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Mathematical Formulae
1. ALGEBRA
Quadratic Equation
Binomial Theorem
()
n n
() n
()
(a + b)n = an + 1 an–1 b + 2 an–2 b2 + … + r an–r br + … + bn,
()
n
where n is a positive integer and r =
n!
(n – r)!r!
2. TRIGONOMETRY
Identities
sin2 A + cos2 A = 1
sec2 A = 1 + tan2 A
cosec2 A = 1 + cot2 A
a2 = b2 + c2 – 2bc cos A
1
∆= bc sin A
2
A = {multiples of 3},
B = {multiples of 4},
find
(ii) n (A + B) . [1]
(b) On the Venn diagram below, draw the sets P, Q and R such that P 1 Q and Q + R = Q.
[2]
(c) Using set notation, describe the shaded areas shown in the Venn diagrams below.
S T X Y
2 On the axes below, sketch the graph of the curve y = 2x 2 - 5x - 3 , stating the coordinates of any points
where the curve meets the coordinate axes.
y
10
–1 0 4 x
–10
[4]
Find the first 3 terms in the expansion, in ascending powers of x, of f3 - p . Give the terms in their
x
3 (i)
simplest form. 9 [3]
6 2
4 The polynomial p (x) = 2x 3 + ax 2 + bx - 49 , where a and b are constants. When pl (x) is divided by
x + 3 there is a remainder of -24 .
(iii) Write p (x) in the form (2x - 1) Q (x) , where Q (x) is a quadratic factor. [2]
5 It is given that log 4 x = p. Giving your answer in its simplest form, find, in terms of p,
log 4 f p.
x7
(ii) [2]
256
solve log 4 (16x) - log 4 f p = 5, giving your answer correct to 2 decimal places.
x7
(iii) [3]
256
1 -4
o , B = f2 5p and C = `3 - 2 0j , write down the matrix products which
1 2
6 (a) Given that A = e
0 -1
3 1
are possible. You do not need to evaluate your products. [2]
2 -2 4 1
(b) It is given that X = e o and Y = e o.
5 3 2 0
A 2+3 5 B
10 - 2 5
D 6+3 5 C
(i) Find the area of ABCD, giving your answer in the form a + b 5 , where a and b are integers. [3]
(ii) Find cot BCD, giving your answer in the form c + d 5 , where c and d are fractions in their simplest
form. [3]
8 (a)
20
15
10
0 2 4 6 8 10 t
The diagram shows the velocity-time graph of a particle P moving in a straight line with velocity v ms-1 at
time t seconds after leaving a fixed point.
(i) Write down the value of the acceleration of P when t = 5. [1]
(ii) Find the distance travelled by the particle P between t = 0 and t = 10. [2]
(b) A particle Q moves such that its velocity, v ms-1, t seconds after leaving a fixed point, is given by
v = 3 sin 2t - 1.
7r
(i) Find the speed of Q when t = . [2]
12
(ii) Find the least value of t for which the acceleration of Q is zero. [3]
(ii) Hence, given that r can vary, find the stationary value of P and determine its nature. [4]
dy d2y
10 A curve is such that when x = 0, both y = -5 and = 10 . Given that = 4e 2x + 3, find
dx dx 2
(i) the equation of the curve, [7]
1
(ii) the equation of the normal to the curve at the point where x = . [3]
4
1
11 (a) Solve sin x cos x = tan x for 0° G x G 180° . [3]
2
sin i
(b) (i) Show that sec i - = cos i . [3]
cot i
sin 3i 1 2r 2r
(ii) Hence solve sec 3i - = for - GiG , where i is in radians. [4]
cot 3i 2 3 3
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Teachers.
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These general marking principles must be applied by all examiners when marking candidate answers.
They should be applied alongside the specific content of the mark scheme or generic level descriptors
for a question. Each question paper and mark scheme will also comply with these marking principles.
• the specific content of the mark scheme or the generic level descriptors for the question
• the specific skills defined in the mark scheme or in the generic level descriptors for the question
• the standard of response required by a candidate as exemplified by the standardisation scripts.
Marks awarded are always whole marks (not half marks, or other fractions).
• marks are awarded for correct/valid answers, as defined in the mark scheme. However, credit
is given for valid answers which go beyond the scope of the syllabus and mark scheme,
referring to your Team Leader as appropriate
• marks are awarded when candidates clearly demonstrate what they know and can do
• marks are not deducted for errors
• marks are not deducted for omissions
• answers should only be judged on the quality of spelling, punctuation and grammar when these
features are specifically assessed by the question as indicated by the mark scheme. The
meaning, however, should be unambiguous.
Rules must be applied consistently e.g. in situations where candidates have not followed
instructions or in the application of generic level descriptors.
Marks should be awarded using the full range of marks defined in the mark scheme for the question
(however; the use of the full mark range may be limited according to the quality of the candidate
responses seen).
Marks awarded are based solely on the requirements as defined in the mark scheme. Marks should
not be awarded with grade thresholds or grade descriptors in mind.
The following notes are intended to aid interpretation of mark schemes in general, but individual mark schemes
may include marks awarded for specific reasons outside the scope of these notes.
Types of mark
A Accuracy mark, awarded for a correct answer or intermediate step correctly obtained. For accuracy
marks to be given, the associated Method mark must be earned or implied.
When a part of a question has two or more ‘method’ steps, the M marks are in principle independent unless the
scheme specifically says otherwise; and similarly where there are several B marks allocated. The notation ‘dep’
is used to indicate that a particular M or B mark is dependent on an earlier mark in the scheme.
Abbreviations
1(a)(i) 6 B1
1(a)(ii) 1 B1
1(c) B1
S ′ ∩ T ′ or ( S ∪ T )′ oe
( X ∩Y ) ∪( X ∩ Z ) B1
or X ∩ (Y ∪ Z ) oe
3(ii) 4 B1 2
( )
729 − 162 x + 15 x 2 x 2 − 4 + 2
x
2
for expansion of x −
x
= −2856 A1
leading to a = 27 A1
b = 84 A1
4(iv) ( 2 x − 1)( x + 7 ) B1
2
2+ p A1
5(ii) 7log 4 x − log 4 256 M1 for dealing with power and division correctly
7p −4 A1
x = 1.26 A1
6(b)(i) 1 3 2 2 1
oe B1 for soi
16 −5 2 16
3 2
B1 for
−5 2
1 16 3 A1
Z= oe
16 −16 −5
7(i)
Area =
1
2
( )(
8 + 6 5 10 − 2 5 ) M1 for a correct method of finding the area of the
trapezium
7(ii) 4 B1
cot θ =
10 − 2 5
=
(
4 10 + 2 5 ) M1 for attempt to rationalise an expression for
cot θ , some evidence of expansion must be
(10 − 2 5 )(10 + 2 5 ) seen
1 5 A1
= +
2 10
8(a)(i) 0 B1
8(a)(ii) Area under curve = M1 for attempt to find the total area under the
1 1 graph
( 2 × 10 ) + ( 4 × 10 ) + (10 + 20 ) × 4
2 2
= 110 A1
8(b)(i) 7π M1 7π
When t = , v = −2.5 for substitution of t = and correct
12 12
attempt to evaluate
π A1
t= or 0.785
4
dP A1
When = 0, r = 6
dr
P = 24 A1
3x 2 A1
y = e2 x + + 8x − 6
2
10(ii) 1 M1 dy
When x = , y = −2.26 for attempt to obtain both y and using
4 dx
dy their work from (i)
= 12.0
dx
11(a) (
2sin x cos 2 x − 1 = 0 ) M1 for obtaining in terms of sin and cos to obtain
one solution correctly
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2
Mathematical Formulae
1. ALGEBRA
Quadratic Equation
Binomial Theorem
()
n
()
n n
()
(a + b)n = an + 1 an–1 b + 2 an–2 b2 + … + r an–r br + … + bn,
()n
where n is a positive integer and r =
n!
(n – r)!r!
2. TRIGONOMETRY
Identities
sin2 A + cos2 A = 1
sec2 A = 1 + tan2 A
cosec2 A = 1 + cot2 A
a2 = b2 + c2 – 2bc cos A
1
∆= bc sin A
2
1 A band can play 25 different pieces of music. From these pieces of music, 8 are to be selected for a concert.
(i) Find the number of different ways this can be done. [1]
The band has 15 members. Three members are chosen at random to be the treasurer, secretary and agent.
(iii) Find the number of ways in which this can be done. [1]
ln x
2 Variables x and y are related by the equation y= .
ex
dy l - x ln x
(i) Show that = . [4]
dx xe x
(ii) Hence find the approximate change in y as x increases from 2 to 2 + h, where h is small. [2]
3 The function f is defined, for 0c G x G 360c, by f (x) = a + b sin cx , where a, b and c are constants with
b 2 0 and c 2 0 . The graph of y = f (x) meets the y-axis at the point (0, -1), has a period of 120° and an
amplitude of 5.
y
6
0
0° 60° 120° 180° 240° 300° 360° x
–6
(ii) Write down the value of each of the constants a, b and c. [2]
x2
(b) Show that, whatever the value of k, the equation + kx + k 2 + 1 = 0 has no real roots. [3]
4
The points A(3, 2), B(7, -4), C(2, -3) and D(k, 3) are such that CD is perpendicular to AB. Find the
equation of the perpendicular bisector of CD. [6]
6 The relationship between experimental values of two variables, x and y, is given by y = Ab x , where A and
b are constants.
The diagram shows ln y plotted against x for ten different pairs of values of x and y. The line of best fit has
been drawn.
ln y
0 1 2 3 4 x
(ii) Find the equation of the line of best fit and the value, correct to 1 significant figure, of A and of b. [4]
(iii) Find the value, correct to 1 significant figure, of y when x = 2.7. [2]
dy ax 2 + b
7 (i) Given that y = x x 2 + 1 , show that = , where a, b and p are positive constants. [4]
dx `x 2 + 1j p
8 Relative to an origin O, the position vectors of the points A and B are 2i + 12j and 6i - 4j respectively.
(i) Explain why g is a function but does not have an inverse. [2]
(iii) State the greatest value of k such that h-1 exists. [1]
(ii) On the axes below, sketch and label the graphs of y = p (x) and y = p -1 (x) . State the coordinates
of any points of intersection with the coordinate axes. [3]
y
y=x
O x
(iii) Hence explain why the equation p (x) = p -1 (x) has no solutions. [1]
10
y
B
y = 1+x+5 x
y - 3x = 3
O D C x
The diagram shows the curve y = 1 + x + 5 x and the straight line y - 3x = 3. The curve and line
intersect at the points A and B. The lines BC and AD are perpendicular to the x-axis.
(i) Using the substitution u2 = x, or otherwise, find the coordinates of A and of B. You must show all your
working. [6]
(ii) Find the area of the shaded region, showing all your working. [6]
2
(x 6 + 1)
11 (a) Find yx x6
dx . [3]
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Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate (UCLES), which itself is a department of the University of Cambridge.
Published
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 International will not enter into discussions about these mark schemes.
Cambridge International is publishing the mark schemes for the March 2019 series for most Cambridge
IGCSE™, Cambridge International A and AS Level components and some Cambridge O Level components.
These general marking principles must be applied by all examiners when marking candidate answers.
They should be applied alongside the specific content of the mark scheme or generic level descriptors
for a question. Each question paper and mark scheme will also comply with these marking principles.
• the specific content of the mark scheme or the generic level descriptors for the question
• the specific skills defined in the mark scheme or in the generic level descriptors for the question
• the standard of response required by a candidate as exemplified by the standardisation scripts.
Marks awarded are always whole marks (not half marks, or other fractions).
• marks are awarded for correct/valid answers, as defined in the mark scheme. However, credit
is given for valid answers which go beyond the scope of the syllabus and mark scheme,
referring to your Team Leader as appropriate
• marks are awarded when candidates clearly demonstrate what they know and can do
• marks are not deducted for errors
• marks are not deducted for omissions
• answers should only be judged on the quality of spelling, punctuation and grammar when these
features are specifically assessed by the question as indicated by the mark scheme. The
meaning, however, should be unambiguous.
Rules must be applied consistently e.g. in situations where candidates have not followed
instructions or in the application of generic level descriptors.
Marks should be awarded using the full range of marks defined in the mark scheme for the question
(however; the use of the full mark range may be limited according to the quality of the candidate
responses seen).
Marks awarded are based solely on the requirements as defined in the mark scheme. Marks should
not be awarded with grade thresholds or grade descriptors in mind.
The following notes are intended to aid interpretation of mark schemes in general, but individual mark schemes
may include marks awarded for specific reasons outside the scope of these notes.
Types of mark
A Accuracy mark, awarded for a correct answer or intermediate step correctly obtained. For accuracy
marks to be given, the associated Method mark must be earned or implied.
When a part of a question has two or more ‘method’ steps, the M marks are in principle independent unless the
scheme specifically says otherwise; and similarly where there are several B marks allocated. The notation ‘dep’
is used to indicate that a particular M or B mark is dependent on an earlier mark in the scheme.
Abbreviations
1(i) 1 081 575 B1
1(ii) 40 320 B1
1(iii) 2730 B1
2(i) d ( ln x ) 1
= ,
d e
x
( )
= e x soi
B2 B1 for each
dx x dx
1 ( M1
e x × their − ln x ) × their e x
dy x
=
dx
(e ) x 2
2(ii) 1 − 2ln 2 M1
δy = 2 × h soi
2e
−0.0261[…]h isw A1
3(i) Fully correct curve B3 B1 for correct shape for sine with y-
intercept at −1
y
6 B1 for curve with period 120°
B1 for curve with amplitude 5
-6
3 A1
Critical values and −1
4
4(b) 1 M1
(
k 2 − 4 k 2 +1
4
)
−1 A1
5 2+4 3 M1
[ m AB = ] oe or − soi
3−7 2
2 M1
[ mCD = ] their oe, soi
3
2 3+3 M1
their = oe or
3 k −2
2
3 + 3 = their ( x − 2) oe
3
k = 11 nfww A1
(their 11) + 2 3 + −3 M1
, oe
2 2
⇒ ln y = ln A + x ln b A1
6(iii) ln y = 6 M1
2.7
or y = their 9(their 4 )
or y = etheir 2.2 (etheir1.4×2.7 )
or ln y = their1.4(2.7) + their 2.2
or ln y = (2.7) ln(their 4) + ln(their 9)
7(i) 1 B2 1
d
( 1 2
x2 + 1) = x + 1 ( ) d
(
( x2 + 1 ) = kx x2 + 1 )
− −
2 × 2x B1 for 2
dx 2 dx
where k ≠ 1
x2 + 1 M1
1 1
( )
−
+ x × their x 2 + 1 2 × 2x
2
dy
2
2x + 1 A1
dx = 1
2
(
x +1 2 )
1
or a = 2, b = 1, p = nfww
2
8(i) 6i − 4 j − ( 2i + 12 j) oe M1
4i − 16 j oe, isw A1
3i + 8 j oe A1
JJJG M1
OC = their 32 + their 82
8(iii) λ B2 λ
− ( 2i + 12 j) oe, isw B1 for ( 2i + 12 j) seen or
1+ λ 1+ λ
JJJG 1
OD = ( 2i + 12 j) oe
1+ λ
9(a)(iii) [k = ] 0 B1
9(a)(iv) y −5 M1 x−5
x4 = soi or y 4 =
6 6
y −5 A1 x −5
x = ±4 or y = ± 4
6 6
9(b)(i) p>2 B1
Factorises or solves 0 = 2 x − 5 x + 2 oe M1
or 0 = 2u 2 − 5u + 2 oe
x = 0.5 , x = 2 A1
or u = 0.5 , u = 2
1125 5 A1
or 35 or 35.2 or 35.15625 rot to 4 or
32 32
more figs, soi
Attempts to integrate M1
their 4
∫ their 0.25
( x + 5 x + 1)dx [−their 35.2]
2 3
their 4 A1
x 5x 2
2 + 3 + x [−their 35.2] oe
2
their 0.25
45 13 A1
or 2 or 2.8125 isw
16 16
or 2.81, or 2.812
their 4 A1 FT
3
−2 x
2
5x 2 dep on at least M1 already awarded;
their 2 + 3 − 2 x oe must be at least 3 terms and, if FT, must
2 be of equivalent difficulty
their 0.25
45 13 A2
or 2 or 2.81, 2.812 or 2.8125
16 16
11(a) x 2 ( x 6 + 1) 1 B1
6
= x 2 + 4 soi
x x
sin(4θ − 5) A1
( +c )
4