| Exam Board | Edexcel |
|---|---|
| Module | C1 (Core Mathematics 1) |
| Marks | 3 |
| Paper | Download PDF ↗ |
| Topic | Factor & Remainder Theorem |
| Type | Factorise polynomial completely |
| Difficulty | Easy -1.2 This is a straightforward factorisation requiring only basic algebraic manipulation: factor out the common x, then factorise the resulting quadratic. It's a routine C1 exercise with no problem-solving element, simpler than average A-level questions as it involves only standard techniques taught early in the course. |
| Spec | 1.02j Manipulate polynomials: expanding, factorising, division, factor theorem |
Factorise completely
$$x^3 - 4x^2 + 3x.$$ [3]
\hfill \mbox{\textit{Edexcel C1 Q1 [3]}}