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Test 7.3a - Algebraic Methods

The document outlines a test on algebraic methods covering topics such as algebraic fractions, polynomial division, the factor theorem, and mathematical proof. It includes various problems requiring simplification, factorization, and proofs related to algebraic expressions. The test is structured to assess understanding and application of these algebraic concepts within a 30-minute timeframe.

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Test 7.3a - Algebraic Methods

The document outlines a test on algebraic methods covering topics such as algebraic fractions, polynomial division, the factor theorem, and mathematical proof. It includes various problems requiring simplification, factorization, and proofs related to algebraic expressions. The test is structured to assess understanding and application of these algebraic concepts within a 30-minute timeframe.

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Algebraic Methods – Test A (30 mins) Fundamentals P Expert

Challenge
Subtopics: Algebraic fractions, dividing polynomials, the factor theorem, mathematical proof, methods of proof

x 2 + 7 x + 10
1. Express , x ≠ ±2 as a single fraction in its simplest form. [3]
x2 − 4

2. a) Use the factor theorem to show that ( x − 3) is a factor of g ( x) = 2 x3 − 3x 2 − 11x + 6 [3]


b) Hence write g ( x) in the form ( x − 3) ( ax2 + bx + c ) where a, b and c are integers. [4]

3. a) Divide f ( x) = 4 x3 −12 x 2 − x + 3 by ( 2 x −1) [4]


b) Hence factorise f ( x) completely. [2]

4. Factorise completely f ( x) = x3 + 2 x 2 − x − 2 [5]

5. Express the following as a single fraction in its simplest form:


1 x+4 3
− , x ≠ 1, x ≠ − [4]
x − 1 ( x − 1)( 2 x + 3) 2

6. Let f ( x) = x3 + ax + b
Given that ( x − 3) and ( x + 2 ) are factors of f ( x), find the values of a and b. [6]

3x3 + 9 x 2 − 30 x x − 2
7. Prove that ≡ for every x ≠ 0, x ≠ −5 [4]
6 x 2 + 30 x 2

8. A student claims that the square of every odd number is one more than a multiple of 4. The student
gives the following proof:
Every odd number is of the form 2n + 1 for some integer n.

a) Identify the error made by the student. [1]


b) Prove that the claim is true by correcting the error in the student’s proof. [4]

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