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Mathematics Compulsory Part Paper 1 Mock Examination (Marking Scheme) 2021-2022

SECTION A(1) (35 marks)

1. Simplify
(a b ) 3 2 4

and express your answer with positive indices.

a −2b12
(3 marks)
Solution
(a b )
3 2 4

=
a12b8
1M ( xy ) = x n y n
n
−2 12
a b a −2b12
ax
= a14b −4 1M for y
= a x− y
a
a14
= 4 1A
b

3
2. If h + = 2h − 3 , express x in terms of h.
x−4
(3 marks)
Solution
3
h+ = 2h − 3
x−4
3
= h−3 1M for putting x on one side
x−4
3
x−4=
h−3
3
x = +4
h−3
3 + 4 ( h − 3)
= 1M for fraction addition
h−3
4h − 9
= 1A
h−3

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3. Factorize
(a) 9m2 – 16 ,
(b) 3m2n – 11mn – 20n ,
(c) 9m2 – 16 – 3m2n + 11mn + 20n .

(4 marks)
Solution
(a) 9m2 – 16
= (3m)2 – 42
= (3m + 4)(3m – 4) 1A

(b) 3m2n – 11mn – 20n

= n(3m2 – 11m – 20)
= n(3m + 4)(m – 5) 1A

(c) 9m2 – 16 – 3m2n + 11mn + 20n

= 9m2 – 16 – (3m2n – 11mn – 20n)
= (3m + 4)(3m – 4) – n(3m + 4)(m – 5) 1M for (a) – (b)
= (3m + 4)(3m – 4 – mn + 5n) 1A

4x − 3
4. (a) Find the range of values of x which satisfy both ≥ 2 x − 3 and 3 − 2 x < 1 .
5
(b) How many integers satisfy both inequalities in (a)?
(4 marks)
Solution
4x − 3
(a) ≥ 2 x − 3 and 3 − 2 x < 1
5
4 x − 3 ≥ 10 x − 15 and 2 < 2x
12 ≥ 6x and x > 1
i.e. x ≤ 2 and x > 1 1A + 1A
∴ 1< x ≤ 2 1M

(b) Only 1 integer, namely 2, satisfies the result in (a).

Number of integers satisfying both inequalities = 1 1A

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5. A table is sold at a discount of 20% on its marked price. The selling price of the table is
$2780.
(a) Find the marked price of the table.
(b) After selling the table, the percentage profit is 25%. Find the cost of the table.
(4 marks)
Solution
(a) Let $m be the marked price of the table.
(1 – 20%)m = 2780 1M 2780÷(1-20%)
m = 3475 1A
Thus, the marked price of the table is $3475.

(b) Let $c be the cost of the table

(1 + 25%)c = 2780 1M 2780÷(1+25%)
c = 2224 1A
Thus, the cost price of the table is $2224.

6. In a playgroup, the ratio of the number of baby boys to the number of baby girls is 11 : 7.
If 8 baby boys and 6 baby girls join the playgroup, then the ratio of the number of baby
boys to the number of baby girls is 3 : 2. Find the original number of baby boys in the
playgroup.
(4 marks)
Solution
Let 11k and 7k be the original numbers of baby boys and girls in the playgroup
respectively, where k is a positive constant. 1A (can be absorbed)
11k + 8 3
= 1M + 1A
7k + 6 2
22k – 21k = 18 – 16
k=2
Thus, the original number of baby boys is 22. 1A
Let x and y be the original numbers of baby boys and girls respectively.
 x 11
y = 7

 1A + 1A
 x +8 = 3
 y + 6 2

7 x = 11 y

2 x − 3 y = 2
 7x 
So, we have 2 x − 3   = 2 . 1M
 11 
Solving, we have x = 22. 1A
Thus, the original number of baby boys in the playground is 22.

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7. ABC is a triangle with ∠B = 90°. It is given that AB = (3k – 2) cm, AC = (7k – 2) cm and
BC = (5k + 4) cm, where k is a constant. Find k.
(3 marks)
Solution
(3k − 2) 2 + (5k + 4) 2 = (7k − 2) 2 1M
2 2 2
9k − 12k + 4 + 25k + 40k + 16 = 49k − 28k + 4
15k 2 − 56k − 16 = 0 1A can be absorbed
4
k = 4 or − (rej.) 1A
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8. L is a straight line which is perpendicular to a straight line L1: 3 x + 4 y + 8 = 0 . It is given

that the x-intercept of L is –3.
(a) Find the equation of L.
(b) L1 and L intersect at P. L1 and L cut the y-axis at A and B respectively. Find the ratio
of the area of ΔOPA to that of ΔOPB.
(5 marks)
Solution
3
(a) Slope of L1 = −
4
4
Slope of L = 1A
3
Equation of L:
4
y = ( x + 3) 1M
3
4
y = x+4 1A or 4 x − 3 y + 12 = 0
3
(b) Required ratio
= OA : OB 1M
=2:4
=1:2 1A

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9. In Figure 1, the pie chart shows the distribution of the number of pairs of shoes owned by
the students in a group.

6
5 α 2
15°
β
100°
110°
4
3

Figure 1
If a student is randomly selected from the group, the probability that the selected student
1
has more than 5 pairs of shoes is .
8
(a) Find the values of α and β.
(b) Find the mean of the distribution.
(5 marks)
Solution
α 1
(a) = 1M either
360° 8
α = 45° 1A
β = 360° − 110° − 100° − 15° − α
= 90° 1A
(b) Required mean
2(90) + 3(110) + 4(100) + 5(15) + 6(45)
= 1M
360
251
= 1A r.t. 3.49
72

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SECTION A(2) (35 marks)
10. The stem-and-leaf diagram below shows the distribution of the weights (in kg) of the
players in a volleyball team.
Stem (tens) Leaf (units)
4 0 1 3 6 8
5 2 2 2 2 7 9
6 0 2 4 9 9
7 1 1 3 k
It is given that the range of the above distribution is twice of its inter-quartile range.
(a) Find k. (4 marks)
(b) If a player is randomly selected from the team, find the probability that the weight
of the selected player is higher than the mode of the distribution. (1 mark)

Solution

(a) Range = (70 + k – 40) kg 1M

= (30 + k) kg

 48 + 52 
Inter-quartile range =  69 −  kg 1M
 2 
=19 kg

30 + k = 2(19) 1M
k =8 1A
11
(b) The required probability = . 1A
20

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11. Figure 2 shows the graphs for car A and car B travelling on the same straight road between
town P and town Q during the period 7:30 to 10:00 in a morning. Car B travels at a
constant speed during the period. It is given that town P and town Q are 240 km apart.

Q 240
Car A
Car B
Distance from town P (km)

160

P 0
7:30 8:00 9:00 10:00
Time
Figure 2
(a) Find the distance of car B from town Q at 8:00 in the morning. (2 marks)
(b) At what time do car A and car B meet? (2 marks)
(c) The driver of car A claims that, after 2 cars meet each other, the average speed of
car A is less than that of car B until 10:00. Do you agree? Explain your answer.
(2 marks)
Solution
240 240
(a) The distance of car B from town Q = × 30 1M for
2.5 × 60 2.5
= 48 km 1A
240
(b) Number of minutes needed for Car B to travel 80 km = 80 ÷ 1M
2.5 × 60
= 50 mins
Cars A and B meet at 8:20 in the morning. 1A

(c) During the period 8:20 to 10:00 in the morning, Car B travels 160km while Car A
travels 80km which is less than 160km. 1M
The average speed of car A is lower than that of car B.
The claim is agreed. 1A f.t.

The average speed of car A during the period

80
= 1M either
100
= 0.8 km/min or 48 km/h
The average speed of car B during the period
160
= W
100
= 1.6 km/min or 96 km/h
Note that 0.8<1.6.
The average speed of car A is lower than that of car B.
The claim is agreed. 1A f.t

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12. In Figure 3, the solid consists of a right circular cone and a hemisphere with a common
base. The base radius and the height of the circular cone are r cm and 16 cm respectively.
It is given that the ratio of the curved surface area of the circular cone to that of the
hemisphere is 5 : 6.

r cm

16 cm

Figure 3
(a) Find the value of r. (2 marks)
(b) Express the volume of the solid in terms of π. (2 marks)

Solution
π r r 2 + 162 5
(a) = 1M for either 2π r 2 or π rl
2π r 2 6
5r
r 2 + 256 =
3
25 2
r2 + 256 = r
9
r2 = 144
r = 12 or r = –12 (rejected) 1A

(b) The required volume

1 1 4  1 2 2
= π (12) 2 (16) +  π (12)3  1M for π r h or π r 3
3 2 3  3 3
3
= 1920π cm 1A

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13. The cost of a wardrobe of weight w kg is $C. C is partly constant and partly varies as
w . When w = 16 , C = 1520 and when w = 25 , C = 1650 .
(a) Find the cost of a wardrobe of weight 36 kg. (4 marks)
(b) Someone claims that the cost of a wardrobe of weight 121 kg is higher than the total
cost of two wardrobes of weight 36 kg. Is the claim correct? Explain your answer
(2 marks)

Solution
(a) Let C = k1 + k2 w , where k1 and k2 are non-zero constants. 1M
1520 = k1 + 16k2 1M either one
k1 + 4k2 = 1520 ......(1)
1650 = k1 + 25k2
k1 + 5k2 = 1650 ......(2)
(2) − (1): k2 = 130
By substituting k2 = 130 into (1), we have
k1 + 4(130) = 1520
k1 = 1000
∴ C = 1000 + 130 w 1A (can be absorbed)
The required cost = $(1000 + 130 36) = $1780 1A

(b) When w = 121,

C = 1000 + 130 121 1M
= 2430
< 2 ×1780
∴ The claim is incorrect. 1A f.t.

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14. The cubic polynomial f (x) is divisible by x – 2. When f (x) is divided by x2 – 4, the
remainder is kx – 8, where k is a constant.
(a) Find k. (3 marks)
(b) It is given that when f (x) is divided by x, the remainder is 16. When f (x) is divided
by x + 3, the remainder is –65. Someone claims that all the roots of the equation
f (x) = 0 are integers. Is the claim correct? Explain your answer. (5 marks)

Solution

(a) Let f (x) = (x2 – 4)q(x) + (kx – 8), where q(x) is a polynomial. 1M
By the factor theorem,
f (2) = 0 1M
2
(2 – 4) q(2) + (2k – 8) = 0
2k – 8 = 0
k=4 1A

(b) Let f (x) = (x2 – 4)(ax + b) + (4x – 8), where a and b are constants. 1M
By the remainder theorem,
f (0) = 16 1M either
2
(0 – 4)(0 + b) + (0 – 8)= 16
b = –6 1A
f (–3) = –65
2
[(–3) – 4](–3a – 6) + [4(–3) – 8] = –65
a=1 1A

f (x) = 0
2
(x – 4)(x – 6) + (4x – 8) = 0
(x – 2)(x + 2)(x – 6) + 4(x – 2) = 0
(x – 2)[(x + 2)(x – 6) + 4] = 0
(x – 2)(x2 – 4x – 8) = 0
x = 2 or x 2 − 4 x − 8 = 0
4 ± 16 − 4(1)(−8)
x=
2
= 2±2 3
2
∴ The roots of the equation x – 4x – 8 = 0 are not integers.
∴ The claim is incorrect. 1A f.t.

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 Let f ( x) = ( x − 2)(ax 2 + bx + c) 1M
f ( −2) = −16...(1)
f (0) = 16...(2) 1M either one
f ( −3) = −65...(3)
By (2),
(0 − 2)(c) = 16
c = −8
Solve (1) and (3)
−16 = −4(4a − 2b − 8)

−65 = −5(9a − 3b − 8)
We have
a = 1, 1A
b = −4 1A
f (x) = 0
(x – 2)(x2 – 4x – 8) = 0
x = 2 or x 2 − 4 x − 8 = 0
4 ± 16 − 4(1)(−8)
x=
2
= 2±2 3
2
∴ The roots of the equation x – 4x – 8 = 0 are not integers.
∴ The claim is incorrect. 1A f.t.

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15. The coordinates of the points A and B are (0, 5) and (3, 1) respectively. Let P be a moving
point in the rectangular coordinate plane such that AP ⊥ PB . The locus of P lies on a
circle Γ .
(a) Find the equation of Γ . (2 marks)
(b) Q is a moving point on Γ . C (0,1) is a point in the same plane.
(i) Does Γ pass through C? Explain your answer.
(ii) When the slope of CQ is 3 , someone claims that ∠CAQ is greater than
100°. Do you agree? Explain your answer. (4 marks)
Solution
(a) Let ( x, y ) be the coordinates of P.
∴ ( y − 5)( y − 1) = − x( x − 3) 1M
x 2 + y 2 − 3x − 6 y + 5 = 0
∴ The equation of Γ is x 2 + y 2 − 3 x − 6 y + 5 = 0 . 1A

0 + 3 5 +1
Centre: ( , ) 1M either
2 2
Radius = (0 − 3) 2 + (5 − 1) 2 ÷ 2
5
=
2
3 25
∴ The equation of Γ is ( x − ) 2 + ( y − 3) 2 = . 1A
2 4

(b) (i) Substituting (0, 1) into Γ , we have

L.H.S. = 02 + 12 − 3(0) − 6(1) + 5 = 0
R.H.S. = 0
∴ Γ passes through C. 1
(ii)
∵ The slope of CQ is 3.
∴
tan ∠BCQ = 3 1M
∠BCQ = 60°
∠ACQ = ∠ACB − ∠BCQ
= 90° − 60°
= 30°
4
tan ∠ABC = 1M
3
∠ABC ≈ 53.13010235°
∠AQC = ∠ABC ( ∠ s in the same segment)
∠CAQ = 180° − ∠AQC − ∠ACQ ( ∠ sum of △)
≈ 180° − 53.13010235° − 30°
≈ 96.86989765°
< 100°
∴ The claim is disagreed. 1A f.t.

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SECTION B (35 marks)
16. A queue is randomly formed by 6 boys and 3 girls.
(a) How many different queues can be formed? (1 mark)
(b) Find the probability that all the boys are next to each other in the queue.
(3 marks)

Solution

(a) P99 = 362880 1A

4!6!
(b) 1M for denominator + 1M for 4!
362880
1
= 1A r.t. 0.0476
21

17. In an examination, the mean of the scores of a class of students is 70. The range of the
scores of these students is at most 70. Johnny scored the lowest in the examination. His
score is 25 and his standard score is –3. Can the standard score of any student exceed 2?
Explain your answer.
(4 marks)
Solution
The standard deviation of the scores
25 − 70
= 1M
−3
= 15
Highest possible score of any student
= 25 + 70
= 95 1A
Greatest possible standard score of any student
95 − 70
= 1M
15
5
=
3
<2
No, the standard score of any student cannot exceed 2. 1 f.t.

The standard deviation of the scores

25 − 70
= 1M
−3
= 15
Suppose the standard score of a student exceeds 2.
Then the student’s score > 70 + 2(15) 1M
= 100.
However, the range > 100 – 25 = 75 1A
> 70, contradiction.
No, the standard score of any student cannot exceed 2. 1 f.t.

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18. Let G ( n) be the nth term of a geometric sequence. It is given that G (3) = 256 and
1
G (6) = .
16
(a) Find G (1) .
(2 marks)
A( n )
(b) Suppose G (n) = 2 , for all positive integers n.
(i) Express A( n) in terms of n.
(ii) Hence, or otherwise, find the greatest value of k such that
G (1)G (2)G (3)  G (k ) > 2022 .
(5 marks)

Solution
(a) Let r be and the common ratio of the sequence.
G (1) ⋅ r 2 = 256

 5 1 1M either one
G (1) ⋅ r =
 16
1
r3 =
4096
1
r=
16
G (1) = 65536 1A
n −1
 1
(b) (i) G (n) = 65536 ⋅  
 16 
16 −4( n −1)
= 2 ⋅2
1M expressing in powers of 2
= 220− 4 n
A( n) = 20 − 4n 1A

(ii) G (1)G (2)G (3)  G (k ) > 2022

2 A (1) ⋅ 2 A(2) ⋅ 2 A(3)  2 A ( k ) > 2022
2 A(1) + A(2) + A (3) ++ A( k ) > 2022
log 2022
A(1) + A(2) + A(3) +  + A(k ) > 1M
log 2
k log 2022
[16 + (20 − 4k )] > 1M
2 log 2
log 2022
2k 2 − 18k + <0
log 2
0.658227445 < k < 8.341772554
Greatest value of k is 8. 1A

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19. (a) In Figure 4(a), ABCD is a paper card in the form of a quadrilateral. It is given that
∠ABC = 120°, AB = AD = 9 cm and BC = CD = 15 cm. Find AC and ∠CAB.
(4 marks)
C

D B

Figure 4(a)
(b) The paper card in Figure 4(a) is folded along AC such that AB and AD lie on the
horizontal ground as shown in Figure 4(b). It is given that the angle between the
plane ABC and the horizontal ground is 40°. Someone claims that the shortest
distance from C to the horizontal ground is less than 8.5 cm. Do you agree? Explain
your answer.
(4 marks)

D
A

Figure 4(b)

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 (a) In Δ ABC, by the cosine formula,
AC2 = AB2 + BC2 – 2(AB)(BC)cos ∠ABC 1M
2 2
AC = 9 + 15 − 2(9)(15) cos120° cm
= 21 cm 1A
By the sine formula,
AC BC CA2 + AB 2 − BC 2
= or cos ∠CAB = 1M
sin ∠ABC sin ∠CAB 2(CA)( AB)
15sin120°
sin ∠CAB =
21
∠CAB ≈ 38.2132107° or 141.786793° (rej.)
≈ 38.2° 1A

(b) Let E be the foot of the perpendicular from C to AB.

CE = AC sin ∠CAB 1M
≈ 21 sin 38.2132107° cm
≈ 12.99038106 cm

Denote the projection of C on the horizontal ground by C'.

The angle between the plane ABC and the horizontal ground is ∠CEC'. 1M
CC' = CE sin ∠CEC' 1M
≈ 12.99038106 sin 40° cm
≈ 8.350055988 cm
< 8.5 cm
∴ The claim is not agreed. 1 f.t.

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20. Let f ( x ) = x 2 − ( 4k + 2 ) x + 4k 2 + 7k − 4 , where k is a constant and k ≠ −1 . Let U be the
vertex of the graph of y = f ( x ) .

(a) By the method of completing the square, find the coordinates of U in terms of k.
(3 marks)

(b) Let g ( x ) be a function. It is known that the graph of y = g ( x ) can be obtained by

translating the graph of y = f ( x ) 5 units downwards and ( k + 1) units leftwards.
Let V be the vertex of the graph of y = g ( x ) .
(i) Find g ( x ) in terms of k.
Hence, or otherwise, write down the coordinates of V in terms of k.

(ii) Let W be the point ( 2k + 6, 2k − 6 ) .

(1) Find the equation of the circle passing through U, V and W in terms of k.
(2) Someone claims that as k varies, the locus of the circumcentre of ΔUVW
is a straight line. Do you agree? Explain your answer.
(9 marks)
Solution
(a) f ( x ) = x 2 − ( 4k + 2 ) x + 4k 2 + 7k − 4
= x 2 − ( 4k + 2 ) x + ( 2k + 1) − ( 2k + 1) + 4k 2 + 7 k − 4
2 2
1M
= ( x − 2k − 1) − 4k 2 − 4k − 1 + 4k 2 + 7 k − 4
2

= ( x − 2k − 1) + 3k − 5
2
1A
∴ U = ( 2k + 1, 3k − 5 ) 1A
(b) (i) g ( x ) = f ( x + k + 1) − 5 1A

( 2
)
= ( x + k + 1) − 2k − 1 + 3k − 5 − 5 1M

= ( x − k ) + 3k − 10
2

V = ( k , 3k − 10 ) 1A

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 (ii) (1) mUV =
( 3k − 5) − ( 3k − 10 ) = 5
2k + 1 − k k +1
mUW =
( 2k − 6 ) − ( 3k − 5 ) = − k + 1
( 2k + 6 ) − ( 2k + 1) 5
 5  k +1
mUV ⋅ mUW =   − 
 k +1   5 
= −1
∴ UV ⊥ UW
∴ VW is a diameter of the circle UVW (converse, ∠ in semi-circle)
∴ The equation of the circle:
( x − k )  x − ( 2k + 6 ) +  y − ( 3k − 10 )  y − ( 2k − 6 ) = 0 1M+1A
x 2 + y 2 −  k + ( 2k + 6 )  x − ( 2k − 6 ) + ( 3k − 10 )  y + k ( 2k + 6 ) + ( 3k − 10 )( 2k − 6 ) = 0
i.e. x 2 + y 2 − ( 3k + 6 ) x − ( 5k − 16 ) y + 8k 2 − 32k + 60 = 0 1A

Alternative Solution 1
mUV =
( 3k − 5) − ( 3k − 10 ) = 5
2k + 1 − k k +1
mUW =
( 2k − 6 ) − ( 3k − 5 ) = − k + 1
( 2k + 6 ) − ( 2k + 1) 5
 5   k +1
mUV ⋅ mUW =   −  = −1
 k +1  5 
 UV ⊥ UW
∴ VW is a diameter of the circle UVW (converse, ∠ in semi-circle)
 k + ( 2k + 6 ) ( 3k − 10 ) + ( 2k − 6 ) 
Centre of the circle =  ,  1M (either)
 2 2 
 3k + 6 5k − 16 
= , 
 2 2 
1
Radius = VW
2
1 2 2
= ( 2k + 6 ) − k  + ( 2k − 6 ) − ( 3k − 10 ) 
2
1
= 2k 2 + 4k + 52
2
∴ The equation of the circle:
2 2 2
 3k + 6   5k − 16   1 
x−  + y −  = 2k 2 + 4k + 52  1A
 2   2  2 
9k 2 + 36k + 36 + 25k 2 − 160k + 256 − 2k 2 − 4k − 52
x 2 − ( 3k + 6 ) x + y 2 − ( 5k − 16 ) y + =0
4
i.e. x 2 + y 2 − ( 3k + 6 ) x − ( 5k − 16 ) y + 8k 2 − 32k + 60 = 0 1A

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 Alternative Solution 2
Let the equation be x 2 + y 2 + Dx + Ey + F = 0 .
(2k + 1) 2 + (3k − 5) 2 + (2k + 1) D + (3k − 5) E + F = 0 ...(1)
 2 2
(k ) + (3k − 10) + (k ) D + (3k − 10) E + F = 0 ...(2) 1M (either one)
(2k + 6) 2 + (2k − 6) 2 + (2k + 6) D + (2k − 6) E + F = 0 ...(3)


(1) − (2) : 3k 2 + 34k − 74 + (k + 1) D + 5E = 0...(4)

(3) − (2) : −2k 2 + 60k − 28 + (k + 6) D + (4 − k ) E = 0...(4)
From (4),
5E = −(k + 1) D − 3k 2 − 34k + 74 …(6)
Sub. (6) into 5 × ( −4) ,
−10k 2 + 300k − 140 + 5(k + 6) D + (4 − k )[−(k + 1) D − 3k 2 − 34k + 74] = 0
5(k + 6) D − (4 − k )(k + 1) D = (4 − k )(3k 2 + 34k − 74) + 10k 2 − 300k + 140
(k 2 + 2k + 26) D = −3k 3 − 12k 2 − 90k − 156
−3(k + 2)(k 2 + 2k + 26)
D=
k 2 + 2k + 26
D = −3(k + 2) 1A (either one)

Sub D = −3(k + 2) into (6),

5E = −(k + 1)[−3(k + 2)] − 3k 2 − 34k + 74
5E = 3(k 2 + 3k + 2) − 3k 2 − 34k + 74
5E = −25k + 80
E = −5k + 16

Sub. D = −3(k + 2) and E = −5k + 16 into (2),

(k ) 2 + (3k − 10) 2 + (k )[−3(k + 2)] + (3k − 10)(−5k + 16) + F = 0
− F = k 2 + 9k 2 − 60k + 100 − 3k 2 − 6k − 15k 2 + 98k − 160
− F = −8k 2 + 32k − 60
F = 8k 2 − 32k + 60

The equation is x 2 + y 2 − 3(k + 2) x + (16 − 5 y ) + 8k 2 − 32k + 60 = 0 . 1A

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 (2) Let the circumcentre of ΔUVW be (x, y).
3k + 6 5k − 16
Then x = and y = . 1M
2 2
2x − 6
k=
3
 2x − 6 
5  − 16
y=  3 
2
5
= x − 13
3
∴ The equation of the locus of the circumcentre of ΔUVW is
5
y = x − 13 . (or 5 x − 3 y − 39 = 0 ) 1A
3
i.e. The locus of the circumcentre of ΔUVW is a straight line as k varies.
∴ The claim is agreed. 1A f.t.

Let the circumcentre of ΔUVW be (x, y).

3k + 6 5k − 16
Then x = and y = . 1M
2 2
2x − 6 2 y − 16
k= k=
3 5

2 x − 6 2 y + 16
=
3 5
10 x − 30 = 6 y + 48
10 x − 6 y − 78 = 0
5 x − 3 y − 39 = 0 1A
which is a straight line
∴ The claim is agreed. 1A f.t.

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