Mathematics 9709/33 October/November 2024: question paper and mark scheme
Cambridge AS & A Level Mathematics (9709), Paper 3 Pure Mathematics 3, October/November 2024. Read both free below, or download them. Done the paper? Get it marked by AI against this mark scheme.
The complex number z satisfies z = 2 and 0 G arg z G 14 r .
(a) On the Argand diagram below, sketch the locus of the points representing z. [2]
(b) On the same diagram, sketch the locus of the points representing z 2 . [2]
lm(z)
O Re(z)
Mark scheme
1(a) For all 4 marks, scales must be approximately equal, dashes can replace numbers. Im(z)
Arcs don’t have to be perfectly circular, mark intention. 4i
Show an arc of a circle, centre the origin and radius 2. B1
Only need 2 on Re(z) or 2i on Im(z) or r = 2 to show correct radius
Show an arc centre the origin for 0 arg z 1
4
π with any radius B1
Max B1 if sector shaded 1
π
4
Re(z)
2 O 2 4
1(b) Show an arc of a circle, centre the origin and radius 4. B1
Only need 4 on Re(z) or 4i on Im(z) or r = 4 to show correct radius
Show an arc centre the origin for 0 arg z 1
2
π with any radius B1
Max B1 if sector shaded
2
Let f (x) = 2x 3 - 5x 2 + 4 .
(a) Show that if a sequence of values given by the iterative formula
4 xn + 1 =
5 - 2xn
converges, then it converges to a root of the equation f (x) = 0 . [2]
(b) The equation has a root close to 1.2 .
Use the iterative formula from part (a) and an initial value of 1.2 to determine the root correct to
2 decimal places. Give the result of each iteration to 4 decimal places. [3]
Mark scheme
2(a) 4 *B1 Could work with xn +1 throughout or with xn
State or imply the equation x = and square the equation
5 − 2x throughout instead of x.
Rearrange this with at least one intermediate step in the form 2 x3 − 5 x 2 + 4 = 0 DB1
Alternative Method 1 for Question 2(a)
Rearrange 2 x3 − 5 x 2 + 4 = 0 to x2(5 – 2x) = 4 (or a different intermediate step) B2
4 4
and to either x 2 = or x =
5 − 2x 5 − 2x
4
and then obtain the iterative formula xn +1 =
5 − 2 xn
Alternative Method 2 for Question 2(a)
Rearrange 2 x3 − 5 x 2 + 4 = 0 to x2(5 – 2x) = 4 (or a different intermediate step) and *B1 Must have introduced xn +1 and xn .
4 4
to x 2 = and to xn +12 =
5 − 2x 5 − 2 xn
4 DB1
Obtain the iterative formula xn +1 =
5 − 2 xn
2
2(b) Use the iterative process correctly at least once M1 The question specifies initial value 1.2, so must
use the formula to obtain a value and then use this
value in the formula.
Obtain final answer 1.28 A1 Can gain this mark even if less than 4 dp shown in
iteration.
Show sufficient iterations to at least 4 dp to justify 1.28 to 2 dp or show that there is A1 1.2, 1.2403, 1.2601, 1.2700, 1.2752, 1.2778,...
a sign change in the interval (1.275,1.285 ) Allow small errors, truncation and recovery.
3
ln P
3
O t
The number of bacteria in a population, P, at time t hours is modelled by the equation P = ae kt , where
1 a and k are constants. The graph of ln P against t, shown in the diagram, has gradient 20 and intersects the vertical axis at (0, 3) .
(a) State the value of k and find the value of a correct to 2 significant figures. [3]
(b) Find the time taken for P to double. Give your answer correct to the nearest hour. [2]
Mark scheme
3(a) State or imply that ln P = ln a + kt or ln P = ln a + k(ln e)t B1 Can be implied by both a and k correct.
1
t
1 P = e3e 20 gets B1B1.
ln P = t + 3 B0 until associated with a and /or k
20
1 dP B1 OE. Can be embedded in P = aekt .
State k = , not from =k
20 dt
ln a = 3 a = 20 to 2 sf B1 Must be 2 sf, can be embedded in P = aekt .
3
3(b) Form a correct equation in t using a and k, or their a and k where a will cancel (or M1 E.g. 2a = aekt , 2 = ekt , kt = ln 2.
are both numerical)
Obtain t = 14 [ hours ] A1 Allow 13.75 [hrs] (13 hrs 45 min) to 14 [hrs].
ISW
2
Find the complex number z satisfying the equation z - 3i 2 - 9i
= . z + 3i 5
Give your answer in the form x + iy , where x and y are real. [5]
Mark scheme
4 Substitute z = x + iy and obtain a horizontal equation *M1 E.g. 5 ( x + ( y − 3) i ) = ( 2 − 9i ) ( x + ( y + 3) i )
Do not allow if this would lead to an equation containing xy terms which do not
cancel
Use i2 = −1 anywhere M1
Obtain e.g. 5 x + 5 ( y − 3) i = ( 2 x + 9 y + 27 ) + i ( 2 y + 6 − 9 x ) A1 Or equivalent expression free of products of
complex numbers.
or e.g. 3x2 + 3y2 – 12y – 63 + (9x2 + 9y2 – 30x + 54y + 81)i = 0
Terms can be in any order.
Obtain simultaneous equations by equating real and imaginary parts DM1 E.g. 3x − 9 y = 27 and 3 y + 9 x = 21
3x2 + 3y2 – 12y – 63 = 0 and
9x2 + 9y2 – 30x + 54y + 81 = 0
Obtain [ z = ] 3 − 2i only A1
4 Alternative Method for Question 4:
Obtain a horizontal equation in z *M1 E.g. 5z – 15i = 2z + 6i − 27i2 – 9iz.
Do not allow if it would lead to an equation containing z2 where the xy terms do not Allow errors, but no brackets.
cancel
Use i2 = −1 anywhere M1
9 + 7i A1 OE
Obtain z = (might have an uncancelled factor of 3)
1 + 3i
Multiply top and bottom by 1 − 3i or equivalent for their z DM1 Must see working for numerator or denominator,
e.g. 9 − 27i + 21 + 7i or 1 + 9 or 10.
9 + 7i
If = 3 − 2i M0A0.
1 + 3i
9 + 7i 1 − 3i
If × = 3 − 2i M0A0 SC B1.
1 + 3i 1 − 3i
9 + 7i 1 − 3i
If × and working in numerator or
1 + 3i 1 − 3i
denominator and 3 − 2i M1A1.
Obtain [ z = ] 3 − 2i only A1
5
(a) Show that cos 4 i - sin 4 i - 4 sin 2 i cos 2 i / cos 2 2i + cos 2i - 1. [3]
(b) Solve the equation cos 4 a - sin 4 a = 4 sin 2 a cos 2 a for 0° G a G 180° . [3]
Mark scheme
5(a) 1 + cos 2θ 1 − cos 2θ B1 Starting on left.
2 2
Rewrite cos θ as
4
or sin θ as
4
or Double angle for one term.
2 2
4sin θ cos θ as sin 2θ
2 2 2
1 + cos 2θ 1 − cos 2θ
2 2 B1 OE, e.g. 1× cos 2θ − sin 2 2θ .
− − sin 2θ
2
Obtain
2 2
Expand to B1 AG
1 1 1 1 1 1
+ cos 2θ + cos 2 2θ − − cos 2θ + cos 2 2θ − (1 − cos 2 2θ )
4 2 4 4 2 4
and simplify to obtain cos2 2θ + cos 2θ − 1
Alternative Method 1 for Question 5(a):
( )(
Express cos 4 θ − sin 4 θ as cos2 θ + sin 2 θ cos2 θ − sin 2 θ ) B1 Starting on left.
or rewrite 4sin 2 θ cos2 θ as sin 2 2θ
Simplify to cos 2θ − sin 2 2θ B1 If cos4 θ − sin 4 θ = cos 2θ instead of
( cos θ + sin θ )( cos θ − sin θ ) = cos 2θ , B0.
2 2 2 2
Use sin 2 2θ = 1 − cos2 2θ to obtain cos2 2θ + cos 2θ − 1 B1 AG
5(a) Alternative Method 2 for Question 5(a):
Use correct double angle formulae once e.g. replace cos2θ with cos 2 θ − sin 2 θ B1 Starting on right.
( cos θ − sin θ ) + ( cos θ − sin θ ) − 1
2 2 2 2 2
Double angle for one term.
Expand to obtain B1
cos4 θ − 2sin 2 θ cos2 θ − sin4θ + 2sin4θ + cos2θ − sin 2 θ − 1 * Write sin 4 θ as − sin 4 θ + 2sin 4 θ .
or
cos4 θ − 2sin 2 θ cos 2 θ + sin 4 θ + cos 2θ − sin 2 θ − 1 leading to
cos4 θ − 2sin 2 θ cos2 θ + sin 4 θ − 2sin 2 θ leading to
Write 2sin 2 θ as 2sin 2 θ (cos2 θ + sin2 θ ).
(
cos4 θ − 2sin 2 θ cos2 θ + sin 4 θ −2sin2θ cos2θ + sin2θ ** )
Rewrite as B1
* cos4 θ − 2sin 2 θ cos2 θ − sin 4 θ + 2sin 4 θ − 2sin 2 θ leading to
( )
cos4 θ − 2sin 2 θ cos2 θ − sin 4 θ + 2sin 2 θ sin 2 θ −1 leading to
cos4 θ − 4sin 2 θ cos2 θ − sin 4 θ
** cos4 θ − 2sin 2 θ cos2 θ + sin 4 θ − 2sin 2 θ cos2 θ − 2sin4 θ leading to
cos4 θ − 4sin 2 θ cos2 θ − sin 4 θ
3
5(b) State a quadratic equation in cos2α and solve for α M1 Alternative: form a quadratic in tan 2 α and solve
( cos 2α + cos 2α − 1 = 0)
2
(
for α tan 4 α + 4 tan 2 α − 1 = 0 . )
Obtain α = 25.9° or α = 154.1° A1 May be more accurate.
Allow 154 for 154.1.
Obtain α = 25.9° and α = 154.1° and no others in range A1 May be more accurate.
Allow 154 for 154.1.
Mark answers in radians as a misread
(0.452, 2.69).
3
The lines l and m have vector equations
l: r = 2i + j - 3k + m (- i + 2k) and m: r = 2i + j - 3k + n (2i - j + 5k) .
Lines l and m intersect at the point P.
(a) State the coordinates of P. [1]
(b) Find the exact value of the cosine of the acute angle between l and m. [3]
(c) The point A on line l has coordinates (0, 1, 1) . The point B on line m has coordinates (0, 2, - 8) .
Find the exact area of triangle APB. [3]
Mark scheme
6(a) P ( 2, 1, − 3) B1 Accept x = 2, y = 1, z = –3.
2
Do not accept 2i + j – 3k or 1 .
−3
1
6(b) Use the correct method to find the scalar product of the direction vectors M1 ± ( −1 × 2 + 2 × 5 ) = ±8
Allow error of 0 × –1 = –1.
Divide the scalar product by the product of the moduli to obtain ± cosθ using M1 their 8
consistent vectors throughout their 5 their 30
8 A1 8 4 6
Obtain cos θ = OE, e.g. or .
5 6 150 15
8
If no seen, just 49.2, then A0.
5 6
Decimal only seen, A0.
ISW
6(b) Alternative Method for Question 6(b):
Use of cosine rule: e.g. sides of 5, 30 and 19 found B1 Could use other points.
5 + 30 − 19 M1
e.g. cosθ =
2 5 30
8 A1 8 4 6 8
Obtain cos θ = OE, e.g. or or .
5 6 150 15 5 30
8
If no seen, just 49.2, then A0.
5 6
Decimal only seen, A0.
ISW
3
6(c) Any two of PA = 2 5 PB = 30 or AB = 82 seen B1 May be seen by stating or implying that
λ = 2 and μ = −1.
1 64 M1 Correct method for the exact area of the triangle.
Area = × 2 5 × 30 × 1 − Note that:
2 150
129
sin APB =
15
86
sin ABP =
615
46
cos ABP =
2460
2580
Perp A to BP =
15
430
Perp B to AP =
5
= 86 A1 Or simplified exact equivalent.
ISW
Alternative Method for Question 6(c)
PA × PB = −4i − 18j − 2k B1 PA = −2i + 4k, PB = −2i + j − 5k.
1 1 M1 Correct method for the exact area of the triangle.
Area = PA × PB = 16 + 324 + 4
2 2
= 86 A1 Or simplified exact equivalent.
ISW
3
The parametric equations of a curve are
x = 3 sin 2t , y = tan t + cot t,
for 0 1 t 1 12 r . dy -2
(a) Show that = . [5]
dx 3 sin 2 2t
(b) Find the equation of the normal to the curve at the point where t = 14 r . Give your answer in the form py + qx + r = 0 , where p, q and r are integers. [3]
7a 2
Mark scheme
7(a) dx B1 Allow 3.2 cos 2t.
Obtain = 6cos 2t dx = 6cos2t is B0.
dt
dy B1 Any equivalent form.
Obtain = sec2 t − cosec2t dy = sec2t – cosec2t is B0,
dt
dy sec2 t − cosec2t
but = can go on to gain
dx 6cos 2t
M1M1A1, so 3/5 possible.
dy dy dx
= ÷
*M1 dy sec2 t − cosec2t
Use =
dx dt dt dx 6cos 2t
Express as a single fraction DM1 sin 2 t − cos 2 t 1
dy Allow 2 2
×
With correctly simplified as a single fraction in terms of sin t and cos t cos t sin t 6cos 2t
dt sin 2 t − cos 2 t
1 sin t − cos t
2 2 2 2
Allow with 6 cos 2t expressed as outside bracket or ÷ 6cos 2t or cos t sin t
6cos 2t 2
cos t sin t 2
6cos 2t
−4cos 2t −2 A1 AG
Obtain = from full and correct working Allow slips in θ and x for t to recover earlier
6cos 2t × sin 2t 3sin 2t
2 2
marks, provided these are corrected before the
Numerator and denominator must have identical terms before cancelling, both cos2t
final line.
or both + and – (sin2t – cos2t)
Do not allow serious errors in working for the
final mark.
7(a) Alternative Method for Question 7(a):
y=
6 B2 tan 2 t + 1 sec2 t 1
Using y = = =
x tan t sin t sin t cos t
cos t
dy B1
= −6 x −2
dx
dy 6 M1
=−
dx 9sin 2 2t
dy −2 A1
Obtain = from full and correct working
dx 3sin 2 2t
5
7(b) 3 B1
Gradient of normal =
2
Use correct method to find the equation of the normal M1 3 3
E.g. ( y − 2 ) =( x − 3) or find c in y = x + c.
2 2
Allow a wrong value for x or y but not both, with
their normal gradient.
Obtain 2 y − 3x + 5 = 0 A1 Or k ( 2 y − 3x + 5 ) = 0, where k is an integer.
3
Let f (x) = , where a is a positive constant.
(a - 2x) (3a + x)
(a) Express f (x) in partial fractions. [3]
(b) Hence obtain the expansion of f (x) in ascending powers of x, up to and including the term in x 2 .
[4]
(c) State the set of values of x for which the expansion in part (b) is valid. [1]
Mark scheme
8(a) A B M1
State or imply the form + and use a correct method to find a constant
a − 2 x 3a + x
Obtain A = 2a or B = a A1
Obtain A = 2a and B = a A1
3
Use a correct method to obtain the first two terms of the expansion of ( a − 2 x )
8(b) −1 M1
or
−1 −1
2x x
or ( 3a + x )
−1
1 − or 1 +
a 3a
2 x 4x2 A1ft OE. May be unsimplified.
Obtain +2 1 + + 2 + ... Follow their A, B for an expansion involving a.
a a
1 x x2 A1ft OE. May be unsimplified.
Obtain + 1 − + 2 + ... Follow their A, B for an expansion involving a.
3 3a 9a
7 35 x 217 x 2 A1 Or simplified equivalent. Final answer.
Obtain + + + Ignore any terms in higher powers of x.
3 9a 27a 2
Do not ISW, e.g. multiplying by 27a2.
Condone different order of terms.
8(b) Alternative Method for Question 8(b)
Expanding 7a2 ( a − 2x ) (3a + x )−1 from the original question.
−1 M1
Use a correct method to obtain the first two terms of the expansion of ( a − 2 x ) or
−1
−1 −1
2x x
1 − or ( 3a + x ) or 1 +
−1
a 3a
2 x 4 x2 7a x x2 A1 OE. May be unsimplified.
Obtain +7a 1 + + 2 + ... or + 1 − + 2 + ... May be implied by the expression shown for the
a a 3 3a 9a next A1.
7 2 x 4 x2 x x2 A1 OE. May be unsimplified.
Obtain + 1 + + + ... 1 − + + ...
3 a a2 3a 9a
2
7 35 x 217 x 2 A1 Or simplified equivalent. Final answer.
Obtain + + + Ignore any terms in higher powers of x.
3 9a 27a 2
Do not ISW, e.g. multiplying by 27a2.
Condone different order of terms.
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8(c) a B1 a a
x< Or − < x < .
2 2 2
Mark final answer. Must make a clear statement.
1
(a) Find the quotient and remainder when x 4 + 16 is divided by x 2 + 4 . [3]
c 2 3 x 4 + 16 4
(b) Hence show that dd 2 dx = (r + 4) . [5]
e2 x + 4 3
Mark scheme
9(a) Divide to obtain quotient x 2 + k M1 k is a constant.
Obtain quotient x 2 − 4 A1 If quotient stated separately, mark at this stage.
Obtain remainder 32 A1 If remainder stated separately, mark at this stage.
Need not state which is quotient and remainder,
but if stated wrongly, max 2/3.
After a correct division, still allow the marks if
32
then written as x 2 − 4 + 2 .
x +4
Alternative Method for Question 9(a)
Expands brackets to get B = 0 M1 ( x + 4 )( x + Bx + C ) + D =
2 2
x 4 + Bx3 + ( C + 4 ) x 2 + 4 Bx + 4C + D
C = –4 A1
D = 32 A1 Need not state which is quotient and remainder,
but if stated wrongly, max 2/3.
3
9(b) 1 3 B1 FT Follow their quotient of form Ax2 + B.
x − 4x
3
1 M1
Obtain p tan −1 qx where q = 2 or q =
2
1 A1 FT Follow their constant remainder,
Obtain 16 tan −1 x
2 their constant remainder −1 1
i.e. tan x.
2 2
1 M1 Terms need not be evaluated, e.g.
Use limits correctly in an expression containing p tan −1 qx where q = 2 or q =
2 8 3 − 8 3 + 16 tan −1 3 − 8 − 8 + 16 tan −1 1
and rx3 + sx
3
8 16 16π
or − 8 can be − , 16 tan −1 3 can be ,
3 3 3
16 tan −1 1 can be 4π.
4 A1 AG
Obtain ( π + 4 ) from full and correct working
3
5
A water tank is in the shape of a cuboid with base area 40000 cm 2 . At time t minutes the depth of water in the tank is h cm. Water is pumped into the tank at a rate of 50000 cm 3 per minute. Water is leaking out of the tank through a hole in the bottom at a rate of 600h cm 3 per minute. dh
(a) Show that 200 = 250 - 3h . [3]
dt
(b) It is given that when t = 0 , h = 50 .
Find the time taken for the depth of water in the tank to reach 80 cm. Give your answer correct to
2 significant figures. [5]
Mark scheme
10(a) dV B1 dV dV
State that = 50000 − 600h May be seen as = 50000 and = [ −] 600h.
dt dt dt
When put together (may be in the chain rule) B1
can be awarded.
dV dV M1 dh dV dV
[Use V = 40000h to] obtain = 40000 and use this and their in the correct = ÷
dh dt dt dt dh
dh 50000 − 600h dh
chain rule to obtain E.g. =
dt 40000 dt
or
dV dh dV dh
[Use V = 40000h to] obtain = 40000 and equate to their E.g. 40000 = 50000 − 600h
dt dt dt dt
10(a) dh A1 AG
Obtain 200 = 250 − 3h from full and correct working
dt
dh 50000 − 600h
= OE, leading to given answer
dt 40000
with no other working, or no incorrect working
seen SC B1 (1/3).
dV
= 50000 − 600h B1 followed by
dt
dh 50000 − 600h
= OE, leading to given answer
dt 40000
with no other working, or no incorrect working
seen, SC B1 2/3.
dV dV dh
= × followed by
dt dh dt
dh
50000 − 600h = 40000 OE, leading to given
dt
answer with no other working, or no incorrect
dV
working seen, B1 for implied and SC B1 2/3.
dt
3
10(b) Separate variables correctly and integrate one side correctly M1 1 1
E.g. 250 − 3h dh = 200 dt.
Integral signs may be omitted, 200 may be on
opposite side.
1 t A1 OE
Obtain − ln 250 − 3h = ( +C ) Condone missing “+C” and lack of modulus signs.
3 200
Use t = 0, h = 50 in an expression containing ln ( 250 − 3h ) or ln 250 − 3h to find M1 Or equivalent use of limits 50 and 80.
the constant of integration.
1 A1 1 100 t 200 10
Obtain C = − ln100 OE, e.g. ln = , or − ln .
3 3 250 − 3h 200 3 100
With or without modulus signs on the log terms.
t = 150 A1
5
y
R a
O r 2r x
M
The diagram shows the curve y = 2 sin x 2 + cos x , for 0 G x G 2r , and its minimum point M, where x = a.
(a) Find the value of a correct to 2 decimal places. [5]
(b) Use the substitution u = 2 + cos x to find the exact area of the shaded region R. [6]
Additional page
If you use the following page to complete the answer to any question, the question number must be clearly shown.
Mark scheme
11(a) Use of correct product rule and correct chain rule M1 dy Bsin xsin x
= A cos x 2 + cos x +
dx 2 + cos x
dy 2sin 2 x A1 OE
Obtain = 2cos x 2 + cos x −
dx 2 2 + cos x
Equate the derivative to zero and obtain a horizontal 3 term quadratic equation or 4 *M1 Accept in cos x.
term quartic equation in cos a E.g. 3cos2x + 4cosx – 1 = 0.
If M0 earlier then needs that expression to be such that arrive at 3 term quadratic or E.g. 3cos4x + 16cos3x + 18cos2x – 1 = 0.
4 term quartic equation in cos x without further trig errors.
1
The only error in the form of the differential allowed is for ( 2 + cos x ) 2 to be
−
1 3
( 2 + cos x )+ 2 or ( 2 + cos x )− 2
Solve for cos a DM1 −2 + 7
cos a = or 0.215
3
Allow presence of other solution(s).
Obtain a = 4.93 A1 Allow more accurate, e.g. 4.929… even though
question states 2 dp.
If x = 1.35 leads to x = 4.93 award A1 BOD.
If x = 1.35 and x = 4.93 award A0.
5
11(b) State or imply du = − sin x dx B1 OE
If B0, max M1M1M1.
Substitute throughout for u and du M1
Obtain − 2 udu A1 OE. Ignore limits if − 2 udu, but if + 2 udu,
3
then must have correct limits 2 u d u.
1
(See final M1)
Integrate to obtain ku 2 ( +C )
3
M1 Constant of integration not required
3 3 M1 1 and 3 for u, or 0 and π for x.
Use correct limits correctly in an expression of the form ku 2 or k (2 + cos x) 2
( )
4 4 4 4 A1 OE. Allow, e.g., 3 3 for 27.
Obtain 3 3 − 1 or 4 3 − or 27 −
3 3 3 3 ISW but don’t ignore e.g. multiplying throughout
by 3.
If the answer is changed from negative to positive
value at end, then A0.
Last M1A1 can use modulus, providing no errors
seen.
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