| Exam Board | SPS |
|---|---|
| Module | SPS SM (SPS SM) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Session | February |
| Marks | 2 |
| Topic | Factor & Remainder Theorem |
| Type | Single unknown constant |
| Difficulty | Easy -1.2 This is a straightforward application of the factor theorem requiring substitution of x=2 into the polynomial and solving a simple linear equation. It's a routine 2-mark question testing basic recall with minimal problem-solving, making it easier than average. |
| Spec | 1.02j Manipulate polynomials: expanding, factorising, division, factor theorem |
Given that $(x - 2)$ is a factor of $2x^3 + kx - 4$, find the value of the constant $k$. [2]
\hfill \mbox{\textit{SPS SPS SM 2025 Q1 [2]}}