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Centre Number Candidate Number
Pearson Edexcel Level 3 GCE
Monday 11 May 2026
Afternoon (Time: 1 hour 40 minutes) Paper
reference 8FM0/01
Further Mathematics
Advanced Subsidiary
PAPER 1: Core Pure Mathematics
You must have: Total Marks
Mathematical Formulae and Statistical Tables (Green), calculator
Candidates may use any calculator allowed by Pearson regulations.
Calculators must not have the facility for symbolic algebra manipulation,
differentiation and integration, or have retrievable mathematical formulae
stored in them.
Instructions
•• Use black ink or ball-point pen.
• Fill
If pencil is used for diagrams/sketches/graphs it must be dark (HB or B).
in the boxes at the top of this page with your name,
• Answer
centre number and candidate number.
all questions and ensure that your answers to parts of questions are
• Answer
clearly labelled.
the questions in the spaces provided
• You
– there may be more space than you need.
should show sufficient working to make your methods clear. Answers without
working may not gain full credit.
• Inexact answers should be given to three significant figures unless otherwise stated.
Information
•• AThere
booklet ‘Mathematical Formulae and Statistical Tables’ is provided.
• – use this asfora guide
are 9 questions in this question paper. The total mark for this paper is 80.
The marks each question are shown in brackets
as to how much time to spend on each question.
Advice
•• Read each question carefully before you start to answer it.
• Check your answers if you have time at the end.
Try to answer every question.
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has roots α, β and γ.
Without solving the equation, determine the exact value of
(i) α 2 + β 2 + γ 2
(3)
3 3 3
(ii)
α β γ
(3)
(iii) (1 – α) (1 – β) (1 – γ)
(3)
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Candidate surname Other names
Centre Number Candidate Number
Pearson Edexcel Level 3 GCE
Monday 11 May 2026
Afternoon (Time: 1 hour 40 minutes) Paper
reference 8FM0/01
Further Mathematics
Advanced Subsidiary
PAPER 1: Core Pure Mathematics
You must have: Total Marks
Mathematical Formulae and Statistical Tables (Green), calculator
Candidates may use any calculator allowed by Pearson regulations.
Calculators must not have the facility for symbolic algebra manipulation,
differentiation and integration, or have retrievable mathematical formulae
stored in them.
Instructions
•• Use black ink or ball-point pen.
• Fill
If pencil is used for diagrams/sketches/graphs it must be dark (HB or B).
in the boxes at the top of this page with your name,
• Answer
centre number and candidate number.
all questions and ensure that your answers to parts of questions are
• Answer
clearly labelled.
the questions in the spaces provided
• You
– there may be more space than you need.
should show sufficient working to make your methods clear. Answers without
working may not gain full credit.
• Inexact answers should be given to three significant figures unless otherwise stated.
Information
•• AThere
booklet ‘Mathematical Formulae and Statistical Tables’ is provided.
• – use this asfora guide
are 9 questions in this question paper. The total mark for this paper is 80.
The marks each question are shown in brackets
as to how much time to spend on each question.
Advice
•• Read each question carefully before you start to answer it.
• Check your answers if you have time at the end.
Try to answer every question.
Turn over
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,1. The cubic equation
2x3 – 3x2 + 5x + 7 = 0
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has roots α, β and γ.
Without solving the equation, determine the exact value of
(i) α 2 + β 2 + γ 2
(3)
3 3 3
(ii)
α β γ
(3)
(iii) (1 – α) (1 – β) (1 – γ)
(3)
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