Mathematics 9709/23 May/June 2019: question paper and mark scheme
Cambridge AS & A Level Mathematics (9709), Paper 2, May/June 2019. Read both free below, or download them. Done the paper? Get it marked by AI against this mark scheme.
The polynomial p x is defined by
p x = 4x3 + k + 1x2 − mx + 3k,
where k and m are constants. Given that x + 1 is a factor of p x, express m in terms of k. [3]
Mark scheme
1 Substitute –1 into p( x ) and equate to zero M1 Allow algebraic long division or the use of an identity with the
remainder, in terms of m and k, equated to zero
Obtain −4 + (k + 1) + m + 3k = 0 or equivalent A1
Obtain m = 3 − 4 k A1
3
(i) Solve the equation 4 + 2x = 3 − 5x . [3]
(ii) Hence solve the equation 4 + 2e3y = 3 − 5e3y , giving the answer correct to 3 significant figures.
[2]
Find the exact coordinates of the stationary point of the curve with equation y =
3x
Mark scheme
2(i) State or imply non-modular equation (4 + 2 x) 2 = (3 − 5 x)2 or pair B1
of linear equations
Attempt solution of 3-term quadratic eqn or pair of linear equations M1
Obtain − 17 , 73 A1 1
SC B1 for x = − from one linear equation
7
3
2(ii) Attempt correct process to solve e3 y = k where k > 0 from (i) M1
Obtain 0.282 and no others A1
2
. [5]
ln x
10
(a) Find the exact value of Ó 4 sin 2x + 2 cos2 x dx. Show all necessary working.
2
Mark scheme
3 Use quotient rule to find first derivative or equivalent *M1
dy 3ln x − 3 x × 1x A1 Condone lack of brackets in denominator unless specifically
Obtain = or equivalent simplified to 2 ln x
dx (ln x ) 2
Equate first derivative to zero and attempt value of x from ln x = k DM1 Must get as far as x =
oe
Obtain x = e A1 Allow e1
Obtain y = 3e A1 Allow 3 e1
SC1: If 3ln x − 3x × 1x = 0 seen with no reference to
dy
, then allow M1 A1 then following marks
dx
SC2: If denominator incorrect and numerator
correct/reversed/added then max marks M0A0M1A1A1
SC3: If numerator reversed then max marks M1A0M1A1A1
5
[5]
0
(b) Use the trapezium rule with two intervals to find an approximation to Ó ln 1 + x dx.
8
[3]
2
Mark scheme
4(a) Use identity 2 cos 2 x = 1 + cos 2 x B1
1 B1
Integrate to obtain form x + sin 2 x
2
Integrate to obtain −2 cos 2 x B1
Apply limits correctly, retaining exactness M1 Dependent on at least one B mark
Obtain 4 + 12 π or similarly simplified equivalent A1
5
4(b) Use y values ln 3, ln 6, ln 9 or decimal equivalents B1 Allow awrt 1.05, 1.34, 1.48, the correct level of accuracy may be
implied by a correct answer
Use correct formula, or equivalent, with h = 3 , and three y values M1
Obtain 12 × 3 ( ln 3 + 2 ln 6 + ln 9 ) and hence 7.81 A1 Allow greater accuracy
3
(i) Find the quotient and remainder when 2x3 + x2 − 8x is divided by 2x + 1. [3]
2x3 + x2 − 8x
3
(ii) Hence find the exact value of Ô dx, giving the answer in the form ln kea where
2x + 1
0 k and a are constants. [5]
Mark scheme
5(i) Carry out division to obtain quotient of form x 2 + k M1
Obtain quotient x 2 − 4 A1 Allow use of an identity
Obtain remainder 4 A1 SC: If only the remainder theorem is used to obtain 4 then B1
3
5(ii) Integrate to obtain at least k1 x3 and k 2 ln(2 x + 1) terms using the *M1
result from (i)
Obtain correct 13 x 3 − 4 x + 2 ln(2 x + 1) A1
Apply limits and note or imply that constant k3 can be written DM1
ln e k3
Apply appropriate logarithm properties correctly M1
Obtain ln(49e−3 ) A1
5
y
P x
O
The diagram shows the curve with parametric equations
x = 3t − 6e−2t , y = 4t2 e−t , for 0 ≤ t ≤ 2. At the point P on the curve, the y-coordinate is 1.
(i) Show that the value of t at the point P satisfies the equation t = 12 e 2 .
1t
[2]
(ii) Use the iterative formula tn+1 = 12 e 2 n with t1 = 0.7 to find the value of t at P correct to 3 significant
1t
figures. Give the result of each iteration to 5 significant figures. [3]
(iii) Find the gradient of the curve at P, giving the answer correct to 2 significant figures. [5]
Mark scheme
6(i) Equate 4t 2 e − t to 1, rearrange to t 2 = ... and hence t = ... M1 1 −t
Allow M1 for t = e
4
1t
Confirm t = 12 e 2 with necessary detail needed as answer is given A1
2
6(ii) Use iterative process correctly at least once M1
Obtain final answer t = 0.715 A1
Show sufficient iterations to 5 sf to justify answer or show a sign A1 SC: M1A1 from iterations to 4sf resulting in 0.71
change in the interval [0.7145, 0.7155]
3
6(iii) Obtain ddxt = 3 + 12e −2t B1
dy M1
Use product rule to find dt
Obtain 8te − t − 4t 2 e − t A1
dy M1
Divide correctly to obtain dx
Substitute value from part (ii) to obtain 0.31 A1 Allow greater accuracy
5
(a) (i) Express 4 sin 1 + 4 cos 1 in the form R sin 1 + !, where R > 0 and 0Å < ! < 90Å. [3]
(ii) Hence find the smallest positive value of 1 satisfying the equation 4 sin 1 + 4 cos 1 = 5. [2]
(b) Solve the equation
4 cot 2x = 5 + tan x for 0 < x < 0 , showing all necessary working and giving the answers correct to 2 decimal places.
[6]
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Mark scheme
7(a)(i) State R = 32 or equivalent or 5.657… B1
Use appropriate trigonometry to find α M1
Obtain α = 45 A1
3
7(a)(ii) Carry out correct process to find one value of θ M1
Obtain 17.1 A1 Ignore other positive values greater than 17.1
2
7(b) 1 B1
Use or imply cot 2 x =
tan 2 x
±2 tan x M1
Use identity of form tan 2 x = to obtain equation in tan x
1 ± tan 2 x
Obtain 6 tan 2 x + 10 tan x − 4 = 0 or equivalent A1
Attempt solution of 3-term quadratic equation for tan x M1
Obtain tan x = 13 and hence 0.32 A1 Allow greater accuracy
Obtain tan x = −2 and hence 2.03 and no others between 0 and π A1 Allow greater accuracy
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