9709 P22 - Nov 2025 - Q4 - 6 marks
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The polynomial \(p(x)\) is defined by \[p(x)=x^4-10x^3+20x^2-30x+40.\]
(a) Find the quotient when \(p(x)\) is divided by \((x^2+3)\) and show that the remainder is \(-11\). [3]
(b) Hence find the real roots of the equation \(p(x)+11=0\), giving your answers in exact form. [3]