The polynomial ax3−11x2+bx+4, where a and b are constants, is denoted by p(x). It is given that (x−2) is a factor of p(x), and that when p′(x) is divided by (x−2) the remainder is 24.
10(a)Polynomial Division Factor TheoremHard5 marks
Find the value of a and the value of b.
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10(b)(i)Polynomial Division Factor TheoremMedium3 marks
When a and b have these values, factorise p(x) completely.