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HONG KONG DIPLOMA OF SECONDARY EDUCATION EXAMINATION 2023

MATHEMATICS EXTENDED PART MODULE 2 (ALGEBRA AND CALCULUS)

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Mathematics Extended Part Module 2 (Algebra and Calculus)

General Marking Instructions

1. It is very important that all markers should adhere as closely as possible to the marking scheme. In many
cases, however, candidates will have obtained a correct answer by an alternative method not specified in the
marking scheme. In general, a correct answer merits all the marks allocated to that part, unless a particular
method has been specified in the question. Markers should be patient in marking alternative solutions not
specified in the marking scheme.

2. In the marking scheme, marks are classified into the following three categories:
awarded for correct methods being used;
awarded for the accuracy of the answers;
awarded for correctly completing a proof or arriving
at an answer given in a question.

to steps or methods correctly deduced from previous answers, even if these answers are erroneous.
nding answers should NOT be awarded (unless otherwise specified).

3. For the convenience of markers, the marking scheme was written as detailed as possible. However, it is still
likely that candidates would not present their solution in the same explicit manner, e.g. some steps would
either be omitted or stated implicitly. In such cases, markers should exercise their discretion in marking
work. In general, marks for a certain step should be awarded if solution indicated that
the relevant concept/technique had been used.

4.

5. accepting answers which can be rounded off to and

. Steps which can be skipped are shaded whereas alternative answers are enclosed with
rectangles . All fractional answers must be simplified.

6. Unless otherwise specified in the question, numerical answers not given in exact values should not be
accepted.

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1.
1M

1M

a 1A

The coefficient of in the expansion

1M

1A
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2. (a)

1M

(b)

1M

1M withhold 1M if this step is skipped

1 1A
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3. (a)

So, we have 3p q 11 and p + 3q 7. 1M

Solving, we have p 4 and q 1 . 1A for both correct

(b)

1M

(by letting ) 1M

1M

1A
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4. (a)

1M

(b)

1M

or

or 1A + 1A

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5. (a)
1M

1M

(b) As ,
exists and hence A is non-singular. 1

Thus, A is non-singular. 1

(c) Note that . 1M

1M

1M

Thus, the claim is correct. 1A f.t.

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6. (a) The required volume

1M

(b) Let V cm3 be the volume of the water in the tank for 0 h 20.

1M

1M

1A

1M

Thus, the greatest value of is . 1A

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Let V cm3 be the volume of the water in the tank for 0 h 20.
1M

1M

1A

h 10

10

Thus, the greatest value of is . 1A

Let V cm3 be the volume of the water in the tank for 0 h 20.
1M

1M

1A

h 10

When h 10 , 1M for testing

Since there is only one turning point,

1
the greatest value of is . 1A
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7. (a) Let . 1M

So, we have .

1M

, where C is a constant.

Since passes through the origin, we have

C 6

1A

Let . 1M
So, we have .

1M

, where C is a constant.

Since passes through the origin, we have

1A

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(b) (i) Suppose that has a turning point at x x0 , we have

1M

k
x0
3

Since 2 < x0 < 2 , we have

6<k<6. 1A

(ii)

1M

By (b)(i), we have 12 < kx < 12 .

< 0 for 2 < x < 2 .

Hence, does not change sign on the interval .

Thus, does not have a point of inflexion. 1A f.t.

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8. (a) Note that .

Therefore, the statement is true for . 1

Assume that ,

where m is a positive integer. 1M

( by induction assumption ) 1M for using induction assumption

1M

So, the statement is true for n m 1 if it is true for .

By mathematical induction, the statement is true for all positive integers n . 1

(b)

1M

( by (a) ) 1M for using (a)

Thus, we have a and b . 1A for both correct

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9. (a)
1M
1A
either one

1A
----------(3)

(b)

or 1M

Thus, the maximum point and the minimum point of G

are and respectively. 1A for both correct

or 1M

1M for testing
either one

Thus, the maximum point and the minimum point of G

are and respectively. 1A for both correct

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(c) (i) f (1) 1M
e
The equation of L is

1A

(ii) Note that L is the tangent to G at the point .

Since in the interval ,

G lies below L in the interval (0 , 1) . 1

(iii) Note that G does not intersect with L for x < 0 .

The required area

1M

1 1
1 2 2 x2
x x xe dx
2e e 0 0

( by letting ) 1M

2 1
1A
e 2
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10. (a) Let PR : RQ 1: .

1M

As OR OQ ,

1M

1A
----------(3)

(b) Let .

1M

As PQ PS ,

1M

1A
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(c) (i) A required vector

1M

i 2k 1A

(ii)

1M

1M

1M

4OG

Thus, O , B and G are collinear. 1A f.t.

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11. (a) (i) Note that

1M

If (E) has a unique solution, then . 1M

So, we have .

Solving, we have and . 1A

Thus, we have , or .

(ii) For a 1 , the augmented matrix of (E) is

1M

As (E) is consistent,
3b 15 0
b 5 1A

(iii) If a 1 and (E) is inconsistent, then . 1M

The augmented matrix of (E) is

Therefore, b 4 . 1A
Thus, we have b < 4 or b > 4 .
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(b) Putting a 2 and b s in (E) , we have

1M

y either one

1A for any one

1A+1A
+1A for all

Putting x 3s + 11 , y 6s +21 , z 5s 17 in mx + ny + z = 2 ,
m( 3s + 11) + n( 6s +21) + (5s 17) 2 1M
( 3m 6n + 5)s +11m + 21n 15 0

1M

Solving, we have and .

Thus, there exists a pair of real constants m and n satisfying the

required condition. 1A f.t.
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12. (a)

1M

1M

----------(3)

(b) Let . 1M

So, we have .

When x 0, u 0.
When x e 1, u 1.

1M

1M

1A
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(c) Let . 1M

So, we have .

When x 0, u e 1.
When , u 0.

1M

1M

Let . 1M
So, we have

When x 0, u 1.
When , u 0.

1M

1M

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(d) Let . 1M

1M

1M

Let . 1M

So, we have .

When , u e 1.

When x , u 0.

1M

1M

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Let . 1M
So, we have

When x , u 1.
2
When x , u 0.

1M

1M

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