2017 SNGS Sec 4 AM Prelim P2 Solutions
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Text from the first pages1 The curve )(f xy is such that 542)('f 2 xxx . (i) Explain why the curve )(f xy has no stationary points. [2] (ii) Given that the curve passes through the point (–1, –6), find an expression for )(f x . [3] (i) 5.222)('f 2 xxx 5.112 2 x 312 2 x Since 01 2 x for all real x, 031 2 x for all x. 0)('f x , f(x) has no stationary points. Method 2 0542 2 xx 024 )5)(2(4)4(4 22 acb No real roots. Hence, 0)('f x , f(x) has no stationary points. Note: must conclude with 0)('f x (ii) dxxxx 542)(f 2 cxxxx 523 2)(f 23 Sub (–1, –6), 3 5c 3 5523 2)(f 23 xxxx
2 CHIJ SNGS Preliminary Examinations 2017 - Additional Mathematics 4047/02 2 The function f is defined by 82f 234 kxxxx , where k is a constant. It is given that 0)(f x has a repeated root 2. (i) Find the value of k, [2] (ii) Determine, showing all necessary working, the number of real solution(s) of the equation 0f x . [4] (i) 0822222f 234 k 84 k 2k Repeated roots means the roots of the equation are x = 2 and x = 2 (ii) 822f 234 xxxx )(2)2(f 2 cbxaxxxx By comparing, a = 1, c = 2, )2)(44(f 22 bxxxxx Compare x2 term, 2222 2442 xxbxx 2b )22()2(f 22 xxxx 0)22()2(f 22 xxxx 02 2 x or 0)22( 2 xx 2x (repeated) or 12 21422 2x (no real soln) 1 real solution or 2 real and repeated solutions Repeated root means 2)2( xx or expand )44( 2 xx 22 0 882 882 882 862 44 82244 2 2 2 23 23 234 2342 xx xx xx xxx xx xxx xxxxx
3 CHIJ SNGS Preliminary Examinations 2017 - Additional Mathematics 4047/02 3 The roots of the equation 042 2 pxx , where p is a constant, are α and β. The roots of the equation 096 2 qxx , where q is a constant, are 2 and 2 . Find the value of p and of q. [6] 042 2 pxx 22 4 …(1) 2 p …(2) 096 2 qxx 2 + 2 = 6 q …(3) 2 2 = 6 9 = 2 3 ...(4) (2) = (4), 2 3 2 p p = 3 From (3), 2 + 2 = 33 = 6 q Sub (2) and p = 3, 42 3 6 33 qq …(5) 2 222 = 2 324 = 1 2233 = 2 312 = 1 From (5), 14 q 4q
4 CHIJ SNGS Preliminary Examinations 2017 - Additional Mathematics 4047/02 4 The diagram shows part of the curve 2 21 50 x y . The tangent 2685 xy at the point A on the curve cuts the x-axis at B. The normal at A cuts the x-axis at C. Find the area of triangle ABC. [9] 3 212250 xdx dy 3 21 200 xdx dy , Gradient of tangent 5 8 5 8 21 200 3 x 3 21125 x 521 x 2x 2y A = (–2, 2) Sub y=0 into 2685 xy , x = –3.25 B=(–3.25, 0) Gradient of normal 8 5 8 5 )2( 20 x 2.1x C = (1.2, 0) Area of ABC = 45.422 1 4.45 sq units A B C O y x
5 CHIJ SNGS Preliminary Examinations 2017 - Additional Mathematics 4047/02 5 (a) (i) Write down the general term in the binomial expansion of 182 2 4 x x . [1] (ii) Write down the power of x in this general term. [1] (iii) Hence, or otherwise, determine the term independent of x in the binomial expansion of 182 2 4 x x . [2] (b) In the binomial expansion of n kx2 , where 3n and k is a constant, the coefficients of x and x2 are equal. Express k in terms of n. [4] (a)(i) General term rr r x xC 2 4 182 18 or rr r x xC 182 18 2 4 (a)(ii) Power of x = r336 or 183 r (a)(iii) 36 – 3r = 0 12r term independent of x = 1212182 12 18 2 4 x xC =18564 or r = 6 (b) n kx2 Term x = 11 1 2 kxC nn = xnk n 1 2 Term x2 = 22 2 2 kxC nn = 222 22 1 xknn n 221 22 12 nn knnnk 3 1 21 2 n n nn nk 1 2 31 nk nn nk 1 4 or 1 4 n , or 1 4 n
6 CHIJ SNGS Preliminary Examinations 2017 - Additional Mathematics 4047/02 6 Do not use a calculator in this question. (i) Express 133 326 in the form 3ba , where a and b are integers. [3] A toy is modelled in the shape of a right pyramid with a square base as shown in the diagram. The vertical height AB of the pyramid is 43 cm. Given that the length of the slant edge AC is 133 326 cm, (ii) find an expression for BC2 in the form 3dc , where c and d are integers, [3] (iii) express the volume of the pyramid in the form 3393 2 k cm3, where k is an integer. [2] (i) 133 133 133 326 127 3926 39 (ii) 222 4339 BC 163833318812 BC 326652 BC (iii) Volume = 433 1 2 l = 4323 1 2 BC = 433 2 32665 3104782603653 2 = 3391823 2 Base area = ½ BC BC 4 A B C B C
7 CHIJ SNGS Preliminary Examinations 2017 - Additional Mathematics 4047/02 7 (i) Differentiate 12ln 2x with respect to x. [2] (ii) Express 121 124 2 2 xx xx in partial fractions. [4] (iii) Hence evaluate 2 1 0 2 2 d121 124 xxx xx . [4] (i) 12lnd d 2xx 12 4 2 x x (ii) 121 124 2 2 xx xx 121 2 x CBx x A 112124 22 xCBxxAxx sub 1x , A33 , A = 1 sub 0x , C 11 , 0C Sub 1x , B237 , 2B 121 124 2 2 xx xx 12 2 1 1 2 x x x (iii) 2 1 0 2 2 d121 124 xxx xx xx x x d12 2 1 12 1 0 2 2 1 0 22 1 0 12ln2 11ln xx = 1ln2 1 2 3ln2 11ln2 3ln 608.0 Note: Use reverse 12 412lnd d 2 2 x xxx 1)12ln(12 4 2 2 cxdxx x cxdxx x )12ln(2 1 12 2 2 2
8 CHIJ SNGS Preliminary Examinations 2017 - Additional Mathematics 4047/02 8 The diagram shows a cycling circuit formed from four straight roads OA, AB, BC, and CO. OA = 7 km, AB = 2 km, angle OAB = angle BCO = 90°, and angle COA = θ where 900 . A cyclist cycled along the circuit OABCO. (i) Show that cCOBCABOA cos5sin9 , where c is a constant to be found. [2] (ii) Express COBCABOA in the form cR cos . [4] (iii) Find the values of for which the cyclist cycled a total distance of 19 km. [3] (iv) State the maximum possible value for the total distance of the circuit. [1] (i) 7sin AY AY = 7sin, 7cos OY OY = 7cos 2sin XB XB = 2sin, 2cos AX AX = 2cos sin2cos7 XBOYOC cos2sin7 AXAYBC Total sin2cos7cos2sin727 9cos5sin9 Note: use vertical and horizontal lines to divide diagram. The sides 7 cm and 2 cm are usually the hypotenuse of the right- angled triangle. (ii) sinsincoscos cossin9cos5 RR R cos5 R sin9 R 22 95 R 106 5 9tan 945.60 99.60cos106 (iii) 1999.60cos106 900 106 10945.60cos 95.609095.6095.60 Ref 763.13 1.299.609.60 763.13,763.13945.60 2.47,7.74 O C A B θ 2 km 7 km X Y θ
9 CHIJ SNGS Preliminary Examinations 2017 - Additional Mathematics 4047/02 (iv) Max = 9106 19.3 km
10 CHIJ SNGS Preliminary Examinations 2017 - Additional Mathematics 4047/02 9 The equation of a curve is x
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