Topics 1 and 2 Review [134 marks]
1a. Consider the infinite geometric sequence 3, 3(0.9), 3(0.9) , 3(0.9) , .
2 3 [1 mark]
Write down the 10th term of the sequence. Do not simplify your answer.
Markscheme
u10 = 3(0.9)9 A1 N1
[1 mark]
1b.
Consider the infinite geometric sequence 3, 3(0.9), 3(0.9)2 , 3(0.9)3 , . [4 marks]
Find the sum of the infinite sequence.
Markscheme
recognizing r = 0.9 (A1)
correct substitution A1
3
e.g. S = 10.9
3
S= 0.1
(A1)
S = 30 A1 N3
[4 marks]
Let f(x) = log3 x , for x > 0 .
2x
2a. Show that f (x) = 3
1 . [2 marks]
Markscheme
interchanging x and y (seen anywhere) (M1)
e.g. x = log y (accept any base)
evidence of correct manipulation A1
1
e.g. 3x = y , 3y = x 2 , x = 12 log3 y , 2y = log3 x
f 1 (x) = 32x AG N0
[2 marks]
Let f(x) = log3 x , for x > 0 .
1 .
2b. Write down the range of f [1 mark]
Markscheme
y > 0 , f 1 (x) > 0 A1 N1
[1 mark]
1 1
= =
1 1
In a geometric series, u1 = 81
and u4 = 3
.
3a.
Find the value of r . [3 marks]
Markscheme
evidence of substituting into formula for n th term of GP (M1)
1 3
e.g. u4 = 81
r
1 3 1
setting up correct equation 81
r = 3
A1
r=3 A1 N2
[3 marks]
1 1
In a geometric series, u1 = 81
and u4 = 3
.
3b. Find the smallest value of n for which Sn > 40 . [4 marks]
Markscheme
METHOD 1
setting up an inequality (accept an equation) M1
1 1
(3n 1) (1 3n )
e.g. 81
2
> 40 , 81
2
> 40 , 3n > 6481
evidence of solving M1
e.g. graph, taking logs
n > 7.9888 (A1)
n=8 A1 N2
METHOD 2
if n = 7 , sum = 13.49 ; if n = 8 , sum = 40.49 A2
n = 8 (is the smallest value) A2 N2
[4 marks]
4a. The first three terms of an arithmetic sequence are 5 , 6.7 , 8.4 . [2 marks]
Find the common difference.
Markscheme
valid method (M1)
e.g. subtracting terms, using sequence formula
d = 1.7 A1 N2
[2 marks]
4b. The first three terms of an arithmetic sequence are 5 , 6.7 , 8.4 . [2 marks]
Find the 28th term of the sequence.
Markscheme
correct substitution into term formula (A1)
e.g. 5 + 27(1.7)
28th term is 50.9 (exact) A1 N2
[2 marks]
4c. The first three terms of an arithmetic sequence are 5 , 6.7 , 8.4 . [2 marks]
Find the sum of the first 28 terms.
Markscheme
correct substitution into sum formula (A1)
28 28
e.g. S28 = 2
(2(5) + 27(1.7)) , 2
(5 + 50.9)
S28 = 782.6 (exact) [782, 783] A1 N2
[2 marks]
5a. Expand (x 2) and simplify your result.
4 [3 marks]
Markscheme
evidence of expanding M1
e.g. (x 2)4 = x4 + 4x3 (2) + 6x2 (2)2 + 4x(2)3 + (2)4 A2 N2
(x 2)4 = x4 8x3 + 24x2 32x + 16
[3 marks]
5b.
Find the term in x3 in (3x + 4)(x 2)4 . [3 marks]
Markscheme
finding coefficients, 3 24(= 72) , 4 (8)(= 32) (A1)(A1)
term is 40x3 A1 N3
[3 marks]
6a.
The first term of a geometric sequence is 200 and the sum of the first four terms is 324.8. [4 marks]
Find the common ratio.
Markscheme
correct substitution into sum of a geometric sequence (A1)
e.g. 200 ( 1r ) , 200 + 200r + 200r2 + 200r3
4
1r
attempt to set up an equation involving a sum and 324.8 M1
e.g. 200 ( 1r ) = 324.8 , 200 + 200r + 200r2 + 200r3 = 324.8
4
1r
r = 0.4 (exact) A2 N3
[4 marks]
6b.
The first term of a geometric sequence is 200 and the sum of the first four terms is 324.8. [2 marks]
Find the tenth term.
Markscheme
correct substitution into formula A1
e.g. u10 = 200 0.49
u10 = 0.0524288 (exact), 0.0524 A1 N1
[2 marks]
7.
Let g(x) = log3 x , for x > 0 . [4 marks]
Find the value of (f 1 g)(2) , giving your answer as an integer.
Markscheme
METHOD 1
finding g(2) = log3 2 (seen anywhere) A1
attempt to substitute (M1)
2 log 32
e.g. (f 1 g)(2) = 3
evidence of using log or index rule (A1)
log 34 log3 22
e.g. (f 1 g)(2) = 3 ,3
(f 1 g)(2) = 4 A1 N1
METHOD 2
attempt to form composite (in any order) (M1)
2log3 x
e.g. (f 1 g)(x) = 3
evidence of using log or index rule (A1)
2 2
e.g. (f 1 g)(x) = 3log3 x , 3log3 x
(f 1 g)(x) = x2 A1
(f 1 g)(2) = 4 A1 N1
[4 marks]
Let f(x) = log3 x2 + log3 16 log3 4 , for x > 0 .
8a.
Show that f(x) = log3 2x . [2 marks]
Markscheme
combining 2 terms (A1)
e.g. log3 8x log3 4 , log3 12 x + log3 4
expression which clearly leads to answer given A1
e.g. log3 8x4 , log3 4x2
f(x) = log3 2x AG N0
[2 marks]
Let f(x) = log3 x2 + log3 16 log3 4 , for x > 0 .
ln ax
8b. The function f can also be written in the form f(x) = . [6 marks]
ln b
(i) Write down the value of a and of b .
(ii) Hence on graph paper, sketch the graph of f , for 5 x 5 , 5 y 5 , using a scale of 1 cm to 1 unit on each axis.
(iii) Write down the equation of the asymptote.
Markscheme
(i) a = 2 , b = 3 A1A1 N1N1
(ii)
A1A1A1 N3
Note: Award A1 for sketch approximately through (0.5 0.1, 0 0.1) , A1 for approximately correct shape, A1 for sketch
asymptotic to the y-axis.
(iii) x = 0 (must be an equation) A1 N1
[6 marks]
8c.
Find the value of f(0.5) and of f(4.5) . [3 marks]
Markscheme
attempt to substitute either value into f (M1)
e.g. log3 1 , log3 9
f(0.5) = 0 , f(4.5) = 2 A1A1 N3
[3 marks]
8d.
Write down the value of f 1 (0) . [1 mark]
Markscheme
f 1 (0) = 0.5 A1 N1
[1 mark]
8e.
The point A lies on the graph of f . At A, x = 4.5 . [4 marks]
On your diagram, sketch the graph of f 1 , noting clearly the image of point A.
Markscheme
A1A1A1A1 N4
Note: Award A1 for sketch approximately through (0 0.1, 0.5 0.1) , A1 for approximately correct shape of the graph reflected
over y = x , A1 for sketch asymptotic to x-axis, A1 for point (2 0.1, 4.5 0.1) clearly marked and on curve.
[4 marks]
8
Consider the expansion of (2x3 + xb ) = 256x24 + 3072x20 + + kx0 + .
9a.
Find b. [3 marks]
Markscheme
valid attempt to find term in x20 (M1)
8
e.g. ( ) (27 )(b) , (2x3 )7 ( xb ) = 3072
1
correct equation A1
8
e.g. ( ) (27 )(b) = 3072
1
b=3 A1 N2
[3 marks]
9b.
Find k. [3 marks]
Markscheme
evidence of choosing correct term (M1)
e.g. 7th term, r = 6
correct expression A1
8
e.g. ( ) (2x3 )2 ( x3 )
6
6
k = 81648 (accept 81600 ) A1 N2
[3 marks]
Consider the expansion of (3x2 + 2)9 .
10a. Write down the number of terms in the expansion. [1 mark]
Markscheme
10 terms A1 N1
[1 mark]
10b.
Find the term in x4 . [5 marks]
Markscheme
evidence of binomial expansion (M1)
9 9 9
e.g. a9 b0 + ( ) a8 b + ( ) a7 b2 + , ( ) (a)nr (b)r , Pascals triangle
1 2 r
evidence of correct term (A1)
9
e.g. 8th term, r = 7 , ( ) , (3x2 )2 27
7
correct expression of complete term (A1)
9
e.g. ( ) (3x2 )2 (2)7 , 92 C(3x2 )2 (2)7 , 36 9 128
7
41472x4 (accept 41500x4 ) A1 N2
[4 marks]
Let f(x) = x2 and g(x) = 2x 3 .
11a. Find (f g)(4) . [3 marks]
Markscheme
METHOD 1
g(4) = 5 (A1)
evidence of composition of functions (M1)
f(5) = 25 A1 N3
METHOD 2
f g(x) = (2x 3)2 (M1)
f g(4) = (2 4 3)2 (A1)
= 25 A1 N3
[3 marks]
11b.
Find g1 (x) . [2 marks]
Markscheme
for interchanging x and y (may be done later) (M1)
e.g. x = 2y 3
g1 (x) = x+3
2
(accept y = 2
, 2
x+3 x+3
) A1 N2
[2 marks]
20x
Let f(x) = , for 0 x 20 .
e0.3x
12a.
Sketch the graph of f . [3 marks]
Markscheme
A1A1A1 N3
Note: Award A1 for approximately correct shape with inflexion/change of curvature, A1 for maximum skewed to the left, A1 for
asymptotic behaviour to the right.
[3 marks]
12b.
(i) Write down the x-coordinate of the maximum point on the graph of f . [3 marks]
(ii) Write down the interval where f is increasing.
Markscheme
(i) x = 3.33 A1 N1
(ii) correct interval, with right end point 3 13 A1A1 N2
e.g. 0 < x 3.33 , 0 x < 3 13
Note: Accept any inequalities in the right direction.
[3 marks]
206x
12c. Show that f (x) =
. [5 marks]
e0.3x
Markscheme
valid approach (M1)
e.g. quotient rule, product rule
2 correct derivatives (must be seen in product or quotient rule) (A1)(A1)
e.g. 20 , 0.3e0.3x or 0.3e0.3x
correct substitution into product or quotient rule A1
20e0.3x 20x(0.3)e0.3x
e.g. , 20e0.3x + 20x(0.3)e0.3x
(e0.3x ) 2
correct working A1
20e0.3x 6xe0.3x e0.3x (2020x(0.3))
e.g. , , e0.3x (20 + 20x(0.3))
e0.6x (e0.3x ) 2
206x
f (x) = AG N0
e0.3x
[5 marks]
12d. Find the interval where the rate of change of f is increasing. [4 marks]
Markscheme
consideration of f or f (M1)
valid reasoning R1
e.g. sketch of f , f is positive, f = 0 , reference to minimum of f
correct value 6.6666666 (6 23 ) (A1)
correct interval, with both endpoints A1 N3
e.g. 6.67 < x 20 , 6 23 x < 20
[4 marks]
2x1
Let h(x) = x+1
, x 1 .
13a.
(i) Sketch the graph of h for 4 x 4 and 5 y 8 , including any asymptotes. [7 marks]
(ii) Write down the equations of the asymptotes.
(iii) Write down the x-intercept of the graph of h .
Markscheme
A1A1A1A1 N4
Note: Award A1 for approximately correct intercepts, A1 for correct shape, A1 for asymptotes, A1 for approximately correct domain
and range.
(ii) x = 1 , y = 2 A1A1 N2
1
(iii) 2
A1 N1
[7 marks]
13b.
Find h1 (x) . [4 marks]
Markscheme
2x1
y= x+1
interchanging x and y (seen anywhere) M1
2y1
e.g. x = y+1
correct working A1
e.g. xy + x = 2y 1
collecting terms A1
e.g. x + 1 = 2y xy , x + 1 = y(2 x)
h1 (x) = x+1
2x
A1 N2
[4 marks]
13c.
Let R be the region in the first quadrant enclosed by the graph of h , the x-axis and the line x = 3 . [5 marks]
(i) Find the area of R.
(ii) Write down an expression for the volume obtained when R is revolved through 360 about the x-axis.
Markscheme
(i) area = 2.06 A2 N2
b
(ii) attempt to substitute into volume formula (do not accept a y2 dx ) M1
2
volume = 13 ( 2x1
x+1
) dx A2 N3
2
[5 marks]
Let f(x) = ex sin 2x + 10 , for 0 x 4 . Part of the graph of f is given below.
There is an x-intercept at the point A, a local maximum point at M, where x = p and a local minimum point at N, where x = q .
14a. Write down the x-coordinate of A. [1 mark]
Markscheme
2.31 A1 N1
[1 mark]
14b.
Find the value of [2 marks]
(i) p;
(ii) q .
Markscheme
(i) 1.02 A1 N1
(ii) 2.59 A1 N1
[2 marks]
14c.
Find pq f(x)dx . Explain why this is not the area of the shaded region. [3 marks]
Markscheme
q
p f(x)dx = 9.96 A1 N1
split into two regions, make the area below the x-axis positive R1R1 N2
[3 marks]
( ) = 8 2 2
Let f(x) = 8x 2x2 . Part of the graph of f is shown below.
15a.
(i) Write down the equation of the axis of symmetry. [3 marks]
(ii) Find the y-coordinate of the vertex.
Markscheme
(i) x = 2 (must be equation) A1 N1
(ii) substituting x = 2 into f(x) (M1)
y=8 A1 N2
[3 marks]
15b.
Find the x-intercepts of the graph. [4 marks]
Markscheme
evidence of setting function to zero (M1)
e.g. f(x) = 0 , 8x = 2x2
evidence of correct working A1
8 64
e.g. 0 = 2x(4 x) , 4
x-intercepts are at 4 and 0 (accept (4, 0) and (0, 0) , or x = 4 , x = 0 ) A1A1 N1N1
[4 marks]
Let f(x) = 2x2 + 4x 6 .
16a.
Express f(x) in the form f(x) = 2(x h)2 + k . [3 marks]
Markscheme
evidence of obtaining the vertex (M1)
e.g. a graph, x = 2ab , completing the square
f(x) = 2(x + 1)2 8 A2 N3
[3 marks]
16b.
Write down the equation of the axis of symmetry of the graph of f . [1 mark]
Markscheme
x = 1 (equation must be seen) A1 N1
[1 mark]
16c. Express f(x) in the form f(x) = 2(x p)(x q) . [2 marks]
Markscheme
f(x) = 2(x 1)(x + 3) A1A1 N2
[2 marks]
17.
Consider the equation x2 + (k 1)x + 1 = 0 , where k is a real number. [7 marks]
Find the values of k for which the equation has two equal real solutions.
Markscheme
METHOD 1
evidence of valid approach (M1)
e.g. b2 4ac , quadratic formula
correct substitution into b2 4ac (may be seen in formula) (A1)
e.g. (k 1)2 411 , (k 1)2 4 , k2 2k 3
setting their discriminant equal to zero M1
e.g. = 0,(k 1)2 4 = 0
attempt to solve the quadratic (M1)
e.g. (k 1)2 = 4 , factorizing
correct working A1
e.g. (k 1) = 2 , (k 3)(k + 1)
k = 1 , k = 3 (do not accept inequalities) A1A1 N2
[7 marks]
METHOD 2
recognizing perfect square (M1)
e.g. (x + 1)2 = 0 , (x 1)2
correct expansion (A1)(A1)
e.g. x2 + 2x + 1 = 0 , x2 2x + 1
equating coefficients of x A1A1
e.g. k 1 = 2 , k 1 = 2
k = 1 , k = 3 A1A1 N2
[7 marks]
18.
Solve log2 x + log2 (x 2) = 3 , for x > 2 . [7 marks]
Markscheme
recognizing log a + log b = log ab (seen anywhere) (A1)
e.g. log2 (x(x 2)) , x2 2x
recognizing loga b = x ax = b (A1)
e.g. 23 = 8
correct simplification A1
3
e.g. x(x 2) = 2 , x2 2x 8
evidence of correct approach to solve (M1)
e.g. factorizing, quadratic formula
correct working A1
2 36
e.g. (x 4)(x + 2) , 2
x=4 A2 N3
[7 marks]
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