Pure Mathematics Exam Paper 2025
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Powered by AITo express 11x−1/(1−x)²(2+3x) in partial fractions, decompose the function using the method of partial fractions. Assume a structure A/(1-x) + B/(1-x)² + C/(2+3x) and equate to the original fraction. Multiply both sides by the denominator to clear fractions, and choose values of x or compare coefficients to solve for constants A, B, and C, thus expressing the function in partial fraction form.
Rewrite the equation 5cos²θ+4sinθ=5 using cos²θ = 1 - sin²θ, leading to a quadratic form in terms of sinθ. Solve this quadratic equation for sinθ values that lie in the feasible range [-1, 1]. Convert each solution for sinθ to possible angle(s) in degrees within the interval [0°, 180°] using the arcsine function and considering symmetry properties of the sine function over the specified interval.
To solve the inequality 7−2x/(x+1)(x−2) > 0, identify the points where the expression is zero or undefined, which are x = 3.5, x = -1, and x = 2. Divide the x-axis into intervals using these critical points and test the sign of the expression in each interval. The solution involves identifying which intervals satisfy the inequality and excluding points where the expression is undefined.
To determine the equation of the tangent to the curve x³ + 2y³ + 3xy = 0 at the point (2, -1), use implicit differentiation to find dy/dx. Differentiate both sides of the equation with respect to x and solve for dy/dx, which gives the slope of the tangent. Substitute the point (2, -1) into this derivative to find the slope at this specific point, then use the point-slope form of a line to find the equation of the tangent.
Given vectors a and b as parallel to the plane, and a point (1, -2, 3) on the plane, obtain the normal vector to the plane using the cross product of a and b. This normal vector serves as the coefficients (A, B, C) in the plane equation Ax + By + Cz = D. Substitute the coordinates of the given point into this equation to solve for D, finalizing the plane equation.
To determine the radius of the base of the cylindrical can when the volume is maximum, we set up the problem using the relationship between the height (h) and the radius (r) of the base. The problem states that h + 2πr = 45π. The volume V of a cylinder is given by V = πr²h. Substituting h = 45π - 2πr into the volume equation, we optimize V with respect to r by differentiating with respect to r and equating to zero, dV/dr = 0, to find the critical points. Hence, solving this gives the radius that maximizes the volume.
To find the area between the curves y = x² and y = x from x = 0 to x = 1, compute the integral of the difference between the two functions, which is the integral of (x - x²) dx from 0 to 1. Evaluate this definite integral to get the area: [0.5x² - (x³)/3] from 0 to 1, which results in an area of 1/6 square units.
To determine the locus, set up an equation using the distance from the origin as √(x² + y²) and the distance from (12,0) as √((x-12)² + y²). The condition gives √(x² + y²) = 5√((x-12)² + y²). Square both sides and simplify to obtain a circle’s equation of the form (x - h)² + y² = r², proving the locus is a circle with specific center and radius.
To find the angle between two lines given by 2x−y=3 and 11x+2y=13, determine the slopes of the lines. Rewrite the equations in slope-intercept form: y = 2x - 3 and y = -11/2x + 13/2, giving slopes m1 = 2 and m2 = -11/2. The angle θ between the two lines is found using the formula tan(θ) = |(m1 - m2) / (1 + m1*m2)|. Calculate θ by evaluating this expression using the slopes obtained.
First, express sec²θ in terms of tan²θ using the identity sec²θ = 1 + tan²θ, and substitute into the equation: 5tan²θ−5tanθ=2(1+tan²θ). Simplify and rearrange the equation to form a quadratic in terms of tanθ. Solve the quadratic equation for tanθ, then determine all possible values of θ by taking the arc tangent of the solutions and considering the periodicity of the tangent function within the interval 0° to 360°.