AQA Further AS Paper 1 2020 June — Question 2 1 marks

Exam BoardAQA
ModuleFurther AS Paper 1 (Further AS Paper 1)
Year2020
SessionJune
Marks1
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TopicComplex Numbers Arithmetic
TypeGiven one complex root of cubic or quartic, find all roots
DifficultyModerate -0.8 This is a straightforward multiple-choice question requiring only one mark. Given a complex root of a cubic with real coefficients, students need to recognize that the conjugate 1+i must also be a root, then find the third root via sum of roots or factorization. The multiple-choice format and single mark indicate this is testing basic recall of complex conjugate root theorem rather than problem-solving ability, making it easier than average.
Spec4.02g Conjugate pairs: real coefficient polynomials

Given that \(1 - i\) is a root of the equation \(z^3 - 3z^2 + 4z - 2 = 0\), find the other two roots. Tick \((\checkmark)\) one box. [1 mark] \(-1 + i\) and \(-1\) \(1 + i\) and \(1\) \(-1 + i\) and \(1\) \(1 + i\) and \(-1\)

Question 2:
AnswerMarks Guidance
2Ticks correct box. 1.2
Total1 1+i 1
QMarking instructions AO
Question 2:
2 | Ticks correct box. | 1.2 | B1 | and
Total | 1 | 1+i 1
Q | Marking instructions | AO | Marks | Typical solution
Given that $1 - i$ is a root of the equation $z^3 - 3z^2 + 4z - 2 = 0$, find the other two roots.

Tick $(\checkmark)$ one box.
[1 mark]

$-1 + i$ and $-1$

$1 + i$ and $1$

$-1 + i$ and $1$

$1 + i$ and $-1$

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