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1 M1 Eliminates one variable, e.g. 5

A1 Collects terms ready to solve,

e.g.
A1 for either (0.5, 0.25)
or (2, 1) provided nfww
or x = 0.5, 2 or y = 0.25,
1
M1 Factorises, applies the
formula or completes the square,
e.g.

A2 Both (0.5, 0.25) and (2, 1)

2 4 B1
B1

M1 for attempt at
solution of simultaneous
equations

A1
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3 8 M1 for attempt at a
3-term quadratic equation
in one variable with
solution

A1 Allow if not
seen

A1
B1
Area of triangle =

Area under curve:

M1 using their A and B

B1 for
Total area =
M1 for use of limits

A1
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4 M1 4 For equating line and

curve and attempting to
obtain a quadratic
equation equated to zero

M1 Discriminant:
Dep
For use of ,
could be implied by use
of quadratic formula

A1
For a suitable
A1 Always positive or zero for any comment/conclusion
m, so line and curve will always
touch or intersect
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5 M1 Eliminates y: 10
oe
A1 Collects terms:

B1 x – 2 is a factor soi
B2 Correct quadratic factor:
B1 for any two correct
elements of quadratic
factor

M1 Factorises their 3-term

quadratic or solves their 3-term
quadratic = 0:
oe
A2 (−0.6, −8.4), (0.5, −4) A1 for x = −0.6, x = 0.5
or y = −8.4, y = −4 nfww
or for one correct (x, y)
pair

M1

oe
A1 (−0.05, −6.2) oe
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6 5
B1 Midpoint

B1 Gradient = 5

M1 Attempt at perp bisector

using their midpoint and
perp gradient
M1

For use of y = x and

A1 attempt to solve

7 B1 Finds coordinates of mid-point 4

(8, –2)

B1 oe
soi

M1 oe

A1 oe isw
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8 4 M1 for valid method to

find m

M1 for valid method to

find c

M1

A1

9 B1 5 May be implied by
subsequent work

B1 Gradient = −4 (= m)
B1 c = 32
Dep on first B1
M1
Use of and

Or use of

and

A1
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10(a) 3 M1 for attempt to find a

in terms of p
A1

B1 Follow through on
their a

10(b) 2 M1 for attempt to solve

using their answer to (a)
as far as p = ...

A1

11 M1 Rewrites in quadratic form 4

soi,
e.g.

M1 Factorises or solves their ignore

3-term quadratic,
e.g.

A1
A1
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12(a) B1 1000 1

12(b) 3
B1

M1 For equating an equation

of the form
to 1200 and dividing by
400
A1

12(c) M1 2 For attempt to factorise

and solve, dealing with
exponential correctly, to
obtain
A1
or awrt 0.693 only
isw if appropriate

13 3 B1

M1 for attempt to
eliminate one variable,
obtain a 3-term quadratic
equation = 0 and attempt
to solve

A1
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14(a) B4 4 B1 For shape with

maximum in 1st
quadrant

B1 For and

B1 For (0, 5)
B1 All correct with cusps
and correct shape for
and

14(b) M1 A1 3 M1 For attempt to find

maximum point
Maximum point when
A1 For

A1 so

15(a) B3 3 B1 correct shape must

have cusp on x-axis
Correct shape
0.6 oe indicated on x-axis B1 for each correct point
3 indicated on y-axis There must be a sketch to
award the marks for the
intercepts and sketch
should be continuous
with one intersection
only on each axis
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15(b) M1 Solves oe 3
or

A1 oe

B1 oe

16(a) Idea of modulus correct B1 Two straight lines above

and touching x-axis

B1 Must be a sketch
indicated on x-axis

2 indicated on y-axis B1 Must be a sketch

16(b) B1 0.67 is B0
(0.667)

Solve M1 As far as x = numerical

or value

A1 SC: If drawn then B1, B2

for exact answers only
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17 B1 Correct V shape with vertex 3

on positive x-axis
B1 (0, 7)

B1

18 B1 x = 2 3 (Alternative method
M1 B1 for

M1 for factorising, e.g.

A1 oe
A1 for )

19 3 B1 for 3
B1 for

B1 for ±

20 4
B1 oe

M1 Attempts to solve their

equation with equation of L
A1 for x = 13 or y = 2
A2 (13, 2)
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21 B1 4

M1 Solves their linear

simultaneous equations If A0 A0 then SC1 for a
correct pair of
A1 x = lg2 or equivalent
unsimplified values or a
simplified form
correct pair of decimal
values correct to at least
A1 or equivalent 3sf
simplified form

22 Eliminates y e.g. M1 allow even after incorrect

rearrangement of the
equation of the curve
(dependent on resulting
or eliminates x e.g. equation still in terms of
x and y); condone
substitution of e.g.

Rearrange to a 3-term quadratic M1 condone sign slips /

arithmetic slips

oe A1

or oe

Factorise or solve 3-term M1

quadratic
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A1
isw or

A1
isw or

If final A marks not

awarded then A1 for a
correct x, y pair

23 M1 M1 for substitution and

or simplification to obtain a
three term quadratic
equation in one
variable

leading to and A2 A1 for each ‘pair’ from a

correct quadratic
equation, correctly
obtained.

Midpoint B1 B1 for midpoint cao

(Gradient −1) M1 M1 for perpendicular

bisector, must be using
Perpendicular bisector their perpendicular
gradient and their
midpoint
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Meets the curve again if M1 M1 for substitution and

or simplification to obtain a
three term quadratic
equation in one
variable.

leading to , A2 A1 for each ‘pair’

M1 M1 for Pythagoras using

their coordinates from
solution of second
quadratic.

must be seen if not using

correct coordinates.

A1 A1 for from
and all correct so far.

24 or M1 M1 for attempt to obtain

a 3 term quadratic in
terms of one variable
only

leading to M1 DM1 for attempt to solve

or quadratic equation
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so and A2 A1 for each ‘pair’ of

values.

Midpoint B1

Gradient = 2, so perpendicular M1 M1 for attempt at straight

line equation, must be
gradient =
using midpoint and
perpendicular gradient
Perpendicular bisector:

M1 M1 for use of y = 0 in
their line equation (but
Point C not 2x − y + 1= 0 )

M1 M1 for correct attempt to

Area = find area, may be using
their values for A, B and
C (C must lie on the
x-axis)

= 125 A1
Alternative method for area:

(M1) M1 for correct attempt to

find area may be using
Area = their values for A, B and
C
= 125 (A1)
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25 or M1 equate and attempt to

obtain an equation in 1
variable

or M1 DM1 for forming a 3

term quadratic equation
and attempt to solve
or

A1 x values
leading to and

A1 y values

B1 for midpoint, allow

Midpoint anywhere

M1 correct attempt to obtain

Perpendicular gradient =
the gradient of the
perpendicular, using AB

Perp bisector: M1 straight line equation

through the midpoint;
must be convinced it is a
perpendicular gradient.
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A1 allow unsimplified

26 Substitution of either 4 – x or 4 – y M1 condone one sign error or

into equation of curve and brackets slip in either equation of
expanded curve or expansion of
brackets; condone
omission of = 0, BUT 4
– x or 4 – y must be
correct

A1
or oe

Solve their 3-term quadratic M1 dep on a valid

substitution attempt

A1
and 3 isw or
not from wrong
working

A1 or x = 3 y = 1
and 1 isw
not from wrong
working
if no working, allow full
marks for fully correct
answer only.
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27 M1 for obtaining one correct

or oe equation in powers of 5,
3, 25, 27 or 81

A1 for oe linear
equation

A1 for oe linear
equation

Attempt to solve linear M1

simultaneous equations which have
been obtained correctly

A1 for both.
Leads to

28 or M1 for correct elimination of

one variable and attempt
to form a quadratic
equation in x or y.

A1

A1

Points (–4, 1) and (4, 3) M1 for use of Pythagoras

theorem
Line
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= or A1 allow either form

29 B1

B1

M1 Eliminate y or x from two

linear three term
equations

, oe A1

oe A1

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