Pure Mathematics Revision Worksheet Month 8
Pure Mathematics Revision Worksheet Month 8
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2. Find the range of values of k for which 3𝑥 2 − 4𝑥 + 𝑘 = 0 has no real solutions. [𝑘 > 3]
b) Find the values of k for which 𝑥 2 + 6𝑥 + 𝑘 = 0 has two real solutions. [𝑘 < 9]
c) Given that the function 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑠𝑥 2 + 8𝑥 + 𝑠 has equal roots, find the value of the positive constant s.
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5. The diagram shows a sketch of the curve y = 𝑓(𝑥).
The point 𝐵(0,0) lies on the curve and the point
𝐴(3,4) is a maximum point.
The line 𝑦 = 2 is an asymptote. A(3,4)
Sketch the following and in each case give the coordinates
of the new positions of A and B and state the equation 2
of the asymptote:
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a.f(2𝑥) b.2 f(𝑥) c.f(𝑥) − 2 B x
𝑥
d.f(𝑥 + 3) e.f (2 − 3) f.f(𝑥) + 1
𝑥
g. –f(2x) h. f(-x) i. f(4)
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6. Sketch, showing the coordinates of the points where the curve intersects the coordinate axes:
a) 𝑦 = 3𝑥 + 2𝑥 2 − 𝑥 3
b) 𝑦 = −𝑥 3 − 1
𝑥+1
c) 𝑦 = 𝑥+2
d) 𝑦 = 3(2 − 𝑥)−2
e) 𝑦 = (𝑥 − 1)2 (3 − 𝑥)
Remember to label the coordinate axes as well.
7. The points A and B have coordinates (4, 6) and (12, 2) respectively.
The straight line 𝑙1 passes through A and B.
(a) Find an equation for 𝑙1 in the form 𝑎𝑥 + 𝑏𝑦 + 𝑐 = 0, where a, b and c are integers.
[𝑥 + 2𝑦 − 16 = 0]
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The straight line 𝑙2 passes through the origin and has gradient − 3.
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(b) Write down an equation for 𝑙2 . [𝑦 = − 3 𝑥]
The lines 𝑙1 and 𝑙2 intersect at the point C.
(c) Find the coordinates of C. [(-48, 32)]
(d) Show that the lines OA and OC are perpendicular, where O is the origin.
(e) Work out the lengths of OA and OC. Write your answers in the form k√13.
[OA = 2√13; OB = 16√13]
(f) Hence calculate the area of OAC [208]
8. A cargo ship B is 50 km due north of ship A and ship C is 70 km from ship A. The bearing of C from A is 020°.
a) Draw a diagram showing the position of the three cargo ships, lying on the same horizontal plane.
b) Calculate the distance between ships B and C, in kilometers to 3 sf. [28.7 km]
c) Calculate the bearing of ship C from ship B. [056.6°]
9. Sketch, on separate sets of axes, the graphs of the following, in the interval −180° ≤ 𝜃 ≤ 180°. Give the
coordinates of points of intersection with the axes, and of maximum and minimum points where appropriate.
(a) 𝑦 = −2 sin 𝜃
(b) 𝑦 = cos 4𝜃
(c) 𝑦 = sin(−𝜃)
𝜋
10. The arc AB of a circle, centre O and radius x cm, is such that angle AOB = 12 radians. Given that the arc length AB
is l cm,
6𝑙 2
(a) Show that the area of the sector can be written as 𝑥
.
The area of the full circle is 3600𝜋 cm2.
(b) Find the arc length of AB. [5𝜋]
(c) Calculate the value of x. [60]
11. The diagram shows the sector OAB of a circle of radius r cm. The area of the sector is 15 cm2 and ∠AOB = 1.5
radians.
(a) Prove that 𝑟 = 2√5
(b) Find, in cm, the perimeter of the sector OAB. [15.7 cm]
The segment R, shaded in the diagram, is enclosed by the arc AB and the straight lineAB.
(c) Calculate, to 3 decimal places, the area of R. [5.025 cm2]
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12. For 𝑓(𝑥) = 12 − 4𝑥 + 2𝑥 , find the equations of the tangent and the normal at the point where 𝑥 = −1
on the curve with equation 𝑦 = 𝑓(𝑥). [𝑦 = −8𝑥 + 10; 8𝑦 − 𝑥 − 145 = 0]
13. The point A with coordinates (4, 16) lies on the curve with equation 𝑦 = 𝑥 2 . At point A the curve as gradient g.
(a) Show that 𝑔 = lim (8 + ℎ).
ℎ→0
(b) Deduce the value of g. [8]
14. Prove, from first principles, that the derivative of 4x2 is 8x. [P1 Ex 8B #6]
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15. The gradient of a curve is given by 𝑓 ′ (𝑥) = 𝑥 2 − 3𝑥 − 𝑥 2. Given that the curve passes through the point (1, 1),
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find the equation of the curve in the form 𝑦 = 𝑓(𝑥). [ 3 𝑥 3 − 2 𝑥 2 + 𝑥 + 6]
a) Show that (2 + 5√𝑥)2 can be written as 4 + 𝑘√𝑥 + 25𝑥, where k is a constant to be found.
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2 40𝑥 2 25𝑥 2
b) Hence find ∫(2 + 5√𝑥) 𝑑𝑥. [4𝑥 + + + 𝑐]
3 2
𝑝 2
16. ∫ (2𝑥 2 + 𝑝𝑞) 𝑑𝑥 = 𝑥 + 10𝑥 + 𝑐. Find the value of p and the value of q. [𝑝 = −4, 𝑞 = −2.5]
17. The displacement of a particle at time t is given by the function f(t), where f(0) = 0. Given that the velocity of the
particle is given by𝑓 ′ (𝑡) = 10 − 5𝑡,
5𝑡 2
a) find f(t). [10𝑡 − ]
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b) determine the displacement of the particle when t = 3. [7 ]
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19. The line 𝑦 = 2𝑥 − 8 meets the coordinate axes at 𝐴 and 𝐵. The line segment 𝐴𝐵 is a diameter of the
circle. Find the equation of the circle. [(𝑥 − 2)2 + (𝑦 + 4)2 = 20]
20. For each graph given, sketch the corresponding gradient function on a separate set of axes. Show the
coordinates of the points where the curve meets or cuts the x-axis, and give the equations of any
asymptotes.
(a) (c)
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21. (a) Given that the function 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥 + 𝑝𝑥 is increasing on the interval [-1, 1], find one possible value for p.
[Any 𝑝 ≥ 2]
(b) State with justification whether this is the only possible value for p. [No. Can be any 𝑝 ≥ 2]
22. A rectangular garden is fenced on three sides, and the house forms the fourth side of the rectangle.
(a) Given that the total length of the fence is 80 m, show that the area, A, of the garden is given by the formula 𝐴 =
𝑦(80 − 2𝑦), where y is the distance from the house to the end of the garden.
(b) Given that the area is a maximum for this length of fence, find the dimensions of the enclosed garden, and the area
which is enclosed. [20 m ×40 m; 800 m2]
23. The curve C with equation 𝑦 = 𝑥 2 and the curve S with equation 𝑦 = 2𝑥 2 − 5 intersect at two points. Use
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algebraic integration to calculate the finite region enclosed by C and S. [166 3]
24. (a) Sketch the curve with equation 𝑦 = 𝑥 3 + 1 for −2 < 𝑥 < 2.
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(b) Use the trapezium rule with 4 strips to estimate the value of ∫−1 𝑥 3 + 1 𝑑𝑥. [2]
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(c) Use integration to find the exact value of ∫−1 𝑥 3 + 1 𝑑𝑥. [2]
(d) Comment on your answers to parts (b) and (c).
[Same; the trapezium rule gives an underestimate of the area between x = -1 and x =
0, and an overestimate between x = 0 and x = 1, and these cancel out.]
26. The diagram shows a sketch of part of the curve with equation 𝑦 = 𝑥 2 + 1 and the line with equation 𝑦 = 7 − 𝑥.
The finite region, 𝑅1 is bounded by the line and the curve. The finite region, 𝑅2 is below the curve and the line
and is bounded by the positive x- and y-axes as shown in the diagram.
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a) Find the area of 𝑅1 . [206]
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b) Find the area of 𝑅2 . [176]
sin 𝐴
28. Using the identities sin2 𝐴 + cos2 𝐴 = 1 and/or tan 𝐴 = cos 𝐴 prove that
a) (sin 𝑥 + cos 𝑥)2 ≡ 1 + 2 sin 𝑥 cos 𝑥
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b) tan 𝑥 + tan 𝑥 ≡ sin 𝑥 cos 𝑥