Alevel C1C2

Exam-style assessment
2
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Coordinate geometry
Find the gradient of the straight line L with equation x + 2 = y 2

3
The line M passing through the point (1, -2) is perpendicular to the line L.
Write down the coordinates of the points where line M crosses the axes.
(8)
(a) Find the gradient of the line joining the points A(2, 3), B(4, -7).
(1)
(b) What is the equation of the line AB?
(2)
(c) The line AB crosses the x and y axes at points P and Q respectively.
Determine the area of the triangle OPQ where O is the origin.
(5)
(a) Show that the lines y = 2x + 3 and 2y + x = 2 are perpendicular to each other.
(3)
(b) Given that the lines intersect at the point A find the coordinates of this point.
(4)
(c) A third line with equation y = mx + c is parallel to the line y = 2x + 3 and

passes through the point (3, -2).
Determine the value of m and c and hence the equation of the line.
(3)
(a) Find the equation of the line joining the points A(0, 4) and B(2, 0).
(2)
(b) Determine the length of the line AB giving the answer in simplified surd form.
(2)
(c) Find the area of the triangle AOB where point O is the origin.
(2)
(d) From the point B(2, 0) a line is drawn parallel to the y-axis to a point C(2, a).
The trapezium OACB has an area of 7 units2.
Determine the value of a.
(2)
(a) Determine which of these two lines are parallel to each other
y + 2x - 4 = 0
2(y - 2x + 2) = 1
3(y + 2x ) + 1 = 0
(2)
(b) The line y = x intersects with the parallel lines at the points A and B.
Find the coordinates of points A and B.
(4)
(c) The line y = x also intersects with the non-parallel line at the point C.
Find the coordinates of the point C.
(2)
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Core C1
Exam-style mark scheme
Coordinate geometry
Question
Number
Scheme
1.
y = 4 x + 14
3
Marks
B2
Gradient of L is 4
A1
Gradient of M is 3
A1
Equation of M is y + 2 = 3 (x - 1)
M1oe
4y + 8 = -3x + 3
4y + 3x + 5 = 0
B1
(0, 45 ) and ( 35 , 0)
B2ft
8
Gradient 7 3 = 5
A1
(b)
Equation of AB is y - 3 = -5(x - 2)
y = -5x + 13 or y + 5x = 13
M1oe
B1
(c)
P 13 , 0 , Q(0, 13)
2. (a)
42
(5 )
B2
Area of the triangle OPQ

= 1 13 13 = 169
M1 B1
\ area = 16.9
A1
10
8
3. (a)
(b)
Gradient of y = 2x + 3 is 2
Gradient of 2y + x = 2 is -0.5
Since 2 -0.5 = -1
Therefore the two lines are perpendicular.
B1
B1
M1
2(2x + 3) + x = 2
4x + 6 + x = 2
5x = -4
B1
B1
x = 4 and y = 7 , coordinates
5
(c)
4, 7
5 5
m = 2, then -2 = 2 3 + c
c = -8, equation of the line is y = 2x - 8
A1 A1
A1
A2
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(3)
(4)
(3)
10
4. (a)
(b)
0 4 = -2
20
A1
Equation is y = -2x + 4
B1ft
AB =
(2 0)2 + (4 0)2 =
B1
20
=2 5
(c)
(d)
(2)
Area of triangle AOB = 1 2 4 = 4 units2

2
A1
(2)
M1 A1
(2)
y
4
A
C (2, a)
5. (a)
(b)
B
2
4+a 2=7
2
M1
a = 3 units2
A1
(2)
8
y + 2x - 4 = 0 and 3(y + 2x) + 1 = 0 (both has gradient -2)
B2
(2)
(3 3)
x + 2x - 4 = 0, then x = 4 , therefore A 4 , 4
3
( 19 , 19 )
2(x - 2x + 2) = 1, -2x + 4 = 1, then x = 3 ; C ( 3 , 3 )
2
2 2
3(x + 2x) + 1 = 0, 9x + 1 = 0, then x = 1 ; B

9
(c)
B1 A1
B1 A1
(4)
B1 A1
(2)
8
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3
1.
2.
Quadratic functions
(a) Given that x2 + 6x + 4 (x + a)2 + b, where a and b are constants, find the
value of a and the value of b.
(2)
(b) Show that the roots of x2 + 6x + 4 = 0 can be written in the form p q 5

and determine the value of p and the value of q.
(4)
(a) Solve the quadratic equation 4x2 - 2x - 1 = 0, writing your answers in a

simplified surd form.
(2)
(b) Show, by completing the square, that the quadratic can be written in the form
4x2 - 2x - 1 = 4[(x + a)2 + b]
and hence determine the values of a and b.
3.
4.
5.
(4)
Sketch the curve given by the equation y = x(x 4) for -1 - x - 5

(a) Write down the coordinates of the points where the curve intersects the x-axis
(4)
(b) Find the coordinates of the turning point indicating the nature of the
turning point.
(2)
Sketch the graph of y = x2 and the graph of y = 8 - 2x on the same axes taking
values of x from -5 to +3.
Show how you use your graph to solve the equation x2 + 2x - 8 = 0 and hence
determine the solutions.
(7)
(a) The equation 4x2 + ax + 9 = 0 has equal roots; find the value of a given
that a < 0.
(3)
(b) The equation 9x2 + 3kx + k = 0 has equal roots where k 0; find the value of k.
(4)
Core C1
Quadratic functions
Question
Number
Scheme
Marks
1. (a)
Completing the square of the L.H.S. or expand the bracket of

the R.H.S. and compare the coefficients of the x2 and x.
(x + 3)2 32 + 4 = (x + 3)2 5 a = 3, b = 5
A2
(b)
2. (a)
(x + 3)2 - 5 = 0
(x + 3)2 = 5
x+3= 5
B1
x = 3 5
p = -3 and q = 1
B1
A2
(4)
6
Using the quadratic formula:

x=
(b)
(2)
2 (2)2 4 4 (1) 2 20 1 5
=
=
24
8
4
4 x2 1 x 1 = 0
2
B1 A1
(2)
B1
( x 14 ) 161 14 = 0
( x 14 ) 165 = 0, a = 14 , b = 165
2
B1
3. (a)
A2
(4)
6
B2
(2)
B2
B2
(2)
(2)
6
y = x(x 4)
(b)
(0, 0), (4, 0)

(2, -4) minimum
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4.
y
16
14
12
B4
10
8
y = x2
6
4
y = 8 2x
2
O
Subtract from both sides of the equation x 2 + 2x 8 = 0

2x 8 then x2 = 8 - 2x.
Solutions are x = 2, x = -4
B1
A2
7
5. (a)
(b)
Equal roots then the discriminant = 0.

a2 4 4 9 = 0
a 2 = 16 9
a < 0 a = 12
M1
B1
A1
(3)
(3k)2 4 9 k = 0
9k 2 36k = 0
9k(k 4) = 0
k 0k = 4
B1
B1
M1
A1
(4)
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4
1.
Quadratic and linear relationships
(a) Find, using the substitution method, the values of x and y which satisfy the
simultaneous equations
3x + 2y = -5 and x + 4y = 5
(3)
(b) Solve the simultaneous equations

2x2 + 5x + 3 (1 + y) = 0 and y - 3 = 2x
2.
3.
4.
(5)
Plot the graph of the equation y = (x 3)(x + 2) taking suitable values of x.

Find the coordinates where the curve crosses the x-axis and the exact coordinates
of the turning point stating the nature of the turning point.
The line y - x + 3 = 0 intersects with the curve at two points A and B.
Find the coordinates of these two points and identify them clearly on your graph.
(9)
(a) If 2(3x + 1 ) - 4(2x 3) > 0 find the values of x which satisfy this inequality.
(2)
(b) Draw the graph of the inequality represented by 3y < 2x - 1 and shade the
required region on the graph.
(3)
Find the values of x which satisfy the inequality

(x + 2 )(x 4) - 0
Sketch the graph of y = (x + 2)(x 4), taking suitable values of x, and shade the
region represented by the inequality
(x + 2)(x 4 ) - y
5.
Solve the simultaneous equations x2 + y2 = 17

and y + 1 = 3x
using a substitution method.
(5)
(6)
Core C1
Quadratic and linear relationships
Question
Number
Scheme
1. (a)
x = 5 - 4y, substitute x = 5 - 4y in 3x + 2y = -5
15 12y + 2y = -5
10y = 20
y = 2 and x = -3
(b)
Marks
B1oe
A1 A1ft
y = 2x + 3
2x2 + 5x + 3(1 + 2x + 3) = 0
2x2 + 11x + 12 = 0
(2x + 3)(x + 4) = 0
M1
x = 3 y = 0
A1 A1ft
x = 4 y = 5
A1 A1ft
(3)
B1
B1
(5)
8
2.
B2 B1
3
y = (x 3)(x + 2)
yx+3=0
(-2, 0), (3, 0), (0.5, -6.25) minimum
A4
(-1, -4), (3, 0)
A2
9
3. (a)
6x + 2 - 8x + 12 > 0
14 > 2x
x<7
B1
A1
(2)
(b)
3y = 2x 1
1
2
B2
1
3
B1
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(3)
5
4.
B3
2
4
y = (x + 2)(x 4)
6
8
2 x 4
A2
5
5.
y = 3x - 1
x 2 + (3x 1)2 = 17
B1
x 2 + 9x 2 6x + 1 = 17
10x 2 6x 16 = 0
5x 2 3x 8 = 0
M1
(5x 8)(x + 1) = 0
x = 8 y = 19
A2
x = 1 y = 1
A2
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5
1.
2.
Graphs of functions
Sketch the graph of the equation y = (x 2)(2x + 1)(x + 3), taking suitable
values of x.
Find the coordinates where the curve
(2)
(a) intersects or touches the x-axis
(3)
(b) intersects the y-axis
(1)
Sketch the graph of the curve

y=2+ 2
x
Show clearly on the graph the position of the asymptotes.

On the same axes sketch the graph of the curve
y=22
x
distinguishing between the two curves.

Describe how the first curve is transformed into the second curve.
3.
(5)
Make a copy of the graph shown in the diagram where y = f(x).

y
A
7
The curve crosses the x-axis at the point A(-7, 0) and the y-axis at the point B(0, 5).
On the same axes sketch the graph of
y = f(x 3)
indicating the new position of the points A and B.
(3)
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4.
The diagram shows the graph of y = f(x).

y
On separate axes sketch the graphs of
5.
(a) y = -f(x)
(3)
(b) y = f(-x)
(3)
Sketch the graph of the curve given by the equation y = x2 - 3x and, on the same
axes, the graph of the equation y = x(x2 - x - 6) taking suitable values of x.
Find the coordinates of the points of intersection of the two curves.
(6)
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5
Question
Number
Graphs of functions
Scheme
Marks
1.
1
2
(a)
(-3, 0),
(b)
(0, -6)
B2
y = (x 2)(2x + 1)(x + 3)
( 21 , 0) and (2, 0)
B3
B1
6
2.
y=2+
x=0
2
x
y=2
y=2
1
B1
y=0
2
x
B1
x
Asymptotes: x = 0 and y = 2.
Reflection in the y-axis or in the line y = 2.
A2
B1
5
3.
8
6
B
4
y = f(x 3)
B#
B3
y = f(x)
5 A#
New position of the points A(-4, 0) and B(3, 5)

3
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4. (a)
B3
y = f(x)
y = f(x)
O
(b)
2
B3
y = f(x)
6
y
4
5.
B1
y = x2 3x
3
2
4
y = x(x2 x 6)
B2
6
8
(-1, 4), (0, 0) and (3, 0).
B3
6
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1.
Sequences and series
(a) The terms in a sequence are generated using the general term
un = 2n - 3
Find the first four terms in this sequence.
(b) The general term of a sequence is un = an2 + bn + c and the first three terms
are 3, 6 and 13.
Find the value of the constants a, b and c.
2.
(2)
(7)
(a) A sequence is generated using the recurrence formula

un+2 = 2(un+1 + un)
Given that u1 = 2 and u2 = 5 write down the next three terms in the sequence.
3.
4.
(3)
(b) If un+1 = (k + 1)un + 2, and u1 = 3, u2 = 8, find the value of the constant k.
(3)
(a) For the arithmetic series 9, 13, 17, 21, .

write down the general term of the series.
(2)
(b) Using the general term deduce the 21st term in the arithmetic series.
(2)
(c) Determine the first three consecutive terms in the series which are greater
than 500.
(4)
The general term of an arithmetic series is given by

un = a + (n 1)d
where a is the first term, d the common difference and n the term.
Find the first four terms in the series when a = 5 and d = -2.
Determine the sum of the first 20 terms in this series.
5.
(6)
The rth term of an arithmetic series is (4r + 1)

(a) Write down the first three terms in the series.
(2)
(b) If d is the common difference of the series write down the value of d.
(1)
r =n
(c) Show that (4r + 1) = n(2n + 3)

r =1
and hence find the sum of the first 20 terms in the series.
(6)
Core C1
Question
Number
Scheme
Marks
1. (a)
-1, 1, 3, 5
B2
a + b + c = 3 . (*)
4a + 2b + c = 6 .. (**)
9a + 3b + c = 13 .. (***)
Subtract (*) from (**): 3a + b = 3
Substitute 3a + b = 3 in (***): 9 + c = 13, then c = 4.
Substitute c = 4 in (**): 2a + b = 1
Subtract 2a + b = 1 from 3a + b = 3, then a = 2
Substitute a = 2, c = 4 in (*), b = -3
B2
B1
B1
B1
B1
B1
u3 = 2(5 + 2) = 14
u4 = 2(14 + 5) = 38
u5 = 2(38 + 14) = 104
B1
B1
B1
u2 = (k + 1)u1 + 2
8 = 3k + 3 + 2
k=1
M1
B1
B1
un = 4n + 5
B1 B1
(2)
(b)
u21 = 4 21 + 5 = 89
B1 A1
(2)
(c)
4n + 5 > 500, then n > 495
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n = 124, u124 = 501, 505, 509
B1 A2
un = 5 - 2(n - 1), u1 = 5, u2 = 3, u3 = 1
B3
S20 = (2 5 + 19 2) 20 = 28 10 = 280
M1oe B2
(b)
2. (a)
(b)
3. (a)
4.
(2)
(7)
9
(3)
(3)
6
(4)
8
6
5. (a)
5, 9, 13
B2
(2)
(b)
d=4
B1
(1)
(c)
First term a = 5, d = 4, number of terms = n, using:

(2a + (n 1) d )n
2
(2 5 + (n 1) 4)n (10 + 4n 4)n
=
Sn =
2
2
Sn =
M1oe
B2
Sn = (3 + 2n)n
B1
S20 = (3 + 2 20) 20 = 860
B1 A1
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(6)
9
7
1.
2.
Differentiation
A curve is given by the equation y = ax2 + bx + 3 and passes through the point
A(1, 2).
The gradient of the curve at this point A is 1.
Find the value of a and the value of b.
Using the values of a and b find the gradient of the curve at the point B(-1, 8).
(8)
2
(a) Differentiate y = 4x + 1 with respect to x.
(3)
(b) Find the values of x at the point where

2
(c) Determine the values of d y2
dx
3.
4.
dy
=0
dx
(3)
(3)
(a) Find the gradient of the tangent drawn to the curve y = x3 - x2 at the point A
where x = -1.
Hence find the equation of the tangent at this point A.
(6)
(b) Find also the gradient of the normal at the point A and hence its equation.
(3)
Find the values of the constants a, b and c in the equation y = ax2 + bx + c given
that the curve passes through the point (0, -4), the gradient of the curve is -2 at the
d2y
point where x = 1 and the value of 2 = 10
(7)
(a) Given f(x) = x3 + 5 x2 - 2x + 1, find f (x).
(3)
(b) Find the values of x when f (x) = 0.
(3)
(c) Determine the value of f (x) when x = -1 and hence find the equation of
the tangent to the curve at this point.
(4)
5.
when
dy
=0
dx
dx
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Differentiation
Question
Number
Scheme
Marks
1.
Substitute (1, 2) in y = ax2 + bx + 3; 2 = a + b + 3

a + b = -1 . (*)
B1
B1
dy
= 2ax + b
dx
M1 M1
dy at A is 2a + b = 1 .. (**)
dx
B1
Subtract (*) from (**): a = 2, b = -3
B2
dy
= 4x 3, then gradient at B is -7
dx
B1
y = 4x + x-1
B1
dy
= 4 x 2
dx
M1 M1
4 - x-2 = 0
4x2 - 1 = 0
B1
B1
x = 1
A1
d2y
= 2x-3
dx 2
M1
2. (a)
(b)
(c)
x = 1
2
d2y
= 16
dx 2
A2
(3)
(3)
(3)
9
3. (a)
(b)
dy
= 3x 2 2x
dx
M2
Gradient at x = -1 is 5
If x = -1 then y = -2, A(-1, -2)
Equation of the tangent at A is y + 2 = 5(x + 1)
y = 5x + 3
B1
B1
B1oe
A1
gradient of the normal at A is 1
B1
equation of the normal at A is y + 2 = 1 (x + 1)

5
5y + x + 11 = 0
B1oe
A1
(6)
(3)
9
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Substitute (0, -4) in y = ax2 + bx + c, then c = -4
4.
dy
= 2ax + b
dx
dy
at x = - 1 is -a + b = -2 (*)
dx
2
A1
M1 M1
B1
d2y
= 2a
dx 2
B1
Therefore 2a = 10, then a = 5, b = 3
A1 A1
7
5. (a)
(b)
(c)
f '(x) = 3x2 + 5x - 2
M3
3x2 + 5x - 2 = 0
(3x - 1)(x + 2) = 0
M1oe
x = 1, 2
3
A2
f '(-1) = 3(-1)2 + 5(-1) - 2 = -4
B1
If x = -1 then y = 9
B1
( 2)
Equation of the tangent at 1, 9 is y 9 = -4(x + 1)
B1oe
2y + 8x 1 = 0
A1
(3)
(3)
(4)
10
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1.
2.
3.
4.
Integration
Given that f (x) = 3x2 + 2x + 1, find f(x).

When y = f(x) the values x = 2 and y = 18 satisfy the equation.
Use this information to write down the equation for y in terms of x.
Hence deduce the value of y when x = 3.
(a) Find
(x + 1)(x2 - 1)dx
(b) Find
(6)
(5)
x + 1 dx
x3
(4)
The gradient of a curve is given by f (x) = 6x2 - 4x and the curve passes through
the point (-1, 6).
Find the equation of the curve.
If the curve passes through the point (3, y) find the value of y.
(5)
(a) Find t dt
(2)
(b) Find t t dt
(2)
Hence, or otherwise,
(c) find (1 + t) t dt
5.
(2)
The gradient of a curve is given by dy = ax

dx
Find the equation of the curve in terms of the constant a and the constant of
integration c.
( 2)
The curve passes through the points 1, 1 and (-2, 8).

Determine the values of the constants and hence write down the equation of
the curve.
(9)
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Integration
Question
Number
Scheme
Marks
1.
f(x) = x3 + x2 + x + c
18 = 8 + 4 + 2 + c, therefore c = 4
y = x3 + x2 + x + 4
y = 27 + 9 + 3 + 4 = 43
M3
B1
B1
B1
6
4
3
2
+ x 2 x 1) dx = x + x x x + c
2. (a)
(x
(b)
(x
2
+ x 3) dx = x 1 x + c
B1 M4
(5)
B2 M2
(4)
Or 1 1 + c
x 2x 2
9
f(x) = 2x3 - 2x2 + c
f(-1) = -2 - 2 + c = 6 c = 10
f(x) = 2x3 - 2x2 + 10
y = f(3) = 54 - 18 + 10 = 46
3.
M2
A1
B1
A1
5
4. (a)
1
3
2 dt = 2 t 2 + c, or 2t t + c
t
(b)
(c)
t 2 dt =
5
2 t 2 + c, or 2t 2 t + c
5
5
2
t dt + t t dt = 2t t + 2t t + c
M1 A1
(2)
M1 A1
(2)
A2
(2)
6
5.
2
y = axdx = ax + c
M1 A1
( 2)
2
Substitute 1, 1 and (-2, 8) in y = ax + c , to find a and c:
1 = a + c,
then 1 = a + 2c or a = 1 2c . (*)
2 2
M2oe
8 = 2a + c .. (**)
Substitute (*) in (**):
2 4c + c = 8, then c = -2 and a = 5
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2
y = 5x 2
B2ft
A1
9
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1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Algebra and functions
(a) If f(x) = 2x3 + 5x2 - 21x - 36 find f(x) (x + 4)
(2)
(b) Factorise f(x) completely.
(2)
(c) Find the values of x which satisfy f(x) = 0.
(2)
(a) If f(x) = 4x3 + 16x2 + 9x - 9 find the value of f(-3).
(2)
(b) Factorise completely the function f(x) = 4x3 + 16x2 + 9x - 9
(4)
(c) Solve the equation 4x3 + 16x2 + 9x - 9 = 0
(2)
(a) Given f(x) = 4x3 + 17x2 + ax - 18 and f(-1) = -14, find the value of the
constant a.
(2)
(b) Using this value of a show that f(-2) = 0.
(2)
(c) Factorise the function completely and solve the equation f(x) = 0.
(4)
(a) Use the remainder theorem to find the remainder when the expression
3x3 - 19x2 + 38x - 24 is divided by (x + 2).
(2)
(b) Use a suitable method to show that (x 3) is a factor of the expression.
(2)
(c) Solve the equation 3x3 - 19x2 + 38x - 24 = 0.
(4)
(a) If f(x) = 4x3 + ax2 + bx - 15 and f(2) = 63, f(-1) = -6, find the values of the
constants a and b.
(6)
(b) Using the values of a and b factorise the expression completely.
(5)
(c) The curve given by the equation y = 4x3 + ax2 + bx - 15 crosses the x-axis in
three points. Find the values of x where this occurs.
(2)
Core C2
Algebra and functions
Question
Number
Scheme
Marks
1. (a)
By inspection or algebraic division:

f(x) (x + 4) = (2x2 - 3x - 9)
B2
(2)
(b)
f(x) = (x + 4)(2x + 3)(x - 3)
A2
(2)
(c)
x = -4, x = 3 or x = 3
A2
(2)
6
2. (a)
(b)
(c)
f(-3) = 4 (-27) + 16 9 + 9 (-3) - 9 = 0
A2
Since f(-3) = 0, therefore (x + 3) is a factor of f(x):

f(x) = (x + 3)(4x2 + 4x - 3)
f(x) = (x + 3)(2x - 1)(2x + 3)
B1
f(x) = 0, then x = -3, x = 0.5, x = -1.5
A2
(2)
M2oe
B1
(6)
8
3. (a)
(b)
(c)
f(-1) = -4 + 17 - a - 18 = -14
a=9
M1
A1
(2)
f(x) = 4x3 + 17x2 + 9x - 18

f(-2) = -32 + 68 - 18 - 18 = 0
B1
A1
(2)
Since f(-2) = 0, therefore (x + 2) is a factor of f(x):

f(x) = (x + 2)(4x2 + 9x - 9)
f(x) = (x + 2)(4x - 3)(x + 3)
M1
M1
f(x) = 0, then x = -2, x = 3 , x = -3
A2
(4)
8
4. (a)
(b)
(c)
Let f(x) = 3x3 + 19x2 + 38x - 24

f(-2) = -24 - 76 - 76 - 24 = -200
M1
A1
(2)
f(3) = 81 - 171 + 114 - 24 = 0

Since f(x) = 0, then (x - 3) is a factor of f(x).
M1oe
B1
(2)
f(x) = (x - 3)(3x2 - 10x + 8)

f(x) = (x - 3)(3x - 4)(x - 2)
M1
B1
f(x) = 0, then x = 3, x = 4 , x = 2.
A2
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(4)
8
5. (a)
(b)
(c)
f(2) = 32 + 4a + 2b - 15 = 63
4a + 2b = 46, then 2a + b = 23 . (*)
f(-1) = -4 + a - b - 15 = -6
a - b = 13 (**)
Adding (*) and (**):
3a = 36, then a = 12, and b = -1
M1
A1
M1
A1
A2
(6)
f(x) = 4x3 + 12x2 - x - 15

f(1) = 4 + 12 - 1 - 15 = 0
Therefore (x - 1) is a factor of f(x)
f(x) = (x - 1)(4x2 + 16x + 15)
f(x) = (x - 1)(2x + 5)(2x + 3)
B1
M1
B1
M1oe
A1
(5)
A2
(2)
y = f(x) crosses the x-axis at: x = 1, x = 5 , x = 3

2
13
Core C2
10
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Coordinate geometry
(a) Find the equation of the perpendicular bisector of the line joining points
A(-1, 2) and B(3, -4).
(7)
(b) The perpendicular bisector of the line CD has equation 2y + x = 4.

If the lines AB and CD are chords of a circle find the coordinates of the
centre of the circle.
(4)
(a) The ends of a diameter of a circle have coordinates (3, -5) and (9, 7).
Find the equation of the circle.
(4)
(b) If this circle crosses the y-axis at the points A and B determine the coordinates
of the points A and B.
(3)
(c) Find the area of the triangle ABC where C is the centre of the circle.
(3)
The points A(3, 2), B(7, -2) and C(2a, a) lie on the circumference of a circle.
If AB is a diameter of the circle find the coordinates of the centre of the circle and
the exact radius of the circle.
Find the least value of a, correct to two decimal places.
(6)
(a) The equation of the circle is (x + 3)2 + (y 3)2 = 9.

Write down the coordinates of the centre of the circle and the radius of the circle.
(2)
(b) The line y = x + 3 intersects the circle at the points A and B.

Find the coordinates of the points A and B.
(4)
(c) The line y = x + a is a tangent to the circle. Show that there are two possible
values of a and find the exact values.
(6)
(a) The tangent AT to the circle, with centre C, has gradient of 1.5.
If the point A has coordinates (-2, 3) find the equation of the radius AC.
(2)
(2, 3)
(b) The line AC is produced to intersect the circle at the point B.

If the x-coordinate of the centre of the circle is x = 4, find the coordinates of
the point B.
(4)
Core C2
10
Coordinate geometry
Question
Number
Scheme
Marks
1. (a)
Midpoint of AB is
( 12+ 3 , 2 2 4 ) = (1, 1)
Gradient of AB is 4 2 = 6 = 3
M1 A1
Gradient of the perpendicular is 2
B1ft
Equation: y + 1 = 2 (x 1)
M1oe
3y = 2x - 5
A1
3+1
(b)
M1 A1
The perpendicular bisector of a chord passes through the centre

of the circle.
Therefore, the centre of the circle is the point of intersection
of 3y = 2x - 5 and 2y + x = 4
Substitute x = 4 - 2y in 3y = 2x - 5
(7)
B1
M1oe
3y = 8 - 4y - 5, then y = 3 and x = 22
Centre 22 , 3
7 7
A2
(4)
11
2. (a)
(b)
(c)
Centre of the is the midpoint of AB = (6, 1)
A1
Radius of the circle = (9 6)2 + (7 1)2 = 45

Equation of the circle is (x 6)2 + (y 1)2 = 45
A1
A2
(4)
If x = 0, then 36 + (y - 1)2 = 45, (y - 1)2 = 9, (y - 1) = 3

y = 4, y = -2, A(0, 4) and B(0, 2)
M1
A2
(3)
AC = BC (radii of the circle)

ACB is an isosceles triangle, base AB and height = 6
B1
B1
Area of the triangle = 1 6 6 = 18 units2
A1
(3)
10
3.
Centre of the circle is the midpoint of AB = (5, 0)

Radius = 4 + 4 = 2 2
(2a - 5)2 + a2 = 8
5a2 - 20a + 17 = 0
a = 2.77 (2 dp.) or a = 1.23 (2 dp.)
A1
M1 A1
M1
B1
A2
6
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4. (a)
(b)
(c)
Centre (-3, 3), radius 3
A2
(2)
Substitute y = x + 3 in the equation of the circle:

(x + 3)2 + x2 = 9
2x2 + 6x = 0
x(x + 3) = 0
x = -3, then y = 0; A(-3, 0)
x = 0, then y = 3; B(0, 3)
B1
B1
B1
A1ft
A1ft
(4)
(x + 3)2 + (x + a - 3)2 = 9
x2 + 6x + 9 + x2 + 2(a - 3) + (a - 3)2 = 9
2x2 + 2ax + (a - 3)2 = 0
Since the line touches the circle, therefore the discriminant = 0
(2a)2 4 2 (a 3)2 = 0
a2 - 12a + 18 = 0
(a - 6)2 = 18, then a = 6 3 2
M1
B1oe
M1
M1oe A2
(6)
12
5. (a)
Gradient of AC is 2
A1
y 3 = 2 (x + 2); 3y + 2x = 5
A1
Since C is the midpoint of AB, then
B1
(b)
+x =4
2
Therefore the x-coordinate of B is 10.

Substitute x = 10 in 3y + 2x = 5:
y=5
(2)
M1oe
A1
A1
(4)
6
Core C2
11
1.
Exponentials and logarithms
(a) Find the value of
(i) 24
(ii) 2-4
(2)
(b) Sketch the graph of the equation y = 2x taking values of x from

x = -4 to x = 4.
Hence, or otherwise, sketch the graph of y = 2-x on the same axes.
2.
3.
(a) Write 32 = 9 in a logarithmic form.
(1)
(b) Write log 3 81 = 4 in an index form.
(1)
(c) Find the base a of the logarithm when loga 125 = 3.
(2)
(d) Using your calculator evaluate log10 50 to three decimal places.
(2)
(a) Simplify the expression 3 log 2 + 2 log 3 - log 4 writing the answer in the
form log N where N is an integer.
(3)
(b) Simplify the logarithmic expression 2 log a - 1 log b + log c giving your
2
answer as a single logarithmic term.
(c) Solve the equation log2(x + 1) - log2 x = 3, giving your answer correct to two
decimal places.
4.
5.
(4)
(3)
(4)
Solve the equation giving the value(s) of x correct to three significant figures.
(a) 52x = 2(5)x
(4)
(b) 4(72x) - 4(7x) + 1 = 0
(4)
Solve the equations

(a) 42x+2 - 2(4x+1) + 1 = 0
(4)
(b) 3(52x) - 13(5x) + 14 = 0
(6)
writing your answers correct to three significant figures.
Core C2
11
Exponentials and logarithms
Question
Number
Scheme
Marks
1. (a)
(i) 16
A1
(ii) 0.0625
A1
(2)
(b)
3
y = 2x
B2
y = 2x
2
1
O
B2
(4)
6
log3 9 = 2
A1
(1)
(b)
34 = 81
A1
(1)
(c)
53 = a3; a = 5
M1 A1
(2)
(d)
1.69897 = 1.699 (3 dp.)
B1 A1
(2)
6
log 8 + log 9 - log 4 = log 8 9 = log 18
M2 A1
(3)
(b)
1
2
log a2 - log b 2 + log c = log a c
M2 A1
(3)
(c)
log2 x + 1 = 3
M1 M1oe
x + 1 = 23x
B1
x=1
7
A1
2x log 5 = log 2 + x log 5

x log 5 = log 2
M1
B1
2. (a)
3. (a)
4. (a)
x=
(b)
log 2
= 0.431 (3 dp.)
log 5
(2 7x - 1)2 = 0
x=
log 2
log 7
= 0.356 (3 dp.)
B1 A1
(4)
10
(4)
M2oe
B1 A1
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(4)
8
5. (a)
16 42x - 8 4x + 1 = 0
(4 4x - 1)2 = 0
x=
(b)
log 4
log 4
= 1
(3 5x - 7)(5x - 2) = 0
B1
M1
B1 A1
M2
x=
log 7 log 3
= 0.5269 (3 dp.)
log 5
B1oe A1
x=
log 2
= 0.431 (3 dp.)
log 5
B1 A1
(4)
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(6)
6
12
1.
Trigonometry
(a) Find the values of x such that 0 - x - 360 for

sin(x - 20) = 0.3
giving your answer correct to one decimal place.
2.
3.
(4)
(b) If tan2 x = 0.04 find the values of x for 0 - x - 180 which satisfy the
equation, giving your answers correct to one decimal place.
(3)
(a) Write the equation 3 cos2 x + sin x = 1 in terms of sin x only.
(2)
(b) Hence, or otherwise, find the values of x, in the interval 0 to 360, which
satisfy the equation 3 cos2 x + sin x = 1.
Give your answers correct to one decimal place.
(6)
In triangle ABC, side AB = 12 cm, BC = 10 cm and angle BAC = 48.

B
12 cm
10 cm
48
A
4.
5.
(a) Show that there are two possible sizes for angle BCA and determine their
values correct to one decimal place.
(5)
(b) Find the two possible lengths of the side AC of the triangle giving your answers
correct to one decimal place.
(5)
Sketch the graph of y = cos x and, on the same axes, the graph of y = -cos x for
values of x in the interval 0 to 2p radians.
Describe the transformation which has taken place from the first graph to obtain
the second graph.
(6)
The chord AB of a circle centre O subtends an angle of 288 at the centre of the circle.
The length of the major arc AB is 17.8 cm.
Find the radius of the circle.
Find also the area of the major sector of the circle writing your area correct to
three significant figures.
(5)
Core C2
12
Trigonometry
Question
Number
Scheme
Marks
1. (a)
x - 20 = 17.5 x = 37.5
x - 20 = 162.5 x = 182.5
B1 A1
B1 A1
(4)
tan x = 0.2
x = 11.3; x = 168.7
B1
A1 A1
(3)
(b)
7
2. (a)
(b)
3 3 sin 2 x + sin x = 1
3 sin 2 x sin x 2 = 0
M1
B1
(3 sin x + 2)(sin x - 1) = 0
sin x = 1 x = 90
M1
B1 A1
sin x = 2 x = 221.8; x = 318.2
B1 A2
(2)
(6)
8
3. (a)
12 cm
B1
10 cm
10 cm
48
A
C#
Using the sine rule:

sin c sin 48
=
12
10
sin c = 6 sin 48 c = 63.1 or c = 116.9
5
(b)
M1
B1 A2
If c = 63.1, then angle ABC = 68.9, using the sine rule
A1
AC
= 10 ,
sin 68.9 sin 48
M1
AC = sin 68.9
10 = 12.6 cm
sin 48
If c = 116.9, then angle ABC = 15.1, using the sine rule

AC = sin 15.1
10 = 3.5 cm
sin 48
(5)
A1
A1
A1
(5)
10
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4.
B3
y = cos x
1
O
p
2
3p
2
2p x
y = cos x
Reflection in the x-axis
B2
B1
6
5.
288
O
A
arc = rq c
288 5.027c,
A1
r = 17.8 = 3.54 cm
5.027
M1 A1
Area = 1 (3.54)2 5.027 = 31.5 cm2
M1 A1ft
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13
1.
2.
3.
(a) The first term in a geometric series is 4 and the common ratio is 1 .
2
Write down the first four terms in the series.
(1)
(b) Find the sum of the first ten terms of this geometric series giving your answer
correct to four decimal places.
(2)
(c) Determine the difference between the sum to infinity and the sum to ten terms
of this series giving your answer correct to four decimal places.
(3)
(a) For the geometric series 5, 5 , 5 ,
(2)
3 9
5 find the common ratio.

27
(b) Write down the next two terms in this series.
(2)
(c) Find the sum to infinity of this series.
(2)
(a) Write down all the terms in the expansion of (2 + x)4 giving your answer in
the simplest form.
(3)
(b) If terms involving x3 and higher may be neglected show that

(1 + 2x)(2 + x)4 a + bx + cx2
and find the values of the constants a, b and c.
4.
5.
(a) In the expansion of 1 x

2
a positive integer.
Find the value of n.
(3)
the coefficient of x2 is 9, where n is

(5)
(b) Using this value of n find the coefficient of the term in x3.
(2)
(a) In the expansion of (1 + ax)8 the third term is 448x2.

Find the value of the constant a.
(3)
(b) Taking the first four terms in the expansion of (1 + ax)8 and, using the value
of the constant a, find an approximate value of (1.4)8 writing your result to
three decimal places.
(6)
(c) What is the percentage error in taking this approximate value of (1.4)8
compared with the exact value?
Write the percentage to the nearest integer.
(2)
Core C2
13
Question
Number
Scheme
Marks
1. (a)
4, 2, 1, 1
A1
(1)
(b)
10
S10 = 4(1 (0.5) ) = 7.9922 (4 dp.)
M1 A1
(2)
(c)
S =
1 0.5
2
=8
1 0.5
M1 A1
S S10 = 0.0078
A1
(3)
6
d = 5 5 = 1
M1 A1
(2)
(b)
5 , 5
81 243
A2
(2)
(c)
S = 5 1 1 = 15 or 3.75
M1 A1
(2)
6
16 + 32x + 24x 2 + 8x 3 + x 4
A3
(3)
(1 + 2x)(16 + 32x + 24x 2 + 8x 3 + x 4) 16 + 64x + 88x 2

a = 16, b = 64, c = 88
A3
(3)
6
2. (a)
3. (a)
(b)
4. (a)
( 2)
1 x
= 1 n x + n(n 1)
2
( ) + ...
x
2
M1 A1
n(n 1) = 9
B1
n2 n 72 = 0
(n 9)(n + 8) = 0
Since n is a positive, therefore n = 9
(b)
5. (a)
(b)
(c)
Coefficient of x3: n(n 1)(n 2)

6
B1
( 21 )
= 21
2
A1
(5)
M1 A1
(2)
7
8 7 a 2 = 448, a = 4
2
M1 A2
(3)
1 + 8ax + 28a 2 x 2 + 56a 3x 3 + ...

Let x = 0.1, then
(1 + 4 0.1)8 1 + 32 0.1 + 448 0.01 + 3584 0.001 = 12.264
M3
B1
M1 A1
(6)
M1 A1
(2)
Percentage error:
(1.4)8 12.264
100 = 17% (nearest integer)
(1.4)8
11
Core C2
14
1.
Differentiation
(a) Find dy when y = x(3 - x2)

(b) Determine the values of x for which
2.
(3)
dx
dy
=0
dx
(2)
(c) Find the values of x for which y represents an increasing function.
(3)
(a) If y = 4x3 + 9x2 - 84x find the values of x for which dy = 0
(6)
dx
(b) Find the coordinates of the turning points on this curve given by the equation
y = 4x3 + 9x2 - 84x.
(2)
d2y
(c) Find the second derivative 2 and use it to determine the nature of
dx
the turning points.
3.
4.
5.
A closed container in the shape of a cuboid is made from card of negligible

thickness.
It is designed such that the length of the container is three times its width.
The container is to have a fixed volume of 562.5 cm3 whilst the amount of card
used is to be a minimum.
Find the dimensions of the container and its surface area.
(6)
(10)
A curve is given by the equation y = 6x2 + x - 15

(a) Find the coordinates of the points where the curve crosses the x and y axes.
(4)
(b) Use calculus to show that the curve has a minimum turning point and find
the coordinates of the turning point.
(5)
(c) Sketch the curve.
(2)
If x - y = 9, find the maximum value of xy2.
(9)
Core C2
14
Differentiation
Question
Number
Scheme
1. (a)
y = 3x - x3, dy = 3 3x 2
B1 A2
(3)
(b)
dy
= 0, then x = 1
dx
A2
(2)
(c)
Increasing function, then
2. (a)
Marks
dx
dy
> 0, 3 - 3x2 > 0
dx
B1
x2 < 1, therefore -1 < x < 1
A2
dy
= 12x 2 + 18x 84 = 0
dx
M3
(3)
8
2x2 + 3x 14 = 0
(2x + 7)(x + 2) = 0, x = 7 , x = 2
M1 A2
(6)
(b)
( 27 , 9813), (2, -100)
A2
(2)
(c)
d2y
= 24x + 18
dx 2
M2
d2y
If x = 7 , then 2 = 66 < 0, max. at
2
dx
( 27 , 9314)
2
If x = 2, then d y2 = 30 > 0, min. at (2, -100)
B1 A1
B1 A1
(6)
dx
14
3.
h
x
3x
Volume = 3x2h = 562.5, then h = 1872.5
M1
Surface area, A = 6x 2 + 8x 1872.5 = 6x 2 + 1500
M1 A1
A = 6x2 + 1500x-1, then dA = 12x 1500x 2 = 0
M2
12x3 = 1500, x = 5 cm
B1 A1
dx
d A = 12 + 3000x 3, d A >0 at x = 5, then min. at x = 5

dx 2
dx 2
B1
Width = 5 cm and length = 15 cm;

min. surface area = 450 cm2
A1
A1
10
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4. (a)
y = (3x + 5)(2x 3)
B1
A3
(0, -15),
(b)
( 35 , 0), ( 23 , 0)
dy
= 12x + 1
dx
1
If dy = 0, then x = 12
dx
d2y
= 12 > 0, therefore min. at x = 1 ,
2
12
dx
(4)
M2 A1
( 121 , 361
24 )
B1 A1
(5)
B2
(2)
(c)
3
2
15
11
5.
Let A = xy2, substitute x = y + 9 in A = xy2

A = y3 + 9y2
B1
B1oe
dA = 3y 2 + 18y = 0 , then y = 0 or y = -6
dy
M2oe
2
d 2 A = 6y + 18
and d A2 < 0 at y = -6
2
dy
dy
M2oe
Therefore A is max. at y = -6, x = 3

Maximum value of xy2 is 108
A2
A1
9
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15
1.
Integration
(a) Find the equation for y when y = (6x2 + 6x - 1) dx

given that x = -2, y = 2 satisfy the equation.
(4)
(b) Evaluate the integral
(6x2 + 6x - 1) dx
(2)
2.
3.
(a) Find the x values where the curve given by the equation
y = -2x2 + 9x - 4 crosses the x-axis.
(3)
(b) Use calculus to show that there is a maximum turning point and find the
coordinates of the turning point.
(5)
(c) Use the information from parts a and b to sketch the curve.
(2)
(d) Find the area enclosed between the curve and the x-axis, giving your answer
correct to two decimal places.
(5)
The curve given by the equation

y = (x - 2)2 + 2x is shown in the figure.
y
y = (x 2)2 + 2x
7
y =7
4.
(a) The line y = 7 intersects the curve at point A where the x value is positive.
Find the coordinates of the point A.
(1)
(b) Find the area of the segment which lies between the curve y = (x - 2)2 + 2x,
the straight line y = 7 and the y-axis.
(6)
A turbo charged racing car is accelerating along a track and its velocity v m s-1 is
recorded every second.
The results are shown in the table below where t is the time in seconds
t
v
0
0
1
4.5
2
10
3
16.5
4
24
5
32.5
6
42
The results are plotted on a graph and the area between the curve, the horizontal
axis and the lines representing the values t = 0 and t = 6, is the distance travelled
by the car in 6 seconds.
Use the trapezium rule to estimate the distance travelled by the car in 6 seconds.
5.
Use the trapezium rule to evaluate the integral 10 dx

1 x +1
taking eight strips.
Write your answer correct to two decimal places.
(4)
(10)
Core C2
15
Integration
Question
Number
Scheme
Marks
1. (a)
y = 2x3 + 3x2 x + c
2 = -16 + 12 + 2 + c c = 4
y = 2x3 + 3x2 x + 4
A2
A1
B1
(2x 3 + 3x 2 x]12 = 26 4 = 22
B1 A1
2x2 9x + 4 = 0
(2x 1)(x 4) = 0
M1oe
x = 1, x = 4
A2
dy
= 4x + 9 = 0
dx
x= 9
4
d2y
= 4 < 0, therefore max. point 9 , 49
4 8
dx 2
M2
(b)
2. (a)
(b)
(c)
(4)
(2)
6
(3)
A1
B1 A1
(5)
B2
(2)
O 1
(d)
Area =
4
2
1 (2x
2
= 40 + 23 = 14.29 units2 (2 dp.)

3
3
+ 9x 4) dx = 2x + 9x 4x
3
2
24
M3
A2
Core C2
(5)
15
3.
8
7
6
A (3, 7)
4
2
1 O
5.
5 x
(a)
A(3, 7)
A1
(b)
Area = (7 y) dx = (7 (x 2)2 2x) dx = (x 2 + 2x + 3) dx
4.
1 x 3 + x 2 + 3x = 9 + 9 + 9 = 9 units2
3
0
M3 A1
B1
x +1
M3 A1
4
y = 10
(6)
7
Area 1 [(0 + 42) + 2(4.5 + 10 + 16.5 + 24 + 32.5)] = 108.5 m
M2oe
1.5
2.5
10
3
20
7
3.5
2.5
20
9
) (
4.5
20
11
5
3
B4
Area 0.5 5 + 5 + 2 4 + 10 + 20 + 2.5 + 20 + 2 + 20

2
3
3
7
9
11
= 11.03 units2 (2 dp.)
M3
A2
10
Core C2

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