C3 Practice Paper A2 Mark Scheme

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)
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)
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)

Question
Number
7.

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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EDEXCEL CORE MATHEMATICS C3

PRACTICE PAPER A2 MARK SCHEME

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

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

M1 requires correct order and g(x) =

EDEXCEL CORE MATHEMATICS C3

PRACTICE PAPER A2 MARK SCHEME

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

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

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

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

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

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

EDEXCEL CORE MATHEMATICS C3

PRACTICE PAPER A2 MARK SCHEME

V shape right way up

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

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

EDEXCEL CORE MATHEMATICS C3

PRACTICE PAPER A2 MARK SCHEME

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

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

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