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1. (a) Given that sin2 T + cos2 T { 1, show that 1 + tan2 T { sec2 T.

(2)
Paper Reference(s) (b) Solve, for 0 d T < 360q, the equation
6665/01 2 tan2 T + sec T = 1,

Edexcel GCE giving your answers to 1 decimal place.

(6)
Core Mathematics C3
Advanced Subsidiary
2. (a) Differentiate with respect to x
Monday 20 June 2005  Morning (i) 3 sin2 x + sec 2x,
Time: 1 hour 30 minutes (3)
(ii) {x + ln (2x)}3.
(3)

5 x 2  10 x  9
Materials required for examination Items included with question papers Given that y = , x z 1,
Mathematical Formulae (Green) Nil
( x  1) 2

dy 8
(b) show that =– .
Candidates may use any calculator EXCEPT those with the facility for symbolic algebra, dx ( x  1) 3
differentiation and/or integration. Thus candidates may NOT use calculators such as the
Texas Instruments TI 89, TI 92, Casio CFX 9970G, Hewlett Packard HP 48G.
(6)

3. The function f is defined by

Instructions to Candidates
Write the name of the examining body (Edexcel), your centre number, candidate number, the 5x  1 3
f: x  – , x > 1.
unit title (Core Mathematics C3), the paper reference (6665), your surname, initials and x2  x  2 x2
signature.
2
Information for Candidates (a) Show that f(x) = , x > 1.
x 1
A booklet ‘Mathematical Formulae and Statistical Tables’ is provided. (4)
Full marks may be obtained for answers to ALL questions. (b) Find f –1(x).
There are 7 questions in this question paper. The total mark for this paper is 75. (3)
Advice to Candidates
The function g is defined by
You must ensure that your answers to parts of questions are clearly labelled.
You must show sufficient working to make your methods clear to the Examiner. Answers g: x  x2 + 5, x  ъ.
without working may gain no credit.
(b) Solve fg(x) = 1
4
.
(3)

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4. f(x) = 3ex – 1
2 ln x – 2, x > 0. 6. Figure 1

(a) Differentiate to find f c(x). y

(3)

The curve with equation y = f(x) has a turning point at P. The x-coordinate of P is D.

(b) Show that D = 1

6 e–D.
(2) –1 O 3 x
The iterative formula b

x n + 1 = 16 e  xn , x 0 = 1, (1, a)

is used to find an approximate value for D.

Figure 1 shows part of the graph of y = f(x), x  ъ. The graph consists of two line segments that
(c) Calculate the values of x 1 , x 2 , x 3 and x 4 , giving your answers to 4 decimal places. meet at the point (1, a), a < 0. One line meets the x-axis at (3, 0). The other line meets the x-axis
(2) at (–1, 0) and the y-axis at (0, b), b < 0.
(d) By considering the change of sign of fc(x) in a suitable interval, prove that D = 0.1443 correct
to 4 decimal places. In separate diagrams, sketch the graph with equation
(2)
(a) y = f(x + 1),
(2)
5. (a) Using the identity cos (A + B) { cos A cos B – sin A sin B, prove that (b) y = f(~x~).
(3)
cos 2A { 1 – 2 sin2 A.
(2) Indicate clearly on each sketch the coordinates of any points of intersection with the axes.
(b) Show that
Given that f(x) = ~x – 1~ – 2, find
2 sin 2T – 3 cos 2T – 3 sin T + 3 { sin T (4 cos T + 6 sin T – 3).
(c) the value of a and the value of b,
(4)
(2)
(c) Express 4 cos T + 6 sin T in the form R sin (T + D ), where R > 0 and 0 < D < 12 S .
(d) the value of x for which f(x) = 5x.
(4) (4)
(d) Hence, for 0 d T < S, solve

2 sin 2T = 3(cos 2T + sin T – 1),

giving your answers in radians to 3 significant figures, where appropriate.

(5)

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7. A particular species of orchid is being studied. The population p at time t years after the study Paper Reference(s)
started is assumed to be
6665
2800ae 0.2t
p=
1  ae 0.2t
, where a is a constant.
Edexcel GCE
Given that there were 300 orchids when the study started,

(a) show that a = 0.12,

Core Mathematics C3
(3)
(b) use the equation with a = 0.12 to predict the number of years before the population of
Advanced Level
orchids reaches 1850.
(4) Monday 23 January 2006  Afternoon
336
(c) Show that p =
0.12  e 0.2t
. Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
(1)
(d) Hence show that the population cannot exceed 2800.
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END Candidates may use any calculator EXCEPT those with the facility for symbolic
algebra, differentiation and/or integration. Thus candidates may NOT use
calculators such as the Texas Instruments TI 89, TI 92, Casio CFX 9970G,
Hewlett Packard HP 48G.

Instructions to Candidates
In the boxes on the answer book, write the name of the examining body (Edexcel), your
centre number, candidate number, the unit title (Core Mathematics C3), the paper reference
(6665), your surname, other name and signature.
When a calculator is used, the answer should be given to an appropriate degree of accuracy.

Information for Candidates

A booklet ‘Mathematical Formulae and Statistical Tables’ is provided.
Full marks may be obtained for answers to ALL questions.
The marks for individual questions and the parts of questions are shown in round brackets: e.g. (2).
There are 8 questions on this paper. The total mark for this paper is 75.

Advice to Candidates
You must ensure that your answers to parts of questions are clearly labelled.
You must show sufficient working to make your methods clear to the Examiner. Answers
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1. Figure 1
y 4. (a) Differentiate with respect to x

M (2, 4) (i) x2e3x + 2,

x (4)
3
cos (2 x )
(ii) .
3x
(4)

–5 O 5 x dy
(b) Given that x = 4 sin (2y + 6), find in terms of x.
dx
(5)

5. f(x) = 2x3 – x – 4.

Figure 1 shows the graph of y = f(x), –5 d x d 5. (a) Show that the equation f(x) = 0 can be written as

The point M (2, 4) is the maximum turning point of the graph. §2 1·

x= ¨  ¸.
Sketch, on separate diagrams, the graphs of © x 2¹
(3)
(a) y = f(x) + 3, The equation 2x3 – x – 4 = 0 has a root between 1.35 and 1.4.
(2)
(b) y = ~f(x)~, (b) Use the iteration formula
(2)
§ 2 1·
(c) y = f(~x~). xn + 1 = ¨¨  ¸¸ ,
(3) © xn 2 ¹

Show on each graph the coordinates of any maximum turning points. with x 0 = 1.35, to find, to 2 decimal places, the value of x 1 , x 2 and x 3 .
(3)

2. Express The only real root of f(x) = 0 is D.

2 x 2  3x 6
– 2
(2 x  3)( x  2) x x2 (c) By choosing a suitable interval, prove that D = 1.392, to 3 decimal places.
(3)
as a single fraction in its simplest form.
(7)

§1 ·
3. The point P lies on the curve with equation y = ln ¨ x ¸ . The x-coordinate of P is 3.
©3 ¹

Find an equation of the normal to the curve at the point P in the form y = ax + b, where a and
b are constants.
(5)

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6. f(x) = 12 cos x – 4 sin x.

8. The functions f and g are defined by
Given that f(x) = R cos (x + D), where R t 0 and 0 d D d 90q,
f:x  2x + ln 2, x  ъ,
(a) find the value of R and the value of D.
(4)
g:x  e2x, x  ъ.
(b) Hence solve the equation
(a) Prove that the composite function gf is
12 cos x – 4 sin x = 7
gf:x  4e4x, x  ъ.
for 0 d x < 360q, giving your answers to one decimal place. (4)
(5)
(b) Sketch the curve with equation y = gf(x), and show the coordinates of the point where the
(c) (i) Write down the minimum value of 12 cos x – 4 sin x. curve cuts the y-axis.
(1) (1)
(ii) Find, to 2 decimal places, the smallest positive value of x for which this minimum (c) Write down the range of gf.
value occurs. (1)
(2)
d
(d) Find the value of x for which [gf(x)] = 3, giving your answer to 3 significant figures.
dx
7. (a) Show that (4)

cos 2 x TOTAL FOR PAPER: 75 MARKS

(i) { cos x – sin x, x z (n – 1
)S, n  ѐ,
cos x  sin x 4 END
(2)
(ii) 1
2 (cos 2x – sin 2x) { cos x – cos x sin x –
2 1
2 .
(3)
(b) Hence, or otherwise, show that the equation

§ cos 2T · 1
cos T ¨ ¸
© cos T  sin T ¹ 2

can be written as

sin 2T = cos 2T.

(3)
(c) Solve, for 0 d T < 2S,

sin 2T = cos 2T,

giving your answers in terms of S.

(4)

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3x 2  x  2
1. (a) Simplify .
x2 1
Paper Reference(s)
(3)

6665/01 (b) Hence, or otherwise, express

3x  x  2
2
–
1
as a single fraction in its simplest form.
x2 1 x( x  1)
Edexcel GCE (3)

Core Mathematics C3
Advanced Level 2. Differentiate, with respect to x,

(a) e3x + ln 2x,

Monday 12 June 2006  Afternoon (3)
Time: 1 hour 30 minutes (b) (5  x ) .
2
3
2

(3)

Materials required for examination Items included with question papers

Mathematical Formulae (Green) Nil

Candidates may use any calculator EXCEPT those with the facility for symbolic algebra,
differentiation and/or integration. Thus candidates may NOT use calculators such as the
Texas Instruments TI 89, TI 92, Casio CFX 9970G, Hewlett Packard HP 48G.

Instructions to Candidates
Write the name of the examining body (Edexcel), your centre number, candidate number, the
unit title (Core Mathematics C3), the paper reference (6665), your surname, initials and
signature.

Information for Candidates

A booklet ‘Mathematical Formulae and Statistical Tables’ is provided.
Full marks may be obtained for answers to ALL questions.
There are 8 questions in this question paper. The total mark for this paper is 75.

Advice to Candidates
You must ensure that your answers to parts of questions are clearly labelled.
You must show sufficient working to make your methods clear to the Examiner. Answers
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3. Figure 1 4. A heated metal ball is dropped into a liquid. As the ball cools, its temperature, T qC, t minutes
y after it enters the liquid, is given by

T = 400e–0.05t + 25, t t 0.
y = f(x)
(a) Find the temperature of the ball as it enters the liquid.
(1)
(b) Find the value of t for which T = 300, giving your answer to 3 significant figures.
(4)
O Q (3, 0) x (c) Find the rate at which the temperature of the ball is decreasing at the instant when t = 50.
Give your answer in qC per minute to 3 significant figures.
(0, –2) (3)
P (d) From the equation for temperature T in terms of t, given above, explain why the temperature
of the ball can never fall to 20 qC.
(1)
Figure 1 shows part of the curve with equation y = f(x), x  ъ, where f is an increasing function
of x. The curve passes through the points P(0, –2) and Q(3, 0) as shown.

In separate diagrams, sketch the curve with equation

(a) y = ~f(x)~,
(3)
(b) y = f–1(x),
(3)
(c) y = 1
2 f(3x).
(3)

Indicate clearly on each sketch the coordinates of the points at which the curve crosses or meets
the axes.

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5. Figure 2 6. (a) Using sin2 T + cos2 T { 1, show that the cosec2 T – cot2 T { 1.
O (2)
(b) Hence, or otherwise, prove that

cosec4 T – cot4 T { cosec2 T + cot2 T.

(2)
(c) Solve, for 90q < T < 180q,

O cosec4 T – cot4 T = 2 – cot T.

S x (6)
4
P
7. For the constant k, where k > 1, the functions f and g are defined by
Figure 2 shows part of the curve with equation f: x  ln (x + k), x > –k,
S
y = (2x – 1) tan 2x, 0dx< . g: x  ~2x – k~, x  ъ.
4

The curve has a minimum at the point P. The x-coordinate of P is k. (a) On separate axes, sketch the graph of f and the graph of g.

(a) Show that k satisfies the equation On each sketch state, in terms of k, the coordinates of points where the graph meets the
coordinate axes.
4k + sin 4k – 2 = 0. (5)
(6)
(b) Write down the range of f.
The iterative formula (1)
xn + 1 = 1
(2 – sin 4x n ), x 0 = 0.3, §k·
4 (c) Find fg ¨ ¸ in terms of k, giving your answer in its simplest form.
©4¹
is used to find an approximate value for k. (2)

(b) Calculate the values of x 1 , x 2 , x 3 and x 4 , giving your answers to 4 decimals places. The curve C has equation y = f(x). The tangent to C at the point with x-coordinate 3 is parallel to
(3) the line with equation 9y = 2x + 1.
(c) Show that k = 0.277, correct to 3 significant figures.
(d) Find the value of k.
(2)
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8. (a) Given that cos A = 3

4
, where 270q < A < 360q, find the exact value of sin 2A.
(5)
§ S· § S·
(b) (i) Show that cos ¨ 2 x  ¸ + cos ¨ 2 x  ¸ { cos 2x. Paper Reference(s)

© 3¹ © 3¹
(3)
6665/01
Given that
§ S· § S·
Edexcel GCE
y = 3 sin2 x + cos ¨ 2 x  ¸ + cos ¨ 2 x  ¸ ,
© 3¹ © 3¹ Core Mathematics C3
(ii) show that
dy
= sin 2x.
Advanced Level
dx
(4) Thursday 18 January 2007  Afternoon
TOTAL FOR PAPER: 75 MARKS Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
END

Materials required for examination Items included with question papers

Mathematical Formulae (Green) Nil

Candidates may use any calculator EXCEPT those with the facility for
symbolic algebra, differentiation and/or integration. Thus candidates may
NOT use calculators such as the Texas Instruments TI 89, TI 92, Casio CFX
9970G, Hewlett Packard HP 48G.

Instructions to Candidates
Write the name of the examining body (Edexcel), your centre number, candidate number, the
unit title (Core Mathematics C3), the paper reference (6665), your surname, initials and
signature.

Information for Candidates

A booklet ‘Mathematical Formulae and Statistical Tables’ is provided.
Full marks may be obtained for answers to ALL questions.
There are 8 questions in this question paper. The total mark for this paper is 75.

Advice to Candidates
You must ensure that your answers to parts of questions are clearly labelled.
You must show sufficient working to make your methods clear to the Examiner. Answers
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1. (a) By writing sin 3T as sin (2T + T ), show that 5. Figure 1

sin 3T = 3 sin T – 4 sin T .
3 y
(5)
—3
(b) Given that sin T = , find the exact value of sin 3T .
4
(2)

3 3
2. f(x) = 1 – + , x z –2. x
x  2 ( x  2) 2

x2  x 1
(a) Show that f(x) = , x z –2.
( x  2) 2
(4)
2
(b) Show that x + x + 1 > 0 for all values of x.
(3)
(c) Show that f(x) > 0 for all values of x, x z –2. Figure 1 shows an oscilloscope screen.
(1)
The curve on the screen satisfies the equation y = —3 cos x + sin x.

3. The curve C has equation x = 2 sin y. (a) Express the equation of the curve in the form y = R sin (x + D ), where R and D are constants,
S
R > 0 and 0 < D < .
§ S· 2
(a) Show that the point P ¨ — 2, ¸ lies on C.
© 4¹ (4)
(1) (b) Find the values of x, 0 d x < 2S, for which y = 1.
dy 1 (4)
(b) Show that = at P.
dx —2
(4)
(c) Find an equation of the normal to C at P. Give your answer in the form y = mx + c, where m
and c are exact constants.
(4)

x
4. (i) The curve C has equation y = .
9  x2

Use calculus to find the coordinates of the turning points of C.

(6)
3 dy
(ii) Given that y = (1  e 2 x ) , find the value of
2
at x = 1
2 ln 3.
dx
(5)

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6. The function f is defined by

8. (i) Prove that
f : x  ln (4 – 2x), x < 2 and x  ъ. sec2 x – cosec2 x { tan2 x – cot2 x.
(3)
(a) Show that the inverse function of f is defined by
(ii) Given that
f –1 : x  2 – 1
2
ex y = arccos x, –1 d x d 1 and 0 d y d S,

and write down the domain of f –1. (a) express arcsin x in terms of y.
(4) (2)
(b) Write down the range of f –1. (b) Hence evaluate arccos x + arcsin x. Give your answer in terms of S.
(1) (1)
–1
(c) Sketch the graph of y = f (x). State the coordinates of the points of intersection with the
x and y axes. TOTAL FOR PAPER: 75 MARKS
(4) END

The graph of y = x + 2 crosses the graph of y = f –1(x) at x = k.

The iterative formula

x n + 1 = – 12 e xn , x 0 = –0.3,

is used to find an approximate value for k.

(d) Calculate the values of x 1 and x 2 , giving your answer to 4 decimal places.
(2)
(e) Find the values of k to 3 decimal places.
(2)

7. f(x) = x4 – 4x – 8.

(a) Show that there is a root of f(x) = 0 in the interval [–2, –1].
(3)

(b) Find the coordinates of the turning point on the graph of y = f(x).
(3)
(c) Given that f(x) = (x – 2)(x3 + ax2 + bx + c), find the values of the constants a, b and c.
(3)
(d) Sketch the graph of y = f(x).
(3)
(e) Hence sketch the graph of y = ~f(x)~.
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1. Find the exact solutions to the equations

(a) ln x + ln 3 = ln 6,
Paper Reference(s) (2)
6665/01 (b) ex + 3e–x = 4.
(4)
Edexcel GCE
Core Mathematics C3 2. f(x) =
2x  3
–
9  2x
, x> 1
.
Advanced Level
2
x2 2 x 2  3x  2

4x  6
Thursday 14 June 2007  Afternoon (a) Show that f (x) =
2x  1
.

Time: 1 hour 30 minutes (7)

(b) Hence, or otherwise, find f c(x) in its simplest form.
(3)

Materials required for examination Items included with question papers

Mathematical Formulae (Green) Nil 3. A curve C has equation y = x2ex.

dy
(a) Find , using the product rule for differentiation.
dx
Candidates may use any calculator allowed by the regulations of the Joint
Council for Qualifications. Calculators must not have the facility for symbolic (3)
algebra manipulation, differentiation and integration, or have retrievable
(b) Hence find the coordinates of the turning points of C.
mathematical formulas stored in them.
(3)

Instructions to Candidates d2 y
(c) Find .
dx 2
Write the name of the examining body (Edexcel), your centre number, candidate number, the (2)
unit title (Core Mathematics C3), the paper reference (6665), your surname, initials and
signature. (d) Determine the nature of each turning point of the curve C.
(2)
Information for Candidates
A booklet ‘Mathematical Formulae and Statistical Tables’ is provided.
Full marks may be obtained for answers to ALL questions.
There are 8 questions in this question paper. The total mark for this paper is 75.

Advice to Candidates
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You must show sufficient working to make your methods clear to the Examiner. Answers
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4. f(x) = – x3 + 3x2 – 1. S
6. (a) Express 3 sin x + 2 cos x in the form R sin (x + Į) where R > 0 and 0 < Į< .
2
(a) Show that the equation f(x) = 0 can be rewritten as (4)
4
(b) Hence find the greatest value of (3 sin x + 2 cos x) .
§ 1 · (2)
x= ¨ ¸.
©3 x¹
(c) Solve, for 0 < x < 2ʌ, the equation
(2)
(b) Starting with x 1 = 0.6, use the iteration 3 sin x + 2 cos x = 1,

§ 1 · giving your answers to 3 decimal places.

xn + 1 = ¨¨ ¸¸ (5)
© 3  xn ¹

to calculate the values of x 2 , x 3 and x 4 , giving all your answers to 4 decimal places. 7. (a) Prove that
(2) sin T cos T
+ = 2 cosec 2T, T z 90nq.
(c) Show that x = 0.653 is a root of f(x) = 0 correct to 3 decimal places. cos T sin T
(4)
(3)
(b) Sketch the graph of y = 2 cosec 2șfor 0° < ș< 360°.
(2)
5. The functions f and g are defined by (c) Solve, for 0° < ș< 360°, the equation

f : x  ln (2x – 1), x  ъ, x > 1

2 , sin T cos T
+ =3
cos T sin T
2
g: x  , x  ъ, x z 3.
x3 giving your answers to 1 decimal place.
(6)
(a) Find the exact value of fg(4).
(2)
–1
(b) Find the inverse function f (x), stating its domain.
(4)
(c) Sketch the graph of y =^g(x)^Indicate clearly the equation of the vertical asymptote and
the coordinates of the point at which the graph crosses the y-axis.
(3)
2
(d) Find the exact values of x for which = 3.
x3
(3)

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8. The amount of a certain type of drug in the bloodstream t hours after it has been taken is given by
the formula
-1t
x = De 8 ,
Paper Reference(s)

where x is the amount of the drug in the bloodstream in milligrams and D is the dose given in
milligrams.
6665/01
A dose of 10 mg of the drug is given. Edexcel GCE
(a) Find the amount of the drug in the bloodstream 5 hours after the dose is given. Core Mathematics C3
Give your answer in mg to 3 decimal places.
(2)
Advanced Level
A second dose of 10 mg is given after 5 hours. Thursday 17 January 2008  Afternoon
(b) Show that the amount of the drug in the bloodstream 1 hour after the second dose is Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
13.549 mg to 3 decimal places.
(2)

No more doses of the drug are given. At time T hours after the second dose is given, the amount
of the drug in the bloodstream is 3 mg. Materials required for examination Items included with question papers
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(c) Find the value of T.
(3)
Candidates may use any calculator allowed by the regulations of the Joint
TOTAL FOR PAPER: 75 MARKS Council for Qualifications. Calculators must not have the facility for symbolic
algebra manipulation, differentiation and integration, or have retrievable
END mathematical formulae stored in them.

Instructions to Candidates
Write the name of the examining body (Edexcel), your centre number, candidate number, the
unit title (Core Mathematics C3), the paper reference (6665), your surname, initials and
signature.

Information for Candidates

A booklet ‘Mathematical Formulae and Statistical Tables’ is provided.
Full marks may be obtained for answers to ALL questions.
There are 8 questions in this question paper. The total mark for this paper is 75.

Advice to Candidates
You must ensure that your answers to parts of questions are clearly labelled.
You must show sufficient working to make your methods clear to the Examiner.
Answers without working may gain no credit.

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1. Given that 4.

2 x 4  3x 2  x  1 dx  e
{ (ax2 + bx + c) + 2 ,
( x 2  1) ( x  1)

find the values of the constants a, b, c, d and e.

(4)

2. A curve C has equation

S
y = e2x tan x, x n + 1) .
2

(a) Show that the turning points on C occur where tan x = 1.
(6)
(b) Find an equation of the tangent to C at the point where x = 0. Figure 1
(2)
Figure 1 shows a sketch of the curve with equation y = f (x).

The curve passes through the origin O and the points A(5, 4) and B(–5, –4).
3. f(x) = ln (x + 2) í x + 1, x > 2, x  ъ .
In separate diagrams, sketch the graph with equation
(a) Show that there is a root of f(x) = 0 in the interval 2 < x < 3.
(2)
(a) y =~f (x)~,
(b) Use the iterative formula (3)
(b) y = f (~x~) ,
x n + 1 = ln (x n + 2) + 1, x0 = 2.5,
(3)
to calculate the values of x1 , x 2 and x3 , giving your answers to 5 decimal places. (c) y = 2f(x + 1) .
(4)
(3)
(c) Show that x = 2.505 is a root of f(x) = 0 correct to 3 decimal places. On each sketch, show the coordinates of the points corresponding to A and B.
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5. The radioactive decay of a substance is given by 7. A curve C has equation

R = 1000eíct, t t 0. y = 3 sin 2x + 4 cos 2x, ʌ d x d ʌ .

where R is the number of atoms at time t years and c is a positive constant. The point A(0, 4) lies on C.

(a) Find the number of atoms when the substance started to decay. (a) Find an equation of the normal to the curve C at A.
(1) (5)
S
It takes 5730 years for half of the substance to decay. (b) Express y in the form R sin(2x + Į), where R > 0 and 0 < D < .
2
(b) Find the value of c to 3 significant figures. Give the value of D to 3 significant figures.
(4) (4)
(c) Calculate the number of atoms that will be left when t = 22 920 . (c) Find the coordinates of the points of intersection of the curve C with the x-axis.
(2) Give your answers to 2 decimal places.
(4)
(d) Sketch the graph of R against t .
(2)

8. The functions f and g are defined by

6. (a) Use the double angle formulae and the identity

cos(A + B) Ł cosA cosB í sinA sinB f : x  1 – 2x3, x  ъ.

to obtain an expression for cos 3x in terms of powers of cos x only. 3

g:x   4, x > 0, x  ъ.
(4) x
(b) (i) Prove that
cos x 1  sin x S (a) Find the inverse function f 1.
+ { 2 sec x, x n + 1) . (2)
1  sin x cos x 2
(4) (b) Show that the composite function gf is
(ii) Hence find, for 0 < x < 2ʌ, all the solutions of
8x 3  1
gf : x  .
cos x 1  sin x 1  2x3
+ = 4.
1  sin x cos x (4)
(3) (c) Solve gf (x) = 0.
(2)
(d) Use calculus to find the coordinates of the stationary point on the graph of y = gf(x).
(5)

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1. The point P lies on the curve with equation

y = 4e2x + 1.
Paper Reference(s)
The y-coordinate of P is 8.
6665/01
Edexcel GCE (a) Find, in terms of ln 2, the x-coordinate of P.
(2)
(b) Find the equation of the tangent to the curve at the point P in the form y = ax + b, where a
and b are exact constants to be found.
Core Mathematics C3 (4)

Advanced Subsidiary Level

2. f(x) = 5 cos x + 12 sin x.
Friday 6 June 2008  Afternoon
S
Given that f(x) = R cos (x – Į), where R > 0 and 0 < Į < ,
Time: 1 hour 30 minutes 2

(a) find the value of R and the value of Įto 3 decimal places.
(4)
Materials required for examination Items included with question papers (b) Hence solve the equation
Mathematical Formulae (Green) Nil
5 cos x + 12 sin x = 6
Candidates may use any calculator allowed by the regulations of the Joint
Council for Qualifications. Calculators must not have the facility for symbolic for 0 d x < 2ʌ.
algebra manipulation, differentiation and integration, or have retrievable (5)
mathematical formulas stored in them.
(c) (i) Write down the maximum value of 5 cos x + 12 sin x.
(1)
Instructions to Candidates
(ii) Find the smallest positive value of x for which this maximum value occurs.
Write the name of the examining body (Edexcel), your centre number, candidate number, the (2)
unit title (Core Mathematics C3), the paper reference (6665), your surname, initials and
signature.

Information for Candidates

A booklet ‘Mathematical Formulae and Statistical Tables’ is provided.
Full marks may be obtained for answers to ALL questions.
There are 7 questions in this question paper. The total mark for this paper is 75.

Advice to Candidates
You must ensure that your answers to parts of questions are clearly labelled.
You must show sufficient working to make your methods clear to the Examiner.
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3. 4. The function f is defined by

2( x  1) 1
f: x  – , x > 3.
x 2  2x  3 x  3

1
(a) Show that f(x) = , x > 3.
x 1
(4)
(b) Find the range of f.
(2)
(c) Find f –1 (x). State the domain of this inverse function.
(3)
The function g is defined by
Figure 1
g: x  2x2 – 3, x  ъ.
Figure 1 shows the graph of y = f(x), x  ъ,
1
The graph consists of two line segments that meet at the point P. (d) Solve fg(x) = .
8
(3)
The graph cuts the y-axis at the point Q and the x-axis at the points (–3, 0) and R.

Sketch, on separate diagrams, the graphs of 5. (a) Given that sin2 ș+ cos2 șŁVKRZWKDWFRW2 șŁFRVHF2 ș
(2)
(a) y = ~f(x)~,
(2) (b) Solve, for 0 d ș< 180°, the equation

(b) y = f (– x). 2 cot2 ș– 9 cosec ș= 3,

(2)
Given that f(x) = 2 – ~x + 1~, giving your answers to 1 decimal place.
(6)
(c) find the coordinates of the points P, Q and R,
(3)
(d) solve f(x) = 1
2 x.
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6. (a) Differentiate with respect to x,

(i) e3x(sin x + 2 cos x),

(3) Paper Reference(s)

(ii) x3 ln (5x + 2). 6665/01

(3)

Given that y =
3x 2  6 x  7
, x z –1,
Edexcel GCE
( x  1) 2

dy 20 Core Mathematics C3
(b) show that = .
dx ( x  1) 3
(5) Advanced Subsidiary
2 2
d y d y 15
(c) Hence find
dx 2
and the real values of x for which
dx 2
=– .
4
Thursday 15 January 2009  Morning
(3)
Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
7. f(x) = 3x3 – 2x – 6.
Materials required for examination Items included with question papers
(a) Show that f (x) = 0 has a root, Į, between x = 1.4 and x = 1.45. Mathematical Formulae (Green) Nil
(2)
(b) Show that the equation f (x) = 0 can be written as Candidates may use any calculator allowed by the regulations of the Joint Council for
Qualifications. Calculators must not have the facility for symbolic algebra manipulation,
differentiation or integration, or have retrievable mathematical formulae stored in them.
§2 2·
x= ¨  ¸ , x z 0.
©x 3¹
(3)
Instructions to Candidates
(c) Starting with x0 = 1.43, use the iteration Write the name of the examining body (Edexcel), your centre number, candidate number, the
unit title (Core Mathematics C3), the paper reference (6665), your surname, initials and
§ 2 2· signature.
xn + 1 = ¨¨ x  3 ¸¸
© n ¹ Information for Candidates
A booklet ‘Mathematical Formulae and Statistical Tables’ is provided.
to calculate the values of x1 , x 2 and x3 , giving your answers to 4 decimal places.
Full marks may be obtained for answers to ALL questions.
(3) The marks for the parts of questions are shown in round brackets, e.g. (2).
(d) By choosing a suitable interval, show that Į= 1.435 is correct to 3 decimal places. There are 8 questions in this question paper. The total mark for this paper is 75.
(3)
Advice to Candidates
TOTAL FOR PAPER: 75 MARKS You must ensure that your answers to parts of questions are clearly labelled.
END You must show sufficient working to make your methods clear to the Examiner.
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dy 3.
1. (a) Find the value of at the point where x = 2 on the curve with equation
dx
y = x2 ¥(5x – 1).
(6)
sin 2 x
(b) Differentiate with respect to x.
x2
(4)

2x  2 x 1
2. f(x) = – .
x 2  2x  3 x  3

(a) Express f(x) as a single fraction in its simplest form.

(4)
2
(b) Hence show that f c(x) = .
( x  3) 2
(3) Figure 1

Figure 1 shows the graph of y = f (x), 1 < x < 9.

The points T(3, 5) and S(7, 2) are turning points on the graph.

Sketch, on separate diagrams, the graphs of

(a) y = 2f(x) – 4,
(3)
(b) y = °f(x)°.
(3)

Indicate on each diagram the coordinates of any turning points on your sketch.

§ S·
4. Find the equation of the tangent to the curve x = cos (2y + S) at ¨ 0, ¸ .
© 4¹

Give your answer in the form y = ax + b, where a and b are constants to be found.
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5. The functions f and g are defined by 7. f(x) = 3xex – 1.

f : x  3x + ln x, x > 0, x  ъ, The curve with equation y = f(x) has a turning point P.

(a) Find the exact coordinates of P.

g : x  e x , x  ъ.
2
(5)

The equation f(x) = 0 has a root between x = 0.25 and x = 0.3.

(a) Write down the range of g.
(1) (b) Use the iterative formula
1  xn
(b) Show that the composite function fg is defined by xn + 1 = e .
3

fg : x  x2 + 3e x , x  ъ.
2

with x0 = 0.25 to find, to 4 decimal places, the values of x1 , x 2 and x3 .

(2)
(3)
(c) Write down the range of fg.
(c) By choosing a suitable interval, show that a root of f(x) = 0 is x = 0.2576 correct to 4 decimal
(1) places.
d (3)
>fg( x)@ = x( xe x + 2).
2
(d) Solve the equation
dx
(6)
8. (a) Express 3 cos ș + 4 sin ș in the form R cos (ș – Į), where R and Į are constants, R > 0
and 0 < Į< 90°.
6. (a) (i) By writing 3ș= (2ș+ ș), show that (4)
(b) Hence find the maximum value of 3 cos ș+ 4 sin șand the smallest positive value of șfor
sin 3ș = 3 sin ș – 4 sin3 ș. which this maximum occurs.
(4) (3)
S
(ii) Hence, or otherwise, for 0 < ș < , solve The temperature, f(t), of a warehouse is modelled using the equation
3
f (t) = 10 + 3 cos (15t)° + 4 sin (15t)°,
8 sin3 ș– 6 sin ș+ 1 = 0.
where t is the time in hours from midday and 0 d t < 24.
Give your answers in terms of ʌ.
(5)
(c) Calculate the minimum temperature of the warehouse as given by this model.
(b) Using sin (ș – D) = sin ș cos D – cos șsin D, or otherwise, show that (2)
(d) Find the value of t when this minimum temperature occurs.
1 (3)
sin 15q = (—6 – —2).
4
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Paper Reference(s)

6665/01
Edexcel GCE
Core Mathematics C3
Advanced Subsidiary Level
Figure 1
Thursday 11 June 2009  Afternoon
Figure 1 shows part of the curve with equation y = íx3 + 2x2 + 2, which intersects the x-axis at
Time: 1 hour 30 minutes the point A where x = Į.

To find an approximation to Į, the iterative formula

2
Materials required for examination Items included with question papers xn + 1 = +2
Mathematical Formulae (Orange or Green) Nil ( xn ) 2

is used.
Candidates may use any calculator allowed by the regulations of the Joint
Council for Qualifications. Calculators must not have the facility for symbolic
algebra manipulation, differentiation and integration, or have retrievable (a) Taking x 0 = 2.5, find the values of x 1 , x 2 , x 3 and x 4 .
mathematical formulas stored in them. Give your answers to 3 decimal places where appropriate.
(3)
Instructions to Candidates (b) Show that Į= 2.359 correct to 3 decimal places.
(3)
Write the name of the examining body (Edexcel), your centre number, candidate number, the
unit title (Core Mathematics C3), the paper reference (6665), your surname, initials and
signature. 2. (a) Use the identity cos2 ș+ sin2 ș= 1 to prove that tan2 ș= sec2 ș– 1.
(2)
Information for Candidates
(b) Solve, for 0 d ș< 360°, the equation
A booklet ‘Mathematical Formulae and Statistical Tables’ is provided.
Full marks may be obtained for answers to ALL questions. 2 tan2 ș + 4 sec ș + sec2 ș = 2.
There are 8 questions in this question paper. The total mark for this paper is 75. (6)

Advice to Candidates
You must ensure that your answers to parts of questions are clearly labelled.
You must show sufficient working to make your methods clear to the Examiner.
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3. Rabbits were introduced onto an island. The number of rabbits, P, t years after they were
introduced is modelled by the equation
5.
1
P = 80e , t  ъ, t t 0.
5
t

(a) Write down the number of rabbits that were introduced to the island.
(1)
(b) Find the number of years it would take for the number of rabbits to first exceed 1000.
(2)
dP
(c) Find .
dt
(2)
dP
(d) Find P when = 50.
dt
(3)

4. (i) Differentiate with respect to x Figure 2

(a) x2 cos 3x, Figure 2 shows a sketch of part of the curve with equation y = f(x), x  ъ.
(3)
ln( x 2  1) The curve meets the coordinate axes at the points A(0, 1 – k) and B( 12 ln k, 0), where k is a
(b) . constant and k >1, as shown in Figure 2.
x2 1
(4)
On separate diagrams, sketch the curve with equation
(ii) A curve C has the equation
(a) y = ~f(x)~,
y = ¥x+1), x > – 14 , y > 0. (3)
(b) y = f í(x).
The point P on the curve has x-coordinate 2. Find an equation of the tangent to C at P in the
(2)
form ax + by + c = 0, where a, b and c are integers.
(6)
Show on each sketch the coordinates, in terms of k, of each point at which the curve meets or cuts
the axes.

Given that f(x) = e2x í k,

(c) state the range of f,

(1)
(d) find f í(x),
(3)
(e) write down the domain of f í.
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6. (a) Use the identity cos (A + B) = cos A cos B – sin A sin B, to show that 8. (a) Write down sin 2x in terms of sin x and cos x.
(1)
cos 2A íVLQ2 A
(b) Find, for 0 < x < ʌ, all the solutions of the equation
(2)
cosec x í 8 cos x = 0.
The curves C 1 and C 2 have equations
giving your answers to 2 decimal places.
C 1 : y = 3 sin 2x
(5)
C 2 : y = 4 sin2 x íFRVx
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(b) Show that the x-coordinates of the points where C 1 and C 2 intersect satisfy the equation
END
4 cos 2x + 3 sin 2x = 2
(3)
(c) Express 4cos 2x + 3 sin 2x in the form R cos (2x – Į), where R > 0 and 0 < Į< 90°, giving
the value of Įto 2 decimal places.
(3)
(d) Hence find, for 0 d x < 180°, all the solutions of

4 cos 2x + 3 sin 2x = 2,

giving your answers to 1 decimal place.

(4)

7. The function f is defined by

2 x 8
f(x) = 1 – + , x  ъ, x í x .
( x  4) ( x  2)( x  4)

x3
(a) Show that f (x) = .
x2

(5)
The function g is defined by

ex  3
g(x) = , x  ъ, x OQ
ex  2

ex
(b) Differentiate g(x) to show that gc(x) = .
(e  2) 2
x

(3)
(c) Find the exact values of x for which gc(x) = 1
(4)

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1. Express
x 1 1
–
Paper Reference(s)
3x 2  3 3x  1

6665/01 as a single fraction in its simplest form.

(4)
Edexcel GCE
2. f(x) = x3 + 2x2 í 3x í 11
Core Mathematics C3 (a) Show that f(x) = 0 can be rearranged as
(2)
Advanced Level § 3 x  11 ·
x= ¨ ¸, x z –2.
© x2 ¹
Wednesday 20 January 2010  Afternoon
The equation f(x) = 0 has one positive root Į.
Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
§ 3 x n  11 ·
The iterative formula x n + 1 = ¨¨ ¸¸ is used to find an approximation to Į.
© xn  2 ¹
Materials required for examination Items included with question papers
Mathematical Formulae (Pink or Green) Nil
(b) Taking x1 = 0, find, to 3 decimal places, the values of x 2 , x3 and x 4 .
(3)
Candidates may use any calculator allowed by the regulations of the Joint Council for
Qualifications. Calculators must not have the facility for symbolic algebra manipulation, (c) Show that Į= 2.057 correct to 3 decimal places.
differentiation or integration, or have retrievable mathematical formulae stored in them. (3)

Instructions to Candidates 3. (a) Express 5 cos x – 3 sin x in the form R cos(x + Į), where R > 0 and 0 Į 12 S .
(4)
Write the name of the examining body (Edexcel), your centre number, candidate number, the
unit title (Core Mathematics C3), the paper reference (6665), your surname, initials and (b) Hence, or otherwise, solve the equation
signature.
5 cos x – 3 sin x = 4
Information for Candidates
A booklet ‘Mathematical Formulae and Statistical Tables’ is provided. for 0 d x < 2S, giving your answers to 2 decimal places.
Full marks may be obtained for answers to ALL questions. (5)
The marks for the parts of questions are shown in round brackets, e.g. (2).
There are 9 questions in this question paper. The total mark for this paper is 75. ln( x 2  1) dy
4. (i) Given that y = , find .
x dx
Advice to Candidates (4)
You must ensure that your answers to parts of questions are clearly labelled.
You must show sufficient working to make your methods clear to the Examiner. dy 1
(ii) Given that x = tan y, show that = .
Answers without working may not gain full credit. dx 1  x 2
(5)

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5. Sketch the graph of y = ln _x_, stating the coordinates of any points of intersection with the axes. 1 d (sec x)
7. (a) By writing sec x as , show that = sec x tan x.
(3) cos x dx
(3)

6. Given that y = e2x sec 3x,

dy
(b) find .
dx
(4)

S S
The curve with equation y = e2x sec 3x, í <x< , has a minimum turning point at (a, b).
6 6

(c) Find the values of the constants a and b, giving your answers to 3 significant figures.
Figure 1 (4)

Figure 1 shows a sketch of the graph of y = f (x).

8. Solve
The graph intersects the y-axis at the point (0, 1) and the point A(2, 3) is the maximum turning cosec2 2x – cot 2x = 1
point.
for 0 d x d 180q.
Sketch, on separate axes, the graphs of (7)

(i) y = f(–x) + 1,
9. (i) Find the exact solutions to the equations
(ii) y = f(x + 2) + 3,
(a) ln (3x – 7) = 5,
(iii) y = 2f(2x) . (3)
(b) 3x e7x + 2 = 15.
On each sketch, show the coordinates of the point at which your graph intersects the y-axis and (5)
the coordinates of the point to which A is transformed.
(9) (ii) The functions f and g are defined by

f (x) = e2x + 3, x Щ ъ,

g(x) = ln (x – 1), x Щ ъ, x > 1.

(a) Find f –1 and state its domain.

(4)
(b) Find fg and state its range.
(3)

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1. (a) Show that

sin 2ș
= tan ș.
1  cos 2ș
Paper Reference(s) (2)
6665/01 (b) Hence find, for –180° ” ș< 180°, all the solutions of

Edexcel GCE 2 sin 2ș

1  cos 2ș
= 1.

Core Mathematics C3 Give your answers to 1 decimal place.

(3)
Advanced
2. A curve C has equation
3 5
Tuesday 15 June 2010  Morning y= , x  .
(5  3 x ) 2 3
Time: 1 hour 30 minutes The point P on C has x-coordinate 2.

Find an equation of the normal to C at P in the form ax + by + c = 0, where a, b and c are

integers.
Materials required for examination Items included with question papers (7)
Mathematical Formulae (Pink) Nil

Candidates may use any calculator allowed by the regulations of the Joint
Council for Qualifications. Calculators must not have the facility for symbolic 3. f(x) = 4 cosec x íx +1, where x is in radians.
algebra manipulation, differentiation and integration, or have retrievable
mathematical formulas stored in them. (a) Show that there is a root Įof f(x) = 0 in the interval [1.2, 1.3].
(2)
(b) Show that the equation f(x) = 0 can be written in the form
Instructions to Candidates
Write the name of the examining body (Edexcel), your centre number, candidate number, the 1 1
x= +
unit title (Core Mathematics C3), the paper reference (6665), your surname, initials and sin x 4
signature. (2)

Information for Candidates (c) Use the iterative formula

1 1
A booklet ‘Mathematical Formulae and Statistical Tables’ is provided. x n+ 1 = + , x 0 = 1.25,
sin x n 4
Full marks may be obtained for answers to ALL questions.
There are 8 questions in this question paper. The total mark for this paper is 75.
to calculate the values of x 1 , x 2 and x 3 , giving your answers to 4 decimal places.
Advice to Candidates (3)
You must ensure that your answers to parts of questions are clearly labelled. (d) By considering the change of sign of f(x) in a suitable interval, verify that Į= 1.291 correct
You must show sufficient working to make your methods clear to the Examiner. to 3 decimal places.
Answers without working may not gain full credit. (2)

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4. The function f is defined by 5.

f : x _ĺ |2x í5|, x  ъ.

(a) Sketch the graph with equation y = f(x), showing the coordinates of the points where the
graph cuts or meets the axes.
(2)
(b) Solve f(x) =15 + x.
(3)

The function g is defined by

g : x _ĺ x2 – 4x + 1, x  ъ”x ”

(c) Find fg(2).

(2)
Figure 1
(d) Find the range of g.
(3)
Figure 1 shows a sketch of the curve C with the equation y = (2x2 íx + 2)eíx.

(a) Find the coordinates of the point where C crosses the y-axis.
(1)
(b) Show that C crosses the x-axis at x = 2 and find the x-coordinate of the other point where C
crosses the x-axis.
(3)
dy
(c) Find .
dx
(3)
(d) Hence find the exact coordinates of the turning points of C.
(5)

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7. (a) Express 2 sin ș– 1.5 cos ș in the form R sin (ș– Į), where R > 0 and 0 < Į< .
2

Give the value of Įto 4 decimal places.

(3)
(b) (i) Find the maximum value of 2 sin ș– 1.5 cos ș.

(ii) Find the value of ș, for 0 ” ș< ʌ, at which this maximum occurs.
(3)

Tom models the height of sea water, H metres, on a particular day by the equation

§ 4S t · § 4S t ·
H = 6 + 2 sin ¨ ¸ – 1.5 cos ¨ ¸, 0 ” t <12,
© 25 ¹ © 25 ¹

where t hours is the number of hours after midday.

Figure 2 (c) Calculate the maximum value of H predicted by this model and the value of t, to 2 decimal
places, when this maximum occurs.
Figure 2 shows a sketch of the curve with the equation y = f(x), x  ъ. (3)
(d) Calculate, to the nearest minute, the times when the height of sea water is predicted, by this
The curve has a turning point at AíDQGDOVRSDVVHVWKURXJKWKHSRLQW model, to be 7 metres.
(6)
(a) Write down the coordinates of the point to which A is transformed on the curve with
equation
8. (a) Simplify fully
(i) y = |f(x)|, 2x 2  9x  5
.
x 2  2 x  15
(ii) y = 2f( 12 x). (3)
(4)
Given that
(b) Sketch the curve with equation y = f(|x|).
ln (2x2 + 9xí  + ln (x2 + 2x í15), x í
On your sketch show the coordinates of all turning points and the coordinates of the point at
which the curve cuts the y-axis. (b) find x in terms of e.
(3) (4)
2
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(c) Find f(x). END

(2)
(d) Explain why the function f does not have an inverse.
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1. (a) Express 7 cos x í sin x in the form R cos (x + D) where R > 0 and 0 < D < .
2
Paper Reference(s)
Give the value of D to 3 decimal places.
(3)
6665/01 (b) Hence write down the minimum value of 7 cos x – 24 sin x.

Edexcel GCE (c) Solve, for 0 d x < 2S, the equation

(1)

Core Mathematics C3 7 cos x í 24 sin x = 10,

giving your answers to 2 decimal places.

Advanced Level (5)

Monday 24 January 2011  Morning 2. (a) Express

Time: 1 hour 30 minutes 4x  1 3

–
2( x  1) 2( x  1)(2 x  1)

Materials required for examination Items included with question papers as a single fraction in its simplest form.
Mathematical Formulae (Pink) Nil (4)

Candidates may use any calculator allowed by the regulations of the Joint Council for Given that
Qualifications. Calculators must not have the facility for symbolic algebra manipulation,
differentiation or integration, or have retrievable mathematical formulae stored in them. 4x  1 3
f(x) = – – 2, x > 1,
2( x  1) 2( x  1)(2 x  1)

Instructions to Candidates (b) show that

Write the name of the examining body (Edexcel), your centre number, candidate number, the
3
unit title (Core Mathematics C3), the paper reference (6665), your surname, initials and f(x) = .
signature. 2x  1
(2)
Information for Candidates (c) Hence differentiate f(x) and find f ƍ
A booklet ‘Mathematical Formulae and Statistical Tables’ is provided. (3)
Full marks may be obtained for answers to ALL questions.
The marks for the parts of questions are shown in round brackets, e.g. (2).
There are 8 questions in this question paper. The total mark for this paper is 75. 3. Find all the solutions of

Advice to Candidates 2 cos 2T = 1 – 2 sin T

You must ensure that your answers to parts of questions are clearly labelled.
You must show sufficient working to make your methods clear to the Examiner. in the interval 0 d T < 360°.
Answers without working may not gain full credit. (6)

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4. Joan brings a cup of hot tea into a room and places the cup on a table. At time t minutes after 5.
Joan places the cup on the table, the temperature, T °C, of the tea is modelled by the equation

T = 20 + Aeíkt,

where A and k are positive constants.

Given that the initial temperature of the tea was 90 °C,

(a) find the value of A.

(2)

The tea takes 5 minutes to decrease in temperature from 90 °C to 55 °C.

1
(b) Show that k = ln 2.
5 Figure 1
(3)
Figure 1 shows a sketch of part of the curve with equation y = f(x) , where
(c) Find the rate at which the temperature of the tea is decreasing at the instant when t = 10.
Give your answer, in °C per minute, to 3 decimal places. f(x) = (8 í x) ln x, x > 0.
(3)
The curve cuts the x-axis at the points A and B and has a maximum turning point at Q, as shown
in Figure 1.

(a) Write down the coordinates of A and the coordinates of B.

(2)
(b) Find f ƍx).
(3)
(c) Show that the x-coordinate of Q lies between 3.5 and 3.6
(2)
(d) Show that the x-coordinate of Q is the solution of
8
x= .
1  ln x
(3)

To find an approximation for the x-coordinate of Q, the iteration formula

8
xn 1
1  ln x n
is used.

(e) Taking x0 = 3.55, find the values of x1 , x 2 and x3 .

Give your answers to 3 decimal places.
(3)

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6. The function f is defined by 7. The curve C has equation

3  sin 2 x
3  2x y= .
f: x  , x  ъ, x . 2  cos 2 x
x5
(a) Show that
(a) Find fí(x).
dy 6 sin 2 x  4 cos 2 x  2
(3) =
dx (2  cos 2 x) 2
(4)
S
(b) Find an equation of the tangent to C at the point on C where x = .
2

Write your answer in the form y = ax + b, where a and b are exact constants.
(4)

8. Given that
d
(cos x) = –sin x,
dx

d
(a) show that (sec x) = sec x tan x.
dx
(3)

Given that
Figure 2
x = sec 2y,
The function g has domain –1 d x d 8, and is linear from (–1, –9) to (2, 0) and from (2, 0) to
(8, 4). Figure 2 shows a sketch of the graph of y = g(x). dx
(b) find in terms of y.
dy
(b) Write down the range of g. (2)
(1)
(c) Find gg(2). dy
(c) Hence find in terms of x.
(2) dx
(d) Find fg(8). (4)
(2)
TOTAL FOR PAPER: 75 MARKS
(e) On separate diagrams, sketch the graph with equation
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(i) y = ¨g(x)¨,
(ii) y = gí(x).

Show on each sketch the coordinates of each point at which the graph meets or cuts the axes.
(4)
(f) State the domain of the inverse function gí.
(1)

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1. Differentiate with respect to x

(a) ln (x2 + 3x + 5),

Paper Reference(s) (2)
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cos x
.
x2
Edexcel GCE (3)

Core Mathematics C3 2. f (x) = 2 sin (x2) + x í 0 d x < 2S.

(a) Show that f (x) = 0 has a root D between x = 0.75 and x = 0.85.
Advanced Level (2)

Thursday 16 June 2011  Afternoon

1
The equation f (x) = 0 can be written as x = >arcsin (1  0.5 x)@2 .

Time: 1 hour 30 minutes (b) Use the iterative formula

1
x n + 1 = >arcsin (1  0.5 x n )@2 , x0 = 0.8,

Materials required for examination Items included with question papers

to find the values of x1 , x 2 and x3 , giving your answers to 5 decimal places.
Mathematical Formulae (Pink) Nil
(3)

Calculators may NOT be used in this examination. (c) Show that D = 0.80157 is correct to 5 decimal places.
(3)

Instructions to Candidates
Write the name of the examining body (Edexcel), your centre number, candidate number, the
unit title (Core Mathematics C3), the paper reference (6665), your surname, initials and
signature.

Information for Candidates

A booklet ‘Mathematical Formulae and Statistical Tables’ is provided.
Full marks may be obtained for answers to ALL questions.
There are 8 questions in this question paper. The total mark for this paper is 75.

Advice to Candidates
You must ensure that your answers to parts of questions are clearly labelled.
You must show sufficient working to make your methods clear to the Examiner.
Answers without working may not gain full credit.

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3. 5. The mass, m grams, of a leaf t days after it has been picked from a tree is given by

m = peíkt,

where k and p are positive constants.

When the leaf is picked from the tree, its mass is 7.5 grams and 4 days later its mass is 2.5 grams.

(a) Write down the value of p.

(1)
1
Figure 1 (b) Show that k = ln 3.
4
(4)
Figure 1 shows part of the graph of y = f (x), x  ъ.
dm
(c) Find the value of t when í6 ln 3.
The graph consists of two line segments that meet at the point R (4, – 3), as shown in Figure 1. dt
(6)
Sketch, on separate diagrams, the graphs of

(a) y = 2f(x + 4), 6. (a) Prove that

(3)
1 cos 2T
(b) y = _Iíx)_ .  = tan T, T z 90nq, n  ѐ.
(3) sin 2T sin 2T
(4)

On each diagram, show the coordinates of the point corresponding to R. (b) Hence, or otherwise,

(i) show that tan 15q = 2 – —3,

4. The function f is defined by (3)
(ii) solve, for 0 < x < 360°,
f : x  íOQx + 2), x  ъ, x t –1.
í
cosec 4x – cot 4x = 1.
(a) Find f (x). (5)
(3)
(b) Find the domain of f í.
(1)

The function g is defined by

g : x  e x í, x  ъ.
2

(c) Find fg(x), giving your answer in its simplest form.

(3)
(d) Find the range of fg.
(1)

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4x  5 2x 1
7. f(x) = – , x z r3, x z – .
(2 x  1)( x  3) x 2  9 2

(a) Show that Paper Reference(s)

f(x) =
5
. 6665/01
(2 x  1)( x  3)
(5) Edexcel GCE
§ 5·
The curve C has equation y = f (x). The point P ¨  1,  ¸ lies on C.
© 2¹ Core Mathematics C3
(b) Find an equation of the normal to C at P.
(8) Advanced Level
Monday 23 January 2012  Morning
8. (a) Express 2 cos 3x – 3 sin 3x in the form R cos (3x + D), where R and D are constants, R > 0
S Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
and 0 < D < . Give your answers to 3 significant figures.
2
(4)

f(x) = e2x cos 3x. Materials required for examination Items included with question papers
Mathematical Formulae (Pink) Nil

(b) 6KRZWKDWIƍx) can be written in the form

Candidates may use any calculator allowed by the regulations of the Joint Council for
Iƍx) = Re2x cos (3x + D ), Qualifications. Calculators must not have the facility for symbolic algebra manipulation,
differentiation or integration, or have retrievable mathematical formulae stored in them.
where R and D are the constants found in part (a).
(5)
Instructions to Candidates
(c) Hence, or otherwise, find the smallest positive value of x for which the curve with equation
y = f(x) has a turning point. Write the name of the examining body (Edexcel), your centre number, candidate number, the
(3) unit title (Core Mathematics C3), the paper reference (6665), your surname, initials and
signature.
TOTAL FOR PAPER: 75 MARKS
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END
A booklet ‘Mathematical Formulae and Statistical Tables’ is provided.
Full marks may be obtained for answers to ALL questions.
The marks for the parts of questions are shown in round brackets, e.g. (2).
There are 8 questions in this question paper. The total mark for this paper is 75.

Advice to Candidates
You must ensure that your answers to parts of questions are clearly labelled.
You must show sufficient working to make your methods clear to the Examiner.
Answers without working may not gain full credit.

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1. Differentiate with respect to x, giving your answer in its simplest form, 3. The area, A mm2, of a bacterial culture growing in milk, t hours after midday, is given by

(a) x2 ln (3x), A = 20e1.5t, t t 0.

(4)
(a) Write down the area of the culture at midday.
sin 4 x
(b) . (1)
x3
(5) (b) Find the time at which the area of the culture is twice its area at midday. Give your answer to
the nearest minute.
(5)
2.
§ S · S
4. The point P is the point on the curve x = 2 tan ¨ y  ¸ with y-coordinate .
© 12 ¹ 4

Find an equation of the normal to the curve at P.

(7)

5. Solve, for 0 d T d 180°,

2 cot2 3T = 7 cosec 3T – 5.

Give your answers in degrees to 1 decimal place.

(10)

Figure 1

Figure 1 shows the graph of equation y = f(x).

The points P (– 3, 0) and Q (2, – 4) are stationary points on the graph.

Sketch, on separate diagrams, the graphs of

(a) y = 3f(x + 2),

(3)
(b) y = ~f(x)~.
(3)

On each diagram, show the coordinates of any stationary points.

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6. f(x) = x2 í3x + 2 cos ( 12 x), 0 d x d S. 8. (a) Starting from the formulae for sin (A + B) and cos (A + B), prove that

(a) Show that the equation f(x) = 0 has a solution in the interval 0.8 < x < 0.9. tan A  tan B
tan (A + B) = .
(2) 1  tan A tan B
(4)
The curve with equation y = f(x) has a minimum point P.
(b) Deduce that
(b) Show that the x-coordinate of P is the solution of the equation
§ S· 1  — 3 tan T
tan ¨T  ¸ = .
3  sin ( 12 x) © 6¹ — 3  tan T
x= . (3)
2
(4) (c) Hence, or otherwise, solve, for 0 d ș d ʌ,
(c) Using the iteration formula
1 + ¥ tan ș = ¥ í tan ș) tan (ʌ í ș).
3  sin ( 12 x n )
xn + 1 = , x 0 = 2, Give your answers as multiples of ʌ.
2 (6)
find the values of x 1 , x 2 and x 3 , giving your answers to 3 decimal places. TOTAL FOR PAPER: 75 MARKS
(3)
END
(d) By choosing a suitable interval, show that the x-coordinate of P is 1.9078 correct to
4 decimal places.
(3)

7. The function f is defined by

3( x  1) 1 1
f:x  – , x ъ, x > .
2x 2  7x  4 x4 2

1
(a) Show that f(x) = .
2x  1
(4)
í
(b) Find f (x).
(3)
(c) Find the domain of f í1.
(1)

g(x) = ln (x + 1).

1
(d) Find the solution of fg(x) = , giving your answer in terms of e.
7
(4)

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1. Express
2(3 x  2) 2
–
9x 2  4 3x  1
Paper Reference(s)
as a single fraction in its simplest form.
6665/01 (4)

Edexcel GCE 2. f(x) = x3 + 3x2 + 4x – 12

Core Mathematics C3 (a) Show that the equation f(x) = 0 can be written as

§ 4(3  x) ·
Advanced Level x= ¨¨ (3  x) ¸¸ , x z –3.
© ¹
(3)
Thursday 14 June 2012 – Morning
The equation x3 + 3x2 + 4x – 12 = 0 has a single root which is between 1 and 2.
Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
(b) Use the iteration formula

§ 4(3  x n ) ·
xn + 1 = ¨¨ (3  x ) ¸¸ , n t 0,
Materials required for examination Items included with question papers © n ¹
Mathematical Formulae (Pink) Nil
with x0 = 1 to find, to 2 decimal places, the value of x1 , x 2 and x3 .
Candidates may use any calculator allowed by the regulations of the Joint (3)
Council for Qualifications. Calculators must not have the facility for symbolic
algebra manipulation, differentiation and integration, or have retrievable
mathematical formulae stored in them. The root of f(x) = 0 is D .

(c) By choosing a suitable interval, prove that D = 1.272 to 3 decimal places.

(3)
Instructions to Candidates
Write the name of the examining body (Edexcel), your centre number, candidate number, the
unit title (Core Mathematics C3), the paper reference (6665), your surname, initials and
signature.

Information for Candidates

A booklet ‘Mathematical Formulae and Statistical Tables’ is provided.
Full marks may be obtained for answers to ALL questions.
There are 8 questions in this question paper. The total mark for this paper is 75.

Advice to Candidates
You must ensure that your answers to parts of questions are clearly labelled.
You must show sufficient working to make your methods clear to the Examiner.
Answers without working may not gain full credit.

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3. 4.

Figure 1 Figure 2

Figure 1 shows a sketch of the curve C which has equation Figure 2 shows part of the curve with equation y = f(x).
The curve passes through the points PíDQGQ(0, 5) as shown.
S S
y = ex—3 sin 3x, í dxd .
3 3 On separate diagrams, sketch the curve with equation

(a) Find the x-coordinate of the turning point P on C, for which x > 0. (a) y = _f(x)_
Give your answer as a multiple of S. (2)
(6)
(b) y = f(_x_)
(b) Find an equation of the normal to C at the point where x = 0. (2)
(3)
(c) y = 2f(3x)
(3)

Indicate clearly on each sketch the coordinates of the points at which the curve crosses or meets
the axes.

5. (a) Express 4 cosec2 2ș íFRVHF2 ș in terms of sin ș and cos ș.

(2)
(b) Hence show that
4 cosec2 2ș íFRVHF2 ș = sec2 ș .
(4)
(c) Hence or otherwise solve, for 0 < ș < S,

4 cosec2 2ș íFRVHF2 ș = 4

giving your answers in terms of S.

(3)

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6. The functions f and g are defined by 8. f(x) = 7 cos 2x í 24 sin 2x.

f: x  ex + 2, x  ъ, Given that f(x) = R cos (2x + Į), where R > 0 and 0 < Į< 90q,

g : x  ln x, x > 0. (a) find the value of R and the value of Į.

(3)
(a) State the range of f. (b) Hence solve the equation
(1)
7 cos 2x í 24 sin 2x = 12.5
(b) Find fg(x), giving your answer in its simplest form.
(2) for 0 d x < 180q, giving your answers to 1 decimal place.
(c) Find the exact value of x for which f(2x + 3) = 6. (5)
(4) 2
(c) Express 14 cos x í 48 sin x cos x in the form a cos 2x + b sin 2x + c, where a, b, and c are
(d) Find f í, the inverse function of f, stating its domain. constants to be found.
(3) (2)
(e) On the same axes sketch the curves with equation y = f(x) and y = fí(x), giving the (d) Hence, using your answers to parts (a) and (c), deduce the maximum value of
coordinates of all the points where the curves cross the axes.
(4) 14 cos2 x í 48 sin x cos x.
(2)

7. (a) Differentiate with respect to x, TOTAL FOR PAPER: 75 MARKS

END
1
(i) x 2 ln (3x),

1  10 x
(ii) , giving your answer in its simplest form.
(2 x  1) 5
(6)
dy
(b) Given that x = 3 tan 2y find in terms of x.
dx
(5)

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1. The curve C has equation

y = (2x í 3)5
Paper Reference(s)
The point P lies on C and has coordinates (w, –32).
6665/01
Edexcel GCE Find

(a) the value of w,

(2)
Core Mathematics C3 (b) the equation of the tangent to C at the point P in the form y = mx + c , where m and c are
constants.
Advanced Level (5)

Friday 25 January 2013  Afternoon 2. g(x) = ex í 1 + x í 6

Time: 1 hour 30 minutes (a) Show that the equation g(x) = 0 can be written as

x = ln íx) +1, x < 6.

(2)
Materials required for examination Items included with question papers
The root of g(x) = 0 is Į.
Mathematical Formulae (Pink) Nil

The iterative formula

Candidates may use any calculator allowed by the regulations of the Joint Council
for Qualifications. Calculators must not have the facility for symbolic algebra x n + 1 = ln (6 – x n ) + 1, x 0 = 2.
manipulation, differentiation or integration, or have retrievable mathematical
formulae stored in them. is used to find an approximate value for Į.

Instructions to Candidates (b) Calculate the values of x 1 , x 2 and x 3 to 4 decimal places.

(3)
Write the name of the examining body (Edexcel), your centre number, candidate number, the
unit title (Core Mathematics C3), the paper reference (6665), your surname, initials and (c) By choosing a suitable interval, show that Į = 2.307 correct to 3 decimal places.
signature. (3)

Information for Candidates

A booklet ‘Mathematical Formulae and Statistical Tables’ is provided.
Full marks may be obtained for answers to ALL questions.
The marks for the parts of questions are shown in round brackets, e.g. (2).
There are 8 questions in this question paper. The total mark for this paper is 75.

Advice to Candidates
You must ensure that your answers to parts of questions are clearly labelled.
You must show sufficient working to make your methods clear to the Examiner.
Answers without working may not gain full credit.

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3. S
4. (a) Express 6 cos T + 8 sin T in the form R cos (T – Į), where R > 0 and 0 < Į < .
2
Give the value of Į to 3 decimal places.
(4)
4
(b) p(T ) = , 0 d T d 2S.
12  6 cos T  8 sin T

Calculate

(i) the maximum value of p(T ),

(ii) the value of T at which the maximum occurs.

(4)

Figure 1
5. (i) Differentiate with respect to x
Figure 1 shows part of the curve with equation y = f(x) , x  ъ.
(a) y = x3 ln 2x,
The curve passes through the points Q(0, 2) and P(í3, 0) as shown.
(b) y = (x + sin 2x)3.
(a) Find the value of ff (í3). (6)
(2)
Given that x = cot y,
On separate diagrams, sketch the curve with equation
dy 1
(ii) show that = .
(b) y = f í1(x), dx 1  x 2
(2) (5)
(c) y = f(~x~) í 2,
(2) 6. (i) Without using a calculator, find the exact value of
(d) y = 2f  x  .
1
2
(sin 22.5° + cos 22.5°)2.
(3)
You must show each stage of your working.
Indicate clearly on each sketch the coordinates of the points at which the curve crosses or meets
(5)
the axes.
(ii) (a) Show that cos 2T + sin T = 1 may be written in the form

k sin2 T – sin T = 0, stating the value of k.

(2)
(b) Hence solve, for 0 d T < 360°, the equation

cos 2T + sin T = 1.
(4)

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Paper Reference(s)

7. h(x) =
2
+ 2
4
–
18
, x t 0.
6665/01R

2x
x2 x  5 ( x 2  5)( x  2)
Edexcel GCE
(a) Show that h(x) = .
x2  5
(4) Core Mathematics C3 (R)
(b) Hence, or otherwise, find hƍx) in its simplest form.
(3) Advanced Subsidiary
Thursday 13 June 2013  Morning
Time: 1 hour 30 minutes

Materials required for examination Items included with question papers

Mathematical Formulae (Pink) Nil

Candidates may use any calculator allowed by the regulations of the Joint
Council for Qualifications. Calculators must not have the facility for symbolic
algebra manipulation or symbolic differentiation/integration, or have
retrievable mathematical formulae stored in them.
Figure 2 This paper is strictly for students outside the UK.
Figure 2 shows a graph of the curve with equation y = h(x).
Instructions to Candidates
(c) Calculate the range of h(x) .
In the boxes above, write your centre number, candidate number, your surname, initials and signature.
(5)
Check that you have the correct question paper.
Answer ALL the questions.
8. The value of Bob’s car can be calculated from the formula You must write your answer for each question in the space following the question.
When a calculator is used, the answer should be given to an appropriate degree of accuracy.
V = 17000eí0.25t + 2000eí0.5t + 500.
Information for Candidates
where V is the value of the car in pounds (£) and t is the age in years. A booklet ‘Mathematical Formulae and Statistical Tables’ is provided.
Full marks may be obtained for answers to ALL questions.
(a) Find the value of the car when t = 0. The marks for the parts of questions are shown in round brackets, e.g. (2).
(1) There are 8 questions in this question paper. The total mark for this paper is 75.
There are 28 pages in this question paper. Any blank pages are indicated.
(b) Calculate the exact value of t when V = 9500.
(4) Advice to Candidates
(c) Find the rate at which the value of the car is decreasing at the instant when t = 8. You must ensure that your answers to parts of questions are clearly labelled.
Give your answer in pounds per year to the nearest pound. You must show sufficient working to make your methods clear to the Examiner.
(4) Answers without working may not gain full credit.

TOTAL FOR PAPER: 75 MARKS

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1. Express 3. f(x) = 7cos x + sin x

3x  5 2 Given that f(x) = Rcos(x – a), where R > 0 and 0 < a < 90°,

x 2  x  12 x  3
(a) find the exact value of R and the value of a to one decimal place.
as a single fraction in its simplest form. (3)
(4) (b) Hence solve the equation

7cos x + sin x = 5
2.
for 0 ” x < 360°, giving your answers to one decimal place.
(5)
(c) State the values of k for which the equation

7cos x + sin x = k

KDVRQO\RQHVROXWLRQLQWKHLQWHUYDO”x < 360°.

(2)

Figure 1 4. The functions f and g are defined by

Figure 1 shows a sketch of the curve with equation y = f(x), x > 0, where f is an increasing
f : x  2 x 3, x
function of x. The curve crosses the x-axis at the point (1, 0) and the line x = 0 is an
asymptote to the curve.
g : x  3  4x , x
On separate diagrams, sketch the curve with equation
(a) State the range of f.
(a) y = f(2x), x > 0 (2)
(2) (b) Find fg(1).
(b) y = |f(x)|, x > 0 (2)
(3) (c) Find g–1, the inverse function of g.
(2)
Indicate clearly on each sketch the coordinates of the point at which the curve crosses or (d) Solve the equation
meets the x-axis.
gg(x) + [g(x)]2 = 0
(5)

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5. (a) Differentiate 7.

cos 2x
—x

with respect to x.
(3)
d
(b) Show that (sec 2 3 x) can be written in the form
dx

ȝ(tan 3x + tan3 3x)

Figure 2
where ȝ is a constant.
Figure 2 shows a sketch of part of the curve with equation y = f(x) where
(3)
§ y·
2
dy f(x) = (x2 + 3x + 1) e x
(c) Given x = 2sin ¨ ¸ , find in terms of x, simplifying your answer.
©3¹ dx
(4) The curve cuts the x-axis at points A and B as shown in Figure 2.

(a) Calculate the x-coordinate of A and the x-coordinate of B, giving your answers to 3
decimal places.
6. (i) Use an appropriate double angle formula to show that (2)
cosec 2x = Ȝ cosec x sec x, (b) Find f´(x).
(3)
and state the value of the constant Ȝ.
(3) The curve has a minimum turning point P as shown in Figure 2.
(ii) 6ROYHIRU”ș < 2ʌ, the equation (c) Show that the x-coordinate of P is the solution of
3sec2 ș + 3 sec ș = 2 tan2 ș
3(2 x 2  1)
x 
You must show all your working. Give your answers in terms of ʌ. 2( x 2  2)
(6) (3)
(d) Use the iteration formula

3(2 xn2  1)
xn 1  , with x 0 = –2.4,
2( xn2  2)

to calculate the values of x 1 , x 2 and x 3 , giving your answers to 3 decimal places.

(3)

The x-coordinate of P is Į.

(e) By choosing a suitable interval, prove that Į = –2.43 to 2 decimal places.

(2)

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8.
6665/01
Edexcel GCE
Core Mathematics C3
Advanced Subsidiary
Figure 3 Thursday 13 June 2013  Morning
The population of a town is being studied. The population P, at time t years from the start of Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
the study, is assumed to be
8000
P , W• Materials required for examination Items included with question papers
1  7e  kt
Mathematical Formulae (Pink) Nil
where k is a positive constant.
Candidates may use any calculator allowed by the regulations of the Joint
The graph of P against t is shown in Figure 3. Council for Qualifications. Calculators must not have the facility for symbolic
algebra manipulation or symbolic differentiation/integration, or have
Use the given equation to retrievable mathematical formulae stored in them.

(a) find the population at the start of the study,

(2) Instructions to Candidates
(b) find a value for the expected upper limit of the population. In the boxes above, write your centre number, candidate number, your surname, initials and
(1) signature.
Check that you have the correct question paper.
Given also that the population reaches 2500 at 3 years from the start of the study, Answer ALL the questions.
You must write your answer for each question in the space following the question.
(c) calculate the value of k to 3 decimal places. When a calculator is used, the answer should be given to an appropriate degree of accuracy.
(5)
Information for Candidates
Using this value for k, A booklet ‘Mathematical Formulae and Statistical Tables’ is provided.
Full marks may be obtained for answers to ALL questions.
(d) find the population at 10 years from the start of the study, giving your answer to 3 The marks for the parts of questions are shown in round brackets, e.g. (2).
significant figures. There are 8 questions in this question paper. The total mark for this paper is 75.
(2) There are 32 pages in this question paper. Any blank pages are indicated.
dP
(e) Find, using , the rate at which the population is growing at 10 years from the start of Advice to Candidates
dt
the study. You must ensure that your answers to parts of questions are clearly labelled.
(3) You must show sufficient working to make your methods clear to the Examiner.
Answers without working may not gain full credit.
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1. Given that 3. Given that

3x 4  2 x3  5 x 2  4 dx  e 2 cos (x + 50)° = sin (x + 40)°.

{ ax 2  bx  c  2 , x z r2
x2  4 x 4
(a) Show, without using a calculator, that
find the values of the constants a, b, c, d and e.
(4) 1
tan x° = tan 40°.
3
(4)
2. Given that (b) +HQFHVROYHIRU”ș < 360,
f(x) = ln x, x>0
2 cos (2ș + 50)° = sin (2ș + 40)°,
sketch on separate axes the graphs of
giving your answers to 1 decimal place.
(i) y = f(x), (4)

(ii) y = |f(x)|,

(iii) y = –f(x – 4). 4. f(x) = 25x2e2x – 16, x  ъ.

Show, on each diagram, the point where the graph meets or crosses the x-axis. (a) Using calculus, find the exact coordinates of the turning points on the curve with
In each case, state the equation of the asymptote. equation y = f(x).
(5)
(7) 4
(b) Show that the equation f(x) = 0 can be written as x = r e  x .
5
(1)

The equation f(x) = 0 has a root Į, where Į= 0.5 to 1 decimal place.

(c) Starting with x 0 = 0.5, use the iteration formula

4  xn
x n+1 = e
5

to calculate the values of x 1 , x 2 and x 3 , giving your answers to 3 decimal places.

(3)
(d) Give an accurate estimate for Įto 2 decimal places, and justify your answer.
(2)

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5. Given that 7. The function f has domain –”x ”DQGLVOLQHDUIURP–2, 10) to (2, 0) and from (2, 0) to
2 S (6, 4). A sketch of the graph of y = f(x) is shown in Figure 1.
x = sec 3y, 0<y<
6

dx
(a) find in terms of y.
dy
(2)
(b) Hence show that
dy 1
1
dx 6 x( x  1) 2
(4)
2
d y
(c) Find an expression for in terms of x. Give your answer in its simplest form.
dx 2
(4)

6. Find algebraically the exact solutions to the equations

(a) ln (4 – 2x) + ln (9 – 3x) = 2 ln (x + 1), –1 < x < 2,

(5) Figure 1
3x+1
(b) 2 e
x
= 10. (a) Write down the range of f.
(1)
a  ln b
Give your answer to (b) in the form where a, b, c and d are integers. (b) Find ff(0).
c  ln d
(2)
(5)
The function g is defined by

4  3x
g: xo , x  ъ, x .
5 x

(c) Find g–1(x).

(3)
(d) Solve the equation gf(x) = 16.
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8. 6665A/01
Pearson Edexcel
International Advanced Level
Core Mathematics C3
Figure 2 Advanced
Kate crosses a road, of constant width 7 m, in order to take a photograph of a marathon
runner, John, approaching at 3 m s–1.
Monday 27 January 2014  Morning
Kate is 24 m ahead of John when she starts to cross the road from the fixed point A. Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
John passes her as she reaches the other side of the road at a variable point B, as shown in
Figure 2. Materials required for examination Items included with question papers
Mathematical Formulae (Pink) Nil
–1
Kate’s speed is V m s and she moves in a straight line, which makes an angle ș,
0 < ș < 150°, with the edge of the road, as shown in Figure 2. Candidates may use any calculator allowed by the regulations of the Joint Council for
Qualifications. Calculators must not have the facility for symbolic algebra manipulation,
You may assume that V is given by the formula differentiation and integration, or have retrievable mathematical formulae stored in them.

21 Instructions
V , 0 < ș < 150° x Use black ink or ball-point pen.
24sin T  7 cos T
x If pencil is used for diagrams/sketches/graphs it must be dark (HB or B).
(a) Express 24sin ș + 7cos ș in the form R cos (ș – Į), where R and Į are constants and Coloured pencils and highlighter pens must not be used.
where R > 0 and 0 < Į < 90°, giving the value of Į to 2 decimal places. x Fill in the boxes at the top of this page with your name,
(3) centre number and candidate number.
x Answer all questions and ensure that your answers to parts of questions are
Given that ș varies, clearly labelled.
x Answer the questions in the spaces provided
(b) find the minimum value of V. – there may be more space than you need.
(2) x You should show sufficient working to make your methods clear. Answers
without working may not gain full credit.
Given that Kate’s speed has the value found in part (b), x When a calculator is used, the answer should be given to an appropriate
degree of accuracy.
(c) find the distance AB.
(3) Information
x The total mark for this paper is 75.
Given instead that Kate’s speed is 1.68 m s–1, x The marks for each question are shown in brackets
– use this as a guide as to how much time to spend on each question.
(d) find the two possible values of the angle ș, given that 0 < ș < 150°.
(6) Advice
x Read each question carefully before you start to answer it.
TOTAL FOR PAPER: 75 MARKS x Try to answer every question.
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1. 1
3. (a) By writing cosec x as , show that
S S sin x
f(x) = sec x + 3x – 2,  x
2 2
d  cosec x 
(a) Show that there is a root of f(x) = 0 in the interval [0.2, 0.4].  cosec x cot x
dx
(2)
(3)
(b) Show that the equation f(x) = 0 can be written in the form
S
2 1 Given that y = e3x cosec 2x, 0  x  ,
x  2
3 3cos x
(1) dy
(b) find an expression for .
dx
The solution of f(x) = 0 is Į, where Į = 0.3 to 1 decimal place. (3)

(c) Starting with x 0 = 0.3, use the iterative formula S

The curve with equation y = e3x cosec 2x, 0  x  , has a single turning point.
2
2 1
xn 1  1
3 3cos xn (c) Show that the x-coordinate of this turning point is at x = arctan k where the value of the
2
to calculate the values of x 1 , x 2 and x 3 , giving your answers to 4 decimal places. constant k should be found.
(3) (2)

(d) State the value of Į correct to 3 decimal places.

(1)
4. A pot of coffee is delivered to a meeting room at 11am. At a time t minutes after 11am the
temperature, ș°C, of the coffee in the pot is given by the equation

2. ș = A + 60e–kt
15 2x 14
f ( x)   , x>1
3 x  4 x  1  3 x  4  x  1 where A and k are positive constants.

(a) Express f(x) as a single fraction in its simplest form. Given also that the temperature of the coffee at 11am is 85°C and that 15 minutes later it is
(4) 58°C,

(b) Hence, or otherwise, find f c( x) , giving your answer as a single fraction in its simplest (a) find the value of A.
form.
(1)
(3)
1 § 20 ·
(b) Show that k = ln ¨ ¸ .
15 © 11 ¹
(3)
(c) Find, to the nearest minute, the time at which the temperature of the coffee reaches 50°C.
(4)

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5. 6. Given that a and b are constants and that 0 < a < b,

(a) on separate diagrams, sketch the graph with equation

(i) y 2x  a ,

(ii) y 2x  a  b .

Show on each sketch the coordinates of each point at which the graph crosses or meets the
axes.
(6)
(b) Solve, for x, the equation

Figure 1 1
2x  a  b x
3
The curve shown in Figure 1 has equation
giving any answers in terms of a and b.
S S (4)
x 3sin y  3cos y ,   y
4 4

(a) Express the equation of the curve in the form

7. (i) (a) Prove that
S
x R sin  y  D  , where R and Į are constants, R > 0 and 0  D  cos 3T { 4 cos3 T  3cos T
2
(3)
(You may use the double angle formulae and the identity
dy 1 cos( A  B) { cos A cos B  sin A sin B )
(b) Find the coordinates of the point on the curve where the value of is .
dx 2 (4)
(b) Hence solve the equation
Give your answers to 3 decimal places.
(6) 2 cos 3T  cos 2T  1 0

giving answers in the interval 0  T  S .

Solutions based entirely on graphical or numerical methods are not acceptable.
(6)
S
(ii) Given that T arcsin x and that 0  T  , show that
2

1  x 
2

cot T , 0<x<1
x
(3)

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8. The function f is defined by

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x
f : x o 3  2e , x 6665/01R
(a) Find the inverse function, f 1  x  , and give its domain. Edexcel GCE
(5)
(b) Solve the equation f 1
 x ln x . Core Mathematics C3 (R)
(4)
Advanced Subsidiary
The equation f  t  ket , where k is a positive constant, has exactly one real solution.

(c) Find the value of k.

Thursday 13 June 2014  Morning
(4)
Time: 1 hour 30 minutes

Materials required for examination Items included with question papers

Mathematical Formulae (Pink) Nil
TOTAL FOR PAPER: 75 MARKS
END
Candidates may use any calculator allowed by the regulations of the Joint
Council for Qualifications. Calculators must not have the facility for symbolic
algebra manipulation or symbolic differentiation/integration, or have
retrievable mathematical formulae stored in them.

This paper is strictly for students outside the UK.

Instructions to Candidates
In the boxes above, write your centre number, candidate number, your surname, initials and signature.
Check that you have the correct question paper.
Answer ALL the questions.
You must write your answer for each question in the space following the question.
When a calculator is used, the answer should be given to an appropriate degree of accuracy.

Information for Candidates

A booklet ‘Mathematical Formulae and Statistical Tables’ is provided.
Full marks may be obtained for answers to ALL questions.
The marks for the parts of questions are shown in round brackets, e.g. (2).
There are 7 questions in this question paper. The total mark for this paper is 75.
There are 28 pages in this question paper. Any blank pages are indicated.

Advice to Candidates
You must ensure that your answers to parts of questions are clearly labelled.
You must show sufficient working to make your methods clear to the Examiner.
Answers without working may not gain full credit.

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1. Express 3. (i) (a) Show that 2 tan x – cot x = 5 cosec x may be written in the form
3 1 6
  a cos2 x + b cos x + c = 0
2x  3 2x  3 4x2  9
stating the values of the constants a, b and c.
as a single fraction in its simplest form. (4)
(4)
(b) +HQFHVROYHIRU”x < 2ʌ, the equation

2 tan x – cot x = 5 cosec x

2. A curve C has equation y = e4x + x4 + 8x + 5.
giving your answers to 3 significant figures.
(a) Show that the x coordinate of any turning point of C satisfies the equation (4)
3
x = –2 – e 4x (ii) Show that
(3)
nS
(b) On a pair of axes, sketch, on a single diagram, the curves with equations tan ș+ cot ș ŁȜcosec 2ș, T , n
2
(i) y = x3,
stating the value of the constant Ȝ.
4x (4)
(ii) y = –2 – e

On your diagram give the coordinates of the points where each curve crosses the y-axis
and state the equation of any asymptotes.
(4)
(c) Explain how your diagram illustrates that the equation x3 = –2 – e4x has only one root.
(1)

The iteration formula

1
xn 1  2  e 
4 xn 3
, x 0 = –1

can be used to find an approximate value for this root.

(d) Calculate the values of x 1 and x 2 , giving your answers to 5 decimal places.
(2)
(e) Hence deduce the coordinates, to 2 decimal places, of the turning point of the curve C.
(2)

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4. (i) Given that 5. (a) Sketch the graph with equation

S
x sec 2 2 y , 0 y y = |4x – 3|
4
show that stating the coordinates of any points where the graph cuts or meets the axes.
(2)
dy 1
dx 4x  x  1 Find the complete set of values of x for which
(4)
(b)
(ii) Given that |4x – 3| > 2 – 2x
(4)
y x 2
 x3 ln 2 x  (c)
3
|4x – 3| > – 2x
dy e 2
find the exact value of at x , giving your answer in its simplest form.
dx 2 (2)
(5)
(iii) Given that
6. The function f is defined by
3cos x
f ( x) , x z 1
 x  1
1
3
f : x o e2 x  k 2 , x , k is a positive constant.

show that (a) State the range of f.

(1)
g( x)
f c( x) , x z 1 (b) Find f –1 and state its domain.
 x  1
4
3
(3)

where g(x) is an expression to be found. The function g is defined by

(3)
g : x o ln  2 x  , x>0

(c) Solve the equation

g(x) + g(x2) + g(x3) = 6

giving your answer in its simplest form.

(4)
(d) Find fg(x), giving your answer in its simplest form.
(2)
(e) Find, in terms of the constant k, the solution of the equation

fg(x) = 2k2
(2)

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7.
6665/01
Edexcel GCE
Core Mathematics C3
Advanced
Figure 1
Monday 16 June 2014  Morning
Figure 1 shows the curve C, with equation y = 6 cos x + 2.5 sin x IRU”x ”ʌ.
Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
(a) Express 6 cos x + 2.5 sin x in the form R cos(x – Į), where R and Įare constants with
S
R > 0 and 0 < Į< . Give your value of Įto 3 decimal places.
2
Materials required for examination Items included with question papers
(3) Mathematical Formulae (Pink) Nil
(b) Find the coordinates of the points on the graph where the curve C crosses the coordinate
axes.
Candidates may use any calculator allowed by the regulations of the Joint
(3) Council for Qualifications. Calculators must not have the facility for symbolic
algebra manipulation or symbolic differentiation/integration, or have
A student records the number of hours of daylight each Sunday throughout the year. She retrievable mathematical formulae stored in them.
starts on the last Sunday in May with a recording of 18 hours, and continues until her final
recording 52 weeks later.
Instructions to Candidates
She models her results with the continuous function given by In the boxes above, write your centre number, candidate number, your surname, initials and
signature.
§ 2S t · § 2S t · Check that you have the correct question paper.
H 12  6cos ¨ ¸  2.5sin ¨ ¸, 0 ”t ”
© 52 ¹ © 52 ¹ Answer ALL the questions.
You must write your answer for each question in the space following the question.
where H is the number of hours of daylight and t is the number of weeks since her first When a calculator is used, the answer should be given to an appropriate degree of accuracy.
recording.
Information for Candidates
Use this function to find A booklet ‘Mathematical Formulae and Statistical Tables’ is provided.
Full marks may be obtained for answers to ALL questions.
(c) the maximum and minimum values of H predicted by the model, The marks for the parts of questions are shown in round brackets, e.g. (2).
(3) There are 9 questions in this question paper. The total mark for this paper is 75.
(d) the values for t when H = 16, giving your answers to the nearest whole number. There are 32 pages in this question paper. Any blank pages are indicated.

[You must show your working. Answers based entirely on graphical or numerical methods Advice to Candidates
are not acceptable.] You must ensure that your answers to parts of questions are clearly labelled.
(6) You must show sufficient working to make your methods clear to the Examiner.
Answers without working may not gain full credit.
TOTAL FOR PAPER: 75 MARKS
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1. The curve C has equation y = f (x) where 4.

4x 1
f ( x) , x!2
x2

(a) Show that

9
f c( x)
 x  2 2
(3)

Given that P is a point on C such that f ‫މ‬x) = –1,

(b) find the coordinates of P.

(3)
Figure 1

Figure 1 shows part of the graph with equation y = f (x), x  .

2. Find the exact solutions, in their simplest form, to the equations
The graph consists of two line segments that meet at the point Q(6, –1).
(a) 2 ln (2x + 1) – 10 = 0
(2) The graph crosses the y-axis at the point P(0, 11).
(b) 3xe4x = e7
(4) Sketch, on separate diagrams, the graphs of

(a) y = |f (x)|
(2)
3. The curve C has equation x = 8y tan 2y.
(b) y = 2f (–x) + 3
(3)
§ S·
The point P has coordinates ¨ S , ¸ .
© 8¹ On each diagram, show the coordinates of the points corresponding to P and Q.

(a) Verify that P lies on C. Given that f (x) = a | x – b | – 1, where a and b are constants,
(1)
(b) Find the equation of the tangent to C at P in the form ay = x + b, where the constants (c) state the value of a and the value of b.
a and b are to be found in terms of ʌ. (2)
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x 3  2 x  1 7. (a) Show that

5. g( x)  , x>3 cosec 2x + cot 2x = cot x, x n°, n
x  3 x2  x  6
(5)
x 1
(a) Show that g( x) , x>3 (b) +HQFHRURWKHUZLVHVROYHIRU”ș< 180°,
x2
(4) cosec (4ș+ 10°) + cot (4șƒ ¥
(b) Find the range of g.
(2) You must show your working.
(c) Find the exact value of a for which g(a) = g–1(a). (Solutions based entirely on graphical or numerical methods are not acceptable.)
(4) (5)

6. 8. A rare species of primrose is being studied. The population, P, of primroses at time t years
after the study started is modelled by the equation

800e0.1t
P , t • t
1  3e0.1t

(a) Calculate the number of primroses at the start of the study.

(2)
(b) Find the exact value of t when P = 250, giving your answer in the form a ln(b) where
Figure 2 a and b are integers.
(4)
Figure 2 shows a sketch of part of the curve with equation dP
(c) Find the exact value of when t =10. Give your answer in its simplest form.
dt
§1 ·
y 2 cos ¨ x 2 ¸  x3  3 x  2 (4)
©2 ¹
(d) Explain why the population of primroses can never be 270.
The curve crosses the x-axis at the point Q and has a minimum turning point at R. (1)

(a) Show that the x coordinate of Q lies between 2.1 and 2.2.
(2)
(b) Show that the x coordinate of R is a solution of the equation

2 §1 ·
x 1 x sin ¨ x 2 ¸
3 ©2 ¹
(4)
Using the iterative formula

2 §1 ·
xn 1 1 xn sin ¨ xn 2 ¸ , x 0 = 1.3
3 ©2 ¹

(c) find the values of x 1 and x 2 to 3 decimal places.

(2)

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9. (a) Express 2 sin ș– 4 cos șin the form R sin(ș– Į), where R and Įare constants, R > 0 and
S
Į .
2
*LYHWKHYDOXHRIĮ to 3 decimal places.
(3)

H(ș) = 4 + 5(2sin 3ș– 4cos3ș)2

Find

(b) (i) the maximum value of H(ș),

(ii) the smallest value of șIRU”ș”ʌ, at which this maximum value occurs.
(3)

Find

(c) (i) the minimum value of H(ș),

(ii) the largest value of șIRU”ș”ʌ, at which this minimum value occurs.
(3)

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