State the interval for which sin x is a decreasing function for 0° ≤ x ≤ 360°

1.
(Total 2 marks)

A curve has equation y = 2x2 − 8x√x + 8x + 1 for x ≥ 0

2.
(a) Prove that the curve has a maximum point at (1, 3)

Fully justify your answer.

(9)

(b) Find the coordinates of the other stationary point of the curve and state its nature.
(2)
(Total 11 marks)

A curve has equation y = x3 − 48x

3.
The point A on the curve has x coordinate −4

The point B on the curve has x coordinate −4 + h

(a) Show that the gradient of the line AB is h2 − 12h

(4)

(b) Explain how the result of part (a) can be used to show that A is a stationary point on the
curve.
(2)
(Total 6 marks)

A curve has equation y = x5 + 4x3 + 7x + q where q is a positive constant.

4.
Find the gradient of the curve at the point where x = 0

Circle your answer.

0 4 7 q
(Total 1 mark)

Chris claims that, “for any given value of x, the gradient of the curve y = 2x3 + 6x2 − 12x + 3 is
5.
always greater than the gradient of the curve y = 1 + 60x − 6x2” .
Show that Chris is wrong by finding all the values of x for which his claim is not true.
(Total 7 marks)

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6. A curve has equation for x > 0

(a) Find
(4)

(b) The point A lies on the curve and has x-coordinate 4

Find the coordinates of the point where the tangent to the curve at A crosses the x-axis.
(5)
(Total 9 marks)

Find the coordinates, in terms of a, of the minimum point on the curve y = x2 − 5x + a , where a is
7.
a constant.

Fully justify your answer.

(Total 3 marks)

Prove that the function f(x) = x3 − 3x2 + 15x − 1 is an increasing function.

8.
(Total 6 marks)

A bird flies from a tree. At time t seconds, the bird’s height, y metres, above the horizontal ground
9.
is given by

y= − t 2 + 5, 0≤t≤4

(a) Find .
(2)

(b) (i) Find the rate of change of height of the bird in metres per second when t = 1.
(2)

(ii) Determine, with a reason, whether the bird’s height above the horizontal ground is
increasing or decreasing when t = 1.
(1)

(c) (i) Find the value of when t = 2.

(2)

(ii) Given that y has a stationary value when t = 2, state whether this is a maximum value
or a minimum value.
(1)
(Total 8 marks)

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10.
The gradient, , of a curve at the point (x, y) is given by

= 10x4 − 6x2 + 5

The curve passes through the point P(1, 4).

(a) Find the equation of the tangent to the curve at the point P, giving your answer in the form
y = mx + c.
(3)

(b) Find the equation of the curve.

(5)
(Total 8 marks)

The point P(2, 8) lies on a curve, and the point M is the only stationary point of the curve.
11.

The curve has equation y = 6 + 2x − .

(a) Find .
(3)

(b) Show that the normal to the curve at the point P(2, 8) has equation x + 4y = 34.
(3)

(c) (i) Show that the stationary point M lies on the x-axis.
(3)

(ii) Hence write down the equation of the tangent to the curve at M.
(1)

(d) The tangent to the curve at M and the normal to the curve at P intersect at the point T.
Find the coordinates of T.
(2)
(Total 12 marks)

(a) The polynomial f(x) is given by f(x)= x3 − 4x + 15.

12.
(i) Use the Factor Theorem to show that x + 3 is a factor of f(x).
(2)

(ii) Express f(x) in the form (x + 3)(x2 + px + q), where p and q are integers.
(2)

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 (b) A curve has equation y = x4 − 8x2 + 60x + 7.

(i) Find .

(3)

(ii) Show that the x-coordinates of any stationary points of the curve satisfy the equation

x3 − 4x + 15 = 0
(1)

(iii) Use the results above to show that the only stationary point of the curve occurs when
x = −3.
(2)

(iv) Find the value of when x = −3.

(3)

(v) Hence determine, with a reason, whether the curve has a maximum point or a
minimum point when x = −3.
(1)
(Total 14 marks)

A curve has the equation

13.
y= , x>0

(a) Express in the form 12xp + xq.

(3)

(b) (i) Hence find .

(2)

(ii) Find an equation of the normal to the curve at the point on the curve where x = 4.
(4)

(iii) The curve has a stationary point P. Show that the x-coordinate of P can be written in
the form 2k, where k is a rational number.
(3)
(Total 12 marks)

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 The curve with equation y = x5 − 3x2 + x + 5 is sketched below. The point O is at the origin and
14.
the curve passes through the points A(−1, 0) and B(1, 4).

(a) Given that y = x5 − 3x2 + x + 5, find:

(i) ;
(3)

(ii) .
(1)

(b) Find an equation of the tangent to the curve at the point A(−1, 0).
(2)

(c) Verify that the point B, where x = 1, is a minimum point of the curve.
(3)

(d) The curve with equation y = x5 − 3x2 + x + 5 is sketched below. The point O is at the origin
and the curve passes through the points A(−1, 0) and B(1, 4).

(i) Find (x 5 − 3x2 + x + 5) dx.

(5)

(ii) Hence find the area of the shaded region bounded by the curve between A and B
and the line segments AO and OB.
(2)
(Total 16 marks)

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 The diagram shows part of a curve crossing the x-axis at the origin O and at the point A(8, 0).
15.
Tangents to the curve at O and A meet at the point P, as shown in the diagram.

The curve has equation

y = 12x − 3x

(a) Find .
(2)

(b) (i) Find the value of at the point O and hence write down an equation of the tangent
at O.
(2)

(ii) Show that the equation of the tangent at A(8, 0) is y + 8x = 64.

(3)

(c) Find dx.

(3)

(d) Calculate the area of the shaded region bounded by the curve from O to A and the
tangents OP and AP.
(7)
(Total 17 marks)

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 The diagram shows a solid cuboid with sides of lengths x cm, 3x cm and y cm.
16.

The total surface area of the cuboid is 32 cm2.

(a) (i) Show that 3x2 + 4xy = 16.

(2)

(ii) Hence show that the volume, V cm3, of the cuboid is given by

V = 12x –
(2)

(b) Find .

(2)

(c) (i) Verify that a stationary value of V occurs when x = .

(2)

(ii) Find and hence determine whether V has a maximum value or a minimum value

when x = .
(2)
(Total 10 marks)

17. The gradient, , of a curve C at the point (x, y) is given by

= 20x − 6x2 − 16

(a) (i) Show that y is increasing when 3x2 − 10x + 8 < 0.

(2)

(ii) Solve the inequality 3x2 − 10x + 8 < 0.

(4)

(b) The curve C passes through the point P(2, 3).

(i) Verify that the tangent to the curve at P is parallel to the x-axis.
(2)

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 (ii) The point Q(3, −1) also lies on the curve. The normal to the curve at Q and the
tangent to the curve at P intersect at the point R. Find the coordinates of R.
(7)
(Total 15 marks)

At the point (x, y), where x > 0, the gradient of a curve is given by
18.
= 3x2 − − 11

The point P(2, 1) lies on the curve.

(a) (i) Verify that = 0 when x = 2.

(1)

(ii) Find the value of when x = 2.

(4)

(iii) Hence state whether P is a maximum point or a minimum point, giving a reason for
your answer.
(1)

(b) Find the equation of the curve.

(4)
(Total 10 marks)

The curve with equation y = 13 + 18x + 3x2 − 4x3 passes through the point P where x = −1.
19.
(a) Find

(3)

(b) Show that the point P is a stationary point of the curve and find the other value of x where
the curve has a stationary point
(3)

(c) (i) Find the value of at the point P.

(3)

(ii) Hence, or otherwise, determine whether P is a maximum point or a minimum point.

(1)
(Total 10 marks)

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 The curve sketched below passes through the point A (−2, 0).
20.

The curve has equation y = 14 – x – x4 and the point P (1, 12) lies on the curve.

(a) (i) Find the gradient of the curve at the point P.

(3)

(ii) Hence find the equation of the tangent to the curve at the point P, giving your answer
in the form y = mx + c.
(2)

(b) (i) Find

(5)

(ii) Hence find the area of the shaded region bounded by the curve y = 14 – x – x4 and
the line AP.
(2)
(Total 12 marks)

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21.
A curve C is defined for x > 0 by the equation and is sketched below.

(a) Given that , find .

(3)

(b) Find an equation of the tangent at the point on the curve C where x = 1.
(3)

(c) The curve C has a minimum point M. Find the coordinates of M.

(4)

(d) (i) Find .

(3)

(ii) Hence find the area of the region bounded by the curve C, the x-axis and the lines
x = 1 and x = 2.
(2)

(e) The curve C is translated by to give the curve y = f (x). Given that the x-axis

is a tangent to the curve y = f (x), state the value of the constant k.

(1)
(Total 16 marks)

The volume, V m3, of water in a tank after time t seconds is given by

22.

(a) Find .
(2)

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 (b) (i) Find the rate of change of volume, in m3 s–1, when t = 1.
(2)

(ii) Hence determine, with a reason, whether the volume is increasing or decreasing
when t = 1.
(1)

(c) (i) Find the positive value of t for which V has a stationary value.
(3)

(ii) Find , and hence determine whether this stationary value is a maximum

value or a minimum value.

(3)
(Total 11 marks)

The diagram shows part of a curve with a maximum point M.

23.

The curve is defined for x ≥ 0 by the equation

(a) Find
(3)

(b) (i) Hence find the coordinates of the maximum point M.

(3)

(ii) Write down the equation of the normal to the curve at M.

(1)

(c) The point lies on the curve.

(i) Find an equation of the normal to the curve at the point P, giving your answer in the
form ax + by = c, where a, b and c are positive integers.
(4)

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 (ii) The normals to the curve at the points M and P intersect at the point R. Find the
coordinates of R.
(2)
(Total 13 marks)

The depth of water, y metres, in a tank after time t hours is given by

24.

(a) Find:

(i)

(3)

(ii)

(2)

(b) Verify that y has a stationary value when t = 2 and determine whether it is a maximum
value or a minimum value.
(4)

(c) (i) Find the rate of change of the depth of water, in metres per hour, when t = 1.
(2)

(ii) Hence determine, with a reason, whether the depth of water is increasing or
decreasing when t = 1.
(1)
(Total 12 marks)

The curve with equation y = 12x2 – 19x – 2x3 is sketched below.

25.

The curve crosses the x-axis at the origin O, and the point A (2, –6) lies on the curve.

(a) (i) Find the gradient of the curve with equation y = 12x2 – 19x – 2x3 at the point A.
(4)

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 (ii) Hence find the equation of the normal to the curve at the point , giving your answer in
the form x + py + q = 0, where p and q are integers.
(3)

(b) (i) Find the value of .

(5)

(ii) Hence determine the area of the shaded region bounded by the curve and the line
OA.
(3)
(Total 15 marks)

26.
A curve has equation .

(a) Find .

(3)

(b) Hence find the equation of each of the two tangents to the curve that are parallel
to the x-axis.
(4)

(c) Find an equation of the normal to the curve at the point (1, 49).
(3)
(Total 10 marks)

The curve with equation y = x4 – 8x + 9 is sketched below.

27.

The point (2, 9) lies on the curve.

(a) (i) Find .

(5)

(ii) Hence find the area of the shaded region bounded by the curve and the line y = 9.
(2)

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 (b) The point A(1, 2) lies on the curve with equation y = x4 – 8x + 9.

(i) Find the gradient of the curve at the point A.

(4)

(ii) Hence find an equation of the tangent to the curve at the point .
(1)
(Total 12 marks)

The diagram shows a block of wood in the shape of a prism with triangular cross-section. The
28.
end faces are right-angled triangles with sides of lengths 3x cm, 4x cm and 5x cm, and the length
of the prism is y cm, as shown in the diagram.

The total surface area of the five faces is 144 cm2.

(a) (i) Show that xy + x2 = 12.

(3)

(ii) Hence show that the volume of the block, V cm3, is given by

V = 72x – 6x3
(2)

(b) (i) Find

.
(2)

(ii) Show that V has a stationary value when x = 2.

(2)

(c) Find and hence determine whether V has a maximum value or a minimum

value when x = 2.
(2)
(Total 11 marks)

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 A curve C has the equation
29.

(a) Express in the form xp + xq.

(3)

(b) (i) Hence find .

(2)

(ii) Find an equation of the normal to the curve C at the point on the curve where x = 1.
(4)

(c) (i) Find .

(2)

(ii) Hence deduce that the curve C has no maximum points.

(2)
(Total 13 marks)

A model car moves so that its distance, x centimetres, from a fixed point O after time t seconds
30.
is given by

(a) Find:

(i) ;
(3)

(ii) .
(2)

(b) Verify that x has a stationary value when t = 3, and determine whether this stationary value
is a maximum value or a minimum value.
(4)

(c) Find the rate of change of x with respect to t when t = 1.

(2)

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 (d) Determine whether the distance of the car from O is increasing or decreasing at the instant
when t = 2.
(2)
(Total 13 marks)

(a) The polynomial p(x) is given by p(x) = x3 + x – 10.

31.
(i) Use the Factor Theorem to show that x – 2 is a factor of p(x).
(2)

(ii) Express p(x) in the form (x – 2)(x2 + ax + b), where a and b are constants.
(2)

(b) The curve C with equation y = x3 + x – 10, sketched below, crosses the x-axis at the point
Q(2, 0).

(i) Find the gradient of the curve C at the point Q.

(4)

(ii) Hence find an equation of the tangent to the curve C at the point Q.
(2)

(iii) Find .
(3)

(iv) Hence find the area of the shaded region bounded by the curve C and the coordinate
axes.
(2)
(Total 15 marks)

(a) By using the binomial expansion, or otherwise, express (1 + 2x)4 in the form
32.
1 + ax + bx2 + cx3 + 16x4

where a, b and c are integers.

(4)

(b) Hence show that (1 + 2x)4 + (1 – 2x)4 = 2 + 48x2 + 32x4.

(3)

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 (c) Hence show that the curve with equation

y = (1 + 2x)4 + (1 – 2x)4

has just one stationary point and state its coordinates.

(4)
(Total 11 marks)

The curve with equation y = x5 + 20x2 – 8 passes through the point P, where x = –2.
33.
(a) Find .

(3)

(b) Verify that the point P is a stationary point of the curve.

(2)

(c) (i) Find the value of at the point P.

(3)

(ii) Hence, or otherwise, determine whether P is a maximum point or a minimum point.

(1)

(d) Find an equation of the tangent to the curve at the point where x = 1.
(4)
(Total 13 marks)

The diagram shows part of a curve with a maximum point M.

34.

The equation of the curve is

(a) Find .
(3)

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 (b) Hence find the coordinates of the maximum point M.
(4)

(c) The point P(1, 14) lies on the curve. Show that the equation of the tangent to the curve at P
is y = 20x – 6.
(3)

(d) The tangents to the curve at the points P and M intersect at the point R. Find the length of
RM.
(3)
(Total 13 marks)

The curve with equation y = x4 – 32x + 5 has a single stationary point, M.

35.
(a) Find .

(3)

(b) Hence find the x-coordinate of M.

(3)

(c) (i) Find .

(1)

(ii) Hence, or otherwise, determine whether M is a maximum or a minimum point.

(2)

(d) Determine whether the curve is increasing or decreasing at the point on the curve
where x = 0.
(2)
(Total 11 marks)

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Mark schemes

1.
Marking Instructions AO Marks Typical Solution

Correctly identifies the two end AO1.2 M1

points 90 and 270
Condone and

90° < x < 270°

Correctly uses inequalities AO2.5 A1
May state (90, 270) − must be
round brackets
Again, condone and

Total 2 marks

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2.
Marking Instructions AO Marks Typical Solution

(a) Verifies that x = 1 gives y = 3 AO1.1b B1

AO1.1b B1

Attempts to differentiate (at least AO1.1a M1

one term correct)

Correctly differentiates AO1.1b A1

Explains for stationary or AO2.4 E1 For stationary point

maximum point
Must be explicitly seen
x = 1 or x = 4
Shows solution of to give x AO1.1b B1

= 1 (and x = 4)
(May be awarded for work seen
in (b)) or correct verification of x
=1
Differentiates again AO1.1a M1
(May be awarded for work seen
in (b))

Shows that x = 1 gives a AO1.1b A1

negative value (in a correct
second differential) Negative so maximum when
x=1
Concludes that maximum point is AO2.1 R1
at (1, 3). Maximum at (1, 3)
Constructs rigorous
mathematical argument to show
the required result.
Failure to score E1 does not rule
out award of this mark

(b) States coordinates AO1.1b B1 (4, 1)

States minimum point AO1.1b B1 Minimum

Total 11 marks

Notes:

A candidate who does not handle the term can score B1 B0 M1 A0 E1 B0 M1 A0 R0

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3.
Marking Instructions AO Marks Typical Solution

(a) Forms expression of the AO1.1a M1

correct form for the gradient of
the line AB condone sign
error

Obtains correct expansion of AO1.1b B1

(−4 + h)3

Obtains correct expansion of AO1.1b A1

numerator

Simplifies numerator and AO2.1 R1

shows given result

(b) Explains that as h ⟶ 0 the AO2.4 E1 The gradient of the curve is given by
gradient of the line AB ⟶ the
gradient of the curve or
tangent to the curve
Or
gradient of curve is given by

Must not use h = 0

AO2.4 E1 As h ⟶ 0, h2 − 12h ⟶ 0 therefore A

Explains that =0
must be a stationary point

therefore A must be a
stationary point

Total 6 marks

4.
Marking Instructions AO Marks Typical Solution

Circles correct answer AO1.1b B1 7

Total 1 mark

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5.
Marking Instructions AO Marks Typical Solution

Obtains AO3.1a M1 = 6x2 + 12x − 12

for both the given curves – at = 60 − 12x

least one term must be correct
for each curve

States both derivatives correctly AO1.1b A1

Translates problem into an AO3.1a M1 Chris’s claim is incorrect when

inequality
6x2 + 12x − 12 ≤ 60 − 12x
2x2 + 8x − 24 ≤ 0
States a correct quadratic AO1.1b A1
inequality
x2 + 4x − 12 ≤ 0
(x + 6) (x − 2) ≤ 0
FT from an incorrect provided
Critical values are x = − 6 and 2
both M1 marks have been
awarded −6 < x <
region x < −6 x≤2
2
sign + − +

Determines a solution to ‘their’ AO1.1a M1 −6≤x≤2

inequality
Chris’s claim is incorrect for
Obtains correct range of values AO1.1b A1 values of x in the range − 6 ≤ x ≤
2, so he is wrong
for x
Must be correctly written with
both inequality signs correct

Interprets final solution in context AO3.2a R1

of the original question, must
refer to Chris’s claim

Total 7 marks

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6.
Marking Instructions AO Marks Typical Solution

(a) Rewrites given expression with a AO1.1a M1

fractional power and negative
power – at least one index form
must be correct

Both terms correct AO1.1b A1

Differentiates ‘their’ rewritten AO1.1a M1

expression – at least one term
correct

Both terms correct for ‘their’ AO1.1b A1F

expression

(b) Finds the equation of the AO3.1a M1 When x = 4,

tangent, a clear attempt must be
seen

Evaluates ‘their’ (from part AO1.1b A1F

(a)) correctly
(when x = 4) and

Obtains correct y value (when x AO1.1b A1 y

= 4)

Obtains correct form of the AO1.1b A1F Tangent:

equation of a straight line using y − 56 = 16(x − 4)
‘their’ values for

y and When y = 0,
x= = 0.5
Deduces value required at x-axis AO2.2a A1F
is when y equals 0 (0.5,0)
(follow through from ‘their’
equation)
Both coordinates needed, any
form

Total 9 marks

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7.
Marking Instructions AO Marks Typical Solution

Selects an appropriate method – AO1.1a M1

either differentiates, at least as
far as: y minimised when squared
bracket is 0

or commences completion of the

square: ALT

so 2x − 5 = 0 for minimum

Fully differentiates and sets AO1.1a M1

derivative equal to zero or fully
completes square
Allow one error

Obtains both coordinates AO1.1b A1

Total 3 marks

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8.
Marking Instructions AO Marks Typical Solution

Explains clearly that f(x) AO2.4 E1 For all x, f ʹ(x) > 0 ⇒ f(x) is an
increasing function
is increasing ⇔ f ʹ(x) > 0
(for all values of x) f(x) = x3 − 3x2 + 15x − 1
or ⇒ f ʹ(x) = 3x2 − 6x + 15
Explains ⇒ f(x) is increasing
f ʹ(x) > 0 for all values of x
This may appear at any
appropriate point in their therefore f ʹ(x) > 0 for all values
argument of x
OR
Differentiates – at least two AO1.1a M1
correct terms for f ʹ(x), b2 −4ac = −144
∴ f ʹ(x) ≠ 0 for any real x, so f ʹ(x)
is either always positive or
All terms correct AO1.1b A1
always negative.
Attempts a correct method which AO3.1a M1
f ʹ(0) = 15
therefore f ʹ(x) > 0 for all values
could lead to f ʹ(x) > 0
of x

Correctly deduces f ʹ(x) > 0 AO2.2a A1 OR

(for all values of x) f ʺ(x) = 6x − 6, which = 0 when x
=1
Writes a clear statement that AO2.1 R1 so min f ʹ(x) is f ʹ(1) = 12
links the steps in the argument therefore f ʹ(x) > 0 for all values
together, the deduction about a of x
positive gradient for all values of
x proves that the given function Thus, since, f ʹ(x) > 0 for all
is increasing for all values of x values of x it is proven that f(x) is
an increasing function.

Total 6 marks

9.
(a) − 2t
one of these terms correct

M1
all correct (no + c etc)

A1

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(b) (i) t=1⇒ −2

Correctly sub t = 1 into their

M1

=−

must have correct (watch for t3 etc)

A1cso

(ii) <0

must have used in part (b)(i)

⇒ (height is) decreasing (when t = 1)

must state that “ < 0” or “−1.5 < 0” or the equivalent

in words
FT their value of with appropriate explanation
and conclusion

E1

(c) (i) × 3t2 − 2

Correctly differentiating their even if wrongly simplified

M1

Both derivatives correct and simplified to 4

A1cso
2

(ii) ⇒ minimum
FT their numerical value of from part (c)(i)

E1
1
[8]

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 (a) (Gradient = 10 − 6 + 5) = 9
10.
correct gradient from sub x = 1 into

B1

y − 4 = "their 9" (x − 1)
or y = "their 9" x + c and attempt
to find c using x =1 and y = 4
must attempt to use given expression for and must

be attempting tangent and not normal and coordinates

must be correct

M1

y = 9x − 5
condone y = 9x + c,… c = −5

A1
3

(b) (y =) + 5x + C

one term correct

M1
another term correct

A1
all integration correct including + C

A1

4 = 2 − 2 + 5 + C ⇒ C = −1
substituting both x = 1 and y = 4 and attempting
to find C

m1

y = 2x5 − 2x3 + 5x − 1
must have y = … and coefficients simplified

A1cso
5
[8]

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11. (a) = 8x−2
PI by its derivative as 16x−3 or −16x−3

B1

= 2 + 16x−3
Differentiating either 6 + 2x correctly or differentiating
−8 / x2 correctly.

M1
2 + 16x−3 OE

A1
3

(b) At P(2, 8), = 2 + 16 × 2−3 (= 4)

Attempt to find when x = 2

M1

Gradient of normal at P = −

m × m′ = − 1 used
m1
Eqn. of normal at P:

y − 8 = − (x − 2) ⇒ x + 4y = 34

CSO AG

A1
3

(c) (i) At St. Pt = 0 , 2 + 16x−3 = 0

Equating c ’s to 0

Accept ‘ = 0 so x = −2’ stated with no errors seen

M1

(16x−3 = −2) x = −2
x = −2
A1

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 When x = −2, y = 6 − 4 − 2 = 0;
M(−2, 0) lies on x-axis
Need statement and correct coords.

A1
3

(ii) Tangent at M has equation y = 0

y = 0 OE

B1
1

(d) Intersects normal at P when x + 0 = 34

PI Solving c’s eqn. of tangent with ans (b) as far as
correctly eliminating one variable.

M1

T (34, 0)
Accept x = 34, y = 0

A1
2
[12]

(a) f(− 3) = (− 3)3 − 4x (− 3) + 15

12.
f(−3) attempted not long division

M1

f(− 3) = − 27 + 12 + 15 = 0 ⇒ x + 3 is a factor
shown = 0 plus statement

A1
2

(ii) Quadratic factor (x2 − 3x + 5)

−3x or + 5 term by inspection or full long division attempt

(f(x) =) (x + 3)(x2 − 3x + 5)
must see correct product

A1
2

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(b) (i) 4x3 − 16 x + 60
one of these terms correct

M1
another term correct

A1
all correct ( no +c etc)

A1
3

(ii) 4x3 − 16x + 60 = 0

must see this line OE

⇒ x3 − 4 x + 15 = 0
AG

B1
1

(iii) Discriminant of quadratic = (− 3)2 − 4 × 5

discriminant of “ their” quadratic or correct use of
quad eqn “formula”

M1

b2 − 4ac = − 11 (or b2 − 4ac < 0 )

therefore quadratic has no (real )roots

Hence only stationary point is when x = −3

correct discriminant evaluated correctly

(or shown to be < 0) with appropriate conclusion
plus final statement

A1
2

(iv) 12 x2 − 16

B1

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 = 12(−3)2 − 16 (or 12 × 9 − 16 etc)

sub x = −3 into “ their ”

M1

= 92

A1
3

(v) Minimum since > 0 (or 92 > 0 etc)

FT appropriate conclusion from their value from

(iv) plus reason
treat parts (iv) & (v) holistically

E1
1
[14]

(a) = x0.5
13.
= x0.5 or seen or used

B1

= 12x − 1 + x1.5
12x−1 or p = −1

B1

x1.5 or q = (=1.5)

B1
3

(b) (i) = − 12x−2

Ft on c’s p only if c’s p is a negative integer

B1F

+ 1.5x0.5
Ft on c’s q only if c’s q is a pos non-integer

B1F
2

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 (ii) When x = 4, y = 11

B1

When x = 4,

Attempt to find when x = 4 PI

M1

Gradient of normal = −

m × m' = − 1 used
m1

Eqn of normal: y − 11 = − (x − 4)

ACF eg 4x + 9y = 115

A1
4

(iii) At St Pt = − 12 x−2 + 1.5 x0.5 = 0

Equating c’s to zero

M1

⇒ x2 x0.5 = 8 , ⇒ =8⇒x=

A correct eqn in the form xn = c or x = correctly obtained.

A1

⇒x= ⇒x=

CSO x = . All working must be correct and in an exact form.

If ‘ x = 0’ also appears then A0 CSO

A1
3
[12]

(a) (i) 5x4 − 6x + 1

14.
one term correct

M1

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 another term correct

A1
all correct (no + c etc)

A1

(ii) 20x3 − 6

FT ‘their’

B1

(b) x = −1 ⇒ = 5(−)4 − 6(−1) + 1 (= 12)

must sub x= −1 into ‘their’

M1

⇒ y = 12(x + 1)
any correct form with (x − −1) simplified
condone y = 12x + c, c=12
A1cso

(c) x=1⇒ =5−6+1

sub x = 1 into their

= 0 ⇒ stationary point
shown = 0 plus correct statement

A1cso

when x = 1, = 14 ⇒ (B is a ) minimum (point)

or = 20 − 6 > 0 ⇒ (B is a) minimum (point)

must have correct and for E1

E1

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 (d) (i) + 5x

one term correct

M1
another term correct

A1
all correct (may have + c)

A1

‘their’ F(1) − F(−1) with powers of 1 and

−1 evaluated correctly

M1

=8

A1cso
5

(ii) ‘their answer to part (i)’ − 2

M1

⇒ Area = 6

A1cso
2
[16]

15. (a) = 12 − 5x

kx term.
M1
ACF

A1
2

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(b) (i) When x = 0, = 12

Ft on c’s y' evaluated correctly at x = 0

B1F

Eqn of tangent at O is y = 12x

OE Ft on c’s value for y'(0) provided y'(0) > 0.

B1F
2

(ii) When x = 8, = 12 − 5 × (8)

Attempt to find when x = 8

M1

Equation of tangent at (8, 0) is y − 0 = y'(8)[x − 8]

y = y'(8)[x − 8] OE

M1

y = −8(x − 8) ⇒ y + 8x = 64
CSO AG

A1
3

(c) dx = (+c)

term after integrating, condone k left unsimplified

for this M mark.

= 6x2 − (+c)
For 6x2 OE eg (12x2 / 2)

B1

For − OE

A1
3

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(d) Area bounded by curve and x-axis

= dx = 6 × 82 − × (8)

± F(8) {- F(0)} PI following integration

M1

= 384 − 288 = 96
PI by correct final answer if evaluation not seen here

A1

At P, 12x + 8x = 64
Solving y + 8x = 64 and c’s y = kx, k > 0, down to an eqn
in one variable…
[y + 2y / 3 = 64]

M1

(xp = 3.2) yp = 38.4

For yp38.4 OE [If using integration to find area of triangle,
award A1 if both ‘ xp = 3.2’ and correct integration of
correct eqns of the 2 lines ]

A1

Area of triangle OPA = × 8 × yp

OE Need perpendicular ht to be linked to yp > 0.

M1

Area of shaded region = Area Δ OPA − dx

M0 if evaluated to a value < 0

M1

= 153.6 − 96 = 57.6
OE eg 288 / 5

A1
7
[17]

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 (a) (i) 3x2 + 3x2 + xy + xy + 3xy + 3xy
16.
correct expression for surface area

M1

6x2 + 8xy = 32 ⇒ 3x2 + 4xy = 16

2(3x2 + xy + 3xy) = 32 etc
AG be convinced

A1
2

(ii) (V =) 3x2 y OE
correct volume in terms of x and y

M1

= 3x or = 3x2

OE

= 12x −

CSO AG
be convinced that all working is correct

A1
2

(b) x2

one of these terms correct

M1
all correct with 9 × 3 evaluated (no + c etc)

A1
2

(c) (i)

attempt to sub x = into ‘ their’

M1

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 = 12 − 12

or 12 − = 12 − 12 or 12 − = 0 etc

= 0 ⇒ stationary value
CSO; shown = 0 plus statement

A1
2

(ii) OE

FT for ‘their’ = a + bx2

B1

when x = < 0 ⇒ maximum

or sub of x = into ‘ their’ ⇒ maximum

FT “minimum” if their

EO if numerical error seen

E1
2
[10]

(a) (i)
17.

either
correct interpretation of y increasing

M1

⇒ 6x2 − 20x + 16 < 0 or (2) (10x − 3x2 − 8) > 0

must see at least one of these steps before final answer
for A1

⇒ 3x2 − 10x + 8 < 0

CSO AG no errors in working

A1
2

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 (ii) (3x − 4)(x − 2)
correct factors or correct use of quadratic equation

formula as far as

M1

CVs are and 2

condone here but not in final line

A1

sketch or sign diagram

M1

<x<2

or 2 > x >

accept x < 2 AND x >

but not x < 2 OR x >

nor x < 2, x >

A1

Mark their final line as their answer

4

(b) (i) x = 2; 40 − 24 − 16

sub x = 2 into and simplify terms

M1

= 0 ⇒ tangent at P is parallel to the x-axis

must be all correct working plus statement

A1
2

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 (ii) x=3; = 20 × 3 − 6 × 32 − 16

must attempt to sub x = 3 into

M1

(= 60 − 54 − 16) = − 10

A1

Gradient of normal =

A1

Normal: (y − −1) = ‘theirgrad’( x − 3)

normal attempted with correct coordinates

used and gradient obtained from their value

m1

y+1= (x − 3)

any correct form, eg 10 y = x − 13 but

must simplify − − to +

A1

(Equation of tangent at P is ) y = 3

B1

x = 43
CSO; ⇒ R (43, 3)

A1
7
[15]

18. (a) (i) (When x = 2) = 12 − 1 − 11 = 0

AG Must see intermediate evaluations

B1
1

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 (ii) = 4x−2 {so = 3x2 − 4x−2 − 11}

= 4x−2, seen in (a)(ii) or earlier. PI by ± 8x−3 term in answer

B1

= 6x + 8x−3
Correct powers of x correctly obtained from differentiating
the first two terms

M1
6x + 8x−3 ACF

A1

When x = 2, = 12 + 8/8 = 13

A1
4

(iii) Since > 0, P is a minimum point.

Ft on c’s value of y''(2) in (a)(ii) but must see reference

to sign of y''(2) either explicitly or as inequality, as well
as the correct ft conclusion

E1F
1

(b) dx = x3 + 4x−1 − 11x (+c)

Attempt to integrate with at least two of the three terms

integrated correctly

M1

(y =) x3 + 4x−1 − 11x(+c)
For x3 + 4x−1 − 11x OE even unsimplified.
1

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 When x = 2, y = 1 ⇒ 1 = 8 + 2 − 22 + c
Substituting
x = 2, y = 1 into y = F(x) + ‘c’ in attempt to find constant of
integration, where F(x) follows attempted integration of

expression for

y = x3 + 4x−1 − 11x + 13
ACF

A1
4
[10]

19.
(a)
one of these terms correct

M1
another term correct

A1
all correct (no + c etc)
(penalise + c once only in question)
A1
3

(b) 18 + 6x – 12x2 = 0

PI by attempt to solve or factorise

M1

6(3 – 2x)(x + 1) (= 0)
attempt at factors of their quadratic
or use of quadratic equation formula

m1

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 must see both values unless x = –1
is verified separately

A1
3
If M1 not scored, award SC B1 for verifying

that x = –1 leads to = 0 and a further

SC B2 for finding as other value

(c) (i)

3 marks earned in part (a)

B1

M1

A1cso
3

(ii) Minimum point

must have a value in (c)(i)

E1
1
[10]

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20.
(a) (i)
one of these terms correct

M1
all correct (no + c)

A1

(When x = 1, grad =) –5

A1cso
3

(ii) y – 12 = ‘their grad’ (x – 1)

any form of equation through (1, 12) and
attempt at c if using y = mx + c

M1

y = –5x + 17 (or y = 17 – 5x)

FT their gradient
Condone y = –5x + c, c = 17 etc

A1
2

(b) (i)

one of these terms correct

M1
another term correct

A1
all correct (may have + c)

A1

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 =

F(1) and F(–2) attempted

m1

= 36.9 OE
Condone recovery to this value

A1
5

(ii)

Correct area of triangle unsimplified

M1

= 18

shaded area = 18.9

A1cso
2
[12]

21.
(a)

of 3rd term

B1

k x −5 OE
M1
For either

A1
3

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(b) When x = 1, y = 12

B1

When x = 1, = 1 – 32 = − 31

M1

Tangent: y – 12 = –31(x – 1)
Only ft on c’s answer to ( a). Any correct
(ft on c’s (a) ) form.

A1F
3

(c) 1 – 32x–5 = 0

1 – 32x–5 = 0 or c's =0

M1

Attempt to form xn = const (≠0). PI by next line

m1

CSO

A1

(Coordinates of M) (2, 5.5)

CSO

A1
4

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(d) (i)

Power −3 correctly obtained

M1

A1

B1
3
(ii)

Attempting to calculate F(2) − F(1) where F(x)

is c’s answer to part (d)(i) provided F is not just
the c’s integrand (x + 3 + 8/x4)

M1

OE Accept 6.83 or better provided d(i) used

A1
2

(e) k = − 5.5
Ft on –yM from part (c).

B1F
1
[16]

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22. (a)

one of these terms correct

M1
all correct (no + c etc)

A1
2

(b) (i)

substituting t = 1 into their

M1

A1cso
2

(ii) Volume is decreasing when t = 1

must have used in (b)(i) or starts again

because
must state that (or − etc)

ft increasing plus explanation if their

E1
1

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(c) (i)

PI by “correct” equation being solved

M1

obtaining tn = k correctly from their

A1

t=2
withhold if answer left as t = ± 2

A1cso
3

(ii)

(condone unsimplified) ft their

B1

When t = 2, or

ft their and value of t from (c)(i)

M1

minimum

A1cso
3
[11]

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 (a) For either 6 or 6x0
23.
B1

, A ≠ 0 OE

M1

or with no ‘+c’
[If unsimplified here, A1 can be awarded
retrospectively if correct simplified expression
is seen explicitly in (b)(i).]

A1
3

(b) (i)

Equating c’s to 0 PI by correct ft

rearrangement of c’s d y/dx = 0

M1

x = 22

(k > 0), to x = k2 .
PI by correct value of x if no error seen

m1

M(4, 8)
SC If M0 award B1 for (4, 8)

A1
3

(ii) Eqn of normal at M is x = 4

Ft on x = c’s xM

B1F
1

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(c) (i) When

Attempt to find when

M1

Gradient of normal at P =
m × m′ = − 1 used

m1

Eqn of normal:

ACF eg
A1

8x + 12y = 99
Coeffs and constant must now be positive
integers, but accept different order
eg 12y + 8x = 99

A1
4

(ii) 8(4) + 12y = 99

Solving c’s answer (b)(ii), (must be in form
x = positive const), with c’s answer (c)(i).
PI by correct earlier work and correct
coordinates for R.

M1

Accept 5.58 or better as equivalent to

A1
2
[13]

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24. (a) (i)

one term correct

M1
another term correct

A1
all correct (no + c etc) unsimplified

A1
3

(ii)

ft one term “correct”

M1
correct unsimplified (penalise inclusion of
+c once only in question)

A1
2

(b)

Substitute t = 2 into their

M1

CSO; shown = 0 plus statement

A1

Sub t = 2 into their

M1

y has MINIMUM value

CSO

A1
4

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 (c) (i)

Substitute t = 1 into their

M1

OE; CSO

NMS full marks if correct

A1
2

(ii) (depth is) INCREASING

allow decreasing if states that their

Reason must be given not just the word

increasing or decreasing

E1ft
1
[12]

25. (a) (i)

2 terms correct

M1
all correct (no + c etc)

A1

when

m1

gradient = 5
CSO

A1
4

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 (ii) grad of normal =

ft their answer from (a)(i)

B1ft

or and c evaluated

ft grad of their normal using correct

coordinates BUT must not be tangent
condone omission of brackets

M1

using x = 2 and y = – 6
x + 5y + 28 = 0
CSO; condone all on one side in different order

A1
3

(b) (i)

one term correct

M1
another term correct

A1
all correct (ignore + c or limits)

A1

= 32 – 38 – 8
F 2 attempted

m1

= –14
CSO; withhold A1 if changed to +14 here

A1
5

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 (ii) Area Δ = ×2×6=6

condone –6

B1

Shaded region area = 14 – 6

diference of ±│∫│±│Δ│

=8
CSO

A1
3
[15]

26. (a)

PI by its correct derivative

B1

A power decreased by 1; could be the +48

or the ft after B0

M1A1
3

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(b) –3x–4 + 48 = 0
c’s answer to (a) equated to 0

M1

x–4 = 16
To xp = q but only ft on eqns of the form
ax2k + 48 = 0, where a and k are negative
integers

A1F

A1

Eqns of tangents: y = 32 and y = –32

Only ft if answer is of the form y = ±k

A1F
4

(c) When x = 1,

Attempt to find value of at x = 1

M1

Gradient of normal at (1, 49) is

Correct use of m × m′ = – 1 with c’s value of

when x = 1

m1

Normal at (1, 49):

CSO. Apply ISW after ACF;

accept 49.02 or better in place of

A1
3
[10]

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27. (a) (i)

One term correct

M1
Another term correct

A1
All correct (may have + c)

A1

F(2) attempted

m1

, 8.4

A1
5

(ii) Shaded area = 18 – ‘ their integral’

PI by 18 – (a)(i) NMS

M1

, 9.6 NMS full marks

A1
2

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 (b) (i)

One term correct

M1
All correct (no + c etc)

A1

sub x = 1 into their

m1

(Gradient of curve ) = –4
No ISW

A1 cso
4

(ii) y – 2 = –4(x – 1); y = –4x + c, c = 6

any correct form; FT their answer from
(b)(i) but must use x = 1 and y = 2

B1ft
1
[12]

(a) (i) S.A. = 4xy + 5xy + 3xy + 6x2 OE

28.
Condone one slip or omission

M1

= 12xy + 12x2

A1

144 = 12xy + 12x2

Must see this line

xy + x2 = 12
AG

A1cso
3

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 (ii) (Volume =) × 3x × 4x × y OE

M1

= 6x2 ×

Must see (y =) or xy = 12 – x2
for A1

(V =) 72x – 6x3
AG must be convinced not working back
from answer

A1
2

(b) (i)
One term correct

M1
All correct (no + c etc)

A1
2

(ii)

Substitute x = 2 into their

M1

stationary (value when x = 2)

Shown = 0 plus statement
Statement may appear first

A1
2

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 (c)

FT their

B1ft

FT their value when x = 2

with appropriate conclusion

E1ft
2
[11]

29.
(a)
PI

B1

Accept p = 2; q =

B1;B1
3

(b) (i)

Reduces both powers by 1

M1
ACF

A1
2

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(ii) When x = 1, y = 2
PI if not stated explicitly eg the ‘2’
may appear in the correct posn. in later eqn.

B1

When x = 1,

Attempt to find When x = 1 PI

M1

Gradient of normal =

–1/ (c’s value of d y/dx when x = 1)

either stated as the gradient of the
normal or used as the gradient in the
equation of the normal

m1

Equation of normal:

Only ft on c’s in part (b)(i)

ACftF

A1F
4

(c) (i)

Reduces both powers by 1.

M1
Ft on (b)(i) provided at least one
power to be differentiated is both
negative and fractional

A1F
2

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 (ii) (Since x > 0,)

For a maximum point is not

positive so C has no maximum points

E1 for attempt to find the sign of ;

either in general terms or at the pt(s)

where c’s d y/dx = 0 or the remaining E mark

a correct justification for why and also

a full correct concluding statement must be made.

E2,1,0
2
[13]

30.
(a) (i)
one term correct

M1
another term correct

A1
all correct unsimplified (no + c etc)

A1
3

(ii)
ft one term correct

M1
ft all “correct”, 2 terms equivalent

A1ft
2

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(b)

substitute t = 3 into their

M1

=0 stationary value
CSO
shown = 0 (54 or 2 × 27 seen) and statement

A1

Substitute t = 3 into

M1

minimum value
CSO; all values (if stated) must be correct

A1
4

(c) Substitute t = 1 into their

must be their NOT etc

M1

ft their when t = 1

A1ft
2

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 (d) Substitute t = 2 into their

must be their NOT or x

Interpreting their value of

M1

= 16 – 80 + 66 = 2 (> 0)

increasing when t = 2

Allow decreasing if their

E1ft
2
[13]

(a) (i) p(2) = 8 + 2 – 10

31.
Must find p(2) NOT long division

M1

p(2) = 0 (x – 2) is factor
Shown = 0 plus a statement

A1
2

(ii) Attempt at long division (generous)

Obtaining a quotient x2 + cx + d
or equating coefficients (full method)

M1

p(x) = (x – 2)(x2 + 2x + 5)
a = 2, b = 5 by inspection B1, B1
A1
2

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(b) (i)
One term correct

M1
All correct – no + c etc

A1

When

Sub x = 2 into their

m1

Therefore gradient at Q is 13
CSO

A1
4

(ii) y = 13(x – 2)
Tangent (NOT normal) attempted
ft their gradient answer from (b)(i)

M1
CSO; correct in any form

A1
2

(iii)

one term correct

M1
second term correct

A1
all correct (condone no +c)

A1
3

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 (iv) [4 + 2 – 20] – [0] = – 14
F(2) attempted and possibly F(0)
Must have earned M1 in (b)(iii)

M1

Area of shaded region = 14

CSO; separate statement following correct
evaluation of limits

A1
2
[15]

(a) (1 + 2x)4 = 1 + 4(2x) + 6(2x)2 + 4(2x)3 + (2x)4

32.
M1

= 1 + 8x A1
+ 24x 2 A1
+ 32x2 {+ 16 x4} A1
(1), 4, 6, 4, (1) OE unsimplified with
correct powers of x
Algebraic multiplication must be a full
method
Accept a = 8 provided 1st term is 1
b = 24
c = 32
4

(b) (1 – 2x)4 = 1 – 8x + 24x2 – 32x3 {+ 16x4}

Replace x by –x even in M1 line of (a) PI

M1
ft c’s non zero values for a, b and c

A1Ft

(1 + 2x)4 + (1 – 2x)4
= 1 + 8x + 24x2 + 32x3 + 16x4 + 1 – 8x + 24x2 – 32x3 + 16x4
= 2 + 48x2 + 32x4
AG Be convinced

A1 cso
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 (c)
A correct power of x OE

M1

For st. pt 96x + 128x3 = 0

A1

32x (3 + 4x2) = 0
Since 3 + 4x2 > 0 there is only one stationary point
Any valid explanation of curve having
just one stationary point

E1

The coordinates of the stationary point are (0, 2)

(0, 2) as the only stationary point

B1
4
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33.
(a)
One of these powers correct

M1
One of these terms correct

A1
All correct (no + c etc)

A1
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(b)

Substitute x = –2 into their

M1

CSO Shown = 0 plus statement

eg “st pt”, “as required”, “grad = 0” etc

A1

(M1)

x3 = –8 x = –2
CSO x = 0 need not be considered

(A1)
2

(c) (i)

Correct ft their

B1

= 20 × (–2)3 + 40
Subst x = –2 into their second derivative

M1

(= –160 + 40) = –120

CSO

A1
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 (ii) Maximum (value)
their c(i) answer must be < 0
Other valid methods acceptable provided
“maximum” is the conclusion
Accept minimum if their c(i) answer > 0
and correctly interpreted
Parts (i) and (ii) may be combined by
candidate but –120 must be seen to award
A1 in part (c)(i)

E1ft
1

(d) (When x = 1) y = 13

B1

When x = 1,

Sub x = 1 into their

M1

y = (their 45)x + k OE

ft their

m1

Tangent has equation y – 13 = 45(x – 1)

CSO OE y = 45x + c, c = –32

A1
4
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34. (a)

One power correctly obtained

M1
A1 for each term on the RHS coeffs
simplified

A2,1,0
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(b)

cand’s (a) = 0

M1

Must be solving eqn of form axm + bxn = 0,

m and n non-zero, with at least one of m
and n non-integer and reaching a stage
from which the non-zero value of x can be
stated PI. Must deal with powers of x
correctly and any squaring of kxp terms
or expressions must be correct.

m1

At M, x = 9

A1

yM = 162
M1 must be scored, else 0/4

A1
4

(c) At

Attempt to find y′(1)

M1

Tangent at P: y – 14 = m(x – 1)
m = cand’s value of y′(1)
m1

y – 14 = 20x – 20; y = 20x – 6

CSO; AG

A1
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 (d) Tangent at M: y = 162
ft y = cand’s yM

B1F

At R, 162 = 20x – 6; x = 8.4

Solving cand’s numerical yM = 20x – 6 to
find a value for x

M1

Distance RM = |xM – xR| = 9 – 8.4 = 0.6

ft on coordinates of M

A1F
3
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35.
(a)
Reduce one power by 1

M1
One term correct

A1
All correct (no + c etc)

A1
3

(b) Stationary point

M1

x3 = 8

xn = k following from their

A1ft

x=2
CSO

A1
3

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(c) (i)

FT their

B1ft
1

(ii) When x = 2, considered

Or complete test with 2 ± ε using

M1

minimum point

E1ft
2

(d) Putting x = 0 into their (= –32)

M1

decreasing

Allow “increasing” if their >0

A1ft
2
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