Mathematics 9709/32 February/March 2023: question paper and mark scheme
Cambridge AS & A Level Mathematics (9709), Paper 3 Pure Mathematics 3, February/March 2023. Read both free below, or download them. Done the paper? Get it marked by AI against this mark scheme.
It is given that x = ln 2y − 3 − ln y + 4.
Express y in terms of x. [3]
Mark scheme
1 Use law of the logarithm of a quotient or express x as ln ex M1 x = ln[(2y – 3)/(y + 4)] or ln ex = ln(2y – 3) − ln (y + 4)].
2y − 3 A1
Remove logarithms and obtain a correct equation e.g. e x =
y+4
3 + 4e x A1 OE ISW
Obtain answer y =
2 − ex
3
(a) On an Argand diagram, shade the region whose points represent complex numbers z satisfying the inequalities − 13 π ≤ arg z − 1 − 2i ≤ 13 π and Re z ≤ 3. [3]
(b) Calculate the least value of arg z for points in the region from (a). Give your answer in radians correct to 3 decimal places. [2]
Mark scheme
2(a) Show correct half-lines from 1 + 2i, symmetrical about y = 2i B1 Im(z)
π 5π
(drawn between and ).
4 12
Show the line x = 3 extending in both quadrants. B1 2i
Shade the correct region. B1 FT 1 3 Re(z)
Allow dashes on axes as scale.
FT If only error is one of following: FULL lines or x ≠ 3 or one sign error
in 1 + 2i or angle outside tolerance or scale missing on one axis.
SC No scale on either axis allow B1 FT for otherwise correct
figure in correct position.
3
2(b) Carry out a complete method for finding the least value of arg z M1
e.g. − tan −1
( 2 3 − 2) or tan ( −2 3 + 2) .
−1
3 3
Obtain answer –0.454 3dp A1 SC B1 0.454 .
2
The polynomial 2x4 + ax3 + bx − 1, where a and b are constants, is denoted by p x. When p x is divided by x2 − x + 1 the remainder is 3x + 2.
Find the values of a and b. [5]
Mark scheme
3 Commence division and reach partial quotient 2x2 + (a ± 2)x M1 2x2 + (a + 2)x + a need 2x2 + (a ± 2)x
(x – x + 1) 2x + ax + 0x2 + bx – 1
2 4 3
2x4 – 2x3 + 2x2
(a + 2)x3 – 2x2 + bx
(a + 2)x3– (a + 2)x2 + (a + 2)x
ax2 + (b – (a + 2))x – 1
ax2 – ax + a
(b – 2)x – (1 +a )
3x + 2
Working backwards from remainder:
2x2 + (….)x ± 3 M1 2x2 − x − 3 A1
Obtain correct quotient 2x2 + (a + 2)x + a A1 Allow sign error e.g. in b – 2.
Set their linear remainder equal to part of “3x + 2” and solve for a or for b M1 Remainder = 3x + 2 = (b – 2)x – 1 – a.
Allow for just equating x term or constant term.
Obtain answer a = –3 A1
Obtain answer b = 5 A1
3 Alternative method for Question 3
( )( )
State 2 x4 + ax3 + 0 x2 + bx − 1 = x 2 – x +1 2 x 2 + Ax + B + 3x + 2 and M1 e.g. 0 = B – A + 2 and –1 = B + 2.
form and solve equation(s) to obtain A or B
Obtain A = –1, B = –3 A1
Form and solve equations for a or for b M1 e.g. a = A – 2 or b = –B + A + 3.
Obtain answer a = –3 A1
Obtain answer b = 5 A1
Alternative method for Question 3
1 ± −3 1± i 3 M1 Allow for correct use of a reasonable attempt at either root in
Use remainder theorem with x = or x = exact or decimal form in the remainder theorem
2 2
−1 + −3 3 −1 − −3
x2 = x = − 1 x4 = .
2 2
b b −3 7 3 −3 A1 Expand brackets and obtain exact equation for either root.
Obtain −a + ± −3 − 2 = ± or Accept exact equivalent.
2 2 2 2
b bi 3 7 3i 3
−a + ± i 3−2= ±
2 2 2 2
Solve simultaneous equations, or single equation, for a or for b M1
Obtain answer a = –3 from exact working A1
Obtain answer b = 5 from exact working A1
5
The parametric equations of a curve are
x = t e 2t , y = t2 + t + 3.
dy
(a) Show that = e−2t . [3]
dx
@ A
1
(b) Hence show that the normal to the curve, where t = −1, passes through the point 0, 3 − 4 . e
[3]
Mark scheme
5(a) dx 2t B1 OE
Obtain = e + 2te2t
dt
dy dy dt M1 dy 2t +1
Use = × = 2t .
dx dt dx dx e (1 + 2t )
dy A1 AG Need to see e2t (1 + 2t) in denominator.
Obtain the given answer = e −2t
dx
3
5(b) 1 B1
Obtain x = −e−2 or − 2 and y = 3 at t = − 1
e
1 B1
Obtain gradient of normal = −e−2 or − 2
e
x = 0 substituted into equation of normal or use of gradients to give
1
( )
B1 Equation of normal y − 3 = −e−2 x − −e−2 .
y = 3 − 4 with no errors AG
e SC Decimals B0 B1 B0 − 0.135 .
3
(a) Express 5 sin 1 + 12 cos 1 in the form R cos 1 − !, where R > 0 and 0 < ! < 12 π. [3]
(b) Hence solve the equation 5 sin 2x + 12 cos 2x = 6 for 0 ≤ x ≤ π. [4]
Mark scheme
6(a) State R = 13 B1 Allow if √ (122 + (− 5)2) seen.
Use correct trig formulae to find M1 cos(α) = 12 and sin(α) = 5 M0
α = tan-1(±5/12) = cos-1(±12/13) = sin-1(±5/13) However, sin(α)/cos(α) = 5/12 or − 5/12 with no error seen,
or tan(α) = 5/12 or − 5/12 quoted then allow.
Obtain α = 0.395 A1 CWO If negative sign seen when finding R then A0 here.
If degrees 22.6 A0 MR.
Only penalise degrees once in (a) and (b).
Note α = 0.39479…
3
6(b) 6 B1FT SOI
cos −1 1.0910… FT their incorrect R.
R
Use correct method to find a value of 2x in the interval M1 6 6
2x = cos −1 + α or 2π − cos −1 + α.
R R
Allow if cos(2x + 0.395) seen
Obtain answer, e.g. x = 0.743 or 0.742 A1 42.5 or 42.6 degrees.
Obtain second answer, e.g. x = 2.79 and no others in the interval A1 159.8, 159.9 or 160.0 degrees all possible depending whether
using 3 dp or 4 dp.
4
B
r
O x rad
A
The diagram shows a circle with centre O and radius r . The angle of the minor sector AOB of the circle is x radians. The area of the major sector of the circle is 3 times the area of the shaded region.
(a) Show that x = 34 sin x + 12 π. [4]
(b) Show by calculation that the root of the equation in (a) lies between 2 and 2.5. [2]
(c) Use an iterative formula based on the equation in (a) to calculate this root correct to 2 decimal places. Give the result of each iteration to 4 decimal places. [3]
Mark scheme
7(a) 1 2 B1 OE
State or imply area of major sector = r (2π − x)
2
1 2 1 B1 OE
State or imply area of shaded segment = r x − r 2 sin x r2 sin(x/2) cos(x/2) B0 until changed to (1/2)r2 sin x.
2 2
1 2 1 1 M1 OE
State r (2π − x) = 3 r 2 x − r 2 sin x Area of major sector = 3 times (area of minor sector – area of
2 2 2
triangle).
Allow r2 sin(x/2) cos(x/2).
3 1 A1 AG Allow rectified slip if before penultimate line.
Obtain the given answer x = sin x + π after full and correct working
4 2
4
7(b) Calculate the values of a relevant expression or pair of expressions at x = M1 x= 2 x = 2.5
2 and x = 2.5 (3/4) sin x + (1/2)π 2.2(5277) 2.0(197)
2 < 2.2 or 2.3 2.5 > 2.0
x – (3/4) sin x – (1/2)π
− 0.2(5277) < 0 + 0.4(803) > 0
or change of sign
Attempt both values and one correct for M1.
Complete the argument correctly with correct calculated values A1 Degrees award 0/2
2
7(c) Use the iterative formula correctly at least twice M1
Obtain final answer 2.18 A1
Show sufficient iterations to 4 d.p. to justify 2.18 to 2 d.p. or show there is A1
a sign change in the interval (2.175, 2.185) 2 2.25 2.5
2.2528 2.1543(5) 2.0196(5)
2.1530 2.1967 2.2465
2.1972 2.1786 2.1560
2.1784 2.1865 2.1960
2.1866 2.1831 2.1789
2.1830 2.1845 2.1863
2.1846 2.1831
2.1845
Degrees award 0/3
3
y
1
2 x
O
M
The diagram shows the curve y = x3 ln x, for x > 0, and its minimum point M .
(a) Find the exact coordinates of M . [4]
(b) Find the exact area of the shaded region bounded by the curve, the x-axis and the line x = 12 . [5]
Mark scheme
8(a) Use the product rule correctly *M1 x3 d/dx(lnx) + d/dx(x3) lnx.
Obtain the correct derivative in any form A1 x3
e.g. + 3 x 2 ln x .
x
Equate derivative to zero and solve exactly for x DM1 Reaching x = ea.
1 1 A1 ISW
Obtain answer 3 , − or exact equivalent
e 3e
4
8(b) Integrate by parts and reach ax 4 ln x + b ( x 4 / x)dx *M1
x4 1 A1 OE
Obtain ln x − ( x 4 / x)dx
4 4
x4 x4 A1 OE
Complete integration and obtain ln x −
4 16
1 DM1 Correct substitution [(1/4)ln1 or 0 − 1/16] – [(1/64)ln(1/2) –
Use limits of x = and x = 1 in the correct order, having integrated twice (1/16)2] or minus this value CWO.
2
Allow omission of (1/4)ln1 or 0.
15 1 A1
Obtain answer − ln 2 or exact equivalent final answer
256 64
5
The variables x and y satisfy the differential equation dy
= e3y sin2 2x. dx
It is given that y = 0 when x = 0.
Solve the differential equation and find the value of y when x = 12 . [7]
Mark scheme
9 Separate variables correctly and obtain e−3 y and sin 2 2x on the opposite B1
sides
1 B1
Obtain term − e −3 y
3
Use correct double angle formula for sin 2 2x = (1/2)[1 – cos 4x] M1
1 1 A1
Obtain terms x − sin 4 x oe
2 4
Use x = 0, y = 0 to evaluate a constant or as limits in a solution containing M1
terms of the form ax and b sin 4x and ce±3 y
Obtain correct answer in any form A1
1 1 1 1
e.g. − e−3 y = x − sin 4 x −
3 2 4 3
Substitute x = 12 and obtain y = 0.175 or − 13 ln ( 14 + 83 sin 2) A1 OE ISW
7
With respect to the origin O, the points A, B, C and D have position vectors given by
` a ` a ` a ` a
OA = −1 , OB = 2 , OC = −2 and OD = −6 .
2 −3 5 11
(a) Find the obtuse angle between the vectors OA and OB. [3]
The line l passes through the points A and B.
(b) Find a vector equation for the line l. [2]
(c) Find the position vector of the point of intersection of the line l and the line passing through
C and D. [4]
5x2 + x + 11
Mark scheme
10(a) Carry out correct process for evaluating the scalar product of OA and OB M1 ± (3, − 1, 2).(1, 2, − 3) = ±(3 – 2 – 6) = [− 5].
Using the correct process for the moduli, divide the scalar product by the A1
product of the moduli and obtain
cos-1{±(3 – 2 – 6)/[ √ (32 + (–1)2 +22) √ (12 + 22 + (–3)2)]}
Obtain answer 110.9° or 1.94c A1
3
10(b) Use a correct method to form an equation for line through AB M1
Obtain r = 3i – j + 2k + μ1 (2i – 3j + 5k) A1 OE e.g. r = i + 2j – 3k + μ2 (–2i + 3j – 5k).
Need r or (x, y, z).
2
10(c) Obtain a correct equation for line through CD B1 OE e.g. [r = ] 5i – 6j + 11k + λ2(–4i + 4j – 6k).
e.g. [r = ] i – 2j + 5k + λ1(–4i + 4j – 6k) r can be omitted or another symbol used.
Equate two pairs of components of general points on their l and their CD M1
and solve for λ or for μ
Obtain e.g. λ1 = –2 or μ1 = 3 or λ2 = –1 or μ2 = − 4 A1
Obtain position vector 9i – 10j + 17k A1 Condone (9, –10, 17) but not (9i, – 10j, 17k).
4
Let f x = .
4 + x2 1 + x
(a) Express f x in partial fractions. [5]
2
(b) Hence show that Ó f x dx = ln 54 − 18 π. [5]
0
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Mark scheme
11(a) Ax + B C B1
State or imply the form +
4+ x 2
1+ x
Use a correct method for finding a coefficient M1 (Ax + B)(1 + x) + C(4 + x2) = 5x2 + x + 11.
Obtain one of A = 2, B = –1 and C = 3 A1 If error present in above still allow A1 for C.
Obtain a second value A1
Obtain the third value A1 If A = 0 then max M1 A1 (for C).
5
A x
( )
11(b) B B1FT + The FT is on A, B and C.
Integrate and obtain terms ln 4 + x 2 + tan −1 + C ln (1 + x )
2 2 2
B1FT + Ax + B B −1 x 2
B1FT Integral of 4 + x 2 = 2 tan 2 or (A/2)ln(4 + x ) only.
B0FT unless clearly from single term.
Substitute limits 0 and 2 correctly in an integral of the form M1 2
a ln ( 4 + 4 ) + btan −1 + c ln (1 + 2 ) − [
x
( )
a ln 4 + x 2 + btan −1 + c ln (1 + x ) ,
2
2
a ln 4 + btan 0 + c ln (1)] .
−1
where abc ≠ 0
Allow one sign or substitution error.
Allow omission of btan −1 0 + c ln (1) .
π A1 AG – work to combine or simplify at least 2 of ln terms is
Obtain answer ln 54 − after full and correct working required CWO.
8
A0 if any non exact value(s) seen.
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