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1. (a) 5x 2 B1
(1)
− 32 1 3

(b) (25 x 4 ) = 3
or (25 x 4 ) 2
= 1 2 5 x 6 o r b e tte r M1
4
(25 x ) 2

1
A1
125 x6
(2)
(3 marks)

6
2. ( 3 − x )6 = 36 + 35 × 6 × (− x) + 34 × × (− x)2 M1
2

= 729, −1458x , +1215x 2 B1, A1, A1

(4 marks)

3. (i) (5 − 8 )(1 + 2 )
=5+5 2 − 8 −4 Multiplies out brackets correctly. M1
=5+5 2 −2 2 −4 8 = 2 2 , seen or implied at any point. B1
=1+ 3 2 1 + 3 2 or a = 1 and b = 3 A1
(3)
(ii) Method 1 Method 2 Method 3

30 5 400 + 30 5 900
Either 80 + Or 80 + = 80 + 180 M1
5 5 5 5 5

= 4 5 + ...
20 + .. .. = 4 5 + ... B1
=
.. ..
= 4 5+6 5 50 5
= = 4 5+6 5
5
= 10 5 A1
(3)
(6 marks)
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dy 3
4. (a) = 10 x 4 − 3 x − 4 or 10 x 4 − M1 A1 A1
dx x4
(3)
−2 −2

( = ) 26x
6 6
x x x
(b) + 7x + = + 7x − M1 A1 A1
−2 3 2
+C B1
(4)
(7 marks)

Outside brackets B1 aef

5. 1
× 0.25 or 18
2

1 For structure of M1
2
{
× 0.25 ; × 0.5 + 0.2 + 2 ( 0.379 + 0.299 + 0.242 )}
{................} ;
Correct A1
expression
inside brackets
which all must
be multiplied by
their “outside
constant”.
{= 1
8
(2.540) } = 0.3175 or 0.318 awrt 0.32 A1
4 marks

6. (a) f ( x) = x 4 + x3 + 2 x 2 + ax + b

Attempting f (1) or f (−1). M1

f (1) = 1 + 1 + 2 + a + b = 7 or 4 + a + b = 7 a + b = 3 (as required) AG A1 * cso
(2)

(b) Attempting f ( − 2) or f (2). M1

f (− 2) = 16 − 8 + 8 − 2a + b = − 8 { − 2a + b = − 24} A1
Solving both equations simultaneously to get as far as a = ... or b = ... dM1
Any one of a = 9 or b = − 6 A1
Both a = 9 and b = − 6 A1 cso
(5)
(7 marks)

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7. (a) ( a2 = ) 6−c B1
(1)

(b) a3 = 3(their a2 ) − c (= 18 - 4c) M1

a1 + a2 + a3 = 2 + "(6 − c)"+ "(18 − 4c)" M1
“ 26 − 5c ” = 0 A1ft
So c = 5.2 A1 o.e
(4)
(5 marks)

8. (a) Attempts b2 − 4ac for a = (k + 3) , b = 6 and their c. c≠k M1

b 2 − 4 a c = 6 2 − 4 ( k + 3)( k − 5 ) A1
− 4k 2 + 8k + 96 B1
As b2 − 4 a c > 0 , then − 4k 2 + 8k + 96 > 0 and so, k 2 − 2k − 24 < 0 A1 *
(4)

(b) Attempts to solve k 2 − 2 k − 24 = 0 to give k = M1

( Critical values, k = 6 , − 4. )
k 2 − 2 k − 24 < 0 gives - 4 < k < 6 M1 A1
(3)
(7 marks)

9. (a) log3 3x 2 = log3 3 + log3 x2 or log y − log x 2 = log 3 or log y − log 3 = log x 2 B1

log3 x 2 = 2log3 x B1
Using log 3 3 =1 and deduces answer. B1
(3)

(b) 3x 2 = 28 x − 9 M1

Solves 3 x 2 − 28 x + 9 = 0 to give x = 1
3
or x = 9 M1 A1

(3)
(6 marks)

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10. (a) {Coordinates of A are} ( 4.5, 0 ) B1

(b) i
y

Horizontal translation M1
27
-3 and their ft 1.5 on positive
A1 ft
x-axis

Maximum at 27 marked on the

B1
y-axis
1.5
-3 O x
(3)

(b) ii
y
Correct shape, minimum at
(1, 27) (0, 0) and a maximum within M1
the first quadrant.

1.5 on x-axis A1 ft

1.5 Maximum at (1, 27) B1

O x
(3)

(c) {k =} − 17 B1
(1)
(8 marks)

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11. (a) Curve: y = − x 2 + 2 x + 24 , Line: y = x + 4

{Curve = Line} − x 2 + 2 x + 24 = x + 4 Eliminating y correctly. B1
Attempt to solve a M1
x 2 − x − 20 {= 0} ( x − 5)( x + 4) {= 0} x = ..... quadratic to
give x = their values.
Both x = 5 and A1
So, x = 5, − 4
x = −4
So corresponding y-values are y = 9 and y = 0 B1ft
(4)

M1: x n → x n + 1 for any

{ } x3 2 x 2 one term.
(b) (− x 2 + 2 x + 24)dx = − + + 24 x {+ c} 1st A1 at least two out of M1 A1 A1
3 2
three terms correct.
2nd A1 for correct answer.

5
Substitutes 5 and − 4 (or their
x3 2 x 2
− + + 24 x = (......) − (......) limits from part (a)) into an dM1
3 2 −4
“integrated function” and
subtracts, either way round.

125 64 1 2
− + 25 + 120 − + 16 − 96 = 103 − − 58 = 162
3 3 3 3
Area of ∆ = 12 (9)(9) = 40.5 Uses correct method for finding area of triangle. M1
Area under curve – Area of triangle. M1
So area of R is 162 − 40.5 = 121.5 121.5 A1 oe cao
(7)
(11 marks)

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12. (a) (10 − 2) 2 + (7 − 1) 2 or (10 − 2) 2 + (7 − 1) 2 M1 A1
( x ± 2) 2 + ( y ± 1) 2 = k (k a positive value) M1
2 2
( x − 2) + ( y − 1) = 100 (Accept 10 for 100) 2
A1
(Answer only scores full marks) (4)

7 −1 6
(b) (Gradient of radius =) = (or equiv.) Must be seen in part (b) B1
10 − 2 8
−4
Gradient of tangent = (Using perpendicular gradient method) M1
3
y − 7 = m( x − 10) M1
−4
y−7 = ( x − 10) or equivalent (ft gradient of radius, dep. on both M marks) A1ft
3
(4)
2
r
(c) r2 − Condone sign slip if there is evidence of correct use of Pythag. M1
2

= 10 2 − 5 2 or numerically exact equivalent. A1

( )
PQ = 2 75 = 10 3 Simplest surd form 10 3 required for final mark. A1
(3)
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13. (a) kr 2 + cxy = 4 or kr 2 + c[( x + y ) 2 − x 2 − y 2 ] = 4 M1

1
4 π x2 + 2xy = 4 A1

4 − 14 π x2 16 − π x2
y= = * B1 cso
2x 8x
(3)

(b) P = 2x + cy + k π r where c = 2 or 4 and k = ¼ or ½ M1

πx 4 − 14 π x 2 πx 16 − π x 2
P= + 2x + 4 or P = + 2x + 4 o.e. A1
2 2x 2 8x

πx 8 πx 8
P= + 2x + − so P = + 2x * A1
2 x 2 x
(3)

dP 8
(c) = − 2 +2 M1 A1
dx x
8
− +2 =0 x 2 = .. M1
x2
and so x = 2 o.e. (ignore extra answer x = –2) A1
P = 4 + 4 = 8 (m) B1
(5)
(11 marks)

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2
14. (a) sin( x + 45° ) = , so ( x + 45° ) = 41.8103... (α = 41.8103...) 2
sin −1 or
3 3
M1
awrt 41.8 or
awrt 0.73c
x + 45 = either "180 − their α " or
°

So, x + 45° = {138.1897... , 401.8103...} M1

"360° + their α "
Either awrt 93.2° or awrt 356.8° A1
and x = {93.1897... , 356.8103...} ° °
Both awrt 93.2 and awrt 356.8 A1
(4)

(b) 2(1 − cos 2 x) + 2 = 7 cos x Applies sin 2 x = 1 − cos 2 x M1

2cos x + 7 cos x − 4 = 0
2
Correct 3 term, 2cos 2 x + 7 cos x − 4 { = 0} A1 oe
Valid attempt at solving
(2cos x − 1)(cos x + 4) {= 0} , cos x = ...
and cos x = ... M1
1 1
cos x = , {cos x = − 4} cos x = A1 cso
2 2
π
β=
3
π π
x= or 1.04719...c Either or awrt 1.05c B1
3 3
5π 5π
x= or 5.23598...c Either or awrt 5.24c or 2π − their β B1 ft
3 3
(6)
(10 marks)

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Correct use of cosine rule

15. (a) 92 = 42 + 62 − 2 × 4 × 6cos α cos α = ..... leading to a value for cos α
M1

42 + 62 − 92 29
cos α = =−
= −0.604..
2× 4×6 48
α = 2.22 ∗ cso (2.22 must be seen here) A1
(NB α = 2.219516005) (2)

(b) 2π − 2.22(= 4.06366......) 2π − 2.22 or awrt 4.06 B1

Correct method for major
1
2 × 4 2 × "4.06" sector area. Allow π − 2.22 M1
for the major sector angle.
32.5 awrt 32.5 A1
(3)

Or (b) Alternative method: Circle – Minor sector

π ×4 2
Correct expression for circle area. B1
1 Correct method for
π × 42 − × 42 × 2.22 = 32.5 M1
2 circle - minor sector area.
= 32.5 awrt 32.5 A1
(3)

Correct expression for the

(c) Area of triangle = 1
2 × 4 × 6 × sin 2.22 ( = 9.56 ) B1
area of triangle XYZ
Their Triangle XYZ (Not
triangle ZXW) + (part (b)
So area required = “9.56” + “32.5” M1
answer or correct attempt at
major sector)
= 42.1 cm2 or 42.0 cm2 awrt 42.1 or 42.0 (Or just 42). A1
(3)

M1: 4 × their ( 2π − 2.22 )

(d) Arc length = 4 × 4.06 ( = 16.24 ) M1 A1ft
Or circumference – minor arc
Or 8π − 4 × 2.22
A1: Correct ft expression
Perimeter = ZY + WY + Arc Length 9 + 2 + Any Arc M1
Perimeter = 27.2 or 27.3 awrt 27.2 or awrt 27.3 A1
(4)
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16. (a) 17 ×1.5 = 25.5(km) B1

(1)

(b) Use l = a + (n − 1)d with a = 1.5, d = 0.25 and n = 17 M1

So l = 5.5 A1
(2)

a(1 − r n )
(c) Use S = with a = 1.5, and n = 17 M1
1− r
And r = 1.05 A1
So S = 38.76(km) A1
(3)

(d) Total distance running is S = n2 {2a + (n − 1)d} M1

= 59.5(km) A1
So total in three sports is 123.76(km) B1
(3)

(e) Uses ar
n −1
> 40 so 1.5 × (1.05)n−1 > 40 with their r M1

(1.05)n−1 > 26.7 so (n – 1)log1.05 > log 26.7 M1

n – 1 > 67.297 M1
So 69th day of training. A1
(4)
(13 marks)

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