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P1P2 Revision Worksheet

Month 07: January 2025
P1 Chapters : 1 - 9
P2 Chapters: 2, 6(Upto Ex- 6F),7, 8
1. Express √80 in the form 𝑎√5,where 𝑎 is an integer.

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2. (a) Write down the value of 83 . [2]
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(b) Find the value of 8 3 []
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3. The function f is defined as f(x) = 𝑥 2 + 6𝑥 − 5, x ℝ.

(a) Write f(x) in the form (𝑥 + 𝑝)2 + 𝑞. [(𝑥 + 3)2 − 14]
(b) Hence, or otherwise, find the roots of f(x), leaving your answers in surd form. [𝑥 = −3 ± √14]
(c) Write down the minimum value of f(x), and state the value of x for which it occurs. [-14 at x = -3]
(d) Sketch the curve with equation y = f(x) and show the coordinates of the turning point, and the points
where the curve cuts the coordinate axes. Also, write down the line of symmetry.

4. On graph paper, shade the region that satisfies the inequalities:

(i)𝑦 ≥ −4, 𝑥 < 5, 𝑦 ≤ 3𝑥 + 2 and 𝑥 > 0
(ii) 2𝑦 + 𝑥 < 14 and 𝑦 ≥ 𝑥 2 − 3𝑥 − 4

5. (a) By eliminating 𝑦 from the equations: 𝑥 + 𝑦 = 2; 𝑥 2 + 𝑥𝑦 − 𝑦 2 = −1

Show that 𝑥 2 − 6𝑥 + 3 = 0.
(b) Hence, or otherwise solve the simultaneous equations
𝑥+𝑦=2
𝑥 2 + 𝑥𝑦 − 𝑦 2 = −1
Giving 𝑥 and 𝑦 in the form 𝑎 ± 𝑏√6, where 𝑎 and 𝑏 are integers. [𝑥 = 3 ± √6, 𝑦 = −1 ± √6]

6. Sketch:
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(i) 𝑦 = 𝑥 2 (𝑥 − 3)and 𝑦 = on the same axes
𝑥
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(ii) 𝑦 = and𝑦 = 𝑥 − 3𝑥 + 4 on the same axes.
𝑥2

7. The point P(4, 3) lies on a curve with equation y = f(x).

a) State the coordinates of the point to which P is transformed on the curve with equation:
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(i) 𝑦 = 𝑓(3𝑥) (ii) 𝑦 = 𝑓(𝑥) (iii) 𝑦 = 𝑓(𝑥 − 5) (iv) – 𝑦 = 𝑓(𝑥) (v) 2(𝑦 + 2) = 𝑓(𝑥)
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[(i) ( , 3) (ii) (4, 6) (iii) (9, 3) (iv) (4, -3) (v) (4, − ) ]
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b) P is transformed to point (2, 3). Write down two possible transformations of f(x).
[f(2x), f(x + 2)]
c) P is transformed to point (8, 6). Write down a possible transformation of f(x) if
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(i) f(x) is translated only (ii) f(x) is stretched only [(i) f(x – 4) + 3 (ii) 2f( x)]
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8. A is the point (-1,5). Let (x,y) be any point on the line y=3x.
(a)Write an equation in terms of x for the distance between (x,y) and A(-1,5). [𝑑 = √10𝑥 2 − 28𝑥 + 26 ]
(b) Find the coordinates of the two points, B and C, on the line y=3x which are a distance of √74 from
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(-1,5). [B (-5 , − 5
) and C(4,12)]
(c) Find the equation of the line 𝑙1 that is perpendicular to y=3x and goes through the point (-1,5)
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[y=- x+ ]
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(d) Find the coordinates of the point of intersection between 𝑙1 and y=3x [ , ]
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(e) Find the area of the triangle ABC [20.8]

9. The straight line 𝑙1 has equation y = 7x – 3. The straight line 𝑙2 has equation 4x + 3y – 41 = 0. The lines
intersect at the point A.
(a) Work out the coordinates of A. [A (2,11)]
The straight line 𝑙2 crosses the x-axis at the point B.
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(b) Work out the coordinates of B. [B ( , 0)]
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(c) Work out the area of triangle AOB, where O is the origin [ ]
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10. In ABC, AB = x cm, AC = (5 + x) cm and BAC = 150. Given that the area of the triangle is 3 cm2,
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(a) show that x satisfies the equation 𝑥 2 + 5𝑥 − 15 = 0
(b) calculate the value of x, giving your answer to 3 significant figures. [2.11]

11. Sketch on the separate set of axes the graphs of:

(a) 𝑦 = tan(𝜃 + 45°) , 0 ≤ 𝜃 ≤ 360
(b) 𝑦 = cos(𝜃 − 90°) , −360 ≤ 𝜃 ≤ 360

12.The point 𝐴 with coordinates (−1, 4) lies on the curve with equation 𝑦 = 𝑥 3 − 5𝑥. The point 𝐵 also lies on the curve
and has 𝑥-coordinate (−1 + ℎ).
(a) Show that the gradient of the line segment 𝐴𝐵 is given by ℎ2 − 3ℎ − 2.
(b) Deduce the value of 𝑔. [−2]

13.A plot of land is in the shape of a sector of a circle of radius 55 m. The length of fencing that is erected along the edge
of the plot to enclose the land is 176 m. Calculate the area of the plot of land. [1815 m2]

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14.A curve has equation 𝑦 = 12𝑥 2 − 𝑥 2 .
𝑑𝑦 3 1
(a) Show that = 𝑥 −2 (4 − 𝑥).
𝑑𝑥 2
(b) Find the coordinates of the point on the curve where the gradient is zero. [(4, 16)]

(2−𝑥2 )3
15.𝑓 ′ (𝑥) = 𝑥2
(a) Show that 𝑓 ′(𝑥) = 8𝑥 −2 − 12 + 𝐴𝑥 2 + 𝐵𝑥 4, where 𝐴 and 𝐵 are constants to be found.
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(b) Given that the point (−2, 9) lies on the curve with equation 𝑦 = 𝑓(𝑥), find f(x). [− − 12𝑥 + 2𝑥 3 − − ]
𝑥 5 5

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16.The diagrams show the cross-sections of two drawer handles. Shape 𝑋 is a rectangle 𝐴𝐵𝐶𝐷 joined to a semicircle with
BC as diameter. The length 𝐴𝐵 = 𝑑 cm and 𝐵𝐶 = 2𝑑 cm. Shape 𝑌 is a sector 𝑂𝑃𝑄 of a circle with centre 𝑂 and radius
2𝑑 cm. Angle 𝑃𝑂𝑄 is 𝜃 radians.
𝜋
a) Given that the areas of shapes 𝑋 and 𝑌 are equal, prove that 𝜃 = 1 + .
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Using this value of 𝜃, and given that 𝑑 = 3, find in terms of 𝜋:
b) the perimeter of shape 𝑋 [(3𝜋 + 12) cm]
3𝜋
c) the perimeter of shape 𝑌. [(18 + ) cm]
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d) Hence find the difference, in mm, between the perimeters of shapes 𝑋 and 𝑌. [12.9 mm] Shape Y

17.The arc AB of a circle, centre O and radius r cm, is such that angle AOB=0.5 radians.
Given that the perimeter of the minor sector AOB is 30 cm,
(a) Calculate the value of r [12]
(b)Show that the area of the minor sector AOB is 36𝑐𝑚 2
(c) Calculate the area of the segment enclosed by the chord AB and the minor arc AB [1.48𝑐𝑚 2]

18.A circular Ferris wheel has 24 pods equally spaced on its circumference.
3𝜋
(a) Given that the arc length between ach pod is 2
m, and modelling each pod as a particle, calculate the
diameter of the Ferris wheel. [36]
(b) Given that it takes approximately 30 seconds for a pod to complete one revolution, estimate the speed of
the pod in km/h. [13.6 km/h]

19.𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥 2 − 2𝑥 − 8
a) Sketch the graph of 𝑦 = 𝑓(𝑥).
b) On the same set of axes, sketch the graph of 𝑦 = 𝑓 ′ (𝑥).
c) Explain why the x-coordinate of the turning point of 𝑦 = 𝑓(𝑥) is the same as the x-coordinate of the
point where the graph of 𝑦 = 𝑓 ′ (𝑥) crosses the x-axis.
[At the turning point, the gradient of 𝑦 = 𝑓(𝑥) is zero ie𝑓 ′ (𝑥) = 0]

P2 – Chapters 2, 6(Upto Ex: 6F) 7, 8

20. The equation of a circle is 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 − 8𝑥 + 4𝑦 + 4 = 0.
a) Find the radius of the circle and the coordinate of its centre. [4, (4, -2)]
b) Find the x-coordinates of the points where the circle crosses the x-axis, giving your answer in exact
form. [4 − 2√3 , 4 + 2√3]
c) Show that the point A(6, √3 − 2) lies on the circle.
d) Show that the equation of the tangent to the circle at A is √3𝑥 + 3𝑦 = 12√3 − 6.

21.The circle (𝑥 + 4)2 + (𝑦 − 7)2 = 121 meets the 𝑦-axis at (0, 𝑚) and (0, 𝑛).
Find the values of 𝑚 and 𝑛.
[m = 7 + √105 , n = 7 − √105]
22. The point 𝐴(−3, −7) lies on the circle centre (5, 1). Find the equation of the tangent to the circle at 𝐴.
[y = - x – 10]

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23.The points 𝑃(−11, 8), 𝑄(−6, −7) and 𝑅(4, −7) lie on the circumference of a circle.
(a) Find the equation of the perpendicular bisector of
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i) 𝑃𝑄 [𝑦 = 𝑥+ ]
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ii) 𝑄𝑅 [x = -1]
(b) Find an equation for the circle. [(𝑥 + 1) + (𝑦 − 3)2 = 125]
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𝟐𝟒. 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥 4 + 3𝑥 3 − 5𝑥 2 − 3𝑥 + 1
a) Find the coordinates of the stationary points of f(x), and determine the nature of each.
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[(1, -3): minimum; (-3, -35): minimum; (− , ): maximum]
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b) Sketch the graph of y = f(x).

25.For each graph given, sketch the graph of the corresponding gradient function on a separate set of axes.
Show the coordinates of any points where curve cuts or meets the x-axis, and give the equations of any
asymptotes.

26.A cylindrical biscuit tin has a close-fitting lid which overlaps the tin by 1 cm, as shown. The radii of the tin
and the lid are both x cm. The tin and the lid are made from a thin sheet of metal of area 80 cm2 and there is no
wastage. The volume of the tin is V cm3.
a) Show that 𝑉 = (40𝑥 − 𝑥 2 − 𝑥 3 ).
Given that x can vary:
b) Use differentiation to find the positive value of x for which V is stationary.
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c) Prove that this value of x gives a maximum value of V.
2300
d) Find this maximum value of V. [ ]
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e) Determine the percentage of the sheet metal used in the lid when V is a maximum.
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[22 %]
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27.Solve the following equation in the interval given

𝜋
a) 2 𝑠𝑖𝑛 (𝜃 − ) = 1, 0 ≤ 𝜃 ≤ 2𝜋 [0.982, 2.97]
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b) 𝑐𝑜𝑠 (70° − 𝑥) = 0.6, 0 ≤ 𝑥 ≤ 180° [16.9, 123°]
c) 𝑐𝑜𝑠 𝑥 = −0.809, −180° ≤ 𝑥 ≤ 180° [±144°]
d) 𝑡𝑎𝑛 𝑥 = 2.90 80° ≤ 𝑥 ≤ 440° [251°, 431°]

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28.a) Show that 4sin2 x – 3cos2 x = 2 can be written as 7sin2 x = 5

b) Hence, solve for 0 ≤ 𝑥 ≤ 2𝜋, the equation 4sin2 x – 3cos2 x = 2. Give your answers to one decimal place.
[1.0 , 2.1, 4.1 , 5.3]
sin 𝐴
29.Using the identities sin2 𝐴 + cos 2 𝐴 = 1 and/or tan 𝐴 = prove that
cos 𝐴
a) (sin 𝑥 + cos 𝑥)2 = 1 + 2 sin 𝑥 cos 𝑥
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b) tan 𝑥 + =
tan 𝑥 sin 𝑥 cos 𝑥

30.Find the area of the finite region bounded by the curve with equation y = (1 - x) (x + 3) and the line y = x + 3.
[4.5]
31.The line with equation y = 10 – x cuts the curve with equation
𝑦 = 2𝑥 2 − 5𝑥 + 4 at the points A and B, as shown.
a) Find the coordinates of A and the coordinates of B.
[(-1, 11) and (3, 7 ]

The shaded region R is bounded by the line and the curve as shown.
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b) Find the exact area of R. [21 ]
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32. a)Use the trapezium rule with 8 strips to estimate∫0 √2𝑥 dx . [Area = 4.339]

b) With reference to a sketch of y = 2𝑥 , explain whether your answer in part a in an underestimate or overestimate of
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∫0 √2𝑥 dx . [Underestimate]

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33. Use the trapezium rule with 4 strips to estimate ∫0 √3𝑥 − 1 dx.

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34.Consider the function y = 3𝑥 2 - 4𝑥 −2 , x> 0.

𝑑𝑦 3 1 3
a) Find [ 𝑥 −2 + 2𝑥 −2 ]
𝑑𝑥 2

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b) Find ∫ 𝑦 𝑑𝑥 [2𝑥 2 - 8𝑥 2 + c]
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c) Hence, show that ∫1 𝑦 𝑑𝑥 = 𝐴 + 𝐵√3 , where A and B are integers to be found. [A = 6, B = -2]

35. The speed, v𝑚𝑠 −1 , of a train at time t seconds is given by v = 20 + 5t , 0 ≤ 𝑡 ≤ 10.

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The distance, s metres, travelled by the train in 10 seconds is given by s = ∫0 (20 + 5𝑡)𝑑𝑡 .

Find the value of s [450m]

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