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eve would score full marks. They are not necessarily ideal or model answers, nor are they
only answers which would score full marks. They are not endorsed by NESA.
ked answers for the 1994–2003 HSC Examination papers were written by José Carreno.
ked answers for the 2004–2008 HSC Examination papers were written by Barbara D’Angelo
Megan McKeown.
ked answers for the 2009 HSC Examination paper were written by Barbara D’Angelo.
ked answers for the 2010–2018 HSC Examination papers were written by Lyn Baker.

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four questions worth 15 marks each. Each of these four questions consists of a number
arts where working should be shown.
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1–2018.

RKED ANSWERS
worked answers contained in this publication are examples of answers which the authors
eve would score full marks. They are not necessarily ideal or model answers, nor are they
only answers which would score full marks. They are not endorsed by NESA.
ked answers for the 1994–2003 HSC Examination papers were written by José Carreno.
ked answers for the 2004–2008 HSC Examination papers were written by Barbara D’Angelo
Megan McKeown.
ked answers for the 2009 HSC Examination paper were written by Barbara D’Angelo.
ked answers for the 2010–2018 HSC Examination papers were written by Lyn Baker.

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m 2001, HSC Mathematics Extension 1 has been the new name for the former
C 3 Unit Mathematics course.
e 2012 the HSC Mathematics Extension 1 Examination paper has consisted of two
ions. Section I has 10 objective-response questions worth 10 marks in total. Section II
four questions worth 15 marks each. Each of these four questions consists of a number
arts where working should be shown.
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re is reading time of 5 minutes and working time of 2 hours.


dents should note that marks are shown for each part of each question and should allocate
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ained in this publication.
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e of each examination paper.
C Examination papers in 3 Unit Mathematics 1994–2000 © NSW Education Standards
hority for and on behalf of the Crown in right of the State of New South Wales
4–2000.
C Examination papers in Mathematics Extension 1 2001–2018 © NSW Education
dards Authority for and on behalf of the Crown in right of the State of New South Wales
1–2018.

RKED ANSWERS
worked answers contained in this publication are examples of answers which the authors
eve would score full marks. They are not necessarily ideal or model answers, nor are they
only answers which would score full marks. They are not endorsed by NESA.
ked answers for the 1994–2003 HSC Examination papers were written by José Carreno.
ked answers for the 2004–2008 HSC Examination papers were written by Barbara D’Angelo
Megan McKeown.
ked answers for the 2009 HSC Examination paper were written by Barbara D’Angelo.
ked answers for the 2010–2018 HSC Examination papers were written by Lyn Baker.

E HSC MATHEMATICS EXTENSION 1 EXAMINATION


m 2001, HSC Mathematics Extension 1 has been the new name for the former
C 3 Unit Mathematics course.
e 2012 the HSC Mathematics Extension 1 Examination paper has consisted of two
ions. Section I has 10 objective-response questions worth 10 marks in total. Section II
four questions worth 15 marks each. Each of these four questions consists of a number
arts where working should be shown.
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re is reading time of 5 minutes and working time of 2 hours.


dents should note that marks are shown for each part of each question and should allocate
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ained in this publication.
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hority for and on behalf of the Crown in right of the State of New South Wales
4–2000.
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dards Authority for and on behalf of the Crown in right of the State of New South Wales
1–2018.

RKED ANSWERS
worked answers contained in this publication are examples of answers which the authors
eve would score full marks. They are not necessarily ideal or model answers, nor are they
only answers which would score full marks. They are not endorsed by NESA.
ked answers for the 1994–2003 HSC Examination papers were written by José Carreno.
ked answers for the 2004–2008 HSC Examination papers were written by Barbara D’Angelo
Megan McKeown.
ked answers for the 2009 HSC Examination paper were written by Barbara D’Angelo.
ked answers for the 2010–2018 HSC Examination papers were written by Lyn Baker.

E HSC MATHEMATICS EXTENSION 1 EXAMINATION


m 2001, HSC Mathematics Extension 1 has been the new name for the former
C 3 Unit Mathematics course.
e 2012 the HSC Mathematics Extension 1 Examination paper has consisted of two
ions. Section I has 10 objective-response questions worth 10 marks in total. Section II
four questions worth 15 marks each. Each of these four questions consists of a number
arts where working should be shown.
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re is reading time of 5 minutes and working time of 2 hours.


dents should note that marks are shown for each part of each question and should allocate
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4–2000.
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dards Authority for and on behalf of the Crown in right of the State of New South Wales
1–2018.

RKED ANSWERS
worked answers contained in this publication are examples of answers which the authors
eve would score full marks. They are not necessarily ideal or model answers, nor are they
only answers which would score full marks. They are not endorsed by NESA.
ked answers for the 1994–2003 HSC Examination papers were written by José Carreno.
ked answers for the 2004–2008 HSC Examination papers were written by Barbara D’Angelo
Megan McKeown.
ked answers for the 2009 HSC Examination paper were written by Barbara D’Angelo.
ked answers for the 2010–2018 HSC Examination papers were written by Lyn Baker.

E HSC MATHEMATICS EXTENSION 1 EXAMINATION


m 2001, HSC Mathematics Extension 1 has been the new name for the former
C 3 Unit Mathematics course.
e 2012 the HSC Mathematics Extension 1 Examination paper has consisted of two
ions. Section I has 10 objective-response questions worth 10 marks in total. Section II
four questions worth 15 marks each. Each of these four questions consists of a number
arts where working should be shown.
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re is reading time of 5 minutes and working time of 2 hours.


dents should note that marks are shown for each part of each question and should allocate
r time accordingly.

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ained in this publication.
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hority for and on behalf of the Crown in right of the State of New South Wales
4–2000.
C Examination papers in Mathematics Extension 1 2001–2018 © NSW Education
dards Authority for and on behalf of the Crown in right of the State of New South Wales
1–2018.

RKED ANSWERS
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eve would score full marks. They are not necessarily ideal or model answers, nor are they
only answers which would score full marks. They are not endorsed by NESA.
ked answers for the 1994–2003 HSC Examination papers were written by José Carreno.
ked answers for the 2004–2008 HSC Examination papers were written by Barbara D’Angelo
Megan McKeown.
ked answers for the 2009 HSC Examination paper were written by Barbara D’Angelo.
ked answers for the 2010–2018 HSC Examination papers were written by Lyn Baker.

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1–2018.

RKED ANSWERS
worked answers contained in this publication are examples of answers which the authors
eve would score full marks. They are not necessarily ideal or model answers, nor are they
only answers which would score full marks. They are not endorsed by NESA.
ked answers for the 1994–2003 HSC Examination papers were written by José Carreno.
ked answers for the 2004–2008 HSC Examination papers were written by Barbara D’Angelo
Megan McKeown.
ked answers for the 2009 HSC Examination paper were written by Barbara D’Angelo.
ked answers for the 2010–2018 HSC Examination papers were written by Lyn Baker.

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m 2001, HSC Mathematics Extension 1 has been the new name for the former
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ions. Section I has 10 objective-response questions worth 10 marks in total. Section II
four questions worth 15 marks each. Each of these four questions consists of a number
arts where working should be shown.
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nce from the
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whomBC copyright
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nce from the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) in whom copyright is vested.
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Section I (Total 10 marks)
ained in this publication.
SA was the first1.publisher
B 2. of
A each
3. examination
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5. Ain the year
5. indicated on the first
P(0) = 3000
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= 2x + 6x2Mathematics
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So possible equations are A and D.
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behalf
=
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As t → ∞ , 1500e →0

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–kt
10 graph is P(t) = 1500 + 1500e .
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b
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a closest point to w, so the initial
6
= approximation x1 = c, will give the second
RKED ANSWERS 2 approximation that is closest to x = w.
= –3 y
worked answers contained in this publication are examples of answers which the authors
So αβγ (α + β + γ) = 5 × –3
eve would score full marks. They are not necessarily ideal or model answers, nor are they
= –15
only answers which would score full marks. They are not endorsed by NESA. y = ƒ (x)
Answer B
ked answers for the 1994–2003 HSC Examination papers were written by José Carreno.
2. y = 3x has gradient m = 3
ked answers for the 2004–2008 HSC Examination
1
papers were written by Barbara D’Angelo
y = 5x has gradient m2 = 5
Megan McKeown.
m1 m2
ked answers for theNow
2009
tanHSC
θ = Examination paper were written by Barbara
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b c d w x

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= HSC Examination papers were written
3 5 by Lyn Baker.
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1+ 3 5
1
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=
8
7. v = x2 + 2
dv
Answer A Now a = v
m 2001, HSC Mathematics Extension 1 has been the new name for the
dx former
sin 3x cos 3x sin 6x
C 3 Unit Mathematics
3. lim course. = lim = (x2 + 2) × 2x
x 0 12x x 0 24x
e 2012 the HSC Mathematics Extension sin 6x1 Examination paper has consisted of two
3
= 2x + 4x
1
= lim
ions. Section I has 10 objective-response
4 x 0 6xquestions worth 10 marks in total.
When x = 1,Section II
dv
four questions worth 15 marks each.1 Each of these four questions consists=of a 1number
3
2× +4×1
= dt
arts where workingAnswer
shouldAbe shown.
4 =6
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4. There are single roots at –2 and –1 and a Answer C
dents should note that marks
double rootare shown for each part of each question and should allocate
at 1.
r time accordingly.So possible values of b and c are 2 and 1 and 8. The men can sit in (6 – 1)! or 5! ways.
a possible value of d is –1. For each of those the women can sit in 6!
So y = a(x + 2)(x + 1)(x – 1) 2 ways.
When x = 0, y = –6 Number of ways = 5! 6!
–6 = a(0 + 2)(0 + 1)(0 – 1)2 Answer B
–6 = 2a
a = –3
Answer D

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2 PAPERS 10. v2 = n2(2kx – x2)
= n2(k2 – k2 + 2kx – x2)
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2x = nπ +papers contained
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2 = n2(k2 – (x2 – 2kx + k2))
nce from the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) in whom2 copyright2
is vested.
2
= nπ + (–1)n = n (k – (x – k) )
SA takes no responsibility for errors
6 in the reproduction of past HSC Examination papers
So x – k = k cos (nt + α)
ained in this publication.
= nπ + (–1)n+1 x = k cos (nt + α) + k
6
SA was the first publisher
n of each examination paper in the year
But xindicated
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x= + (–1)n+1
e of each examination2paper. 12 So x = k sin (nt) + k could represent the
Answer D
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Answer B South Wales
4–2000.
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RKED ANSWERS
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worked answers contained in this publication are examples of answers which the authors
(a) P(x) = x3 – 2x2 – 5x + 6 (c) 3 sin x + cos x ≡ R sin (x + α)
eve would score full marks. They are not necessarily ideal or model
Now R answers, nor are they
sin (x + α)
only answers (i)
which
P(1)would
= 13 – score
2 × 12 full
– 5 ×marks.
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= R sinby NESA.
x cos α + R cos x sin α
ked answers for the 1994–2003
=0
HSC Examination papers were

written by José Carreno.
∴ R cos α = 3 and R sin α = 1
∴ x = 1 is a zero of P(x). R sin 1
ked answers for the 2004–2008 HSC Examination papers were written
(1 mark) R cos by Barbara
=
3 D’Angelo
Megan McKeown. 2
x x 6 1
3 2 tan α =
x 1 x 2x 5x + 6 (ii)
ked answers for the 20093 HSC
2
Examination paper were written by Barbara
3 D’Angelo.
x x
ked answers for the 2010–2018 HSC Examination papers were written
x 2 5x
α=
6by Lyn Baker.
0
2
x2 + x R cos = 3
6
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3
6x + 6
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1 has been the new

name
2 for the former
= 3

C 3 Unit Mathematics course.


So P(x) = (x – 1)(x2 – x – 6)
R=2
∴ 3 sin x + cos x ≡ 2 sin x +
e 2012 the HSC Mathematics Extension
= (x – 1)(x + 2)(x – 3)1 Examination paper has consisted of two 6
ions. Section I has 10 objective-response questions worth 10 marks in total. Section II
∴ the other zeros are x = –2 and x = 3. (2 marks)

four questions worth 15 marks each. Each of (2 these


marks)four questions consists of a number
(d) The products of the intercepts of secants
arts where(b)working should be shown.
log 5 + log (x – 2) = 3 from an external point are equal.
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3 working time of 2 hours. ∴ x(x + 2) = 3 × (3 + 5)

dents should note that ∴marks


5x – 10are
= 2shown for each part of each questionxand
+ 2xshould
= 24 allocate 2
3

r time accordingly. 5x – 10 = 8
2
x + 2x – 24 = 0

5x = 18 (x – 4)(x + 6) = 0

x = 3.6 x = 4 or x = –6
(2 marks) But x > 0
∴x=4
(2 marks)

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(e) f(x) =
1
4x 1
PAPERS
past HSC Examination papers contained in this publication have been reproduced under
(i) Now 4x – 1 ≠ 0
nce from the NSW Education Standards
4x ≠ 1 Authority (NESA) in whom copyright is vested.
SA takes no responsibility for errors
x ≠ in the reproduction of past HSC Examination papers
1
4
ained in this publication. 1
Domain is all real x except x = .
4
SA was the first publisher of each examination paper in the year indicated on the first (1 mark)
e of each examination paper.
(ii) f(x) < 1
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If x > ,
4
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2 < 4x
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1 are examples
1 of answers which the authors
So f(x) < 1 when x < and when x > .
eve would score full marks. They are not
4 necessarily2 ideal or model answers, nor are they
(2 marks)
only answers which would score full marks. They are not endorsed by NESA.
ked answers for
(f)theLet
1994–2003
u = 1 – x HSC Examination papers were written by José Carreno.
x=1–u
ked answers for the 2004–2008
dx = –du HSC Examination papers were written by Barbara D’Angelo
Megan McKeown.When x = 0, u = 1
When x = –3, u = 4
ked answers for the 2009 HSC Examination
x
paper were written by Barbara D’Angelo.
0 1 1 u
∴  dx = du
ked answers for the 2010–2018
3 1 x HSC
4 Examination
u  papers were written by Lyn Baker.
4 1 1

= u 2
u 2  du
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1

4
1 3

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=
u u 1 has been the new name for the former
2 2

C 3 Unit Mathematics course. 1 3


2 2 1
e 2012 the HSC Mathematics Extension 1 Examination
4 paper has consisted of two
2u u
ions. Section I has 10 objective-response questions
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3 1 worth 10 marks in total. Section II
four questions worth 15 marks each. Each2 of4 these
4
four questions
2 1 1
consists of a number
arts where working should be shown.
= 2 4
3
2 1
3
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dents should note that marks are shown for each part of each question and should allocate (3 marks)
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QUESTION 12 PAPERS
past HSC(a)
Examination
cos 2θ = cos2papers
θ – sin2θcontained in this publication have been reproduced under
nce from the NSW Education
= 2 cos2θ – 1Standards Authority (NESA) in whom copyright is vested.
1
SA takes no responsibility for2θerrors
So cos2θ = (cos + 1) in the reproduction of past HSC Examination papers
2
ained in this publication. =
1
(cos 6x + 1)dx
2
cos (3x) dx
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SA was the first publisher of1 each examination
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2
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20
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h = 20 sin θ
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= 20 cos θ
dards Authority fordand on behalf of the Crown in right of the State of New South Wales (1 mark)
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d
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dt
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=
dt d  dt
worked answers contained in this publication are examples of answers which the authors
= 20 cos θ × 1.5
eve would score full =marks.
30 cos They
θ are not necessarily ideal or model answers, nor are they
only answers whichWhenwould score full marks. They are not endorsed by NESA.
h = 15,
15
ked answers for thesin1994–2003
θ=
20 HSC Examination papers were written by José Carreno.
ked answers for the 2004–2008
=
3 HSC Examination papers were written by Barbara D’Angelo
Megan McKeown. 4
2
3
ked answers for the
cos 2009
θ = 1HSC Examination paper
(θ is acute, so cos θwere
> 0) written by Barbara D’Angelo.
4
ked answers for the 2010–2018 HSC
2 Examination papers were written by Lyn Baker.
dh 3
So = 30 1
dt 4
E HSC MATHEMATICS EXTENSION 1 EXAMINATION = 19.843 1348…
= 19.8 (1 d.p.)
m 2001, HSC Mathematics Extension 1 has been the new name for the former
The top of the carriage is rising at 19.8 m per minute, correct to one decimal place.
C 3 Unit Mathematics course. (2 marks)
e 2012 the HSC Mathematics Extension 1 Examination paper has consisted of two
ions. Section I hasf(x)
(c) (i) 10=objective-response
sin–1x + cos–1x questions worth 10 marks in total. Section II
four questions worth 15 marks
f'(x) =
1
+
each.1 Each of these four questions consists of a number
arts where working should 1 bex shown.
2
1 x2
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0
∴ f(x) is constant.
past HSC Examination papers contained in this publication have been reproduced under
When x = 0,
nce from the NSW Education Standards
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Authority (NESA) in whom copyright is vested.
f(x) = sin 0 + cos 0
SA takes no responsibility for
= 0 errors
+ in the reproduction of past HSC Examination papers
2
ained in this publication.
=
SA was the first publisher of2 each examination paper in the year indicated on the first
∴ f(x) = for all x in the domain.
e of each examination paper. 2
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∴ sin x + cos x= (1 mark)
2
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(iii) sin x and cos x have domain –1 ≤ x ≤ 1.
4–2000.
y
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1–2018. 2

RKED ANSWERS
–1 0 1 x
worked answers contained in this publication are examples of answers which the authors
eve would score full marks. They are not necessarily ideal or model answers, nor are they
only answers which would score full marks. They are not endorsed by NESA.
(1 mark)
ked answers for the 1994–2003 HSC Examination papers were written by José Carreno.
ked answers for(d)
the P(finishes
2004–2008 in 8HSC
h) =Examination
0.75 papers were written by Barbara D’Angelo
Megan McKeown. ∴ P(does not finish in 8 h) = 0.25
P(at least 10 finish in 8 h)
ked answers for the 2009 HSC Examination paper were written by Barbara D’Angelo.
= P(10 finish) + P(11 finish) + P(12 finish)
ked answers for the 2010–2018
12 HSC Examination
12 papers
12were written by Lyn Baker.
= (0.75)10(0.25)2 + (0.75)11(0.25) + (0.75)12
10 11 12
E HSC MATHEMATICS
= 66
3 EXTENSION
1
+ 12
3 1 1 EXAMINATION
+
3
10 2 11 12

4 4 4 4 4
m 2001, HSC Mathematics Extension 1 has been the new name for the former
66 310 + 12 311 + 312
C 3 Unit Mathematics
= course. 12
4
e 2012 the HSC Mathematics
311 (22 + 12 + 3Extension
) 1 Examination paper has consisted of two
ions. Section I has 10 objective-response
=
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four questions worth37153marks
11 each. Each of these four questions consists of a number
=
arts where working should
4 12
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dents should note
(e) that
(i) marks are shown forequation
each part
y =of
pxeach
– ap .question and should allocate 2
The tangent at P has

r time accordingly. The gradient of the tangent is m1 = p.


At A, y = 0
∴ px – ap2 = 0
px = ap2
x = ap (p ≠ 0)
A(ap, 0), S(0, a)
y2 y1
m=
x2 x1

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m2 =
0 apPAPERS
(iii) An angle in a semicircle = 90°.
So ST is a diameter of the circle
past HSC Examination = papers contained in this publication have been
1 reproduced
through S, B, A and under
T.
nce from the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) in whom
p copyright
S(0, a), T(a(p +isq),vested.
apq)
1
SA takes no responsibility
Now m1mfor2=p errors
×
p
in the reproduction of past HSCd Examination 2 papers 2
= ( x2 x1 ) + ( y2 y1 )
ained in this publication. = –1
2
= (a ( p+on q) 0) + (apq a)
2

SA was the first



publisher of each examination paper in the year indicated
∴ AS is perpendicular to AP.
the first
∴ ∠PAS = 90°
e of each examination paper. 2
= a ( p+ q) + a ( pq 1)
2 2 2
(2 marks)
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4–2000. So ∠TBS = 90°


y 2 2 2
= a p q + p +q +1
2

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= a

1–2018. P
= a ( p + 1)(q + 1)
2 2

x2 = 4ay
(2 marks)
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worked answers contained in this publication are examples of answers which the authors
S Q

eve would score full marks.


O BThey
A are not necessarilyxideal or model answers, nor are they

only answers which would score full marks. They are not endorsed by NESA.
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Angles in same segment standing on
ked answers for thethe
2004–2008 HSC
same arc are Examination papers were written by Barbara D’Angelo
equal.
Megan McKeown.
∴ S, B, A and T are concyclic points.

ked answers for the 2009 HSC Examination (1


paper were written by Barbara D’Angelo.
mark)

ked answers for the 2010–2018 HSC Examination papers were written by Lyn Baker.
QUESTION 13
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(a) To prove 2 – 6 +EXTENSION 1 EXAMINATION
n
n–1 1 ( 3)
18 – 54 + … + 2(–3) = .
2
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When n = 1, Extension 1 has been the new name for the former
LHS = 2(–3)1–1
C 3 Unit Mathematics course.
=2
e 2012 the HSC Mathematics Extension 1 Examination paper has consisted of two
1
1 ( 3)
RHS =
ions. Section I has 10 objective-response
2 questions worth 10 marks in total. Section II
=2
four questions\worth 15 marks each. Each of these four questions consists of a number
it is true for n = 1.
arts where working
Assumeshould
true for nbe
= kshown.
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2
dents should note thattomarks
We want are itshown
prove that forneach
is true for = k +part
1. of each question and should allocate
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i.e. 2 – 6 + 18 – 54 + … + 2(–3) =
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LHS = 2 – PAPERS
6 + 18 – 54 + … + 2(–3)k – 1 + 2(–3)k
k
1 ( 3)
past HSC Examination=papers + 2(–3)k
2 contained
in this publication have been reproduced under
nce from the NSW Education
1 ( 3Standards
) + 4 ( 3) Authority (NESA) in whom copyright is vested.
k k

=
SA takes no responsibility for errors
2 in the reproduction of past HSC Examination papers
ained in this publication.
k
1+ 3( 3)
=
2
SA was the first publisher of each
k+1 examination paper in the year indicated on the first
1 ( 3)
e of each examination paper.
=
2
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So, if true for n = k, it is also true for n = k + 1.
It is true for n = 1, so it is true for n = 1 + 1 = 2.
4–2000. It is true for n = 2, so it is true for n = 2 + 1 = 3.
C Examination papers
And soinon.Mathematics Extension 1 2001–2018 © NSW Education
the process of induction it is true for all integers n ≥ 1.
dards Authority forByand on behalf of the Crown in right of the State of New South Wales
1–2018. (3 marks)
x
(b) (i) f(x) = , x≥1
x2 + 1
RKED ANSWERS 1
Range of f(x) is 0 < y ≤ .
worked answers contained in this publication2 are examples of answers which the authors
eve would score full marks. They are not necessarily ideal
1
So the domain of f –1(x) is 0 < x ≤ .
or model answers, nor are they
only answers which would score full marks. They are not endorsed by NESA.
2

ked answers for the 1994–2003


Range of f HSC
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sin1994–2003 HSC Examination papers were written by José Carreno.
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QUESTIONPAPERS
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past HSC Examination
(a) papers
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1–2018.
(3 marks)

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(b) (i) (1 + (1 + x))n
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C 3 Unit Mathematics course.
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n r n Extension
r +1 1n Examination
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chooses at least 4 from 23.
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23
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23
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23
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23
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of each question and should allocate
4 5 6 7 23
r time accordingly.
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5
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4
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so on.

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So the number of ways for the selection process is given by:

past HSC Examination


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behalf of the (both
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(1 mark)
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dards Authority
(ii) for and
= on behalf
CD AC of the Crown
(corresponding in right
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a c
RKED ANSWERS x=
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worked answers contained in this publication are examples of answers which the authors (1 mark)
eve would score full marks. They are not necessarily ideal or model answers, nor are they
(iii) Total area of all quadrants
only answers which would score full marks. They are not endorsed by NESA.
1 1 1
ked answers for the
= 1994–2003
4
πx2 + πx12 + HSC
4 4
πx22 Examination
+… papers were written by José Carreno.
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(x2 + x12 + xHSC
2 Examination papers were written by Barbara D’Angelo
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dents should note that marks are shown for each part of each question and should allocate
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Now as the same process of forming quadrants continues each subsequent triangle will be similar to
all the previous ones and the ratios of the radii will be the same.
past HSC Examination papers contained in this publication have been reproduced under
x2 a x3 a
nce from the NSW So
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worked answers contained in this
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2
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Limiting sum
eve would score full marks. They1are1not (necessarily
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c2
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ab2 Examination papers were written by Lyn Baker.
=
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ab 2

4 2c a
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four questions worth 15 marks2 each. Each of these four questions consists of a number
ab
arts where working should
So be shown.
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