Integration
Q1.
In this question you must show all stages of your working.
Solutions relying on calculator technology are not acceptable.
The finite region R, shown shaded in Figure 2, is bounded by the curve with equation y = 4x2 + 3, the y-
axis and the line with equation y = 23
Show that the exact area of R is where k is a rational constant to be found.
(Total for question = 5 marks)
Q2.
Find
writing each term in simplest form.
(Total for question = 4 marks)
Q3.
(a) Express f(x) in partial fractions in terms of k.
(3)
(b) Hence find the exact value of k for which
(4)
(Total for question = 7 marks)
Q4.
In this question you must show all stages of your working.
Solutions relying entirely on calculator technology are not acceptable.
(a) Find the first three terms, in ascending powers of x, of the binomial expansion of
writing each term in simplest form.
(4)
(b) Using the answer to part (a) and using algebraic integration, estimate the value of
giving your answer to 4 significant figures.
(4)
(c) Find, using algebraic integration, the exact value of
giving your answer in the form a ln b + c, where a, b and c are constants to be found.
(5)
(Total for question = 13 marks)
Mark Scheme
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