Advanced Higher Maths · SQA past paper

2016 Paper 1

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Question 1(a)

Differentiation
3 Marks
2016 Q1(a)

Differentiate y=xtan12x.\displaystyle y = x \tan^{-1} 2x.

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tan12x+2x1+4x2\displaystyle \tan^{-1} 2x + \frac{2x}{1 + 4x^2}
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Question 1(a)

•¹ evidence of use of product rule
(...)tan12x+x(...)\displaystyle (...)tan^{-1}2x+x(...)

•² one resultant term of the product correct
1.tan12x\displaystyle 1.tan^{-1}2x or x.11+(2x)2.2\displaystyle x.\frac{1}{1+(2x)^2}.2

•³ complete differentiation
tan12x+2x1+4x2\displaystyle tan^{-1}2x+\frac{2x}{1+4x^2}

1(b)

Question 1(b)

Differentiation
3 Marks
2016 Q1(b)

Given f(x)=1x21+4x2\displaystyle f(x) = \frac{1 - x^2}{1 + 4x^2}, find f(x)\displaystyle f'(x), simplifying your answer.

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10x(1+4x2)2\displaystyle -\frac{10x}{(1 + 4x^2)^2}
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Question 1(b)

•⁴ evidence of use of quotient or product rule and one term of numerator correct
(2x)(1+4x2)\displaystyle (-2x)(1+4x^2)- \dots

•⁵ complete differentiation correctly
...(1x2).8x(1+4x2)2\displaystyle \frac{...(1-x^2).8x}{(1+4x^2)^2} or 10x(1+4x2)2\displaystyle \frac{-10x}{(1+4x^2)^2}

•⁶ simplify answer
10x(1+4x2)2\displaystyle -\frac{10x}{(1+4x^2)^2}

1(c)

Question 1(c)

Differentiation
2 Marks
2016 Q1(c)

A curve is given by the parametric equations x=6t\displaystyle x = 6t and y=1cost.\displaystyle y = 1 - \cos t.
Find dydx\displaystyle \frac{dy}{dx} in terms of t.\displaystyle t.

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16sint\displaystyle \frac{1}{6}\sin t
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Question 1(c)

•⁷ correct derivatives
76\displaystyle 76 and sint\displaystyle \sin t

•⁸ find dydx\displaystyle \frac{dy}{dx}
16sint\displaystyle \frac{1}{6}\sin t

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Question 2

Sequences & Series
(3, 1, 2)6 Marks
2016 Q2

A geometric sequence has second and fifth terms 108 and 4 respectively.

(a)Calculate the value of the common ratio.

(b)State why the associated geometric series has a sum to infinity.

(c)Find the value of this sum to infinity.

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(a) r=13\displaystyle r = \frac{1}{3}
(b) A sum to infinity exists because 1<13<1\displaystyle -1 < \frac{1}{3} < 1
(c) 486
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Question 2(a)

•¹ interpret geometric series
ar=108\displaystyle ar=108 and ar4=4\displaystyle ar^4=4

•² evidence of strategy
ar4ar\displaystyle \frac{ar^4}{ar} OR r3=127\displaystyle r^3=\frac{1}{27}

•³ value
r=13\displaystyle r=\frac{1}{3}

Question 2(b)

•⁴ know condition
1<13<1\displaystyle -1<\frac{1}{3}<1

Question 2(c)

•⁵ calculate the first term
a=324\displaystyle a=324

•⁶ value
324113\displaystyle \frac{324}{1-\frac{1}{3}} leading to 486\displaystyle 486

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Question 3

Binomial Theorem
5 Marks
2016 Q3

Write down and simplify the general term in the binomial expansion of (3x2x)13.\displaystyle \left(\frac{3}{x} - 2x\right)^{13}.
Hence, or otherwise, find the term in x9.\displaystyle x^9.

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General term: (13r)(3)13r(2)rx2r13\displaystyle \binom{13}{r}(3)^{13-r}(-2)^rx^{2r-13}
Term in x9\displaystyle x^9: 1437696x9\displaystyle -1437696x^9
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Question 3

•¹ state general term
13Cr(3x)13r(2x)r\displaystyle ^{13}C_r(\frac{3}{x})^{13-r}(-2x)^r

•² simplify powers of x OR coefficients
(3)13r(2)r\displaystyle (3)^{13-r}(-2)^r or x2r13\displaystyle x^{2r-13}

•³ state simplified general term
13Cr(3)13r(2)rx2r13\displaystyle ^{13}C_r(3)^{13-r}(-2)^rx^{2r-13}

•⁴ determine value of r
2r13=9r=11\displaystyle 2r-13=9 \Rightarrow r=11

•⁵ evaluate term
1437696x9\displaystyle -1437696x^9

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Question 4

Systems of Equations
4 Marks
2016 Q4

Below is a system of equations:

x+2y+3z=3\displaystyle x + 2y + 3z = 3
2xy+4z=5\displaystyle 2x - y + 4z = 5
x3y+2λz=2\displaystyle x - 3y + 2\lambda z = 2

Use Gaussian elimination to find the value of λ\displaystyle \lambda which leads to redundancy.

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λ=12\displaystyle \lambda = \frac{1}{2}
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Question 4

•¹ Construct augmented matrix
(1231321415132λ12)\displaystyle \begin{pmatrix}1&2&3&13\\ 2&-1&4&15\\ 1&-3&2\lambda&12\end{pmatrix}

•² Use row operations to establish first two zero elements
(123130521052λ31)\displaystyle \begin{pmatrix}1&2&3&13\\ 0&5&2&1\\ 0&-5&2\lambda-3&-1\end{pmatrix}

•³ Establish third zero element OR recognise linear relationship between two rows
(123130521002λ10)\displaystyle \begin{pmatrix}1&2&3&13\\ 0&5&2&1\\ 0&0&2\lambda-1&0\end{pmatrix} OR 2λ3=2\displaystyle 2\lambda-3=-2

•⁴ State value of λ\displaystyle \lambda
λ=12\displaystyle \lambda=\frac{1}{2}

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Question 5

Methods of Proof
4 Marks
2016 Q5

Prove by induction that r=1nr(3r1)=n2(n+1)\displaystyle \sum_{r=1}^{n}r(3r - 1) = n^2(n + 1) , nN.\displaystyle \forall n \in \mathbb{N}.

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Proof by induction showing true for n=1\displaystyle n=1 (LHS = RHS = 2), assuming true for n=k\displaystyle n=k, and showing the sum to k+1\displaystyle k+1 simplifies to (k+1)2((k+1)+1)\displaystyle (k+1)^2((k+1) + 1), concluding the proof for all nN.\displaystyle n \in \mathbb{N}.
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Question 5

•¹ show true for n=1\displaystyle n=1
LHS: 1(31)=2\displaystyle 1(3-1)=2 RHS: 12(1+1)=2.\displaystyle 1^2(1+1)=2 . So true for n=1\displaystyle n=1

•² assume true for n=k\displaystyle n=k AND consider n=k+1\displaystyle n=k+1
r=1kr(3r1)=k2(k+1)\displaystyle \sum_{r=1}^{k}r(3r-1)=k^2(k+1) and r=1k+1r(3r1)=\displaystyle \sum_{r=1}^{k+1}r(3r-1)= \dots

•³ correct statement of sum to (k+1)\displaystyle (k+1) terms using inductive hypothesis
=r=1kr(3r1)+(k+1)(3(k+1)1)=k2(k+1)+(k+1)(3k+2)\displaystyle \dots=\sum_{r=1}^{k}r(3r-1)+(k+1)(3(k+1)-1) = k^2(k+1)+(k+1)(3k+2)

•⁴ express explicitly in terms of (k+1)\displaystyle (k+1) or achieve stated aim/goal AND communicate
=(k+1)2((k+1)+1)\displaystyle =(k+1)^2((k+1)+1), thus if true for n=k\displaystyle n=k then true for n=k+1\displaystyle n=k+1 but since true for n=1\displaystyle n=1, then by induction true for all nN\displaystyle n \in \mathbb{N}

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Question 6

Maclaurin Series
6 Marks
2016 Q6

Find Maclaurin expansions for sin3x\displaystyle \sin 3x and e4x\displaystyle e^{4x} up to and including the term in x3.\displaystyle x^3.
Hence obtain an expansion for e4xsin3x\displaystyle e^{4x}\sin 3x up to and including the term in x3.\displaystyle x^3.

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sin3x=3x92x3\displaystyle \sin 3x = 3x - \frac{9}{2}x^3 \dots
e4x=1+4x+8x2+323x3\displaystyle e^{4x} = 1 + 4x + 8x^2 + \frac{32}{3}x^3 \dots
e4xsin3x=3x+12x2+392x3\displaystyle e^{4x}\sin 3x = 3x + 12x^2 + \frac{39}{2}x^3 \dots
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Question 6

•¹ for either function: first derivative and two evaluations OR all three derivatives OR all four evaluations
f(x)=sin3x\displaystyle f(x)=\sin 3x, f(0)=0\displaystyle f(0)=0
f(x)=3cos3x\displaystyle f'(x)=3\cos 3x, f(0)=3\displaystyle f'(0)=3
f(x)=9sin3x\displaystyle f''(x)=-9\sin 3x, f(0)=0\displaystyle f''(0)=0
f(x)=27cos3x\displaystyle f'''(x)=-27\cos 3x, f(0)=27\displaystyle f'''(0)=-27

•² complete derivatives and evaluations AND substitute
f(x)=3x273!x3=3x92x3\displaystyle f(x)=3x-\frac{27}{3!}x^3 = 3x-\frac{9}{2}x^3

•³ for second function: first derivative and two evaluations OR all three derivatives OR all four evaluations
f(x)=e4x\displaystyle f(x)=e^{4x}, f(0)=1\displaystyle f(0)=1
f(x)=4e4x\displaystyle f'(x)=4e^{4x}, f(0)=4\displaystyle f'(0)=4
f(x)=16e4x\displaystyle f''(x)=16e^{4x}, f(0)=16\displaystyle f''(0)=16
f(x)=64e4x\displaystyle f'''(x)=64e^{4x}, f(0)=64\displaystyle f'''(0)=64

•⁴ complete derivatives and evaluations AND substitute
f(x)=1+4x+16x22+64x36=1+4x+8x2+323x3\displaystyle f(x)=1+4x+\frac{16x^2}{2}+\frac{64x^3}{6} = 1+4x+8x^2+\frac{32}{3}x^3

•⁵ multiply expressions
e4xsin3x=(3x92x3...)(1+4x+8x2+323x3...)\displaystyle e^{4x}\sin 3x=(3x-\frac{9}{2}x^3...)(1+4x+8x^2+\frac{32}{3}x^3...)

•⁶ multiply out and simplify
=3x+12x2+392x3...\displaystyle =3x+12x^2+\frac{39}{2}x^3...

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Question 7

Matrices
(1, 3, 2)6 Marks
2016 Q7

A is the matrix (20λ1).\displaystyle \begin{pmatrix} 2 & 0 \\ \lambda & -1 \end{pmatrix}.

(a)Find the determinant of matrix A.

(b)Show that A2\displaystyle A^2 can be expressed in the form pA+qI\displaystyle pA + qI, stating the values of p\displaystyle p and q.\displaystyle q.

(c)Obtain a similar expression for A4.\displaystyle A^4.

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(a) 2\displaystyle -2
(b) A2=A+2I\displaystyle A^2 = A + 2I, so p=1\displaystyle p = 1 and q=2\displaystyle q = 2
(c) 5A+6I\displaystyle 5A + 6I
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Question 7(a)

•¹ calculate determinant
2\displaystyle -2

Question 7(b)

•² find A2\displaystyle A^2
A2=(40λ1)\displaystyle A^2=\begin{pmatrix}4&0\\\lambda&1\end{pmatrix}

•³ use an appropriate method
(40λ1)=(20λ1)+2(1001)\displaystyle \begin{pmatrix}4&0\\\lambda&1\end{pmatrix}=\begin{pmatrix}2&0\\\lambda&-1\end{pmatrix}+2\begin{pmatrix}1&0\\0&1\end{pmatrix}

•⁴ write in required form and explicitly state values of p and q
A2=A+2Ip=1\displaystyle A^2=A+2I \Rightarrow p=1 and q=2\displaystyle q=2

Question 7(c)

•⁵ square expression found in (b)
A4=(A+2I)2=A2+4A+4I\displaystyle A^4=(A+2I)^2 = A^2+4A+4I

•⁶ substitute for A2\displaystyle A^2 and complete process
=5A+6I\displaystyle =5A+6I

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Question 8

Complex Numbers
(1, 2, 3)6 Marks
2016 Q8

Let z=3i.\displaystyle z = \sqrt{3} - i.

(a)Plot z\displaystyle z on an Argand diagram.

(b)Let w=az\displaystyle w = az where a>0\displaystyle a > 0, aR.\displaystyle a \in \mathbb{R}.
Express w\displaystyle w in polar form.

(c)Express w8\displaystyle w^8 in the form kan(x+iy)\displaystyle ka^n(x + i\sqrt{y}) where k,x,yZ.\displaystyle k, x, y \in \mathbb{Z}.

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(a) Point plotted at (3,1)\displaystyle (\sqrt{3}, -1) in the 4th quadrant of the Argand diagram.
(b) 2a(cos(π6)+isin(π6))\displaystyle 2a\left(\cos\left(-\frac{\pi}{6}\right) + i\sin\left(-\frac{\pi}{6}\right)\right)
(c) 128a8(1+i3)\displaystyle 128a^8(-1 + i\sqrt{3})
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Question 8(a)

•¹ correctly plot z on Argand diagram
Point in quadrant 4 with coordinates/labels for 3\displaystyle \sqrt{3} and 1\displaystyle -1

Question 8(b)

•² find modulus or argument
w=2a\displaystyle w = 2a or arg(w)=π6\displaystyle \arg(w)=-\frac{\pi}{6}

•³ complete and express in polar form
w=2a(cos(π6)+isin(π6))\displaystyle w=2a(\cos(-\frac{\pi}{6})+i\sin(-\frac{\pi}{6}))

Question 8(c)

•⁴ process modulus
256a8\displaystyle 256a^8

•⁵ process argument
(cos(8π6)+isin(8π6))\displaystyle \dots(\cos(-\frac{8\pi}{6})+i\sin(-\frac{8\pi}{6}))

•⁶ evaluate and express in form kan(x+iy)\displaystyle ka^n(x+i\sqrt{y})
w8=128a8(1+i3)\displaystyle w^8=128a^8(-1+i\sqrt{3})

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Question 9

Integration
6 Marks
2016 Q9

Obtain x7(lnx)2dx.\displaystyle \int x^7(\ln x)^2 \,dx.

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18x8(lnx)2132x8(lnx)+1256x8+c\displaystyle \frac{1}{8}x^8(\ln x)^2 - \frac{1}{32}x^8(\ln x) + \frac{1}{256}x^8 + c
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Question 9

•¹ know to use integration by parts and start process
18x8(lnx)2\displaystyle \frac{1}{8}x^8(\ln x)^2 - \dots

•² correct choice of functions to differentiate and integrate AND application thereof
18x8×ddx((lnx)2)dx\displaystyle \dots - \frac{1}{8}\int x^8 \times \frac{d}{dx}((\ln x)^2)dx

•³ differentiate (lnx)2\displaystyle (\ln x)^2
18x8(lnx)214x7(lnx)dx\displaystyle \frac{1}{8}x^8(\ln x)^2 - \frac{1}{4}\int x^7(\ln x)dx

•⁴ know to use second application and begin process
[132x8(lnx)132x8(1x)dx]\displaystyle \dots - [\frac{1}{32}x^8(\ln x) - \frac{1}{32}\int x^8(\frac{1}{x})dx]

•⁵ complete second application
[132x8(lnx)1256x8]\displaystyle \dots - [\frac{1}{32}x^8(\ln x) - \frac{1}{256}x^8]

•⁶ simplify
18x8(lnx)2132x8(lnx)+1256x8+c\displaystyle \frac{1}{8}x^8(\ln x)^2 - \frac{1}{32}x^8(\ln x) + \frac{1}{256}x^8 + c

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Question 10

Methods of Proof
4 Marks
2016 Q10

For each of the following statements, decide whether it is true or false.
If true, give a proof; if false, give a counterexample.

A. If a positive integer p\displaystyle p is prime, then so is 2p+1.\displaystyle 2p + 1.

B. If a positive integer n\displaystyle n has remainder 1 when divided by 3, then n3\displaystyle n^3 also has remainder 1 when divided by 3.

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A: False. Counterexample: let p=7\displaystyle p=7, then 2p+1=15\displaystyle 2p+1 = 15, which is not prime.
B: True. Proof: let n=3a+1\displaystyle n = 3a+1, then n3=(3a+1)3=27a3+27a2+9a+1=3(9a3+9a2+3a)+1\displaystyle n^3 = (3a+1)^3 = 27a^3 + 27a^2 + 9a + 1 = 3(9a^3 + 9a^2 + 3a) + 1, which leaves a remainder of 1 when divided by 3.
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Question 10

•¹ give counterexample
eg. choose p=7\displaystyle p=7, 2(7)+1=15\displaystyle 2(7)+1=15 and since 15=5×3\displaystyle 15=5\times3, hence not prime, statement is false

•² set up n
n=3a+1\displaystyle n=3a+1, aN0\displaystyle a\in\mathbb{N}_0

•³ consider expansion of n3\displaystyle n^3
n3=27a3+27a2+9a+1\displaystyle n^3=27a^3+27a^2+9a+1

•⁴ complete proof with conclusion
=3(9a3+9a2+3a)+1\displaystyle =3(9a^3+9a^2+3a)+1 and statement such as "so n3\displaystyle n^3 has remainder 1 when divided by 3... statement is true"

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Question 11

Differentiation
4 Marks
2016 Q11

The height of a cube is increasing at the rate of 5 cm s1.\displaystyle ^{-1}.
Find the rate of increase of the volume when the height of the cube is 3 cm.

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135 cm3s1\displaystyle 135 \text{ cm}^3\text{s}^{-1}
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Question 11

•¹ state differential equation
dhdt=5\displaystyle \frac{dh}{dt}=5

•² state relationship or apply chain rule
dVdt=dVdhdhdt\displaystyle \frac{dV}{dt}=\frac{dV}{dh}\cdot\frac{dh}{dt} OR V=h3\displaystyle V=h^3

•³ find the rate of change of volume with respect to height
dVdh=3h2\displaystyle \frac{dV}{dh}=3h^2

•⁴ evaluate
dVdt=3h2×5=3(3)2×5=135 cm3s1\displaystyle \frac{dV}{dt}=3h^2\times 5=3(3)^2\times 5=135 \text{ cm}^3\text{s}^{-1}

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Question 12

Functions & Graphs
(2, 2)4 Marks
2016 Q12

Below is a diagram showing the graph of a linear function, y=f(x).\displaystyle y = f(x).

Graph of y = f(x)

On separate diagrams show:

(a)y=f(x)c\displaystyle y = |f(x) - c|
(b) y=2f(x)\displaystyle y = |2f(x)|

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(a) V-shaped graph meeting the positive x-axis at c\displaystyle c and passing through 2c\displaystyle 2c on the positive y-axis.
(b) Symmetrical V-shaped graph meeting the origin at (c,0)\displaystyle (c, 0) and passing through 2c\displaystyle 2c on the positive y-axis.
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Question 12(a)

•¹ correct shape
V shape reflecting in x-axis

•² graph passes through 2c on the positive y-axis
Passes through (0, 2c) and meets x axis at c

Question 12(b)

•³ graph of y=2f(x)\displaystyle y=|2f(x)| passing through 2c on the positive y-axis
Passes through 2c\displaystyle 2c on y-axis

•⁴ correct shape (symmetrical V) meeting positive x-axis at c
V shape meeting x-axis at c\displaystyle c

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Question 13

Partial FractionsIntegration
9 Marks
2016 Q13

Express 3x+32(x+4)(6x)\displaystyle \frac{3x+32}{(x+4)(6-x)} in partial fractions and hence evaluate

343x+32(x+4)(6x)dx.\displaystyle \int_{3}^{4}\frac{3x+32}{(x+4)(6-x)} \,dx.

Give your answer in the form ln(pq).\displaystyle \ln\left(\frac{p}{q}\right).

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Partial fractions: 2x+4+56x\displaystyle \frac{2}{x+4} + \frac{5}{6-x}
Integral evaluation: ln(48649)\displaystyle \ln\left(\frac{486}{49}\right)
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Question 13

•¹ correct application of partial fractions
3x+32(x+4)(6x)=Ax+4+B6x\displaystyle \frac{3x+32}{(x+4)(6-x)}=\frac{A}{x+4}+\frac{B}{6-x}

•² starts process
3x+32=A(6x)+B(x+4)\displaystyle 3x+32=A(6-x)+B(x+4)

•³ calculate one value
A=2\displaystyle A=2

•⁴ calculate second value
B=5\displaystyle B=5

•⁵ re-state integral in partial fractions
34(2(x+4)+5(6x))dx\displaystyle \int_{3}^{4}(\frac{2}{(x+4)}+\frac{5}{(6-x)})dx

•⁶ one term correctly integrated
[2lnx+4\displaystyle [2\ln|x+4|\dots

•⁷ Integrate second term correctly
5ln6x]34\displaystyle \dots-5\ln|6-x|]_3^4

•⁸ substitute limits
(2ln4+45ln64)(2ln3+45ln63)\displaystyle (2\ln|4+4|-5\ln|6-4|) - (2\ln|3+4|-5\ln|6-3|)

•⁹ evaluate to expected form
=ln48649\displaystyle =\ln\frac{486}{49}

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Question 14

Vectors
(5, 4)9 Marks
2016 Q14

Two lines L1\displaystyle L_1 and L2\displaystyle L_2 are given by the equations:

L1:x=4+3λ,y=2+4λ,z=7λ\displaystyle L_1: x = 4 + 3\lambda, y = 2 + 4\lambda, z = -7\lambda
L2:x32=y81=z+13\displaystyle L_2: \frac{x - 3}{-2} = \frac{y - 8}{1} = \frac{z + 1}{3}

(a)Show that the lines L1\displaystyle L_1 and L2\displaystyle L_2 intersect and find the point of intersection.

(b)Calculate the obtuse angle between the lines L1\displaystyle L_1 and L2.\displaystyle L_2.

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(a) Point of intersection is (7,6,7)\displaystyle (7, 6, -7)
(b) 135.6\displaystyle 135.6^\circ
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Question 14(a)

•¹ convert any two components of L2\displaystyle L_2 to parametric form
two from x=32μ,y=8+μ,z=1+3μ\displaystyle x=3-2\mu, y=8+\mu, z=-1+3\mu

•² two linear equations involving two distinct parameters
two from 4+3λ=32μ,2+4λ=8+μ,7λ=1+3μ\displaystyle 4+3\lambda=3-2\mu, 2+4\lambda=8+\mu, -7\lambda=-1+3\mu

•³ find parameter values
λ=1,μ=2\displaystyle \lambda=1, \mu=-2

•⁴ verify third component in both equations or equivalent
eg z1=7×1\displaystyle z_1=-7\times1 and z2=3(2)1\displaystyle z_2=3(-2)-1 therefore the lines intersect

•⁵ find point of intersection
(7,6,7)\displaystyle (7,6,-7)

Question 14(b)

•⁶ identify first direction vector
d1=3i+4j7k\displaystyle d_1=3i+4j-7k

•⁷ identify second direction vector
d2=2i+j+3k\displaystyle d_2=-2i+j+3k

•⁸ calculate magnitudes and scalar product
d1=74,d2=14\displaystyle |d_1|=\sqrt{74}, |d_2|=\sqrt{14} and d1d2=6+421=23\displaystyle d_1 \cdot d_2=-6+4-21=-23

•⁹ calculate obtuse angle
cos1(237414)135.6\displaystyle \cos^{-1}(\frac{-23}{\sqrt{74}\sqrt{14}})\approx 135.6^\circ

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Question 15

Differential Equations
10 Marks
2016 Q15

Solve the differential equation

d2ydx2+5dydx+6y=12x2+2x5\displaystyle \frac{d^2y}{dx^2} + 5\frac{dy}{dx} + 6y = 12x^2 + 2x - 5

given y=6\displaystyle y = -6 and dydx=3\displaystyle \frac{dy}{dx} = 3 , when x=0.\displaystyle x = 0.

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y=8e3x15e2x+2x23x+1\displaystyle y = 8e^{-3x} - 15e^{-2x} + 2x^2 - 3x + 1
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Question 15

•¹ state auxiliary equation
m2+5m+6=0m=3,m=2\displaystyle m^2+5m+6=0 \Rightarrow m=-3, m=-2

•² solve auxiliary equation and state complementary function
y=Ae3x+Be2x\displaystyle y=Ae^{-3x}+Be^{-2x}

•³ construct particular integral
y=Cx2+Dx+E\displaystyle y=Cx^2+Dx+E

•⁴ differentiate particular integral
dydx=2Cx+D\displaystyle \frac{dy}{dx}=2Cx+D and d2ydx2=2C\displaystyle \frac{d^2y}{dx^2}=2C

•⁵ calculate one coefficient of the particular integral
C=2\displaystyle C=2

•⁶ calculate remaining coefficients
D=3,E=1y=Ae3x+Be2x+2x23x+1\displaystyle D=-3, E=1 \Rightarrow y=Ae^{-3x}+Be^{-2x}+2x^2-3x+1

•⁷ differentiate general solution
dydx=3Ae3x2Be2x+4x3\displaystyle \frac{dy}{dx}=-3Ae^{-3x}-2Be^{-2x}+4x-3

•⁸ construct equations using given conditions
A+B=7\displaystyle A+B=-7 and 3A+2B=6\displaystyle 3A+2B=-6 or equivalent

•⁹ Find one coefficient
A=8\displaystyle A=8 or B=15\displaystyle B=-15

•¹⁰ Find other coefficient and state particular solution
y=8e3x15e2x+2x23x+1\displaystyle y=8e^{-3x}-15e^{-2x}+2x^2-3x+1

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Question 16

Differential Equations
9 Marks
2016 Q16

A beaker of liquid was placed in a fridge.

The rate of cooling is given by

dTdt=k(TTF)\displaystyle \frac{dT}{dt} = -k(T - T_F), k>0\displaystyle k > 0,

where TF\displaystyle T_F is the constant temperature in the fridge and T\displaystyle T is the temperature of the liquid at time t.\displaystyle t.

  • The constant temperature in the fridge is 4C.\displaystyle 4^\circ\text{C}.
  • When first placed in the fridge, the temperature of the liquid was 25C.\displaystyle 25^\circ\text{C}.
  • At 12 noon, the temperature of the liquid was 9.8C.\displaystyle 9.8^\circ\text{C}.
  • At 12:15 pm, the temperature of the liquid had dropped to 6.5C.\displaystyle 6.5^\circ\text{C}.

At what time, to the nearest minute, was the liquid placed in the fridge?

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11:37 am
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Question 16

•¹ construct integral equation
1TTFdT=kdt\displaystyle \int\frac{1}{T-T_F}dT=\int-k dt

•² integrate
ln(TTF)=kt+c\displaystyle \ln(T-T_F)=-kt+c

•³ find constant, c
ln(9.84)=k(0)+cc=ln5.8\displaystyle \ln(9.8-4)=-k(0)+c \Rightarrow c=\ln 5.8

•⁴ substitute using given information
ln(6.54)=15k+ln5.8\displaystyle \ln(6.5-4)=-15k+\ln 5.8

•⁵ find constant, k
k=ln2.5ln5.815=0.05610\displaystyle k=\frac{\ln 2.5-\ln 5.8}{-15}=0.05610\dots

•⁶ substitute given condition
ln(254)=0.05610t+ln5.8\displaystyle \ln(25-4)=-0.05610\dots t+\ln 5.8

•⁷ know how to find time
t=ln21ln5.80.05610\displaystyle t=\frac{\ln 21-\ln 5.8}{-0.05610\dots}

•⁸ calculate time
t=22.93\displaystyle t=-22.93\dots

•⁹ state the time to the nearest minute
The liquid was placed in the fridge at 11:37 (am)