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3. Relative to a fixed origin O 4. In this question you must show all stages of your working.
• the point A has position vector 5i + 3j + 2k Solutions relying entirely on calculator technology are not acceptable.
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• the point B has position vector 2i + 4j + ak The curve C has equation y = f(x) where x ∈ 
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5. A continuous curve has equation y = f(x). 6. a = log2 x b = log2(x + 8)
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are constants.
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x 3 3.2 3.4 3.6 3.8 4
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y a 16.8 b 20.2 18.7 13.5 (2)
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The trapezium rule is used, with all the y values in the table, to find an approximate area  x 
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Give your answer in simplest form.
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7. The function f is defined by Question 7 continued

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8. FRONT OF STAGE Question 8 continued
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9. The first three terms of a geometric sequence are 10. A circle C has equation

3k + 4 12 – 3k k + 16 x 2 + y 2 + 6kx – 2ky + 7 = 0
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where k is a constant. where k is a constant.

(a) Show that k satisfies the equation (a) Find in terms of k,

3k 2 – 62k + 40 = 0 (i) the coordinates of the centre of C

(2) (ii) the radius of C
Given that the sequence converges, (3)

(b) (i) find the value of k, giving a reason for your answer, The line with equation y = 2x – 1 intersects C at 2 distinct points.

(ii) find the value of S∞ (b) Find the range of possible values of k.
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Question 10 continued 11. log10 V
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The line passes through the points (0, 3) and (10, 2.79) as shown.
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Question 11 continued 12. y = sin x

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13. On a roller coaster ride, passengers travel in carriages around a track. Question 13 continued

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14. Prove, using algebra, that 15. A curve has equation y = f(x), where

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Question 15 continued Question 15 continued
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