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The Factorial n!
The notation n! is read as ‘n factorial’. It is defined for a positive integer n as the product of the first n positive integers.
Examples
(a) 3! = 3 x 2 x 1 = 6
(b) 4!= 4 x 3 x 2 x 1 = 24
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Quadratic Inequalities
1. A quadratic expression is an expression of the form ax^2 + bx + c, where a, b and c are constants and a # 0.
For example: 4x^2 — 2x + 1
2. A quadratic function is a function with rule being a quadratic expression. For example: y = x^2 — 3x + 1 or f(x) = x^2 — 3x + 1
3. A quadratic equation is an equation of the form ax^2 + bx + c = 0, where a, b and c are constants and a # 0.
For example: 2x^2 + 5x — 10 = 0
4. A quadratic inequality is an inequality that can be expressed in one variable on one side and zero on the other such that
ax^2 + bx + c < 0, where a, b and c are constants and a # 0.
For example: 4x^2 — 2x + 1 < 0 and (x — 1)(x + 3)< 0
5. Steps to solve a quadratic inequality:
(a) Make the right-hand side (RHS) of the inequality zero by bringing all the terms to the left-hand side (LHS).
(b) Factorise the expression on the LHS.
(c) Use one of the following methods to find the solution.
(i) Sketch the quadratic curve, OR
(ii) Use the sign test
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Partial fractions
1/(X+a)(X+b) = A/(X+a) + B/(X+b)
1/(X+a)^2 = A/(X+a)^2 + B/(X+b)
1/(aX^2+b)(X+c) = (AX + B)/(aX^2+b) + C/(X+c)
Note
a,b,c,A.B,C, are constant
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TOPIC 1 SIMULTANEOUS LINEAR EQUATIONS
Exam Tip 1
When we solve 2 simultaneous equations, the solutions are actually the intersection points (x and y coordinates) of the 2 intersecting curves (or straight lines) represented by the simultaneous equations.
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Exam Questions
Question 1
Find the range of values of x for which 1+ x^2 > – (7x – x^2)/3 .
Hence or otherwise, find the minimum value of y if
y = 1 + x^2 + (7x – x^2)/3
Question 2
A polynomial, f(x), of degree 4 has a quadratic factor of x^2 — x+ 2 and a linear factor of (x + 3). Given that f(x) leaves a remainder of 8 and —24 when divided by (x — 1) and (x+ 1) respectively, find
(i) the remaining factor of f(x),
(ii) the number of real roots of the equation f(x) = 0, justifying
your answer,
(iii) the remainder when f(x) is divided by x.
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Exam Question 1
Find the values of k, for which -2x^2+kx-8 is always negative. [3 marks]
Ans -8 < k < 8 Exam Question 2 Given that 4x^2 - 6x + 9 = A(x - 1)(2x + 1) B(x - 1) + C for all values of x, find the values of A, B and C. [3 marks] Ans A = 5, B = −4, C = 7 For exam based question with full worked solution, please contact Mr Ong @98639633 0r Angie @96790479
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Question 1
A rhombus PQRS has coordinates P(-3, 12) and Q(9,11). The diagonals of the
rhombus intersect at the point M(−1, 7).
(i) Find the coordinates of R.
(ii) Find the equation of the diagonal QS.
Ans : (i) R (1, 2) (ii) 5y = 2x + 37
Question 2
(i) Expand (1 – 2x)^4 in ascending powers of x, up to and including the term
in x2.
(ii) Find the value of a such that the coefficient of x is zero in the expansion of (2 + ax)^2 * (1 – 2x)^4
Ans : (i) 2 – 8x + 24x^2…….. (ii) a = 8
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Question 1
(i) Show that x^2 -3x – 54 = 0 has real and distinct roots.
(ii) Solve the inequality x^2 -3x – 54 > and equal 0 and represent the solution set on the number line.
Ans :
(i) Show D > 0 . Conclusion.
(ii) x equal and < -6 , x equal and > 9
Question 2
Given the polynomial f(x) = 6x^3 – 25x^2 + 34x – 15
(i) find the remainder when f(x) is divided by x – 2,
(ii) show that 3x – 5 is a factor of f(x),
(iii) solve the equation 6x^3 – 25x^2 + 34x – 15 = 0
Ans
(i) 15
(ii)Show that f(5/3) = 0
(iii) x = 5/3 or or 1 or 3/2
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Question
(a) Find the smallest value of the integer a for which ax^2-8x+3 is positive for all values of x.
(b) The equation of a curve is y = x^3 + 5/2x^2 -2x +1
Find the set of values of x for which y is a decreasing function.
Solution
(a)
ax^2-8x+3>0
(-8)^2-12a<0
12a>64
a>5 1/3
The smallest integer a is 6.
(b)
y = x^3 + 5/2x^2 -2x +1
dy/dx = 3x^2 + 5x – 2
For decreasing function, dy/dx < 0
3x^2 + 5x - 2 < 0
(3x - 1)(x + 2) < 0
Draw number line
-2 < x < 1/3
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Question
Find the range of values of k for which the line x + 3y = k intersects the curve
y^2 = 2x + 3 at 2 distinct points.
(ii) State the value of k if the line x + 3y = k is tangent to the curve
y^2 = 2x + 3.
Answer
i) k > -6
ii) k = -6
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