Contents Introduction How to use this book Acknowledgements Further Pure Mathematics 1 1 Roots of polynomial equations LI Quadratics 1.2. Cubies 13 Quartics 14 Substitutions End-of-chapter review exercise | 2 Rational functions 2.1 Vertical asymptotes 2.2 Oblique asymptotes 2.3 Inequalities 24 Relationships between curves End-of-chapter review exercise 2 3 Summation of series 3.1 The summation formulae Er, 3/2, E73 3.2 Converging series End-of-chapter review exercise 3 4 Matrices 1 4.1. Matrix operations 4.2 The inverse matrix 4.3 Determinants 44 Matrix transformations End-of-chapter review exercise 4 wou ee 10 15 16 24 ERB 45 BT 37 58 59 65 nD 16 92‘Cambridge International AS & A Level Further TEU 5 Polar coordinates 5.1 The polar system 5.2. Applications of polar coordinates End-of-chapter review exercise 5 6 Vectors 6.1 The vector product rule 6.2 Vector equation of a line 6.3 Planes End-of-chapter review exercise 6 7 Proof by induction 7.1 The inductive process 7.2. Proof by induction for divisibility End-of-chapter review exercise 7 Cross-topic review exercise 1 Further Probability & Statistics 8 Continuous random variables 8.1 The probability density function 8.2. The cumulative distribution funetion 8.3 Calculating E(g(¥)) for a continuous random variable 8.4. Finding the probability density function and cumulative distribution function of ¥= g(¥) End-of-chapter review exercise 8 9 Inferential statistics 9.1 t-distribution 9.2. Hypothesis tests concerning the difference in means 93. Paired t-tests 9.4 Confidence intervals for the mean of a small sample 9.5. Confidence intervals for the difference in means End-of-chapter review exercise 9 10 Chi- 10.1 Forming hypotheses quared tests 10.2 Goodness of fit for discrete distributions 3 103, 47 118 119 123 128 138 139 140 146 151 152 154 155 161 174 178 188 189 190 197 203 207 210 219 220 221 227Cambridge International AS & A Level Further h The standard normal distribution function Answers: Glossary Index 629ee eR ee cua ea Lue Senora Where it comes from What you should be able todo Check your skills, ‘AS & A Level Mathematics | Use simple substitutions to. | 1_Rewrite the following equations in terms Pure Mathematics 1, | make another variable the of the new variable. Chapter 2 subject. a aa es b e+27- © 8-3x47=0,y ‘AS & A Level Mathematics | Work with basic sigma Evaluate the following Probability & Statistics I, | notation, such as Ex and Ex? 10 Chapter 2 ‘AS & A Level Mathematics | Work with basic recurrence Write the first six terms for the following Pure Mathematics 1, | relations, relations Chapter 6 A tiyyt = Bip + 2s = 1 Bugg = tps ~ te + Sth = Lotte What are polynomials? | Polynomials are algebraic expressions made up of one or more variables and a sum of terms involving non-negative integer powers of variables. For example, 2x* ~ 3xy + Sx is splynonial btreiter et norare polnoi ngats epost that a new building can withstand the force of an earthquake. Medical researchers use them to model the behiaviour of bacterial colonies. We already know how to divide a polynomial by a linear term and identify the quotient and any remainder, We have worked with simpler polynomials when completing the square of a quadratic o finding the discriminant. Now we will extend this knowledge to work with higher powers. We will also use algebraic manipulation to understand the conditions for complex solutions and to combine polynomials with summation notation and recurrence relations, In this chapter, we will look at ways to find characteristics of polynomials, finding the sum and product of roots as well as other properties linked to their roots. 1.1 Quadratics To begin with, let us look back at the quadratic equation ax? +x + If we write this inthe form 3+ Se £0, thn we can compare iio the form (s=a)t~f)= 0. This shows that tbesum fhe rots + shown in Key point 1.1. Hence, we can say that x? — (a+ f)x + af = 0. 8 atthe potuct ofthe oo oP = 98a ep eS Nae eee pees ote ee arene oe ), the sum of the rootsis «+ ‘The product of the roots of the quadratic equation is a Peteicuaiss ‘The quadratic equation x? — 2px + p =O is such that one root is three times the value of the other root. Find p. Answer a+3a=2p ? ax3a=p Using ap = 5 pa Equate the two results, ‘Cross multiply. genbk 8 gi : Factorise and omit the case when > | 4, we can begin to define many other results, but first we must introduce some new notation. The sum of the roots can be written as Za =a +f and the product can be written as Zap = ap. Let us consider how to determine the value of a? + f®. The natural first step isto expand (+f) =a? +p +2ap, Hence, we can say that «2+ p= (Sa)? ~ 2Eay. We denote OB as Eee ‘Note the difference between (Za)* and Sa Next, look at (a) Again, expanding the brackets isa good start. So (a—p)? =a? + ~ 2ap. Hence, we can see that (a — f)* = Za? ~ 2Eap. Weean wie Le 2h How dowetndctesumet 1+ I Ft combine the vo 1 ee ectonstost “2, Wecanas thats is 2 Sintly wean wri Leg! +121 on of Pica we can showery Pee ROS ee tua ea a CUS g cients es Find o + f° in summation notation. Answer (a4 BP =a? + 3a + 30? + ‘Use the binomial expansion for (x-+ 5)" +P =(a+ 9) —3apla +p) Rearrange and factorise. Za = (Ba) - 32afZa ‘Sum for each possible root. Alternatively, use However, it is not as easy to calculate with this form, Some of the results found can be written in alternative forms, using a recurrence relation such as S, =a" +9". If we consider the quadratic equation x7 + 5x + 7=0, we can see that =5. This result can also be viewed as Sy =a + = ~5. To determine the value of +p, we can approach this from another angle. Given that @ and f are roots of the original equation, we can state that a? + Sa+7= and §? + 58+ 7-= 0. Adding these together gives the result (« + f°) + S(@ + A) +14=00r 'S) +55, + 14=0, Now we can work out the value of S, or a? + 6°. From S> + 5S) + 14=0 and 5 we have S3= a? + f= I1. Note this could also have been found from 20) Peciaruutsey Given that 2x2 + 3x —2= 0 has roots a. f, find the values of a? + f* and a® +p. Answer 2a? +3a—2=0 2p 4 3p-2=0 35;-4=0 Add the two equations to get the recurrence form. State $, = ~8 from the original quadratic equation. Qae+ P= 7 Substitute the S; value into the equation. 2x? + 3x = 32x43 -2v=0 Multiply by ». 25,438, - 25 =0 ‘Add 2a} + 342-20 =0 and 26° + 39" — 29 Use the values of S; and $3.eek eeu Saesty 1 Each of the following quadratic equations has roots a, f. Find the values of a +f and af. a 45x49=0 b x 4x48=0 © Qx?43x-7=0 2 Given that 3x? +4x + 12=0 has roots a, §, find: a atfand af b rtp 3. x2—(2+p)x+ (7+p)=0 has roots that differ by 1. Find the value of p given that p> 0. @ 4 tae b=-3 and += 7, find the value of ab and, hence, write down a quadratic equation with roots aandb © 5 We +bx+e=0 as roots and p, prove tha 16, if a= 49, then = 18 a Be 3 b if a=f-2, then = 4(e+ 1), equation px? + gx ~ 16=0, whick has roots «and f, Given also that a+ p=—! @® 6 Youaresiven the quad and af = -8, find the values of p and g 7 The quadratic equation x7 +2x~6=0 has roots @ and f. Find the values of (a — f)? and ° - @ 8 A quadratic equation bas roots «and p. Given that £+4=1 and a? +p = 12, find two possible quadratic eaiations that satisfy these vals, 5 9. The quadratic equation 32? + 2x~4=0 has roots and f. Find the values ofS}, Sy and S. @ 10 Vouare given the quadratic equation 4x — x +6 =0 which has roots «and f. a Find + b Without solving the quadratic equation, state what your value for part a tells you about the roots. 1.2 Cubics In this section we will be looking at cubic equations, We will use the same concepts as in Section 1.1, but this time the roots will be a, and y. Following on ftom te ‘idea you sew in Worked Beginning with ax’ + bx° + ex + d=0, the first step is to divide by the constant a to get example 1.3, if we d consider the notation eebte see Send + p47 and then use itt represent ur roots just as with P= (4 P+) + (op 4ay + fy)x~ apy =0 ‘quadratic equations, we b can se S, to represent Next, relate this to (x — a(x ~ f(x = 7) = 0 to establish the relation: Then a+ p+y=—%, whichis known as Ea of 5 24247 and soon. 4 written as Zap Other results are ap + ay + fy = &, written as Zap, and apy Recall from quadraties that Ba? = (Za)? ~ 2Eaf. This is the same result for a cubic equation, where the term (Za)?= (a+ + y= a" + p+ 7° + 2af + 2ay + 26, as shown in Key point 1.2Tea Uy Prony rag ean aE rere Cay Prins Find he summation frm or berenas Lt +P +P + 2a + Day +a+ Answer 11a eee ‘Combine the fractions. ag or a = State the result, Say ap eaie+ Pe a Combine the fractions, as before J # el = State the result a appt All ofthe results derived for quadratic equations can also be written for cubics, but the algebra is more complicated. Try to convince yourself that for a cubic itis true that Ea! = (Za)? - 3ZapEa + 3Eapr. reciente Given that x? + 2x? + 5 =0, find, using summation form, the values of S83, $3 and S_ Answer Si Recall thisis S= (Za)? ~2Bap -2x0=4 Recall the vatue of Bah is given by £=9 asthe linear term coefiicient is 0. i y= Ba)! ~ apa + Bap ‘The lst term is Say. = 3 x (0) x (-2) +3 x (-5) Substitute the values into the equation. Recall that this result is equivalent to which is obtained by taking the negative of the coefficient of the linear term and dividing by the constant term, Worked example 1.5 uses the summation form, but there is a more efficient way of finding Ss and higher powers,In Worked example 1.6 we will use the recurrence form to evaluate results such as S; and Ss. Consider the equation 2° + 3x" 4 6 = 0, Since a, f, yall satisly our cubics, we can see that 43a? + 6=0,f +36 +6=Oand? + 37°+6=0. ‘Adding the three equations gives «+ 84+ +4a2+ 6+ 7) +1 or S3+ 35) +18 =0. naan For the cubic equation 3x? + 2x? —4x+1=0, find the value of Sy. 35; +25,—45, +3 =0 peuene + 107 21 We have already seen how to manipulate a polynomial to get a higher power result, such as obtaining S; from a quadratic equation. Imagine we want to obtain a value such as S_p from a cubic equation, using only recurrence methods. 4 =0.The recurrence formula would then be aS; +38 + ¢S_y + dS_ = 0. Note the constant term, b, is multiplied by 3. Now we need to find only 5 and Sy, and from the original equation this is straightforward, ‘The first step would be to multiply our cubic by x~* to give ax + b+ E+ inated For the cubic equation 1° — 3x? + 4 = 0, find the value of Ss, AnswerPe Cu en RTC) en ea a We can generalise from Worked example 1.7, For @ general cubic of the form ax! + bx? + ex-+d= 0, if we multiply by x" then our recurrence formula is 4S,43 + bSqu2-+ Sys + 45; = 0. Note that only constant terms get counted multiple times, 1 Each of the following cubic equations has roots a, f 7. Find, for each case, a+f+y and afy. a 43-5 b 2x74 5x7-6=0 ¢ Y4Ix-9=0 2. Given that x? 3x? + 12=0 has roots a, 17 find the following values: a a+fty and af +ay+ by b Bae 3. The roots of each of the following cubic equations are a, fy. In each case, find the values of S; and S_, b 3044 € P43x745x-7=0 x-+7=0 has roots a, 9, y. Find the values of Za and Ya", a 2245 4 The cubic equation x7 © 5 Given that 22 + 5x? +1=0 has roots @,f,7, and that S,=a" + p" +’, find the values of S; and Ss. O@ « Thecubicequation P+ art beta 2: Find in tems andthe vals of Ea and 3 has roots «, f,7, and the constants a, bare real and positive. b Given that 5 O® 7 Treeabicequation 2x43 a Using the relation S, = a! + B+ or otherwise, find the value of Sy 0 has roots a,A,7. b_ Byconsidering S; and S,, determine the value of (f+) +Pa+1)+Pla+P) © & Acubic polynomials given as 2x! — 38+. ~ $= 0, having roots a. pur a Show that 28,43 — Sy42 + Suet — 58, = 0. b Find the value of S., © 9 Theeabicequation px) + gx as bs, cS has roots a, f, 7. Find, in terms of p, q.1: 10 The equation x'+ px? + gx-+r=0 is such that S) =0, Sp -2 and S.y=4, 5 Find the values of the constants p, 4, 1.3 Quartics Now that we are working with quartics, it s best to use the recurrence formula whenever wwe can. This is especially true for the sum of the cubes (a! + 6 + 7° +53). If we want to determine the sum of the cubes of a general quartic, the best way is to first note down 5}, then determine 5, and S_1. After this, we can use the form aS, + 6S: + 052 + dS + 4e = 0, then divide by x to obtain Sy, This process allows us to work out other values, especially those beyond the highest power. As we have seen with previous polynomials, there are standard results that are defined by observation from previous cases, but the algebra for some results is too complicated to be discussed here.So, with our roots a, 9, 7,5, we have Ea = ~5, Fa = 5, Sap We also have 5; = (2a)? — 28af and S_ and soon. Lay Lapis Algebraically itis much more sensible to use S,= a" + p" +1" +8" When converting a polynomial to & recurrence formula, the constant is always multiplied by n from the original equation. As an example, x‘ ~ 3x°- 5 =0 would give Sy 38; = 200. Eto Pry A quartic polynomial is given as x* + 3x7 —x+ 5 =O and has roots a, 6,7, 6. Find the values of Sand Sy. Remember that for any polynomial, 24 is aways obtained using Answer the negative ofthe coefficient of the lineer term over the constant term, Si=0 Ene For the quartic x4 x3 + 2x? 2v ~5=0, state the values of S, and S_,, and determine the value of S,. State whether or not there are any complex solutions. Answer S=1 Don't ry to use an algebraic approach for quartis, especially for ‘Syand higher. Use the recurrence method, 1 For each of the following quartic equations, find the values of Za and Zap. a x20 45x°4+7=0 b 2xt+ 5x3 3x4+4=0 © 3x4 2x74 9x-11=0fener een E Tes 6@e @es QO: 1.4 Substitutions Imagine that we are given the quadratic equation x? + 3x-+ asked to find a quadratic that has roots 2a, 28. There are two approaches that we can take, First, consider the quadratic (y ~ 2a)(y ~ 2) ‘we compare this with the original, which is a + the new quadratic. This method requires us to know some results, or at least spend time working them out. A second method is to start with y = 2x, since each root of y is twice that of x. Then, substituting multiplying by 4, y+ 6 + 20 = 0, This second approach does not need the values of roots. Itjust needs the relationship between the roots of each polynomial frocianiateee ‘The roots of the quartic x*~ 2x? + auc Tra gees The quartic equation 5x4 - 3x3 + x - 13=0 has roots a, f, 7, 6. Find: a 2a and Ea? b xt A quartic equation is given as x4 + x+2=0. Ithas roots a f, 7,5, State the values of S; and S_, and find the value of Ss The quartic equation 2x! + x3 — of Sy +70 has roots a,f.7,5.Given that S,="1, and using S,, find the value You are given that xt 1° +x-+2=0, where the roots are a, 9,7, 8. Find the values of Ya, Za? and Et. Hence, determine the value of Br The quartic polynomial x4 + ax? + bx + 1 =0 has roots a, 6. Given that Sz = S_y, find S; in terms of a The polynomial 3x4 + 2x3 + 7x7 +4=0 has roots «,f,7,5, where S,=a" +p" + 7" +0". a. Find the values of S, and S;, b Find the values of 53 and Sy, ¢ Are there any complex roots? Give a reason for your answer. For the polynomial x! + ax} +.6x2 + ¢=0, with roots, p, yand 8, itis given that a+ P+ y+ 8=2, afyS=1 and a? +? +? +6’ =0. Find the values of the coefficients @, b and c are a, B,¥.6. Show that Sy =9Ss, 0 with roots a, # and we are You learned in AS & A Level Mathematics Pure Mathematics 1 Coursebook how to find inverse functions by interchanging xand y. The same process is helpful here 0, then y?— (2+ 2p)y + 4ap 3,af= 5, then y? + 6y +2 ir dis into the original gives (2)°+3(2) +5=0. Alternative nother! es (2)'+4(2) ' hhas roots ,f, find the quadratic equation with roots, Rearrange to make x the subject. Substitute for x. ‘Multiply out terms and simplify.erecta NaC More complicated substitutions include reciprocal functions. For example, consider the cubic function x° + x7—7=0 with roots af, 7. If we are asked to find a cubic Function apr 1D 4 (L)-7=0, which 2 (i) (I) 70m simplifies to the eubie 7)? — y ~ Eons Eroatsets hhas roots «yf, 7, find the cubic equation with roots with roots 1.4.1, we would begin with y Given that 2» +x? - a-Pp-Py-2 ‘ warmer ex the subject (-C) 14 6y +122 +8) Le dy t4y? x= rr ip ae a+ 1 ay +1 a yb of another cubic, what are the conditions on a and & to ensure that these cubies are the same? are the roots ‘The polynomial x° + x—3=0 has roots a, , . I Powers of roots require a different method. For example, if we have the cubic equation 2x} + 7x? — 1 = 0 with roots a, f,7 and we want to determine the cubic with roots a”, f°, 7°, there are two ways of approaching this. 3 First, we could state that y=? andso x= Vj Substituting gives 22 +7» — =2y? and square both sides, giving 49y? ~ I4y +1 =4y°. $0 Next, write as 7) — ay) —a9y2 + Lay — In the second approach we first rearrange the cubic to 2x3 = 1 — 7x7. Doing this allows us to square both sides and get even powers of x for every term, so 4x8 = 1 ~ 14x? + 494 Substituting in y gives the same cubic as before. 0 is the cubic that we are looking for. In the first approach we substitute y = x” before rearranging the equation. In the second approach we do the steps in the reverse order. For both approaches we need to make sure the powers of x are appropriateProcionuatsee! The polynomial 44.3 x-+ 12 Answer State the substitution, even terms. x4 2de4 4 1d = x? = 2 Square both sides, x8 + 26x4— 32+ 144=0 Simplify. oP +267 y+ 1440 Usex?=y. has roots a, fy, 6. Find the polynomial with roots a, ‘Rearrange so that both sides when squared give PE ed Cue eee a8. ‘These substitution methods are useful when dealing with problems such as finding the value of S; or even Sy. Consider the quartic x!+ x" — $=. For this polynomial, we would like to determine the value ofS, The process for finding S_= a" + f+ 7 + 6 can be time consuming. Now, consider that there is another quartic such that y = x*. If this quartic exists, then for y we would have S, =o" ++ 72" + 54. Since we have doubled the power for each root, once wwe have determined the quartic for » we only need to find Ss, which is straightforward ‘Rewrite the original quartic as x* Nest, replace x with yso that 3 and S,=1? 5, then square both sides to get x8 — 10x! 4 25 = x4 y8— 10)? +25 = 0. Finally, for the new quartic, Sy = 1 2.x (-10) =21. Hence, for the original quartic, Sy = 21 ‘This is an effective method and can save lots of time, particularly for much higher values of n Prciocuatsee) The cubic polynomial x + 5x +1 find the value of Si, has roots a, f, 7. Using the substitution +5241=0 () > Label the original equation. 4 1a—s2 Since we are using x, ensure all terms are atranged so when both sides ate ‘cubed, they produce powers that are multiples of 3. P+ 3x 43x) + 1 = —125x4 Cube both sides. 3x94 128x437 41 Simplity. Sy + 1? 43+ 0 2) », label the new equation. Ensute both sides of the rearranged polynomial will give appropriate powers when the squaring or cubing operation has taken place, For example, S-Sx+7= y=22 would be wwrittenas 2° - 5; to ensuce that, when squared, both sides produce only even powers If the same equation isused with y=.°, then rearrange 10 Sx so that, ‘when its cubed, the powers of x are ‘multiples of 3 on both sides.apa rte ce 5\=-128 (=128)? — 2 x 3 = 16378 for 2) Hence, for (I), Ss = 16378 Eon ‘The term ‘polynomials’ was not used until the 17th century. Before the 15th century, equations were represented by words, not symbols. A famous Chinese algebraic problem was written: “Three bundles of good crop, two bundles of mediocre crop, and one bundle of bad crop are sold for 29 dou’ In modern times we would phrase this as 3a+2h + e=29, Grete) has roots a, f. Find the quadratic equation with roots 3a, 36. © 1 The quadratic equation 2° + Sx-+ © 2 Thequadratic equation 22 - 4x +7=Ohas roots a, p. a Find the quadratic equation with roots a2, 2. Find the quadratic equation with roots 2a ~ 3, 26 — 3. mel et Be 3. Given that 3x7-2v.+9=0 has roots a, f, find the quadratic equation with roots @* 1, The qudemiceqnton 21— 4-490 haroetr ai Find ke ana ht hare 5. Given that 2x ~ 5x +1=0 has roots a, f,y, find the eubic equation with roots a, 62,7. Hence, find the value of Sy @® @6e°e 6 Thecubie equation x? + 3x? ~ 1=0 has roots «, f,7. Show that the cubic equation with roots a+2 p42 742 ap 7 (2428+ 27+2) pee ar afr a2” p42 742 O® 7 Aauartic equation, 2x4 — x — 6 =0, has roots a,f, 7.5. Show that the quartic equation with roots a?, f°, 75° is 8y*—y* — 18)? — 108y — 216 = 0. Hence, find the values of Sand 5. is y)- 3)? - 9y + 3 = 0. Hence, determine the values of: The cubic equation x3— x +4 =0 has roots a, 6, y. Find the cubic equation that has roots a”, 2, ?. Hence, or otherwise, determine the values of Se, Sy and So 2)er amen Te Luar ee a Aue oak eu) ‘Theequation 334 has roots a, 6,7 Show that the equation with roots «?, pis »2 ~ 3)2-+49— ‘Hence, find the value of af + f° + 7°. Cambridge International AS & A Level Further Mathematics 9231 Paper 1 Q5 June 2008 Answer Start with x4 ‘Then rewrite this as (x? ~ 1)? = —a°. This gives x? - 3x54 4x3 Let y= 3 to give » Note that S, =a" +" +7" -2x4 Sq for the original equation is S) for the new equation, so Sy Hence, a + f° + 7° ele ed CCU UCU eu LL 4 For quadratic equations (ax? + bx + ¢= 0: For cubic equations (ax* + bx? + ex + d=0): Ba=arpry=—> Lap = af + ar + Br= = apy = apy =—4 Sapte For quartic equations (ax! + bx? + ex? + dx +e= 0): Zanarptyto=—% Sap = af +07 + ab + fr f+ 76—£ Ey = apy + 00+ arb + Bro = 4 apd = apo == Saas payee For recurrence notation: © Beis also known ar S, © Ea! = (Ba)? ~ 22a isalso known as Sp © 2! ianounas Snaps ego henge of hecoeisint th int die by the eect of he coin omChapter 1: Roots of polynomial equations @. munauadas 1 The roots of the equation x° + 4x 1=0 area, and y. Use the substitution y is to show that the ian 1 at B+ yel Tega i +l" B+ G+" 0 has roots equation 6)? ~ Ty? + 3y— a+ For the cases m= 1 and » = 2, find the value of Deduce the value of —!_4—1_,_1 @+)) GH o+P G+ DO+) G+ Dar) @+DG+D_73 Hence show that @+h? +i G+ 36 Cambridge International AS & A Level Further Mathematics 9231 Paper 1 Q7 November 2010 The roots of the quartic equation x* + 4x? 42x? — 4x +1=0 are a,f,yand 6, Find the values of i atpry+s, i daperee, 2 aby Using the substitution y = + 1, find a quartic equation in y. Solve this quartic equation and hence find the roots of the equation x* + 4x° + 2x? - 4x 41 = Cambridge International AS & A Level Further Mathematics 9231 Paper 11 Q1I November 2014 ‘The cubic equation x ~ x? — 3x— 10 =0 has roots «, 8,7. i Let w=~a++y. Show that w+ 2a= 1, and hence find a cubie equation having roots at ptya-p+yatp~y Cambridge International AS & A Level Further Mathematics 9231 Paper 13 Q8 June 2012Rational functions WANN.a Pa CeCe Tat} Co area Where it comes from What you should be able todo | Check your skills 1S & A Leet Mathcmaizs "| Sl funeonsiat paral] Spl the llwing io pata acon Pure Mathematics? & 3, | fractions. | ead Chapter 7 a p —1 (-D@-2) AS & A Level Mathematics | Know about asymptotes and 2. Write down the asymptotes for: Pure Mathematics 1, how to determine horizontal and Chapter 5 | linear cases. | Work with the modulus function Pure Mathematics 1, in the forms y= |f(3)| and ‘Chapter 5 y= fx). AS & A Level Mathematics, ay by Pure Mathematics 2 & 3, ea Chapter 1 | What are rational functions? ‘A rational function is any funetion that can be defined as an algebraic fraction with polynomials as numerator and denominator, Rational functions are used to predict. ‘outcomes, from international trade balances in Economics to the amount of anaesthetic a patient will need for surgery. You are already familiar with plotting graphs as functions and identifying simple asymptotes, You should already have the algebraic skills to use partial fractions to rearrange and simplify functions. In this chapter, you will sketch several different types of function, including Y= [flo] and y= fils). You will also work with asymptotes 1 ity" (horizontal, vertical and oblique); identify symmetries of curves and similarities between ‘curves; and determine ranges, turning points and x-intercepts and y-intercepts. 2.1 Vertical asymptotes ‘An asympiote is generally a line that a curve approaches but does not touch. ‘An asymptote is generally a line that a curve approaches but does not touch, We can say the curve ‘converges £0 an asymptote, 3. Make sketches ofthe functionsei Sears une ea Car coat a ama Lue Consider praph of the fncion y= Ge the diagram), We can see that this curve tends towards both the coordinate axes. This is because there are two asymptotes: their equations are x=0 and y =0. These asymptotes are straight lines and come from the condition that x#0 and #0. To 1s 20 25 30" If we then consider the graph of the function y=—1— (as seen in the following diagram), x+l } Extending this idea even further to the function y= ** Gee the following diagram), we need to simplify the fraction before we can find the asymptotes. First, note that this function has a vertical asymptote at x= 1, since the denominator is zero. Also note that the numerator is larger than the denominator,Chapter 2: Rational functions ‘A top-heavy or improper fraction is a fraction where the degree of the polynomial in the numerator is greater than or equal to the degree of the denominator. Examples are < ey ade 3 a7 For improper fractions, the horizontal asymptote can be found in two ways. We can consider is the asymptote. Alternatively, we can split the function into smaller parts. Since the numerator of the fraction is larger than the denominator, we can assume that “+1 4 42 = x= 2. The equation can then be hi oamhen thecure y=2*! ielosta y= andso y Hence, A(x~ 1) +.B, Wecan solve this to get A written as y= 14+ £5. As fh] 0 weean see that —° 0, so y approaches |. Lastly, we consider specific values to work out the shape of the curve. When when y= 0,x=~1. Now we can sketch the eurve. Precise Skeich the curve y=2+5, showing all points of intersection withthe coordinate axes, State the equations ofthe asymptotes ae Answer when y=0,x 0001, 7<0 1,999, »>0en Sere eo auras Rua uC ‘Sketch the curve, labelling all the important features, Include asymptotes, ‘urming points and any intersections with the axes. The examples we have looked at so far all have a linear denominator. In the next example, the denominator is a quadratic. Consider the function y = (shown in the following diagram). The first point to @DeE-3 note is that we now have two vertical asymptotes: x= 1 and v= 2, Determine the horizontal asymptote next. IF fx| + 09, then» =0 is clearly our horizontal asymptote, F For this curve, »#0 end when x=0,7'=4 You wll notice inthe diagram that theres at Teast one t ing point, To determine the turning points we can use one of two methods. ’ We could just differentiate to get ©? = — ae aa OF happens to be the midpoint between I and 2 1 3. This value also 2 ‘The other method is to start with . then rearrange the equation to give = 3x42 yx? — 3yx + Qy = 1) = 0. We can consider this as a quadratic equation in x and use Note that this second the discriminant &2 ~ 4ac. Use the condition that the discriminant is <0 to set up an. method is only inequality in y. In this way, we can find which y values are invalid for the function. applicable when the P—4ac y? — 402 1)<0 so (+4) <0 and therefore -4 0 and y < ~4. We can also see that the turning point occurs when y= ~4,er ra Tra t av+iete de extf ‘then rearrange to get (dy ~ ay}x* + (ey ~ hy)x + (fy — cx) = 0. Then, for this quadratic equation in x, using the discriminant &—d4ac <0 will tell you what values of your curve cannot have. WORKED EXAMPLE 2. The curve y= For any curve of the form itis possible to multiply through by the denominator, ——*____ js denoted as C. Determine the points of intersection with the coordinate axes, find G+ D@-3), all asymptotes and determine any turning points. Hence, sketch C. Answer 1x b]> 0,909 y=0 =1.0001,y< Oand x= -0.9999, y > 0 x= 2,9999, »-0 Consider the two curves y= and ne *> Gxt ode+®) a,b, c,d, e,f are constants, Discuss in groups what features these two curves have. Do their asymptotes differ? Do they have the same number of turning points?eT Tt aC ‘So far, we have seen improper fractions where the numerator and denominator are linear functions, Now we will consider a function in which both the numerator and denominator are quadraties. ‘One major difference is that y =F ax? + bx will have a horizontal asymptote at y Depending on the numerator, there will be 0, 1 or 2 turning points cnt) (= Ne-2) sae (x= D@=2 ee (Qx-Dor+ 1 of turning points. Answer 1 x=-lx=t 1 bls 00,9=5 ys0Sx= 1x x=03y=— oy t= 10x41 dx Qx2+x- 17 72 -10x41=0 = 4ae = 72 x=~1,0001,y> 0 and x = -0.9999, y <0 x =0.4999, »-<0 and x= 0.50001, y > 0 (ied) Dx KFT , showing all points of intersection and asymptotes and determine the number State the ve {Lasymptotes. Evaluate the horizontal asymptote. Obtain the points of intersection, Differentiate and simplify. The discriminant is greater than 0 so there are two solutions, Hence, there are two turning points. In fact, the stationary avd 22) an (4 resis ee) eae) ‘Test values either side of each vertical asymptote. points are (* ‘Notice that the curve has one turning point between x= I and . Recall that at both these values Ge ke-2) “@cnerhCPA MrT rat ‘When dealing with this type of function, differentiation can be rather time consurning, but there are ways of making it more efficient. For example, if we look back at Worked example 23 and split the funtion nto pata fraetons, weave y= 5 4 55 = 2 Qx—1P (HIP quadratic as before but in fewer steps. Pecianuaee! ‘You are encouraged to consider turning points. Sol 4 Differentiate this to give = Ving this leads to the same Find all asymptotes and points of intersection and hence sketch the curve. bxl+00, y= When x=0, When y=0,x=—-3andx=1 2x = —1.0001, <0 and x = ~0,9999, » > 0 9999, y 0 dy _-axt4 2x dx (Pf -x-2F QP 4-9-7eeu a uC ee Te a Cur Cac Gren 1. For each of the following, determine the equations of the asymptotes of the curves. 2x43 path t3 xv -2x-3 b 3x42 xo 2x-8 ays y 5 Sketch thecurve y 6 Acurveisgivenas y a Write thisin the form y= A+ State the equations of the asympiotes € Sketch the curve, showing points of intersection with the coordinate axes, @ 7 Acureaseqution y=3=* a. White down the equations ofthe asymptotes b_ Find the x-coordinates of any stationary points. © Sketch the curve. © 8 Thecurve, ¢, is written as y=—* (= D@+3) a Show that C has no turning points. b Sketch the curve C. Show on your sketch all the points of intersection with the coordinate axes. ® 9 Thecurve y has two vertical asymptotes and one horizontal asymptote. &=DE+9 a Find the equations of these asymptotes. b Determine the number of turning points. Sketch the curve. 2.2 Oblique asymptotes In this section we will work with curves where the numerator is @ quadratic and the denominator is linear. This produces an asymptote called an oblique asymptote, which is neither horizontal nor vertical. The curve will have one vertical asymptote that is easy to identify. To find the oblique asymptote, we need to write the equation of the curve in partial fraction form first.fairs If we consider the curve es jr the denominator indicates thatthe vertical asymptote ze is x= =I, To find the oblique asymptote, we must frst consider = 4x4 B+, hence x? = (Ax + B(x + I)+C. a x41 With x=-1 and x=0 weget C=1,B=-1 andit follows that 4=1 -1+ This gives y= and the oblique asymptote is y = x — 1 gives y xt 22+ BEE si the function into the form dx+ ‘The vertical asymptote is x=‘ and the oblique asymptote is For any curve ofthe form y= c = Axe B+, ees hacke pede B, where A a EIS evericalaympioteis x ere For any curve of the form = and the oblique asymploteis y= Av+ Ryvhere A= ennai The curve, C, is defined as oblique asymptote. 41a (e+ Bx-2+C x=25C=5 and x=098 pox42 ‘Once we can find oblique asymptotes, we will be able to sketch the curve. As before, we can check 1-values ether side ofthe vertical asymptote. We can also test if curve is above or below the oblique asymptote. Look again at the function from Worked example 2.5, We are going to determine how the curve relates to the oblique asymptote, For x= 100, we can see that the y-valuc is 102.05, ‘which is just above the asymptote where y= 102. For x= —100, the y-value is -98.05, which is just below the asymptote where y= 98Tet ae ea uaa aE eC ae TL recientes Sketch the curve y= == stating the equations of the asymptote and coordinates of the points of intersection Answer 3 State the vertical asymptote. State the value of 4 Rearrange to find the coefficients. Find Band C. State the oblique asymptote. Find the points of intersection. 1.4999, »-< Oand x= 1.5001, 7>0 ‘Examine the behaviour close to the asymptotes. 100, y, = 50.76, yy = 50.75 “Here y; is the asymptote value, and y, is the eurve value 49.26, yy = —49.25 For large positive values of x the curve is above the oblique asymptote, For large negative values of x the curveis below the oblique asymptote dete investigate what happens when you differentiate the ae ig pet yor ‘equation of the curve, How many different curves can be sketched f Foracurve of type y= this type of equation? This type of curve always has two branches, which are separated by the asymptotes and lie in two of the four regions created.or epa eerste Cone tocane = 2=4 wei sh his cane ginny tng the vertical asymptote x= 1, Nex, rewrite the function as © —4— 4 4 B+, noticing that A= 1. Then, as <= 4= («+ B)(x~ 1) + using x= 1 and x=0 gives C=~3 and a 3 Differentiating gives SY = 1 + Bee ager iggy 3, tis clear that there are no turning Soyaxe1-—2 and rearranging this as (x ~ 1} ay Setting & ing points, The oblique asymptote is y= x + 1. Therefore, the curve must appear as shown in the diagram. The points of intersection (2,0), (2,0), (0,4) reinforce thi Precis Acurve has equation y= 2 Find the equations of the asymptotes and the coordinates of any points of intersection, Hence sketch the curve. x=0Sy=~9and y= 05 x=-3,Sketch the curve. EXERCISE 28 eo 1 For each curve given, find the equations of the asymptotes. Bet 4ext3 3-31 a yode tet ef #3231 rs) - <4 Find the number of turning points for each of the following curves, was x4 Sx-4 aye b y= fe a: O° +56 Write the curve in the form y= Ax-+ B+— Acurveis given as y= given as Y= 2x1 and state the equations of the asymptotes. The ourve, Gisdenotedas y= 43. rnd te equations ofthe sympttes an, ene, kesh ax , where dis constant The equation of a curve is given as y a Given that one of the asymptotes is. = + 2, find the value of 2 b_ State the other asymptote and sketch the curve. 2x41 Acurveisgiven as y given as a a. Find the equations of the asymptotes. b Show that one of the turning points is (1,0) and determine the other turning point. Sketch the curve. axtb The curve, C, is given as y=" EO Given that one of the asymptotes is. 5 x +2 and that one of the 4 points of intersection is (0,4): a find the values of a and 6 b_ determine the number of turning points sketch C.tere ENCE ta © 5 Ancquationissivenas » Show that the curve can be written in the form y= ax-+ +=" stating the values of a, and y z= b_ Show that there are two turning points. © Sketch the curve, 2.3 Inequalities Consider the curve 22 and how w x + and how we could find x for 5 2x43 Rearrange this to get x7— 2x —3 <0 and then solve, which gives -1 0, there are two distinct intervals to consider. Using the curveer SO ea TE eC LCL Fe ona So -2-VI3-2-+ VI3 are the to intervals required WORKED EXAMPLE 2.8 X44 determine the values of x for which > 1 the equation y=——=+4 cee (2x+ 3+) Answer First sketch the curve, Identity the asympiots, Ea Always remember to ao Bet Sef pan oquon toad me ee Gar O40, cx values aay tal nrmation. 1 SMcearereil rele Sea os inert tae ieee aan -1-4W6 2, just as before, ‘The second method is one that we have met previously. Start with y= + thenTOES Toa aac Cen ance ea eur Went) Determine the range of the curve Answer Method I: Syx + 4yaP— ‘Cross multiply. ax (y+ (Create a quadratic equation in x. (CaP +4(4y+5)<0 Use 6 — dac <0. (> a ) a Utey Complete the square or use the quadratic formula to Pecan conclude there are no solutions we can't have. Hence, ver Method 2: + Change into partial fractions. 9” 9Gx+4) a ferentiate, 3Gx +4) Conclude that the gradient is always positive. This leads to the same conclusion. 1 3x46 x2 4 3x+6=0 clearly has no solutions, which implies that this curve can have no vertical asymptotes, More importantly, it also tells us that the curve must have a finite range. We should also note that as |x] becomes large, tends to 0, so there is a horizontal asymptote at y=0, ‘The next type of curve we will look at is different. Consider the curve» “so 5 #0 35 30 25 20-15 10 05 “025 030 Writing the equation as yx?-+ 3yx-+ (6) ~ 1) =0 and then using 8 — dae <0 gives the ad these are the auudaiinquly 1532-4) <0-Thilads to 9 <0 or > values we cannot have. And so our rangeis 0- 0. ° ere aii 19 fae a ees ra0+y=2endya0o 20-1222 - aa IP the numerator cyazario > hhas no solutions, the ‘curve never meets the If the denominator ‘nas no solutions, then there are no vertical asymplotes. Booearis 3 @ 1 Forthecurve y= a determine the values of x such that > 3, @ 2 Forthecurve y= "5 find the range of values that y ean haveCambridge International AS & A Level Further Mathematics: Further Pure = 2x @_ 3. Given that y= —2*=4 show thatthe range of the curveis ye R, @ 4 Forthecurve y=*=2, determine the values of x that satisky y <5 xe1 @ 5 Thecurve, Gisgivenas y= x3 a Find the range of values of y that the curve cannot have b Determine the exact coordinates ofthe turning points O@ 6 Thecane y=38=2= x-2-3% a. State the value of k has a horizontal asymptote at y =k, b Show that there are no vertical asymptotes. ¢ Determine the range for y. OD 7 Theequation ofacuneis y=—— ia a Write down the equations of the asymptotes. b. Show that y ER. < De ‘mine the values of x that satisfy > 1 13x — 1-3 ___ Determine the values of x that satisty y <2 3x10 @ 8 Thecurve, Cis givenas y 2.4 Relationships between curves From a known curve, we can determine the shapes of other related curves. For example, = 3x4 2, then we can use this curve to determine the curve 1, Tia) Zp aa 2s 3236 a0 04 First, consider where the curve crosses the x-axis, These are the locations of the asymptotes. So when x= 1,x=2 the curve will be infinite and discontinuities will exist at these points.a euPa Cue at 7264 56-48-40-52-3 2432 4048 56 647. | You first saw this curve in Section 2.1. We can see that, as |x| tends to infinity, the original curve tends to infinity, and this new Function tends to zero. The original curve crosses the and So our new curve erosses the y-axisat_y = If there ate solutions to for the original curve then we have asymptotes for the new curve, xo 4x42. For y=0 there are no solutions and, hence, praxisat y the equation for f(x) Consider, instead, the curve has no discontinuities. The curve has a finite range. ext? ‘You should no fam wth bok types of asympoicare as youkne seen espe a earlier in this book. recite et P4x-2 and g(x)=x? ed 2 + and g(x) =x? + 2x+7, sketch i ™ i Given the curves f(x) Answer f) = (@+2@-1) Hence, discontinuities at x Horizontal asymptote at_yerie ea Saree Tee ua Cun manu erg Sketch the curve, Fa otiemcions (@) x2 +2x+7=0 has no real solutions, therefore there are no vertical asymptotes for our graph. Ty-1=0, yields y=0 and 3 Solve yx?+2yx-+ Use F? = dac =0. Then ~24)? + 4y Hence, the range ofthe function is 0 0) and one and y Consider the curve y=— negative branch (y <0)a Cpa Sty Notice that the green part of the curve has been reflected in the x-axis. This is true for all f(x) Now we will look at curves in the form y= f|x| curves of the form eal 4 shown below, We can see that there are two distinct branches, Consider the curve y= bad i x = :ta will have the same p-values so we can sketch the curve, This is shown in the following diagram. 2, Next, we can see that We can first note that [>| Consider the functionNotice that the curve is symmetrical about the y-axis. All parts of the curve that exist for x>0 have been reflected to the other side of the y-axis. There are now four asymptotes, since the asymptotes are also reflected in the y-axis. Alllcurves that are of the form y= {|x| consist of the original curve for x2 0. This region is reflected in the y-axis to form the other half of the curve, rcianuateee Given that £09) Answer ‘Sketch the original curye. Note that the asymptotes are x43. ‘One branch should be below the Ensure that the negative branch has now been reffected in the x-axis, ‘Note that there is now another asymptote that governs the curve: eor-3.ae Cpa CII) of the cur reffo Finally, we shall fook at graphs of the form y?= f(x). Consider the curve »?= x. This is parabolic in shape. To sketch this type of graph, we use a systematic approach, Vx, Note that the First, ensure that f(x) > 0 and then sketch both y= Vx and y domain for this Function is x > 0. ‘When sketching this curve, notice that itis symmetrical about the x-axis. This is the case with all funetions of the form y? = f(x). Next consider the curve y? = 2x +3, The right-hand side is > 0 provided that x > We just need to sketch y = v2x-+3 and reflect this curve in the x-axis. 3 In this example, we should also notice that when x= -3,y=0 and y?=0, and when x=-Ly=al 2ee a uO Te aa urea a Cur Eicon By considering y = V5 — 4x, sketch the curve y* = 5 — 4x, stating any points of intersection with the coordinate axes. Answer ‘ 5 i a For 730 weneed x< 3. State the domain of the funetion. oo when x (5 and when y Determine the points of intersection. Sketch y= V5~4y and then reflect the curve in the oeaxis ONIN ‘The term asymptote was introduced by Apollonius of Perga more than 2200 years ago, when he was working on conic sections. The term asymptote is derived from the Greek word asumptotos, which means ‘not falling togethere@ Cree a tat cea ‘The curve C has equation anos eat where J is @ non-zero constant, Obtain the equation of each of the asymptotes of C: In separate diagrams, sketch C for the cases A>0 and 4<0. In both cases the coordinates of the turning points ‘must be included. Cambridge International AS & A Level Further Mathematics 9231 Paper 1 Q10 June 2008 Answer Let Ax+ B+—©, where A= 1 x+a xed So P=x(x42)+ Bx +A+C. x=nA leadsto C=#,and x=0 leadsto B=~2 So y=x- a+ and the asymptotes are y=x—4 and x= i yea ne y 2 = Simplifying this gives 4? 4 2ax-= de (+ap (4 ayP and x=~-24,y = 44 Hence, there are always two turning points, located at x= 0, »eee Sere. Vem aur eat ha OL uC EXERCISE 2D @ do not use a caleulator in this exercise. 1 Determine the number of solutions for each of the following equations. 2 — d\af -3 (2 — 2)x4 fe Ii-2 If=1 ad? 31x] +2 3. Determine the equations of the asymptotes of the curve in the following cases. 1 a yet boy= a4 Paes BD 4 Giventhar 19 = 6, sketch the curve y i) 5 Sketch the curve 3x, showing any points of intersection with the coordinate axes 6 Given that f() =, sketch the following curves. Show any asymptotes in each case. a vals) b y=flx) You are given that f(x) == +2*= a ° e x+3 a Show that f(a) has no turning points. =1 and Show also that the asymptotes are y € Sketch the curve |f(x), showing all the asymptotes and points of intersection. —L., showing all the asymptotes and points of intersection.a Panne Checklist of learning and understanding Graph types: axth a © Fortheform y= 27 the horizontal asymptote y= andthe vertical asympoteis x ® » ‘The points of intersection are (0,5) ana (2, baa Pa ( a) ( ua °) For the form y=—— “+? the horizontal asymptote is = 0 and the vertical asymptotes are x=: (ext lest) Bh fax + Mex + Z Forte form ye cralanjptota jm june the yatend aspctotea we (ext Mer +A) C7 rhepsng etna (024), (hs) an (40), fax Bort e For the form y=. Kee) where ex? + fx + g gives no real solutions, the horizontal asymptote is y = ‘Then intent ae (0.4), (-2.0) an (-He) : fractions is y= x + 2, whee Bis tobe determined «epi tenstin a (11), (5) an (-£0) For special curve types: © For yay consider all points where f(x) =0, (x) = 0 and slso f(0) =. All of these values can be used to construct the new graph, For y=[(x}| consider the original curve y= f(x) and then reflect all negative parts (y <0) in the v-axis (lub, consider the original curve for x > 0, draw this section and then reflect this in the y-axis for the complete curve, For ?=£(0), consider the domain such that f(x) 20, sketch VA(&) and then reflect this part of the curve in the y-axis Inall of these eases, make sure you consider the effect on the asymptotes.ie caren O Se yee ia aaa reat nau eee eerie) 1 Acurveis given as f(x) = Find the equations of the asymptotes of the curve Sketch the curve. Hence, or otherwise, sketch the curve - 5 State the equations ofthe verte! asymptotes 2x? + 5x1 @ 2 ecane chasematon y= 2S Find the equations of the asymptotes of C. Show that [> 2 at all points on C. Sketch C. Cambridge International AS & A Level Further Mathematics 9231 Paper 13 Q7 November 2013 2x wo2e+1 Find the coordinates of any stationary points of C. = ore © 3 Thecurve Chas equation y State the equations of the asymptotes of C. Sketch C, ating the coordinates of any intersections of C with the coordinate axes and the asymptotes. Cambridge International AS & A Level Further Mathematics 9231 Paper 11 Q10 June 2013Cee a Ee | Bs ea oe | in Summation of series In this chapter you will learn how to:fen Acne We na ase Ug uC ee Seared ‘Where it comes from ‘What you should be able todo | Check your skills ‘AS & A Level Mathematics | Work with basic partial fractions, | 1 Split the following into partial fractions. Pore Mathematics 2&3, — | particularly those with a higher Chapter7 power inthe denominator than in | the numerator. eee | (@+D@-D ~ 3x42 ‘AS & A Level Mathematics | Have basic understanding of | 2_Evaluate: Pure Mathematics 1, arithmetic sequences, as well as | hi 20 -0.5") Chapter 6 ‘an appreciation for convergent Sar Shoe Whee SG s What is the summation of series? A series is the sum of terms in a mathematical sequence. Historically, mathematicians needed to use infinite series to approximate values such as x, and to develop polynomials to approximate other functions. Today, we can use series to work out the value of financial investments or to help musicians mix recorded tracks to achieve the sound they want. Seven) wit htc gic renown he Boo o sei atceecomnct tir cupcr encase te aceasta kong at ee end dt mai ETE Sotelo pepo 3.1 The summation formulae Zr, 7, Er? 2) kev POINT 3.1 ‘The expression for the sum of « series consisting of a constant K, added together m times, is written as ee In your AS & A Level work you will have seen a variety of sequences. We know that the a then sum of an arithmetic sequence is S,="[2a + (n ~ 1)d], For the case when a= 1, adn +1) 2 sya + (¢— 0) This results writen as 85 = Itis known as the sum of the first m natural numbers asit represents 1+2+344+ ... 4m nin i D Another way to derive this is In summation notation, thisis writen as + 2r+ 1, then write down the expression as r goes to consider the expression (r+ 1)? from | to.Carre Taegu 1>2=P42x141 2>PaPHIx241 BaP =F 42x34 n>(ntlPor42xn41 Consider the right-hand side of the equations, summed from top to bottom. Write 8 the expression ye 42D rtm summation form, This gi Next,add I to both sides toget 2427+ FP 4 eat (n4 P= DP +2 tnt ‘The let- and right-hand sides both include |), Cancelling this erm leaves nin) 2 (n+ D2 =2x Dirt 1 This simplifies to Weiecutens A « Find )'4r +1). Hence determine the value of '(4r + 1). a 7 ji Siler AR catty =n? +30 . Seesecsie Ses ye exar 43x49) ex 1843.16 7 = 4192 Since the sum has a variable upper limit, we can write anything we want as this limit, For example, we might want to determine the value of ))r, which would be m2n +1) . an ‘This result can be used to deduce the result of )’r. Carefully consider what the limits aa ‘mean: this is the sum of the first 2 terms minus the sum of the first m terms, a n+ferent an TT CCL n+ 351 2 2" So 2n? +n = Weciecuaten! Find an expression for 143+ 5+7+--, for the first m terms, using two different approaches. Answer ‘Method 4: La Se ‘Write the sum of odd terms. Use the standard result. Simplify. P143ES 4TH ee? Method 2: 14345474 Write a sum of 2n terms and subtract all even terms, leaving n terms. ‘The second sum is twice the sum of the first natural numbers. ‘This gives the same result, The next case to look at is the sum of 14.2 +34 424 .--. We will use the same method as shown previously. Start with the expression (r+ 1)?= 1° + 37? + 3r +1, then write this for r= ton rele D=r+3x 43x14 rade PaPs3x 243x241 rapoPaP + 3x 43x941 rans (vt lPom43xn43xne1 433+ n Then ada to both sides to gt Som the ght sideso get 5) BeBe eo tee De Desay es sD tit L.Aftercameling ike terms, waSrenet this reduces to m+ 3nt + 3x41 nwt) as -, we have Ws in Ing 1 SEA Dee a es n(n +1) 2 BY Pant Int2)—3 a sEP anne (med) and it follows that) .2-= joe + DQn+ 1). ‘This is the sum of the squares of the first » natural numbers. Prenat Find an expression intermsofnfor 3°32 = 4r-+2), Answer =3x a Using an approach similar to the one in Worked example 3.2, we are going to find an expression for 12442472 + -~, for the first n terms. There are, agin, two ways ta achiewe this, Fest, rte J'Gr—2) and then expand ito a9 Prt Sa a This gives 9x dine + DQn41)- 12x yn +1 +4n Woe ean D6 Onda (61? ~ 3 - 1), = 318 +31? 43-61? —2n which simples to + ‘The alternative method is to assume we have 3n terms and write the expression as D?-Ler-wy- Yow The second sum removes 22, 57,82, Peeters from the total and the third sum removes 32, 6°, 9°, ... Working through the algebra will ead to the same result as before. The first method is simpler, but there are cases when an alternative approach is needed.ee en eur Ine ee nau en eee in hod Carl Friedrich Gauss added 1+2-+3-+ + 100 ina matter of seconds. He did this by ‘considering the pairs (1 + 100) + (2 +99) +» (50+ 51) = 5050, not 1) [oo ‘Working in groups, try to work out the sum of 1? = 27.43? — 4? + ‘This beame romaly known as JY Can you write this as one summation, or do you need a series of summations? ‘We will now consider the sum of the cubes of natural numbers. This is the sum PHES3 4 [As with the previous two examples, start with (r+ I)’ =r 44° +6? + 4r+1, then list the terms as before, from r= to r=n. palo Baty ax P+ Oxi eax ttl pars stateauDpox2eax24l radeon dx P+ Ox 44x 341 rand (nt iants4xm boxe t4xntl Following the same procedure as in Worked examples 32 and 3.3, we find ‘This is the sum of the cubes of the first natural numbers. rc rcuatee) Find anexpresion in terms ofa for r= D Answer Dere-n=Ye-Ye Write as two separate sums. = Liter 417 = inn 20+ 1) Replace with the appropriate formulae, anos (G44 E-2) ‘Note we do not need to expand all the brackets to simplify. nln + 1)@n? ~~ 2) ; saa = Lint + Dia Gn +2 Simplify. Bp + Nk 19Gn-+2) split.ee Ce ae oc} OES ‘You will meet these formulae again in (Chapter 7, when you will prove them in 2 ‘more rigorous way. Asa class, or in groups, can you derive an expression for 4 ? This is beyond the a syllabus but will reinforce your understanding of summations. Bonen © + stowinar Yar 5=%Gn-7, © 2 rrowitat Sau )=2n0 + 140-8 @®_ 3 Determine the value of 1-2+3-4+ ... + Qn—1) - Qn). @O + witnoutusings calculator, show that Yer + 240-43) = @® 5 Without using a calculator, find a simplified expression for PEP Ppa PO oe + Bn 2P + Gn 1)? - Grp? : @ 6 Motnumsetamemniorte Fre a © 7 Findthesumof the terms 124243424 04 B44 97+ 9824 992 . 41304 13) = O©® & stowstar Fars nor+2 =P * B42 sree, sn the realtor Yar+ 18+. ©@® 29 Find the sum of the cubes of the first 100 even terms, 3.2 Converging series For the series in this section, we will reach a finite sum as the number of terms tends to infinity. This will be achieved by setting up the series in an appropriate form to help us spot a recognisable pattern, How could we represent this in terms of ni? Consider the summation r+) we write down afew terms, £4 Ea ts a+ 5p te appears that there is no recognisable pattern. So, go back to the original form of the summation, and this time split the fraction into partial fractions, 1A Ay reer rel and from r=0,4 = Now we have which gives 1 = A(r-+ 1) + Br. From r=~1,BCeri CsI esa nt a eeu eee t ) Write down a few terms, from the start and the rrel end of the series, tis always a good idea towrite down some terms To determine Which terms cancel you need to see some of the pattern. Ensure you write down terms at the start and at the end of the series z¢ Lotso he temscansel and weare in wih Sy (2-15) 1 1 ‘The cancelling of terms in this way to simplify the summation is known as the method of differences. erate 1 + Nee 2) Find, in terms of thesum of Answer uace Ae Split into partial fractions. Ar +2) + B(r+1) Find the coefficients. using= 1,4 = 1 and using Write down enough terms to see the cancellations. 3(4-4)-( -Y | Cancel terms to get the final answer. Lares For the two previous examples, the difference hetween the factors of the denominator was Lin both eases. Recall we had r(y-+ 1) and then (r+ I\r-+2) If we now consider the summation)! _.. the procedure will be the same as before Aerie) fe 1s (1 1 Split it into partial fractions fst to give LYS (1-1), then write down some term lit it into partial fa eve $3 (!-35) some terms, inal poring the Hin onto the summation JG)UEC arc Ly napgHiwe then multiply by the we ignored Cancel like terms to get 1.41 2 ntl at eee 1 r+2) 4 atl) +2) previously, the summation can be written as In this example, notice that two terms from the start and finish are included in the final answer. Previously it was only one term from each end. a Ste atat ate ett Consider the summation YY ———_1__ Fars oyar+o) changing these values. For example, what happens when a = 2? rcsnuates For the summation In groups, investigate the effect of 1 find an expression in terms of n. 4(r— +1 Answer Shen B Split into partial fractions. (= Des r=T ret 1=4¢+1)+ Br 1) Zemnern ~G-3)*(G- ae) Ag 2n Ant)a ea Gee ee a Finally, let us consider these summations as the upper limit tends to infinity. Since the powers of r are always dominant in the denominator, these summations will always tend to a limit, Pay close attention to the limit of your sum. ‘This may not be 1 +1) fr = 1 As m-soe this will tend to 1. ra Look backat the example of recientes Given that S, . find the sum of the terms as. >. (r- 1) Answer op" 4.4 Split into partial fractions. $= A(r—1) + Br A=-5,Ba5 Determine the coefficients. Tnitially ignoring the Sin front of every ‘erm, write down enough terms to spot a pattern, G-a)+(- s State S,, remembering to include the 5 we previously ignored, 100, 5,95 Write down the limit, Brent 3 (I © 2 Find interms of anexpression or SY . 1 a pay ee ames © 2 stow ina Yas canbe wttonse 5: 1 cermine the value of Y)———1_— ee Lasn@s5 1 4 Witioucusinre calle: Sil vbr oti au Vt oe ac apresiontor oo ¥ n+l Without using a calculator, given that Sy, ST Show that S,=—— @O 5» wivowr wings cateuator senha = Pe area hm Saag BOG 5 witowrsingrcaeuaor show hat a3 == Here, determine interns of, wnreantor Foba Cees @® + wivovresmacsiuts daermine bevaneor Fy a @ sis-y Sr -sr+6 a. Find, in terms of n, an expression far S,. b Given that S= limS,, write down the value ofS, ¢ Find the range of values of n such that S— S, <0.001. WORKED PAST PAPER QUESTION ‘Verify that, forall positive values of m, 1 Testi, an 49 GEDA (WFHONFS) + A(N+ Qn + 3)Qn + 5) an+9 For the series Y’——__@#9___ ng S Lins Dn 300-4 dan 4 5) i thesum to N terms, ii the sum to infinity, aot 1 1 Qn? + Vin + 15 Qn? + In + 6) GHDRA+ GFHONFS) HD+ IOn+DAn+ 58) © (a+ Dla + In + Qn + 5) 1 1 W+20N43) WOE! 1 eer es re ETT) Boe al 4x7” x7 5x9 1 “15” W+3QNG5, fi As Neo, sum becomes isCambridge International AS & A Level Further Mathematics: Further Pure Mathematics 1 Checklist of learning and understanding ‘Standard summations: ‘When we we the method of dferesces frst spit 3° into aria actions such r+ Nr +O) [Next list as many terms as needed to effectively cancel terms and get a Forconergens, fiat gt th summation inthe fom. fn) b+ Allowing n— 00 will ead tothe reslt of &.er Ceres Gracanica cne) ® do not use a caleulator in this exercise. li, 3x5 © 1. Find che sum of the first» terms of the series mn and deduce the sum to infinity. x Cambridge International AS & A Level Further Mathematics 9231 Paper 13 QI June 2012 @ 2 Find 2444-4 np. Hence find 12— 2* + 3*— 4? +... — @n)?, simplifying your answer. Cambridge International AS & A Level Further Mathematics 9231 Paper 13 QI June 2011 iinet apeaaeet. Qr+1)Qr+3) 6 2QN+3) x © _ 3 Usethe method of differences to show that)" 1 Deduce that » Gea Cambridge International AS & A Level Further Mathematics 9231 Paper 11 QS June 2013Matrices 1Cina eared CeCe Where it comes from ‘What you should be able to do ‘Check your skills AS & A Level Mathematies Find the scalar product of 2-and | 1 Find the scalar product of the Pure Mathematics 2 & 3, Chapter 9 | 3-dimensional vectors. | following a Gi+)-Gi- 4p b (i+ 4)+ 5k) + (-6 +24) What are matrices? Matrices (Singular, matrix) are rectangular arrays of numbers, variables or expressions arranged in rows and columns, They are widely used in computing processes, for instance reflection and refraction in computer graphics or computer modelling of probabilities for weather forecasting Matrices can be used to represent information such as the coordinates of an object in 3-dimensional space. You might have a basic understanding of how matrices work from your IGCSE® course. In this chapter we will focus on matrix operations, inverse matrices, special types of matrices and matrix transformations. 4.1 Matrix operations ‘The size of a matrix is defined by its rows, m, and columns, n. We refer to matrices by their order or size, mn ay, ayy a3 Fora general matrix of order mxn weave { {31 02> Each dy,» inside represents an element of the matrix. . ‘24-1 For example, the column vector ( 5 } isa 3x1 matrix and G ; 1) isa 2x3 6, ‘matrix. The size of a matrix is important when considering addition, subtraction and multiplication, A matrix that has the same number of rows and columns is called a square matrix. Addition and subtraction of matrices rormmtice: A=(3 2) ant n=($ ~f) adie ses A18=($ “2) an subtracting gives A ~ B= cs ) 103 12 Weeannot add matrices C= (! 9 3) and n= (1 2) together because there are ‘elements in the first matrix that have no corresponding elements to add to in the second matrix. Matrices can be added (or subtracted) only when the number of columns and rows is the same in both matrices.Cet a nS nee 2 ei a ura a CU To add two matrices, each element of the first matrix is added to the corresponding ‘element of the second matrix. Subtraction uses the same method, but elements are subtracted, To add or subtract two general 2x2 matrices together, we use the formula shown in Key point 4. Conn To add or ut GY Cra) Matrices may be added or subtracted only when they have the same order. The result will be a matrix of the same order. Multiplication of matrices ‘To multiply @ matrix by a sealar, multiply each element of the matrix by the scalar. Forexampleit A= (2 B)sthen ka =6(% 2), whichis (£2 (9) = (75) an =(¢£ 1¢ product of these matrices is ce be of ron) genes AB (SE Soa Cy ‘The elements of the first row of the first matrix are multiplied by the elements of the first column of the second matrix. For each row x column, sum the products. This produces new element aj; for the solution matrix Multiplying the first row of the first matrix and the ‘produces the element aj2 and so on. 12), 5 6) apa (1XS+2x7 1x6+2%8) _ (19 22 (5 2) ena r= (5 gates wre (SESE ak6t 2a) -( 3) ‘To multiply matrices, the number of columns in the first matrix must be the same as the number of rows in the second matrix. second column of the second matrix, Soir It is important to understand the process of matrix multiplication before we move on to any more examples,ocean: =(4 3) and B= (8 7), determin Given that a=(3 i) id a= (§ 4). aes 1 the solution matrix for: a A+3B b B44 c at d AB e BA Answer a A+3B= Muitiply the matrix by the scalar fist, then add the two matrices. b B-4A= ‘Multiply the matrix by the scalar first, then subtract. © as ‘The square ofa matrix isthe result of multiplying the matrix by itself, eens In general, matrix multiplication is non-commutative, as shown in Key point 4.2. For two matrices A and B, AB # BA. To multiply 3x3 matrices, we use the same method as before. However, there will be more elements in each calculation. abe\ (de \ (adtberes ** Ingencral, (* * #}x(e * *)= .* ea) Ga oes 34-1 Forexampleit A= (0-3 3) ana w=( 521), then 204, 21 4, 3 5 2 1 2 8 4-1 3.13 ar AB=(0 -23 2 1)=(-16 -1 10 2 04, 1 4, 2:12:14Cambridge International AS & A Level Further Mathematics: Further Pure Mathematics 1 2:23 sow ses ( 6 3).so ann Proce dscuatees 03 Given that A=(_1 1 -51 find the values of AB, CA and BC. Answer 03 -2\/4 8 3 Bp m4 aml td Tiiem 1 jet me ue 51 o/\32 5) \-14 -38 -14, Remember to multiply elements in raws by elements in columns, Ll f AAPOR ft z ca=(2-1-1)( 11 1}=( 4 4- ion § i 0/ \-16 5-3 Where the row and column intersect, this shows which element is being calculated. 483\/-1 0 2) (15-11 9 pe=(621}( 2-1 -1)=(-1 313 325/\ 1-1 3, 6 -7:19, Multiply the matrices in the correct order. Ez Investigate the multiplication of non-square matrices. How is the size of the resulting matrix related to the matrices being multiplied together? ‘We have stated previously that, in general, AB 4 BA. There are a few exceptions to this rule, Any matrix in which all the elements are zero is known as the zero matrix. This matrix can 000 000 ny size and is represented by Om=| 9 9 9 wra= (22) aa n=(2 2), cenvecasesi an~ (98) at me (99) 8 AB =BA when one of the matrices is a zero matrix, 03 and BA=CeCe ace Itcan then be shown that AA?= A°A = A‘ and, in general, A"A"=A"A"= A", as shown in Key point 4.3. This result shows that matrix multiplication does not depend on ‘order when the matrices are both powers of the same base mattix, in this ease A. 2) KEY POINT 4.3 There is another special marx to ook st Consider matrix A= (" }) and multiply it by 10 6) ‘a b\ (1 0 ab a (1 \(a & ‘ab ce d)\o 1) =e a) ho iJle a= he a, ‘The matrix (6 ) is known as the identity matrix, We denote this matrix as I. 100... 0 o10 2.0 ‘The identity matrix is a square matrix of the form I= | 0 0 1... 0 ooo 21 ‘This matrix behaves in a special way. When any matrix is multiplied by Lit is unchanged. I is just like multiplying any number by 1 In general, wecan say that AT=IA = A, provided that the matrix mukiplication is allowed a enter Given matrix A= om (9) Answer G 3)*@4) o Q o @ "Solve the equations to find the elements. (1) +2G) gives = 0, hence Q) + 2(4) gives d= 1, hence Henee, B= (5 1) ‘Confirm this isthe correct mattis,Cambridge International AS & A Level Further Mathemat Let us look at the order of matrix multiplication in slightly more detail. Consider the mn) 4 9 12 250 three matrices A=(1 2 6),B=(-1 -1 1) and C=(8 1 7 ).tfwewantto 64 =1 301 4, 040, determine the result ABC, we can do this in two ways. 12 27 36 240 231 189 First, find AB=( 20 13 38 } andthen (AB)C=( 144 265. 91 17 49 72 426 422. 343, 80 77 63 240 231.189 Alternatively, caleulate BC=(-10 -2 -7},and then A(BC)=( 144 265 91 1432 7, 426 422. 343, So, in general, (AB)CD = A(BC)D = AB(CD) = (AB)(CD). We get the same result when we multiply matrices in different ways, provided the matrices stay in the same sequences, in this case ABCD. Boo 6) ans pel? © a Ab+2AB b BA ¢ AU-BA a AB? b A?-AB *()*@) » (¢)*(0 2) «62 ox(! :) © 45)*(33) 9 3) andB 510, a 2A+SB b ABP © BA? d 244347 © « 1a=() “sori a= (!-2) 2 13 0-3. 0) 7 Youare given thematrices A=(4 6 0]),B=(1 0 -1)andc 0-19, 300 1 1 s ;) eae tr where [is the identity matrix.Cae aac @ fs Thematrix A isgivenas A 20 0 -10-1 10 1 b_ Determine A*. (You do not need to prove your result) a Find A? and A’ 4.2 The inverse matrix InSetion 4 we looked at how to ad, subtract and muy matrices, Wedd not ook at division because matrices cannot be divided. Comite max equton AB= 1 inwhich A= ($ 8) to determine te mai we comide vet a ee tapas ns An augmented matrix screed by conbinig te eslimns of wo malas We ean tuned matte o hat wecax ert the fw operons org on bth the ral matinan he eoty etn Row operations are used to change the elements of matrices. There are three types of row operation: © row switching, where r,++7, © row multiplication, where 7,-+kr; © row addition, where r-+7+ kr, We will use a combination of addition and multiplication, In this example, we shall use the matrix, G Tay ‘) (On the left side ofthe dotted lines we have the elements of A; on the right side we have the elements of the identity mattia, By changing the left side to the identity matrix, the right side will become the inverse matrix of A, or A“, Use row operations on the augmented matrix, to change the elements of matrix A into the identity matrix. ourtterenton rn wnebnsathemivnio (3 § | 49). Then rot avon (8 2 £2! §).nextse nord and norte oe cana ar ¢ § ey ta 3 tiene, a= (Ff Jorwecanwrie a-t=-1(_) 3). ay » Inger fora 232 square matin A= (2 8), the inverse isgienby iN ae ‘Thin be explained at = 71 (2 6) assnownin ey poin 44. The determinant, ad—be=ae(a), | inmere atin ada! 4 Section 4.3. I. helps to determine whether or not an inverse matrix eCe ea Oe Pea ua] ‘The inverse matrix now behaves just like a reciprocal in the sense that A'A=1 and Adct= 1 Thisissiniarto $x = .Thisss uel arnatvete dvon inmate algebra since matrices cannot be divided. Let us go back to our original question where AB =I. Multiply both sides by the inverse matrix A to give AIAB= A'T, Since A'A=T and AW'T= A“! then B= Av reciente Find the matrices Band C, where AB=T and BC Answer ATAB= AT ‘Multiply by the inverse of A. Determine the result which is B. Use matrix algebra to show the result for C. Find the value of the inverse of B. Determine that C is the matrix A?. ce, oe ‘ind the final result for c(t Fin thal en oC 2) KEY POINT 4.4 Theimerseof any 2x2 wate A= ( ) eens 7 Let us try to determine the inverse for a 3 x 3 matrix, too. aD 121; 100) Starting with the matrix A=(0 -1 2),wethenuse(0 -1 2 : 0 1 0}asour pall 2317001, augmented matrix. Again, our purpose will be to convert the left side of the dotted line so that it becomes the identity matrix and the right side will become the inverse. Again, we will be using row operations to reduce elements to 0) 12 Start with the row operation ry ry to get (0-1 0-1 aget 1 00) Then apply ryory—7 toget{O -1 2: 0 10 0 0-3: 2-11 Notice that there is now a lower triangle of zeros. This is known as row echelon form, 1 Sy 1 20 Then apply rr, +2rp togivethematrix(Q -1 2; 0 10 0 0-3) 2-11 $i Ba is Follow this with r+3r, + Sry and ry-+3r)+2r5 toget(0 -3 0; -4 12 0 0-3 : -2-11 Lastly, apply r)-> Lem —try and +t ry to get the augmented matrix mei OW eee a 5 3 aed o10 Bee 34 4 oe ats 1 21 2 ee a oe Sree a) 3 a The right-hand side isthe inverse matrix, A'=| 4-1 2], 37303 Aa 33 fi Weecan also write thisas A“=4( 4 -1 -2 ). te is generally better to take out the 24-1 fraction as this makes calculations simpler. ‘The left side is now in reduced row echelon form with ones in the leading diagonal and zeros everywhere else, Prisca 41-1 Find the inverse matrix for B=(2 0 1 3-2 4, Answer Using the six operations below: ry94— 3r, 3 2n=n ronan nal rr Mn + 3h nontn 56 0 (0: 16 -16 z t take more t eadsto:{ 0 -14 0 : 10 ~38 12 - eae aps 0 0-14; 8-2 4, ea rieesi Cure 2 Vea aunt ea uC ‘Once in this form, turn the elements on. 1 Ao0 7 the left into Is by dividing by 56. —14 z ‘and “14 respectively for each row. Then: | 1 0 id 7 ‘The left side is now in reduced row TT echelon form, the identity matrix. ‘This then gives the inverse matrix on the right side. Factoroutthe + and write the elements as integers. a 5 ae. boas ve bier ais consterciemas €=(2 4 7) ayostumie se option naa a 21 4 ret, hemaistsones (04-8) Westpoint nmi 03 identity matrix. Any xn matrix with a repeated row cannot have an inverse, since one row combined with another will always create a row of zeros. This means that the matrix C has no inverse. Any matrix with no inverse is known as a singular matrix. Conversely, any ‘matrix that does have an inverse is known as a non-singular matrix, recente Remember that there are six elements in a 33 matrix that must be converted to 0 to determine the inverse. “This means that, at most, we will need 10 perform six row operations Determine which of the following matrices are singular 12-4) 12 aa=(61 2 b B=(41 2 37 -86, 06 Answer ° ao 8 rents an nana tao 0 5 { 2 = Then ry+ 2s togive( 0 -11 26 = 0-11 26, The repeated row shows us that there is no inverse. This means A is singular, non-zero, Perform row operations until you can sec if rows 2 and 3 are related or not. 1 3 b rrory—4n, and ry-+7rs+ 672 lead to ( -.) Ifa matrix can be written in the form 0 0-39 ah and so this matrix is non-singular 0 de) thenit must be invertible, 00 f) fis seiteetiils provided all values present arete Z © ror 2h, and rysry— 37; leadto[0 —3 ~ 0 -6 -12, " a? Then ry+575 togive (0 -3 -6 ew: So Cis also singular, ce a rae tin What would happen if you performed column operations instead of row operations? Would the same results be observed? Can column operations work on augmented matrices? conatetveratces A=(! 2) and n= ($ 6 eee 4(3 i) and B- rvs consider te mats AB which (12 22), en ime 11 50-22 (as) nto 3) By considering BA! We first determine the inverses to be A~! we get Lf 50 ~22 eect g\ 43 19 In general, (AB) = BA The order in which the matrices occur in the calculation is important, Note that (ABy! 4 ABT wn cms A= (F 2am ({ 2) ana c= (9 “ett relationship between the matrices A~!, Bland C~1, and the matrices (CAB)~! and (BAC) Lz0 Thosoneprini ono any xn ma So ahen A= (221) and $32 1-1 2 s-(0 0 ‘dom can determine the result of (AB)! as B-!A~!. However, to save time, it 1 42, is best to find AB first as we only need to find one inverse. 12-10 3 3 0.3 )and the product, BIA, 4-4 2 Inthisexample, A= {3 2 -1), W6 6 2, 0 50, 1 [0 30 40" works outtobe {30 30 0 1s 10-5,‘Cambridge International AS & A Level Further Mathematics: Further Pure Mathematics 1 1-1 8 Working out AB gives the result (1 4 8 5 5 10, Following the method shown earlier, with six row operations we will arrive at 1 {0-90 40 (aBy'=7G{ 30 300 15 10 -5, ‘The advantage of using AB followed by (AB)! is that this requires, at most, only six row operations to find the inverse matrix, The alternative method can take up to 12 row ‘operations to complete. Pecans determine the result of C, where ABC 101 Given that A=(0 11) and B= 110, Answer ATABC = A“ > BC =A“! ‘Use matrix algebra to determine the matrix C BBC =BA' > C=B"'A7 Use the result (AB)! = BA, Hence, C = (AB) 1o01\/-11 0 ap=(011}{ 10 1 Determine the matrix AB. 110/\ 00-1 oY ff =(10 0 ol. Using the following row operations: ‘Apply the following row operations to turn the nontn left side of the augmented matrix into reduced nRoncn row echelon form. 100g O19 gives { 0 20 1 gee Factor out values to change the left side into I 002 114 Hence, (ABY State the result oor Faycomsier emaic A (12 6). tenets nee ome 131 semay soi that he top fow shoul ey be at the btom.Thiacan eid by dritlag rom oor: 108 ss tratiouauznmntancne (129° 81 8) 13t. 001 Apply the following row operations, ry 6 r3,%99f2 — ri, ryar + 32+ 2g and rpg + 1 00;2 to got the augmented matrix (0 -1 0: 11 o o1: 10CoCo Notice that switching the two rows saved two row operations since the bottom row needs to bein 0 0 1 form anyway. In this example, we were also a little adventurous. The row operation ri-rrj + 3rz + 2ry saved a little time, too. Since the numbers in the example were very simple, the row operations were more straightforward, EXERCISE 4B ® + ciara a=(3 !) ans e=(2 1 dnacsash sa aCH=1 @_ 2 & Determine the value of k such that a=(5 i) has no inverse. b Given that k=8, determine B where BA?= I. 13-2 3. Find the inverse of the matrix A=(0 4 1}. nei “(3 62) 64) “(bu) a O® 5 Gircoa a=(} 4) fna the matrix A and, hence, show that A(A — SI) = 21, where Tis the identity nati Romito sow ha nme mai °'=-1( 4) 6 Determine if the following matrices are singular or non-singular. ne 1 at a(2 87 b (-1 20 110 11 3 66, 102 @ 7 Youare given the matrix A=[2 1 1 O11 a Find A*and A’ b Find the value of k such that A?—kA?+2A 41 =0, © Hence, determine A“! Lo? O10 @ & Giventnat A=( 0 2 1)andinat B= (—1 0 2), determine C, where ACI -1 10, 200, |. find Bsuch that AB @ 9° a=Cambridge International AS &A Level Further Mathematics: Further Pure Mathematics 1 4.3 Determinants In Section 4.2 we looked at the inverse of a matrix. This was briefly linked to the determinant of the matrix. conitertnenatx a= (5 2) L 2) ae then ‘a B L (a try to find its inverse. Using A = (4 7) we know that A“ to 7 (: i) ad (2 e) DB we xtnlf OF ipo ets 4) We can see that the determinant, det(A) = and the matrix A has no inverse. should lead to an inverse matrix. To confirm, we look at det(B) = 2x7 ~ (-! of course, non-zero, which confirms that B™! exists. 5x 6) =44, This determinant will always This can also be confirmed with a row ‘Any matrix that is not ofthe form G x2) swe, bare both non-zero, will havea determinant that is non-zero and it will also have an inverse matrix, \s shown in Key point 4.5 Another way of writing he determinantis [2 fl =ad—be, P) Key POINT 4.5 We have not yet Jooked at the determinant for a 3x3 matrix, so consider the 1 63 163 matrix A=(1 4 8), The determinantis| 1 4 8 | and this can be solved 5 20 4, 5 204 by multiplying each top clement by a corresponding 2x 2 determinant, The ‘overall determinant is made of three smaller determinants called minors such that =u 8) ia|t 8 1 4) which works ou e ir aeca)=if§| oft &] +3] which rks ote Hees ‘These signs when multiplied by their minors are called cofactors, and they are determined by considering (—1)"*" for each element.Lt Perens B= (2.7 4) edna d= 4d This works out to be 33. ene cate Find the determinants of the following matrices, 11 0 2045 12 3 a (210 (0 13 (02 4 312 1-13 00-1 Anoner 110 | a/210f-[1 I-B s rig) aa ea jo tl Ee ¥ [4 2 4|_,Jo 4) Jo 2 e{o2 4 -2 _f]+3]8 2=-2 110 comatose (1 2 8) sedans FY] [hf 214 vio veins teoetin manar wesa (#31) niedaeina vos ou ae ve fF A]-[P 3] =2.somisow epeton isn aff on he atria Aid £f jo 1 Next, if we use rs+rs—2r; toget{O 2 1 then | 1 d-( 4 ‘80 still no change. 0 =-1 4, a 21 Bs 18, or 9x2, res 10 9) ~ Jo 9] So this last operation doubles the value of the determinant. 110 Next, use 73+2r3 +72 to get ( 2 2) tn 351 One last operation, using 737, +12 gives us (: 2 :) ‘The determinant of this matrix 009, 0 2| 0 0] = Shor 18x3, oreven 9x2x3, So it appears that any row operation that multiplies the row being changed by a factor & scales the value of the determinant by this same factor k.eee AC Eee Pua ana Take, for example, (4) whose determinant isa Bo, snd apply the ro a b 7 ad — kab ~ be + kab = ad ~ be, so there is no change in the determinant, But if we apply rp-skra — ri, then our matrix is Ge oe s) ‘The determinant works out to be akd ~ ab ~ bke + ab = k{ad— be), which is & times bigger than before. Investigate the effect on the value of the determinant of switching two rows in a matrix. a3 1 How can we make this useful? Consider the matrix (0 3 5 }. Its determinant is the 00 4, product of the elements in the leading diagonal, which is 23 x (4) So if'@ matrix can be reduced to row echelon form, then the calculation of a determinant is straightforward. ruettemari 82 (3 43) uss peti ty =rarne= ipl ‘ 1, so tl tt iet(B) Eurxt 6. cowsine| 3 1 “bea 4) O-B 4] eto soeeers 1-1 3] 5 : Wrist) Find, using row operations, the size of the determinants of the following matrices. 208 3-1 -3 a(i-14 b(o 41 3 1 2; 1-1 2 Answer a Operations F421 ~ 3rj,r-42— ry and ry-+r3 +r PRE Valves from 2ry and 2rs make the Sf ox determinant 4 times bigger, We need to scale reduce the matrix to (: :) this down by a factor of 2 x 2 to find the value 0 0 -8 of the determinant. (The third operation does 2x (-2)x (8 not affect the size) So the determinant is —~"——~b Operations ry-3r5—r, and ry a a matrixto(0 4 1 0 0 19, 3X4x19 _ 3p 3x2 So the determinant is ic a? = (2 4), we ean fin ‘ir determinants to Ginn womatiss A= (2 8) and n=(_3 4) ncn fn cite (4.3) st deerina vos 242. Now 242 also happens to be 11 x 22. = 22, Ifwe then consider AB out to be 52+ 190 Ba (ff) andits dstrminnat is sso 2, Hao 2 100 Using another example with A=(0 1 3} and B=(1 1 1), working out their 1 -1 0, 302 determinants, we get det(A)=8 and det(B) = ~3. 1 21\/2 10 7-1 4 Then AB=(0 1 3](1 -1 1}=(10 -1 7), and its determinant works out to be 1-1 o/\3 0 2, 12-1 baffle tea) 9 “to areee ip ecaoW Lica aN iifatis is) Also,BA=(1 -1 1](0 1 3}=(2 0 —2), andits determinant is also ~24. 3 1-10/ \s4 3, So, for determinants of size n x n, det(AB) = det(BA) = det(A}det( 24. Discuss in groups, with the aid of your teacher, the process for finding the 1 2-14 decrminantotthematixa=[2 3 © 1). Does the row reduston method O23 speed up the process now? Boers 1 Given that A (; :) and B ( : 3) conte that det(AB) = det(A) x der(B) and 15 63, det(BA) = det(A) x det(B) n 4 © 2 Tuematsicdissuch har A= (F" ,). Find the values of such that As singular @O 3 showthat B= (: ni) can always be inverted for all values of x.eran eS Raa ere | 4 State which of the following matrices are invertible. 5. Find the determinant of each of the following matrices. 1 8 6 c (0-8 4 0 0 12, efi 3 45 122 a (3 14 b (3 0-3 3-5 3, 4 3 fon rrcr) — ary changes the determinant by a factor of c se 2 14 (3) > (444) © (44) ads © © Youare given the matrix A=(b eh Show that the row oper: x ay @ 7 Giventhat | 32 a “0 |-=2, find the value ofthe constant a “ae 123 1 32 8 Giventnat A=(0 14) and B=(2 3 0), find the determinant ofthe matrix AB 120 1-10 4.4 Matrix transformations Matrices can be used to represent certain transformations, For example, if we consider the ale A(1, 1), BU, 3), CUS, 3) and D(S, 1), we ean put these coordinates into a matrix to get ase cl ‘as a position vector. If we multiply this matrix by a 2 x 2 matrix to produce a transformation, we need to multiply in 01 31)7\1331 multiplying by the identity matrix. tacos Forums (!°)(} 1 $ $)=(1 1 $$). meio shang sf 1 o\(1 155 yi iatrices gives (5 5 § 9) sensu sov dso This te shane bset on he sansa each vertex rom the axis The origina shapes ine andthe tanfomed imag sin ue‘Next, consider the rectangle with vertices (1, 1), (1, 3), (4, 3) and (4, 1). Avamaixthicenbewsitenss(1 4 4), urvematipyiteytemaric (2 9). weas (? 2 § §) andeach «values dub, direction: the distance relative to the y-axis has This isa stretch of scale factor 2in the x been doubled. Combining the previous two examples, we can see that the matrix ( ) has the effect of cnoshramentvale tor? Hee necin sete nati (2 2) spot 1331 2662 (15 5 1) toproduce thematic (3 $$ §). This sime the entgementis measured fom the origin, so we can say the origin isthe centre of the enlargement, In each of these three examples we can see an invariant line or point. In the first example, any point on the line y= 0 will not change its y value. Itis, therefore, invariant In the second example, any point on the line x =0 will not change its x value. It is also, therefore, invariant. In the third example, both x=0 and y= 0 are invariant lines. The point where they meet, in this case the origin, is known as an invariant point. The matrices for stretches are shown in Key point 4.6.