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1 (a) On the axes, sketch the graph of y =- (x + 2) (2x - 1) (x + 5) , stating the intercepts with the
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axes. [3]
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(b) Hence solve the inequality - (x + 2) (2x - 1) (x + 5) H 0. [2]
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(a) Find p (x) in the form (2x - 5) q (x) + r, where q (x) is a polynomial and r is a constant. [3]
(b) Hence write the expression p (x) - 5 as a product of linear factors. [2]
(c) Hence write down the solutions of the equation p (x) = 5. [1]