Name: Level/Subject: 4049 Sec 4 A-Math

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• A copy of the formula list is provided for you on the next page

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[ S4 ABCSS P1/2011 PRELIM Qn 1 ]

Secondary 4, ABC Secondary School, Paper 1, 2011, Prelim, Question 1

Prepared by: Kaiwen :)

This question paper consists of 34 printed pages including the cover page
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Contents
1 Questions 4
1.1 Quadratic Equations & Inequalities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1.2 (Indices) and Surds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.3 Polynomials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1.4 Partial Fractions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1.5 Binomial Theorem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
1.6 Exponential & Logarithms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
1.7 Trigonometry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
1.8 Coordinate Geometry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
1.9 Further Coordinate Geometry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
1.10 Linear Law . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
1.11 Proofs of Plane Geometry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
1.12 Differentiation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
1.13 Integration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
1.14 Differentiation & Integration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
1.15 Kinematics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

2 Final Answers 28
2.1 Quadratic Equations & Inequalities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
2.2 (Indices) & Surds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
2.3 Polynomials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
2.4 Partial Fractions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
2.5 Binomial Theorem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
2.6 Exponential & Logarithms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
2.7 Trigonometry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
2.8 Coordinate Geometry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
2.9 Further Coordinate Geometry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
2.10 Linear Law . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
2.11 Proofs in Plane Geometry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
2.12 Differentiation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
2.13 Integration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
2.14 Differentiation & Integration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
2.15 Kinematics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

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List of Mathematical Formulae

1. ALGEBRA

Quadratic Equation
For the equation ax2 + bx + c = 0 √
−b ± b2 − 4ac
x=
2a
Binomial Expansion
     
n nn n−1 n n−2 2 n n−r r
(a + b) = a + a b+ a b + ... + a b + ... + bn
1 2 r
where n is a positive integer and
 
n n! n(n − 1)...(n − r + 1)
= =
r r!(n − r)! r!

2. TRIGONOMETRY

Identities
sin2 A + cos2 A = 1
sec2 A = 1 + tan2 A
cosec2 A = 1 + cot2 A
sin(A ± B) = sin A cos B ± cos A sin B
cos(A ± B) = cos A cos B ∓ sin A sin B
tan A ± tan B
tan(A ± B) =
1 ∓ tan A tan B
sin 2A = 2 sin A cos A
cos 2A = cos2 A − sin2 A = 2 cos2 A − 1 = 1 − 2 sin2 A
2 tan A
tan 2A =
1 − tan2 A
Formulae for ∆ABC
a b c
= =
sin A sin B sin C
a2 = b2 + c2 − 2bc cos A
1
∆ = bc sin A
2

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1 Questions
1.1 Quadratic Equations & Inequalities
1. (a) Find the range of values of p for which the expression is never negative [4]
1
x2 − 2px + 2p2 − (5p + 6)
4

(b) (i) Express −x2 + 12x − 37 in the form k(x + a)2 + b [2]

Hence,
(ii) Sketch the curve [2]
y = −x2 + 12x − 37
(iii) State the range of y [1]

Credit: S4 CHIJ SNGS P1/2009 PRELIM Qn 12

2. A quadratic equation is defined by [5]

(x − a)(b − x) = m
Given that the roots of the equation are equal, show that the value of m is
 2
a−b
2

Credit: S4 CGS P1/2011 PRELIM Qn 6

3. (a) Find the range of values of p for all real values of x [5]

px2 + 4x + p > 3

(b) Find the range of values of k for which the line does not intersect the curve [5]

5y = k − x

5x2 + 5xy + 4 = 0

Credit: S4 CHIJ SNGS P1/2018 PRELIM Qn 8

4. Given that curve y = x2 lies above the line y = px − q 2 for −2 < p < 2. Find the value(s) of constant q [4]

Credit: S4 CCHS(M) P1/2014 PRELIM Qn 2

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1.2 (Indices) and Surds

1. (a) Show that [3]
√
5 √
5 √ √ √
1− a − 1 + a = −10 a − 20a a − 2a2 a
(b) Hence, deduce the exact value of [2]
 √ 5  √ 5
1− 3 − 1+ 3

Credit: S4 CGSS P1/2009 PRELIM Qn 10(a)

√
2. Two geometrically similar
√ cones are such that the ratio of their volumes is 1 : 2 2. If the height of the [4]
3+2 2
smaller cone is √
2 cm, find the exact height of the larger cone in the simplest form
1− 2

Credit: S4 CGSS P1/2011 PRELIM Qn 1

√
3. (a) Express the following in the form a + b 5, where a and b are integers [4]

√ 2
 
4
√ −3−2 5
2+ 5

(b) By factorising ab − 4b + a − 4, solve the following [4]

6x − 4 (3x ) + 2x − 4 = 0

Credit: S4 HIHS P1/2014 PRELIM Qn 5 (MODIFIED)

 √   √ 
4. A prism has a square base of side of 2 + 3 m and its volume is 11 + 6 3 m3 . Find, without using [4]
 √ 
a calculator, the height of the prism in the form a − b 3 m, where a and b are integers

Credit: S4 NHHS P1/2014 PRELIM Qn 2

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1.3 Polynomials
1. Given that x2 + x − 2 is a factor of

f (x) = 3x3 + ax2 − bx − 10

(a) Find the values of a and b [4]

(b) Hence, factorise f (x) completely [2]
(c) Find the remainder when f (x) is divided by (2x − 1) [2]

Credit: S4 BNSS P1/2009 PRELIM Qn 6

2. (a) The cubic polynomial f (x) is such that the coefficient of x3 IS 2 and the roots of the equation
f (x) = 0 are −1, 3 and k. Given that f (x) has a remainder of 20 when divided by (x − 4),
(i) Show that k = 2 [2]
(ii) Hence, or otherwise, find the remainder when f (x) is divided by 2x − 1 [2]
(b) When the polynomial x10 − px3 + q is divided by x2 − 1, the remainder is 4x + 3. Find the values [4]
of p and q

Credit: S4 CCHS(M) P2/2011 PRELIM Qn 4

3. The function, where a and b are constants, is exactly divisible by (x − 2)

f (x) = x3 + ax2 + bx + 4

Given that f (x) leaves a remainder of −3 when divided by (x + 1),

(a) find the value of a and of b [4]
(b) express f (x) in the following form, where d is an integer [3]
 √  √ 
f (x) = (x − 2) x − 1 − d x − 1 + d

Credit: S4 CHIJ SNGS P2/2014 PRELIM Qn 4

4. The polynomial, where a and b are constants, leaves a remainder of 10 when divided by (2x − 1)

P (x) = 2x3 + ax2 + bx + 8

Given that (x + 2) is a factor of P (x),

(a) find the value of a and of b [5]
(b) Explain why the equation P (x) = 0 has only 1 real root. Hence, find this root [4]

Credit: S4 CHS P2/2015 PRELIM Qn 11

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1.4 Partial Fractions

1. (a) Express the following in partial fractions [4]
13x − 6
2x2 + 3x − 9

(b) Hence, or otherwise, evaluate the following integral [4]

17x − 3
Z
dx
2x2 + 3x − 9

Credit: S4 SSS P2/2009 PRELIM Qn 8(a)

2. Express the following in partial fractions [5]

x4 − 5x3 + 6x2 − 18
x3 − 3x2

Credit: S4 VS P1/2009 PRELIM Qn 4

3. Express the following in partial fractions [5]

x−4
(2x − 1)(x + 1)2

Credit: S4 SPSS P1/2012 PRELIM Qn 2

4. (a) Express the following in partial fractions [6]

2x2 − 3x + 1
9x3 − 6x2 + x

(b) Hence, find [3]

2x2 − 3x + 1
Z
dx
9x3 − 6x2 + x

Credit: S4 CGS P2/2014 PRELIM Qn 5

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1.5 Binomial Theorem

1. (a) Find, in ascending powers of x, the first three terms in the expansion of [2]

(1 + px)6

7
(b) Given that the first two non-zero terms in the expansion of the following are 1 and − x2 [3]
3
(1 + px)6 (1 + qx)

Find the possible values of p and q

Credit: S4 AMKSS P1/2009 PRELIM Qn 10

 9
3 6 2 3
2. (a) Given that the coefficients of x and x in the expansion of x −
are p and q respectively, [4]
x
p
find the value of
q
(b) (i) Find the first 3 terms in the expansion of the following, in ascending powers of x, [2]
 x 5
2+
2
(ii) Given that the coefficient of x2 in the expansion of the following is −12, find the values of the [3]
constant of k  x 5
(1 − kx)2 2 +
2

Credit: S4 SCGS P1/2010 PRELIM Qn 6

3. (a) Find the first five terms of the binomial expansion in ascending powers of x [1]
 x 9
1−
2

Hence,
3
(b) find the value of a given that the coefficient of x2 in the expansion of the following is 54 [2]
8
 
1 a x 9
4− + 2 1−
x x 2

(c) Expand the following, up to and including the term in x3 [3]

 9
1
1 − x − x2
2

Credit: S4 ANDSS P1/2012 PRELIM Qn 5

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4. (a) Write down the first three terms in the expansion, in ascending powers of x, of the following, where [2]
n is a positive integer greater than 2  x n
1−
3
(b) Find, in terms of n and p, the first three terms in the expansion, in ascending powers of x, where [2]
p is a constant, of  
5 x n
2 + px + x2 1−
2 3

Given that in the following expansion, in ascending powers of x, the first three terms are
 
5 2  x n 31p 25
2 + px + x 1− =2+ x + x2 + ...
2 3 3 3

(c) find the value of n and of p [3]

3
(d) Hence, find the coefficient of x in the expansion of [3]
 
5 2  x n
2 + px + x 1−
2 3

Credit: S4 PLMGS P2/2014 PRELIM Qn 7

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1.6 Exponential & Logarithms

1. A man buys an apartment during the economic crisis. The value of the apartment decreases with time
so that its value, $V , after t months, where k is a constant is given by

V = 45000e−kt

The value of the apartment is expected to be $36300 after 11 months

(a) Find the value of the apartment when the man bought it [1]
(b) Calculate the value, to the nearest $100, of the apartment after 9 months [3]

2
The man decided to sell off the apartment when it reached of its original value
3
(c) Calculate the length of time, to the nearest month, before the apartment is sold off [2]

Credit: S4 ASS P2/2009 PRELIM Qn 1

2. (a) Sketch the graph of the following, for x > −3,

y = ln(x + 3)

Indicate the x-intercept and y-intercept clearly

(b) Insert on your sketch the straight line graph required to illustrate how a graphical solution of the
following may be obtain. Show all appropriate working

ex = e4−3x − 3e

Credit: S4 SCSS P1/2009 PRELIM Qn 6

3. (a) Solve the equation, giving your answer correct to 2 decimal places [4]
1
5x+2 − 25x+ 2 = 2 5x+1

(b) Solve the simultaneous equations [6]

64x ÷ 8y = 32
y+1
√

1
272x √ =9 3
3

Credit: S4 CHIJ TP P2/2011 PRELIM Qn 4

4. (a) Express p in terms of q [3]

p √
logx √ − 3 logx q = logx (p − q)
q
(b) Given that a = log2 3 and b = log2 7, express the following in terms of a and b [4]
16
log2 21 + log4
7
(c) Without using the calculator, simplify the following [3]
√  21 
( 10 x + 1) x 10 − x2
√5
x−1

Credit: S4 AHS P2/2014 PRELIM Qn 6

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1.7 Trigonometry
1. (a) Prove that [1]
◦ tan θ − 1
tan (θ − 45 ) =
1 + tan θ
(b) Hence, show that √ [3]
cot 15◦ = 2 + 3

Credit: S4 SGSS P1/2009 PRELIM Qn 4

2. (a) (i) Show that [2]

1 + 4 sin2 x = 3 − 2 cos 2x
(ii) State the period and amplitude of [1]
y = 1 + 4 sin2 x
(b) Sketch the graph of the following, for −π ≤ x ≤ π [3]

y = 1 + 4 sin2 x

(c) On the same axes, draw a suitable straight line to find the number of solutions to the equation. [3]
State the number of solutions
π cos 2x = x

Credit: S4 ANDSS P2/2011 PRELIM Qn 5

3. (a) Prove the identity [3]

tan4 x = sec2 x tan2 x − sec2 x + 1
(b) Solve, for 0◦ ≤ x ≤ 360◦ [5]
cos2 x + 3 sin x cos x + 1 = 0
(c) Given, for 0◦ < θ < 90◦ , that √
3+1
cos θ = √
2 2
(i) find the value of sin θ in the form [2]
p √
a− b
a
(ii) hence, prove that [3]
√
q
tan θ = 7−4 3

Credit: S4 DSS P2/2014 PRELIM Qn 8

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4. The diagram shows the bent rod OAB which is formed from a piece of three-metre long steel bar. The
2π
bent rod lies in a vertical plane with OA = 1 m, AB = 2 m and angle OAB is fixed at radians. The
3
bent rod is hinged at O and it is free to rotate in the vertical plane.

In the diagram, a typical position of the bent rod is shown where OA makes an angle of θ radians with
π
the horizontal and 0 < θ < . The vertical height BD of B above the level of O is h metres. Angle
2
ACB is a right angle
(a) Show that
π
(i) ∠BAC = θ + [1]
3
π
(ii) h = sin θ + 2 sin θ + [2]
3
(b) Hence prove that √ [2]
h = 2 sin θ + 3 cos θ
√ π
(c) Express 2 sin θ + 3 cos θ in the form R sin (θ + α), where R > 0 and 0 < α < [3]
2
π
(d) As θ varies from 0 to , find the maximum value of h [1]
2
(e) Find the possible value(s) of θ for which h = 2.5 [3]

Credit: S4 CGSS P2/2010 PRELIM Qn 10

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1.8 Coordinate Geometry

1. The diagram, which is not drawn to scale, shows a trapezium ABCD in which AB is parallel to DC. [3]
The points A and C lie on the y-axis and x-axis respectively.

The point B(8, 11) and E(6, 8) is a point on AC such that BE is perpendicular to AC. BE produced
meets DC at F and BF = 3BE
(a) Find
(i) the equation of AC [3]
(ii) the coordinates of A [1]
(iii) the coordinates of F [3]
(b) Given that point P is (4, 5), show that 4ABP is isosceles. What is the special name given to [3]
quadrilateral ABCP
(c) Given further that AB : DC = 1 : 4 and F is a mid-point of DC, find the values of [1]

Area of 4ABC
Area of trapezium ABCD

Credit: S4 BBSS P2/2009 PRELIM Qn 11

2. The diagram shows a quadrilateral P QRS, where P is (2, 4), M is (5, 3) and S is a point on the x-axis

QS bisects P R at M . The equation of P Q is given by y = x + 2. Find

(a) the coordinates of R, S and Q [7]
(b) the area of P QRS [2]

Credit: S4 NVSS P1/2012 PRELIM Qn 10

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3. In the diagram, M is the midpoint of the line joining the points A(3, 10) and B(−5, 6) [6]

The perpendicular bisector of AB intersects the line l at the point P . Given that the line l is parallel to
the line 6y + 7x = 0, find the coordinates of P

Credit: S4 FMS(S) P1/2014 PRELIM Qn 6

4. Solution to this question by accurate drawing will not be accepted

The diagram shows a triangle ABC where A(−4, −2), B(2, 7) and BC is parallel to the line 2y = −4x+1

BC cuts the x-axis at F and AB cuts the y-axis at E

(a) Find the equation of the line BC [2]
(b) Determine whether if EF is perpendicular to AB [3]
(c) Given that C is equidistant from A and E, find the coordinates of C [3]
(d) Find the area of 4AEC [3]

Credit: S4 ANDSS P2/2015 PRELIM Qn 11

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1.9 Further Coordinate Geometry

1. The diagram shows two circles C1 and C2 centred at A and B respectively

C1 passes through
√ O and P and touches C2 at R. Q is on C2 such that QB is parallel to the y-axis. P Q
has length 2 35 units and is tangent to both circles.

Given that the equation of C1 is

x2 + y 2 − 14y = 0
find
(a) the centre and radius of C1 [3]
(b) the equation of C2 [5]
(c) the equation of the perpendicular bisector of AB [4]

Credit: S4 BSS P2/2009 PRELIM Qn 12

2. The line y = −4 is a tangent to circle C, with centre (2, −1)

(a) Find the radius of circle C and hence, express the equation of circle C in the form x2 + y 2 + hx + [3]
ky + l = 0 where h, k and l are constants
(b) The line y = 5x + 1 cuts the circle C at the points P and Q. Find the perpendicular bisector of P Q [2]
(c) Find the centre of the circle, which is a reflection of C in the line x = −3 [1]

Credit: S4 SCGS P1/2011 PRELIM Qn 8

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3. The diagram shows three circles C1 , C2 and C3

 
1 1
All three circles pass through the point F − , 1 . Circle C1 has its centre at A where A is on the
 2 2
1
y-axis. Circle C2 has its centre at B −1 , 0 . The line joining the points A, F and B is a straight line
2
such that AF : F B = 1 : 2
(a) Find the coordinates of A [1]
(b) Find the equation of the circle C2 [3]

Circle C3 intersects circle C2 at P (0, −1) and cuts the y-axis at point Q(0, 2)
(c) Find the equation of the perpendicular bisector of P F [4]
(d) Hence, find the equation of the circle C3 [3]

Credit: S4 CHS P2/2011 PRELIM Qn 11

4. A straight line passing through (−4, 0) intersects the circle, C1 and passes through the point P (−2, 2).
Given that C1 has an equation of
x2 + y 2 + 3x − y = 0
(a) find the coordinates of Q at which the line intersects the circle again [4]
(b) find the equation of the perpendicular bisector of P Q [3]
(c) find the equation of a second circle, C2 , that has the same radius, and intersects C1 at the points [4]
P and Q

Credit: S4 MGS P1/2011 PRELIM Qn 12

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1.10 Linear Law

1. The variables x and y are connected by the equation, where a is a constant

y 2 = e−ax+4

The diagram above shows the straight line graph, passing through the points (2, b) and (4, −4), obtained
by plotting ln y against x
(a) Calculate the value of a and of b [5]
(b) Hence find the value of y when x = 2 [2]

Credit: S4 HSS P1/2009 PRELIM Qn 13

2. Answer the whole of this question on a sheet of graph paper

The table shows experimental values of two variables x and y

x 2 3 4 5 6 7.5
y 5.66 10.4 16 22.4 29.4 41.1

It is known that x and y are related by the equation, where a and b are constants

y = axb+1

(a) On graph paper, plot lg y against lg x, using a scale of 2 cm to represent 0.1 unit on the lg x axis [4]
and 1 cm to represent 0.1 unit on the lg y axis. Draw a straight line graph to represent the equation

y = axb+1

(b) Use your graph to estimate the value of a and of b [4]

2
(c) On the same diagram, draw the line representing y = x and hence find the value of x for which [4]

x1−b = a

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3. The table below shows the experimental values of x and y which are known to be related by the equation,
where p and q are constants
3 √
y = p (x + 5) 2 − q x + 5

x 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5

y 24.6 28.2 31.9 35.7 39.7
y y
(a) On graph paper, plot √ against x and draw a straight line graph. The vertical √ -axis [3]
x+5 x+5
should start at 9 and have a scale of 2 cm to 1
(b) Use the graph to estimate the value of p and q [4]
(c) By plotting another suitable straight line on the same axes, solve graphically the equation [3]
3 √
p (x + 5) 2 = x + 5 (x + 10 + q)

Credit: S4 TKSS P1/2014 PRELIM Qn 11

4. Variables x and y are related by the following equation, where p and q are constants
p−x
y=
x+q

When the graph of x(1 + y) against y is drawn, a straight line is obtained. The line has a gradient of
1
−1 and passes through the point (3, 2)
3
(a) Calculate the value of p and of q [4]
(b) Given that this line passes through (6, k), find x in terms of k [2]

Credit: S4 ACS(I) P2/2015 PRELIM Qn 3

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1.11 Proofs of Plane Geometry

Note: Certain parts are labelled with ”Not in Syllabus”. These questions are still doable with the
4049 syllabus, but can be solved easier with some older concepts no longer taught

1. A circle passes through 6 points A, F , H, B, C and G, as shown in the diagram.

D and B are 2 points on AE such that AD = DB = BE = DF . GCE and F DC are straight lines
(a) Prove that 4ADF is congruent to 4CDB [3]
(b) Prove that 4GEA is similar to 4CEB [3]
(c) Find the ratio GA : AF [1]
(d) Not in syllabus [1]
Given that EH is a tangent to the circle at H, prove that
EH 2 = 3EB 2

Credit: S4 BGSS P2/2009 PRELIM Qn 7

2. In the figure, RS = P S and the line P T is tangent to the circle

Line QT bisects angle P QR and cuts the circle at point S. Prove that
(a) ∠T P S = ∠SP R [2]
(b) 4SP T is similar to 4P QT [2]
(c) P T × P Q = QT × RS [4]

Credit: S4 GMS(S) P2/2014 PRELIM Qn 5

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3. In the diagram, A, B, C, D, E and F are points on the circles.

AH is a tangent to the larger circle at C. ACH and DBE are straight lies. DB meets AC at G and
BC is the angle bisector of ∠ACE. Prove that
(a) 4EGC is similar to 4CGB [2]
(b) BC = BE [3]
(c) Not in syllabus [3]
GC 2 − GB 2 = GB × BC
(d) Not in syllabus [3]
 2
DG GE
=
AG GB

Credit: S4 VS P2/2011 PRELIM Qn 10

4. In the diagram, A, B, C and D are points on the circumference of the circle with centre O. EDF G is
a tangent to the circle at D

Given that AB = BG and DF = F G, prove that

(a) ABD is an isosceles triangle [3]
1
(b) DB 2 − BF 2 = AD2 [2]
4
(c) 4ADF is similar to 4DCF [2]
2
(d) GF = AF × CF [2]

Credit: S4 PLMGS P2/2015 PRELIM Qn 10

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1.12 Differentiation
1. It is given that
x+1
y=
(2x − 5)3
(a) Show that [2]
dy −4x − 11
=
dx (2x − 5)4
(b) Determine the values of x for which y is not an increasing function [2]

The variables x and y are such that, when x = 3, y is increasing at a rate of 46 units per second
(c) Find the rate of decrease of x when x = 3 [3]
(d) Given that the variable z is such that z = y 3 , find the rate of change of z when x = 3 [3]

Credit: S4 MFSS P2/2017 PRELIM Qn 6

2. The diagram shows a piece of wire of length 4 m, bent to form a pentagonal frame ABCDE, where
CD = DE = 2x, BC = AE = y and angle AED = angle BCD = 150◦

(a) Express y in terms of x and show that the area of the frame, A cm2 is given by [4]
√ 
A = 4x + 3 − 6 x2

(b) Find the exact value of x for which the area of the frame is a maximum and hence find the maximum [5]
value of A

Credit: S4 FSS P1/2009 PRELIM Qn 13

3. (a) Find the value of a and of b for which [4]

a + b sin x tan2 x
 
d sin x
= 2
dx 2 tan x + cos x (2 tan x + cos x)
(b) Given that [4]
y = (1 + x)e3x
Prove that
d2 y
 
dy
6 = 9y +
dx dx2

Credit: S4 PLMGS P2/2011 PRELIM Qn 2

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4. The diagram shows a solid rivet which consists of a cylinder fixed to a cuboid. The cylinder has a radius
of x mm and height of y mm. The cuboid has a square base of side 3x mm and a height of x mm

(a) Given that the total volume of the rivet is 120 mm2 , express y in terms of x [2]
2
(b) Show that the total surface area, A mm , of the rivet is given by [2]
240
A= + 12x2
x

Given that x can vary

(c) find the stationary value of A [3]
(d) determine whether the stationary value of A is a maximum of minimum [2]

Credit: S4 WRSS P1/2009 PRELIM Qn 13

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1.13 Integration
54
1. The shaded region in the diagram is bounded by the line x = 7, curves y = and y = 2x2 [5]
x

Calculate the area of the shaded region

Credit: S4 BMSS P2/2009 PRELIM Qn 10(b)

Z 2 Z 6
2. (a) Given that f (x) dx = 10 and f (x) dx = 14, find the value of [2]
0 2
Z 5 Z 6
f (x) dx + f (x) dx
0 5

(b) Evaluate
√
Z
(i) 2x + 1 dx [1]
Z 1
2x 2
(ii) √ dx [2]
x x

Credit: S4 BSS P1/2010 PRELIM Qn 4

3. It is given that, where n is a constant,

8
f 0 (x) = n
(2x + 1)
1
(a) Given further that x 6= and f (1) = 0, find an expression for f (x) if
2
(i) n = 1 [3]
(ii) n = 4 [3]
(b) Write down the range of values of n for which f (x) does not have any stationary points. Support [2]
your answer with appropriate workings

Credit: S4 NCHS P1/2014 PRELIM Qn 8

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4. The diagram below shows the graphs of y = f (x) and y = f (x) + 3.

Given that Z 8
f (x) dx = 16
0
Z 4
f (x) dx = −7
0
Evaluate
Z 8
(a) f (x) dx [1]
4
(b) the area of the shaded region [2]

Credit: S4 SJI P1/2014 PRELIM Qn 3

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1.14 Differentiation & Integration

1. The equation of a curve is
2x
y=√
8x − x2
(a) Show that [3]
dy 8x
=q
dx 3
(8x − x2 )

(b) Hence, evaluate the following, leaving your answer in the given form [4]
√ 
3 √
Z 5
2x 
q dx = a 5+b
2 3 6
(8x − x2 )

(c) Find the equation of normal to the curve where x = 4 [4]

Credit: S4 MGS P1/2009 PRELIM Qn 9

2. (a) Differentiate the following with respect to x [1]

xe2x

(b) Find the x-coordinate of the stationary point on the curve [2]

y = xe2x

(c) Using your answer from part (a), evaluate the following [3]
Z 2
4xe2x dx
0

Credit: S4 WSSS P1/2009 PRELIM Qn 4

3. A curve has the equation

3x2
y= , x 6= 1
x−1
dy
(a) Find [2]
dx
(b) Hence, evaluate [3]
4
x2 − 2x
Z
dx
2 3(x − 1)2
(c) Hence, find the rate of change of x when x = 3, given that y is decreasing at a constant rate of 4 [2]
units per second

Credit: S4 CHIJ SNGS P1/2010 PRELIM Qn 7

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4. The diagram shows part of the curve

x3
y= + x2 − 8x
3

The curve intersects the x-axis at x = a, x = 0 and x = b

(a) Find the x-coordinates of the stationary points and determine the nature of each of these points [5]
(b) The shaded region below is bounded by the curve and the x-axis. Show that the area of the shaded [4]
region is  
1
1 3
4 a2 + b2 − a4 + b4 − a + b3



square units
12 3

Credit: S4 DHS P1/2011 PRELIM Qn 9

5. (a) Prove that    [4]

d sin x + cos x 2
ln =
dx sin x − cos x cos 2x
(b) Hence, evaluate [4]
Z π
2 dx
π
3
1 − 2 sin2 x

Credit: S4 BPGHS P2/2012 PRELIM Qn 8

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1.15 Kinematics
1. A particle moves in a straight line so that its velocity, v ms−1 , is given by
v = 3t2 + kt
where t is the time in seconds, after leaving a fixed point O. If the particle passes O with acceleration
−3 ms−2
(a) Show that k = −3 [2]
(b) Calculate the values of t when the particle is instantaneously at rest [2]
(c) Calculate the average speed of the particle during the first 4 seconds of travel [5]

Credit: S4 HKSS P2/2009 PRELIM Qn 6

2. A particle moves in a straight line so that t s after leaving a fixed point O, its velocity, v ms−1 is given
by
v = 5 1 − e1−t

(a) Find the value of t when the particle is instantaneously at rest [2]
(b) Find the distance travelled by the particle in the first 2 seconds [4]
(c) Find the acceleration of the particle when t = 2.5 [2]
(d) State the value which v approaches as t becomes very large [1]

Credit: S4 CHS P1/2011 PRELIM Qn 14

3. The acceleration a ms−2 of a particle travelling in a straight line, at the t seconds after leaving a fixed
point O with a velocity of 2 ms−1 is given by, for 0 ≤ t ≤ 6π is
 
t
a = 2 cos
3
(a) Find the inital acceleration of the particle [2]
(b) Find the values of t when the particle first comes to instantaneous rest [3]
(c) Calculate the total distance travelled by the particle in the interval t = 0 and t = 15 [3]

Credit: S4 SPSS P1/2012 PRELIM Qn 15

4. In the Chingay Parade procession held at the heartlands early this year, the Pioneer Generation Float
was travelling on a straight road with a velocity, v ms−1 , given by the equation
1
v = 5t − t2 + 4
2
t is the time after passing a fixed point A
(a) Show that the maximum velocity is reached 5 seconds later [3]
(b) Sketch the velocity-time graph for the first 5 seconds [3]

Upon reacing its maximum velocity, the float started to decelerate uniformly at 1.5 ms−2 , before coming
to a rest at point B to allow residents to take photographs
(c) Find the time when the float reached B [2]
(d) Find the total distance travelled from A to B [3]

Credit: S4 AHS P2/2015 PRELIM Qn 9

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2 Final Answers
2.1 Quadratic Equations & Inequalities
3
1. (a) p < − or p > 2
4
(b) (i) −(x − 6)2 − 1
(ii) Sketch
(iii) y ≤ −1

2. Shown
3. (a) p > 4
(b) −8 < k < 8
4. q = ±1

2.2 (Indices) & Surds

1. (a) Shown
√
(b) −88 3
 √ 
2. 17 2 + 24 cm
√
3. (a) 141 − 44 5
(b) x = 2
 √ 
4. 5 − 2 3 cm

2.3 Polynomials
1. (a) a = 8 and b=1
(b) f (x) = (x + 2)(x − 1)(3x + 5)
1
(c) −8
8
2. (a) (i) Shown
1
(ii) 11
4
(b) p = −4 and q=2

3. (a) a = −4 and b=2

 √  √ 
(b) f (x) = (x − 2) x − 1 + 3 x − 1 − 3

4. (a) a = 3 and b=2

(b) Explain; x = −2

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2.4 Partial Fractions

3 5
1. (a) +
2x − 3 x + 3
3
(b) ln |2x − 3| + 5 ln |x + 3| + ln 2x2 + 3x − 9 + c
2
2 6 2
2. x − 2 + + 2−
x x x−3
14 7 5
3. + +
9(2x − 1) 9(x + 1) 3(x + 1)2
1 7 2
4. (a) − +
x 3(3x − 1) 3(3x − 1)
7 2
(b) ln |x| − ln |3x − 1| − +c
9 9(3x − 1)

2.5 Binomial Theorem

1. (a) 1 + 6px + 15p2 x2 + ...
1
(b) p = ± and q = ±2
3
2. (a) -3
(b) (i) 32 + 40x + 20x2 + ...
1
(ii) k = or k = 2
2
9 21 63
3. (a) 1 − x + 9x2 − x3 + x4 + ...
2 2 8
(b) a = 1
9 51
(c) 1 − x + x3 + ...
2 2
n n(n − 1) 2
4. (a) 1 − x+ x + ...
3 18
   
2n n(n − 1) pn 5 2
(b) 2 + p − x+ − + x + ...
3 9 3 2
1
(c) n = 7 and p = −
2
16
(d) −9
27

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2.6 Exponential & Logarithms

1. (a) $45 000
(b) $37 700
(c) t = 21 months
2. (a) Graph
(b) y = 3 − 3x
3. (a) 0.68
13 4
(b) x = and y=−
30 5
q3
4. (a) p =
q2 − 1
1
(b) a + 2 + b
2
(c) x2

2.7 Trigonometry
1. (a) Prove
(b) Prove

2. (a) (i) Prove

(ii) Amplitude = 2 Period = π
(b) Graph
2x
(c) y = 3 − 5 solutions
π
3. (a) Prove
(b) x = 135◦ x = 116.6◦ x = 296.6◦ x = 315◦
p √
2− 3
(c) (i) sin θ =
2
(ii) Prove
4. (a) (i) Prove
(ii) Prove
(b) Prove
√
(c) 7 sin(θ + 0.714)
√
(d) 7
(e) θ = 0.524 θ = 1.19

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2.8 Coordinate Geometry

2
1. (a) (i) y = − x + 12
3
(ii) A(0, 12)
(iii) F (2, 2)
(b) Shown; Kite
1
(c)
5
2. (a) R(8, 2) S(4, 0) Q(7, 9)
(b) 30 units2
3. P (7, −8)
4. (a) y = −2x + 11
(b) EF is perpendicular to AB
 
1
(c) C 8 , −6
2
1
(d) 45 units2
2

2.9 Further Coordinate Geometry

1. (a) Centre = A(0, 7) Radius = 7 units
 √ 2 2
(b) x − 2 35 + (y − 9) = 25
√
(c) y = − 35x + 43

2. (a) Radius = 3 units x2 + y 2 − 4x + 2y − 4 = 0

1 3
(b) y = − x −
5 5
(c) C(−8, −1)
 
1
3. (a) A 0, 2
4
 2
1 13
(b) x + 1 + y2 =
2 4
1 3
(c) y = x +
5 10
 2
1 13
(d) (x − 1)2 + y − =
2 4
4. (a) Q(−3, 1)
(b) y = −x − 1
   2
1 1 1
(c) x + 3 + y−2 =2
2 2 2

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2.10 Linear Law

Note:
Questions 2(b) & (c) and 3(b) & (c) are suggested answers, range is ±0.2

1. (a) a = 3 and b = −1
(b) 0.368
2. (a) Graph
(b) a = 2.00 and b = 0.5
(c) x = 3.98
3. (a) Graph
(b) p = 1.96 and q = 0.23
(c) x = 0.45
1
4. (a) p = 6 and q=1
3
1
(b) x = k
7

2.11 Proofs in Plane Geometry

1. (a) Prove
(b) Prove
(c) 3 : 1
(d) Prove
2. Prove
3. Prove
4. Prove

2.12 Differentiation
1. (a) Prove
3
(b) x ≥ −2
4
(c) 2 units/s
(d) 2208 units/s
2. (a) Prove
(b) 0.937
3. (a) a = 1 and b = −1
(b) Prove
120 − 9x3
4. (a) y =
πx2
(b) Prove
(c) 167 mm2
(d) Minimum

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2.13 Integration
1. 63.8 units2
2. (a) 24
1 3
(b) (i) (2x + 1) 2 + c
2
(ii) 2 ln |x| + c
3. (a) (i) f (x) = 4 ln(2x + 1) − 4 ln 3
4 4
(ii) f (x) = −
81 3(2x + 1)3
(b) n ≥ 0

4. (a) 23
(b) 5 units2

2.14 Differentiation & Integration

1. (a) Shown
√ 
3 √ 
(b) 5−1
6
(c) y = −2x + 10

2. (a) e2x (2x + 1)

1
(b) x = −
2
(c) 165
3x(x − 2)
3. (a)
(x − 1)2
4
(b)
9
7
(c) −1 units/second
9
4. (a) x = 2, minimum point; x = −4, maximum point
(b) Shown
5. (a) Shown
(b) −0.658

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2.15 Kinematics
1. (a) Shown
(b) t = 1 sec
1
(c) 10 m/s
4
2. (a) t = 1 sec
(b) 1.84 m
2
(c) 1.12 m/s
(d) 5 m/s
3. (a) 2 ms−2
(b) t = 10.4 sec and t = 17.8 sec
(c) 68.8 m
4. (a) Shown
(b) Graph
(c) t = 16 sec
5
(d) 152 m
12

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