Q1.

Given that the equation

kx2 + 6kx + 5 = 0 where k is a non-zero constant
has no real roots, find the range of possible values for k.

(Total for question = 4 marks)

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Q2.

Given that

express each of the following in the form kxn where k and n are simplified constants.

(1)

(1)

(2)

(Total for question = 4 marks)

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Q3.

In this question you must show all stages of your working.

Solutions relying on calculator technology are not acceptable.

(a) Write in the form where a and b are integers to be found.

(3)
(b) Hence, or otherwise, solve

giving your answer in simplest form.

(3)

(Total for question = 6 marks)

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Q4.

In this question you must show all stages of your working.

Solutions relying on calculator technology are not acceptable.

The curve C1 has equation

The curve C2 has equation

(a) Show that C1 and C2 meet when

(2)
Given that C1 and C2 meet at points P and Q
(b) find, using algebra, the exact distance PQ
(5)

(Total for question = 7 marks)

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Q5.

Figure 1 shows a sketch of part of the curve C with equation

(a) State the equation of the asymptote of C that is parallel to the y-axis.
(1)
(b) Factorise fully x3 + 4x2 + 4x
(2)
A copy of Figure 1, labelled Diagram 1, is shown on the next page.
(c) On Diagram 1, add a sketch of the curve with equation
y = x3 + 4x2 + 4x
On your sketch, state clearly the coordinates of each point where this curve cuts or meets
the coordinate axes.
(3)
(d) Hence state the number of real solutions of the equation
(x + 2)(x3 + 4x2 + 4x) = 1
giving a reason for your answer.
(1)
 (Total for question = 7 marks)
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Q6.

Figure 2 shows a sketch of the straight line l and the curve C.

Given that l cuts the y-axis at –12 and cuts the x-axis at 4, as shown in Figure 2,
(a) find an equation for l, writing your answer in the form y = mx + c, where m and c are
constants to be found.
(2)
Given that C

∙ has equation y = f(x) where f(x) is a quadratic expression

∙ has a minimum point at (7, –18)

∙ cuts the x-axis at 4 and at k, where k is a constant

(b) deduce the value of k,

(1)
(c) find f(x).
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The region R is shown shaded in Figure 2.
(d) Use inequalities to define R.
(2)
(Total for question = 8 marks)
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Q7.

Figure 4 shows a sketch of part of the curve C with equation y = f(x), where
f(x) = (3x – 2)2 (x – 4)
(a) Deduce the values of x for which f(x) > 0
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(b) Expand f(x) to the form
ax3 + bx2 + cx + d
where a, b, c and d are integers to be found.
(3)
The line l, also shown in Figure 4, passes through the y intercept of C and is parallel to the
x-axis.
The line l cuts C again at points P and Q, also shown in Figure 4.
(c) Using algebra and showing your working, find the length of line PQ. Write your answer in the
form , where k is a constant to be found.
(Solutions relying entirely on calculator technology are not acceptable.)
 (5)

(Total for question = 9 marks)

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Mark scheme

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