Mathematics (Advanced)

Practice paper

General Instructions Total marks − 46

• Reading time − 5 minutes Section I (Pages 2−3)

• Working time − 1 hour 10 marks

• Write using black pen • Attempt Questions 1−10

• Allow about 15 minutes for this section
• Board-approved calculators may be used
Section II (Pages 4−12)
• A table of standard integrals will not be pro-
vided for this paper 36 marks

• In Questions 11–14, show relevant mathemat- • Attempt Questions 11−14

ical reasoning and/or calculations • Allow about 45 minutes for this section

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Section I
10 marks
Attempt Questions 1−10
Allow about 15 minutes for this section

1. A line ` passes through the points (2, 0) and (8, 3). What is the gradient of `?

A. 2
1
B.
2
C. −2
1
D. −
2

1
2. Which of the following is equivalent to √ ?
1+ 5
√
1− 5
A. −
4
√
1− 5
B.
4
4
C. − √
1− 5
4
D. √
1− 5

3. Which of the following is an even function?

A. sin x
B. x3 + x
C. x6 + x4 + x
D. x6 + x4 + x2

4. What is the range of 3 cos(2x)?

A. (−3, 3)
B. (−1, 1)
C. [−1, 1]
D. [−3, 3]

5. What is 120◦ in radians?

3π
A.
2
2π
B.
3
2
C.
3π

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D.
2π

6. If the angle of a sector with radius 1 unit is 18◦ , what is the area of the sector?

A. 9unit2
π
B. unit2
20
C. 18unit2
D. 9πunit2

√
7. If x2 + y 2 = 4 is a one-to-one function which includes the point (1, 3), what is the largest range of the
function?
A. [−2, 0]
B. (−2, 0)
C. [0, 2]
D. (0, 2)

d p 
8. What is 1 + x2 ?
dx
x
A. √
2 1 + x2
x
B. − √
2 1 + x2
x
C. √
1 + x2
x
D. −√
1 + x2

 2
9. Which of the following is equivalent to ln ex ?

A. x2
B. x
C. 2x
D. 2

dv
10. Consider the product function v(x) = f (g(x))h(x). What is ?
dx
A. g 0 (x)h(x) + f (g(x))h0 (x)
B. f 0 (g(x))h(x) + f (g(x))h0 (x)
C. f 0 (g(x))g 0 (x)h(x) + f (g(x))h0 (x)
D. f 0 (g(x))h0 (x) + f (g(x))h(x)

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Mathematics (Advanced)

Section II Answer Booklet

36 marks
Attempt Questions 11−14
Allow about 45 minutes for this section

Instructions
• Answer the questions in the spaces provided. Sufficient spaces are provided for typical responses.
• Your responses should include relevant mathematical reasoning and/or calculations.
• Extra writing space is provided at the back of this booklet.
If you use this space, clearly indicate which question you are answering.

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Question 11 (12 marks)
(a) Let f (x) = cos x.
i. Show that f (x) is an even function. 1

ii. Write down the domain and range of f (x). 2

iii. Explain why the function is not one-to-one. 2

(b) A line y1 = m1 x + b1 intersect another line y2 = m2 x + b2 at right angles. In other words, y1 and
y2 are perpendicular.
i. Write down the value of m1 m2 . 1

ii. If b1 = 3 and m2 = −1, write down an expression for y1 . 1

iii. If the point of intersection is (1, 4), find b2 . 1

(c)

sin x
i. Show that (1 + tan x) · = tan x. 2
sin x + cos x

Question 11 continues on the next page

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ii. Hence, or otherwise, simplify 2

(sin(2x) + cos(2x))cosec(2x)
.
1 + tan(2x)

End of Question 11

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Question 12 (12 marks)
d
cx2 = 2cx.


(a) Prove, by first principles, that 3
dx

1
(b) It is given that the area of a sector is given by A = r2 θ, where θ is in radians. Show that the area 2
2
of a segment is
1
Asegment = r2 (θ − sin θ) .
2

(c)

i. By rewriting 3x as ef (x) where f (x) is a particular function, differentiate 3x . 2

ii. Hence, find a formula for 2

d x
(a )
dx
where a is a positive number.

Question 12 continues on the next page

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(d) Solve sin2 x + 2 cos x = 2 for 0 < x < 2π. 3

End of Question 12

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Question 13 (12 marks)
(a) i. Simplify ln (a − b) + ln (a + b) for positive values of a and b where a > b. 2

ii. Hence, or otherwise, simplify ln (a − b) + ln (a + b) + ln a2 + b2 . 2

(b) Consider the function z(x) = f (x)g(x), where f (x) and g(x) are differentiable functions.
i. Briefly explain why lim f (x + h) = f (x). 1
h→0

ii. By adding and subtracting f (x)g(x + h) in the numerator and factorising appropriately, prove 3
that
d
(f (x)g(x)) = f 0 (x)g(x) + f (x)g 0 (x).
dx

Question 13 continues on the next page

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(c) Give a clean sketch of a function which is increasing and concave down. Clearly label any turning 4
points and any intercepts you want to add.

End of Question 13

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Question 14 (12 marks)
(a) Solve cos2 x − sin2 x = 1. 2

(b) i. A line ` passes through the points (1, 2) and (2, 1). Find the equation of the tangent. 1

ii. Find the equation of the normal of ` at the point (1, 2). 2

(c) Find the solutions to the equation sec2 x + tan2 x = 3 for 0 ≤ x ≤ 2π. 3

(d)

i. Factorise 9x3 + 3x2 − 12x − 4. 2

Question 14 continues on the next page

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ii. Hence, solve 2
18x4 + 6x3 − 24x2 − 8x = 0.

End of examination

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