CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL EXAMINATIONS

GCE Advanced Subsidiary Level and GCE Advanced Level

MARK SCHEME for the May/June 2013 series

9709 MATHEMATICS
9709/32 Paper 3, maximum raw mark 75

This mark scheme is published as an aid to teachers and candidates, to indicate the requirements of
the examination. It shows the basis on which Examiners were instructed to award marks. It does not
indicate the details of the discussions that took place at an Examiners’ meeting before marking began,
which would have considered the acceptability of alternative answers.

Mark schemes should be read in conjunction with the question paper and the Principal Examiner
Report for Teachers.

Cambridge will not enter into discussions about these mark schemes.

Cambridge is publishing the mark schemes for the May/June 2013 series for most IGCSE, GCE
Advanced Level and Advanced Subsidiary Level components and some Ordinary Level components.
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Mark Scheme Notes

Marks are of the following three types:

M Method mark, awarded for a valid method applied to the problem. Method marks are
not lost for numerical errors, algebraic slips or errors in units. However, it is not
usually sufficient for a candidate just to indicate an intention of using some method or
just to quote a formula; the formula or idea must be applied to the specific problem in
hand, e.g. by substituting the relevant quantities into the formula. Correct application
of a formula without the formula being quoted obviously earns the M mark and in some
cases an M mark can be implied from a correct answer.

A Accuracy mark, awarded for a correct answer or intermediate step correctly obtained.
Accuracy marks cannot be given unless the associated method mark is earned (or
implied).

B Mark for a correct result or statement independent of method marks.

• When a part of a question has two or more “method” steps, the M marks are generally
independent unless the scheme specifically says otherwise; and similarly when there are
several B marks allocated. The notation DM or DB (or dep*) is used to indicate that a
particular M or B mark is dependent on an earlier M or B (asterisked) mark in the scheme.
When two or more steps are run together by the candidate, the earlier marks are implied and
full credit is given.

• The symbol implies that the A or B mark indicated is allowed for work correctly following on
from previously incorrect results. Otherwise, A or B marks are given for correct work only. A
and B marks are not given for fortuitously “correct” answers or results obtained from
incorrect working.

• Note: B2 or A2 means that the candidate can earn 2 or 0.

B2/1/0 means that the candidate can earn anything from 0 to 2.

The marks indicated in the scheme may not be subdivided. If there is genuine doubt whether
a candidate has earned a mark, allow the candidate the benefit of the doubt. Unless
otherwise indicated, marks once gained cannot subsequently be lost, e.g. wrong working
following a correct form of answer is ignored.

• Wrong or missing units in an answer should not lead to the loss of a mark unless the
scheme specifically indicates otherwise.

• For a numerical answer, allow the A or B mark if a value is obtained which is correct to 3 s.f.,
or which would be correct to 3 s.f. if rounded (1 d.p. in the case of an angle). As stated
above, an A or B mark is not given if a correct numerical answer arises fortuitously from
incorrect working. For Mechanics questions, allow A or B marks for correct answers which
arise from taking g equal to 9.8 or 9.81 instead of 10.

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The following abbreviations may be used in a mark scheme or used on the scripts:

AEF Any Equivalent Form (of answer is equally acceptable)

AG Answer Given on the question paper (so extra checking is needed to ensure that
the detailed working leading to the result is valid)

BOD Benefit of Doubt (allowed when the validity of a solution may not be absolutely
clear)

CAO Correct Answer Only (emphasising that no “follow through” from a previous error
is allowed)

CWO Correct Working Only – often written by a “fortuitous” answer

ISW Ignore Subsequent Working

MR Misread

PA Premature Approximation (resulting in basically correct work that is insufficiently

accurate)

SOS See Other Solution (the candidate makes a better attempt at the same question)

SR Special Ruling (detailing the mark to be given for a specific wrong solution, or a
case where some standard marking practice is to be varied in the light of a
particular circumstance)

Penalties

MR –1 A penalty of MR –1 is deducted from A or B marks when the data of a question or

part question are genuinely misread and the object and difficulty of the question
remain unaltered. In this case all A and B marks then become “follow through ”
marks. MR is not applied when the candidate misreads his own figures – this is
regarded as an error in accuracy. An MR –2 penalty may be applied in particular
cases if agreed at the coordination meeting.

PA –1 This is deducted from A or B marks in the case of premature approximation. The

PA –1 penalty is usually discussed at the meeting.

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1 
1 EITHER: State or imply non-modular equation ( x − 2) 2 =  x  ,
3 
1
or pair of equations x − 2 = ± x M1
3
Obtain answer x = 3 A1
3
Obtain answer x = , or equivalent A1
2

OR: Obtain answer x = 3 by solving an equation or by inspection B1

1
State or imply the equation x – 2 = − , or equivalent M1
3
3
Obtain answer x = , or equivalent A1 [3]
2

2 (i) Use the iterative formula correctly at least once M1

Obtain final answer 3.6840 A1
Show sufficient iterations to at least 6 d.p. to justify 3.6840, or show there is a sign
change in the interval (3.68395, 3.68405) A1 [3]

x( x 3 + 100)
(ii) State a suitable equation, e.g. x = B1
2( x 3 + 25)
State that the value of α is 3 50 , or exact equivalent B1 [2]

3 EITHER: State or imply ln y = ln A – kx2 B1

Substitute values of ln y and x2, and solve for k or ln A M1
Obtain k = 0.42 or A = 2.80 A1
Solve for ln A or k M1
Obtain A = 2.80 or k = 0.42 A1

OR1: State or imply ln y = ln A – kx2 B1

Using values of ln y and x2, equate gradient of line to –k and solve for k M1
Obtain k = 0.42 A1
Solve for ln A M1
Obtain A = 2.80 A1

OR2: Obtain two correct equations in k and A and substituting y– and x2 – values in
2
y = Ae -kx B1
Solve for k M1
Obtain k = 0.42 A1
Solve for A M1
Obtain A = 2.80 A1 [5]
[SR: If unsound substitutions are made, e.g. using x = 0.;64 and y = 0.76, give
B1M0A0M1A0 in the EITHER and OR1 schemes, and B0M1A0M1A0 in the OR2
scheme.]

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1
4 (i) Substitute x = − , or divide by 3 x + 1 , and obtain a correct equation,
3
1 20 1
e.g. − a− − +3=0 B1
27 9 3
Solve for a an equation obtained by a valid method M1
Obtain a = 12 A1 [3]

1 2
(ii) Commence division by 3 x + 1 reaching a partial quotient ax + kx M1
3
Obtain quadratic factor 4 x 2 − 8 x + 3 A1
Obtain factorisation (3 x + 1)(2 x − 1)(2 x − 3) A1 [3]
1 2
[The M1 is earned if inspection reaches an unknown factor ax + Bx + C and an
3
equation in B and/or C, or an unknown factor Ax 2 + Bx + 3 and an equation in A
and/or B, or if two coefficients with the correct moduli are stated without working.]
[If linear factors are found by the factor theorem, give B1B1 for (2x – 1) and
(2x – 3), and B1 for the complete factorisation.]
[Synthetic division giving 12x2 – 24x + 9 as quadratic factor earns M1A1, but the
1
final factorisation needs ( x + ) , or equivalent, in order to earn the second A1.]
3
1
[SR: If x = is used in substitution or synthetic division, give the M1 in part (i) but
3
give M0 in part (ii).]

dy
5 EITHER: State 2ay as derivative of ay2 B1
dx
dy
State y 2 + 2 xy as derivative of xy2 B1
dx
dy
Equate derivative of LHS to zero and set equal to zero M1
dx
Obtain 3x 2 + y 2 − 6ax = 0 , or horizontal equivalent A1
Eliminate y and obtain an equation in x M1
Solve for x and obtain answer x = 3a A1

3ax 2 − x 3
OR1: Rearrange equation in the form y 2 = and attempt differentiation of one
x+a
side B1
Use correct quotient or product rule to differentiate RHS M1
Obtain correct derivative of RHS in any form A1
dy
Set equal to zero and obtain an equation in x M1
dx
Obtain a correct horizontal equation free of surds A1
Solve for x and obtain answer x = 3a A1

1
 3ax 2 − x 3  2
OR2: Rearrange equation in the form y =   and differentiation of RHS
 B1
 x + a 
Use correct quotient or product rule and chain rule M1
Obtain correct derivative in any form A1

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Equate derivative to zero and obtain an equation in x M1

Obtain a correct horizontal equation free of surds A1
Solve for x and obtain answer x = 3a A1 [6]

6 (i) Use correct quotient or chain rule to differentiate sec x M1

Obtain given derivative, sec x tan x, correctly A1
Use chain rule to differentiate y M1
Obtain the given answer A1 [4]

(ii) Using dx 3 sec 2 θ dθ , or equivalent, express integral in terms of θ and d θ M1

Obtain ∫ secθ dθ A1
1 1
Use limits π and π correctly in an integral form of the form k ln (secθ + tan θ ) M1
6 3
2+ 3
Obtain a correct exact final answer in the given form, e.g. ln  A1 [4]
 3 
 

7 (i) Use cos (A + B) formula to express the given expression in terms of cos x and sin x M1
cos x 3
Collect terms and reach − sin x, or equivalent A1
2 2
Obtain R = 2.236 A1
Use trig formula to find α M1
Obtain α = 71.57° with no errors seen A1 [5]

(ii) Evaluate cos–1 (2/2.236) to at least 1 d.p. (26.56° to 2 d.p., use of R = 5 gives
26.57°) B1
Carry out an appropriate method to find a value of x in the interval 0°< x < 360° M1
Obtain answer, e.g. x = 315° (315.0°) A1
Obtain second answer, e.g. 261.9° and no others in the given interval A1 [4]
[Ignore answers outside the given range.]
[Treat answers in radians as a misread and deduct A1 from the answers for the
angles.]
[SR: Conversion of the equation to a correct quadratic in sin x, cos x, or tan x earns
B1, then M1 for solving a 3-term quadratic and obtaining a value of x in the given
interval, and A1 + A1 for the two correct answers (candidates must reject spurious
roots to earn the final A1).]

8 (i) Use any relevant method to determine a constant M1

Obtain one of the values A = 1, B = –2, C = 4 A1
Obtain a second value A1
Obtain the third value A1 [4]
[If A and C are found by the cover up rule, give B1 + B1 then M1A1 for finding B. If
only one is found by the rule, give B1M1A1A1.]

1
(ii) Separate variables and obtain one term by integrating or a partial fraction M1
y
1
Obtain ln y = – – 2 ln (2x + 1) + c, or equivalent A3
2

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Evaluate a constant, or use limits x = 1, y = 1, in a solution containing at least three

terms of the form k ln y, l/x, m ln x and n ln (2x + 1), or equivalent M1
1
Obtain solution ln y = – − 2 ln x + 2 ln(2 x + 1) + c , or equivalent A1
2
1
25
Substitute x = 2 and obtain y = e 2 , or exact equivalent free of logarithms A1 [7]
36
(The f.t. is on A, B, C. Give A2 if there is only one error or omission in the
integration; A1 if two.)

9 (a) Substitute w = x + iy and state a correct equation in x and y B1

Use i2 = –1 and equate real parts M1
Obtain y = –2 A1
Equate imaginary parts and solve for x M1
Obtain x = 2 2 , or equivalent, only A1 [5]

(b) Show a circle with centre 2i B1

Show a circle with radius 2 B1
1
Show half line from –2 at π to real axis B1
4
Shade the correct region B1
Carry out a complete method for calculating the greatest value of z M1
Obtain answer 3.70 A1 [6]

10 (i) Carry out a correct method for finding a vector equation for AB M1
Obtain r = 2i – 3j + 2k + λ (3i + j – k) or
r = µ (2i + 3j + 2k) + (1 – µ )(5i – 2j + k), or equivalent A1
Substitute components in equation of p and solve for λ or for µ M1
3 1 13 3 1
Obtain λ = or µ = − and final answer i − j + k, or equivalent A1 [4]
2 2 2 2 2

(ii) Either equate scalar product of direction vector of AB and normal to q to zero or
substitute for A and B in the equation of q and subtract expressions M1*
Obtain 3 + b – c = 0, or equivalent A1
Using the correct method for the moduli, divide the scalar product of the normals to
1
p and q by the product of their moduli and equate to ± , or form horizontal
2
equivalent M1*
1+ b 1
Obtain correct equation in any form, e.g. =± A1
( 2 2
)
1 + b + c (1 + 1) 2
Solve simultaneous equations for b or for c M1 (dep*)
Obtain b = –4 and c = –1 A1
Use a relevant point and obtain final answer x – 4y – z = 12, or equivalent A1 [7]
(The f.t. is on b and c.)

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