x + a)2 + b.
(a) Find the values of the constants a and b.

(2)
(b) In the space provided below, sketch the graph of y = x2 + 2x + 3, indicating clearly the
coordinates of any intersections with the coordinate axes.
(3)
(c) Find the value of the discriminant of x2 + 2x + 3. Explain how the sign of the
discriminant relates to your sketch in part (b).
(2)
The equation x2 + kx + 3 = 0, where k is a constant, has no real roots.
(d) Find the set of possible values of k, giving your answer in surd form.
(4)
(Total 11 marks)
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12.
y
C
A
P
R
O Q x
The diagram above shows part of the curve C with equation y = x2 – 6x + 18. The curve meets
the y-axis at the point A and has a minimum at the point P.
(a) Express x2 – 6x + 18 in the form (x – a)2 + b, where a and b are integers.

(3)
(b) Find the coordinates of P.

(2)
(c) Find an equation of the tangent to C at A.

(4)
The tangent to C at A meets the x-axis at the point Q.
(d) Verify that PQ is parallel to the y-axis.

(1)
The shaded region R in the diagram is enclosed by C, the tangent at A and the line PQ.
(e) Use calculus to find the area of R.

(5)
(Total 15 marks)
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13. Given that the equation kx2 + 12x + k = 0, where k is a positive constant, has equal roots, find
the value of k.
(Total 4 marks)
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14. Given that f(x) = x2 – 6x + 18, x ≥ 0,
(a) express f(x) in the form (x – a)2 + b, where a and b are integers.
(3)
The curve C with equation y = f(x), x ≥ 0, meets the y-axis at P and has a minimum point at Q.
(b) Sketch the graph of C, showing the coordinates of P and Q.

(4)
The line y = 41 meets C at the point R.
(c) Find the x-coordinate of R, giving your answer in the form p + q√2, where p and q are
integers.
(5)
(Total 12 marks)
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15. f(x) = x2 – kx + 9, where k is a constant.
(a) Find the set of values of k for which the equation f(x) = 0 has no real solutions.
(4)
Given that k = 4,
(b) express f(x) in the form (x – p)2 + q, where p and q are constants to be found,
(3)
(c) write down the minimum value of f(x) and the value of x for which this occurs.
(2)
(Total 9 marks)
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Algebra: Remainder & Factor Theorems PhysicsAndMathsTutor.com
1. f (x) = 3x3 – 5x2 – 58x + 40
(a) Find the remainder when f (x) is divided by (x – 3)

(2)
Given that (x – 5) is a factor of f (x),
(b) find all the solutions of f (x) = 0.

(5)
(Total 7 marks)
2. f(x) = 2x3 + ax2 + bx – 6
where a and b are constants.

When f(x) is divided by (2x – 1) the remainder is –5.
When f(x) is divided by (x + 2) there is no remainder.
(a) Find the value of a and the value of b.

(6)
(b) Factorise f(x) completely.

(3)
(Total 9 marks)
3. f(x) = (3x – 2)(x – k) – 8
where k is a constant.
(a) Write down the value of f (k).

(1)
When f (x) is divided by (x – 2) the remainder is 4
(b) Find the value of k.

(2)
Edexcel 1
(c) Factorise f (x) completely.

(3)
(Total 6 marks)
4. f ( x) = x 4 + 5 x 3 + ax + b ,
The remainder when f(x) is divided by (x – 2) is equal to the remainder when f(x) is divided by
(x + 1).
(a) Find the value of a.

(5)
Given that (x + 3) is a factor of f(x),
(b) find the value of b.

(3)
(Total 8 marks)
5. f(x) = 2x3 – 3x2 – 39x+ 20
(a) Use the factor theorem to show that (x + 4) is a factor of f (x).

(2)
(b) Factorise f (x) completely.

(4)
(Total 6 marks)
Edexcel 2
6. (a) Find the remainder when
x3 – 2x2 – 4x + 8
is divided by
(i) x – 3,
(ii) x + 2.
(3)
(b) Hence, or otherwise, find all the solutions to the equation
x3 – 2x2 – 4x + 8 = 0.
(4)
(Total 7 marks)
7. f(x) = 3x3 – 5x2 – 16x + 12.
(a) Find the remainder when f(x) is divided by (x – 2).

(2)
Given that (x + 2) is a factor of f(x),
(b) factorise f(x) completely.

(4)
(Total 6 marks)
8. f(x) = x3 + 4x2 + x–6.
(a) Use the factor theorem to show that (x + 2) is a factor of f(x).

(2)

(4)
Edexcel 3
(c) Write down all the solutions to the equation
x3 + 4x2 + x – 6 = 0.
(1)
(Total 7 marks)
9. f(x) = 2x3 + 3x2 – 29x – 60.
(a) Find the remainder when f(x) is divided by (x + 2).

(2)
(b) Use the factor theorem to show that (x + 3) is a factor of f(x).

(2)
(c) Factorise f(x) completely.

(4)
(Total 8 marks)
10. f(x) = 2x3 – x2 + ax + b, where a and b are constants.
It is given that (x – 2) is a factor of f(x).
When f(x) is divided by (x + 1), the remainder is 6.
Find the value of a and the value of b.

(Total 7 marks)
Edexcel 4
11. f(x) = 2x3 + x2 – 5x + c, where c is a constant.
Given that f(1) = 0,
(a) find the value of c,

(2)
(b) factorise f(x) completely,

(4)
(c) find the remainder when f(x) is divided by (2x – 3).

(2)
(Total 8 marks)
12. A function f is defined as
f(x) = 2x3 – 8x2 + 5x + 6, x ∈ ℝ.
Using the remainder theorem, or otherwise, find the remainder when f(x) is divided by
(a) (x – 2),
(2)
(b) (2x + 1).

(2)
(c) Write down a solution of f(x) = 0.

(1)
(Total 5 marks)
13. (a) Use the factor theorem to show that (x + 4) is a factor of 2x3 + x2 – 25x + 12.
(2)
(b) Factorise 2x3 + x2 – 25x + 12 completely.

(4)
(Total 6 marks)
Edexcel 5
14. f(x) = 2x3 – x2 + 2x – 16.
(a) Use the factor theorem to show that (x – 2) is a factor of f(x).

(2)
Given that f(x) = (x – 2)(2x2 + bx + c),
(b) find the values of b and c.

(3)
(c) Hence prove that f(x) = 0 has only one real solution.
(3)
(Total 8 marks)
15. f(x) = 2ax3 – ax2 – 3x + 7,
where a is a constant.
Given that the remainder when f(x) is divided by (x + 2) is –3,
(a) find the value of a,

(3)
(b) find the remainder when f(x) is divided by (2x – 1).

(2)
(Total 5 marks)
Edexcel 6
16. f(x) = x3 – 2x2 + ax + b, where a and b are constants.
When f(x) is divided by (x – 2), the remainder is 1.
When f(x) is divided by (x + 1), the remainder is 28.
(a) Find the value of a and the value of b.

(6)
(b) Show that (x – 3) is a factor of f(x).

(2)
(Total 8 marks)
17.
f(x) = x3 + (p + 1)x2 – 18x + q, where p and q are integers.
Given that (x – 4) is a factor of f(x),
(a) show that 16p + q + 8 = 0.

(3)
Given that (x + p) is also a factor of f(x), and that p > 0,
(b) show that p2 + 18p + q = 0.

(3)
(c) Hence find the value of p and the corresponding value of q.

(5)
(d) Factorise f(x) completely.

(2)
(Total 13 marks)
Edexcel 7
18.
f(x) = (x2 + p)(2x + 3) + 3,
where p is a constant.
(a) Write down the remainder when f(x) is divided by (2x + 3).
(1)
Given that the remainder when f(x) is divided by (x – 2) is 24,
(b) prove that p = –1,

(2)
(c) factorise f(x) completely.

(4)
(Total 7 marks)
19.
f(x) = x3 – 19x – 30.
(a) Show that (x + 2) is a factor of f(x).

(2)

(4)
(Total 6 marks)
20. f(x) = 6x3 + px2 + qx + 8, where p and q are constants.
Given that f(x) is exactly divisible by (2x – 1), and also that when f(x) is divided by (x – 1) the
remainder is –7,
(a) find the value of p and the value of q.

(6)
Edexcel 8
(b) Hence factorise f(x) completely.

(3)
(Total 9 marks)
21.
R
A B x
O
S
The diagram above shows part of the curve C with equation y = f(x), where
f(x) = x3 – 6x2 + 5x.
The curve crosses the x-axis at the origin O and at the points A and B.
(a) Factorise f(x) completely.

(3)
(b) Write down the x-coordinates of the points A and B.

(1)
(c) Find the gradient of C at A.

(3)
Edexcel 9
The region R is bounded by C and the line OA, and the region S is bounded by C and the line
AB.
(d) Use integration to find the area of the combined regions R and S, shown shaded in the
diagram above.
(7)
(Total 14 marks)
22. f(x) = px3 + 6x2 + 12x + q.
Given that the remainder when f(x) is divided by (x – 1) is equal to the remainder when f(x) is
divided by (2x + 1),
(a) find the value of p.

(4)
Given also that q = 3, and p has the value found in part (a),
(b) find the value of the remainder.

(1)
(Total 5 marks)
23. f(n) = n3 + pn2 + 11n + 9, where p is a constant.
(a) Given that f(n) has a remainder of 3 when it is divided by (n + 2), prove that p = 6 .
(2)
(b) Show that f(n) can be written in the form (n + 2)(n + q)(n + r) + 3, where q and r are
integers to be found.
(3)
(c) Hence show that f(n) is divisible by 3 for all positive integer values of n.
(2)
(Total 7 marks)
Edexcel 10
24.
f(x) = ax3 + 3x2 + bx + 1,
When f(x) is divided by (x – 1) there is a remainder of 5. When f(x) is divided by (x + 2)

there is a remainder of –1.
Find the value of a and the value of b.

(Total 5 marks)
25. f(x) = 2x3 − x2 + px + 6,
where p is a constant.
Given that (x – 1) is a factor of f(x), find
(a) the value of p,

(2)
(b) the remainder when f(x) is divided by (2x + 1).

(2)
(Total 4 marks)
Edexcel 11
1. (a) Attempting to find f (3) or f (−3)
f (3) = 3(3) 3 − 5(3) 2 − (58 × 3) + 40 = 81 − 45 − 174 + 40 = −98 A1 2
Note
Alternative (long division):
Divide by (x – 3) to get (3x2 + ax + b), a ≠ 0, b ≠ 0 .
(3x2 + 4x – 46), and –98 seen. A1
(If continues to say ‘remainder = 98’, isw)
‘Grid’ method
3 3 –5 –58 40
0 9 12 –138
3 4 –46 –98
Edexcel 12
Algebra – Simultaneous Equations PhysicsAndMathsTutor.com
1. Solve the simultaneous equations
y – 3x + 2 = 0
y2 – x – 6x2 = 0
(Total 7 marks)
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2. The first term of an arithmetic series is a and the common difference is d.
1
The 18th term of the series is 25 and the 21st term of the series is 32 .
2
(a) Use this information to write down two equations for a and d.
(2)
(b) Show that a = –7.5 and find the value of d.

(2)
The sum of the first n terms of the series is 2750.
(c) Show that n is given by
n 2 − 15n = 55 × 40.
(4)
(d) Hence find the value of n.

(3)
(Total 11 marks)
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Algebra: Simultaneous Equations – Questions 2

3. (a) By eliminating y from the equations
y = x – 4,
2x2 – xy = 8,
show that
x2 + 4x – 8 = 0.
(2)
(b) Hence, or otherwise, solve the simultaneous equations
y = x – 4,
2x2 – xy = 8,
giving your answers in the form a ± b√3, where a and b are integers.
(5)
(Total 7 marks)
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y = x – 2,
y2 + x2 = 10.
(Total 7 marks)
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x – 2y = 1,
x2 + y2 = 29.
(Total 6 marks)
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x + y = 3,
x2 + y = 15.
(Total 6 marks)
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x+y=2
x2 + 2y = 12.
(Total 6 marks)
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8. The curve C has equation y = x2 – 4 and the straight line l has equation y + 3x = 0.
(a) In the space below, sketch C and l on the same axes.

(3)
(b) Write down the coordinates of the points at which C meets the coordinate axes.
(2)
(c) Using algebra, find the coordinates of the points at which l intersects C.
(4)
(Total 9 marks)
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9.
y Q
y 2 = 4(x – 2)
2x – 3y = 12
O A x
The diagram above shows the curve with equation y2 = 4(x – 2) and the line with
equation 2x – 3y = 12.
The curve crosses the x-axis at the point A, and the line intersects the curve at the points
P and Q.
(a) Write down the coordinates of A.

(1)
(b) Find, using algebra, the coordinates of P and Q.

(6)
(c) Show that ∠PAQ is a right angle.

(4)
(Total 11 marks)
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x – 3y + 1 = 0,
x2 – 3xy + y2 = 11.
(Total 7 marks)
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11.
y
A
R
B
O x
The diagram above shows the line with equation y = 9 – x and the curve with equation
y = x2 – 2x + 3. The line and the curve intersect at the points A and B, and O is the
origin.
(a) Calculate the coordinates of A and the coordinates of B.

(5)
The shaded region R is bounded by the line and the curve.
(b) Calculate the area of R.

(7)
(Total 12 marks)
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12. (a) Given that 3x = 9y −1, show that x = 2y – 2.

(2)
(b) Solve the simultaneous equations
x = 2y – 2,
x2 = y2 + 7.
(6)
(Total 8 marks)
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13. (a) Show that eliminating y from the equations
2x + y = 8,
3x2 + xy = 1
produces the equation
x2 + 8x − 1 = 0.
(2)
(b) Hence solve the simultaneous equations
2x + y = 8,
3x2 + xy = 1
giving your answers in the form a + b√17, where a and b are integers.
(5)
(Total 7 marks)
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PhysicsAndMathsTutor.com
1. Write
√(75) – √(27)
in the form k √x, where k and x are integers.

(Total 2 marks)
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2. (a) Expand and simplify (7 + √5)(3 – √5).

(3)
7+ 5
(b) Express in the form a + b √5, where a and b are integers.
3+ 5
(3)
(Total 6 marks)
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3. Simplify
(a) (3 √7)2
(1)
(b) (8 + √5)(2 – √5)

(3)
(Total 4 marks)
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4. Given that 32 √2 = 2a, find the value of a.

(Total 3 marks)
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Algebra: Surds and Indices – Questions 2

(3 – 4 x ) 2
5. f( x) = , x>0
x
1 1
–
(a) Show that f( x) = 9 x 2 + Ax 2 + B, where A and B are constants to be found.
(3)
(b) Find f´(x).

(3)
(c) Evaluate f´(9).

(2)
(Total 8 marks)
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1
6. (a) Write down the value of 125 3 .
(1)
2
−
(b) Find the value of 125 3 .
(2)
(Total 3 marks)
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7. Expand and simplify ( 7 + 2)( 7 − 2).

(Total 2 marks)
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3
2x 2 − x
8. Given that 2 can be written in the form 2 x p − x q ,
x
(a) write down the value of p and the value of q.

(2)
3
2x 2 − x 2
Given that y = 5 x 2 − 3 + ,
x
dy
(b) find , simplifying the coefficient of each term.
dx
(4)
(Total 6 marks)
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1
(1)
3
(b) Simplify (16 x12 ) 4 .
(2)
(Total 3 marks)
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10. Simplify
5− 3
,
2+ 3
giving your answer in the form a+b√3, where a and b are integers.
(Total 4 marks)
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11. Simplify (3 + √5)(3 – √5).

(Total 2 marks)
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4
12. (a) Find the value of 83 .
(2)
4
15 x 3
(b) Simplify .
3x
(2)
(Total 4 marks)
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13. (a) Express √108 in the form a√3, where a is an integer.

(1)
(b) Express (2 – √3)2 in the form b + c√3, where b and c are integers to be found.
(3)
(Total 4 marks)
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14. (a) Expand and simplify (4 + √3)(4 – √3).

(2)
26
(b) Express in the form a + b√3, where a and b are integers.
4+√3
(2)
(Total 4 marks)
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15. (a) Write √45 in the form a√5, where is an integer.

(1)
2(3 + √ 5)
(b) Express in the form b + c√5, where b and c are integers.
(3 − √ 5)
(5)
(Total 6 marks)
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1
(1)
−2
(2)
(Total 3 marks)
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1
(1)
−3
(2)
(Total 3 marks)
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18. Given that
f(x) = x2 – 6x + 18, x ≥ 0,
(a) express f(x) in the form (x – a)2 + b, where a and b are integers.
(3)
The curve C with equation y = f(x), x ≥ 0, meets the y-axis at P and has a minimum
point at Q.
(b) Sketch the graph of C, showing the coordinates of P and Q.

(4)
The line y = 41 meets C at the point R.
(c) Find the x-coordinate of R, giving your answer in the form p + q√2, where p and q
are integers.
(5)
(Total 12 marks)
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19. Solve the equation 21 – x = 4x.

(Total 3 marks)
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20. Giving your answers in the form a + b√2, where a and b are rational numbers, find
(a) (3 – √8)2,
(3)
1
(b) .
4− 8
(3)
(Total 6 marks)
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21. The curve C with equation y = f(x) is such that

dy 12
= 3√x + , x > 0.
dx √x
dy
(a) Show that, when x = 8, the exact value of is 9√2.
dx
(3)
The curve C passes through the point (4, 30).
(b) Using integration, find f(x).

(6)
(Total 9 marks)
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22. (a) Given that 3x = 9y −1, show that x = 2y – 2.

(2)
(b) Solve the simultaneous equations
x = 2y – 2,
x2 = y2 + 7.
(6)
(Total 8 marks)
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23. Express
2 2 2 3
− ,
3 −1 2 +1
in the form p 6 + q 3 + r 2 , where the integers p, q and r are to be found.

(Total 4 marks)
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24. Find the value of

1
(a) 81 2 ,
(1)
3
(b) 81 4 ,
(2)
−3
(c) 81 4 .
(1)
(Total 4 marks)
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Algebra – Inequalities PhysicsAndMathsTutor.

1. Find the set of values of x for which

(a) 3(x – 2) < 8 – 2x

(b) (2x – 7)(1 + x) < 0

(c) both 3(x – 2) < 8 – 2x and (2x – 7)(1 + x) < 0

2. f(x) = x2 + 4kx + (3 + 11k), where k is a constant.

Given that the equation f(x) = 0 has no real roots,

(b) find the set of possible values of k.

3. Find the set of values of x for which

(b) 2x2 – 5x – 12 < 0

(c) both 4x – 3 > 7 – x and 2x2 – 5x – 12 < 0

4. The equation kx 2 + 4 x + (5 − k ) = 0 , where k is a constant, has 2 different real solutions

(a) Show that k satisfies

(b) Hence find the set of possible values of k.

5. The equation x2 + kx + (k + 3) = 0, where k is a constant, has different real roots.

(a) Show that k 2 – 4k – 12 > 0.

(b) Find the set of possible values of k.

6. The equation 2x2 – 3x – (k + 1) = 0, where k is a constant, has no real roots.

Find the set of possible values of k.

7. Find the set of values of x for which

(a) 3(2x + 1) > 5 – 2x,

(b) 2x2 – 7x + 3 > 0,

(c) both 3(2x + 1) > 5 – 2x and 2x2 – 7x + 3 > 0.

(a) form a linear inequality in x.

(b) form a quadratic inequality in x.

(c) by solving your inequalities, find the set of possible values of x.

9. Find the set of values for x for which

(b) 2x2 – 11x + 5 < 0,

(c) both 6x – 7 < 2x + 3 and 2x2 – 11x + 5 < 0.

10. Find the set of values of x for which

(2x + 1)(x – 2) > 2(x + 5).

11. Solve the inequality

1. (a) Show that x2 + 6x + 11 can be written as

where p and q are integers to be found.

(c) Find the value of the discriminant of x2 + 6x + 11

Algebra: Quadratics – Questions 2

2. (a) On the axes below sketch the graphs of

(b) Show that the x-coordinates of the points of intersection of

are given by the solutions to the equation x(x2 – 8x + 4) = 0

Algebra: Quadratics – Questions 3

Given that the equation f(x) = 0 has no real roots,

(b) find the set of possible values of k.

4. The equation x2 + 3px + p = 0, where p is a non-zero constant, has equal roots.

Find the value of p.

Algebra: Quadratics – Questions 4

5. (a) Factorise completely x3 – 6x2 + 9x

(b) Sketch the curve with equation

Using your answer to part (b), or otherwise,

(c) sketch, on a separate diagram, the curve with equation

y = (x – 2)3 – 6(x – 2)2 + 9(x – 2)

6. The equation kx 2 + 4 x + (5 − k ) = 0 , where k is a constant, has 2 different real solutions for x.

(a) Show that k satisfies

(b) Hence find the set of possible values of k.

Algebra: Quadratics – Questions 5

(a) show that q2 + 8q < 0.

(b) Hence find the set of possible values of q.

has no real solutions for x.

(a) Show that k satisfies k2 + 4k – 32 < 0.

(b) Hence find the set of possible values of k.

9. Find the set of values of x for which

(a) Find the value of p.

(b) For this value of p, solve the equation x2 + 2px + (3p + 4) = 0.

Algebra: Quadratics – Questions 6

(a) Find the values of the constants a and b.