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2. [Maximum mark: 5]

3x + 2
The function f is efine as f (x) = , x ∈ , x ≠ -1 .
x +1

Sketch the graph of y = f (x) , clearly indicating and stating the equations of any asymptotes
and the coordinates of any axes intercepts.

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6. [Maximum mark: 8]

Consider the expansion of (1 + x)n in ascending powers of x , where n ≥ 3 .

a rite o n the first our ter s o the e ansion. [2]

he coe ficients o the secon thir an ourth ter s o the e ansion are consecuti e ter s
of an arithmetic sequence.

(b) (i) Show that n3 - 9n2 + 14n = 0 .

ii ence fin the a ue o n . [6]

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7. [Maximum mark: 6]

A and B are independent events such that P(A) = P(B) = p , p ≠ 0 .

(a) Show that P(A ∪ B) = 2p - p2 . [2]

(b) Find P(A | A ∪ B) in simplest form. [4]

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8. [Maximum mark: 8]

( )
Use mathematical induction to prove that n n2 + 5 is divisible by 6 for n ∈ +
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9. [Maximum mark: 8]

3 −1 3 +1 π  πð 6− 2
Consider the equation + = 4 2 , 0 < x < . Given that sin   =
sin x cos x 2  12  4
 πð 6+ 2
and cos  =
 12  4

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(a) verify that x = is a solution to the equation; [3]
12
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hence fin the other so ution to the e uation or 0 < x < . [5]
2

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