Question 9 socaicuiaroe [Maximmum mark: 8] na Consider he finetin f(2) = in (#4) re 6 (@) Show that the yinterept of f(a) is Y=? (b) Find the least positive value of 2 for which f(2) = “ Que: 10 NOCALCULATOR [Maximum mark: 18] ‘The first three terms of an infinite sequence, in order, are 2inz, qinz, Inyz where 2 > 0. First consider the case in which the series is geometric. (a) (i) Find the possible values of q (ii) Hence or otherwise, show that the series is convergent. (b) Given that q > 0 and S.. = 81n3, find the value of x. ‘Now suppose that the series is arithmetic. (©) (i) Show that q = 5 (ii) Write down the common difference in the form m In.x, where m € a (a) Given that the sum of the first n terms of the sequence is In V2, find the value of n. 83] (3) 4] 8] (a) '5]Question 11 NO CALCULATOR [Maximum mark: 15] a Consider the planes II,, TI, Hy given by the following equations: Th: 2e+y -3 Th: 2+5y—52=-6 Tg: 30+ 5y—5z (a) Show that the three planes do not intersect. (4) It is given that the point Q(—1, -1, 0) lies on both Th and Thy. Let ¢ be the line of intersection of IT; and TIy. (b) Find a vector expression for ¢. (4) (c) Show that £ is parallel to plane II. 2] (d) Hence or otherwise, find the distance between ¢ and Il; Express your answer in the form w where p,q € Z. (5) qQuestion 12 No cALCULATOR [Maximum mark: 20] a Consider the function defined by f(x) wél 7 Pager ree Reet, (a) Sketch the graph of y = f(x), showing the values of any axes intercepts, the coordinates of any local maxima and minima, and the graphs of any asymptotes. (6) 7 sa fore € Re > 24+ 6x Next, consider the function g defined by g(t) = 1. - Ge tT (6) 1x) = (b) Show that g“1(x) = —3 + V a. (c) State the domain of g”?. (1) ‘Now, consider the function h defined by h(s2) = arccos (%): (d) Given that (0 g) (a) = ©, find the value of a. Give your answer in the form p + qv2 where p, q € Z. (7