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Cambridge International Advanced Subsidiary Level
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(ii) Hence, using logarithms, solve the equation 3 × 2y + 4 = 3 × 2y − 11, giving the answer correct
to 3 significant figures. [2]
2
ln y
(5, 2.92)
(2, 1.60)
x
O
y = Aep x−1 ,
where A and p are constants. The graph of ln y against x is a straight line passing through the points
2, 1.60 and 5, 2.92, as shown in the diagram. Find the values of A and p correct to 2 significant
figures. [5]
(ii) When a and b have these values, find the greatest possible value of g x − f x as x varies. [2]
a
(i) Given that Ó 3e 2 x + 1 dx = 10, show that the positive constant a satisfies the equation
1
5
0
16 − a
@ A
a = 2 ln . 5
6
16 − an
@ A
(ii) Use the iterative formula an+1 = 2 ln with a1 = 2 to find the value of a correct to
6
3 decimal places. Give the result of each iteration to 5 decimal places. [3]
(ii) Hence
(a) solve the equation 2 cosec 21 tan 1 = 5 for 0 < 1 < 0, [3]
10
dy 4y
(i) Show that =− 2 . [4]
dx 3y + 4x
(iii) Find the coordinates of the point on the curve where the tangent is parallel to the y-axis. [4]
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