A Polynomial is defined as X^3-6X^2+11X-6. a)i Use the factor theorem to show that X-3 is a factor. ii Express as a linear and quadratic b)Find the first and second derivative c) Prove there is a maximum at y=0.385 to 3DP

a)i Factor Theorem states that if a polynomial has a factor of X-a, when a is substituted in, the polynomial = 0. Therefore substitute 3 into the polynomial, which then equals 0 ii Long Devision- Unsure how to write this, but can explain it. b)Just differentiation, so multiply by the power and then minus 1 c) Maximum has a gradient of 0 and the second derivative must be <0. By making the first derivative equal to 0, we can find the points where the gradient is equal to 0 by solving it. Then substituting the two answers into the second derivative allows us to know which is a maximum. Finally, substitute it back into the polynomial, which should get 0.385

OM
Answered by Oliver M. Maths tutor

3208 Views

See similar Maths A Level tutors

Related Maths A Level answers

All answers ▸

Find the integral of e^3x/(1+e^x) using the substitution of u=1+e^x


Express x^2 + 5x + 10 in the form (x+p)^2 +q


The circle C has centre (2,1) and radius 10. The point A(10,7) lies on the circle. Find the equation of the tangent to C at A and give it in the form 0 =ay + bx + c.


How would you differentiate f(x) = 2x(3x - 1)^2 using the chain rule?


We're here to help

contact us iconContact ustelephone icon+44 (0) 203 773 6020
Facebook logoInstagram logoLinkedIn logo

MyTutor is part of the IXL family of brands:

© 2026 by IXL Learning