Math AA HL -Revision -P1 [195 marks]

1. [4 marks]
A sector of a circle with radius 𝑟 cm , where 𝑟 > 0, is shown on the following diagram.
The sector has an angle of 1 radian at the centre.

Let the area of the sector be 𝐴 cm2 and the perimeter be 𝑃 cm. Given that 𝐴 = 𝑃, find
the value of 𝑟.
2a. [1 mark]
The lengths of two of the sides in a triangle are 4 cm and 5 cm. Let θ be the angle
5√15
between the two given sides. The triangle has an area of  cm2.
2

√15
Show that sin 𝜃 = .
4

2b. [6 marks]
Find the two possible values for the length of the third side.
3a. [1 mark]
The graph of 𝑦 = 𝑓 ′ (𝑥 ), 0 ≤ 𝑥 ≤ 5 is shown in the following diagram. The curve intercepts
the 𝑥-axis at (1, 0) and (4, 0) and has a local minimum at (3, −1).
Write down the 𝑥-coordinate of the point of inflexion on the graph of 𝑦 = 𝑓 (𝑥).
3b. [3 marks]
The shaded area enclosed by the curve 𝑦 = 𝑓 ′ (𝑥), the 𝑥-axis and the 𝑦-axis is 0.5. Given that
𝑓 (0) = 3,
find the value of 𝑓 (1).
3c. [2 marks]
The area enclosed by the curve 𝑦 = 𝑓 ′ (𝑥 ) and the 𝑥-axis between 𝑥 = 1 and 𝑥 = 4 is 2.5 .
find the value of 𝑓 (4).
3d. [3 marks]
Sketch the curve 𝑦 = 𝑓 (𝑥 ), 0 ≤ 𝑥 ≤ 5 indicating clearly the coordinates of the maximum and
minimum points and any intercepts with the coordinate axes.
4a. [2 marks]
Show that (sin 𝑥 + cos 𝑥 )2 = 1 + sin 2𝑥.
4b. [4 marks]
cos 𝑥+sin 𝑥
Show that sec 2𝑥 + tan 2𝑥 = cos 𝑥−sin 𝑥 .

4c. [9 marks]
𝜋
Hence or otherwise find ∫06 (sec 2𝑥 + tan 2𝑥) d𝑥 in the form ln(𝑎 + √𝑏) where 𝑎, 𝑏 ∈ ℤ.

5a. [1 mark]
Consider the functions 𝑓 and 𝑔 defined by 𝑓 (𝑥 ) = ln|𝑥 |, 𝑥 ∈ ℝ \ {0}, and 𝑔(𝑥) =
ln|𝑥 + 𝑘|, 𝑥 ∈ ℝ \ {−𝑘}, where 𝑘 ∈ ℝ, 𝑘 > 2.
Describe the transformation by which 𝑓(𝑥 ) is transformed to 𝑔(𝑥 ).
5b. [1 mark]
State the range of 𝑔.
5c. [6 marks]
Sketch the graphs of 𝑦 = 𝑓(𝑥 ) and 𝑦 = 𝑔(𝑥 ) on the same axes, clearly stating the points of
intersection with any axes.
5d. [2 marks]
The graphs of 𝑓 and 𝑔 intersect at the point P .
Find the coordinates of P.
6a. [5 marks]

Express −3 + √3i in the form 𝑟ei𝜃 , where 𝑟 > 0 and −𝜋 < 𝜃 ≤ 𝜋.

6b. [5 marks]

Let the roots of the equation 𝑧 3 = −3 + √3i be 𝑢, 𝑣 and 𝑤.

Find 𝑢, 𝑣 and 𝑤 expressing your answers in the form 𝑟ei𝜃 , where 𝑟 > 0 and −𝜋 < 𝜃 ≤ 𝜋.
6c. [4 marks]
On an Argand diagram, 𝑢, 𝑣 and 𝑤 are represented by the points U, V and W respectively.
Find the area of triangle UVW.
6d. [4 marks]
By considering the sum of the roots 𝑢, 𝑣 and 𝑤, show that
5𝜋 7𝜋 17𝜋
cos 18 + cos 18 + cos = 0.
18

7a. [8 marks]
The function 𝑓 is defined by 𝑓 (𝑥 ) = esin 𝑥 .
Find the first two derivatives of 𝑓 (𝑥 ) and hence find the Maclaurin series for 𝑓(𝑥 ) up to and
including the 𝑥 2 term.
7b. [4 marks]
Show that the coefficient of 𝑥 3 in the Maclaurin series for 𝑓 (𝑥 ) is zero.
7c. [6 marks]
Using the Maclaurin series for arctan 𝑥 and e3𝑥 − 1, find the Maclaurin series for
arctan(e3𝑥 − 1) up to and including the 𝑥 3 term.
7d. [3 marks]
𝑓(𝑥)−1
Hence, or otherwise, find lim arctan(e3𝑥 −1).
𝑥→0

8. [5 marks]
The following diagram shows the graph of 𝑦 = 𝑓(𝑥 ). The graph has a horizontal
asymptote at 𝑦 = −1. The graph crosses the 𝑥-axis at 𝑥 = −1 and 𝑥 = 1, and the 𝑦-axis
at 𝑦 = 2.

On the following set of axes, sketch the graph of 𝑦 = [𝑓(𝑥 )]2 + 1, clearly showing
any asymptotes with their equations and the coordinates of any local maxima or minima.

9a. [3 marks]
The function 𝑓 is defined by 𝑓 (𝑥 ) = e2𝑥 − 6e𝑥 + 5,   𝑥 ∈ ℝ,   𝑥 ≤ 𝑎. The graph of 𝑦 = 𝑓(𝑥 ) is
shown in the following diagram.

Find the largest value of 𝑎 such that 𝑓 has an inverse function.

9b. [5 marks]
For this value of 𝑎, find an expression for 𝑓 −1 (𝑥 ), stating its domain.
10. [8 marks]
1
Let 𝑓(𝑥) = 1−𝑥 2 for −1 < 𝑥 < 1. Use partial fractions to find ∫ 𝑓(𝑥 ) 𝑑𝑥.

11a. [4 marks]
 𝑥 2−10𝑥+5
Let 𝑓 (𝑥 ) = ,   𝑥 ∈ ℝ,   𝑥 ≠ −1.
𝑥+1

Find the co-ordinates of all stationary points.

11b. [1 mark]
Write down the equation of the vertical asymptote.
11c. [4 marks]
With justification, state if each stationary point is a minimum, maximum or horizontal point
of inflection.
12. [6 marks]
Use mathematical induction to prove that ∑𝑛𝑟=1 𝑟(𝑟!) = (𝑛 + 1)! − 1, for 𝑛 ∈ ℤ+ .
13a. [4 marks]
Consider the curves 𝐶1 and 𝐶2 defined as follows
𝐶1  :  𝑥𝑦 = 4, 𝑥 > 0
𝐶2  : 𝑦 2 − 𝑥 2 = 2, 𝑥 > 0
d𝑦
Using implicit differentiation, or otherwise, find d𝑥 for each curve in terms of 𝑥 and 𝑦.

13b. [2 marks]
Let P(𝑎, 𝑏) be the unique point where the curves 𝐶1 and 𝐶2 intersect.
Show that the tangent to 𝐶1 at P is perpendicular to the tangent to 𝐶2 at P.
14. [7 marks]
Consider the equation 𝑧 4 + 𝑎𝑧 3 + 𝑏𝑧 2 + 𝑐𝑧 + 𝑑 = 0, where 𝑎, 𝑏, 𝑐, 𝑑 ∈ ℝ and 𝑧 ∈ ℂ.

Two of the roots of the equation are log26 and 𝑖√3 and the sum of all the roots is 3 + log23.
Show that 6𝑎 + 𝑑 + 12 = 0.
15. [5 marks]
𝜋
Let 𝑎 = sin 𝑏,   0 < 𝑏 < 2 .

Find, in terms of b, the solutions of sin 2𝑥 = −𝑎,   0 ≤ 𝑥 ≤ 𝜋.

16. [7 marks]
𝜋 𝜋
The first three terms of a geometric sequence are sin𝑥, sin2𝑥 and 4sin𝑥cos 2 𝑥, − 2 < 𝑥 < 2 .

(a) Find the common ratio r.

(b) Find the set of values of x for which the geometric series sin𝑥 + sin2𝑥 + 4sin𝑥cos 2 𝑥 +
⋯ converges.
1
Consider 𝑥 = arccos (4) , 𝑥 > 0.

√15
(c) Show that the sum to infinity of this series is .
2

17. [4 marks]
Four numbers are such that their mean is 13, their median is 14 and their mode is 15. Find
the four numbers.
18a. [2 marks]

1 1+cos𝑥
Use the identity cos2𝜃 = 2cos 2 𝜃 − 1 to prove that cos 2 𝑥 = √ , 0 ≤ 𝑥 ≤ 𝜋.
2

18b. [2 marks]
1
Find a similar expression for sin 2 𝑥, 0 ≤ 𝑥 ≤ 𝜋.

18c. [4 marks]
𝜋
Hence find the value of ∫02 (√1 + cos𝑥 + √1 − cos𝑥)d𝑥.

19. [6 marks]
The first set of axes below shows the graph of 𝑦 = 𝑓(𝑥) for −4 ≤ 𝑥 ≤ 4.

𝑥
Let 𝑔(𝑥) = ∫−4 𝑓(𝑡)d𝑡 for −4 ≤ 𝑥 ≤ 4.

(a) State the value of x at which 𝑔(𝑥) is a minimum.

(b) On the second set of axes, sketch the graph of 𝑦 = 𝑔(𝑥).
20. [6 marks]
2 11 2
Events 𝐴 and 𝐵 are such that P(𝐴) = 5 , P(𝐵) = 20 and P(𝐴|𝐵) = 11.

(a) Find P(𝐴 ∩ 𝐵).

(b) Find P(𝐴 ∪ 𝐵).
(c) State with a reason whether or not events 𝐴 and 𝐵 are independent.
21a. [6 marks]
Mobile phone batteries are produced by two machines. Machine A produces 60% of the
daily output and machine B produces 40%. It is found by testing that on average 2% of
batteries produced by machine A are faulty and 1% of batteries produced by machine B are
faulty.
(i) Draw a tree diagram clearly showing the respective probabilities.
(ii) A battery is selected at random. Find the probability that it is faulty.
(iii) A battery is selected at random and found to be faulty. Find the probability that it
was produced by machine A.
21b. [6 marks]
In a pack of seven transistors, three are found to be defective. Three transistors are
selected from the pack at random without replacement. The discrete random variable X
represents the number of defective transistors selected.
(i) Find P(𝑋 = 2).
(ii) Copy and complete the following table:

(iii) Determine E(𝑋).

22a. [2 marks]
Consider the following functions:
ℎ(𝑥) = arctan(𝑥), 𝑥 ∈ ℝ
1
𝑔(𝑥) = 𝑥, 𝑥 ∈ ℝ, 𝑥 ≠ 0

Sketch the graph of 𝑦 = ℎ(𝑥).

22b. [2 marks]
Find an expression for the composite function ℎ ∘ 𝑔(𝑥) and state its domain.
22c. [7 marks]
Given that 𝑓(𝑥) = ℎ(𝑥) + ℎ ∘ 𝑔(𝑥),
(i) find 𝑓 ′ (𝑥) in simplified form;
𝜋
(ii) show that 𝑓(𝑥) = 2 for 𝑥 > 0.

22d. [3 marks]
Nigel states that 𝑓 is an odd function and Tom argues that 𝑓 is an even function.
(i) State who is correct and justify your answer.
(ii) Hence find the value of 𝑓(𝑥) for 𝑥 < 0.

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