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1. f : 𝑥 → (2𝑥 + 3)2 for x > 0.
The range of f if f > 9.
(a) Find f −1 [3]
(b) State the domain of f −1 . [2]
3. (a) On the axes below, sketch the graph of 𝑦 = |𝑥 2 − 4𝑥 − 12| showing the
coordinates of the points where the graph meets the axes. [3]
(b) Find the coordinates of the stationary point on the curve 𝑦 = |𝑥 2 − 4𝑥 − 12| .
[2]
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(c) Find the values of k such that the equation |𝑥 − 4𝑥 − 12| = 𝑘 has only 2
solutions. [2]
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4. Solve 6𝑥 3 − 5𝑥 3 + 1 = 0. [3]
5. Find the values of k for which the line 𝑦 = 𝑘𝑥 + 3 is a tangent to the curve 𝑦 =
2𝑥 2 + 4𝑥 + 𝑘 − 1. [5]
4 + 3√5
A B
7 + √5
D C
11 + 2√5
(a) Find the perimeter of the trapezium, giving your answer in simplest surd form.
[3]
(b) Find the area of the trapezium, giving your answer in simplest surd form.
[3]
(b) Using the values of k and p found in part (a), show that f(𝑥) = (𝑥 + 2)(𝑎𝑥 2 +
𝑏𝑥 + 𝑐), where a, b and c are integers to be found. [2]
(c) Hence show that f(𝑥) = 0 has only one solution and state this solution.
[2]
10. Find the coordinates of the points of intersection of the curves 𝑥 2 = 5𝑦 − 1 and 𝑦 =
𝑥 2 − 2𝑥 + 1. [5]
12. Find the equation of the tangent to the curve 𝑦 = 𝑙𝑛(3𝑥 2−1) at the point where 𝑥 = 1.
𝑥+2
Give your answer in the form 𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 + 𝑐, where m and c are constants correct to 3
decimal places. [6]
13. When lg 𝑦 2 is plotted against x, a straight line is obtained passing through the points
(5, 12) and (3, 20). Find y in terms of x, giving your answer in the form 𝑦 =
10𝑎𝑥+𝑏 , where a and b are integers. [5]
14. The diagram shows a circle with centre O and radius 10 cm. The points A, B, C and D
lie on the circle such that the chord 𝐴𝐵 = 15 cm and the chord 𝐶𝐷 = 10 cm. The
chord AB is parallel to the chord DC.
(a) Show that the angle AOB is 1.70 radians correct to 2 decimal places. [2]
(b) Find the perimeter of the shaded region. [4]
(c) Find the area of the shaded region. [4]
15. (a) Solve the equation sin 𝛼 cosec 2 𝛼 + cos𝛼sec 2 𝛼 = 0 for − 𝜋 ≤ 𝛼 ≤
𝜋 , where 𝛼 is in radians. [4]
(b) (i) Show that cos 𝜃 1−sin 𝜃
+ = 2 sec 𝜃 [4]
1−sin 𝜃 cos 𝜃
(ii) Hence solve
cos 3∅ 1−sin 3∅
+ = 4 for 0o ≤ ∅ ≤ 180o .
1−sin 3∅ cos 3∅
[4]
16. (a) A 6-digit number is formed from the digits 0, 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9. A number cannot
start with 0 and each digit can be used at most once in any 6-digit number.
(i) Find how many 6-digit numbers can be formed if there are no further
restriction. [1]
(ii) Find how many of these 6-digit numbers are divisible by 5.
[3]
(iii) Find how many of these 6-digit numbers are greater than 850 000.
[3]
(b) A team of 8 people is to be chosen from 12 people. Three of the people are
brothers who must not be separated. Find the number of different teams that can
be chosen. [3[
17. (a) The first three terms of an arithmetic progression are lg 3, 3 lg 3, 5 lg 3. Given
that the sum of n terms of this progression can be written as 256 lg 81, find the
value of n. [5]
(b) DO NOT USE A CALCULATOR IN THIS PART OF THE QUESTION.
The first three terms of a geometric progression are ln 256, ln 16, ln 4. Find
the sum to infinity of this progression, giving your answer in the form 𝑝 ln 2.
[4]
18 (a) Find the rational numbers a, b and c, such that the first three terms, in
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descending powers of x, in the expansion of (3𝑥 2 − 9𝑥) can be written in the
form 𝑎𝑥10 + 𝑏𝑥 7 + 𝑐𝑥 4 .
[3]
(b) 1 5 1 2
Hence, find the coefficient of 𝑥 4 in the expansion of (3𝑥 2 − 9𝑥) (1 + 𝑥 3 ) .
[3]
22. A solid circular cylinder has a base radius of r cm and a height of h cm. The
cylinder has a volume of 1200𝜋 cm3 and a total surface area of 5 𝑐𝑚2 .
(a) Show that 𝑆 = 2𝜋𝑟 2 + 2400𝜋
[3]
𝑟
(b) Given h and r can vary, find the stationary value of S and determine its
nature . [5]
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23. A curve with equation 𝑦 = f(𝑥) is such that 𝑑2 𝑦 −
= (2𝑥 + 3) 2 + 5 for x > 0. The
𝑑𝑥 2
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curve has gradient 10 at the point (3, ).
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(d) Find the distance travelled by the particle in the fourth second. [2]