Name: Level/Subject: 4049 Sec 4 A-Math

Material: AY2022 Headstart Programme A-Math Centre: Overmugged

Instructions:

1. Answer all questions on a separate piece of writing paper

2. Attach this question paper on the top of your solutions

3. Attempt every question and DO NOT leave any blanks

4. The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the end of each question or part question

5. Candidates may use calculators. However, if working is needed for any question it must be shown with
the answer. Omission of essential working will result in loss of marks

6. If the degree of accuracy is not specified in the question, and if the answer is not exact, give the answer
to three significant figures. Give answers in degrees to one decimal place

7. A copy of the formulae list is provided on Page 2

Question: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Total
Points: 10 8 10 6 9 9 7 11 70
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Last Modified: December 14, 2021

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 List of Mathematical Formulae

1. ALGEBRA

Quadratic Equation
For the equation ax2 + bx + c = 0 √
−b ± b2 − 4ac
x=
2a
Binomial Expansion
     
n n n n−1 n n−2 2 n n−r r
(a + b) = a + a b+ a b + ... + a b + ... + bn
1 2 r
where n is a positive integer and
 
n n! n(n − 1)...(n − r + 1)
= =
r r!(n − r)! r!

2. TRIGONOMETRY

Identities
sin2 A + cos2 A = 1
sec2 A = 1 + tan2 A
cosec2 A = 1 + cot2 A
sin(A ± B) = sin A cos B ± cos A sin B
cos(A ± B) = cos A cos B ∓ sin A sin B
tan A ± tan B
tan(A ± B) =
1 ∓ tan A tan B
sin 2A = 2 sin A cos A
cos 2A = cos2 A − sin2 A = 2 cos2 A − 1 = 1 − 2 sin2 A
2 tan A
tan 2A =
1 − tan2 A
Formulae for ∆ABC
a b c
= =
sin A sin B sin C
a2 = b2 + c2 − 2bc cos A
1
∆ = bc sin A
2

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1. (a) Find the range of values of k for which the line meets the curve [4]

y + 2x + k = 0

y = x2 + kx + 5
(b) Find the values of m for which the line is a tangent to the curve [3]

y = 4mx − 1

y = x2 + m2
(c) Find the range of values of x for which [3]

x(x + 2) > 8x + 7

Credit: S3 CHIJ STC P1/2011 MYE Qn 8 & 9

Total for Question 1: 10

4 n
 
3
2. (a) In the expansion of x − in descending powers of x, the 13th term is independent [3]
x
of x. Find the value of n  x n
(b) (i) Express the first three terms of the expansion of 1 − in ascending powers of [1]
3
x, in terms of n
 x n
(ii) Given that the first two non-zero terms of the expansion of (1 + mx) 1 − are [4]
3
28
1 and − x2 , where n is a positive integer, find the value of m and of n
9

Credit: S4 SGSS P1/2009 PRELIM Qn 10

Total for Question 2: 8

3. (a) Given that tan A = −p and that sin A is positive, express in terms of p
(i) sec(−A) [2]
 π
(ii) tan A − [2]
2
(b) (i) Prove that [3]
sin x 1
− = cot x
1 − cos x sin x
(ii) Hence, solve the equation, for 0 < x < π [3]
 π
sin 2x + 1
4 −
 π  π = 3
1 − cos 2x + sin 2x +
4 4

Credit: S3 CHIJ KC P1/2012 EOY Qn 16

Total for Question 3: 10

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4. The diagram shows a right angled triangle P QR in which ∠T P Q = 60◦ , P T = x cm and
QT : T R = 3 : 1

(a) Find the length of QT , in terms of x, expressing your answer in surd form [2]
(b) Show that [4]
√ !
4 3
∠RP T = tan−1 − 60◦
3

Credit: S4 FMSS P1/2009 PRELIM Qn 8

Total for Question 4: 6

5. (a) (i) The polynomial f (x) is given by f (x) = x3 + ax2 + bx + 10, where a and b are [3]
constants, has a factor (x − 2), and it gives a remainder of −80 when it is divided
by (x + 3). Show that
f (x) = x3 − 6x2 + 3x + 10
(ii) Hence, factorise f (x) fully [2]
(b) Express the following in terms of partial fractions [4]

2 + x2
(4 + x)(2 − x)2

Credit: S3 BMSS P1/2013 EOY Qn 1

Total for Question 5: 9

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6. The mass, m grams, of a radioactive substance, present at time t years after first being
observed, is given by the formula
m = 195(0.8)t
(a) Find
(i) the inital mass of the substance [1]
(ii) the mass of the substance when t = 6 [1]
1
(iii) the value of t when the mass of the substance is
of its initial masss [4]
4
(b) Explain why the mass of the substance can never be more than 195 [1]
(c) Sketch the graph of m against t, label all intercepts when necessary [2]

Credit: S3 HIHS P1/2015 EOY Qn 6

Total for Question 6: 9

7. (a) Given that log4 a = p, without the use of a calculator, express, in terms of p,
a3
(i) log4 [2]
8

(ii) loga 4a2 [3]
(b) Solve the equation [2]
2 ln(3 − 2x) = e

Credit: S3 BMSS P1/2017 EOY Qn 11

Total for Question 7: 7

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8. The diagram shows three circles C1 , C2 and C3

 
1 1
All three circles pass through the point F − , 1 . Circle C1 has its centre at A where
2 2 
1
A is on the y-axis. Circle C2 has its centre at B −1 , 0 . The line joining the points A,
2
F and B is a straight line such that AF : F B = 1 : 2
(a) Find the coordinates of A [1]
(b) Find the equation of the circle C2 [3]

Circle C3 intersects circle C2 at P (0, −1) and cuts the y-axis at point Q(0, 2)
(c) Find the equation of the perpendicular bisector of P F [4]
(d) Hence, find the equation of the circle C3 [3]

Credit: S4 CHS P2/2011 PRELIM Qn 11

Total for Question 8: 11

END OF PROBLEM SET

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Final Answers
1. (a) k < −4 or k>4 6. (a) (i) 195 grams
1 (ii) 51.1 grams
(b) m = ± √
3 (iii) 6.21 years
(c) x < −1 or x>7
(b) Explain
2. (a) n = 16
1 n(n − 1) 2 (c) Graph
(b) (i) 1 − nx + x + ...
3 18
1 3
(ii) m = 2 n=7 7. (a) (i) 3p −
3 2
p 1
3. (a) (i) − 1 + p2 (ii) +2
p
1
(ii) (b) −0.446
p
(b) (i) Proof  
1
(ii) x = 1.34 x = 2.91 8. (a) A 0, 2
√ 4
3
4. (a) QT = x 1 2
 
13
2 (b) x + 1 + y2 =
(b) Shown 2 4
1 3
5. (a) (i) Shown (c) y = x +
(ii) (x − 2)(x − 5)(x + 1) 5 10
1 2 13
 
1 1 1 2
(b) − + (d) (x − 1) + y − =
2(x + 4) 2(2 − x) (2 − x)2 2 4

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