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   (a) Algebraic Manipulation
                                  2
                                    −8x+6
       Simplify the expression 2x
                                x2 −4x+3 . Show all your working and express
       your answer in its simplest form.
   (b) Quadratic Equations
       Solve the quadratic equation 2x2 − 5x − 12 = 0 using the quadratic
       formula. Give your answers correct to two decimal places.
   (c) Trigonometry
       In triangle ABC, angle ̸ A = 90◦ , AB = 6 cm, and AC = 8 cm.
       Calculate the size of angle ̸ B in degrees, correct to one decimal
       place.
   (d) Geometry and Ratio
       A sector of a circle with radius 10 cm has an angle of 72◦ . Calculate
       the area of the sector and the length of its arc. Express both answers
       in terms of π. If the sector is divided into two smaller sectors with
       areas in the ratio 2:3, find the angle of the smaller sector.
   (e) Number Theory and Sequences
       The n-th term of a sequence is given by Tn = 3n2 − 2n + 5. Show
       that the difference between the 5th and 3rd terms is 28, and find the
       smallest value of n for which Tn exceeds 1000.