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MATHEMATICS
EXTENSION 1
Past HSC papers and
worked answers
1994–2018
PLUS
Topic index of
past HSC questions
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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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4 The diagramPAPERS
shows the graph of y = a (x + b)(x + c)(x + d )2.
past HSC Examination papers contained in this publication have been reproduced under
y
nce from the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) in whom copyright is vested.
SA takes no responsibility for errors in the reproduction of past HSC Examination papers
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C. a = −3, b = −2, c = −1, d = 1
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eve would scoreD.
full marks.
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6 PAPERS
The diagram shows the graph of y = â ( x ). The equation â ( x ) = 0 has a solution at
x = w.
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nce from the NSW Education Standards Authority
y (NESA) in whom copyright is vested.
SA takes no responsibility for errors in the reproduction of past HSC Examination papers
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4–2000.
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six women are to be seated at a round table.
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B. x=
np
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C. x = np + (−1)n +1
only answers which would score full marks.
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np HSC Examination
p papers were written by José Carreno.
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Megan McKeown.
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displacement of the particle is x and
its velocity, v, is given by the equation v = n ( 2kx − x ), where n and k are constants.
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Which function, in terms of time t, could represent the motion of the particle?
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x = k cos (ntExtension
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ions. Section I has 10 objective-response questions worth 10 marks in total. Section II
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four questions worth 15 marks each. Each of these four questions consists of a number
arts where working x = 2kbe
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cosshown.
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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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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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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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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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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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the HSC
angle Examination paper were written by Barbara D’Angelo.
a to the horizontal.
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Let hb be the maximum height reached by the object when projected at
the angle b to the horizontal.
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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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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.
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9. sin 2x =
2 PAPERS 10. v2 = n2(2kx – x2)
= n2(k2 – k2 + 2kx – x2)
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nce from the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) in whom2 copyright2
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6 in the reproduction of past HSC Examination papers
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ained in this publication.
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6
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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
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=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
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=
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Megan McKeown. 2
x x 6 1
3 2 tan α =
x 1 x 2x 5x + 6 (ii)
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2
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3 D’Angelo.
x x
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0
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3
6x + 6
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log25(5x
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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
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(i) Now 4x – 1 ≠ 0
nce from the NSW Education Standards
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SA takes no responsibility for errors
x ≠ in the reproduction of past HSC Examination papers
1
4
ained in this publication. 1
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4
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e of each examination paper.
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If x > ,
4
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So f(x) < 1 when x < and when x > .
eve would score full marks. They are not
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(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
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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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QUESTION 12 PAPERS
past HSC(a)
Examination
cos 2θ = cos2papers
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nce from the NSW Education
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1
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15
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20 HSC Examination papers were written by José Carreno.
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3 HSC Examination papers were written by Barbara D’Angelo
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2
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cos 2009
θ = 1HSC Examination paper
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4
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2 Examination papers were written by Lyn Baker.
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= 19.8 (1 d.p.)
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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)
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ions. Section I hasf(x)
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sin–1x + cos–1x questions worth 10 marks in total. Section II
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arts where working should 1 bex shown.
2
1 x2
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=0
re is reading time of 5 minutes and working time of 2 hours. (1 mark)
dents should note that marks are shown for each part of each question and should allocate
r time accordingly.
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(ii) f'(x) =PAPERS
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
–1 –1
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.
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∴ f(x) = for all x in the domain.
e of each examination paper. 2
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∴ sin x + cos x= (1 mark)
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4–2000.
y
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y = sin x + cos x –1 –1
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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
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= 66
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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 2010–2018 HSC Examination papers were written by Lyn Baker.
QUESTION 13
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2 contained
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nce from the NSW Education
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hority for and on behalf of the Crown in right of the State of New South Wales
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4–2000. It is true for n = 2, so it is true for n = 2 + 1 = 3.
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the process of induction it is true for all integers n ≥ 1.
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x
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x2 + 1
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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
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or model answers, nor are they
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2
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(c) (i) y = Vt sin θ PAPERS
2
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nce from the NSW Education2 Standards Authority (NESA) in whom copyright is2vested.
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QUESTIONPAPERS
14
past HSC Examination
(a) papers
∠DAB contained
+ ∠ABC + ∠BCDin this publication
+ ∠CDA = 360° have been reproduced
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under
nce from the NSW (angle
Education
sum ofStandards Authority (NESA) in whom copyright
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SA takes no responsibility for errors in the reproduction of past HSC Examination papers
α + β + γ + δ = 180°
ained in this publication.
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4–2000. Q
= 360° – (α + β + γ + δ)
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= 360° – 180°
dards Authority for and on behalf of the Crown in right of the State of New South Wales
= 180°
∴ PQRS is a cyclic quadrilateral because the opposite angles are supplementary.
1–2018.
(3 marks)
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(b) (i) (1 + (1 + x))n
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n publicationn are examples
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0 Examination
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r r
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But 1 + (1 + x) = 2 + x.
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C 3 Unit Mathematics course.
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n r n Extension
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ions. Section I has 10r objective-response
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(iv) Limiting sum of all areas must be less than the area of the triangle.
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