Cambridge International AS & A Level

MATHEMATICS 9709/13
Paper 1 Pure Mathematics 1 October/November 2024
MARK SCHEME
Maximum Mark: 75

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considered the acceptability of alternative answers.

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Generic Marking Principles

These general marking principles must be applied by all examiners when marking candidate answers. They should be applied alongside the specific content of the
mark scheme or generic level descriptions for a question. Each question paper and mark scheme will also comply with these marking principles.

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 1:

Marks must be awarded in line with:

• the specific content of the mark scheme or the generic level descriptors for the question
• the specific skills defined in the mark scheme or in the generic level descriptors for the question
• the standard of response required by a candidate as exemplified by the standardisation scripts.

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 2:

Marks awarded are always whole marks (not half marks, or other fractions).

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 3:

Marks must be awarded positively:

• marks are awarded for correct/valid answers, as defined in the mark scheme. However, credit is given for valid answers which go beyond the scope of the
syllabus and mark scheme, referring to your Team Leader as appropriate
• marks are awarded when candidates clearly demonstrate what they know and can do
• marks are not deducted for errors
• marks are not deducted for omissions
• answers should only be judged on the quality of spelling, punctuation and grammar when these features are specifically assessed by the question as
indicated by the mark scheme. The meaning, however, should be unambiguous.

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 4:

Rules must be applied consistently, e.g. in situations where candidates have not followed instructions or in the application of generic level descriptors.

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 5:

Marks should be awarded using the full range of marks defined in the mark scheme for the question (however; the use of the full mark range may be limited
according to the quality of the candidate responses seen).

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 6:

Marks awarded are based solely on the requirements as defined in the mark scheme. Marks should not be awarded with grade thresholds or grade descriptors in
mind.

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Mathematics Specific Marking Principles

1 Unless a particular method has been specified in the question, full marks may be awarded for any correct method. However, if a calculation is required
then no marks will be awarded for a scale drawing.

2 Unless specified in the question, non-integer answers may be given as fractions, decimals or in standard form. Ignore superfluous zeros, provided that the
degree of accuracy is not affected.

3 Allow alternative conventions for notation if used consistently throughout the paper, e.g. commas being used as decimal points.

4 Unless otherwise indicated, marks once gained cannot subsequently be lost, e.g. wrong working following a correct form of answer is ignored (isw).

5 Where a candidate has misread a number or sign in the question and used that value consistently throughout, provided that number does not alter the
difficulty or the method required, award all marks earned and deduct just 1 A or B mark for the misread.

6 Recovery within working is allowed, e.g. a notation error in the working where the following line of working makes the candidate’s intent clear.

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Mark Scheme Notes

The following notes are intended to aid interpretation of mark schemes in general, but individual mark schemes may include marks awarded for specific reasons
outside the scope of these notes.

Types of mark

M Method mark, awarded for a valid method applied to the problem. Method marks are not lost for numerical errors, algebraic slips or errors in units.
However, it is not usually sufficient for a candidate just to indicate an intention of using some method or just to quote a formula; the formula or idea
must be applied to the specific problem in hand, e.g. by substituting the relevant quantities into the formula. Correct application of a formula
without the formula being quoted obviously earns the M mark and in some cases an M mark can be implied from a correct answer.

A Accuracy mark, awarded for a correct answer or intermediate step correctly obtained. Accuracy marks cannot be given unless the associated method
mark is earned (or implied).

B Mark for a correct result or statement independent of method marks.

DM or DB When a part of a question has two or more ‘method’ steps, the M marks are generally independent unless the scheme specifically says otherwise;
and similarly, when there are several B marks allocated. The notation DM or DB is used to indicate that a particular M or B mark is dependent on
an earlier M or B (asterisked) mark in the scheme. When two or more steps are run together by the candidate, the earlier marks are implied and full
credit is given.

FT Implies that the A or B mark indicated is allowed for work correctly following on from previously incorrect results. Otherwise, A or B marks are
given for correct work only.

• A or B marks are given for correct work only (not for results obtained from incorrect working) unless follow through is allowed (see abbreviation FT above).
• For a numerical answer, allow the A or B mark if the answer is correct to 3 significant figures or would be correct to 3 significant figures if rounded (1
decimal place for angles in degrees).
• The total number of marks available for each question is shown at the bottom of the Marks column.
• Wrong or missing units in an answer should not result in loss of marks unless the guidance indicates otherwise.
• Square brackets [ ] around text or numbers show extra information not needed for the mark to be awarded.

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Abbreviations

AEF/OE Any Equivalent Form (of answer is equally acceptable) / Or Equivalent

AG Answer Given on the question paper (so extra checking is needed to ensure that the detailed working leading to the result is valid)

CAO Correct Answer Only (emphasising that no ‘follow through’ from a previous error is allowed)

CWO Correct Working Only

ISW Ignore Subsequent Working

SOI Seen Or Implied

SC Special Case (detailing the mark to be given for a specific wrong solution, or a case where some standard marking practice is to be varied in the
light of a particular circumstance)

WWW Without Wrong Working

AWRT Answer Which Rounds To

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Question Answer Marks Guidance

1 a + 3d = 15 and a + 7d = 25 M1 Or forming any valid equations which can be used to find d or

a.

 5 15  DM1 Or any valid method to find a using their d or d using their a

Finding a and d  d = , a = 
 2 2 or finding u30 directly from either u 4 or u8 and d.

15 5 A1
u30 = + 29  = 80
2 2

Question Answer Marks Guidance

2   3 M1 Making tan 2x the subject. tan 2x = 0 is M0.

cos   + tan 2 x + = 0  tan 2 x = − 3 Accept decimals and one sign error.
 
6 2

  A1 May come from non-exact working.

 2x = − x=− Ignore answers outside the given range.
3 6

Question Answer Marks Guidance

3(a)  5  5 M1 Allow for either term, allow sign error and combination
x3 :   32 ( −ax ) −10  32  a3  or x4 :   3( −ax ) 5  3  a 4 
3 4
notation.
 
3  
4

x3 : −90a3 A1 Allow in the full expansion.

x 4 : 15a 4 A1 Allow in the full expansion.

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Question Answer Marks Guidance

3(b) Coefficient of x 4 is a  their − 90a3 + 7  their 15a 4 = 15a 4  M1 Must select two appropriate terms only.
 

15 a 4 = 240 DM1 Reducing to a simple quartic equation in a.

 a 4 = 16  a = 2 A1 A0 if a = −2 is given as a solution.

Question Answer Marks Guidance

4 Let x = sin 2  M1 Or equivalent method.

( 2 x + 7 )( 2 x − 1) = 0 ( )( )
or 2sin 2  + 7 2sin 2  − 1

1 1 M1 Finding sin 2  and then sin (may be implied).

⇒ sin 2  = ⇒ sin  =   
2 2

 = 45, 135, 225, 315 A1 A1 A1 for any two correct values.

A1 for all correct and no others within the range.
For answers in radians, A1 only for all 4 angles.
If no (correct) working, then SC B1 for all 4 solutions.

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Question Answer Marks Guidance

5(a) Reflection [in] y-axis B1 B1 B1 for reflection B1 mention of y-axis, OE.

SC B2 for stretch, SF –1, parallel to x-axis.

 −1 B1* B1 for ‘translation’ and a correct vector/description.

Translation or shift   Do not accept ‘left’/’right’.
0 If two translations then B0 and B0 for the order.

Stretch, factor 2, parallel to y-axis B2,1,0 B2 all correct OE.

B1 any 2 parts correct.
This can be at any point in the sequence.

Correct order and three correctly named transformations only DB1 If a fourth transformation is given this mark is not awarded and
no marks are given for the two transformations of the same
type, except where the reflection is described as a stretch.
If any transformation is incorrectly named this cannot be given.
 −1 1
If translation is not   or   then DB0 is given.
0 0

Alternative Solution for first 3 marks

1 B1* B1 for ‘translation’ and correct vector/description.

Translation or shift  
0

Reflection [in] y-axis B1 B1 B1 for ‘reflection’, B1 for ‘in y-axis’.

Alternative solutions

There are alternative solutions which can be marked in the same way
 −4 
e.g. the given stretch, translation   , reflect in x = −2.5
0

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Question Answer Marks Guidance

5(b) g ( x ) = 2f ( − x − 1) or a = 2, b = −1, c = −1 B1 First B1 for a = 2 and no additional terms added to the

function.
a = −2 is B0.

B1 Second B1 for b = −1 and c = −1.

Question Answer Marks Guidance

6 (
10 1 − r 8 ) M1* 17
( ) ( )
OE, i.e. substituting p and q expressions into ratio .
1− r 1− r
8 4
16
1− r =
17 17
= a
(
10 1 − r 4
)
16
[a
(1 − r ) 16 (1 − r )
]
16 = a
(1 − r ) , 17 = a (1 − r ) gets M0 unless recovered later.
4 8

1− r (1 − r ) (1 − r )

Simplifying to 16 r8 − 17r 4 + 1 = 0  (or equivalent form) DM1

(1 − r ) = 1 + r = 17 .
8

Or ( ) 16 4

(1 − r )4

( )( )
A1
 16r 4 − 1 r 4 − 1 = 0  r =  1 Or r 4 =
1 1
 r =  (condone extra r = 1 solution).
  2 16 2

10 DM1 Use of correct sum to infinity formula with either of their r

S =
 1 values providing r  1 .
1 −   
 2

20 A1 Allow 6.67 or better.

S = 20 and
3 A0 if there is only one or more than two S values.

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Question Answer Marks Guidance

7(a) 1 M1 Or combination of large semi-circle and small sector:

Area of sector BOF =  202  ( 2π − 2.4 )  = 776.63
1 1
2  202  π +  202  ( π − 2.4 ) .
2 2

Length BD = DF = 2  20sin0.6 or 202 + 202 − 2  20  20cos1.2 M1* Length of radius of small circles is acceptable for M1.
 = 22.58

Area of two semicircles = π  ( 20sin0.6)

2
= 400.64 DM1

1 M1
Area of triangles = 2   20  20sin1.2  = 372.81
2

Total area = 1550 [cm2 ] A1 Expect 1550.09 but accept AWRT to 3sf.

7(b) 1 2 B1  
πr = 50π  r = 10 May be seen as 20sin , where  = .
2 2 3

π M1* OE
⇒= Finding  using their r. Allow working in degrees.
3

 2π  DM1
Arc length of sector BOF = 20   2 − their 
 3 

 2π  DM1 Dependent on the first dM1.

Total perimeter = 20   2π − their  + 2π  their 10
 3 

140π 2 A1 Must be a single exact term.

or 46 π
3 3

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Question Answer Marks Guidance

8(a) 3( x − 2) + 2 or a = −2, b = 2 B1 B1
2

8(b) 2 or k = 2 or k  2 B1FT FT on their a.

Do not accept x = 2 or x ⩾ 2.

8(c) y−2 M1 Using their completed square form.

3( x − 2 ) + 14 − 12 = y  ( x − 2 ) =
2 2

y−2 DM1
x =  +2
3

x−2 A1 3x − 6
f −1 ( x ) = +2 OE, e.g. y = + 2.
3 3

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Question Answer Marks Guidance

8(d) Finding f −1 ( 29) [= 5] M1 Or solving f(x) = 29 [using their completed square form, OE].

Finding f −1 ( their 5) M1 Or solving f(x) = their 5.

x =3 A1 If using f(x) method, x = 1 must be discarded.

Alternative solution for Question 8(d)

( )
3 3 ( x − 2 ) + 2 − 2) 2 + 2 = 29 using their completed square form
2 M1
(
Or 3 3x 2 − 12 x + 14 )
2
( )
− 12 3x 2 − 12 x + 14 + 14 = 29.
Allow if the ' = 29' appears later in the working.

Solving as far as 9 ( x − 2) = 9 or x 2 − 4 x + 3 = 0 DM1 OE

4

(
Or  27 x 4 − 8x3 + 24 x 2 − 32 x + 15 = 0. )
x = 3 only A1 WWW
Only dependent on the first M1.

Question Answer Marks Guidance

9(a) y = x 3 − 3 x + 3 and y = 2x3 − 4x2 + 3 x3 − 4x2 + 3x = 0 M1 Reducing to 3-term cubic or quadratic if x cancelled.

 x  ( x − 1)( x − 3)  = 0 DM1 Factorising the cubic or quadratic.

x = 0, 1 and 3 {x = 0 may be seen in the working} A1 SC B1 for x = 1, 3 only, with no M marks awarded.

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Question Answer Marks Guidance

 (( x ) ( ))
9(b) Attempt at integration of both functions. Can be before or after subtraction M1 Expect integration of 3
− 3x + 3 − 2 x3 − 4 x 2 + 3 dx or
of the functions or integrals
 (−x )
+ 4 x 2 − 3x dx.
3

At this stage, subtraction can be done either way.

 x 4 4 x3 3x 2  
 x
4
3 2  2 4 4 3  A1 OE
=  − + −  or   − x + 3x  −  x − x + 3x   ± covers A1 being awarded to those who subtract the ‘other’
 4 3 2  
 4 2  4 3  way.

 81 108 27   1 4 3   DM1 OE
=  − + −  −  − + −  ,  63 7   27 13 
 4 3 2   4 3 2  Minimum required is  −  −  −  , i.e. four fractions.
or  4 4  2 6
Correctly apply limits their 1 and 3.
 81 27   1 3   81 108   1 4  
 − + 9  −  − +3  −  − + 9  −  − + 3 Do not allow if x = 0 used.
4 2   4 2   2 3   2 3  Need at least one correct substitution in every bracket.
If two integrals, need to see substitution into both.
Allow one sign error only in each expression, if brackets are not
shown.

8 A1 Accept if this comes from use of limits f (1) − f ( 3) or

=
3 −8
(x )
− 4 x 2 + 3x dx, if
3
used.
3
Only dependent on the first method mark.
Accept AWRT 2.67.

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Question Answer Marks Guidance

10(a) −5 − 3 M1*
Gradient of AB =  = −2
8−4

 8 + 4 −5 + 3  M1
Midpoint AB =  ,  ( 6, −1) 
 2 2  

1  1 DM1 Must be used to find equation of perpendicular through their

Gradient of normal = −  = 2  and an attempt to find the required
−2   ( 6, −1) .
equation

1 1 A1 WWW
Equation of perpendicular bisector is y + 1 = ( x − 6) , so y = x − 4 AG – working involving the perpendicular bisector must be
2 2
seen.

Alternative Method for Question 10(a)

AC2 = ( a − 4) + ( b − 3) , BC2 = ( a − 8) + ( b + 5) both expanded M1*

2 2 2 2

Solving AC = BC [= 10] DM1 Only allow a single sign error.

Eliminating a 2 and b2 DM1 May be awarded before the previous DM1.

x A1 WWW
a = 2b + 8, concluding y = −4
2

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Question Answer Marks Guidance

10(b)  1  M1 May see centre as (2y + 8, y) OE.

Using the centre as  a, a − 4  May be seen in an incorrect equation.
 2 

( 4 − a )2 + (3 − 0.5a + 4)2 = 100 M1 Sub in (4, 3) or (8, −5).

Could use circle with ( 6, −1) and r = 80.

(
1.25a 2 − 15a − 35  = 0   a 2 − 12a − 28  = 0 or b2 + 2b − 15 = 0 ) DM1 Obtain a 3-term quadratic in their x or y.

( a − 14)( a + 2) = 0  a = 14, a = −2 A1 Or ( b − 3)( b + 5) = 0  b = 3, b = −5.

 

⇒ ( x − 14) + ( y − 3) = 100 and ( x + 2) + ( y + 5) = 100 A1

2 2 2 2

Alternative Method 1 for the first 3 marks:

Make a or b the subject from a circle centre ( a , b ) using A or B M1

E.g. b = 100 − ( y − 3) + 4 from circle through A.
2

These equations may have been found in part (a).

Form an equation in a or b only M1 Substitute their a or b into their second circle equation.

Simplify to a quadratic in a or b DM1 Expect a 2 − 12a − 28 = 0 or b2 + 2b − 15 = 0, OE.

Alternative Method 2 for the first 3 marks:

Obtaining CM (C, centre; M, mid-point of AB) M1 Expect 80. Must be clear this is CM, not AB.

Using the triangle CMT, where CT is parallel to the x-axis, to find the DM1 Expect MT = 4.
vertical distance of C from M, MT

Using the triangle CMT, where MT is parallel to the y-axis, to find the DM1 Expect CT = 8.
horizontal distance of C from M, CT

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Question Answer Marks Guidance

11(a) dy 1 − 2
1 B1
= kx − 8 x
dx 2

d2 y 1 −2
3 B1
= − kx − 8
dx 2 4

11(b) −
1 3
 1
3
 M1 OE
x − 8 x = 0 ⇒ 1 − 8 x 2 = 0 or x −1 = 64 x 2  x3 =
2 or 8 x 2 = 1  1
 64  Award if working leads to x = WWW.
4
dy −
1
Setting their to zero and solving, providing their only error(s) are
dx Squaring x 2 − 8 x 2 = 0 to x −1 − 64 x 2 = 0 gets M0.
incorrect coefficients

1 A1 If x = 0 included, A0 and max of 3/4.

x= only 1
4 1 −
SC B1 only for x = only from squaring x 2 − 8 x 2 = 0
4
−1
directly to x − 64 x 2 = 0 (SC B1 replacing the M1A1).

11 A1 11 −
1
y= SC B1 for y = from squaring x 2 − 8 x 2 = 0 to
4 4
−1
x − 64 x = 0.
2

d2 y 1 −
3 B1 FT WWW
2
= − x 2 − 8 which is negative, so maximum d2 y
dx 2 FT their x-value and their .
dx 2
No FT if x = 0 is the only solution.

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Question Answer Marks Guidance

11(c) 1 M1* OE
When x = 1, attempting to find y = k − 2 and gradient = k −8 SC B1 if both correct gradients only, or both correct
2
y-coordinates only.

1  A1 k  k k k
Equation of tangent is y − k + 2 =  k − 8  ( x − 1) OE, e.g. y =  − 8  x + + 6 or y = x − 8 x + + 6.
2  2  2 2 2

1 1 M1* OE
When x = ,attempting to find y = k + 1.75 and gradient = k − 2
4 2

1 A1 k 9 k 9
Equation of tangent is y − k − 1.75 = ( k − 2 )( x − 0.25) OE, e.g. y = ( k − 2 ) x + + or y = kx − 2 x + + .
2 4 4 4 4

1  1 DM1 k  k k 9
Meet at  k − 8  ( 0.6 − 1) + k − 2 = ( k − 2 )( 0.6 − 0.25 ) + k + 1.75 OE, e.g.  − 8  0.6 + + 6 = ( k − 2 ) 0.6 + + .
2  2 2  2 4 4
Equate two tangent equations and substitute x = 0.6 M0 if constants in both equations are the same.

⇒  −0.2k + k + 3.2 − 2 = 0.35k − 0.7 + 0.5k + 1.75  A1

⇒ 0.05k = 0.15
k =3

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