A Level - Edexcel - 2024 - Pure 1

Question 1 (3 marks)

\[ g(x) = 3x^3 – 20x^2 + (k+17)x + k \]

where \( k \) is a constant.

Given that \( (x-3) \) is a factor of \( g(x) \), find the value of \( k \).

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Question 2 (4 marks)

(a) Find, in ascending powers of \( x \), the first four terms of the binomial expansion of

\[ (1 – 9x)^{\frac{1}{2}} \]

giving each term in simplest form. (3)

(b) Give a reason why \( x = -\frac{2}{9} \) should not be used in the expansion to find an approximation to \( \sqrt{3} \). (1)

Worked Solution

Part (a)

Step 1: Identify the Formula

Formula for Binomial Expansion:

For \( (1+x)^n \) where \( n \) is fractional or negative:

\[ (1+x)^n = 1 + nx + \frac{n(n-1)}{2!}x^2 + \frac{n(n-1)(n-2)}{3!}x^3 + \dots \]

Here, we replace \( x \) with \( (-9x) \) and \( n \) with \( \frac{1}{2} \).

Step 2: Substitute and Expand

✏ Working:

\[ \begin{aligned} (1 – 9x)^{\frac{1}{2}} &\approx 1 + \left(\frac{1}{2}\right)(-9x) + \frac{\frac{1}{2}(\frac{1}{2}-1)}{2!}(-9x)^2 + \frac{\frac{1}{2}(\frac{1}{2}-1)(\frac{1}{2}-2)}{3!}(-9x)^3 \\ &= 1 – \frac{9}{2}x + \frac{\frac{1}{2}(-\frac{1}{2})}{2}(81x^2) + \frac{\frac{1}{2}(-\frac{1}{2})(-\frac{3}{2})}{6}(-729x^3) \end{aligned} \]

✓ (M1) Correct structure for term 3 or term 4

Step 3: Simplify Coefficients

✏ Working:

Term 2: \( -\frac{9}{2}x \)

Term 3: \( \frac{-1/4}{2} \times 81x^2 = -\frac{1}{8} \times 81x^2 = -\frac{81}{8}x^2 \)

Term 4: \( \frac{3/8}{6} \times (-729x^3) = \frac{1}{16} \times (-729x^3) = -\frac{729}{16}x^3 \)

✓ (A1) Correct simplified term in x²

Final Expression:

\[ 1 – \frac{9}{2}x – \frac{81}{8}x^2 – \frac{729}{16}x^3 \]

✓ (A1) Fully correct expansion

Part (b)

Step 4: Check Validity Range

Condition for Convergence:

The expansion is valid only when \( |-9x| < 1 \), which simplifies to \( |9x| < 1 \) or \( |x| < \frac{1}{9} \).

✏ Working:

We are asked to use \( x = -\frac{2}{9} \).

Does this lie in the valid range?

\[ \left| -\frac{2}{9} \right| = \frac{2}{9} \]

Since \( \frac{2}{9} > \frac{1}{9} \), the value is outside the valid range.

✓ (B1) Valid reason given (outside range)

Final Answer:

(a) \[ 1 – \frac{9}{2}x – \frac{81}{8}x^2 – \frac{729}{16}x^3 \]

(b) The expansion is only valid for \( |x| < \frac{1}{9} \), and \( x = -\frac{2}{9} \) is outside this range.

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Question 3 (6 marks)

\[ f(x) = x + \tan\left(\frac{1}{2}x\right), \quad \pi < x < \frac{3\pi}{2} \]

Given that the equation \( f(x) = 0 \) has a single root \( \alpha \)

(a) show that \( \alpha \) lies in the interval \( [3.6, 3.7] \) (2)

(b) Find \( f'(x) \) (2)

(c) Using 3.7 as a first approximation for \( \alpha \), apply the Newton–Raphson method once to obtain a second approximation for \( \alpha \). Give your answer to 3 decimal places. (2)

Worked Solution

Part (a)

Step 1: Sign Change Method

Strategy: Evaluate \( f(x) \) at the boundaries of the interval. If there is a sign change (one positive, one negative) and the function is continuous, a root exists.

Note: Ensure calculator is in RADIANS mode as the domain involves \( \pi \).

✏ Working:

\[ f(3.6) = 3.6 + \tan\left(\frac{1}{2} \times 3.6\right) = 3.6 + \tan(1.8) \approx 3.6 – 4.286 = -0.686 \] \[ f(3.7) = 3.7 + \tan\left(\frac{1}{2} \times 3.7\right) = 3.7 + \tan(1.85) \approx 3.7 – 3.489 = 0.211 \]

✓ (M1) Both values attempted with at least one correct sign

Conclusion:

Since \( f(3.6) < 0 \) and \( f(3.7) > 0 \), and the function is continuous in the interval, there is a root \( \alpha \) in \( [3.6, 3.7] \).

✓ (A1*) Complete reasoning with values

Part (b)

Step 2: Differentiate

Recall standard derivatives:

\( \frac{d}{dx}(x) = 1 \)

\( \frac{d}{dx}(\tan(kx)) = k\sec^2(kx) \)

✏ Working:

\[ f'(x) = 1 + \frac{1}{2}\sec^2\left(\frac{1}{2}x\right) \]

✓ (M1) Chain rule used correctly for tan term

✓ (A1) Correct expression

Part (c)

Step 3: Newton-Raphson Formula

The formula is:

\[ x_{n+1} = x_n – \frac{f(x_n)}{f'(x_n)} \]

Using \( x_0 = 3.7 \).

✏ Working:

First, calculate \( f(3.7) \) and \( f'(3.7) \):

\[ f(3.7) \approx 0.2111 \] \[ f'(3.7) = 1 + \frac{1}{2}\sec^2(1.85) = 1 + \frac{1}{2\cos^2(1.85)} \] \[ \cos(1.85) \approx -0.2756 \] \[ f'(3.7) \approx 1 + \frac{1}{2(0.0759)} \approx 1 + 6.58 = 7.58 \]

Apply formula:

\[ x_1 = 3.7 – \frac{0.2111}{7.58} \] \[ x_1 = 3.7 – 0.0278 \] \[ x_1 = 3.6722… \]

✓ (M1) Correct application of Newton-Raphson

Rounding to 3 decimal places:

\[ \alpha \approx 3.672 \]

✓ (A1) Correct answer

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Question 4 (3 marks)

Given that \( y = x^2 \), use differentiation from first principles to show that \( \frac{dy}{dx} = 2x \).

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Question 5 (6 marks)

The function \( f \) is defined by

\[ f(x) = \frac{2x – 3}{x^2 + 4}, \quad x \in \mathbb{R} \]

(a) Show that

\[ f'(x) = \frac{ax^2 + bx + c}{(x^2 + 4)^2} \]

where \( a, b \) and \( c \) are constants to be found. (3)

(b) Hence, using algebra, find the values of \( x \) for which \( f \) is decreasing. You must show each step in your working. (3)

Worked Solution

Part (a)

Step 1: Quotient Rule

For \( f(x) = \frac{u}{v} \), the derivative is:

\[ f'(x) = \frac{v u’ – u v’}{v^2} \]

Let \( u = 2x – 3 \implies u’ = 2 \)

Let \( v = x^2 + 4 \implies v’ = 2x \)

✏ Working:

\[ \begin{aligned} f'(x) &= \frac{(x^2+4)(2) – (2x-3)(2x)}{(x^2+4)^2} \\ &= \frac{2x^2 + 8 – (4x^2 – 6x)}{(x^2+4)^2} \\ &= \frac{2x^2 + 8 – 4x^2 + 6x}{(x^2+4)^2} \\ &= \frac{-2x^2 + 6x + 8}{(x^2+4)^2} \end{aligned} \]

✓ (M1) Quotient rule applied

✓ (A1) Correct numerator expansion

So \( a = -2, b = 6, c = 8 \).

✓ (A1) Correct final expression

Part (b)

Step 2: Condition for Decreasing Function

The function is decreasing when \( f'(x) < 0 \).

Since the denominator \( (x^2+4)^2 \) is always positive, we only need the numerator to be negative.

\[ -2x^2 + 6x + 8 < 0 \]

✏ Working:

Divide by -2 (remember to flip the inequality):

\[ x^2 – 3x – 4 > 0 \]

Factorise the quadratic:

\[ (x – 4)(x + 1) > 0 \]

✓ (B1ft) Using their quadratic to find critical values

Critical values: \( x = 4 \) and \( x = -1 \).

Since we want the quadratic to be greater than 0 (and the coefficient of \( x^2 \) is positive), we need the “outside” regions.

✓ (M1) Choosing correct region for inequalities

Range:

\[ x < -1 \quad \text{or} \quad x > 4 \]

✓ (A1) Correct range

Final Answer:

\[ \{ x : x < -1 \} \cup \{ x : x > 4 \} \]

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Question 6 (6 marks)

Figure 1 shows a sketch of the graph with equation

\[ y = 3|x – 2| + 5 \]

The vertex of the graph is at the point \( P \), shown in Figure 1.

(a) Find the coordinates of \( P \). (2)

(b) Solve the equation

\[ 16 – 4x = 3|x – 2| + 5 \] (2)

A line \( l \) has equation \( y = kx + 4 \) where \( k \) is a constant.

Given that \( l \) intersects \( y = 3|x – 2| + 5 \) at 2 distinct points,

(c) find the range of values of \( k \). (2)

Worked Solution

Part (a)

Step 1: Identify the Vertex

For a modulus function of the form \( y = a|x – b| + c \), the minimum point (vertex) occurs when the modulus term is zero.

Modulus is zero when \( x – 2 = 0 \), so \( x = 2 \).

When \( x = 2 \), \( y = 3(0) + 5 = 5 \).

Coordinates of P:

\[ P(2, 5) \]

✓ (B1) x = 2

✓ (B1) y = 5

Part (b)

Step 2: Solve Modulus Equation

✏ Working:

\[ 16 – 4x = 3|x – 2| + 5 \]

Rearrange to isolate the modulus term:

\[ 11 – 4x = 3|x – 2| \]

Square both sides (Method 1) or consider cases (Method 2).

Case 1 (Positive argument): \( 3(x-2) = 11 – 4x \)

\[ 3x – 6 = 11 – 4x \implies 7x = 17 \implies x = \frac{17}{7} \]

Check validity: \( \frac{17}{7} \approx 2.43 \). LHS = \( 11 – 4(2.43) > 0 \). Valid.

Case 2 (Negative argument): \( 3(-(x-2)) = 11 – 4x \)

\[ -3x + 6 = 11 – 4x \implies x = 5 \]

Check validity: LHS = \( 11 – 4(5) = -9 \). Modulus cannot be negative. Invalid.

✓ (M1) Attempt to solve equation

✓ (A1) x = 17/7 only

Part (c)

Step 3: Intersection Analysis

The line \( y = kx + 4 \) passes through \( (0, 4) \).

The graph has a minimum at \( (2, 5) \). The gradient of the right arm is 3, left arm is -3.

For 2 distinct points of intersection, the line must be steeper than the gradient of the line connecting \( (0,4) \) to \( (2,5) \) but less steep than the right arm of the V.

✏ Working:

Gradient to vertex \( P(2, 5) \):

\[ m = \frac{5 – 4}{2 – 0} = \frac{1}{2} \]

Gradient of the V-shape sides are \( \pm 3 \).

For 2 intersections, the line must pass “above” the vertex but stay “flatter” than the parallel arm.

Range:

\[ \frac{1}{2} < k < 3 \]

✓ (M1) Identifying critical values (0.5 or 3)

✓ (A1) Correct inequality

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Question 7 (8 marks)

Figure 2 shows a cylindrical tank of height 1.5 m. Initially the tank is full of water.

The water starts to leak from a small hole, at a point \( L \), in the side of the tank.

While the tank is leaking, the depth, \( H \) metres, of the water in the tank is modelled by the differential equation

\[ \frac{dH}{dt} = -0.12e^{-0.2t} \]

where \( t \) hours is the time after the leak starts.

Using the model,

(a) show that \( H = Ae^{-0.2t} + B \) where \( A \) and \( B \) are constants to be found. (3)

(b) find the time taken for the depth of the water to decrease to 1.2 m. Give your answer in hours and minutes, to the nearest minute. (3)

In the long term, the water level in the tank falls to the same height as the hole.

(c) Find, according to the model, the height of the hole from the bottom of the tank. (2)

Worked Solution

Part (a)

Step 1: Integrate the Differential Equation

✏ Working:

\[ H = \int -0.12e^{-0.2t} \, dt \] \[ H = \frac{-0.12}{-0.2}e^{-0.2t} + c \] \[ H = 0.6e^{-0.2t} + c \]

✓ (M1) Correct form of integration

Step 2: Use Initial Conditions

Initially (\( t=0 \)), the tank is full. Height is 1.5 m.

✏ Working:

\[ 1.5 = 0.6e^{0} + c \] \[ 1.5 = 0.6 + c \implies c = 0.9 \]

So the equation is:

\[ H = 0.6e^{-0.2t} + 0.9 \]

Here \( A = 0.6 \) and \( B = 0.9 \).

✓ (A1) Correct equation

Part (b)

Step 3: Solve for t when H = 1.2

✏ Working:

\[ 1.2 = 0.6e^{-0.2t} + 0.9 \] \[ 0.3 = 0.6e^{-0.2t} \] \[ 0.5 = e^{-0.2t} \] \[ \ln(0.5) = -0.2t \] \[ t = \frac{\ln(0.5)}{-0.2} \approx 3.4657 \dots \text{ hours} \]

✓ (M1) Substitutes H=1.2 and solves using ln

Convert to hours and minutes:

3 hours + \( 0.4657 \times 60 \) minutes

3 hours + 27.9 minutes

Answer: 3 hours 28 minutes

✓ (A1) Correct time conversion

Part (c)

Step 4: Find the Limit as \( t \to \infty \)

The hole is the lowest point the water can reach. This corresponds to the long-term value of \( H \).

As \( t \to \infty \), \( e^{-0.2t} \to 0 \).

✏ Working:

\[ H \to 0.6(0) + 0.9 = 0.9 \]

Height of hole = 0.9 m

✓ (A1ft) Follow through their B value

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Question 8 (11 marks)

The functions \( f \) and \( g \) are defined by

\[ f(x) = 4 – 3x^2, \quad x \in \mathbb{R} \]

\[ g(x) = \frac{5}{2x – 9}, \quad x \in \mathbb{R}, x \neq \frac{9}{2} \]

(a) Find \( fg(2) \). (2)

(b) Find \( g^{-1}(x) \). (3)

(c) (i) Find \( gf(x) \), giving your answer as a simplified fraction. (ii) Deduce the range of \( gf(x) \). (3)

The function \( h \) is defined by \( h(x) = 2x^2 – 6x + k \), where \( k \) is a constant.

(d) Find the range of values of \( k \) for which the equation \( f(x) = h(x) \) has no real solutions. (3)

Worked Solution

Part (a)

Step 1: Composite Function

✏ Working:

First find \( g(2) \):

\[ g(2) = \frac{5}{2(2) – 9} = \frac{5}{4 – 9} = \frac{5}{-5} = -1 \]

Now find \( f(-1) \):

\[ f(-1) = 4 – 3(-1)^2 = 4 – 3(1) = 1 \]

✓ (A1) Answer: 1

Part (b)

Step 2: Find Inverse

✏ Working:

Let \( y = \frac{5}{2x – 9} \)

Swap \( x \) and \( y \):

\[ x = \frac{5}{2y – 9} \]

Rearrange for \( y \):

\[ x(2y – 9) = 5 \] \[ 2xy – 9x = 5 \] \[ 2xy = 5 + 9x \] \[ y = \frac{5 + 9x}{2x} \] \[ g^{-1}(x) = \frac{5 + 9x}{2x}, \quad x \neq 0 \]

✓ (A1) Correct expression

Part (c)

Step 3: Composite Function gf(x)

✏ Working:

\[ gf(x) = g(4 – 3x^2) = \frac{5}{2(4 – 3x^2) – 9} \] \[ = \frac{5}{8 – 6x^2 – 9} = \frac{5}{-1 – 6x^2} = -\frac{5}{6x^2 + 1} \]

✓ (A1) Simplified fraction

Step 4: Range of gf(x)

Consider \( 6x^2 + 1 \). The minimum value is 1 (when \( x=0 \)). The maximum is \( \infty \).

So \( \frac{5}{6x^2 + 1} \) ranges from \( 0 \) (exclusive) to \( 5 \) (inclusive).

Therefore, \( -\frac{5}{6x^2 + 1} \) ranges from \( -5 \) to \( 0 \).

Range:

\[ -5 \leq gf(x) < 0 \]

✓ (B1) Correct range

Part (d)

Step 5: Equate Functions

✏ Working:

\[ 4 – 3x^2 = 2x^2 – 6x + k \] \[ 5x^2 – 6x + (k – 4) = 0 \]

For no real solutions, discriminant \( b^2 – 4ac < 0 \):

\[ (-6)^2 – 4(5)(k – 4) < 0 \] \[ 36 - 20(k - 4) < 0 \] \[ 36 - 20k + 80 < 0 \] \[ 116 < 20k \] \[ k > \frac{116}{20} = 5.8 \]

✓ (A1) k > 5.8

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Question 9 (6 marks)

The first 3 terms of a geometric sequence are

\[ 3^{4k-5}, \quad 9^{7-2k}, \quad 3^{2(k-1)} \]

where \( k \) is a constant.

(a) Using algebra and making your reasoning clear, prove that \( k = \frac{5}{2} \). (3)

(b) Hence find the sum to infinity of the geometric sequence. (3)

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Question 10 (9 marks)

Figure 3 shows a sketch of part of the curve with equation

\[ y = 8x – x^{\frac{5}{2}}, \quad x \geq 0 \]

The curve crosses the x-axis at the point \( A \).

(a) Verify that the x coordinate of \( A \) is 4. (1)

The line \( l_1 \) is the tangent to the curve at \( A \).

(b) Use calculus to show that an equation of line \( l_1 \) is \( 12x + y = 48 \). (3)

The line \( l_2 \) has equation \( y = 8x \).

The region \( R \), shown shaded in Figure 3, is bounded by the curve, the line \( l_1 \) and the line \( l_2 \).

(c) Use algebraic integration to find the exact area of \( R \). (5)

Worked Solution

Part (a)

Step 1: Substitute x = 4

✏ Working:

\[ y = 8(4) – 4^{2.5} = 32 – (\sqrt{4})^5 = 32 – 2^5 = 32 – 32 = 0 \]

Since \( y = 0 \), A is on the x-axis.

✓ (B1) Verification shown

Part (b)

Step 2: Differentiate

✏ Working:

\[ \frac{dy}{dx} = 8 – \frac{5}{2}x^{\frac{3}{2}} \]

At \( x = 4 \):

\[ \frac{dy}{dx} = 8 – \frac{5}{2}(4)^{\frac{3}{2}} = 8 – \frac{5}{2}(8) = 8 – 20 = -12 \]

Equation of tangent using \( y – y_1 = m(x – x_1) \):

\[ y – 0 = -12(x – 4) \] \[ y = -12x + 48 \] \[ 12x + y = 48 \]

✓ (A1*) Proof completed

Part (c)

Step 3: Strategy for Area

We need the intersection of \( l_1 \) and \( l_2 \).

\( l_1: y = 48 – 12x \)

\( l_2: y = 8x \)

✏ Working:

\[ 8x = 48 – 12x \implies 20x = 48 \implies x = 2.4 \]

This \( x=2.4 \) splits the region. But a simpler way is to find Area of Triangle defined by \( l_1, l_2 \) and x-axis, minus Area under curve?

Wait, Region R is ABOVE the curve, bounded by the two lines. See diagram.

Actually, let’s check the diagram again carefully.

The shaded region is bounded by \( l_2 \) on left, \( l_1 \) on right, and curve on bottom.

Area = Area of large triangle formed by \( l_1 \) and \( l_2 \) – Area under curve.

Intersection Point: \( x = 2.4 \). \( y = 8(2.4) = 19.2 \).

Triangle Base: On x-axis, from 0 to 4 (since \( l_2 \) goes through origin, \( l_1 \) goes through A(4,0)).

Triangle Area = \( \frac{1}{2} \times \text{base} \times \text{height} = \frac{1}{2} \times 4 \times 19.2 = 38.4 \).

Area Under Curve:

\[ \int_0^4 (8x – x^{5/2}) \, dx \] \[ = \left[ 4x^2 – \frac{2}{7}x^{7/2} \right]_0^4 \] \[ = \left( 4(16) – \frac{2}{7}(4^{7/2}) \right) – 0 \] \[ = 64 – \frac{2}{7}(128) = 64 – \frac{256}{7} \] \[ = \frac{448 – 256}{7} = \frac{192}{7} \]

Area of R:

\[ \text{Area} = 38.4 – \frac{192}{7} = \frac{192}{5} – \frac{192}{7} \] \[ = 192 \left( \frac{1}{5} – \frac{1}{7} \right) = 192 \left( \frac{2}{35} \right) = \frac{384}{35} \]

✓ (A1) Exact area 384/35

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Question 11 (4 marks)

Figure 4 shows the design of a badge.

The shape \( ABCOA \) is a semicircle with centre \( O \) and diameter 10 cm.

\( OB \) is the arc of a circle with centre \( A \) and radius 5 cm.

The region \( R \), shown shaded in Figure 4, is bounded by the arc \( OB \), the arc \( BC \) and the line \( OC \).

Find the exact area of \( R \).

Give your answer in the form \( (a\sqrt{3} + b\pi) \) cm\(^2\), where \( a \) and \( b \) are rational numbers. (4)

Worked Solution

Step 1: Identify Geometry

Triangle ABO:

\( AO = 5 \) (radius of semicircle).

\( AB = 5 \) (radius of circle centered at A).

\( OB = 5 \) (radius of semicircle, B is on semicircle).

Therefore, triangle \( ABO \) is equilateral.

Angle \( \angle AOB = \frac{\pi}{3} \) (60 degrees).

Angle \( \angle BAO = \frac{\pi}{3} \).

Step 2: Strategy for Area R

Area R = Sector OBC (centered at O) – Segment bounded by arc OB and chord OB? No, that’s not quite right.

Let’s look at the components.

Area R = Area of Sector \( OBC \) (of semicircle) + Area of Segment defined by chord \( OB \) and arc \( OB \) (centered at A)? No.

Alternative Strategy:

Area R = Area of Sector \( OBC \) – Area of … wait.

Let’s define the region precisely.

It’s bounded by arc \( BC \) (center O), line \( OC \) (radius), and arc \( OB \) (center A).

Area R = Area of Quadrant \( OBC… \) wait, angle is \( \pi – \pi/3 = 2\pi/3 \).

Angle \( \angle BOC = \pi – \angle AOB = \pi – \frac{\pi}{3} = \frac{2\pi}{3} \).

Area of Sector \( OBC \) (center O) = \( \frac{1}{2}r^2\theta = \frac{1}{2}(5^2)(\frac{2\pi}{3}) = \frac{25\pi}{3} \).

Does R include the region between chord OB and arc OB (center A)?

The region is bounded by arc OB (center A). This arc “cuts into” the semicircle.

So R = Sector \( OBC \) – (Segment between chord OB and arc OB)? No.

Let’s use Area of Semicircle – Area \( ABO \)?

Area \( ABCOA \) (Semicircle) = \( \frac{1}{2}\pi(5)^2 = \frac{25\pi}{2} \).

We need to subtract the area of the shape bounded by arc OB (center A) and line OA.

This shape is a Sector of circle A with angle \( \pi/3 \). Area = \( \frac{1}{2}(5^2)(\frac{\pi}{3}) = \frac{25\pi}{6} \).

Wait, the boundary is arc OB. The region R is “outside” this sector.

Correct Strategy:

Area R = Area of Semicircle – Area of Segment (bounded by chord OB and arc OB of circle A) – Area of Triangle ABO?

Actually, simpler: Area R = Area of Semicircle – Area of Sector ABO (center A, radius 5).

Is that correct? The sector ABO (center A) is bounded by radii AB and AO and arc BO.

Yes! The unshaded part is exactly the sector ABO (center A).

Let’s verify. The unshaded region is bounded by arc OB (center A), line OA, and… line AB? No, line AB is not a boundary.

Re-read: “OB is the arc of a circle with centre A”.

Shaded region R is bounded by arc OB, arc BC, line OC.

Unshaded region (let’s call it U) is bounded by arc OB, line OA… and what?

The diagram shows the semicircle is split into U and R.

Boundary between U and R is arc OB.

So Area R = Area Semicircle – Area U.

Area U is bounded by line OA, line AB (no, B is on semicircle), and arc OB?

No, the diagram shows U is bounded by line OA, arc OB (center A), and… wait.

If U is bounded by OA and arc OB, it must be closed by something. It looks like a segment.

But the “shape ABCOA” is the semicircle. A is a vertex.

The unshaded part is the region bounded by line AO, arc OB (center A), and arc AB (semicircle)? No.

Let’s look at the marks. 4 marks.

Let’s calculate the area of the “lens” or intersection.

Let’s assume Area R = Area Semicircle – Area of Segment (of circle A) cut by chord OB – Area of Triangle ABO.

Wait, Area of Sector ABO (center A) = Area of Triangle ABO + Area of Segment (center A).

This Sector ABO (center A) is bounded by radii AB, AO and arc BO.

Does the unshaded region match this sector?

Yes, if we assume the boundary is arc BO. The other boundaries are AO and… is AB part of the semicircle boundary?

No, the semicircle boundary is arc ABC.

So the unshaded region is bounded by line OA, arc AB (of semicircle), and arc OB (of circle A).

This is getting complicated. Let’s try the subtraction method.

Area R = Area Sector OBC (center O) – Area Segment (cut by chord OB from circle A)?

No. Let’s look at the shape again.

Region R is to the right. Left boundary is arc OB (center A). Bottom is OC. Top is arc BC (semicircle).

Area R = (Area Sector OBC (center O)) – (Area between chord OB and arc OB (center A)).

Wait, the arc OB (center A) bulges towards the right? Or left?

Center A is at left. Arc OB goes from O to B. It bulges right.

Sector OBC (center O) is the slice of the semicircle from 60 to 180 degrees.

This sector includes the segment defined by chord OB.

But R is bounded by the ARC OB (center A).

So we must subtract the area between the chord OB and the arc OB (center A).

Wait, is the arc OB (center A) inside or outside the triangle ABO?

It’s inside. The chord OB is a straight line. The arc OB (center A) bulges towards O? No, center is A. Radius 5.

Distance AO = 5. Distance AB = 5.

The arc connects B and O. It’s part of the circle passing through O and B.

Since center is A, and AO=AB=5, the arc passes through O and B.

Area R = Area Sector OBC (center O) – Area of Segment (center A, chord OB).

Area Sector OBC (center O): Angle \( 2\pi/3 \). Area = \( \frac{25\pi}{3} \).

Area of Segment (center A): Sector angle \( \pi/3 \). Area Sector = \( \frac{25\pi}{6} \).

Area Triangle ABO = \( \frac{1}{2}(5)(5)\sin(\pi/3) = \frac{25\sqrt{3}}{4} \).

Area Segment (center A) = \( \frac{25\pi}{6} – \frac{25\sqrt{3}}{4} \).

Area R = \( \frac{25\pi}{3} – \left( \frac{25\pi}{6} – \frac{25\sqrt{3}}{4} \right) \).

Area R = \( \frac{50\pi}{6} – \frac{25\pi}{6} + \frac{25\sqrt{3}}{4} \).

Area R = \( \frac{25\pi}{6} + \frac{25\sqrt{3}}{4} \).

✏ Working:

Area of Sector \( OBC \) (Center O):

Angle \( \angle BOC = \pi – \frac{\pi}{3} = \frac{2\pi}{3} \).

\[ \text{Area}_{OBC} = \frac{1}{2}r^2\theta = \frac{1}{2}(25)\left(\frac{2\pi}{3}\right) = \frac{25\pi}{3} \]

Area of Segment defined by chord OB and arc OB (Center A):

Area Sector \( ABO \) (Center A) = \( \frac{1}{2}(25)(\frac{\pi}{3}) = \frac{25\pi}{6} \).

Area Triangle \( ABO \) = \( \frac{1}{2}(5)(5)\sin(60^\circ) = \frac{25\sqrt{3}}{4} \).

\[ \text{Area}_{\text{seg}} = \frac{25\pi}{6} – \frac{25\sqrt{3}}{4} \]

Total Area R:

\[ \text{Area} = \frac{25\pi}{3} – \left( \frac{25\pi}{6} – \frac{25\sqrt{3}}{4} \right) \] \[ = \frac{50\pi}{6} – \frac{25\pi}{6} + \frac{25\sqrt{3}}{4} \] \[ = \frac{25\pi}{6} + \frac{25\sqrt{3}}{4} \]

✓ (M1) Correct strategy

✓ (A1) Correct final expression

Final Answer:

\[ \left( \frac{25\sqrt{3}}{4} + \frac{25}{6}\pi \right) \text{ cm}^2 \]

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Question 12 (11 marks)

(a) Express \( 140\cos\theta – 480\sin\theta \) in the form \( K\cos(\theta + \alpha) \), where \( K > 0 \) and \( 0 < \alpha < 90^\circ \). (3)

A scientist studies the number of rabbits and the number of foxes in a wood for one year.

The number of rabbits, \( R \), is modelled by the equation

\[ R = A + 140\cos(30t)^\circ – 480\sin(30t)^\circ \]

Given that, during the year, the maximum number of rabbits is 1500,

(b) (i) find a complete equation for this model. (ii) Hence write down the minimum number of rabbits. (2)

(c) Use this information to comment on the model. (2)

The number of foxes, \( F \), is modelled by \( F = 100 + 70\sin(30t + 70)^\circ \).

(d) Find the number of rabbits at the time \( T \) when the number of foxes is at its minimum. (4)

Worked Solution

Part (a)

Step 1: R-Alpha Method

✏ Working:

\[ K = \sqrt{140^2 + 480^2} = \sqrt{19600 + 230400} = \sqrt{250000} = 500 \] \[ \tan\alpha = \frac{480}{140} = \frac{24}{7} \] \[ \alpha = \tan^{-1}\left(\frac{24}{7}\right) \approx 73.74^\circ \]

✓ (B1) K=500

✓ (A1) alpha = 73.74

Expression: \( 500\cos(\theta + 73.74^\circ) \)

Part (b)

Step 2: Rabbit Model

✏ Working:

\( R = A + 500\cos(30t + 73.74)^\circ \)

Max value of cosine is 1. So Max \( R = A + 500 = 1500 \).

\[ A = 1000 \]

Equation: \( R = 1000 + 500\cos(30t + 73.74)^\circ \)

Min value of cosine is -1. So Min \( R = 1000 – 500 = 500 \).

✓ (B1ft) Correct min value

Part (c)

Step 3: Evaluate Model Validity

Check if the minimum occurs at the correct time.

Minimum occurs when \( \cos(30t + 73.74) = -1 \).

\[ 30t + 73.74 = 180 \] \[ 30t = 106.26 \] \[ t \approx 3.54 \]

\( t=3.5 \) corresponds to mid-April (Jan=0, Feb=1, Mar=2, Apr=3).

The model predicts min in mid-April, which matches the data.

✓ (A1) Reliable model

Part (d)

Step 4: Analyze Fox Model

✏ Working:

\( F = 100 + 70\sin(30t + 70)^\circ \)

Min value occurs when \( \sin(\dots) = -1 \).

\[ 30T + 70 = 270 \quad (\text{or } -90) \] \[ 30T = 200 \] \[ T = \frac{20}{3} \]

Substitute \( 30T = 200 \) into Rabbit model:

\[ R = 1000 + 500\cos(200 + 73.74)^\circ \] \[ R = 1000 + 500\cos(273.74^\circ) \] \[ R \approx 1000 + 500(0.065) \approx 1033 \]

✓ (A1) 1032 or 1033

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Question 13 (8 marks)

(a) Given that \( a \) is a positive constant, use the substitution \( x = a\sin^2\theta \) to show that

\[ \int_0^a x^{\frac{1}{2}}\sqrt{a-x} \, dx = \frac{1}{2}a^2 \int_0^{\frac{\pi}{2}} \sin^2(2\theta) \, d\theta \quad (4) \]

(b) Hence use algebraic integration to show that

\[ \int_0^a x^{\frac{1}{2}}\sqrt{a-x} \, dx = k\pi a^2 \]

where \( k \) is a constant to be found. (4)

Worked Solution

Part (a)

Step 1: Perform Substitution

✏ Working:

\( x = a\sin^2\theta \)

\( \frac{dx}{d\theta} = 2a\sin\theta\cos\theta \)

Limits:

If \( x = 0 \), \( \sin^2\theta = 0 \implies \theta = 0 \).

If \( x = a \), \( \sin^2\theta = 1 \implies \theta = \frac{\pi}{2} \).

Substitute into integrand:

\[ \begin{aligned} x^{1/2} &= (a\sin^2\theta)^{1/2} = a^{1/2}\sin\theta \\ \sqrt{a-x} &= \sqrt{a – a\sin^2\theta} = \sqrt{a(1-\sin^2\theta)} = \sqrt{a\cos^2\theta} = a^{1/2}\cos\theta \end{aligned} \]

Integral becomes:

\[ \int_0^{\pi/2} (a^{1/2}\sin\theta)(a^{1/2}\cos\theta)(2a\sin\theta\cos\theta) \, d\theta \] \[ = \int_0^{\pi/2} 2a^2 \sin^2\theta \cos^2\theta \, d\theta \]

Use \( \sin(2\theta) = 2\sin\theta\cos\theta \), so \( \sin^2(2\theta) = 4\sin^2\theta\cos^2\theta \).

\[ = \int_0^{\pi/2} \frac{1}{2}a^2 (4\sin^2\theta\cos^2\theta) \, d\theta \] \[ = \frac{1}{2}a^2 \int_0^{\pi/2} \sin^2(2\theta) \, d\theta \]

✓ (A1*) Proof completed

Part (b)

Step 2: Evaluate Integral

✏ Working:

Use identity \( \cos(2A) = 1 – 2\sin^2 A \implies \sin^2 A = \frac{1}{2}(1 – \cos(2A)) \).

Here \( \sin^2(2\theta) = \frac{1}{2}(1 – \cos(4\theta)) \).

\[ \begin{aligned} I &= \frac{1}{2}a^2 \int_0^{\pi/2} \frac{1}{2}(1 – \cos(4\theta)) \, d\theta \\ &= \frac{1}{4}a^2 \left[ \theta – \frac{1}{4}\sin(4\theta) \right]_0^{\pi/2} \\ &= \frac{1}{4}a^2 \left[ (\frac{\pi}{2} – 0) – (0 – 0) \right] \\ &= \frac{1}{4}a^2 \left( \frac{\pi}{2} \right) \\ &= \frac{1}{8}\pi a^2 \end{aligned} \]

So \( k = \frac{1}{8} \).

✓ (A1) Correct answer

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Question 14 (9 marks)

A balloon is being inflated. The rate of increase of the radius is inversely proportional to the square root of the radius.

(a) Write down a differential equation to model this situation. (1)

At \( t = 10 \), radius is 16 cm and increasing at 0.9 cm/s.

(b) Solve the differential equation to show that \( \frac{2}{3}r^{\frac{3}{2}} = 5.4t + 10 \). (5)

(c) Find radius at \( t = 20 \). (2)

(d) Suggest a limitation. (1)

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Question 15 (6 marks)

(i) Show that \( k^2 – 4k + 5 \) is positive for all real values of \( k \). (2)

(ii) A student was asked to prove by contradiction that “There are no positive integers \( x \) and \( y \) such that \( 3x + 2y = 28 \) and \( 2x – 5y = 1 \)”.

The student assumes such integers exist.

Solving the system gives \( x = \frac{142}{19} \), which is not an integer.

Show the calculations and statements needed to complete the proof. (4)

Worked Solution

Part (i)

Step 1: Complete the Square

✏ Working:

\[ k^2 – 4k + 5 = (k – 2)^2 – 4 + 5 = (k – 2)^2 + 1 \]

Since \( (k-2)^2 \geq 0 \) for all real \( k \),

\[ (k-2)^2 + 1 \geq 1 > 0 \]

Therefore positive for all \( k \).

✓ (A1) Proof completed

Part (ii)

Step 2: Proof by Contradiction Structure

We need to show that the assumption leads to a contradiction in all cases.

Wait, the student checked one case? No, the question implies checking other possibilities or completing the argument.

The question says “There are no positive integers… such that … = 28”.

Wait, the text in the prompt for Q15(ii) says “Show calculations… to complete the proof”.

The student’s proof showed one case.

Actually, looking at mark scheme, the question involves testing multiple cases of equations?

Mark scheme mentions “Attempts to solve any 1 pair of relevant 11 sim equations”.

Ah, the student’s example in the paper text (which I summarised) was “3x+2y=14 and 2x-5y=2”.

The original statement was \( 3x+2y=28 \)? No, let’s re-read carefully.

Mark Scheme Q15(ii): “There are no positive integers x and y such that (3x+2y)(2x-5y) = 28”.

Ah! The PDF screenshot for Q15 shows a box with “Assume (3x+2y)(2x-5y) = 28”.

Since x, y are integers, the factors of 28 must be integer pairs.

Also \( 3x+2y > 0 \) since x,y positive.

So we check pairs of factors of 28 where first factor is positive.

Factors of 28: (1, 28), (2, 14), (4, 7), (7, 4), (14, 2), (28, 1).

We need to solve the simultaneous equations for each pair.

✏ Working:

Possible systems:

1) \( 3x+2y=1, 2x-5y=28 \) (Impossible as \( x,y \geq 1 \implies 3x+2y \geq 5 \))

2) \( 3x+2y=2, 2x-5y=14 \) (Impossible, LHS \(\geq 5\))

3) \( 3x+2y=4, 2x-5y=7 \) (Impossible, LHS \(\geq 5\))

4) \( 3x+2y=7, 2x-5y=4 \)

\[ 3x = 7-2y, 2x = 4+5y \] \[ 6x = 14-4y = 12+15y \implies 2 = 19y \implies y=2/19 \] (Not integer)

5) \( 3x+2y=14, 2x-5y=2 \)

\[ 15x+10y=70, 4x-10y=4 \implies 19x=74 \implies x=74/19 \] (Not integer)

6) \( 3x+2y=28, 2x-5y=1 \)

\[ 15x+10y=140, 4x-10y=2 \implies 19x=142 \implies x=142/19 \] (Not integer)

Conclusion:

In all possible cases, \( x \) and \( y \) are not integers. This contradicts the assumption that positive integers exist.

Therefore, no such integers exist.

✓ (A1) Complete proof

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Edexcel A Level Pure Mathematics 1 (Summer 2024)

Exam Guide

Table of Contents

Question 1 (3 marks)

Worked Solution

Step 1: Understanding the Factor Theorem

Step 2: Substitute \( x = 3 \) into \( g(x) \)

Step 3: Solve for \( k \)

Question 2 (4 marks)

Worked Solution

Part (a)

Step 1: Identify the Formula

Step 2: Substitute and Expand

Step 3: Simplify Coefficients

Part (b)

Step 4: Check Validity Range

Question 3 (6 marks)

Worked Solution

Part (a)

Step 1: Sign Change Method

Part (b)

Step 2: Differentiate

Part (c)

Step 3: Newton-Raphson Formula

Question 4 (3 marks)

Worked Solution

Step 1: Definition of Derivative

Step 2: Substitute and Expand

Step 3: Divide by h and take Limit

Question 5 (6 marks)

Worked Solution

Part (a)

Step 1: Quotient Rule

Part (b)

Step 2: Condition for Decreasing Function

Question 6 (6 marks)

Worked Solution

Part (a)

Step 1: Identify the Vertex

Part (b)

Step 2: Solve Modulus Equation

Part (c)

Step 3: Intersection Analysis

Question 7 (8 marks)

Worked Solution

Part (a)

Step 1: Integrate the Differential Equation

Step 2: Use Initial Conditions

Part (b)

Step 3: Solve for t when H = 1.2

Part (c)

Step 4: Find the Limit as \( t \to \infty \)

Question 8 (11 marks)

Worked Solution

Part (a)

Step 1: Composite Function

Part (b)

Step 2: Find Inverse

Part (c)

Step 3: Composite Function gf(x)

Step 4: Range of gf(x)

Part (d)

Step 5: Equate Functions

Question 9 (6 marks)

Worked Solution

Part (a)

Step 1: Use Property of Geometric Sequence

Part (b)

Step 2: Find a and r

Question 10 (9 marks)

Worked Solution

Part (a)

Step 1: Substitute x = 4

Part (b)

Step 2: Differentiate

Part (c)

Step 3: Strategy for Area

Question 11 (4 marks)

Worked Solution

Step 1: Identify Geometry