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Given that √ m+ n √ 5= , where m and n are constants. Without using a calculator, find the
4−√ 5
value of m−n. [5]
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3. a) Find the range of values of x which satisfy the inequalities x <1 and 3 x 2< x 2 +7 x−3.
b) Given that quadratic equation ( 2 k +1 ) x2 −3 kx+ 2 k−4=0 has no roots. Find the range of
value of k . [6]
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4. In diagram 4, the straight line passes through the point K (−2 , 4 ) makes an angle β from the
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positive x−axis . By using the value of cosβ = , find the equation of the straight line PQ .
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Diagram 4 [4]
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5. x
3m
When the graph of log 3 y is plotted against log 3 x to represent the equation y= , where m and
k
k are constants, a straight line with a gradient of 3 and passes through the point (2, 3) is obtained.
Find the value of m and of k. [4]
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6. Diagram 6 shows pictures of a manufacturer, a retailer and a customer. The handbags produced
by the manfacturer will be sent to retailer before selling them to customers.
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y
Based on the graph, a table of against x is obtained as shown in the table.
x
y
−5 k
x
x p −2
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8. The roots of the quadratic equation 2 x2 −7 x+1=0 are α and β , while the roots of the quadratic
equation 8 x 2+ px +q=0 are α + β and α 2+ β2 . Calculate the value and the values of p and q .
[6]
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9. Melvin is given a piece of wire of length 14.04 m. He cuts the wire inte several pieces. Each
piece is bent to form a square. The diagram shows the first three squares made by Melvin.
How many squares that can be made by Melvin? [5]
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10. The distance between Ali and his sister, Siti's house is 200 km. On a certain day, Ali drives to his
sister's house with an average speed of x km/h and returns home with an average speed of y km/h.
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The total time taken for the two journey is 5 hours. Given that y exceed x by 5. Find the time
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taken by Ali to go to his sister's house.
[7]
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11. The diagram on the right shows the x -axis and y -axis
which represent the floor and wall respectively. A pole, LK
of length 9 m leaning against the wall touches the floor
and wall at points K ( α , 0) and L(0 , β) respectively.
a) Write the equation which relates α and β .
b) Given P( x , y ) is a point on the pole such that the
ratio LP :PK =1:2 . Both ends of the pole slide
along the x -axis and y -axis. Find the equation of
locus of point P . [5]
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12. 1 1
a) Simplify + .
log h hk log k hk
1 1
b) Hence, solve ln (3 x−2)= + . [4]
log h hk log k hk
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Section B( 16 marks):
Answer ALL the questions in this section.
13. a) Diagram 5 shows line segment AB where the coordinates of points A and B are ( x 1 , y 1 )
and ( x 2 , y 2 ) respectively. P(x , y ) is a point which divides line segment AB in the ratio
m: n.
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b) Diagram 6 shows three traffic lights P ,Q and R along a straight road. It is given that the
distance from to is 3 times the distance
Q R
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from P to R . Find the coordinates of traffic
light R . [4]
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Diagram 14
Find
a) The equation of the straight line AD ,
[3]
b) the coordinate of D , [2]
c) the coordinate of C if the area of quadrilateral ABCD is 30 unit 2. [3]
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