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LOWER
LOWERSIX
SIXASSIGNMENT 1/GM
END OF YEAR 2018
TIME
TIME 33 hours
hours
Additionalmaterials:
Additional materials:
Answer paper
Answer paper
Graphpaper
Graph paper
List of Formulae
List of Formulae
Scientific calculator
Due date: 14 January 2020
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
Write your name, and class on the answer paper/answer booklet.

Answer all questions.

If a numerical answer cannot be given exactly, and the accuracy required is not specified in the
question, then in the case of an angle it should be given to the nearest degree, and in other cases
it should be given correct to 2 significant figures.

INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES

The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the end of each question or part question.
The total number of marks for this paper is 120.
The use of a scientific calculator is expected, where appropriate.
You are reminded of the need for clear presentation in your answers.

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This question paper consists of 5 printed pages
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1. The points P and Q have coordinates (𝑎2 ; 2𝑎) and (3𝑎2 ; 6𝑎) respectively.
Find the values of 𝑎 for which the mid-point of PQ lies on the line 𝑦 = 2𝑥 − 8. [3]

2. It is given that 4𝑥 3 + 60𝑥 2 + 299𝑥 + 495 can be expressed in the form

𝐴(𝑥 + 𝐵)3 + 𝐶(𝑥 + 𝐵). Find the integers 𝐴, 𝐵 and 𝐶. [4]

𝑑𝑦
3. Given 𝑦 = 𝑥(2𝑥 + 1)4, show that 𝑑𝑥 = (2𝑥 + 1)𝑛 (𝐴𝑥 + 𝐵) where n, A and B are
constants to be found. [4]

4. The parametric equations of a curve are defined by 𝑥 = 𝑎𝑠𝑖𝑛2 𝜃 + 𝜃 and

𝑦 = 𝑎𝑐𝑜𝑠 2 𝜃 − 𝜃.
𝑑𝑦
(a) Show that = −1. [3]
𝑑𝑥
(b) By eliminating 𝜃, show that the curve can be expressed in the form
𝐴𝑥 + 𝐵𝑦 − 𝐶 = 0. [2]

5. The function 𝑓 is defined by 𝑓: 𝑥 ⟼ 𝑥 2 − 4𝑥, 𝑥𝜖𝐼𝑅, |𝑥| ≤ 1.

(a) (i) Show by means of a graphical argument or otherwise that 𝑓 is one-one, [3]

(ii) State the range of 𝑓. [1]

(b) Find an expression for 𝑓 −1 (𝑥). [2]

6. Three consecutive terms of an arithmetic series are a, b and (3a + 4) respectively.

(a) Find an expression for b in terms of a. [2]

(b) Given also that a, b and (6a + 1) respectively are consecutive terms of a
geometric series and that a and b are integers, find the values of a and b. [4]

7. AB, CD and EF are arcs of concentric circles, centre O, such that

OACE and OBDF are straight lines as shown in the diagram. The
area of the shaded region CEFD is denoted by A1 and the area
of the shaded sector OAB by A2.

Given that OA = r cm, AC = 2 cm, OE = 8 cm and

AOB =𝜃 radians,
(a) find an expression for A1 in terms of r and 𝜃. [3]

Given also that A1 = 7A2,

(b) show that r = 2.5 [3]

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8. The volume (𝑉) of a container and the height of the container (𝑥) are connected
by an equation of the form 𝑉 = ℎ𝑘 𝑥 , where h and k are constants.

𝑥 1 2 3 4 5
𝑉 12.6 25.1 50.1 90.0 199.5

(a) Express 𝑉 = ℎ𝑘 𝑥 in a form suitable for drawing a straight line graph. [1]

(b) Plot this straight line graph and use it to estimate the value of h and of k. [6]

9. Given that 2𝑥 − 2−𝑥 = 4,

(a) solve the equation for 𝑥, [4]

(b) show that |2𝑥 + 2−𝑥 | = 2√5. [3]

𝜋
10. (a) Solve for 0 ≤ 𝑥 < 2 , the equation 4 sin 𝑥 = sec 𝑥. [4]

(b) Solve for 0° ≤ 𝑥 < 360°, the equation 5 sin 𝜃 − 5 cos 𝜃 = 2, giving your
answers to 1 decimal place. [5]

11. The position vectors of the points 𝑃, 𝑄 and 𝑅 are

3𝒊 + 𝒋 + 4𝒌, 7𝒊 + 3𝒋, and 15𝒊 + 7𝒋 − 8𝒌 respectively.

(a) Express 𝑃𝑅 ⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗ and 𝑃𝑅

⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗ as a column vector and find the angle between 𝑂𝑄 ⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗ . [4]

(b) Show that 𝑃, 𝑄 and 𝑅 are collinear. [3]

(c) Given that the vector 5𝒊 − 3𝒋 + 𝑚𝒌 is perpendicular to ⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗

𝑂𝑃, find the value
of 𝑚. [2]

12. The polynomial 2𝑥 3 + ℎ𝑥 2 − 𝑘𝑥 + 12 where ℎ and 𝑘 are constants is denoted by

𝑓(𝑥). The result of differentiating 𝑓(𝑥) with respect to 𝑥 is denoted by 𝑓′(𝑥).
It is given that (𝑥 − 1) is a factor of 𝑓(𝑥) and when 𝑓′(𝑥) is divided by (𝑥 − 1)
the remainder is −5.

(a) Find the values of ℎ and 𝑘. [5]

(b) When ℎ and 𝑘 have these values in (𝑎), solve the equation 𝑓(𝑥) = 0. [4]

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13. The line 𝑙 has equation 𝑦 = 2 𝑥 and the point 𝑃 has coordinates (5, 0). Find the
equation of the line through 𝑃 perpendicular to 𝑙. Hence find the coordinates of the
point 𝑁 which is the foot of the perpendicular from 𝑃 to 𝑙. [4]
By sketching a diagram showing 𝑙, 𝑃, 𝑁 and the origin 𝑂, find the coordinates of the
point 𝑄 which is the reflection of 𝑃 in 𝑙. [2]
By considering the gradients of 𝑙 and 𝑂𝑄, show that
4 1
tan−1 (3) = 2tan−1 (2). [3]

1+4𝑥 5 5
14. (a) Use binomial expansions to show that √ 1−𝑥 ≈ 1 + 2 𝑥 − 18 𝑥 2 . [6]
1
A student substitutes 𝑥 = 2 into both sides of the approximation shown in
part (a) in an attempt to find an approximation to √6.
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(b) Give a reason why the student should not use 𝑥 = 2. [1]
1 1+4𝑥 5 5
(c) Substitute 𝑥 = 11 into √ 1−𝑥 ≈ 1 + 2 𝑥 − 18 𝑥 2 to obtain an approximation
to √6. Give your answer as a fraction in its simplest form. [3]

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15. Given 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥(3𝑥−1)2.

(a) Express 𝑓(𝑥) in partial fractions. [4]

2
(b) Hence find  f ( x)dx giving your answer in the form 𝑎 + ln 𝑏 where
1
𝑎 and 𝑏 are constants. [6]
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16. The curve C has the equation 𝑦 = 𝑥 + 3𝑘𝑥 − 9𝑘 𝑥, where 𝑘 is a non-zero constant.

(a) Show that C is stationary when 𝑥 2 + 2𝑘𝑥 − 3𝑘 2 = 0. [2]

(b) Hence, show that C is stationary at the point with coordinates (𝑘; −5𝑘 3). [3]

(c) Find, in terms of k, the coordinates of the other stationary point on C. [2]

(d) Given that 𝑘 = 1, determine the nature of each turning point and hence sketch
the curve 𝐶. [3]

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17. The diagram shows the curve 𝑦 = 5𝑥 − 2𝑥 2 and the

normal to the curve at the point P (1; 3).

(a) Find an equation of the normal to the

curve at P. The shaded region is bounded
by the curve, the normal to the curve at P
and the y-axis. [3]

(b) Show that the area of the shaded

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region is 3 [3]

(c) Find the volume of the solid generated

when the shaded region is rotated completely about the 𝑥-axis giving your
answer in terms of 𝜋. [4]

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