Mathematics 9709/12 October/November 2022: question paper and mark scheme
Cambridge AS & A Level Mathematics (9709), Paper 1 Pure Mathematics 1, October/November 2022. Read both free below, or download them. Done the paper? Get it marked by AI against this mark scheme.
Points A and B have coordinates 5, 2 and 10, −1 respectively.
(a) Find the equation of the perpendicular bisector of AB. [3]
(b) Find the equation of the circle with centre A which passes through B. [3]
Mark scheme
1(a) 10 + 5 2 − 1 15 1 B1 Accept unsimplified.
Mid-point AB is = ,
2 2 2
,
2
−1 − 2 −3 5 M1 Change in y
Gradient of AB = = Gradient perpendicular = For use of , condone inconsistent order of x and y,
10 − 5 5 3 Change in x
and m1m2 = –1.
1 A1 OE ISW
y−
2 = 5 y − 1 = 5 x − 15 5
Any correct version e.g. y = x − 12 or 5 x − 3 y = 36 .
15 3
x− 2 3 2 3
2
3
1(b) [Radius =] 34 or 5.8 AWRT or [(radius)2 =] 34 B1 Sight of 34 or 34. Condone confusion of r and r 2 .
( x − 5 )2 + ( y − 2 )2 B1 Sight of ( x − 5)2 + ( y − 2)2
( x − 5)2 + ( y − 2)2 = 34 B1 CAO ISW
Alternative method for Question 1(b)
x 2 + y 2 − 10 x − 4 y B1
[c =] 5 or [c =] − 5 B1 Substitution of (10, –1) into x 2 + y 2 − 10 x − 4 y + c = 0.
x 2 + y 2 − 10 x − 4 y − 5 = 0 B1
3
The first, second and third terms of an arithmetic progression are a, 2a and a2 respectively, where a is a positive constant.
Find the sum of the first 50 terms of the progression. [5]
Mark scheme
2 2a − a = a 2 − 2a B1 OE
An unsimplified correct equation in a or d only, e.g. a 2 + a = 4a .
Can be implied by correct values for a or d.
a = 3 or d = 3 B1 Condone ‘extra’ solution of a = 0 or d = 0.
a = 3 and d = 3 B1 SOI
50 M1 May be done using 50th term (=150). Their a and d must be
S50 = ( 2 × their a + 49 × their d ) numerical.
2
3825 A1 ISW
SC B2 for 1275 a or 1275d
5
(a) Find the set of values of k for which the equation 8x2 + kx + 2 = 0 has no real roots. [2]
(b) Solve the equation 8 cos2 1 − 10 cos 1 + 2 = 0 for 0Å ≤ 1 ≤ 180Å. [3]
Mark scheme
3(a) k 2 − 4 × 8 × 2 [< 0] M1 Use of b2 – 4 a c but not just in the quadratic formula.
−8 < k < 8 or − 8 < k , k < 8 or k < 8 or (–8, 8) A1 Condone ‘ − 8 < k or k < 8’, ‘ − 8 < k and k < 8’ but not 64 .
2
3(b) 2 ( 4cos θ − 1)( cos θ − 1) or ( 4cos θ − 1)( cos θ − 1) M1 OE
Or use of formula or completing the square. Allow use of
replacement variable.
2 A1 OE For both answers.
cosθ = , cosθ = 1
2
8 SC: If M0, SC B1 available for sight of cos θ = and 1
8
[θ =] 0°, 75.5° A1 AWRT ISW rejection of 0°.
For both answers and no others in the range 0° θ 180° ,
must be in degrees.
SC: If M0 B1 scored, SC B1 available for correct answers.
2
SC: If M1 A0 scored, SC B1 available for cos θ = and θ =
8
75.5° only, WWW.
3
A geometric progression is such that the third term is 1764 and the sum of the second and third terms is 3444.
Find the 50th term. [4]
Mark scheme
4 a r2 = 1764 and a r + a r2 = 3444 or a r = 1680 or B1 Two correct algebraic statements.
(
a 1− r 3
) − a = 3444
1− r
Attempt to solve as far as r = or a = M1 Any valid method, e.g. 1764 ÷1680 or from
20 r 2 − 41r + 21 OE (condone solving using a calculator).
1764 21 A1 1764
r= = or 1.05 [ a = 1600] Note: r = www implies B1 and M1.
1680 20 3444 − 1764
17 500 A1 AWRT e.g. 17 474.1…..
4
The graph with equation y = f x is transformed to the graph @ Awith equation y = g x by a stretch in
0 the x-direction with factor 0.5, followed by a translation of .
1
(a) The diagram below shows the graph of y = f x.
On the diagram sketch the graph of y = g x. [3]
y
4
2
x
−10 −8 −6 −4 −2 0 2 4 6 8 10
−2
(b) Find an expression for g x in terms of f x. [2]
Mark scheme
5(a) Three points at the bottom of their transformed graph plotted at y B1 All 5 points of the graph must be connected.
=2
Bottom three points of /\/\ at x = 0, x = 1 & x = 2 B1 Must be this shape.
All correct B1 Condone extra cycles outside 0 x 2.
3 SC: If B0 B0 scored, B1 available for /\ in one of correct positions
or all 5 points correctly plotted and not connected or correctly
sized shape in the wrong position.
5(b) [g( x ) =] f(2x) + 1 B1 B1 Award marks for their final answer as follows:
f(2x) B1, + 1 B1. Condone y = or f ( x ) = .
2
The equation of a curve is y = 4x2 + 20x + 6.
(a) Express the equation in the form y = a x + b2 + c, where a, b and c are constants. [3]
(b) Hence solve the equation 4x2 + 20x + 6 = 45. [3]
(c) Sketch the graph of y = 4x2 + 20x + 6 showing the coordinates of the stationary point. You are not required to indicate where the curve crosses the x- and y-axes. [3]
sin 1 cos 1 tan2 1 + 1
Mark scheme
6(a) 5
2 There is no requirement for the candidate to list a , b and c.
y = 4 x + − 19 Look at values in their final expression, condone omission of 2 ,
2
and award marks as follows:
B1 a=4
B1 5
b= OE
2
B1 c = −19
3
6(b) 5
2
5
2
*M1 Equate their quadratic completed square form from 6(a) to 45 or
Their 4 x + − 19 = 45 x + = 16 re-start and use completing the square.
2 2
Solve as far as x = DM1 Any valid method leading to two answers.
3 13 A1 SC: If M0 or M1 DM0 awarded, B1 available for correct final
[ x =] , − answers.
2 2
3
6(c) Quadratic curve that is the right way up (must be seen either side B1 No axes required, ignore any axes even if incorrect.
of stationary point)
Stationary point stated using any valid method or correctly B1 FT FT their values from 6(a) as long as their expression is of the
labelled on their diagram. 5
B1 FT form p ( qx + r ) + s . Expect − , −19 .
2
2
Condone if stated correctly but plotted incorrectly.
3
(a) Prove the identity + . [3]
sin 1 + cos 1 sin 1 − cos 1 tan2 1 − 1
sin 1 cos 1
(b) Hence find the exact solutions of the equation + = 2 for 0 ≤ 1 ≤ π. sin 1 + cos 1 sin 1 − cos 1
[4]
dy 1 −1
Mark scheme
7(a) sin θ ( sin θ − cosθ ) + cosθ ( sin θ + cosθ ) sin 2 θ + cos2 θ *M1 Sight of a correct common denominator, either in one or two
= 2 2 fractions, condone missing brackets if recovered. In the numerator
( sin θ + cosθ )( sin θ − cosθ ) sin θ − cos θ condone ± sign errors only.
sin 2 θ cos 2 θ DM1 Divide throughout by cos 2 θ .
+
cos 2 θ cos 2 θ
sin 2 θ cos 2 θ
−
cos 2 θ cos 2 θ
tan 2 θ + 1 A1
AG
tan 2 θ − 1
Alternative method for Question 7(a)
sin 2 θ *M1 sin 2 θ
+1 sin 2 θ + cos 2 θ Replace tan2 θ with and multiply top and bottom by
cos 2 θ cos 2 θ cos 2 θ
× or the equivalent step = 2
sin θ
2
cos θ
2
sin θ − cos θ
2
cos2 θ . Condone ± sign errors.
− 1
cos 2 θ
Sight of convincing use of partial fractions DM1
sinθ cosθ A1
+ AG
sinθ + cosθ sinθ − cosθ
3 Note: M1 DM1 A1 for working on both sides at the same time
and finishing at the same correct expression. M1 DM1 for starting
separately and finishing at the same correct expression and A1 if
there is a final conclusion e.g. QED. Do not allow cross
multiplication.
Condone use of s, c and t and omission of θ .
7(b) tan 2 θ + 1 *M1 Equate expression from (a) to 2 and clear fraction.
tan θ − 1
2 (
= 2 tan 2 θ + 1 = 2 tan 2 θ − 1 )
tanθ = [±] 3 DM1 Simplify as far as tanθ = . May be implied by a correct final
answer in degrees or radians.
Alternative method for first two marks of Question 7(b)
sin 2 θ + cos 2 θ *M1 Equate expression to 2, clear fraction and use trig identities to
sin 2 θ − cos 2 θ
(
= 2 1 = 2 sin 2 θ − 2 1 − sin 2 θ ) form an equation in sinθ or cosθ only.
3 1 DM1 Simplify as far as sinθ = , or cosθ = .
sinθ = [ ± ] or cosθ = [ ± ]
4 4
1 2 A1 A1 for either correct answer then A1FT For their second value
θ = π, π being π − (their first) and no others in range 0 θ π , both
3 3
A1 FT values must be exact and in radians.
SC: B1 for θ = 60°,120° or 0.333π , 0.667π AWRT.
or 1.05, 2.09 AWRT.
4
The equation of a curve is such that = 3x 2 − 3x 2 . The curve passes through the point 3, 5. dx
(a) Find the equation of the curve. [4]
(b) Find the x-coordinate of the stationary point. [2]
(c) State the set of values of x for which y increases as x increases. [1]
Mark scheme
8(a) 3 1 B1 B1 Marks can be awarded for correct unsimplified expressions, 1
3x 2 3x 2 3 1
mark each for contents of { } ISW.
[ ] 3 1 [ ]
y = + − + c = 2 x 2 − 6x 2
2 2
3 1 M1 Correct use of (3,5) in an integrated expression (defined by at least
5 = 2 × 32 − 6 × 32 + c one correct power) including + c.
3 1 A1 Condone c = 5 as their final line if either y = or f(x) = seen
y = 2x 2 − 6x 2 + 5 elsewhere in the solution, but coefficients must not contain
unresolved double fractions.
4
8(b) 1
−
1 M1 Setting given differential to 0.
3x 2 − 3x 2 = 0
[x=] 1 A1 CAO WWW Condone extra solution of —1 only if it is rejected.
2
8(c) x>1 or x> “their 8(b)” B1FT Allow ⩾
1
Functions f and g are defined by
1 f x = x + for x > 0, x g x = ax + 1 for x ∈ >,
where a is a constant.
(a) Find an expression for gf x. [1]
(b) Given that gf 2 = 11, find the value of a. [2]
(c) Given that the graph of y = f x has a minimum point when x = 1, explain whether or not f has an inverse. [1]
It is given instead that a = 5.
(d) Find and simplify an expression for g−1 f x. [3]
(e) Explain why the composite function fg cannot be formed. [1]
Mark scheme
9(a) 1 B1 ISW
a x + +1
x
1
9(b) 1 M1 Substitute x = 2 into their expression from (a) and equate to 11.
a 2 + + 1 = 11
2 This may be done in 2 stages: f(2)= 2.5, g ( 2.5 ) = 11 .
[a =] 4 A1
2
9(c) No,[because it is] not one-one B1 Or other suitable explanation that may include one to many or
many to one.
1
9(d) x −1 B1 Condone use of a instead of 5.
[g −1 ( x )] = WWW
5
1 M1 Correct combination of their g−1 ( x ) with given f ( x )
x+ −1
[g −1f ( x ) =] x OE Condone use of a instead of 5.
5
x2 − x + 1 1 1 x + x −1 − 1
( )
1 A1
or x + − 1 or x + x −1 − 1 OE ISW Must not contain unresolved fractions e.g. .
5x 5 x 5 5
3
9(e) The domain of f does not include the whole of the range of g. B1 Accept an answer that includes an example outside the domain of
Or f, e.g. g(—1) = — 4 but for f, x > 0 .
The range of g does not lie in the domain of f.
1
R
O
2
3π
2.5 m P
5
6π
2.24 m
A B
S
The diagram shows a cross-section RASB of the body of an aircraft. The cross-section consists of a sector OARB of a circle of radius 2.5 m, with centre O, a sector PASB of another circle of radius
2.24 m with centre P and a quadrilateral OAPB. Angle AOB = 23 π and angle APB = 56 π.
(a) Find the perimeter of the cross-section RASB, giving your answer correct to 2 decimal places.
[3]
(b) Find the difference in area of the two triangles AOB and APB, giving your answer correct to
2 decimal places. [2]
(c) Find the area of the cross-section RASB, giving your answer correct to 1 decimal place. [3]
Mark scheme
10(a) 4π 5π 10π 28π B1 For either arc correct. Arc ARB could be AR+RB.
2.5 × + 2.24 × [= 10.47[2] + 5.86[4] or + ]
3 6 3 15
M1 For adding two (or three) arc lengths using different radii and
angles and nothing else. SOI
26π A1 AWRT
16.34 or Condone 16.33 only.
5
3
10(b) 1 2π M1 For either ΔAOB or ΔAPB (AB = 4.33, h= 1.25, 0.58) or any other
Area AOB = × 2.52 sin [=2.706] valid method.
2 3
1 5π
Area APB = × 2.242 sin [=1.254]
2 6
[Difference =] 1.45 A1 AWRT Condone 1.46 only.
2
10(c) 1 4π B1 For either sector area correct
Area AOB = × 2.52 × [=13.09]
2 3
1 5π
Area APB = × 2.242 × [=6.57]
2 6
[Area of cross section =] M1 Adding two sector areas from different sectors and ‘ their 10(b) ’
1 4π 1 5π
× 2.52 × + × 2.242 × + “their 10 ( b )” and nothing else. SOI
2 3 2 6
13.09 + 6.57 + “their 10 ( b )”
=
21.1 A1 CAO Condone slight inaccuracies in intermediate working if the
correct answer is arrived at.
3
(a) Find the coordinates of the minimum point of the curve y = 94 x2 − 12x + 18. [3]
y
5 y = 18 − 38 x 2
y = 49 x2 − 12x + 18
x
O
5
The diagram shows the curves with equations y = 94 x2 − 12x + 18 and y = 18 − 38 x 2 . The curves intersect at the points 0, 18 and 4, 6.
(b) Find the area of the shaded region. [5]
5
(c) A point P is moving along the curve y = 18 − 38 x 2 in such a way that the x-coordinate of P is increasing at a constant rate of 2 units per second.
Find the rate at which the y-coordinate of P is changing when x = 4. [3]
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Mark scheme
11(a) 9 8 8 9 B1 dy
2 2
dy 9 8
=
dx 2 x − 12 [ = 0 ] or [y =] x − + or x − +2
OE Either
dx
or a correct expression in completed square form.
4 3 9 4 3
Allow unsimplified.
24 B1 OE Condone 2.67 AWRT.
x=
9
y=2 B1 CAO
−b 8 8
Note: x = = B1; substitute for x in y = B1; y =2 B1.
2a 3 3
3
For 11(b) look for working to be marked on page 19 or annotate it as BP or SEEN
11(b) 3
5
9
M1 Intention to integrate and subtract areas (either way around). Can
[Area =] 18 − x 2 − x 2 − 12 x + 18 dx be two separate functions or combined.
8 4
Using y 2 scores 0/5 but condone inclusion of π except for the
final mark.
Note: Subtraction not required for these marks. B1,B1 One mark for correct integration of each curve, allow
7 unsimplified.
3x 2 9 x3 12 x 2 3 2 3 3
7
Either separately [18 x ] − , − [ +18 x] [ ]
18 x − x
x − 6 x [ +18 x ]
2
7
8× 4×3 2 28 4
2 7
3 2 3 3
[18 x] − x − x + 6 x 2 [ −18 x ] BUT condone sign errors
7
3 2 or
3x 2 9x 12 x
Or combined [18x] − − + [ −18x] 28 4
8×
7 4×3 2 that are only due to missing brackets.
2
3 7
3 M1 Clear substitution of 4 into at least one integrated expression
= − × 4 2 − × 43 + 6 × 42
28 4 ( 0 )
− (defined by at least one correct power) which can be unsimplified.
240 A1 SC: If all marks awarded except the final M1, SCB1 is available
= or 34.3 AWRT for the correct final answer.
7
5
dy −5 × 3 2 15 2
11(c) 3 3 B1 Allow unsimplified.
=
dx 2 × 8 x = − x
16
dy dy dx dy 15 M1 dy
= × ⇒ = − ×8× 2 Substitute x = 4 into their and multiply by 2.
dt dx dt dt 16 dx
−15 A1 Accept decreasing [at/by] 15
3 Note: If incorrect curve used, this is not a MR and only M1 mark
9 ( 4)
is available. Expect ( − 12) × 2[=12]
2
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