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C3 Practice Paper A2 Mark Scheme

This document contains the mark scheme for a practice exam in Edexcel Core Mathematics C3. It provides the marking criteria for 8 multiple-choice questions. For each part of each question, it specifies the method marks and accuracy marks awarded. It also shows sample solutions and common errors. The highest mark value for a single question is 9 marks. The total marks for all questions is 50.

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C3 Practice Paper A2 Mark Scheme

This document contains the mark scheme for a practice exam in Edexcel Core Mathematics C3. It provides the marking criteria for 8 multiple-choice questions. For each part of each question, it specifies the method marks and accuracy marks awarded. It also shows sample solutions and common errors. The highest mark value for a single question is 9 marks. The total marks for all questions is 50.

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EDEXCEL CORE MATHEMATICS C3

PRACTICE PAPER A2 MARK SCHEME

Question
Number
1.

Scheme

Marks

(a) Using x2 1 (x 1)(x + 1) somewhere in solution

M1

x ( x 1)
Using a common denominator e.g.
( x 1)( x +1)
1
Clear, sound, complete proof of f(x) = ( x 1)( x +1)

M1

(b) Range of f is y, where y > 0


If y 0 given allow B1.

= 2 (x 1)(x + 1)
( x 1)( x +1)

(c) gf(x) = g = g

M1 requires correct order and g(x) =

y +3

( y +1) ( y +2 )

(y

) (

y +1
( y +2 ) ( y +3)

+ 6 y + 9 y 2 + 2 y +1

( y +1) ( y + 2 ) ( y + 3)
4 ( y +2 )

( y +1) ( y +2 ) ( y +3)
2

(3)

B2

(2)

M1 A1

2
used
x

2 (x 1)(x + 1) = 70
M1 is independent of previous work
x = 6 (treat 6 extra as ISW)
2.

A1

M1
A1

( y +3) 2 ( y +1) 2
( y +1) ( y +2 ) ( y +3)

M1

4 y +8

( y +1) ( y +2 ) ( y +3)
4

(4)
(9 marks)

M1 A1
4

( y +1) ( y +3) or 2
y + 4 y +3

M1, A1
(5 marks)

EDEXCEL CORE MATHEMATICS C3

PRACTICE PAPER A2 MARK SCHEME

Question
Number
3.

Scheme

Marks

(a)

B1
x>0

(b)
(c)

B1 ft

(4a, 0) & (4a, 0) x<0


and shape at (0,0)
x
4a
f(2a)-4a
= (2a)2 4a(2a) = 4a2 8a2 = 4a2

B1
B1

(3)

f(2a)[ = f(2a) ( even function) ] = 4a2

B1

(2)

a = 3 and f(x) = 45 45 = x2 12x

(x > 0)

M1

0 = x 2 12 x 45

0 = (x 15)(x + 3)
x = 15
Solutions are
4.

(a)

M1

(or 3)

A1

x = 15

only

Attempting to reach at least the stage x 2 ( x + 1) = 4 x + 1


Conclusion (no errors seen)

x =

4 x +1
x +1

(*)

A1

(4)
(9 marks)

M1
A1

(2)

[Reverse process: need to square and clear fractions for M1]


(b)

x2 =

4 +1
=
1 +1

x 3 = 1.68,

(c)
(d)

1.58
x 4 = 1.70

[Max. deduction of 1 for more than 2 d.p.]


Suitable interval; e.g. [1.695, 1.705] (or tighter)
f(1.695) = 0.037 , f(1.705) = +0.0435
Change of sign, no errors seen, so root = 1.70 (correct to 2 d.p.)
x = 1, division by zero not possible, or equivalent
or any number in interval 1 < x < , square root of neg. no.

M1
A1A1

(3)

M1
M1
A1
B1, B1

(3)
(2)

(10 marks)

EDEXCEL CORE MATHEMATICS C3

PRACTICE PAPER A2 MARK SCHEME

Question
Number
5.

Scheme

(a)

Marks

V shape right way up


vertex in first quadrant
g

2a

1 eeoo; 2a, a, -

a
4

B1
B1
B1
B2 (1, 0) (5)

(b)

4x + a = (a x) + a
5x = a,
y=

(c)
(d)

x=

M1
a
5

M1

9a
5

fg ( x ) = 4 x + a a + a = 4 x + a
4 x + a = 3a

x=

4 x = 2a

a a
,
2 2

A1

(3)

M1 A1
M1

(2)

A1, A1

(3)

(13 marks)
6.

(a) f(3.1) = 10 + ln 9.3

1
2
1
2

e3.1 = 1.131

f(3.2) = 10 + ln 9.6 e3.2 = 0.0045


Sign change, so 3.1 < k < 3.2

M1
A1

1 1
(b) f (x) = ex
x 2

(3)

(c) f(1) = 10 + ln 3
f (x) = 1

1
2

1
2

B1
B1

(i) y (10 + ln 3

(2)

1
2

e) = (1

(ii) x = 0: y = 10 + ln 3
= 9 + ln 3

1
2

1
2

e)(x 1)

e1+

1
2

M1
M1
A1
(5)
(10 marks)

EDEXCEL CORE MATHEMATICS C3


Question
Number
7.

PRACTICE PAPER A2 MARK SCHEME


Scheme

(a) sin x + 3 cos x = R sin (x + )


= R (sin x cos + cos x sin )
R cos = 1, R sin = 3
Method for R or , e.g. R = (1 + 3) or tan = 3
Both R = 2 and = 60
(b)

sec x + 3 cosec x = 4

1
3
+
=4
cos x
sin x

sin x + 3 cos x = 4 sin x cos x


= 2 sin 2x (*)
(c) Clearly producing 2 sin 2x = 2 sin (x + 60)

Marks
M1
A1
M1
A1

(4)

B1
M1
M1
A1

(3)
(1)
(8 marks)

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