Mathematics · May / June 2026 · Paper 42 · Question 22
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4 x final answer − x 3 [3]
For B marks, condone omission of final bracket.
B1 for 8x(x + 3) For B1 accept e.g. 8(x + 0) (x + 3).
B1 for 2(x – 3)(x + 3) or (2x – 6)(x + 3) After correct cancelling by 2 at any stage or (2x + 6)(x – 3)
B1 for 4x(x + 3)
B1 for (x – 3)(x + 3)
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