Mathematics 9709/11 May/June 2022: question paper and mark scheme
Cambridge AS & A Level Mathematics (9709), Paper 1 Pure Mathematics 1, May/June 2022. Read both free below, or download them. Done the paper? Get it marked by AI against this mark scheme.
(a) Express x2 − 8x + 11 in the form x + p2 + q where p and q are constants. [2]
(b) Hence find the exact solutions of the equation x2 − 8x + 11 = 1. [2]
Mark scheme
1(a) x2 – 8x + 11 = (x – 4)2 … or p = − 4 B1 If p and q-values given after their completed square
expression, mark the expression and ISW.
… −5 or q = − 5 B1
2
1(b)
(x – 4)2 − 5 = 1 so (x – 4)2 = 6 so x − 4 = ± [] 6 M1 Using their p and q values or by quadratic formula
8 ± 24 A1 Or exact equivalent.
x = 4 ± 6 or No FT; must have ± for this mark.
2
ISW decimals 1.55, 6.45 if exact answers seen.
If M0, SC B1 possible for correct answers.
2
The thirteenth term of an arithmetic progression is 12 and the sum of the first 30 terms is −15.
Find the sum of the first 50 terms of the progression. [5]
P Q5
4 k2 2
Mark scheme
2 a + 12 d = 12 B1 For correct equation.
30 B1 n
2
( 2a + ( 30 − 1) d ) = −15 For correct equation in a and d. If using
2
( a + l ) , must
replace l with an expression involving a and d.
a = 72, d = −5 B1 Both values correct SOI.
50 M1 Using sum formula with their a and d values obtained
S50 =
2
( 2 ( their a ) + 49 ( their d ) ) via a valid method.
S50 = −2525 A1
5
The coefficient of x in the expansion of 2x + is a. The coefficient of x2 in the expansion of x
4
2kx − 1 is b.
(a) Find a and b in terms of the constant k. [3]
(b) Given that a + b = 216, find the possible values of k. [3]
sin3 1 sin2 1
Mark scheme
3(a) 2 M1 For selecting the term in x 4 .
2 3k
2
x 4
term is [10 ×] ( 2 x )
x
80k 4 x 4 a = 80k 4 A1 For correct value of a. Allow 8 0 k 4 x 4 .
[ x 2 term is [6 ×](2kx)2 × 1 = 24k2x2 ] b = 2 4 k 2 B1 For correct value of b. Allow 2 4 k 2 x 2 .
3
3(b) 80k 4 + 24k 2 − 216[ = 0] 10k 4 + 3k 2 − 27 = 0
M1 Forming a 3-term equation in k (all terms on one side)
with their a and b and no x’s.
( 2k − 3)( 5k + 9) [= 0] [⇒ k = 32 or − 95 ]
2 2 2 M1 Attempt to solve 3-term quartic (or quadratic in another
variable) by factorisation, formula or completing the
square – see guidance.
3 A1 6
[k ] = ± OE e.g. ± , ± 1 .5 , AWRT ± 1 .22
2 2
Omission of ± A0.
Additional answers A0.
If M1 M0, SC B1 can be awarded for correct final
answer, max 2/3.
3
(a) Prove the identity − − tan2 1 1 + sin2 1. [4]
sin 1 − 1 1 + sin 1
(b) Hence solve the equation
sin3 1 sin2 1
− = tan2 1 1 − sin2 1 sin 1 − 1 1 + sin 1 for 0 < 1 < 2π. [2]
Mark scheme
4(a) sin 3θ sin 2θ sin 3θ (1 + sin θ ) sin 2θ ( sin θ − 1) *M1 Using a common denominator.
− = −
sin θ − 1 1 + sin θ ( sin θ − 1)(1 + sin θ ) ( sin θ − 1)(1 + sin θ )
sin 3θ (1 + sin θ ) − sin 2θ ( sin θ − 1)
=
( sin θ − 1)(1 + sin θ )
−
sin 2θ + sin 4θ
1 − sin 2θ
DM1
( )
Reaching ± 1 − sin θ in denominator.
2
SOI by ± c o s θ .
2
−
(
sin 2θ 1 + sin 2θ ) DM1 Using s i n 2 θ + c o s 2 θ = 1 in denominator and isolating
s i n 2 θ in numerator.
cos 2θ
(
− tan 2 θ 1 + sin 2 θ ) A1
AG - Using/stating tanθ =
sinθ
is sufficient for A1.
cosθ
May be working from both sides provided the argument
is complete.
A0 if θ or brackets missing throughout, or sign errors.
Allow recovery if AG follows from their working.
Alternative method for Q4(a)
− tan θ (1 + sin θ ) = −
2 2 (
sin 2θ 1 + sin 2θ ) *M1
Using tanθ =
sinθ
and s i n 2 θ + c o s 2 θ = 1 .
1 − sin 2θ
cosθ
−sin 2θ − sin 4θ DM1 Factorising denominator.
(1 − sin θ )(1 + sin θ )
sin 2θ + sin 3θ − sin 3θ + sin 4θ sin θ (1 + sin θ ) − sin θ ( sin θ − 1) DM1 Factorising numerator.
3 2
=
( sin θ − 1)(1 + sin θ ) ( sin θ − 1)(1 + sin θ )
4(a) sin 3θ sin 2θ A1 AG
− A0 if θ or brackets missing throughout, or sign errors.
sin θ − 1 1 + sin θ
Allow recovery if AG follows from their working.
4
4(b) ( ) (
− tan 2 θ 1 + sin 2 θ = tan 2 θ 1 − sin 2 θ ) leading to [2] tan θ = 0
2 M1 Obtaining a (trig function)2 = 0 WWW.
tan θ = 0 leading to [θ =] π A1 Ignore extra solutions outside the interval ( 0, 2π ) .
Alternative method for Q4(b)
sin 2θ sin 2θ M1 Obtaining a (trig function)2 = 0 WWW.
− (1 + sin 2
θ ) = (1 − sin 2θ ) leading to
cos θ
2
cos θ
2
−sin 2θ − sin 4θ = sin 2θ − sin 4θ leading to [ 2] sin 2 θ = 0
sin θ = 0 leading to [θ =] π A1 Ignore extra solutions outside the interval ( 0, 2π ) .
2
C
D
A 1
r
B
The diagram shows a sector ABC of a circle with centre A and radius r. The line BD is perpendicular to AC. Angle CAB is 1 radians.
(a) Given that 1 = 16 π, find the exact area of BCD in terms of r. [3]
3
(b) Given instead that the length of BD is r, find the exact perimeter of BCD in terms of r. [4]
2
Mark scheme
5(a) 1 2 π π 2 B1 1 2
Sector area = r = r Using r θ with θ in radians SOI.
2 6 12 2
B0 if using a value for r.
π 1 π 3 B1 SOI Finding triangle area.
BD = sin r = r and AD = cos r = r Decimals B0 unless exact values seen in working.
6 2 6 2
1 π π 1 1 3
so triangle area = sin r cos r = × r × r
2 6 6 2 2 2
1 π π 1 3 1
or r cos r sin = r × r×
2 6 6 2 2 2
1 2 3 2 B1 r2 π 3 π π
Area of BCD = πr − r OE e.g. − with cos and sin evaluated.
12 8 4 3 2 6 6
Must be exact, in terms of r 2 .
ISW
3
5(b) 3 B1 SOI by length of AD, CD or arc, or by perimeter.
r π
−1 2 =
Angle BAC = sin
r 3
1 M1 SOI Finding length by Pythagoras, or by trigonometry
Length AD = cos r = r
π 1
[so length CD = r] π
3 2 2 with their angle BAC, provided BAC ≠ .
6
π M1 π
Length of arc BC = r × SOI Using rθ with θ in radians. Condone θ = .
3 6
3 1 π A1 3 +1 π π
Perimeter of BCD = r+ r+ r with e.g. cos evaluated.
2 + 3
OE e.g. r
2 2 3 3
Must be exact, in terms of r.
ISW
4
The function f is defined as follows: x2 − 4 f x = for x > 2. x2 + 4
(a) Find an expression for f −1 x. [3]
8 x2 − 4
(b) Show that 1 − can be expressed as and hence state the range of f. [4]
x2 + 4 x2 + 4
(c) Explain why the composite function ff cannot be formed. [1]
Mark scheme
6(a) x2 − 4 *M1 For clearing denominator and expanding brackets.
y=
x2 + 4
leading to ( x + 4 ) y = ( x − 4 ) leading to x 2 y + 4 y = x2 − 4
2 2
If swap variables first, look for y 2 x + 4 x = y 2 − 4 .
x 2 y − x 2 = −4 y − 4 leading to x 2 (1 − y ) = 4 y + 4 leading to x 2 = ... DM1 For making x 2 the subject.
If swap variables first, look for
y2 (1− x) = 4x + 4 y2 =
4y + 4 4y + 4 4x + 4 A1 −4 x − 4
x2 = leading to x = leading to [f −1 ( x )] = OE e.g.
x −1
without ± in final answer.
1− y 1− y 1− x
Alternative method for Q6(a)
y2 − 4 8 −8 *M1 For division and reaching x − 1 = ... ( or y − 1 = ...)
x= 2
leading to x = 1 − 2 leading to x − 1 = 2
y +4 y +4 y +4
y2 + 4 =
−8
leading to y 2 =
−8
−4 ( )
DM1 For making y 2 or x 2 the subject.
x −1 x −1
−8 A1 OE without ± in final answer.
[ y = ] f −1 ( x ) = −4
x −1
3
6(b) 8 x2 + 4 8 x2 + 4 − 8 x2 − 4 M1 A1 Using common denominator or division to reach 1.
1− = − = 2 = Remainder −8 .
x2 + 4 x2 + 4 x2 + 4 x + 4 x2 + 4
WWW
0 < f ( x) < 1 B1 B1 B1 for each correct inequality. B0 if contradictory
statement seen.
Accept f ( x ) > 0, f ( x ) < 1; 1 > f ( x ) > 0; ( 0,1)
SC B1 for 0 ⩽ f(x) ⩽ 1.
4
6(c) Because the range of f does not include the whole of the domain of f (or any B1 Accept an answer that includes an example outside the
of it) 12
domain of f, e.g. f(4) = . Must refer to the domain or >
20
2. Need not explicitly use the term ‘domain’ but must not
refer just to the range.
1
y y = 12 x + 1
B 1 y = 3x − 2 2
A
x
O
1
The diagram shows the curve with equation y = 3x − 2 2 and the line y = 12 x + 1. The curve and the line intersect at points A and B.
(a) Find the coordinates of A and B. [4]
(b) Hence find the area of the region enclosed between the curve and the line. [5]
Mark scheme
7(a) 2 M1 1 2
1
1 1 1 x + 1 M0
( 3x − 2) 2 = x + 1 3x − 2 = x + 1 = x2 + x + 1 Equating curve and line, attempt to square;
4
2 2 4
1 M1 Forming and solving a 3TQ by factorisation, formula or
x 2 − 2 x + 3[ = 0] x 2 − 8 x + 12 = 0 ( x − 6 )( x − 2 ) [ = 0] completing the square – see guidance.
4
(2, 2) and (6, 4) A1 A1 A1 for each point, or A1 A0 for two correct x-values.
If M0 for solving, SC B2 possible: B1 for each point or
B1 B0 for two correct x-values.
4
7(b) [ 6] *M1 For intention to integrate and subtract (M0 if squared).
1
1
Area = ± ( 3x − 2 ) 2 − x + 1 [dx]
[ 2] 2
2 3
1
6 B1 B1 B1 for each bracket integrated correctly (in any form).
± ( 3x − 2 ) 2 − x 2 + x
9 4 2
2 3
1 2 3 1 DM1 ± ( F(their 6) – F(their 2)) with their integral.
± (16 ) 2 − × 36 + 6 − ( 4 ) 2 − × 4 + 2 Allow 1 sign error.
9 4 9 4
4 A1 AWRT 0.444.
9 4
SC1 B1 for if *M1 B1 B1 DM0 .
9
4
SC2 B1 for if *M1 B0 B0 DM0, provided limits
9
stated.
Alternative method for question 7(b)
[6] 1 *M1 For intention to integrate and subtract (M0 if squared).
Area = ± ( 3 x − 2 ) 2 [dx] − area of trapezium (or triangle + rectangle)
[2]
2 3
6
2+4 2 3 6
2+4 B1 B1 for bracket integrated correctly (in any form).
± (3x − 2 )2 − 4 or ± ( 3x − 2 ) 2 − + ( 2 × 4) B1 FT B1 FT for using correct formula with their values.
9 2 2 9 2 2
2 3
2 3 DM1 ±(F(their 6) – F(their 2)) using their integral.
± (16 ) 2 − ( 4 ) 2 − 12 Allow 1 sign error.
9 9
7(b) 4 A1 AWRT 0.444.
9 4
SC1 B1 for if *M1 B1 B1 DM0 .
9
4
SC2 B1 for if *M1 B0 B0 DM0, provided limits
9
stated.
5
(a) The curve y = sin x is transformed to the curve y = 4 sin 12 x − 30Å .
Describe fully a sequence of transformations that have been combined, making clear the order in which the transformations are applied. [5]
(b) Find the exact solutions of the equation 4 sin 12 x − 30Å = 2 2 for 0Å ≤ x ≤ 360Å. [3]
Mark scheme
8(a) 30° 60° B2,1,0 B2 for fully correct, B1 with two elements correct.
EITHER (1){Translation} OR (2){Translation} { } indicates different elements.
0 0 Accept angle in radians.
(3){Stretch} {factor 2} {in x-direction} B2,1,0 B2 for fully correct, B1 with two elements correct.
{ } indicates different elements.
(4) Stretch factor 4 in y-direction and correct order B1 Stretch, y-direction and factor and correct order.
Correct order is either (1) then (3) or (3) then (2).
(4) can be anywhere in the sequence.
5
8(b) 1 2 M1 SOI
4sin x − 30° = 2 2 sin −1 [ = 45]
2 2
1 M1 SOI. The M marks are independent.
x − 30 = 45 or 135 x = 2 ( 45 + 30 ) or x = 2 (135 + 30 )
2
x = 150°, x = 330° A1 5π 11π
Both exact values, condone , .
6 6
A0 if extra solutions in the interval.
Ignore other solutions outside [0°,360°] .
3
The equation of a circle is x2 + y2 + 6x − 2y − 26 = 0.
(a) Find the coordinates of the centre of the circle and the radius. Hence find the coordinates of the lowest point on the circle. [4]
(b) Find the set of values of the constant k for which the line with equation y = kx − 5 intersects the circle at two distinct points. [6]
d2 y 4
Mark scheme
9(a)
Express as ( x + 3) + ( y −1) = 26 + 9 +1 = 36
2 2
[ ] M1 Completing the square on x and y or using the form
x2 + y2 +2gx +2fy +c =0, centre ( −g,−f ) and radius
g2 + f 2 − c .
SOI by correct answer.
Centre (−3, 1) B1
Radius 6 B1
So lowest point is (−3, −5) A1 FT FT on their centre and their radius.
4
9(b) Intersects when x 2 + ( kx − 5) + 6 x − 2 ( kx − 5) − 26 = 0
2 *M1 Substituting y = kx − 5 into their circle equation or
rearranging and equating y.
or ( x + 3) + ( kx − 5 − 1) = 36
2 2
x 2 + k 2 x 2 − 10kx + 25 + 6 x − 2kx + 10 − 26 = 0 DM1 Rearranging to 3-term quadratic (terms grouped, all on
one side). Allow 1 error.
or x 2 + 6 x + 9 + k 2 x 2 − 12kx + 36 = 36
A1 Correct quadratic (need to see 9 as constant term).
( )
leading to k 2 x 2 + x 2 + 6 x − 12kx + 9 [ = 0] or k 2 + 1 x 2 + ( 6 − 12k ) x + 9 [ = 0]
( 6 −12k ) − 4( k 2 + 1) × 9 [> 0] DM1 Using discriminant b 2 − 4ac [ > 0] with their values.
2
Allow if in square root.
leading to 144k 2 − 144k + 36 − 36k 2 − 36 > 0
4 A1 Need not see method for solving.
[108k2 – 144k = 0 leading to] k = 0 or k =
3
4 A1 4
k < 0, k > Do not accept < k < 0.
3 3
6
The equation of a curve is such that 2
= 6x2 − 3 . The curve has a stationary point at −1, 29 . dx x
(a) Determine the nature of the stationary point at −1, 92 . [1]
(b) Find the equation of the curve. [5]
(c) Show that the curve has no other stationary points. [3]
(d) A point A is moving along the curve and the y-coordinate of A is increasing at a rate of 5 units per second.
Find the rate of increase of the x-coordinate of A at the point where x = 1. [3]
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Mark scheme
10(a) d2 y 4 d2 y B1 d2 y
= 6 ( −1) −
2
> 0 minimum or = 10 minimum Sub x = −1 into , correct conclusion. WWW
dx 2
( −1) 3
dx 2 dx 2
1
10(b) dy 2 *M1 d2 y
= 2 x3 + 2 [ +c ] Integrating (at least one term correct).
dx x dx 2
0 = −2 + 2 + c leading to c = [0] DM1 dy
Substituting x = −1, = 0 (need to see) to evaluate c.
dx
DM0 if simply state c = 0 or omit +c.
1 4 2 A1 FT Integrated. FT their non-zero value of c if DM1
y= x − + ( their c ) x + k awarded.
2 x
9 1 DM1 9
= + 2 + k leading to k = [2] Substituting x = –1, y = to evaluate k (dep on *M1).
2 2 2
1 2 A1 4
y = x4 − + 2 OE e.g. 2 x − 1 or
.
2 x 2
A0 (wrong process) if c not evaluated but correct answer
obtained.
5
10(c) dy 2 M1 dy
= 2 x3 + 2 = 0 Their = 0.
dx x dx
Leading to x 5 = −1 M1 Reaching equation of the form x5 = a .
So only stationary point is when x = −1 A1 x = −1 and stating e.g. ‘only’ or ‘no other solutions.
3
10(d) dy *M1 dy
At x = 1, = [ 4] Substituting x = 1 into their .
dx dx
dx dx dy 1 DM1 OE Using chain rule correctly SOI.
= × = ×5
dt dy dt 4
5 A1 OE e.g. 1.25.
4
3
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