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6 MATHEMATICS COMPULSORY PART

PAPER 1
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Section A (12 marks)

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Let 𝑝(𝑥) be a polynomial. Given that both 𝑝(𝑝(𝑥) − 3𝑥) and (𝑝(𝑥)𝑥)2 − 9𝑝(𝑥)𝑥 2 + 3𝑝(𝑥)𝑥 − 27𝑥 are
divisible by 3𝑥 − 2. When 𝑝(𝑥) is divided by 3𝑥 − 2, the remainder is an integer. Which of the
following is a factor of 𝑝(𝑥)?

A. 2𝑥 + 13
B. 2𝑥 − 13
C. 𝑥+7
D. 𝑥−7

2+𝑛(577𝑛 )
2. Let n be an integer. Find the simplified expression of (−1)𝑛 .

A. −1
B. 1
C. Cannot be further simplified.
D. Depends on n.

2𝑎𝑥 − 𝑎𝑦 − 7 = 0
3. Let the interception point in the simultaneous equation { where 𝑎 ≠ 0 be 𝑃. As 𝑎
𝑎𝑦 − 5𝑎𝑥 + 22 = 0
changes, the equation of the locus of 𝑃 is given by

A. 5𝑦 = −3𝑥
B. 5𝑦 = 3𝑥
C. 3𝑦 = 4𝑥
D. 3𝑦 = −4𝑥

4. If the coordinates of vertex of the graph 𝑦 = 𝑓(𝑥) is (ℎ, 𝑘), find that after the graph is transformed to
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𝑦 − 3 = −𝑓(1 − 2𝑥).
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1−ℎ 3−𝑘
A. ( , )
2 2
1−ℎ
B. ( , 6 − 2𝑘)
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1−4ℎ 3−𝑘
C. ( , )
2 2
1−4ℎ
D. ( , 6 − 2𝑘)
2

5. A sequence is defined as 𝐹𝑛+2 = 𝐹𝑛+1 + 𝐹𝑛 . There is a group of numbers 𝑆1 {𝐹1 , 𝐹2 , 𝐹3 , … , 𝐹49 , 𝐹50 }
where 𝐹1 = 𝐹2 = 1 that has 𝜇1 and 𝜎1 as its mean and standard deviation respectively. Now consider a
new group of numbers 𝑆2 is created by making 𝐹1 = 𝐹2 = 2 in 𝑆1 . If 𝑆2 has 𝜇2 and 𝜎2 as its mean and
standard deviation respectively. Which of the followings are true?

I. 2𝜇1 = 𝜇2
II. 2𝜎1 = 𝜎2
III. The median of 𝑆2 equals to the term 𝐹27 in 𝑆1 .
IV. In both 𝑆1 and 𝑆2 , their means exceed their medians by more than twice.

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 A. I, II and III
B. I, II and IV
C. II, III and IV
D. All of above

6. In △ABC, the length of 𝐴𝐵: 𝐵𝐶: 𝐴𝐶 = sin 𝑥 : sin 2𝑥 : sin 3𝑥 where 0° ≤ 𝑥 ≤ 180°. Let G be the
circumcenter of △ABC. Which of the following must be true?

I. △ABC can be an isosceles triangle.

II. If 𝐴𝐵 2 + 𝐵𝐶 2 = 𝐴𝐶 2 , then 𝐴𝐺: 𝐵𝐶 = tan 𝑥 : 2
III. If 𝐴𝐵 2 + 𝐴𝐶 2 = 𝐵𝐶 2 , then 𝐶𝐺: 𝐴𝐶 = cos 𝑥 : 1
IV. For △ABC to exist, there are only 2 roots of 𝑥.

A. I, II and III
B. I, II and IV
C. II, III and IV
D. All of above

Answer:

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

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Section B (66 marks)

Structural Questions

−2 3 −2
(𝑎−6 𝑏2 ) 𝑐
7. Simplify (𝑎2(𝑏−5𝑐 4 )−3 ) and express your answer with positive indices. (3 marks)

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(𝑘+3)(𝑘+4)
8. Make 𝑘 become the subject of the formula − 𝑘 − 6 = ℎ. (3 marks)
𝑘+5

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9. Simplify 𝑥 2+2𝑥+1 − 𝑥 2+𝑥 + 𝑥 2. (4 marks)

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10. (a) Factorise 16𝑥 2 − 12𝑥 − 𝑦 2 + 3𝑦. (3 marks)

(b) Factorise 16𝑥 2 − 20𝑥 − 𝑦 2 + 𝑦 + 6. (2 marks)

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11. Consider the compound inequality (*)

2𝑥 + 5
1− < −3𝑥
(∗) … { 12
6−𝑥
𝑥 >1−
2
(a) Solve (*). (4 marks)
(b) Find the number of integers which satisfy (*). (1 mark)

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12. Let 𝑟 be an unknown where 𝑟 ≠ 100. A book has a marked price (2𝑟 − 50)% higher than its cost. When
the book is sold at a discount of 𝑟%, the profit percentage is (100 − 2𝑟)%, find its discount percentage.
(4 marks)

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13. A(𝑟, 330°) and B(𝑟, 290°) are two points on the polar coordinate plane.
(a) Find the length of AB in terms of 𝑟. (2 marks)
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(b) Let the height of △OAB be ℎ. By considering its circumcircle. Show that 𝑟 2 − ℎ2 = 4 𝐴𝐵 2 .

(4 marks)

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14. The following figure shows a circle with O as the centre. Show that if ∠ORP is an acute angle, it is
impossible for OPQR to be a concyclic quadrilateral. (5 marks)

O P

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15. Define 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥 2 - + 𝑘. Given that sin 𝛼 and cos 𝛼 are the roots to the equation 𝑓(𝑥) = 0.
√2

(a) Find 𝑘 where 𝑘 is a constant. (2 marks)

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(b) Show that sin 𝛼 + √1 − sin2 𝛼 = . (2 marks)
√2

(c) Hence, solve 𝛼 where 0° ≤ 𝛼 ≤ 180°. (2 marks)

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16. Define 𝑓(𝑥) = 2𝑥 3 − 𝑥 2 − 1.
(a) Find 𝑓(1). (1 mark)
(b) Hence, factorise 𝑓(𝑥). (2 marks)
(c) Solve 215 (232−2𝑥 + 1) = 2𝑥 . (4 marks)

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17. In the figure below, ABCDEFGH is a cuboid, given that 𝐴𝐵 = 4 𝑐𝑚, 𝐴𝐷 = 5 𝑐𝑚 and 𝐴𝐹 = 4 𝑐𝑚.
(a) Find the height of △BDF and △BFH respectively. (4 marks)
(b) Find the angle between plane BFH and plane BDF. (3 marks)
(c) Hence, find the distance between the centroid of △BDF and the plane BFH. (4 marks)

B
C

A D
G H

F E

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18. The following figure shows a circle inscribed inside a regular hexagon ABCDEF of side length 1 𝑐𝑚.
(a) Find the area of region bounded by segments BM, BC and CQ and arc QM. (3 marks)
(b) Find ∠QOP. (4 marks)

B C
P
Q
M

A D
O

F E

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19. Let 𝑇(𝑛) and 𝐴(𝑛) be the n-th term of a sequence in which 𝑇(𝑛 + 1) = 𝑇(𝑛)3 and an arithmetic

sequence respectively. It is given that 𝑇(1) = 4 and 𝐴(1) = 1.

(a) Show that log 𝑇(1) , log 𝑇(2) , log 𝑇(3) , … , log 𝑇(𝑛) is a geometric sequence for any positive integer

𝑛. Hence, write down 𝑇(𝑛) in terms of 𝑛.

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(b) Prove 4(𝑇(1)𝑇(2)𝑇(3) … 𝑇(𝑛)) = 𝑇(𝑛 + 1).

(c) Suppose 𝑛 ≥ 3, someone claims that 236 𝑇(𝑛 + 3)𝑇(𝑛 + 4) … 𝑇(2𝑛) > 𝑇(𝑛 + 1)2, do you agree?

(d) If 4 (𝑇(𝐴(1))𝑇(𝐴(2))𝑇(𝐴(3)) … 𝑇(𝐴(𝑛))) = 𝑇(1)𝑇(2)𝑇(3) … 𝑇(𝑛 − 1), express 𝐴(𝑛) in terms of

𝑛.

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