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Mathematics 9709/12 May/June 2019: question paper and mark scheme

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Paper 1
Total marks
75
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1 hour 45 minutes
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9709/12/M/J/19
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Question 13 marks

Question

Find the coefficient of x in the expansion of − 3x . [3] x

Mark scheme

1 2  5 2 2 B2,1 3 elements required. –1 for each error with or For  − 3x  term in x is 10 or 5C3 or 5C2 ×   × (−3x)³ or without x’s. Can be seen in an expansion. x   x 5 3 2  2  5.4.3  3 2  5 5.4  2     − x  or ( −3x )    x  3!  2  2!  3x 2  −1080 identified B1 Allow −1080x Allow if expansion stops at this term. Allow from expanding brackets. 3

Question 25 marks

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Two points A and B have coordinates 1, 3 and 9, −1 respectively. The perpendicular bisector of AB intersects the y-axis at the point C. Find the coordinates of C. [5] dy 4

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2 Midpoint of AB is (5, 1) B1  10 2  Can be seen in working, accept  ,  .  2 2 mAB = −½ oe B1 C to (5, 1) has gradient 2 *M1 Use of m1× m2 = −1. Forming equation of line (y = 2x − 9) DM1 Using their perpendicular gradient and their midpoint to form the equation. C (0, −9) or y = −9 A1 5

Question 35 marks

Question

A curve is such that = x3 − 2 . The point P 2, 9 lies on the curve. dx x (i) A point moves on the curve in such a way that the x-coordinate is decreasing at a constant rate of 0.05 units per second. Find the rate of change of the y-coordinate when the point is at P. [2] (ii) Find the equation of the curve. [3]

Mark scheme

3(i) dy dy dx M1 Multiply numerical gradient at x = 2 by ±0.05. = × = 7 × – 0.05 dt dx dt −0.35 (units/s) or Decreasing at a rate of (+) 0.35 A1 Ignore notation and omission of units 2 3(ii) x4 4 B1 Accept unsimplified ( y) = + (+c) oe 4 x Uses (2, 9) in an integral to find c. M1 The power of at least one term increase by 1. x4 4 A1 A0 if candidate continues to a final equation that is c = 3 or ( y = ) + + 3 oe a straight line. 4 x 3

Question 45 marks

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Angle x is such that sin x = a + b and cos x = a − b, where a and b are constants. (i) Show that a2 + b2 has a constant value for all values of x. [3] (ii) In the case where tan x = 2, express a in terms of b. [2]

Mark scheme

4(i) a 2 + 2 ab + b 2 , a 2 − 2 ab + b 2 B1 Correct expansions. sin²x + cos²x = 1 used → ( a + b ) + ( a − b ) = 1 M1 Appropriate use of sin²x + cos²x = 1 with ( a + b )2 2 2 and ( a − b ) 2 a² + b² = ½ A1 No evidence of ±2ab, scores 2/3 Alternative method for question 4(i) 2a = (s+c) & 2b = (s−c) or a = ½(s+c) & b = ½(s−c) B1 1 1 M1 Appropriate use of sin²x + cos²x = 1 a²+b² = ( s + c )2 + ( s − c )2 = ½(s²+c²) 4 4 a² + b² = ½ A1 Method using only (sinx − b)2 and (a − cosx)2 scores 0/3. 3 1 SC B1 for assuming θ is acute giving a = +b 5 or 2 5 − b 4(ii) sinx a+b M1 sinx tanx = → =2 Use of tanx = to form an equation in a and b cosx a−b cosx only a = 3b A1 2

Question 55 marks

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C 1 rad A O r B The diagram shows a semicircle with diameter AB, centre O and radius r. The point C lies on the circumference and angle AOC = 1 radians. The perimeter of sector BOC is twice the perimeter of sector AOC. Find the value of 1 correct to 2 significant figures. [5] 3x

Mark scheme

5 Perimeter of AOC = 2r + rθ B1 Angle COB = π – θ B1 Could be on the diagram. Condone 180 – θ. Perimeter of BOC = 2r + r(π – θ) B1 FT on angle COB if of form ( kπ − θ ) , k > 0. (2r +) πr – rθ = 2((2r) + rθ) M1 Sets up equation using r ( kπ − θ ) and ×2 on correct π −2 (2 + π – θ = 4 + 2θ → θ = ) side. Condone any omissions of OA, OB and/or 3 OC. θ = 0.38 A1 Equivalent answer in degrees scores A0. 5

Question 67 marks

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The equation of a curve is y = 3 cos 2x and the equation of a line is 2y + = 5. 0 (i) State the smallest and largest values of y for both the curve and the line for 0 ≤ x ≤ 20. [3] 3x (ii) Sketch, on the same diagram, the graphs of y = 3 cos 2x and 2y + = 5 for 0 ≤ x ≤ 20. [3] 0 3x (iii) State the number of solutions of the equation 6 cos 2x = 5 − for 0 ≤ x ≤ 20. [1] 0

Mark scheme

6(i) 3, –3 B1 Accept ± 3 −½ B1 2½ B1 3 Condone misuse of inequality signs. 6(ii) Only mark the curve from 0 → 2π. If the x axis is not labelled assume that 0 → 2π is the range shown. Labels on axes are not required. 2 complete oscillations of a cosine curve starting with a maximum at (0,a), a൐0 B1 Fully correct curve which must appear to level off at 0 and/or 2π. B1 Line starting on positive y axis and finishing below the x axis at 2π. Must be B1 straight. 3 6(iii) 4 B1 1

Question 77 marks

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Functions f and g are defined by f : x → 3x − 2, x ∈ >, 2x + 3 g:x→ , x ∈ >, x ≠ 1. x−1 (i) Obtain expressions for f −1 x and g−1 x, stating the value of x for which g−1 x is not defined. [4] (ii) Solve the equation fg x = 73 . [3]

Mark scheme

7(i) x+2 B1 (f−1(x)) = oe 3 2x + 3 M1 Correct method to obtain x = , (or y = , if y= → (x – 1)y = 2x + 3 → x ( y − 2) = y + 3 interchanged) but condone + / − sign errors x −1 x+3  5  A1 Must be in terms of x (g−1(x) or y) = oe  eg + 1 x−2  x−2  x ≠ 2 only B1 FT for value of x from their denominator = 0 4 7(ii) 3 ( 2 x + 3) 7 B1 ( fg ( x ) = ) x −1 – 2 (= ) 3 18x + 27 = 13x – 13 or 3(4x + 11) = 7(x – 1) M1 7 (5x = – 40) Correct method from their fg= leading to a 3 linear equation and collect like terms. Condone omission of 2 ( x − 1) . Alternative method for question 7(ii) 7 13 B1 (f−1( )) = 3 9 2 x + 3 13 M1 13 = → 9(2x + 3)= 13(x – 1) (→ 5x = – 40) Correct method from g ( x ) = their leading to a x −1 9 9 linear equation and collect like terms. x = −8 A1 3

Question 88 marks

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The position vectors of points A and B, relative to an origin O, are given by ` a ` a −−→ 6 −−→ 3 OA = −2 and OB = k , −6 −3 where k is a constant. (i) Find the value of k for which angle AOB is 90Å. [2] (ii) Find the values of k for which the lengths of OA and OB are equal. [2] −−→ −−→ The point C is such that AC = 2CB. −−→ (iii) In the case where k = 4, find the unit vector in the direction of OC. [4]

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8(i) 6×3+-2×k+-6×-3 = 0 M1 Use of scalar product = 0. JJJG JJJG JJJG JJJG JJJG JJJG (18 – 2k + 18 = 0) Could be AO . OB , AO . BO or OA . BO k = 18 A1 Alternative method for question 8(i) 76 + 18 + k2 = 18 + (k + 2)2 M1 Use of Pythagoras with appropriate lengths. k = 18 A1 2 8(ii) 36 + 4 + 36 = 9 +k² + 9 M1 Use of modulus leading to an equation and solve to k= or k2 = k = ±√58 or ±7.62 A1 Accept exact or decimal answers. Allow decimals to greater accuracy. 2 JJJG JJJG 8(iii)  −3   −2  M1 Complete method using AC = ± ⅔ AB JJJG   JJJG   JJJG JJJG JJJG JJJG AB =  6  → AC =  4  then OA + AC And then OA + their AC  3  2      4 A1 JJJG   OC =  2   −4    JJJG M1 Divides by modulus of their OC ÷ ( their 4 )2 + ( their 2 )2 + ( their − 4 )2  4 A1 1  1 =  2  or (4i + 2j – 4k) 6  6  −4  Alternative method for question 8(iii)  p  p − 6  3− p  M1 Correct method. Equates coefficients leading to JJJG   JJJG   JJJG   values for p, q, r Let OC =  q  → AC =  q + 2  &CB =  4 − q  r r+6        −3 − r  p – 6 = 2(3 – p); q+2 = 2(4 – q); r + 6 = 2 (–3 – r) A1 →p=4, q=2 & r= – 4 JJJG M1 Divides by modulus of their OC ÷ ( their 4 ) + ( their 2 ) + ( their − 4 ) 2 2 2  4 A1 1  1 =  2  or (4i + 2j – 4k) 6  6  −4  8(iii) Alternative method for question 8(iii) JJJG JJJG JJJG JJJG JJJG JJJG JJJG ( CB = OB − OC ∴ 2 OB − OC = OC – OA ) M1 Correct method. Gets to a numerical expression for JJJG JJJG JJJG k OC from OA & OB .  12  JJJG JJJG JJJG JJJG  → 2 OB + OA = 3 OC ∴ 3 OC =  6   −12     4 A1 JJJG   OC =  2   −4    JJJG M1 Divides by modulus of their OC ÷ ( their 4 ) + ( their 2 ) + ( their − 4 ) 2 2 2  4 A1 1  1 =  2  or (4i + 2j – 4k) 6  6  −4  4

Question 98 marks

Question

The curve C1 has equation y = x2 − 4x + 7. The curve C2 has equation y2 = 4x + k, where k is a constant. The tangent to C1 at the point where x = 3 is also the tangent to C2 at the point P. Find the value of k and the coordinates of P. [8]

Mark scheme

9 dy B1 For C1: = 2x – 4 → m = 2 dx y – ‘their 4’ = ‘their m’ (x – 3) or using y = mx + c M1 dy Use of : and (3, their 4) to find the tangent dx equation. y – 4 = 2( x – 3) or y = 2 x − 2 A1 If using = mx + c , getting c = −2 is enough. 2x – 2= 4 x + k (→ 4 x ² − 12 x + 4 − k = 0 ) *M1 Forms an equation in one variable using tangent & C2 Use of b² − 4ac = 0 on a 3 term quadratic set to 0. *DM1 Uses ‘discriminant = 0’ 144 = 16(4 – k) → k = − 5 A1 4 x² − 12 x + 4 − k = 0 → 4 x² − 12 x + 9 = 0 DM1 Uses k to form a 3 term quadratic in x 3  1 A1 Condone ‘correct’ extra solution. x= or , y = 1(or – 1). 2  2  Alternative method for question 9 dy B1 For C1: = 2x – 4 → m = 2 dx y – ‘their 4’ = ‘their m’ (x – 3) or using y = mx + c M1 dy Use of : and (3, their 4) to find the tangent dx equation. y – 4 = 2( x – 3) or y = 2 x − 2 A1 If using = mx + c , getting c = −2 is enough. dy − 1 *M1 dy − 1 For C2: = A(4 x + k ) 2 Finds for C2 in the form A(4 x + k ) 2 dx dx 9 − 1 1− k *DM1 dy At P: ‘their 2’ = A(4 x + k ) 2 " → ( x = or 4 x + k = 1 ) Equating ‘their 2’ to ‘their ’ and simplify to 4 dx form a linear equation linking 4x + k and a constant. ( 2 x − 2 ) = 4 x + k → ( 2 x − 2 )2 = 1 → ( 4 x 2 − 8 x + 3 = 0 ) DM1 Using their y = 2 x − 2 , y2 = 4x + k and their 2 4 x + k = 1 (but not =0) to form a 3 term quadratic in x. 3 1 A1 Needs correct values for x and k. x =  or  and from k = −5 ( or − 1) 2 2 from y2 = 4x + k, y = 1(or – 1). A1 Condone ‘correct’ extra solution. Alternative method for question 9 dy B1 For C1: = 2x – 4 → m = 2 dx y – ‘their 4’ = ‘their m’ (x – 3) or using y = mx + c M1 dy Use of : and (3, their 4) to find the tangent dx equation. y – 4 = 2( x – 3) or y = 2 x − 2 A1 If using = mx + c , getting c = −2 is enough. dy − 1 *M1 dy − 1 For C2: = A(4 x + k ) 2 Finds for C2 in the form A(4 x + k ) 2 dx dx − 1 1− k *DM1 dy At P: ‘their 2’ = A(4 x + k ) 2 " → ( x = or 4 x + k = 1 ) Equating ‘their 2’ to ‘their ’ and simplify to 4 dx form a linear equation linking 4x + k and a constant. From 4x + k = 1 and y2 = 4x + k → y2 = 1 DM1 Using their 4x + k = 1 (but not =0) and C2 to form y2 = a constant 9 3 1 A1 Needs correct values for y and x. y = 1(or – 1) and x =  or  2 2 From 4 x + k = 1 , k = –5 ( or – 1) A1 Condone ‘correct’ extra solution 8

Question 1010 marks

Question

(a) In an arithmetic progression, the sum of the first ten terms is equal to the sum of the next five terms. The first term is a. (i) Show that the common difference of the progression is 31 a. [4] (ii) Given that the tenth term is 36 more than the fourth term, find the value of a. [2] (b) The sum to infinity of a geometric progression is 9 times the sum of the first four terms. Given that the first term is 12, find the value of the fifth term. [4]

Mark scheme

10(a)(i) S10 = S15 – S10 or S10 = S(11 to 15) M1 Either statement seen or implied. 5(2a + 9d) oe B1 5 A1 7.5(2a + 14d) – 5(2a + 9d) or [ (a + 10d) + (a+14d)] oe 2 a A1 Correct answer from convincing working d= AG 3 4 a Condone starting with d = and evaluating both 3 summations as 25a. 10(a)(ii) ( a + 9d ) = 36 + ( a + 3d ) M1 Correct use of a + ( n − 1) d twice and addition of ±36 a = 18 A1 2 Correct answer www scores 2/2 10(b) S∞ = 9 ×S4; a =9 ( a 1− r 4 ) or 9(a + ar+ ar +ar ) 2 3 B1 May have 12 in place of a. 1− r 1− r 9(1 – rn) = 1 where n = 3,4 or 5 M1 Correctly deals with a and correctly eliminates ‘1 – r’ 8 A1 r4 = oe 9 (5th term =) 10⅔ or 10.7 A1 4 Final answer of 10.6 suggests premature approximation – award 3/4 www.

Question 1112 marks

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y 9 M y= 4x + 1 + 4x + 1 x O 9 The diagram shows part of the curve y = 4x + 1 + and the minimum point M . 4x + 1 dy (i) Find expressions for and Ó y dx. [6] dx (ii) Find the coordinates of M . [3] The shaded region is bounded by the curve, the y-axis and the line through M parallel to the x-axis. (iii) Find, showing all necessary working, the area of the shaded region. [3] Additional Page If you use the following lined page to complete the answer(s) to any question(s), the question number(s) must be clearly shown.

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11(i) dy  1 −  1  9 −  3 B1B1B1 B1 B1 for each, without × 4. B1 for ×4 twice. =  ( 4 x + 1) 2  [× 4]  − ( 4 x + 1) 2  [× 4] dx  2   2    SC If no other marks awarded award B1 for both  2 18 8 x − 16  powers of (4x +1) correct.  4x + 1 − or 3  ( ) 3   4x + 1 ( 4 x + 1) 2   3   1  B1B1B1 B1 B1 for each, without ÷ 4. B1 for ÷4 twice.  ( 4 x + 1) 2   9 ( 4 x + 1) 2  + C not required. ∫ydx =   [÷ 4] +   [÷ 4] (+C) 3 1      2   2   ( 4x + 1) + 9  SC If no other marks awarded , B1 for both powers 3   6 2 ( )  4 x + 1 ( +C )  of (4x +1) correct.     6 11(ii) dy 2 18 M1 dy =0 → − 3 =0 Sets their to 0 (and attempts to solve dx 4x + 1 dx ( ) 4x + 1 2 4x + 1 = 9 or (4x + 1)2 = 81 A1 Must be from correct differential. x = 2, y = 6 or M is (2, 6) only. A1 Both values required. Must be from correct differential. 3 11(iii) Realises area is ∫y dx and attempt to use their 2 and sight of 0. *M1 Needs to use their integral and to see ‘their 2’ substituted. 1 DM1 Uses both 0 and ‘their 2’ and subtracts. Condone Uses limits 0 to 2 correctly → [4.5 + 13.5] – [ + 4.5] ( = 13⅓ ) wrong way round. 6 (Area =) 1⅓ or 1.33 A1 Must be from a correct differential and integral. 3 13⅓ or 1⅓ with little or no working scores M1DM0A0.

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