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Paper
Paper 3
Total marks
75
Time
1 hour 45 minutes
Code on the paper
9709/32/M/J/19
9709_s19_ms_32.pdf

9709/32 mark scheme, question by question

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Question 14 marks

Question

[4]

Mark scheme

1 State unsimplified term in x 2 , or its coefficient in the expansion of B1 Symbolic binomial coefficients are not sufficient for the B marks 1  1 × −2  (1 + 3x ) 3  3 3 ( 3 x )2   2    State unsimplified term in x 3 , or its coefficient in the expansion of B1 1  1 × −2 × −5  (1 + 3x ) 3 3 3 3 ( 3 x )3   6    Multiply by (3 – x) to give 2 terms in x 3 , or their coefficients M1 (3× 106 + 1) Ignore errors in terms other than x 3 3 × x 3coeff − x 2 coeff and no other term in x3 Obtain answer 6 A1 Not 6x 3 4

Question 24 marks

Question

Showing all necessary working, solve the equation 9x = 3x + 12. Give your answer correct to 2 decimal places. [4]

Mark scheme

2 State or imply u − u − 12 ( = 0 ) , or equivalent in 3x B1 ( ) 2 2 Need to be convinced they know 32 x = 3x Solve for u, or for 3x , and obtain root 4 B1 Use a correct method to solve an equation of the form 3x = a M1 Need to see evidence of method. Do not penalise an attempt where a >0 to use the negative root as well. e.g. x ln 3 = ln a, x = log 3 a If seen, accept solution of straight forward cases such as 3x = 3 , x = 1 without working Obtain final answer x = 1.26 only A1 The Q asks for 2 dp 4

Question 35 marks

Question

Showing all necessary working, solve the equation cot 21 = 2 tan 1 for 0Å < 1 < 180Å. [5] x

Mark scheme

3 Use correct trig formulae to obtain an equation in tan θ or *M1 1 − tan 2 θ cot 2 θ − 1 2 equivalent (e.g all in sin θ or all in cos θ) = 2 tan θ . Allow = 2 tan θ 2 cot θ cot θ Obtain a correct simplified equation A1 1 5 5 tan 2 θ = 1 or sin 2 θ = or cos 2 θ = 6 6 Solve for θ DM1 Dependent on the first M1 Obtain answer 24.1° (or 155.9°) A1 One correct in range to at least 3 sf Obtain second answer A1 FT 180° − their 24.1° and no others in range. Correct to at least 3 sf. Accept 156° but not 156.0 Ignore values outside range If working in tan θ or cos θ need to be considering both square roots to score the second A1 Mark 0.421, 2.72 as a MR, so A0A1 5

Question 47 marks

Question

Find the exact coordinates of the point on the curve y = at which the gradient of the tangent 1 + ln x is equal to 14 . [7]

Mark scheme

4 Use correct quotient rule ( ) M1 Allow use of correct product rule on x × 1 + ln x −1 Obtain correct derivative in any form A1 dy (1 + ln x ) − x × x  1 1  1 = =  −  dx (1 + ln x ) 2  1 + ln x (1 + ln x )2    1 M1 1 (1 + ln x ) 2 Equate derivative to and obtain a quadratic in ln x or (1+ ln x) Horizontal form. Accept ln x = 4 4 Reduce to (ln x) 2 − 2 ln x + 1 = 0 A1 or 3-term equivalent. Condone lnx 2 if later used correctly Solve a 3-term quadratic in ln x for x M1 Must see working if solving incorrect quadratic Obtain answer x = e A1 Accept e1 1 A1 Exact only with no decimals seen before the exact value. Obtain answer y = e 2 e1 e Accept but not 2 1 + ln e 7

Question 57 marks

Question

Throughout this question the use of a calculator is not permitted. It is given that the complex number −1 + ï3i is a root of the equation kx3 + 5x2 + 10x + 4 = 0, where k is a real constant. (i) Write down another root of the equation. [1] (ii) Find the value of k and the third root of the equation. [6]

Mark scheme

5(i) State answer −1 − 3i B1 1 If − given as well at this point, still just B1 2 1 5(ii) Substitute x = −1 + 3i in the equation and attempt expansions of M1 Need to see sufficient working to be convinced that a calculator has not been used. x 2 and x3 Use i 2 = −1 correctly at least once M1 Allow for relevant use at any point in the solution Obtain k = 2 A1 Carry out a complete method for finding a quadratic factor with M1 Could use factor theorem from this point. Need to see zeros −1 + 3i and −1 − 3i working. M1 for correct testing of correct root or allow M1 for three unsuccessful valid attempts. Obtain x 2 + 2 x + 4 A1  1 Using factor theorem, obtain f  −  = 0  2 1 A1 Final answer Obtain root x = − , or equivalent, via division or 2 inspection 5(ii) Alternative method 1 Carry out a complete method for finding a quadratic factor with M1 Need to see sufficient working to be convinced that a zeros −1 + 3i and −1 − 3i (multiplying two linear factors or calculator has not been used. using sum and product of roots) Use i 2 = −1 correctly at least once M1 Allow for relevant use at any point in the solution Obtain x 2 + 2 x + 4 A1 Allow M1A0 for x 2 + 2 x + 3 Obtain linear factor kx + 1 and compare coefficients of x or x2 and M1 Can find the factor by inspection or by long division solve for k Must get to zero remainder Obtain k = 2 A1 1 A1 Final answer Obtain root x = − 2 1 Note: Verification that x = − is a root is worth no marks 2 without a clear demonstration of how the root was obtained 5(ii) Alternative method 2 Use equation for sum of roots of cubic and use equation for product M1 of roots of cubic Use i 2 = −1 correctly at least once M1 Allow for relevant use at any point in the solution 5 4 A1 Obtain − = −2 + γ , − = 4γ k k Solve simultaneous equations for k and γ M1 Obtain k = 2 A1 1 A1 Final answer Obtain root γ = − 2 6

Question 68 marks

Question

A x rad B C r O In the diagram, A is the mid-point of the semicircle with centre O and radius r. A circular arc with centre A meets the semicircle at B and C. The angle OAB is equal to x radians. The area of the shaded region bounded by AB, AC and the arc with centre A is equal to half the area of the semicircle. (i) Use triangle OAB to show that AB = 2r cos x. [1] 0 O@ A (ii) Hence show that x = cos−1 . [2] 16x (iii) Verify by calculation that x lies between 1 and 1.5. [2] (iv) Use an iterative formula based on the equation in part (ii) to determine x correct to 3 decimal places. Give the result of each iteration to 5 decimal places. [3] dy

Mark scheme

6(i) Correct use of trigonometry to obtain AB = 2r cos x B1 AG 1 6(ii) Use correct method for finding the area of the sector and the M1 1 1 2 1 × π r = ( 2r cos x ) 2 x 2 semicircle and form an equation in x 2 2 2 π A1 π Obtain x = cos −1 correctly AG Via correct simplification e.g. from cos 2 x = 16 x 16 x 2 6(iii) Calculate values of a relevant expression or pair of expressions at M1 x =1 1 → 1.11 f (1) = 1.11 x = 1 and x = 1.5 e.g. Accept x = 1.5 1.5 → 1.20 f (1.5 ) = 1.20 Must be working in radians π f ( x ) = x − cos −1 : f (1) = −0.111., f (1.5) = 0.3.. 16 x π f ( x) = cos x − : f (1) = 0.097., f (1.5) = −0.291. 16 x For 16 x cos 2 x − π f (1) = 1.529.., f (1.5) = −3.02.. Must find values. M1 if at least one value correct Correct values and complete the argument correctly A1 2 6(iv)  π  M1 1,1.11173, 1.13707, 1.14225, 1.14329, 1.14349, −1 Use xn +1 = cos   correctly at least twice 1.14354,1.14354  16 xn  1.25,1.16328,1.14742,1.14432,1.14370 Must be working in radians 1.5,1.20060,1.15447,1.14570,1.14397,1.14363 Obtain final answer 1.144 A1 Show sufficient iterations to at least 5 d.p. to justify 1.144 to 3 d.p. A1 or show there is a sign change in the interval (1.1435, 1.1445) 3

Question 78 marks

Question

The variables x and y satisfy the differential equation = xex+y . It is given that y = 0 when x = 0. dx (i) Solve the differential equation, obtaining y in terms of x. [7] (ii) Explain why x can only take values that are less than 1. [1] 10x + 9

Mark scheme

7(i) Separate variables correctly and attempt integration of at least one B1 −y ∫ e dy = ∫ xe dx x side Obtain term −e − y B1 B0B1 is possible Commence integration by parts and reach xe ± ∫ e dx x x M1 B0B0M1A1 is possible Obtain xe x − e x A1 or equivalent B1B1M1A1 is available if there is no constant of integration Use x = 0, y = 0 to evaluate a constant, or as limits in a definite M1 Must see this step integral, in a solution with terms ae − y , bxe x and ce x , where abc ≠ 0 Obtain correct solution in any form A1 e.g. e − y = e x − xe x Rearrange as y = − ln (1 − x ) − x A1 or equivalent e.g. y = ln 1 e x (1 − x ) ISW 7 7(ii) Justify the given statement B1 e.g. require 1 − x > 0 for the ln term to exist, hence x < 1 Must be considering the range of values of x, and must be relevant to their y involving ln (1− x ) 1

Question 810 marks

Question

Let f x = . 2x + 1 2x + 32 (i) Express f x in partial fractions. [5] 1 (ii) Hence show that Ó f x dx = 12 ln 59 + 15 . [5] 0

Mark scheme

8(i) A B C B1 State or imply the form + + 2 x + 1 2 x + 3 ( 2 x + 3)2 Use a correct method to find a constant M1 Obtain the values A = 1, B = – 1, C = 3 A1 A1 A1 A Dx + E Full marks for the three correct constants – do not actually [Mark the form + , where A = 1, D = – 2 and need to see the partial fractions 2 x + 1 ( 2 x + 3)2 E = 0, B1M1A1A1A1 as above.] 5 8(ii) Integrate and obtain terms B1 B1 B1 FT on A, B and C. 1 1 3 ln ( 2 x + 1) − ln ( 2 x + 3) − 2 2 2 ( 2 x + 3) [Correct integration of the A, D, E form of fractions gives 1 ln ( 2 x + 1) + x − 1 ln ( 2 x + 3) if integration by parts is used 2 2x + 3 2 for the second partial fraction.] Substitute limits correctly in an integral with terms a ln ( 2 x + 1) , M1 value for upper limit – value for lower limit 1 slip in substituting can still score M1 b ln ( 2 x + 3) and c / ( 2 x + 3) , where abc ≠ 0 Condone omission of ln (1) If using alternative form: cx / ( 2 x + 3 ) Obtain the given answer following full and correct working A1 Need to see at least one interim step of valid log work. AG 5

Question 910 marks

Question

The points A and B have position vectors i + 2j − k and 3i + j + k respectively. The line l has equation r = 2i + j + k + - i + j + 2k. (i) Show that l does not intersect the line passing through A and B. [5] (ii) The plane m is perpendicular to AB and passes through the mid-point of AB. The plane m intersects the line l at the point P. Find the equation of m and the position vector of P. [5]

Mark scheme

9(i) Carry out correct method for finding a vector equation for AB M1 Obtain ( r = ) i + 2 j − k + λ ( 2i − j + 2k ) , or equivalent A1 Equate two pairs of components of general points on their AB and l M1  1 + 2λ   2 + µ  and solve for λ or forµ      2 − λ  =  1+ µ   −1 + 2λ  1 + 2µ      Obtain correct answer for λ or µ, e.g. λ = 0, µ = – 1 A1 Verify that all three equations are not satisfied and the lines fail to A1 Alternatives intersect ( ≠ is sufficient justification e.g. 2 ≠ 0 ) A λ µ B λ µ Conclusion needs to follow correct values ij 2 1 1 5 −1 1 1 5 3 3 ≠ 3 3 ≠ 3 3 3 3 ik 0 –1 2≠0 –1 –1 2≠0 jk 1 0 3≠ 2 0 0 3≠ 2 5 9(ii) 3 B1 State or imply midpoint has position vector 2i + j 2 Substitute in 2x – y + 2z = d and find d M1 Correct use of their direction for AB and their midpoint Obtain plane equation 4x – 2y + 4z = 5 A1 2   5 or equivalent e.g. r.  −1 = 2 2   Substitute components of l in plane equation and solve for µ M1 Correct use of their plane equation. 1 3 1 A1 Final answer Obtain µ = − and position vector i + j for the point P Accept coordinates in place of position vector 2 2 2 5

Question 1012 marks

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y R x O 1 20 M The diagram shows the curve y = sin 3x cos x for 0 ≤ x ≤ 12 0 and its minimum point M . The shaded region R is bounded by the curve and the x-axis. (i) By expanding sin 3x + x and sin 3x − x show that sin 3x cos x = 12 sin 4x + sin 2x. [3] (ii) Using the result of part (i) and showing all necessary working, find the exact area of the region R. [4] dy (iii) Using the result of part (i), express in terms of cos 2x and hence find the x-coordinate of M , dx giving your answer correct to 2 decimal places. [5] 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.

Mark scheme

10(i) State correct expansion of sin ( 3x + x ) or sin ( 3x − x ) B1 B0 If their formula retains ± in the middle 1 M1 Substitute expansions in (sin 4 x + sin 2 x) 2 1 A1 Must see the sin 4x and sin 2x or reference to LHS and Obtain sin 3 x cos x = ( sin 4 x + sin 2 x ) correctly RHS for A1 2 AG 3 10(ii) 1 1 B1 B1 Integrate and obtain − cos 4 x − cos 2 x 8 4 1 M1 In their expression Substitute limits x = 0 and x = π correctly 3 9 A1 From correct working seen. Obtain answer 16 4 10(iii) State correct derivative 2cos 4 x + cos 2 x B1 Using correct double angle formula, express derivative in terms of M1 cos 2x and equate the result to zero Obtain 4cos 2 2 x + cos 2 x − 2 = 0 A1 Solve for x or 2x (could be labelled x) M1 Must see working if solving an incorrect quadratic  −1 ± 33  The roots of the correct quadratic are -0.843 and 0.593  cos 2 x =  Need to get as far as x = ...  8  The wrong value of x is 0.468 and can imply M1 if correct quadratic seen Could be working from a quartic in cos x : 16 cos 4 x − 14 cos 2 x + 1 = 0 Obtain answer x = 1.29 only A1 5

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