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ZIMSEC A-Level Pure Mathematics

6.1.2Polynomials

Polynomials in ZIMSEC A-Level Pure Mathematics: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Learning objectives

What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.

  1. 6.1.2.1Form 5: add, subtract, multiply and divide polynomials.
  2. 6.1.2.2Form 5: complete the square of a quadratic polynomial.
  3. 6.1.2.3Form 5: derive and use the remainder and factor theorems.

Lessons

  • Polynomials: division, identities and the factor and remainder theorems

    45 min

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Polynomials: sample question

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Find the remainder when x3−4x2+2x+7x^{3} - 4x^{2} + 2x + 7 is divided by x−3x - 3.

Only if the answer has a unit, e.g. cm or km/h.

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