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1. The function has maxima at x=1 and x=-1, is symmetric, and has zeros at x=0. 2. The function is positive when -3<x<3 and negative outside this range. 3. The graph has three sections - between the vertical asymptotes at x=-1 and x=1, and approaches horizontal asymptotes y=1 and y=-1. 4. The domain where the absolute value expression is less than or equal to zero is between 1 and 3.

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1. The function has maxima at x=1 and x=-1, is symmetric, and has zeros at x=0. 2. The function is positive when -3<x<3 and negative outside this range. 3. The graph has three sections - between the vertical asymptotes at x=-1 and x=1, and approaches horizontal asymptotes y=1 and y=-1. 4. The domain where the absolute value expression is less than or equal to zero is between 1 and 3.

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Paper 1

1.

y
4
3
2
1

x
–2 –1 0 1 2
–1
–2
–3
–4
(A1)(A1)(A1) (C3)
Note: Award (A1) for maxima and minima, (A1) for
symmetry, (A1) for zeros
[3]

2.

14 14
(a) x  3 x  3 x  A1A1A1
3 3

3.

y
y2
2

0 x
I

–2

y1
V1 V2 (A1)(A1)(A1) (C3)

1
Note: Award (A1) for the shape of the graph (all 3 sections),
(A1) for both asymptotes (v1 and v2), (A1) for the x-intercept
I.
[3]
4.

METHOD 1
5 – 3xx + 1
 25 – 30x + 9x2  x2 + 2x + 1 (M1)
 8x2 – 32x + 24  0
 8(x – 1)(x – 3)  0 (M1)
1x3 (A1) (C3)
METHOD 2
y
y=|5–3x|

y=|x+1| A

x
0 –53 (G1)
We obtain A = (1, 2) and B = (3, 4) (G1)
Therefore, 1  x  3. (A1) (C3)
METHOD 3
Sketch the graph of y = 5 – 3x–x + 1.
y

4 y=|5–3x|–|x + 1|
x
0 1 3
(G2)
From this graph we see that y  0 for 1  x  3. (A1) (C3)
[3]
5.

(a) METHOD 1

2
y = x2 + x –2

–2 1

f (g (x)) = f (x2 + x) = x3  x – 2 (M1) (A1)


=>x2 + x – 2  0 (M1)
=>x  –2, x  l
a = –2, b = 1 (A1)(A1) (C5)
METHOD 2

f (g (x)) = x2  x – 2 (M1) (A1)


= x  2x – 1
 (x + 2) (x – 1)  0 (M1)
=> a = –2, b = 1 (A1)(A1) (C5)
(b) range is y  0 (A1) (C1)
[6]
6.

x2 – 1
Let y = 2  yx2 + y = x2 – 1 (M1)(A1)
x 1
1 y
x2(1 – y) = 1 + y  x2 = (M1)(A1)
1– y
1 y
x=
1– y
1 x
Interchanging, y=± (A1)
1– x
1 x
f –1(x) = – (A1) (C6)
1– x
[6]
7.

3
(a) y (C3)

(C3)
(b)

(–1, 0) (1, 0)
–2 –1 0 1 2 x
(0, – 12 )
–1

–2

(A1)(A2)(A3)
Notes: (a) Award (A1) for the asymptote x = 2,
(A1) for a correct shape and (A1) for asymptote y = 1.
 1
(b) Award (A1) for each point (–1, 0),  0,   , (1,
 2
0).
[6]
8.

Note: If no working shown or if working is incorrect, award (C3) for one correct interval.
METHOD 1
x9
The critical values occur when = ±2  x = 3, 27 (M1)(A1)
x9
Consider ]–∞, 3]: value of function at 0 is 1 which is ≤ 2. (A1)
Consider [3, 27]: value of function at 12 is 7 which is not ≤ 2. (A1)
Note: The discontinuity at x = 9 does not cause any
problems since the value of the function is very large in its
vicinity.
5
Consider [27, ∞[: value of function at 36 is which is ≤ 2. (A1)
3
The required solution set is therefore ]–∞, 3]  [27, ∞[ (A1) (C6)
Notes: Penalize [1 mark] for open end at 3 and /or 27.
Award the final (A1) for the symbol  or the word “or”.
METHOD 2

4
y
x+9
y= x–9

y=2

x (M1)(A1)(A1)
]–∞, 3]  [27, ∞[ (A1)(A1)(A1) (C6)
Notes: Award (A1) for each interval, and (A1) for the
symbol  or the word “or”.
Penalize [1 mark] for open end at 3 and /or 27.
[6]
9.
(a) For f (x) to be real we need 3 – x2 > 0
 x2  3

 – 3  x  3 or S =  3 , 3  
Note: Award (A1)(A0) if interval is given as
– 3  x  3 or – 3 , 3 .  
(b) A sketch of f (x) over this interval is
y

(0, 1
3

x
– 3 3

(M1)
Hence range of f (x) is given by
1 1
 f ( x)  , or f (x)  , or f (x)  0.577. (A1)(A1) (C3)
3 3
1 1
Note: Award (A1)(A0) for < f (x) < , or f (x) > , or f (x) >
3 3
0.577.
[6]

5
10. m(x +1)  x2  x2 – mx – m  0 (A1)
Hence  = b2 – 4ac  0 (M1)
 m2 + 4m  0 (A1)
Now using a sketch of quadratic
y

x
(–4, 0) (0, 0)

(M1)
Hence –4  m  0 (A1)(A1) (C6)
[6]

11.

8x  4
f x   ,x
x 3
1
8 x  4  0 and x  3  0  x  and x  3  x  3 (M1)(A1)
2
1 1
or 8 x  4  0 and x  3  0  x  and x  3  x  (M1)(A1)
2 2
So largest set
 1  
of values of x is   ,    3 ,       x  , 3  x   
1
(A2) (C6)
 2   2 
Note: A graphical approach is acceptable
providing a graph sketch is shown.
Award (M1)(A1) for recognizable
sketch, (M1)(A1) for intercepts and
asymptotes and (A2) for answers.
[6]

12.
y = 2(x  2)2 + 4(x  2) + 7 1 M1A1A1
= 2(x2  4x + 4) + 4x 8 + 6 (A1)

6
= 2x2  8x + 8 + 4x  2 (A1)
 y = 2x2  4x + 6 A1 N3
Notes: Award M1A1A0(A1)FT(A1)FTA1FT
for either 2x2 + 12x + 22 from substituting
(x + 2) or 2x2  4x + 8 from adding 1.
Award M1A0A0A0A0A0 for y = 2(x + 2)2 +
4(x + 2)+ 7 + 1.
[6]
13.

1 3
(a) (i) (g ○ f)(x) = , x   (or equivalent) A1
2x  3 2
2
(ii) (f ○ g)(x) = + 3, x ≠ 0 (or equivalent) A1
x
(b) EITHER
f(x) = (g–1 ○ f ○ g)(x)  (g ○ f)(x) = (f ○ g)(x) (M1)
1 2
 3 A1
2x  3 x
OR
1
(g–1 ○ f ○ g)(x) = A1
2
3
x
1
2x + 3 = M1
2
3
x
THEN
6x2 + 12x + 6 = 0 (or equivalent) A1
x = –1, y = 1 (coordinates are (–1, 1)) A1
[6]
14.
(a) f (x – a) ≠ b (M1)
x ≠ 0 and x ≠ 2a (or equivalent) A1
(b) vertical asymptotes x = 0, x = 2a A1
horizontal asymptote y = 0 A1
Note: Equations must be seen to award these marks.
 1
maximum  a,   A1A1
 b
Note: Award A1 for correct x-coordinate and A1 for correct y-coordinate.

7
one branch correct shape A1
other 2 branches correct shape A1

[8]
15.

(a)

A3
Note: Award A1 for each correct branch with position of asymptotes
clearly indicated. If x = 2 is not indicated, only penalise once.

8
(b)

A3
Note: Award A1 for behaviour at x = 0, A1 for intercept at x = 2,
A1 for behaviour for large │x│.
[6]
16.

1
x = 2ey  M1
ey
Note: The M1 is for switching the variables and may be awarded at any
stage in the process and is awarded independently. Further marks
do not rely on this mark being gained.
xey = 2e2y – 1
2e2y – xey – 1 = 0 A1
x  x2 8
ey  M1A1
4
 x  x2 8 
y = ln  
 4 
 
 x  x2 8 
therefore h–1(x) = ln   A1
 4 
 
since ln is undefined for the second solution R1
 x  x2 8 
Note: Accept y = ln  .
 4 
 
Note: The R1 may be gained by an appropriate comment earlier.
[6]

9
17.

g(x) = 0 or 3 (M1)(A1)
x = –1 or 4 or 1 or 2 A1A1
Notes: Award A1A1 for all four correct values,
A1A0 for two or three correct values,
A0A0 for less than two correct values.
Award M1 and corresponding A marks for correct attempt to
find expressions for f and g.
[4]

18.

(a) an attempt to use either asymptotes or intercepts (M1)


1
a = –2, b = 1, c = A1A1A1
2
(b)

A4
Note: Award A1 for both asymptotes,
A1 for both intercepts,
A1, A1 for the shape of each branch, ignoring shape at (x = –2).
[8]

19.

(a) Note: Interchange of variables may take place at any stage.


for the inverse, solve for x in
2x  3
y=
x 1
y(x – 1) = 2x – 3 M1
yx – 2x = y – 3
x(y – 2) = y – 3 (A1)

10
y 3
x=
y2
1 x3
 f ( x)  (x ≠ 2) A1
x2

Note: Do not award final A1 unless written in the form f–1(x) = ...

(b) ±f–1(x) = 1 + f–1(x) leads to


x3
2 = –1 (M1)A1
x2
8
x= A1
3
[6]

(Total 6 marks)
20.

(a) x ≥ 0 and x ≠ 16 A1A1


(b)

graph not to scale (M1)


finding crossing points
e.g. 4 – x2 = 4 – x
x = 0 or x = 1 (A1)
0 ≤ x ≤ 1 or x > 16 A1A1
Note: Award M1A1A1A0 for solving the inequality only for the case x < 16
[6]

21.

11
22.

correct concavities A1A1


Note: Award A1 for concavity of each branch of the curve.
f
correct x-intercept of (which is EXACTLY the x-intercept of f) A1
g
f
correct vertical asymptotes of (which ONLY occur when x equals the
g
x-intercepts of g) A1A1
[5]
22.

2
f′(x) = M1A1
(1  x ) 2
Note: Alternatively, award M1A1 for correct sketch of the derivative.
find at least one point of intersection of graphs (M1)
y = f(x) and y = f′(x) for x = 3 or 1.73 (A1)

12
y = f(x) and y = g (x) for x = 0 (A1)
forming inequality 0 ≤ x ≤ 3 (or 0 ≤ x ≤ 1.73) A1A1 N4
Note: Award A1 for correct limits and A1 for correct inequalities.
[7]

23.

METHOD 1
Graph of f (x) – g(x) M1

A1A1A1
Note: Award A1 for each branch.
x < – 1 or 4 < x ≤ 14 A1A1 N3
Note: Each value and inequality sign must be correct.
METHOD 2
x4 x2
 0 M1
x 1 x  4
x 2  16  x 2  x  2
0
( x  1)( x  4)
x  14
0 A1
( x  1)( x  4)
Critical value of x = 14 A1
Other critical values x = –1 and x = 4 A1

13
x < –1 or 4 < x ≤ 14 A1A1 N3
Note: Each value and inequality sign must be correct.
[6]
24.

y
y1 = f(x)

y2 = f(x – k)
m+k x
0 m n n+k

(A2)(A2) (C4)
Notes: The graph of y2 is y1 shifted k units to the right.
Award (A2) for the correct graph.
Award (A1) for indicating each point of intersection with the
x-axis ie (m + k, 0) and (n + k, 0).
Award (C4) if the graph of y2 is drawn correctly and
correctly labelled with m + k and n + k.
[4]
25.
|x+k|=|x|+k
y
y=|x|+k
y=|x+k|

–k O x
(M2)
From the graph, x  0. (A2)
OR |x + k = |x| + k
 x + k2 = (x + k)2 (M1)
 x2 + 2kx + k2 = x2 + 2kx + k2 (M1)
 x = x (M1)
x0 (A1) (C4)
[4]

14
26.

4 – 9x2 > 0 (M1)


4
x2 < (M1)
9
 2 2  2
Domain =  x :   x   OR  x : x   (A2)
 3 3  3
[4]
27.

(a) Let g (x) = ax3 + bx2 + cx + d


g (0) = –4  d = –4 (A1)
g(x) = 3ax2 + 2bx + c (M1)
g(0) = 0  c = 0 (A1)
g (–2) = 0  –8a + 4b = 4
g(–2) = 0  12a – 4b = 0 (M1)
4a = 4
a=1 (A1)
b=3 (A1)
Therefore, g (x) = x3 + 3x2 – 4 (AG) 6
(b) Under reflection in the y-axis, the graph of y = –x3 + 3x2 is mapped
onto the graph of
y = –(–x)3 + 3(–x)2 (M1)
ie y = x3 + 3x2. (A1)
  1
Under translation   , the graph of y = x3 + 3x2 is mapped onto
  1
the graph of
y = h (x) = (x + 1)3 + 3(x + 1)2 – 1 (M1)
= x3 + 3x2 + 3x + 1 + 3x2 + 6x + 3 – 1 (A1)
h (x) = x3 + 6x2 + 9x + 3 (A1) 5
(c) The graph of y = –x3 + 3x2 is mapped onto the graph of y = x3 + 3x2 – 4,
with point A mapped onto point A, using the following combination
of transformations:
Reflection in the x-axis (A1)
  2
followed by the translation   . (A2) 3
 0 
(or vice versa.)
[14]

15
28.

(a) METHOD 1

f′(x) = q – 2x = 0 M1
f′(3) = q – 6 = 0
q=6 A1
f(3) = p + 18 – 9 = 5 M1
p = –4 A1

METHOD 2

f(x) = –(x – 3)2 + 5 M1A1


= –x2 + 6x – 4
q = 6, p = –4 A1A1

(b) g(x) = –4 + 6(x – 3) – (x – 3)2 (= –31 + 12x – x2) M1A1

Note: Accept any alternative form that is correct.


Award M1A0 for a substitution of (x + 3).
[6]
29.
a) attempt at completing the square (M1)
3x2 – 6x + 5 = 3(x2 – 2x) + 5 = 3 (x – 1)2 – 1 + 5 (A1)
= 3(x – 1)2 + 2 A1
(a = 3, b = –1, c = 2)

(b) definition of suitable basic transformations:


T1 = stretch in y direction scale factor 3 A1
1
T2 = translation   A1
0
0
T3 = translation   A1
 2
[6]

30.

EITHER

│x – 1│ > │2x – 1│  (x – 1)2 > (2x – 1)2 M1


x2 – 2x + 1 > 4x2 – 4x + 1
3x2 – 2x < 0 A1
2
0<x< A1A1 N2
3

Note: Award A1A0 for incorrect inequality signs.

16
OR

│x – 1│ > │2x – 1│
x – 1 = 2x – 1 x – 1 = 1 – 2x M1A1
–x = 0 3x = 2
2
x=0 x=
3

Note: Award M1 for any attempt to find a critical value. If graphical


methods are used, award M1 for correct graphs, A1 for correct
values of x.

2
0<x< A1A1 N2
3

Note: Award A1A0 for incorrect inequality signs


[4]

31.

Note: Award A1 for each graph.

1
2x = 1 – x  x  M1A1
3
1
x  A1
3
[5]

17
32.

, x  0
1
(a) h (x) = g ◦ f (x) = 2
(M1)A1
ex 3

1
(b) 0<x A1A1
4

Note: Award A1 for limits and A1 for correct inequality signs.

1
(c) y
x2
e 3

2
ye x  3 y 1 M1

2 1 3 y
ex  A1
y

1 3 y
x2 = ln M1
y

1 3y
x= ln
y

1  3x  
 h1 (x) = ln   ln  1  3   A1
x  x  

[8]

33.

18
Notes: Award A1 for vertical asymptotes at x = 1, x = 2 and x = 5.

1
A1 for x   2,  0
f x 

1
A1 for x  8,  1
f x 

 1
A1 for local maximum at  0 ,   (branch containing
 2
local max. must be present)

A1 for local minimum at (3, 1) (branch containing local


min. must be present)

In each branch, correct asymptotic behaviour must be


displayed to obtain the A1.

Disregard any stated horizontal asymptotes such as y = 0 or y = 1.


[5]

34.

Let f (x) = ax2 + bx + c where a = 1, b = (2 – k) and c = k2.


Then for a > 0, f (x) > 0 for all real values of x if and only if

b2 – 4ac < 0 (M1)


 (2 – k)2 – 4k2 < 0 (A1)
 4 – 4k + k2 – 4k2 < 0
 3k2 – 4k – 4 > 0
 (3k – 2)(k + 2) > 0 (M1)
2
 k > , k < –2 (A1) (C2)(C2
3

–2 0 2 k
3

[4]

35.

19
(a) For the set of values of x for which f (x) is real and finite,
1
x 2 – 2 ≥ 0, x ≠ 0 (M1)
1
x ≤ 2,x0
2

1 1
– 2 ≤x≤ 2 ,x0 (A1) (C2)

(b) y≥0 (A1) (C1)


[3]

36. e2x – 7ex + 6  0  (ex – l)(ex – 6)  0 (M1)(A1)


 1  ex  6 (A1)(A1)
0  x  ln 6 (or 1.79) (A1)(A1) (C6)
[6]

37. g (x) = f (x – 1) – 1 (M1) (M1)


= 2(x – 1)3 – 3(x – 1)2 + (x – 1) +1 – 1 (M1) (A1)
= 2x3 – 9x2 + 13x – 6 (A1)(A1) (C6)
[6]
8
38. y=1– (M1) (A1)
x – 5x  4
2

8
=1– (A1)
x – 4x – 1
Asymptotes are y = 1, (A1) (C2)
x = 4, x = 1. (A1)(A1)(C2)(C2)
[6]
39. (a) METHOD 1

y = x2 + x –2

–2 1

f (g (x)) = f (x2 + x) = x3  x – 2 (M1) (A1)


=>x2 + x – 2  0 (M1)
=>x  –2, x  l
a = –2, b = 1 (A1)(A1)

20
METHOD 2

f (g (x)) = x2  x – 2 (M1) (A1)


= x  2x – 1
 (x + 2) (x – 1)  0 (M1)
=> a = –2, b = 1 (A1)(A1)

(b) range is y  0 (A1) (C1)


[6]
40. METHOD 1

–2.3 1 1.3

(M2)
3
x2 – 4 + <0
x
=> –2.30 < x < 0 or l < x < 1.30 (G2)(G2)

METHOD 2
3
x2 – 4 + <0
x
x3 – 4 x  3
=> <0 (M1)
x
=>
 
x – 1 x 2  x – 3<0 (M1)
x
1
Critical values: l, (–l ± 13 ), 0 (A2)
2
+ – + – +

– 1 (1+ 13) 0 1
1 (1+ 13)
2 2

21
1 1
=> – ( 13 + 1) < x < 0 or 1 < x < ( 13 – 1) (A1)(A1) (C6)
2 2
[6]
41 METHOD 11

The graphs of y = x – 2 and y = 2x +1 meet where


(x – 2) = (2x + 1)  x = –3 (M1)(A1)
1
(x – 2) = – (2x + 1)  x = (M1)(A1)
3
Test any value, eg x = 0 satisfies inequality (M1)
 1
so x   – 3,  . (A1) (C6)
 3 

METHOD 2

(x – 2)2  (2x + 1)2 (M1)


x – 4x + 4  4x + 4x + l
2 2
(A1)
3x + 8x – 3  0
2
(A1)
(3x – 1)(x + 3)  0 (or find roots of equation) (A1)
Test any value, eg x = 0 satisfies inequality. (M1)
 1
So x   – 3,  . (A1) (C6)
 3 

METHOD 3

2x + 1 B
x–2

(G1) (G1)

1
We obtain for A, x = –3 and for B, x = (G1) (G1)
3
 1
From the graph, x   – 3,  . (M1)(A1) (C6)
 3 

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Note: Award (C5) for an open interval.
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x2 – 1
42. Let y =  yx2 + y = x2 – 1 (M1)(A1)
x 1
2

1 y
x2(1 – y) = 1 + y  x2 = (M1)(A1)
1– y
1 y
x=
1– y
1 x
Interchanging, y=± (A1)
1– x
1 x
f –1(x) = – (A1) (C6)
1– x

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43.
x ( x  2)
(a) f ( x )  ln (M1)
x2  4
x
 ln (Accept a  2) (A1) (C2)
x2
 y 
(b) For switching variables  x  ln  (M1)
 y2

y
ex  (M1)
y2

ye x  y  y (e x 1)  2e x (A1)

2e x  2e x 2 
f 1 ( x)     x  (A1) (C4)
e 1  1  e
x x
e 1 
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44.
x 1
g 1  x   (M1)(A1)
2
x 1
1
f x   f  g  g x  
1 2 (M1)
2

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x3
= (A1)
4

f x  3 
 x  3  3 (M1)
4
x
= (A1) (C6)
4
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46.

(a)
y

A1A1A1
Note: Award A1 for each branch.
(b)

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A1A1A1
Note: Award A1 for each branch.
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47.

 x 
 f  g x   2  1 (A1)
 x  1 

g  f x    2 x 1  (A1)
 2x 
EITHER
2x 2 x 1
1 M1
x 1 2x
Getting 0 on one side (M1)

2x 1  3x  1  3x 
1  0   0 
x 1 2x  2 x x  1 
1
 1  x  0 or x  A1A1
3
OR
For attempting to graph (f  g)(x) and (g  f)(x)or
(f  g)(x)  (g  f)(x) M1
For an accurate graph. A1
1
 1 < x < 0 or x  A1A1
3
Notes: The inequality sign and the values of x
must both be correct.
1
Accept ( 1 < x <0 and x  ).
3
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48.
(a)

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A1A1
Note: Award A1 for correctly located shape
and A1 for correctly labelled points
(b)

A2A2
Note: Award A2 for correctly located shape
and A2 for four correctly labelled points,
(A1 for two correctly labelled points).
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49.

, x  0
1
(a) h (x) = g ◦ f (x) = 2
(M1)A1
ex 3

1
(b) 0<x A1A1
4

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Note: Award A1 for limits and A1 for correct
inequality signs.
1
(c) y
x2
e 3
2
ye x  3 y 1 M1
2 1 3 y
ex  A1
y
1 3 y
x2 = ln M1
y

1 3y
x= ln
y

1  3x  
 h1 (x) = ln   ln  1  3   A1
x  x  

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PAPER 2
1
e2 x   2  x  2.50, x  0.440 (A2)(A2)(C2)(C2)
x2
1
e2 x   2  x  1.51 (A2) (C2)
x2
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51. (a) EITHER

1
translation of  parallel to the x-axis
2
1
stretch of a scale factor of parallel to the x-axis A1A1
2

OR

1
stretch of a scale factor of parallel to the x-axis
2
translation of –1 parallel to the x-axis A1A1

Note: Accept clear alternative terminologies for either transformation.

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(b) EITHER

1.16 < x < 5.71  6.75 < x ≤ 10 A1A1A1A1

OR

]1.16, 5.71[  ]6.75,10] A1A1A1A1

Note: Award A1 for 1 intersection value, A1 for the other 2,


A1A1 for the intervals.
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52. (a) a = 2.24 ( 5 ) A1

(b) (i)

A2

Note: Award A1 for end point


A1 for its asymptote.

(ii) sketch of g–1 (see above) A2

Note: Award A1 for end point


A1 for its asymptote.

3x
c) y=  yx2 – 3x + 5y = 0 M1
5 x2
3  9  20 y 2
x A1
2y
3  9  20 x 2
 g 1 ( x)  A1
2x
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53.

Find the set of values of x for which 0.1x 2  2 x  3  log10 x.


(Total 6 marks)

Attempting to solve |0.1x2  2x + 3| = log10 x numerically or graphically. (M1)


x = 1.52, 1.79 (A1)(A1)
x = 17.6, 19.1 (A1)
(1.52 < x < 1.79)  (17.6 < x < 19.1) A1A1 N2
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(a) (i) y = ln x5 – 3x2
2.5

–0.5 0.5 1 1.5 2


–2.5

–5

–7.5

–10

–12.5
asymptote asymptote (G2)
Note: Award (G1) for correct shape, including three zeros, and (G1)
for both asymptotes
(ii) f (x) = 0 for x = 0.599, 1.35, 1.51 (G1)(G1)(G1) 5
(b) f (x) is undefined for
(x5 – 3x2) = 0 (M1)
x2(x3 – 3) = 0
Therefore, x = 0 or x = 31/3 (A2) 3

5x 4  6x  5x 3  6 
(c) f (x) = 5  or  (M1)(A1)
x  3x 2  x 4  3 x 
f (x) is undefined at x = 0 and x = 31/3 (A1) 3
(d) For the x-coordinate of the local maximum of f (x), where
0 < x < 1.5 put f (x) = 0 (R1)
5x3 – 6 = 0 (M1)
1
 6 3
x=   (A1) 3
5
(e) The required area is
1.35
A=  f ( x ) dx
0.599
(A2) 2

Note: Award (A1) for each correct limit.

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(b)  1 x   0.800 or x 1 (accept  1 x   0.800 ) A1A1A1
Note: Award A1 for the first region, A1
for the second region and A1 for
correct inequalities.
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