x −1

1 Given the graph y = .

a 2x 2 + b

1.1 Explain why there can be at most 3 asymptotes for the graph, and state

the conditions on a and b for the graph to have 3 asymptotes. [4]

1.2 For the case where the graph has 1 asymptote, sketch the graph of y

stating clearly any intercepts with the x-axis and y-axis and any turning

points whenever possible. [4]

2 The real function f with domain has the property that

I f (x + π ) = f (x )
II f (x ) = cos(x ) for x ∈ [0, π ]

3π
2.1 Find the values of f ( ), and f (0). [2]
2

2.2 Explain whether if f −1(x ) exist. [2]

2.3 Suppose now property II to the following

II f (x ) = g(x ) for x ∈ [0, π ]

where g(x) is an arbitrary function. Explain whether if it is possible for

f −1(x ) to exist for some choices of g(x). [3]

3.1 Use the principle of mathematical induction to prove the binomial

theorem:

⎛n ⎞ ⎛ n ⎞ n −1
(a + b)n = a n + ⎜ ⎟ a n −1b + ... + ⎜ ⎟ ab + b , for every n ∈
n +
[5]
⎝1⎠ ⎝n − 1⎠

3.2 Find the coefficient of x 3 in the expansion of (1 + x − x 2 )11 . [4]

4 The complex number z1 = 1 + i where a ∈ and Pn is a collection of

points on the complex plane such that

P1 represents z1 , and Pk +1 represents the complex number iaz k for all k ≥ 1.

4.1 Assuming that 0 < a < 1 , draw the points P1 , P2 , P3 and P4 on the

argand diagram. [3]

4.2 For a as above, determine the position Pn as n tends to infinity.

Justifying your answer [3]

1
5.1 Draw the graph of , stating clearly the equations of the
1
f ( x)
2

asymptotes and intersection with the axis whenever possible. [4]

1 1
5.2 Hence, solve the inequality − > 0 [3]
1 2
f ( x)
2
6 The 3 sides of a triangle ABC are AB=n, BC=12 and AC=13.

6.1 Find the value(s) of n if the triangle is a right-angled one. [3]

6.2 Find the range values of n such that the values of

∠ABC > ∠BCA > ∠BAC . [3]

dy −1 2
7.1 Find when y = e sin (x ) . [4]
dx

x cos −1(x 2 )
∫
−1
(x 2 )
7.2 Hence, find e sin dx . [3]
1 − x4

8 Use the substitution x = 4 sin(θ ) to evaluate the following integral,

expressing your answer in terms of x.

x2
∫ 16 − x 2
dx . [7]

9 If p, and q are real numbers, find the sum of the following series in terms of p

and q:
2 3 4 61
p ⎛p⎞ ⎛p⎞ ⎛p⎞ ⎛p⎞
1 + + 3 + ⎜ ⎟ + 5 + ⎜ ⎟ + 7 + ⎜ ⎟ + … + 121 + ⎜ ⎟ [4]
q ⎝q ⎠ ⎝q ⎠ ⎝q ⎠ ⎝q ⎠

A student claims that if p and q are positive with p<q, then the common ratio

of the geometric series is < 1, hence the above series will converge. Do you

agree？Justify your answer. [3]

 ⎛2⎞ ⎛4⎞
⎜ ⎟ ⎜ ⎟
10 Two planes π1 and π2 have equations r. ⎜ − 1⎟ = 9 and r. ⎜ 3 ⎟ = 8
⎜2⎟ ⎜ − 1⎟
⎝ ⎠ ⎝ ⎠

respectively. The point P has coordinates (1,-1,3).

10.1 Show that P lies on the plane π1 . [2]

10.2 Find the shortest distance from P to plane π2. [3]

10.3 Find the acute angle between π1 and π2. [3]

10.4 Find, in scalar product form, an equation of the plane π3 which passes

through P and is perpendicular to π1 and π2. [3]

11 The continuous random variable X has the probability density distribution:

⎧⎪ k if 1 ≤ x ≤ e
f (x ) = ⎨ x
⎪⎩ 0 otherwise

11.1 Find the value of the constant k. [2]

11.2 Determine the mean, mode and median. [7]

11.3 Find the variance of X. [3]

11.4 Find the cumulative distribution function (CDF) of X. [3]

e
11.5 Find P (X ≥ ) .[2]
2

11.6 20 observation of X were taken, estimate the average number of

e
observations that are more than . [2]
2

12
 1
12.1 From the graph above, sketch the graph of f(|x|) and . [6]
f (x )

12.2 Find the values of the constants A and B such that

12x 2 + 12x B 1
=A+ for all values of x except x = − . [2]
(2x + 1)2
(2x + 1)2
2

12.3 Hence state a sequence of transformations by which the graph of

12x 2 + 12x 3
y= may be obtained from the graph of y = 2 .[4]
(2x + 1)2
x

13 Part A

13.1 It is given that f(z) is a polynomial with integer coefficient and is of

degree 3, f(2)=0 and f has a complex root 2+i. Find all possible forms of

f(z). [3]

13.2 Another polynomial g(z) is a polynomial of degree n, where 0<n<5. It is

given that g(z) has exactly 2 real roots, find all possible values of n.

Justify your answer. [3]

Part B

13.3 Prove that, sin4x − 2sin2x cos2x + cos4x = cos2(2x). [4]

π /4

∫ (sin x − 2 sin2 x cos2 x + cos 4 x )dx . [4]

4
13.4 Hence, evaluate
0