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June 2014 p32 q5
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(i) The polynomial \(f(x)\) is of the form \((x - 2)^2 g(x)\), where \(g(x)\) is another polynomial. Show that \((x - 2)\) is a factor of \(f'(x)\).

(ii) The polynomial \(x^5 + ax^4 + 3x^3 + bx^2 + a\), where \(a\) and \(b\) are constants, has a factor \((x - 2)^2\). Using the factor theorem and the result of part (i), or otherwise, find the values of \(a\) and \(b\).

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June 2014 p31 q10
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The diagram shows the curve \(y = 10e^{-\frac{1}{2}x} \sin 4x\) for \(x \geq 0\). The stationary points are labelled \(T_1, T_2, T_3, \ldots\) as shown.

(i) Find the \(x\)-coordinates of \(T_1\) and \(T_2\), giving each \(x\)-coordinate correct to 3 decimal places.

(ii) It is given that the \(x\)-coordinate of \(T_n\) is greater than 25. Find the least possible value of \(n\).

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