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CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL EXAMINATIONS

General Certificate of Education Advanced Subsidiary Level

General Certificate of Education Advanced Level

MATHEMATICS 9709/1
PAPER 1 Pure Mathematics 1 (P1)
MAY/JUNE SESSION 2002
1 hour 45 minutes
Additional materials:
Answer paper
Graph paper
List of Formulae (MF9)

TIME 1 hour 45 minutes

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
Write your name, Centre number and candidate number in the spaces provided on the answer
paper/answer booklet.
Answer all the questions.
Give non-exact numerical answers correct to 3 significant figures, or 1 decimal place in the case of
angles in degrees, unless a different level of accuracy is specified in the question.

INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES

The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the end of each question or part question.
The total number of marks for this paper is 75.
Questions carrying smaller numbers of marks are printed earlier in the paper, and questions carrying
larger numbers of marks later in the paper.
The use of an electronic calculator is expected, where appropriate.
You are reminded of the need for clear presentation in your answers.

This question paper consists of 5 printed pages and 3 blank pages.

UNIVERSITY of CAMBRIDGE
CIE 2002 Local Examinations Syndicate [Turn over
2

1 The line x 2y 9 intersects the curve xy 18 0 at the points A and B. Find the coordinates of A
and B. [4]

1 cos2 x
2 (i) Show that sin x tan x may be written as . [1]
cos x

(ii) Hence solve the equation 2 sin x tan x 3, for 0 x 360. [4]

3
y

y=3 x

y=x

O x

The diagram shows the curve y 3

x and the line y x intersecting at O and P. Find
(i) the coordinates of P, [1]
(ii) the area of the shaded region. [5]

4 A progression has a first term of 12 and a fifth term of 18.

(i) Find the sum of the first 25 terms if the progression is arithmetic. [3]

(ii) Find the 13th term if the progression is geometric. [4]

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3

5
C'

B' 4 O' A'

M 12

=
C
k j

B A
O i

The diagram shows a solid cylinder standing on a horizontal circular base, centre O and radius 4 units.
The line BA is a diameter and the radius OC is at 90 to OA. Points O , A , B and C lie on the upper

surface of the cylinder such that OO , AA , BB and CC are all vertical and of length 12 units. The

mid-point of BB is M.

Unit vectors i, j and k are parallel to OA, OC and OO respectively.

(i) Express each of the vectors MO and MC in terms of i, j and k. [3]

(ii) Hence find the angle OMC . [4]

6 The function f, where f(x) a sin x b, is defined for the domain 0 x 2 . Given that f 1
2

and that f 32 8,
2

(i) find the values of a and b, [3]

(ii) find the values of x for which f(x) 0, giving your answers in radians correct to 2 decimal
places, [2]
(iii) sketch the graph of y f(x). [2]

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7
X

A 32 cm B
20 cm

18 cm
O
D C

The diagram shows the circular cross-section of a uniform cylindrical log with centre O and radius
20 cm. The points A, X and B lie on the circumference of the cross-section and AB 32 cm.

(i) Show that angle AOB 1.855 radians, correct to 3 decimal places. [2]

(ii) Find the area of the sector AXBO. [2]

The section AXBCD, where ABCD is a rectangle with AD 18 cm, is removed.

(iii) Find the area of the new cross-section (shown shaded in the diagram). [3]

8 A hollow circular cylinder, open at one end, is constructed of thin sheet metal. The total external
surface area of the cylinder is 192 cm2 . The cylinder has a radius of r cm and a height of h cm.

(i) Express h in terms of r and show that the volume, V cm3 , of the cylinder is given by

V 1
2
(192r r3 ). [4]

Given that r can vary,

(ii) find the value of r for which V has a stationary value, [3]
(iii) find this stationary value and determine whether it is a maximum or a minimum. [3]

dy 12
(2x 1)2
9 A curve is such that and P (1, 5) is a point on the curve.
dx

(i) The normal to the curve at P crosses the x-axis at Q. Find the coordinates of Q. [4]

(ii) Find the equation of the curve. [4]

(iii) A point is moving along the curve in such a way that the x-coordinate is increasing at a constant
rate of 0.3 units per second. Find the rate of increase of the y-coordinate when x 1. [3]

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5

10 The functions f and g are defined by

f:x 3x 2, x ,
g:x x , 1.5.
6
2x 3
, x

(i) Find the value of x for which fg(x) 3. [3]

(ii) Sketch, in a single diagram, the graphs of y f(x) and y f 1

(x), making clear the relationship
between the two graphs. [3]

(iii) Express each of f 1

(x) and g 1
(x) in terms of x, and solve the equation f 1
(x ) g 1
(x). [5]

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9709/1/M/J/02
CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL EXAMINATIONS
General Certificate of Education
Advanced Subsidiary Level and Advanced Level

MATHEMATICS 9709/01
Paper 1 Pure Mathematics 1 (P1)
May/June 2003

1 hour 45 minutes
Additional materials: Answer Booklet/Paper
Graph paper
List of Formulae (MF9)

READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST

If you have been given an Answer Booklet, follow the instructions on the front cover of the Booklet.
Write your Centre number, candidate number and name on all the work you hand in.
Write in dark blue or black pen on both sides of the paper.
You may use a soft pencil for any diagrams or graphs.
Do not use staples, paper clips, highlighters, glue or correction fluid.

Answer all the questions.

Give non-exact numerical answers correct to 3 significant figures, or 1 decimal place in the case of angles
in degrees, unless a different level of accuracy is specified in the question.
At the end of the examination, fasten all your work securely together.

The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the end of each question or part question.
The total number of marks for this paper is 75.
Questions carrying smaller numbers of marks are printed earlier in the paper, and questions carrying larger
numbers of marks later in the paper.
The use of an electronic calculator is expected, where appropriate.
You are reminded of the need for clear presentation in your answers.

This document consists of 3 printed pages and 1 blank page.

CIE 2003 [Turn over

1 1 5
1 Find the value of the coefficient of in the expansion of 2x . [3]
x x

2 Find all the values of x in the interval 0 x 180 which satisfy the equation sin 3x + 2 cos 3x = 0.
[4]

6
3 (a) Differentiate 4x + with respect to x. [2]
x2

6
(b) Find 4x + dx. [3]
x2

4 In an arithmetic progression, the 1st term is 10, the 15th term is 11 and the last term is 41. Find the
sum of all the terms in the progression. [5]

5 The function f is defined by f : x ax + b, for x

, where a and b are constants. It is given that
f(2) = 1 and f(5) = 7.

(i) Find the values of a and b. [2]

(ii) Solve the equation ff(x) = 0. [3]

6 (i) Sketch the graph of the curve y = 3 sin x, for x . [2]

The straight line y = kx, where k is a constant, passes through the maximum point of this curve for
x .

(ii) Find the value of k in terms of . [2]

(iii) State the coordinates of the other point, apart from the origin, where the line and the curve
intersect. [1]

7 The line L1 has equation 2x + y = 8. The line L2 passes through the point A (7, 4) and is perpendicular
to L1 .

(i) Find the equation of L2 . [4]

(ii) Given that the lines L1 and L2 intersect at the point B, find the length of AB. [4]

8 The points A, B, C and D have position vectors 3i + 2k, 2i 2j + 5k, 2j + 7k and 2i + 10j + 7k
respectively.

(i) Use a scalar product to show that BA and BC are perpendicular. [4]

(ii) Show that BC and AD are parallel and find the ratio of the length of BC to the length of AD. [4]

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3

The diagram shows a semicircle ABC with centre O and radius 8 cm. Angle AOB = radians.

(i) In the case where = 1, calculate the area of the sector BOC. [3]

(ii) Find the value of for which the perimeter of sector AOB is one half of the perimeter of
sector BOC. [3]

(iii) In the case where = 13 , show that the exact length of the perimeter of triangle ABC is

(24 + 8 3) cm. [3]

10 The equation of a curve is y = (5x + 4).

(i) Calculate the gradient of the curve at the point where x = 1. [3]

(ii) A point with coordinates (x, y) moves along the curve in such a way that the rate of increase of x
has the constant value 0.03 units per second. Find the rate of increase of y at the instant when
x = 1. [2]

(iii) Find the area enclosed by the curve, the x-axis, the y-axis and the line x = 1. [5]

11 The equation of a curve is y = 8x x2 .

(i) Express 8x x2 in the form a (x + b)2 , stating the numerical values of a and b. [3]

(ii) Hence, or otherwise, find the coordinates of the stationary point of the curve. [2]

(iii) Find the set of values of x for which y 20. [3]

The function g is defined by g : x 8x x2 , for x 4.

(iv) State the domain and range of g1 . [2]

(v) Find an expression, in terms of x, for g1 (x). [3]

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UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL EXAMINATIONS
General Certificate of Education
Advanced Subsidiary Level and Advanced Level

MATHEMATICS 9709/01
Paper 1 Pure Mathematics 1 (P1)
May/June 2004

1 hour 45 minutes
Additional materials: Answer Booklet/Paper
Graph paper
List of Formulae (MF9)

READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST

Answer all the questions.

The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the end of each question or part question.
The total number of marks for this paper is 75.
Questions carrying smaller numbers of marks are printed earlier in the paper, and questions carrying larger
numbers of marks later in the paper.
The use of an electronic calculator is expected, where appropriate.
You are reminded of the need for clear presentation in your answers.

This document consists of 4 printed pages.

UCLES 2004 [Turn over

1 A geometric progression has first term 64 and sum to infinity 256. Find
(i) the common ratio, [2]
(ii) the sum of the first ten terms. [2]

1

2 Evaluate (3x + 1) dx. [4]
0

3 (i) Show that the equation sin2 + 3 sin cos = 4 cos2 can be written as a quadratic equation in
tan . [2]

(ii) Hence, or otherwise, solve the equation in part (i) for 0 180 . [3]

4 Find the coefficient of x3 in the expansion of

(i) (1 + 2x)6 , [3]

(ii) (1 3x)(1 + 2x)6 . [3]

In the diagram, OCD is an isosceles triangle with OC = OD = 10 cm and angle COD = 0.8 radians.
The points A and B, on OC and OD respectively, are joined by an arc of a circle with centre O and
radius 6 cm. Find
(i) the area of the shaded region, [3]
(ii) the perimeter of the shaded region. [4]

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3

6
6 The curve y = 9 and the line y + x = 8 intersect at two points. Find
x
(i) the coordinates of the two points, [4]
(ii) the equation of the perpendicular bisector of the line joining the two points. [4]

18
The diagram shows part of the graph of y = and the normal to the curve at P (6, 3). This normal
x
meets the x-axis at R. The point Q on the x-axis and the point S on the curve are such that PQ and SR
are parallel to the y-axis.

(i) Find the equation of the normal at P and show that R is the point (4 12 , 0). [5]

(ii) Show that the volume of the solid obtained when the shaded region PQRS is rotated through
360 about the x-axis is 18 . [4]

[Questions 8, 9 and 10 are printed overleaf.]

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The diagram shows a glass window consisting of a rectangle of height h m and width 2r m and a
semicircle of radius r m. The perimeter of the window is 8 m.

(i) Express h in terms of r. [2]

(ii) Show that the area of the window, A m2 , is given by

A = 8r 2r 2 12 r2 . [2]

Given that r can vary,

(iii) find the value of r for which A has a stationary value, [4]
(iv) determine whether this stationary value is a maximum or a minimum. [2]

9 Relative to an origin O, the position vectors of the points A, B, C and D are given by
1 3 4 1

OA = 3 , OB = 1 , OC = 2 and OD = 0 ,
1 3 p q
where p and q are constants. Find

(i) the unit vector in the direction of AB, [3]
(ii) the value of p for which angle AOC = 90 , [3]

(iii) the values of q for which the length of AD is 7 units. [4]

10 The functions f and g are defined as follows:

f : x x2 2x, x ,
g : x 2x + 3, x .

(i) Find the set of values of x for which f(x) > 15. [3]

(ii) Find the range of f and state, with a reason, whether f has an inverse. [4]

(iii) Show that the equation gf(x) = 0 has no real solutions. [3]

(iv) Sketch, in a single diagram, the graphs of y = g(x) and y = g1 (x), making clear the relationship
between the graphs. [2]

9709/01/M/J/04
UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL EXAMINATIONS
General Certificate of Education
Advanced Subsidiary Level and Advanced Level

MATHEMATICS 9709/01
Paper 1 Pure Mathematics 1 (P1)
May/June 2005

1 hour 45 minutes
Additional materials: Answer Booklet/Paper
Graph paper
List of Formulae (MF9)

READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST

Answer all the questions.

The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the end of each question or part question.
The total number of marks for this paper is 75.
Questions carrying smaller numbers of marks are printed earlier in the paper, and questions carrying larger
numbers of marks later in the paper.
The use of an electronic calculator is expected, where appropriate.
You are reminded of the need for clear presentation in your answers.

This document consists of 4 printed pages.

UCLES 2005 [Turn over

dy
1 A curve is such that = 2x2 5. Given that the point (3, 8) lies on the curve, find the equation of
dx
the curve. [4]

12
2 Find the gradient of the curve y = at the point where x = 3. [4]
x2 4x

3 (i) Show that the equation sin + cos = 2(sin cos ) can be expressed as tan = 3. [2]

(ii) Hence solve the equation sin + cos = 2(sin cos ), for 0 360 . [2]

4 (i) Find the first 3 terms in the expansion of (2 x)6 in ascending powers of x. [3]

(ii) Find the value of k for which there is no term in x2 in the expansion of (1 + kx)(2 x)6 . [2]

The diagram shows a rhombus ABCD. The points B and D have coordinates (2, 10) and (6, 2)
respectively, and A lies on the x-axis. The mid-point of BD is M . Find, by calculation, the coordinates
of each of M , A and C. [6]

6 A geometric progression has 6 terms. The first term is 192 and the common ratio is 1.5. An arithmetic
progression has 21 terms and common difference 1.5. Given that the sum of all the terms in the
geometric progression is equal to the sum of all the terms in the arithmetic progression, find the first
term and the last term of the arithmetic progression. [6]

UCLES 2005 9709/01/M/J/05

7 A function f is defined by f : x 3 2 sin x, for 0 x 360 .

(i) Find the range of f. [2]

(ii) Sketch the graph of y = f(x). [2]

A function g is defined by g : x 3 2 sin x, for 0 x A , where A is a constant.

(iii) State the largest value of A for which g has an inverse. [1]

(iv) When A has this value, obtain an expression, in terms of x, for g1 (x). [2]

In the diagram, ABC is a semicircle, centre O and radius 9 cm. The line BD is perpendicular to the
diameter AC and angle AOB = 2.4 radians.

(i) Show that BD = 6.08 cm, correct to 3 significant figures. [2]

(ii) Find the perimeter of the shaded region. [3]

(iii) Find the area of the shaded region. [3]

4
9 A curve has equation y = .
x

(i) The normal to the curve at the point (4, 2) meets the x-axis at P and the y-axis at Q. Find the
length of PQ, correct to 3 significant figures. [6]

(ii) Find the area of the region enclosed by the curve, the x-axis and the lines x = 1 and x = 4. [4]

UCLES 2005 9709/01/M/J/05 [Turn over

10 The equation of a curve is y = x2 3x + 4.

(i) Show that the whole of the curve lies above the x-axis. [3]

(ii) Find the set of values of x for which x2 3x + 4 is a decreasing function of x. [1]

The equation of a line is y + 2x = k, where k is a constant.

(iii) In the case where k = 6, find the coordinates of the points of intersection of the line and the curve.
[3]

(iv) Find the value of k for which the line is a tangent to the curve. [3]

11 Relative to an origin O, the position vectors of the points A and B are given by

OA = 2i + 3j k and OB = 4i 3j + 2k.

(i) Use a scalar product to find angle AOB, correct to the nearest degree. [4]

(ii) Find the unit vector in the direction of AB. [3]

(iii) The point C is such that OC = 6j + pk, where p is a constant. Given that the lengths of AB and

AC are equal, find the possible values of p. [4]

Every reasonable effort has been made to trace all copyright holders where the publishers (i.e. UCLES) are aware that third-party material has been reproduced.
The publishers would be pleased to hear from anyone whose rights they have unwittingly infringed.
University of Cambridge International Examinations is part of the University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate (UCLES), which is itself a department of
the University of Cambridge.

UCLES 2005 9709/01/M/J/05

UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL EXAMINATIONS
General Certificate of Education
Advanced Subsidiary Level and Advanced Level

MATHEMATICS 9709/01
Paper 1 Pure Mathematics 1 (P1)
May/June 2006

1 hour 45 minutes
Additional Materials: Answer Booklet/Paper
Graph paper
List of Formulae (MF9)

READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST

Answer all the questions.

Give non-exact numerical answers correct to 3 significant figures, or 1 decimal place in the case of angles
in degrees, unless a different level of accuracy is specified in the question.
The use of an electronic calculator is expected, where appropriate.
You are reminded of the need for clear presentation in your answers.

The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the end of each question or part question.
The total number of marks for this paper is 75.
Questions carrying smaller numbers of marks are printed earlier in the paper, and questions carrying larger
numbers of marks later in the paper.
At the end of the examination, fasten all your work securely together.

This document consists of 4 printed pages.

UCLES 2006 [Turn over

k
1 A curve has equation y = . Given that the gradient of the curve is 3 when x = 2, find the value of
x
the constant k. [3]

2 Solve the equation

sin 2x + 3 cos 2x = 0,
for 0 x 180 . [4]

3 Each year a company gives a grant to a charity. The amount given each year increases by 5% of its
value in the preceding year. The grant in 2001 was $5000. Find
(i) the grant given in 2011, [3]
(ii) the total amount of money given to the charity during the years 2001 to 2011 inclusive. [2]

4 The first three terms in the expansion of (2 + ax)n , in ascending powers of x, are 32 40x + bx2 . Find
the values of the constants n, a and b. [5]

5 The curve y2 = 12x intersects the line 3y = 4x + 6 at two points. Find the distance between the two
points. [6]

In the diagram, ABC is a triangle in which AB = 4 cm, BC = 6 cm and angle ABC = 150 . The line
CX is perpendicular to the line ABX .

3
(i) Find the exact length of BX and show that angle CAB = tan1 . [4]
4+3 3

(ii) Show that the exact length of AC is 52 + 24 3 cm. [2]

UCLES 2006 9709/01/M/J/06

The diagram shows a circle with centre O and radius 8 cm. Points A and B lie on the circle. The
tangents at A and B meet at the point T , and AT = BT = 15 cm.

(i) Show that angle AOB is 2.16 radians, correct to 3 significant figures. [3]

(ii) Find the perimeter of the shaded region. [2]

(iii) Find the area of the shaded region. [3]

The diagram shows the roof of a house. The base of the roof, OABC, is rectangular and horizontal
with OA = CB = 14 m and OC = AB = 8 m. The top of the roof DE is 5 m above the base and
DE = 6 m. The sloping edges OD, CD, AE and BE are all equal in length.

Unit vectors i and j are parallel to OA and OC respectively and the unit vector k is vertically upwards.

(i) Express the vector OD in terms of i, j and k, and find its magnitude. [4]

(ii) Use a scalar product to find angle DOB. [4]

UCLES 2006 9709/01/M/J/06 [Turn over

dy 4
9 A curve is such that = , and P (1, 8) is a point on the curve.
dx (6 2x)

(i) The normal to the curve at the point P meets the coordinate axes at Q and at R. Find the
coordinates of the mid-point of QR. [5]

(ii) Find the equation of the curve. [4]

The diagram shows the curve y = x3 3x2 9x + k, where k is a constant. The curve has a minimum
point on the x-axis.

(i) Find the value of k. [4]

(ii) Find the coordinates of the maximum point of the curve. [1]

(iii) State the set of values of x for which x3 3x2 9x + k is a decreasing function of x. [1]

(iv) Find the area of the shaded region. [4]

11 Functions f and g are defined by

f : x k x for x , where k is a constant,
9
g : x for x , x 2.
x+2

(i) Find the values of k for which the equation f(x) = g(x) has two equal roots and solve the equation
f(x) = g(x) in these cases. [6]

(ii) Solve the equation fg(x) = 5 when k = 6. [3]

(iii) Express g1 (x) in terms of x. [2]

UCLES 2006 9709/01/M/J/06

UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL EXAMINATIONS
General Certificate of Education
Advanced Subsidiary Level and Advanced Level

MATHEMATICS 9709/01
Paper 1 Pure Mathematics 1 (P1) May/June 2007
1 hour 45 minutes
Additional Materials: Answer Booklet/Paper
*1508291570*

Graph Paper
List of Formulae (MF9)

READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST

If you have been given an Answer Booklet, follow the instructions on the front cover of the Booklet.
Write your Centre number, candidate number and name on all the work you hand in.
Write in dark blue or black pen.
You may use a soft pencil for any diagrams or graphs.
Do not use staples, paper clips, highlighters, glue or correction fluid.

Answer all the questions.

Give non-exact numerical answers correct to 3 significant figures, or 1 decimal place in the case of angles in
degrees, unless a different level of accuracy is specified in the question.
The use of an electronic calculator is expected, where appropriate.
You are reminded of the need for clear presentation in your answers.

At the end of the examination, fasten all your work securely together.
The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the end of each question or part question.
The total number of marks for this paper is 75.
Questions carrying smaller numbers of marks are printed earlier in the paper, and questions carrying larger
numbers of marks later in the paper.

This document consists of 4 printed pages.

UCLES 2007 [Turn over

1 Find the value of the constant c for which the line y = 2x + c is a tangent to the curve y2 = 4x. [4]

1
The diagram shows the curve y = 3x 4 . The shaded region is bounded by the curve, the x-axis and
the lines x = 1 and x = 4. Find the volume of the solid obtained when this shaded region is rotated
completely about the x-axis, giving your answer in terms of . [4]

1 tan2 x
3 Prove the identity 1 2 sin2 x. [4]
1 + tan x
2

18 1
4 Find the real roots of the equation + = 4. [4]
x4 x2

In the diagram, OAB is a sector of a circle with centre O and radius 12 cm. The lines AX and BX are
tangents to the circle at A and B respectively. Angle AOB = 13 radians.

(i) Find the exact length of AX , giving your answer in terms of 3. [2]

(ii) Find the area of the shaded region, giving your answer in terms of and 3. [3]

UCLES 2007 9709/01/M/J/07

The diagram shows a rectangle ABCD. The point A is (2, 14), B is (2, 8) and C lies on the x-axis.
Find
(i) the equation of BC, [4]
(ii) the coordinates of C and D. [3]

7 The second term of a geometric progression is 3 and the sum to infinity is 12.

(i) Find the first term of the progression. [4]

An arithmetic progression has the same first and second terms as the geometric progression.

(ii) Find the sum of the first 20 terms of the arithmetic progression. [3]

8 The function f is defined by f(x) = a + b cos 2x, for 0 x . It is given that f(0) = 1 and f 12 = 7.

(i) Find the values of a and b. [3]

(ii) Find the x-coordinates of the points where the curve y = f(x) intersects the x-axis. [3]

(iii) Sketch the graph of y = f(x). [2]

9 Relative to an origin O, the position vectors of the points A and B are given by
4 3

OA = 1 and OB = 2 .
2 4

(i) Given that C is the point such that AC = 2AB, find the unit vector in the direction of OC. [4]

1

The position vector of the point D is given by OD = 4 , where k is a constant, and it is given that
k

OD = mOA + nOB, where m and n are constants.

(ii) Find the values of m, n and k. [4]

UCLES 2007 9709/01/M/J/07 [Turn over

8
10 The equation of a curve is y = 2x + .
x2

dy d2 y
(i) Obtain expressions for and 2 . [3]
dx dx

(ii) Find the coordinates of the stationary point on the curve and determine the nature of the stationary
point. [3]

(iii) Show that the normal to the curve at the point (2, 2) intersects the x-axis at the point (10, 0).
[3]

(iv) Find the area of the region enclosed by the curve, the x-axis and the lines x = 1 and x = 2. [3]

6
The diagram shows the graph of y = f(x), where f : x for x 0.
2x + 3

(i) Find an expression, in terms of x, for f (x) and explain how your answer shows that f is a
decreasing function. [3]

(ii) Find an expression, in terms of x, for f 1 (x) and find the domain of f 1 . [4]

(iii) Copy the diagram and, on your copy, sketch the graph of y = f 1 (x), making clear the relationship
between the graphs. [2]

The function g is defined by g : x 12 x for x 0.

(iv) Solve the equation fg(x) = 32 . [3]

University of Cambridge International Examinations is part of the Cambridge Assessment Group. Cambridge Assessment is the brand name of University of
Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate (UCLES), which is itself a department of the University of Cambridge.

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General Certificate of Education
Advanced Subsidiary Level and Advanced Level

MATHEMATICS 9709/01
Paper 1 Pure Mathematics 1 (P1) May/June 2008
1 hour 45 minutes
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1 In the triangle ABC, AB = 12 cm, angle BAC = 60 and angle ACB = 45 . Find the exact length
of BC. [3]

2 (i) Show that the equation 2 tan2 cos = 3 can be written in the form 2 cos2 + 3 cos 2 = 0.
[2]

(ii) Hence solve the equation 2 tan2 cos = 3, for 0 360 . [3]

3 (i) Find the first 3 terms in the expansion, in ascending powers of x, of (2 + x2 )5 . [3]

(ii) Hence find the coefficient of x4 in the expansion of (1 + x2 )2 (2 + x2 )5 . [3]

4 The equation of a curve C is y = 2x2 8x + 9 and the equation of a line L is x + y = 3.

(i) Find the x-coordinates of the points of intersection of L and C . [4]

(ii) Show that one of these points is also the stationary point of C. [3]

Q
5 cm

P 12 cm T

The diagram shows a circle with centre O and radius 5 cm. The point P lies on the circle, PT is a
tangent to the circle and PT = 12 cm. The line OT cuts the circle at the point Q.

(i) Find the perimeter of the shaded region. [4]

(ii) Find the area of the shaded region. [3]

6 The function f is such that f(x) = (3x + 2)3 5 for x 0.

(i) Obtain an expression for f (x) and hence explain why f is an increasing function. [3]

(ii) Obtain an expression for f 1 (x) and state the domain of f 1 . [4]

UCLES 2008 9709/01/M/J/08

7 The first term of a geometric progression is 81 and the fourth term is 24. Find
(i) the common ratio of the progression, [2]
(ii) the sum to infinity of the progression. [2]

The second and third terms of this geometric progression are the first and fourth terms respectively of
an arithmetic progression.

(iii) Find the sum of the first ten terms of the arithmetic progression. [3]

8 Functions f and g are defined by

f : x 4x 2k for x , where k is a constant,
9
g : x for x , x 2.
2x

(i) Find the values of k for which the equation fg(x) = x has two equal roots. [4]

(ii) Determine the roots of the equation fg(x) = x for the values of k found in part (i). [3]

9
y

(1, 18)

(4, 3)

x
O 1 1.6

dy k
The diagram shows a curve for which = 3 , where k is a constant. The curve passes through the
dx x
points (1, 18) and (4, 3).

16
(i) Show, by integration, that the equation of the curve is y = + 2. [4]
x2
The point P lies on the curve and has x-coordinate 1.6.

(ii) Find the area of the shaded region. [4]

UCLES 2008 9709/01/M/J/08 [Turn over

10 Relative to an origin O, the position vectors of points A and B are 2i + j + 2k and 3i 2j + pk

respectively.

(i) Find the value of p for which OA and OB are perpendicular. [2]

(ii) In the case where p = 6, use a scalar product to find angle AOB, correct to the nearest degree.
[3]

(iii) Express the vector AB is terms of p and hence find the values of p for which the length of AB is
3.5 units. [4]

11
y

C
X

B
(2, 2)
x
O A

In the diagram, the points A and C lie on the x- and y-axes respectively and the equation of AC is
2y + x = 16. The point B has coordinates (2, 2). The perpendicular from B to AC meets AC at the
point X .

(i) Find the coordinates of X . [4]

The point D is such that the quadrilateral ABCD has AC as a line of symmetry.

(ii) Find the coordinates of D. [2]

(iii) Find, correct to 1 decimal place, the perimeter of ABCD. [3]

UCLES 2008 9709/01/M/J/08

UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL EXAMINATIONS
General Certificate of Education
Advanced Subsidiary Level and Advanced Level

MATHEMATICS 9709/01
Paper 1 Pure Mathematics 1 (P1) May/June 2009
1 hour 45 minutes
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Answer all the questions.

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sin x sin x
1 Prove the identity 2 tan2 x. [3]
1 sin x 1 + sin x

2 Find the set of values of k for which the line y = kx 4 intersects the curve y = x2 2x at two distinct
points. [4]

3 (i) Find the first 3 terms in the expansion of (2 + 3x)5 in ascending powers of x. [3]

(ii) Hence find the value of the constant a for which there is no term in x2 in the expansion of
(1 + ax)(2 + 3x)5 . [2]

4
y

x
O p 2p

The diagram shows the graph of y = a sin(bx) + c for 0 x 2 .

(i) Find the values of a, b and c. [3]

(ii) Find the smallest value of x in the interval 0 x 2 for which y = 0. [3]

5
R1
A B
q rad
O

The diagram shows a circle with centre O. The circle is divided into two regions, R1 and R2 , by the
radii OA and OB, where angle AOB = radians. The perimeter of the region R1 is equal to the length
of the major arc AB.

(i) Show that = 1. [3]

(ii) Given that the area of region R1 is 30 cm2 , find the area of region R2 , correct to 3 significant
figures. [4]

UCLES 2009 9709/01/M/J/09

6 Relative to an origin O, the position vectors of the points A and B are given by

OA = 2i 8j + 4k and OB = 7i + 2j k.

(i) Find the value of OA . OB and hence state whether angle AOB is acute, obtuse or a right angle.
[3]

(ii) The point X is such that AX = 25 AB. Find the unit vector in the direction of OX . [4]

7 (a) Find the sum to infinity of the geometric progression with first three terms 0.5, 0.53 and 0.55 .
[3]

(b) The first two terms in an arithmetic progression are 5 and 9. The last term in the progression is
the only term which is greater than 200. Find the sum of all the terms in the progression. [4]

8
y
C

x
O

D (10, 3)

The diagram shows points A, B and C lying on the line 2y = x + 4. The point A lies on the y-axis
and AB = BC. The line from D (10, 3) to B is perpendicular to AC. Calculate the coordinates of B
and C. [7]

9
y
6
y=
3x 2

x
O 1 2

6
The diagram shows part of the curve y = .
3x 2

(i) Find the gradient of the curve at the point where x = 2. [3]

(ii) Find the volume obtained when the shaded region is rotated through 360 about the x-axis, giving
your answer in terms of . [5]

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10 The function f is defined by f : x 2x2 12x + 13 for 0 x A, where A is a constant.

(i) Express f(x) in the form a(x + b)2 + c, where a, b and c are constants. [3]

(ii) State the value of A for which the graph of y = f(x) has a line of symmetry. [1]

(iii) When A has this value, find the range of f. [2]

The function g is defined by g : x 2x2 12x + 13 for x 4.

(iv) Explain why g has an inverse. [1]

(v) Obtain an expression, in terms of x, for g1 (x). [3]

11
y

C D

y = x 3 6x 2 + 9x

x
O B

The diagram shows the curve y = x3 6x2 + 9x for x 0. The curve has a maximum point at A and a
minimum point on the x-axis at B. The normal to the curve at C (2, 2) meets the normal to the curve
at B at the point D.

(i) Find the coordinates of A and B. [3]

(ii) Find the equation of the normal to the curve at C . [3]

(iii) Find the area of the shaded region. [5]

UCLES 2009 9709/01/M/J/09

UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL EXAMINATIONS
General Certificate of Education
Advanced Subsidiary Level and Advanced Level

MATHEMATICS 9709/11
Paper 1 Pure Mathematics 1 (P1) May/June 2010
1 hour 45 minutes
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*9210562645*

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Do not use staples, paper clips, highlighters, glue or correction fluid.

Answer all the questions.

Give non-exact numerical answers correct to 3 significant figures, or 1 decimal place in the case of angles in
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The use of an electronic calculator is expected, where appropriate.
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1 The acute angle x radians is such that tan x = k, where k is a positive constant. Express, in terms of k,
(i) tan( x), [1]
(ii) tan( 12 x), [1]
(iii) sin x. [2]

5
(i) Find the first 3 terms in the expansion of 2x in descending powers of x.
3
2 [3]
x
5
(ii) Hence find the coefficient of x in the expansion of 1 + 2x .
2 3
2
[2]
x x

3 The ninth term of an arithmetic progression is 22 and the sum of the first 4 terms is 49.

(i) Find the first term of the progression and the common difference. [4]

The nth term of the progression is 46.

(ii) Find the value of n. [2]

4
y
y = 6x x 2

y=5

x
O

The diagram shows the curve y = 6x x2 and the line y = 5. Find the area of the shaded region. [6]

5 The function f is such that f (x) = 2 sin2 x 3 cos2 x for 0 x .

(i) Express f (x) in the form a + b cos2 x, stating the values of a and b. [2]

(ii) State the greatest and least values of f (x). [2]

(iii) Solve the equation f (x) + 1 = 0. [3]

dy 1
6 A curve is such that = 3x 2 6 and the point (9, 2) lies on the curve.
dx
(i) Find the equation of the curve. [4]

(ii) Find the x-coordinate of the stationary point on the curve and determine the nature of the
stationary point. [3]

UCLES 2010 9709/11/M/J/10

7
y

y=2 18
2x + 3
A
x
O

18
The diagram shows part of the curve y = 2 , which crosses the x-axis at A and the y-axis at B.
2x + 3
The normal to the curve at A crosses the y-axis at C .

(i) Show that the equation of the line AC is 9x + 4y = 27. [6]

(ii) Find the length of BC . [2]

8
y

B (15, 22)

x
O
A (3, 2)

The diagram shows a triangle ABC in which A is (3, 2) and B is (15, 22). The gradients of AB, AC
and BC are 2m, 2m and m respectively, where m is a positive constant.

(i) Find the gradient of AB and deduce the value of m. [2]

(ii) Find the coordinates of C. [4]

The perpendicular bisector of AB meets BC at D.

(iii) Find the coordinates of D. [4]

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9 The function f is defined by f : x 2x2 12x + 7 for x >.

(i) Express f (x) in the form a(x b)2 c. [3]

(ii) State the range of f. [1]

(iii) Find the set of values of x for which f (x) < 21. [3]

The function g is defined by g : x 2x + k for x >.

(iv) Find the value of the constant k for which the equation gf (x) = 0 has two equal roots. [4]

10
A

C

The diagram shows the parallelogram OABC . Given that OA = i + 3j + 3k and OC = 3i j + k, find

(i) the unit vector in the direction of OB, [3]
(ii) the acute angle between the diagonals of the parallelogram, [5]
(iii) the perimeter of the parallelogram, correct to 1 decimal place. [3]

UCLES 2010 9709/11/M/J/10

UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL EXAMINATIONS
General Certificate of Education
Advanced Subsidiary Level and Advanced Level

MATHEMATICS 9709/12
Paper 1 Pure Mathematics 1 (P1) May/June 2010
1 hour 45 minutes
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1 (i) Show that the equation

3(2 sin x cos x) = 2(sin x 3 cos x)
can be written in the form tan x = 34 . [2]

(ii) Solve the equation 3(2 sin x cos x) = 2(sin x 3 cos x), for 0 x 360 . [2]

2
y

a
y= x

x
O 1 3

a
The diagram shows part of the curve y = , where a is a positive constant. Given that the volume
x
obtained when the shaded region is rotated through 360 about the x-axis is 24 , find the value of a.
[4]

3 The functions f and g are defined for x > by

f : x 4x 2x2 ,
g : x 5x + 3.

(i) Find the range of f. [2]

(ii) Find the value of the constant k for which the equation gf (x) = k has equal roots. [3]

4
y

L1 C
(1, 3)
A L2

B (3, 1)
x
O

In the diagram, A is the point (1, 3) and B is the point (3, 1). The line L1 passes through A and is
parallel to OB. The line L2 passes through B and is perpendicular to AB. The lines L1 and L2 meet at
C . Find the coordinates of C . [6]

UCLES 2010 9709/12/M/J/10

5 Relative to an origin O, the position vectors of the points A and B are given by
2 4
3! 1!.

OA = and OB =
1 p

(i) Find the value of p for which OA is perpendicular to OB. [2]

(ii) Find the values of p for which the magnitude of AB is 7. [4]

6 (i) Find the first 3 terms in the expansion of (1 + ax)5 in ascending powers of x. [2]

(ii) Given that there is no term in x in the expansion of (1 2x)(1 + ax)5 , find the value of the
constant a. [2]

(iii) For this value of a, find the coefficient of x2 in the expansion of (1 2x)(1 + ax)5 . [3]

7 (a) Find the sum of all the multiples of 5 between 100 and 300 inclusive. [3]

(b) A geometric progression has a common ratio of 23 and the sum of the first 3 terms is 35. Find
(i) the first term of the progression, [3]
(ii) the sum to infinity. [2]

8 A solid rectangular block has a square base of side x cm. The height of the block is h cm and the total
surface area of the block is 96 cm2 .

(i) Express h in terms of x and show that the volume, V cm3 , of the block is given by

V = 24x 12 x3 . [3]

Given that x can vary,

(ii) find the stationary value of V , [3]
(iii) determine whether this stationary value is a maximum or a minimum. [2]

[Questions 9, 10 and 11 are printed on the next page.]

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9
y

2
y = (x 2)
A

y + 2x = 7

B
x
O

The diagram shows the curve y = (x 2)2 and the line y + 2x = 7, which intersect at points A and B.
Find the area of the shaded region. [8]

10 The equation of a curve is y = 16 (2x 3)3 4x.

dy
(i) Find . [3]
dx
(ii) Find the equation of the tangent to the curve at the point where the curve intersects the y-axis.
[3]

(iii) Find the set of values of x for which 61 (2x 3)3 4x is an increasing function of x. [3]

11 The function f : x 4 3 sin x is defined for the domain 0 x 2 .

(i) Solve the equation f (x) = 2. [3]

(ii) Sketch the graph of y = f (x). [2]

(iii) Find the set of values of k for which the equation f (x) = k has no solution. [2]

The function g : x 4 3 sin x is defined for the domain 12 x A.

(iv) State the largest value of A for which g has an inverse. [1]

(v) For this value of A, find the value of g1 (3). [2]

UCLES 2010 9709/12/M/J/10

UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL EXAMINATIONS
General Certificate of Education
Advanced Subsidiary Level and Advanced Level

MATHEMATICS 9709/13
Paper 1 Pure Mathematics 1 (P1) May/June 2010
1 hour 45 minutes
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*2725209489*

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Answer all the questions.

Give non-exact numerical answers correct to 3 significant figures, or 1 decimal place in the case of angles in
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The use of an electronic calculator is expected, where appropriate.
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This document consists of 4 printed pages.

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1 The first term of a geometric progression is 12 and the second term is 6. Find
(i) the tenth term of the progression, [3]
(ii) the sum to infinity. [2]

2 6
2 (i) Find the first three terms, in descending powers of x, in the expansion of x . [3]
x
2 6
(ii) Find the coefficient of x4 in the expansion of (1 + x2 )x . [2]
x

3 The function f : x a + b cos x is defined for 0 x 2 . Given that f (0) = 10 and that f 23 = 1, find
(i) the values of a and b, [2]
(ii) the range of f, [1]
(iii) the exact value of f 56 . [2]

4 (i) Show that the equation 2 sin x tan x + 3 = 0 can be expressed as 2 cos2 x 3 cos x 2 = 0. [2]

(ii) Solve the equation 2 sin x tan x + 3 = 0 for 0 x 360 . [3]

dy 6
5 The equation of a curve is such that = . Given that the curve passes through the point
dx (3x 2)
P (2, 11), find
(i) the equation of the normal to the curve at P, [3]
(ii) the equation of the curve. [4]

6 Relative to an origin O, the position vectors of the points A, B and C are given by

OA = i 2j + 4k, OB = 3i + 2j + 8k, OC = i 2j + 10k.

(i) Use a scalar product to find angle ABC . [6]

(ii) Find the perimeter of triangle ABC , giving your answer correct to 2 decimal places. [2]

UCLES 2010 9709/13/M/J/10

7
C

B D

10 cm

O 12 cm

A E

The diagram shows a metal plate ABCDEF which has been made by removing the two shaded regions
from a circle of radius 10 cm and centre O. The parallel edges AB and ED are both of length 12 cm.

(i) Show that angle DOE is 1.287 radians, correct to 4 significant figures. [2]

(ii) Find the perimeter of the metal plate. [3]

(iii) Find the area of the metal plate. [3]

8
y

C (5, 4)

A
(1, 2)
x
O

The diagram shows a rhombus ABCD in which the point A is (1, 2), the point C is (5, 4) and the
point B lies on the y-axis. Find
(i) the equation of the perpendicular bisector of AC, [3]
(ii) the coordinates of B and D, [3]
(iii) the area of the rhombus. [3]

UCLES 2010 9709/13/M/J/10 [Turn over

9
y

y = x + 4x

y=5
A B
M

x
O

4
The diagram shows part of the curve y = x + which has a minimum point at M . The line y = 5
x
intersects the curve at the points A and B.

(i) Find the coordinates of A, B and M . [5]

(ii) Find the volume obtained when the shaded region is rotated through 360 about the x-axis. [6]

10 The function f : x 2x2 8x + 14 is defined for x >.

(i) Find the values of the constant k for which the line y + kx = 12 is a tangent to the curve y = f (x).
[4]

(ii) Express f (x) in the form a(x + b)2 + c, where a, b and c are constants. [3]

(iii) Find the range of f. [1]

The function g : x 2x2 8x + 14 is defined for x A.

(iv) Find the smallest value of A for which g has an inverse. [1]

(v) For this value of A, find an expression for g1 (x) in terms of x. [3]

UCLES 2010 9709/13/M/J/10

UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL EXAMINATIONS
General Certificate of Education
Advanced Subsidiary Level and Advanced Level

MATHEMATICS 9709/11
Paper 1 Pure Mathematics 1 (P1) May/June 2011
1 hour 45 minutes
Additional Materials: Answer Booklet/Paper
*0212815821*

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Do not use staples, paper clips, highlighters, glue or correction fluid.

Answer all the questions.

Give non-exact numerical answers correct to 3 significant figures, or 1 decimal place in the case of angles in
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JC11 06_9709_11/2R
UCLES 2011 [Turn over
2
7
Find the coefficient of x in the expansion of x + .
2
1 [3]
x2

2 The volume of a spherical balloon is increasing at a constant rate of 50 cm3 per second. Find the rate
of increase of the radius when the radius is 10 cm. [Volume of a sphere = 43 r3 .] [4]

3 (i) Sketch the curve y = (x 2)2 . [1]

(ii) The region enclosed by the curve, the x-axis and the y-axis is rotated through 360 about the
x-axis. Find the volume obtained, giving your answer in terms of . [4]

4
Q

B R

S
5 cm P
C

k 6 cm
2 cm
j
A D
i 6 cm

The diagram shows a prism ABCDPQRS with a horizontal square base APSD with sides of length
6 cm. The cross-section ABCD is a trapezium and is such that the vertical edges AB and DC are of
lengths 5 cm and 2 cm respectively. Unit vectors i, j and k are parallel to AD, AP and AB respectively.

(i) Express each of the vectors CP and CQ in terms of i, j and k. [2]

(ii) Use a scalar product to calculate angle PCQ. [4]

5 (i) Show that the equation 2 tan2 sin2 = 1 can be written in the form

2 sin4 + sin2 1 = 0. [2]

(ii) Hence solve the equation 2 tan2 sin2 = 1 for 0 360 . [4]

UCLES 2011 9709/11/M/J/11

6 The variables x, y and can take only positive values and are such that
= 3x + 2y and xy = 600.

1200
(i) Show that = 3x + . [1]
x
(ii) Find the stationary value of and determine its nature. [6]

dy 3
7 A curve is such that = and the point (1, 21 ) lies on the curve.
dx (1 + 2x)2

(i) Find the equation of the curve. [4]

(ii) Find the set of values of x for which the gradient of the curve is less than 31 . [3]

8 A television quiz show takes place every day. On day 1 the prize money is $1000. If this is not won
the prize money is increased for day 2. The prize money is increased in a similar way every day until
it is won. The television company considered the following two different models for increasing the
prize money.
Model 1: Increase the prize money by $1000 each day.
Model 2: Increase the prize money by 10% each day.

On each day that the prize money is not won the television company makes a donation to charity. The
amount donated is 5% of the value of the prize on that day. After 40 days the prize money has still
not been won. Calculate the total amount donated to charity
(i) if Model 1 is used, [4]
(ii) if Model 2 is used. [3]

9
A S B

r
P T
2q

In the diagram, OAB is an isosceles triangle with OA = OB and angle AOB = 2 radians. Arc PST
has centre O and radius r, and the line ASB is a tangent to the arc PST at S.

(i) Find the total area of the shaded regions in terms of r and . [4]

(ii) In the case where = 13 and r = 6, find the total perimeter of the shaded regions, leaving your

answer in terms of 3 and . [5]

[Questions 10 and 11 are printed on the next page.]

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10 (i) Express 2x2 4x + 1 in the form a(x + b)2 + c and hence state the coordinates of the minimum
point, A, on the curve y = 2x2 4x + 1. [4]

The line x y + 4 = 0 intersects the curve y = 2x2 4x + 1 at points P and Q. It is given that the
coordinates of P are (3, 7).

(ii) Find the coordinates of Q. [3]

(iii) Find the equation of the line joining Q to the mid-point of AP. [3]

11 Functions f and g are defined for x > by

f : x 2x + 1,
g : x x2 2.

(i) Find and simplify expressions for fg(x) and gf (x). [2]

(ii) Hence find the value of a for which fg(a) = gf (a). [3]

(iii) Find the value of b (b a) for which g(b) = b. [2]

(iv) Find and simplify an expression for f 1 g(x). [2]

The function h is defined by

h : x x2 2, for x 0.

(v) Find an expression for h1 (x). [2]

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Find x3 + dx.

1
1 [3]
x3

(i) Find the terms in x2 and x3 in the expansion of 1 32 x .

6
2 [3]

(ii) Given that there is no term in x3 in the expansion of (k + 2x) 1 32 x , find the value of the
6

constant k. [2]

3 The equation x2 + px + q = 0, where p and q are constants, has roots 3 and 5.

(i) Find the values of p and q. [2]

(ii) Using these values of p and q, find the value of the constant r for which the equation
x2 + px + q + r = 0 has equal roots. [3]

A curve has equation y = and P (2, 2) is a point on the curve.

4
3x 4
4

(i) Find the equation of the tangent to the curve at P. [4]

(ii) Find the angle that this tangent makes with the x-axis. [2]

1+
cos 1
tan (1 sin )
5 (i) Prove the identity . [3]
sin

= 4, for 0 360 .
cos
tan (1 sin )
(ii) Hence solve the equation [3]

x+3
The function f is defined by f : x , x >, x 12 .
2x 1
6

(i) Show that ff (x) = x. [3]

(ii) Hence, or otherwise, obtain an expression for f 1 (x). [2]

7 The line L1 passes through the points A (2, 5) and B (10, 9). The line L2 is parallel to L1 and passes
through the origin. The point C lies on L2 such that AC is perpendicular to L2 . Find
(i) the coordinates of C, [5]
(ii) the distance AC. [2]

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8 Relative to the origin O, the position vectors of the points A, B and C are given by

2 4 10
OA = 3!, OB = 2! and OC = 0!.
5 3 6

(i) Find angle ABC . [6]

The point D is such that ABCD is a parallelogram.

(ii) Find the position vector of D. [2]

9 The function f is such that f (x) = 3 4 cosk x, for 0 x , where k is a constant.

(i) In the case where k = 2,

(a) find the range of f, [2]
(b) find the exact solutions of the equation f (x) = 1. [3]

(ii) In the case where k = 1,

(a) sketch the graph of y = f (x), [2]
(b) state, with a reason, whether f has an inverse. [1]

10 (a) A circle is divided into 6 sectors in such a way that the angles of the sectors are in arithmetic
progression. The angle of the largest sector is 4 times the angle of the smallest sector. Given
that the radius of the circle is 5 cm, find the perimeter of the smallest sector. [6]

(b) The first, second and third terms of a geometric progression are 2k + 3, k + 6 and k, respectively.
Given that all the terms of the geometric progression are positive, calculate
(i) the value of the constant k, [3]
(ii) the sum to infinity of the progression. [2]

11
y

M
y = 4 x x

x
O A

The diagram shows part of the curve y = 4 x x. The curve has a maximum point at M and meets
the x-axis at O and A.

(i) Find the coordinates of A and M . [5]

(ii) Find the volume obtained when the shaded region is rotated through 360 about the x-axis, giving
your answer in terms of . [6]

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1 The coefficient of x3 in the expansion of (a + x)5 + (1 2x)6 , where a is positive, is 90. Find the value
of a. [5]

2 Find the set of values of m for which the line y = mx + 4 intersects the curve y = 3x2 4x + 7 at two
distinct points. [5]

x y
3 The line + = 1, where a and b are positive constants, meets the x-axis at P and the y-axis at Q.
a b
Given that PQ = (45) and that the gradient of the line PQ is 12 , find the values of a and b. [5]

2x3 + 5
4 (a) Differentiate with respect to x. [3]
x
1
(b) Find (3x 2)5 dx and hence find the value of (3x 2)5 dx. [4]
0

5
G F

Q
D
E
C B

k
j R

O i A

In the diagram, OABCDEFG is a rectangular block in which OA = OD = 6 cm and AB = 12 cm. The

unit vectors i, j and k are parallel to OA, OC and OD respectively. The point P is the mid-point of
DG, Q is the centre of the square face CBFG and R lies on AB such that AR = 4 cm.

(i) Express each of the vectors PQ and RQ in terms of i, j and k. [3]

(ii) Use a scalar product to find angle RQP. [4]

6 (a) A geometric progression has a third term of 20 and a sum to infinity which is three times the first
term. Find the first term. [4]

(b) An arithmetic progression is such that the eighth term is three times the third term. Show that
the sum of the first eight terms is four times the sum of the first four terms. [4]

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7
A

6 cm

1p
3
O X
B

In the diagram, AB is an arc of a circle, centre O and radius 6 cm, and angle AOB = 13 radians. The
line AX is a tangent to the circle at A, and OBX is a straight line.

(i) Show that the exact length of AX is 6 3 cm. [1]

Find, in terms of and 3,
(ii) the area of the shaded region, [3]
(iii) the perimeter of the shaded region. [4]

1 1 2 1 cos
8 (i) Prove the identity . [3]
sin tan 1 + cos
1 1 2 2
(ii) Hence solve the equation = 5 , for 0 360 . [4]
sin tan

dy 2
9 A curve is such that = 1 and P (9, 5) is a point on the curve.
dx x

(i) Find the equation of the curve. [4]

(ii) Find the coordinates of the stationary point on the curve. [3]

d2 y
(iii) Find an expression for and determine the nature of the stationary point. [2]
dx2

(iv) The normal to the curve at P makes an angle of tan1 k with the positive x-axis. Find the value
of k. [2]

10 Functions f and g are defined by

f : x 3x 4, x >,
g : x 2(x 1) + 8,
3
x > 1.

(i) Evaluate fg(2). [2]

(ii) Sketch in a single diagram the graphs of y = f (x) and y = f 1 (x), making clear the relationship
between the graphs. [3]

(iii) Obtain an expression for g (x) and use your answer to explain why g has an inverse. [3]

(iv) Express each of f 1 (x) and g1 (x) in terms of x. [4]

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1 Solve the equation sin 2x = 2 cos 2x, for 0 x 180 . [4]

Find the coefficient of x6 in the expansion of 2x3 .

7
1
2 [4]
x2

3
A

2 cm 2 cm

P R
B C
Q
2 cm

In the diagram, ABC is an equilateral triangle of side 2 cm. The mid-point of BC is Q. An arc of
a circle with centre A touches BC at Q, and meets AB at P and AC at R. Find the total area of the
shaded regions, giving your answer in terms of and 3. [5]

4 A watermelon is assumed to be spherical in shape while it is growing. Its mass, M kg, and radius,
r cm, are related by the formula M = kr3 , where k is a constant. It is also assumed that the radius is
increasing at a constant rate of 0.1 centimetres per day. On a particular day the radius is 10 cm and
the mass is 3.2 kg. Find the value of k and the rate at which the mass is increasing on this day. [5]

5
y
y = 6x + k

y = 7 x
B

x
O

The diagram shows the curve y = 7 x and the line y = 6x + k, where k is a constant. The curve and
the line intersect at the points A and B.

(i) For the case where k = 2, find the x-coordinates of A and B. [4]

(ii) Find the value of k for which y = 6x + k is a tangent to the curve y = 7 x. [2]

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p2 2
6 Two vectors u and v are such that u = 2 ! and v = p 1 !, where p is a constant.
6 2p + 1

(i) Find the values of p for which u is perpendicular to v. [3]

(ii) For the case where p = 1, find the angle between the directions of u and v. [4]

7 (a) The first two terms of an arithmetic progression are 1 and cos2 x respectively. Show that the sum
of the first ten terms can be expressed in the form a b sin2 x, where a and b are constants to be
found. [3]

(b) The first two terms of a geometric progression are 1 and 31 tan2 respectively, where 0 < < 12 .
(i) Find the set of values of for which the progression is convergent. [2]
(ii) Find the exact value of the sum to infinity when = 16 . [2]

8 The function f : x x2 4x + k is defined for the domain x p, where k and p are constants.

(i) Express f (x) in the form (x + a)2 + b + k, where a and b are constants. [2]

(ii) State the range of f in terms of k. [1]

(iii) State the smallest value of p for which f is one-one. [1]

(iv) For the value of p found in part (iii), find an expression for f 1 (x) and state the domain of f 1 ,
giving your answers in terms of k. [4]

9 The coordinates of A are (3, 2) and the coordinates of C are (5, 6). The mid-point of AC is M and
the perpendicular bisector of AC cuts the x-axis at B.

(i) Find the equation of MB and the coordinates of B. [5]

(ii) Show that AB is perpendicular to BC . [2]

(iii) Given that ABCD is a square, find the coordinates of D and the length of AD. [2]

10 It is given that a curve has equation y = f (x), where f (x) = x3 2x2 + x.

(i) Find the set of values of x for which the gradient of the curve is less than 5. [4]

(ii) Find the values of f (x) at the two stationary points on the curve and determine the nature of each
stationary point. [5]

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11
y

2
y=
(x + 1)

y=1

x
O

The diagram shows the line y = 1 and part of the curve y =

2
(x + 1)
.

(i) Show that the equation y = can be written in the form x = 2 1.

2 4
(x + 1)
[1]
y

(ii) Find 1 dy. Hence find the area of the shaded region.
4
[5]
y2

(iii) The shaded region is rotated through 360 about the y-axis. Find the exact value of the volume
of revolution obtained. [5]

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1
y

y= 6
2x 3

x
O 2 3

6
The diagram shows the region enclosed by the curve y = , the x-axis and the lines x = 2 and
2x 3
x = 3. Find, in terms of , the volume obtained when this region is rotated through 360 about the
x-axis. [4]

2
2 The equation of a curve is y = 4 x + .
x

dy
(i) Obtain an expression for . [3]
dx

(ii) A point is moving along the curve in such a way that the x-coordinate is increasing at a constant
rate of 0.12 units per second. Find the rate of change of the y-coordinate when x = 4. [2]

3 The coefficient of x3 in the expansion of (a + x)5 + (2 x)6 is 90. Find the value of the positive
constant a. [5]

4 The point A has coordinates (1, 5) and the point B has coordinates (7, 1). The perpendicular
bisector of AB meets the x-axis at C and the y-axis at D. Calculate the length of CD. [6]

1 1
5 (i) Prove the identity tan x + . [2]
tan x sin x cos x
2
(ii) Solve the equation = 1 + 3 tan x, for 0 x 180 . [4]
sin x cos x

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6
A B
2.4 rad 8 cm
O

The diagram shows a metal plate made by removing a segment from a circle with centre O and radius
8 cm. The line AB is a chord of the circle and angle AOB = 2.4 radians. Find
(i) the length of AB, [2]
(ii) the perimeter of the plate, [3]
(iii) the area of the plate. [3]

7 (a) In an arithmetic progression, the sum of the first n terms, denoted by Sn , is given by

Sn = n2 + 8n.
Find the first term and the common difference. [3]

(b) In a geometric progression, the second term is 9 less than the first term. The sum of the second
and third terms is 30. Given that all the terms of the progression are positive, find the first term.
[5]

8 (i) Find the angle between the vectors 3i 4k and 2i + 3j 6k. [4]

The vector OA has a magnitude of 15 units and is in the same direction as the vector 3i 4k. The

vector OB has a magnitude of 14 units and is in the same direction as the vector 2i + 3j 6k.

(ii) Express OA and OB in terms of i, j and k. [3]

(iii) Find the unit vector in the direction of AB. [3]

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9
y
A

y = x2 + 8x 10

x
O

The diagram shows part of the curve y = x2 + 8x 10 which passes through the points A and B. The
curve has a maximum point at A and the gradient of the line BA is 2.

(i) Find the coordinates of A and B. [7]

(ii) Find y dx and hence evaluate the area of the shaded region. [4]

10 Functions f and g are defined by

f : x 2x + 5 for x >,
8
g : x for x >, x 3.
x3

(i) Obtain expressions, in terms of x, for f 1 (x) and g1 (x), stating the value of x for which g1 (x)
is not defined. [4]

(ii) Sketch the graphs of y = f (x) and y = f 1 (x) on the same diagram, making clear the relationship
between the two graphs. [3]

(iii) Given that the equation fg(x) = 5 kx, where k is a constant, has no solutions, find the set of
possible values of k. [5]

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1 (i) Prove the identity tan2 sin2 tan2 sin2 . [3]

(ii) Use this result to explain why tan > sin for 0 < < 90 . [1]

2 Relative to an origin O, the position vectors of the points A, B and C are given by
2 4 1
1 !, 2! 3 !.

OA = OB = and OC =
4 2 p
Find

(i) the unit vector in the direction of AB, [3]
(ii) the value of the constant p for which angle BOC = 90 . [2]

3 The first three terms in the expansion of (1 2x)2 (1 + ax)6 , in ascending powers of x, are 1 x + bx2 .
Find the values of the constants a and b. [6]

4 (i) Solve the equation sin 2x + 3 cos 2x = 0 for 0 x 360 . [5]

(ii) How many solutions has the equation sin 2x + 3 cos 2x = 0 for 0 x 1080 ? [1]

5
y
A

1 B (6, 1) 8
x= 2
y2

x
O

8
The diagram shows part of the curve x = 2, crossing the y-axis at the point A. The point B (6, 1)
y2
lies on the curve. The shaded region is bounded by the curve, the y-axis and the line y = 1. Find the
exact volume obtained when this shaded region is rotated through 360 about the y-axis. [6]

6 The first term of an arithmetic progression is 12 and the sum of the first 9 terms is 135.

(i) Find the common difference of the progression. [2]

The first term, the ninth term and the nth term of this arithmetic progression are the first term, the
second term and the third term respectively of a geometric progression.

(ii) Find the common ratio of the geometric progression and the value of n. [5]

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10
7 The curve y = 2 intersects the x-axis at A. The tangent to the curve at A intersects the y-axis
2x + 1
at C.

(i) Show that the equation of AC is 5y + 4x = 8. [5]

(ii) Find the distance AC . [2]

8
X

O r B

In the diagram, AB is an arc of a circle with centre O and radius r. The line XB is a tangent to the
circle at B and A is the mid-point of OX .

(i) Show that angle AOB = 13 radians. [2]

Express each of the following in terms of r, and 3:
(ii) the perimeter of the shaded region, [3]
(iii) the area of the shaded region. [2]

d2 y
9 A curve is such that = 4x. The curve has a maximum point at (2, 12).
dx2
(i) Find the equation of the curve. [6]

A point P moves along the curve in such a way that the x-coordinate is increasing at 0.05 units
per second.

(ii) Find the rate at which the y-coordinate is changing when x = 3, stating whether the y-coordinate
is increasing or decreasing. [2]

10 The equation of a line is 2y + x = k, where k is a constant, and the equation of a curve is xy = 6.

(i) In the case where k = 8, the line intersects the curve at the points A and B. Find the equation of
the perpendicular bisector of the line AB. [6]

(ii) Find the set of values of k for which the line 2y + x = k intersects the curve xy = 6 at two distinct
points. [3]

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11 The function f is such that f (x) = 8 (x 2)2 , for x >.

(i) Find the coordinates and the nature of the stationary point on the curve y = f (x). [3]

The function g is such that g(x) = 8 (x 2)2 , for k x 4, where k is a constant.

(ii) State the smallest value of k for which g has an inverse. [1]

For this value of k,

(iii) find an expression for g1 (x), [3]
(iv) sketch, on the same diagram, the graphs of y = g(x) and y = g1 (x). [3]

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1 It is given that f x = 2x 53 + x, for x >. Show that f is an increasing function. [3]

2 (i) In the expression 1 px6 , p is a non-zero constant. Find the first three terms when 1 px6 is
expanded in ascending powers of x. [2]

(ii) It is given that the coefficient of x2 in the expansion of 1 x 1 px6 is zero. Find the value
of p. [3]

3
B
8 cm

O a rad A
8 cm

In the diagram, OAB is a sector of a circle with centre O and radius 8 cm. Angle BOA is ! radians.
OAC is a semicircle with diameter OA. The area of the semicircle OAC is twice the area of the sector
OAB.

(i) Find ! in terms of 0. [3]

(ii) Find the perimeter of the complete figure in terms of 0. [2]

4 The third term of a geometric progression is 108 and the sixth term is 32. Find
(i) the common ratio, [3]
(ii) the first term, [1]
(iii) the sum to infinity. [2]

sin 1 cos 1 1
5 (i) Show that + 2
. [3]
sin 1 + cos 1 sin 1 cos 1 sin 1 cos2 1

sin 1 cos 1
(ii) Hence solve the equation + = 3, for 0 1 360. [4]
sin 1 + cos 1 sin 1 cos 1

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6 Relative to an origin O, the position vectors of three points, A, B and C, are given by

OA = i + 2pj + qk, OB = qj 2pk and OC = 4p2 + q2 i + 2pj + qk,
where p and q are constants.

(i) Show that OA is perpendicular to OC for all non-zero values of p and q. [2]

(ii) Find the magnitude of CA in terms of p and q. [2]

(iii) For the case where p = 3 and q = 2, find the unit vector parallel to BA. [3]

7 A curve has equation y = x2 4x + 4 and a line has equation y = mx, where m is a constant.

(i) For the case where m = 1, the curve and the line intersect at the points A and B. Find the
coordinates of the mid-point of AB. [4]

(ii) Find the non-zero value of m for which the line is a tangent to the curve, and find the coordinates
of the point where the tangent touches the curve. [5]

8 (i) Express 2x2 12x + 13 in the form a x + b2 + c, where a, b and c are constants. [3]

(ii) The function f is defined by f x = 2x2 12x + 13 for x k, where k is a constant. It is given
that f is a one-one function. State the smallest possible value of k. [1]

The value of k is now given to be 7.

(iii) Find the range of f. [1]

(iv) Find an expression for f 1 x and state the domain of f 1 . [5]

1 12
9 A curve has equation y = f x and is such that f x = 3x 2 + 3x 10.
1
(i) By using the substitution u = x 2 , or otherwise, find the values of x for which the curve y = f x
has stationary points. [4]

(ii) Find f x and hence, or otherwise, determine the nature of each stationary point. [3]

(iii) It is given that the curve y = f x passes through the point 4, 7. Find f x. [4]

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y

C A (1, 1) y = (x 2)4

x
O B

The diagram shows part of the curve y = x 24 and the point A 1, 1 on the curve. The tangent at
A cuts the x-axis at B and the normal at A cuts the y-axis at C.

(i) Find the coordinates of B and C. [6]

a
(ii) Find the distance AC, giving your answer in the form , where a and b are integers. [2]
b
(iii) Find the area of the shaded region. [4]

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dy 6
1 A curve is such that = 2 and 2, 9 is a point on the curve. Find the equation of the curve. [3]
dx x

2 Find the coefficient of x2 in the expansion of

@ A
1 6
(i) 2x , [2]
2x
@ A
2 1 6
(ii) 1 + x 2x . [3]
2x

12
3 The straight line y = mx + 14 is a tangent to the curve y = + 2 at the point P. Find the value of the
x
constant m and the coordinates of P. [5]

4
X
B C

10 cm

A D
O

The diagram shows a square ABCD of side 10 cm. The mid-point of AD is O and BXC is an arc of a
circle with centre O.

(i) Show that angle BOC is 0.9273 radians, correct to 4 decimal places. [2]

(ii) Find the perimeter of the shaded region. [3]

(iii) Find the area of the shaded region. [2]

5 It is given that a = sin 1 3 cos 1 and b = 3 sin 1 + cos 1, where 0 1 360.

(i) Show that a2 + b2 has a constant value for all values of 1. [3]

(ii) Find the values of 1 for which 2a = b. [4]

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6 Relative to an origin O, the position vectors of points A and B are given by

OA = i 2j + 2k and OB = 3i + pj + qk,
where p and q are constants.

(i) State the values of p and q for which OA is parallel to OB. [2]

(ii) In the case where q = 2p, find the value of p for which angle BOA is 90. [2]

(iii) In the case where p = 1 and q = 8, find the unit vector in the direction of AB. [3]

7 The point R is the reflection of the point 1, 3 in the line 3y + 2x = 33. Find by calculation the
coordinates of R. [7]

8 The volume of a solid circular cylinder of radius r cm is 2500 cm3 .

(i) Show that the total surface area, S cm2 , of the cylinder is given by
5000
S = 20r2 + . 2
r

(ii) Given that r can vary, find the stationary value of S. [4]

(iii) Determine the nature of this stationary value. [2]

5
9 A function f is defined by f x = , for x 1.
1 3x

(i) Find an expression for f x. [2]

(ii) Determine, with a reason, whether f is an increasing function, a decreasing function or neither.
[1]

(iii) Find an expression for f 1 x, and state the domain and range of f 1 . [5]

10 (a) The first and last terms of an arithmetic progression are 12 and 48 respectively. The sum of the
first four terms is 57. Find the number of terms in the progression. [4]

(b) The third term of a geometric progression is four times the first term. The sum of the first six
terms is k times the first term. Find the possible values of k. [4]

[Question 11 is printed on the next page.]

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y
y = (1 + 4x)

x
A O C

The diagram shows the curve y = 1 + 4x , which intersects the x-axis at A and the y-axis at B. The
normal to the curve at B meets the x-axis at C. Find
(i) the equation of BC, [5]
(ii) the area of the shaded region. [5]

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dy
1 A curve is such that = 2x + 5 and 2, 5 is a point on the curve. Find the equation of the curve.
dx
[4]

2
R

Q
C

O 3 cm 6 cm
S
P

The diagram shows a circle C with centre O and radius 3 cm. The radii OP and OQ are extended to
S and R respectively so that ORS is a sector of a circle with centre O. Given that PS = 6 cm and that
the area of the shaded region is equal to the area of circle C,
(i) show that angle POQ = 14 0 radians, [3]
(ii) find the perimeter of the shaded region. [2]

3 (i) Express the equation 2 cos2 1 = tan2 1 as a quadratic equation in cos2 1. [2]

(ii) Solve the equation 2 cos2 1 = tan2 1 for 0 1 0, giving solutions in terms of 0. [3]

4 (i) Find the first three terms in the expansion of 2 + ax5 in ascending powers of x. [3]

(ii) Given that the coefficient of x2 in the expansion of 1 + 2x 2 + ax5 is 240, find the possible
values of a. [3]

5 (i) Sketch, on the same diagram, the curves y = sin 2x and y = cos x 1 for 0 x 20. [4]

(ii) Hence state the number of solutions, in the interval 0 x 20, of the equations
(a) 2 sin 2x + 1 = 0, [1]
(b) sin 2x cos x + 1 = 0. [1]

6 The non-zero variables x, y and u are such that u = x2 y. Given that y + 3x = 9, find the stationary
value of u and determine whether this is a maximum or a minimum value. [7]

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7
y
A (2, 14)

X
B (14, 6)

C (7, 2)
x
O

The diagram shows three points A 2, 14, B 14, 6 and C 7, 2. The point X lies on AB, and CX is
perpendicular to AB. Find, by calculation,
(i) the coordinates of X , [6]
(ii) the ratio AX : XB. [2]

8
A

B
O

The diagram shows a parallelogram OABC in which

` a ` a
3 5
OA = 3 and OB = 0 .
4 2

(i) Use a scalar product to find angle BOC. [6]

(ii) Find a vector which has magnitude 35 and is parallel to the vector OC. [2]

9 (a) In an arithmetic progression, the sum, Sn , of the first n terms is given by Sn = 2n2 + 8n. Find the
first term and the common difference of the progression. [3]

(b) The first 2 terms of a geometric progression are 64 and 48 respectively. The first 3 terms of the
geometric progression are also the 1st term, the 9th term and the nth term respectively of an
arithmetic progression. Find the value of n. [5]

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10 The function f is defined by f : x 2x + k, x >, where k is a constant.

(i) In the case where k = 3, solve the equation ff x = 25. [2]

The function g is defined by g : x x2 6x + 8, x >.

(ii) Find the set of values of k for which the equation f x = g x has no real solutions. [3]

The function h is defined by h : x x2 6x + 8, x > 3.

(iii) Find an expression for h1 x. [4]

11
y

A (1, 7)

8
y= x
x
C

B (4, 0) x
O

8
The diagram shows part of the curve y = x and points A 1, 7 and B 4, 0 which lie on the
x
curve. The tangent to the curve at B intersects the line x = 1 at the point C.

(i) Find the coordinates of C. [4]

(ii) Find the area of the shaded region. [5]

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1
y

3
y = a + b sin x
2

x
32 0 0 12 0 0 1 3
20 0 20

The diagram shows part of the graph of y = a + b sin x. State the values of the constants a and b. [2]

2 (i) Express 4x2 12x in the form 2x + a2 + b. [2]

(ii) Hence, or otherwise, find the set of values of x satisfying 4x2 12x > 7. [2]

@ A
1 8
3 Find the term independent of x in the expansion of 4x3 + . [4]
2x

4
4 A curve has equation y = . Find the equation of the tangent to the curve at the point where
3x + 12
the line x = 1 intersects the curve. [5]

5 An arithmetic progression has first term a and common difference d. It is given that the sum of the
first 200 terms is 4 times the sum of the first 100 terms.

(i) Find d in terms of a. [3]

(ii) Find the 100th term in terms of a. [2]

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6
C

2 cm

! rad
A B
E
4 cm

The diagram shows triangle ABC in which AB is perpendicular to BC. The length of AB is 4 cm and
angle CAB is ! radians. The arc DE with centre A and radius 2 cm meets AC at D and AB at E. Find,
in terms of !,
(i) the area of the shaded region, [3]
(ii) the perimeter of the shaded region. [3]

7 The coordinates of points A and B are a, 2 and 3, b respectively, where a and b are constants. The

distance AB is 125 units and the gradient of the line AB is 2. Find the possible values of a and
of b. [6]

8 Relative to an origin O, the position vectors of points A and B are given by

` a ` a
3p p
OA = 4 and OB = 1 .
p2 p2

(i) Find the values of p for which angle AOB is 90. [3]

(ii) For the case where p = 3, find the unit vector in the direction of BA. [3]

sin 1 1 1
9 (i) Prove the identity . [4]
1 cos 1 sin 1 tan 1

sin 1 1
(ii) Hence solve the equation = 4 tan 1 for 0 < 1 < 180. [3]
1 cos 1 sin 1

[Questions 10, 11 and 12 are printed on the next page.]

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10
y

x
O

The diagram shows the function f defined for 1 x 4, where

t
3x 2 for 1 x 1,
f x = 4
for 1 < x 4.
5x

(i) State the range of f. [1]

(ii) Copy the diagram and on your copy sketch the graph of y = f 1 x. [2]

(iii) Obtain expressions to define the function f 1 , giving also the set of values for which each
expression is valid. [6]

11 A line has equation y = 2x + c and a curve has equation y = 8 2x x2 .

(i) For the case where the line is a tangent to the curve, find the value of the constant c. [3]

(ii) For the case where c = 11, find the x-coordinates of the points of intersection of the line and the
curve. Find also, by integration, the area of the region between the line and the curve. [7]

dy 1 1
12 A curve is such that = x 2 x 2 . The curve passes through the point 4, 32 .
dx
(i) Find the equation of the curve. [4]

d2 y
(ii) Find . [2]
dx2
(iii) Find the coordinates of the stationary point and determine its nature. [5]

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1 Find the coordinates of the point at which the perpendicular bisector of the line joining 2, 7 to
10, 3 meets the x-axis. [5]

@ A6
x 4
2 Find the coefficient of x2 in the expansion of 1 + x2 . [5]
2 x

3 The reflex angle 1 is such that cos 1 = k, where 0 < k < 1.

(i) Find an expression, in terms of k, for

(a) sin 1, [2]
(b) tan 1. [1]

(ii) Explain why sin 21 is negative for 0 < k < 1. [2]

4
O
1 rad r cm

A B

The diagram shows a sector of a circle with radius r cm and centre O. The chord AB divides the
sector into a triangle AOB and a segment AXB. Angle AOB is 1 radians.

(i) In the case where the areas of the triangle AOB and the segment AXB are equal, find the value
of the constant p for which 1 = p sin 1. [2]

(ii) In the case where r = 8 and 1 = 2.4, find the perimeter of the segment AXB. [3]

1 cos 1
5 (i) Prove the identity tan 1. [4]
cos 1 1 + sin 1

1 cos 1
(ii) Solve the equation + 2 = 0 for 0 1 360. [3]
cos 1 1 + sin 1

6 The 1st, 2nd and 3rd terms of a geometric progression are the 1st, 9th and 21st terms respectively
of an arithmetic progression. The 1st term of each progression is 8 and the common ratio of the
geometric progression is r, where r 1. Find
(i) the value of r, [4]
(ii) the 4th term of each progression. [3]

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7
C

D
B
A

The diagram shows a trapezium ABCD in which BA is parallel to CD. The position vectors of A, B
and C relative to an origin O are given by
` a ` a ` a
3 1 4
OA = 4 , OB = 3 and OC = 5 .
0 2 6

(i) Use a scalar product to show that AB is perpendicular to BC. [3]

(ii) Given that the length of CD is 12 units, find the position vector of D. [4]

d2 y
8 The equation of a curve is such that = 2x 1. Given that the curve has a minimum point at
dx2
3, 10, find the coordinates of the maximum point. [8]

9
y

y = 8 4 x
P 3, 7

x
O

The diagram shows part of the curve y = 8 4 x and the tangent to the curve at P 3, 7.

dy
(i) Find expressions for and y dx. [5]
dx

(ii) Find the equation of the tangent to the curve at P in the form y = mx + c. [2]

(iii) Find, showing all necessary working, the area of the shaded region. [4]

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10 Functions f and g are defined by

f : x 2x 3, x >,
g : x x + 4x,
2
x >.

(i) Solve the equation ff x = 11. [2]

(ii) Find the range of g. [2]

(iii) Find the set of values of x for which g x > 12. [3]

(iv) Find the value of the constant p for which the equation gf x = p has two equal roots. [3]

Function h is defined by h : x x2 + 4x for x k, and it is given that h has an inverse.

(v) State the smallest possible value of k. [1]

(vi) Find an expression for h1 x. [4]

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@ A
2 2 5
1 Find the coefficient of x in the expansion of x . [3]
x

2 The first term in a progression is 36 and the second term is 32.

(i) Given that the progression is geometric, find the sum to infinity. [2]

(ii) Given instead that the progression is arithmetic, find the number of terms in the progression if
the sum of all the terms is 0. [3]

O
6 cm
2.2 rad

A B

The diagram shows part of a circle with centre O and radius 6 cm. The chord AB is such that
angle AOB = 2.2 radians. Calculate
(i) the perimeter of the shaded region, [3]
(ii) the ratio of the area of the shaded region to the area of the triangle AOB, giving your answer in
the form k : 1. [3]

tan x + 1
4 (i) Prove the identity sin x + cos x. [3]
sin x tan x + cos x

tan x + 1
(ii) Hence solve the equation = 3 sin x 2 cos x for 0 x 20. [3]
sin x tan x + cos x

15
5 A function f is such that f x = for 0 x 6.
2x + 3

(i) Find an expression for f x and use your result to explain why f has an inverse. [3]

(ii) Find an expression for f 1 x, and state the domain and range of f 1 . [4]

dy 12
6 A curve is such that = , where a is a constant. The point P 2, 14 lies on the curve and
dx 4x + a
the normal to the curve at P is 3y + x = 44.

(i) Show that a = 8. [3]

(ii) Find the equation of the curve. [4]

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7 The position vectors of points A, B and C relative to an origin O are given by

` a ` a ` a
2 0 2
OA = 1 , OB = 1 and OC = 4 .
3 7 7

1
(i) Show that angle BAC = cos1 3 . [5]

(ii) Use the result in part (i) to find the exact value of the area of triangle ABC. [3]

8 (i) Express 2x2 10x + 8 in the form a x + b2 + c, where a, b and c are constants, and use your
answer to state the minimum value of 2x2 10x + 8. [4]

(ii) Find the set of values of k for which the equation 2x2 10x + 8 = kx has no real roots. [4]

9 The base of a cuboid has sides of length x cm and 3x cm. The volume of the cuboid is 288 cm3.

(i) Show that the total surface area of the cuboid, A cm2, is given by
768
A = 6x2 + . 3
x

(ii) Given that x can vary, find the stationary value of A and determine its nature. [5]

10
y

y = 2x + 1

y = x2 + 12x 20

x
O

The diagram shows the curve y = x2 + 12x 20 and the line y = 2x + 1. Find, showing all necessary
working, the area of the shaded region. [8]

[Question 11 is printed on the next page.]

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11
y
C

y = 3x
E 6 12 , 8 21

4y = x + 11
A

x
O

The diagram shows a parallelogram ABCD, in which the equation of AB is y = 3x and the equation
of AD is 4y = x + 11. The diagonals AC and BD meet at the point E 6 12 , 8 21 . Find, by calculation,
the coordinates of A, B, C and D. [9]

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1 Given that 1 is an obtuse angle measured in radians and that sin 1 = k, find, in terms of k, an expression
for
(i) cos 1, [1]
(ii) tan 1, [2]
(iii) sin 1 + 0. [1]

2
y

y = 2x2

x
X 2, 0 O P p, 0

The diagram shows the curve y = 2x2 and the points X 2, 0 and P p, 0. The point Q lies on the
curve and PQ is parallel to the y-axis.

(i) Express the area, A, of triangle XPQ in terms of p. [2]

The point P moves along the x-axis at a constant rate of 0.02 units per second and Q moves along the
curve so that PQ remains parallel to the y-axis.

(ii) Find the rate at which A is increasing when p = 2. [3]

3 (i) Find the first three terms, in ascending powers of x, in the expansion of
(a) 1 x6 , [2]
(b) 1 + 2x6 . [2]

(ii) Hence find the coefficient of x2 in the expansion of 1 x 1 + 2x6 . [3]

4 Relative to the origin O, the position vectors of points A and B are given by
` a ` a
3 6
OA = 0 and OB = 3 .
4 2

(i) Find the cosine of angle AOB. [3]

` a
k
The position vector of C is given by OC = 2k .
2k 3

(ii) Given that AB and OC have the same length, find the possible values of k. [4]

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5 A piece of wire of length 24 cm is bent to form the perimeter of a sector of a circle of radius r cm.

(i) Show that the area of the sector, A cm2, is given by A = 12r r2 . [3]

(ii) Express A in the form a r b2 , where a and b are constants. [2]

(iii) Given that r can vary, state the greatest value of A and find the corresponding angle of the sector.
[2]

6 The line with gradient 2 passing through the point P 3t, 2t intersects the x-axis at A and the y-axis
at B.

(i) Find the area of triangle AOB in terms of t. [3]

The line through P perpendicular to AB intersects the x-axis at C.

(ii) Show that the mid-point of PC lies on the line y = x. [4]

7 (a) The third and fourth terms of a geometric progression are 1 and 2 respectively. Find the sum to
3 9
infinity of the progression. [4]

(b) A circle is divided into 5 sectors in such a way that the angles of the sectors are in arithmetic
progression. Given that the angle of the largest sector is 4 times the angle of the smallest sector,
find the angle of the largest sector. [4]

8 The function f : x 5 + 3 cos 12 x is defined for 0 x 20.

(i) Solve the equation f x = 7, giving your answer correct to 2 decimal places. [3]

(ii) Sketch the graph of y = f x. [2]

(iii) Explain why f has an inverse. [1]

(iv) Obtain an expression for f 1 x. [3]

9 The equation of a curve is y = x3 + px2 , where p is a positive constant.

(i) Show that the origin is a stationary point on the curve and find the coordinates of the other
stationary point in terms of p. [4]

(ii) Find the nature of each of the stationary points. [3]

Another curve has equation y = x3 + px2 + px.

(iii) Find the set of values of p for which this curve has no stationary points. [3]

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y
B

x=4
A Q
0, 4

8
y=
3x + 4
P

x
O

8
The diagram shows part of the curve y = . The curve intersects the y-axis at A 0, 4. The
3x + 4
normal to the curve at A intersects the line x = 4 at the point B.

(i) Find the coordinates of B. [5]

(ii) Show, with all necessary working, that the areas of the regions marked P and Q are equal. [6]

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1 The function f is such that f x = 5 2x2 and 3, 5 is a point on the curve y = f x. Find f x. [3]

2
A

O 21 rad X Y

In the diagram, AYB is a semicircle with AB as diameter and OAXB is a sector of a circle with centre
O and radius r. Angle AOB = 21 radians. Find an expression, in terms of r and 1, for the area of the
shaded region. [4]

3 (i) Find the coefficients of x2 and x3 in the expansion of 2 x6 . [3]

(ii) Find the coefficient of x3 in the expansion of 3x + 1 2 x6 . [2]

4 Variables u, x and y are such that u = 2x y x and x + 3y = 12. Express u in terms of x and hence
find the stationary value of u. [5]

sin 1 cos 1 tan 1 1

5 (i) Prove the identity . [1]
sin 1 + cos 1 tan 1 + 1

sin 1 cos 1 tan 1

(ii) Hence solve the equation = , for 0 1 180. [4]
sin 1 + cos 1 6

6 A tourist attraction in a city centre is a big vertical wheel on which passengers can ride. The wheel
turns in such a way that the height, h m, of a passenger above the ground is given by the formula
h = 60 1 cos kt. In this formula, k is a constant, t is the time in minutes that has elapsed since the
passenger started the ride at ground level and kt is measured in radians.

(i) Find the greatest height of the passenger above the ground. [1]

One complete revolution of the wheel takes 30 minutes.

(ii) Show that k = 1

15 0 . [2]

(iii) Find the time for which the passenger is above a height of 90 m. [3]

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7 The point C lies on the perpendicular bisector of the line joining the points A 4, 6 and B 10, 2.
C also lies on the line parallel to AB through 3, 11.

(i) Find the equation of the perpendicular bisector of AB. [4]

(ii) Calculate the coordinates of C. [3]

8 (a) The first, second and last terms in an arithmetic progression are 56, 53 and 22 respectively.
Find the sum of all the terms in the progression. [4]

(b) The first, second and third terms of a geometric progression are 2k + 6, 2k and k + 2 respectively,
where k is a positive constant.
(i) Find the value of k. [3]
(ii) Find the sum to infinity of the progression. [2]

9 Relative to an origin O, the position vectors of points A and B are given by

OA = 2i + 4j + 4k and OB = 3i + j + 4k.

(i) Use a vector method to find angle AOB. [4]

The point C is such that AB = BC.

(ii) Find the unit vector in the direction of OC. [4]

(iii) Show that triangle OAC is isosceles. [1]

4
10 The equation of a curve is y = .
2x 1
(i) Find, showing all necessary working, the volume obtained when the region bounded by the
curve, the x-axis and the lines x = 1 and x = 2 is rotated through 360 about the x-axis. [4]

(ii) Given that the line 2y = x + c is a normal to the curve, find the possible values of the constant c.
[6]

11 The function f is defined by f : x 2x2 6x + 5 for x >.

(i) Find the set of values of p for which the equation f x = p has no real roots. [3]

The function g is defined by g : x 2x2 6x + 5 for 0 x 4.

(ii) Express g x in the form a x + b2 + c, where a, b and c are constants. [3]

(iii) Find the range of g. [2]

The function h is defined by h : x 2x2 6x + 5 for k x 4, where k is a constant.

(iv) State the smallest value of k for which h has an inverse. [1]

(v) For this value of k, find an expression for h1 x. [3]

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1 Express 2x2 12x + 7 in the form a x + b2 + c, where a, b and c are constants. [3]

dy 1
2 A curve is such that = 2x + 1 2 and the point 4, 7 lies on the curve. Find the equation of the
dx
curve. [4]

3 (i) Write down the first 4 terms, in ascending powers of x, of the expansion of a x5 . [2]

(ii) The coefficient of x3 in the expansion of 1 ax a x5 is 200. Find the possible values of the
constant a. [4]

4 (i) Express the equation 3 sin 1 = cos 1 in the form tan 1 = k and solve the equation for 0 < 1 < 180.
[2]

(ii) Solve the equation 3 sin2 2x = cos2 2x for 0 < x < 180. [4]

5 Relative to an origin O, the position vectors of the points A, B and C are given by
` a ` a ` a
3 5 6
OA = 2 , OB = 1 and OC = 1 .
3 2 2

(i) Show that angle ABC is 90. [4]

(ii) Find the area of triangle ABC, giving your answer correct to 1 decimal place. [3]

6
y

x
O

1 5x
y=
2x

1 5x
The diagram shows the graph of y = f 1 x, where f 1 is defined by f 1 x = for 0 < x 2.
2x

(i) Find an expression for f x and state the domain of f. [5]

1
(ii) The function g is defined by g x = for x 1. Find an expression for f 1 g x, giving your
x
answer in the form ax + b, where a and b are constants to be found. [2]

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7 The point A has coordinates p, 1 and the point B has coordinates 9, 3p + 1, where p is a constant.

(i) For the case where the distance AB is 13 units, find the possible values of p. [3]

(ii) For the case in which the line with equation 2x + 3y = 9 is perpendicular to AB, find the value
of p. [4]

1 1
8 The function f is defined by f x = + for x > 1.
x+1 x + 12

(i) Find f x. [3]

(ii) State, with a reason, whether f is an increasing function, a decreasing function or neither. [1]

1 1
The function g is defined by g x = + for x < 1.
x+1 x + 12

(iii) Find the coordinates of the stationary point on the curve y = g x. [4]

9 (a) The first term of an arithmetic progression is 2222 and the common difference is 17. Find the
value of the first positive term. [3]

(b) The first term of a geometric progression is 3 and the second term is 2 cos 1, where 0 < 1 < 0.
Find the set of values of 1 for which the progression is convergent. [5]

10
y

A 2, 9

y = 9 + 6x 3x2

x
O B C
3, 0

Points A 2, 9 and B 3, 0 lie on the curve y = 9 + 6x 3x2 , as shown in the diagram. The tangent at
A intersects the x-axis at C. Showing all necessary working,
(i) find the equation of the tangent AC and hence find the x-coordinate of C, [4]
(ii) find the area of the shaded region ABC. [5]

[Question 11 is printed on the next page.]

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A

O ! rad

In the diagram, OAB is a sector of a circle with centre O and radius r. The point C on OB is such
that angle ACO is a right angle. Angle AOB is ! radians and is such that AC divides the sector into
two regions of equal area.

(i) Show that sin ! cos ! = 12 !. [4]

It is given that the solution of the equation in part (i) is ! = 0.9477, correct to 4 decimal places.

(ii) Find the ratio

perimeter of region OAC : perimeter of region ACB,

giving your answer in the form k : 1, where k is given correct to 1 decimal place. [5]

(iii) Find angle AOB in degrees. [1]

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Give non-exact numerical answers correct to 3 significant figures, or 1 decimal place in the case of angles in
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3
1 Find the term independent of x in the expansion of x . [3]
2x

2 Solve the equation 3 sin2 1 = 4 cos 1 1 for 0 1 360. [4]

3
y

2 12
x= 2
y2

x
O
12
The diagram shows part of the curve x = 2. The shaded region is bounded by the curve, the
y2
y-axis and the lines y = 1 and y = 2. Showing all necessary working, find the volume, in terms of 0,
when this shaded region is rotated through 360 about the y-axis. [5]

dy 1
4 A curve is such that = 2 8 3x + 4 2 .
dx
(i) A point P moves along the curve in such a way that the x-coordinate is increasing at a constant
rate of 0.3 units per second. Find the rate of change of the y-coordinate as P crosses the y-axis.
[2]

The curve intersects the y-axis where y = 43 .

(ii) Find the equation of the curve. [4]

5
xm

A farmer divides a rectangular piece of land into 8 equal-sized rectangular sheep pens as shown in the
diagram. Each sheep pen measures x m by y m and is fully enclosed by metal fencing. The farmer
uses 480 m of fencing.

(i) Show that the total area of land used for the sheep pens, A m2, is given by
A = 384x 9.6x2 . [3]

(ii) Given that x and y can vary, find the dimensions of each sheep pen for which the value of A is a
maximum. (There is no need to verify that the value of A is a maximum.) [3]

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6 (a) Find the values of the constant m for which the line y = mx is a tangent to the curve y = 2x2 4x + 8.
[3]

(b) The function f is defined for x > by f x = x2 + ax + b, where a and b are constants. The
solutions of the equation f x = 0 are x = 1 and x = 9. Find
(i) the values of a and b, [2]
(ii) the coordinates of the vertex of the curve y = f x. [2]

7
B

C
D
r

1
A r O

In the diagram, AOB is a quarter circle with centre O and radius r. The point C lies on the arc AB
and the point D lies on OB. The line CD is parallel to AO and angle AOC = 1 radians.

(i) Express the perimeter of the shaded region in terms of r, 1 and 0. [4]

(ii) For the case where r = 5 cm and 1 = 0.6, find the area of the shaded region. [3]

4
8 A curve has equation y = 3x and passes through the points A 1, 1 and B 4, 11. At each of
x
the points C and D on the curve, the tangent is parallel to AB. Find the equation of the perpendicular
bisector of CD. [7]

9 (a) The first term of a geometric progression in which all the terms are positive is 50. The third term
is 32. Find the sum to infinity of the progression. [3]

(b) The first three terms of an arithmetic progression are 2 sin x, 3 cos x and sin x + 2 cos x
respectively, where x is an acute angle.

(i) Show that tan x = 43 . [3]

(ii) Find the sum of the first twenty terms of the progression. [3]

[Questions 10 and 11 are printed on the next page.]

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10 Relative to an origin O, the position vectors of points A, B and C are given by

` a ` a ` a
2 5 2
OA = 1 , OB = 1 and OC = 6
2 k 3
respectively, where k is a constant.

(i) Find the value of k in the case where angle AOB = 90. [2]

(ii) Find the possible values of k for which the lengths of AB and OC are equal. [4]

The point D is such that OD is in the same direction as OA and has magnitude 9 units. The point E

is such that OE is in the same direction as OC and has magnitude 14 units.

(iii) Find the magnitude of DE in the form n where n is an integer. [4]

11 The function f is defined by f : x 4 sin x 1 for 12 0 x 12 0.

(i) State the range of f. [2]

(ii) Find the coordinates of the points at which the curve y = f x intersects the coordinate axes. [3]

(iii) Sketch the graph of y = f x. [2]

(iv) Obtain an expression for f 1 x, stating both the domain and range of f 1 . [4]

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1 Functions f and g are defined by

f : x 10 3x, x >,
10
g : x , x >, x 32 .
3 2x
Solve the equation ff x = gf 2. [3]

dy 8
2 A curve is such that = . Given that the curve passes through 2, 7, find the equation of
dx 5 2x2
the curve. [4]

3 Relative to an origin O, the position vectors of points A and B are given by

OA = 2i 5j 2k and OB = 4i 4j + 2k.

The point C is such that AB = BC. Find the unit vector in the direction of OC. [4]

4 Find the term that is independent of x in the expansion of

@ A
2 6
(i) x , [2]
x
@ A@ A
3 2 6
(ii) 2 + 2 x . [4]
x x

5
A

1
30
B x x C
M

In the diagram, triangle ABC is right-angled at C and M is the mid-point of BC. It is given that
angle ABC = 13 0 radians and angle BAM = 1 radians. Denoting the lengths of BM and MC by x,

(i) find AM in terms of x, [3]

@ A
(ii) show that 1 = 16 0 tan1
1
. [2]
23

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! rad
r cm Q

T
P

The diagram shows a circle with radius r cm and centre O. The line PT is the tangent to the circle
at P and angle POT = ! radians. The line OT meets the circle at Q.

(i) Express the perimeter of the shaded region PQT in terms of r and !. [3]

(ii) In the case where ! = 13 0 and r = 10, find the area of the shaded region correct to 2 significant
figures. [3]

1 + cos 1 1 cos 1 4
7 (i) Prove the identity . [4]
1 cos 1 1 + cos 1 sin 1 tan 1

(ii) Hence solve, for 0 < 1 < 360, the equation

1 + cos 1 1 cos 1
@ A
sin 1 = 3. [3]
1 cos 1 1 + cos 1

8 Three points have coordinates A 0, 7, B 8, 3 and C 3k, k. Find the value of the constant k for
which
(i) C lies on the line that passes through A and B, [4]
(ii) C lies on the perpendicular bisector of AB. [4]

9 A water tank holds 2000 litres when full. A small hole in the base is gradually getting bigger so that
each day a greater amount of water is lost.

(i) On the first day after filling, 10 litres of water are lost and this increases by 2 litres each day.
(a) How many litres will be lost on the 30th day after filling? [2]
(b) The tank becomes empty during the nth day after filling. Find the value of n. [3]

(ii) Assume instead that 10 litres of water are lost on the first day and that the amount of water lost
increases by 10% on each succeeding day. Find what percentage of the original 2000 litres is
left in the tank at the end of the 30th day after filling. [4]

[Questions 10 and 11 are printed on the next page.]

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10
y

8
y= + 2x
x

x
O

8
The diagram shows the part of the curve y = + 2x for x > 0, and the minimum point M .
x

dy d2 y
(i) Find expressions for , and y2 dx. [5]
dx dx2

(ii) Find the coordinates of M and determine the coordinates and nature of the stationary point on
the part of the curve for which x < 0. [5]

(iii) Find the volume obtained when the region bounded by the curve, the x-axis and the lines x = 1
and x = 2 is rotated through 360 about the x-axis. [2]

11 The function f is defined by f : x 6x x2 5 for x >.

(i) Find the set of values of x for which f x 3. [3]

(ii) Given that the line y = mx + c is a tangent to the curve y = f x, show that 4c = m2 12m + 16.
[3]

The function g is defined by g : x 6x x2 5 for x k, where k is a constant.

(iii) Express 6x x2 5 in the form a x b2 , where a and b are constants. [2]

(iv) State the smallest value of k for which g has an inverse. [1]

(v) For this value of k, find an expression for g1 x. [2]

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The use of an electronic calculator is expected, where appropriate.
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@ A5
1 2
1 Find the coefficient of x in the expansion of + 3x . [3]
x

2
y

P 2, 3

1
y = x3 + 1 2

x
O 2

1
The diagram shows part of the curve y = x3 + 1 2 and the point P 2, 3 lying on the curve. Find,
showing all necessary working, the volume obtained when the shaded region is rotated through 360
about the x-axis. [4]

dy k
3 A curve is such that = 6x2 + 3 and passes through the point P 1, 9. The gradient of the curve
dx x
at P is 2.

(i) Find the value of the constant k. [1]

(ii) Find the equation of the curve. [4]

4 The 1st, 3rd and 13th terms of an arithmetic progression are also the 1st, 2nd and 3rd terms respectively
of a geometric progression. The first term of each progression is 3. Find the common difference of
the arithmetic progression and the common ratio of the geometric progression. [5]

5 A curve has equation y = 8x + 2x 11 . Find the values of x at which the curve has a stationary
point and determine the nature of each stationary point, justifying your answers. [7]

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3 E 2
A B

3 2
F G
1 1
C

The diagram shows triangle ABC where AB = 5 cm, AC = 4 cm and BC = 3 cm. Three circles with
centres at A, B and C have radii 3 cm, 2 cm and 1 cm respectively. The circles touch each other at
points E, F and G, lying on AB, AC and BC respectively. Find the area of the shaded region EFG.
[7]

3
7 The point P x, y is moving along the curve y = x2 10 3
x 2 + 5x in such a way that the rate of change
of y is constant. Find the values of x at the points at which the rate of change of x is equal to half the
rate of change of y. [7]

8 (i) Show that 3 sin x tan x cos x + 1 = 0 can be written as a quadratic equation in cos x and hence
solve the equation 3 sin x tan x cos x + 1 = 0 for 0 x 0. [5]

(ii) Find the solutions to the equation 3 sin 2x tan 2x cos 2x + 1 = 0 for 0 x 0. [3]

9 The position vectors of A, B and C relative to an origin O are given by

` a ` a ` a
2 1 5
OA = 3 , OB = 5 and OC = 0 ,
4 p 2
where p is a constant.

(i) Find the value of p for which the lengths of AB and CB are equal. [4]

(ii) For the case where p = 1, use a scalar product to find angle ABC. [4]

[Questions 10 and 11 are printed on the next page.]

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10 The function f is such that f x = 2x + 3 for x 0. The function g is such that g x = ax2 + b for x q,
where a, b and q are constants. The function fg is such that fg x = 6x2 21 for x q.

(i) Find the values of a and b. [3]

(ii) Find the greatest possible value of q. [2]

It is now given that q = 3.

(iii) Find the range of fg. [1]

(iv) Find an expression for fg1 x and state the domain of fg1 . [3]

11 Triangle ABC has vertices at A 2, 1, B 4, 6 and C 6, 3.

(i) Show that triangle ABC is isosceles and find the exact area of this triangle. [6]

(ii) The point D is the point on AB such that CD is perpendicular to AB. Calculate the x-coordinate
of D. [6]

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Give non-exact numerical answers correct to 3 significant figures, or 1 decimal place in the case of angles in
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1 The coefficients of x2 and x3 in the expansion of 3 2x6 are a and b respectively. Find the value of
a
. [4]
b

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2 Relative to an origin O, the position vectors of points A and B are given by

` a ` a
3 2
OA = 6 and OB = 6 ,
p 7
and angle AOB = 90.

(i) Find the value of p. [2]

........................................................................................................................................................

2
The point C is such that OC = 3
OA.

(ii) Find the unit vector in the direction of BC. [4]

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1 + cos 1 sin 1 2
3 (i) Prove the identity + . [3]
sin 1 1 + cos 1 sin 1

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1 + cos 1 sin 1 3
(ii) Hence solve the equation + = for 0 1 360. [3]
sin 1 1 + cos 1 cos 1

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4 (a) An arithmetic progression has a first term of 32, a 5th term of 22 and a last term of 28. Find the
sum of all the terms in the progression. [4]

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(b) Each year a school allocates a sum of money for the library. The amount allocated each year
increases by 2.5% of the amount allocated the previous year. In 2005 the school allocated $2000.
Find the total amount allocated in the years 2005 to 2014 inclusive. [3]

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5 The equation of a curve is y = 2 cos x.

(i) Sketch the graph of y = 2 cos x for 0 x 0, stating the coordinates of the point of intersection
with the y-axis. [2]

Points P and Q lie on the curve and have x-coordinates of 31 0 and 0 respectively.

(ii) Find the length of PQ correct to 1 decimal place. [2]

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The line through P and Q meets the x-axis at H h, 0 and the y-axis at K 0, k.

(iii) Show that h = 59 0 and find the value of k. [3]

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6 The horizontal base of a solid prism is an equilateral triangle of side x cm. The sides of the prism are
vertical. The height of the prism is h cm and the volume of the prism is 2000 cm3 .

(i) Express h in terms of x and show that the total surface area of the prism, A cm2 , is given by
3 2 24 000 1
A= x + x . [3]
2 3

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(ii) Given that x can vary, find the value of x for which A has a stationary value. [3]

........................................................................................................................................................

(iii) Determine, showing all necessary working, the nature of this stationary value. [2]

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dy
7 A curve for which = 7 x2 6x passes through the point 3, 10.
dx

(i) Find the equation of the curve. [3]

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(ii) Express 7 x2 6x in the form a x + b2 , where a and b are constants. [2]

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(iii) Find the set of values of x for which the gradient of the curve is positive. [3]

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X

M
A B
12 cm

10 cm

In the diagram, OAXB is a sector of a circle with centre O and radius 10 cm. The length of the chord
AB is 12 cm. The line OX passes through M , the mid-point of AB, and OX is perpendicular to AB.
The shaded region is bounded by the chord AB and by the arc of a circle with centre X and radius XA.

(i) Show that angle AXB is 2.498 radians, correct to 3 decimal places. [3]

........................................................................................................................................................

(ii) Find the perimeter of the shaded region. [3]

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(iii) Find the area of the shaded region. [3]

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9 The function f is defined by f : x for x >, x 32 .
3 2x

(i) Find an expression for f 1 x. [3]

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The function g is defined by g : x 4x + a for x >, where a is a constant.

(ii) Find the value of a for which gf 1 = 3. [3]

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(iii) Find the possible values of a given that the equation f 1 x = g1 x has two equal roots. [4]

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y
4
y=
5 3x

x
O 1

4
The diagram shows part of the curve y = .
5 3x

(i) Find the equation of the normal to the curve at the point where x = 1 in the form y = mx + c,
where m and c are constants. [5]

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The shaded region is bounded by the curve, the coordinate axes and the line x = 1.

(ii) Find, showing all necessary working, the volume obtained when this shaded region is rotated
through 360 about the x-axis. [5]

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Cambridge International Advanced Subsidiary and Advanced Level

CANDIDATE
NAME

CENTRE CANDIDATE
*9022343494*

NUMBER NUMBER

MATHEMATICS 9709/12
Paper 1 Pure Mathematics 1 (P1) May/June 2017
1 hour 45 minutes
Candidates answer on the Question Paper.
Additional Materials: List of Formulae (MF9)

READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST

Answer all the questions.

Give non-exact numerical answers correct to 3 significant figures, or 1 decimal place in the case of angles in
degrees, unless a different level of accuracy is specified in the question.
The use of an electronic calculator is expected, where appropriate.
You are reminded of the need for clear presentation in your answers.

This document consists of 19 printed pages and 1 blank page.

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@ A
1 5
1 (i) Find the coefficient of x in the expansion of 2x . [2]
x

........................................................................................................................................................

@ A
1 5
(ii) Hence find the coefficient of x in the expansion of 1 + 3x2 2x . [4]
x

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2 The point A has coordinates 2, 6. The equation of the perpendicular bisector of the line AB is
2y = 3x + 5.

(i) Find the equation of AB. [3]

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(ii) Find the coordinates of B. [3]

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@ A2
1 1 sin 1
3 (i) Prove the identity tan 1 . [3]
cos 1 1 + sin 1

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5
@ A2
1
(ii) Hence solve the equation tan 1 = 12 , for 0 1 360. [3]
cos 1

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O
r cm
21 rad

A B
r cm

D C

The diagram shows a circle with radius r cm and centre O. Points A and B lie on the circle and ABCD
is a rectangle. Angle AOB = 21 radians and AD = r cm.

(i) Express the perimeter of the shaded region in terms of r and 1. [3]

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(ii) In the case where r = 5 and 1 = 16 0 , find the area of the shaded region. [4]

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5 A curve has equation y = 3 + .
2x

(i) Find the equation of the tangent to the curve at the point where the curve crosses the x-axis. [5]

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(ii) A point moves along the curve in such a way that the x-coordinate is increasing at a constant rate
of 0.04 units per second. Find the rate of change of the y-coordinate when x = 4. [2]

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y

A 1, 4

x+y=5

4
y=
x B 4, 1

x
O

4
The diagram shows the straight line x + y = 5 intersecting the curve y = at the points A 1, 4 and
x
B 4, 1. Find, showing all necessary working, the volume obtained when the shaded region is rotated
through 360 about the x-axis. [7]

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7 (a) The first two terms of an arithmetic progression are 16 and 24. Find the least number of terms of
the progression which must be taken for their sum to exceed 20 000. [4]

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(b) A geometric progression has a first term of 6 and a sum to infinity of 18. A new geometric
progression is formed by squaring each of the terms of the original progression. Find the sum to
infinity of the new progression. [4]

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8 Relative to an origin O, the position vectors of three points A, B and C are given by

OA = 3i + pj 2pk, OB = 6i + p + 4j + 3k and OC = p 1i + 2j + qk,
where p and q are constants.

(i) In the case where p = 2, use a scalar product to find angle AOB. [4]

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15

(ii) In the case where AB is parallel to OC, find the values of p and q. [4]

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9 The equation of a curve is y = 8 x 2x.

(i) Find the coordinates of the stationary point of the curve. [3]

........................................................................................................................................................

d2 y
(ii) Find an expression for and hence, or otherwise, determine the nature of the stationary point.
dx2
[2]

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(iii) Find the values of x at which the line y = 6 meets the curve. [3]

........................................................................................................................................................

(iv) State the set of values of k for which the line y = k does not meet the curve. [1]

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10 The function f is defined by f x = 3 tan 12 x 2, for 12 0 x 12 0.

(i) Solve the equation f x + 4 = 0, giving your answer correct to 1 decimal place. [3]

........................................................................................................................................................

(ii) Find an expression for f 1 x and find the domain of f 1 . [5]

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(iii) Sketch, on the same diagram, the graphs of y = f x and y = f 1 x. [3]

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CANDIDATE
NAME

CENTRE CANDIDATE
*3951355360*

NUMBER NUMBER

MATHEMATICS 9709/13
Paper 1 Pure Mathematics 1 (P1) May/June 2017
1 hour 45 minutes
Candidates answer on the Question Paper.
Additional Materials: List of Formulae (MF9)

READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST

Answer all the questions.

Give non-exact numerical answers correct to 3 significant figures, or 1 decimal place in the case of angles in
degrees, unless a different level of accuracy is specified in the question.
The use of an electronic calculator is expected, where appropriate.
You are reminded of the need for clear presentation in your answers.

This document consists of 19 printed pages and 1 blank page.

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1 The coefficients of x and x2 in the expansion of 2 + ax7 are equal. Find the value of the non-zero
constant a. [3]

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2 The common ratio of a geometric progression is r. The first term of the progression is r 2 3r + 2
and the sum to infinity is S.

(i) Show that S = 2 r. [2]

........................................................................................................................................................

(ii) Find the set of possible values that S can take. [2]

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2 1
3 Find the coordinates of the points of intersection of the curve y = x 3 1 with the curve y = x 3 + 1. [4]

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4 Relative to an origin O, the position vectors of points A and B are given by

` a ` a
5 5
OA = 1 and OB = 4 .
3 3
1
The point P lies on AB and is such that AP = 3
AB.

(i) Find the position vector of P. [3]

........................................................................................................................................................

(ii) Find the distance OP. [1]

........................................................................................................................................................

(iii) Determine whether OP is perpendicular to AB. Justify your answer. [2]

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2 sin 1 + cos 1
5 (i) Show that the equation = 2 tan 1 may be expressed as cos2 1 = 2 sin2 1. [3]
sin 1 + cos 1

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2 sin 1 + cos 1
(ii) Hence solve the equation = 2 tan 1 for 0 < 1 < 180. [3]
sin 1 + cos 1

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6 The line 3y + x = 25 is a normal to the curve y = x2 5x + k. Find the value of the constant k. [6]

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C

8 cm 10 cm

A B

The diagram shows two circles with centres A and B having radii 8 cm and 10 cm respectively. The
two circles intersect at C and D where CAD is a straight line and AB is perpendicular to CD.

(i) Find angle ABC in radians. [1]

........................................................................................................................................................

(ii) Find the area of the shaded region. [6]

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8 A 1, 1 and P a, b are two points, where a and b are constants. The gradient of AP is 2.

(i) Find an expression for b in terms of a. [2]

........................................................................................................................................................

(ii) B 10, 1 is a third point such that AP = AB. Calculate the coordinates of the possible positions
of P. [6]

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9 (i) Express 9x2 6x + 6 in the form ax + b2 + c, where a, b and c are constants. [3]

........................................................................................................................................................

The function f is defined by f x = 9x2 6x + 6 for x p, where p is a constant.

(ii) State the smallest value of p for which f is a one-one function. [1]

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(iii) For this value of p, obtain an expression for f 1 x, and state the domain of f 1 . [4]

........................................................................................................................................................

(iv) State the set of values of q for which the equation f x = q has no solution. [1]

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10 (a)
y

y=h

y = x2 1

x
O

Fig. 1

Fig. 1 shows part of the curve y = x2 1 and the line y = h, where h is a constant.
(i) The shaded region is rotated through
1 2 360
about the y-axis. Show that the volume of
revolution, V , is given by V = 0 2 h + h . [3]

................................................................................................................................................

(ii) Find, showing all necessary working, the area of the shaded region when h = 3. [4]

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(b)

Fig. 2

Fig. 2 shows a cross-section of a bowl containing water. When the height of the water level is
h cm, the volume, V cm3 , of water is given by V = 0 12 h2 + h . Water is poured into the bowl
at a constant rate of 2 cm3 s1 . Find the rate, in cm s1 , at which the height of the water level is
increasing when the height of the water level is 3 cm. [4]

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11 The function f is defined for x 0. It is given that f has a minimum value when x = 2 and that
1
f x = 4x + 1 2 .

(i) Find f x. [3]

........................................................................................................................................................

It is now given that f 0, f 0 and f 0 are the first three terms respectively of an arithmetic
progression.

(ii) Find the value of f 0. [3]

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(iii) Find f x, and hence find the minimum value of f. [5]

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CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL EXAMINATIONS
General Certicate of Education Advanced Subsidiary Level
General Certicate of Education Advanced Level

MATHEMATICS 9709/1
PAPER 1 Pure Mathematics 1 (P1)
OCTOBER/NOVEMBER SESSION 2002
1 hour 45 minutes
Additional materials:
Answer paper
Graph paper
List of Formulae (MF9)

TIME 1 hour 45 minutes

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
Write your name, Centre number and candidate number in the spaces provided on the answer
paper/answer booklet.
Answer all the questions.
Give non-exact numerical answers correct to 3 signicant gures, or 1 decimal place in the case of
angles in degrees, unless a different level of accuracy is specied in the question.

INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES

This question paper consists of 5 printed pages and 3 blank pages.

CIE 2002 [Turn over

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3 4
1 Find the value of the term which is independent of x in the expansion of x . [3]
x

2 A geometric progression, for which the common ratio is positive, has a second term of 18 and a fourth
term of 8. Find
(i) the rst term and the common ratio of the progression, [3]
(ii) the sum to innity of the progression. [2]

In the diagram, OPQ is a sector of a circle, centre O and radius r cm. Angle QOP radians. The
tangent to the circle at Q meets OP extended at R.

(i) Show that the area, A cm2 , of the shaded region is given by A 12 r2 (tan ). [2]

(ii) In the case where 0.8 and r 15, evaluate the length of the perimeter of the shaded region.
[4]

4 The gradient at any point (x, y) on a curve is

(1 2x). The curve passes through the point (4, 11).
Find
(i) the equation of the curve, [4]
(ii) the point at which the curve intersects the y-axis. [2]

5 (i) Show that the equation 3 tan 2 cos can be expressed as

2 sin2 3 sin 2 0. [3]

(ii) Hence solve the equation 3 tan 2 cos , for 0 360 . [3]

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In the diagram, triangle ABC is right-angled and D is the mid-point of BC. Angle DAC 30 and
angle BAD x . Denoting the length of AD by l,
(i) express each of AC and BC exactly in terms of l, and show that AB 12 l
7, [4]
2
(ii) show that x tan 1
3 30. [2]

2 2 p
7 Given that a 2 , b 6 and c p , nd
1 3 p1
(i) the angle between the directions of a and b, [4]
(ii) the value of p for which b and c are perpendicular. [3]

8 A curve has equation y x3 3x2 9x k, where k is a constant.

dy
(i) Write down an expression for . [2]
dx
(ii) Find the x-coordinates of the two stationary points on the curve. [2]

(iii) Hence nd the two values of k for which the curve has a stationary point on the x-axis. [3]

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The diagram shows a rectangle ABCD, where A is (3, 2) and B is (1, 6).

(i) Find the equation of BC. [4]

Given that the equation of AC is y x 1, nd

(ii) the coordinates of C, [2]
(iii) the perimeter of the rectangle ABCD. [3]

The diagram shows the points A (1, 2) and B (4, 4) on the curve y 2 x. The line BC is the normal
to the curve at B, and C lies on the x-axis. Lines AD and BE are perpendicular to the x-axis.

(i) Find the equation of the normal BC. [4]

(ii) Find the area of the shaded region. [4]

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11 (i) Express 2x2 8x 10 in the form a(x b)2 c. [3]

(ii) For the curve y 2x2 8x 10, state the least value of y and the corresponding value of x. [2]

(iii) Find the set of values of x for which y 14. [3]

Given that f : x 2x2 8x 10 for the domain x k,

(iv) nd the least value of k for which f is one-one, [1]
1
(v) express f (x) in terms of x in this case. [3]

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CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL EXAMINATIONS
General Certicate of Education
Advanced Subsidiary Level and Advanced Level

MATHEMATICS 9709/01
Paper 1 Pure Mathematics 1 (P1)
October/November 2003

1 hour 45 minutes
Additional materials: Answer Booklet/Paper
Graph paper
List of Formulae (MF9)

READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST

Answer all the questions.

Give non-exact numerical answers correct to 3 signicant gures, or 1 decimal place in the case of angles
in degrees, unless a different level of accuracy is specied in the question.
At the end of the examination, fasten all your work securely together.

The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the end of each question or part question.
The total number of marks for this paper is 75.
Questions carrying smaller numbers of marks are printed earlier in the paper, and questions carrying larger
numbers of marks later in the paper.
The use of an electronic calculator is expected, where appropriate.
You are reminded of the need for clear presentation in your answers.

This document consists of 4 printed pages.

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1 Find the coordinates of the points of intersection of the line y + 2x = 11 and the curve xy = 12. [4]

2 (i) Show that the equation 4 sin4 + 5 = 7 cos2 may be written in the form 4x2 + 7x 2 = 0,
where x = sin2 . [1]

(ii) Hence solve the equation 4 sin4 + 5 = 7 cos2 , for 0 360 . [4]

3 (a) A debt of $3726 is repaid by weekly payments which are in arithmetic progression. The rst
payment is $60 and the debt is fully repaid after 48 weeks. Find the third payment. [3]

(b) Find the sum to innity of the geometric progression whose rst term is 6 and whose second term
is 4. [3]

dy
4 A curve is such that = 3x2 4x + 1. The curve passes through the point (1, 5).
dx

(i) Find the equation of the curve. [3]

(ii) Find the set of values of x for which the gradient of the curve is positive. [3]

The diagram shows a trapezium ABCD in which BC is parallel to AD and angle BCD = 90 . The
coordinates of A, B and D are (2, 0), (4, 6) and (12, 5) respectively.

(i) Find the equations of BC and CD. [5]

(ii) Calculate the coordinates of C. [2]

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The diagram shows the sector OPQ of a circle with centre O and radius r cm. The angle POQ is
radians and the perimeter of the sector is 20 cm.

20
(i) Show that = 2. [2]
r
(ii) Hence express the area of the sector in terms of r . [2]

(iii) In the case where r = 8, nd the length of the chord PQ. [3]

The diagram shows a triangular prism with a horizontal rectangular base ADFC, where CF = 12 units
and DF = 6 units. The vertical ends ABC and DEF are isosceles triangles with AB = BC = 5 units.
The mid-points of BE and DF are M and N respectively. The origin O is at the mid-point of AC.

Unit vectors i, j and k are parallel to OC , ON and OB respectively.

(i) Find the length of OB. [1]

(ii) Express each of the vectors MC and MN in terms of i, j and k. [3]

(iii) Evaluate MC . MN and hence nd angle CMN , giving your answer correct to the nearest degree.
[4]

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8 A solid rectangular block has a base which measures 2x cm by x cm. The height of the block is y cm
and the volume of the block is 72 cm3 .

(i) Express y in terms of x and show that the total surface area, A cm2 , of the block is given by
216
A = 4x2 + . [3]
x

Given that x can vary,

(ii) nd the value of x for which A has a stationary value, [3]
(iii) nd this stationary value and determine whether it is a maximum or a minimum. [3]

8
The diagram shows points A (0, 4) and B (2, 1) on the curve y = . The tangent to the curve at B
3x + 2
crosses the x-axis at C. The point D has coordinates (2, 0).

(i) Find the equation of the tangent to the curve at B and hence show that the area of triangle BDC
is 43 . [6]

(ii) Show that the volume of the solid formed when the shaded region ODBA is rotated completely
about the x-axis is 8 . [5]

10 Functions f and g are dened by

f : x 2x 5, x ,
4
g : x , x , x 2.
2x

(i) Find the value of x for which fg(x) = 7. [3]

(ii) Express each of f 1 (x) and g1 (x) in terms of x. [3]

(iii) Show that the equation f 1 (x) = g1 (x) has no real roots. [3]

(iv) Sketch, on a single diagram, the graphs of y = f(x) and y = f 1 (x), making clear the relationship
between these two graphs. [3]

9709/01/O/N/03
UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL EXAMINATIONS
General Certificate of Education
Advanced Subsidiary Level and Advanced Level

MATHEMATICS 9709/01
Paper 1 Pure Mathematics 1 (P1)
October/November 2004

1 hour 45 minutes
Additional materials: Answer Booklet/Paper
Graph paper
List of Formulae (MF9)

READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST

Answer all the questions.

The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the end of each question or part question.
The total number of marks for this paper is 75.
Questions carrying smaller numbers of marks are printed earlier in the paper, and questions carrying larger
numbers of marks later in the paper.
The use of an electronic calculator is expected, where appropriate.
You are reminded of the need for clear presentation in your answers.

This document consists of 3 printed pages and 1 blank page.

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1 Find the coefficient of x in the expansion of 3x . [4]
x

2 Find
(i) the sum of the first ten terms of the geometric progression 81, 54, 36, . . . , [3]
(ii) the sum of all the terms in the arithmetic progression 180, 175, 170, . . . , 25. [3]

In the diagram, AC is an arc of a circle, centre O and radius 6 cm. The line BC is perpendicular to
OC and OAB is a straight line. Angle AOC = 13 radians. Find the area of the shaded region, giving

your answer in terms of and 3. [5]

4 (i) Sketch and label, on the same diagram, the graphs of y = 2 sin x and y = cos 2x, for the interval
0 x . [4]

(ii) Hence state the number of solutions of the equation 2 sin x = cos 2x in the interval 0 x . [1]

5 The equation of a curve is y = x2 4x + 7 and the equation of a line is y + 3x = 9. The curve and the
line intersect at the points A and B.

(i) The mid-point of AB is M . Show that the coordinates of M are 12 , 7 12 . [4]

(ii) Find the coordinates of the point Q on the curve at which the tangent is parallel to the line
y + 3x = 9. [3]

(iii) Find the distance MQ. [1]

6 The function f : x 5 sin2 x + 3 cos2 x is defined for the domain 0 x .

(i) Express f(x) in the form a + b sin2 x, stating the values of a and b. [2]

(ii) Hence find the values of x for which f(x) = 7 sin x. [3]

(iii) State the range of f. [2]

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dy 6
7 A curve is such that = and P (3, 3) is a point on the curve.
dx (4x 3)

(i) Find the equation of the normal to the curve at P, giving your answer in the form ax + by = c.
[3]

(ii) Find the equation of the curve. [4]

8 The points A and B have position vectors i + 7j + 2k and 5i + 5j + 6k respectively, relative to an

origin O.

(i) Use a scalar product to calculate angle AOB, giving your answer in radians correct to 3 significant
figures. [4]

(ii) The point C is such that AB = 2BC. Find the unit vector in the direction of OC. [4]

9 The function f : x 2x a, where a is a constant, is defined for all real x.

(i) In the case where a = 3, solve the equation ff(x) = 11. [3]

The function g : x x2 6x is defined for all real x.

(ii) Find the value of a for which the equation f(x) = g(x) has exactly one real solution. [3]

The function h : x x2 6x is defined for the domain x 3.

(iii) Express x2 6x in the form (x p)2 q, where p and q are constants. [2]

(iv) Find an expression for h1 (x) and state the domain of h1 . [4]

2
10 A curve has equation y = x2 + .
x

dy d2 y
(i) Write down expressions for and 2 . [3]
dx dx

(ii) Find the coordinates of the stationary point on the curve and determine its nature. [4]

(iii) Find the volume of the solid formed when the region enclosed by the curve, the x-axis and the
lines x = 1 and x = 2 is rotated completely about the x-axis. [6]

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General Certificate of Education
Advanced Subsidiary Level and Advanced Level

MATHEMATICS 9709/01
Paper 1 Pure Mathematics 1 (P1)
October/November 2005

1 hour 45 minutes
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The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the end of each question or part question.
The total number of marks for this paper is 75.
Questions carrying smaller numbers of marks are printed earlier in the paper, and questions carrying larger
numbers of marks later in the paper.
The use of an electronic calculator is expected, where appropriate.
You are reminded of the need for clear presentation in your answers.

This document consists of 4 printed pages.

UCLES 2005 [Turn over

1 Solve the equation 3 sin2 2 cos 3 = 0, for 0 180 . [4]

In the diagram, OAB and OCD are radii of a circle, centre O and radius 16 cm. Angle AOC = radians.
AC and BD are arcs of circles, centre O and radii 10 cm and 16 cm respectively.

(i) In the case where = 0.8, find the area of the shaded region. [2]

(ii) Find the value of for which the perimeter of the shaded region is 28.9 cm. [3]

In the diagram, ABED is a trapeziumwith right angles at E and D, and CED is a straight line. The
lengths of AB and BC are 2d and (2 3)d respectively, and angles BAD and CBE are 30 and 60
respectively.

(i) Find the length of CD in terms of d. [2]

2
(ii) Show that angle CAD = tan1 . [3]
3

UCLES 2005 9709/01/O/N/05

4 Relative to an origin O, the position vectors of points P and Q are given by

2 2

OP = 3 and OQ = 1 ,
1 q
where q is a constant.

(i) In the case where q = 3, use a scalar product to show that cos POQ = 17 . [3]

(ii) Find the values of q for which the length of PQ is 6 units. [4]

The diagram shows the cross-section of a hollow cone and a circular cylinder. The cone has radius
6 cm and height 12 cm, and the cylinder has radius r cm and height h cm. The cylinder just fits inside
the cone with all of its upper edge touching the surface of the cone.

(i) Express h in terms of r and hence show that the volume, V cm3 , of the cylinder is given by

V = 12 r2 2 r3 . [3]

(ii) Given that r varies, find the stationary value of V . [4]

6 A small trading company made a profit of $250 000 in the year 2000. The company considered two
different plans, plan A and plan B, for increasing its profits.

Under plan A, the annual profit would increase each year by 5% of its value in the preceding year.
Find, for plan A,
(i) the profit for the year 2008, [3]
(ii) the total profit for the 10 years 2000 to 2009 inclusive. [2]

Under plan B, the annual profit would increase each year by a constant amount $D.

(iii) Find the value of D for which the total profit for the 10 years 2000 to 2009 inclusive would be
the same for both plans. [3]

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7 Three points have coordinates A (2, 6), B (8, 10) and C (6, 0). The perpendicular bisector of AB
meets the line BC at D. Find
(i) the equation of the perpendicular bisector of AB in the form ax + by = c, [4]
(ii) the coordinates of D. [4]

8 A function f is defined by f : x (2x 3)3 8, for 2 x 4.

(i) Find an expression, in terms of x, for f (x) and show that f is an increasing function. [4]

(ii) Find an expression, in terms of x, for f 1 (x) and find the domain of f 1 . [4]

9 The equation of a curve is xy = 12 and the equation of a line l is 2x + y = k, where k is a constant.

(i) In the case where k = 11, find the coordinates of the points of intersection of l and the curve. [3]

(ii) Find the set of values of k for which l does not intersect the curve. [4]

(iii) In the case where k = 10, one of the points of intersection is P (2, 6). Find the angle, in degrees
correct to 1 decimal place, between l and the tangent to the curve at P. [4]

dy 16
10 A curve is such that = , and (1, 4) is a point on the curve.
dx x3

(i) Find the equation of the curve. [4]

(ii) A line with gradient 12 is a normal to the curve. Find the equation of this normal, giving your
answer in the form ax + by = c. [4]

(iii) Find the area of the region enclosed by the curve, the x-axis and the lines x = 1 and x = 2. [4]

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UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL EXAMINATIONS
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Advanced Subsidiary Level and Advanced Level

MATHEMATICS 9709/01
Paper 1 Pure Mathematics 1 (P1)
October/November 2006

1 hour 45 minutes
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Answer all the questions.

Give non-exact numerical answers correct to 3 significant figures, or 1 decimal place in the case of angles
in degrees, unless a different level of accuracy is specified in the question.
The use of an electronic calculator is expected, where appropriate.
You are reminded of the need for clear presentation in your answers.

The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the end of each question or part question.
The total number of marks for this paper is 75.
Questions carrying smaller numbers of marks are printed earlier in the paper, and questions carrying larger
numbers of marks later in the paper.
At the end of the examination, fasten all your work securely together.

This document consists of 4 printed pages.

UCLES 2006 [Turn over

2 6
1 Find the coefficient of x2 in the expansion of x + . [3]
x

2 Given that x = sin1 25 , find the exact value of

(i) cos2 x, [2]

(ii) tan2 x. [2]

In the diagram, AOB is a sector of a circle with centre O and radius 12 cm. The point A lies on the
side CD of the rectangle OCDB. Angle AOB = 13 radians. Express the area of the shaded region in

the form a( 3) b , stating the values of the integers a and b. [6]

3 1
4 The position vectors of points A and B are and 2 respectively, relative to an origin O.
6
3 4

(i) Calculate angle AOB. [3]

(ii) The point C is such that AC = 3AB. Find the unit vector in the direction of OC. [4]

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The three points A (1, 3), B (13, 11) and C (6, 15) are shown in the diagram. The perpendicular from
C to AB meets AB at the point D. Find
(i) the equation of CD, [3]
(ii) the coordinates of D. [4]

6 (a) Find the sum of all the integers between 100 and 400 that are divisible by 7. [4]

(b) The first three terms in a geometric progression are 144, x and 64 respectively, where x is positive.
Find
(i) the value of x,
(ii) the sum to infinity of the progression.
[5]

The diagram shows the curve y = x(x 1)(x 2), which crosses the x-axis at the points O (0, 0),
A (1, 0) and B (2, 0).

(i) The tangents to the curve at the points A and B meet at the point C. Find the x-coordinate of C.
[5]

(ii) Show by integration that the area of the shaded region R1 is the same as the area of the shaded
region R2 . [4]

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6
8 The equation of a curve is y = .
5 2x

(i) Calculate the gradient of the curve at the point where x = 1. [3]

(ii) A point with coordinates (x, y) moves along the curve in such a way that the rate of increase of
y has a constant value of 0.02 units per second. Find the rate of increase of x when x = 1. [2]

(iii) The region between the curve, the x-axis and the lines x = 0 and x = 1 is rotated through 360
about the x-axis. Show that the volume obtained is 12
5
. [5]

The diagram shows an open container constructed out of 200 cm2 of cardboard. The two vertical end
pieces are isosceles triangles with sides 5x cm, 5x cm and 8x cm, and the two side pieces are rectangles
of length y cm and width 5x cm, as shown. The open top is a horizontal rectangle.

200 24x2
(i) Show that y = . [3]
10x

(ii) Show that the volume, V cm3 , of the container is given by V = 240x 28.8x3 . [2]

Given that x can vary,

(iii) find the value of x for which V has a stationary value, [3]
(iv) determine whether it is a maximum or a minimum stationary value. [2]

10 The function f is defined by f : x x2 3x for x .

(i) Find the set of values of x for which f(x) > 4. [3]

(ii) Express f(x) in the form (x a)2 b, stating the values of a and b. [2]

(iii) Write down the range of f. [1]

(iv) State, with a reason, whether f has an inverse. [1]

The function g is defined by g : x x 3 x for x 0.

(v) Solve the equation g(x) = 10. [3]

UCLES 2006 9709/01/O/N/06

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Advanced Subsidiary Level and Advanced Level

MATHEMATICS 9709/01
Paper 1 Pure Mathematics 1 (P1) October/November 2007
1 hour 45 minutes
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You may use a soft pencil for any diagrams or graphs.
Do not use staples, paper clips, highlighters, glue or correction fluid.

Answer all the questions.

Give non-exact numerical answers correct to 3 significant figures, or 1 decimal place in the case of angles in
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The use of an electronic calculator is expected, where appropriate.
You are reminded of the need for clear presentation in your answers.

This document consists of 4 printed pages.

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1 Determine the set of values of the constant k for which the line y = 4x + k does not intersect the curve
y = x2 . [3]

2 Find the area of the region enclosed by the curve y = 2 x, the x-axis and the lines x = 1 and x = 4.
[4]

3 (i) Find the first three terms in the expansion of (2 + u)5 in ascending powers of u. [3]

(ii) Use the substitution u = x + x2 in your answer to part (i) to find the coefficient of x2 in the
5
expansion of 2 + x + x2 . [2]

4 The 1st term of an arithmetic progression is a and the common difference is d, where d 0.

(i) Write down expressions, in terms of a and d, for the 5th term and the 15th term. [1]

The 1st term, the 5th term and the 15th term of the arithmetic progression are the first three terms of
a geometric progression.

(ii) Show that 3a = 8d. [3]

(iii) Find the common ratio of the geometric progression. [2]

5 (i) Show that the equation 3 sin x tan x = 8 can be written as 3 cos2 x + 8 cos x 3 = 0. [3]

(ii) Hence solve the equation 3 sin x tan x = 8 for 0 x 360 . [3]

The three points A (3, 8), B (6, 2) and C (10, 2) are shown in the diagram. The point D is such that
the line DA is perpendicular to AB and DC is parallel to AB. Calculate the coordinates of D. [7]

UCLES 2007 9709/01/O/N/07

In the diagram, AB is an arc of a circle, centre O and radius r cm, and angle AOB = radians. The
point X lies on OB and AX is perpendicular to OB.

(i) Show that the area, A cm2 , of the shaded region AXB is given by

A = 12 r 2 ( sin cos ). [3]

(ii) In the case where r = 12 and = 16 , find the perimeter of the shaded region AXB, leaving your

answer in terms of 3 and . [4]

8 The equation of a curve is y = (2x 3)3 6x.

dy d2 y
(i) Express and 2 in terms of x. [3]
dx dx

(ii) Find the x-coordinates of the two stationary points and determine the nature of each stationary
point. [5]

dy
9 A curve is such that = 4 x and the point P (2, 9) lies on the curve. The normal to the curve at P
dx
meets the curve again at Q. Find
(i) the equation of the curve, [3]
(ii) the equation of the normal to the curve at P, [3]
(iii) the coordinates of Q. [3]

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The diagram shows a cube OABCDEFG in which the length of each side is 4 units. The unit vectors

i, j and k are parallel to OA, OC and OD respectively. The mid-points of OA and DG are P and Q
respectively and R is the centre of the square face ABFE.

(i) Express each of the vectors PR and PQ in terms of i, j and k. [3]

(ii) Use a scalar product to find angle QPR. [4]

(iii) Find the perimeter of triangle PQR, giving your answer correct to 1 decimal place. [3]

11 The function f is defined by f : x 2x2 8x + 11 for x .

(i) Express f(x) in the form a(x + b)2 + c, where a, b and c are constants. [3]

(ii) State the range of f. [1]

(iii) Explain why f does not have an inverse. [1]

The function g is defined by g : x 2x2 8x + 11 for x A, where A is a constant.

(iv) State the largest value of A for which g has an inverse. [1]

(v) When A has this value, obtain an expression, in terms of x, for g1 (x) and state the range of g1 .
[4]

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Advanced Subsidiary Level and Advanced Level

MATHEMATICS 9709/01
Paper 1 Pure Mathematics 1 (P1) October/November 2008
1 hour 45 minutes
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*4050671575*

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Do not use staples, paper clips, highlighters, glue or correction fluid.

Answer all the questions.

Give non-exact numerical answers correct to 3 significant figures, or 1 decimal place in the case of angles in
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The use of an electronic calculator is expected, where appropriate.
You are reminded of the need for clear presentation in your answers.

This document consists of 4 printed pages.

UCLES 2008 [Turn over

x 2 6
1 Find the value of the coefficient of x2 in the expansion of + . [3]
2 x

2 Prove the identity

1 + sin x cos x 2
+ . [4]
cos x 1 + sin x cos x

3 The first term of an arithmetic progression is 6 and the fifth term is 12. The progression has n terms
and the sum of all the terms is 90. Find the value of n. [4]

4
F

P
8 cm
E
B M
C
k
j N
A 20 cm
6 cm
O i D

The diagram shows a semicircular prism with a horizontal rectangular base ABCD. The vertical ends
AED and BFC are semicircles of radius 6 cm. The length of the prism is 20 cm. The mid-point of
AD is the origin O, the mid-point of BC is M and the mid-point of DC is N . The points E and F are
the highest points of the semicircular ends of the prism. The point P lies on EF such that EP = 8 cm.

Unit vectors i, j and k are parallel to OD, OM and OE respectively.

(i) Express each of the vectors PA and PN in terms of i, j and k. [3]

(ii) Use a scalar product to calculate angle APN . [4]

5 The function f is such that f(x) = a b cos x for 0 x 360 , where a and b are positive constants.
The maximum value of f(x) is 10 and the minimum value is 2.

(i) Find the values of a and b. [3]

(ii) Solve the equation f(x) = 0. [3]

(iii) Sketch the graph of y = f(x). [2]

UCLES 2008 9709/01/O/N/08

O
m
5c
P Q
9 cm

In the diagram, the circle has centre O and radius 5 cm. The points P and Q lie on the circle, and the
arc length PQ is 9 cm. The tangents to the circle at P and Q meet at the point T . Calculate
(i) angle POQ in radians, [2]
(ii) the length of PT , [3]
(iii) the area of the shaded region. [3]

r cm

x cm

A wire, 80 cm long, is cut into two pieces. One piece is bent to form a square of side x cm and the
other piece is bent to form a circle of radius r cm (see diagram). The total area of the square and the
circle is A cm2 .

( + 4)x2 160x + 1600

(i) Show that A = . [4]

(ii) Given that x and r can vary, find the value of x for which A has a stationary value. [4]

8
8 The equation of a curve is y = 5 .
x
(i) Show that the equation of the normal to the curve at the point P (2, 1) is 2y + x = 4. [4]

This normal meets the curve again at the point Q.

(ii) Find the coordinates of Q. [3]

(iii) Find the length of PQ. [2]

UCLES 2008 9709/01/O/N/08 [Turn over

9
y

Q y = (3x + 1)
2

1 P

x
O 1

The diagram shows the curve y = (3x + 1) and the points P (0, 1) and Q (1, 2) on the curve. The
shaded region is bounded by the curve, the y-axis and the line y = 2.

(i) Find the area of the shaded region. [4]

(ii) Find the volume obtained when the shaded region is rotated through 360 about the x-axis. [4]

Tangents are drawn to the curve at the points P and Q.

(iii) Find the acute angle, in degrees correct to 1 decimal place, between the two tangents. [4]

10 The function f is defined by

f : x 3x 2 for x .

(i) Sketch, in a single diagram, the graphs of y = f(x) and y = f 1 (x), making clear the relationship
between the two graphs. [2]

The function g is defined by

g : x 6x x2 for x .

(ii) Express gf(x) in terms of x, and hence show that the maximum value of gf(x) is 9. [5]

The function h is defined by

h : x 6x x2 for x 3.

(iii) Express 6x x2 in the form a (x b)2 , where a and b are positive constants. [2]

(iv) Express h1 (x) in terms of x. [3]

UCLES 2008 9709/01/O/N/08

UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL EXAMINATIONS
General Certificate of Education
Advanced Subsidiary Level and Advanced Level

MATHEMATICS 9709/11
Paper 1 Pure Mathematics 1 (P1) October/November 2009
1 hour 45 minutes
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Write in dark blue or black pen.
You may use a soft pencil for any diagrams or graphs.
Do not use staples, paper clips, highlighters, glue or correction fluid.

Answer all the questions.

Give non-exact numerical answers correct to 3 significant figures, or 1 decimal place in the case of angles in
degrees, unless a different level of accuracy is specified in the question.
The use of an electronic calculator is expected, where appropriate.
You are reminded of the need for clear presentation in your answers.

This document consists of 3 printed pages and 1 blank page.

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1 Solve the equation 3 tan(2x + 15 ) = 4 for 0 x 180 . [4]

2 The equation of a curve is y = 3 cos 2x. The equation of a line is x + 2y = . On the same diagram,
sketch the curve and the line for 0 x . [4]

3 (i) Find the first 3 terms in the expansion of (2 x)6 in ascending powers of x. [3]

(ii) Given that the coefficient of x2 in the expansion of (1 + 2x + ax2 )(2 x)6 is 48, find the value of
the constant a. [3]

4 The equation of a curve is y = x4 + 4x + 9.

(i) Find the coordinates of the stationary point on the curve and determine its nature. [4]

(ii) Find the area of the region enclosed by the curve, the x-axis and the lines x = 0 and x = 1. [3]

5
B

A C
6 cm O D

The diagram shows a semicircle ABC with centre O and radius 6 cm. The point B is such that
angle BOA is 90 and BD is an arc of a circle with centre A. Find
(i) the length of the arc BD, [4]
(ii) the area of the shaded region. [3]

dy
6 A curve is such that = k 2x, where k is a constant.
dx

(i) Given that the tangents to the curve at the points where x = 2 and x = 3 are perpendicular, find
the value of k. [4]

(ii) Given also that the curve passes through the point (4, 9), find the equation of the curve. [3]

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12
7 The equation of a curve is y = .
x2 +3

dy
(i) Obtain an expression for . [2]
dx

(ii) Find the equation of the normal to the curve at the point P (1, 3). [3]

(iii) A point is moving along the curve in such a way that the x-coordinate is increasing at a constant
rate of 0.012 units per second. Find the rate of change of the y-coordinate as the point passes
through P. [2]

8 The first term of an arithmetic progression is 8 and the common difference is d, where d 0. The first
term, the fifth term and the eighth term of this arithmetic progression are the first term, the second
term and the third term, respectively, of a geometric progression whose common ratio is r.

3
(i) Write down two equations connecting d and r . Hence show that r = 4
and find the value of d.
[6]

(ii) Find the sum to infinity of the geometric progression. [2]

(iii) Find the sum of the first 8 terms of the arithmetic progression. [2]

9 Relative to an origin O, the position vectors of the points A, B and C are given by
2 0 2
3!, 6 ! 5!.

OA = OB = and OC =
6 8 2

(i) Find angle AOB. [4]

(ii) Find the vector which is in the same direction as AC and has magnitude 30. [3]

(iii) Find the value of the constant p for which OA + p OB is perpendicular to OC . [3]

10 Functions f and g are defined by

f : x 2x + 1, x >, x > 0,
2x 1
g : x , x >, x 3.
x+3

(i) Solve the equation gf(x) = x. [3]

(ii) Express f 1 (x) and g1 (x) in terms of x. [4]

(iii) Show that the equation g1 (x) = x has no solutions. [3]

(iv) Sketch in a single diagram the graphs of y = f(x) and y = f 1 (x), making clear the relationship
between the graphs. [3]

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Advanced Subsidiary Level and Advanced Level

MATHEMATICS 9709/12
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1 hour 45 minutes
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Do not use staples, paper clips, highlighters, glue or correction fluid.

Answer all the questions.

Give non-exact numerical answers correct to 3 significant figures, or 1 decimal place in the case of angles in
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The use of an electronic calculator is expected, where appropriate.
You are reminded of the need for clear presentation in your answers.

This document consists of 4 printed pages.

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dy 3
1 The equation of a curve is such that = x. Given that the curve passes through the point (4, 6),
dx x
find the equation of the curve. [4]

2 (i) Find, in terms of the non-zero constant k, the first 4 terms in the expansion of (k + x)8 in ascending
powers of x. [3]

(ii) Given that the coefficients of x2 and x3 in this expansion are equal, find the value of k. [2]

3 A progression has a second term of 96 and a fourth term of 54. Find the first term of the progression
in each of the following cases:
(i) the progression is arithmetic, [3]
(ii) the progression is geometric with a positive common ratio. [3]

4 The function f is defined by f : x 5 3 sin 2x for 0 x .

(i) Find the range of f. [2]

(ii) Sketch the graph of y = f(x). [3]

(iii) State, with a reason, whether f has an inverse. [1]

5 (i) Prove the identity (sin x + cos x)(1 sin x cos x) sin3 x + cos3 x. [3]

(ii) Solve the equation (sin x + cos x)(1 sin x cos x) = 9 sin3 x for 0 x 360 . [3]

6
G F

Q
D E

C B
k j
P
O i A

In the diagram, OABCDEFG is a cube in which each side has length 6. Unit vectors i, j and k are

parallel to OA, OC and OD respectively. The point P is such that AP = 13 AB and the point Q is the
mid-point of DF .

(i) Express each of the vectors OQ and PQ in terms of i, j and k. [3]

(ii) Find the angle OQP. [4]

UCLES 2009 9709/12/O/N/09

7
P

r cm

O q rad Q

A piece of wire of length 50 cm is bent to form the perimeter of a sector POQ of a circle. The radius
of the circle is r cm and the angle POQ is radians (see diagram).

(i) Express in terms of r and show that the area, A cm2 , of the sector is given by

A = 25r r2 . [4]

(ii) Given that r can vary, find the stationary value of A and determine its nature. [4]

3
8 The function f is such that f(x) = for x >, x 2.5.
2x + 5

(i) Obtain an expression for f (x) and explain why f is a decreasing function. [3]

(ii) Obtain an expression for f 1 (x). [2]

(iii) A curve has the equation y = f(x). Find the volume obtained when the region bounded by the
curve, the coordinate axes and the line x = 2 is rotated through 360 about the x-axis. [4]

9
y
C (12, 14)

B D

O x
A (0, 2)

The diagram shows a rectangle ABCD. The point A is (0, 2) and C is (12, 14). The diagonal BD is
parallel to the x-axis.

(i) Explain why the y-coordinate of D is 6. [1]

The x-coordinate of D is h.

(ii) Express the gradients of AD and CD in terms of h. [3]

(iii) Calculate the x-coordinates of D and B. [4]

(iv) Calculate the area of the rectangle ABCD. [3]

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y
y = x 2 4x + 7

2y = x + 5

B
A

x
O

(i) The diagram shows the line 2y = x + 5 and the curve y = x2 4x + 7, which intersect at the points
A and B. Find
(a) the x-coordinates of A and B, [3]
(b) the equation of the tangent to the curve at B, [3]
(c) the acute angle, in degrees correct to 1 decimal place, between this tangent and the line
2y = x + 5. [3]

(ii) Determine the set of values of k for which the line 2y = x + k does not intersect the curve
y = x2 4x + 7. [4]

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Find x + dx.
1 2
1 [3]
x

2 In the expansion of (1 + ax)6 , where a is a constant, the coefficient of x is 30. Find the coefficient
of x3 . [4]

3 Functions f and g are defined for x > by

f : x 2x + 3,
g : x x2 2x.

Express gf (x) in the form a(x + b)2 + c, where a, b and c are constants. [5]

1+
sin x tan x 1
1 cos x
4 (i) Prove the identity . [3]
cos x

+ 2 = 0, for 0 x 360 .
sin x tan x
1 cos x
(ii) Hence solve the equation [3]

5
C

10 cm

B
m
8c
k
j
O
i
6c
m
A

The diagram shows a pyramid OABC with a horizontal base OAB where OA = 6 cm, OB = 8 cm and
angle AOB = 90 . The point C is vertically above O and OC = 10 cm. Unit vectors i, j and k are
parallel to OA, OB and OC as shown.

Use a scalar product to find angle ACB. [6]

6 (a) The fifth term of an arithmetic progression is 18 and the sum of the first 5 terms is 75. Find the
first term and the common difference. [4]

27
(b) The first term of a geometric progression is 16 and the fourth term is 4. Find the sum to infinity
of the progression. [3]

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7 A function f is defined by f : x 3 2 tan 12 x for 0 x < .

(i) State the range of f. [1]

(ii) State the exact value of f 23 . [1]

(iii) Sketch the graph of y = f (x). [2]

(iv) Obtain an expression, in terms of x, for f 1 (x). [3]

x cm

y cm x cm

The diagram shows a metal plate consisting of a rectangle with sides x cm and y cm and a quarter-circle
of radius x cm. The perimeter of the plate is 60 cm.

(i) Express y in terms of x. [2]

(ii) Show that the area of the plate, A cm2 , is given by A = 30x x2 . [2]

Given that x can vary,

(iii) find the value of x at which A is stationary, [2]
(iv) find this stationary value of A, and determine whether it is a maximum or a minimum value. [2]

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8 cm T C2
Q
2 cm

R S

The diagram shows two circles, C1 and C2 , touching at the point T . Circle C1 has centre P and radius
8 cm; circle C2 has centre Q and radius 2 cm. Points R and S lie on C1 and C2 respectively, and RS is
a tangent to both circles.

(i) Show that RS = 8 cm. [2]

(ii) Find angle RPQ in radians correct to 4 significant figures. [2]

(iii) Find the area of the shaded region. [4]

10 The equation of a curve is y = 3 + 4x x2 .

(i) Show that the equation of the normal to the curve at the point (3, 6) is 2y = x + 9. [4]

(ii) Given that the normal meets the coordinate axes at points A and B, find the coordinates of the
mid-point of AB. [2]

(iii) Find the coordinates of the point at which the normal meets the curve again. [4]

The equation of a curve is y =

9
2x
11 .

dy
(i) Find an expression for and determine, with a reason, whether the curve has any stationary
dx
points. [3]

(ii) Find the volume obtained when the region bounded by the curve, the coordinate axes and the
line x = 1 is rotated through 360 about the x-axis. [4]

(iii) Find the set of values of k for which the line y = x + k intersects the curve at two distinct points.
[4]

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Answer all the questions.

Give non-exact numerical answers correct to 3 significant figures, or 1 decimal place in the case of angles in
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1 (i) Find the first 3 terms in the expansion, in ascending powers of x, of (1 2x2 )8 . [2]

(ii) Find the coefficient of x4 in the expansion of (2 x2 )(1 2x2 )8 . [2]

2 Prove the identity

tan2 x sin2 x tan2 x sin2 x. [4]

3 The length, x metres, of a Green Anaconda snake which is t years old is given approximately by the
formula

x = 0.7 (2t 1),
where 1 t 10. Using this formula, find
dx
(i) , [2]
dt
(ii) the rate of growth of a Green Anaconda snake which is 5 years old. [2]

4
C

3 cm

2.3 rad 2.3 rad

3 cm 3 cm

A B

The diagram shows points A, C, B, P on the circumference of a circle with centre O and radius 3 cm.
Angle AOC = angle BOC = 2.3 radians.

(i) Find angle AOB in radians, correct to 4 significant figures. [1]

(ii) Find the area of the shaded region ACBP, correct to 3 significant figures. [4]

5 (a) The first and second terms of an arithmetic progression are 161 and 154 respectively. The sum
of the first m terms is zero. Find the value of m. [3]

(b) A geometric progression, in which all the terms are positive, has common ratio r. The sum of
the first n terms is less than 90% of the sum to infinity. Show that rn > 0.1. [3]

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6 A curve has equation y = kx2 + 1 and a line has equation y = kx, where k is a non-zero constant.

(i) Find the set of values of k for which the curve and the line have no common points. [3]

(ii) State the value of k for which the line is a tangent to the curve and, for this case, find the
coordinates of the point where the line touches the curve. [4]

7 The function f is defined by

f (x) = x2 4x + 7 for x > 2.

(i) Express f (x) in the form (x a)2 + b and hence state the range of f. [3]

(ii) Obtain an expression for f 1 (x) and state the domain of f 1 . [3]

The function g is defined by

g(x) = x 2 for x > 2.
The function h is such that f = hg and the domain of h is x > 0.

(iii) Obtain an expression for h(x). [1]

8
y
2
y=
1x

y = 3x + 4
B

A
x
O

2
The diagram shows part of the curve y = and the line y = 3x + 4. The curve and the line meet at
1x
points A and B.

(i) Find the coordinates of A and B. [4]

(ii) Find the length of the line AB and the coordinates of the mid-point of AB. [3]

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9
P

G F
10 cm 6 cm
6 cm
D C
E B
a cm
k j 10 cm

O i 10 cm A

The diagram shows a pyramid OABCP in which the horizontal base OABC is a square of side 10 cm
and the vertex P is 10 cm vertically above O. The points D, E, F , G lie on OP, AP, BP, CP
respectively and DEFG is a horizontal square of side 6 cm. The height of DEFG above the base is
a cm. Unit vectors i, j and k are parallel to OA, OC and OD respectively.

(i) Show that a = 4. [2]

(ii) Express the vector BG in terms of i, j and k. [2]

(iii) Use a scalar product to find angle GBA. [4]

10
5
4
x
4
5
x

1
2
x
x

The diagram shows an open rectangular tank of height h metres covered with a lid. The base of the
tank has sides of length x metres and 21 x metres and the lid is a rectangle with sides of length 45 x metres
and 54 x metres. When full the tank holds 4 m3 of water. The material from which the tank is made is
of negligible thickness. The external surface area of the tank together with the area of the top of the
lid is A m2 .
24
(i) Express h in terms of x and hence show that A = 32 x2 + . [5]
x
(ii) Given that x can vary, find the value of x for which A is a minimum, showing clearly that A is a
minimum and not a maximum. [5]

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11
y

x=5
A

1
y=
B 1
(3x + 1)4

x
O

1
The diagram shows part of the curve y = 1
. The curve cuts the y-axis at A and the line x = 5
(3x + 1) 4
at B.

1
(i) Show that the equation of the line AB is y = 10 x + 1. [4]

(ii) Find the volume obtained when the shaded region is rotated through 360 about the x-axis. [9]

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MATHEMATICS 9709/13
Paper 1 Pure Mathematics 1 (P1) October/November 2010
1 hour 45 minutes
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Answer all the questions.

Give non-exact numerical answers correct to 3 significant figures, or 1 decimal place in the case of angles in
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1 Find the term independent of x in the expansion of x . [3]
x2

2 Points A, B and C have coordinates (2, 5), (5, 1) and (8, 6) respectively.

(i) Find the coordinates of the mid-point of AB. [1]

(ii) Find the equation of the line through C perpendicular to AB. Give your answer in the form
ax + by + c = 0. [3]

3 Solve the equation 15 sin2 x = 13 + cos x for 0 x 180 . [4]

4 (i) Sketch the curve y = 2 sin x for 0 x 2 . [1]

(ii) By adding a suitable straight line to your sketch, determine the number of real roots of the
equation
2 sin x = x.
State the equation of the straight line. [3]

1
5 A curve has equation y = + x.
x3

dy d2 y
(i) Find and 2 . [2]
dx dx
(ii) Find the coordinates of the maximum point A and the minimum point B on the curve. [5]

6 A curve has equation y = f (x). It is given that f (x) = 3x2 + 2x 5.

(i) Find the set of values of x for which f is an increasing function. [3]

(ii) Given that the curve passes through (1, 3), find f (x). [4]

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7
y

x
O

The diagram shows the function f defined for 0 x 6 by

x 12 x2 for 0 x 2,
x 12 x + 1 for 2 < x 6.

(i) State the range of f. [1]

(ii) Copy the diagram and on your copy sketch the graph of y = f 1 (x). [2]

(iii) Obtain expressions to define f 1 (x), giving the set of values of x for which each expression is
valid. [4]

8
A B

D C

The diagram shows a rhombus ABCD. Points P and Q lie on the diagonal AC such that BPD is an
arc of a circle with centre C and BQD is an arc of a circle with centre A. Each side of the rhombus
has length 5 cm and angle BAD = 1.2 radians.

(i) Find the area of the shaded region BPDQ. [4]

(ii) Find the length of PQ. [4]

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9 (a) A geometric progression has first term 100 and sum to infinity 2000. Find the second term. [3]

(b) An arithmetic progression has third term 90 and fifth term 80.
(i) Find the first term and the common difference. [2]
(ii) Find the value of m given that the sum of the first m terms is equal to the sum of the first
(m + 1) terms. [2]
(iii) Find the value of n given that the sum of the first n terms is zero. [2]

10
B

The diagram shows triangle OAB, in which the position vectors of A and B with respect to O are
given by

OA = 2i + j 3k and OB = 3i + 2j 4k.

C is a point on OA such that OC = p OA, where p is a constant.

(i) Find angle AOB. [4]

(ii) Find BC in terms of p and vectors i, j and k. [1]

(iii) Find the value of p given that BC is perpendicular to OA. [4]

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11
y

y = 9 x3

Q 8
y=
x3
x
O a b

8
The diagram shows parts of the curves y = 9 x3 and y = and their points of intersection P and Q.
x3
The x-coordinates of P and Q are a and b respectively.

(i) Show that x = a and x = b are roots of the equation x6 9x3 + 8 = 0. Solve this equation and
hence state the value of a and the value of b. [4]

(ii) Find the area of the shaded region between the two curves. [5]

(iii) The tangents to the two curves at x = c (where a < c < b) are parallel to each other. Find the
value of c. [4]

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Advanced Subsidiary Level and Advanced Level

MATHEMATICS 9709/11
Paper 1 Pure Mathematics 1 (P1) October/November 2011
1 hour 45 minutes
Additional Materials: Answer Booklet/Paper
*5512628315*

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If you have been given an Answer Booklet, follow the instructions on the front cover of the Booklet.
Write your Centre number, candidate number and name on all the work you hand in.
Write in dark blue or black pen.
You may use a soft pencil for any diagrams or graphs.
Do not use staples, paper clips, highlighters, glue or correction fluid.

Answer all the questions.

Give non-exact numerical answers correct to 3 significant figures, or 1 decimal place in the case of angles in
degrees, unless a different level of accuracy is specified in the question.
The use of an electronic calculator is expected, where appropriate.
You are reminded of the need for clear presentation in your answers.

This document consists of 4 printed pages.

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1 6
1 Find the term independent of x in the expansion of 2x + . [3]
x2

2 A curve has equation y = 3x3 6x2 + 4x + 2. Show that the gradient of the curve is never negative.
[3]

3 (i) Sketch, on a single diagram, the graphs of y = cos 2 and y = 1 for 0 2 . [3]
2

(ii) Write down the number of roots of the equation 2 cos 2 1 = 0 in the interval 0 2 . [1]

(iii) Deduce the number of roots of the equation 2 cos 2 1 = 0 in the interval 10 20 . [1]

4 A function f is defined for x > and is such that f (x) = 2x 6. The range of the function is given by
f (x) 4.

(i) State the value of x for which f (x) has a stationary value. [1]

(ii) Find an expression for f (x) in terms of x. [4]

5
C B
q rad

q rad
O A
r

The diagram represents a metal plate OABC, consisting of a sector OAB of a circle with centre O and
radius r, together with a triangle OCB which is right-angled at C . Angle AOB = radians and OC
is perpendicular to OA.

(i) Find an expression in terms of r and for the perimeter of the plate. [3]

(ii) For the case where r = 10 and = 15 , find the area of the plate. [3]

6 (a) The sixth term of an arithmetic progression is 23 and the sum of the first ten terms is 200. Find
the seventh term. [4]

(b) A geometric progression has first term 1 and common ratio r. A second geometric progression
has first term 4 and common ratio 41 r. The two progressions have the same sum to infinity, S.
Find the values of r and S. [3]

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x

2y
3y
3x

The diagram shows the dimensions in metres of an L-shaped garden. The perimeter of the garden is
48 m.

(i) Find an expression for y in terms of x. [1]

(ii) Given that the area of the garden is A m2 , show that A = 48x 8x2 . [2]

(iii) Given that x can vary, find the maximum area of the garden, showing that this is a maximum
value rather than a minimum value. [4]

8 Relative to an origin O, the point A has position vector 4i + 7j pk and the point B has position vector
8i j pk, where p is a constant.

(i) Find OA . OB. [2]

(ii) Hence show that there are no real values of p for which OA and OB are perpendicular to each
other. [1]

(iii) Find the values of p for which angle AOB = 60 . [4]

9 A line has equation y = kx + 6 and a curve has equation y = x2 + 3x + 2k, where k is a constant.

(i) For the case where k = 2, the line and the curve intersect at points A and B. Find the distance
AB and the coordinates of the mid-point of AB. [5]

(ii) Find the two values of k for which the line is a tangent to the curve. [4]

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y
y = (1 + 2x)
C

x
A O

The diagram shows the curve y = (1 + 2x) meeting the x-axis at A and the y-axis at B. The
y-coordinate of the point C on the curve is 3.

(i) Find the coordinates of B and C. [2]

(ii) Find the equation of the normal to the curve at C. [4]

(iii) Find the volume obtained when the shaded region is rotated through 360 about the y-axis. [5]

11 Functions f and g are defined by

f : x 2x2 8x + 10 for 0 x 2,
g : x x for 0 x 10.

(i) Express f (x) in the form a(x + b)2 + c, where a, b and c are constants. [3]

(ii) State the range of f. [1]

(iii) State the domain of f 1 . [1]

(iv) Sketch on the same diagram the graphs of y = f (x), y = g(x) and y = f 1 (x), making clear the
relationship between the graphs. [4]

(v) Find an expression for f 1 (x). [3]

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Advanced Subsidiary Level and Advanced Level

MATHEMATICS 9709/12
Paper 1 Pure Mathematics 1 (P1) October/November 2011
1 hour 45 minutes
Additional Materials: Answer Booklet/Paper
*1691972400*

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Write your Centre number, candidate number and name on all the work you hand in.
Write in dark blue or black pen.
You may use a soft pencil for any diagrams or graphs.
Do not use staples, paper clips, highlighters, glue or correction fluid.

Answer all the questions.

Give non-exact numerical answers correct to 3 significant figures, or 1 decimal place in the case of angles in
degrees, unless a different level of accuracy is specified in the question.
The use of an electronic calculator is expected, where appropriate.
You are reminded of the need for clear presentation in your answers.

This document consists of 4 printed pages.

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1 (i) Find the first 3 terms in the expansion of (2 y)5 in ascending powers of y. [2]
5
(ii) Use the result in part (i) to find the coefficient of x2 in the expansion of 2 (2x x2 ) . [3]

2 The functions f and g are defined for x > by

f : x 3x + a,
g : x b 2x,

where a and b are constants. Given that ff (2) = 10 and g1 (2) = 3, find
(i) the values of a and b, [4]
(ii) an expression for fg(x). [2]

3 Relative to an origin O, the position vectors of points A and B are given by

OA = 5i + j + 2k and OB = 2i + 7j + pk,
where p is a constant.

(i) Find the value of p for which angle AOB is 90 . [3]

(ii) In the case where p = 4, find the vector which has magnitude 28 and is in the same direction as

AB. [4]

4 The equation of a curve is y2 + 2x = 13 and the equation of a line is 2y + x = k, where k is a constant.

(i) In the case where k = 8, find the coordinates of the points of intersection of the line and the curve.
[4]

(ii) Find the value of k for which the line is a tangent to the curve. [3]

5 (i) Sketch, on the same diagram, the graphs of y = sin x and y = cos 2x for 0 x 180 . [3]

(ii) Verify that x = 30 is a root of the equation sin x = cos 2x, and state the other root of this equation
for which 0 x 180 . [2]

(iii) Hence state the set of values of x, for 0 x 180 , for which sin x < cos 2x. [2]

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D E
C1
6 cm 10 cm

1p
3 q
A B
X

The diagram shows a circle C1 touching a circle C2 at a point X . Circle C1 has centre A and radius
6 cm, and circle C2 has centre B and radius 10 cm. Points D and E lie on C1 and C2 respectively and
DE is parallel to AB. Angle DAX = 13 radians and angle EBX = radians.

(i) By considering
the perpendicular distances of D and E from AB, show that the exact value of
3 3
is sin1 . [3]
10

(ii) Find the perimeter of the shaded region, correct to 4 significant figures. [5]

dy 8
7 A curve is such that = 5 2 . The line 3y + x = 17 is the normal to the curve at the point P on the
dx x
curve. Given that the x-coordinate of P is positive, find
(i) the coordinates of P, [4]
(ii) the equation of the curve. [4]

8 The equation of a curve is y = (8x x2 ). Find
dy
(i) an expression for , and the coordinates of the stationary point on the curve, [4]
dx
(ii) the volume obtained when the region bounded by the curve and the x-axis is rotated through
360 about the x-axis. [4]

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y

B (3, 6)

C (9, 4)

O x

A (1, 1)
D

The diagram shows a quadrilateral ABCD in which the point A is (1, 1), the point B is (3, 6) and
the point C is (9, 4). The diagonals AC and BD intersect at M . Angle BMA = 90 and BM = MD.
Calculate
(i) the coordinates of M and D, [7]
(ii) the ratio AM : MC . [2]

10 (a) An arithmetic progression contains 25 terms and the first term is 15. The sum of all the terms
in the progression is 525. Calculate
(i) the common difference of the progression, [2]
(ii) the last term in the progression, [2]
(iii) the sum of all the positive terms in the progression. [2]

(b) A college agrees a sponsorship deal in which grants will be received each year for sports
equipment. This grant will be $4000 in 2012 and will increase by 5% each year. Calculate
(i) the value of the grant in 2022, [2]
(ii) the total amount the college will receive in the years 2012 to 2022 inclusive. [2]

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5
1 The coefficient of x2 in the expansion of k + 13 x is 30. Find the value of the constant k. [3]

2 The first and second terms of a progression are 4 and 8 respectively. Find the sum of the first 10 terms
given that the progression is
(i) an arithmetic progression, [2]
(ii) a geometric progression. [2]

3
y

y = 2x

O x

y = 2x 5 + 3x 3

The diagram shows the curve y = 2x5 + 3x3 and the line y = 2x intersecting at points A, O and B.

(i) Show that the x-coordinates of A and B satisfy the equation 2x4 + 3x2 2 = 0. [2]

(ii) Solve the equation 2x4 + 3x2 2 = 0 and hence find the coordinates of A and B, giving your
answers in an exact form. [3]

4
D 10 cm C

P
10 cm
Q

0.8 rad
A 10 cm B

In the diagram, ABCD is a parallelogram with AB = BD = DC = 10 cm and angle ABD = 0.8 radians.
APD and BQC are arcs of circles with centres B and D respectively.

(i) Find the area of the parallelogram ABCD. [2]

(ii) Find the area of the complete figure ABQCDP. [2]

(iii) Find the perimeter of the complete figure ABQCDP. [2]

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5 (i) Given that

3 sin2 x 8 cos x 7 = 0,
show that, for real values of x,
cos x = 23 . [3]

(ii) Hence solve the equation

3 sin2 ( + 70 ) 8 cos( + 70 ) 7 = 0
for 0 180 . [4]

6 Relative to an origin O, the position vectors of points A and B are 3i + 4j k and 5i 2j 3k

respectively.

(i) Use a scalar product to find angle BOA. [4]

The point C is the mid-point of AB. The point D is such that OD = 2 OB.

(ii) Find DC. [4]

7 (i) A straight line passes through the point (2, 0) and has gradient m. Write down the equation of
the line. [1]

(ii) Find the two values of m for which the line is a tangent to the curve y = x2 4x + 5. For each
value of m, find the coordinates of the point where the line touches the curve. [6]

(iii) Express x2 4x + 5 in the form (x + a)2 + b and hence, or otherwise, write down the coordinates
of the minimum point on the curve. [2]

8 A curve y = f (x) has a stationary point at P (3, 10). It is given that f (x) = 2x2 + kx 12, where k is
a constant.

(i) Show that k = 2 and hence find the x-coordinate of the other stationary point, Q. [4]

(ii) Find f (x) and determine the nature of each of the stationary points P and Q. [2]

(iii) Find f (x). [4]

9 Functions f and g are defined by

f : x 2x + 3 for x 0,
g : x x2 6x for x 3.

(i) Express f 1 (x) in terms of x and solve the equation f (x) = f 1 (x). [3]

(ii) On the same diagram sketch the graphs of y = f (x) and y = f 1 (x), showing the coordinates of
their point of intersection and the relationship between the graphs. [3]

(iii) Find the set of values of x which satisfy gf (x) 16. [5]

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y

y = (x + 1)

y=x+1

1 x
O

The diagram shows the line y = x + 1 and the curve y = (x + 1), meeting at (1, 0) and (0, 1).

(i) Find the area of the shaded region. [5]

(ii) Find the volume obtained when the shaded region is rotated through 360 about the y-axis. [7]

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1 The first term of an arithmetic progression is 61 and the second term is 57. The sum of the first
n terms is n. Find the value of the positive integer n. [4]

dy 8
2 A curve is such that = 3 1 and the point (2, 4) lies on the curve. Find the equation of the
dx x
curve. [4]

3 An oil pipeline under the sea is leaking oil and a circular patch of oil has formed on the surface of the
sea. At midday the radius of the patch of oil is 50 m and is increasing at a rate of 3 metres per hour.
Find the rate at which the area of the oil is increasing at midday. [4]

6
4 (i) Find the first 3 terms in the expansion of (2x x2 ) in ascending powers of x. [3]
6
(ii) Hence find the coefficient of x8 in the expansion of (2 + x)(2x x2 ) . [2]

1
5 A curve has equation y = 2x + . Verify that the curve has a stationary point at x = 2 and
(x 1)2
determine its nature. [5]

6
B

r D

q rad
O A
C

The diagram shows a sector OAB of a circle with centre O and radius r. Angle AOB is radians.
The point C on OA is such that BC is perpendicular to OA. The point D is on BC and the circular arc
AD has centre C .

(i) Find AC in terms of r and . [1]

(ii) Find the perimeter of the shaded region ABD when = 13 and r = 4, giving your answer as an
exact value. [6]

7 (i) Solve the equation 2 cos2 = 3 sin , for 0 360 . [4]

(ii) The smallest positive solution of the equation 2 cos2 (n ) = 3 sin(n ), where n is a positive
integer, is 10 . State the value of n and hence find the largest solution of this equation in the
interval 0 360 . [3]

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8
y
3y = 2x 1

y 2 = 2x 1

O x
1 a
2

The diagram shows the curve y2 = 2x 1 and the straight line 3y = 2x 1. The curve and straight line
intersect at x = 12 and x = a, where a is a constant.

(i) Show that a = 5. [2]

(ii) Find, showing all necessary working, the area of the shaded region. [6]

9 The position vectors of points A and B relative to an origin O are a and b respectively. The position
vectors of points C and D relative to O are 3a and 2b respectively. It is given that
2 4
a= 1! and b= 0!.
2 6

(i) Find the unit vector in the direction of CD. [3]

(ii) The point E is the mid-point of CD. Find angle EOD. [6]

10 The function f is defined by f (x) = 4x2 24x + 11, for x >.

(i) Express f (x) in the form a(x b)2 + c and hence state the coordinates of the vertex of the graph
of y = f (x). [4]

The function g is defined by g(x) = 4x2 24x + 11, for x 1.

(ii) State the range of g. [2]

(iii) Find an expression for g1 (x) and state the domain of g1 . [4]

[Question 11 is printed on the next page.]

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11
y
1
y = (6x + 2)3

A (1, 2)

C x
O

1
The diagram shows the curve y = (6x + 2) 3 and the point A (1, 2) which lies on the curve. The tangent
to the curve at A cuts the y-axis at B and the normal to the curve at A cuts the x-axis at C.

(i) Find the equation of the tangent AB and the equation of the normal AC . [5]

(ii) Find the distance BC . [3]

(iii) Find the coordinates of the point of intersection, E, of OA and BC , and determine whether E is
the mid-point of OA. [4]

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MATHEMATICS 9709/12
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In the expansion of x2 , the coefficient of x5 is 280. Find the value of the constant a.
a 7
1 [3]
x

r
+ 1, for x 3. Find
x+3
2 A function f is such that f (x) =
2
(i) f 1 (x) in the form ax2 + bx + c, where a, b and c are constants, [3]
(ii) the domain of f 1 . [1]

3
X 2x m
B C

40 m
Playground
Y
xm
A D
60 m

The diagram shows a plan for a rectangular park ABCD, in which AB = 40 m and AD = 60 m. Points
X and Y lie on BC and CD respectively and AX , XY and YA are paths that surround a triangular
playground. The length of DY is x m and the length of XC is 2x m.

(i) Show that the area, A m2 , of the playground is given by

A = x2 30x + 1200. [2]

(ii) Given that x can vary, find the minimum area of the playground. [3]

x
4 The line y = + k, where k is a constant, is a tangent to the curve 4y = x2 at the point P. Find
k
(i) the value of k, [3]
(ii) the coordinates of P. [3]

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5
y
B (5, 11)

X (4, 4)
A (1, 3)

x
O

The diagram shows a triangle ABC in which A has coordinates (1, 3), B has coordinates (5, 11) and
angle ABC is 90 . The point X (4, 4) lies on AC . Find
(i) the equation of BC, [3]
(ii) the coordinates of C. [3]

6 (i) Show that the equation 2 cos x = 3 tan x can be written as a quadratic equation in sin x. [3]

(ii) Solve the equation 2 cos 2y = 3 tan 2y, for 0 y 180 . [4]

7 The position vectors of the points A and B, relative to an origin O, are given by
1 k
0! k !,

OA = and OB =
2 2k
where k is a constant.

(i) In the case where k = 2, calculate angle AOB. [4]

(ii) Find the values of k for which AB is a unit vector. [4]

8 (a) In a geometric progression, all the terms are positive, the second term is 24 and the fourth term
is 13 12 . Find
(i) the first term, [3]
(ii) the sum to infinity of the progression. [2]

(b) A circle is divided into n sectors in such a way that the angles of the sectors are in arithmetic
progression. The smallest two angles are 3 and 5 . Find the value of n. [4]

[Questions 9, 10 and 11 are printed on the next page.]

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9
y

B (0, 3)

y= 9
2x + 3
C A (3, 1)

x
O

9
The diagram shows part of the curve y = , crossing the y-axis at the point B (0, 3). The point
2x + 3
A on the curve has coordinates (3, 1) and the tangent to the curve at A crosses the y-axis at C.

(i) Find the equation of the tangent to the curve at A. [4]

(ii) Determine, showing all necessary working, whether C is nearer to B or to O. [1]

(iii) Find, showing all necessary working, the exact volume obtained when the shaded region is
rotated through 360 about the x-axis. [4]

dy 4
10 A curve is defined for x > 0 and is such that = x + 2 . The point P (4, 8) lies on the curve.
dx x
(i) Find the equation of the curve. [4]

(ii) Show that the gradient of the curve has a minimum value when x = 2 and state this minimum
value. [4]

11
Q

x cm

P R
cm

S
20

1.2 rad

The diagram shows a sector of a circle with centre O and radius 20 cm. A circle with centre C and
radius x cm lies within the sector and touches it at P, Q and R. Angle POR = 1.2 radians.

(i) Show that x = 7.218, correct to 3 decimal places. [4]

(ii) Find the total area of the three parts of the sector lying outside the circle with centre C. [2]

(iii) Find the perimeter of the region OPSR bounded by the arc PSR and the lines OP and OR. [4]

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MATHEMATICS 9709/13
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1 hour 45 minutes
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Find the coefficient of x3 in the expansion of 2 12 x .

7
1 [3]

1
2 It is given that f (x) = x3 , for x > 0. Show that f is a decreasing function. [3]
x3

3 Solve the equation 7 cos x + 5 = 2 sin2 x, for 0 x 360 . [4]

4
A

D
2 cm

B C
2 3 cm

In the diagram, D lies on the side AB of

triangle ABC and CD is an arc of a circle with centre A and
radius 2 cm. The line BC is of length 2 3 cm and isperpendicular to AC. Find the area of the shaded
region BDC, giving your answer in terms of and 3. [4]

5 The first term of a geometric progression is 5 13 and the fourth term is 2 41 . Find
(i) the common ratio, [3]
(ii) the sum to infinity. [2]

6 The functions f and g are defined for 12 x 12 by

f (x) = 12 x + 16 ,
g(x) = cos x.

Solve the following equations for 12 x 12 .

(i) gf (x) = 1, giving your answer in terms of . [2]

(ii) fg(x) = 1, giving your answers correct to 2 decimal places. [4]

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7
y

y = 11 x 2

A (p, q)

x
O

y=5x

(i) The diagram shows part of the curve y = 11 x2 and part of the straight line y = 5 x meeting at
the point A (p, q), where p and q are positive constants. Find the values of p and q. [3]

(ii) The function f is defined for the domain x 0 by

f (x) =
11 x2 for 0 x p,
5x for x > p.
Express f 1 (x) in a similar way. [5]

8 A curve is such that

dy 3
= 2(3x + 4) 2 6x 8.
dx

d2 y
(i) Find . [2]
dx2
(ii) Verify that the curve has a stationary point when x = 1 and determine its nature. [2]

(iii) It is now given that the stationary point on the curve has coordinates (1, 5). Find the equation
of the curve. [5]

9 The position vectors of points A and B relative to an origin O are given by

p 4
1! 2!,

OA = and OB =
1 p
where p is a constant.

(i) In the case where OAB is a straight line, state the value of p and find the unit vector in the

direction of OA. [3]

(ii) In the case where OA is perpendicular to AB, find the possible values of p. [5]

(iii) In the case where p = 3, the point C is such that OABC is a parallelogram. Find the position
vector of C. [2]

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10 A straight line has equation y = 2x + k, where k is a constant, and a curve has equation y = .
x3
(i) Show that the x-coordinates of any points of intersection of the line and curve are given by the
equation 2x2 (6 + k)x + (2 + 3k) = 0. [1]

(ii) Find the two values of k for which the line is a tangent to the curve. [3]

The two tangents, given by the values of k found in part (ii), touch the curve at points A and B.

(iii) Find the coordinates of A and B and the equation of the line AB. [6]

11
y

2
y = x(x 2)

O x
b a

The diagram shows the curve with equation y = x(x 2)2 . The minimum point on the curve has
coordinates (a, 0) and the x-coordinate of the maximum point is b, where a and b are constants.

(i) State the value of a. [1]

(ii) Find the value of b. [4]

(iii) Find the area of the shaded region. [4]

dy
(iv) The gradient, , of the curve has a minimum value m. Find the value of m. [4]
dx

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UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL EXAMINATIONS
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Advanced Subsidiary Level and Advanced Level

MATHEMATICS 9709/11
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1 (i) Find the first three terms when 2 + 3x6 is expanded in ascending powers of x. [3]

(ii) In the expansion of 1 + ax 2 + 3x6 , the coefficient of x2 is zero. Find the value of a. [2]

1 6
2 A curve has equation y = f x. It is given that f x = + 2 and that f 3 = 1. Find f x. [5]
x + 6 x

3
D

3 C
B
k E
j 4

O i 6 A

The diagram shows a pyramid OABCD in which the vertical edge OD is 3 units in length. The point
E is the centre of the horizontal rectangular base OABC. The sides OA and AB have lengths of 6 units

and 4 units respectively. The unit vectors i, j and k are parallel to OA, OC and OD respectively.

(i) Express each of the vectors DB and DE in terms of i, j and k. [2]

(ii) Use a scalar product to find angle BDE. [4]

4 (i) Solve the equation 4 sin2 x + 8 cos x 7 = 0 for 0 x 360. [4]

1
(ii) Hence find the solution of the equation 4 sin2 2
1 + 8 cos 12 1 7 = 0 for 0 1 360. [2]

5 The function f is defined by

f : x x2 + 1 for x 0.

(i) Define in a similar way the inverse function f 1 . [3]

(ii) Solve the equation ff x = 185

16
. [3]

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6
B
r
A
r
O a rad

E D
C

The diagram shows a metal plate made by fixing together two pieces, OABCD (shaded) and OAED
(unshaded). The piece OABCD is a minor sector of a circle with centre O and radius 2r. The piece
OAED is a major sector of a circle with centre O and radius r. Angle AOD is ! radians. Simplifying
your answers where possible, find, in terms of !, 0 and r,
(i) the perimeter of the metal plate, [3]
(ii) the area of the metal plate. [3]

It is now given that the shaded and unshaded pieces are equal in area.

(iii) Find ! in terms of 0. [2]

7 The point A has coordinates 1, 6 and the point B has coordinates 7, 2.

(i) Find the equation of the perpendicular bisector of AB, giving your answer in the form y = mx + c.
[4]

(ii) A point C on the perpendicular bisector has coordinates p, q. The distance OC is 2 units, where
O is the origin. Write down two equations involving p and q and hence find the coordinates of
the possible positions of C. [5]

8
x metres

r metres

The inside lane of a school running track consists of two straight sections each of length x metres,
and two semicircular sections each of radius r metres, as shown in the diagram. The straight sections
are perpendicular to the diameters of the semicircular sections. The perimeter of the inside lane is
400 metres.

(i) Show that the area, A m2 , of the region enclosed by the inside lane is given by A = 400r 0r2 .
[4]

(ii) Given that x and r can vary, show that, when A has a stationary value, there are no straight
sections in the track. Determine whether the stationary value is a maximum or a minimum. [5]

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9 (a) In an arithmetic progression the sum of the first ten terms is 400 and the sum of the next ten
terms is 1000. Find the common difference and the first term. [5]

(b) A geometric progression has first term a, common ratio r and sum to infinity 6. A second
geometric progression has first term 2a, common ratio r2 and sum to infinity 7. Find the values
of a and r. [5]

10
y

y = (3 2x)3

(12 , 8)

x
O
1
The diagram shows the curve y = 3 2x3 and the tangent to the curve at the point 2
,8 .

(i) Find the equation of this tangent, giving your answer in the form y = mx + c. [5]

(ii) Find the area of the shaded region. [6]

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UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL EXAMINATIONS
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Advanced Subsidiary Level and Advanced Level

MATHEMATICS 9709/12
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1 Given that cos x = p, where x is an acute angle in degrees, find, in terms of p,

(i) sin x, [1]
(ii) tan x, [1]
(iii) tan 90 x. [1]

8 cm q rad

O
A 6 cm
A
Fig. 1 Fig. 2

Fig. 1 shows a hollow cone with no base, made of paper. The radius of the cone is 6 cm and the height
is 8 cm. The paper is cut from A to O and opened out to form the sector shown in Fig. 2. The circular
bottom edge of the cone in Fig. 1 becomes the arc of the sector in Fig. 2. The angle of the sector is
1 radians. Calculate
(i) the value of 1, [4]
(ii) the area of paper needed to make the cone. [2]

The equation of a curve is y =

2
5x 6
3 .

(i) Find the gradient of the curve at the point where x = 2. [3]
3

(ii) Find dx and hence evaluate

2 2
5x 6 5x 6
dx. [4]
2

4 Relative to an origin O, the position vectors of points A and B are given by

OA = i + 2j and OB = 4i + pk.

(i) In the case where p = 6, find the unit vector in the direction of AB. [3]

(ii) Find the values of p for which angle AOB = cos1

1
5 . [4]

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5
y
D

A
8y + x = 6
(0, 8) 4
C

x
O B (4, 0)

The diagram shows a rectangle ABCD in which point A is 0, 8 and point B is 4, 0. The diagonal
AC has equation 8y + x = 64. Find, by calculation, the coordinates of C and D. [7]

6
y

S (0, 12)

R Q (x, y)

T (16, 0)
x
O P

In the diagram, S is the point 0, 12 and T is the point 16, 0. The point Q lies on ST , between S
and T , and has coordinates x, y. The points P and R lie on the x-axis and y-axis respectively and
OPQR is a rectangle.

(i) Show that the area, A, of the rectangle OPQR is given by A = 12x 34 x2 . [3]

(ii) Given that x can vary, find the stationary value of A and determine its nature. [4]

7 (a) An athlete runs the first mile of a marathon in 5 minutes. His speed reduces in such a way that
each mile takes 12 seconds longer than the preceding mile.
(i) Given that the nth mile takes 9 minutes, find the value of n. [2]
(ii) Assuming that the length of the marathon is 26 miles, find the total time, in hours and
minutes, to complete the marathon. [2]

(b) The second and third terms of a geometric progression are 48 and 32 respectively. Find the sum
to infinity of the progression. [4]

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8 A function f is defined by f : x 3 cos x 2 for 0 x 20.

(i) Solve the equation f x = 0. [3]

(ii) Find the range of f. [2]

(iii) Sketch the graph of y = f x. [2]

A function g is defined by g : x 3 cos x 2 for 0 x k.

(iv) State the maximum value of k for which g has an inverse. [1]

(v) Obtain an expression for g1 x. [2]

9
y
C y = 8x + 2x
A
B

x
O

The diagram shows part of the curve y = + 2x and three points A, B and C on the curve with
8
x
x-coordinates 1, 2 and 5 respectively.

(i) A point P moves along the curve in such a way that its x-coordinate increases at a constant rate
of 0.04 units per second. Find the rate at which the y-coordinate of P is changing as P passes
through A. [4]

(ii) Find the volume obtained when the shaded region is rotated through 360 about the x-axis. [6]

10 A curve has equation y = 2x2 3x.

(i) Find the set of values of x for which y > 9. [3]

(ii) Express 2x2 3x in the form a x + b2 + c, where a, b and c are constants, and state the coordinates
of the vertex of the curve. [4]

The functions f and g are defined for all real values of x by

f x = 2x2 3x and g x = 3x + k ,
where k is a constant.

(iii) Find the value of k for which the equation gf x = 0 has equal roots. [3]
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1 hour 45 minutes
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1 Solve the inequality x2 x 2 > 0. [3]

32
2 A curve has equation y = f x. It is given that f x = x + 1 and that f 4 = 5. Find f x. [4]

3 The point A has coordinates 3, 1 and the point B has coordinates 21, 11. The point C is the
mid-point of AB.

(i) Find the equation of the line through A that is perpendicular to y = 2x 7. [2]

(ii) Find the distance AC. [3]

4
C

i O
j
8
6

A B
D

The diagram shows a pyramid OABC in which the edge OC is vertical. The horizontal base OAB is
a triangle, right-angled at O, and D is the mid-point of AB. The edges OA, OB and OC have lengths

of 8 units, 6 units and 10 units respectively. The unit vectors i, j and k are parallel to OA, OB and

OC respectively.

(i) Express each of the vectors OD and CD in terms of i, j and k. [2]

(ii) Use a scalar product to find angle ODC. [4]

5 (a) In a geometric progression, the sum to infinity is equal to eight times the first term. Find the
common ratio. [2]

(b) In an arithmetic progression, the fifth term is 197 and the sum of the first ten terms is 2040. Find
the common difference. [4]

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A B

C D

11
mc
a rad

m
5c
O

The diagram shows sector OAB with centre O and radius 11 cm. Angle AOB = ! radians. Points C
and D lie on OA and OB respectively. Arc CD has centre O and radius 5 cm.

(i) The area of the shaded region ABDC is equal to k times the area of the unshaded region OCD.
Find k. [3]

(ii) The perimeter of the shaded region ABDC is equal to twice the perimeter of the unshaded region
OCD. Find the exact value of !. [4]

7 (a) Find the possible values of x for which sin1 x2 1 = 13 0, giving your answers correct to
3 decimal places. [3]

(b) Solve the equation sin 21 + 13 0 = 1

2
for 0 1 0, giving 1 in terms of 0 in your answers. [4]

4
8 (i) Find the coefficient of x8 in the expansion of x + 3x2 . [1]
5
(ii) Find the coefficient of x8 in the expansion of x + 3x2 . [3]
5
(iii) Hence find the coefficient of x8 in the expansion of 1 + x + 3x2 . [4]

k2
9 A curve has equation y = + x, where k is a positive constant. Find, in terms of k, the values of
x+2
x for which the curve has stationary points and determine the nature of each stationary point. [8]

10 The function f is defined by f : x x2 + 4x for x c, where c is a constant. It is given that f is a

one-one function.

(i) State the range of f in terms of c and find the smallest possible value of c. [3]

The function g is defined by g : x ax + b for x 0, where a and b are positive constants. It is given
that, when c = 0, gf 1 = 11 and fg 1 = 21.

(ii) Write down two equations in a and b and solve them to find the values of a and b. [6]

[Question 11 is printed on the next page.]

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11
y

y = (x 4 + 4x + 4)

x
1 O

The diagram shows the curve y = x4 + 4x + 4 .

(i) Find the equation of the tangent to the curve at the point 0, 2. [4]

(ii) Show that the x-coordinates of the points of intersection of the line y = x + 2 and the curve are
given by the equation x + 22 = x4 + 4x + 4. Hence find these x-coordinates. [4]

(iii) The region shaded in the diagram is rotated through 360 about the x-axis. Find the volume of
revolution. [4]

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1 hour 45 minutes
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1 In the expansion of 2 + ax7 , the coefcient of x is equal to the coefcient of x2 . Find the value of
the non-zero constant a. [3]

2 Find the value of x satisfying the equation sin1x 1 = tan13. [3]

13 sin2
3 Solve the equation + cos = 2 for 0 180. [4]
2 + cos

4 The line 4x + ky = 20 passes through the points A 8, 4 and B b, 2b, where k and b are constants.

(i) Find the values of k and b. [4]

(ii) Find the coordinates of the mid-point of AB. [1]

5 Find the set of values of k for which the line y = 2x k meets the curve y = x2 + kx 2 at two distinct
points. [5]

6 Relative to an origin O, the position vector of A is 3i + 2j k and the position vector of B is 7i 3j + k.

(i) Show that angle OAB is a right angle. [4]

(ii) Find the area of triangle OAB. [3]

7 (i) A geometric progression has rst term a (a 0), common ratio r and sum to innity S. A second
geometric progression has rst term a, common ratio 2r and sum to innity 3S. Find the value
of r. [3]

(ii) An arithmetic progression has rst term 7. The nth term is 84 and the (3n)th term is 245. Find
the value of n. [4]

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8
A
C

rad
O B
D
4 cm

In the diagram, AB is an arc of a circle with centre O and radius 4 cm. Angle AOB is radians. The
point D on OB is such that AD is perpendicular to OB. The arc DC, with centre O, meets OA at C.

(i) Find an expression in terms of for the perimeter of the shaded region ABDC. [4]

(ii) For the case where = 16 , nd the area of the shaded region ABDC, giving your answer in the
form k, where k is a constant to be determined. [4]

2
9 The function f is dened for x > 0 and is such that f x = 2x . The curve y = fx passes through
x2
the point P 2, 6.

(i) Find the equation of the normal to the curve at P. [3]

(ii) Find the equation of the curve. [4]

(iii) Find the x-coordinate of the stationary point and state with a reason whether this point is a
maximum or a minimum. [4]

10 (i) Express x2 2x 15 in the form x + a2 + b. [2]

The function f is dened for p x q, where p and q are positive constants, by

f : x x2 2x 15.
The range of f is given by c fx d, where c and d are constants.

(ii) State the smallest possible value of c. [1]

For the case where c = 9 and d = 65,

(iii) nd p and q, [4]
(iv) nd an expression for f 1 x. [3]

[Question 11 is printed on the next page.]

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y

Q 2, 3
1
y = 4x + 1 2

y = 12 x2 + 1

P 0, 1

x
O

1
The diagram shows parts of the curves y = 4x + 1 2 and y = 12 x2 + 1 intersecting at points P 0, 1
and Q 2, 3. The angle between the tangents to the two curves at Q is .

(i) Find , giving your answer in degrees correct to 3 signicant gures. [6]

(ii) Find by integration the area of the shaded region. [6]

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1
y

2, 5

y = x2 + 1

0, 1

x
O

The diagram shows part of the curve y = x2 + 1. Find the volume obtained when the shaded region is
rotated through 360 about the y-axis. [4]

2
P B
Q
5 cm

A O
12 cm

The diagram shows a triangle AOB in which OA is 12 cm, OB is 5 cm and angle AOB is a right angle.
Point P lies on AB and OP is an arc of a circle with centre A. Point Q lies on AB and OQ is an arc of
a circle with centre B.

(i) Show that angle BAO is 0.3948 radians, correct to 4 decimal places. [1]

(ii) Calculate the area of the shaded region. [5]

3 (i) Find the first 3 terms, in ascending powers of x, in the expansion of 1 + x5 . [2]
5
The coefficient of x2 in the expansion of 1 + px + x2 is 95.

(ii) Use the answer to part (i) to find the value of the positive constant p. [3]

12
4 A curve has equation y = .
3 2x
dy
(i) Find . [2]
dx
A point moves along this curve. As the point passes through A, the x-coordinate is increasing at a
rate of 0.15 units per second and the y-coordinate is increasing at a rate of 0.4 units per second.

(ii) Find the possible x-coordinates of A. [4]

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5 (i) Show that the equation 1 + sin x tan x = 5 cos x can be expressed as

6 cos2 x cos x 1 = 0. 3

(ii) Hence solve the equation 1 + sin x tan x = 5 cos x for 0 x 180. [3]

6 The equation of a curve is y = x3 + ax2 + bx, where a and b are constants.

(i) In the case where the curve has no stationary point, show that a2 < 3b. [3]

(ii) In the case where a = 6 and b = 9, find the set of values of x for which y is a decreasing function
of x. [3]

7
X

M
10
C
B
k

j D
8
O
i
A

The diagram shows a pyramid OABCX . The horizontal square base OABC has side 8 units and the
centre of the base is D. The top of the pyramid, X , is vertically above D and XD = 10 units. The

mid-point of OX is M . The unit vectors i and j are parallel to OA and OC respectively and the unit
vector k is vertically upwards.

(i) Express the vectors AM and AC in terms of i, j and k. [3]

(ii) Use a scalar product to find angle MAC. [4]

8 (a) The sum, Sn , of the first n terms of an arithmetic progression is given by Sn = 32n n2 . Find the
first term and the common difference. [3]

(b) A geometric progression in which all the terms are positive has sum to infinity 20. The sum of
the first two terms is 12.8. Find the first term of the progression. [5]

[Questions 9, 10 and 11 are printed on the next page.]

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9
y

A
2, 6

C 8, 3

x
O

B 5, 3

The diagram shows a trapezium ABCD in which AB is parallel to DC and angle BAD is 90. The
coordinates of A, B and C are 2, 6, 5, 3 and 8, 3 respectively.

(i) Find the equation of AD. [3]

(ii) Find, by calculation, the coordinates of D. [3]

The point E is such that ABCE is a parallelogram.

(iii) Find the length of BE. [2]

d2 y 24
10 A curve is such that = 3 4. The curve has a stationary point at P where x = 2.
dx2 x
(i) State, with a reason, the nature of this stationary point. [1]

dy
(ii) Find an expression for . [4]
dx
(iii) Given that the curve passes through the point 1, 13, find the coordinates of the stationary
point P. [4]

11 The function f : x 6 4 cos 12 x is defined for 0 x 2.

(i) Find the exact value of x for which fx = 4. [3]

(ii) State the range of f. [2]

(iii) Sketch the graph of y = fx. [2]

(iv) Find an expression for f 1 x. [3]

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1 In the expansion of 2 + ax6 , the coefcient of x2 is equal to the coefcient of x3 . Find the value of
the non-zero constant a. [4]

2
C

3
1
B rad D O

3 cm

In the diagram, OADC is a sector of a circle with centre O and radius 3 cm. AB and CB are tangents
to the circle and angle ABC = 13 radians. Find, giving your answer in terms of 3 and ,
(i) the perimeter of the shaded region, [3]
(ii) the area of the shaded region. [3]

3 (i) Express 9x2 12x + 5 in the form ax + b2 + c. [3]

(ii) Determine whether 3x3 6x2 + 5x 12 is an increasing function, a decreasing function or neither.
[3]

4 Three geometric progressions, P, Q and R, are such that their sums to innity are the rst three terms
respectively of an arithmetic progression.

Progression P is 2, 1, 12 , 14 , .
Progression Q is 3, 1, 13 , 19 , .

(i) Find the sum to innity of progression R. [3]

(ii) Given that the rst term of R is 4, nd the sum of the rst three terms of R. [3]

5 (i) Show that sin4 cos4 2 sin2 1. [3]

(ii) Hence solve the equation sin4 cos4 = 1

2
for 0 360. [4]

6 A is the point a, 2a 1 and B is the point 2a + 4, 3a + 9, where a is a constant.

(i) Find, in terms of a, the gradient of a line perpendicular to AB. [3]

(ii) Given that the distance AB is 260, nd the possible values of a. [4]

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7 Three points, O, A and B, are such that OA = i + 3j + pk and OB = 7i + 1 pj + pk, where p is a
constant.

(i) Find the values of p for which OA is perpendicular to OB. [3]

(ii) The magnitudes of OA and OB are a and b respectively. Find the value of p for which b2 = 2a2 .
[2]

(iii) Find the unit vector in the direction of AB when p = 8. [3]

8 A curve y = fx has a stationary point at 3, 7 and is such that f x = 36x3 .

(i) State, with a reason, whether this stationary point is a maximum or a minimum. [1]

(ii) Find f x and fx. [7]

9
y

y = 3x
y=x+2

x
O

The diagram shows parts of the graphs of y = x + 2 and y = 3x intersecting at points A and B.

(i) Write down an equation satised by the x-coordinates of A and B. Solve this equation and hence
nd the coordinates of A and B. [4]

(ii) Find by integration the area of the shaded region. [6]

[Question 10 is printed on the next page.]

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10 (a) The functions f and g are dened for x 0 by

1
f : x ax + b 3 , where a and b are positive constants,
g : x x2 .

Given that fg1 = 2 and gf9 = 16,

(i) calculate the values of a and b, [4]
(ii) obtain an expression for f 1x and state the domain of f 1 . [4]
1
(b) A point P travels along the curve y = 7x2 + 1 3 in such a way that the x-coordinate of P at time
t minutes is increasing at a constant rate of 8 units per minute. Find the rate of increase of the
y-coordinate of P at the instant when P is at the point 3, 4. [5]

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MATHEMATICS 9709/11
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Answer all the questions.

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@ A
2x
1 In the expansion of 1 a + x5 , where a is a non-zero constant, show that the coefficient of x2
a
is zero. [3]

2 The function f is such that f x = 3x2 7 and f 3 = 5. Find f x. [3]

3 Solve the equation sin1 4x4 + x2 = 16 0. [4]

4 cos 1
4 (i) Show that the equation + 15 = 0 can be expressed as
tan 1
4 sin2 1 15 sin 1 4 = 0. 3

4 cos 1
(ii) Hence solve the equation + 15 = 0 for 0 1 360. [3]
tan 1

8
5 A curve has equation y = + 2x.
x

dy d2 y
(i) Find and 2 . [3]
dx dx

(ii) Find the coordinates of the stationary points and state, with a reason, the nature of each stationary
point. [5]

6 A curve has equation y = x2 x + 3 and a line has equation y = 3x + a, where a is a constant.

(i) Show that the x-coordinates of the points of intersection of the line and the curve are given by
the equation x2 4x + 3 a = 0. [1]

(ii) For the case where the line intersects the curve at two points, it is given that the x-coordinate of
one of the points of intersection is 1. Find the x-coordinate of the other point of intersection.
[2]

(iii) For the case where the line is a tangent to the curve at a point P, find the value of a and the
coordinates of P. [4]

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A
B E

The diagram shows a circle with centre A and radius r. Diameters CAD and BAE are perpendicular
to each other. A larger circle has centre B and passes through C and D.

(i) Show that the radius of the larger circle is r2. [1]

(ii) Find the area of the shaded region in terms of r. [6]

8 The first term of a progression is 4x and the second term is x2 .

(i) For the case where the progression is arithmetic with a common difference of 12, find the possible
values of x and the corresponding values of the third term. [4]

(ii) For the case where the progression is geometric with a sum to infinity of 8, find the third term.
[4]

9 (i) Express x2 + 6x 5 in the form a x + b2 + c, where a, b and c are constants. [3]

The function f : x x2 + 6x 5 is defined for x m, where m is a constant.

(ii) State the smallest value of m for which f is one-one. [1]

(iii) For the case where m = 5, find an expression for f 1 x and state the domain of f 1 . [4]

[Questions 10 and 11 are printed on the next page.]

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10
S
R

T
Q
P

8 cm

10 cm M
C B

k j 6 cm

O i a cm A

The diagram shows a cuboid OABCPQRS with a horizontal base OABC in which AB = 6 cm and
OA = a cm, where a is a constant. The height OP of the cuboid is 10 cm. The point T on BR is such
that BT = 8 cm, and M is the mid-point of AT . Unit vectors i, j and k are parallel to OA, OC and OP
respectively.

(i) For the case where a = 2, find the unit vector in the direction of PM . [4]
2
(ii) For the case where angle ATP = cos1 7 , find the value of a. [5]

11
y
P 6, 5
1
y = 1 + 4x 2

Q 8, 0
x
O

1
The diagram shows part of the curve y = 1 + 4x 2 and a point P 6, 5 lying on the curve. The line
PQ intersects the x-axis at Q 8, 0.

(i) Show that PQ is a normal to the curve. [5]

(ii) Find, showing all necessary working, the exact volume of revolution obtained when the shaded
region is rotated through 360 about the x-axis. [7]

[In part (ii) you may find it useful to apply the fact that the volume, V , of a cone of base radius r
and vertical height h, is given by V = 13 0r2 h.]

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You are reminded of the need for clear presentation in your answers.

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1 Functions f and g are defined by

f : x 3x + 2, x >,
g : x 4x 12, x >.

Solve the equation f 1 x = gf x. [4]

2 In the expansion of x + 2k7 , where k is a non-zero constant, the coefficients of x4 and x5 are equal.
Find the value of k. [4]

3
D C
m
40 c
F A B
B 30 30
A
30 30
h cm

E E
Fig. 1 Fig. 2

Fig. 1 shows an open tank in the shape of a triangular prism. The vertical ends ABE and DCF are
identical isosceles triangles. Angle ABE = angle BAE = 30. The length of AD is 40 cm. The tank is
fixed in position with the open top ABCD horizontal. Water is poured into the tank at a constant rate
of 200 cm3 s1 . The depth of water, t seconds after filling starts, is h cm (see Fig. 2).

(i) Show that, when the depth of water in the tank is h cm, the volume, V cm3 , of water in the tank
is given by V = 403h2 . [3]

(ii) Find the rate at which h is increasing when h = 5. [3]

@ A2
1 1 1 cos x
4 (i) Prove the identity . [4]
sin x tan x 1 + cos x
@ A2
1 1
(ii) Hence solve the equation = 25 for 0 x 20. [3]
sin x tan x

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5
C

0.6 rad
O 6 cm A

The diagram shows a metal plate OABC, consisting of a right-angled triangle OAB and a sector OBC
of a circle with centre O. Angle AOB = 0.6 radians, OA = 6 cm and OA is perpendicular to OC.

(i) Show that the length of OB is 7.270 cm, correct to 3 decimal places. [1]

(ii) Find the perimeter of the metal plate. [3]

(iii) Find the area of the metal plate. [3]

6 Points A, B and C have coordinates A 3, 7, B 5, 1 and C 1, k, where k is a constant.

(i) Given that AB = BC, calculate the possible values of k. [3]

The perpendicular bisector of AB intersects the x-axis at D.

(ii) Calculate the coordinates of D. [5]

7 Relative to an origin O, the position vectors of points A, B and C are given by

` a ` a ` a
0 2 3
OA = 2 , OB = 5 and OC = p .
3 2 q

(i) In the case where ABC is a straight line, find the values of p and q. [4]

(ii) In the case where angle BAC is 90, express q in terms of p. [2]

(iii) In the case where p = 3 and the lengths of AB and AC are equal, find the possible values of q.
[3]

8 The function f is defined, for x >, by f : x x2 + ax + b, where a and b are constants.

(i) In the case where a = 6 and b = 8, find the range of f. [3]

(ii) In the case where a = 5, the roots of the equation f x = 0 are k and 2k, where k is a constant.
Find the values of b and k. [3]

(iii) Show that if the equation f x + a = a has no real roots, then a2 < 4 b a. [3]

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9 The curve y = f x has a stationary point at 2, 10 and it is given that f x = .
x3
(i) Find f x. [6]

(ii) Find the coordinates of the other stationary point. [2]

(iii) Find the nature of each of the stationary points. [2]

10
y

y= 9 2x2

P 2, 1

B
x
A O

The diagram shows part of the curve y = 9 2x2 . The point P 2, 1 lies on the curve and the
normal to the curve at P intersects the x-axis at A and the y-axis at B.

(i) Show that B is the mid-point of AP. [6]

The shaded region is bounded by the curve, the y-axis and the line y = 1.

(ii) Find, showing all necessary working, the exact volume obtained when the shaded region is
rotated through 360 about the y-axis. [5]

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Cambridge International Advanced Subsidiary and Advanced Level

MATHEMATICS 9709/13
Paper 1 Pure Mathematics 1 (P1) October/November 2015
1 hour 45 minutes
Additional Materials: Answer Booklet/Paper
*4520717899*

Graph Paper
List of Formulae (MF9)

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If you have been given an Answer Booklet, follow the instructions on the front cover of the Booklet.
Write your Centre number, candidate number and name on all the work you hand in.
Write in dark blue or black pen.
You may use an HB pencil for any diagrams or graphs.
Do not use staples, paper clips, glue or correction fluid.
DO NOT WRITE IN ANY BARCODES.

Answer all the questions.

Give non-exact numerical answers correct to 3 significant figures, or 1 decimal place in the case of angles in
degrees, unless a different level of accuracy is specified in the question.
The use of an electronic calculator is expected, where appropriate.
You are reminded of the need for clear presentation in your answers.

This document consists of 4 printed pages.

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1 A line has equation y = 2x 7 and a curve has equation y = x2 4x + c, where c is a constant. Find
the set of possible values of c for which the line does not intersect the curve. [3]

@ A7
x 9
2 Find the coefficient of x in the expansion of + . [4]
3 x2

3 (i) Express 3x2 6x + 2 in the form a x + b2 + c, where a, b and c are constants. [3]

(ii) The function f, where f x = x3 3x2 + 7x 8, is defined for x >. Find f x and state, with a
reason, whether f is an increasing function, a decreasing function or neither. [3]

C D
r r

B E
r 1 rad r

O
r r

A F

The diagram shows a metal plate OABCDEF consisting of 3 sectors, each with centre O. The radius
of sector COD is 2r and angle COD is 1 radians. The radius of each of the sectors BOA and FOE
is r, and AOED and CBOF are straight lines.

(i) Show that the area of the metal plate is r2 0 + 1. [3]

(ii) Show that the perimeter of the metal plate is independent of 1. [4]

5 Relative to an origin O, the position vectors of the points A and B are given by
` a ` a
p6 4 2p
OA = 2p 6 and OB = p ,
1 2
where p is a constant.

(i) For the case where OA is perpendicular to OB, find the value of p. [3]

(ii) For the case where OAB is a straight line, find the vectors OA and OB. Find also the length of
the line OA. [4]

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6 A ball is such that when it is dropped from a height of 1 metre it bounces vertically from the ground
to a height of 0.96 metres. It continues to bounce on the ground and each time the height the ball
reaches is reduced. Two different models, A and B, describe this.
Model A : The height reached is reduced by 0.04 metres each time the ball bounces.
Model B : The height reached is reduced by 4% each time the ball bounces.

(i) Find the total distance travelled vertically (up and down) by the ball from the 1st time it hits the
ground until it hits the ground for the 21st time,
(a) using model A, [3]
(b) using model B. [3]

(ii) Show that, under model B, even if there is no limit to the number of times the ball bounces, the
total vertical distance travelled after the first time it hits the ground cannot exceed 48 metres.
[2]

1
7 (a) Show that the equation + 3 sin 1 tan 1 + 4 = 0 can be expressed as
cos 1
3 cos2 1 4 cos 1 4 = 0,
1
and hence solve the equation + 3 sin 1 tan 1 + 4 = 0 for 0 1 360. [6]
cos 1

(b)
y

C x
O

y = a cos x b

The diagram shows part of the graph of y = a cos x b, where a and b are constants. The graph
crosses the x-axis at the point C cos1 c, 0 and the y-axis at the point D 0, d. Find c and d in
terms of a and b. [2]

8 The function f is defined by f x = 3x + 1 for x a, where a is a constant. The function g is defined

by g x = 1 x2 for x 1.

(i) Find the largest value of a for which the composite function gf can be formed. [2]

For the case where a = 1,

(ii) solve the equation fg x + 14 = 0, [3]
(iii) find the set of values of x which satisfy the inequality gf x 50. [4]

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9 A curve passes through the point A 4, 6 and is such that = 1 + 2x 2 . A point P is moving along
dx
the curve in such a way that the x-coordinate of P is increasing at a constant rate of 3 units per minute.

(i) Find the rate at which the y-coordinate of P is increasing when P is at A. [3]

(ii) Find the equation of the curve. [3]

(iii) The tangent to the curve at A crosses the x-axis at B and the normal to the curve at A crosses the
x-axis at C. Find the area of triangle ABC. [5]

10 The function f is defined by f x = 2x + x + 12 for x > 1.

(i) Find f x and f x and hence verify that the function f has a minimum value at x = 0. [4]

A 12 , 3 y = 2x + x + 12

B 1, 2 41

x
O

The points A 12 , 3 and B 1, 2 41 lie on the curve y = 2x + x + 12 , as shown in the diagram.

(ii) Find the distance AB. [2]

(iii) Find, showing all necessary working, the area of the shaded region. [6]

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Cambridge International Examinations
Cambridge International Advanced Subsidiary and Advanced Level

MATHEMATICS 9709/11
Paper 1 Pure Mathematics 1 (P1) October/November 2016
1 hour 45 minutes
Additional Materials: List of Formulae (MF9)
*9204759123*

READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST

Answer all the questions.

Give non-exact numerical answers correct to 3 significant figures, or 1 decimal place in the case of angles in
degrees, unless a different level of accuracy is specified in the question.
The use of an electronic calculator is expected, where appropriate.
You are reminded of the need for clear presentation in your answers.

This document consists of 4 printed pages and 1 insert.

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1 (i) Express x2 + 6x + 2 in the form x + a2 + b, where a and b are constants. [2]

(ii) Hence, or otherwise, find the set of values of x for which x2 + 6x + 2 > 9. [2]

@ A
1 8
2 Find the term independent of x in the expansion of 2x + 3 . [4]
2x

3
A
r
C
r
O ! rad

In the diagram OCA and ODB are radii of a circle with centre O and radius 2r cm. Angle
AOB = ! radians. CD and AB are arcs of circles with centre O and radii r cm and 2r cm respectively.
The perimeter of the shaded region ABDC is 4.4r cm.

(i) Find the value of !. [2]

(ii) It is given that the area of the shaded region is 30 cm2. Find the value of r. [3]

4 C is the mid-point of the line joining A 14, 7 to B 6, 3. The line through C perpendicular to AB
crosses the y-axis at D.

(i) Find the equation of the line CD, giving your answer in the form y = mx + c. [4]

(ii) Find the distance AD. [2]

5 The sum of the 1st and 2nd terms of a geometric progression is 50 and the sum of the 2nd and 3rd
terms is 30. Find the sum to infinity. [6]

6 (i) Show that cos4 x 1 2 sin2 x + sin4 x. [1]

(ii) Hence, or otherwise, solve the equation 8 sin4 x + cos4 x = 2 cos2 x for 0 x 360. [5]

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7
y

y = 2x 12
B

x
O A
y2 = 1 2x

The diagram shows parts of the curves y = 2x 12 and y2 = 1 2x, intersecting at points A and B.

(i) State the coordinates of A. [1]

(ii) Find, showing all necessary working, the area of the shaded region. [6]

8 The functions f and g are defined by

4
f x = 2 for x > 0,
x
4
g x = for x 0.
5x + 2

(i) Find and simplify an expression for fg x and state the range of fg. [3]

(ii) Find an expression for g1 x and find the domain of g1 . [5]

[Questions 9, 10 and 11 are printed on the next page.]

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G

P F

p cm C

D B

2 cm k E 10 cm

j
X
O
i 5 cm
4 cm
A

The diagram shows a cuboid OABCDEFG with a horizontal base OABC in which OA = 4 cm and
AB = 15 cm. The height OD of the cuboid is 2 cm. The point X on AB is such that AX = 5 cm and the
point P on DG is such that DP = p cm, where p is a constant. Unit vectors i, j and k are parallel to
OA, OC and OD respectively.

(i) Find the possible values of p such that angle OPX = 90. [4]

(ii) For the case where p = 9, find the unit vector in the direction of XP. [2]

(iii) A point Q lies on the face CBFG and is such that XQ is parallel to AG. Find XQ. [3]

1 1
10 A curve has equation y = f x and it is given that f x = 3x 2 2x 2 . The point A is the only point on
the curve at which the gradient is 1.

(i) Find the x-coordinate of A. [3]

(ii) Given that the curve also passes through the point 4, 10, find the y-coordinate of A, giving your
answer as a fraction. [6]

1 9
11 The point P 3, 5 lies on the curve y = .
x1 x5
(i) Find the x-coordinate of the point where the normal to the curve at P intersects the x-axis. [5]

(ii) Find the x-coordinate of each of the stationary points on the curve and determine the nature of
each stationary point, justifying your answers. [6]

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Cambridge International Examinations
Cambridge International Advanced Subsidiary and Advanced Level

MATHEMATICS 9709/12
Paper 1 Pure Mathematics 1 (P1) October/November 2016
1 hour 45 minutes
Additional Materials: List of Formulae (MF9)
*5199919634*

READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST

Answer all the questions.

Give non-exact numerical answers correct to 3 significant figures, or 1 decimal place in the case of angles in
degrees, unless a different level of accuracy is specified in the question.
The use of an electronic calculator is expected, where appropriate.
You are reminded of the need for clear presentation in your answers.

This document consists of 3 printed pages, 1 blank page and 1 insert.

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dy 8
1 A curve is such that = . The point 2, 5 lies on the curve. Find the equation of the
dx 4x + 1
curve. [4]

2 (i) Express the equation sin 2x + 3 cos 2x = 3 sin 2x cos 2x in the form tan 2x = k, where k is a
constant. [2]

(ii) Hence solve the equation for 90 x 90. [3]

3 A curve has equation y = 2x2 6x + 5.

(i) Find the set of values of x for which y > 13. [3]

(ii) Find the value of the constant k for which the line y = 2x + k is a tangent to the curve. [3]

0 x 1n
4 In the expansion of 3 2x 1 + , the coefficient of x is 7. Find the value of the constant n and
2
hence find the coefficient of x2 . [6]

x y
5 The line + = 1, where a and b are positive constants, intersects the x- and y-axes at the points A
a b
and B respectively. The mid-point of AB lies on the line 2x + y = 10 and the distance AB = 10. Find
the values of a and b. [6]

cm
10

A O 1.2 rad C

The diagram shows a metal plate ABCD made from two parts. The part BCD is a semicircle. The
part DAB is a segment of a circle with centre O and radius 10 cm. Angle BOD is 1.2 radians.

(i) Show that the radius of the semicircle is 5.646 cm, correct to 3 decimal places. [2]

(ii) Find the perimeter of the metal plate. [3]

(iii) Find the area of the metal plate. [3]

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3
7 The equation of a curve is y = 2 + .
2x 1
dy
(i) Obtain an expression for . [2]
dx
(ii) Explain why the curve has no stationary points. [1]

At the point P on the curve, x = 2.

(iii) Show that the normal to the curve at P passes through the origin. [4]

(iv) A point moves along the curve in such a way that its x-coordinate is decreasing at a constant
rate of 0.06 units per second. Find the rate of change of the y-coordinate as the point passes
through P. [2]

8 (a) A cyclist completes a long-distance charity event across Africa. The total distance is 3050 km.
He starts the event on May 1st and cycles 200 km on that day. On each subsequent day he
reduces the distance cycled by 5 km.
(i) How far will he travel on May 15th? [2]
(ii) On what date will he finish the event? [3]

(b) A geometric progression is such that the third term is 8 times the sixth term, and the sum of the
first six terms is 31 12 . Find
(i) the first term of the progression, [4]
(ii) the sum to infinity of the progression. [1]

9 Relative to an origin O, the position vectors of the points A, B and C are given by
` a ` a ` a
2 2 2
OA = 2 , OB = 3 and OC = 6 .
1 6 5

(i) Use a scalar product to find angle AOB. [4]

(ii) Find the vector which is in the same direction as AC and of magnitude 15 units. [3]

(iii) Find the value of the constant p for which p OA + OC is perpendicular to OB. [3]

10 A function f is defined by f : x 5 2 sin 2x for 0 x 0.

(i) Find the range of f. [2]

(ii) Sketch the graph of y = f x. [2]

(iii) Solve the equation f x = 6, giving answers in terms of 0. [3]

The function g is defined by g : x 5 2 sin 2x for 0 x k, where k is a constant.

(iv) State the largest value of k for which g has an inverse. [1]

(v) For this value of k, find an expression for g1 x. [3]

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Cambridge International Examinations
Cambridge International Advanced Subsidiary and Advanced Level

MATHEMATICS 9709/13
Paper 1 Pure Mathematics 1 (P1) October/November 2016
1 hour 45 minutes
Additional Materials: List of Formulae (MF9)
*8103935217*

READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST

Answer all the questions.

Give non-exact numerical answers correct to 3 significant figures, or 1 decimal place in the case of angles in
degrees, unless a different level of accuracy is specified in the question.
The use of an electronic calculator is expected, where appropriate.
You are reminded of the need for clear presentation in your answers.

This document consists of 4 printed pages and 1 insert.

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1 Find the set of values of k for which the curve y = kx2 3x and the line y = x k do not meet. [3]

2 The coefficient of x3 in the expansion of 1 3x6 + 1 + ax5 is 100. Find the value of the constant a.
[4]

3 Showing all necessary working, solve the equation 6 sin2 x 5 cos2 x = 2 sin2 x + cos2 x for
0 x 360. [4]

4 The function f is such that f x = x3 3x2 9x + 2 for x > n, where n is an integer. It is given that f is
an increasing function. Find the least possible value of n. [4]

B
D

6 cm O
1.8 rad E

C
A

The diagram shows a major arc AB of a circle with centre O and radius 6 cm. Points C and D on OA
and OB respectively are such that the line AB is a tangent at E to the arc CED of a smaller circle also
with centre O. Angle COD = 1.8 radians.

(i) Show that the radius of the arc CED is 3.73 cm, correct to 3 significant figures. [2]

(ii) Find the area of the shaded region. [4]

6 Three points, A, B and C, are such that B is the mid-point of AC. The coordinates of A are 2, m and
the coordinates of B are n, 6, where m and n are constants.

(i) Find the coordinates of C in terms of m and n. [2]

The line y = x + 1 passes through C and is perpendicular to AB.

(ii) Find the values of m and n. [5]

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7
D

A B

The diagram shows a triangular pyramid ABCD. It is given that

AB = 3i + j + k, AC = i 2j k and AD = i + 4j 7k.

(i) Verify, showing all necessary working, that each of the angles DAB, DAC and CAB is 90. [3]

(ii) Find the exact value of the area of the triangle ABC, and hence find the exact value of the volume
of the pyramid. [4]
[The volume V of a pyramid of base area A and vertical height h is given by V = 13 Ah.]

8 (i) Express 4x2 + 12x + 10 in the form ax + b2 + c, where a, b and c are constants. [3]

(ii) Functions f and g are both defined for x > 0. It is given that f x = x2 + 1 and fg x = 4x2 + 12x + 10.
Find g x. [1]

(iii) Find fg1 x and give the domain of fg1 . [4]

9 (a) Two convergent geometric progressions, P and Q, have the same sum to infinity. The first and
second terms of P are 6 and 6r respectively. The first and second terms of Q are 12 and 12r
respectively. Find the value of the common sum to infinity. [3]

(b) The first term of an arithmetic progression is cos 1 and the second term is cos 1 + sin2 1, where
0 1 0. The sum of the first 13 terms is 52. Find the possible values of 1. [5]

[Questions 10 and 11 are printed on the next page.]

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10 A curve is such that = x + ax 2 , where a is a positive constant. The point A a2 , 3 lies on the
dx a
curve. Find, in terms of a,
(i) the equation of the tangent to the curve at A, simplifying your answer, [3]
(ii) the equation of the curve. [4]

It is now given that B 16, 8 also lies on the curve.

(iii) Find the value of a and, using this value, find the distance AB. [5]

11 A curve has equation y = kx 31 + kx 3, where k is a non-zero constant.

(i) Find the x-coordinates of the stationary points in terms of k, and determine the nature of each
stationary point, justifying your answers. [7]

(ii)
y

2
x
O

y = x 31 + x 3

The diagram shows part of the curve for the case when k = 1. Showing all necessary working,
find the volume obtained when the region between the curve, the x-axis, the y-axis and the line
x = 2, shown shaded in the diagram, is rotated through 360 about the x-axis. [5]

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CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL EXAMINATIONS

General Certificate of Education Advanced Subsidiary Level

TIME 1 hour 45 minutes

INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES

This question paper consists of 5 printed pages and 3 blank pages.

The diagram shows the curve y 3

4 A progression has a first term of 12 and a fifth term of 18.

(ii) Find the 13th term if the progression is geometric. [4]

B' 4 O' A'

(i) find the values of a and b, [3]

9709/1/M/J/02 [Turn over

(ii) Find the area of the sector AXBO. [2]

The section AXBCD, where ABCD is a rectangle with AD 18 cm, is removed.

Given that r can vary,

(ii) Find the equation of the curve. [4]

10 The functions f and g are defined by

(i) Find the value of x for which fg(x)  3. [3]

(ii) Sketch, in a single diagram, the graphs of y  f(x) and y  f 1

(iii) Express each of f 1

READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST

Answer all the questions.

This document consists of 3 printed pages and 1 blank page.

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5 The function f is defined by f : x  ax + b, for x

(i) Find the values of a and b. [2]

(ii) Solve the equation ff(x) = 0. [3]

6 (i) Sketch the graph of the curve y = 3 sin x, for x . [2]

(ii) Find the value of k in terms of . [2]

(i) Find the equation of L2 . [4]

11 The equation of a curve is y = 8x x2 .

(iii) Find the set of values of x for which y 20. [3]

The function g is defined by g : x  8x x2 , for x 4.

(iv) State the domain and range of g1 . [2]

(v) Find an expression, in terms of x, for g1 (x). [3]

READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST

Answer all the questions.

This document consists of 4 printed pages.

UCLES 2004 [Turn over

4 Find the coefficient of x3 in the expansion of

(i) (1 + 2x)6 , [3]

(ii) (1 3x)(1 + 2x)6 . [3]

[Questions 8, 9 and 10 are printed overleaf.]

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(i) Express h in terms of r. [2]

(ii) Show that the area of the window, A m2 , is given by

Given that r can vary,

10 The functions f and g are defined as follows:

READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST

Answer all the questions.

This document consists of 4 printed pages.

UCLES 2005 [Turn over

UCLES 2005 9709/01/M/J/05

7 A function f is defined by f : x  3 2 sin x, for 0 x 360 .

(i) Find the range of f. [2]

(ii) Sketch the graph of y = f(x). [2]

A function g is defined by g : x  3 2 sin x, for 0 x A , where A is a constant.

(i) Show that BD = 6.08 cm, correct to 3 significant figures. [2]

(ii) Find the perimeter of the shaded region. [3]

(iii) Find the area of the shaded region. [3]

UCLES 2005 9709/01/M/J/05 [Turn over

10 The equation of a curve is y = x2 3x + 4.

The equation of a line is y + 2x = k, where k is a constant.

UCLES 2005 9709/01/M/J/05

READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST

Answer all the questions.

This document consists of 4 printed pages.

UCLES 2006 [Turn over

2 Solve the equation

UCLES 2006 9709/01/M/J/06

(ii) Find the perimeter of the shaded region. [2]

(iii) Find the area of the shaded region. [3]

(ii) Use a scalar product to find angle DOB. [4]

UCLES 2006 9709/01/M/J/06 [Turn over

(ii) Find the equation of the curve. [4]

(i) Find the value of k. [4]

(iv) Find the area of the shaded region. [4]

(i) Find the value of x for which fg(x) 3. [3]

(ii) Sketch, in a single diagram, the graphs of y f(x) and y f 1

5 The function f is defined by f : x ax + b, for x

The function g is defined by g : x 8x x2 , for x 4.

7 A function f is defined by f : x 3 2 sin x, for 0 x 360 .

A function g is defined by g : x 3 2 sin x, for 0 x A , where A is a constant.

The function g is defined by g : x 12 x for x 0.