Let f(x) = x^2 −nx+5 and g(x) = mx^2 +x−3. The functions are combined to form a new function h(x) = f (x) + g(x). Points (1, 3) and (−2, 18) belong to the new function. (a) Find the values of m and n (b) Hence, find the new function k(x) = f(x) × g(x) in standard form.

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Let f(x) = x^2 −nx+5 and g(x) = mx^2 +x−3. The functions are combined to form a new function h(x) = f (x) + g(x). Points (1, 3) and (−2, 18) belong to the new function.

  1. (a)   Find the values of m and n

    1. (b)   Hence, find the new function k(x) = f(x) × g(x) in standard form.

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