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3
1 2𝑥 − 5 >
𝑥
(2𝑥 − 5)𝑥 2 > 3𝑥 M1 2.1

2𝑥 3 − 5𝑥 2 − 3𝑥 > 0 ⇒ 𝑥(2𝑥 + 1)(𝑥 − 3) > 0 M1 1.1b

𝑥=0 B1 2.2a
1
𝑥 = −2 , 𝑥 = 3 A1 1.1b
1 M1 2.2a
− 2 < 𝑥 < 0, 𝑥 > 3
A1 1.1b
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(6 marks)

Notes:

M1: Multiplies through by 𝑥 2

M1: Forms a cubic and solves
A1: Correct critical values
B1: 𝑥 = 0
M1: Deduces the correct region, involving 3 critical values of the form 𝑎 < 𝑥 < 𝑏, 𝑥 > 𝑐 where
𝑎<𝑏<𝑐
A1: Correct range of values for x

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d𝑣
2 (a)(i) Identifies that 𝑡0 = 0, 𝑣0 = 2, ℎ = 0.5 and d𝑡 = 0.4 B1 3.4
d𝑣
𝑣1 ≈ 𝑣0 + ℎ ( ) ≈ 2 + 0.5 × 0.4 = . .. M1 1.1b
d𝑡 0
= 2.2 A1 1.1b
(a)(ii) d2 𝑣
( 2 ) = −3sin2.2 = −2.425 M1 3.4
d𝑡 1
d2 𝑣
𝑣2 ≈ 2𝑣1 − 𝑣0 + ℎ2 ( ) ≈ 2(2.2) − 2 + (0.5)2 (−3sin2.2) M1 1.1b
d𝑡 2 1

𝑣2 = awrt 1.79 A1 1.1b

(6)
(b) The particle is slowing down or has negative acceleration B1ft 3.2a

(1)

(7 marks)

Notes:

(a)
B1: Identifies the correct initial conditions and requirements for h
d𝑣
M1: Applies the approximation formula with their values for 𝑣0 , h, and ( d𝑡 )
0
A1: 𝑣1 = 2.2
d2 𝑣
M1: Uses the model and their value 𝑣1 to evaluate ( d𝑡 2 )
1
d2 𝑣
M1: Applies the approximation formula with their values 𝑣0 , 𝑣1 , h, and ( d𝑡 2 )
1
A1: 𝑣2 = awrt 1.79
(b)
B1ft: See main scheme. Follow through on velocities found in part (a), as long as acceleration ≠ 0

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3(a) (𝑚𝑥 + 𝑐)2 = 4𝑎𝑥 ⇒ 𝑚2 𝑥 2 + 𝑥(2𝑚𝑐 − 4𝑎) + 𝑐 2 = 0 M1 2.1

𝑏 2 − 4𝑎𝑐 = 0 ⇒ (2𝑚𝑐 − 4𝑎)2 − 4𝑚2 𝑐 2 = 0 M1 1.1b

Correct algebra to achieve 𝑎 = 𝑚𝑐* cso A1* 2.2a

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(b) 𝑎 = 1 ⇒ 𝑚𝑐 = 1 B1 1.1b

1 = −2𝑚 + 𝑐 B1 1.1b
Solve simultaneously to find a value of c or m
1
𝑐 = 1 + 2𝑚 or 𝑐 = ⇒ 2𝑚2 + 𝑚 − 1 = 0 ⇒ (2𝑚 − 1)(𝑚 + 1)
𝑚
⇒ 𝑚 =. .. M1 2.1
𝑐−1 1
𝑚= or 𝑚 = ⇒ 𝑐 2 − 𝑐 − 2 = 0 ⇒ (𝑐 − 2)(𝑐 + 1) ⇒ 𝑐 =. ..
2 𝑐

1
𝑐 = −1, 𝑐 = 2 or 𝑚 = −1, 𝑚 = 2 A1 1.1b
1
𝑦 = −𝑥 − 1 and 𝑦 = 𝑥+2 A1ft 2.2a
2

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(8 marks)

Notes:

(a)
M1: Attempts to eliminate one variable and forms a quadratic equation
M1: Applies 𝑏 2 − 4𝑎𝑐 = 0 to their quadratic equation
A1*: Fully correct proof, cso
(b)
B1: For using the parabola to deduce that 𝑎 = 1 ⇒ 𝑚𝑐 = 1
B1: For using the coordinates to form the equation 1 = −2𝑚 + 𝑐
M1: Solves their equations simultaneously to form and solve a quadratic equation to reach at least
one value for c or m
A1: Correct values for c or m
A1ft: Deduces the equations of the tangents following through on their corresponding values of c
and m.

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4(a) 1 2 −3
| |= … M1 1.1b
2 −1 4
= ±(5𝐢 − 10𝐣 − 5𝐤) A1 1.1b
4 5 4 1
[𝐫 − −3 × −10 = 𝟎 or [𝐫 − −3 × −2) = 𝟎
( )] ( ) ( )] ( A1ft 1.1b
𝑐 −5 𝑐 −1
(3)

(b) 5 3 5
𝐫. (−10) = (−2) . (−10) ⇒ 5𝑥 − 10𝑦 − 5𝑧 = 55 oe
−5 −4 −5
or M1 3.1a
1 3 1
𝐫. (−2) = (−2) . (−2) ⇒ 𝑥 − 2𝑦 − 𝑧 = 11 oe
−1 −4 −1
5(4 + 5𝜇) − 10(−3 − 10𝜇) − 5(𝑐 − 5𝜇) = 55 leading to 𝜇 = …
M1 2.1
Or (4 + 𝜆) − 2(−3 − 2𝜆) − (𝑐 − 𝜆) = 11 leading to 𝜆 = …
5 + 5𝑐 1+𝑐 1+𝑐
Either 𝜇 = or or 𝜆 = A1 1.1b
150 30 6
4 5
(𝐫 =) (−3) + 2′ their 𝜇 ′ (−10)
𝑐 −5
or dM1 2.2a
4 1
(𝐫 =) (−3) + 2′ their 𝜆′ (−2)
𝑐 −1
13 + 𝑐 −11 − 2𝑐 2𝑐 − 1
( , , ) oe A1 1.1b
3 3 3

(5)
5 3 5
𝐫. (−10) = (−2) . (−10) ⇒ 5𝑥 − 10𝑦 − 5𝑧 = 55 oe
−5 −4 −5
or M1 3.1a
1 3 1
𝐫. (−2) = (−2) . (−2) ⇒ 𝑥 − 2𝑦 − 𝑧 = 11 oe
−1 −4 −1
3(b) Alternative
4+5𝜇+4 −3−10𝜇−3 𝑐−5𝜇+𝑐
Finds the midpoint of A and A′ ( , , )
2 2 2
and substitutes into the equation of the plane.
8 + 5𝜇 −6 − 10𝜇 2𝑐 − 5𝜇
5( ) − 10 ( )− 5( ) = 55 leading to 𝜇 = …
2 2 2
M1 2.1
or
4+𝜇+4 −3−2𝜇−3 𝑐−𝜇+𝑐
Finds the midpoint of A and A′ ( , , )
2 2 2
and substitutes into the equation of the plane
8+𝜆 −6 − 2𝜆 2𝑐 − 𝜆
( )− 2( )−( ) = 11 leading to 𝜆 = …
2 2 2

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10 + 10𝑐 1+𝑐 2+ 2𝑐 1+ 𝑐
Either 𝜇 = or or 𝜆 = or A1 1.1b
150 15 6 3
4 5
(𝐫 =) ( −3 ) + ′their 𝜇 ′ (−10)
𝑐 −5
or M1 2.2a
4 1
(𝐫 =) (−3) + ′their 𝜆′ (−2)
𝑐 −1
13 + 𝑐 −11 − 2𝑐 2𝑐 − 1
( , , ) oe A1 1.1b
3 3 3

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(8 marks)

Notes:

(a)
1 2
M1: Finds the cross product of ( 2 ) and ( −1 )
−3 4
A1: Correct cross product ±(5𝐢 − 10𝐣 − 5𝐤)
3
A1ft: [𝐫 − (−2)] × (′their cross product′) = 𝟎
−4
(b)
M1: Finds a Cartesian equation for the plane using the point (3, −2, −4) and ′their′ cross product.
M1: Solve simultaneously the Cartesian equation of the plane and the Cartesian equation of the line
to find a value for ′their′ parameter in terms of c
A1: Correct value for the parameter in terms of c
dM1: Dependent on the previous method mark. Deduces that twice the parameter is required and
substitutes into their equation of the line, must be using (4, −3, 𝑐) and ′their′ cross product to
find the coordinates of A′
A1: Correct coordinates of A′
(b) Alternative
M1: Finds a Cartesian equation for the plane using the point (3, −2, −4) and ′their′ cross product.
M1: Finds the midpoint of A and A′ and substitutes into the equation of their plane to find a value for
′their′ parameter in terms of c
A1: Correct value for the parameter in terms of c
dM1: Dependent on the previous method mark. Deduces the coordinates of A′ by substituting ′their′
parameter into their equation of the line, must be using (4, −3, 𝑐) and ′their′ cross product.
A1: Correct coordinates of A′

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5(a) The student has not used the product rule or states that 2𝑥e𝑥 should B1 2.3
be 2𝑥e𝑥 + 𝑥 2 e𝑥
d𝑦
Not used implicit differentiation/chain rule or 2𝑦 should be 2𝑦 d𝑥 B1 2.3

(2)

(b) d3 𝑦 d𝑦
3
= 2𝑥e𝑥 + 𝑥 2 e𝑥 + 2𝑦 B1 1.1b
d𝑥 d𝑥
d2 𝑦
= e+1 B1 2.2a
d𝑥 2
d3 𝑦
= 2(1)e + (1)2 e + 2(1)e = 5e M1 1.1b
d𝑥 3
′ (1)(𝑥
𝑦′′(1)(𝑥 − 1)2 𝑦′′′(1)(𝑥 − 1)3
𝑦 = 𝑦(1) + 𝑦 − 1) + + + . .. M1 2.5
2 6
(e + 1)(𝑥 − 1)2 5e(𝑥 − 1)3
𝑦 = 1 + e(𝑥 − 1) + + + . .. A1 1.1b
2 6
(5)

(c) e.g. Series is only valid when |𝑥 − 1| < 1, as e − 1 = 1.7 … ∴ the

B1 2.4
value of y is not valid
(1)

(8 marks)

Notes:

(a)
B1: One error identified
B1: Both errors identified
(b)
B1: The correct third derivative
M1: Deduces the correct value for 𝑦 ′′ (1) from the information given in the question
M1: Uses their third derivative and the information given in the question to find the value of 𝑦 ′′ ′(1)
M1: Using correct formula and mathematical language, allow factorial notation
A1: Correct series, must start with y = …
(c)
B1: See scheme

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6(a) dP
= −120 cos(6𝑥) − 48sin (12𝑥) M1 1.1b
d𝑥
dP 1 − 𝑡2
= ..( ) +. .. M1 1.1a
d𝑥 1 + 𝑡2
dP 2𝑡 1 − 𝑡2
= ⋯ +. .2 ( )( ) M1 3.1a
d𝑥 1 + 𝑡2 1 + 𝑡2
dP 1 − 𝑡2 2𝑡 1 − 𝑡2
= −120 ( ) − 96 ( ) ( ) A1 1.1b
d𝑥 1 + 𝑡2 1 + 𝑡2 1 + 𝑡2
dP −120(1 − 𝑡 2 )(1 + 𝑡 2 ) − 192𝑡(1 − 𝑡 2 )
= M1 2.1
d𝑥 (1 + 𝑡 2 )2
dP −24(1−𝑡 2 )[5(1+𝑡 2 )+8𝑡] 24(𝑡 2 −1)(5𝑡 2 +8𝑡+5)
= (1+𝑡 2 )2
= (1+𝑡 2 )2
* A1* 2.1
d𝑥
(6)
6(a) ALT 2𝑡
P(𝑥) = ⋯ − 20 ( )+ … M1 1.1a
1 + 𝑡2
2 2
2𝑡 1−𝑡 2
P(𝑥) = ⋯ + 4 [1 − 2 (1+𝑡 2 ) ] or … + 4 [2 (1+𝑡 2) − 1] M1 2.1
−40𝑡(1+𝑡 2 )−32𝑡 2
e.g. P(𝑥) = 109 + (1+𝑡 2 )2
M1 1.1b
40𝑡 + 40𝑡 3 + 32𝑡 2
P(𝑥) = 109 −
(1 + 𝑡 2 )2
or A1 1.1b
2 3 4
109 − 40𝑡 + 186𝑡 − 40𝑡 + 109𝑡
P(𝑥) =
(1 + 𝑡 2 )2
dP dP d𝑡 (𝑢′)(1 + 𝑡 2 )2 − (𝑢)4𝑡(1 + 𝑡 2 )
= × = × 3(1 + 𝑡 2 ) M1 3.1a
d𝑥 d𝑡 d𝑥 (1 + 𝑡 2 )4
dP −120−192𝑡+192𝑡 3 +120𝑡 4
= (1+𝑡 2 )2
=
d𝑥
A1* 2.1
24(𝑡 2 −1)(5𝑡 2 +8𝑡+5)
(1+𝑡 2 )2
*
(6)
dP
(b) Sets = 0 and finds a value for t =… (𝑡 = ±1) M1 3.1b
d𝑥
1
Finds at least one value of x using 𝑥 = 3 arctan 𝑡 dM1 1.1b
𝜋 𝜋
𝑥= and 𝑥 = A1 1.1b
12 4
𝜋 𝜋
Finds P (12) = 81 and P ( 4 ) = 121 M1 3.4
Compares to maximum and minimum values to 80/90 and 120/140
A1 3.2a
and states that therefore this is a healthy blood pressure.
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dP 𝜋 5𝜋
(c) = 0 when 𝑡 = ±1 leading to either 𝑥 = and 𝑥 = or
d𝑥 12 12
𝜋 𝜋 M1 3.1b
𝑥 = − 12 and 𝑥 = and finding the difference between x values.
4
60
Heart rate = 𝜋 = 57.3 or awrt 57 A1 3.2a
⁄3

(2)

(13 marks)

Notes:

(a)
M1: Differentiates P(𝑥)to the form ±𝛼 cos(6𝑥) ± 𝛽sin (12𝑥)
M1: Applies the t-formulae for cos(6x), with their coefficient
M1: Forms a correct expression in t for sin(12x), using double/half angle formulae and t-
substitutions. Must have twice their coefficient.
d𝐻
A1: Fully correct expression in terms of t for d𝑡
M1: Gets all terms in t over the correct common denominator. Numerators must be appropriate for
their terms
A1*: Achieves the correct answer, with a correct factorised line seen. cso
Alternative
M1: Applies the t-formulae for sin(6x)
M1: Forms a correct expression in t for cos(12x), using double/half angle formula and t-substitution
M1: Gets all terms in t over the correct common denominator. Numerators must be appropriate for
their terms. May include the constant term.
A1: Fully correct expression for P(𝑥) in terms of t
M1: Differentiates, using both chain rule and quotient rule with their u (numerator)
A1*: Achieves the correct answer, with a correct factorised line seen. cso
(b)
dP
M1: Sets d𝑥 = 0 and finds a value for t =…
dM1: Dependent on previous method mark. A complete strategy to find at least one value of x using
1
𝑥 = 3 arctan 𝑡
A1: Correct values for x, ignore any extra values of x
dP
M1: Finding a maximum and a minimum value for P(𝑥), coming from solving d𝑥 = 0
𝜋 𝜋
A1: H (12) = 81 and H (4 ) = 121, compares to 80/90 and 120/140 and states that this is a healthy
blood pressure
(c)
M1: A full method to find the difference in time between minimum or maximum blood pressure
A1: awrt 57

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7 d𝑡 1 𝑥 1 𝑥 1
= sec 2 ( ) = (1 + tan2 ( )) = (1 + 𝑡 2 ) B1 2.1
d𝑥 2 2 2 2 2
1 − 𝑡2
2 2 M1 3.1a
∫ 1+𝑡 2 . d𝑡
1−𝑡 1 + 𝑡2 A1 1.1b
1+
1 + 𝑡2
1 − 𝑡2 −(1 + 𝑡 2 ) + 2 2
∫ 2
d𝑡 = ∫ 2
d𝑡 = ∫ −1 + d𝑡 M1 2.1
1+ 𝑡 1+ 𝑡 1 + 𝑡2
M1 1.1b
= −𝑡 + 2arctan (𝑡)
A1 1.1b
π π
Limits seen 𝑥 = and 𝑥 = − 2 or 𝑡 = 1 and 𝑡 = −1
2
or B1 3.1a
π
𝑥= and 𝑥 = 0 or 𝑡 = 1 and 𝑡 = 0 and using 2 times integral
2

Substitutes corresponding limits and subtracts the correct way around M1 1.1b

π − 2 or a = 1 and 𝑏 = −2 A1 1.1b

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(9 marks)

Notes:
𝑑𝑡 1
B1: 𝑑𝑥 = 2 (1 + 𝑡 2 )
M1: A complete strategy find to integrate the curve
A1: Correct un-simplified integral including dt
𝑏
M1: Rearranging the integral into the form 𝑎 + could be from the use of long division
1+𝑡 2
M1: Integrates to the form 𝛽𝑡 + 𝛾arctan(𝑡)
A1: −𝑡 + 2arctan (𝑡)
B1: A complete strategy to find the values of the constant a and b
π π
𝑥 = 2 and 𝑥 = − 2 or 𝑡 = 1 and 𝑡 = −1
π
If using 2 times integral 𝑥 = and 𝑥 = 0 or 𝑡 = 1 and 𝑡 = 0
2
𝑥
M1: Correct use of the limits 𝑡 = 1 and 𝑡 = −1 or substitutes back 𝑡 = tan (2) and correct use of
π π
the limits 𝑥 = and 𝑥 = − 2
2
A1: Area = π − 2

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1 d𝑦 d𝑥
8(a) Use of 𝑦 = 𝑥 2 to give = −2𝑥 −3 d𝑡 M1 1.1b
d𝑡

d2 𝑦 −4
d𝑥 2 −3
d2 𝑥 M1 2.1
= 6𝑥 ( ) − 2𝑥 A1 1.1b
d𝑡 2 d𝑡 d𝑡 2
d2 𝑥 d2 𝑦 d2 𝑥
Substitution e.g. 2𝑥 d𝑡 2 − 𝑥 4 [ d𝑡 2 + 2𝑥 −3 d𝑡 2 ] + 3𝑥 4 + 𝑥 2 = 0 and
M1 2.1
simplifies terms
d2 𝑦 d2 𝑦
𝑥 4 d𝑡 2 = 3𝑥 4 + 𝑥 2 leading to −𝑦 =3 A1* 1.1b
d𝑡 2
(5)
1 3
− d𝑥 1 − d𝑦
8(a) ALT Use of 𝑥 = 𝑦 2 to give d𝑡 = − 2 𝑦 2 M1 1.1b
d𝑡

d2 𝑥 3 5
d𝑦 2 1 3
d2 𝑦 M1 2.1
= 4 𝑦 −2 ( d𝑡 ) − 2 𝑦 −2 d𝑡 2
d𝑡 2 A1 1.1b
1
3 5
d𝑦 2 1 3
d2 𝑦 1 3
d𝑦
Substitution e.g. 2𝑦 −2 [4 𝑦 −2 ( d𝑡 ) − 2 𝑦 −2 d𝑡 2 ] − 6 [− 2 𝑦 −2 d𝑡 ] +
M1 2.1
4 2
3𝑥 + 𝑥 = 0 and simplifies terms
1 d2 𝑦 3 1 d2 𝑦
− 𝑦 2 d𝑡 2 + 𝑦 2 + 𝑦 leading to −𝑦 =3 A1* 1.1b
d𝑡 2

(b) Solves 𝑚2 − 1 = 0 to give 𝑚 = ±1 M1 3.1b

𝑦 = 𝐴e−𝑡 + 𝐵e𝑡 A1ft 1.1b

Deduces P.I. 𝑦 = 𝜆 = −3 B1 2.2a

1
( 2 =) 𝑦 = 𝐴e−𝑡 + 𝐵e𝑡 − 3 A1 1.1b
𝑥
1
Identifies that 𝑥 = 2 or 𝑦 = when 𝑡 = 0 and substitutes into their
4 M1 3.4
equation.
Differentiates expression in terms of t then
d𝑦 1
identifies = 4, when 𝑡 = 0 and substitutes into their derivative or M1 3.4
d𝑡
d𝑥
identifies = 1, when 𝑡 = 0 and substitutes into their derivative
d𝑡

Solve their simultaneous equation to find a value for the constants M1 1.1b
1 7 3
( 2 =) 𝑦 = e−𝑡 + e𝑡 − 3 A1 1.1b
𝑥 4 2
3 7
Uses 𝑥 = 1 leading to 2 e2𝑡 − 4e𝑡 + 4 = 0 or 6e2𝑡 − 16e𝑡 + 7 = 0 M1 3.4
Solves quadratic and finds a value for t.
M1 1.1b
e𝑡 = 2.115 or 0.5516 leading to 𝑡 = ln 2.115 or ln 0.5516
45 minutes A1 2.2a

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(16 marks)

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Notes:

(a)
M1: Uses chain rule to obtain the first derivative.
M1: Differentiates again, with product rule and chain rule as appropriate, in order to establish the
second derivative.
A1: Correct second derivative.
M1: Shows clearly the substitution into the given equation and simplifies, collecting like terms.
A1*: Fully correct solution leading to the given answer.
(b)
M1: Forms and solves a quadratic Auxiliary equation.
A1ft: Correct form of the Complementary Function for their solution to the AE.
B1: Deduces the correct particular integral 𝑦 = −3
1
A1: Correct general solution for y, 𝑥 2 or x
M1: Identifies the initial conditions and uses to form an equation for the constants.
M1: Differentiates their equation and identifies the initial conditions and uses to form an equation
1
for the constants. This can be an expression for y or 𝑥 2 or x
M1: Solves their simultaneous equations to find a value for the constants.
1
A1: Correct particular solution for y, 𝑥 2 or x
M1: Uses 𝑥 = 1 to form a quadratic equation for e𝑡
M1: Solve the quadratic equation and takes ln’s to find a value for t.
A1: 45 minutes

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