SPS SPS FM 2021 November — Question 1

Exam BoardSPS
ModuleSPS FM (SPS FM)
Year2021
SessionNovember
TopicRoots of polynomials

  1. In this question you must show all stages of your working. Solutions relying on calculator technology are not acceptable.
The roots of the equation $$x ^ { 3 } - 8 x ^ { 2 } + 28 x - 32 = 0$$ are \(\alpha , \beta\) and \(\gamma\). Without solving the equation, find the value of $$( \alpha + 2 ) ( \beta + 2 ) ( \gamma + 2 )$$