January 2007

6663 Core Mathematics C1

Mark Scheme

Question Scheme Mark

Number

1 1
−
3 2
1. 4 x → kx or 2x 2 → kx 2 (k a non-zero constant) M1
1
−
12 x , + x ....... ,
2 2
(− 1 → 0) A1, A1, B1 (4)
4

1
− 1 1
Accept equivalent alternatives to x 2 , e.g. 1
, , x − 0.5 .
x 2 x

M1: 4x 3 ‘differentiated’ to give kx 2 , or…

1 1
−
2x ‘differentiated’ to give kx
2 2
(but not for just − 1 → 0 ).
1st A1: 12x 2 (Do not allow just 3 × 4 x 2 )
1 1 1 1
nd − 1 − − 2 −
2 A1: x or equivalent. (Do not allow just × 2 x 2 , but allow 1x 2 or x 2 ).
2
2 2
B1: − 1 differentiated to give zero (or ‘disappearing’). Can be given provided
that at least one of the other terms has been changed.
Adding an extra term, e.g. + C, is B0.

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Question Scheme Marks
Number

2. (a) 6√3 (a = 6) B1 (1)

(b) Expanding (2 − √ 3) 2 to get 3 or 4 separate terms M1

7, − 4 √ 3 (b = 7, c = −4 ) A1, A1 (3)
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(a) ± 6√ 3 also scores B1.
(b) M1: The 3 or 4 terms may be wrong.
1st A1 for 7, 2nd A1 for − 4 √ 3 .
Correct answer 7 − 4 √ 3 with no working scores all 3 marks.
7 + 4 √ 3 with or without working scores M1 A1 A0.
Other wrong answers with no working score no marks.

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Question Scheme Marks
Number

3. (a) 8 y
Shape of f(x) B1
Moved up ↑
6

M1
4

2
Asymptotes: y = 3 B1

−4 −3 −2 −1 1 2 3
x

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x = 0 (Allow “y-axis”) B1 (4)
−2
( y ≠ 3 is B0, x ≠ 0 is B0).
−4

1
(b) +3= 0 No variations accepted. M1
x
1
x = − (or − 0.33 …) Decimal answer requires at least 2 d.p. A1 (2)
3
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(a) B1: Shape requires both branches and no obvious “overlap” with the
asymptotes (see below), but otherwise this mark is awarded generously.
The curve may, e.g., bend away from the asymptote a little at the end.
Sufficient curve must be seen to suggest the asymptotic behaviour,
both horizontal and vertical.
M1: Evidence of an upward translation parallel to the y-axis. The shape of
the graph can be wrong, but the complete graph (both branches if they
have 2 branches) must be translated upwards. This mark can be awarded
generously by implication where the graph drawn is an upward translation
of another standard curve (but not a straight line).
The B marks for asymptote equations are independent of the graph.
Ignore extra asymptote equations, if seen.
(b) Correct answer with no working scores both marks.
The answer may be seen on the sketch in part (a).
Ignore any attempts to find an intersection with the y-axis.

e.g. (a) This scores B0 (clear overlap with horiz. asymp.)

M1 (Upward translation… bod that both
branches have been translated).

B0 M1 B0 M1 B0 M0

No marks unless the

original curve is seen, to
show upward translation.

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Question Scheme Marks
Number

4. ( x − 2) 2 = x 2 − 4 x + 4 or ( y + 2) 2 = y 2 + 4 y + 4 M: 3 or 4 terms M1

( x − 2) 2 + x 2 = 10 or y 2 + ( y + 2) 2 = 10 M: Substitute M1

2x 2 − 4x − 6 = 0 or 2y2 + 4y − 6 = 0 Correct 3 terms A1

( x − 3)( x + 1) = 0, x = ... or ( y + 3)( y − 1) = 0, y = ... M1
(The above factorisations may also appear as (2 x − 6)( x + 1) or equivalent).
x = 3 x = −1 or y = −3 y = 1 A1
y = 1 y = −3 or x = −1 x = 3 M1 A1 (7)
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(Allow equivalent fractions such as: x = for x = 3).
2
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st 2
1 M: ‘Squaring a bracket’, needs 3 or 4 terms, one of which must be an x
or y 2 term.
2nd M: Substituting to get an equation in one variable (awarded generously).
1st A: Accept equivalent forms, e.g. 2 x 2 − 4 x = 6 .
3rd M: Attempting to solve a 3-term quadratic, to get 2 solutions.
4th M: Attempting at least one y value (or x value).
If y solutions are given as x values, or vice-versa, penalise at the end, so that it is
possible to score M1 M1A1 M1 A1 M0 A0.
Strict “pairing of values” at the end is not required.
“Non-algebraic” solutions:
No working, and only one correct solution pair found (e.g. x = 3, y = 1):
M0 M0 A0 M0 A0 M1 A0
No working, and both correct solution pairs found, but not demonstrated:
M0 M0 A0 M1 A1 M1 A1
Both correct solution pairs found, and demonstrated, perhaps in a table of values:
Full marks
Squaring individual terms: e.g.
y 2 = x2 + 4 M0
x 2 + 4 + x 2 = 10 M1 A0 (Eqn. in one variable)
x = √3 M0 A0 (Not solving 3-term quad.)
y 2 = x2 + 4 = 7 y = √7 M1 A0 (Attempting one y value)

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Question Scheme Marks
Number

5. Use of b 2 − 4ac , perhaps implicit (e.g. in quadratic formula) M1

(−3) 2 − 4 × 2 × −(k + 1) < 0 (9 + 8(k + 1) < 0) A1

8k < −17 (Manipulate to get pk < q , or pk > q , or pk = q ) M1

17 ⎛ 1 ⎞
k<− ⎜ Or equiv : k < −2 or k < −2.125 ⎟ A1cso (4)
8 ⎝ 8 ⎠
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1st M: Could also be, for example, comparing or equating b 2 and 4ac .
Must be considering the given quadratic equation.
There must not be x terms in the expression, but there must be a k term.
1st A: Correct expression (need not be simplified) and correct inequality sign.
Allow also − 3 2 − 4 × 2 × −(k + 1) < 0 .
2nd M: Condone sign or bracketing mistakes in manipulation.
Not dependent on 1st M, but should not be given for irrelevant work.
M0 M1 could be scored:
e.g. where b 2 + 4ac is used instead of b 2 − 4ac .
Special cases:
1. Where there are x terms in the discriminant expression, but then division by x 2
gives an inequality/equation in k. (This could score M0 A0 M1 A1).
2. Use of ≤ instead of < loses one A mark only, at first occurrence, so an
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otherwise correct solution leading to k ≤ − scores M1 A0 M1 A1.
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N.B. Use of b = 3 instead of b = −3 implies no A marks.

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Question Scheme Marks
Number

6. (a) (4 + 3 √ x)(4 + 3 √ x) seen, or a numerical value of k seen, (k ≠ 0 ) . M1

(The k value need not be explicitly stated… see below).
16 + 24 √ x + 9 x , or k = 24 A1cso (2)
1 3
(b) 16 → cx or kx 2 → cx 2 or 9 x → cx 2 M1

∫ (16 + 24 √ x + 9 x )dx = 16 x + 2
2
9x 3
+ C , + 16 x 2 A1, A1ft (3)

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(a) e.g. (4 + 3 √ x)(4 + 3 √ x) alone scores M1 A0, (but not (4 + 3 √ x) 2 alone).
e.g 16 + 12 √ x + 9 x scores M1 A0.
k = 24 or 16 + 24 √ x + 9 x ,with no further evidence, scores full marks M1 A1.
Correct solution only (cso): any wrong working seen loses the A mark.
9x2 1 9
(b) A1: 16 x + +C . Allow 4.5 or 4 as equivalent to .
2 2 2
2k 3 2
A1ft: x (candidate’s value of k, or general k).
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For this final mark, allow for example as equivalent to 16, but do
3
24
not allow unsimplified “double fractions” such as
3
2
, and do
( )
2
not allow unsimplified “products” such as × 24 .
3
3 3
A single term is required, e.g. 8 x 2 + 8x 2 is not enough.
An otherwise correct solution with, say, C missing, followed by an incorrect
solution including + C can be awarded full marks (isw, but allowing the C to
appear at any stage).

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Question Scheme Marks
Number

7. (a) 3 x 2 → cx 3 or − 6 → cx or − 8 x −2 → cx −1 M1

3x 3 8 x −1 ⎛ 3 8⎞
f ( x) = − 6x − ( +C ) ⎜ x − 6x + ⎟ A1 A1
3 −1 ⎝ x⎠
Substitute x = 2 and y = 1 into a ‘changed function’ to form an equation in C. M1
1 = 8 − 12 + 4 + C C =1 A1cso (5)
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(b) 3 × 2 2 − 6 − M1
22
=4 A1
Eqn. of tangent: y − 1 = 4( x − 2) M1
y = 4x − 7 (Must be in this form) A1 (4)
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(a) First 2 A marks: + C is not required, and coefficients need not be simplified,
but powers must be simplified.
All 3 terms correct: A1 A1
Two terms correct: A1 A0
Only one term correct: A0 A0
Allow the M1 A1 for finding C to be scored either in part (a) or in part (b).
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(b) 1st M: Substituting x = 2 into 3x 2 − 6 − (must be this function).
x2
2nd M: Awarded generously for attempting the equation of a straight line
through (2, 1) or (1, 2) with any value of m, however found.
2nd M: Alternative is to use (2, 1) or (1, 2) in y = mx + c to find a value for c.
If calculation for the gradient value is seen in part (a), it must be used in
part (b) to score the first M1 A1 in (b).

Using (1, 2) instead of (2, 1): Loses the 2nd method mark in (a).
Gains the 2nd method mark in (b).

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Question Scheme Marks
Number

3 1
8. (a) 4 x → k or 3x 2 → kx 2 or − 2 x 2 → kx M1
dy 9 1
= 4 + x 2 − 4x A1 A1 (3)
dx 2
(b) For x = 4, y = (4 × 4) + (3 × 4 4 ) − (2 × 16) = 16 + 24 − 32 = 8 (*) B1 (1)
dy dy
(c) = 4 + 9 − 16 = −3 M: Evaluate their at x = 4 M1
dx dx
1
Gradient of normal = A1ft
3
1
Equation of normal: y − 8 = ( x − 4) , 3 y = x + 20 (*) M1, A1 (4)
3
(d) y = 0 : x = ..... (− 20 ) and use ( x 2 − x1 ) 2 + ( y 2 − y1 ) 2 M1
2 2
PQ = 24 + 8 or PQ = 24 + 8
2 2 2
Follow through from (k, 0) A1ft
May also be scored with (− 24) and (− 8) .
2 2

= 8√10 A1 (3)
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(a) For the 2 A marks coefficients need not be simplified, but powers must be
3 1
simplified. For example, × 3x 2 is acceptable.
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All 3 terms correct: A1 A1
Two terms correct: A1 A0
Only one term correct: A0 A0
(b) There must be some evidence of the “24” value.
(c) In this part, beware ‘working backwards’ from the given answer.
dy
A1ft: Follow through is just from the candidate’s value of .
dx
2nd M: Is not given if an m value appears “from nowhere”.
2nd M: Must be an attempt at a normal equation, not a tangent.
2nd M: Alternative is to use (4, 8) in y = mx + c to find a value for c.
(d) M: Using the normal equation to attempt coordinates of Q, (even if using
x = 0 instead of y = 0), and using Pythagoras to attempt PQ or PQ 2 .
Follow through from (k, 0), but not from (0, k)…
20
A common wrong answer is to use x = 0 to give . This scores M1 A0 A0.
3
For final answer, accept other simplifications of √640, e.g. 2√160 or 4√40.

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Question Scheme Marks
Number

9. (a) Recognising arithmetic series with first term 4 and common difference 3. B1
(If not scored here, this mark may be given if seen elsewhere in the solution).
a + (n − 1)d = 4 + 3(n − 1) (= 3n + 1) M1 A1 (3)
n
(b) S n = {2a + (n − 1)d } = 10 {8 + (10 − 1) × 3}, = 175 , M1 A1, A1 (3)
2 2

(c) S k < 1750 :

k
{8 + 3(k − 1)} < 1750 ⎛⎜ or S k +1 > 1750 : k + 1 {8 + 3k } > 1750 ⎞⎟ M1
2 ⎝ 2 ⎠
3k 2 + 5k − 3500 < 0 (or 3k 2 + 11k − 3492 > 0) M1 A1
(Allow equivalent 3-term versions such as 3k 2 + 5k = 3500 ).
(3k − 100)(k + 35) < 0 Requires use of correct inequality throughout.(*) A1cso (4)
100 ⎛ 97 ⎞
(d) or equiv. seen ⎜ or ⎟ , k = 33 (and no other values) M1, A1 (2)
3 ⎝ 3 ⎠
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(a) B1: Usually identified by a = 4 and d = 3.
M1: Attempted use of term formula for arithmetic series, or…
answer in the form (3n + constant), where the constant is a non-zero value.
Answer for (a) does not require simplification, and a correct answer without
working scores all 3 marks.
(b) M1: Use of correct sum formula with n = 9, 10 or 11.
A1: Correct, perhaps unsimplified, numerical version. A1: 175
Alternative: (Listing and summing terms).
M1: Summing 9, 10 or 11 terms. (At least 1st, 2nd and last terms must be seen).
A1: Correct terms (perhaps implied by last term 31). A1: 175
Alternative: (Listing all sums)
M1: Listing 9, 10 or 11 sums. (At least 4, 7, ….., “last”).
A1: Correct sums, correct finishing value 175. A1: 175
Alternative: (Using last term).
n
M1: Using S n = (a + l ) with T9 , T10 or T11 as the last term.
2
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A1: Correct numerical version (4 + 31) . A1: 175
2
Correct answer with no working scores 1 mark: 1,0,0.
(c) For the first 3 marks, allow any inequality sign, or equals.
1st M: Use of correct sum formula to form inequality or equation in k,
with the 1750.
2nd M: (Dependent on 1st M). Form 3-term quadratic in k.
1st A: Correct 3 terms.
Allow credit for part (c) if valid work is seen in part (d).
(d) Allow both marks for k = 33 seen without working.
Working for part (d) must be seen in part (d), not part (c).

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Question Scheme Marks
Number

10. (a) 20 y
(i) Shape or or B1

Max. at (0, 0). B1

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(2, 0), (or 2 shown on x-axis). B1 (3)

x (ii) Shape B1
−3 −2 −1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
(It need not go below x-axis)

−10
Through origin. B1

(6, 0), (or 6 shown on x-axis). B1 (3)

−20

(b) x 2 ( x − 2) = x(6 − x) M1
3 2
x − x − 6x = 0 Expand to form 3-term cubic (or 3-term quadratic
if divided by x), with all terms on one side. The “= 0” M1
may be implied.
x( x − 3)( x + 2) = 0 x = ... Factor x (or divide by x), and solve quadratic. M1
x = 3 and x = −2 A1
x = −2 : y = −16 Attempt y value for a non-zero x value by M1
substituting back into x 2 ( x − 2) or x(6 − x) .
x = 3: y=9 Both y values are needed for A1. A1
(−2, − 16) and (3, 9)
(0, 0) This can just be written down. Ignore any ‘method’ shown.
(But must be seen in part (b)). B1 (7)
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(a) (i) For the third ‘shape’ shown above, where a section of the graph coincides
with the x-axis, the B1 for (2, 0) can still be awarded if the 2 is shown on
the x-axis.
For the final B1 in (i), and similarly for (6, 0) in (ii):
There must be a sketch.
If, for example (2, 0) is written separately from the sketch, the sketch must
not clearly contradict this.
If (0, 2) instead of (2, 0) is shown on the sketch, allow the mark.
Ignore extra intersections with the x-axis.
(ii) 2nd B is dependent on 1st B.
Separate sketches can score all marks.
(b) Note the dependence of the first three M marks.
A common wrong solution is (-2, 0), (3, 0), (0, 0), which scores M0 A0 B1
as the last 3 marks.
A solution using no algebra (e.g. trial and error), can score up to 3 marks:
M0 M0 M0 A0 M1 A1 B1. (The final A1 requires both y values).
Also, if the cubic is found but not solved algebraically, up to 5 marks:
M1 M1 M0 A0 M1 A1 B1. (The final A1 requires both y values).

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