Marking Scheme

1. (a) f ′(x) = 3x2 – 6x – 9 (= 0) (M1)

(x + 1)(x – 3) = 0
x = –1; x = 3
(max)(–1, 15); (min)(3, –17) A1A1
Note: The coordinates need not be explicitly stated but the values
need to be seen.
y = –8x + 7 A1 N2

(b) f″(x) = 6x – 6 = 0 ⇒ inflexion (1, –1) A1

which lies on y = – 8x + 7 R1AG
[6]

2. (a) a = 10e–0.2t (M1)(A1)

at t = 10, a = 1.35 (m s–2) (accept 10e–2) A1

(b) METHOD 1
10
d= ∫0
50(1 − e − 0.2t )dt (M1)
= 283.83... A1
so distance above ground = 1720 (m) (3 s.f.) (accept 1716 (m)) A1

METHOD 2
s = ∫50(1 – e–0.2t)dt = 50t + 250e–0.2t (+ c) M1
Taking s = 0 when t = 0 gives c = –250 M1
So when t = 10, s = 283.3...
so distance above ground = 1720 (m) (3 s.f.) (accept 1716 (m)) A1
[6]

3. let x = distance from observer to rocket

let h = the height of the rocket above the ground
METHOD 1
dh
= 300 when h = 800 A1
dt
1
x = h 2 + 360000 = (h 2 + 360000) 2 M1
dx h
= A1
dh h 2 + 360000
when h = 800
dx dx dh
= × M1
dt dh dt
300h
= A1
h 2 + 360000
= 240 (m s–1) A1
METHOD 2

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 h2 + 6002 = x2 M1
dx
2h = 2x A1
dh
dx h
=
dh x
800  4 
= =  A1
1000  5 
dh
= 300 A1
dt
dx dx dh
= × M1
dt dh dt
4
= × 300
5
= 240 (m s–1) A1
METHOD 3
x2 = 6002 + h2 M1
dx dh
2x = 2h A1A1
dt dt
when h = 800, x = 1000
dx 800 dh
= × M1A1
dt 1000 dt
= 240 m s–1 A1
METHOD 4
1
Distance between the observer and the rocket = (600 + 800
2 2
)2 = 1000 M1A1
Component of the velocity in the line of sight = sin θ × 300
(where θ = angle of elevation) M1A1
800
sin θ = A1
1000
component = 240 (m s–1) A1
[6]
4. EITHER
1 1
y= ⇒ y′ = M1A1
1− x (1 − x) 2
solve simultaneously M1
1 1
= m( x − m) and =m
1− x (1 − x) 2
1 1  1 
= x−  A1
1 − x (1 − x) 2  (1 − x) 2 
 
Note: Accept equivalent forms.
(1 – x)3 – x(1 – x)2 + 1 = 0, x ≠ 1
1
x = 1.65729... ⇒ y = = –1.521379...
1 − 1.65729
tangency point (1.66, –1.52) A1A1
m = (–1.52137...)2 = 2.31 A1
OR

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 (1 – x)y = 1
m (1 – x) (x – m) = 1 M1
m (x – x2 – m + mx) = 1
mx2 – x(m + m2) + (m2 + 1) = 0 A1
b2 – 4ac = 0 (M1)
(m + m2)2 – 4m(m2 + 1) = 0
m = 2.31 A1
substituting m = 2.31... into mx2 – x(m + m2) + (m2 + 1) = 0 (M1)
x = 1.66 A1
1
y= = –1.52 A1
1 − 1.65729
tangency point (1.66, –1.52) [7]

dm dm dy
5. (a) = (M1)
dt dy dt
 ′ 
 = sec 2  arcsin y  ×  arcsin y  × r 
    
 r  r  1000 
 
1
1 r r
= × × (or equivalent) A1A1A1
2 y 1000
2
cos  arcsin   
y
 r 1−  
r
1
r2 − y2 r
= (A1)
r −y
2 2
1000
r2
r3
= (or equivalent) A1
10 3 (r 2 − y 2 ) 3
3
 
=  
r
AG N0
 
 10 r − y
2 2


dm
(b) represents the rate of change of the gradient of the line OP A1
dt
[7]

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6. METHOD 1
EITHER
Using the graph of y = f ′(x) (M1)

A1
The maximum of f ′(x) occurs at x = −0.5. A1
OR
Using the graph of y = f ″(x). (M1)

A1
The zero of f ′′(x) occurs at x = − 0.5. A1

THEN
Note: Do not award this A1 for stating x = ± 0.5 as the final answer for x.
f (−0.5) = 0.607 (= e−0.5) A2
Note: Do not award this A1 for also stating (0.5, 0.607) as a coordinate.

EITHER
Correctly labelled graph of f′ (x) for x < 0 denoting the maximum f′ (x) R1
(e.g. f′ (−0.6) = 1.17 and f′ (−0.4) = 1.16 stated) A1 N2
OR
Correctly labelled graph of f′′ (x) for x < 0 denoting the maximum f′ (x) R1
(e.g. f′′ (−0.6) = 0.857 and f′′ (−0.4) = −1.05 stated) A1 N2
OR
1
f′ (0.5) ≈ 1.21. f′ (x) < 1.21 just to the left of x = −
2

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and f′ (x) < 1.21 just to the right of 1 R1
x=−
2
(e.g. f′ (−0.6) = 1.17 and f′ (−0.4) =1.16 stated) A1 N2

OR
1
f ′′(x) > 0 just to the left of x = − and f ′′ (x) < 0 just to the right
2
1
of x = − R1
2
(e.g. f ′′(−0.6) = 0.857 and f ′′(−0.4) = −1.05 stated) A1 N2

METHOD 2

f ′(x) = −4x e − 2 x
2
A1

f ″(x) = –4 e − 2 x + 16x2 e − 2 x
2 2
(= (16 x − 4)e )
2 − 2 x2
A1
Attempting to solve f ″(x) = 0 (M1)
1
x=− A1
2
1
Note: Do not award this A1 for stating x = ± as the final answer for x.
2
 1 1
f − = (= 0.607 ) A1
 2 e

1 1 
Note: Do not award this A1 for also stating  ,  as a coordinate.
2 e
EITHER
Correctly labelled graph of f ′(x) for x < 0 denoting the maximum f′ (x) R1
(e.g. f ′(−0.6) = 1.17 and f ′ (−0.4) = 1.16 stated) A1 N2
OR
Correctly labelled graph of f′′ (x) for x < 0 denoting the maximum f′ (x) R1
(e.g. f′′ (−0.6) = 0.857 and f′′ (−0.4) = −1.05 stated) A1 N2
OR
1
f′ (0.5) ≈ 1.21. f′ (x) < 1.21 just to the left of x = −
2
1
and f′ (x) < 1.21 just to the right of x = − R1
2
(e.g. f′ (−0.6) = 1.17 and f′ (−0.4) =1.16 stated) A1 N2
OR
1
f ′′(x) > 0 just to the left of x = − and f ′′(x) < 0 just to the right
2

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 1
of x = − R1
2
(e.g. f ′′(−0.6) = 0.857 and f ′′(−0.4) = −1.05 stated) A1 N2
[7]

7. (a) let HP̂Q = θ

h
tan θ =
40
dθ 1 dh
sec 2 θ = M1
dt 40 dt
dθ 1
= (A1)
dt 4 sec 2 θ
16  5 
=  sec θ = or θ = 0.6435  A1
4 × 25  4 
= 0.16 radians per second AG

(b) x 2 = h2 + 1600, where PH = x

dx dh
2x = 2h M1
dt dt
dx h
= × 10 A1
dt x
10h
= (A1)
h 2 + 1600
dx
h = 30, = 6 m s–1 A1
dt
Note: Accept solutions that begin x = 40 sec θ or use h = 10t.
[7]
dv 1
8. =− v A1
dt 2
dv 1
∫ v ∫
= − dt
2
(A1)

1
ln v = − t + c (A1)
2
− t +c  − t 
1 1
v= e 2  = Ae 2  (A1)
 
 
t = 0, v = 40, so A = 40 M1
1
− t
v = 40e 2 (or equivalent) A1
[6]
dV
9. (a) = cr A1
dt
4
V = πr 3
3
dV dr
= 4πr 2 M1A1
dt dt

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 dr M1
⇒ 4πr 2 = cr
dt
dr c
⇒ = A1
dt 4πr
k
= AG
r

dr k
(b) =
dt r

∫ ∫
⇒ r dr = k d t M1

r2
= kt + d A1
2
An attempt to substitute either t = 0, r = 8 or t = 30, r = 12 M1
When t = 0, r = 8
⇒ d = 32 A1
r2
⇒ = kt + 32
2

When t = 30, r = 12
12 2
⇒ = 30k + 32
2
4
⇒k = A1
3
r2 4
∴ = t + 32
2 3
r2 4
When t = 15, = 15 + 32 M1
2 3
⇒ r2 = 104 A1
r ≈ 10 cm A1
Note: Award M0 to incorrect methods using proportionality
which give solution r =10 cm.
[13]

10. (a) f′ (x) = (1 + 2x) e2x A1

f′ (x) = 0 M1
1
⇒ (1 + 2x)e2x = 0 ⇒ x = − A1
2
f ′′(x) = (22x + 2 × 22 − 1)e2x = (4x + 4)e2x A1

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 f ′′  1  2 A1
− =
 2 e
2 1
> 0 ⇒ at x = − , f (x) has a minimum. R1
e 2
 1 1 
P− ,−  A1
 2 2e 

(b) f′′(x) = 0 ⇒ 4x + 4 = 0 ⇒ x = −1 M1A1

 1 2 4
Using the 2nd derivative f′′  −  = and f′′ (−2) = − 4 , M1A1
 2 e e
the sign change indicates a point of inflexion. R1

(c) (i) f (x) is concave up for x > − 1. A1

(ii) f (x) is concave down for x < −1. A1

(d)

A1A1A1A1
Note: Award A1 for P and Q, with Q above P,
A1 for asymptote at y = 0,
A1 for (0, 0),
A1 for shape.

(e) Show true for n = 1 (M1)

f′ (x) = e2x + 2xe2x A1
= e2x (1 + 2x) = (2x + 20) e2x
Assume true for n = k, ie f (k) x = (2k x + k × 2k − 1) e2x, k ≥ 1 M1A1

Consider n = k + 1, ie an attempt to find

dx
(
d k
)
f ( x) . M1

f (k + 1) (x) = 2k e2x + 2e2x (2k x + k × 2k − 1) A1

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 = (2k + 2 (2k x + k × 2k −1)) e2x
= (2 × 2k x + 2k + k × 2 × 2k − 1) e2x
= (2k + 1 x + 2k + k × 2k) e2x A1
= (2k + 1 x + (k + 1) 2k) e2x A1
P(n) is true for k ⇒ P(n) is true for k + 1, and since true
for n = 1, result proved by mathematical induction ∀ n ∈ +
R1
Note: Only award R1 if a reasonable attempt is made to
prove the (k + 1)th step.
[27]

f ′(x ) =1 −
2
11. (a) 1
A1
x3
1
2
⇒1− 1
=0⇒ x 3 = 2⇒ x =8 A1
x3

f ′′(x ) =
2
(b) 4
A1
3x 3
f′′ (8) > 0 ⇒ at x = 8, f (x) has a minimum. M1A1
[5]

12. (a) (i) x– a x =0 M1

x x –a=0 (A1)
x = 0, x = a2 A1 N2
a
(ii) f′(x) = 1 – A1
2 x
f is decreasing when f′ < 0 (M1)
a 2 x −a a4
1− <0⇒ <0⇒ x< A1
2 x 2 x 4

(iii) f is increasing when f′ > 0

a 2 x −a a4
1− >0⇒ >0⇒ x> A1
2 x 2 x 4
Note: Award the M1 mark for either (ii) or (iii).

a4
(iv) minimum occurs at x =
4
a2
minimum value is y = − (M1)A1
4
2
a
hence y ≥ − A1
4

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 (b) concave up for all values of x R1
[11]

2(ln( x − 2))
13. f′(x) = M1A1
x−2
 1 
( x − 2)  − 2 ln( x − 2) × 1
 x−2
f″(x) = M1A1
( x − 2) 2
2 − 2 ln( x − 2)
= A1
( x − 2) 2
f″(x) = 0 for point of inflexion (M1)
⇒ 2 – 2 ln(x – 2) = 0
ln (x – 2) = 1 A1
x–2=e
x=e+2 A1
⇒ f(x) = (ln(e + 2 – 2))2 = (ln e)2 = 1 A1
( ⇒ coordinates are (e + 2, 1))
[9]

14. EITHER
differentiating implicitly:
dy dy
1 × e–y – xe–y + e y =1 M1A1
dx dx
at the point (c, ln c)
1 1 dy dy
−c× +c =1 M1
c c dx dx
dy 1
= (c ≠ 1) (A1)
dx c

OR
reasonable attempt to make expression explicit (M1)
xe–y + ey = 1 + x
x + e2y = ey(1 + x)
e2y – ey(1 + x) + x = 0
(ey – 1)(ey – x) = 0 (A1)
ey = 1, ey = x
y = 0, y = ln x A1
Note: Do not penalize if y = 0 not stated.
dy 1
=
dx 2
1
gradient of tangent = A1
c
Note: If candidate starts with y = ln x with no justification,
award (M0)(A0)A1A1.

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 THEN
the equation of the normal is
y – ln c = –c(x – c) M1
x = 0, y = c2 + 1
c2 + 1 – ln c = c2 (A1)
ln c = 1
c=e A1
[7]

15. (a) f ″(x) = 2x – 2

⇒f ′(x) = x2 – 2x + c (M1)(M1)
= 0 when x = 3
⇒ 0 =9–6+c
c = –3 (A1)
f ′(x) = x2 – 2x – 3 (AG)
x3
f (x) = – x2 – 3x + d (M1)
3
When x = 3, f (x) = –7
⇒ –7 = 9 – 9 – 9 + d (M1)
⇒ d =2 (A1) 6
x3
⇒ f (x) = – x2 – 3x + 2
3

(b) f (0) = 2 (A1)

1
f (–1) = – – 1 + 3 + 2
3
2
=3 (A1)
3
f ′(–1) = 1 + 2 – 3
=0 (A1) 3

 2
(c) f ′(–1) = 0 ⇒  − 1, 3  is a stationary point
 3
y

–1, 3 23
2
x

(3, –7)

(A4) 4
Note: Award (A1) for maximum, (A1) for (0, 2)
(A1) for (3, –7), (A1) for cubic.
[13]

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 1
∫ 12x
2
16. (a) (1 – x)dx (A1) (C1)
0

1
(b) 12 ∫ 0
( x 2 − x 3 ) dx
1
 x3 x4 
= 12  −  (M1)
3 4 0
1 1
= 12  −  (A1)
3 4
=1 (A1) (C3)
[4]

d
17. (a) ( f ( x) + g ( x) ) = f ′( x) + g ′( x) ( = f ′(4) + g ′(4) ) (M1)
dx
= 7+4
= 11 (A1) (C2)

∫ ( g ′( x) + 6 ) dx= [ g ( x)] + [6 x]
3 3 3
(b) 1 1
(A1)(A1)
1

= ( g (3) − g (1) ) + (18 − 6 ) ( = (2 − 1) + 12 ) (A1)

= 13 (A1) (C4)
[6]
1a
18. ∫1 x
dx = 2 (M1)

⇒ [ln x]1a = 2 (M1)

⇒ ln a = 2 (A1)
⇒ a = e2 (A1) (C4)
Note: If 7.39 given instead of e2 then deduct [1 mark].
[4]

19. (a) (i) p = (10x + 2) – (1 + e2x) A2 2

2x
Note: Award (A1) for (l + e ) – (10x + 2).
dp
(ii) = 10 – 2e2x A1A1
dx
dp
= 0 (10 – 2e2x = 0) M1
dx
1n 5
x= (= 0.805) A1 4
2

(b) (i) METHOD 1

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 x = 1 + e2x M1
1n(x – 1) = 2y A1
1n ( x − 1)  1n ( x − 1) 
f –1(x) =  Allow y =  A1 3
2  2 
METHOD 2
y – 1 = e2x A1
ln( y − 1)
=x M1
2
1n ( x − 1)  1n ( x − 1) 
f –1(x) =  Allow y =  A1 3
2  2 

1n (5 − 1)  1
 = 1n 2 
2
(ii) a= M1
2  2 

= 1 × 21n2 A1
2
= 1n 2 AG 2

b
(c) Using V = ∫ a
πy 2 dx (M1)

π(1 + e 2 x ) 2 dx  or π(1 + e 2 x ) 2 dx 
ln 2 0.805
Volume = ∫ 0  ∫ 0 
A2 3
[14]

20. (a) y=0 (A1) 1

−2 x
(b) f ′( x) = (A1)(A1)(A1) 3
(1 + x 2 ) 2

6 x2 − 2
(c) = 0 (or sketch of f ′( x) showing the maximum) (M1)
(1 + x 2 )3

6 x2 − 2 =0 (A1)

1
x= ± (A1)
3
−1
x= (= −0.577)
3
(A1) (N4) 4

0.5 1  0.5 1 0 1 
(d) ∫ − 0.5 1+ x 2
dx  = 2 ∫
 0 1+ x 2
dx = 2 ∫
− 0.5 1+ x 2
dx 

(A1)(A1) 2

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 [10]

21. (a) y = x(x – 4)2

(i) y = 0 ⇔ x = 0 or x = 4 (A1)
dy
(ii) = 1(x – 4)2 + x × 2(x – 4) = (x – 4)(x – 4 + 2x)
dx
= (x – 4)(3x – 4) (A1)
dy 4
= 0 ⇒ x = 4 or x = (A1)
dx 3
dy 
x =1⇒ = (−3)(−1) = 3 > 0 
dx  4
⇒ is a maximum (R1)
dy  3
x =2⇒ = (−2)(2) = −4 < 0
dx 
Note: A second derivative test may be used.
2 2
4 4 4  4  −8 4 64 256
x= ⇒y= ×  − 4 = ×   = × =
3 3 3  3  3  3 9 27
 4 256 
 ,  (A1)
 3 27 
 4 256 
Note: Proving that  ,  is a maximum is not necessary to
 3 27 
receive full credit of [4 marks] for this part.

d2 y d
= (( x − 4)(3 x − 4) ) =
d
(iii) 2
(3x2 – 16x + 16) = 6x – 16 (A1)
dx d x d x
d2 y
= 0 ⇔ 6x – 16 = 0 (M1)
dx 2
8
⇔x= (A1)
3
2 2
8 88  8− 4 8 16 128
x= ⇒ y =  − 4 =   = × =
3 33  3 3  3 9 27

 8 128 
 ,  (A1) 9
 3 27 
Note: GDC use is likely to give the answer (1.33, 9.48). If this
answer is given with no explanation, award (A2), If the answer is
given with the explanation “used GDC” or equivalent, award
full credit.

(b)

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 y
max pt.
10

pt. of inflexion

0
0 1 2 3 4 x
x–intercepts (A3) 3
Note: Award (A1) for intercepts, (A1) for maximum and (A1) for
point of inflexion.

(c) (i) See diagram above (A1)

(ii) 0 < y < 10 for 0 ≤ x ≤ 4 (R1)
4 4 4 4
So ∫ 0dx < ∫
0 0
ydx < ∫ 0
10dx ⇒ 0 < ∫ 0
ydx < 40 (R1) 3
[15]

22. (a) (i) range of f is [−1, 1], (−1 ≤ f (x) ≤ 1) A2 N2

(ii) sin3 x = 1 ⇒ sin x = 1 A1
justification for one solution on [0, 2π] R1
π
e.g . x = , unit circle, sketch of sin x
2
1 solution (seen anywhere) A1 N1

(b) f ′(x) = 3 sin2 x cos x A2 N2

b
(c) using V = ∫ a
π y 2 dx (M1)

2
π
 1

V= ∫ 2 π  3 sin x cos 2 x  dx (A1)
0  
 
π
=π ∫ 0
2 3 sin 2 x cos x dx A1

π
[
V = π sin x 3
]
2
0
  3π


 = π  sin   − sin 3 0  
 A2
  2 
π
evidence of using sin =1 and sin 0 = 0 (A1)
2
eg π(1 − 0)
V=π A1 N1

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23. (a) evidence of using the product rule M1

f ′(x) = ex(1 − x2) + ex(−2x) A1A1
Note: Award A1 for ex(1− x2), A1 for ex(−2x).
f ′(x) = ex(1 − 2x −x2) AG N0

(b) y=0 A1 N1

(c) at the local maximum or minimum point

f′ (x) = 0 (ex(1 − 2x − x2) = 0) (M1)
⇒ 1 − 2x − x2 = 0 (M1)
r = −2.41 s = 0.414 A1A1 N2N2

(d) f′ (0) = 1 A1
gradient of the normal = −1 A1
evidence of substituting into an equation for a straight line (M1)
correct substitution A1
eg y − 1 = −1(x − 0), y − 1 = −x, y = −x + 1
x+y=1 AG N0

(e) (i) intersection points at x = 0 and x = 1 (may be seen as the limits) (A1)
approach involving subtraction and integrals (M1)
fully correct expression A2 N4

∫ (e (1 − x )− (1 − x ))dx , ∫ f (x ) dx − ∫ (1 − x ) dx
1 1 1
x 2
eg
0 0 0

(ii) area R = 0.5 A1 N1

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24. (a) (i) f ′(x) = –2e–2x (A1)

(ii) f ′(x) is always negative (R1) 2

1
– 2× –
(b) (i) y=1+ e 2 (= 1 + e) (A1)
1
 1 – 2× –
(ii) f ′  −  = −2e 2 (= –2e) (A1) 2
 2
Note: In part (b) the answers do not need to be simplified.

 1
(c) y – (1 + e) = –2e  x +  (M1)
 2

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 y = –2ex + 1 ( y = –5.44 x + 1) (A1)(A1) 3

(d)

(i) (ii) (iii)

(A1)(A1)(A1)
Notes: Award (A1) for each correct answer. Do not allow (ft) on
an incorrect answer to part (i). The correct final diagram is
shown below. Do not penalize if the horizontal asymptote is
missing. Axes do not need to be labelled.

(i)(ii)(iii)
y
8

P 4

2
1

1 x
–1 – 2 1 2

0
(iv) Area = ∫ −
1 [(1 +
2
e − 2 x ) − (−2ex + 1)]dx (or equivalent) (M1)(M1)

Notes: Award (M1) for the limits, (M1) for the function.
Accept difference of integrals as well as integral of difference.
Area below line may be calculated geometrically.
0
∫
−2 x
Area = 1 [(e + 2ex)dx
−
2
0
 1 
= − e − 2 x + ex 2  (A1)
 2  −1
2
= 0.1795 …= 0.180 (3 sf) (A1)
OR
Area = 0.180 (G2) 7

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25. (a) ∫ (1 + 3 sin ( x + 2))dx = x – 3 cos (x + 2) + c (A1)(A1)(A1) (C3)

Notes: Award A1 for x, A1 for –cos (x + 2) A1 for coefficient 3,
ie A1 A1 for the second term, which may be written as
+3(–cos (x + 2))
Do not penalize the omission of c.

(b) 1 + 3 sin (x + 2) = 0 (M1)

1
sin (x + 2) = –
3
x + 2 = –0.3398, π + 0.3398, ... (A1)
x = –2.3398, 1.4814, ...
Required value of x = 1.48 (A1) (C3)
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26. (a) (i) p=2 A1 N1

(ii) q=1 A1 N1

(b) (i) f (x) = 0 (M1)

3x
2− =0 (2x2 − 3x − 2 = 0) A1
x 2 −1
1
x= − x=2
2
 1 
 − , 0 A1 N2
 2 
b
(ii) Using V = ∫ a
πy2dx (limits not required) (M1)

2
 3x 
∫
0
V= 1 π  2 − 2  dx A2
2  x −1 
V = 2.52 A1 N2

(c) (i) Evidence of appropriate method M1

eg Product or quotient rule
Correct derivatives of 3x and x2 − 1 A1A1
Correct substitution A1
− 3 ( x 2 − 1) − (−3 x) (2 x)
eg
( x 2 − 1) 2

− 3x 2 + 3 + 6 x 2
f ′ (x) = A1
( x 2 −1) 2

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 f ′ (x) = 3 x 2 + 3 = 3( x 2 + 1) AG N0
( x 2 −1) 2 ( x 2 −1) 2

(ii) METHOD 1
Evidence of using f ′(x) = 0 at max/min (M1)
3 (x2 + 1) = 0 (3x2 + 3 = 0) A1
no (real) solution R1
Therefore, no maximum or minimum. AG N0
METHOD 2
Evidence of using f ′(x) = 0 at max/min (M1)
Sketch of f ′(x) with good asymptotic behaviour A1
Never crosses the x-axis R1
Therefore, no maximum or minimum. AG N0
METHOD 3
Evidence of using f ′ (x) = 0 at max/min (M1)
Evidence of considering the sign of f ′ (x) A1
f ′ (x) is an increasing function (f ′ (x) > 0, always) R1
Therefore, no maximum or minimum. AG N0

(d) For using integral (M1)

 a a 3x 2 + 3 
∫ ∫
a
Area = ∫ 0
g ( x) dx  or
 0
f ′ ( x) dx or
0 ( x 2 − 1) 2
dx 


A1

a a
Recognizing that ∫ 0
g ( x ) dx = f ( x )
0
A2

Setting up equation (seen anywhere) (M1)

Correct equation A1

3x 2 + 3  3a 
dx = 2, 2 − 2  − [2 − 0] = 2, 2a2 + 3a − 2 = 0
a
eg ∫ 0 ( x − 1)
2 2
 a − 1
1
a= a=−2
2
1
a= A1 N2
2
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ds t2
27. (a) = 30 – at => s = 30t – a +C (A1)(A1)(A1)
dt 2
t2
Note: Award (A1) for 30t, (A1) for a , (A1) for C.
2

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 t = 0 => s = 30(0) – a 0
2
( ) + C = 0 + C => C = 0 (M1)
2
1
=> s = 30t – at2 (A1) 5
2

(b) (i) vel = 30 – 5(0) = 30 m s–1 (A1)

(ii) Train will stop when 0 = 30 – 5t => t = 6 (M1)
1 2
Distance travelled = 30t – at
2
1
= 30(6) – (5) (62) (M1)
2
= 90m (A1)
90 < 200 => train stops before station. (R1)(AG) 5

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(c) (i) 0 = 30 – at => t= (A1)
a
2
 30  1  30 
(ii) 30   – (a)   = 200 (M1)(M1)
 a  2  a 
30
Note: Award (M1) for substituting , (Ml) for setting equal
a
to 200.
900 450 450
=> – = = 200 (A1)
a a a
450 9
=> a = = = 2.25 m s –2 (A1) 5
200 4
Note: Do not penalize lack of units in answers.
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28.
Note: There are many approaches possible.
However, there must be some evidence
of their method.
k
Area = ∫ 0
sin 2 xdx (must be seen somewhere) (A1)

Using area = 0.85 (must be seen somewhere) (M1)

EITHER
k
−1 
Integrating  cos 2 x 
 2 0
 −1 1 
= cos 2k + cos 0  (A1)
 2 2 
−1
Simplifying cos 2k + 0.5 (A1)
2
−1
Equation cos 2k + 0.5 = 0.85 (cos 2k = − 0.7)
2

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 OR
Evidence of using trial and error on a GDC (M1)(A1)
π
π
Eg ∫ 0
2 sin 2 xdx = 0.5 ,
2
too small etc

OR
k
Using GDC and solver, starting with ∫ 0
sin 2 xdx − 0.85 = 0(M1)(A1)

THEN
k = 1.17 (A2) (N3)
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1
1  1 -kx 
29. (a) ∫ 0
e -kx dx = −
 k
e 
0
(A1)

1 –k 0
=– (e – e ) (A1)
k
1 –k
=– (e – 1) (A1)
k
1
=– (1 – e–k) (AG) 3
k
(b) k = 0.5
(i)

(0,1)
1

x
–1 0 1 2 3

(A2)
Note: Award (A1) for shape, and (A1) for the point (0,1).

(ii) Shading (see graph) (A1)

1
∫e
(iii) Area = -kx dx for k = 0.5 (M1)
0

1
= (1 – e0.5)
0.5
= 0.787 (3 sf) (A1)
OR
Area = 0.787 (3 sf) (G2) 5

dy
(c) (i) = –ke–kx (A1)
dx

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 (ii) x=1 y = 0.8 ⇒ 0.8 = e –k (A1)
ln 0.8 = –k
k = 0.223 (A1)

dy
(iii) At x = 1 = –0.223e–0.223 (M1)
dx
= –0.179 (accept –0.178) (A1)
OR
dy
= –0.178 or – 0.179 (G2) 5
dx
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30. (a)

A1A1A1 N3
Notes: Award A1 for both asymptotes shown.
The asymptotes need not be labelled.
Award A1 for the left branch in
approximately correct position,
A1 for the right branch in
approximately correct position.

5
(b) (i) y = 3, x = (must be equations) A1A1 N2
2
14 7  14  
(ii) x=  or 2.33 , also accept  , 0   A1 N1
6 3  6 

  14  
(iii) y=
14
( y = 2.8)  accept  0 ,  or (0 , 2.8) A1 N1
6   5 

 6 1 
(c) (i) ∫  9 + 2 x − 5 + (2 x − 5)2
 dx = 9 x +


3 ln (2 x − 5) −
1
+C A1A1A1
2(2 x − 5)
A1A1 N5
b
(ii) Evidence of using V = ∫ a
πy 2 dx (M1)

Correct expression A1

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 a 
2
eg a 1  6 1
∫
3
π 3 +
 2x − 5 
 dx , π  9 +
3 

∫ +
2 x − 5 (2 x − 5)2
 dx,


a
 
9 x + 3 ln (2 x − 5) −
1

 2(2 x − 5)  3

   1
Substituting  9a + 3 ln (2a − 5) −
1
 −  27 + 3ln 1 −  A1
 2(2a − 5)   2

Setting up an equation (M1)

 28 
− 27 + + 3 ln (2a − 5) − 3 ln 1 =  + 3 ln 3 
1 1
9a −
2(2a − 5) 2  3 
Solving gives a = 4 A1 N2
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31. (a) From graph, period = 2π (A1) 1

(b) Range = {y |–0.4 < y < 0.4} (A1) 1

d
(c) (i) f ′(x) = {cos x (sin x)2}
dx
= cos x (2 sin x cos x) – sin x (sin x)2 or –3 sin3 x + 2 sin x(M1)(A1)(A1)
Note: Award (M1) for using the product rule and (A1) for each
part.

(ii) f ′(x) = 0 (M1)

⇒ sin x{2 cos x – sin2 x} = 0 or sin x{3 cos x – 1} = 0 (A1)
⇒ 3 cos2 x – 1 = 0
1
⇒ cos x = ±   (A1)
3
1
At A, f (x) > 0, hence cos x =   (R1)(AG)
3

 2

 1    1   
(iii) f (x) =  1 –     (M1)
 3    3   
 
2 1 2
= × = 3 (A1) 9
3 3 9

π
(d) x= (A1) 1
2

1
∫ (cos x)(sin x) dx = sin 3 x + c
2
(e) (i) (M1)(A1)
3

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 1  π 
3
(ii) Area = π/2 (M1)
∫ (cosx)(sin x) dx =  sin  − (sin 0) 3 
2
0 3  2 
1
= (A1) 4
3

(f) At C f ″(x) = 0 (M1)

⇔ 9 cos3 x – 7 cos x = 0
⇔ cos x(9 cos2 x – 7) = 0 (M1)
π 7
⇒x= (reject) or x = arccos = 0.491 (3 sf) (A1)(A1) 4
2 3
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