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1 (a) 4 y > 12 - 5 2 7 7 7
M1 Allow y = oe or y > - or y <
4 4 4
7 A1 oe
y>
4
(b) 12x – 10 3 M1 for removal of fraction and
or 2(6x - 5) = 4x - 7 multiplying out LHS
or or rearranging to remove the fraction
4 7 or
6x - 5 = x - oe separating fraction (RHS) in an equation
2 2
12x − 4x = −7 + 10 oe M1 ft (dep on 4 terms) for terms in x on
or one side of equation and number terms on
4 7 the other
6x - x = - + 5 oe
2 2
3 A1 (dep M1) oe
8
Total 5 marks

2 (a) 1 1 B1
(b) 6 1 B1
(c) 206 + m − 214 = −3 oe 2 M1 allow 7206+m-214 = 7-3 oe (must be in
7 -3 ´ 7 214 7 211 the form 7x = 7y where x and y are
or or oe
7 206 7 206 correct expressions)

5 A1 accept 75
Total 4 marks
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3 (a) 50 000 1 B1
(b) 6 ´10-5 1 B1
Total 2 marks

4 (a) x 0.5 1 2 3 4 5 6 Correct table 2 6 3

B2 for all 4 correct values oe (ie or )
y 12 6 3 2 1.5 1.2 1 5 2
(B1 for 2 or 3 correct values)
(b) Correct graph 2 M1ft (dep B1 in (a)) for 6 or 7 points
7 points joined by a plotted correctly using their values
smooth curve. (within the circles on overlay).
May be implied by curve passing through
correct point.

A1ft only allow one incorrect value from

the table in (a), and for a curve that is
decreasing throughout for x = 0.5 to x = 6.

Ignore graph to the right of (6, 1) and to

the left of (0.5, 12)

Total 4 marks
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5 (a) 15, 0, −1, 3 2 B2 for 4 correct values

(B1 for 2 or 3 correct values)
(b) (−2, 15) (−1, 8) (0, 3) (2, −1) (3, 0) (4, 3) 2 M1 (dep on B1) ft from (a) for at least 5
points plotted correctly
correct graph A1 for a correct graph
(clear intention to go through all the points
and which must be curved at the bottom)
Note: If a fully correct graph is shown, but
an incomplete table is shown in (a), then
award the marks for (a)
Total 4 marks

6 (a) x9 1 B1 cao
(b) 64y6 2 B2 for 64y6
(B1 for ky6 where k ≠ 64 or
64ym where m ≠ 6)
(c) (n ± 3)(n ± 4) 2 M1 for (n ± 3)(n ± 4) or
(n + a)(n + b) where ab = 12 or
a + b = −7
Condone use of a different letter to n
(n − 3)(n − 4) A1
Total 5 marks
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7 n(3n2 + 5n - 12n - 20) or n(3n2 - 7n - 20) or 2 M1 for a correct partial expansion (may be
unsimplified) (allow one error in the expansion
(3n2 + 5n)(n - 4)or (n2 - 4n)(3n + 5)or of (n - 4)(3n + 5) e.g.
3n3 + 5n2 - 12n2 - 20n for any 3 correct terms
or
for 4 out of 4 correct terms ignoring signs
or
for 3n 2 - 7 n…
or
for … -7 n - 20 )
3n3 - 7n 2 - 20n A1 oe e.g. if correct answer seen allow
further factorisation to n(3n2 - 7n - 20)
Total 2 marks

8 (a) −2, −1, 0, 1, 2 2 B2 for −2, −1, 0, 1, 2 with no additions or

repeats
(B1 for 4 of −2, −1, 0, 1, 2 with no additions
or repeats
or
for 6 values with no more than one incorrect
value e.g. all of −2, −1, 0, 1, 2, 3
or
for 5 values with one error)
(b) Closed circle at 1 B1 for a closed circle at x = 1 and a line with
x=1 an arrow of any length to the left
and
a line with an arrow Allow ] for a closed circle
to the left
Allow a line without an arrow if it reaches to
at least −3
Total 3 marks
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9 y = −3x + 5 2 B2 fully correct equation eg y = −3x + 5

oe or y − 5 = −3(x – 0)

If not B2 then B1 for

y = −3x + a with a ≠ 5
or
y = bx + 5 (b ≠ 0, −3) or
(L =) −3x + 5
Total 2 marks

10 30 1 for a start to the process

eg, 5406 ÷ 6 (=901) or 5400 ÷ 6 (=900) or
5000 ÷ 6 (= 833.333..)

1 process to find the length of one side,

eg or or

1 for 30
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11 Lines (solid or dashed) x = 6 and y = 2 drawn 3 B1 The lines x = 6 and y = 2 should

extend far enough to intersect with each
other.
Line (solid or dashed) y = x + 1 drawn B1 The line should extend from at least
x = 1 to x = 6 or far enough to intersect
with their horizontal and vertical lines.
Region R shown (shaded or not shaded) Correct region B1 dep on B2
identified

Total 3 marks
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12 n2t3 = 4d + t3 4d 4 M1 for multiplying by the denominator

n2 = +1 or for dividing the RHS by t3
t3
( )
t3 n2 -1 = 4d oe n2 -1 =
4d M1 for isolating terms in t3 and factorising the correct expression
of the equation
t3
4d
or for isolating the 3 term
t
3
4d M1 for making t the subject
4d t3 =
t3 = oe
(n 2 - 1) (n2 - 1)

4d
t= 3 1
(n 2 - 1)
or t = æç 2 ö÷
4d 4d 3
A1 oe eg t = 3 2
(n - 1) è n -1 ø

4d
SC B2 for t = t = 3
(n 2 + 1)

Total 4 marks
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13 (a) 48 1 B1 allow 47 – 49
n
Accept where n is in the range 47 – 49
110
(b) 46 1 B1 allow 45.5 – 46.5
(c) 40 and 56 2 M1 for both values. LQ of 40 – 41 and UQ in the range 56 – 58.

or for use of 15 and 45 (eg indicated by marks on horizontal axis

that correspond to 15 and 45 on the vertical axis.)
or for use of 15.25 and 45.75 (eg indicated by marks on
horizontal axis that correspond to 15.25 and 45.75 on the vertical
axis.
16 to 18 A1 accept 16 to 18
(d) Yes and 1 B1ft dep on M1 in (c) but ft their reading of the horizontal axis.
correct reason For stating yes and the IQR for the Algebra test is greater than
IQR for the Geometry test oe
If using value in (c) less than 9, only accept ‘no’ and IQR for the
Algebra test is less than the IQR for the Geometry test oe.
(e) 60 – ‘50’ (= 10) 3 10 1
M1 may be seen embedded as = ( ) oe
60 6
(eg reading of 50 from graph stated or indicated by marks on
vertical axis that correspond to 64 on the horizontal axis).
Allow 60 – ‘50’ – 1 (= 9) oe
'10 ' '10 '- 1 n n -1
´ M1 for use of ´ with any integer n such that 2 £ n £ 59
60 59 60 59
3 A1 oe (accept 0.025 or better)
118 6 9 8
Allow (= 0.02 or better) if using ´
295 60 59

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Total 8 marks

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14 12 2( x + 2) x 12 + 2( x + 2) + x 3 M1 for three correct fractions with a

+ + oe or oe
4x 4x 4x 4x common denominator or a single correct
3(8 x) 4 x( x + 2) 2 x 2 oe or
fraction
+ + 2
8x 2 8x 2 8x
3(8 x) + 4 x( x + 2) + 2 x 2 oe
8x 2
12 + 2 x + 4 + x M1 for a correct single fraction with
oe or
4x brackets expanded
24 x + 4 x 2 + 8 x + 2 x 2 oe or
8x 2
6 x 2 + 32 x oe or 3x 2 + 16 x oe or 6 x + 32 oe
8x 2 4x 2 8x
3x + 16 A1 oe 16 + 3x
4x 4x
Total 3 marks

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15 ABC = 90° and ACB (= ADB) = 180 – 90 – 55 4 M1

(= 35)
or
ABO = 55° and AOB = 180 – 2 × 55 (= 70)
or
BDC = 55°, ADC = 90° and ADB = 90 – 55 (=
35)
35 A1 for ADB = 35
Angles in a semicircle are 90° B2 (dep on M1) for all 3 reasons
Angles in a triangle add to 180° (Angles in a appropriate to their method
triangle add to 180°)
Angles in the same segment (are equal) OR B1 (dep on M1) for one correct circle
angles at the circumference subtend(ed) from theorem appropriate to their method)
the same arc/chord of the circle (are equal)
or NB For the third method only 2 reasons
Angles in an isosceles triangle (are equal) are required
Angles in a triangle sum to 180o (Angles in a
triangle add to 180°)
Angle at the centre is 2 × (double) angle at
circumference / angle at circumference is ½
angle at centre
or
Angles in the same segment (are equal) OR
angles at the circumference subtend(ed) from
the same arc/chord of the circle
Angles in a semicircle are 90°

Total 4 marks

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16 3(x2 + 4x) + 19 and 3[(x + 2)2 – 22] + 19 or M1 for correctly taking out a factor of 3
æ 19 ö æ 19 ö and correctly completing the square
3 ç x 2 + 4 x + ÷ and 3 ç ( x + 2 ) - 22 + ÷ or
2
or
è 3ø è 3ø
2 for equating coefficients by expanding
a = 3 and 2ab = 12 oe and b a + c = 19 oe or
a ( x + b ) + c = ax2 + 2abx + b2a + c
2
12 122
a = 3 and b = oe and c = - + 19oe or
2´3 4´3
for equating coefficients by using
2
æ b ö b2
ax 2 + bx + c = a ç x + ÷ - +c
è 2a ø 4a
3(x + 2)2 + 7 A1 accept a = 3, b = 2, c = 7
Total 2 marks

17 (i) 19 1 B1
(ii) 0 1 B1
(iii) 11 1 B1
(iv) 28 1 B1
Total 4 marks

18 (a)(i) (−6, 1) 2 B1

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(ii) (−2, −4) B1

(b) (−1, 6), (3, −2), (7, 6) Fully correct graph 2 B2 for a fully correct graph
(B1 for a V shape with least value at
(3, −2))
(c) −3, 4 2 B2 for 2 correct values in any order
(B1 for 1 correct value)
Total 6 marks

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19 4 1 B1
-
3
Total 1 mark

20 E.g. n, n + 1, n + 2 3 M1 for 3 appropriate terms for their 3

numbers and for correctly finding the
( n 2 =) n 2 expansion of at least 2 squares
(Allow 2 × middle number + 2)
((n + 1)2 =)n2 + n + n + 1 = n2 + 2n + 1oe
((n + 2)2 =)n2 + 2n + 2n + 4 = n2 + 4n + 4oe
or
E.g. n – 1, n, n + 1

((n - 1)2 =)n2 - n - n + 1 = n2 - 2n + 1oe

( n 2 =) n 2
((n + 1)2 =)n2 + n + n + 1 = n2 + 2n + 1oe

n2 + n2 + 2n + 2n + 4 (= 2n2 + 4n + 4) oe and M1 for finding the sum of first and last

square and double the square of the
2(n + 1)2 = 2n2 + 2n + 2n + 2(= 2n2 + 4n + 2)oe middle
or (Allow 2 × middle number + 2)
n2 - 2n + 1 + n2 + 2n + 1 (= 2n2 + 2)oe

E.g. 2n2 + 4n + 4 = 2n 2 + 4n + 2 + 2oe or Complete proof A1 for conclusion from two correct
2( x + 1)2 + 2= 2( x + 1)2 + 2oe expressions
e.g. 2n2 + 4n + 4 and 2n2 + 4n + 2
or
2n 2 + 2 = 2n 2 + 2oe

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Total 3 marks

21 Line drawn at (2, 1) with a positive gradient 3 M1 for a tangent drawn at x = 2

that does not intersect the curve at any other
point.
M1 (dep M1) for a correct method to work out the
gradient of the tangent.
1.5 to 3 A1 for 1.5 to 3
accept answers in the range 1.5 – 3 so long as a
tangent at x = 2 has been drawn.
Total 3 marks

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!!!"
22 (ON =)l (a + b)(= la + lb) or 5 M1 for finding a vector for
!!!" !!!" !!!" !!!"
ON or NY or NO or
( NY =)(1 - l )(a + b)(= (1 - l )a + (1 - l )b) !!!"
YN in terms a and b and
using l oe (can be
embedded)
!!!!" !!!!" !!!"
( MN = MO + ON =) - 0.5a + la + lb(= (l - 0.5)a + lb)or M1 for finding a vector for
!!!" !!!!" !!!" !!!!" !!!!" !!!" !!!" !!!!" !!!!" !!!"
MN or NM or MZ or
( MZ = MO + OZ =) - 0.5a + 3bor ( MN = MX + XY + YN =)0.5a + b + (l - 1)(a + b)(= (l - 0.5)a + lb) !!!!"
!!!!" !!!" ZM
( MN = µ MZ =) µ (-0.5a + 3b)(= -0.5µa + 3µb)or M1 for finding a vector for
!!!" !!!!" !!!!" !!!!" !!!" !!!"
(ON = OM + MN =)0.5a + µ (-0.5a + 3b)(= ( 0.5 - 0.5µ ) a + 3µb) or MN" or ON
!!!!
or
!!!" NY !!!"
or
!!!" !!!!" !!!!" !!!" NM or NO or YN using
( NY = NM + MX + XY =) - µ (-0.5a + 3b) + 0.5a + b(= ( 0.5 + 0.5µ ) a + (1 - 3µ ) b) another variable e.g. µ oe
-0.5µ = -0.5 + l oe 1 - l = 0.5µ + 0.5oe M1 for setting up two
3µ = l oe 1 - l = 1 - 3µ oe simultaneous equations
using the components of
!!!!" !!!"
a and b for MN or ON or
!!!"
NY oe
3 3
A1 (allow =
7 7
0.42(8571…) to 2 sf
truncated or rounded)
Total 5 marks

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22
!!!"
5
!!!" !!!" !!!"
(ON =)l (a + b)(= la + lb)or M1 for finding a vector for ON or NY or NO
ALT !!!" !!!"
( NY =)(1 - l )(a + b)(= (1 - l )a + (1 - l )b) or YN in terms a and b and using l oe
!!!!" !!!!" !!!" !!!!" !!!!"
( MN = MO + ON =) - 0.5a + la + lb(= (l - 0.5)a + lb)or M1 for finding a vector for MN or NM in
!!!!" !!!!" !!!" !!!" terms a and b and using l oe
( MN = MX + XY + YN =)0.5a + b + (l - 1)(a + b)(= (l - 0.5)a + lb)
!!!" !!!" !!!" !!!" !!!"
( NZ = NO + OZ =) - l (a + b) + 3b(= -la + (3 - l )b) or M1 for finding a vector for NZ or ZN in terms
!!!" !!!" !!" a and b and using l oe
( NZ = NY + YZ =)(1 - l )(a + b) - b - a + 3b(= -la + (3 - l )b)
l - 0.5 l oe M1 for setting up an equation using the
!!!!" !!!"
=
-l 3-l components of MN and NZ oe
3 3
A1 (allow = 0.42(8571…) to 2 sf truncated or
7 7
rounded)
Total 5 marks

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Edexcel averages: scores of candidates who achieved grade:

Mean Max Mean
Qn score score % ALL 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 U
1 4.45 5 89 4.45 4.92 4.85 4.78 4.22 3.66 2.03 0.59 0.00
2 3.61 4 90 3.61 3.97 3.86 3.75 3.47 2.98 2.10 1.05 0.00
3 1.84 2 92 1.84 1.94 1.89 1.87 1.82 1.70 1.55 1.22 0.00
4 3.69 4 92 3.69 3.92 3.83 3.73 3.64 3.47 2.84 1.75 0.00
5 3.54 4 89 3.54 3.90 3.77 3.64 3.29 3.05 2.32 1.25 0.00
6 4.44 5 89 4.44 4.94 4.85 4.54 4.14 3.65 2.48 1.48 0.00
7 1.62 2 81 1.62 1.92 1.86 1.67 1.38 1.15 0.37 0.33 0.00
8 2.35 3 78 2.35 2.71 2.62 2.40 2.10 1.62 1.33 0.44 0.00
9 1.52 2 76 1.52 1.95 1.88 1.51 1.07 0.52 0.24 0.00 0.00
10 1.36 3 45 1.36 2.76 2.58 2.11 1.79 1.21 0.83 0.67 0.42
11 1.86 3 62 1.86 2.77 2.22 1.51 0.77 0.39 0.09 0.04 0.10
12 2.46 4 62 2.46 3.70 2.76 1.87 1.28 0.60 0.25 0.04 0.00
13 4.24 8 53 4.24 6.22 4.40 3.29 2.48 1.45 1.01 0.29 0.00
14 1.71 3 57 1.71 2.54 1.86 1.31 1.02 0.61 0.03 0.00 0.00
15 1.87 4 47 1.87 2.86 2.05 1.36 0.85 0.48 0.34 0.19 0.00
16 0.97 2 49 0.97 1.67 0.92 0.58 0.29 0.22 0.03 0.00 0.00
17 1.54 4 39 1.54 2.49 1.47 1.04 0.61 0.40 0.23 0.18 0.00
18 2.74 6 46 2.74 4.81 2.90 1.44 0.54 0.23 0.13 0.04 0.00
19 0.44 1 44 0.44 0.82 0.40 0.20 0.08 0.01 0.00 0.00 0.00
20 1.33 3 44 1.33 2.38 1.43 0.52 0.29 0.10 0.06 0.00 0.00
21 1.17 3 39 1.17 2.16 1.16 0.40 0.16 0.10 0.01 0.00 0.00
22 1.04 5 21 1.04 2.18 0.67 0.24 0.08 0.03 0.00 0.00 0.00
49.79 80 62 49.79 67.53 54.23 43.76 35.37 27.63 18.27 9.56 0.52

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Suggested grade boundaries

Grade 9 8 7 6 5 4 3
Mark 61 49 39 31 23 14 8

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