Mathematics 9709/32 February/March 2022: question paper and mark scheme
Cambridge AS & A Level Mathematics (9709), Paper 3 Pure Mathematics 3, February/March 2022. Read both free below, or download them. Done the paper? Get it marked by AI against this mark scheme.
1 State or imply non-modular inequality ( 2 x + 3 ) > 32 ( x + 2 ) , or
2 2 B1
corresponding quadratic equation, or pair of linear equations
Make a reasonable attempt at solving a 3-term quadratic, or solve two linear M1 Quadratic formula or (5x + 9)(x +3)
equations for x
9 A1 OE
Obtain critical values x = – 3 and x = −
5
9 9 A1 [Do not condone ⩽ for < in the final answer.]
State final answer −3 < x < − or x > −3 and x < − No ISW
5 5
Alternative method for question 1
Obtain critical value x = – 3 from a graphical method, or by solving a linear B1 2x + 3 = 3(x + 2) x = − 3
equation or linear inequality
9 B2
Obtain critical value x = − similarly
5
9 9 B1 [Do not condone ⩽ for < in the final answer.]
State final answer −3 < x < − or x > −3 and x < − No ISW
5 5
4
On a sketch of an Argand diagram, shade the region whose points represent complex numbers z satisfying the inequalities z + 2 − 3i ≤ 2 and arg z ≤ 34 π. [4]
Mark scheme
2 Show a circle with centre – 2 + 3i B1 Must see (− 2, 3) or appropriate marks on axes
Show a circle of radius 2 and centre not at the origin. B1
Show correct half line from the origin B1 3π π
or seen, or half line that approximately bisects
4 4
π
angle .
2
Shade the correct region. B1
4 N.B. Maximum 3 out of 4 if any errors seen.
ln y
(0.31, 1.21)
(1.06, 0.91)
ln x
O
The variables x and y satisfy the equation xn y2 = C, where n and C are constants. The graph of ln y against ln x is a straight line passing through the points 0.31, 1.21 and 1.06, 0.91, as shown in the diagram.
Find the value of n and find the value of C correct to 2 decimal places. [5]
Mark scheme
3 State or imply n ln x + 2 ln y = ln C B1
1 M1 Using lnx and lny values
Substitute values of ln y and ln x, or equate gradient of line to ± n , but not ± n,
2
and solve for n
4 A1
Obtain n = 0.8[0] or 0.8[00] or
5
Solve for C M1 Using lnx and lny values in equation of correct form,
that is lnC not C. Allow C = e2.668.
Obtain C = 14.41 A1 Must be 2 d.p.
Alternative method for question 3
Obtain two correct equations in n and C by substituting x and y values in the B1 (2.886)n × (2.484)2 = C and (1.363)n × (3.353)2 = C
given equation
Solve for n M1 Using x and y values
Obtain n = 0.8[0] or 0.8[00] or 4/5 A1 æ 2.886 ö÷n æ 2.484 ö÷2
çç ´ç = 1 leading to n = 0.7995
çè 1.363 ÷÷ø èçç 3.353 ø÷÷
Solve for C M1 Using x and y values
Obtain C = 14.41 A1 Must be 2 d.p.
5
The parametric equations of a curve are
x = 1 − cos 1, y = cos 1 − 14 cos 21.
= −2 sin2 12 1 . dy
Show that [5]
dx
Mark scheme
4 dx dy 1 B1
State = sin θ or = − sin θ + sin 2θ
dθ dθ 2
dy dy dx M1
Use = ÷
dx dθ dθ
Obtain correct answer in any form A1 1
− sin θ + sin 2θ
e.g. 2
sin θ
dy M1 sin 2θ = 2sin θ cos θ
Use double angle correctly to obtain in terms of θ
dx
1 A1 AG.
Obtain the given answer with no errors seen − 2sin2 θ Requires correct cancellation of ALL sin θ terms and
2
1
cos θ = 1 − 2sin2 θ seen
2
SC For incorrect signs, consistent throughout max. B0,
M1, A0, M1, A1
5
The angles ! and " lie between 0Å and 180Å and are such that tan ! + " = 2 and tan ! = 3 tan ".
Find the possible values of ! and ". [6]
Mark scheme
5 Use correct tan ( A + B ) formula and obtain an equation in tan α and tan β M1 tan + tan
=2
1 tan tan
Substitute throughout for tan α or for tan β M1 3tan + tan
=2
1 3tan²
Obtain 3tan 2 β + 2 tan β − 1 = 0 or tan 2α + 2 tan α − 3 = 0 A1 OE e.g. 6 tan 2 β + 4 tan β − 2 = 0
2 4
or tan 2α + tan α − 2 = 0
3 3
Solve a 3-term quadratic and find an angle M1
Obtain answer α = 45 ° , β = 18.4 ° A1 π
or 0.785, 0.322
4
Obtain answer α =108.4 ° , β =135 ° A1 3π
1.89 , or 2.36. Answer in radians, max. A1A0 or
4
vice versa.
Ignore answers outside [0°, 180°]
6 SC: If A0A0 allow SC B1 for both α’s or both β’s
Find the complex numbers w which satisfy the equation w2 + 2iw* = 1 and are such that Re w ≤ 0.
Give your answers in the form x + iy, where x and y are real. [6]
Mark scheme
6 Substitute and obtain a correct equation in x and y B1 (x + iy)2 + 2i(x − iy) = 1
Use i 2 = −1 at least once and equate real and imaginary parts M1
Obtain two correct equations, e.g. x 2 − y 2 + 2 y = 1 and 2 xy + 2 x = 0 A1
Solve for x or for y M1
Using y = – 1, obtain answer w = – 2 – i only A1 A0 if w = 2 – i as well
Using x = 0, obtain answer w = i A1
6
(a) By sketching a suitable pair of graphs, show that the equation 4 − x2 = sec 21 x has exactly one root in the interval 0 ≤ x < π. [2]
(b) Verify by calculation that this root lies between 1 and 2. [2]
?
(c) Use the iterative formula xn+1 = 4 − sec 12 xn to determine the root correct to 2 decimal places.
Give the result of each iteration to 4 decimal places. [3]
Mark scheme
7(a) Sketch a relevant graph, e.g. y = 4 − x 2 B1 Needs (0, 4) or marks on axis and (2, 0) or (π, 0)
1 B1 Needs (0, 1) or mark on axis and (π, 0)
Sketch a second relevant graph, e.g. y = sec x , and justify the given statement Asymptote NOT required, but must NOT reach x = π.
2
é 3π ù
Sec graph must exist over at least interval ê0, ú and
êë 4 úû
quadratic graph over [0, 2.5].
2
7(b) Calculate the value of a relevant expression or values of a pair of relevant M1 Need all 4 values or the 2 values correct for M1.
expressions at x = 1 and x = 2. Angles in degrees score M0.
Complete the argument with correct calculated values A1
2
7(c) Use the iterative process correctly at least twice M1
Obtain final answer 1.60 A1 Must be 2 d.p.
Show sufficient iterations to 4 d.p.to justify 1.60 to 2 d.p. or show there is a sign A1
change in the interval (1.595, 1.605)
3
(a) Find the quotient and remainder when 8x3 + 4x2 + 2x + 7 is divided by 4x2 + 1. [3]
8x3 + 4x2 + 2x + 7
1
(b) Hence find the exact value of Ô
2
4x2 + 1 dx. [5]
0
Mark scheme
8(a) Commence division and reach quotient of the form 2x ± 1 M1 Or by inspection 8x3 + 4x2 + 2x + 7 = (4x2 + 1)(2x ± 1)
+r
Obtain (quotient) 2x + 1 A1
Obtain (remainder) 6 A1
3
8(b) Obtain terms x 2 + x B1 OE
Obtain term of the form a tan −1 2 x M1
Obtain term 3 tan −1 2 x A1 OE
1 M1 æ 1 ö÷2 1
Use x = 0 and x = as limits in a solution containing a term of the form çç ÷ + + a π , need π seen or implied
2 çè 2 ÷ø 2 4 4
a tan −1 2 x
3 A1 ISW, Answers in degrees score A0.
Obtain final answer (1 + π ), or exact equivalent
4
5
The variables x and y satisfy the differential equation
x + 1 3x + 1 = y, dy dx and it is given that y = 1 when x = 1.
Solve the differential equation and find the exact value of y when x = 3, giving your answer in a simplified form. [9]
Mark scheme
9 Correctly separate variables and integrate at least one side M1 To obtain aln y or bln (x + 1) + cln(3x + 1)
Obtain term ln y from integral of 1/y B1
A B M1
State or imply the form + and use a correct method to find a
x + 1 3x + 1
constant
1 3 A1
Obtain A = − and B =
2 2
1 1 1 1 A1 FT The FT is on the values of A and B.
Obtain terms − ln ( x + 1) + ln ( 3 x + 1) or − ln ( 2 x + 2 ) + ln ( 6 x + 2 ) or + A1
2 2 2 2
combination of these terms FT
Use x = 1 and y = 1 to evaluate a constant, or expression for a constant, (decimal *M1 1 1 1
equivalent of ln terms allowed) or as limits, in a solution containing terms e.g. ln y = − ln ( x + 1) + ln ( 3 x + 1) − ln 2
2 2 2
a ln y , b ln ( x + 1) and c ln ( 3x + 1) , where abc ≠ 0
Obtain an expression for y or y2 and substitute x = 3 DM1 Do not accept decimal equivalent of ln terms
1 5 10 A1 ISW. Must be simplified and exact, do not allow 1.118
Obtain answer y = 5 or or 1
ln
5
2 4 8 or e 2 4.
9
The points A and B have position vectors 2i + j + k and i − 2j + 2k respectively. The line l has vector equation r = i + 2j − 3k + - i − 3j − 2k.
(a) Find a vector equation for the line through A and B. [3]
(b) Find the acute angle between the directions of AB and l, giving your answer in degrees. [3]
(c) Show that the line through A and B does not intersect the line l. [4]
Mark scheme
10(a) Obtain direction vector −i − 3 j + k B1 OE
Use a correct method to form a vector equation M1
Obtain answer r = 2i + j + k + λ ( −i − 3 j + k ) A1 Need r or r on LHS
or r = i 2 j + 2k + λ ( −i − 3 j + k )
3
10(b) Carry out the correct process for evaluating the scalar product of the direction M1 (−1, − 3, 1) . (1, −3, −2) = − 1 + 9 − 2
vectors.
Using the correct process for the moduli, divide the scalar product by the product M1 1+ 9 2
cos −1
( 1 + 9 + 1)(1 + 9 + 4 ))
of the moduli and find the inverse cosine of the result for any 2 vectors
Obtain answer 61.1 ° A1 61.086°
3
10(c) Express general point of AB or l in component form, e.g. (2 – λ, 1 – 3λ, 1 + λ) or B1
(1 + µ, 2 – 3µ, – 3 – 2µ)
Equate at least two pairs of components and solve for λ or for µ M1
1 14 2 11 A1
Obtain a correct answer for λ or µ, e.g. λ = 6, , or − ; µ = – 5, or −
3 9 3 9
Verify that all three equations are not satisfied, and the lines do not intersect A1
Express general point of AB or l in component form, 4
e.g. (1 – λ*, − 2 – 3λ*, 2 + λ*) or (1 + µ*, 2 – 3µ*, – 3 – 2µ*)
y
M
x
O 1
2π
The diagram shows the curve y = sin x cos 2x for 0 ≤ x ≤ 12 π, and its maximum point M .
(a) Find the x-coordinate of M , giving your answer correct to 3 significant figures. [6]
(b) Using the substitution u = cos x, find the area of the shaded region enclosed by the curve and the x-axis in the first quadrant, giving your answer in a simplified exact form. [5]
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Mark scheme
11(a) Use correct product rule or chain rule M1
Obtain correct derivative in any form A1 cos x.cos 2x − sin x.2sin 2x
Equate derivative to zero and use a correct double angle formula *M1 If chain rule used then derivative set to 0 gains M1 since
correct double angle formula has already been used.
Obtain an equation in one trigonometric variable DM1 Allow following from coefficient errors in
differentiation only
Obtain 6sin 2 x = 1 , 6cos 2 x = 5 or 5tan 2 x = 1 A1 One of these 3 expressions
Obtain final answer x = 0.421 A1 Must be 3s.f.
6
11(b) State or imply du = − sin x dx B1
Using double angle formula, express integral in terms of u and du M1 Use cos2x = 2cos2x − 1
2 3 A1
Integrate and obtain ± u − u
3
1 M1 Require both limits substituted twice in au + bu 3 for
Use limits u = 1, u = in an integral of the form au + bu 3 , where ab ≠ 0
2 M1. Do not condone decimals.
A1 ISW
Obtain
1
3
( 2 − 1) or 13 2 13 or 23 12 13 or simplified equivalent
5
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