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1 M1 5 For correct use of

quadratic formula, allow
inclusion of ± until final
answer

M1
For attempt to simplify
discriminant, must see
attempt at expansion and
subsequent
simplification

A1

For either

For attempt to rationalise,

M1 must see attempt at
expansion and
subsequent
simplification

A1
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2 2
B1 for

B1 for

3 4 B1

M1 for attempt to form a

3 term inequality and find
the positive critical
value
Positive critical value 25.29
26 terms
A1
A1

4 4 B1
M1 for attempt to solve
for y

A1
A1

5 3 B1 for 2

B1 for

B1 for
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6(a) 3 B1 for shape with max in

2nd quadrant
B1 for x-intercepts

B1 for y-intercept of 4
and cusps

6(b) B1

7(a) M1 3 Equating the numerator

to zero and attempt to
A1 x = 0.315 solve
A1 y = −1.70
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7(b) M1 Consideration of gradient or 2 Must be a complete

y values either side of stationary method. Allow
point, remembering that x > 0. consideration of
A1 Minimum as a
‘minimum curve’.Accept
2nd derivative method.

8 6
M1

A1
soi

M1

M1 ∗0

A1 Critical values: and 1

soi

A1

9 B1
oe

10 3
M1 oe

M1

A1
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11 3 B1 for each of p, q, r
correct in correctly
formatted expression;
allow correct equivalent
values
If B0 then SC2 for

or

SC1 for correct values

but other incorrect
format

12 6 Alternative method:
M1

A1

M1

M1
A1 Critical values: −4 and 20
soi
A1
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13 5 For an attempt to equate

M1 and simplify to a 3 term
quadratic equation, allow
an error in one term

A1

M1 For attempt to use the

discriminant, allow
previous error, leading to
a quadratic equation in
terms of k
A1 giving
For critical values
critical values of −1 and 15
A1

14(a) B4 4 B1 for shape, with max

in first quadrant
B1 for (−0.5, 0) and
(5, 0)
B1 for (0, 5)
B1 all correct, with cusps
and correct curvature for
and
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14(b) B1 3 Not from incorrect

work
For attempt to find
M1 Stationary point when
y-coordinate of stationary
point, must be a complete
method i.e.
Use of calculus
Use of discriminant,
Use of completing the
square
Use of symmetry
Allow if seen in part (a),
but must be used in (b)

A1 cao

15(a) 1
B1 −12

15(b) M1 2
oe
or

A1
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15(c) M1 3 expansion and

simplification to a 3 term
quadratic equation
equated to zero, using
their k.

M1 Discriminant: using discriminant for

their three term quadratic
equation

A1 which is < 0 so no real cao for correct

solutions discriminant and correct
conclusion

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