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BEDOK SOUTH SECONDARY SCHOOL

PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION 2025 4E5N
CANDIDATE CLASS REGISTER
NAME NUMBER

ADDITIONAL MATHEMATICS 4049 / 02

2 hours 15 minutes
Paper 2 90
Answer all the questions.
1 (a) Solve the equation 2(4 x ) − 8 = 11(2 x ) − 22 x+3 , giving your answer correct to 3
significant figures. [5]
(b) Show that the solution from part (a) may be written in the form m − log n p
where m, n and p are integers to be determined. [2]

2 The mass, M grams, of a radioactive substance, present at time t years after first
being observed, is given by the formula M = 200 e− kt , where k is a constant.
The mass of the substance was 123.7 g after being observed for 2 years.
(a) (i) State the initial mass of the substance. [1]
(ii) Show that k is approximately 0.240, correct to 3 significant figures. [1]
(iii) Find the mass of the substance when t = 5, [1]
(iv) Find the value of t when the mass of the substance is 15% of its initial mass.
Give your answers correct to three significant figures. [2]
(b) Explain, with clear working, why the mass of the substance can never be more
than 200 grams. [1]
(c) Sketch the graph of M against t. [2]

(a) It is given that y = x 2 x − 5 , where 𝑥 ≥ ℎ.

2
3
dy k x ( x − 2)
Show that = , where k is an integer and determine the value
dx 2x − 5
of h and of k. [4]

 
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10 x ( x − 2)
(b) Hence evaluate + 6 dx. [4]
3
2 x −5

4 (a) (i) Factorise completely x3 + 64 . [2]

3x 2
(ii) Hence, express in partial fractions. [5]
x3 + 64
(b) Using the results in part (a), or otherwise, find
2 x3 + 3x 2 + 128 dx .
 x3 + 64 [3]
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5 A particle moves in a straight line so that, at time t seconds after passing a fixed point O,
its velocity is v m/s, where v = 4 + 8cos 2 t . Find
(a) the velocity of the particle at the instant it passes O, [1]
(b) the least value of the particle’s acceleration, [1]
(c) the values of t, in terms of π, when the particle is at rest for 0  t  3 , [4]
(d) the distance travelled in the first 2 seconds. [4]

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C D

10
θ
B O F E
A
The diagram shows right angled trapezium OCDF inside a semicircle with centre O
and radius 10 cm such that angle BOC is θ radians, and angle CDF and angle OFD
are right angles.
(a) Show that the perimeter, P cm, of trapezium OCDF is given by
P = 10 + 30 cos  + 10 sin  [2]
(b) Find the value of R when 10 sin  + 30 cos  is expressed as R cos( −  ) ,
where R and α are constants, and hence state the maximum perimeter of the
trapezium. [3]
(c) Show that the area, A cm2, of trapezium OCDF is given by
A = 75 sin 2 [2]
(d) The area of the trapezium varies with the value of θ. Find the value of θ for
which the area has a stationary value and determine whether this area is a
maximum or a minimum. [4]

7 Solutions to this question by accurate drawing will not be accepted.

y
P (−13, 11)
Q (1, 9)

O x

R (−1, −5)
In the diagram, P, Q and R are points on the circle.
(a) Explain, with geometrical reason, why PR is the diameter of the circle. [3]
(b) Find the equation of the circle in the form x 2 + y 2 + ax + by + c = 0 , where a, b
and c are integers. [3]
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(c) Find the equation of the perpendicular bisector of PQ. [3]

(d) The point S lies on the circle such that it is furthest from the point Q.
Show that the coordinates of S are (−15, −3) and hence calculate the area of the
quadrilateral PQRS. [3]

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O x
X T N

The diagram shows part of the curve y = 10 − 1 passing through the point
12 − x
P(2k, k −1), where k is a constant. The curve meets the x-axis at the point X. The tangent
and normal at P meet the x-axis at the points T and N respectively.
(a) Find the equation of the normal at P. [6]
(b) Find the exact area of the shaded region. [6]

9 The table below shows experimental values of two variables x and y.

x 1 2 3 4 5 6
y 2.20 1.74 1.71 1.83 1.87 1.96

y 1
The variables x and y are related by the equation = + b x , where a and b are constants.
a x
One value of y has been recorded incorrectly.

y 1
(a) Show how = + b x is transformed to plot a graph of xy against x x . [1]
a x
(b) Draw a straight line graph of xy against x x for the given data. [2]
(c) Using your graph,
(i) find an approximate value of y to replace the incorrect value, [2]
(ii) estimate the value of a and of b, [3]
(iii) find the value of y when x = 2.52 . [2]
(d) A pair of values of x and y is considered acceptable only if the xy value is within
2% vertical difference from the straight line. A student recorded a pair of values
such that x = 4.50 and y = 1.86 .
Verify whether the recorded values by the student are acceptable. [2]
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Mathematical Formulae
1. ALGEBRA
Quadratic Equation
For the equation ax 2 + bx + c = 0 ,

−b  (b 2 − 4ac)
x=
2a

Binomial Expansion
 n  n  n
(a + b ) n = a n +   a n −1
b+  a n−2
b 2 +...   a n−r
b r + ...+ b n ,
1   2 r

n n! n(n − 1)...(n − r + 1)

where n is a positive integer and   = =
 r  (n − r ) ! r ! r!

2. TRIGONOMETRY
Identities
sin 2 A + cos 2 A =1
sec 2 A =1+ tan 2 A
cos ec 2 A =1+ cot 2 A
sin ( A  B ) = sin A cos B  cos Asin B
cos ( A  B ) = cos A cos B  sin Asin B
tan A  tan B
tan (A  B) =
1  tan A tan B
sin 2 A = 2 sin A cos A
cos 2 A = cos2 A − sin 2 A = 2 cos2 A − 1 = 1 − 2 sin 2 A
2 tan A
tan 2 A = .
1 − tan 2 A

Formulae for  ABC

a b c
= =
sin A sin B sin C

a 2 = b 2 + c 2 − 2bc cos A

 = 1 absin C
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ANSWERS
(Bedok South) 4E5N AM P2 (Prelim 2025) (w Ans)

1. (a) 𝑥 = 0.678 (to 3 sig. fig.)

7. (a) Hint: Right angle in semicircle
(b) 𝑚 = 3, 𝑛 = 2, 𝑝 = 5
(b) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 14𝑥 − 6𝑦 − 42 = 0
2. (a) (i) 𝑀0 = 200 g
(c) 𝑦 = 7𝑥 + 52
(ii) 𝑘 = 0.240 (to 3 sig. fig.)
(d) Hint: The furthest two points on a
(iii) 𝑀 = 60.2 g (to 3 sig. fig.)
circle is its diameter.
(iv) 𝑡 = 7.90 years (to 3 sig. fig.) 𝐴𝑟𝑒𝑎 𝑜𝑓 𝑃𝑄𝑅𝑆 = 200 units2

(c) 2
8. (a) 𝑦 = −5𝑥 + 8

(b) 10 ln 5 + 12

9. (a) Hint: Multiply equation with 𝑎𝑥 to

get 𝑥𝑦 = 𝑎𝑏(𝑥√𝑥) + 𝑎

(b)

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3. (a) ℎ = 2, 𝑘 = 5

(b) 300 8.20

7.10
4. (a) (i) (𝑥 + 4)(𝑥 2 − 4𝑥 + 16)
1 2𝑥 − 4
(ii) +
𝑥+4 𝑥2 − 4𝑥 + 16

(b) 2𝑥 + ln(𝑥 3 + 64) + 𝑐

5. (a) 𝑣 = 12 m/s

(b) Least 𝑎 = −16 m/s2

1 2 9.55
(c) 𝑡 = 3 𝜋, 3
𝜋

(d) 10.3 m (to 3 sig. fig.) (c) (i) 𝑦 = 1.78 (to 3 sig. fig.)
(ii) 𝑎 = 1.50 (to 3 sig. fig.)
6. (a) Hint: Draw a line CG ⊥ BE
𝑏 = 0.467 (to 3 sig. fig.)
(b) 𝑅 = 10√10 or 31.6 (to 3 sig. fig.) (iii) 𝑦 = 1.71 (to 3 sig. fig.)
Max 𝑃 = 41.6 cm (to 3 sig. fig.)
(d) Unacceptable,
(c) Hint: Apply Double Angle formula
Vertical difference = 2.073%
𝜋
(d) 𝜃= 4
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MARKING SCHEME
(Bedok South) 4E5N AM P2 (Prelim 2023) (w Ans)
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1 123.7 sides of
1. Exponential Equations 𝑘 = − ln ( ) equation
(a) 2(4𝑥 ) − 8 = 11(2𝑥 ) − 22𝑥+3 2 200
2(22𝑥 ) − 8 = 11(2𝑥 ) − (22𝑥 )23 Convert to = 0.240229
base 2
2(2 𝑥 )2
− 8 = 11(2 𝑥)
− 8(2 𝑥 )2 = 𝟎. 𝟐𝟒𝟎 (to 3 sig. fig.)
(a) When 𝑡 = 5,
Let 𝑢 = 2𝑥
Apply (iii) For 𝑘 = 0.24 For 𝑘 = 0.240229
2𝑢2 − 8 = 11𝑢 − 8𝑢2 substitution
correctly 𝑀 = 200𝑒 −𝑘𝑡 𝑀 = 200𝑒 −𝑘𝑡
10𝑢2 − 11𝑢 − 8 = 0
= 200𝑒 −0.24(5) = 200𝑒 −0.240229(5)
(2𝑢 + 1)(5𝑢 − 8) = 0
1 8 = 60.23884 = 60.16991
𝑢 = −2 or 𝑢 = 5 Solving for
1 8
u = 𝟔𝟎. 𝟐 g (to 3 sig. fig.)
2𝑥 = − 2 (reject) 2𝑥 = 5
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(a) 𝑀 = 𝑀0 𝑒 −𝑘𝑡
𝑥
lg 2 = lg 5 (iv) 𝑀
Apply = 𝑒 −𝑘𝑡
8 logarithm 𝑀0
lg appropriatel
𝑥= 5 y 15% = 𝑒 −𝑘𝑡
lg 2
0.15 = 𝑒 −𝑘𝑡
= 0.678072
For 𝑘 = 0.24 For 𝑘 = 0.240229
= 𝟎. 𝟔𝟕𝟖 (to 3 sig. fig.)
0.15 = 𝑒 −0.24𝑡 0.15 = 𝑒 −0.240229𝑡 Take
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(b) From (a), 2 = 𝑥
natural
5 ln 0.15 = −0.24𝑡 ln 0.15 = −0.240229𝑡
logarithm
8 ln 0.15 ln 0.15 on both
log 2 2𝑥 = log 2 Apply 𝑡=− 𝑡=− sides of
5 log 2 0.24 0.240229 equation
onto
𝑥 log 2 2 = log 2 8 − log 2 5 equation = 7.90467 = 7.89713
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𝑥 = log 2 2 − log 2 5 Power law
Quotient 𝑡 = 𝟕. 𝟗𝟎 years (to 3 sig. fig.)
= 3 log 2 2 − log 2 5 law
(b) Since for 𝑡 ≥ 0,
= 3 − log 2 5 Identity
property 𝑒 𝑘𝑡 ≥ 1
= 𝑚 − log 𝑛 𝑝
1
≤1
𝑚 = 𝟑, 𝑛 = 𝟐, 𝑝 = 𝟓 𝑒 𝑘𝑡
𝑒 −𝑘𝑡 ≤ 1
2. Exponential Functions
(Word Problems) 200𝑒 −𝑘𝑡 ≤ 200
(a) When 𝑡 = 0, 𝑀 ≤ 200
(i) 𝑀 = 200𝑒 −𝑘𝑡  mass of substance can never be
more than 200 g.
𝑀0 = 200𝑒 −𝑘(0)
(c)
= 𝟐𝟎𝟎 g
(a) When 𝑡 = 2, 𝑀 = 123.7
(ii) 𝑀 = 200𝑒 −𝑘𝑡
123.7 = 200𝑒 −𝑘(2)
123.7
= 𝑒 −2𝑘
200
123.7 Take
ln ( ) = −2𝑘 natural
200 logarithm
on both
G1 − Initial state (0, 200)
G1 − Smooth curve decreasing towards asymptote t-axis
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3. Differentiation ∫
10𝑥(𝑥 − 2) 7
d𝑥 = 2[𝑥 2 √2𝑥 − 5]3
(Product Rule) 3 √2𝑥 − 5
(a) For square root to be defined, 7
10𝑥(𝑥 − 2) 7 Transform
5 Square root ∫ d𝑥 + ∫ 6 d𝑥 to required
2𝑥 − 5 ≥ 0 ⇒ 𝑥 ≥ 2 criterion √2𝑥 − 5
integral
3 3
𝟓
∴ 𝒉= 𝟐 = 2 {72 √2(7) − 5 − 32 √2(3) − 5}
Substitution
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𝑦 = 𝑥 2 √2𝑥 − 5 of
1 + ∫ 6 d𝑥 boundaries
2 3
𝑦 = 𝑥 (2𝑥 − 5)2
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10𝑥(𝑥 − 2)
d𝑦 1
∫ { + 6} d𝑥
= 2𝑥(2𝑥 − 5)2 √2𝑥 − 5
d𝑥 3
1 1
Apply
+𝑥 2 (2) (2𝑥 − 5)−2 Product rule = 2{49√9 − 9√1} + 6[𝑥]73
2
d𝑦 𝑥2 = 276 + 6(7 − 3)
= 2𝑥√2𝑥 − 5 +
d𝑥 √2𝑥 − 5 = 𝟑𝟎𝟎
2𝑥(2𝑥 − 5) + 𝑥 2 Combine to
= single
√2𝑥 − 5 fraction
4. Cubic Identities
2𝑥(2𝑥 − 5) + 𝑥 2 (a) 𝑥 3 + 64
= (i)
√2𝑥 − 5 = (𝑥)3 + (4)3 Apply sum
of cubes
5𝑥 2 − 10𝑥 2
= (𝑥 + 4)((𝑥) − (𝑥)(4) + (4)2 ) identity
=
√2𝑥 − 5 = (𝒙 + 𝟒)(𝒙𝟐 − 𝟒𝒙 + 𝟏𝟔)
d𝑦 5𝑥(𝑥 − 2)
=
d𝑥 √2𝑥 − 5 Partial Fractions
(a) 3𝑥 2
∴ 𝑘=𝟓
(ii) 𝑥 3 + 64
Integration Express
3𝑥 2 proper
(Reverse of Differentiation) = fraction in
(𝑥 + 4)(𝑥 2 − 4𝑥 + 16) partial
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(b) 10𝑥(𝑥 − 2) 𝐴 𝐵𝑥 + 𝐶 fractions
∫ { + 6} d𝑥 = + 2 with
3 √2𝑥 − 5 𝑥 + 4 𝑥 − 4𝑥 + 16 unknown
coefficients
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5𝑥(𝑥 − 2) 7
Split into 2 𝐴(𝑥 2 − 4𝑥 + 16)
= 2∫ d𝑥 + ∫ 6 d𝑥 integrals + (𝐵𝑥 + 𝐶)(𝑥 + 4) = 3𝑥 2
3 √2𝑥 − 5 3
Let 𝑥 = −4, Use
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= 2[𝑥 2 √2𝑥 − 5]3 + 6[𝑥]73 Integration 𝐴((−4)2 − 4(−4) + 16) Substitution
as reversed and/or
differentiati = 3(−4)2 Equating
= 2 {72 √2(7) − 5 − 32 √2(3) − 5} on 𝐴(16 + 16 + 16) = 3(16) coefficients
methods to
Substitution 𝐴=1 find
+ 6(7 − 3) of unknowns
boundaries Let 𝑥 = 0,
= 2{49√9 − 9√1} + 24 𝐴(16) + 𝐶(4) = 0
Award
= 276 + 24 1(16) + 4𝐶 = 0 1 mark for
16 + 4𝐶 = 0 at least
= 𝟑𝟎𝟎 2 correct
𝐶 = −4 values
OR
d𝑦 5𝑥(𝑥 − 2) Let 𝑥 = 1,
= 𝐴(1 − 4 + 16)
d𝑥 √2𝑥 − 5
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5𝑥(𝑥 − 2) + (𝐵 + 𝐶)(1 + 4) = 3
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∫ d𝑥 = [𝑥 2 √2𝑥 − 5]3 as reversed
√2𝑥 − 5 1(13) + (𝐵 − 4)(5) = 3
3 differentiati
on 13 + 5𝐵 − 20 = 3
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𝐵=2 4 + 8 cos 2𝑡 = 0 Correct
OR 1 Substitution
cos 2𝑡 = −
Equating coefficient of 2
𝑥2 : 𝐴+𝐵 =3 −1 1 1
Basic angle 𝛼 = cos (2) = 3 𝜋
𝐵 = 3 − 𝐴 ⋯ (1) Basic Angle
𝑥 : −4𝐴 + 4𝐵 + 𝐶 = 0 For cos 2𝑡 < 0,
⋯ (2) 2𝑡 lies in Q2, Q3
𝑥0 : 16𝐴 + 4𝐶 = 0 1 1
𝐶 = −4𝐴 ⋯ (3) 2𝑡 = 𝜋 − 𝜋, 𝜋 + 𝜋 Angles in
3 3 correct
Subst (1) & (3) into (2), quadrants
2 4
−4𝐴 + 4(3 − 𝐴) + (−4𝐴) = 0 = 𝜋, 𝜋
3 3
−4𝐴 + 12 − 4𝐴 − 4𝐴 = 0 1 2
12𝐴 = 12 𝑡 = 𝜋, 𝜋
3 3
𝐴=1 𝜋
(d) 3
𝐵 =3−1=2 𝑠 = ∫ (4 + 8 cos 2𝑡) d𝑡
0
𝐶 = −4(1) = −4
𝑠 = 4𝑡 + 4 sin 2𝑡 + 𝑐 Correct
3𝑥2 Integration
∴ 3
𝑥 + 64 t s
𝟏 𝟐𝒙 − 𝟒 0 0
= + 𝟐
𝒙 + 𝟒 𝒙 − 𝟒𝒙 + 𝟏𝟔 1
𝜋 7.65289
Indefinite Integral 3
2 4.97279
(b) 2𝑥 3 + 3𝑥 2 + 128
∫ d𝑥 Distance travelled in the first 2 sec
𝑥 3 + 64
= (7.65289 − 0)
2(𝑥 3 + 64) 3𝑥 2 +(7.65289 − 4.97279)
=∫ 3 d𝑥 + ∫ 3 d𝑥 Split into 2
𝑥 + 64 𝑥 + 64 integrals
= 10.33299
3𝑥 2
= ∫ 2 d𝑥 + ∫
𝑥 3 + 64
d𝑥 = 𝟏𝟎. 𝟑 𝐦 (to 3 sig. fig.)

= 𝟐𝒙 + 𝐥𝐧(𝒙𝟑 + 𝟔𝟒) + 𝒄 Correct (d) Distance

𝜋
travelled in the first 2 sec
integration 3
5. Kinematics = |∫ (4 + 8 cos 2𝑡) d𝑡|
0
(Trigonometric Functions)
2
(a) When particle passes O, 𝑡 = 0, + |∫ (4 + 8 cos 2𝑡) d𝑡| Correct
𝜋
Expressions
Hence, 𝑣 = 4 + 8 cos 2(0) 3
𝜋
= 𝟏𝟐 𝐦/𝐬
= |[4𝑡 + 4 sin 2𝑡]03 |
(b) 𝑣 = 4 + 8 cos 2𝑡
d𝑣 + |[4𝑡 + 4 sin 2𝑡]2𝜋 |
= −(2)8 sin 2𝑡 Correct
d𝑡 3
Integration
𝑎 = −16 sin 2𝑡 𝜋 2𝜋
= |4 ( ) + 4 (sin )|
Least acceleration 3 3
𝜋 2𝜋
= −𝟏𝟔 𝐦/𝐬𝟐 + |4 (2 − ) + 4 (sin 4 − sin )|
3 3 Correct
(c) 0≤𝑡≤3 Substitution
= 7.65289 + 2.6801
0 ≤ 2𝑡 ≤ 6
= 10.33299
When particle is at rest,
= 𝟏𝟎. 𝟑 𝐦 (to 3 sig. fig.)
𝑣 = 0 m/s,
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6. R-Formulae 𝜋
𝜃=
(a) Draw a line CG ⊥ BE. 4
In CGO, d2 𝐴
𝜋 = −300 sin 2𝜃
∠𝐶𝐺𝑂 = , 𝑂𝐶 = 10 d𝜃 2
2 𝜋
𝐶𝐺 = 10 sin 𝜃 = −300 sin
𝐺𝑂 = 10 cos 𝜃 2
= −300
d2 𝐴
𝐷𝐹 = 𝐶𝐺 = 10 sin 𝜃 <0
d𝜃 2
𝐶𝐷 = 𝐺𝐹 = 2𝐺𝑂
= 20 cos 𝜃 𝐴 = 75 sin 2𝜃 Value of A
𝜋 is not
𝐹𝑂 = 𝐺𝑂 = 10 cos 𝜃 = 75 sin required
2
= 75
𝑃 = 𝑂𝐶 + 𝐶𝐷 + 𝐷𝐹 + 𝐹𝑂
= 10 + 20 cos 𝜃 + 10 sin 𝜃 A has a maximum area (of
+ 10 cos 𝜃 𝜋
75 cm2) when 𝜃 = .
𝑃 = 10 + 30 cos 𝜃 + 10 sin 𝜃 4

(b) 30 cos 𝜃 + 10 sin 𝜃 7. Circles &

= 𝑅 cos(𝜃 − 𝛼) Coordinate Geometry
√
= 302 + 102 cos(𝜃 − 𝛼) (a) 𝑃(−13, 11)
= 10√10 cos(𝜃 − 𝛼) 𝑄 ( 1, 9)
𝑅 (−1, −5)
where 𝑅 = 𝟏𝟎√𝟏𝟎 Gradient of PQ Gradient of QR
= 31.6227
𝑚𝑃𝑄 𝑚𝑄𝑅
= 𝟑𝟏. 𝟔 (to 3 s.f.)
11 − 9 9 − (−5)
= =
𝑀𝑎𝑥 𝑃 = 10 + 𝑅 −13 − 1 1 − (−1)
1 =7
= 𝟒𝟏. 𝟔 cm (to 3 s.f.) =−
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(c) 1 Since
𝐴 = 𝐷𝐹(𝐶𝐷 + 𝐹𝑂) Area
2 1
= × 𝑏𝑎𝑠𝑒 × 1 Applying
1 ℎ𝑡
2 𝑚𝑃𝑄 × 𝑚𝑄𝑅 = − × 7 = −1 𝑚1 × 𝑚2 =
= (10 sin 𝜃)(20 cos 𝜃 + 10 cos 𝜃) 7
−1
2  PQ is perpendicular to QR
𝐴 = 5 sin 𝜃 (30 cos 𝜃)
𝐴 = 150 sin 𝜃 cos 𝜃  PQR = 90
𝐴 = 75 sin 2𝜃 Double (right angle in semicircle)
angle
formula  PR is the diameter of circle.
OR
Stationary Values 𝑃𝑄2 = (−13 − 1)2 + (11 − 9)2
(d) d𝐴 = 200
= 150 cos 2𝜃 2 2
d𝜃 𝑄𝑅2 = (1 − (−1)) + (9 − (−5))
2
d 𝐴 = 200
= −300 sin 2𝜃 𝑃𝑅2 = (−13 + 1)2 + (11 + 5)2
d𝜃 2
= 400
For stationary value,
d𝐴 Since 𝑃𝑅 2 = 𝑃𝑄 2 + 𝑄𝑅 2 = 400, by
=0 converse of Pythagoras’ Theorem,
d𝜃
150 cos 2𝜃 = 0 ∠𝑃𝑄𝑅 = 90°.
𝜋 (right angle in semicircle)
2𝜃 =
2  PR is the diameter of circle.
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OR Equation of perpendicular bisector
Midpoint of PR, of QR is
−13 − 1 11 − 5 𝑦 − 3 = 7(𝑥 − (−7))
𝑀=( , )
2 2 𝒚 = 𝟕𝒙 + 𝟓𝟐
= (−7, 3) … [1] OR
Perpendicular bisector passes
𝑃𝑀 = √(−13 + 1)2 + (11 − 3)2 through the midpoint of chord.
= 10
Midpoint of PQ
𝑄𝑀 = √(1 + 7)2 + (9 − 3)2
−13 + 1 11 + 9
= 10 =( , )
𝑅𝑀 = (−1 + 7)2 + (−5 − 3)2 = 10 2 2
= (−6, 10)
∴ 𝑃𝑀 = 𝑄𝑀 = 𝑅𝑀 = 10 … [2] 𝑚⊥𝑃𝑄 = 7

From [1] and [2], Equation of perpendicular bisector

midpoint of chord PR is of QR is
𝑦 − 10 = 7(𝑥 − (−6))
equidistant to P, Q & R
𝒚 = 𝟕𝒙 + 𝟓𝟐
 PR is the diameter of circle.
As centre is midpoint of diameter, (d) The furthest two points on a circle is
(b) the diameter of the circle.
−13 − 1 11 − 5 Diameter is
centre = ( , )  centre (−7, 3) is midpoint the longest
2 2 of diameter QS, chord
= (−7, 3) Award 1
𝑥𝑄 + 𝑥𝑆 𝑦𝑄 + 𝑦𝑆
mark for
1 either centre = −7 =3
radius = 2
𝑃𝑅 or radius 2 2 Mid-point
1 2 2 correct 1 + 𝑥𝑆 = −14 9 + 𝑦𝑠 = 6
= √(−13 − (−1)) + (11 − (−5)) 𝑥𝑆 = −15 𝑦𝑆 = −3
2
1
= 2 √400 ∴ 𝑺(−𝟏𝟓, −𝟑)
= 10 Area of quadrilateral PQRS
𝑃 𝑄 𝑅 𝑆 𝑃
Equation of circle = 1 −13 1 −1 −15 −13
(𝑥 − (−7))2 + (𝑦 − 3)2 = 102 Correct | |
2 11 9 −5 −3 11
𝑥 2 + 14𝑥 + 49 + 𝑦 2 − 6𝑦 + 9 = 100 substitution 1 (−117 − 5 + 3 − 165)
𝒙𝟐 + 𝒚𝟐 + 𝟏𝟒𝒙 − 𝟔𝒚 − 𝟒𝟐 = 𝟎 = | | Shoelace
2 −(11 − 9 + 75 + 39) method
(c) Let T(x, y) be a general point on the = 𝟐𝟎𝟎 𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐬𝟐
perpendicular bisector of PQ.
𝑃𝑇 = 𝑄𝑇 8. Tangent & Normal
√(𝑥 − (−13))2 + (𝑦 − 11))2 (a) 10
𝑦= − 1 … … [1]
= √(𝑥 − 1)2 + (𝑦 − 9)2 12 − 𝑥

(𝑥 + 13)2 + (𝑦 − 11)2 Subst 𝑃(2𝑘, 4) into [1]

= (𝑥 − 1)2 + (𝑦 − 9)2 10
4= −1
𝑥 2 + 26𝑥 + 169 + 𝑦 2 − 22𝑦 + 121
12 − 2𝑘
= 𝑥 2 − 2𝑥 + 1 + 𝑦 2 − 18𝑦 + 81 5
5=
6−𝑘
4𝑦 = 28𝑥 + 208
6−𝑘 =1
𝒚 = 𝟕𝒙 + 𝟓𝟐
OR 𝑘=5
Perpendicular bisector passes 𝑃(10, 4)
through the centre. 𝑑𝑦
= (−10)(12 − 𝑥)−2 (−1) Chain rule
Using centre (−7, 3) 𝑑𝑥
and 𝑚⊥𝑃𝑄 = 7 𝑑𝑦 10
= … … [2]
𝑑𝑥 (12 − 𝑥)2
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Subst 𝑃(10, 4) into [2] 12−10
= −10 ln ( 12−2 ) − {10 − 2} −
𝑑𝑦 10 5 Substitution
1 of
= 2
= {202 − 102 } + 8{20 − 10} boundaries
𝑑𝑥 (12 − 10) 2 5

5 2 = 10 ln 5 + 12
𝑚𝑃𝑇 = 2
and 𝑚𝑃𝑁 = −5
2
9. Linear Law
Using 𝑃(10, 4) and 𝑚𝑃𝑁 = − 5 , (a) 𝑦 1
= + 𝑏√𝑥
Equation of normal at P 𝑎 𝑥
2 Multiply equation with 𝑎𝑥, Linearise
𝑦 − 4 = − (𝑥 − 10) equation
5 𝑥𝑦 = 𝑎 + 𝑎𝑏𝑥√𝑥 𝑌
2 𝑥𝑦 = 𝑎𝑏(𝑥 √𝑥) + 𝑎 = 𝑚𝑋 + 𝐶
𝑦−4=− 𝑥+4
5 (b)
𝟐
𝒚 = − 𝒙 + 𝟖 …[3] x 1 2 3 4 5 6
𝟓
y 2.20 1.74 1.71 1.85 1.87 1.96
Area under Curve Tabulate
𝑥√𝑥 1.00 2.83 5.20 8.00 11.2 14.7 values for
(b) Subst 𝑋(𝑥𝑋 , 0) into [1] Y vs. X
10 𝑥𝑦 2.20 3.48 5.13 7.40 9.35 11.8
0= −1 G1 − Plotted points
12 − 𝑥𝑋 G1 − Best-fit line
10
=1 (c) From the graph,
12 − 𝑥𝑋
(i) the incorrect point is (8, 7.40).
10 = 12 − 𝑥𝑋
Corresponding to 𝑥 = 4 (in the table),
𝑥𝑋 = 2
For 𝑥 √𝑥 = 8
Subst 𝑁(𝑥𝑁 , 0) into [3] Correct 𝑥𝑦 = 7.05 𝑡𝑜 7.15 Read from
graph
2 4𝑦 = 7.05 𝑡𝑜 7.15
0 = − 𝑥𝑁 + 8
5 𝑦 = 1.7625 𝑡𝑜 1.7875
2 𝑦 = 𝟏. 𝟕𝟔 𝑡𝑜 𝟏. 𝟕𝟗
𝑥 =8
5 𝑁 (to 3 sig. fig.)
𝑥𝑁 = 20
(c) From the graph,
Area of shaded region (ii) 𝑥𝑦 intercept = 1.5
10
10 1 𝑎 = 𝟏. 𝟓𝟎 (to 3 sig. fig.) Read from
graph
∫ ( − 1) d𝑥 + (20 − 10)(4)
12 − 𝑥 2
2
11.8 − 2.20
= [−10 ln(12 − 𝑥) − 𝑥]10
2 + 20 Integration Gradient =
14.7 − 1.00
= −[10 ln(12 − 𝑥) + 𝑥]10
2 + 20 𝑎𝑏 = 0.7007
2
= [10 ln(12 − 𝑥) + 𝑥]10 + 20 1.50 𝑏 = 0.7007
12 − 2 𝑏 = 0.467153
= 10 ln ( ) + {2 − 10} + 20 Substitution
12 − 10 of 𝑏 = 𝟎. 𝟒𝟔𝟕 (to 3 sig. fig.)
= 10 ln 5 + 12 boundaries
(c) When 𝑥 = 2.52,
OR (iii) for 𝑥 √𝑥 = 2.52√2.52
Area of shaded region = 4.00037
10
10 2 20 From the graph,
∫ ( − 1) d𝑥 + ∫ (− 𝑥 + 8) d𝑥
2 12 − 𝑥 10 5 for 𝑥√𝑥 = 4.00
= [−10 ln(12 − 𝑥) − 𝑥]10 Read from
2 + 𝑥𝑦 = 4.3 graph
1 20 2.52 𝑦 = 4.3
[− 5 𝑥 2 + 8𝑥]
10
Integration 𝑦 = 1.70634
𝑦 = 𝟏. 𝟕𝟏 (to 3 sig. fig.)
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(d) From readings of experiment, OR
𝑥 = 4.50 and 𝑦 = 1.86. Acceptable range
𝑥√𝑥 = 9.5459 = 8.20 × (100 ± 2)%
𝑥𝑦 = (4.50)(1.86) = 8.036 𝑡𝑜 8.364
= 8.37 Since 𝑥𝑦 = 8.37 is
From the graph, out of the acceptable range,
for 𝑥 √𝑥 = 9.5459 the experimental readings are
Read from
𝑥𝑦 = 8.20 graph unacceptable.
Vertical difference
8.37 − 8.20
= × 100%
8.20
= 2.073% > 2%
Since vertical difference is
more than 2%,
the experimental readings are
unacceptable.
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8.20

7.10

9.55

𝒙√𝒙
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