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[ S4 ABCSS P1/2011 PRELIM Qn 1 ]

Secondary 4, ABC Secondary School, Paper 1, 2011, Prelim, Question 1

Syllabus (4049)
Algebra Geometry and Trigonometry Calculus
Quadratic Equations & Inequalities Trigonometry Differentiation
Surds Coordinate Geometry Integration
Polynomials Further Coordinate Geometry Kinematics
Simultaneous Equations Linear Law
Partial Fractions Proofs of Plane Geometry
Binomial Theorem
Exponential & Logarithms
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Contents
1 Quadratic Equations & Inequalities 3
1.1 Full Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

2 Surds 6
2.1 Full Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

3 Polynomials 9
3.1 Full Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

4 Partial Fractions 13
4.1 Full Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

5 Binomial Theorem 17
5.1 Full Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

6 Exponential & Logarithms 23

6.1 Full Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

7 Trigonometry 27
7.1 Full Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

8 Coordinate Geometry 33
8.1 Full Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

9 Further Coordinate Geometry 38

9.1 Full Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

10 Linear Law 44
10.1 Full Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

11 Proofs of Plane Geometry 50

11.1 Full Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

12 Differentiation 53
12.1 Full Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

13 Integration 57
13.1 Full Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

14 Differentiation & Integration 60

14.1 Full Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

15 Kinematics 65
15.1 Full Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

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1 Quadratic Equations & Inequalities

1.1 Full Solutions
1. (a) Since the expression is never negative, b2 − 4ac < 0
 
2 2 1
(−2p) − 4(1) 2p − (5p + 6) < 0
4
 
2 2 5 6
4p − 4 2p − p − <0
4 4
4p2 − 8p2 + 5p + 6 < 0
4p2 − 5p − 6 > 0
(4p + 3)(p − 2) > 0

3
∴p<− or p>2
4
(b) (i) By completing the square,

−x2 + 12x − 37 = − x2 − 12x + 37

= − (x − 6)2 − 36 + 37
 

= −(x − 6)2 − 1

(ii) Curve of y = −x2 + 12x − 37

(iii) Range of y:
y ≤ −1

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2.

(x − a)(b − x) = m
2
xb − x − ab + ax − m = 0
−x2 + (a + b)x − ab − m = 0
x2 − (a + b)x + (ab + m) = 0

Since the roots are equal, b2 − 4ac = 0

(a + b)2 − 4(1)(ab + m) = 0
a2 + 2ab + b2 − 4ab − 4m = 0
a2 − 2ab + b2 − 4m = 0
(a − b)2 − 4m = 0
2
a−b

m= (shown)
2
3. (a)

px2 + 4x + p > 3
px2 + 4x + (p − 3) > 0

Since the quadratic equation is strictly positive, b2 − 4ac < 0

(4)2 − 4(p)(p − 3) < 0

16 − 4p2 + 12p < 0
4p2 − 12p − 16 > 0
p2 − 3p − 4 > 0
(p − 4)(p + 1) > 0

∴p>4 or p < −1

Note that a condition for the expression to always be positive is that the coefficient of x2 must
always be positive
∴p>4
(b)

Equation 1: x = k − 5y
Equation 2: 5x2 + 5xy + 4 = 0

Substitute Equation (1) into Equation (2),

5(k − 5y)2 + 5(k − 5y)y + 4 = 0

5k 2 − 50ky + 125y 2 + 5ky − 25y 2 + 4 = 0
100y 2 − 45ky + 5k 2 + 4 = 0

Since the line does not intersect the curve, b2 − 4ac < 0

(45k)2 − 4(100) 5k 2 + 4 < 0

2025k 2 − 2000k 2 − 1600 < 0

k 2 − 64 < 0

∴ −8 < k < 8

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4.
y = x2 ......(1)
y = px − q 2 ......(2)
Let Equation (1) = Equation (2),

x2 = px − q 2
x2 − px + q 2 = 0

Since the curve lies above the line, there is no intersection, b2 − 4ac < 0

(−p)2 − 4(1) q 2 < 0

p2 − 4q 2 < 0

From the given range,

−2 < p < 2

(p − 2)(p + 2) < 0
p2 − 4 < 0

By comparison,

4q 2 = 4
q = ±1

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2 Surds
2.1 Full Solutions
√
5
1. (a) We first solve for 1 − a ,
√
2 √
a =1−2 a+a
1−
√
4 √
2
1− a = 1−2 a+a
√ √ √ √
= 1 − 2 a + a − 2 a + 4a − 2a a + a − 2a a + a2
√ √
= 1 − 4 a − 4a a + 6a + a2
√
5 √ √ √

∴ 1 − a = 1 − 4 a − 4a a + 6a + a2 1 − a


√ √ √ √ √
= 1 − a − 4 a + 4a − 4a a + 4a2 + 6a − 6a a + a2 − a2 a
√ √ √
= 1 − 5 a − 10a a − a2 a + 10a + 5a2
√
5
Next, for 1 + a , by inspection,
√
5 √ √ √
1+ a = 1 + 5 a + 10a a + a2 a + 10a + 5a2

√
5 √
5
∴ 1− a − 1+ a
√ √ √ √ √ √
= 1 − 5 a − 10a a − a2 a + 10a + 5a2 − 1 + 5 a + 10a a + a2 a + 10a + 5a2
   
√ √ √ √ √ √
= 1 − 5 a − 10a a − a2 a + 10a + 5a2 − 1 − 5 a − 10a a − a2 a − 10a − 5a2
√ √ √
= −10 a − 20a a − 2a2 a (shown)

(b) By comparing part (a) and (b),

a=3
 √ 5  √ 5 √ √ √
∴ 1 − 3 − 1 + 3 = −10 3 − 20(3) 3 − 2(3)2 3
√
= −88 3

Alternative method for part (a)

The intial part of the question can also be solved using the Binomial Theorem
√
5
1− a
√
√
2 √
3 √
4 √
5
       
5 5 5 5
=1+ − a + − a + − a + − a + − a
1 2 3 4
√ 1 12 2 2 12
= 1 − 5 a + 10a − 10a + 5a − a
√ √
= 1 − 5a − 10a a − a2 a + 10a + 5a2

The remaining part of the question is the same

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2. Using the volume formula for geometrically similar solids,

 3
Vsmall lsmall
=
Vlarge llarge
 √ 3
3+2 2
2 √
1  (1− 2) 
√ =
llarge

2 2
√ !3
3
√ 3+2 2
∴ (llarge ) = 2 2 √
2
1− 2
√ !3
√ 3+2 2
=2 2 √
1−2 2+2
√ !3
√ 3+2 2
=2 2 √
3−2 2
√ √ !3
√ 3+2 2 3+2 2
=2 2 √ × √
3−2 2 3+2 2
√  √ 3
= 2 2 9 + 12 2 + 8
√  √ 3
= 2 2 17 + 12 2
√  √ 3
= 8 17 + 12 2

r 
3
√ √ 3
∴ llarge = 8 17 + 12 2
√  √ 
= 2 17 + 12 2
√
= 17 2 + 24 cm

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3. (a)
√ !2
√ 2 √
 
4 4 2− 5
√ −3−2 5 = √ × √ −3−2 5
2+ 5 2+ 5 2− 5
√ !2
8−4 5 √
= −3−2 5
−1
 √ √ 2
= 4 5−8−3−2 5
 √ 2
= 2 5 − 11
√
= 20 − 44 5 + 121
√
= 141 − 44 5

(b)

ab − 4b + a − 4 = ab + a − 4b − 4
= a(b + 1) − 4(b + 1)
= (a − 4)(b + 1)

Since 6x = 2x × 3x , let a = 2x and b = 3x

6x − 4 (3x ) + 2x − 4 = 0
(2x − 4)(3x + 1) = 0

2x = 4 or 3x = −1 (rej)
∴x=2

4. Using the volume formula for a prism,

Volume of prism = (Base Area) (Height)

√  √ 2
11 + 6 3 = 2 + 3 (Height)
√

11 + 6 3
Height = √
2
2+ 3
√
11 + 6 3
= √
4+4 3+3
√
11 + 6 3
= √
7+4 3
√ √
11 + 6 3 7 − 4 3
= √ × √
7+4 3 7−4 3
√ √
77 − 44 3 + 42 3 − 72
=
√ 1
=5−2 3
 √ 
∴ Height = 5 − 2 3 m

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3 Polynomials
3.1 Full Solutions
1. (a) Since x2 + x − 2 is a factor,
x2 + x − 2 = (x + 2)(x − 1)
∴ f (x) = (x + 2)(x − 1)Q1 (x)
Let f (−2) = 0

3(−2)3 + a(−2)2 − b(−2) − 10 = 0

4a + 2b = 24
2a + b = 17 ......(1)

Let f (1) = 0

3(1)3 + a(1)2 − b(1) − 10 = 0

a−b=7
a = 7 + b ......(2)

Substitute Equation (2) into Equation (1),

2(7 + b) + b = 17
3b = 3
b=1

Substitute b = 1 into Equation (2),

a=7+1
a=8

(b) By observation,

f (x) = 3x2 + 8x2 − x − 10

= (x2 + x − 2)(3x + 5)
= (x + 2)(x − 1)(3x + 5)

(c)
f (x) = (2x − 1)Q2 (x) + R
1
Let x = ,
2
       
1 1 1 1
f = +2 −1 3 +5
2 2 2 2
1
= −8
8

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2. (a) (i) Since the coefficient of x3 is 2 and the roots of the equation f (x) = 0 are −1, 3 and k

f (x) = 2(x + 1)(x − 3)(x − k)

Since f (x) has a remainder of 20 when divided by (x − 4),

2(x + 1)(x − 3)(x − k) = (x − 4)Q1 (x) + 20

Let x = 4,

2 ((4) + 1) ((4) − 3) ((4) − k) = 20

4−k =2
k = 2 (shown)

(ii)
f (x) = 2(x + 1)(x − 3)(x − 2)
To find the remainder when divided by (2x − 1),

2(x + 1)(x − 3)(x − 2) = (2x − 1)Q2 (x) + R

1
Let x = ,
2
   
1 1 1
∴R=2 +1 −3 −2
2 2 2
1
= 11
4

(b) Given that x10 − px3 + q is divided by x2 − 1,

x10 − px3 + q = x2 − 1 Q3 x + (4x + 3)

x10 − px3 + q = (x − 1)(x + 1)Q3 x + (4x + 3)

Let x = 1,

(1)10 − p(1)3 + q = 4(1) + 3

q − p = 6 ......(1)

Let x = −1,

(−1)10 − p(−1)3 + q = 4(−1) + 3

p + q = −2 ......(2)

Take Equation (2) - Equation (1),

2p = −8
p = −4

Substitute p = −4,

q − (−4) = 6
q=2

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3. (a) Since the function is divisible by (x − 2)

∴ f (x) = (x − 2)Q1 (x)

Let f (2) = 0

(2)3 + a(2)2 + b(2) + 4 = 0

4a + 2b = −12
2a + b = −6 ......(1)

Since the function leaves a remainder of −3 when divided by (x + 1)

∴ f (x) = (x + 1)Q2 (x) − 3

Let f (−1) = −3,

(−1)3 + a(−1)2 + b(−1) + 4 = −3

a − b = −6 ......(2)

Take Equation (1) + Equation (2),

3a = −12
a = −4

Substitute a = −4 into Equation (2),

−4 − b = −6
b=2

(b)
f (x) = x3 − 4x2 + 2x + 4 = (x − 2)(x2 + px − 2)
Comparing coefficients of x,

2 = −2 − 2p
p = −2

∴ f (x) = (x − 2)(x2 − 2x − 2)
= (x − 2) (x − 1)2 − 3
 
 √  √ 
= (x − 2) x − 1 + 3 x − 1 − 3

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4. (a) Since the function is divisible by (x + 2)

∴ f (x) = (x + 2)Q1 (x)

Let f (−2) = 0

2(−2)3 + a(−2)2 + b(−2) + 8 = 0

4a − 2b = 8
2a − b = 4 ......(1)

Since the function leaves a remainder of 10 when divided by (2x − 1)

∴ f (x) = (2x − 1)Q2 (x) + 10

 
1
Let f = 10
2
 3  2  
1 1 1
2 +a +b + 8 = 10
2 2 2
1 1 3
a+ b=1
4 2 4
a = 7 − 2b ......(2)

Substitute Equation (2) into Equation (1),

2(7 − 2b) − b = 4
b=2

Substitute b = 2 into Equation (2),

a = 7 − 2(2)
a=3

(b)
f (x) = 2x3 + 3x2 + 2x + 8 = (x + 2)(2x2 + cx + 4)
Comparing coefficients,

3x2 = cx2 + 4x2

c = −1

∴ f (x) = (x + 2)(2x2 − x + 4)
For 2x2 − x + 4,

b2 − 4ac = (−1)2 − 4(2)(4)

= −31 < 0

Since the discriminant value of 2x2 − x + 4 is less than 0, the equation has no real roots.

So P (x) = 0 has only one real root. x = −2

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4 Partial Fractions
4.1 Full Solutions
1. (a)
13x − 6 13x − 6
=
2x2 + 3x − 9 (2x − 3)(x + 3)
A B
= +
2x − 3 x + 3
∴ 13x − 6 = A(x + 3) + B(2x − 3)
Let x = −3,

13(−3) − 6 = B (2(−3) − 3)
B=5

3
Let x = ,
2
    
3 3
13 −6=A +3
2 2
A=3

13x − 6 3 5
∴ = +
2x2+ 3x − 9 2x − 3 x+3
(b)
Z  
17x − 3 13x − 6
Z
4x + 3
dx = + dx
2x2 + 3x − 9 2x2 + 3x − 9 2x2 + 3x − 9
Z Z Z
3 5 4x + 3
= dx + dx + 2
dx
2x − 3 x+3 2x + 3x + 9
3
= ln |2x − 3| + 5 ln |x + 3| + ln 2x2 + 3x − 9 + c
2

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2. The following is an improper fraction

x4 − 5x3 + 6x2 − 18
x3 − 3x2
By Long Division,

x−2
3 2
x − 3x ) x4 − 5x3 + 6x2 − 18
−(x4 − 3x3 )
−2x3 + 6x2 − 18
−(−2x3 + 6x2 )
−18

x4 − 5x3 + 6x2 − 18 18
= (x − 2) − 3
x3 − 3x2 x − 3x2
18
= (x − 2) − 2
x (x − 3)

By partial fractions,
18 A B C
= + 2+
x2 (x − 3) x x x−3
18 = Ax(x − 3) + B(x − 3) + Cx2

Let x = 0,

18 = B(0 − 3)
B = −6

Let x = 3,

18 = C(3)2
C=2

Let x = 1,

18 = A(1)((1) − 3) − 6((1) − 3) + 2(1)2

A = −2

x4 − 5x3 + 6x2 − 18
 
2 6 2
∴ = (x − 2) − − − +
x3 − 3x2 x x2 x−3
2 6 2
=x−2+ + 2 −
x x x−3

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3.
x−4 A B C
2
= + +
(2x − 1)(x + 1) 2x − 1 x + 1 (x + 1)2

x − 4 = A(x + 1)2 + B(2x − 1)(x + 1) + C(2x − 1)

Let x = −1,

−1 − 4 = C(2(−1) − 1)
5
C=
3
1
Let x = ,
2
 2
1 1
−4=A +1
2 2
14
A=−
9

Let x = 0,
 
14 5
0−4= − (0 + 1)2 + B(2(0) − 1)((0) + 1) + (2(0) − 1)
9 3
7
B=
9

x−4 14 7 5
∴ =− + +
(2x − 1)(x + 1)2 9(2x − 1) 9(x + 1) 3(x + 1)2

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4. (a)

9x3 − 6x2 + x = x 9x2 − 6x + 1

= x(3x − 1)2

2x2 − 3x + 1 A B C
∴ 2
= + +
x(3x − 1) x (x − 1) (x − 1)2

2x2 − 3x + 1 = A(3x − 1)2 + Bx(3x − 1) + Cx

Let x = 0,

2(0)2 − 3(0) + 1 = A(3(0) − 1)2

A=1

1
Let x = ,
3
 2    
1 1 1
2 −3 +1=C
3 3 3
2
C=
3
Let x = 1,
2
2(1)2 − 3(1) + 1 = (3(1) − 1)2 + B(1)(3(1) − 1) + (1)
3
7
B=−
3

2x2 − 3x + 1 1 7 2
∴ = − +
x(3x − 1)2 x 3(3x − 1) 3(3x − 1)
(b)

2x2 − 3x + 1
Z Z  
1 7 2
dx = − + dx
x(3x − 1)2 x 3(3x − 1) 3(3x − 1)
2 (3x − 1)−1
   
7 1
= ln x − ln(3x − 1) + +c
3 3 3 3(−1)
7 2
= ln x − ln(3x − 1) − +c
9 9(3x − 1)

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5 Binomial Theorem
5.1 Full Solutions
1. (a)
   
6 6 6
(1 + px) = 1 + px + (px)2 + ...
1 2
= 1 + 6px + 15p2 x2 + ...

(b)

(1 + px)6 (1 + qx) = 1 + 6px + 15p2 x2 + ... (1 + qx)

= 1 + (6p + q)x + 6pq + 15p2 x2 + ...

7
Since the first 2 non-zero terms are 1 and − x2 , the coefficient of x is 0
3
6p + q = 0
q = −6p ......(1)

7
Coefficient of x2 is −
3
7
6pq + 15p2 = − ......(2)
3

Substitute Equation (1) into Equation (2),

7
6p (−6p) + 15p2 = −
3
1
p2 =
9
1
p=±
3
1
Substitute p = ± into Equation (1),
3
 
1
q = −6 ±
3
= ±2

1
∴p=± q = ±2
3

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2. (a)
   r
9
9−r 3
Tr+1 = x2 −
r x
 
9 r
= (−3) x18−3r
r

For the x3 term

18 − 3r = 3
r=5

 
9 5
∴ Coefficient p = (−3)
5
= −30618

For the x6 term

18 − 3r = 6
r=4

 
9 4
∴ Coefficient q = (−3)
4
= 10206

p −30618
∴ =
q 10206
= −3

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(b) (i)
     
 x 5 5 5−1 x 5
 2
5−2 x
2+ = 25 + (2) + (2)
2 1 2 2 2
= 32 + 40x + 20x2 + ...

(ii)
 x 5
(1 − kx)2 2 + = 1 − 2kx + k 2 x2 32 + 40x + 20x2 + ...



2
= ... + (1) 20x2 + (−2kx) (40x) + k 2 x2 (32) + ...

= ... + 32k 2 − 80k + 20 x2

Since the coefficient is −12,

32k 2 − 80k + 20 = −12

2k 2 − 5k + 2 = 0
(2k − 1)(k − 2) = 0

1
∴k= or k=2
2

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3. (a)
       
 x 9 9 x 1 9 x 2 9 x 3 9 x 4
1− = 19 + − + − + − + − + ...
2 1 2 2 2 3 2 4 2
9 21 3 63 4
= 1 − x + 9x2 − x + x + ...
2 2 8

(b)
 
1 a  x 9
4− + 2 1−
x x 2
  
1 a 9 2 21 3 63 4
= 4− + 2 1 − x + 9x − x + x + ...
x x 2 2 8
     
2

21 3 1 a 63 4
= ... + 4 9x + − x − + x + ...
2 x x2 8
 
372 + 63a
= ... + x2 + ...
8

Comparing coefficients,
3 372 + 63a
54 =
8 8
372 + 63a = 435
a=1

(c)
9  9
x + 2x2

1
1 − x − x2 = 1−
2 2

Hence, comparing with part (a),

x(a) = x(b) + 2x2(b)

 9
1 9
2 21
3
1 − x − x2 x + 2x2 + 9 x + 2x2 − x + 2x2 + ...


=1−
2 2 2
9 2

2 3

21 3

=1− x + 2x + 9 x + 4x + ... − x + ... + ...
2 2
9 2 2 3 21 3
= 1 − x − 9x + 9x + 36x − x + ...
2 2
9 51 3
=1− x+ x + ...
2 2

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4. (a)
   x 1  
 x n n n
 x 2
1− = 1n + (1)n−1 − + (1)n−2 − + ...
3 1 3 2 3
n n(n − 1) 2
=1− x+ x + ...
3 18

(b)
 
5 x n
2 + px + x2 1−
2 3
  
5 n n(n − 1) 2
= 2 + px + x2 1− x+ x + ...
2 3 18
 
 n  n(n − 1) 2  n  5
= 2 + (px)(1) + (2) − x + 2 x + (px) − x + x2 + ...
3 18 3 2
n(n − 1)
   
2n pn 5 2
=2+ p− x+ − + x + ...
3 9 3 2

(c) Given that

 
5 2  x n 31p 25 2
2 + px + x 1− =2+ x+ x + ...
2 3 3 3
   
2n n(n − 1) pn 5 2 31p 25 2
2+ p− x+ − + x + ... = 2 + x+ x + ...
3 9 3 2 3 3

Comparing coefficients,
2n 31p
p− =
3 3
28 2n
− p=
3 3
∴ −28p = 2n
1
p = − n ......(1)
14

n(n − 1) pn 5 25
− + =
9 3 2 3
n(n − 1) pn 35
− − =0
9 3 6
2n(n − 1) − 6pn − 105 = 0

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Substitute Equation (1) into Equation (2),

 
1
2n2 − 2n − 6 − n n − 105 = 0
14
17 2
n − 2n − 105 = 0
7
17n2 − 14n − 735 = 0
(17n + 105)(n − 7) = 0

105
∴n=− (rej) n=7
17
Substitute n = 7 into Equation (1),
1
p=− (7)
14
1
p=−
2

(d) With the new values of n and p,

 
1 5 2  x 7
2− x+ x 1−
2 2 3
     x 3 
1 5 7 42 7
= 2 − x + x2 ... − x + x2 − (1)7−3 − + ...
2 2 3 18 3 3
  
1 5 7 7 35
= 2 − x + x2 ... − x + x2 − x3 + ...
2 2 3 3 27
        
35 1 7 5 7
= ... + 2 − + − + − x3 + ...
27 2 3 2 3
259 3
= ... − x + ...
27
16
Hence, the coefficient is −9
27

3
Note that for part (d), we only need to find the
 coefficients from
 x to x as these are the only
5
terms that will be multiplied to 2 + px + x2 to get an x3 term
2

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6 Exponential & Logarithms

6.1 Full Solutions
1. (a) When t = 0

V = 45000e−k(0)
= $45000

(b) When t = 11, V = $36300

36300 = 45000e−k(11)
121
e−11k =
150
 
121
−11k = ln
150
 
1 121
k = − ln
11 150

∴ V = 45000e 11 ln( 150 )t

1 121

When t = 9,

V = 45000e 11 ln( 150 )(9)

1 121

= 37746.03446...
= $37700 (nearest $100)

2
(c) Since the apartment when it reached of its original value
3
2
= e 11 ln( 150 )t
1 121

 3  
2 1 121
ln = ln t
3 11 150
ln 32


∴t= 1 121


11 ln 150
= 20.759717...
≈ 21 (nearest month)

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2. (a) Graph for part (a) & (b)

(b)

ex = e4−3x − 3e
e4−3x
x= −3
e
e3−3x =x+3
∴ 3 − 3x = ln(x + 3)

Sketch the graph of: y = 3 − 3x

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3. (a)
1
5x+2 − 25x+ 2 = 2 5x+1

(5x ) 52 − 52x (5) = 2 (5x ) (5)

Let u = 5x

25u − 5u2 = 10u

5u (3 − u) = 0

u=0 or u=3
x
5 = 0 (rej) or 5x = 3
For 5x = 3,

5x = 3
lg 3
x=
lg 5
= 0.682606...
= 0.68 (2.d.p.)

(b)
64x ÷ 8y = 32 ......(1)
y+1
√

1
272x √ = 9 3 ......(2)
3
From Equation (1),

26x ÷ 23y = 25
26x−3y = 25
∴ 6x − 3y = 5 ......(3)

From Equation (2),

 1  1
36x 3− 2 (y+1) = 32 2
1 1
∴ 6x − (y + 1) = 2
2 2
y = 12x − 6 ......(4)

Substitute Equation (4) into Equation (3),

6x − 3(12x − 6) = 5
−30x = −13
13
x=
30
13
Substitute x = into Equation (4),
30
 
13
y = 12 −6
30
4
=−
5
13 4
∴x= y=−
30 5

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4. (a)
p √
logx √ − 3 logx q = logx (p − q)
q
p 3
logx 1 − logx q 2 = logx (p − q)
q 2
 
p
logx   1   3   = logx (p − q)
q2 q2
p
=p−q
q2
p = pq 2 − q 3
p q2 − 1 = q3

q3
∴p=
q2 − 1
(b)

log2 16


16 7
log2 21 + log4 = log2 (3 × 7) +
7 log2 4
1
= log2 3 + log2 7 + [log2 16 − log2 7]
2
1
= log2 3 + log2 6 + 2 − log2 7
2
1
= log2 3 + 2 + log2 7
2
1
=a+2+ b
2

(c)
√  21  √
 1 
( 10 x + 1) x 10 − x2 ( 10 x + 1) x2 x 10 − 1
√ = √
5
x−1 5
x−1
h √ i
2

( 10 x) − 1 x2
= √
5
x−1
√

( x − 1) x2
5

= √
5
x−1
= x2

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7 Trigonometry
7.1 Full Solutions
1. (a)

tan θ − tan 45◦

tan (θ − 45◦ ) =
1 + tan θ tan 45◦
tan θ − 1
=
1 + tan θ
= RHS (shown)

(b)

cot 15◦ = cot (60◦ − 45◦ )

1
=
tan (60 − 45◦ )
◦

1 + tan 60◦
=
tan 60◦ − 1
√ ! √ !
1+ 3 3+1
= √ √
3−1 3+1
√
4+2 3
=
2
√
=2+ 3

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2. (a) (i)

LHS = 1 + 4 sin2 x
= 1 + 2 (1 − cos 2x)
= 3 − 2 cos 2x
= RHS (shown)

(ii)
Amplitude = 2 Period = π
(b) Graph for part (b) & (c)

(c)

π cos 2x = x
x
cos 2x =
π
2x
2 cos 2x =
π
2x
3 − 2 cos 2x = 3 −
π

2x
Sketch the line: y = 3 −
π

Number of solutions= 5

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3. (a)

RHS = sec2 x tan2 x − sec2 x + 1

= tan2 x + 1 tan2 x − sec2 x − 1

= tan4 x + tan2 x − tan2 x

= tan4 x
= RHS (shown)

(b)

cos2 x + 3 sin x cos x + 1 = 0

cos2 x + 3 sin x cos x + sin2 x + cos2 x = 0
2 cos2 x + 3 sin x cos x + sin2 x = 0
(2 cos x + sin x) (cos x + sin x) = 0

∴ tan x = −2 tan x = −1
For tan x = −2,

α = tan−1 (2) (Quadrant 2 & 4)

x = 180◦ − tan−1 (2)
= 116.565051...
= 116.6◦ (1.d.p.)

x = 360◦ − tan−1 (2)

= 296.565051...
= 296.6◦ (1.d.p.)

For tan x = −1,

α = tan−1 (1) (Quadrant 2 & 4)

x = 180◦ − tan−1 (1)
= 135◦

x = 360◦ − tan−1 (1)

= 315◦

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(c) (i)
q √
√
2
2
2 2 − 3+1
sin θ = √
2 2
q  √ 
8− 3+1+2 3
= √
2 2
p √
8−4−2 3
= √
2 2
q √

2 2− 3
= √
2 2
√ p √ 
2 2− 3
= √
2 2
p √
2− 3
=
2
(ii)
p √
4−2 3
tan θ = √
3+1
p √ !2
4 − 2 3
tan2 θ = √
3+1
√
4−2 3
= √
4+2 3
√ √
2− 3 2− 3
= √ × √
2+ 3 2− 3
√
4+4 3+3
=
4−3
√
=7−4 3

√
q
∴ tan θ = 7 − 4 3 (shown)

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4. (a) (i)
2π  π  π
∠BAC = 2π − − −θ −
3 2 2
π
=θ+ (shown)
3

(ii)
 π  BC
sin θ + =
3 2 
π
BC = 2 sin θ +
3

h = CD + BC
 π
= sin θ + 2 sin θ + (shown)
3

(b)
 π
h = sin θ + 2 sin θ +
3
π π
= sin θ + 2 sin θ cos + 2 cos θ sin
√ 3 3
= 2 sin θ + 3 cos θ (shown)

(c)
r √ 2
R= 22 + 3
√
= 7

√ !
−1 3
θ = tan
2
= 0.713724...
= 0.714 (3.s.f.)
√ √
∴ 2 sin θ + 3 cos θ = 7 sin (θ + 0.714)

(d) √
Maximum value of h = 7

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(e) Given that h = 2.5, √

2.5 = 7 sin (θ + 0.714)

5
sin (θ + 0.714) = √
2 7
 
5
α = sin−1 √ (Quadrant 1 & 2)
2 7
For Quadrant 1,
  √ !
5 3
θ = sin−1 √ − tan−1
2 7 2
= 0.523598...
= 0.524 (3.s.f.)

For Quadrant 2,
  √ !
5 3
θ = π − sin−1 √ − tan−1
2 7 2
= 1.190545...
= 1.19 (3.s.f.)

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8 Coordinate Geometry
8.1 Full Solutions
1. (a) (i)
11 − 8
Gradient of BE =
8−6
3
=
2

−1
∴ Gradient of AC = 3


2
2
=−
3

2
∴ y − 8 = − (x − 6)
3
2
y = − x + 12
3
(ii)
A(0, 12)
(iii) Let the coordinates of F be F (h, k)

By similar triangles,
8−h 3
=
8−6 1
h=2

11 − k 3
=
11 − 8 1
k=2

∴ F (2, 2)
(b)
p
Length of AB = 82 + 12
√
= 65

p
Length of AP = 42 + 72
√
= 65

Since AB = AP , 4ABP is an isosceles triangle (shown)

Quadrilateral ABCP is a kite

(c)
Area of 4ABC 1
=
Area of trapezium ABCD 5

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2. (a) For coordinate R, by inspection,

∴ R(8, 2)

2−4
Gradient of P R =
8−2
1
=−
3

−1
∴ Gradient of M S =
− 31

=3

∴ y − 3 = 3(x − 5)
QS : y = 3x − 12 ......(1)
At S, y = 0,

0 = 3x − 12
x=4

∴ S(4, 0)
P Q : y = x + 2 ......(2)
Let Equation (1) = Equation (2),

3x − 12 = x + 2
x=7

Substitute x = 7 into Equation (2),

y =7+2
=9

∴ Q(7, 9)
(b)

1 4 2 7 8 4
Area of P QRS =
2 0 4 9 2 0
1
= |(48 − (108)|
2
1
= |−60|
2
= 30 units2

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3.
 
−5 + 3 6 + 10
M= ,
2 2
= (−1, 8)

10 − 6
Gradient of AB =
3 − (−5)
1
=
2

−1
∴ Gradient of perpendicular bisector M P = 1


2
= −2

For BP ,

6y + 7x = 0
7
y=− x
6
7
∴ y − 6 = − (x + 5)
6
7 1
BP : y = − x + ......(1)
6 6
For M P ,
∴ y − 8 = −2(x + 1)
M P : y = −2x + 6 ......(2)
At point P , let Equation (1) = Equation (2),
7 1
− x + = −2x + 6
6 6
5 35
x=
6 6
x=7

Substitute x = 7 into Equation (2),

y = −2(7) + 6
= −8

∴ P (7, −8)

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4. (a)

2y = −4x + 1
1
y = −2x +
2
∴ Gradient of BC = −2
y − 7 = −2(x − 2)
BC : y = −2x + 11
(b) At F , y = 0

0 = −2x + 11
1
x = −5
2
 
1
F −5 , 0
2

7 − (−2)
Gradient of AB =
2 − (−4)
3
=
2
3
∴y−7= (x − 2)
2
3
AB : y = x + 4
2
∴ E(0, 4)

0−4
Gradient of EF =
−5 12 − 0
8
=
11

3 8
Product of gradients = ×
2 11
12
= 6= −1
11

∴ EF is not perpendicular to AB

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(c) Let the coordinates of C be (x, y)

BC : y = −2x + 11 ......(1)

Since AC = AE,
p p
(−4 − x)2 + (−2 − y)2 = (0 − x)2 + (4 − y)2
16 + 8x + x2 + 4 + 4y + y 2 = x2 + 16 − 8y + y 2
8x + 12y = −4
2x + 3y = −1 ......(2)

Substitute Equation (1) into Equation (2),

2x + 3(−2x + 11) = −1
2x − 6x + 33 = −1
−4x = −34
1
x=8
2
1
Substitute x = 8 into Equation (1),
2
 
1
y = −2 8 + 11
2
= −6
 
1
∴ C 8 , −6
2
(d)
1
1 −4 0 8 −4
Area of 4AEC = 2
2 −2 4 −6 −2
1
= |(−33) − (58)|
2
1
= |−91|
2
1
= 45 units2
2

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9 Further Coordinate Geometry

9.1 Full Solutions
1. (a)

x2 + y 2 − 14y = 0
x2 + y 2 − 14y + 49 = 49
(x − 0)2 + (y − 7)2 = 72

∴ Centre = A(0, 7) Radius = 7 units

(b) Add the additional lines as shown below

By Pythagoras’ Theorem,
 √ 2
(7 − r)2 + 2 35 = (7 + r)2
49 − 14r + r2 + 140 = 49 + 14r + r2
r=5
 √ 
∴ B 2 35, 9

 √ 2 2
x − 2 35 + (y − 9) = 52
 √ 2 2
x − 2 35 + (y − 9) = 25

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(c)
√ !
0 + 2 35 7 + 9
Midpoint of AB = ,
2 2
√ 
= 35, 8

9−7
Gradient of AB = √
2 35 − 0
1
=√
35

−1
Gradient of perpendicular bisector =  
√1
35
√
= − 35

√  √ 
y − 8 = − 35 x − 35
√
∴ y = − 35x + 43

2. (a)
Radius = 3 units

(x − 2)2 + (y + 1)2 = 32

x2 + y 2 − 4x + 2y − 4 = 0

(b)
1
Gradient of perpendicular bisector = −
5
Since the perpendicular bisector cuts the centre of the circle,
1
y − (−1) = − (x − 2)
5
1 3
y =− x−
5 5
(c)
C(−8, −1)

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3. (a) Since AF : F B = 1 : 2, by proportion

 
1
1
2
y-coordinate of A = ×3
2
1
=2
4
 
1
∴ A 0, 2
4
(b)
s  2  2
1 1 1
Radius of C2 = − − −1 + 1 −0
2 2 2
s  2
1
= (1)2 + 1
2
r
13
=
4
√
13
= units
2

  2 √ !2
1 2 13
Equation of C2 : x − −1 + (y − 0) =
2 2
 2
1 13
∴ x+1 + y2 =
2 4
(c) A point that the perpendicular bisector will cut is the midpoint of P F
1 1
 
− + 0 1 + (−1)
Midpoint of P F =  2 , 2
 
2 2


 
1 1
= − ,
4 4

To find the gradient of the perpendicular bisector, we first need to find the gradient of P F first.
1
−1 − (−1)
Gradient of P F = 2
1
− −0
2
= −5

1
∴ Gradient of perpendicular bisector =
5
  
1 1 1
Equation: y − = x− −
4 5 4
1 3
y= x+
5 10

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(d) The y-coordinate of the centre corresponds to the midpoint of P and Q

2 + (−1)
y − coordinate of C3 =
2
1
=
2
1
The centre also lies on the perpendicular bisector of P F . Substitute y = into the equation of the
2
perpendicular bisector of P F ,
1 1 3
= x+
2 5 10
x=1
 
1
∴ C 1,
2

s  2
2 1
Radius of C3 = (0 − 1) + −1 −
2
r
13
=
4
√
13
= units
2

 2 √ !2
2 1 13
Equation of C3 : (x − 1) + y − =
2 2

1 2
 
13
∴ (x − 1)2 + y − =
2 4

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4. (a)
2−0
Gradient of line =
−2 − (−4)
=1

∴ y = x + 4 ......(1)
x + y 2 + 3x − y = 0 ......(2)
2

Substitute Equation (1) into Equation (2),

x2 + (x + 4)2 + 3x − (x + 4) = 0
x2 + x2 + 8x + 16 + 3x − x − 4 = 0
2x2 + 10x + 12 = 0
x2 + 5x + 6 = 0
(x + 2)(x + 3) = 0

x = −2 (N.A.) x = −3
Substitute x = −3 into Equation (1),

y = −3 + 4
=1

∴ Q(−3, 1)
(b)
 
−2 − 3 2 + 1
Midpoint of P Q = ,
2 2
 
1 1
= −2 , 1
2 2

Gradient of perpendicular bisector = −1

  
1 1
∴y−1 = − x − −2
2 2

y = −x − 1

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(c)

x2 + y 2 + 3x − y = 0
   
3 1
x2 + y 2 + 2 x+2 − y=0
2 2

s 2  2
3 1
∴ Radius = − +
2 2
r
5
=
2
Let the new centre be (a, b)
r !2
2 2 5
C2 : (x − a) + (y − b) =
2

5
C2 : (x − a)2 + (y − b)2 = ......(1)
2

The perpendicular bisector of P Q will intersect the centre of C2

b = −a − 1 ......(2)

Substitute Equation (2) into Equation (1),

5
(x − a)2 + (y − (−a − 1))2 =
2
Since the circle passes through P (−2, 2),
5
(−2 − a)2 + (3 + a)2 =
2
5
4 + 4a + a2 + 9 + 6a + a2 − =0
2
1
2a2 + 10a + 10 = 0
2
4a2 + 20a + 21 = 0
(2a + 3)(2a + 7) = 0

3 1
a=− (N.A.) a = −3
2 2
7
Substitute a = − into Equation (2)
2
 
7
b=− − −1
2
1
=2
2

1 2 1 2
   
1
∴ x+3 + y−2 =2
2 2 2

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10 Linear Law
10.1 Full Solutions
1. (a)

y 2 = e−ax+4
2 ln y = −ax + 4
a
ln y = − (x) + 2
2
Using (4, −4)
a
−4 = − (4) + 2
2
a=3

At (2, b)
3
b = − (2) + 2
2
= −1

∴a=3 b = −1
(b) When x = 2,

y 2 = e−3(2)+4
√
y = ± e−2 (rej -ve)
= 0.367879...
= 0.368 (3.s.f.)

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2. (a)

y = axb+1
lg y = lg axb+1
 

lg y = lg a + lg xb+1
lg y = (b + 1) lg x + lg a
Y = mX + c

Plot a graph of lg y against lg x with (b + 1) as the gradient and lg a as the Y -intercept

lg x 0.30 0.48 0.60 0.70 0.78 0.88

lg y 0.75 1.02 1.20 1.35 1.47 1.61

Graph is drawn on the next page

(b)
1.5 − 0.9
Gradient =
0.8 − 0.4
(b + 1) = 1.5
∴ b = 0.5

Y -intercept = 0.3
lg a = 0.3
∴ a = 100.3
= 1.995262...
= 2.00 (3.s.f.)

(c)

y = x2
lg y = 2 lg x
Y = mX + c

Plot the line of lg y = 2 lg x

x1−b = a
lg x1−b = lg a
(1 − b) lg x = lg a
lg x − b lg x = lg a
lg x + lg x = lg a + b lg x + lg x
2 lg x = (b + 1) lg x + lg a

Hence, we are looking for the points of intersection of the 2 lines

∴ lg x = 0.6
x = 100.6
= 3.981071...
= 3.98 (3.s.f.)

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3. (a)
3 √
y = p(x + 5) 2 − q x + 5
y
√ = p(x + 5) − q
x+5
y
√ = px + (5p − q)
x+5
Y = mX + c
y
Plot a graph of √ against x with p as the gradient and (5p − q) as the Y -intercept
x+5

x 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5

y
√ 10.49 11.51 12.51 13.49 14.50
x+5

Graph is drawn on the next page

(b)
14 − 13
Gradient =
2.26 − 1.75
∴ p = 1.96

Y -intercept = 9.57
5p − q = 9.57
∴ q = 5(1.96) − 9.57
= 0.23

(c)
3 √
p(x + 5) 2 = x + 5(x + 10 + q)
p(x + 5) = x + 10 + q
p(x + 5) − q = x + 10
y
Plot the line of √ = x + 10. Hence, we are looking for the point of intersection of the 2 lines
x+5

∴ x = 0.45

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4. (a)
p−x
y=
x+q
y(x + q) = p − x
x(1 + y) = −qy + p

1
∴q=1
3
Substitute (3, 2),
1
2 = −1 (3) + p
3
p=6

1
∴p=6 q=1
3
(b)
(y, x(1 + y)) = (6, k)

x(1 + 6) = k

k
∴x=
7

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11 Proofs of Plane Geometry

11.1 Full Solutions
1. (a)
∠F AD = ∠BCD (angles in the same segment) (A)
F D = BD (given) (S)
∠ADF = ∠CDB (vertically opposite angles) (A)
By ASA congruency test, 4ADF is congruent to 4CDB
(b)
∠GEA = ∠CEB (common angle) (A)
∠AGE = ∠CBE (exterior angles of a cyclic quadrilateral) (A)
By AA similarity test, 4GEA is similar to 4BEC
(c)

GA : AF = GA : CB (corresponding sides of congruent triangles)

= AE : BE (ratio of corresponding sides of similar triangles)
=3:1

(d) Not in syllabus

EH 2 = EB × EA (tangent-secant theorem)
= EB × 3EB
= 3EB 2 (proven)

2. (a)
∠T P S = ∠SRP (alternate segment theorem) (A)
∠SRP = ∠SP R (RS=PS)
∴ ∠T P S = ∠SP R (proven)

(b)
∠SP T = ∠P QT (alternate segment theorem) (A)
∠P T S is a common angle (A)
By AA similarity test, 4SP T is similar to 4P QT

(c) Since 4SP T is similar to 4P QT

SP PT ST
= =
PQ QT PT

SP PT
=
PQ QT
P T × P Q = QT × SP

Since SP = SR (given),
∴ P T × P Q = QT × SR (proven)

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3. (a)
∠GEC = ∠GCB (alternate segment theorem) (A)
∠EGC = ∠CGB (common angle) (A)
By AA similarity test, 4EGC is similar to 4CGB
(b)
∠BCE = ∠GCB (BC bisects ∠ACE)
∠GEC = ∠GCB (alternate segment theorem)
∴ ∠BCE = ∠GEC
4BCE is an isosceles triangle
∴ BC = BE (proven)

(c) Not in syllabus

GC 2 = GB × GE (tangent-secant theorem)
= GB × (GB + BE)
= GB 2 + GB × BE
= GB 2 + GB × BC (∵ BE = BC)

∴ GC 2 − GB 2 = GB × BC (proven)

(d) Not in syllabus

DG × GB = AG × GC (intersecting chord theorem)

DG GC
=
AG GB

 2  2
DG GC
=
AG GB
(GC)2
=
(GB)2
GB × GE
= (tangent-secant theorem)
(GB)2
GE
= (proven)
GB

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4. (a)
∠ADG = 90◦ (tangent perpendicular to radius)
OB is parallel to DG (midpoint theorem)
∠AOB = ∠ADG = 90◦ (corresponding angles)
Since OB is the perpendicular bisector of AD

AB = DB

∴ ABD is an isosceles triangle

(b) By Pythagoras’ Theorem,

AG2 − DG2 = AD2 (Pythagoras’ Theorem)

(2AB)2 − (2DF )2 = AD2 (AB = BG and DF = F G)
4 AB 2 − DF 2 = AD2

4 DB 2 − DF 2 = AD2 (AB = DB)

1
∴ DB 2 − DF 2 = AD2 (proven)
4
(c) In 4ADF and 4DCF ,

∠DAF = ∠CDF (alternate segment theorem) (A)

∠AF D = ∠DF C (common angles) (A)

By AA similarity test, 4ADF is similar to 4DCF

(d) Since 4ADF and 4DCF are similar,

DF AF
=
CF DF
DF 2 = AF × CF

Since GF = DF ,
∴ GF 2 = AF × CF (proven)

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12 Differentiation
12.1 Full Solutions
1. (a)
x+1
y=
(2x − 5)3
 
dy (2x − 5)3 (1) − (x + 1) 3(2x − 5)2 (2)
= 2
dx [(2x − 5)3 ]
(2x − 5)2 [(2x − 5) − 6x − 6]
=
(2x − 5)6
2x − 5 − 6x − 6
=
(2x − 5)4
−4x − 11
= (shown)
(2x − 5)4

dy
(b) For y to not be an increasing function, ≤0
dx
−4x − 11 ≤ 0

3
∴ x ≥ −2
4
dy
(c) When x = 3, = 46
dt
dx dx dy
∴ = ×
dt dy x=3 dt
(2(3) − 5)4
= × (46)
−4(3) − 11
= −2

∴ Rate of decrease = 2 units/s

(d)
z = y3
dz
∴ = 3y 2
dy
When x = 3, y = 4

dz
∴ = 3(4)2
dy y=4
= 48

dz dz dy
∴ = ×
dt dy dt
= (48)(46)
= 2208 units/s

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2. (a)

∠DEC = 150◦ − 90◦

= 60◦

∴ 4CDE is an equilateral triangle

∴ Perimeter: 6x + 2y = 4

y = 2 − 3x

∴ Area of frame = AABCD + A4CDE

1
= 2xy + (2x)(2x) sin 60◦
2
√ !
3
= 2x(2 − 3x) + 2x2
2
√
= 2x − 6x2 + 3x2
√ 
= 4x + 3 − 6 x2 (shown)

(b)
dA √ 
=4+2 3−6 x
dx
dA
Since the area of the frame is a maximum, =0
dx
√ 
∴4+2 3−6 x=0

2
x = −√
3−6

d2 A √ 
= 2 3 − 6 <0
dx2
Hence, from the second derivative test, A is maximum
2
√
   
2 2
∴ Max A = 4 − √ + 3−6 −√
3−6 3−6
= 0.937218...
= 0.937 (3.s.f.)

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3. (a)


(2 tan x + cos x) cos x − sin x 2 sec2 x − sin x
 
d sin x
= 2
dx 2 tan x + cos x (2 tan x + cos x)
2 tan x cos x + cos2 x − 2 sin x sec2 x + sin2 x
= 2
(2 tan x + cos x)
2 sin x − 2 sin x 1 + tan2 x + cos2 x + sin2 x


= 2
(2 tan x + cos x)
2 sin x − 2 sin x − 2 sin x tan2 x + 1
= 2
(2 tan x + cos x)
1 − 2 sin x tan2 x
= 2
(2 tan x + cos x)

∴a=1 b = −1

(b)
y = (1 + x) e3x

dy
= (1 + x) 3e3x + (1)e3x
dx
= 4e3x + 3xe3x

d2 y
= 12e3x + 3e3x + 3x 3e3x


dx 2

= 15e3x + 9xe3x

d2 y
∴ RHS = 9y + 2
 dx
= 9 (1 + x) e3x + 15e3x + 9xe3x


= 9e3x + 9xe3x + 15e3x + 9xe3x

= 24e3x + 18xe3x
= 6 4e3x + 3xe3x


 
dy
=6
dx
= LHS (shown)

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4. (a)

Total volume = 120

(3x)(3x)(x) + π x2 y = 120

9x3 + πx2 y = 120

120 − 9x3
y=
πx2
(b)

Total surface area = 2 9x2 + 4 3x2 + 2πxy

120 − 9x3
 
= 30x2 + 2πx
πx2
240
= 30x2 + − 18x2
x
240
∴A= + 12x2 (shown)
x

(c)
240
A= − 12x2
x
dA 240
= − 2 + 24x
dx x
dA
Since the surface area is stationary, =0
dx
240
− + 24x = 0
x2
24x3 = 240
x3 = 10
√3
x = 10

240  √ 2
3
∴A= √3
+ 12 10
10
= 167.097198...
= 167 mm2 (3.s.f.)

(d)
d2 A 480
= 3 + 24
dx2 x

d2 A 480
∴ √
= √
3 + 24
dx2 x= 3
10
3
10
= 72 > 0

Hence, the stationary value of A is a minimum

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13 Integration
13.1 Full Solutions
1. Point of intersection between the 2 curves:
54
= 2x2
x
x3 = 27
x=3

Z 3 Z 7
54
∴ Area of shaded region = 2x2 dx + dx
0 3 x
 3
2 3 7
= x + [54 ln x]3
3 0
2
= (27) + 54 (ln 7 − ln 3)
3
= 63.754084...
= 63.8 units2 (3.s.f.)

2. (a) Based on the given information, we can see that f (x) is continuous
Z 5 Z 6 Z 2 Z 6
∴ f (x) dx + f (x) dx = f (x) dx + f (x) dx
0 5 0 2
= 10 + 14
= 24

(b) (i)
√
Z Z
1
2x + 1 dx = (2x + 1) 2 dx
3
(2x + 1) 2
= 3 +c
2 (2)
1 3
= (2x + 1) 2 + c
2
(ii)
Z 1 Z
2x 2 1
√ dx = 2 dx
x x x
= 2 ln |x| + c

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3. (a) (i) When n = 1,

8
f 0 (x)|n=1 =
2x + 1
Z
8
∴ f (x) = dx
2x + 1
= 4 ln(2x + 1) + c

Hence, since f (1) = 0,

4 ln 3 + c = 0
c = −4 ln 3
 
2x + 1
∴ f (x) = 4 ln(2x + 1) − 4 ln 3 OR f (x) = 4 ln
3
(ii) When n = 4,
8
f 0 (x)|n=1 =
(2x + 1)4
Z
8
∴ f (x) = dx
(2x + 1)4
Z
=8 (2x + 1)−4 dx
4
= − (2x + 1)−3 + c
3
Hence, since f (1) = 0,
4
− (2(1) + 1)−3 + c = 0
3

4
c=
81

4 4
∴ f (x) = −
81 3(2x + 1)3
(b) For f (x) to have any stationary points, f 0 (x) = 0
8
=0
(2x + 1)n

For the above to be well-defined, n < 0

∴n≥0

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4. (a)
Z 8 Z 8 Z 4
f (x) dx = f (x) dx − f (x) dx
4 0 0
= 16 − (−7)
= 23

(b)
Z 4
Area of shaded region = f (x) + 3 dx
0
Z 4 Z 4
= f (x) dx + 3 dx
0 0
4
= (−7) + [3x]0
= −7 + 12
= 5 units2

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14 Differentiation & Integration

14.1 Full Solutions
1. (a)
2x
y=√
8x − x2

√ h
− 1 i
2x − x2 (2) − 2x 12 8x − x2 2 (8 − 2x)


dy
=
dx 8x − x2
√ 8x−2x2
2 8x − x2 − √
8x−x2
= 2
8x − x


2 8x − x2 − 8x + 2x2
= q
3
(8x − x2 )
8x
=q (shown)
3
(8x − x2 )

(b)
Z 5 Z 5
2x 1 8x
q dx = q dx
2 3 4 2 3
(8x − x2 ) (8x − x2 )
 5
1 2x
= √
4 8x − x2 2
" #
1 2(5) 2(2)
= p −p
4 8(5) − (5)2 8(2) − (2)2
 
1 10 4
= √ −√
4 15 12
5 1
= √ √ − √
2 3 5 2 3
√ √ √
5− 5 3 5
= √ √ ×√ √
2 3 5 3 5
√ √ √
5 3 5−5 3
=
√  30
3 √ 
= 5−1
6

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(c)

2(4)
y|x=4 = p
8(4) − (4)2
=2

dy 8(4)
=q
dx 3
x=4 (8(4) − (4)2 )
1
=
2

−1
∴ Gradient of normal = 1


2
= −2

∴ y − 2 = −2(x − 4)

y = −2x + 10

2. (a)

d
xe2x = 2xe2x + e2x


dx
= e2x (2x + 1)

dy
(b) At the stationary point, =0
dx
∴ e2x (2x + 1) = 0

1
e2x = 0 (rej) or x=−
2
(c)
Z 2 Z 2
4xe2x dx = 2 2xe2x + e2x − e2x


dx
0 0
Z 2 Z 2
=2 2xe2x + e2x dx − 2 e2x dx
0 0
 2
 2x 2 1 2x
= 2 xe 0 − 2 e
2
 0 

2(2)
 1 2(2) 1 2(0)
= 2 (2)e −2 e − e
2 2
= 164.794450...
= 165 (3.s.f.)

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3. (a)
3x2
y=
x−1


dy (x − 1) (6x) − 3x2 (1)
= 2
dx (x − 1)
6x2 − 6x − 3x2
= 2
(x − 1)
3x(x − 2)
= 2
(x − 1)

(b)
4 4


x2 − 2x 3 x2 − 2x
Z Z
1
2 dx = 9 2 dx
2 3 (x − 1) 2 (x − 1)
 2
4
1 3x
=
9 x−1 2
1 3(4)2 3(2)2
 
= −
9 (4) − 1 (2) − 1
4
=
9
dy
(c) Given that = −4,
dt
dx dx dy
= ×
dt x=3 dy dt
" #
2
((3) − 1)
= (−4)
3(3) ((3) − 2)
7
= −1 units/second
9

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4. (a)
x3
y= + x2 − 8x
3

dy
= x2 + 2x − 8
dx
dy
At the stationary points, =0
dx
∴ x2 + 2x − 8 = 0
(x − 2)(x + 4) = 0

∴x=2 or x = −4

d2 y
= 2x + 2
dx2
When x = 2,

d2 y
= 2(2) + 2
dx2 x=2
=6>0

Hence, x = 2 is a minimum point

When x = −4,

d2 y
= 2(−4) + 2
dx2 x=−4
= −6 < 0

Hence, x = −4 is a maximum point

(b)
Z 0   Z b 
1 3 2 1 3 2
Area under the curve = x + x − 8x dx − x + x − 8x dx
a 3 0 3
 0  b
1 4 1 3 1 4 1 3
= x + x − 4x2 − x + x − 4x2
12 3 a 12 3 0
    
1 4 1 3 2 1 4 1 3
= 0− a + a − 4a − b + b − 4b2
12 3 12 3
1 4 1 3 1 1
= − a − a + 4a2 − b4 − b3 + 4b2
 12 3 12 3 
2 2 1 4 4

1 3
a + b3



= 4 a +b − a +b − square units (shown)
12 3

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5. (a) Let
sin x + cos x
f (x) =
sin x − cos x

(sin x − cos x) (cos x − sin x) − (sin x + cos x) (cos x + sin x)

f 0 (x) = 2
(sin x − cos x)
sin x cos x − sin2 x − cos2 x + sin x cos x − sin2 x + 2 sin x cos x + cos2 x



= 2
(sin x − cos x)
2
=− 2
(sin x − cos x)

d f 0 (x)
∴ [ln f (x)] =
dx f (x)
2 sin x − cos x
=− 2 ×
(sin x − cos x) sin x + cos x
2
=−
(sin x + cos x) (sin x − cos x)
2
=− 2
sin x − cos2 x
2
= (shown)
cos 2x

(b)
Z π Z π
2 dx 2 1
= dx
π
3
1 − 2 sin2 x π
3
cos 2x
Z π
1 2 2
= dx
2 π
3
cos 2x
   π2
1 sin x + cos x
= ln
2 sin x − cos x π
3
π π
sin π3 + cos π3
   
1 sin 2 + cos 2
= ln − ln
2 sin π2 − cos π2 sin π3 − cos π3
"  √ !#
3
+ 12

1 1+0 2
= ln − ln √
2 1−0 3 1
2 − 2
" √ !#
1 3+1
= − ln √
2 3−1
= −0.658478...
= −0.658 (3.s.f.)

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15 Kinematics
15.1 Full Solutions
1. (a)

dv
a=
dt
= 6t + k

When t = 0, a = −3

−3 = 6(0) + k
k = −3 (shown)

(b)
v = 3t2 − 3t
When the particle is at instantaneous rest, v = 0

3t2 − 3t = 0
3t(t − 1) = 0

∴ t = 1 sec
(c)
Z
s= v dt
3
= t3 − t2 + c
2
When t = 0, S = 0, c = 0
3
∴ s = t3 − t2
2
When t = 1,
3
s = (1)3 − (1)2
2
1
=−
2
When t = 4,
3
s = (4)3 − (4)2
2
= 40

1
∴ Total distance = 40 + (2)
2
= 41 m

41
∴ Average speed =
4
1
= 10 m/s
4

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2. (a) When the particle is at instantaneous rest, v = 0

5 1 − e1−t = 0

e1−t = 1
1 − t = ln 1
t = 1 sec

(b)
Z
s= v dt

= 5t + 5e1−t + c

When t = 0, s = 0

∴ 5e + c = 0
c = −5e

∴ s = 5t + 5e1−t − 5e

∴ Distance = s|t=2 − s|t=1

= 5(2) + 5e1−2 − 5e − 5(1) + 5e1−1 − 5e
   

= 1.839397...
= 1.84 m (3.s.f.)

(c)

dv
a=
dt
= 5e1−t

When t = 2.5,

a = 5e1−2.5
= 1.115650...
2
= 1.12 m/s

(d) As t → ∞, e1−t → 0
∴ v = 5 m/s

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3. (a) When t = 0,
 
0
a|t=0 = 2 cos
3
= 2 ms−2

(b)
Z
v= a dt
 
t
= 6 sin +c
3

When t = 0, v = 2

∴ 2 = 6 sin 0 + c
c=2
 
t
∴ v = 6 sin +2
3
At instantaneous rest, v = 0
 
t
6 sin +2=0
3
 
t 1
sin =−
3 3
 
1
α = sin−1 (Quadrant 3 & 4)
3
In Quadrant 3,
 
t −1 1
= π + sin
3 3
  
−1 1
t = 3 π + sin
3
= 10.444288...
= 10.4 sec

In Quadrant 4,
 
t 1
= 2π − sin−1
3 3
  
1
t = 3 2π − sin−1
3
= 17.830045...
= 17.8 sec

∴ t = 10.4 sec or t = 17.8 sec

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(c)
Z
s= v dt
 
t
= −18 cos + 2t + c
3

When t = 0, s = 0

∴ 0 = −18 cos 0 + 2(0) + c

c = 18
 
t
∴ s = −18 cos + 2t + 18
3
When t = 10.444... sec,

 ! (    )
3 π + sin−1 1

3 −1 1
s = −18 cos + 2 3 π + sin + 18
3 3
= 55.859140... m

When t = 15 sec,
 
15
s = −18 cos + 2(15) + 18
3
= 42.894080... m

∴ Total distance travelled = (55.859140...) + (55.859140... − 42.894080...)

= 68.82...
= 68.8 m (3.s.f.)

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4. (a)

dv
=5−t
dt
dv
When the velocity is maximum, =0
dt
∴0=5−t
t = 5 sec (shown)

(b) Velocity-time graph

(c) When t = 5,
1
v = 5(5) − (5)2 + 4
2
1
= 16
2
Since the deceleration is uniform, it will form a straight-line graph with a negative gradient of −1.5
1 1
∴ v − 16 = −1 (t − 5)
2 2
1
v = −1 t + 24
2
Hence, at B, v = 0
1
∴ 0 = −1 t + 24
2
t = 16 sec

(d)

Total distance = Area under the graph

Z 5  
1 2 1 1
= 5t − t + 4 dt + 16 (16 − 5)
0 2 2 2
 5
5 2 1 3 3
= t − t + 4t + 90
2 6 0 4
 
5 2 1 3 3
= (5) − (5) + 4(5) + 90
2 6 4
5
= 152 m
12

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