A polynomial is defined by \(f(x + 1) = x^{3} + px^{2} - 4x + 2\), find f(2)
-8
-2
2
8
Correct answer is C
Given: \(f(x + 1) = x^{3} + 3x^{2} - 4x + 2\).
\(f(2) = f(x + 1) \implies x + 1 = 2; x = 1\)
\(f(2) = 1^{3} + 3(1)^{2} - 4(1) + 2 = 1 + 3 - 4 + 2 = 2\)
If (x + 1) is a factor of the polynomial \(x^{3} + px^{2} + x + 6\). Find the value of p.
-8
-4
4
8
Correct answer is B
If (x + 1) is a factor, then f(-1) = 0.
\((-1)^{3} + p(-1)^{2} + (-1) + 6 = 0\)
\(-1 + p - 1 + 6 = 0 \implies p + 4 = 0\)
\(p = -4\)
8i + j
2i - j
-2i - 3j
-8i - j
Correct answer is A
\(\overrightarrow{SQ} = \overrightarrow{SR} + \overrightarrow{RQ}\)
\(\overrightarrow{RQ} = -\overrightarrow{QR} = - (3i + 2j) = -3i - 2j\)
\(\overrightarrow{SQ} = (-5i + 3j) - 3i - 2j = -8i + j\)
Evaluate \(\log_{10}(\frac{1}{3} + \frac{1}{4}) + 2\log_{10} 2 + \log_{10} (\frac{3}{7})\)
-3
0
\(\frac{5}{6}\)
1
Correct answer is B
\(\log_{10} (\frac{1}{3} + \frac{1}{4}) + 2\log_{10} 2 + \log_{10} (\frac{3}{7})\)
\(\frac{1}{3} + \frac{1}{4} = \frac{7}{12}\)
= \(\log_{10} (\frac{7}{12} \times 2^{2} \times \frac{3}{7})\)
= \(\log_{10} 1 = 0\)
Given that \(\sin x = \frac{-\sqrt{3}}{2}\) and \(\cos x > 0\), find x
300°
240°
120°
60°
Correct answer is A
In order to do this, simply find the option in the range where only the cos is +ve. This occurs in the range \(270° \leq x \leq 360°\).
Check: \(\sin 300 = - \sin 60 = \frac{-\sqrt{3}}{2}\)
\(\cos 300 = \cos 60 = \frac{1}{2}\)