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Pure Mathematics Paper 1: [Time 3hrs]

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES

Write your name and surname on the answer paper.

A blue or black pen is required for all the writing.

You may use a pencil for any diagrams or graphs.

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
correct 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 the marks for this paper is 120.

The use of an electronic calculator is expected, where appropriate.

You are reminded of the need for clear presentation in your answers.

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 Answer all questions

1a) If the roots of the equation 2𝑥 2 − 7𝑥 + 4 = 0 are 𝛼 and 𝛽, find the values
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of + and . [4]
𝛼 𝛽 𝛼𝛽
1 1
b) Hence write down the equation whose roots are and in the form 𝑎𝑥 2 + 𝑏𝑥 + 𝑐 = 0,
𝛼 𝛽
where a, b and c are integers. [2]

2a) Evaluate log 3 7 × log 7 2 × log 2 3. [3]

b) Solve, for 𝑥 and 𝑦, the simultaneous equations
125𝑥 = 25(5𝑦 ),
7𝑥 ÷ 49𝑦 = 1. [6]

3. Solve the equation

2 ln(5 − 𝑒 −2𝑥 ) = 1,
giving your answer correct to 3 significant figures. [4]

4. Solve the inequality

2𝑥 2 −𝑥−19
> 1. [5]
𝑥 2 +3𝑥+2

5. The function f is defined by f : 𝑥 → 2𝑥 2 − 12𝑥 + 13 for 0 ≤ 𝑥 ≤ 𝐴, where 𝐴 is a constant.

a) Express f(𝑥) in the form 𝑎(𝑥 + 𝑏)2 + 𝑐, where 𝑎, 𝑏 and 𝑐 are constants. [3]
b) State the value of 𝐴 for which the graph of 𝑦 = f(𝑥) has a line of symmetry. [1]
c) When 𝐴 has this value, find the range of f. [2]
The function g is defined by g : 𝑥 → 2𝑥 2 − 12𝑥 + 13 for 𝑥 ≥ 4.
d) Explain why g has an inverse. [1]
e) Obtain an expression, in terms of 𝑥, for 𝑔−1 (𝑥), stating its domain. [3]

6. The cubic polynomial 𝑦 = 𝑓(𝑥) is such that the coefficient of 𝑥 3 is −1 and the roots
of 𝑓(𝑥) = 0 are −3, −1 and 1 whilst the value of the y-intercept is 2.
a) Sketch the curve 𝑦 = 𝑓(𝑥) showing all the intersection with the axes. [2]
b) Sketch the following graphs showing clearly the coordinates of the intersection with
the axis
(i) 𝑦 = 2𝑓(𝑥), [2]
(ii) 𝑦 = 𝑓(𝑥 − 3). [2]

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7a) Calculate the term independent of 𝑥 in the binomial expansion of (𝑥 − ) . [3]
2𝑥 5
b) In the binomial expansion of (1 + 𝑘𝑥)𝑛 , where 𝑛 ≥ 3 and 𝑘 is a constant, the coefficient
of 𝑥 2 and 𝑥 3 are equal. Express 𝑘 in terms of 𝑛. [4]

8.

𝑦
The variables 𝑥 and 𝑦 are related so that, when is plotted against 𝑥 3 , a straight line
𝑥2
graph passing through (3; 9) and (7; 1) is obtained. Express 𝑦 in terms of 𝑥. [4]

9.

In the diagram, AB is an arc of a circle with center 𝑂 and radius 4 cm. Angle 𝐴𝑂𝐵 is
𝛼 radians. The point 𝐷 on 𝑂𝐵 is such that 𝐴𝐷 is perpendicular to 𝑂𝐵. The arc 𝐷𝐶, with
center 𝑂, meets 𝑂𝐴 at 𝐶.
a) Find an expression in terms of 𝛼 for the perimeter of the shaded region 𝐴𝐵𝐷𝐶. [4]
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b) For the case where 𝛼 = 6 𝜋, find the area of the shaded region 𝐴𝐵𝐷𝐶, giving your
answer in the form 𝑘𝜋, where 𝑘 is a constant to be determined. [4]

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10. The complex number 𝑢 is defined by 𝑢 = , where the constant 𝑎 is real.
𝑎+2𝑖
a) Express 𝑢 in standard form. [2]
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b) Find the value of 𝑎 for which arg(𝑢∗ ) = 𝜋, where 𝑢∗ denotes the complex congugate
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of 𝑢. [3]

11. If 𝑦 = tan 𝑥 find an approximation for 𝛿𝑦 when 𝑥 is increased by 𝛿𝑥.

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Hence estimate, in terms of 𝜋, the value of tan 32 𝜋. [4]

5𝑥 3 −3𝑥 2 +7𝑥−3 𝐴𝑥+𝐵 𝐶𝑥+𝐷

12. Express in the form + where 𝐴, 𝐵, 𝐶 and 𝐷 are constants. [3]
(𝑥 2 +1)2 𝑥 2 +1 (𝑥 2 +1)2

13. A television quiz show takes place every day. On day 1 the prize money is $1000. If this
is not won the prize money is increased for day 2. The prize money is increased in a similar
way every day until it is won. The television considered the following two different models
for increasing the prize money.
Model 1: Increase the prize money by $1000 each day.
Model 2: Increase the prize money by 10% each day.
On each day that the prize money is not won the television company makes a donation to
charity. The amount donated is 5% of the value of the prize on that day, After 40 days the
prize money has still not been won. Calculate the total amount donated to charity
(і) if Model 1 is used, [4]
(іі) if Model 2 is used. [3]

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14a) Given that 15𝑐𝑜𝑠 2 𝜃 + 2𝑠𝑖𝑛2 𝜃 = 7, show that 𝑡𝑎𝑛2 𝜃 = . [4]
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b) (і) Express 4 cos 𝜃 + 3 sin 𝜃 in the form 𝑅 sin(𝜃 + 𝛼), where 𝑅 > 0 and 0° < 𝛼 < 90°,
giving the value of 𝛼 correct to 2 decimal places. [3]
(іі) Hence solve the equation
4 cos 𝜃 + 3 sin 𝜃 = 4.5 ,
giving all solutions in the interval 0° ≤ 𝜃 ≤ 360°, correct to 1 decimal place. [4]
(ііі) Write down the least value of 4 cos 𝜃 + 3 sin 𝜃 + 7 as 𝜃 varies. [1]

15. The equation of a curve is ln(𝑥𝑦) − 𝑦 3 = 1.

𝑑𝑦 𝑦
a) Show that = . [4]
𝑑𝑥 𝑥(3𝑦 3 −1)

b) Find the coordinates of the point where the tangent to the curve is parallel to the 𝑦-axis,
giving each coordinate correct to 3 significant figures. [4]

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16. The equation of a curve is 𝑦 = 𝑥 2 − 4𝑥 + 7 and the equation of a line is 𝑦 + 3𝑥 = 9.
The curve and the line intersect at the points 𝐴 and 𝐵.
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a) The mid-point of 𝐴𝐵 is 𝑀. Show that the coordinates of 𝑀 are (2 ; 7 2). [4]

b) Find the coordinates of the point 𝑄 on the curve at which the tangent is parallel to the
line 𝑦 + 3𝑥 = 9. [3]
c) Find the distance 𝑀𝑄. [1]

17a) (і) Show that

1
𝜋
4 1
∫ cos 2𝑥 𝑑𝑥 = . [2]
0 2
(іі) Find the exact value of
1
𝜋
4
∫ sin2 𝑥 𝑑𝑥 [3]
0

b) (і) Use the trapezium rule with 2 strips to estimate the value of
1
𝜋
4
∫ sec 𝑥 𝑑𝑥,
0
giving your answer correct to 2 significant figures. [3]

(іі) Determine, by sketching the appropriate part of the graph 𝑦 = sec 𝑥, whether the
trapezium rule gives an under-estimate or an over-estimate of the true value. [2]

sin 𝑥
18. The curve 𝑦 = in the range 0 < 𝑥 ≤ 2𝜋 has its minimum point 𝑀.
𝑥
a) Show that the 𝑥-coordinate of 𝑀 satisfies the equation 𝑥 = tan 𝑥. [4]
b) The iterative formula
𝑥𝑛+1 = tan−1 (𝑥𝑛 ) + 𝜋
can be used to determine the 𝑥-coordinate of 𝑀. Use this formula to determine the
𝑥-coordinate of 𝑀 correct to 2 decimal places. Give the result of each iteration to 4
decimal places. [3]

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19.

The diagram shows the roof of a house. The base of the roof, 𝑂𝐴𝐵𝐶, is rectangular and
horizontal with 𝑂𝐴 = 𝐶𝐵 = 14 m and 𝑂𝐶 = 𝐴𝐵 = 8 m. The top of the roof 𝐷𝐸 is 5 m
above the base and 𝐷𝐸 = 6 m. The sloping edges 𝑂𝐷, 𝐶𝐷, 𝐴𝐸 and 𝐵𝐸 are all equal in
length.
Unit vectors i and j are parallel to 𝑂𝐴 and 𝑂𝐶 respectively and the unit vector k is
vertically upwards.
a) Find the unit vector in the direction of ⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗
𝑂𝐷 in terms of i, j and k. [4]
b) Find the angle 𝐷𝑂𝐵 correct to the nearest 0,1°. [4]

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