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Mathematics (AS & A Level) · May / June 2020 · Paper 21 · Question 2

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The polynomial px is defined by px = 6x3 + ax2 + 9x + b, where a and b are constants. It is given that x −2 and 2x + 1 are factors of px . Find the values of a and b. [5]

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