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A Level Maths P3 Problem Solving Guide

The document consists of various mathematical problems and solutions, including finding coordinates on curves, solving inequalities in complex numbers, and working with parametric equations. It also covers topics such as differential equations, graph sketching, and partial fractions. The content is structured as exam questions from UCLES 2023, indicating a focus on advanced mathematics.
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A Level Maths P3 Problem Solving Guide

The document consists of various mathematical problems and solutions, including finding coordinates on curves, solving inequalities in complex numbers, and working with parametric equations. It also covers topics such as differential equations, graph sketching, and partial fractions. The content is structured as exam questions from UCLES 2023, indicating a focus on advanced mathematics.
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1 Find the exact coordinates of the points on the curve y= a twhich the gradient of the tangent
is cqual to 8. [S]
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22e-3e Bx-3e)
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Se-2se4)-o
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2 On an Argand diagram, shade the region whose points represent complex numbers z satistying the
[4]
inequalities |z- 2il <|z +2 -i and 0<arg(z +1) <.

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Iny)eeebehsutepan

1 2

The variables x and y are related by the equation y = ab', where a and b are
constants. The diagram
shows the result of plotting In y against x for two pairs of values of x and y. The
points are (1, 3.7) and (2.2, 6.46). coordinates of these

Use this information to find the values of a and b.


[4]

lnabe
natnb
......

LobeG.46.3.2.=2.3.
2.2.
lnbe2= q.97=b.
C, 3.7).3.2.=og.t.2.3
lna 1.4
a=e'
-4.06.
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The complex number u is defincd by u= 3 + 2i where a is real.


a-Si'
(a) Express u in the Cartesian form x + iy, where x and y are in
terms of a . i o t (3]

U 3+2i x Q+Si
Q-Si a+Si

E3a+IS:20"-a
a'+ s
3a-10.+i(is+2a)
a+2s
3a-1O +IS+2a
at+2s a+2s

(b) Giventhat arg u=1, find the value of a. (2]

ton 1S+20
a 25
3a-10
a+2s

a= 2S

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5 (a) Given that
sin(x +*) - sin(x -) =cos(x +*) -cos(r-).
find the exact value of tan x. [4]

J3
JB S:ne+ cosJE [Link].
2 2 2 2

.[Link].
2 2 2 2

[Link]..
tane=

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(b) Hence find the exact roots of the cquation

sin(x +&r)- sin(x- )=cos(x +a) -cos(* -}a)


for 0 <x<2. [2]

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6
The parametric equations of a curve are
*= Vi+ 3, y= I n t , a e
for t > 0.

(a) Obtain a simplified expression for dx


in terms of t. [3]

......
2..

..y2JE
.....

(b) Hence find the exact coordinates of the point on the curve at which the gradient of the normal
is -2. [3]

2 )

JE 2
A.=Jt

2=Jl63.)2.

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7 The variables xand satisfy the differential
equationildeas
tan d9 =+3.
It is given that x=1when = 0.

Solve the dìfferential equation, obtainingan expression for x in terms of 6. (7]

- tan e

-.a(zt3)=-n cos.e.t.S.
Ce-l,-ln4--lacos o.+6.

LlaCaa)--lnco8 e+lnt.
2 2

3=t4.
Cose.

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8 (a) By sketching a suitable pair of graphs, show that the equation


Vi=e-3
has only one root. [21
y

|9-e3

-2

(b) Show by calculation that this root lies


between l and 2. [2]

fca)Je-ett3
Fo) =JI -et3 = 1.28
f)=J2-e3=-2.47 neeoe eeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeee.

Sincehere.i. .[Link]..i.n. :gn..[Link].a.a.


root bekueen....ane.

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(c) Show that, if a sequence of values given bythe


iterative formula
*n|=In(3 +,)
COnverges, then it converges to the root of the equation in (a).

() Use the iterative formula to calculate the root correct to 2decimal plaes. Give the result of each
iteration to 4 decimal places. [3]

2e..=.S.

. =Ln 3+Ji.441o) 1.4352


eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee.

e.= I4346.
2e |434S

2e.43..

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The diagram shows the curve y = xe , forx> 0, and its maximum point M.
(a) Find the exact coordinates of M. [4]

..cy.xee4e)
2

...........

M- z,Jze)

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9709/31/OINI23
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(b) Using the substitutionx= Vu, or otherwise. find bv integration the exact area of the
bounded by the curve, the x-axis and the line x =3. shaded region
[5]

Area .ae..........
J
2,J

2 L -V4
.9.

=-2[e-4-eo
".....e.....

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24x + 13
10 Let f(x) =
(1-2r)(2+x)?
(a) Express f(x) in partial fractions. [S]

24 e.t3zAC2te)4 8.C1-2e) cC-22)


Ce-2).>3.=SCC.
Ce a) 25=24A ’ A=4
e ) 13-4A+28+C
28- 13-16+7
B= 2,

..2
-22 C2t)

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(D) Hence obtain the expansion of f(x) in ascending powers of x, up to and including the
term in x.
[5]

4-22)t2C2+)-7(a2).
=4C1+Gza)+2a+*)-(Ci+5)
.4 .t.2et4e

3et.372e.t. 234..:
4 4

(c) State the set of values of x for which the expansion in (b) is valid.

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11sehbintee G

TB M

In the diagram, OABCDEFG is a


cuboid in which 0A = 3units, OC = 2 units and OD=2
Unit vectors i, j and k are parallel to OA, OD units.
and OC respectively. M is the midpoint of EF.
(a) Find the position vector of M.

= 3i+2j + k

The position vector of Pis i +j + 2k.


(b) )Calculate angle PAM.
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[5]
(c) Findthe exact length of the perpendicular from P to the line passing through O and M.

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