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Answer BOIII questions.

l. (a) (D Complete the table below for the firnction | ,(;) l, wheren-r'l = x (2 - x).
x -1 0 1 2 t 4

l.n'r I
8 0 8

[ 2 marks]

(ii) Skerch the graph of | fr})lfor-e<x34. [ 4 marks]

(b) Find the value(s) of the rcaI number, ft, for which the equation ft(r2 + 5) = 6 + l?: - *
has equal roots- [ 6 marks]
(c) (i) fi 2&, = 16('- r),
find.r. [ 4 rnarks]
(iD Without using calculators or tables, evaluate

({7+ l)3 - t{-z - rl3. [ 4 marks]

Total 20 marks

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2. (a) Prove, by Mathematical Induction, that l0'- I is divisible by 9 for all positive
integers z. [ 9 marks]

(b) A pair of simultaneous equations is given by

Px+2Y=8
-4x+P)=16
where p e R.

(i) Find the value ofp for which the syslem has an infinite number of solutions.
[ 3 marks]

(ii) Find the solutions for this value ofp. [ 3 marks]

(c) Find the set of reol values of .r for w ncn fi > S. [ 5 marks]

Total 20 mrrks

Section B (Module 2)

Answer BOTII questions.

3. The equation of the circle, Q, with centre Oisf +f -2x+2y=23.

(a) Express the equation of Q in the form (x - a)2 + 0- b)2 = c. [ 5 marks]

(b) Hence, or otherwise, state

(D the coordinates of the centre of Q [ 2 marks]

(ii) the radius of Q. I lmark]

(c) Show that the point A(4, 3) lies on Q. [ 3 marks]

(d) Find the equation of the tangent to Q at the pointA. [ 5 marksl

(e) The centre of Q is the midpoint of its diameter AB. Find the coordinates of B.
4 marks] [
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SECTION A (Module 1)

Answer BOTH questions.

1. (a) Find the values of the constant p such that x – p is a factor of

f(x) = 4x3 – (3p + 2) x2 – (p2 – 1) x + 3. [5 marks]

(b) Solve, for x and y, the simultaneous equations

log (x – 1) + 2 log y = 2 log 3

log x + log y = log 6. [8 marks]

(c) Solve, for x ∈ R, the inequality

2x – 3
——— – 5 > 0. [5 marks]
x+1

(d) By using y = 2x, or otherwise, solve

4x – 3 (2x + 1) + 8 = 0. [7 marks]

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n
1
2. (a) (i) Use the fact that Sn = r = — n (n + 1) to express
r=1 2

2n
S2n = r in terms of n. [2 marks]
r=1

(ii) Find constants p and q such that

S2n – Sn = pn2 + qn. [5 marks]

(iii) Hence, or otherwise, find n such that

S2n – Sn = 260. [5 marks]

(b) The diagram below (not drawn to scale) shows the graph of y = x2 (3 – x). The coordinates
of points P and Q are (2, 4) and (3, 0) respectively.

P
Q
0 1 2 3 x

(i) Write down the solution set of the inequality x2 (3 – x) < 0. [4 marks]

(ii) Given that the equation x2 (3 – x) = k has three real solutions for x, write down the
set of possible values for k. [3 marks]

(iii) The functions f and g are defined as follows:

f:x x2 (3 – x), 0 < x < 2

g:x x2 (3 – x), 0 < x < 3

By using (b) (ii) above, or otherwise, show that

a) f has an inverse

b) g does NOT have an inverse. [6 marks]

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SECTION A (Module 1)

Answer BOTH questions.

1. (a) Without using calculators, find the exact value of

2 2
(i) (√75 + √12 ) – (√75 – √12 ) [3 marks]

–14 –38 –18

(ii) 27 x 9 x 81 . [3 marks]

(b) The diagram below, not drawn to scale, represents a segment of the graph of the function

f(x) = x3 + mx2 + nx + p

where m, n and p are constants.

f(x)

(0,4)

x
Q 0 1 2

Find

(i) the value of p [2 marks]

(ii) the values of m and n [4 marks]

(iii) the x-coordinate of the point Q. [2 marks]

(c) (i) By substituting y = log2x, or otherwise, solve, for x, the equation

√ log2x = log2 √ x . [6 marks]

(ii) Solve, for real values of x , the inequality

x2 – | x | – 12 < 0. [5 marks]

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2. (a) The quadratic equation x2 – px + 2 , p ∈ R, has roots a and b.

(i) Express in terms of p

a) a + b [1 mark ]

b) a2 + b2. [4 marks]

(ii) Given that a2 + b2 , find the ossi le values of p. [3 marks]

(b) The function f(x) has the property that

f(2x + ) 2f(x) + , x ∈ R.

If f( ) , find the value of

(i) f(3) [4 marks]

(ii) f(9) [2 marks]

(iii) f(–3). [3 marks]

(c) Prove that the product of any two consecutive integers k and k + 1 is an even integer
[2 marks]

(d) Prove, by mathematical induction, that n (n2 + 5) is divisi le for all ositive
integers n. [6 marks]

Total 25 marks

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SECTION A (Module 1)

Answer BOTH questions.

1. (a) The expression f (x) = 2x3 – px2 + qx – 10 is divisible by x – 1 and has a remainder –6 when
divided by x + 1.

Find

(i) the values of the constants p and q [7 marks]

(ii) the factors of f (x). [3 marks]

(b) Find positive integers x and y such that

2
( √ x + √ y ) = 16 + √ 240 . [8 marks]

(c) (i) Solve, for real values of x, the inequality

| 3x – 7 | < 5. [5 marks]

(ii) Show that no real solution, x, exists for the inequality | 3x – 7 | + 5 < 0.
[2 marks]

Total 25 marks

2. (a) The function f on R is defined by

f: x → x2 – 3.

(i) Find, in terms of x, f (f (x)). [3 marks]

(ii) Determine the values of x for which

f (f (x)) = f (x + 3). [6 marks]

(b) The roots of the equation 4x2 – 3x + 1 = 0 are α and β.

Without solving the equation

(i) write down the values of α + β and αβ [2 marks]

(ii) find the value of α2 + β2 [2 marks]

(iii) 2 and —
obtain a quadratic equation whose roots are — 2 . [5 marks]
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(c) Without the use of calculators or tables, evaluate

1 3 5 7 9
(i) log10 ( — ) + log10 ( — ) + log10 ( — ) + log10 ( — ) + log10 ( — )
3 5 7 9 10
[3 marks]

99
r
(ii) lo ( —–– ). [4 marks]
r=1
10 r+1

Total 25 marks

SECTION B (Module 2)

Answer BOTH questions.

3. (a) (i) Given that cos (A + B) = cos A cos B – sin A sin B and cos 2θ = 2 cos2 θ – 1, prove
that

cos 3θ 1
2 os θ [cos2 θ – sin2 θ – —]. [7 marks]
2

(ii) Using the appropriate formula, show that

1
— [sin 6θ – sin 2θ] ≡ (2 cos2 2θ – 1) sin 2θ. [5 marks]
2

�
(iii) Hence, or otherwise, solve sin 6θ – sin 2θ = 0 for 0 < θ < —. [5 marks]
2

(b) Find ALL possible values of cos θ such that 2 cot2 θ + cos θ = 0. [8 marks]

Total 25 marks

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SECTION A (Module 1)

Answer BOTH questions.

1. (a) Let p and q be two propositions. Construct a truth table for the statements

(i) p→q [1 mark]

(ii) ~ (p ˄ q). [2 marks]

(b) A binary operator ⊕ is defined on a set of positive real numbers by

y ⊕ x = y2 + x2 + 2y + x – 5xy.

Solve the equation 2 ⊕ x = 0. [5 marks]

(c) Use mathematical induction to prove that 5n + 3 is divisible by 2 for all values of n ∈ N.
[8 marks]

(d) Let f(x) = x3 – 9x2 + px + 16.

(i) Given that (x + 1) is a factor of f(x), show that p = 6. [2 marks]

(ii) Factorise f(x) completely. [4 marks]

(iii) Hence, or otherwise, solve f(x) = 0. [3 marks]

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2. (a) Let A = {x : x ∈ R, x > 1}.

A function f : A → R is defined as f(x) = x2 – x. Show that f is one to one. [7 marks]

(b) Let f(x) = 3x + 2 and g(x) = e2x.

(i) Find

a) f –1(x) and g–1(x) [4 marks]

b) f֯֯ [g(x)] (or f֯֯ ◦ g(x)). [1 mark]

(ii) Show that (f֯֯ ◦ g)–1 (x) = g–1 (x) ◦ f –1 (x). [5 marks]

(c) Solve the following:

(i) 3x2 + 4x +1 < 5 [4 marks]

(ii) | x + 2 | = 3x + 5 [4 marks]

Total 25 marks

SECTION B (Module 2)

Answer BOTH questions.

2 tan θ
3. (a) (i) Show that sin 2θ = ————. [4 marks]
1 + tan2 θ

(ii) Hence, or otherwise, solve sin 2θ – tan θ = 0 for 0 < θ < [8 marks]

(b) (i) Express f (θ) = 3 cos θ – 4 sin θ in the form r cos (θ + α) where

r > 0 and 0° < α < —. [4 marks]

2
ii en e find

a) the maximum value of f (θ) [2 marks]

1
b) the minimum value of ——— . [2 marks]
8 + f (θ)
(iii) Given that the sum of the angles A, B and C of a triangle is radians, show that

a) sin A = sin (B + C) ]3 marks]

b) sin A + sin B + sin C = sin (A + B) + sin (B + C) + sin (A + C).

[2 marks]

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SECTION A

Module 1

Answer BOTH questions.

1. (a) Let p, q and r be three propositions. Construct a truth table for the statement

(p → q) ˄ (r → q). [5 marks]

(b) A binary operator ⊕ is defined on a set of positive real numbers by

y ⊕ x = y3 + x3 + ay2 + ax2 – 5y – 5x + 16 where a is a real number.

(i) State, giving a reason for your answer, if ⊕ is commutative in R. [3 marks]

(ii) Given that f(x) = 2 ⊕ x and (x – 1) is a factor of f(x),

a) find the value of a [4 marks]

b) factorize f(x) completely. [3 marks]

(c) Use mathematical induction to prove that

n
12 + 32 + 52 + ..... + (2n – 1)2 = — (4n2 – 1) for n ∈ N. [10 marks]
3
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2. (a) The functions f and g are defined as follows:

f(x) = 2x2 + 1
where 1 < x < ∞, x ∈ R.
x–1
g(x) = ——
√ 2

(i) Determine, in terms of x,

a) f 2(x) [3 marks]

b) f֯֯ [g(x)]. [3 marks]

(ii) Hence, or otherwise, state the relationship between f֯֯ and g. [1 mark]

a+b
(b) Given that a3 + b3 + 3a2b = 5ab2, show that 3 log ——– = log a + 2 log b. [5 marks]
2

(c) Solve EACH of the following equations:

1
(i) ex + — –2=0 [4 marks]
ex

(ii) log2 (x + 1) – log2 (3x + 1) = 2 [4 marks]

(d) Without the use of a calculator, show that

√3–1 √3+1 √2–1 √2+1

——— + ——— + ——— + ——— = 10. [5 marks]
√3+1 √3–1 √2+1 √2–1
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SECTION A

Module 1

Answer BOTH questions.

1. (a) Let p, q and r be propositions.

(i) Copy and complete the truth table below for the propositions (p ˄ q) → r and
(p → r) ˄ (q → r).

p q r p˄q p→r q→r (p ˄ q) → r (p → r) ˄ (q → r)

T T T

T T F

T F T

T F F

F T T

F T F

F F T

F F F

[5 marks]

(ii) Hence, determine whether or not (p ˄ q) → r and (p → r) ˄ (q → r) are

logically equivalent. Justify your response. [2 marks]

(b) Use mathematical induction to prove that 10n+1 + 3(10n) + 5 is divisible by 9 for all natural
numbers. [8 marks]

(c) Solve the equation x3 − 6x2 − 69x + 154 = 0. [10 marks]

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1 ln a
2. (a) (i) Show that may be rewritten as , where a > 0, a ≠ 1.
logax ln x
[5 marks]

(ii) Hence, or otherwise, solve the equation:

1 1 1 1
+ + + =1
log2 x log3 x log4
x log5
x
[4 marks]

(b) The diagrams below (not drawn to scale) show the graphs of f(x) = x2 − 4x + 3 and
g(x) = 2 − 3x.

(i) On the same axes, sketch the graphs | f(x) | and | g(x) |. [4 marks]

(ii) Hence, or otherwise, solve the equation | x2 – 4x + 3 | = | 2 − 3x |. [6 marks]

(c) A function f is such that f -1(x) = √ x + 1 + 1.

Determine the value of f (f -1[ f (1)]). [6 marks]

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SECTION A

Module 1

Answer BOTH questions.

1. (a) Let p and q be any two propositions.

(i) State the inverse and the contrapositive of the statement p → q. [2 marks]

(ii) Copy and complete the table below to show the truth table for

p → q and ~q → ~p.

p q ~p ~q p→q ~q → ~p

T T

T F

F T

F F

[4 marks]

(iii) Hence, state whether the compound statements p → q and ~q → ~p are logically
equivalent. Justify your response. [2 marks]

(b) The polynomial f(x) = x3 + px2 – x + q has a factor (x – 5) and a remainder of 24 when
divided by (x – 1).

(i) Find the values of p and q. [4 marks]

(ii) Hence, factorize f(x) = x3 + px2 – x + q completely. [5 marks]

(c) Given that S(n) = 5 + 52 + 53 + 54 + ... + 5n, use mathematical induction to prove that

4S(n) = 5n+1 – 5 for n ∈ N. [8 marks]

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2. (a) The relations f : A → B and g : B → C are functions which are both one-to-one and onto.

Show that (g ° f) is

(i) one-to-one [4 marks]

(ii) onto. [4 marks]

(b) Solve EACH of the following equations:

(i) 4 – ——
3 – —– 4 =0 [7 marks]
(9)x (81)x

(ii) | 5x – 6 | = x + 5 [5 marks]

(c) The population growth of bacteria present in a river after time, t hours, is given by

N = 300 + 5t.

Determine

(i) the number of bacteria present at t = 0 [1 mark]

(ii) the time required to triple the number of bacteria. [4 marks]

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Module 1

Answer BOTH questions.

1. (a) Let f(x) = 2x3 – x2 + px + q.

(i) Given that x + 3 is a factor of f(x) and that there is a remainder of 10, when f(x) is
divided by x + 1 show that p = –25 and q = –12.

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(ii) Hence, solve the equation f(x) = 0.

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(b) Use mathematical induction to prove that 6 n – 1 is divisible by 5 for all natural

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(c) (i) Given that p and q are two propositions, complete the truth table below:
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p q p→q p˅q p˄q (p ˅ q) → (p ˄ q)

T T

T F

F T

F F
[4 marks]

(ii) State, giving a reason for your response, whether the following statements are
logically equivalent:

∙ p→q

∙ (p ˅ q) → (p ˄ q)
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2. (a) Solve the following equation for x:

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log2 (10 – x) + log2 x = 4

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x+3
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(b) A function f is defined by f(x) = ——– , x ≠ 1.

x–1
Determine whether f is bijective, that is, both one-to-one and onto.
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(c) Let the roots of the equation 2x3 – 5x2 + 4x + 6 = 0 be α, β and γ.

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(i) State the values of α + β + γ, αβ + αγ + βγ and αβγ.

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(ii) Hence, or otherwise, determine an equation with integer coefficients which has

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1 , —
roots — 1 and —
1 .
α2 β2 γ2

Note: (αβ)2 + (αγ)2 + (βγ)2 = (αβ + αγ + βγ)2 – 2αβγ (α + β + γ)

α2 + β2 + γ2 = (α + β + γ)2 – 2 (αβ + αγ + βγ)

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SECTION A

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Answer BOTH questions.

1. (a) Let p and q be two propositions

p : It is raining.
q : John is sick.

Write EACH of the statements below in terms of p and q.

(i) It is not raining or John is sick.

................................................................................................................................
[1 mark]

(ii) If it is raining then John is not sick.

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[1 mark]

(b) An operation * is defined on the set {1, 2, 3, 4} as shown in the following table.

* 1 2 3 4
1 2 4 1 3
2 4 3 2 1
3 1 2 3 4
4 3 1 4 2

(i) Prove that * is commutative.

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(ii) Show that the identity element of * is 3.

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when divided by (x + 2).

(i) Show that a = 2 and b = –30.

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(ii) Hence, solve ax3 + 9x2 – 11x + b = 0.

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8 + 16 + 24 + 32 + . . . + 8n = 4n(n + 1) for all n ∈ N.

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a+b 1
 = (1n a + 1n b ) .

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2. (a) (i) Given that a2 + b2 = 14ab, prove that 1n 
 4  2

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[Your response may be expressed in terms of logarithms.]

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3x – 4
(b) The following diagram shows the graph of the function f(x) = ——– .

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x+4
On the diagram,

(i) insert the asymptotes for the function f [2 marks]

(ii) sketch the graph of f –1, the inverse of f showing the asymptotes for f –1.
[4 marks]

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SECTION A

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Answer BOTH questions.

1. (a) (i) Let p and q be any two propositions. Complete the truth table below.

p q ~p ~q (p ˅ q) ~ (p ˅ q) ~p˄ ~q

T T

T F

F T

F F

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[4 marks]

(ii) Hence, state whether the statements ~ (p ˅ q) and ~ p ˄ ~ q are logically equivalent.
Justify your response.

[1 mark]

(b) A binary operation ⊕ is defined on the set of real numbers, R, as a ⊕ b = 2a + 3b for all
a, b in R.

(i) Calculate 5 ⊕ 2 .

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(ii) Prove that ⊕ is closed in R.

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(iii) Determine whether ⊕ is commutative.

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(c) Given that (2x + a) (x – 1) (bx + 1) ≡ cx3 + 10x2 – 2x – 10 is a polynomial identity in x,

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calculate the values of a, b and c.

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(d) Solve the logarithmic equation log4 (2x + 2) – log2 (x + 1) = 1.

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(b) (i) Prove that |x – y| < |x – z| + |z – y| for all x, y, z ∈ R.

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(ii) Solve the inequality |6x – 2| + x2 < 5.

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(c) Given that α, β and γ are the roots of the equation 2x3 – x2 + 1 = 0, determine the equation

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1 1 1
whose roots are , and 2 .
α2 β2 γ

Note: (αβ)2 + (αγ)2 + (βγ)2 = (αγ + βα + γα)2 – 2 αβγ(α + β + γ)

α2 + β2 + γ2 = (α + β + γ)2 – 2(αβ + αγ + βγ)

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SECTION A

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Module 1

Answer BOTH questions.

1. (a) The quadratic expression f (x) = ax2 + 12x + b is divisible by x − 3 and has a remainder of
−27 when divided by x + 6.

(i) Show that the values of the constants a and b are 3 and −63, respectively.

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(ii) Hence, determine the factors of f.

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(b) Solve, for real values of x, the inequality |3x − 4| ≤ 6.

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(c) A binary operation is defined on the set of rational numbers by a ∗ b = .

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2
Prove that ∗ is commutative.

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(d) Use mathematical induction to prove that 5n − 1 is divisible by 4 for n ∈ N .

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2. (a) Let A = {x : x ∈ R, x ≥ 1}.

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A function f : A → R is defined as f (x) = x2 − x. Show that f is one-to-one.

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(b) Let f(x) = 3x + 1 and g(x) = e3x.

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(i) Determine f −1.

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(ii) Determine f −1 ◦ g.
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4 4
(c) Solve the equation 3 − x − = 0.

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(d) Let the roots of the equation 2x3 − 5x2 + 4x + 6 = 0 be α, β and γ.

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(i) State the values of α + β + γ, αβ + αγ + βγ and αβγ.

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(ii) Hence, or otherwise, determine the equation with roots α2, β2 and γ2.

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Note: (αβ)2 + (αγ)2 + (βγ)2 = (αβ + αγ + βγ)2 − 2αβγ(α + β + γ)
α2 + β2 + γ2 = (α + β + γ)2 − 2(αβ + αγ + βγ)

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SECTION A

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Answer BOTH questions.

1. (a) (i) Let p and q be any two propositions. Complete the truth table below.

p q ~q (~q ˄ p) p ˅ (~q ˄ p)

T T

T F

F T

F F

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(ii) Hence, state whether the statements (~q ˄ p) and p ˅ (~q ˄ p) are logically
equivalent. Justify your response.

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(b) Determine the values of a, b, and c, such that

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2x2 – 7x + 12 = a(x – 2)(x – 1) – b(x – 3) + c.

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(c) Solve the inequality |3x + 2| > 4.

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(d) Solve the logarithmic equation log5 (x + 2) + log5 (x + 6) = 1.

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3x + 1
2. (a) Let f (x) = and g(x) = e–2x + 1.
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1
(i) Show that f –1(x) = .
x−3
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(ii) Hence, or otherwise, write an expression for (f –1 0 g) (x).

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(b) Solve the equation 6 – 2x – = 0.

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2 42x

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(c) The function f (x) = 2x3 – px2 + qx – 10 is divisible by x – 1 and has a remainder of –6
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when divided by x + 1.

Calculate the values of p and q.

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(d) The roots of the equation 2x3 – x2 + 3x – 1 = 0 are α, β, and γ.

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3 1 1 1 α+β+γ
Given that αβ + αγ + βγ = and + + = , determine the equation
2 αβ βγ αγ αβγ
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whose roots are , and .
α β γ

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