# Topic Questions: 2.1 Simple algebraic division; use of the Factor Theorem and the Remainder Theorem. — WMA12 Algebra and functions > 75 WMA12 Algebra and functions topic questions (204 marks) on 2.1 Simple algebraic division; use of the Factor… — 24 papers, 2019–2026. Open the exact… - Canonical HTML: https://www.examsci.com/topics/edexcel-ial/mathematics/pure-mathematics-2-wma12/algebra-and-functions/2-1-simple-algebraic-division-use-of-the-factor-theorem-and-the-remainder-theorem/ - Markdown mirror: https://www.examsci.com/topics/edexcel-ial/mathematics/pure-mathematics-2-wma12/algebra-and-functions/2-1-simple-algebraic-division-use-of-the-factor-theorem-and-the-remainder-theorem/index.md --- Edexcel IAL · Mathematics · WMA12 · Algebra and functions 75 WMA12 Algebra and functions topic questions are tagged to this syllabus point across 24 papers (2019–2026). Only the parts whose knowledge graph matches this syllabus statement are counted, and the table shows which parts of each question are involved. - 75 topic questions - 24 papers - 204 tagged marks - 100.0% of topic questions - 100.0% of topic marks - 2019–2026 - Syllabus 2018–current - [All WMA12 Algebra and functions topic questions](https://www.examsci.com/topics/edexcel-ial/mathematics/pure-mathematics-2-wma12/algebra-and-functions/) - [All paper codes](https://www.examsci.com/topics/) Core finding **This Algebra and functions syllabus point appears in 24 WMA12 papers across 2019–2026, contributing 75 topic questions and 204 marks.** The most recent appearance is WMA12/01 January 2026. That equals 100.0% of the 75 topic questions and 100.0% of the 204 marks tagged to Algebra and functions. Only parts tagged to this subtopic are counted, so a four-part question can contribute one item and one part's marks. The table lists every matching question, its tagged parts and marks, with a link back to the paper page. Sessions are newest first, so the statement can be traced back through the full paper history. ## Topic questions by session Newest sessions first. Parts and marks count only the parts tagged to this subtopic; “x of y parts” shows how much of the question is tagged elsewhere. Select the paper cell to open the matching question on the paper page, or use **Go to Practice Hub** to answer that exact question in the Interactive Practice Hub. | Paper | Question | Type | Parts | Marks | Difficulty | Practice | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [**WMA12/01** January 2026 · Edexcel IAL](https://www.examsci.com/past-papers/edexcel-ial/mathematics/pure-mathematics-2-wma12/2026-january-wma12-01/#q-3) | **Q3** Factor Theorem and Algebraic Division - Edexcel IAL Pure Mathematics P2 January 2026 Q3 | FRQ | 2 parts ((i), (ii)) | 7 | Medium | [Go to Practice Hub](https://www.examsci.com/practice?set_id=1182ffcc-0637-4249-8567-434d1012571d&question_id=cb63beae-9883-4bb6-8575-53679c71283f&source_detail=WMA12%2F01+January+2026) | | [**WMA12/02** January 2026 · Edexcel IAL](https://www.examsci.com/past-papers/edexcel-ial/mathematics/pure-mathematics-2-wma12/2026-january-wma12-02/#q-4) | **Q4** Factor & Remainder Theorems - Edexcel IAL P2 Jan 2026 Q4 | FRQ | 3 parts ((a), (b), (c)) | 9 | Medium | [Go to Practice Hub](https://www.examsci.com/practice?set_id=e370653b-888f-434d-862f-65c74ceaf6f8&question_id=b63922ce-ee77-41ce-897d-7625daa57859&source_detail=WMA12%2F02+January+2026) | | [**WMA12/01** October 2025 · Edexcel IAL](https://www.examsci.com/past-papers/edexcel-ial/mathematics/pure-mathematics-2-wma12/2025-october-wma12-01/#q-4) | **Q4** Algebraic Division, Factor Theorem and Stationary Points - Edexcel IAL P2 October 2025 Q4 | FRQ | 4 of 5 parts ((a)(i), (a)(ii), (b)(i), (b)(ii)) | 9 of 12 on the paper | Easy | [Go to Practice Hub](https://www.examsci.com/practice?set_id=fc9e4e85-cdf6-4e4f-94ce-f418100896fc&question_id=6937c80f-0621-4adc-9984-994ae8c3940c&source_detail=WMA12%2F01+October+2025) | | [**WMA12/02** October 2025 · Edexcel IAL](https://www.examsci.com/past-papers/edexcel-ial/mathematics/pure-mathematics-2-wma12/2025-october-wma12-02/#q-4) | **Q4** Factor Theorem and Cubic Equations - Edexcel IAL P2 Oct 2025 Q4 | FRQ | 4 parts ((a)(i), (a)(ii), (b)(i), (b)(ii)) | 9 | Medium | [Go to Practice Hub](https://www.examsci.com/practice?set_id=6b2cdbab-addf-4fb1-9b3d-de61de2d4fd7&question_id=639d3a06-4776-4b74-8efa-628fc8ba149a&source_detail=WMA12%2F02+October+2025) | | [**WMA12/01** June 2025 · Edexcel IAL](https://www.examsci.com/past-papers/edexcel-ial/mathematics/pure-mathematics-2-wma12/2025-june-wma12-01/#q-4) | **Q4** Factor and Remainder Theorem - Edexcel IAL P2 2025 Jun Q4 | FRQ | 3 parts ((a), (b), (c)) | 9 | Medium | [Go to Practice Hub](https://www.examsci.com/practice?set_id=3b29e201-1087-4524-98b9-78457fbf55e9&question_id=015e844e-114f-4cba-a2c8-297f83dd6133&source_detail=WMA12%2F01+June+2025) | | [**WMA12/02** June 2025 · Edexcel IAL](https://www.examsci.com/past-papers/edexcel-ial/mathematics/pure-mathematics-2-wma12/2025-june-wma12-02/#q-3) | **Q3** Remainder Theorem and Polynomial Division - Edexcel IAL P2 May 2025 Q3 | FRQ | 3 parts ((a), (b), (c)) | 7 | Easy | [Go to Practice Hub](https://www.examsci.com/practice?set_id=5f7a54d4-4121-4b2f-887c-4556f663e8ca&question_id=7da6c4d3-575b-4d70-aa0e-7e386977be37&source_detail=WMA12%2F02+June+2025) | | [**WMA12/02** June 2025 · Edexcel IAL](https://www.examsci.com/past-papers/edexcel-ial/mathematics/pure-mathematics-2-wma12/2025-june-wma12-02/#q-8) | **Q8** Integration of Polynomials - Edexcel IAL P2 May 2025 Q8 | FRQ | 2 of 3 parts ((b), (c)) | 7 of 9 on the paper | Easy | [Go to Practice Hub](https://www.examsci.com/practice?set_id=5f7a54d4-4121-4b2f-887c-4556f663e8ca&question_id=b446e172-3b5a-4e8f-9bfc-1fc93fea1249&source_detail=WMA12%2F02+June+2025) | | [**WMA12/01** January 2025 · Edexcel IAL](https://www.examsci.com/past-papers/edexcel-ial/mathematics/pure-mathematics-2-wma12/2025-january-wma12-01/#q-5) | **Q5** Factor and Remainder Theorem - Edexcel IAL P2 Jan 2025 Q5 | FRQ | 3 parts ((a), (b), (c)) | 9 | Medium | [Go to Practice Hub](https://www.examsci.com/practice?set_id=6cd3c32e-52c6-43e8-813b-2d90c40e2016&question_id=30043c6c-0482-4cf2-a8fb-e1abcab64048&source_detail=WMA12%2F01+January+2025) | | [**WMA12/01** January 2025 · Edexcel IAL](https://www.examsci.com/past-papers/edexcel-ial/mathematics/pure-mathematics-2-wma12/2025-january-wma12-01/#q-9) | **Q9** Integration and Area Under Curve - Edexcel IAL P2 Jan 2025 Q9 | FRQ | 1 of 3 parts ((b)) | 2 of 12 on the paper | Medium | [Go to Practice Hub](https://www.examsci.com/practice?set_id=6cd3c32e-52c6-43e8-813b-2d90c40e2016&question_id=fce2d803-0072-4bfc-8818-5ad3bc963f98&source_detail=WMA12%2F01+January+2025) | | [**WMA12/01** October 2024 · Edexcel IAL](https://www.examsci.com/past-papers/edexcel-ial/mathematics/pure-mathematics-2-wma12/2024-october-wma12-01/#q-3) | **Q3** Factor and Remainder Theorem - Edexcel IAL Pure Mathematics P2 October 2024 Q3 | FRQ | 3 parts ((a), (b), (c)) | 7 | Medium | [Go to Practice Hub](https://www.examsci.com/practice?set_id=6dfd4aa8-3174-4cde-9119-b49521b4b409&question_id=c15bc025-0cd7-4f92-9508-3a6f47513a17&source_detail=WMA12%2F01+October+2024) | | [**WMA12/01** October 2024 · Edexcel IAL](https://www.examsci.com/past-papers/edexcel-ial/mathematics/pure-mathematics-2-wma12/2024-october-wma12-01/#q-8) | **Q8** Area Between Curves - Edexcel IAL Pure Mathematics P2 October 2024 Q8 | FRQ | 1 of 2 parts ((a)) | 4 of 8 on the paper | Medium | [Go to Practice Hub](https://www.examsci.com/practice?set_id=6dfd4aa8-3174-4cde-9119-b49521b4b409&question_id=aaac8410-f79e-4b28-9aea-e5204994ee73&source_detail=WMA12%2F01+October+2024) | | [**WMA12/01** June 2024 · Edexcel IAL](https://www.examsci.com/past-papers/edexcel-ial/mathematics/pure-mathematics-2-wma12/2024-june-wma12-01/#q-4) | **Q4** Factor and Remainder Theorem - Edexcel IAL P2 May 2024 Q4 | FRQ | 4 parts ((a), (b), (c)(i), (c)(ii)) | 8 | Easy | [Go to Practice Hub](https://www.examsci.com/practice?set_id=db0de4f6-4b04-4261-96dd-b2b034be8e4b&question_id=b7b99b7c-a7c3-4013-a934-939ea1da4401&source_detail=WMA12%2F01+June+2024) | | [**WMA12/02** June 2024 · Edexcel IAL](https://www.examsci.com/past-papers/edexcel-ial/mathematics/pure-mathematics-2-wma12/2024-june-wma12-02/#q-6) | **Q6** Factor Theorem and Differentiation - Edexcel IAL P2 2024 May Q6 | FRQ | 1 of 2 parts ((a)) | 5 of 9 on the paper | Medium | [Go to Practice Hub](https://www.examsci.com/practice?set_id=62e30710-9cc7-42ca-bf99-269350889283&question_id=fdd07598-e5a5-4550-8f38-eff18fc99b6a&source_detail=WMA12%2F02+June+2024) | | [**WMA12/02** June 2024 · Edexcel IAL](https://www.examsci.com/past-papers/edexcel-ial/mathematics/pure-mathematics-2-wma12/2024-june-wma12-02/#q-9) | **Q9** Logarithms - Edexcel IAL P2 2024 May Q9 | FRQ | 1 of 3 parts ((c)) | 4 of 9 on the paper | Easy | [Go to Practice Hub](https://www.examsci.com/practice?set_id=62e30710-9cc7-42ca-bf99-269350889283&question_id=2ff9d839-ca6e-4b86-93d2-2c29ad56018a&source_detail=WMA12%2F02+June+2024) | | [**WMA12/01** January 2024 · Edexcel IAL](https://www.examsci.com/past-papers/edexcel-ial/mathematics/pure-mathematics-2-wma12/2024-january-wma12-01/#q-1) | **Q1** Remainder Theorem - Edexcel IAL P2 Jan 2024 Q1 | FRQ | 1 part | 3 | Easy | [Go to Practice Hub](https://www.examsci.com/practice?set_id=a0493aa0-a6ae-4894-b7b6-3d80012a67a5&question_id=95dafc76-b2f2-406c-9a82-5b368658a5e0&source_detail=WMA12%2F01+January+2024) | | [**WMA12/01** January 2024 · Edexcel IAL](https://www.examsci.com/past-papers/edexcel-ial/mathematics/pure-mathematics-2-wma12/2024-january-wma12-01/#q-6) | **Q6** Logarithmic Equations - Edexcel IAL P2 Jan 2024 Q6 | FRQ | 1 of 3 parts ((b)(i)) | 3 of 8 on the paper | Medium | [Go to Practice Hub](https://www.examsci.com/practice?set_id=a0493aa0-a6ae-4894-b7b6-3d80012a67a5&question_id=564fc2f7-c36e-4e92-a143-4a721dffcbdc&source_detail=WMA12%2F01+January+2024) | | [**WMA12/01** October 2023 · Edexcel IAL](https://www.examsci.com/past-papers/edexcel-ial/mathematics/pure-mathematics-2-wma12/2023-october-wma12-01/#q-4) | **Q4** Factor and Remainder Theorem - Edexcel IAL Pure Mathematics P2 October 2023 Q4 | FRQ | 4 parts ((a), (b), (c)(i), (c)(ii)) | 9 | Easy | [Go to Practice Hub](https://www.examsci.com/practice?set_id=ea647e35-aee5-4abf-98b2-2fd1b40208a3&question_id=d14de1b1-ada3-4b0b-9843-11436f1e22be&source_detail=WMA12%2F01+October+2023) | | [**WMA12/01** June 2023 · Edexcel IAL](https://www.examsci.com/past-papers/edexcel-ial/mathematics/pure-mathematics-2-wma12/2023-june-wma12-01/#q-2) | **Q2** Factor Theorem and Real Roots - Edexcel IAL Pure Mathematics P2 June 2023 Q2 | FRQ | 2 parts ((a), (b)) | 6 | Easy | [Go to Practice Hub](https://www.examsci.com/practice?set_id=5a8a3039-915a-4831-bbbb-110e0cc3cbe8&question_id=30275e5f-9c51-4e1d-a4f2-45328e456877&source_detail=WMA12%2F01+June+2023) | | [**WMA12/01** June 2023 · Edexcel IAL](https://www.examsci.com/past-papers/edexcel-ial/mathematics/pure-mathematics-2-wma12/2023-june-wma12-01/#q-10) | **Q10** Integration and Area Under a Curve - Edexcel IAL Pure Mathematics P2 June 2023 Q10 | FRQ | 1 of 3 parts ((b)) | 2 of 10 on the paper | Hard | [Go to Practice Hub](https://www.examsci.com/practice?set_id=5a8a3039-915a-4831-bbbb-110e0cc3cbe8&question_id=d981616a-c9d6-42b2-8a5b-f7f9a26af001&source_detail=WMA12%2F01+June+2023) | | [**WMA12/01** January 2023 · Edexcel IAL](https://www.examsci.com/past-papers/edexcel-ial/mathematics/pure-mathematics-2-wma12/2023-january-wma12-01/#q-5) | **Q5** Factor and Remainder Theorem - Edexcel IAL P2 Jan 2023 Q5 | FRQ | 4 parts ((a), (b), (c), (d)) | 9 | Easy | [Go to Practice Hub](https://www.examsci.com/practice?set_id=00333ac2-68f8-4dc9-ab96-d583ac9e5d2a&question_id=ee37492c-af14-44fb-a4d6-71f06eb365c3&source_detail=WMA12%2F01+January+2023) | | [**WMA12/01** October 2022 · Edexcel IAL](https://www.examsci.com/past-papers/edexcel-ial/mathematics/pure-mathematics-2-wma12/2022-october-wma12-01/#q-2) | **Q2** Algebraic Division and Binomial Expansion - Edexcel IAL Pure Mathematics P2 October 2022 Q2 | FRQ | 1 of 3 parts ((a)) | 2 of 7 on the paper | Medium | [Go to Practice Hub](https://www.examsci.com/practice?set_id=68ff7e5a-d114-4fa3-bc4f-dc6aadb51c92&question_id=eec66daf-27cf-4939-9e29-9f94efaf4b1b&source_detail=WMA12%2F01+October+2022) | | [**WMA12/01** October 2022 · Edexcel IAL](https://www.examsci.com/past-papers/edexcel-ial/mathematics/pure-mathematics-2-wma12/2022-october-wma12-01/#q-7) | **Q7** Algebraic Differentiation and Stationary Points - Edexcel IAL Pure Mathematics P2 October 2022 Q7 | FRQ | 2 of 3 parts ((a), (c)) | 6 of 9 on the paper | Medium | [Go to Practice Hub](https://www.examsci.com/practice?set_id=68ff7e5a-d114-4fa3-bc4f-dc6aadb51c92&question_id=572b1c7d-06a4-46aa-81cc-f075559f9880&source_detail=WMA12%2F01+October+2022) | | [**WMA12/01** June 2022 · Edexcel IAL](https://www.examsci.com/past-papers/edexcel-ial/mathematics/pure-mathematics-2-wma12/2022-june-wma12-01/#q-7) | **Q7** Factor Theorem and Definite Integration - Edexcel IAL Pure Mathematics P2 June 2022 Q7 | FRQ | 1 part | 7 | Medium | [Go to Practice Hub](https://www.examsci.com/practice?set_id=26fa1d84-d3ab-4d15-8e1e-974881975a31&question_id=cb1d2122-41d7-4505-9620-6c9c9aedfb41&source_detail=WMA12%2F01+June+2022) | | [**WMA12/01** January 2022 · Edexcel IAL](https://www.examsci.com/past-papers/edexcel-ial/mathematics/pure-mathematics-2-wma12/2022-january-wma12-01/#q-5) | **Q5** Factor and Remainder Theorem - Edexcel IAL P2 Jan 2022 Q5 | FRQ | 3 parts ((a), (b), (c)) | 8 | Medium | [Go to Practice Hub](https://www.examsci.com/practice?set_id=181d8146-11ed-496e-b933-f1b210e805cb&question_id=47239bbf-26b4-4c09-9103-d0aedf6b7b4a&source_detail=WMA12%2F01+January+2022) | | [**WMA12/01** January 2022 · Edexcel IAL](https://www.examsci.com/past-papers/edexcel-ial/mathematics/pure-mathematics-2-wma12/2022-january-wma12-01/#q-9) | **Q9** Integration and Areas - Edexcel IAL P2 Jan 2022 Q9 | FRQ | 1 of 3 parts ((a)) | 2 of 10 on the paper | Hard | [Go to Practice Hub](https://www.examsci.com/practice?set_id=181d8146-11ed-496e-b933-f1b210e805cb&question_id=dfc05600-0c39-426a-94ef-f5c67b537f07&source_detail=WMA12%2F01+January+2022) | | [**WMA12/01** October 2021 · Edexcel IAL](https://www.examsci.com/past-papers/edexcel-ial/mathematics/pure-mathematics-2-wma12/2021-october-wma12-01/#q-4) | **Q4** Factor Theorem and Division - Edexcel IAL P2 October 2021 Q4 | FRQ | 4 parts ((a), (b), (c)(i), (c)(ii)) | 8 | Easy | [Go to Practice Hub](https://www.examsci.com/practice?set_id=93238783-dcf0-4ffd-8ca6-1528ee01fa97&question_id=9d63aabd-ff51-4e8e-8a43-335be19b16ed&source_detail=WMA12%2F01+October+2021) | | [**WMA12/01** June 2021 · Edexcel IAL](https://www.examsci.com/past-papers/edexcel-ial/mathematics/pure-mathematics-2-wma12/2021-june-wma12-01/#q-7) | **Q7** Exponentials and Logarithms - Edexcel IAL Pure Mathematics P2 June 2021 Q7 | FRQ | 2 of 3 parts ((b), (c)) | 6 of 10 on the paper | Medium | [Go to Practice Hub](https://www.examsci.com/practice?set_id=bb1224e2-2dbe-4d14-b02d-1157c50a7e7c&question_id=ca7832d8-88f3-4a48-ac05-0a8e3be34807&source_detail=WMA12%2F01+June+2021) | | [**WMA12/01** January 2021 · Edexcel IAL](https://www.examsci.com/past-papers/edexcel-ial/mathematics/pure-mathematics-2-wma12/2021-january-wma12-01/#q-1) | **Q1** Remainder and Factor Theorem - Edexcel IAL P2 Jan 2021 Q1 | FRQ | 2 parts ((a), (b)) | 6 | Easy | [Go to Practice Hub](https://www.examsci.com/practice?set_id=e17c04c8-1fad-49a0-bfca-b7b74e7807e4&question_id=7c551b5d-df00-48c4-9c63-3218e32c8136&source_detail=WMA12%2F01+January+2021) | | [**WMA12/01** October 2020 · Edexcel IAL](https://www.examsci.com/past-papers/edexcel-ial/mathematics/pure-mathematics-2-wma12/2020-october-wma12-01/#q-3) | **Q3** Factor and Remainder Theorem & Stationary Points - Edexcel IAL P2 2020 May Q3 | FRQ | 2 of 4 parts ((a), (b)) | 5 of 10 on the paper | Easy | [Go to Practice Hub](https://www.examsci.com/practice?set_id=448d93b4-63ac-4635-a05e-8d585589e39f&question_id=552baf20-8127-4444-9a03-71092cd2ddcf&source_detail=WMA12%2F01+October+2020) | | [**WMA12/01** October 2020 · Edexcel IAL](https://www.examsci.com/past-papers/edexcel-ial/mathematics/pure-mathematics-2-wma12/2020-october-wma12-01/#q-6) | **Q6** Curve Intersections & Area Under a Curve - Edexcel IAL P2 2020 May Q6 | FRQ | 1 of 2 parts ((a)) | 4 of 9 on the paper | Medium | [Go to Practice Hub](https://www.examsci.com/practice?set_id=448d93b4-63ac-4635-a05e-8d585589e39f&question_id=1446155c-f7e0-478e-85da-a688d89ddc84&source_detail=WMA12%2F01+October+2020) | | [**WMA12/01** January 2020 · Edexcel IAL](https://www.examsci.com/past-papers/edexcel-ial/mathematics/pure-mathematics-2-wma12/2020-january-wma12-01/#q-3) | **Q3** Factor Theorem and Trigonometric Equations - Edexcel IAL P2 Jan 2020 Q3 | FRQ | 2 of 3 parts ((a), (b)) | 6 of 8 on the paper | Medium | [Go to Practice Hub](https://www.examsci.com/practice?set_id=79c9d77a-9dd2-498d-884a-7da7a3e5f7ed&question_id=befb8232-6658-44dc-b6f8-af900404f31b&source_detail=WMA12%2F01+January+2020) | | [**WMA12/01** October 2019 · Edexcel IAL](https://www.examsci.com/past-papers/edexcel-ial/mathematics/pure-mathematics-2-wma12/2019-october-wma12-01/#q-4) | **Q4** Factor and Remainder Theorems - Edexcel IAL Pure Mathematics P2 October 2019 Q4 | FRQ | 3 parts ((a), (b), (c)) | 8 | Medium | [Go to Practice Hub](https://www.examsci.com/practice?set_id=68e61f2a-299a-4e1e-a4ae-a8de979c8029&question_id=50d2df6d-edda-4611-a955-5707678373cf&source_detail=WMA12%2F01+October+2019) | | [**WMA12/01** June 2019 · Edexcel IAL](https://www.examsci.com/past-papers/edexcel-ial/mathematics/pure-mathematics-2-wma12/2019-june-wma12-01/#q-6) | **Q6** Algebra and Trigonometry - Edexcel IAL P2 2019 Jun Q6 | FRQ | 3 parts ((a), (b), (c)) | 8 | Medium | [Go to Practice Hub](https://www.examsci.com/practice?set_id=9bc526e7-e2bc-45cd-a6db-300f067c3553&question_id=e40bbe8c-5445-415c-96f6-f6c8ceb98915&source_detail=WMA12%2F01+June+2019) | ## Related topic questions in Algebra and functions ## Topic question rules and edge cases **How many topic questions cover this syllabus point?** 33 question stems cover this subtopic across 24 papers, but only 75 tagged parts and 204 marks belong to it. 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