SPS SPS SM 2022 October — Question 7

Exam BoardSPS
ModuleSPS SM (SPS SM)
Year2022
SessionOctober
TopicFactor & Remainder Theorem
TypeSolve p(algebraic transform) = 0

7. In this question you should show all stages of your working. Solutions relying on calculator technology are not acceptable.
  1. Using algebra, find all solutions of the equation $$3 x ^ { 3 } - 17 x ^ { 2 } - 6 x = 0$$
  2. Hence find all real solutions of $$3 ( y - 2 ) ^ { 6 } - 17 ( y - 2 ) ^ { 4 } - 6 ( y - 2 ) ^ { 2 } = 0$$ [BLANK PAGE]