1.

(a) (x + 8)2 = (x + 7)2 + x2 (A1)

Note: Award (A1) for a correct equation.
x2 + 16x + 64 = x2 + 14x + 49 + x2 (A1)
Note: Award (A1) for correctly removed
parentheses.
x2 – 2x –15 = 0 (A1) (C3)
Note: Accept any equivalent form.

(b) x = 5, x = –3 (A1)(ft)(A1)(ft) (C2)

Notes: Accept (A1)(ft) only from the candidate’s
quadratic equation.

(c) 30 cm (A1)(ft) (C1)

Note: Follow through from a positive answer found in
part (b).
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2. (a) common difference = 3 (may be implied) (A1)

u11 = 31 (A1)(G2)

100 100( 2  99  3)
(b) (i) 2 (3 × 100 – 1) OR 2 (M1)
14950 (A1)(G2)

n n
(ii) (a) 2 (3n – 1) = 477 OR 2 (2 + 3(n – 1)) = 477 (M1)
2
3n – n = 954 (M1)
2
3n – n – 954 = 0 (AG)
Notes: Award second (M1) for correct removal of
denominator or brackets and no further incorrect
working seen.
Award at most (M1)(M0) if last line not seen.

(b) 18 (G2)
Note: If both solutions to the quadratic equation are
seen and the correct value is not identified as the
required answer, award (G1)(G0).
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3. Unit penalty applies in part (c)
(a) (x + 1)2–1 or x2 + 2x (A1) (C1)

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 (b) (x + 1)2 – 1 = 109.25 (M1)
2
x + 2x – 109.25 = 0 (M1)
Notes: Award (M1) for writing an equation consistent
with their expression in (a) (accept equivalent forms),
(M1) for correctly removing the brackets.
OR
(x + 1)2 – 1 = 109.25 (M1)
x + 1 = 110.25 (M1)
Note: Award (M1) for writing an equation consistent
with their expression in (a) (accept equivalent forms),
(M1) for taking the square root of both sides.
OR
(x + 1)2 – 10.52 = 0 (M1)
(x – 9.5)(x + 11.5) = 0 (M1)
Note: Award (M1) for writing an equation consistent
with their expression in (a) (accept equivalent forms),
(M1) for factorised left side of the equation.
x = 9.5 (A1)(ft) (C3)
Note: Follow through from their expression in part
(a). The last mark is lost if x is non-positive.
If the follow through equation is not quadratic award
at most (M1)(M0)(A1)(ft).
UP (c) 4 × (9.5 + 1) = 42 m (M1)(A1)(ft) (C2)
Notes: Award (M1) for correct method for finding the
length of the fence. Accept equivalent methods.
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4. (a) (x – 2)(x – 4) (A1)(A1) (C2)

(b) x = 2, x = 4 (A1)(ft)(A1)(ft) (C2)

(c) x = 0.807, x = 6.19 (A1)(A1) (C2)

Note: Award maximum of (A0)(A1) if coordinate
pairs given.
OR
(M1) for an attempt to solve x2 – 7x + 5 = 0 via formula with
correct values substituted. (M1)
7  29
x= 2 (A1) (C2)
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5. (a) (x − 5) (x + 2) (A1)(A1)
Note: Award (A1) for (x + 5)(x−2), (A0) otherwise.
If equation is equated to zero and solved by factorizing
award (A1) for both correct factors, followed by (A0). (C2)

(b) (i) −3, −2, −1, 0, 1, 2, 3 (A1)(A1)

Notes: Award (A2) for all correct answers seen
and no others.
Award (A1) for 3 correct answers seen. (C2)
(ii) −26,−7, 0, 1, 2, 9, 28 (A1)(A1)
Notes: Award (A2) for all correct answers seen
and no others.
Award (A1) for 3 correct answers seen.
If domain and range are interchanged award
(A0) for (b)(i) and (A1)(ft)(A1)(ft) for (b)(ii). (C2)
[6]

6. (a) (3x – 2)(x + 5) (A1)(A1)

(b) (3x – 2)(x + 5) = 0

2
x = 3 or x = –5 (A1)(ft)(A1)(ft)(G2)

 13
  2.17
(c) x= 6 (A1)(A1)(ft)(G2)
Note: (A1) is for x =, (A1) for value. (ft) if
value is half way between roots in (b).

2
  13    13 
   13   10
(d) Minimum y = 3  6   6  (M1)
Note: (M1) for substituting their value of x from
(c) into f(x)
= −24.1 (A1)(ft)(G2)
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7. (a) x(x – k) (A1) (C1)

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 (b) x = 0 or x = k (A1) (C1)
Note: Both correct answers only

(c) k=3 (A1) (C1)

 (3)
(d) Vertex at x = 2(1) (M1)
Note: (M1) for correct substitution in formula
x = 1.5 (A1)(ft)
y = –2.25 (A1)(ft)
OR
f′(x) = 2x – 3 (M1)
Note: (M1) for correct differentiation
x = 1.5 (A1)(ft)
y = –2.25 (A1)(ft)
OR
for finding the midpoint of their 0 and 3 (M1)
x = 1.5 (A1)(ft)
y = –2.25 (A1)(ft) (C3)
Note: If final answer is given as (1.5, –2.25) award a
maximum of (M1)(A1)(A0)
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ž 8. Unit penalty (UP) is applicable where indicated.

UP (a) P (rectangle) = 2x + 2 (x + 2) = 4x + 4 cm (A1) (C1)
UP (b) Side of square = (4x + 4)/4 = x + 1 cm (A1)(ft) (C1)

(c) (i) 2x2 + 4x + 1 = 49 or equivalent (M1)

(x + 6)(x – 4) = 0
x = – 6 and 4 (A1)
Note: award (A1) for the values or for correct factors
Choose x = 4 (A1)(ft) (C3)
Note: Award (A1)(ft) for choosing positive value.
UP (ii) Area of square = 5  5 = 25 cm2 (A1)(ft) (C1)
Note: Follow through from both (b) and (c)(i).
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9. (a) 6x + 3 – 6 + 2x = 13
8x = 16 (M1)
x=2 (A1) (C2)

(b) (x + 3) (x – 1) (A1)(A1) (C2)

(c) x = 1.64575..
x = 1.65 (A2) (C2)
Note: If formula is used award (M1)(A1) for correct
solution. If graph is sketched award (M1)(A1) for
correct solution.
[6]

10. (a) Q (0) = 25 (A1) (C1)

(b) Q(20) = 0.003(20)2 – 0.625(20) + 25 = 13.7 (A1) (C1)

(c) Q(20) = 13.7 units and Q(10) = 19.05

difference = 19.05 – 13.7 (M1)
(allow 13.7 – 19.05)
= 5.35
5.35
average = 10 = 0.535 units per minute (sign must be positive)(A1)(ft)
Note: The wording may have confused some candidates.
19.05  13.7
Hence allow 2 = 16.375 (16.4) (M1)(A1)(C2) (C2)
and for answer 16.3 (which is Q(15)) award just (C1).
If the interval is divided into multiple parts (eg 10) then
the value averaged over these, award no marks. (M1)

(d) 0.003t2 – 0.625t + 25 = 0 (A1) (C2)

Note: A sketch showing the first root can earn
the (M1).
Energy runs out after 54.0 minutes (accept 54 but no mark for 154)
Note: 53.99 receives (A0)(AP), 53 is wrong,
for 53 – 54 award (A1)
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11. (a) A = x2 + x or any equivalent unsimplified expression (A1)(A1) (C2)
Note: Award (A1) for each term.

(b) x2 + x = 30 or x2 + x – 30 = 0 (C1)
Note: The answer must be an equation.

(c) (x – 5)(x + 6) = 0 or reasonable attempt to use formula.(M1)(M1)

Note: Award (M1) for both signs wrong or one error
in quadratic formula (if used).
x = 5 or x = –6 (A1)(A1) (C4)
Note: Award (A2) d for x = 5 seen with no other
working.

(d) x = 5 because length must be positive (must have reason for the mark.)
(C1)
[8]

12. (a) Profit = Income – Cost

P(x) = 150x – 0.6x2 – (2600 + 0.4x2) (M1)
= 150 x – 0.6x2 – 2600 – 0.4x2 (M1)
Note: Award (M2) for either line seen without the
other, but award only (M1) if omission of brackets
results in + 0.4x2.
= –x2 + 150x – 2600 (AG) 2

 150 20  130
 
(b) maximum profit when x = 2  1 or x = 2 (M1)
= 75 machines (A1)
or (G2) 2
Note: Sketch or table of values from GDC can
receive (M1) as long as the values are appropriate.
Table must include at least evaluation for 74, 75, 76,
and sketch must show 75 beneath the maximum,
however, any non-integer answer must receive (A0).
If differentiation is used, award (M1) for –2x + 150 =
0.

(c) I (75) = 150(75) – 0.6(75)2 (M1)

= $7875 (A1)

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 7875
Selling price per machine = 75 (M1)
= $105 (A1) 4
Notes: If P(75) or C(75) used, award M0 A0 but ft
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 (d) P(x) = 0 or (x – 20)(130 – x) = 0. (M1)
x = 20 (130 need not be mentioned) (A2)
Smallest number must be 21. (A1) 4
Notes: If no working shown:
Award (G2) if answer is 20, x > 20 or x = 20,
Award (G3) if answer is 21 or x = 21.
A sketch of the function showing the intercepts
receives (M1) with (A2) or (A3) for separate
indication of answer 20 or 21 respectively. If brackets
are expanded and quadratic formula is used, the
(M1) should be awarded only for correct expansion
and correct substitution into the formula.
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13. (a) (x – 5)(x  5) (M1)(A1)(A1) (C3)

(b) (x – 4)(x  1) (M1)(A1)(A1) (C3)

(c) x=4 (A1)

x=–1 (A1) (C2)
[8]

14. (a) Put x = 0 to find y = –2 (M1)

Coordinates are (0, –2) (A1) (C2)
Note: Award (M1)(A0) for –2 if working is shown. If
not, award (M0)(A0).

(b) Factorise fully, y = (x – 2) (x + 1). (A1)(A1)

y = 0 when x = –1, 2. (A1)(A1)
Coordinates are A(–1, 0), B(2, 0). (A1)(A1) (C6)
Note: Award (C2) for each correct x value if no
method shown and full coordinates not given. If the
quadratic formula is used correctly award (M1)(A1)
(A1)(A1)(A1)(A1). If the formula is incorrect award
only the last (A1)(A1) as ft.
[8]

15. (a) (x – 3)(x + 1) (A1)(A1) (C2)

Note: Award (A0)(A1) if the signs are reversed.

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 (b) A(1, 0), B(3, 0) (A1)(A1) (C2)

(1  3)  (2)
(c) x = 1 or x = 2 = 1 or x = 2(1) = 1 (A1)(A1) (C2)
Note: Award (A1) for x = and (A1) for 1.

(d) C(1, –4) (A1)(A1) (C2)

[8]

16. (a) At x = 0 we have y = 6 = c, (M1)

so c = 6. (A1) (C2)

(b) At x = 3 we have 9a + 12 + c = 0 (M2)

a = –2 (A1)
OR
at x = –1 we have a – 4 + c = 0 (M2)
a = –2 (A1) (C3)

(c) Factorisation is y = –2(x – 3)(x + 1) (A1)(A1)(A1) (C3)

OR
can include 2 and/or sign in a factor. (A1)(A2) (C3)
[8]

17. (a) 5x(6 – x) (A1)(A1)(A1) (C3)

Note: Award (A1) for each factor. Therefore x(30 –
5x) would be awarded (A0)(A1)(A1).

(b) 5x(6 – x) = 0 (M1)

x = 0 or x = 6
A = (6, 0) (A1)(A1) (C3)

(c) x=3 (A2) (C2)

OR
b  30

x = 2a 2  5 (M1)
=3 (A1) (C2)
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18. (a) (x – 8)(x + 3) = 0 (M1)(M1)
x = 8, x = –3 (A1)(A1)(C2)(C2)

(b) METHOD 1
(x – 5)(x + 2) = 0 (M1)
x2 – 3x – 10 = 0 (A1)
3x2– 9x – 30 = 0 (A1)
a=3 (A1) (C4)

METHOD 2
a(5)2 – 9(5) – 30 = 0 (M1)
25a – 75 = 0 (A2)
a=3 (A1) (C4)

METHOD 3
a(–2)2 – 9(–2) – 30 = 0 (M1)
4a – 12 = 0 (A2)
a=3 (A1) (C4)
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19. (a) x + x + y = 50 (A1)

y = 50 – 2x (A1) (C2)
(b) A(x) = x(50 – 2x) or A(x) = 50x – 2x2 (A2)(C2)
(c) 50x – 2x2 = 200 (M1)
x2– 25x + 100 = 0
(x – 20)(x – 5) = 0
x = 20 or x = 5 (A1)
dimensions: 5 m × 40 m or
5 m
40 m (A2) or (C2)
OR
dimensions: 10 m × 20 m or
10 m
20 m (A2) or (C2)(C4)
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20. (a) l = 5 + 2x (A1) 1
(b) Area of picture plus frame = (5 + 2x)2
Therefore A = (5 + 2x)2 – 52
OR
Area of picture plus frame = 49 cm2 (M1) 2
Since it is a square, length of one side = 7 cm (M1)
(2x + 5) = 7 cm (M1)
x = 1cm (A1)

(c) (5 + 2x)2 – 52 = 24 (M1)

25 + 20x + 4x2 – 25 = 24
4x2 + 20x – 24 = 0 (M1)
x2 + 5x – 6 = 0
(x – 1)(x + 6) = 0 (A1)
x = 1 or x = –6
The width is 1 cm (A1) 4
2
Note: For 4x + 20x – 24 = 0 correctly solved with no
work shown and x = 1 give full marks.
[7]

21. (a) (2x – 5)(x + 1) (A1)(A1)

5
(b) x = 2 = 2.5 or –1 (A1)(A1)
[4]

22. (a) A = (5 + 2x)(7 – 2x) (M1)

= 35 – 10x + 14x – 4x2
= 35 + 4x – 4x2 (AG) 1

(b) (i) p = 11, q = 35, r = 27, s = –13 (A2)

Note: Award (A2) for all four correct, (A1) for two or
three correct.

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 (ii)

45

40

35

30

25

20

15

10

–3 –2 –1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 x
–5

–10

–15
(A4) 6
Notes: Award (A1) for axes with correct scales and
labelling.
Award (A2) for 6, 7 or 8 points correctly plotted,
(A1) for 3, 4, or 5 points,
(A0) for 2 or fewer.
Award (A1) for a smooth curve through reasonably
correct points.

1
(c) (i) Axis of symmetry is x = 2 (A1)
(ii) A = 27  x = –1 or x = 2 (A1)
Note: Award (A1) for one correct value of x.

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 (iii) x = –1, rectangle is (5 – 2) × (7 + 2) (M1)
i.e. 3 × 9 (A1)
OR
x = 2, rectangle is (5 + 4) × (7 – 4) (M1)
i.e. 9 × 3 (A1) 4
Notes: Award (A2) for the correct answer.
Follow through with answers for x from the
candidate’s graph.

(d) (i) Line on graph. (A1)

(ii) From graph solutions are x = 1 and x = –1.3 (0.1) (A2)
(Follow through with candidate’s graph of parabola
and straight line.)
OR
Factorizing gives (x – 1)(4x + 5) = 0 (M1)
 x = 1 or x = –1.25 (A1) 3
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23. (a) x2 – 5x + 6 = 0
(x – 2)(x – 3) = 0 (A1)
x=2 (A1)
x=3 (A1)

(b) (2, 0)
(3, 0) (A1)
Notes: Follow through from part (a). Both must be
correct and written as coordinates for (A1)
[4]

¢ è24. (a) (x + 2)(x – 4) (A1)

(b) (i) (–2, 0) (A1)
(ii) (1, –9) (A1)(A1)
[4]

25. (a) A = 2(8x) + 2x(10 + 2x) or 2(10x) + 2x(8 + 2x)

or (10 + 2x)(8 + 2x) – 80 (M1)
= 4x(x + 9) (or equivalent) (A1)

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 (b) A = 4x(x + 9) = 208 (follow through from part (a)) (M1)
 x = 4 (or Width = 4) (A1)
[4]

26. (a) a = 2, b = 20, c = 9, d = 8, e = 32 (A2) 2

Note: Award (A2) for all 5 correct, (A1) for 3 or 4
correct, (A0) for 2 or less correct.

(b) A = 12x – x2 (C1) 1

dA
(c) dx = 12 – 2x (A1)
A is maximum when 12 – 2x = 0 (M1)
 length = 6m and width = 6m (A1)
OR
length = 6m and width = 6m (A2) 3
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27. (a) 220 = 2(W + x) (M1)

220  2 x
Therefore W = 2 or 110 – x (A1)
(b) Area = x(110 – x) (allow follow through from part (a)) (A1)
(c) Area = 70(110 – 70) = 2800 m2 (allow follow through from part (b))(A1)
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