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Question 2
2 Functions f and g are defined by
f : x ↦ 3x + 2, x ∈ ℝ,
g : x ↦ 4x – 12, x ∈ ℝ.

Solve the equation f −1 ( x ) = gf( x ) . [4]

Examiner comment

Let f( x ) = y : y = 3x + 2 Candidates should show their working here, as there

is a method mark awarded for equating their f−1(x)
y – 2 = 3x
and gf(x) expressions.
y -2
x =
3
-1 x -2
∴f (x ) = B1
3
gf( x ) = 4(3x + 2) - 12 B1
= 12 x - 4

x-2
When = 12x - 4 M1
3
x - 2 = 36x - 12

10 = 35x
10 2
x= = A1
35 7

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Question 5

5 (a)  2
The curve y = x2 + 3x + 4 is translated by    .
 0
Find and simplify the equation of the translated curve. [2]

Examiner comment
2
y ( x – 2) + 3( x – 2) + 4
= M1 No specific comments here.

2
y x
= – 4 x + 4 + 3x - 6 + 4
2
y =x –x +2 A1

(b) The graph of y = f(x) is transformed to the graph of y = 3f(–x).

Describe fully the two single transformations which have been combined to give the
resulting transformation. [3]

Examiner comment

A reflection in the y axis. B1 No specific comments here.

A stretch in the y direction, with a scale factor of 3. B1 B1

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Question 6

6 (a) Find the coefficients of x2 and x3 in the expansion of (2 – x)6. [3]

Examiner comment

6 6  6 5  6 4 2  6 3 3 The candidate should be aware of the structure of

(2- x ) = 2 +   2 (- x ) +   2 (- x ) +   2 (- x )
 1  2  3 this expansion, although its inclusion is not required
for full marks.

Coefficient of x
2
=
 6  2 4 = 240
 2 B1
For the coefficient of x3, one of the B marks can be

Coefficient of x
3
=
 6  23 (-1)3 = -160 awarded if the candidate has got the wrong sign (i.e.
B1 B1 + instead of −160).
 3

(b) Hence find the coefficient of x3 in the expansion of (3x + 1)(2 – x)6 [2]

Examiner comment

(
(3 x + 1) … 240 x
2
– 160 x
3
)
…
The first line of working shows that the candidate
knows where the solution comes from, but it is not
3
Coefficient of x : 3 × 240 + 1 × (–160) M1 required for full marks to be awarded. The method
mark is awarded for 3 × their 240 + 1 × their (−160)
= 560 A1
and the A mark for a correct follow through.

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Question 9

The diagram shows a circle with centre A and radius r. Diameters CAD and BAE are
perpendicular to each other. A larger circle has centre B and passes through C and D.

(a) Show that the radius of the larger circle is r 2 . [1]

Examiner comment

BC is the radius of the larger circle. A valid method must be seen before the mark can
be awarded – it does not have to be the method
2 2 2
BC = AB + AC shown here.
2 2 2
∴ BC =r +r
2
 = 2r

∴ BC = r 2 B1

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(b) Find the area of the shaded region in terms of r. [6] Examiner comment

1 No specific comments here.

Shaded area = Area of small circle – Area of the minor segment of the
2

large circle on the chord ACD.

π
CBD
ˆ =
2
∴ Segment area = Sector area – triangle area
1
=
2
(r 2 ) 2 π2 - 12 (r 2 ) 2 sin π2 M1 M1
1 2 2
= r π-r A1
2

Shaded area = 1 πr
2
2
(2
B1 - 1 r 2 π - r 2 ) M1

2
=r A1

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Question 10

10 The circle x2 + y2 + 4x – 2y – 20 = 0 has centre C and passes through points A and B.

(a) State the coordinates of C. [1]

Examiner comment
2 2 2
From the given equation ( x + 2) + ( y – 1) = r This is the form of the equation of a circle that the
candidate is expected to know, but the mark is
∴ C is (-2, 1) B1 awarded for stating the coordinates of C.

 1 1
It is given that the midpoint, D, of AB has coordinates   1 , 1  .
 2 2

(b) Find the equation of AB, giving your answer in the form y = mx + c. [4]
Examiner comment
1 1 The form of the line equation used here for the
1- 1 -
Gradient CD = 2
  2 =
= 1 ∴ gradient AB = −7 equation of AB is awarded M1. If y = mx + c is used
1 1 7
B1 M1
-2- 1 -3 directly, the mark is not awarded until the attempt at
2 2
finding c is completed.
Equation of AB : y - 1
1
2 (
= -7 x - 1
1
2
) M1
Giving y = -7 x + 12 A1

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(c) Find, by calculation, the x-coordinates of A and B. [3] Examiner comment

Using the equations of the line and the circle: There must be clear evidence of a method of
solution of a quadratic equation for the final A1 to be
x
2 2
(
+ (–7 x + 12) + 4 x – 2 –7 x + 12 – 20 = 0 ) M1 awarded.
2 2
x + 49x – 168x + 144 + 4 x + 14 x – 24 – 20 = 0
2
50 x – 150 x + 100 = 0 A1
2
x – 3x + 2 = 0

( x – 1)( x – 2) = 0

  x = 1 or 2
∴ A1

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Question 11

11 The function f is defined, for x ∈ ℝ, by f : x ↦ x2 + ax + b, where a and b are constants.

(a) It is given that a = 6 and b = –8.
Find the range of f. [3]

Examiner comment
2
f( x
= ) x + 6x – 8 The final B mark is a follow through from the
2
candidate's value of the y-coordinate (either
= ( x + 3) – 17 B1 ,B1 expressed explicitly, or seen in the completed
square form).
∴ f( x ) …– 17 B1

It is given instead that a = 5 and that the roots of the equation f(x) = 0 are k and –2k, where
k is a constant.

Examiner comment
(b) Find the values of b and k. [3] No specific comment here.

2
f( x ) = x + 5x + b
2
∴ ( x – k )( x + 2 k
= ) x + 5x + b M1
2 2 2
∴x + kx – 2 k =x + 5x + b

2
Comparing coefficients: k = 5 A1 and -2k =b

∴ b = – 50 A1 and k = 5.

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Examiner comment
(c) Show that if the equation f(x + a) = a has no real roots then a2 < 4(b – a). [3] No specific comment here.

( ) 2
f x + a =( x + a ) + a ( x + a ) + b M1
2 2
=  x + 3ax + 2a +b

When f (x + a) = a:
2 2
x + 3ax + 2a +b –a = 0

2
For no real roots "b - 4ac " < 0
2 2
∴ 9a – 4 × 1 × (2a +b – a) < 0 DM1
2 2
9a – 8a – 4b + 4a < 0
2
a < 4b – 4a
2
a < 4(b – a ) A1

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