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STEP Support Programme

Quadratic equations

10-S3-Q4

Roots of quadratic equations, common root, proof, cubic, C1.

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[STEP III 2010 Question 4 (Pure)]

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09-S1-Q3

Square and cube roots, distinct real solutions to equations, C1.

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[STEP I 2009 Question 3 (Pure)]

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06-S1-Q3

Roots, determinant, necessary and sufficient, cubic equations, C1.

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[STEP I 2006 Question 3 (Pure)]

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01-S3-Q3

Regions, inequality, roots.

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[STEP III 2001 Question 3 (Pure)]

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91-S2-Q1

Linear combination, algebra, C1.

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[STEP II 1991 Question 1 (Pure)]

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Useful Links

Underground Mathematics: Selected worked STEP questions

STEP Question database

University of Cambridge Mathematics Faculty: What do we look for?

University of Cambridge Mathematics Faculty: Information about STEP

University of Cambridge Admissions Office: Undergraduate course information for Mathematics

Stephen Siklos' "Advanced Problems in Mathematics" book (external link)

MEI: Worked solutions to STEP questions (external link)

OCR: Exam board information about STEP (external link)

AMSP (Advanced Maths Support programme): Support for University Admission Tests (external link)