C1 Book Solution

Heinemann Solutionbank: Core Maths 1 C1
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Solutionbank C1
Edexcel Modular Mathematics for AS and A-Level
Algebra and functions
Exercise A, Question 1
Question:
Simplify this expression: 4x 5y + 3x + 6y
Solution:
4x 5y + 3x + 6y = 4x + 3x 5y + 6y = 7x + y
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Question:
Simplify this expression: 3r + 7t 5r + 3t
Solution:
3r + 7t 5r + 3t = 3r 5r + 7t + 3t = 2r + 10t
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Question:
Simplify this expression: 3m 2n p + 5m + 3n 6p
Solution:
3m 2n p + 5m + 3n 6p = 3m + 5m 2n + 3n p 6p = 8m + n 7p
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Question:
Simplify this expression: 3ab 3ac + 3a 7ab + 5ac
Solution:
3ab 3ac + 3a 7ab + 5ac = 3ab 7ab 3ac + 5ac + 3a = 3a 4ab + 2ac
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Question:
Simplify this expression: 7 x2 2 x2 + 5 x2 4 x2
Solution:
7 x2 2 x2 + 5 x2 4 x2 = 6 x2
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Question:
Simplify this expression: 4m2n + 5mn2 2m2n + mn2 3mn2
Solution:
4m2n + 5mn2 2m2n + mn2 3mn2 = 4m2n 2m2n + 5mn2 + mn2 3mn2 = 2m2n + 3mn2
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Question:
Simplify this expression: 5 x2 + 4 x + 1 3 x2 + 2 x + 7
Solution:
5 x2 + 4 x + 1 3 x2 + 2 x + 7 = 5x2 3x2 + 4x + 2x + 1 + 7 = 2 x2 + 6 x + 8
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Question:
Simplify this expression: 6x2 + 5x 12 + 3x2 7x + 11
Solution:
6x2 + 5x 12 + 3x2 7x + 11 = 6x2 + 3x2 + 5x 7x 12 + 11 = 9 x2 2 x 1
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Question:
Simplify this expression: 3x2 5x + 2 + 3x2 7x 12
Solution:
3x2 5x + 2 + 3x2 7x 12 = 3x2 + 3x2 5x 7x + 2 12 = 6x2 12x 10
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Question:
Simplify this expression: 4c2d + 5cd2 c2d + 3cd2 + 7c2d
Solution:
4c2d + 5cd2 c2d + 3cd2 + 7c2d = 4c2d c2d + 7c2d + 5cd2 + 3cd2 = 10c2d + 8cd2
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Question:
Simplify this expression: 2x2 + 3x + 1 + 2 ( 3x2 + 6 )
Solution:
2x2 + 3x + 1 + 2 ( 3x2 + 6 ) = 2x2 + 3x + 1 + 6x2 + 12 = 8x2 + 3x + 13
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Question:
Simplify this expression: 4 ( a + a2b ) 3 ( 2a + a2b )
Solution:
4 ( a + a2b ) 3 ( 2a + a2b ) = 4a + 4a2b 6a 3a2b = a2b 2a
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Question:
Simplify this expression: 2 ( 3 x2 + 4 x + 5 ) 3 ( x2 2 x 3 )
Solution:
2 ( 3 x2 + 4 x + 5 ) 3 ( x2 2 x 3 ) = 6x2 + 8x + 10 3x2 + 6x + 9 = 3x2 + 14x + 19
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Question:
Simplify this expression: 7 ( 1 x2 ) + 3 ( 2 3x + 5x2 )
Solution:
7 ( 1 x2 ) + 3 ( 2 3x + 5x2 ) = 7 7x2 + 6 9x + 15x2 = 8x2 9x + 13
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Question:
Simplify this expression: 4 ( a + b + 3c ) 3a + 2c
Solution:
4 ( a + b + 3c ) 3a + 2c = 4a + 4b + 12c 3a + 2c = a + 4b + 14c
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Question:
Simplify this expression: 4 ( c + 3d2 ) 3 ( 2c + d2 )
Solution:
4 ( c + 3d2 ) 3 ( 2c + d2 ) = 4c + 12d2 6c 3d2 = 2c + 9d2
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Question:
Simplify this expression: 5 3 ( x2 + 2 x 5 ) + 3 x2
Solution:
5 3 ( x2 + 2 x 5 ) + 3 x2 = 5 3x2 6x + 15 + 3x2 = 20 6x
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Question:
Simplify this expression: ( r2 + 3t2 + 9 ) ( 2r2 + 3t2 4 )
Solution:
( r2 + 3t2 + 9 ) ( 2r2 + 3t2 4 ) = r2 + 3t2 + 9 2r2 3t2 + 4 = 13 r2
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Exercise B, Question 1
Question:
Simplify this expression: x3 x4
Solution:
= x3 + 4 = x7
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Question:
Simplify this expression: 2 x3 3 x2
Solution:
= 2 3 x3 + 2 = 6 x5
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Question:
Simplify this expression: 4p3 2p
Solution:
= 4 2 p3 p = 2 p3 1 = 2p2
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Question:
Simplify this expression: 3x 4 x 2
Solution:
= 3x 4 = 3x 2
2
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Question:
Simplify this expression: k3 k 2
Solution:
= k3 = k5
2
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Question:
Simplify this expression: ( y2 )
5
Solution:
= y2 5 = y10
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Question:
Simplify this expression: 10x5 2x 3
Solution:
= 5 x5 = 5 x8
3
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Question:
Simplify this expression: ( p3 )
2
p4
Solution:
= p6 p4 = p6 4 = p2
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Question:
Simplify this expression: ( 2a3 )
2
2a3
Solution:
= 4a6 2a3 = 2a6 3 = 2a3
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Question:
Simplify this expression: 8p 4 4p3
Solution:
= 2p 4 3 = 2p 7
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Question:
Simplify this expression: 2a 4 3a 5
Solution:
= 6a 4 + = 6a 9
5
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Question:
Simplify this expression: 21a3b2 7ab4
Solution:
= 3a3 1b2 4 = 3a2b 2
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Question:
Simplify this expression: 9 x2 3 ( x2 )
3
Solution:
= 27x2 x2 3 = 27x2 + 6 = 27x8
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Question:
Simplify this expression: 3 x3 2 x2 4 x6
Solution:
= 24 x3 + 2 + 6 = 24x11
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Question:
Simplify this expression: 7a4 ( 3a4 )
2
Solution:
= 7a4 9a8 = 63a12
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Question:
Simplify this expression: ( 4y3 )
3
2y3
Solution:
= 64y9 2y3 = 32y6
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Question:
Simplify this expression: 2a3 3a2 6a5
Solution:
= 4a3 2 + 5 = 4a6
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Question:
Simplify this expression: 3a4 2a5 a3
Solution:
= 6a4 + 5 + 3 = 6a12
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Exercise C, Question 1
Question:
Expand and simplify if possible: 9(x2)
Solution:
= 9x 18
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Question:
Expand and simplify if possible: x(x+9)
Solution:
= x2 + 9 x
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Question:
Expand and simplify if possible: 3y ( 4 3y )
Solution:
= 12y + 9y2
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Question:
Expand and simplify if possible: x(y+5)
Solution:
= xy + 5x
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Question:
Expand and simplify if possible: x ( 3x + 5 )
Solution:
= 3 x2 5 x
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Question:
Expand and simplify if possible: 5x ( 4x + 1 )
Solution:
= 20x2 5x
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Question:
Expand and simplify if possible: ( 4x + 5 ) x
Solution:
= 4 x2 + 5 x
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Question:
Expand and simplify if possible: 3 y ( 5 2 y2 )
Solution:
= 15y + 6y3
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Question:
Expand and simplify if possible: 2x ( 5x 4 )
Solution:
= 10x2 + 8x
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Question:
Expand and simplify if possible: ( 3x 5 ) x2
Solution:
= 3 x3 5 x2
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Question:
Expand and simplify if possible: 3(x+2) + (x7)
Solution:
= 3x + 6 + x 7 = 4x 1
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Question:
Expand and simplify if possible: 5x 6 ( 3x 2 )
Solution:
= 5x 6 3x + 2 = 2x 4
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Question:
Expand and simplify if possible: x ( 3x2 2x + 5 )
Solution:
= 3 x3 2 x2 + 5 x
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Question:
Expand and simplify if possible: 7 y2 ( 2 5 y + 3 y2 )
Solution:
= 14y2 35y3 + 21y4
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Question:
Expand and simplify if possible: 2 y2 ( 5 7 y + 3 y2 )
Solution:
= 10y2 + 14y3 6y4
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Question:
Expand and simplify if possible: 7(x2) +3(x+4) 6(x2)
Solution:
= 7x 14 + 3x + 12 6x + 12 = 4x + 10
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Question:
Expand and simplify if possible: 5x 3 ( 4 2x ) + 6
Solution:
= 5x 12 + 6x + 6 = 11x 6
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Question:
Expand and simplify if possible: 3 x2 x ( 3 4 x ) + 7
Solution:
= 3x2 3x + 4x2 + 7 = 7 x2 3 x + 7
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Question:
Expand and simplify if possible: 4x ( x + 3 ) 2x ( 3x 7 )
Solution:
= 4x2 + 12x 6x2 + 14x = 26x 2x2
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Question:
Expand and simplify if possible: 3x2 ( 2x + 1 ) 5x2 ( 3x 4 )
Solution:
= 6x3 + 3x2 15x3 + 20x2 = 23x2 9x3
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Exercise D, Question 1
Question:
Factorise this expression completely: 4x + 8
Solution:
=4(x+2)
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Question:
Factorise this expression completely: 6x 24
Solution:
=6(x4)
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Question:
Factorise this expression completely: 20x + 15
Solution:
= 5 ( 4x + 3 )
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Question:
Factorise this expression completely: 2 x2 + 4
Solution:
= 2 ( x2 + 2 )
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Question:
Factorise this expression completely: 4x2 + 20
Solution:
= 4 ( x2 + 5 )
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Question:
Factorise this expression completely: 6x2 18x
Solution:
= 6x ( x 3 )
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Question:
Factorise this expression completely: x2 7 x
Solution:
=x(x7)
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Question:
Factorise this expression completely: 2 x2 + 4 x
Solution:
= 2x ( x + 2 )
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Question:
Factorise this expression completely: 3 x2 x
Solution:
= x ( 3x 1 )
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Question:
Factorise this expression completely: 6 x2 2 x
Solution:
= 2x ( 3x 1 )
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Question:
Factorise this expression completely: 10y2 5y
Solution:
= 5y ( 2y 1 )
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Question:
Factorise this expression completely: 35x2 28x
Solution:
= 7x ( 5x 4 )
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Question:
Factorise this expression completely: x2 + 2 x
Solution:
=x(x+2)
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Question:
Factorise this expression completely: 3 y2 + 2 y
Solution:
= y ( 3y + 2 )
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Question:
Factorise this expression completely: 4x2 + 12x
Solution:
= 4x ( x + 3 )
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Question:
Factorise this expression completely: 5y2 20y
Solution:
= 5y ( y 4 )
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Question:
Factorise this expression completely: 9xy2 + 12x2y
Solution:
= 3xy ( 3y + 4x )
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Question:
Factorise this expression completely: 6ab 2ab2
Solution:
= 2ab ( 3 b )
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Question:
Factorise this expression completely: 5x2 25xy
Solution:
= 5x ( x 5y )
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Question:
Factorise this expression completely: 12x2y + 8xy2
Solution:
= 4xy ( 3x + 2y )
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Question:
Factorise this expression completely: 15y 20yz2
Solution:
= 5y ( 3 4z2 )
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Question:
Factorise this expression completely: 12x2 30
Solution:
= 6 ( 2 x2 5 )
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Question:
Factorise this expression completely: xy2 x2y
Solution:
= xy ( y x )
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Question:
Factorise this expression completely: 12y2 4yx
Solution:
= 4y ( 3y x )
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Exercise E, Question 1
Question:
Factorise: x2 + 4 x
Solution:
=x(x+4)
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Question:
Factorise: 2 x2 + 6 x
Solution:
= 2x ( x + 3 )
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Question:
Factorise: x2 + 11x + 24
Solution:
= x2 + 8x + 3x + 24 =x(x+8) +3(x+8) = (x+8) (x+3)
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Question:
Factorise: x2 + 8x + 12
Solution:
= x2 + 2x + 6x + 12 =x(x+2) +6(x+2) = (x+2) (x+6)
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Question:
Factorise: x2 + 3x 40
Solution:
= x2 + 8x 5x 40 =x(x+8) 5(x+8) = (x+8) (x5)
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Question:
Factorise: x2 8x + 12
Solution:
= x2 2x 6x + 12 =x(x2) 6(x2) = (x2) (x6)
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Question:
Factorise: x2 + 5 x + 6
Solution:
= x2 + 3 x + 2 x + 6 =x(x+3) +2(x+3) = (x+3) (x+2)
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Question:
Factorise: x2 2x 24
Solution:
= x2 6x + 4x 24 =x(x6) +4(x6) = (x6) (x+4)
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Question:
Factorise: x2 3x 10
Solution:
= x2 5x + 2x 10 =x(x5) +2(x5) = (x5) (x+2)
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Question:
Factorise: x2 + x 20
Solution:
= x2 4x + 5x 20 =x(x4) +5(x4) = (x4) (x+5)
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Question:
Factorise: 2 x2 + 5 x + 2
Solution:
= 2 x2 + x + 4 x + 2 = x ( 2x + 1 ) + 2 ( 2x + 1 ) = ( 2x + 1 ) ( x + 2 )
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Question:
Factorise: 3x2 + 10x 8
Solution:
= 3x2 2x + 12x 8 = x ( 3x 2 ) + 4 ( 3x 2 ) = ( 3x 2 ) ( x + 4 )
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Question:
Factorise: 5x2 16x + 3
Solution:
= 5x2 15x x + 3 = 5x ( x 3 ) ( x 3 ) = ( x 3 ) ( 5x 1 )
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Question:
Factorise: 6 x2 8 x 8
Solution:
= 6x2 12x + 4x 8 = 6x ( x 2 ) + 4 ( x 2 ) = ( x 2 ) ( 6x + 4 ) = 2 ( x 2 ) ( 3x + 2 )
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Question:
Solution:
= 2x2 + 10x 3x 15 = 2x ( x + 5 ) 3 ( x + 5 ) = ( x + 5 ) ( 2x 3 )
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Question:
Factorise: 2x4 + 14x2 + 24
Solution:
= = = = = 2y2 + 14y + 24 2y2 + 6y + 8y + 24 2y ( y + 3 ) + 8 ( y + 3 ) ( y + 3 ) ( 2y + 8 ) ( x2 + 3 ) ( 2 x2 + 8 ) = 2 ( x2 + 3 ) ( x2 + 4 )
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Question:
Factorise: x2 4
Solution:
= x2 2 2 = (x+2) (x2)
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Question:
Factorise: x2 49
Solution:
= x2 7 2 = (x+7) (x7)
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Question:
Factorise: 4x2 25
Solution:
= ( 2x ) 2 52 = ( 2x + 5 ) ( 2x 5 )
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Question:
Factorise: 9x2 25y2
Solution:
= ( 3x ) 2 ( 5y ) 2 = ( 3x + 5y ) ( 3x 5y )
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Question:
Factorise: 36x2 4
Solution:
= 4 ( 9 x2 1 ) = 4 [ ( 3x ) 2 1 ] = 4 ( 3x + 1 ) ( 3x 1 )
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Question:
Factorise: 2x2 50
Solution:
= 2 ( x2 25 ) = 2 ( x2 52 ) =2(x+5) (x5)
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Question:
Factorise: 6x2 10x + 4
Solution:
= = = = 2 2 2 2 ( 3 x2 5 x + 2 ) ( 3 x2 3 x 2 x + 2 ) [ 3x ( x 1 ) 2 ( x 1 ) ] ( x 1 ) ( 3x 2 )
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Question:
Solution:
= = = = 3 3 3 3 ( 5x2 + 14x 3 ) ( 5x2 x + 15x 3 ) [ x ( 5x 1 ) + 3 ( 5x 1 ) ] ( 5x 1 ) ( x + 3 )
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Exercise F, Question 1
Question:
Factorise: Simplify: (a) x3 x 2 (b) x5 x7
3 5
(c) x
(d) ( x2 )
(e) ( x3 )
(f) 3x0.5 4x 0.5

2 1
(g) 9x
3x
2
(h) 5x1
(i) 3x4 2x 5
Solution:
(a) = x3 = x5
2
(b) = x5 7 = x2
3 5
(c) = x = x4
(d) = x2 = x3
(e) = x3 = x5
(f) = 12x0.5 + = 12x0
0.5
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= 12
2 1
(g) = 3x
1
= 3x
(h) = 5x1 = 5x
(i) = 6x4 + = 6x 1
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Question:
Factorise: Evaluate:
1
(a) 25
(b) 81
(c) 27
(d) 4 2
1
(e) 9
(f) ( 5 )
(g)
3 4

1 4
(h) 1296
(i)
9 16

2 3
3 2
(j)
27 8
(k)
6 5
(l)
343 512
Solution:
(a) = 25 = 5 (b) = 81
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= 9 (c) = 3\ 27 =3
1 42
(d) = =
1 16
(e) =
1
1
9 2
1 9 1 3
(f) = =
1
1 ( 5) 3
125
(g) = 1 (h) = 4\ 1296 = 6
(i) =
25 16
3 2
( 25 ) 3
= = =
( 16 ) 3 53 43 125 64
( 3\ 27 ) 2
(j) = = =
( 3\ 8 ) 2
(3) 2 (2) 2 9 4
(k) = =
5 6
5 6
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( 3\ 512 ) 2
(l) = =
( 3\ 343 ) 2 (8) 2 (7) 2 64 49
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Exercise G, Question 1
Question:
Simplify: 28
Solution:
= 4 7 =27
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Question:
Simplify: 72
Solution:
= = = = 8 9 2 4 9 223 62
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Question:
Simplify: 50
Solution:
= 25 2 =52
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Question:
Simplify: 32
Solution:
= 16 2 =42
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Question:
Simplify: 90
Solution:
= 9 10 = 3 10
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Question:
Simplify:
12 2
Solution:
= =
4 3 2 2 3 2
= 3
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Question:
Simplify:
27 3
Solution:
= =
9 3 3 3 3 3
= 3
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Question:
Simplify: 20 + 80
Solution:
= 4 5 + 16 5 =25+45 =65
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Question:
Simplify: 200 + 18 72
Solution:
= 100 2 + 9 2 9 4 2 = 10 2 + 3 2 6 2 =72
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Question:
Simplify: 175 + 63 + 2 28
Solution:
= 25 7 + 9 7 + 2 4 7 =57+37+47 = 12 7
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Question:
Simplify: 1 28 2 63 + 7
Solution:
= 47297+ 7 =2767+ 7 = 37
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Question:
Simplify: 80 2 20 + 3 45
Solution:
= 16 5 2 4 5 + 3 9 5 =4545+95 =95
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Question:
Simplify: 3 80 2 20 + 5 45
Solution:
= 3 16 5 2 4 5 + 5 9 5 = 12 5 4 5 + 15 5 = 23 5
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Question:
Simplify:
44 11
Solution:
= =2
4 11 11
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Solutionbank C1
Question:
Simplify: 12 + 3 48 + 75
Solution:
= 4 3 + 3 16 3 + 25 3 = 2 3 + 12 3 + 5 3 = 19 3
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Solutionbank C1
Exercise H, Question 1
Question:
Rationalise the denominator:
1 5
Solution:
= =
1 5 5 5 5 5
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Solutionbank C1
Question:
1 11
Solution:
= =
1 11 11 11 11 11
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Solutionbank C1
Question:
1 2
Solution:
= =
1 2 2 2 2 2
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Solutionbank C1
Question:
3 15
Solution:
= = = = = = =
3 15 15 15 \ 3 15 15 45 15 \95 15 9 5 15 3 5 15 5 5
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Solutionbank C1
Question:
12 48
Solution:
= = =
12 12 4 1 4 1 2
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Solutionbank C1
Question:
5 80
Solution:
= = =
5 5 16 1 16 1 4
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Question:
12 156
Solution:
= = = =
12 12 13 1 13 1 13 13 13 13 13
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Question:
7 63
Solution:
7 7 9
= =
1 9 1 3
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Question:
1 1+ 3
Solution:
= = = =
1 (1 3) (1+ 3) (1 3) 1 3 1+ 3 33 1 3 2
or
1+ 3 2
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Solutionbank C1
Question:
1 2+ 5
Solution:
= = =
1 (2 5) (2+ 5) (2 5) 2 5 45 2 5 1
= 2+ 5
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Solutionbank C1
Question:
1 3 7
Solution:
= = =
3+ 7 (3 7) (3+ 7) 3+ 7 97 3+ 7 2
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Solutionbank C1
Question:
4 3 5
Solution:
= = =
4 (3+ 5) (3 5) (3+ 5) 12 + 4 5 95 12 + 4 5 4
=3+ 5
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Solutionbank C1
Question:
1 5 3
Solution:
= = =
5+ 3 ( 5 3) ( 5+ 3) 5+ 3 53 5+ 3 2
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Solutionbank C1
Question:
3 2 4 5
Solution:
= = =
(3 2) (4+ 5) (4 5) (4+ 5) (3 2) (4+ 5) 16 5 (3 2) (4+ 5) 11
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Solutionbank C1
Question:
5 2+ 5
Solution:
= = =
5 (2 5) (2+ 5) (2 5) 5(2 5) 45 5(2 5) 1
=5( 52)
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Solutionbank C1
Question:
52 8 7
Solution:
= = =
52( 8+ 7) ( 8 7) ( 8+ 7) 5(\82+ 27) 87 5 ( 16 + 14 ) 1
= 5 ( 4 + 14 )
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Solutionbank C1
Question:
11 3 + 11
Solution:
= = =
11 ( 3 11 ) ( 3 + 11 ) ( 3 11 ) 11 ( 3 11 ) 9 11 11 ( 3 11 ) 2
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Solutionbank C1
Question:
3 7 3+ 7
Solution:
= = = =
( 3 7) ( 3 7) ( 3+ 7) ( 3 7) 3 21 21 + 7 37 10 2 21 4 5 21 2
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Solutionbank C1
Question:
17 11 17 + 11
Solution:
= = = =
( 17 11 ) ( 17 11 ) ( 17 + 11 ) ( 17 11 ) 17 187 187 + 11 17 11 28 2 187 6 14 187 3
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Solutionbank C1
Question:
41 + 29 41 29
Solution:
= = = =
( 41 + 29 ) ( 41 + 29 ) ( 41 29 ) ( 41 + 29 ) 41 + 2 41 29 + 29 41 29 70 + 2 1189 12 35 + 1189 6
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Solutionbank C1
Question:
2 3 3 2
Solution:
= = =
( 2 3) ( 3+ 2) ( 3 2) ( 3+ 2) 63+2 6 32 1 1
= 1
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Solutionbank C1
Exercise I, Question 1
Question:
Simplify: (a) y3 y5 (b) 3x2 2x5 (c) ( 4x2 )
3
2 x5
(d) 4b2 3b3 b4
Solution:
(a) = y3 + 5 = y8 (b) = 3 2 x2 + 5 = 6 x7 (c) = 43x2 3 2x5 = 64x6 2x5 = 32x6 5 = 32x (d) = 4 3 b2 + 3 + 4 = 12b9
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Solutionbank C1
Question:
Expand the brackets: (a) 3 ( 5y + 4 ) (b) 5x2 ( 3 5x + 2x2 ) (c) 5x ( 2x + 3 ) 2x ( 1 3x ) (d) 3x2 ( 1 + 3x ) 2x ( 3x 2 )
Solution:
(a) = 15y + 12 (b) = 15x2 25x3 + 10x4 (c) = 10x2 + 15x 2x + 6x2 = 16x2 + 13x (d) = 3x2 + 9x3 6x2 + 4x = 9 x3 3 x2 + 4 x
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Solutionbank C1
Question:
Factorise these expressions completely: (a) 3x2 + 4x (b) 4y2 + 10y (c) x2 + xy + xy2 (d) 8xy2 + 10x2y
Solution:
(a) = x ( 3x + 4 ) (b) = 2y ( 2y + 5 ) (c) = x ( x + y + y2 ) (d) = 2xy ( 4y + 5x )
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Solutionbank C1
Question:
Factorise: (a) x2 + 3x + 2 (b) 3x2 + 6x (c) x2 2x 35 (d) 2x2 x 3 (e) 5x2 13x 6 (f) 6 5x x2
Solution:
(a) = x2 + x + 2x + 2 =x(x+1) +2(x+1) = (x+1) (x+2) (b) = 3x ( x + 2 ) (c) = x2 7x + 5x 35 =x(x7) +5(x7) = (x7) (x+5) (d) = 2x2 3x + 2x 3 = x ( 2x 3 ) + ( 2x 3 ) = ( 2x 3 ) ( x + 1 ) (e) = 5x2 + 2x 15x 6 = x ( 5x + 2 ) 3 ( 5x + 2 ) = ( 5x + 2 ) ( x 3 ) (f) = 6 + x 6x x2 = (6+x) x(6+x) = (1x) (6+x)
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Solutionbank C1
Question:
Simplify: (a) 9x3 3x 3
(b)
1 3
(c) 3x 2 2x4
1 2
(d) 3x
6x
Solution:
(a) = 3x3 = 3 x6
3
(b) [ ( 4 ) = ( 4) = 4 = 2
3
]
1 3
(c) = 6x 2 + 4 = 6 x2
1
1 3 2
(d) = = =
1 2
2x
1 3
x
1
or
2 ( 3\ x )
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Solutionbank C1
Question:
Evaluate:
(a)
8 27
2 3
(b)
225 289
3 2
Solution:
(a) =

2 3
3\ 8 3\ 27
= =

4 9
(b) =
153
225 289
= =
173 3375 4913
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Solutionbank C1
Question:
Simplify: (a)
3 63
(b) 20 + 2 45 80
Solution:
(a) = = = =
3 37 1 7 7 7 3 9 7
(If you rationalise)
(b) = 2 5 + 2 3 5 4 5 =45
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Solutionbank C1
Question:
Rationalise: (a)
1 3
(b)
1 21
(c)
3 32
(d)
23 37 23 + 37
Solution:
(a) = =
3 3 1 3 3 3
(b) = =
2+1 ( 21) ( 2+1)
2+1 21
= 2+1 (c) = =
3( 3+2) ( 32) ( 3+2)
33+6 34
= 336 (d) = = = =
( 23 37 ) ( 23 37 ) ( 23 + 37 ) ( 23 37 )
23 2 23 37 + 37 23 37 60 2 851 14 30 851 7
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Solutionbank C1
Quadratic Equations
Question:
Draw a graph with the following equation, taking values of x from 4 to + 4. For each graph write down the equation of the line of symmetry. y = x2 3
Solution:
y = x2 3.
4 33 2 1 0 1 2 3 4 3 16 3 9 3 4 3 1 3 0 3 1 3 4 3 9 3 16 3 y 13 6 1 2 3 2 1 6 13 x2
Equation of line of symmetry is x = 0.

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Solutionbank C1
Quadratic Equations
Question:
Draw a graph with the following equation, taking values of x from 4 to + 4. For each graph write down the equation of the line of symmetry. y = x2 + 5
Solution:
y = x2 + 5.
4 33 2 1 0 1 2 3 4 + 5 16 + 5 9 + 5 4 + 5 1 + 5 0 + 5 1 + 5 4 + 5 9 + 5 16 + 5 y 21 14 9 6 5 6 9 14 21 x2

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Solutionbank C1
Quadratic Equations
Question:
Draw a graph with the following equation, taking values of x from 4 to + 4. For each graph write down the equation of the line of symmetry. y=
1 2
x2
Solution:
y=
1 2
x2
x
1 2 x 2
4 33 2 1 0 1 2 3 8 8 4 4
1 2 1 2
4
1 2 1 2
2 2
1 2 1 2
0 0
1 2 1 2
24 24
8 8

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Solutionbank C1
Quadratic Equations
Question:
Draw a graph with the following equation, taking values of x from 4 to + 4. For each graph write down the equation of the line of symmetry. y = x2
Solution:
y = x2
x y x2
4 33 2 1 0 1 2 3 4 16 9 4 1 0 1 4 9 16 16 9 4 1 0 1 4 9 16

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Solutionbank C1
Quadratic Equations
Question:
Draw a graph with the following equation, taking values of x from 4 to + 4. For each graph write down the equation of the line of symmetry. y= (x1)
2
Solution:
y = (x 1)2
x (x y 1)2
4 33 2 1 0 1 2 3 4 25 16 9 4 1 0 1 4 9 25 16 9 4 1 0 1 4 9

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Solutionbank C1
Quadratic Equations
Question:
Draw a graph with the following equation, taking values of x from 4 to + 4. For each graph write down the equation of the line of symmetry. y = x2 + 3x + 2
Solution:
y = x2 + 3x + 2
x y
4 6
33 2
2 0
1 0
0 2
1 6
2 12
3 20
4 30
x2 + 3x + 2 16 12 + 2 9 9 + 2 4 6 + 2 1 3 + 2 0 + 0 + 2 1 + 3 + 2 4 + 6 + 2 9 + 9 + 2 16 + 12 + 2
Equation of line of symmetry is x = 1

1 2
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Solutionbank C1
Quadratic Equations
Question:
Draw a graph with the following equation, taking values of x from 4 to + 4. For each graph write down the equation of the line of symmetry. y = 2x 2 + 3 x 5
Solution:
y = 2x 2 + 3x 5
4 33 2 1 0 1 2 3 4 2x2 + 3x 5 32 12 5 18 9 5 8 6 5 2 3 5 0 + 0 5 2 + 3 5 8 + 6 5 18 + 9 5 32 + 12 5 y 15 4 3 6 5 0 9 22 39
Equation of line of symmetry is x =
4.
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Solutionbank C1
Quadratic Equations
Question:
Draw a graph with the following equation, taking values of x from 4 to + 4. For each graph write down the equation of the line of symmetry. y = x2 + 2x 6
Solution:
y = x2 + 2x 6
4 33 2 1 0 1 2 3 4 + 2x 6 16 8 6 9 6 6 4 4 6 1 2 6 0 + 0 6 1 + 2 6 4 + 4 6 9 + 6 6 16 + 8 6 y 2 3 6 7 6 3 2 9 18 x2

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Solutionbank C1
Quadratic Equations
Question:
Draw a graph with the following equation, taking values of x from 4 to + 4. For each graph write down the equation of the line of symmetry. y = ( 2x + 1 )
2
Solution:
y = (2x + 1)2
x 2x + 1 ( 2x + 1 )
4 33 2 1 0 1 2 3 4 8 + 1 6 + 1 4 + 1 2 + 1 0 + 1 2 + 1 4 + 1 6 + 1 8 + 1 7 5 3 1 1 3 5 7 9 25 9 1 1 9 25 49 81 y = (2x + 1)2 49
Equation of line of symmetry is x =
1 2
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Solutionbank C1
Quadratic Equations
Question:
Solve the following equation: x2 = 4 x
Solution:
x2 4 x = 0 x(x4) =0 x = 0 or x 4 = 0 So x = 0 or x = 4
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Solutionbank C1
Quadratic Equations
Question:
Solve the following equation: x2 = 25x
Solution:
x2 25x = 0 x ( x 25 ) = 0 x = 0 or x 25 = 0 So x = 0 or x = 25
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Solutionbank C1
Quadratic Equations
Question:
Solve the following equation: 3 x2 = 6 x
Solution:
3 x2 6 x = 0 3x ( x 2 ) = 0 x = 0 or x 2 = 0 So x = 0 or x = 2
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Solutionbank C1
Quadratic Equations
Question:
Solve the following equation: 5x2 = 30x
Solution:
5x2 30x = 0 5x ( x 6 ) = 0 x = 0 or x 6 = 0 So x = 0 or x = 6
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Solutionbank C1
Quadratic Equations
Question:
Solve the following equation: x2 + 3 x + 2 = 0
Solution:
(x+1) (x+2) =0 x + 1 = 0 or x + 2 = 0 So x = 1 or x = 2
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Solutionbank C1
Quadratic Equations
Question:
Solve the following equation: x2 + 5 x + 4 = 0
Solution:
(x+1) (x+4) =0 x + 1 = 0 or x + 4 = 0 So x = 1 or x = 4
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Solutionbank C1
Quadratic Equations
Question:
Solve the following equation: x2 + 7x + 10 = 0
Solution:
(x+2) (x+5) =0 x + 2 = 0 or x + 5 = 0 x = 2 or x = 5
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Solutionbank C1
Quadratic Equations
Question:
Solve the following equation: x2 x 6 = 0
Solution:
(x3) (x+2) =0 x 3 = 0 or x + 2 = 0 So x = 3 or x = 2
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Solutionbank C1
Quadratic Equations
Question:
Solve the following equation: x2 8x + 15 = 0
Solution:
(x3) (x5) =0 x 3 = 0 or x 5 = 0 So x = 3 or x = 5
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Solutionbank C1
Quadratic Equations
Question:
Solve the following equation: x2 9x + 20 = 0
Solution:
(x4) (x5) =0 x 4 = 0 or x 5 = 0 So x = 4 or x = 5
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Solutionbank C1
Quadratic Equations
Question:
Solve the following equation: x2 5 x 6 = 0
Solution:
(x6) (x+1) =0 x 6 = 0 or x + 1 = 0 So x = 6 or x = 1
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Solutionbank C1
Quadratic Equations
Question:
Solve the following equation: x2 4x 12 = 0
Solution:
(x6) (x+2) =0 x 6 = 0 or x + 2 = 0 So x = 6 or x = 2
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Solutionbank C1
Quadratic Equations
Question:
Solve the following equation: 2 x2 + 7 x + 3 = 0
Solution:
( 2x + 1 ) ( x + 3 ) = 0 2x + 1 = 0 or x + 3 = 0 2x = 1 or x = 3 So x =
1 2
or x = 3
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Solutionbank C1
Quadratic Equations
Question:
Solve the following equation: 6 x2 7 x 3 = 0
Solution:
( 3x + 1 ) ( 2x 3 ) = 0 3x + 1 = 0 or 2x 3 = 0 So x =
1 3
or x =
3 2
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Solutionbank C1
Quadratic Equations
Question:
Solve the following equation: 6 x2 5 x 6 = 0
Solution:
( 3x + 2 ) ( 2x 3 ) = 0 3x + 2 = 0 or 2x 3 = 0 So x =
2 3
or x =
3 2
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Solutionbank C1
Quadratic Equations
Question:
Solve the following equation: 4x2 16x + 15 = 0
Solution:
( 2x 3 ) ( 2x 5 ) = 0 2x 3 = 0 or 2x 5 = 0 So x =
3 2
or x =
5 2
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Solutionbank C1
Quadratic Equations
Question:
Solve the following equation: 3 x2 + 5 x = 2
Solution:
3 x2 + 5 x 2 = 0 ( 3x 1 ) ( x + 2 ) = 0 3x 1 = 0 or x + 2 = 0 So x =
1 3
or x = 2
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Solutionbank C1
Quadratic Equations
Question:
Solve the following equation: ( 2x 3 )
2
=9
Solution:
2x 3 = 3 2x = 3 + 3 x=
3+3 2
So x = 3 or x = 0
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Solutionbank C1
Quadratic Equations
Question:
Solve the following equation: (x7)
2
= 36
Solution:
x7= 6 x= 6+7 So x = 1 or x = 13
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Solutionbank C1
Quadratic Equations
Question:
Solve the following equation: 2 x2 = 8
Solution:
x2 = 4 x= 2 So x = 2 or x = 2
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Solutionbank C1
Quadratic Equations
Question:
Solve the following equation: 3 x2 = 5
Solution:
x2 =
5 3 5 3 5 3
x= \ So x = \
or x = \
5 3
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Solutionbank C1
Quadratic Equations
Question:
Solve the following equation: (x3)
2
= 13
Solution:
x 3 = 13 x = 3 13 So x = 3 + 13 or x = 3 13
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Solutionbank C1
Quadratic Equations
Question:
Solve the following equation: ( 3x 1 )
2
= 11
Solution:
3x 1 = 11 3x = 1 11 x=
1 11 3
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Solutionbank C1
Quadratic Equations
Question:
Solve the following equation: 5x2 10x2 = 7 + x + x2
Solution:
6 x2 x + 7 = 0 ( 1 x ) ( 7 + 6x ) = 0 x = 1 or 6x = 7 So x = 1 or x =
7 6
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Solutionbank C1
Quadratic Equations
Question:
Solve the following equation: 6x2 7 = 11x
Solution:
6x2 11x 7 = 0 ( 3x 7 ) ( 2x + 1 ) = 0 3x 7 = 0 or 2x + 1 = 0 So x =
7 3
or x =
1 2
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Solutionbank C1
Quadratic Equations
Question:
Solve the following equation: 4x2 + 17x = 6x 2x2
Solution:
6x2 + 11x = 0 x ( 6x + 11 ) = 0 x = 0 or 6x + 11 = 0 So x = 0 or x =
11 6
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Solutionbank C1
Quadratic Equations
Question:
Complete the square for the expression: x2 + 4 x
Solution:
= (x+2)
2
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Solutionbank C1
Quadratic Equations
Question:
Complete the square for the expression: x2 6 x
Solution:
= (x3)
2
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Solutionbank C1
Quadratic Equations
Question:
Complete the square for the expression: x2 16x
Solution:
= (x8)
2
64
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Solutionbank C1
Quadratic Equations
Question:
Complete the square for the expression: x2 + x
Solution:
x+
1 2
1 4
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Solutionbank C1
Quadratic Equations
Question:
Complete the square for the expression: x2 14x
Solution:
= (x7)
2
49
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Solutionbank C1
Quadratic Equations
Question:
Complete the square for the expression: 2x2 + 16x
Solution:
= 2 ( x2 + 8x ) = 2 [ ( x + 4 ) 2 16 ] = 2 ( x + 4 ) 2 32
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Solutionbank C1
Quadratic Equations
Question:
Complete the square for the expression: 3x2 24x
Solution:
= 3 ( x2 8x ) = 3 [ ( x 4 ) 2 16 ] = 3 ( x 4 ) 2 48
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Solutionbank C1
Quadratic Equations
Question:
Complete the square for the expression: 2 x2 4 x
Solution:
= 2 ( x2 2x ) =2[ (x1) 21] =2(x1) 22
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Solutionbank C1
Quadratic Equations
Question:
Complete the square for the expression: 5x2 + 20x
Solution:
= 5 ( x2 + 4x ) =5[ (x+2) 24] = 5 ( x + 2 ) 2 20
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Solutionbank C1
Quadratic Equations
Question:
Complete the square for the expression: 2 x2 5 x
Solution:
=2
x2
5 2
x
5 4

2 2
=2
x
5 4
25 8
25 16
=2
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Solutionbank C1
Quadratic Equations
Question:
Complete the square for the expression: 3 x2 + 9 x
Solution:
= 3 ( x2 + 3x ) =3

x+
x+
3 2
3 2
27 4
9 4
=3
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Solutionbank C1
Quadratic Equations
Question:
Complete the square for the expression: 3 x2 x
Solution:
=3
x2
1 3
x
1 6

2 2
=3
x
1 6
3 36
1 36
=3
=3
1 6
1 12
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Solutionbank C1
Quadratic Equations
Question:
Solve the quadratic equation by completing the square (remember to leave your answer in surd form): x2 + 6 x + 1 = 0
Solution:
x2 + 6 x = 1 (x+3) 29= 1 (x+3) 2= 1+9 (x+3) 2=8 x+3= 8 x= 3 8 x= 3 24 x= 322 So x = 3 + 2 2 or x = 3 2 2
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Solutionbank C1
Quadratic Equations
Question:
Solve the quadratic equation by completing the square (remember to leave your answer in surd form): x2 + 12x + 3 = 0
Solution:
x2 + 12x = 3 ( x + 6 ) 2 36 = 3 ( x + 6 ) 2 = 33 x + 6 = 33 x = 6 33 So x = 6 + 33 or x = 6 33
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Solutionbank C1
Quadratic Equations
Question:
Solve the quadratic equation by completing the square (remember to leave your answer in surd form): x2 10x = 5
Solution:
( x 5 ) 2 25 = 5 ( x 5 ) 2 = 5 + 25 ( x 5 ) 2 = 30 x 5 = 30 x = 5 30 So x = 5 + 30 or x = 5 30
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Solutionbank C1
Quadratic Equations
Question:
Solve the quadratic equation by completing the square (remember to leave your answer in surd form): x2 + 4 x 2 = 0
Solution:
x2 + 4 x = 2 (x+2) 24=2 (x+2) 2=6 x+2= 6 So x = 2 + 6 or x = 2 6
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Solutionbank C1
Quadratic Equations
Question:
Solve the quadratic equation by completing the square (remember to leave your answer in surd form): x2 3 x 5 = 0
Solution:
x2 3 x = 5

x x=
3 2
9 4
=5
9 4
3 2
=5+
29 4
x
3 2 3 2
3 2
=
2
29 2
29
So x =
3 + 29 2
or x =
3 29 2
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Solutionbank C1
Quadratic Equations
Question:
Solve the quadratic equation by completing the square (remember to leave your answer in surd form): 2x2 7 = 4x
Solution:
2 x2 4 x = 7 x2 2 x = (x1) (x1) x1= x=1 x=1
3 2 32 2 7 2
1= =
3 2 9 2
7 2
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Solutionbank C1
Quadratic Equations
Question:
Solve the quadratic equation by completing the square (remember to leave your answer in surd form): 4 x2 x = 8
Solution:
x2
1 4
x=2
1 8

x x=
1 64
=2
1 64
1 8
=2+
129 64
x
1 8 1 8
1 8
=
8
129 8
129
So x =
1 + 129 8
or x =
1 129 8
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Solutionbank C1
Quadratic Equations
Question:
Solve the quadratic equation by completing the square (remember to leave your answer in surd form): 10 = 3x x2
Solution:
x2 3x = 10
3 2
9 4
= 10
31 4
3 2
No real roots as RHS is negative.

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Solutionbank C1
Quadratic Equations
Question:
Solve the quadratic equation by completing the square (remember to leave your answer in surd form): 15 6x 2x2 = 0
Solution:
2x2 + 6x = 15 x2 + 3 x =
15 2

x+
x+
3 2
9 4
15 2
x+
3 2
3 2
39 4
=
3 2
39 2 39 2
x=
3 2
So x =
39 2
or x =
3 2
39 2
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Solutionbank C1
Quadratic Equations
Question:
Solve the quadratic equation by completing the square (remember to leave your answer in surd form): 5 x2 + 8 x 2 = 0
Solution:
x2 +
8 5
x=
4 5
2 5

x+
x+
16 25
2 5
x+
4 5
4 5
26 25
=
4 5
26 5 26 5
x= So x =
4 + 26
or x =
4 26 5
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Solutionbank C1
Quadratic Equations
Question:
Solve the following quadratic equation by using the formula, giving the solution in surd form. Simplify your answer: x2 + 3 x + 1 = 0
Solution:
3 \ 32 4 ( 1 ) ( 1 )
x= x= x=
21 3\94 2 3 5 2 3+ 5 2
Then x =
or x =
3 5 2
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Solutionbank C1
Quadratic Equations
Question:
Solve the following quadratic equation by using the formula, giving the solution in surd form. Simplify your answer: x2 3 x 2 = 0
Solution:
( 3) \ ( 3) 24(1) ( 2)
x= x= x=
+3\9+8 2 3 17 2 3 + 17 2
21
Then x =
or x =
3 17 2
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Solutionbank C1
Quadratic Equations
Question:
Solve the following quadratic equation by using the formula, giving the solution in surd form. Simplify your answer: x2 + 6 x + 6 = 0
Solution:
6\ (6) 24(1) (6)
x= x= x= x=
21 6 \ 36 24 2 6 12 2 623 2
x= 3 3 Then x = 3 + 3 or x = 3 3
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Solutionbank C1
Quadratic Equations
Question:
Solve the following quadratic equation by using the formula, giving the solution in surd form. Simplify your answer: x2 5 x 2 = 0
Solution:
( 5) \ ( 5) 24(1) ( 2)
x= x= x=
+ 5 \ 25 + 8 2 5 33 2 5 + 33 2
21
Then x =
or x =
5 33 2
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Solutionbank C1
Quadratic Equations
Question:
Solve the following quadratic equation by using the formula, giving the solution in surd form. Simplify your answer: 3x2 + 10x 2 = 0
Solution:
10 \ 102 4 ( 3 ) ( 2 )
x= x= x= x=
23 10 \ 100 + 24 6 10 124 6 10 2 31 6 5 + 31 3
Then x =
or x =
5 31 3
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Solutionbank C1
Quadratic Equations
Question:
Solve the following quadratic equation by using the formula, giving the solution in surd form. Simplify your answer: 4 x2 4 x 1 = 0
Solution:
( 4) \ ( 4) 24(4) ( 1)
x= x= x= x=
+ 4 \ 16 + 16 8 4 32 8 442 8 1+ 2 2
24
Then x =
or x =
1 2 2
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Solutionbank C1
Quadratic Equations
Question:
Solve the following quadratic equation by using the formula, giving the solution in surd form. Simplify your answer: 7 x2 + 9 x + 1 = 0
Solution:
9 \ 92 4 ( 7 ) ( 1 )
x= x= x=
27 9 \ 81 28 14 9 53 14 9 + 53 14
Then x =
or x =
9 53 14
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Solutionbank C1
Quadratic Equations
Question:
Solve the following quadratic equation by using the formula, giving the solution in surd form. Simplify your answer: 5 x2 + 4 x 3 = 0
Solution:
4 \ 42 4 ( 5 ) ( 3 )
x= x= x= x=
25 4 \ 16 + 60 10 4 76 10 4 2 19 10 2 + 19 5
Then x =
or x =
2 19 5
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Solutionbank C1
Quadratic Equations
Question:
Solve the following quadratic equation by using the formula, giving the solution in surd form. Simplify your answer: 4 x2 7 x = 2
Solution:
4 x2 7 x 2 = 0
( 7) \ ( 7) 24(4) ( 2)
x= x= x= x=
+ 7 \ 49 + 32 8 7 81 8 79 8
24
Then x = 2 or x =
1 4
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Solutionbank C1
Quadratic Equations
Question:
Solve the following quadratic equation by using the formula, giving the solution in surd form. Simplify your answer: 11x2 + 2x 7 = 0
Solution:
2 \ 22 4 ( 11 ) ( 7 )
x= x= x= x= x=
2 11 2 \ 4 + 308 22 2 312 22 2 2 78 22 1 78 11 1 + 78 11
Then x =
or x =
1 78 11
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Solutionbank C1
Quadratic Equations
Question:
Sketch the graphs of the following equations: (a) y = x2 + 3x + 2 (b) y = x2 3x + 10 (c) y = x2 + 2x 15 (d) y = 2x2 + 7x + 3 (e) y = 2x2 + x 3 (f) y = 6x2 19x + 10 (g) y = 3x2 2x 5 (h) y = 3x2 13x (i) y = x2 + 6x + 7 (j) y = 4 7x 2x2
Solution:
(a) a > 0 so graph is a shape. b2 = 9, 4ac = 8 b2 > 4ac, so there are two different roots of the equation y = 0. When y = 0, (x+2) (x+1) =0 x = 2 or x = 1 So crossing points are ( 2 , 0 ) and ( 1 , 0 ) . When x = 0, y = 2, so ( 0 , 2 ) is a crossing point.
(b) a > 0 so graph is a shape. b2 = 9, 4ac = 40 b2 < 4ac, so there are no real roots of the equation y = 0. So there are no crossing points at y = 0. When x = 0, y = 10, so crossing point is ( 0 , 10 ) .
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(c) a > 0 so graph is a shape. b2 = 4, 4ac = 60 b2 > 4ac, so two different roots of y = 0. When y = 0, 0= (x+5) (x3) x = 5 or x = 3 So crossing points are ( 5 , 0 ) and ( 3 , 0 ) . When x = 0, y = 15, so crossing point is ( 0 , 15 ) .
(d) a > 0 so graph is a shape. b2 = 49, 4ac = 24 b2 > 4ac, so two different roots of y = 0. When y = 0, 0 = ( 2x + 1 ) ( x + 3 ) x=
1 2
or x = 3
So crossing points are
1 2
,0
and ( 3 , 0 ) .
When x = 0, y = 3, so crossing point is ( 0 , 3 ) .
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(e) a > 0 so graph is a shape. b2 = 1, 4ac = 24 b2 > 4ac, so two different roots of y = 0. When y = 0, 0 = ( 2x + 3 ) ( x 1 ) x=
3 2
or x = 1
3 2
,0
and ( 1 , 0 ) .
(f) a > 0 so graph is a shape. b2 = 361, 4ac = 240 b2 > 4ac, so two different roots of y = 0. When y = 0, 0 = ( 3x 2 ) ( 2x 5 ) x=
2 3
or x =
5 2
2 3
,0
and
5 2
,0
(g) a > so graph is a shape. b2 = 4, 4ac = 60 b2 > 4ac, so two different roots of y = 0. When y = 0, 0 = ( 3x 5 ) ( x + 1 ) x=
5 3
or x = 1
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5 3
,0
and ( 1 , 0 ) .
(h) a > 0 so graph is a shape. b2 = 169, 4ac = 0 b2 > 4ac, so two different roots of y = 0. When y = 0, 0 = x ( 3x 13 ) x = 0 or x =
13 3
So crossing points are ( 0 , 0 ) and
13 3
,0
(i) a < 0 so graph is a shape. b2 = 36, 4ac = 28 b2 > 4ac, so two different roots of y = 0. When y = 0, 0= (7x) (1+x) x = 7 or x = 1 So crossing points are ( 7 , 0 ) and ( 1 , 0 ) . When x = 0, y = 7, so crossing point is ( 0 , 7 ) .
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(j) a < 0 so graph is a shape. b2 = 49, 4ac = 32 b2 > 4ac, so two different roots of y = 0. When y = 0, 0 = ( 1 2x ) ( 4 + x ) x=
1 2
or x = 4
1 2
,0
and ( 4 , 0 ) .
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Solutionbank C1
Quadratic Equations
Question:
Find the values of k for which x2 + kx + 4 = 0 has equal roots.
Solution:
x2 + kx + 4 = 0 has equal roots if b2 = 4ac i.e. k2 = 4 1 4 = 16 k = 4
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Solutionbank C1
Quadratic Equations
Question:
Find the values of k for which kx2 + 8x + k = 0 has equal roots.
Solution:
kx2 + 8x + k = 0 has equal roots if b2 = 4ac i.e. 82 = 4 k k = 4k2 So k2 =
64 4
= 16
k= 4
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Solutionbank C1
Quadratic Equations
Question:
Draw the graphs with the following equations, choosing appropriate values for x. For each graph write down the equation of the line of symmetry. (a) y = x2 + 6x + 5 (b) y = 2x2 3x 4
Solution:
6 5 4 3 36 25 16 9 4 (a) + 6x 36 30 24 18 +5 +5 +5 +5 +5 + y 5 0 3 4 x2
10 1 2 1 0 1 4 12 6 0 + 6 + 12 5 +5 +5 +5 +5 3 0 5 12 21
x = 3 is line of symmetry.
2 10 1 2 3 2x2 8 2 0 2 8 18 (b) 3x + 6 + 3 0 3 6 9 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 y 10 1 4 5 25
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x=
3 4
is line of symmetry.
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Solutionbank C1
Quadratic Equations
Question:
Solve the following equations: (a) y2 + 3y + 2 = 0 (b) 3x2 + 13x 10 = 0 (c) 5x2 10x = 4x + 3 (d) ( 2x 5 )
2
=7
Solution:
(a) ( y + 1 ) ( y + 2 ) = 0 y = 1 or y = 2 (b) ( 3x 2 ) ( x + 5 ) = 0 x=
2 3
or x = 5
(c) 5x2 14x 3 = 0 ( 5x + 1 ) ( x 3 ) = 0 x=

1 5
or x = 3
(d) 2x 5 = 7 2x = 7 + 5 x=
5 7 2
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Solutionbank C1
Quadratic Equations
Question:
Solve the following equations by: (i) Completing the square. (ii) Using the formula. (a) x2 + 5x + 2 = 0 (b) x2 4x 3 = 0 (c) 5x2 + 3x 1 = 0 (d) 3x2 5x = 4
Solution:
(a) (i) x2 + 5x = 2

x+ x=
x+
5 2
25 4
= 2
x+
5 2
5 2
17 4
=
2
17 2
5 17
5 \ 52 4 ( 1 ) ( 2 )
(ii) x = x= x=
5 \ 25 8 2 5 17 2
(b)(i) x2 4x = 3 (x2) 24=3 (x2) 2=7 x2= 7 x=2 7 (ii) x = x= x=

( 4 ) \ 16 4 ( 1 ) ( 3 ) 2
+ 4 \ 16 + 12 2 4\47 2
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x=
427 2
x=2 7 (c) (i) 5x2 + 3x = 1 5
x2 +
3 5
x
3

10
=1

x+
x+
3 10
9 100
=1
9 100
1 5
x+
3 10
3 10
29 100
x+ x=
=
10
29 10
3 29
(ii) x = x=
3\94(5) ( 1) 10
3 29 10
(d)(i) 3
x2
5 6
5 3
=4
25 36
x
5 6
=4
25 36
4 3
x
5 6
5 6
73 36
x x=
=
6
73 6
5 73
(ii) x = x= x=
( 5 ) \ 25 4 ( 3 ) ( 4 ) 6
+ 5 \ 25 + 48 6 5 73 6
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Solutionbank C1
Quadratic Equations
Question:
Sketch graphs of the following equations: (a) y = x2 + 5x + 4 (b) y = 2x2 + x 3 (c) y = 6 10x 4x2 (d) y = 15x 2x2
Solution:
(a) a > 0 so shape b2 = 25, 4ac = 16 b2 > 4ac, so two different roots of y = 0. y=0 0= (x+1) (x+4) x = 1 or x = 4 So x-axis crossing points are ( 1 , 0 ) and ( 4 , 0 ) . x = 0 y = 4 So y-axis crossing point is ( 0 , 4 ) .
(b) a > 0 So shape b2 = 1, 4ac = 24 b2 > 4ac, so two different roots of y = 0. y = 0 0 = ( 2x + 3 ) ( x 1 ) x=

3 2
or x = 1
So x-axis crossing points are x=0
3 2
,0
and ( 1 , 0 ) .
y = 3 so y-axis crossing point in ( 0 , 3 ) .
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(c) a < 0 So shape b2 = 100, 4ac = 96 b2 > 4ac, so two different roots of y = 0. y = 0 0 = ( 1 2x ) ( 6 + 2x ) x=
1 2
or x = 3
So x-axis crossing points are x=0
1 2
,0
and ( 3 , 0 ) .
y = 6 so y-axis crossing point is ( 0 , 6 ) .
(d) a < 0 so shape b2 = 225, 4ac = 0 b2 > 4ac, so two different roots of y = 0. y = 0 0 = x ( 15 2x ) x = 0 or x = 7
1 2
So x-axis crossing points are ( 0 , 0 ) and x=0
1 2
,0
y = 0 So y-axis crossing point is ( 0 , 0 ) .
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Solutionbank C1
Quadratic Equations
Question:
Given that for all values of x : 3x2 + 12x + 5 = p ( x + q )
2
+r
(a) Find the values of p, q and r. (b) Solve the equation 3x2 + 12x + 5 = 0.
Solution:
(a) 3x2 + 12x + 5 = p ( x2 + 2qx + q2 ) + r 3x2 + 12x + 5 = px2 + 2pqx + pq2 + r Comparing x2 : p = 3 Comparing x : 2pq = 12 Comparing constants : pq2 + r = 5 Substitute into : 2 3q = 12 q=2 Substitute p = 3 and q = 2 into 3 22 + r = 5 12 + r = 5 r= 7 So p = 3, q = 2, r = 7 (b) 3x2 + 12x + 5 = 0 3(x+2) 27=0 3(x+2) (x+2)
2 2
=7
7 3 7 3
x+2= \
7 3
So x = 2 \
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Solutionbank C1
Quadratic Equations
Question:
Find, as surds, the roots of the equation 2(x+1) (x4) (x2)
2
=0
Solution:
2 ( x2 3x 4 ) ( x2 4x + 4 ) = 0 2x2 6x 8 x2 + 4x 4 = 0 x2 2x 12 = 0 x= x= x= x=
( 2 ) \ 4 4 ( 1 ) ( 12 ) 2 + 2 52 2 2 \ 4 13 2 2 2 13 2
x = 1 13
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Solutionbank C1
Quadratic Equations
Question:
Use algebra to solve ( x 1 ) ( x + 2 ) = 18 .
Solution:
x2 + x 2 = 18 x2 + x 20 = 0 (x+5) (x4) =0 x = 5 or x = 4
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Solutionbank C1
Equations and inequalities
Question:
Solve these simultaneous equations by elimination: 2x y = 6 4x + 3y = 22
Solution:
6x 3y = 18 4x + 3y = 22 Add: 10x = 40 x=4 Substitute into 2x y = 6: 8y=6 y=2 So solution is x = 4, y = 2
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Solutionbank C1
Question:
Solve these simultaneous equations by elimination: 7x + 3y = 16 2x + 9y = 29
Solution:
21x + 9y = 48 2x + 9y = 29 Subtract: 19x = 19 x=1 Substitute into 7x + 3y = 16: 7 + 3y = 16 3y = 9 y=3 So solution is x = 1, y = 3
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Solutionbank C1
Question:
Solve these simultaneous equations by elimination: 5x + 2y = 6 3x 10y = 26
Solution:
25x + 10y = 30 3x 10y = 26 Add: 28x = 56 x=2 Substitute into 5x + 2y = 6: 10 + 2y = 6 2y = 4 y= 2 So solution is x = 2, y = 2
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Solutionbank C1
Question:
Solve these simultaneous equations by elimination: 2x y = 12 6x + 2y = 21
Solution:
4x 2y = 24 6x + 2y = 21 Add: 10x = 45 x=4
1 2
Substitute into 2x y = 12: 9 y = 12 y=3 y= 3 So solution is x = 4

1 2
,y= 3
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Solutionbank C1
Question:
Solve these simultaneous equations by elimination: 3x 2y = 6 6x + 3y = 2
Solution:
6x 4y = 12 6x + 3y = 2 Subtract: 7y = 14 y=2 Substitute into 3x 2y = 6: 3x 4 = 6 3x = 2 x=
2 3 2 3
So solution is x =
,y=2
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Solutionbank C1
Question:
Solve these simultaneous equations by elimination: 3x + 8y = 33 6x = 3 + 5y
Solution:
6x + 16y = 66 6x = 3 + 5y 6x + 16y = 66 6x 5y = 3 Subtract: 21y = 63 y=3 Substitute into 3x + 8y = 33: 3x + 24 = 33 3x = 9 x=3 So solution is x = 3, y = 3
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Solutionbank C1
Question:
Solve these simultaneous equations by substitution: x + 3y = 11 4x 7y = 6
Solution:
x = 11 3y Substitute into 4x 7y = 6: 4 ( 11 3y ) 7y = 6 44 12y 7y = 6 19y = 38 y=2 Substitute into x = 11 3y: x = 11 6 x=5 So solution is x = 5, y = 2
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Solutionbank C1
Question:
Solve these simultaneous equations by substitution: 4x 3y = 40 2x + y = 5
Solution:
y = 5 2x Substitute into 4x 3y = 40: 4x 3 ( 5 2x ) = 40 4x 15 + 6x = 40 10x = 55 x=5
1 2
Substitute into y = 5 2x: y = 5 11 y= 6 So solution is x = 5

1 2
,y= 6
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Solutionbank C1
Question:
Solve these simultaneous equations by substitution: 3x y = 7 10x + 3y = 2
Solution:
y = 7 3x y = 3x 7 Substitute into 10x + 3y = 2: 10x + 3 ( 3x 7 ) = 2 10x + 9x 21 = 2 19x = 19 x=1 Substitute into y = 3x 7: y=37 y= 4 So solution is x = 1, y = 4
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Solutionbank C1
Question:
Solve these simultaneous equations by substitution: 2y = 2x 3 3y = x 1
Solution:
x = 3y + 1 Substitute into 2y = 2x 3: 2y = 2 ( 3y + 1 ) 3 2y = 6y + 2 3 4y = 1 y=
1 4
Substitute into x = 3y + 1: x=
3 4 3 4 3 4
+1
x=1
So solution is x = 1
,y=
1 4
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Solutionbank C1
Question:
Solve the simultaneous equations: (a) x + y = 11 xy = 30 (b) 2x + y = 1 x2 + y2 = 1 (c) y = 3x 2y2 xy = 15 (d) x + y = 9 x2 3xy + 2y2 = 0 (e) 3a + b = 8 3a2 + b2 = 28 (f) 2u + v = 7 uv = 6
Solution:
(a) y = 11 x Substitute into xy = 30: x ( 11 x ) = 30 11x x2 = 30 0 = x2 11x + 30 0= (x5) (x6) x = 5 or x = 6 Substitute into y = 11 x: when x = 5, y = 11 5 = 6 when x = 6, y = 11 6 = 5 Solutions are x = 5, y = 6 and x = 6, y = 5 (b) y = 1 2x Substitute into x2 + y2 = 1: x2 + ( 1 2x ) 2 = 1 x2 + 1 4x + 4x2 = 1 5 x2 4 x = 0 x ( 5x 4 ) = 0 x = 0 or x =
4 5
Substitute into y = 1 2x: when x = 0, y = 1 when x =

4 5
,y=1
8 5
3 5 4 5
Solutions are x = 0, y = 1 and x = (c) y = 3x Substitute into 2y2 xy = 15:
,y=
3 5
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2(3x)2 x ( 3x ) = 15 18x2 3x2 = 15 15x2 = 15 x2 = 1 x = 1 or x = 1 Substitute into y = 3x: when x = 1, y = 3 when x = 1, y = 3 Solutions are x = 1, y = 3 and x = 1, y = 3 (d) x = 9 y Substitute into x2 3xy + 2y2 = 0: ( 9 y ) 2 3y(9 y) + 2y2 = 0 81 18y + y2 27y + 3y2 + 2y2 = 0 6y2 45y + 81 = 0 Divide by 3: 2y2 15y + 27 = 0 ( 2y 9 ) ( y 3 ) = 0 y=
9 2
or y = 3
9 2 9 2 9 2
Substitute into x = 9 y: when y = ,x=9

1 2
when y = 3, x = 9 3 = 6 Solutions are x = 4 ,y=4

1 2
and x = 6, y = 3
(e) b = 8 3a Substitute into 3a2 + b2 = 28: 3a2 + ( 8 3a ) 2 = 28 3a2 + 64 48a + 9a2 = 28 12a2 48a + 36 = 0 Divide by 12: a2 4a + 3 = 0 (a1) (a3) =0 a = 1 or a = 3 Substitute into b = 8 3a: when a = 1, b = 8 3 = 5 when a = 3, b = 8 9 = 1 Solutions are a = 1, b = 5 and a = 3, b = 1 (f) v = 7 2u Substitute into uv = 6: u ( 7 2u ) = 6 7u 2u2 = 6 0 = 2u2 7u + 6 0 = ( 2u 3 ) ( u 2 ) u=
3 2
or u = 2
3
Substitute into v = 7 2u: when u =

2,
v=73=4
3 2
when u = 2, v = 7 4 = 3 Solutions are u = , v = 4 and u = 2, v = 3
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Solutionbank C1
Question:
Find the coordinates of the points at which the line with equation y = x 4 intersects the curve with equation y2 = 2x2 17.
Solution:
y=x4 Substitute into y2 = 2x2 17: ( x 4 ) 2 = 2x2 17 x2 8x + 16 = 2x2 17 0 = x2 + 8x 33 0 = ( x + 11 ) ( x 3 ) x = 11 or x = 3 Substitute into y = x 4: when x = 11, y = 11 4 = 15 when x = 3, y = 3 4 = 1 Intersection points: ( 11 , 15 ) and ( 3 , 1 )
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Solutionbank C1
Question:
Find the coordinates of the points at which the line with equation y = 3x 1 intersects the curve with equation y2 xy = 15.
Solution:
y = 3x 1 Substitute into y2 xy = 15: ( 3x 1 ) 2 x(3x 1) = 15 9x2 6x + 1 3x2 + x = 15 6x2 5x 14 = 0 ( 6x + 7 ) ( x 2 ) = 0 x=
7 6
or x = 2
7 6 21 6 9 2
Substitute into y = 3x 1: when x = ,y= 1=
when x = 2, y = 6 1 = 5 Intersection points:
1 6
, 4
1 2
and ( 2 , 5 )
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Solutionbank C1
Question:
Solve the simultaneous equations: (a) 3x + 2y = 7 x2 + y = 8 (b) 2x + 2y = 7 x2 4 y2 = 8
Solution:
(a) 2y = 7 3x y=
1 2
(7 3x)
1 2
Substitute into x2 + y = 8: x2 + (7 3x) = 8
Multiply by 2: 2x2 + (7 3x) = 16 2 x2 3 x 9 = 0 ( 2x + 3 ) ( x 3 ) = 0 x=

3 2
or x = 3
1 2
Substitute into y =
3 2

1 2
7 3x

9 2
when x =
,y=
1 2
7+
23 4
when x = 3, y =
79
1 2

3 4
= 1 and x = 3, y = 1
Solutions are x = 1 (b) 2x = 7 2y x=

1 2
,y=5
7 2y
Substitute into x2 4y2 = 8:

1 4
1 2
7 2y
2
4 y2 = 8
( 7 2y )
4y2 = 8
Multiply by 4: ( 7 2y ) 2 16y2 = 32 49 28y + 4y2 16y2 = 32 0 = 12y2 + 28y 17 0 = ( 6y + 17 ) ( 2y 1 )
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y=
17 6
or y =
1 2 1 2
Substitute into x =
17 6

1 2
7 2y

17 3
when y =
1 2
,x=
1 2 1 3
7+
19 3
when y =
,x=
71

5 6
=3 and x = 3, y =
1 2
Solutions are x = 6
,y= 2
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Solutionbank C1
Question:
Solve the simultaneous equations, giving your answers in their simplest surd form: (a) x y = 6 xy = 4 (b) 2x + 3y = 13 x2 + y2 = 78
Solution:
(a) x = 6 + y Substitute into xy = 4: y(6+y) =4 6 y + y2 = 4 y2 + 6 y 4 = 0 a = 1, b = 6, c = 4
b \ ( b2 4ac )
y=
2a
6 \ ( 36 + 16 ) 2
6 52 2
52 = \ ( 4 13 ) = 4 13 = 2 13 y=
6 2 13 2
= 3 13
Substitute into x = 6 + y: when y = 3 13, x = 6 3 13 = 3 13 when y = 3 + 13, x = 6 3 + 13 = 3 + 13 Solutions are x = 3 13, y = 3 13 and x = 3 + 13, y = 3 + 13 (b) 2x = 13 3y x=
1 2
13 3y
Substitute into x2 + y2 = 78:

1 4
1 2
13 3y
2
+ y2 = 78
( 13 3y )
+ y2 = 78
Multiply by 4: ( 13 3y ) 2 + 4y2 = 312 169 78y + 9y2 + 4y2 = 312 13y2 78y 143 = 0 Divide by 13: y2 6y 11 = 0 a = 1, b = 6, c = 11
b \ ( b2 4ac )
y=
2a
6 \ ( 36 + 44 ) 2
6 80 2
80 = \ ( 16 5 ) = 16 5 = 4 5 y=
645 2
=325
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Substitute into x =
1 2
13 3y
1 2
when y = 3 2 5, x =
13 3(3 2 5)
1 2
13 9 + 6 5
=2+35
when y = 3 + 2 5, x =
1 2
13 3(3 + 2 5)
1 2
13 9 6 5
=235
Solutions are x = 2 3 5, y = 3 + 2 5 and x = 2 + 3 5, y = 3 2 5

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Solutionbank C1
Question:
Find the set of values of x for which: (a) 2x 3 < 5 (b) 5x + 4 39
(c) 6x 3 > 2x + 7 (d) 5x + 6 12 x
(e) 15 x > 4 (f) 21 2x > 8 + 3x (g) 1 + x < 25 + 3x (h) 7x 7 < 7 7x (i) 5 0.5x 1
(j) 5x + 4 > 12 2x
Solution:
(a) 2x < 5 + 3 2x < 8 x<4 (b) 5x 39 4 5x 35 x 7 (c) 6x 2x > 7 + 3 4x > 10 x>2
1 2
(d) 5x + x 6x 18 x 3 (e) x > 4 15 x > 11 x < 11
12 6
(f) 21 8 > 3x + 2x 13 > 5x 5x < 13 x<2

3 5
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(g) x 3x < 25 1 2x < 24 x > 12 (h) 7x + 7x < 7 + 7 14x < 14 x<1 (i) 0.5x 1 5 0.5x 4 x 8 (j) 5x + 2x > 12 4 7x > 8 x>1
1 7
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Solutionbank C1
Question:
Find the set of values of x for which: (a) 2 ( x 3 ) 0
(b) 8 ( 1 x ) > x 1 (c) 3 ( x + 7 ) 8x
(d) 2 ( x 3 ) ( x + 12 ) < 0 (e) 1 + 11 ( 2 x ) < 10 ( x 4 ) (f) 2 ( x 5 ) 3(4x)
(g) 12x 3 ( x 3 ) < 45 (h) x 2 ( 5 + 2x ) < 11 (i) x(x 4) (j) x(5 x) x2 + 2 3 + x x2
Solution:
(a) 2x 6 2x 6 x 3 0
(b) 8 8x > x 1 8 + 1 > x + 8x 9 > 9x 1>x x<1 (c) 3x + 21 8 x 3x + x 8 21 4x 13 x 3

1 4
(d) 2x 6 x 12 < 0 2x x < 6 + 12 x < 18 (e) 1 + 22 11x < 10x 40 1 + 22 + 40 < 10x + 11x 63 < 21x 3<x x>3 (f) 2x 10 12 3x
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2x + 3x 5x 22 x 4
2 5
12 + 10
(g) 12x 3x + 9 < 45 12x 3x < 45 9 9x < 36 x<4 (h) x 10 4x < 11 x 4x < 11 + 10 3x < 21 x> 7 (i) x2 4x x2 + 2 x2 x2 4x 2 4x 2 x
1 2
(j) 5x x2 3 + x x2 5 x x x2 + x2 3 4x 3 x
3
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Solutionbank C1
Question:
Find the set of values of x for which: (a) 3 ( x 2 ) > x 4 and 4x + 12 > 2x + 17 (b) 2x 5 < x 1 and 7 ( x + 1 ) > 23 x (c) 2x 3 > 2 and 3 ( x + 2 ) < 12 + x (d) 15 x < 2 ( 11 x ) and 5 ( 3x 1 ) > 12x + 19 (e) 3x + 8 20 and 2 ( 3x 7 ) x+6
Solution:
(a) 3x 6 > x 4 3x x > 4 + 6 2x > 2 x>1 4x + 12 > 2x + 17 4x 2x > 17 12 2x > 5 x>2
1 2
So the required set of values is x > 2 (b) 2x x < 1 + 5 x<4 7 ( x + 1 ) > 23 x 7x + 7 > 23 x 7x + x > 23 7 8x > 16 x>2
1 2
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So the required set of values is 2 < x < 4 (c) 2x > 2 + 3 2x > 5 x>2
1 2
3 ( x + 2 ) < 12 + x 3x + 6 < 12 + x 3x x < 12 6 2x < 6 x<3
So the required set of values is 2 (d) 15 x < 22 2x x + 2x < 22 15 x<7 5 ( 3x 1 ) > 12x + 19 15x 5 > 12x + 19 15x 12x > 19 + 5 3x > 24 x>8
1 2
<x<3
There are no values satisfying both inequalities. (e) 3x 20 8 3x 12 x 4 2 ( 3x 7 ) x + 6 6x 14 x + 6 6x x 6 + 14 5x 20 x 4
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Solutionbank C1
Question:
Find the set of values of x for which: (a) x2 11x + 24 < 0 (b) 12 x x2 > 0 (c) x2 3x 10 > 0 (d) x2 + 7x + 12 0 (e) 7 + 13x 2x2 > 0 (f) 10 + x 2x2 < 0 (g) 4x2 8x + 3 0 (h) 2 + 7x 3x2 < 0 (i) x2 9 < 0 (j) 6x2 + 11x 10 > 0 (k) x2 5x > 0 (l) 2x2 + 3x 0
Solution:
(a) x2 11x + 24 = 0 (x3) (x8) =0 x = 3, x = 8 Sketch of y = x2 11x + 24:
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x2 11x + 24 < 0 when 3 < x < 8 (b) 12 x x2 = 0 0 = x2 + x 12 0= (x+4) (x3) x = 4, x = 3 Sketch of y = 12 x x2:
12 x x2 > 0 when 4 < x < 3 (c) x2 3x 10 = 0 (x+2) (x5) =0 x = 2, x = 5 Sketch of y = x2 3x 10:
x2 3x 10 > 0 when x < 2 or x > 5 (d) x2 + 7x + 12 = 0 (x+4) (x+3) =0 x = 4, x = 3 Sketch of y = x2 + 7x + 12:
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x2 + 7x + 12 0 when x 4 or x 3 (e) 7 + 13x 2x2 = 0 2x2 13x 7 = 0 ( 2x + 1 ) ( x 7 ) = 0 x=

1 2
,x=7
Sketch of y = 7 + 13x 2x2:
7 + 13x 2x2 > 0 when (f) 10 + x 2x2 = 0 2x2 x 10 = 0 ( 2x 5 ) ( x + 2 ) = 0 x=2

1 2
1 2
<x<7
,x= 2
Sketch of y = 10 + x 2x2:
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10 + x 2x2 < 0 when x < 2 or x > 2 (g) 4x2 8x + 3 = 0 ( 2x 1 ) ( 2x 3 ) = 0 x=

1 2
1 2
,x=1
1 2
Sketch of y = 4x2 8x + 3:
4x2 8x + 3 0 when
1 2
x1
1 2
(h) 2 + 7x 3x2 = 0 3 x2 7 x + 2 = 0 ( 3x 1 ) ( x 2 ) = 0 x=
1 3
,x=2
Sketch of y = 2 + 7x 3x2:
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2 + 7x 3x2 < 0 when x < (i) x2 9 = 0 (x+3) (x3) =0 x = 3, x = 3 Sketch of y = x2 9:
3 or
x>2
x2 9 < 0 when 3 < x < 3 (j) 6x2 + 11x 10 = 0 ( 3x 2 ) ( 2x + 5 ) = 0 x=

2 3
,x= 2
1 2
Sketch of y = 6x2 + 11x 10:
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6x2 + 11x 10 > 0 when x < 2 (k) x2 5x = 0 x(x5) =0 x = 0, x = 5 Sketch of y = x2 5x:
1 2
or x >
2 3
x2 5x > 0 when x < 0 or x > 5 (l) 2x2 + 3x = 0 x ( 2x + 3 ) = 0 x = 0, x = 1

1 2
Sketch of y = 2x2 + 3x:
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2x2 + 3x 0 when 1
1 2
x0
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Solutionbank C1
Question:
Find the set of values of x for which: (a) x2 < 10 3x (b) 11 < x2 + 10 (c) x ( 3 2x ) > 1 (d) x ( x + 11 ) < 3 ( 1 x2 )
Solution:
(a) x2 = 10 3x x2 + 3x 10 = 0 (x+5) (x2) =0 x = 5, x = 2 x2 < 10 3x x2 + 3x 10 < 0 Sketch of y = x2 + 3x 10:
x2 + 3x 10 < 0 when 5 < x < 2 (b) 11 = x2 + 10 x2 = 1 x = 1, x = 1 11 < x2 + 10
0 < x2 + 10 11
x2 1 > 0
Sketch of y = x2 1:
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x2 1 > 0 when x < 1 or x > 1 (c) x ( 3 2x ) = 1 3x 2x2 = 1 0 = 2x2 3x + 1 0 = ( 2x 1 ) ( x 1 ) x=

1 2
,x=1 2 x2 + 3 x 1 > 0 2x2 3x + 1 < 0
x ( 3 2x ) > 1 Sketch of y = 2x2
3x + 1:
2x2 3x + 1 < 0 when
1 2
<x<1
(d) x ( x + 11 ) = 3 ( 1 x2 ) x2 + 11x = 3 3x2 x2 + 3x2 + 11x 3 = 0 4x2 + 11x 3 = 0 ( 4x 1 ) ( x + 3 ) = 0 x=

1 4
,x= 3 4x2 + 11x 3 < 0
x ( x + 11 ) < 3 ( 1 x2 ) Sketch of y = 4x2 + 11x 3:
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4x2 + 11x 3 < 0 when 3 < x <
1 4
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Solutionbank C1
Question:
Find the set of values of x for which: (a) x2 7x + 10 < 0 and 3x + 5 < 17 (b) x2 x 6 > 0 and 10 2x < 5 (c) 4x2 3x 1 < 0 and 4 ( x + 2 ) < 15 ( x + 7 ) (d) 2x2 x 1 < 0 and 14 < 3x 2 (e) x2 x 12 > 0 and 3x + 17 > 2 (f) x2 2x 3 < 0 and x2 3x + 2 > 0
Solution:
(a) x2 7x + 10 = 0 (x2) (x5) =0 x = 2, x = 5 Sketch of y = x2 7x + 10:
x2 7x + 10 < 0 when 2 < x < 5. 3x + 5 < 17 3x < 17 5 3x < 12 x<4
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Intersection is 2 < x < 4. (b) x2 x 6 = 0 (x+2) (x3) =0 x = 2, x = 3 Sketch of y = x2 x 6:
x2 x 6 > 0 when x < 2 or x > 3 10 2x < 5 2x < 5 10 2x < 5 x>2

1 2
Intersection is x > 3. (c) 4x2 3x 1 = 0 ( 4x + 1 ) ( x 1 ) = 0 x=

1 4
,x=1
Sketch of y = 4x2 3x 1:
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4x2 3x 1 < 0 when
1 4
<x<1
4 ( x + 2 ) < 15 ( x + 7 ) 4x + 8 < 15 x 7 4x + 8 < 8 x 4x + x < 8 8 5x < 0 x<0
Intersection is
1 4
<x<0
(d) 2x2 x 1 = 0 ( 2x + 1 ) ( x 1 ) = 0 x=
1 2
,x=1
Sketch of y = 2x2 x 1:
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2x2 x 1 < 0 when 14 < 3x 2 14 + 2 < 3x 3x > 16 x>5

1 3
1 2
<x<1
No intersection. There are no values of x for which both inequalities are true. (e) x2 x 12 = 0 (x+3) (x4) =0 x = 3, x = 4 Sketch of y = x2 x 12:
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x2 x 12 > 0 when x < 3 or x > 4 3x + 17 > 2 3x > 2 17 3x > 15 x> 5
Intersection is 5 < x < 3, x > 4. (f) x2 2x 3 = 0 (x+1) (x3) =0 x = 1, x = 3 Sketch of y = x2 2x 3:
x2 2x 3 < 0 when 1 < x < 3 x2 3 x + 2 = 0 (x1) (x2) =0 x = 1, x = 2 Sketch of y = x2 3x + 2:
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x2 3x + 2 > 0 when x < 1 or x > 2
Intersection is 1 < x < 1, 2 < x < 3.

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Solutionbank C1
Question:
(a) Find the range of values of k for which the equation x2 kx + ( k + 3 ) = 0 has no real roots. (b) Find the range of values of p for which the roots of the equation px2 + px 2 = 0 are real.
Solution:
(a) a = 1, b = k, c = k + 3 b2 4ac < 0 for no real roots, so k2 4 ( k + 3 ) < 0 k2 4k 12 < 0 (k6) (k+2) <0 2<k<6 (b) a = p, b = p, c = 2 b2 4ac < 0 for no real roots, so p2 + 8p < 0 p(p+8) <0 8<p<0
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Solutionbank C1
Question:
Solve the simultaneous equations: x + 2y = 3 x2 4y2 = 33
Solution:
x = 3 2y Substitute into x2 4y2 = 33: ( 3 2y ) 2 4y2 = 33 9 12y + 4y2 4y2 = 33 12y = 33 9 12y = 42 y=3
1 2
Substitute into x = 3 2y: x=37= 4 So solution is x = 4, y = 3

1 2
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Solutionbank C1
Question:
Show that the elimination of x from the simultaneous equations: x 2y = 1 3xy y2 = 8 produces the equation 5y2 + 3y 8 = 0. Solve this quadratic equation and hence find the pairs ( x , y ) for which the simultaneous equations are satisfied.
Solution:
x = 1 + 2y Substitute into 3xy y2 = 8: 3y(1 + 2y) y2 = 8 3y + 6y2 y2 = 8 5 y2 + 3 y 8 = 0 ( 5y + 8 ) ( y 1 ) = 0 y=
8 5
or y = 1
8 5 16 5 11 5
Substitute into x = 1 + 2y: when y = ,x=1 =
when y = 1, x = 1 + 2 = 3 Solutions are
1 5
, 1
3 5
and ( 3 , 1 )
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Solutionbank C1
Question:
(a) Given that 3x = 9y 1, show that x = 2y 2. (b) Solve the simultaneous equations: x = 2y 2 x2 = y2 + 7
Solution:
(a) 9 = 32, so 3x = ( 32 )
y1
3x = 32 ( y 1 ) x = 2y 2
Equate powers: x = 2 ( y 1 ) (b) x = 2y 2 Substitute into x2 = y2 + 7: ( 2y 2 ) 2 = y2 + 7 4 y2 8 y + 4 = y2 + 7 4 y2 y2 8 y + 4 7 = 0 3 y2 8 y 3 = 0 ( 3y + 1 ) ( y 3 ) = 0 y=

1 3
or y = 3
1 3 2 3 2 3
Substitute into x = 2y 2: when y = ,x=

2 3
2= 2
1 3
when y = 3, x = 6 2 = 4 Solutions are x = 2 ,y= and x = 4, y = 3
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Solutionbank C1
Question:
Solve the simultaneous equations: x + 2y = 3 x2 2y + 4y2 = 18
Solution:
x = 3 2y Substitute into x2 2y + 4y2 = 18: ( 3 2y ) 2 2y + 4y2 = 18 9 12y + 4y2 2y + 4y2 = 18 8y2 14y + 9 18 = 0 8y2 14y 9 = 0 ( 4y 9 ) ( 2y + 1 ) = 0 y=
9 4
or y =
9 4
1 2
Substitute into x = 3 2y: when y = ,x=3

1 2 9 2
3 2
when y =
,x=3+1=4
1 2
Solutions are x = 1
,y=2
1 4
and x = 4, y =
1 2
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Solutionbank C1
Question:
(a) Solve the inequality 3x 8 > x + 13. (b) Solve the inequality x2 5x 14 > 0.
Solution:
(a) 3x x > 13 + 8 2x > 21 x > 10
1 2
(b) x2 5x 14 = 0 (x+2) (x7) =0 x = 2 or x = 7 Sketch of y = x2 5x 14:
x2 5x 14 > 0 when x < 2 or x > 7

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Solutionbank C1
Question:
Find the set of values of x for which ( x 1 ) ( x 4 ) < 2 ( x 4 ) .
Solution:
x2 5x + 4 < 2x 8 x2 5 x 2 x + 4 + 8 < 0 x2 7x + 12 < 0 x2 7x + 12 = 0 (x3) (x4) =0 x = 3 or x = 4 Sketch of y = x2 7x + 12:
x2 7x + 12 < 0 when 3 < x < 4.

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Solutionbank C1
Question:
(a) Use algebra to solve ( x 1 ) ( x + 2 ) = 18 . (b) Hence, or otherwise, find the set of values of x for which ( x 1 ) ( x + 2 ) > 18 .
Solution:
(a) x2 + x 2 = 18 x2 + x 20 = 0 (x + 5)(x 4) = 0 x = 5 or x = 4 (b) (x 1)(x + 2) > 18 x2 + x 20 > 0
Sketch of y = x2 + x 20:
x2 + x 20 > 0 when x < 5 or x > 4

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Solutionbank C1
Question:
Find the set of values of x for which: (a) 6x 7 < 2x + 3 (b) 2x2 11x + 5 < 0 (c) both 6x 7 < 2x + 3 and 2x2 11x + 5 < 0.
Solution:
(a) 6x 2x < 3 + 7 4x < 10 x<2
1 2
(b) 2x2 11x + 5 = 0 ( 2x 1 ) ( x 5 ) = 0 x=

1 2
or x = 5
Sketch of y = 2x2 11x + 5:
2x2 11x + 5 < 0 when (c)
1 2
<x<5
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Intersection is
1 2
<x<2
1 2
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Solutionbank C1
Question:
Find the values of k for which kx2 + 8x + 5 = 0 has real roots.
Solution:
a = k, b = 8, c = 5
b \ b 2 4 ac
x=
2a
b2 4ac 0 for real roots. So 82 4k 5 0 64 20k 0 64 20k

64 20
k
1 5
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Solutionbank C1
Question:
Find algebraically the set of values of x for which ( 2x 3 ) ( x + 2 ) > 3 ( x 2 ) .
Solution:
2x2 + x 6 > 3x 6 2 x2 + x 3 x 6 + 6 > 0 2 x2 2 x > 0 2x ( x 1 ) > 0 Solve the equation: 2x ( x 1 ) = 0 x = 0 or x = 1 Sketch of y = 2x2 2x:
2x2 2x > 0 when x < 0 or x > 1

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Solutionbank C1
Question:
(a) Find, as surds, the roots of the equation 2 ( x + 1 ) ( x 4 ) ( x 2 )
2
=0.
2
(b) Hence find the set of values of x for which 2 ( x + 1 ) ( x 4 ) ( x 2 )
>0.
Solution:
(a) 2 ( x2 3x 4 ) ( x2 4x + 4 ) = 0 2x2 6x 8 x2 + 4x 4 = 0 x2 2x 12 = 0 a = 1, b = 2, c = 12
b \ ( b2 4ac )
x= x=
2a 2 \ ( 2 ) 2 + 48 2
: =
2 52 2
52 = 4 13 = 2 13 x = 1 + 13 or x = 1 13 (b) 2 ( x + 1 ) ( x 4 ) ( x 2 ) Sketch of y = x2 2x 12:

2
>0
x2 2x 12 > 0
x2 2x 12 > 0 when x < 1 13 or x > 1 + 13

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Solutionbank C1
Question:
(a) Use algebra to find the set of values of x for which x ( x 5 ) > 36 . (b) Using your answer to part (a), find the set of values of y for which y2 ( y2 5 ) > 36 .
Solution:
(a) x2 5x > 36 x2 5x 36 > 0 Solve the equation: x2 5x 36 = 0 (x+4) (x9) =0 x = 4 or x = 9 Sketch of y = x2 5x 36:
x2 5x 36 > 0 when x < 4 or x > 9 (b) Either y2 < 4 or y2 > 9 y2 < 4 is not possible. No values. y2 > 9 y > 3 or y < 3
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Solutionbank C1
Question:
The specification for a rectangular car park states that the length x m is to be 5 m more than the breadth. The perimeter of the car park is to be greater than 32 m. (a) Form a linear inequality in x. The area of the car park is to be less than 104m2. (b) Form a quadratic inequality in x. (c) By solving your inequalities, determine the set of possible values of x.
Solution:
(a) Length is x metres, breadth is ( x 5 ) metres. Perimeter is x + x + ( x 5 ) + ( x 5 ) = ( 4x 10 ) metres So 4x 10 > 32 (b) Area is x ( x 5 ) m2. So x ( x 5 ) < 104 (c) Linear: 4x 10 > 32 4x > 32 + 10 4x > 42 x > 10
1 2
Quadratic: x2 5x < 104 x2 5x 104 < 0 Solve the equation: x2 5x 104 = 0 ( x + 8 ) ( x 13 ) = 0 x = 8 or x = 13 Sketch of y = x2 5x 104:
x2 5x 104 < 0 when 8 < x < 13
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Intersection is 10
1 2
< x < 13.
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Solutionbank C1
Sketching curves
Question:
Sketch the following curves and indicate clearly the points of intersection with the axes: (a) y = (x 3)(x 2)(x + 1) (b) y = (x 1)(x + 2)(x + 3) (c) y = (x + 1)(x + 2)(x + 3) (d) y = (x + 1)(1 x)(x + 3) (e) y = (x 2)(x 3)(4 x) (f) y = x(x 2)(x + 1) (g) y = x(x + 1)(x 1) (h) y = x(x + 1)(1 x) (i) y = (x 2)(2x 1)(2x + 1) (j) y = x(2x 1)(x + 3)
Solution:
(a) y = 0 x = 1, 2, 3
x=0 y=6 x ,y x ,y
(b) y = 0
x = 1, 2, 3
x=0 y= 6 x ,y x ,y
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(c) y = 0
x = 1, 2, 3
x=0 y=6 x ,y x ,y
(d) y = 0
x = 1, 1, 3
x=0 y=3 x ,y x ,y
(e) y = 0
x = 2, 3, 4
x = 0 y = 24 x ,y x ,y
(f) y = 0
x = 0, 1, 2
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x ,y x ,y
(g) y = 0 x = 0, -1, 1 x ,y x ,y
(h) y = 0 x = 0, 1, 1 x ,y x ,y
(i) y = 0
x = 2,
1 2
1 2
x=0 y=2 x ,y x ,y
(j) y = 0
x = 0,
1 2
, 3
x ,y
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x ,y
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Solutionbank C1
Sketching curves
Question:
Sketch the curves with the following equations: (a) y = (x + 1)2(x 1) (b) y = (x + 2)(x 1)2 (c) y = (2 x)(x + 1)2 (d) y = (x 2)(x + 1)2 (e) y = x2(x + 2) (f) y = (x 1)2x (g) y = (1 x)2(3 + x) (h) y = (x 1)2(3 x) (i) y = x2(2 x) (j) y = x2(x 2)
Solution:
(a) y = 0 x = 1 (twice), 1
x=0 y= 1 Turning point at ( 1 , 0). x ,y x ,y
(b) y = 0
x = 2, 1 (twice)
x=0 y=2 Turning point at (1 , 0). x ,y x ,y
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(c) y = 0
x = 2, 1 (twice)
x=0 y=2 Turning point at ( 1 , 0). x ,y x ,y
(d) y = 0
x = 2, 1 (twice)
x=0 y= 2 Turning point at ( 1 , 0). x ,y x ,y
(e) y = 0 x = 0 (twice), 2 Turning point at (0 , 0). x ,y x ,y
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(f) y = 0 x = 0, 1 (twice) Turning point at (1 , 0). x ,y x ,y
(g) y = 0
x = 1 (twice), 3
(h) y = 0
x = 1 (twice), 3
(i) y = 0 x = 0 (twice), 2 Turning point at (0 , 0). x ,y x ,y
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(j) y = 0 x = 0 (twice), 2 Turning point at (0 , 0). x ,y x ,y
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Solutionbank C1
Sketching curves
Question:
Factorise the following equations and then sketch the curves: (a) y = x3 + x2 2x (b) y = x3 + 5x2 + 4x (c) y = x3 + 2x2 + x (d) y = 3x + 2x2 x3 (e) y = x3 x2 (f) y = x x3 (g) y = 12x3 3x (h) y = x3 x2 2x (i) y = x3 9x (j) y = x3 9x2
Solution:
(a) y = x3 + x2 2x = x(x2 + x 2) So y = x(x + 2)(x 1) y = 0 x = 0, 1, 2 x ,y x ,y
(b) y = x3 + 5x2 + 4x = x(x2 + 5x + 4) So y = x(x + 4)(x + 1) y = 0 x = 0, 4, 1 x ,y x ,y
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(c) y = x3 + 2x2 + x = x(x2 + 2x + 1) So y = x(x + 1)2 y = 0 x = 0, 1 (twice) Turning point at ( 1 , 0). x ,y x ,y
(d) y = 3x + 2x2 x3 = x(3 + 2x x2) So y = x(3 x)(1 + x) y = 0 x = 0, 3, 1 x ,y x ,y
(e) y = x3 x2 = x2(x 1) y = 0 x = 0 (twice), 1 Turning point at (0 , 0). x ,y x ,y
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(f) y = x x3 = x(1 x2) So y = x(1 x)(1 + x) y = 0 x = 0, 1, 1 x ,y x ,y
(g) y = 12x3 3x = 3x(4x2 1) So y = 3x(2x 1)(2x + 1) y=0 x = 0,

1 2
1 2
x ,y x ,y
(h) y = x3 x2 2x = x ( x2 x 2 ) So y = x ( x + 1 ) ( x 2 ) y = 0 x = 0, 1, 2 x ,y x ,y
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(i) y = x3 9x = x ( x2 9 ) So y = x ( x 3 ) ( x + 3 ) y = 0 x = 0, 3, 3 x ,y x ,y
(j) y = x3 9x2 = x2 ( x 9 ) y = 0 x = 0 (twice), 9 Turning point at (0,0). x ,y x ,y
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Solutionbank C1
Sketching curves
Question:
Sketch the following curves and show their positions relative to the curve y = x3: (a) y = (x 2)3 (b) y = (2 x)3 (c) y = (x 1)3 (d) y = (x + 2)3 (e) y = (x + 2)3
Solution:
(a) y = 0 x=0 x = 2, so curve crosses x -axis at (2 , 0)
y = 8, so curve crosses y-axis at (0 , 8)
Curve is a translation of + 2 in x direction of the curve y = x3. (b) y = 0 x = 2, so curve crosses x-axis at (2 , 0)
x = 0 y = 8 , so curve crosses y-axis at (0 , 8) y = (2 x)3 = (x 2)3, so shape is like y = x3
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This is a horizontal translation of + 2 of the curve y = x3. (c) y = 0 x = 1, so curve crosses x-axis at (1 , 0)
x = 0 y = 1, so curve crosses y-axis at (0 , 1) y = (x 1)3 is a horizontal translation of + 1 of y = x3.
(d) y = 0
x = 2, so curve crosses x-axis at ( 2 , 0)
x = 0 y = 8, so curve crosses y-axis at (0 , 8) y = (x + 2)3 is same shape as y = x3 but translated horizontally by 2.
(e) y = 0
x = 2, so curve crosses x-axis at ( 2 , 0)
x = 0 y = 8, so curve crosses y-axis at (0 , 8) y = (x + 2)3 is a reflection in x-axis of y = (x + 2)3.
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Solutionbank C1
Sketching curves
Question:
Sketch the following and indicate the coordinates of the points where the curves cross the axes: (a) y = (x + 3)3 (b) y = (x 3)3 (c) y = (1 x)3 (d) y = (x 2)3 (e) y = (x
1 2
)3
Solution:
(a) y = 0 x = 3, so curve crosses x-axis at ( 3 , 0)
x = 0 y = 27, so curve crosses y-axis at (0 , 27) y = (x + 3)3 is a translation of 3 in x-direction of y = x3.
(b) y = 0
x = 3, so curve crosses x-axis at (3 , 0)
x = 0 y = 27, so curve crosses y-axis at (0 , 27) y = (x 3)3 is a horizontal translation of + 3 of y = x3.
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(c) y = 0
x = 1, so curve crosses x-axis at (1 , 0)
x = 0 y = 1, so curve crosses y-axis at (0 , 1) y = (1 x)3 is a horizontal translation of y = x3.
Horizontal translation + 1 of y = x3. (d) y = 0 x = 2, so curve crosses x-axis at (2 , 0)
x = 0 y = 8, so curve crosses y-axis at (0 , 8) y = (x 2)3 is a translation ( + 2 in x-direction) of y = x3.
(e) y = 0
x=
1 2
, so curve crosses x-axis at (
1 2
, 0)
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x=0
y=
1 2
1 8
, so curve crosses y-axis at (0 ,

1 2
1 8
y = (x
)3 is a horizontal translation ( +
) of y = x3.
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Solutionbank C1
Sketching curves
Question:
Sketch on the same diagram y=
2 x
and y =
4 x
Solution:
For x > 0, So
4 x 4 x
>
2 x
(since 4 > 2)
2 x
is on top of
in 1st quadrant and below in 3rd quadrant
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Solutionbank C1
Sketching curves
Question:
2 x
and y =
2 x
Solution:
y=
2 x
> 0 for x > 0

2 x
y=
< 0 for x > 0
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Solutionbank C1
Sketching curves
Question:
4 x
and y =
2 x
Solution:
Graphs are like y = For x < 0, So
4 x 4 x 1 x 2 x 2 x
and so exist in 2nd and 4th quadrants.
>
is on top of
in 2nd quadrant and below in 4th quadrant.
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Solutionbank C1
Sketching curves
Question:
3 x
and y =
8 x
Solution:
For x > 0, So y =
8 x 8 x
>
3 x 3 x
is on top of y =
in 1st quadrant and below in 3rd quadrant.
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Solutionbank C1
Sketching curves
Question:
3 x
and y =
8 x
Solution:
For x < 0, So y =
8 x 8 x
>
3 x 3 x
is on top of y =
in 2nd quadrant and below in 4th quadrant.
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Solutionbank C1
Sketching curves
Question:
In each case: (i) sketch the two curves on the same axes (ii) state the number of points of intersection (iii) write down a suitable equation which would give the x-coordinates of these points. (You are not required to solve this equation.) (a) y = x2, y = x(x2 1) (b) y = x(x + 2), y =
3 x
(c) y = x2, y = (x + 1)(x 1)2 (d) y = x2(1 x), y =

2 x
(e) y = x(x 4), y =
1 x
(f) y = x(x 4), y =
1 x
(g) y = x(x 4), y = (x 2)3 (h) y = x3, y = (i) y = x3, y = x2 (j) y = x3, y = x(x + 2)
2 x
Solution:
(a) (i) y = x2 is standard y = x(x2 1) = x(x 1)(x + 1) y = 0 x = 0, 1, 1 x ,y x ,y
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(ii) y = x2 cuts y = x(x2 1) in 3 places. (iii) Solutions given by x2 = x(x2 1) (b) (i) y = x(x + 2) is a y=0 y=
3 x
1 x
-shaped curve
x = 0, 2
is like y =
(ii) Curves cross at only 1 point. (iii) Equation:

3 x
= x(x + 2)
(c) (i) y = x2 is standard y = (x + 1)(x 1)2 y = 0 x = 1, 1 (twice) Turning point at (1 , 0) x ,y + x ,y
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(ii) 3 points of intersection (iii) Equation: x2 = (x + 1)(x 1)2 (d) (i) y = x2(1 x) y = 0 x = 0 (twice), 1 Turning point at (0 , 0) x ,y x ,y y=
2 x
is like y =
1 x
and in 2nd and 4th quadrants
(ii) 2 points of intersection (iii) Equation:

2 x
= x2(1 x)
(e) (i) y = x(x 4) is a y=0 y=

1 x
-shaped curve
x = 0, 4
is standard
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(ii) 1 point of intersection (iii) Equation:

1 x
= x(x 4)
(f) (i) y = x(x 4) is a y=0 y=

1 x
-shaped curve
x = 0, 4
is standard and in 2nd and 4th quadrants

1 2
At x = 2 , y=
1 x
gives y =
1 x
y = x(x 4) gives y = 2( 2) = 4 So y = cuts y = x(x 4) in 4th quadrant.
(ii) 3 points of intersection (iii) Equation:

1 x
= x(x 4)
(g) (i) y = x(x 4) is a
-shaped curve
y = 0 x = 0, 4 y = (x 2)3 is a translation of + 2 in the x-direction of y = x3.
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(ii) 1 point of intersection (iii) x(x 4) = (x 2)3 (h) (i) y = x3 is standard y=

2 x
is like y =
1 x
and in 2nd and 4th quadrants.
(ii) 2 points of intersection (iii) x3 =

2 x
or x3 =
2 x
(i) (i) y = x3 is standard y = x2 is standard
(ii) 2 points of intersection
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[At (0,0) the curves actually touch. They intersect in the second quadrant.] (iii) x2 = x3 (j) (i) y = x3 is standard y = x(x + 2) is shaped y = 0 x = 0, 2
(ii) 3 points of intersection (iii) x3 = x(x + 2) or x3 = x(x + 2)

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Solutionbank C1
Sketching curves
Question:
(a) On the same axes sketch the curves given by y = x2(x 4) and y = x(4 x). (b) Find the coordinates of the points of intersection.
Solution:
(a) y = x2(x 4) y = 0 x = 0 (twice), 4 Turning point at (0 , 0) y = x(4 x) is shaped y = 0 x = 0, 4
(b) x(4 x) = x2(x 4) 0 = x2(x 4) x(4 x) Factorise: 0 = x(x 4)(x + 1) So intersections at x = 0, 1, 4 So points are [using y = x(4 x)] (0, 0) ; ( 1, 5) ; (4, 0)
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Solutionbank C1
Sketching curves
Question:
(a) On the same axes sketch the curves given by y = x(2x + 5) and y = x(1 + x)2 (b) Find the coordinates of the points of intersection.
Solution:
(a) y = x(2x + 5) is y=0 x = 0,
5 2
shaped
y = x(1 + x)2 y = 0 x = 0, 1 (twice) Turning point at ( 1 , 0) x ,y x ,y
(b) x(1 + x)2 = x(2x + 5) x [ x2 + 2x + 1 (2x + 5) ] = 0 x(x2 4) = 0 x(x 2)(x + 2) = 0
x = 0, 2, 2 So points are [using y = x(2x + 5)]: (0, 0) ; (2, 18) ; ( 2, 2)

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Solutionbank C1
Sketching curves
Question:
(a) On the same axes sketch the curves given by y = (x 1)3 and y = (x 1)(1 + x). (b) Find the coordinates of the points of intersection.
Solution:
(a) y = (x 1)3 is like y = x3 with crossing points at (1 , 0) and (0, 1) y = (x 1)(1 + x) is a -shaped curve. y=0 x = 1, 1
(b) Intersect when (x 1)3 = (x 1)(x + 1) i.e. (x 1)3 (x 1)(x + 1) = 0 (x 1) [ x2 2x + 1 (x + 1) ] = 0 (x 1)(x2 3x) = 0 (x 1)(x 3)x = 0
x = 0, 1, 3 So intersections at (0 , 1) ; (1, 0) ; (3, 8)

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Solutionbank C1
Sketching curves
Question:
(a) On the same axes sketch the curves given by y = x2 and y = (b) Find the coordinates of the point of intersection.
27 x
Solution:
(a) y =
27 x
is like y =
1 x
and in 2nd and 4th quadrants.
y = x2 is standard
(b)
27 x
= x2
27 = x3 x= 3
27 x
Substitute in y =
y=9
So intersection at ( 3 , 9)
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Solutionbank C1
Sketching curves
Question:
(a) On the same axes sketch the curves given by y = x2 2x and y = x(x 2)(x 3). (b) Find the coordinates of the point of intersection.
Solution:
(a) y = x(x 2)(x 3) y = 0 x = 0, 2, 3 y = x2 2x = x(x 2) is y=0 x = 0, 2
shaped
(b) x(x 2) = x(x 2)(x 3) 0 = x(x 2)(x 3 1) 0 = x(x 2)(x 4) x = 0, 2, 4
Substitute in y = x(x 2) y = 0, 0, 8 So intersections at (0 , 0); (2 , 0); (4 , 8)

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Solutionbank C1
Sketching curves
Question:
(a) On the same axes sketch the curves given by y = x2(x 3) and y =
2 x
(b) Explain how your sketch shows that there are only two solutions to the equation x3(x 3) = 2.
Solution:
(a) y = x2(x 3) y = 0 x = 0 (twice), 3 Turning point at (0 , 0) y=
2 x
is like y =
1 x
(b) Curves only cross at two points. So two solutions to

2 x
= x2(x 3)
2 = x3(x 3)
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Solutionbank C1
Sketching curves
Question:
(a) On the same axes sketch the curves given by y = (x + 1)3 and y = 3x(x 1). (b) Explain how your sketch shows that there is only one solution to the equation x3 + 6x + 1 = 0.
Solution:
(a) y = (x + 1)3 is like y = x3 and crosses at ( 1 , 0) and (0, 1). y = 3x(x 1) is shaped y=0 x = 0, 1
(b) Curves only cross once. So only one solution to (x + 1)3 = 3x(x 1) x3 + + 3x + 1 = 3x x3 + 6 x + 1 = 0
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Solutionbank C1
Sketching curves
Question:
(a) On the same axes sketch the curves given by y =
1 x
and y = x(x 1)2.
(b) Explain how your sketch shows that there are no solutions to the equation 1 + x2(x 1)2 = 0.
Solution:
(a) y = x(x 1)2 y = 0 x = 0, 1 (twice) Turning point at (1 , 0) x ,y x ,y
(b) Curves do not cross, so no solutions to

1 x
= x(x 1)2
1 = x2(x 1)2 1 + x2(x 1)2 = 0

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Solutionbank C1
Sketching curves
Question:
(a) On the same axes sketch the curves given by y = 1 4x2 and y = x(x 2)2. (b) State, with a reason, the number of solutions to the equation x3 + 4x 1 = 0.
Solution:
(a) y = x(x 2)2 y = 0 x = 0, 2 (twice) Turning point at (2 , 0) x ,y x ,y y = 1 4x2 = (1 2x)(1 + 2x) is y=0 x=
1 2
shaped
1 2
(b) Curves cross once. So one solution to 1 4x2 = x(x 2)2 1 4x2 = x(x2 4x + 4) 1 4x2 = x3 4x2 + 4x 0 = x3 + 4 x 1
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Solutionbank C1
Sketching curves
Question:
(a) On the same axes sketch the curve y = x3 3x2 4x and the line y = 6x. (b) Find the coordinates of the points of intersection.
Solution:
(a) y = x3 3x2 4x = x(x2 3x 4) So y = x(x 4)(x + 1) y = 0 x = 0, 1, 4 x ,y x ,y y = 6x is a straight line through (0 , 0)
(b) x3 3x2 4x = 6x x3 3x2 10x = 0 x(x2 3x 10) = 0 x(x 5)(x + 2) = 0
x = 0, 5, 2 So (using y = 6x) the points of intersection are: (0 , 0); (5 , 30); ( 2 , 12)

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Solutionbank C1
Sketching curves
Question:
(a) On the same axes sketch the curve y = (x2 1)(x 2) and the line y = 14x + 2. (b) Find the coordinates of the points of intersection.
Solution:
(a) y = (x2 1)(x 2) = (x 1)(x + 1)(x 2) y = 0 x = 1, 1, 2 x=0 y=2 x ,y x ,y y = 14x + 2 is a straight line passing through (0 , 2) and (
1 7
, 0).
(b) Intersection when 14x + 2 = (x2 1)(x 2) 14x + 2 = x3 2x2 x + 2 0 = x3 2x2 15x 0 = x(x2 2x 15) 0 = x(x 5)(x + 3)
x = 0, 5, 3 So (using y = 14x + 2) the points of intersection are: (0 , 2); (5 , 72); ( 3 , 40)

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Solutionbank C1
Sketching curves
Question:
(a) On the same axes sketch the curves with equations y = (x 2)(x + 2)2 and y = x2 8. (b) Find the coordinates of the points of intersection.
Solution:
(a) y = (x 2)(x + 2)2 y = 0 x = 2 (twice), 2 x=0 y= 8 Turning point at ( 2 , 0) x ,y x ,y y = x2 8 is shaped with a maximum at (0 , 8)
(b) Intersections when x2 8 = (x + 2)2(x 2) x2 8 = (x2 + 4x + 4)(x 2) x2 8 = x3 + 4x2 + 4x 2x2 8x 8 0 = x3 + 3x2 4x 0 = x(x2 + 3x 4) 0 = x(x + 4)(x 1)
x = 0, 1, 4 So (using y = x2 8) points of intersection are: (0 , 8); (1 , 9); ( 4 , 24)

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Solutionbank C1
Sketching curves
Question:
Apply the following transformations to the curves with equations y = f(x) where: (i) f(x) = x2 (ii) f(x) = x3 (iii) f(x) =
1 x
In each case state the coordinates of points where the curves cross the axes and in (iii) state the equations of any asymptotes. (a) f(x + 2) (b) f(x) + 2 (c) f(x 1) (d) f(x) 1 (e) f(x) 3 (f) f(x 3)
Solution:
(a) f(x + 2) is a horizontal translation of 2. (i) y = x2 y = (x + 2)2
(ii) y = x3 y = (x + 2)3
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(iii) y =
1 x
y=
1 x+2
Asymptotes: x = 2 and y = 0 (b) f(x) + 2 is a vertical translation of + 2. (i) y = x2 y = x2 + 2
(ii) y = x3 y = x3 + 2
(iii) y =
1 x
y=
1 x
+2
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Asymptotes: x = 0 and y = 2 (c) f(x 1) is a horizontal translation of + 1. (i) y = x2 y = (x 1)2
(ii) y = x3 y = (x 1)3
(iii) y =
1 x
y=
1 x1
Asymptotes: x = 1, y = 0 (d) f(x) 1 is a vertical translation of 1. (i) y = x2 y = x2 1
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(ii) y = x3 y = x3 1
(iii) y =
1 x
y=
1 x
Asymptotes: x = 0, y = 1 (e) f(x) 3 is a vertical translation of 3. (i) y = x2 y = x2 3
(ii) y = x3 y = x3 3
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(iii) y =
1 x
y=
1 x
Asymptotes: x = 0, y = 3 (f) f(x 3) is a horizontal translation of + 3. (i) y = x2 y = (x 3)2
(ii) y = x3 y = (x 3)3
(iii) y =
1 x
y=
1 x3
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Asymptotes: x = 3, y = 0
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Solutionbank C1
Sketching curves
Question:
(a) Sketch the curve y = f(x) where f(x) = (x 1)(x + 2). (b) On separate diagrams sketch the graphs of (i) y = f(x + 2) (ii) y = f(x) + 2. (c) Find the equations of the curves y = f(x + 2) and y = f(x) + 2, in terms of x, and use these equations to find the coordinates of the points where your graphs in part (b) cross the y-axis.
Solution:
(a) f(x) = 0 x = 1, 2
(b)(i) f(x + 2) is a horizontal translation of 2.
(ii) f(x) + 2 is a vertical translation of + 2
Since axis of symmetry of f(x) is at x = the other must be symmetric at x = 1.
1 2
, the same axis of symmetry applies to f(x) + 2. Since one root is at x = 0,
(c) y = f(x + 2) is y = (x + 1)(x + 4). So x = 0
y=4
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y = f(x) + 2 is y = x2 + x = x(x + 1). So x = 0

y=0
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Solutionbank C1
Sketching curves
Question:
(a) Sketch the graph of y = f(x) where f(x) = x2(1 x). (b) Sketch the curve with equation y = f(x + 1). (c) By finding the equation f(x + 1) in terms of x, find the coordinates of the point in part (b) where the curve crosses the y-axis.
Solution:
(a) y = x2(1 x) y = 0 x = 0 (twice), 1 Turning point at (0 , 0) x ,y x ,y
(b) f(x + 1) is a horizontal translation of 1.
(c) f(x + 1) = (x + 1)2 [ 1 (x + 1) ] = (x + 1)2x So y = 0 x = 0, i.e. curve passes through (0 , 0).

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Solutionbank C1
Sketching curves
Question:
(a) Sketch the graph of y = f(x) where f(x) = x(x 2)2. (b) Sketch the curves with equations y = f(x) + 2 and y = f(x + 2). (c) Find the coordinates of the points where the graph of y = f(x + 2) crosses the axes.
Solution:
(a) y = x(x 2)2 y = 0 x = 0, 2 (twice) Turning point at (2 , 0) x ,y x ,y
(b)
(c) f(x + 2) = 0 at points where (x + 2) [ (x + 2) 2 ]
=0
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(x + 2)(x)2 = 0
x = 0 and x = 2 So graph crosses axes at (0 , 0) ; ( 2 , 0).

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Solutionbank C1
Sketching curves
Question:
(a) Sketch the graph of y = f(x) where f(x) = x(x 4). (b) Sketch the curves with equations y = f(x + 2) and y = f(x) + 4. (c) Find the equations of the curves in part (b) in terms of x and hence find the coordinates of the points where the curves cross the axes.
Solution:
(a) y = x(x 4) is shaped and passes though (0 , 0) and (4 , 0).
(b) f(x + 2) is a horizontal translation of 2.
f(x) + 4 is a vertical translation of + 4.
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(c) f(x + 2) = (x + 2) [ (x + 2) 4 ] = (x + 2)(x 2) y = 0 x = 2, 2 f(x) + 4 = x(x 4) + 4 = x2 4x + 4 = (x 2)2 y=0 x=2 The minimum point on y = f(x) is when x = 2 (by symmetry) and then f(2) = 4. So y = f(x + 2) crosses y-axis at (0 , 4) and y = f(x) + 4 touches x-axis at (2 , 0).
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Solutionbank C1
Sketching curves
Question:
Apply the following transformations to the curves with equations y = f(x) where: (i) f(x) = x2 (ii) f(x) = x3 (iii) f(x) =
1 x
In each case show both f(x) and the transformation on the same diagram. (a) f(2x) (b) f( x) (c) f(
1 2
x)
(d) f(4x) (e) f(

1 4
x)
(f) 2f(x) (g) f(x) (h) 4f(x) (i)

1 2
f(x)
(j)
1 4
f(x)
Solution:
(a) f(2x) means multiply x-coordinates by (i) y = x2 y = (2x)2 = 4x2
1 2
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(ii) y = x3 y = (2x)3 = 8x3
(iii) y =
1 x
y=
1 2x
1 2
1 x
(b) (i) y = x2 y = ( x)2 = x2
(ii) y = x3 y = ( x)3 = x3
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(iii) y =
1 x
y=
1 x
1 x
(c) (i) y = x3 y = (
2 2 x) =
x2 4
(ii) y = x3 y = (
2 x)
x3
(iii) y =
1 x
y=
1 1 2 x
2 x
(d) (i) y = x2 y = (4x)2 = 16x2
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(ii) y = x3 y = (4x)3 = 64x3
(iii) y =
1 x
y=
1 4x
1 4
1 x
(e) (i) y = x2 y = (
2 4 x) =
x2 16
(ii) y = x3 y = (
3 4 x) =
x3 64
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(iii) y =
1 x
y=
1 1 4 x
4 x
(f) (i) y = x2 y = 2x2
(ii) y = x3 y = 2x3
(iii) y =
1 x
y=2
1 x
2 x
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(g) (i) y = x2 y = x2
(ii) y = x3 y = x3
(iii) y =
1 x
y=
1 x
(h) (i) y = x2 y = 4x2
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(ii) y = x3 y = 4x3
(iii) y =
1 x
y=
4 x
(i) (i) y = x2 y =
1 2
x2
(ii) y = x3 y =
1 2
x3
(iii) y =
1 x
y=
1 2
1 x
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(j) (i) y = x2 y =
1 4
x2
(ii) y = x3 y =
1 4
x3
(iii) y =
1 x
y=
1 4
1 x
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Solutionbank C1
Sketching curves
Question:
(a) Sketch the curve with equation y = f(x) where f(x) = x2 4. (b) Sketch the graphs of y = f(4x), y = 3f(x), y = f( x) and y = f(x).
Solution:
(a) y = x2 4 = (x 2)(x + 2) and is y=0 x = 2, 2 shaped
(b) f(4x) is a stretch
4 horizontally
3f(x) is a stretch 3 vertically
f( x) is a reflection in y-axis
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f(x) is a reflection in x-axis
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Solutionbank C1
Sketching curves
Question:
(a) Sketch the curve with equation y = f(x) where f(x) = (x 2)(x + 2)x. (b) Sketch the graphs of y = f(
1 2
x), y = f(2x) and y = f(x).
Solution:
(a) y = (x 2)(x + 2)x y = 0 x = 2, 2, 0 x ,y x ,y
(b) f(
1 2
x) is a stretch 2 horizontally
f(2x) is a stretch
1 2
horizontally
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Solutionbank C1
Sketching curves
Question:
(a) Sketch the curve with equation y = f(x) where f(x) = x2(x 3). (b) Sketch the curves with equations y = f(2x), y = f(x) and y = f( x).
Solution:
(a) y = x2(x 3) y = 0 x = 0 (twice), 3 Turning point at (0 , 0) x ,y x ,y
1 2
horizontally
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f( x) is a reflection in y-axis
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Solutionbank C1
Sketching curves
Question:
(a) Sketch the curve with equation y = f(x) where f(x) = (x 2)(x 1)(x + 2). (b) Sketch the curves with equations y = f(2x) and f(
1 2
x).
Solution:
(a) y = (x 2)(x 1)(x + 2) y = 0 x = 2, 1, 2 x=0 y=4 x ,y x ,y
1 2
horizontally
f(
1 2
x) is a stretch 2 horizontally
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Solutionbank C1
Sketching curves
Question:
The following diagram shows a sketch of the curve with equation y = f(x). The points A(0, 2), B(1, 0), C(4, 4) and D(6, 0) lie on the curve.
Sketch the following graphs and give the coordinates of the points A, B, C and D after each transformation: (a) f(x + 1) (b) f(x) 4 (c) f(x + 4) (d) f(2x) (e) 3f(x) (f) f(
1 2
x)
(g)
1 2
f(x)
(h) f( x)
Solution:
(a) f(x + 1) is a translation of 1 horizontally.
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A( 1 , 2); B(0 , 0); C(3 , 4); D(5 , 0) (b) f(x) 4 is a vertical translation of 4.
A(0 , 2); B(1 , 4); C(4 , 0); D(6 , 4) (c) f(x + 4) is a translation of 4 horizontally.
A( 4 , 2); B( 3 , 0); C(0 , 4); D(2 , 0) (d) f(2x) is a stretch of

1 2
horizontally.
A(0 , 2); B(
1 2
, 0); C(2 , 4); D(3 , 0)
(e) 3f(x) is a stretch of 3 vertically.
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A(0 , 6); B(1 , 0); C(4 , 12); D(6 , 0 ) (f) f(

1 2
x) is a stretch of 2 horizontally.
A(0 , 2); B(2 , 0); C(8 , 4); D(12 , 0) (g)

1 2
f(x) is a stretch of
1 2
vertically.
A(0 , 1); B(1 , 0); C(4 , 2); D(6 , 0) (h) f( x) is a reflection is the y-axis.
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Solutionbank C1
Sketching curves
Question:
The curve y = f(x) passes through the origin and has horizontal asymptote y = 2 and vertical asymptote x = 1, as shown in the diagram.
Sketch the following graphs and give the equations of any asymptotes and, for all graphs except (a), give coordinates of intersections with the axes after each transformation. (a) f(x) + 2 (b) f(x + 1) (c) 2f(x) (d) f(x) 2 (e) f(2x) (f) f(
1 2
x)
(g)
1 2
f(x)
(h) f(x)
Solution:
(a) f(x) + 2 is a translation of + 2 in a vertical direction.
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Asymptotes: x = 1, y = 4. Intersections: (0 , 2) and (a , 0), where 0 < a < 1. (b) f(x + 1) is a horizontal translation of 1.
Asymptotes: x = 0, y = 2. Intersections: ( 1 , 0) (c) 2f(x) is a stretch of 2 in a vertical direction.
Asymptotes: x = 1, y = 4. Intersections: (0 , 0) (d) f(x) 2 is a vertical translation of 2.
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Asymptotes: x = 1, y = 0. Intersections: (0 , 2) (e) f(2x) is a stretch of

1 2
in a horizontal direction.
Asymptotes: x =
1 2
, y = 2. Intersections: (0 , 0)
(f) f(
1 2
x) is a stretch of 2 in a horizontal direction.
Asymptotes: x = 2, y = 2. Intersections: (0 , 0) (g)

1 2
f(x) is a stretch of
1 2
in a vertical direction.
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Asymptotes: x = 1, y = 1. Intesections: (0 , 0) (h) f(x) is a reflection in the x-axis.
Asymptotes: x = 1, y = 2. Intersections: (0 , 0)
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Solutionbank C1
Sketching curves
Question:
The curve with equation y = f(x) passes through the points A( 4 , 6), B( 2 , 0), C(0 , 3) and D(4 , 0) as shown in the diagram.
Sketch the following and give the coordinates of the points A, B, C and D after each transformation. (a) f(x 2) (b) f(x) + 6 (c) f(2x) (d) f(x + 4) (e) f(x) + 3 (f) 3f(x) (g)
1 3
f(x)
(h) f(
1 4
x)
(i) f(x) (j) f( x)
Solution:
(a) f(x 2) is a horizontal translation of + 2.
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A( 2 , 6); B(0 , 0); C(2 , 3); D(6 , 0) (b) f(x) + 6 is a vertical translation of + 6.
A( 4 , 0); B( 2 , 6); C(0 , 3); D(4 , 6) (c) f(2x) is a horizontal stretch of

1 2
A( 2 , 6); B( 1 , 0); C(0 , 3); D(2 , 0) (d) f(x + 4) is a horizontal translation of 4.
A( 8 , 6); B( 6 , 0); C( 4 , 3); D(0 , 0) (e) f(x) + 3 is a vertical translation of + 3.
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A( 4 , 3); B( 2 , 3); C(0 , 0); D(4 , 3) (f) 3f(x) is a vertical stretch of 3.
A( 4 , 18); B( 2 , 0); C(0 , 9); D(4 , 0) (g)

1 3
f(x) is a vertical stretch of
1 3
A( 4 , 2); B( 2 , 0); C(0 , 1); D(4 , 0) (h) f(

1 4
x) is a horizontal stretch of 4.
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A( 16 , 6); B( 8 , 0); C(0 , 3); D(16 , 0) (i) f(x) is a reflection in the x-axis.
A( 4 , 6); B( 2 , 0); C(0 , 3); D(4 , 0) (j) f( x) is a reflection in the y-axis.
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Solutionbank C1
Sketching curves
Question:
A sketch of the curve y = f(x) is shown in the diagram. The curve has vertical asymptote x = 2 and a horizontal asymptote with equation y = 0. The curve crosses the y-axis at (0 , 1).
(a) Sketch, on separate diagrams, the graphs of: (i) 2f(x) (ii) f(2x) (iii) f(x 2) (iv) f(x) 1 (v) f( x) (vi) f(x) In each case state the equations of any asymptotes and, if possible, points where the curve cuts the axes. (b) Suggest a possible equation for f(x).
Solution:
(a) (i) 2f(x) is a vertical stretch of 2.
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Asymptotes: x = 2, y = 0. Intersections: (0 , 2) (ii) f(2x) is a horizontal stretch of

1 2
Asymptotes: x = 1, y = 0. Intersections: (0 , 1) (iii) f(x 2) is a translation of + 2 in the x-direction.
Asymptotes: x = 0, y = 0. No intersections with axes. (iv) f(x) 1 is a translation of 1 in the y-direction.
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Asymptotes: x = 2, y = 1. Intersections: (0 , 0) (v) f( x) is a reflection in the y-axis.
Asymptotes: x = 2, y = 0. Intersections: (0 , 1) (vi) f(x) is a reflection in the x-axis.
Asymptotes: x = 2, y = 0. Intersections: (0 , 1) (b) The shape of the curve is like y =

k x
, k > 0.
x = 2 asymptote suggests denominator is zero when x = 2, so denominator is x + 2. Also, f(0) = 1 means 2 required on numerator. f(x) =
2 x+2
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Solutionbank C1
Sketching curves
Question:
(a) On the same axes sketch the graphs of y = x2(x 2) and y = 2x x2. (b) By solving a suitable equation find the points of intersection of the two graphs.
Solution:
(a) y = x2(x 2) y = 0 x = 0 (twice), 2 Turning point at (0 , 0). x ,y x ,y y = 2x x2 = x(2 x) is y = 0 x = 0, 2 shaped
(b) x2(x 2) = x(2 x) x2(x 2) x(2 x) = 0 x(x 2)(x + 1) = 0 x = 0, 2, 1 Using y = x(2 x) the points of intersection are: (0 , 0); (2 , 0); ( 1 , 3)
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Solutionbank C1
Sketching curves
Question:
(a) On the same axes sketch the curves with equations y =
6 x
and y = 1 + x.
(b) The curves intersect at the points A and B. Find the coordinates of A and B. (c) The curve C with equation y = x2 + px + q, where p and q are integers, passes through A and B. Find the values of p and q. (d) Add C to your sketch.
Solution:
(a) y =
6 x
is like y =
1 x
and y = 1 + x is a straight line.
(b)
6 x
=1+x 6 = x + x2 0 = x2 + x 6 0 = (x + 3)(x 2)
x = 2, 3 So A is ( 3 , 2); B is (2 , 3) (c) Substitute the points A and B into y = x2 + px + q: A 2 = 9 3p + q B 3 = 4 + 2p + q : 5 = 5 5p p=2 q= 5 minimum at ( 1 , 6)
(d) y = x2 + 2x 5 = (x + 1)2 6
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Solutionbank C1
Sketching curves
Question:
The diagram shows a sketch of the curve y = f(x). The point B(0 , 0) lies on the curve and the point A(3 , 4) is a maximum point. The line y = 2 is an asymptote.
Sketch the following and in each case give the coordinates of the new positions of A and B and state the equation of the asymptote: (a) f(2x) (b)
1 2
f(x)
(c) f(x) 2 (d) f(x + 3) (e) f(x 3) (f) f(x) + 1
Solution:
(a) f(2x) is a horizontal stretch of
1 2
A(
3 2
, 4); B(0 , 0). Asymptote: y = 2.
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(b)
1 2
f(x) is a vertical stretch of
1 2
A(3 , 2); B(0 , 0). Asymptote: y = 1. (c) f(x) 2 is a vertical translation of 2.
A(3 , 2); B(0 , 2). Asymptote: y = 0. (d) f(x + 3) is a horizontal translation of 3.
A(0 , 4); B( 3 , 0). Asymptote: y = 2. (e) f(x 3) is a horizontal translation of + 3.
A(6 , 4); B(3 , 0). Asymptote: y = 2. (f) f(x) + 1 is a vertical translation of + 1.
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Solutionbank C1
Sketching curves
Question:
The diagram shows the curve with equation y = 5 + 2x x2 and the line with equation y = 2. The curve and the line intersect at the points A and B.
Find the x-coordinates of A and B.
Solution:
2 = 5 + 2 x x2 x2 2 x 3 = 0 (x 3)(x + 1) = 0 x = 1, 3
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Solutionbank C1
Sketching curves
Question:
The curve with equation y = f(x) meets the coordinate axes at the points ( 1 , 0), (4 , 0) and (0 , 3), as shown in the diagram.
Using a separate diagram for each, sketch the curve with equation (a) y = f(x 1) (b) y = f(x) On each sketch, write in the coordinates of the points at which the curve meets the coordinate axes.
Solution:
(a) f(x 1) is a translation of + 1 in the x-direction.
(b) f(x) is a reflection in the x-axis.
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Solutionbank C1
Sketching curves
Question:
The figure shows a sketch of the curve with equation y = f(x).
In separate diagrams show, for 2 (a) y = f( x) (b) y = f(x)
2, sketches of the curves with equation:
Mark on each sketch the x-coordinate of any point, or points, where a curve touches or crosses the x-axis.
Solution:
(a) f( x) is a reflection in the y-axis.
(b) f(x) is a reflection in the x-axis.
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Solutionbank C1
Sketching curves
Question:
The diagram shows the graph of the quadratic function f. The graph meets the x-axis at (1 , 0) and (3 , 0) and the minimum point is (2 , 1).
(a) Find the equation of the graph in the form y = f(x). (b) On separate axes, sketch the graphs of (i) y = f(x + 2) (ii) y = f(2x) (c) On each graph write in the coordinates of the points at which the graph meets the x-axis and write in the coordinates of the minimum point.
Solution:
(a) Let y = a(x p)(x q) Since (1 , 0) and (3 , 0) are on the curve then p = 1, q = 3 So y = a(x 1)(x 3) Using (2 , 1) 1 = a(1)( 1) a = 1 So y = (x 1)(x 3) = x2 4x + 3 (b) (i) f(x + 2) = (x + 1)(x 1), or translation of 2 in the x-direction.
(ii) f(2x) = (2x 1)(2x 3), or horizontal stretch of
1 2
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Solutionbank C1
Coordinate geometry in the (x, y) plane
Question:
Work out the gradients of these lines: (a) y = 2x + 5 (b) y = x + 7 (c) y = 4 + 3x (d) y =
1 3x
(e) y =
2 3
(f) y =
5 4
x+
2 3
(g) 2x 4y + 5 = 0 (h) 10x 5y + 1 = 0 (i) x + 2y 4 = 0 (j) 3x + 6y + 7 = 0 (k) 4x + 2y 9 = 0 (l) 9x + 6y + 2 = 0
Solution:
(a) Gradient = 2 (b) Gradient = 1 (c) Gradient = 3 (d) Gradient =
1 3
(e) Gradient =
2 3
(f) Gradient =
5 4
(g) 2x 4y + 5 = 0 2x + 5 = 4y
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4y = 2x + 5 y= y=
2 4 1 2
x+ x+
5 4 5 4 1 2
Gradient =
(h) 10x 5y + 1 = 0 10x + 1 = 5y 5y = 10x + 1 y=

10 5
x+
1 5
1 5
y = 2x +
Gradient = 2 (i) x + 2y 4 = 0 2y 4 = x 2y = x + 4 y=
1 2
x+2
1 2
Gradient =
(j) 3x + 6y + 7 = 0 6y + 7 = 3x 6y = 3x 7 y= y=
3 6 1 2
x x
7 6 7 6 1 2
Gradient =
(k) 4x + 2y 9 = 0 2y 9 = 4x 2y = 4x + 9 y=
4 2
x+
9 2
9 2
y = 2x +
Gradient = 2 (l) 9x + 6y + 2 = 0 6y + 2 = 9x 6y = 9x 2 y= y=
9 6 3 2
x x
2 6 1 3 3 2
Gradient =
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Solutionbank C1
Question:
These lines intercept the y-axis at ( 0 , c ) . Work out the value of c in each case. (a) y = x + 4 (b) y = 2x 5 (c) y =
1 2
2 3
(d) y = 3x (e) y =
6 7
x+
7 5
(f) y = 2 7x (g) 3x 4y + 8 = 0 (h) 4x 5y 10 = 0 (i) 2x + y 9 = 0 (j) 7x + 4y + 12 = 0 (k) 7x 2y + 3 = 0 (l) 5x + 4y + 2 = 0
Solution:
(a) c = 4 (b) c = 5 (c) c =
2 3
(d) y = 3x y = 3x + 0 c=0 (e) c =

7 5
(f) y = 2 7x y = 7x + 2 c=2 (g) 3x 4y + 8 = 0
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3x + 8 = 4y 4y = 3x + 8 y= y=
3 4 3 4
x+
8 4
x+2
c=2 (h) 4x 5y 10 = 0 4x 10 = 5y 5y = 4x 10 y= y=
4 5 4 5
10 5
x2
c= 2 (i) 2x + y 9 = 0 y 9 = 2x y = 2x + 9 c=9 (j) 7x + 4y + 12 = 0 4y + 12 = 7x 4y = 7x 12 y= y=

7 4 7 4
12 4
x3
c= 3 (k) 7x 2y + 3 = 0 7x + 3 = 2y 2y = 7x + 3 y= c=
7 2 3 2
x+
3 2
(l) 5x + 4y + 2 = 0 4y + 2 = 5x 4y = 5x 2 y= y=
5 4 5 4
x x
1 2
2 4 1 2
c=
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Solutionbank C1
Question:
Write these lines in the form ax + by + c = 0. (a) y = 4x + 3 (b) y = 3x 2 (c) y = 6x + 7 (d) y =
4 5x
(e) y =
5 3
x+2
(f) y =
7 3
(g) y = 2x
4 7
(h) y = 3x +
2 9
(i) y = 6x
2 3
(j) y =
1 3
x+
1 2
(k) y =
3x
5 6
(l) y =
3 5
x+
1 2
Solution:
(a) y = 4x + 3 0 = 4x + 3 y 4x + 3 y = 0 4x y + 3 = 0 (b) y = 3x 2 0 = 3x 2 y 3x 2 y = 0 3x y 2 = 0
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(c) y = 6x + 7 6x + y = 7 6x + y 7 = 0 (d) y =
4 5
x6
Multiply each term by 5: 5y = 4x 30 0 = 4x 30 5y 4x 30 5y = 0 4x 5y 30 = 0 (e) y =

5 3
x+2
Multiply each term by 3: 3y = 5x + 6 0 = 5x + 6 3y 5x + 6 3y = 0 5x 3y + 6 = 0 (f) y =

7 3
Multiply each term by 3: 3y = 7x 0 = 7x 3y 7x 3y = 0 (g) y = 2x

4 7
Multiply each term by 7: 7y = 14x 4 0 = 14x 4 7y 14x 4 7y = 0 14x 7y 4 = 0 (h) y = 3x +

2 9
Multiply each term by 9: 9y = 27x + 2 27x + 9y = 2 27x + 9y 2 = 0 (i) y = 6x

2 3
Multiply each term by 3: 3y = 18x 2 18x + 3y = 2 18x + 3y + 2 = 0 (j) y =

1 3
x+
1 2
Multiply each term by 6 (6 is divisible by both 3 and 2): 6y = 2x + 3 2x + 6y = 3 2x + 6y 3 = 0 (k) y =

2 3x
5 6
Multiply each term by 6 (6 is divisible by both 3 and 6): 6y = 4x + 5
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0 = 4x + 5 6y 4x + 5 6y = 0 4x 6y + 5 = 0 (l) y =
3 5
x+
1 2
Multiply each term by 10 (10 is divisible by both 5 and 2): 10y = 6x + 5 0 = 6x + 5 10y 6x + 5 10y = 0 6x 10y + 5 = 0
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Solutionbank C1
Question:
A line is parallel to the line y = 5x + 8 and its intercept on the y-axis is ( 0 , 3 ) . Write down the equation of the line.
Solution:
The line is parallel to y = 5x + 8, so m = 5. The line intercepts the y-axis at ( 0 , 3 ) , so c = 3. Using y = mx + c, the equation of the line is y = 5x + 3.
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Solutionbank C1
Question:
A line is parallel to the line y =
2 5
x + 1 and its intercept on the y-axis is ( 0 , 4 ) . Work out the equation of the
line. Write your answer in the form ax + by + c = 0, where a, b and c are integers.
Solution:
The line is parallel to y =
2 5
x + 1, so m =
2 5
The line intercepts the y-axis at ( 0 , 4 ) , so c = 4. Using y = mx + c, the equation of the line is y=
2 5
x4
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Solutionbank C1
Question:
A line is parallel to the line 3x + 6y + 11 = 0 and its intercept on the y-axis is ( 0 , 7 ) . Write down the equation of the line.
Solution:
3x + 6y + 11 = 0 6y + 11 = 3x 6y = 3x 11 y= y=
3 6 1 2
x x
11 6 11 6 1 2
11 6
, so m =
1 2
The line intercepts the y-axis at ( 0 , 7 ) , so c = 7. Using y = mx + c, the equation of the line is y =
1 2x
+7
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Solutionbank C1
Question:
A line is parallel to the line 2x 3y 1 = 0 and it passes through the point ( 0 , 0 ) . Write down the equation of the line.
Solution:
2x 3y 1 = 0 2x 1 = 3y 3y = 2x 1 y=
2 3
1 3 2 3
1 3
, so m =
2 3
The intercept on the y-axis is ( 0 , 0 ) , so c = 0. Using y = mx + c: y= y=

2 3 2 3
x+0 x
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Solutionbank C1
Question:
The line y = 6x 18 meets the x-axis at the point P. Work out the coordinates of P.
Solution:
y = 6x 18 Substitute y = 0: 6x 18 = 0 6x = 18 x=3 The line meets the x-axis at P ( 3 , 0 ) .
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Solutionbank C1
Question:
The line 3x + 2y 5 = 0 meets the x-axis at the point R. Work out the coordinates of R.
Solution:
3x + 2y 5 = 0 Substitute y = 0: 3x + 2 ( 0 ) 5 = 0 3x 5 = 0 3x = 5 x=
5 3
The line meets the x-axis at R
5 3
,0
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Solutionbank C1
Question:
The line 5x 4y + 20 = 0 meets the y-axis at the point A and the x-axis at the point B. Work out the coordinates of the points A and B.
Solution:
5x 4y + 20 = 0 Substitute x = 0: 5 ( 0 ) 4y + 20 = 0 4y + 20 = 0 20 = 4y 4y = 20 y=5 The line meets the y-axis at A ( 0 , 5 ) . Substitute y = 0: 5x 4 ( 0 ) + 20 = 0 5x + 20 = 0 5x = 20 x= 4 The line meets the x-axis at B ( 4 , 0 ) .
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Solutionbank C1
Question:
Work out the gradient of the line joining these pairs of points: (a) ( 4 , 2 ) , ( 6 , 3 ) (b) ( 1 , 3 ) , ( 5 , 4 ) (c) ( 4 , 5 ) , ( 1 , 2 ) (d) ( 2 , 3 ) , ( 6 , 5 ) (e) ( 3 , 4 ) , ( 7 , 6 ) (f) ( 12 , 3 ) , ( 2 , 8 ) (g) ( 2 , 4 ) , ( 10 , 2 )
(h)
1 2
,2
3 4
,4

2 3
(i)
1 4
1 2
1 2
(j) ( 2.4 , 9.6 ) , ( 0 , 0 ) (k) ( 1.3 , 2.2 ) , ( 8.8 , 4.7 ) (l) ( 0 , 5a ) , ( 10a , 0 ) (m) ( 3b , 2b ) , ( 7b , 2b ) (n) ( p , p2 ) , ( q , q2 )
Solution:
(a) ( x1 , y1 ) = ( 4 , 2 ) , ( x2 , y2 ) = ( 6 , 3 )
y2 y1 x2 x1
32 64
1 2
(b) ( x1 , y1 ) = ( 1 , 3 ) , ( x2 , y2 ) = ( 5 , 4 )
y2 y1 x2 x1
43 5 ( 1)
1 6
(c) ( x1 , y1 ) = ( 4 , 5 ) , ( x2 , y2 ) = ( 1 , 2 )
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y2 y1 x2 x1
25 1 ( 4)
3 5
(d) ( x1 , y1 ) = ( 2 , 3 ) , ( x2 , y2 ) = ( 6 , 5 )
y2 y1 x2 x1
5 ( 3) 62
8 4
=2
(e) ( x1 , y1 ) = ( 3 , 4 ) , ( x2 , y2 ) = ( 7 , 6 )
y2 y1 x2 x1
64 7 ( 3)
10 10
= 1
(f) ( x1 , y1 ) = ( 12 , 3 ) , ( x2 , y2 ) = ( 2 , 8 )
y2 y1 x2 x1
83 2 ( 12 )
5 2 + 12
5 10
1 2
(g) ( x1 , y1 ) = ( 2 , 4 ) , ( x2 , y2 ) = ( 10 , 2 )
y2 y1 x2 x1
2 ( 4) 10 ( 2 )
6 12
1 2
(h)
x1 , y1

2 1 4
1 2
,2
x2 , y2
3 4
,4
y2 y1 x2 x1
42 3 4 1 2
=8
(i)
x1 , y1
2

1 2 1 4

1 6
1 4
1 2
x2 , y2
1 2
2 3
y2 y1 x2 x1
1 2
1 4
2 3
(j) ( x1 , y1 ) = ( 2.4 , 9.6 ) , ( x2 , y2 ) = ( 0 , 0 )

y2 y1 x2 x1
0 9.6 0 ( 2.4 )
9.6 2.4
= 4
(k) ( x1 , y1 ) = ( 1.3 , 2.2 ) , ( x2 , y2 ) = ( 8.8 , 4.7 )

y2 y1 x2 x1
4.7 ( 2.2 ) 8.8 1.3
2.5 7.5
1 3
(l) ( x1 , y1 ) = ( 0 , 5a ) , ( x2 , y2 ) = ( 10a , 0 )
y2 y1 x2 x1
0 5a 10a 0
5a 10a
5 10
1 2
(m) ( x1 , y1 ) = ( 3b , 2b ) , ( x2 , y2 ) = ( 7b , 2b )
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y2 y1 x2 x1
2b ( 2 b ) 7b 3b
4b 4b
=1
(n) ( x1 , y1 ) = ( p , p2 ) , ( x2 , y2 ) = ( q , q2 )
y2 y1 x2 x1 q2 p2
qp
(qp) (q+p) qp
=q+p
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Solutionbank C1
Question:
The line joining ( 3 , 5 ) to ( 6 , a ) has gradient 4. Work out the value of a.
Solution:
( x1 , y1 y2 y1
x2 x1
) = ( 3 , 5 ) , ( x2 , y2 ) = ( 6 , a )
=4 =4 =4
so
a ( 5) 63 a+5
a + 5 = 12 a=7
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Solutionbank C1
Question:
The line joining ( 5 , b ) to ( 8 , 3 ) has gradient 3. Work out the value of b.
Solution:
( x1 , 3b
85 3b 3
y1 ) = ( 5 , b ) , ( x2 , y2 ) = ( 8 , 3 ) = 3 = 3
3b= 9 b = 12
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Solutionbank C1
Question:
The line joining ( c , 4 ) to ( 7 , 6 ) has gradient
3 4
. Work out the value of c.
Solution:
( x1 , y1 ) = ( c , 4 ) , ( x2 , y2 ) = ( 7 , 6 )
64 7c 2 7c
= =
3 4
3 4 3 4
2=
7c
8=3(7c) 8 = 21 3c 13 = 3c c=
13 3
13 3
=4
1 3
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Solutionbank C1
Question:
The line joining ( 1 , 2b ) to ( 1 , 4 ) has gradient
1 4.
Work out the value of d.
Solution:
( x1 , y1 ) = ( 1 , 2 b ) , ( x2 , y2 ) = ( 1 , 4 )
4 2b 1 ( 1) 4 2b 2
=
1 4 1 4
1 4
2b= 2
1 4
b=0
1 4
b=2
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Solutionbank C1
Question:
The line joining ( 3 , 2 ) to ( 2e , 5 ) has gradient 2. Work out the value of e.
Solution:
( x1 , y1 ) = ( 3 , 2 ) , ( x2 , y2 ) = ( 2e , 5 )
5 ( 2) 2e ( 3 ) 7 2e + 3
=2
=2
7 = 2 ( 2e + 3 ) 7 = 4e + 6 4e = 1 e=
1 4
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Solutionbank C1
Question:
The line joining ( 7 , 2 ) to ( f , 3f ) has gradient 4. Work out the value of f.
Solution:
( x1 , 3f 2
f7
y1 ) = ( 7 , 2 ) , ( x2 , y2 ) = ( f , 3f ) =4
3f 2 = 4 ( f 7 ) 3f 2 = 4f 28 2 = f 28 28 2 = f f = 26
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Solutionbank C1
Question:
The line joining ( 3 , 4 ) to ( g , 2g ) has gradient 3. Work out the value of g.
Solution:
( x1 , y1 ) 2g ( 4 )
g3 2g + 4 g3
= ( 3 , 4 ) , ( x2 , y2 ) = ( g , 2 g ) = 3
= 3
2g + 4 = 3 ( g 3 ) 2g + 4 = 3g + 9 4=g+9 g= 5
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Solutionbank C1
Question:
Show that the points A ( 2 , 3 ) , B ( 4 , 4 ) , C ( 10 , 7 ) can be joined by a straight line. (Hint: Find the gradient of the lines joining the points: i A and B and ii A and C.)
Solution:
The gradient of AB is The gradient of AC is
43 42 73 10 2
= =
1 2 4 8
1 2
The gradients are equal so the points can be joined by a straight line.
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Solutionbank C1
Question:
Show that the points ( 2a , 5a ) , ( 0 , 4a ) , ( 6a , a ) are collinear (i.e. on the same straight line).
Solution:
The gradient of the line joining ( 2a , 5a ) and ( 0 , 4a ) is
4a 5a 0 ( 2a )
a 2a
1 2
The gradient of the line joining ( 2a , 5a ) and ( 6a , a ) is

a 5a 6a ( 2a )
4a 8a
4 8
1 2
The gradients are equal so the points can be joined by a straight line (i.e. they are collinear).
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Solutionbank C1
Question:
Find the equation of the line with gradient m that passes through the point ( x1 , y1 ) when: (a) m = 2 and ( x1 , y1 ) = ( 2 , 5 ) (b) m = 3 and ( x1 , y1 ) = ( 2 , 1 ) (c) m = 1 and ( x1 , y1 ) = ( 3 , 6 ) (d) m = 4 and ( x1 , y1 ) = ( 2 , 3 ) (e) m =
1 2
and ( x1 , y1 ) = ( 4 , 10 )
2 3
(f) m =
and ( x1 , y1 ) = ( 6 , 1 )
(g) m = 2 and ( x1 , y1 ) = ( a , 2a ) (h) m =

1 2
and ( x1 , y1 ) = ( 2b , 3b )
Solution:
(a) y y1 = m ( x x1 ) y5=2(x2) y 5 = 2x 4 y = 2x + 1 (b) y y1 = m ( x x1 ) y1=3[x ( 2) ] y1=3(x+2) y 1 = 3x + 6 y = 3x + 7 (c) y y1 = m ( x x1 ) y ( 6) = 1(x3) y+6= x+3 y= x3 (d) y y1 = m ( x x1 ) y ( 3) = 4[x ( 2) ] y+3= 4(x+2) y + 3 = 4x 8 y = 4x 11 (e) y y1 = m ( x x1 )
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y 10 =
1 2
y 10 = y 10 = y=
1 2
1 2 1 2
x+4
x+2
x + 12
(f) y y1 = m ( x x1 ) y
1
2 3 2 3
2 3
y+1= y+1= y=
2 3
x+6
x4
x5
(g) y y1 = m ( x x1 ) y 2a = 2 ( x a ) y 2a = 2x 2a y = 2x (h) y y1 = m ( x x1 ) y 3b =
1 2
2b
y 3b = y 3b = y= y=
1 2 1 2
1 2 1 2
x + 2b
xb
x b + 3b x + 2b
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Solutionbank C1
Question:
The line y = 4x 8 meets the x-axis at the point A. Find the equation of the line with gradient 3 that passes through the point A.
Solution:
y = 4x 8 Substitute y = 0: 4x 8 = 0 4x = 8 x=2 So A has coordinates ( 2 , 0 ) . y y1 = m ( x x1 ) y0=3(x2) y = 3x 6 The equation of the line is y = 3x 6.
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Solutionbank C1
Question:
The line y = 2x + 8 meets the y-axis at the point B. Find the equation of the line with gradient 2 that passes through the point B.
Solution:
y = 2x + 8 Substitute x = 0: y= 2(0) +8 y=8 So B has coordinates ( 0 , 8 ) . y y1 = m ( x x1 ) y8=2(x0) y 8 = 2x y = 2x + 8 The equation of the line is y = 2x + 8.
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Solutionbank C1
Question:
The line y =
1 2
x + 6 meets the x-axis at the point C. Find the equation of the line with gradient
2 3
that passes through the
point C. Write your answer in the form ax + by + c = 0, where a, b and c are integers.
Solution:
y=
1 2 1 2 1 2
x+6
Substitute y = 0: x+6=0 x= 6
x = 12 So C has coordinates ( 12 , 0 ) . y y1 = m ( x x1 ) y0=

2 3 2 3 2 3
12
y= y=
x + 12
x+8
Multiply each term by 3: 3y = 2x + 24 0 = 2x + 24 3y 2x 3y + 24 = 0 The equation of the line is 2x 3y + 24 = 0.

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Solutionbank C1
Question:
The line y =
1 4
x + 2 meets the y-axis at the point B. The point C has coordinates ( 5 , 3 ) . Find the gradient of the
line joining the points B and C.
Solution:
y=
1 4
x+2
Substitute x = 0: y=
1 4
+2
y=2 So B has coordinates ( 0 , 2 ) .

y2 y1 x2 x1
32 50
1 5
1 5 1 5
The gradient of the line joining B and C is
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Solutionbank C1
Question:
The lines y = x and y = 2x 5 intersect at the point A. Find the equation of the line with gradient the point A. (Hint: Solve y = x and y = 2x 5 simultaneously.)
2 5
that passes through
Solution:
Substitute y = x: x = 2x 5 0=x5 x=5 y=x Substitute x = 5: y=5 The coordinates of A are ( 5 , 5 ) . y y1 = m ( x x1 ) y5= y5= y=
2 5 2 5 2 5
x5
x2
x+3
2 5
The equation of the line is y =
x + 3.
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Solutionbank C1
Question:
The lines y = 4x 10 and y = x 1 intersect at the point T. Find the equation of the line with gradient through the point T. Write your answer in the form ax + by + c = 0, where a, b and c are integers.
2 3
that passes
Solution:
Substitute y = x 1: x 1 = 4x 10 1 = 3x 10 9 = 3x x=3 y=x1 Substitute x = 3: y=31=2 The coordinates of T are ( 3 , 2 ) . y y1 = m ( x x1 ) y2= y2=
2 3 2 3 2 3 2 3
x3
x+2
x+y2=2 x+y4=0
2x + 3y 12 = 0 The equation of the line is 2x + 3y 12 = 0.

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Solutionbank C1
Question:
The line p has gradient
2 3
and passes through the point ( 6 , 12 ) . The line q has gradient 1 and passes through the
point ( 5 , 5 ) . The line p meets the y-axis at A and the line q meets the x-axis at B. Work out the gradient of the line joining the points A and B.
Solution:
The equation of p is y
12
2 3
2 3
x6
y + 12 = y=
2 3
x4
x 16
The equation of q is y5= 1(x5) y5= x+5 y = x + 10 For the coordinates of A substitute x = 0 into y= y=
2 3 2 3
x 16
16
y = 16 Coordinates are A ( 0 , 16 ) For the coordinates of B substitute y = 0 into y = x + 10 0 = x + 10 x = 10 Coordinates are B ( 10 , 0 ) Gradient of AB is
y2 y1 x2 x1
16 0 0 10
16 10
8 5 8 5
The gradient of the line joining A and B is
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Solutionbank C1
Question:
The line y = 2x + 6 meets the x-axis at the point P. The line y =
3 2
x 4 meets the y-axis at the point Q. Find the
equation of the line joining the points P and Q. (Hint: First work out the gradient of the line joining the points P and Q.)
Solution:
y = 2x + 6 Substitute y = 0: 0 = 2x + 6 2x = 6 x=3 P has coordinates ( 3 , 0 ) . y=
3 2
x4
3 2
y= 4 Q has coordinates ( 0 , 4 ) Gradient of PQ is

y2 y1 x2 x1
0 ( 4) 30
4 3
Equation of PQ is y y1 = m ( x x1 ) Substitute ( 3 , 0 ) : y0= y=

4 3 4 3
x3
x4
4 3
The equation of the line through P and Q is y =
x 4.
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Solutionbank C1
Question:
The line y = 3x 5 meets the x-axis at the point M. The line y =
2 3
x+
2 3
meets the y-axis at the point N. Find the equation
of the line joining the points M and N. Write your answer in the form ax + by + c = 0, where a, b and c are integers.
Solution:
y = 3x 5 Substitute y = 0: 3x 5 = 0 3x = 5 x=
5 3
M has coordinates
5 3
,0
y=
2 3
x+
2 3
2 3
2 3
=
2 3
2 3
N has coordinates
0,
Gradient of MN is
y2 y1 x2 x1 0 2 3 2 3 5 3 2 5
5 3
=
0
Equation of MN is y y1 = m ( x x1 ) Substitute

2 5
5 3
,0

5 3
y0= y=
2 5

2 3
x+
Multiply each term by 15: 15y = 6x + 10 6x + 15y = 10 6x + 15y 10 = 0

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Solutionbank C1
Question:
Find the equation of the line that passes through these pairs of points: (a) ( 2 , 4 ) and ( 3 , 8 ) (b) ( 0 , 2 ) and ( 3 , 5 ) (c) ( 2 , 0 ) and ( 2 , 8 ) (d) ( 5 , 3 ) and ( 7 , 5 ) (e) ( 3 , 1 ) and ( 7 , 3 ) (f) ( 4 , 1 ) and ( 6 , 4 ) (g) ( 1 , 5 ) and ( 3 , 3 ) (h) ( 4 , 1 ) and ( 3 , 9 )
(i)
1 3
2 5

,
1 7
and
2 3
4 5

,
3 7
(j)
3 4
and
1 4
Solution:
(a) ( x1 , y1 ) = ( 2 , 4 ) , ( x2 , y2 ) = ( 3 , 8 )
y y1 y2 y1 y4 84 y4 4 y4 4 x x1
x2 x1 x2 32 x2 1
= =
=x2
Multiply each side by 4: 4

y4 4
=4
x2
y4=4(x2) y 4 = 4x 8 y = 4x 4 (b) ( x1 , y1 ) = ( 0 , 2 ) , ( x2 , y2 ) = ( 3 , 5 )
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y y1 y2 y1 y2 52 y2 3
x x1
x2 x1 x0 30 x 3
= =

y2 3
=3
x 3
y2=x y=x+2 (c) ( x1 , y1 ) = ( 2 , 0 ) , ( x2 , y2 ) = ( 2 , 8 )

y y1 y2 y1 y0 80 y 8 x x1
x2 x1 x ( 2) 2 ( 2)
=
4
=
y 8
x+2
Multiply each side by 8: 8 =8

x+2 4
y=2(x+2) y = 2x + 4 (d) ( x1 , y1 ) = ( 5 , 3 ) , ( x2 , y2 ) = ( 7 , 5 )
y y1 y2 y1 x x1
x2 x1
y ( 3) 5 ( 3) y+3 8
=
2
x5 75
x5

y+3 8
=8
x5 2
y+3=4(x5) y + 3 = 4x 20 y = 4x 23 (e) ( x1 , y1 ) = ( 3 , 1 ) , ( x2 , y2 ) = ( 7 , 3 )
y y1 y2 y1 x x1
x2 x1
y ( 1) 3 ( 1) y+1 4
=
4
x3 73
x3
Multiply each side by 4: y+1=x3 y=x4 (f) ( x1 , y1 ) = ( 4 , 1 ) , ( x2 , y2 ) = ( 6 , 4 )

y y1 y2 y1 x x1
x2 x1
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y ( 1) 4 ( 1) y+1 5
=
10
x ( 4) 6 ( 4)
x+4
Multiply each side by 10: 2(y+1) =x+4 2y + 2 = x + 4 2y = x + 2 Divide each term by 2: y=

1 2
x+1
(g) ( x1 , y1 ) = ( 1 , 5 ) , ( x2 , y2 ) = ( 3 , 3 )
y y1 y2 y1 x x1
x2 x1
y ( 5) 3 ( 5) y+5 8
=
2
x ( 1) 3 ( 1)
x+1
Multiply each side by 8: y + 5 = 4 ( x + 1 ) (Note: y + 5 = 4x 4 y = 4x 9 (h) ( x1 , y1 ) = ( 4 , 1 ) , ( x2 , y2 ) = ( 3 , 9 )

y y1 y2 y1 x x1 8 2
= 4)
x2 x1
y ( 1) 9 ( 1) y+1 8
x ( 4) 3 ( 4)
x+4 1
Multiply each side by 8: y+1= 8(x+4) y + 1 = 8x 32 y = 8x 33
(i)
x1 , y1 =
1 3
2 5
x2 , y2
2 3
4 5
y y1 y2 y1 y 4 5 2 5 2 5 2 5
x x1 x2 x1 x 1 3 1 3
2 3
y 2 5
1 3
1 3
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5 2
2 5
=3
1 3
(Note:
1 2 5
5 2
and
1 1 3
= 3)
5 2 5 2
y 1 = 3x 1 y = 3x
6 5
5y = 6x y= x
(j)
x1 , y1 =
3 4
1 7
x2 , y2
1 4
3 7
y y1 y2 y1 y 3 7 1 7 1 7 1 7
x x1 x2 x1 x ( 3 4 3 4 )
1 4
y 2 7
x+
3 4
Multiply each side by y y y= y=

1 7 1 7 2 7 2 7
2 7
= = x+ x+
2 7 2 7

x+
3 14 5 14
x+
3 14 1 7
3 4
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Solutionbank C1
Question:
The line that passes through the points ( 2 , 5 ) and ( 7 , 4 ) meets the x-axis at the point P. Work out the coordinates of the point P.
Solution:
y y1 y2 y1 x x1
x2 x1
y ( 5) 4 ( 5) y+5 9
=
9
x2 72
x2
Multiply each side by 9: y + 5 = 1 ( x 2 ) (Note:

9 9
= 1)
y+5= x+2 y= x3 Substitute y = 0: 0= x3 x= 3 So the line meets the x-axis at P ( 3 , 0 ) .

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Solutionbank C1
Question:
The line that passes through the points ( 3 , 5 ) and ( 4 , 9 ) meets the y-axis at the point G. Work out the coordinates of the point G.
Solution:
y y1 y2 y1 x x1
x2 x1
y ( 5) 9 ( 5) y+5 14
=
7
x ( 3) 4 ( 3)
x+3
Multiply each side by 14: y+5=2(x+3) y + 5 = 2x + 6 y = 2x + 1 Substitute x = 0: y=2(0) +1=1 The coordinates of G are ( 0 , 1 ) .
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Solutionbank C1
Question:
The line that passes through the points coordinates of the point J.
3,2
1 2
and
1 2
,4
meets the y-axis at the point J. Work out the
Solution:
y y1 y2 y1 y2 1 2 1 2 1 2 x x1
x2 x1
x3 1 1 2 3
42
y2 1 2
x3 4 1 2
Multiply top and bottom of each fraction by 2:

2y 5 3
2x 6 9
Multiply each side by 9: 3 ( 2y 5 ) = 1 ( 2x 6 ) (Note: 6y 15 = 2x + 6 6y = 2x + 21 y= y=

2 6 1 3 9 9
= 1)
x+ x+
21 6 7 2
1 3
7 2
7 2
The coordinates of J are
0,
7 2
or
0,3
1 2
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Solutionbank C1
Question:
The line y = 2x 10 meets the x-axis at the point A. The line y = 2x + 4 meets the y-axis at the point B. Find the equation of the line joining the points A and B. (Hint: First work out the coordinates of the points A and B.)
Solution:
y = 2x 10 Substitute y = 0: 2x 10 = 0 2x = 10 x=5 The coordinates of A are ( 5 , 0 ) . y = 2x + 4 Substitute x = 0: y= 2(0) +4=4 The coordinates of B are ( 0 , 4 ) . Equation of AB:
y y1 y2 y1 y0 40 y 4 x x1
x2 x1 x5 05
x5 5
Multiply each side by 4: y=4

(x5) 5
4 5
x5

4 5
= x + 4.
4 5
x5
4 5
x+4
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Solutionbank C1
Question:
The line y = 4x + 5 meets the y-axis at the point C. The line y = 3x 15 meets the x-axis at the point D. Find the equation of the line joining the points C and D. Write your answer in the form ax + by + c = 0, where a, b and c are integers.
Solution:
y = 4x + 5 Substitute x = 0: y=4(0) +5=5 The coordinates of C are ( 0 , 5 ) . y = 3x 15 Substitute y = 0: 0 = 3x 15 3x = 15 x= 5 The coordinates of D are ( 5 , 0 ) . Equation of CD:
y y1 y2 y1 y5 05 y5 5 x x1
x2 x1 x0 50 x 5
= =
Multiply each side by 5: y5=x 5=xy 0=xy+5 The equation of the line is x y + 5 = 0.
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Solutionbank C1
Question:
The lines y = x 5 and y = 3x 13 intersect at the point S. The point T has coordinates ( 4 , 2 ) . Find the equation of the line that passes through the points S and T.
Solution:
y = 3x 13 y=x5 So 3x 13 = x 5 3x = x + 8 2x = 8 x=4 when x = 4, y = 4 5 = 1 The coordinates of S are ( 4 , 1 ) . Equation of ST:
y y1 y2 y1 x x1
x2 x1
y ( 1) 2 ( 1) y+1 3
=
8
x4 44
x4
Multiply each side by 3: y+1=3 y+1=

3 8 (x4) 8
x4
y+1= y+1= y=
3 8
3 8 3 8

x+
1 2
x4
3 2
x+
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Solutionbank C1
Question:
The lines y = 2x + 1 and y = x + 7 intersect at the point L. The point M has coordinates ( 3 , 1 ) . Find the equation of the line that passes through the points L and M.
Solution:
y=x+7 y = 2x + 1 So x + 7 = 2x + 1 3x + 7 = 1 3x = 6 x= 2 when x = 2, y = ( 2 ) + 7 = 5 The coordinates of L are ( 2 , 5 ) . Equation of LM:
y y1 y2 y1 y5 15 y5 4 x x1
x2 x1 x ( 2) 3 ( 2) x+2 1
= =
Multiply each side by 4: y 5 = 4 ( x + 2 ) (Note: y 5 = 4x + 8 y = 4x + 13

4 1
= 4)
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Solutionbank C1
Question:
The vertices of the triangle ABC have coordinates A ( 3 , 5 ) , B ( 2 , 0 ) and C ( 4 , 1 ) . Find the equations of the sides of the triangle.
Solution:
(1) Equation of AB: ( x1 , y1 ) = ( 3 , 5 ) , ( x2 , y2 ) = ( 2 , 0 )
y y1 y2 y1 y5 05 y5 5 x x1
x2 x1 x3 23 x3 5
= =
Multiply each side by 5: y5=x3 y=x+2 (2) Equation of AC: ( x1 , y1 ) = ( 3 , 5 ) , ( x2 , y2 ) = ( 4 , 1 )

y y1 y2 y1 y5 15 y5 6 x x1
= =
x2 x1 x3 43
x3 1
Multiply each side by 6: y5= 6(x3) y 5 = 6x + 18 y = 6x + 23 (3) Equation of BC: ( x1 , y1 ) = ( 2 , 0 ) , ( x2 , y2 ) = ( 4 , 1 )

y y1 y2 y1 y0 10 y 1 x x1
= =
x2 x1 x ( 2) 4 ( 2)
x+2 6
Multiply each side by 1: y= 1 y= y=

1 6 1 6 (x+2) 6
x+2
1 3
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Solutionbank C1
Question:
The line V passes through the points ( 5 , 3 ) and ( 7 , 3 ) and the line W passes through the points ( 2 , 4 ) and ( 4 , 2 ) . The lines V and W intersect at the point A. Work out the coordinates of the point A.
Solution:
(1) The equation of V: ( x1 , y1 ) = ( 5 , 3 ) , ( x2 , y2 ) = ( 7 , 3 )
y y1 y2 y1 y3 33 y3 6 x x1
= =
x2 x1 x ( 5) 7 ( 5)
x+5 12
Multiply each side by 6: y3= y3= y=

1 2 1 2 1 2

x
1 2
x+5
5 2
(Note:
6 12
1 2
x+
(2) The equation of W: ( x1 , y1 ) = ( 2 , 4 ) , ( x2 , y2 ) = ( 4 , 2 )

y y1 y2 y1 x x1
x2 x1
y ( 4) 2 ( 4) y+4 6
=
2
x2 42
x2
Multiply each side by 6: y + 4 = 3 ( x 2 ) (Note: y + 4 = 3x 6 y = 3x 10 Solving simultaneously: y=

1 2 6 2
= 3)
x+
1 2
y = 3x 10 So 3x 10 =
7 1 2
x+
1 2
1 2
2 7 2
x 10 = x=
21 2
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7x = 21
x=3 When x = 3, y = 3 ( 3 ) 10 = 9 10 = 1 The lines intersect at A ( 3 , 1 ) .

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Solutionbank C1
Question:
Work out if these pairs of lines are parallel, perpendicular or neither: (a) y = 4x + 2 y=
1 4
x7
(b) y = y=
2 3
2 3
x1
x 11
(c) y =
1 5
x+9
y = 5x + 9 (d) y = 3x + 2 y=
1 3
x7
(e) y = y=
3 5 5 3
x+4 x1
(f) y = y=
5 7
5 7
x3
(g) y = 5x 3 5x y + 4 = 0 (h) 5x y 1 = 0 y=
1 5
(i) y =
3 2
x+8
2x 3y 9 = 0 (j) 4x 5y + 1 = 0 8x 10y 2 = 0 (k) 3x + 2y 12 = 0 2x + 3y 6 = 0 (l) 5x y + 2 = 0
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2x + 10y 4 = 0
Solution:
(a) The gradients of the lines are 4 and 4
1 4 1 4
= 1
The lines are perpendicular. (b) The gradients of the lines are The lines are parallel. (c) The gradients of the lines are
1 5 1 5 2 3
and
2 3
, i.e. they have the same gradient.
and 5.
5=1
The lines are neither perpendicular nor parallel. (d) The gradients of the lines are 3 and 3
1 3 1 3
= 1
The lines are perpendicular. (e) The gradients of the lines are
3 5 3 5
and
5 3
5 3
= 1
The lines are perpendicular. (f) The gradients of the lines are The lines are parallel. (g) The gradient of y = 5x 3 is 5. 5x y + 4 = 0 5x + 4 = y y = 5x + 4 The gradient of 5x y + 4 = 0 is 5. The lines have the same gradient. The lines are parallel. (h) 5x y 1 = 0 5x 1 = y y = 5x 1 The gradient of 5x y 1 = 0 is 5. The gradient of y =
1 5 5 7
and
5 7
, i.e. they have the same gradient.
x is
1 5
.
1 5
The product of the gradients is 5 So the lines are perpendicular. (i) The gradient of y = 2x 3y 9 = 0
3 2
= 1
x + 8 is
3 2
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2x 9 = 3y 3y = 2x 9 y=
2 3
x3
2 3
The gradient of 2x 3y 9 = 0 is The product of the gradients is So the lines are perpendicular. (j) 4x 5y + 1 = 0 4x + 1 = 5y 5y = 4x + 1 y=
4 5 2 3
.
3 2
= 1
x+
1 5 4 5
The gradient of 4x 5y + 1 = 0 is 8x 10y 2 = 0 8x 2 = 10y 10y = 8x 2 y= y=

8 10 4 5
x
1 5
2 10
The gradient of 8x 10y 2 = 0 is
4 5
The lines have the same gradient, they are parallel. (k) 3x + 2y 12 = 0 3x + 2y = 12 2y = 3x + 12 y=
3 2
x+6
3 2
The gradient of 3x + 2y 12 = 0 is 2x + 3y 6 = 0 2x + 3y = 6 3y = 2x + 6 y=
2 3
x+2
2 3
The gradient of 2x + 3y 6 = 0 is The product of the gradient is

3 2 2 3
=1
So the lines are neither parallel nor perpendicular. (l) 5x y + 2 = 0 5x + 2 = y y = 5x + 2 The gradient of 5x y + 2 = 0 is 5. 2x + 10y 4 = 0 2x + 10y = 4 10y = 2x + 4 y=
2 10
x+
4 10
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y=
1 5
x+
2 5 1 5
The gradient of 2x + 10y 4 = 0 is The product of the gradients is 5

1 5
= 1
So the lines are perpendicular.

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Solutionbank C1
Question:
Find an equation of the line that passes through the point ( 6 , 2 ) and is perpendicular to the line y = 3x + 5.
Solution:
The gradient of y = 3x + 5 is 3. The gradient of a line perpendicular to y = 3x + 5 is y y1 = m ( x x1 ) y
1 3
2
1 3
1 3
x6
y+2= y=
1 3
x+2
x
1 3
x.
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Solutionbank C1
Question:
Find an equation of the line that passes through the point ( 2 , 7 ) and is parallel to the line y = 4x + 1. Write your answer in the form ax + by + c = 0.
Solution:
The gradient of a line parallel to y = 4x + 1 is 4. y y1 = m ( x x1 ) y7=4[x ( 2) ] y7=4(x+2) y 7 = 4x + 8 y = 4x + 15 0 = 4x + 15 y 4x y + 15 = 0 The equation of the line is 4x y + 15 = 0.
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Solutionbank C1
Question:
Find an equation of the line:
(a) parallel to the line y = 2x 5, passing through
1 2
3 2
(b) parallel to the line x 2y 1 = 0, passing through ( 0 , 0 ) . (c) perpendicular to the line y = x 4, passing through ( 1 , 2 ) . (d) perpendicular to the line 2x + y 9 = 0, passing through ( 4 , 6 ) .
Solution:
(a) The gradient of a line parallel to y = 2x 5 is 2. y y1 = m ( x x1 ) y
3 2
= 2

1 2
1 2
y y
3 2 3 2
= 2
x+
= 2x 1
1 2
y = 2x +
(b) x 2y 1 = 0 x 1 = 2y 2y = x 1 y=
1 2
1 2 1 2
The gradient of x 2y 1 = 0 is y y1 = m ( x x1 ) y0= y=

1 2 1 2
x0
(c) The gradient of y = x 4 is 1. The gradient of a line perpendicular to y = x 4 is y y y y + + y1 = m ( x x1 ) ( 2) = 1[x ( 1) ] 2= 1(x+1) 2= x1

1 1
= 1.
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y= x3 (d) 2x + y 9 = 0 2x + y = 9 y = 2x + 9 The gradient of 2x + y 9 = 0 is 2. The gradient of a line perpendicular to 2x + y 9 = 0 is y y1 = m ( x x1 ) y

1 2
1 2
6
1 2 1 2
1 2
x4
y+6= y+6= y=
1 2
x4
x2
x8
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Solutionbank C1
Question:
Find an equation of the line: (a) parallel to the line y = 3x + 6, passing through ( 2 , 5 ) . (b) perpendicular to the line y = 3x + 6, passing through ( 2 , 5 ) . (c) parallel to the line 4x 6y + 7 = 0, passing through ( 3 , 4 ) . (d) perpendicular to the line 4x 6y + 7 = 0, passing through ( 3 , 4 ) .
Solution:
(a) The gradient of a line parallel to y = 3x + 6 is 3. y y1 = m ( x x1 ) y5=3[x ( 2) ] y5=3(x+2) y 5 = 3x + 6 y = 3x + 11 (b) The gradient of a line perpendicular to y = 3x + 6 is y y1 = m ( x x1 ) y5=
1 3 1 3

x
13 3
y5= y5= y=
1 3
1 3 1 3
x+2
2 3
x+
(c) 4x 6y + 7 = 0 4x + 7 = 6y 6y = 4x + 7 y= y=
4 6 2 3
x+ x+
7 6 7 6 2 3
The gradient of a line parallel to 4x 6y + 7 = 0 is y y1 = m ( x x1 ) y4= y4=

2 3 2 3
x3
x2
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y=
2 3
x+2
(d) The gradient of the line 4x 6y + 7 = 0 is
2 3
[see part (c)].
The gradient of a line perpendicular to 4x 6y + 7 = 0 is
1 2 3
3 2
y y1 = m ( x x1 ) y4= y4= y=
3 2 3 2 3 2

x+
17 2
x3
9 2
x+
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Solutionbank C1
Question:
Find an equation of the line that passes through the point ( 5 , 5 ) and is perpendicular to the line y = your answer in the form ax + by + c = 0, where a, b and c are integers.
2 3x
+ 5. Write
Solution:
The gradient of a line perpendicular to y =
2 3
x + 5 is
1 2 3
3 2
y y1 = m ( x x1 ) y
5
3 2
3 2
x5
y+5=
x5
Multiply each term by 2: 2y + 10 = 3 ( x 5 ) 2y + 10 = 3x + 15 3x + 2y + 10 = 15 3x + 2y 5 = 0 The equation of the line is 3x + 2y 5 = 0.

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Solutionbank C1
Question:
Find an equation of the line that passes through the point ( 2 , 3 ) and is perpendicular to the line y = Write your answer in the form ax + by + c = 0, where a, b and c are integers.
4 7
x + 5.
Solution:
The gradient of a line perpendicular to y =
4 7
x + 5 is
1 4 7
7 4
y y1 = m ( x x1 ) y
3
7 4
7 4
y+3=
x+2
Multiply each term by 4: 4y + 12 = 7 ( x + 2 ) 4y + 12 = 7x + 14 4y = 7x + 2 0 = 7x + 2 4y 7x 4y + 2 = 0 The equation of the line is 7x 4y + 2 = 0.

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Solutionbank C1
Question:
The line r passes through the points ( 1 , 4 ) and ( 6 , 8 ) and the line s passes through the points ( 5 , 3 ) and ( 20 , 9 ) . Show that the lines r and s are parallel.
Solution:
The gradient of r is
y2 y1 x2 x1
84 61
4 5
The gradient of s is
y2 y1 x2 x1
9 ( 3) 20 5
12 15
4 5
The gradients are equal, so the lines are parallel.

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Solutionbank C1
Question:
The line l passes through the points ( -3 , 0 ) and ( 3 , 2 ) and the line n passes through the points ( 1 , 8 ) and ( 1 , 2 ) . Show that the lines l and n are perpendicular.
Solution:
The gradient of l is
y2 y1 x2 x1
20 3 ( 3)
2 6
1 3
The gradient of n is
y2 y1 x2 x1
28 11
6 2
=3
The product of the gradients is

1 3
3 = 1
So the lines are perpendicular.

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Solutionbank C1
Question:
The vertices of a quadrilateral ABCD has coordinates A ( 1 , 5 ) , B ( 7 , 1 ) , C ( 5 , 3 ) , D ( 3 , 1 ) . Show that the quadrilateral is a rectangle.
Solution:
(1) The gradient of AB is

y2 y1 x2 x1
51 17
4 8
1 2
(2) The gradient of DC is

y2 y1 x2 x1
31 5 ( 3)
4 8
1 2
The gradient of AB is the same as the gradient of DC, so the lines are parallel. (3) The gradient of AD is
y2 y1 x2 x1
51 1 ( 3)
4 1+3
4 2
=2
(4) The gradient of BC is

y2 y1 x2 x1
31 57
4 2
=2
The gradient of AD is the same as the gradient of BC, so the lines are parallel. The line AD is perpendicular to the line AB as 2
1 2
= 1
So ABCD is a rectangle.
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Solutionbank C1
Question:
The points A and B have coordinates ( 4 , 6 ) and ( 2 , 8 ) respectively. A line p is drawn through B perpendicular to AB to meet the y-axis at the point C. (a) Find an equation of the line p. (b) Determine the coordinates of C.
Solution:
(a) The gradient of AB is
y2 y1 x2 x1
86 2 ( 4)
2 6
1 3
The gradient of a line perpendicular to AB is

1 1 3
= 3
The equation of p is y y1 = m ( x x1 ) y8= 3(x2) y 8 = 3x + 6 y = 3x + 14 (b) Substitute x = 0: y = 3 ( 0 ) + 14 = 14 The coordinates of C are ( 0 , 14 ) .

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Solutionbank C1
Question:
The line l has equation 2x y 1 = 0. The line m passes through the point A ( 0 , 4 ) and is perpendicular to the line l. (a) Find an equation of m and show that the lines l and m intersect at the point P ( 2 , 3 ) . The line n passes through the point B ( 3 , 0 ) and is parallel to the line m. (b) Find an equation of n and hence find the coordinates of the point Q where the lines l and n intersect.
Solution:
(a) 2x y 1 = 0 2x 1 = y y = 2x 1 The gradient of 2x y 1 = 0 is 2. The gradient of a line perpendicular to 2x y 1 = 0 is The equation of the line m is y y1 = m ( x x1 ) y4= y4= y=
1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2
x0
x+4
1 2
To find P solve y = Substitute: 2x 2x +

5 2 5 2
x + 4 and 2x y 1 = 0 simultaneously.

1 2
1 2
x+4
1=0
x41=0
x5=0 x=5
5x = 10 x=2 Substitute x = 2 into y = y=

1 2 1 2
x + 4:
+4= 1+4=3
The lines intersect at P ( 2 , 3 ) , as required. (b) A line parallel to the line m has gradient
1 2
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The equation of the line n is y y1 = m ( x x1 ) y0= y=

1 2 1 2

3 2
x3
x+
To find Q solve 2x y 1 = 0 and y = Substitute: 2x 2x +

5 2 5 2
1 2
x+
3 2
simultaneously.

1 2
1 2 3 2
x+
3 2
1=0
x =0
1=0
x x=
5 2 5 2
x=1 Substitute x = 1 into y = y=

1 2 1 2
x+
1 2
3 2
:
3 2
3 2
=1
The lines intersect at Q ( 1 , 1 ) .

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Solutionbank C1
Question:
The line L1 has gradient
1 7
and passes through the point A ( 2 , 2 ) . The line L2 has gradient 1 and passes through the
point B ( 4 , 8 ) . The lines L1 and L2 intersect at the point C. (a) Find an equation for L1 and an equation for L2. (b) Determine the coordinates of C.
Solution:
(a) The equation of L1 is y y1 = m ( x x1 ) y2= y2= y=
1 7 1 7 1 7

x
12 7
x2
2 7
x+
The equation of L2 is y y1 = m ( x x1 ) y8= 1(x4) y8= x+4 y = x + 12 (b) Solve y = Substitute: x + 12 = 12 = 10

2 7 8 7 1 7 1 7
x+
12 7
and y = x + 12 simultaneously.
x+
12 7
x+
8 7 2 7
12 7
=
10
x=
8 7
=9
Substitute x = 9 into y = x + 12: y = 9 + 12 = 3 The lines intersect at C ( 9 , 3 ) .

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Solutionbank C1
Question:
The straight line passing through the point P ( 2 , 1 ) and the point Q ( k , 11 ) has gradient (a) Find the equation of the line in terms of x and y only. (b) Determine the value of k.
5 12
Solution:
(a) m =
5 12
, ( x1 , y1 ) = ( 2 , 1 )
The equation of the line is y y1 = m ( x x1 ) y1= y1= y=

5 12 5 12 5 12

x+
11 6
x2
5 6
x+
(b) Substitute ( k , 11 ) into y = 11 = 11

55 6 11 6 5 12
5 12
x+
11 6
k+
11 6 5 12
=
5 12
Multiply each side by 12: 110 = 5k k = 22

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Solutionbank C1
Question:
(a) Find an equation of the line l which passes through the points A ( 1 , 0 ) and B ( 5 , 6 ) . The line m with equation 2x + 3y = 15 meets l at the point C. (b) Determine the coordinates of the point C.
Solution:
(a) The equation of l is
y y1 y2 y1 y0 60 y 6 x x1
x2 x1 x1 51
=
4
x1
Multiply each side by 6: y=6 y= y=

3 2 3 (x1) 4
x1
3 2
2x
(b) Solve 2x + 3y = 15 and y = Substitute: 2x + 3 2x +

13 2 13 2 9
3 2
3 2
simultaneously.
3 2
x
9 2
3 2
= 15
2x 9 2
= 15
x x=
= 15
39 2
13x = 39 x=3 Substitute x = 3 into y = y=

3 2 3 2 9 2
x
3 2
3 2
: =
6 2
3 2
=3
The coordinates of C are ( 3 , 3 ) .

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Solutionbank C1
Question:
The line L passes through the points A ( 1 , 3 ) and B ( 19 , 19 ) . Find an equation of L in the form ax + by + c = 0, where a, b and c are integers.
Solution:
( x1 , y1 ) = ( 1 , 3 ) , ( x2 , y2 ) = ( 19 , 19 ) The equation of L is
y y1 y2 y1 y3 19 3 y3 22 x x1
= =
x2 x1 x1 19 1
x1 20
Multiply each side by 22: y3=

22 20
x1
y3=
11 10
x1
Multiply each term by 10: 10y 30 = 11 ( x 1 ) 10y 30 = 11x 11 10y = 11x + 19 0 = 11x 10y + 19 The equation of L is 11x 10y + 19 = 0.
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Solutionbank C1
Question:
The straight line l1 passes through the points A and B with coordinates ( 2 , 2 ) and ( 6 , 0 ) respectively. (a) Find an equation of l1. The straight line l2 passes through the point C with coordinates ( 9 , 0 ) and has gradient (b) Find an equation of l2.
1 4
Solution:
(a) The equation of l1 is
y y1 y2 y1 y2 02 y2 2 x x1
x2 x1 x2 62 x2 4
= =

1 2 1 2 1 2
x2
(Note:
2 4
1 2
x+1
x+3
(b) The equation of l2 is y y1 = m ( x x1 ) y0=

1 4 1 4 1 4
y= y=

x+
x+9
9 4
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Solutionbank C1
Question:
The straight line l1 passes through the points A and B with coordinates ( 0 , 2 ) and ( 6 , 7 ) respectively. (a) Find the equation of l1 in the form y = mx + c. The straight line l2 with equation x + y = 8 cuts the y-axis at the point C. The lines l1 and l2 intersect at the point D. (b) Calculate the coordinates of the point D. (c) Calculate the area of ACD.
Solution:
y y1 y2 y1 x x1
x2 x1
y ( 2) 7 ( 2) y+2 9
x0 60
x 6
Multiply each term by 9: y+2= y+2= y=

3 2 9 6 3 2
x x
x2
(b) Solve x + y = 8 and y = Substitute: x+ x+

5 2 5 2
3 2
x 2 simultaneously.

3 2
3 2
x2
=8
x2=8
x2=8 x = 10
5x = 20 x=4 Substitute x = 4 into x + y = 8: (4) +y=8 y=4 The coordinates of D are ( 4 , 4 ) . (c) x + y = 8 cuts the y-axis when x = 0. Substitute x = 0:
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0+y=8 y=8 The coordinates of C are ( 0 , 8 ) AC = 10 h=4 Area =

1 2
10 4 = 20
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Solutionbank C1
Question:
The points A and B have coordinates ( 2 , 16 ) and ( 12 , 4 ) respectively. A straight line l1 passes through A and B. (a) Find an equation for l1 in the form ax + by = c. The line l2 passes through the point C with coordinates ( 1 , 1 ) and has gradient (b) Find an equation for l2.
1 3
Solution:
y y1 y2 y1 y 16 4 16 y 16 20 x x1
= =
x2 x1 x2 12 2
x2 10
Multiply each side by 20: y 16 = 2 ( x 2 ) (Note: y 16 = 2x + 4 y = 2x + 20 2x + y = 20 (b) The equation of l2 is y y1 = m ( x x1 ) y1=

1 3 20 10
= 2)

x+
4 3
y1= y1= y=
1 3
1 3 1 3
x+1
1 3
x+
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Solutionbank C1
Question:
The points A ( 1 , 2 ) , B ( 7 , 2 ) and C ( k , 4 ) , where k is a constant, are the vertices of ABC. Angle ABC is a right angle. (a) Find the gradient of AB. (b) Calculate the value of k. (c) Find an equation of the straight line passing through B and C. Give your answer in the form ax + by + c = 0, where a, b and c are integers.
Solution:
y2 y1 x2 x1
2 ( 2) 7 ( 1)
4 8
1 2
(b) The gradient of BC is

1 1 2 y2 y1
= 2
So
x2 x1
= 2
42
k7 2 k7
= 2 = 2
Multiply each side by ( k 7 ) : 2= 2(k7) 2 = 2k + 14 12 = 2k k=6 (c) The equation of the line passing through B and C is
y y1 y2 y1 y2 42 y2 2 x x1
x2 x1 x7 67 x7 1
= =
Multiply each side by 2: y 2 = 2 ( x 7 ) (Note: y 2 = 2x + 14 y = 2x + 16 2x + y = 16 2x + y 16 = 0

2 1
= 2)
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Solutionbank C1
Question:
The straight line l passes through A ( 1 , 3 3 ) and B ( 2 + 3 , 3 + 4 3 ) . (a) Calculate the gradient of l giving your answer as a surd in its simplest form. (b) Give the equation of l in the form y = mx + c, where constants m and c are surds given in their simplest form. (c) Show that l meets the x-axis at the point C ( 2 , 0 ) .
Solution:
(a) The gradient of l is
y2 y1 x2 x1
(3+43) 33 (2+ 3) 1
3+ 3 1+ 3

3+ 3 1+ 3
1 3 1 3
333+ 33 13
23 2
= 3
(b) The equation of l is y y1 = m ( x x1 ) y33= 3(x1) y 3 3 = 3x 3 y = 3x + 2 3 (c) Substitute y = 0: 0 = 3x + 2 3 3x = 2 3 x=

23 3
= 2
The coordinates of C are ( 2 , 0 ) .

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Solutionbank C1
Question:
(a) Find an equation of the straight line passing through the points with coordinates ( 1 , 5 ) and ( 4 , 2 ) , giving your answer in the form ax + by + c = 0, where a, b and c are integers. The line crosses the x-axis at the point A and the y-axis at the point B, and O is the origin. (b) Find the area of OAB.
Solution:
(a) The equation of the line is
y y1 y2 y1 y5 25 y5 7 x x1
= =
x2 x1 x ( 1) 4 ( 1)
x+1 5
Multiply each side by 35: 5 ( y 5 ) = 7 ( x + 1 ) (Note: 5y 25 = 7x 7 7x + 5y 25 = 7 7x + 5y 18 = 0 (b) For the coordinates of A substitute y = 0: 7x + 5 ( 0 ) 18 = 0 7x 18 = 0 7x = 18 x=
18 7 35 7
= 5 and
35 5
= 7)
The coordinates of A are
18 7
,0
For the coordinates of B substitute x = 0: 7 ( 0 ) + 5y 18 = 0 5y 18 = 0 5y = 18 y=

18 5
The coordinates of B are The area of OAB is

1 2
0,
18 5
18 7
18 5
162 35
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Solutionbank C1
Question:
The points A and B have coordinates ( k , 1 ) and ( 8 , 2k 1 ) respectively, where k is a constant. Given that the gradient of AB is
1 3
(a) Show that k = 2. (b) Find an equation for the line through A and B.
Solution:
y2 y1 x2 x1
1 3
( 2k 1 ) 1 8k 2k 1 1 8k 2k 2 8k
=
1 3
1 3
=
1 3
Multiply each side by ( 8 k ) : 2k 2 =

1 3
8k
Multiply each term by 3: 6k 6 = 8 k 7k 6 = 8 7k = 14 k=2 (b) k = 2 So A and B have coordinates ( 2 , 1 ) and ( 8 , 3 ) . The equation of the line is
y y1 y2 y1 y1 31 y1 2 x x1
x2 x1 x2 82 x2 6
= =

1 3x 1 3 1
x2
2 3
3x
1 3
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Solutionbank C1
Question:
The straight line l1 has equation 4y + x = 0. The straight line l2 has equation y = 2x 3. (a) On the same axes, sketch the graphs of l1 and l2. Show clearly the coordinates of all points at which the graphs meet the coordinate axes. The lines l1 and l2 intersect at the point A. (b) Calculate, as exact fractions, the coordinates of A. (c) Find an equation of the line through A which is perpendicular to l1. Give your answer in the form ax + by + c = 0, where a, b and c are integers.
Solution:
(a) (1) Rearrange 4y + x = 0 into the form y = mx + c: 4y = x y=
1 4
x
1 4
l1 has gradient
and it meets the coordinate axes at ( 0 , 0 ) .
(2) l2 has gradient 2 and it meets the y-axis at ( 0 , 3 ) . l2 meets the x-axis when y = 0. Substitute y = 0: 0 = 2x 3 2x = 3 x=
3 2
l2 meets the x-axis at
3 2
,0
(b) Solve 4y + x = 0 and y = 2x 3 simultaneously. Substitute: 4 ( 2x 3 ) + x = 0 8x 12 + x = 0 9x 12 = 0 9x = 12
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x= x=
12 9 4 3 4 3
Substitute x = y=2
into y = 2x 3:
8 3
4 3
3=
3=
1 3
The coordinates of A are

1 4
4 3
1 3
(c) The gradient of l1 is
The gradient of a line perpendicular to l1 is
1 1 4
= 4.
The equation of the line is y y1 = m ( x x1 ) y y+

1 3
1 3

16 3
=4
4 3
= 4x
17 3
y = 4x
Multiply each term by 3: 3y = 12x 17 0 = 12x 3y 17 The equation of the line is 12x 3y 17 = 0.
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Solutionbank C1
Question:
The points A and B have coordinates ( 4 , 6 ) and ( 12 , 2 ) respectively. The straight line l1 passes through A and B. (a) Find an equation for l1 in the form ax + by + c = 0, where a, b and c are integers. The straight line l2 passes through the origin and has gradient 4. (b) Write down an equation for l2. The lines l1 and l2 intersect at the point C. (c) Find the coordinates of C.
Solution:
y y1 y2 y1 y6 26 y6 4 x x1
x2 x1 x4 12 4 x4 8
= =
Multiply each side by 8: 2 ( y 6 ) = x 4 (Note:

8 4
= 2)
2y + 12 = x 4 2y + 16 = x 16 = x + 2y 0 = x + 2y 16 The equation of the line is x + 2y 16 = 0 (b) The equation of l2 is y y1 = m ( x x1 ) y0= 4(x0) y = 4x (c) Solve y = 4x and x + 2y = 16 simultaneously. Substitute: x + 2 ( 4x ) = 16 x 8x = 16 7x = 16 x=
16 7 16 7 16 7
x=
Substitute x =
in y = 4x:
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y= 4
16 7
64 7
The coordinates of C are
16 7
64 7
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Solutionbank C1
Sequences and series
Question:
Work out the next three terms of the following sequence. State the rule to find the next term: 4, 9, 14, 19,
Solution:
Add 5 to previous term

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Solutionbank C1
Question:
Solution:
Multiply previous term by 1

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Solutionbank C1
Question:
Solution:
Subtract 3 from previous term

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Solutionbank C1
Question:
Solution:
Multiply previous term by 3

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Solutionbank C1
Question:
Work out the next three terms of the following sequence. State the rule to find the next term: 4, 2, 1,
1 2
Solution:
Multiply previous term by
1 2
(or divide by 2)
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Solutionbank C1
Question:
Solution:
Multiply previous term by 3 then subtract 1

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Solutionbank C1
Question:
Work out the next three terms of the following sequence. State the rule to find the next term: 1, 1, 2, 3, 5,
Solution:
Add together the two previous terms

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Solutionbank C1
Question:
Work out the next three terms of the following sequence. State the rule to find the next term: 1,
2 3
3 5
4 7
Solution:
1,
2 3
3 5
4 7
5 9
6 11
7 13
Add 1 to previous numerator, 2 to previous denominator

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Solutionbank C1
Question:
Work out the next three terms of the following sequence. State the rule to find the next term: 4, 3, 2.5, 2.25, 2.125,
Solution:
Divide previous term by 2 then add 1

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Solutionbank C1
Question:
Solution:
Add consecutive odd numbers to previous term

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Solutionbank C1
Question:
Find the U1, U2, U3 and U10 of the following sequences, where: (a) Un = 3n + 2 (b) Un = 10 3n (c) Un = n2 + 5 (d) Un = ( n 3 ) (e) Un = ( 2 ) (f) Un =
n n+2 n 2
(g) Un = ( 1 ) (h) Un = ( n 2 )
n n+2
Solution:
(a) U1 = 3 1 + 2 = 5, U2 = 3 2 + 2 = 8, U3 = 3 3 + 2 = 11, U10 = 3 10 + 2 = 32 (b) U1 = 10 3 1 = 7, U2 = 10 3 2 = 4, U3 = 10 3 3 = 1, U10 = 10 3 10 = 20 (c) U1 = 12 + 5 = 6, U2 = 22 + 5 = 9, U3 = 32 + 5 = 14, U10 = 102 + 5 = 105 (d) U1 = ( 1 3 ) (e) U1 = ( 2 ) (f) U1 =
1 1+2 1 2
= 4, U2 = ( 2 3 )
= 1, U3 = ( 3 3 ) = 4, U3 = ( 2 ) , U3 =
3 3+2 3
= 0, U10 = ( 10 3 )
= 49 = 1024
= 2, U2 = ( 2 ) , U2 =
1 1+2 2 2+2
= 8, U10 = ( 2 )
10 10 + 2
10
1 3
2 4
1 2
3 5
, U10 =
1 2
10 12
5 6
(g) U1 = ( 1 )
10 10 + 2
1 3
, U2 = ( 1 )
2 2+2
2 4
, U3 = ( 1 )
3 3+2
3 5
, U10 = ( 1 )
10
10 12
5 6
(h) U1 = ( 1 2 )
= ( 1)
= 1, U2 = ( 2 2 )
= 0, U3 = ( 3 2 )
= 1, U10 = ( 10 2 )
= 83 = 512
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Solutionbank C1
Question:
Find the value of n for which Un has the given value: (a) Un = 2n 4, Un = 24 (b) Un = ( n 4 ) 2, Un = 25 (c) Un = n2 9, Un = 112 (d) Un =
2n + 1 n3
, Un =
19 6
(e) Un = n2 + 5n 6, Un = 60 (f) Un = n2 4n + 11, Un = 56 (g) Un = n2 + 4n 5, Un = 91 (h) Un = ( 1 )

n3 + 3
n n+4
, Un =
7 9
(i) Un =
, Un = 13.4
n3
(j) Un =
+ 3, Un = 28
Solution:
(a) 24 = 2n 4 28 = 2n ( +4) 14 = n ( 2) n = 14 (b) 25 = ( n 4 ) 2 5= (n4) ( ) 9, 1 = n ( +4) n=9 (it must be positive) (c) 112 = n2 9 121 = n2 ( +9) 11 = n ( ) n = 11 (d)
19 6
2n + 1 n3
(cross multiply)
19 ( n 3 ) = 6 ( 2n + 1 )
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19n 57 = 12n + 6 ( 12n ) 7n 57 = 6 ( + 57 ) 7n = 63 n=9 (e) 60 = n2 + 5n 6 ( 60 ) 0 = n2 + 5n 66 (factorise) 0 = ( n + 11 ) ( n 6 ) n = 11, 6 n=6 (f) 56 = n2 4n + 11 ( 56 ) 0 = n2 4n 45 (factorise) 0= (n9) (n+5) n = 9, 5 n=9 (g) 91 = n2 + 4n 5 ( 91 ) 0 = n2 + 4n 96 (factorise) 0 = ( n + 12 ) ( n 8 ) n = 12, 8 n=8 (h)
7 9 7 9
= ( 1)n
n n+4
n n+4
n must be even =
7 ( n + 4 ) = 9n 7n + 28 = 9n 28 = 2n n = 14
n3 + 3
(i) 13.4 =
( 5)
67 = n3 + 3 ( 3) 3 3 64 = n ( ) n=4
n3
(j) 28 =
n3
+3 ( 5)
( 3)
25 =
125 = n3 n=5
(3 )
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Solutionbank C1
Question:
Prove that the ( 2n + 1 ) th term of the sequence Un = n2 1 is a multiple of 4.
Solution:
( 2n + 1 ) th term = ( 2n + 1 ) 2 1 = ( 2n + 1 ) ( 2n + 1 ) 1 = 4n2 + 4n + 1 1 = 4n2 + 4n = 4n ( n + 1 ) =4n(n+1) = multiple of 4 because it is 4 whole number.
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Solutionbank C1
Question:
Prove that the terms of the sequence Un = n2 10n + 27 are all positive. For what value of n is Un smallest?
Solution:
Un = n2 10n + 27 = ( n 5 )
2 2
25 + 27 = ( n 5 )
+2
( n 5 ) is always positive (or zero) because it is a square. Un 0 + 2 Smallest value of Un is 2. (It occurs when n = 5.)
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Solutionbank C1
Question:
A sequence is generated according to the formula Un = an + b, where a and b are constants. Given that U3 = 14 and U5 = 38, find the values of a and b.
Solution:
Un = an + b when n = 3, U3 = 14 when n = 5, U5 = 38 : 24 = 2a substitute a = 12 in Un = 12n 22 14 = 3a + b 38 = 5a + b a = 12 14 = 36 + b ) b = 22
: 14 = 3 12 + b
(check: when n = 3, U3 = 12 3 22 = 36 22 = 14
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Solutionbank C1
Question:
A sequence is generated according to the formula Un = an2 + bn + c, where a, b and c are constants. If U1 = 4, U2 = 10 and U3 = 18, find the values of a, b and c.
Solution:
Un = an2 + bn + c when n = 1, Un = 4 when n = 2, U2 = 10 4 = a 12 + b 1 + c 10 = a 22 + b 2 + c 32 +b3+c 4=a+b+c 10 = 4a + 2b + c 18 = 9a + 3b + c
when n = 3, U3 = 18 18 = a we need to solve simultaneously a+b+c=4 4a + 2b + c = 10 9a + 3b + c = 18 : 3a + b = 6 : 5a + b = 8 : 2a = 2 a=1 :3+b=6
Substitute a = 1 in
b=3 c=0
Substitute a = 1, b = 3 in : 1 + 3 + c = 4 Un = 1n2 + 3n + 0 = n2 + 3n
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Solutionbank C1
Question:
A sequence is generated from the formula Un = pn3 + q, where p and q are constants. Given that U1 = 6 and U3 = 19, find the values of the constants p and q.
Solution:
Un = pn3 + q when n = 1, U1 = 6 6 = p 13 + q 19 = p 33 +q 6=p+q 19 = 27p + q when n = 3, U3 = 19 Solve simultaneously: p+q=6 27p + q = 19 : 26p = 13
1 2
:
1 2
p=
1 2
substitute p = Un =
1
in
1 2
+q=6
1
11 2
q=5
n3 + 11
1 2
n3 + 5 2
or
n3 + 2
or
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Solutionbank C1
Question:
Find the first four terms of the following recurrence relationships: (a) Un + 1 = Un + 3, U1 = 1 (b) Un + 1 = Un 5, U1 = 9 (c) Un + 1 = 2Un , U1 = 3 (d) Un + 1 = 2Un + 1, U1 = 2
Un
(e) Un + 1 =
, U1 = 10
2
(f) Un + 1 = ( Un )
1, U1 = 2
(g) Un + 2 = 2Un + 1 + Un, U1 = 3, U2 = 5
Solution:
(a) Un + 1 = Un + 3, U1 = 1 n = 1 U2 = U1 + 3 = 1 + 3 = 4 n=2 n=3 U3 = U2 + 3 = 4 + 3 = 7 U4 = U3 + 3 = 7 + 3 = 10
Terms are 1, 4, 7, 10, ... (b) Un + 1 = Un 5, U1 = 9 n = 1 U2 = U1 5 = 9 5 = 4 n=2 n=3 U3 = U2 5 = 4 5 = 1 U4 = U3 5 = 1 5 = 6
Terms are 9, 4, 1, 6, ... (c) Un + 1 = 2Un, U1 = 3 n = 1 U2 = 2U1 = 2 3 = 6 n=2 n=3 U3 = 2U2 = 2 6 = 12 U4 = 2U3 = 2 12 = 24
Terms are 3, 6, 12, 24, ... (d) Un + 1 = 2Un + 1, U1 = 2 n = 1 U2 = 2U1 + 1 = 2 2 + 1 = 5 n=2 n=3 U3 = 2U2 + 1 = 2 5 + 1 = 11 U4 = 2U3 + 1 = 2 11 + 1 = 23
Terms are 2, 5, 11, 23, ...
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Un
(e) Un + 1 = n=1 n=2 n=3
, U1 = 10
U1
U2 = U3 = U4 =
2 U2 2 U3 2
= = =
10 2 5 2
=5 = 2.5 = 1.25
2.5 2
Terms are 10, 5, 2.5, 1.25, ... (f) Un + 1 = ( Un ) n=1 n=2

2
1, U1 = 2
2 2 2
U2 = ( U 1 ) U3 = ( U 2 )
1 = 22 1 = 4 1 = 3 1 = 32 1 = 9 1 = 8 1 = 82 1 = 64 1 = 63
n = 3 U4 = ( U 3 ) Terms are 2, 3, 8, 63, ...
(g) Un + 2 = 2Un + 1 + Un, U1 = 3, U2 = 5 n = 1 U3 = 2U2 + U1 = 2 5 + 3 = 13 n=2 U4 = 2U3 + U2 = 2 13 + 5 = 31 Terms are 3, 5, 13, 31, ...
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Solutionbank C1
Question:
Suggest possible recurrence relationships for the following sequences (remember to state the first term): (a) 3, 5, 7, 9,
(b) 20, 17, 14, 11, (c) 1, 2, 4, 8,
(d) 100, 25, 6.25, 1.5625, (e) 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, (f) 3, 7, 15, 31, (g) 0, 1, 2, 5, 26, (h) 26, 14, 8, 5, 3.5, (i) 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, (j) 4, 10, 18, 38, 74,
Solution:
(a) Un + 1 = Un + 2, U1 = 3
(b) Un + 1 = Un 3, U1 = 20
(c) Un + 1 = 2 Un, U1 = 1
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(d)
Un
Un + 1 =
, U1 = 100
(e) Un + 1 = ( 1 ) Un , U1 = 1
(f) Un + 1 = 2Un + 1, U1 = 3
(g) Un + 1 = ( Un )
2
+ 1, U1 = 0
(h)
Un + 2
Un + 1 =
, U1 = 26
(i) Un + 2 = Un + 1 + Un, U1 = 1, U2 = 1
(j) Un + 2 = Un + 1 + 2Un, U1 = 4, U2 = 10
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Solutionbank C1
Question:
By writing down the first four terms or otherwise, find the recurrence formula that defines the following sequences: (a) Un = 2n 1 (b) Un = 3n + 2 (c) Un = n + 2 (d) Un =
n+1 2
(e) Un = n2 (f) Un = ( 1 ) nn
Solution:
(a) Un = 2n 1. Substituting n = 1, 2, 3 and 4 gives
Recurrence formula is Un + 1 = Un + 2, U1 = 1. (b) Un = 3n + 2. Substituting n = 1, 2, 3 and 4 gives
Recurrence formula is Un + 1 = Un + 3, U1 = 5. (c) Un = n + 2. Substituting n = 1, 2, 3 and 4 gives
Recurrence formula is Un + 1 = Un + 1, U1 = 3. (d) Un =

n+1 2
. Substituting n = 1, 2, 3 and 4 gives
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Recurrence formula is Un + 1 = Un +
1 2
, U1 = 1.
(e) Un = n2. Substituting n = 1, 2, 3 and 4 gives
Un + 1 = Un + 2n + 1, U1 = 1. (f) Un = ( 1 ) nn. Substituting n = 1, 2, 3 and 4 gives
Un + 1 = Un ( 1 )
( 2n + 1 ) , U1 = 1.
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Solutionbank C1
Question:
A sequence of terms { Un { is defined n Given that U1 = 3: (a) Find an expression in terms of k for U2. (b) Hence find an expression for U3. Given that U3 = 42: (c) Find possible values of k. 1 by the recurrence relation Un + 1 = kUn + 2, where k is a constant.
Solution:
Un + 1 = kUn + 2 (a) Substitute n = 1 As U1 = 3
U2 = kU1 + 2
U 2 = 3k + 2 U3 = kU2 + 2
(b) Substitute n = 2 As U2 = 3k + 2 U3 = 3 k2
U3 = k ( 3 k + 2 ) + 2
+ 2k + 2
(c) We are given U3 = 42 3k2 + 2k + 2 = 42 ( 42 ) 3k2 + 2k 40 = 0 ( 3k 10 ) ( k + 4 ) = 0 k=

10 3
, 4
10 3
Possible values of k are
, 4.
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Solutionbank C1
Question:
A sequence of terms { Uk { is defined k Given that U1 = 2 and U2 = 4: (a) Find an expression in terms of p for U3. (b) Hence find an expression in terms of p for U4. Given also that U4 is twice the value of U3: (c) Find the value of p. 1 by the recurrence relation Uk + 2 = Uk + 1 pUk, where p is a constant.
Solution:
(a) Uk + 2 = Uk + 1 pUk Let k = 1, then U3 = U2 pU1 Substitute U1 = 2, U2 = 4: U3 = 4 p 2
U3 = 4 2p
(b) Uk + 2 = Uk + 1 pUk Let k = 2, then U4 = U3 pU2 Substitute U2 = 4, U3 = 4 2p: U4 = ( 4 2p ) p 4 = 4 2p 4p = 4 6p (c) We are told U4 is twice U3, so U4 = 2 U3 4 6p = 2 ( 4 2p ) 4 6p = 8 4p 4 = 2p 2=p Hence p = 2.
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Solutionbank C1
Question:
Which of the following sequences are arithmetic? (a) 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, (b) 10, 7, 4, 1, (c) y, 2y, 3y, 4y, (d) 1, 4, 9, 16, 25, (e) 16, 8, 4, 2, 1,
(f) 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, (g) y, y2, y3, y4,
(h) Un + 1 = Un + 2, U1 = 3 (i) Un + 1 = 3Un 2, U1 = 4 (j) Un + 1 = ( Un ) 2, U1 = 2 (k) Un = n ( n + 1 ) (l) Un = 2n + 3
Solution:
(a)
Arithmetic ( + 2 ) (b)
Arithmetic ( 3 ) (c)
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Arithmetic ( + y ) (d)
Not arithmetic (e)
Not arithmetic (f)
Not arithmetic (g)
Not arithmetic (h) Un + 1 = Un + 2
Arithmetic ( + 2 ) (i) Un + 1 = 3Un 2
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Not arithmetic (j) Un + 1 = ( Un ) 2, U1 = 2 2, 4, 16, 256 Not arithmetic (k) Un = n ( n + 1 ) 2, 6, 12, 20 Not arithmetic (l) Un = 2n + 3
Arithmetic ( + 2 )
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Solutionbank C1
Question:
Find the 10th and nth terms in the following arithmetic progressions: (a) 5, 7, 9, 11, (b) 5, 8, 11, 14, (c) 24, 21, 18, 15, (d) 1, 3, 7, 11, (e) x, 2x, 3x, 4x,
(f) a, a + d, a + 2d, a + 3d,
Solution:
(a)
10th term = 5 + 9 2 = 5 + 18 = 23 nth term = 5 + ( n 1 ) 2 = 5 + 2n 2 = 2n + 3 (b)
10th term = 5 + 9 3 = 5 + 27 = 32 nth term = 5 + ( n 1 ) 3 = 5 + 3n 3 = 3n + 2 (c)
10th term = 24 + 9 3 = 24 27 = 3 nth term = 24 + ( n 1 ) 3 = 24 3n + 3 = 27 3n (d)
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10th term = 1 + 9 4 = 1 + 36 = 35 nth term = 1 + ( n 1 ) 4 = 1 + 4n 4 = 4n 5 (e)
10th term = x + 9 x = 10x nth term = x + ( n 1 ) x = nx (f)
10th term = a + 9d nth term = a + ( n 1 ) d

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Solutionbank C1
Question:
An investor puts 4000 in an account. Every month thereafter she deposits another 200. How much money in total will she have invested at the start of a the 10th month and b the mth month? (Note that at the start of the 6th month she will have made only 5 deposits of 200.)
Solution:
(a) Initial amount = 4000 (start of month 1) Start of month 2 = ( 4000 + 200 ) Start of month 3 = ( 4000 + 200 + 200 ) = ( 4000 + 2 200 ) Start of month 10 = ( 4000 + 9 200 ) = ( 4000 + 1800 ) = 5800 (b) Start of mth month = [ 4000 + ( m 1 ) 200 ] = ( 4000 + 200m 200 ) = ( 3800 + 200m )
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Solutionbank C1
Question:
Calculate the number of terms in the following arithmetic sequences: (a) 3, 7, 11, (b) 5, 8, 11, (c) 90, 88, 86, (d) 4, 9, 14, (e) x, 3x, 5x, (f) a, a + d, a + 2d, , , , , , 83, 87 119, 122 16, 14 224, 229 35x , a+ (n1)d
Solution:
(a)
number of jumps =
87 3 4
= 21
therefore number of terms = 21 + 1 = 22. (b)
number of jumps =
122 5 3
= 39
therefore number of terms = 40 (c)
number of jumps =
90 14 2
= 38
therefore number of terms = 39 (d)
number of jumps =
229 4 5
= 45
therefore number of terms = 46
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(e)
number of jumps =
35x x 2x
= 17
number of terms = 18 (f)
number of jumps = number of terms = n
a+ (n1)da d
(n1)d d
=n1
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Solutionbank C1
Question:
Find i the 20th and ii the nth terms of the following arithmetic series: (a) 2 + 6 + 10 + 14 + 18 (b) 4 + 6 + 8 + 10 + 12 + (c) 80 + 77 + 74 + 71 + (d) 1 + 3 + 5 + 7 + 9 + (e) 30 + 27 + 24 + 21 + (f) 2 + 5 + 8 + 11 + (g) p + 3p + 5p + 7p +
(h) 5x + x + ( 3x ) + ( 7x ) +
Solution:
(a) 2 + 6 + 10 + 14 + 18 a = 2, d = 4 (i) 20th term = a + 19d = 2 + 19 4 = 78 (ii) nth term = a + ( n 1 ) d = 2 + ( n 1 ) 4 = 4n 2 (b) 4 + 6 + 8 + 10 + 12 a = 4, d = 2 (i) 20th term = a + 19d = 4 + 19 2 = 42 (ii) nth term = a + ( n 1 ) d = 4 + ( n 1 ) 2 = 2n + 2 (c) 80 + 77 + 74 + 71 + a = 80, d = 3 (i) 20th term = a + 19d = 80 + 19 3 = 23 (ii) nth term = a + ( n 1 ) d = 80 + ( n 1 ) 3 = 83 3n (d) 1 + 3 + 5 + 7 + 9 a = 1, d = 2 (i) 20th term = a + 19d = 1 + 19 2 = 39 (ii) nth term = a + ( n 1 ) d = 1 + ( n 1 ) 2 = 2n 1 (e) 30 + 27 + 24 + 21 a = 30, d = 3 (i) 20th term = a + 19d = 30 + 19 3 = 27 (ii) nth term = a + ( n 1 ) d = 30 + ( n 1 ) 3 = 33 3n (f) 2 + 5 + 8 + 11 a = 2, d = 3 (i) 20th term = a + 19d = 2 + 19 3 = 59 (ii) nth term = a + ( n 1 ) d = 2 + ( n 1 ) 3 = 3n 1 (g) p + 3p + 5p + 7p a = p, d = 2p
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(i) 20th term = a + 19d = p + 19 2p = 39p (ii) nth term = a + ( n 1 ) d = p + ( n 1 ) 2p = 2pn p = ( 2n 1 ) p (h) 5x + x + ( 3x ) + ( 7x ) a = 5x, d = 4x (i) 20th term = a + 19d = 5x + 19 4x = 71x (ii) nth term = a + ( n 1 ) d = 5x + ( n 1 ) 4x = 9x 4nx = ( 9 4n ) x
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Solutionbank C1
Question:
Find the number of terms in the following arithmetic series: (a) 5 + 9 + 13 + 17 + (b) 1 + 1.25 + 1.5 + 1.75 (c) 4 + 1 + 2 + 5 (d) 70 + 61 + 52 + 43 (e) 100 + 95 + 90 + (f) x + 3x + 5x + 121 +8 + 89 + ( 200 ) + ( 1000 )
+ 153x
Solution:
(a) 5 + 9 + 13 + 17 + nth term = a + ( n 1 ) d 121 = 5 + ( n 1 ) 4 116 = ( n 1 ) 4 29 = ( n 1 ) 30 = n n = 30 (30 terms) (b) 1 + 1.25 + 1.5 + 1.75 + nth term = a + ( n 1 ) d 8 = 1 + ( n 1 ) 0.25 7 = ( n 1 ) 0.25 28 = ( n 1 ) 29 = n n = 29 (29 terms) + 121
+8
(c) 4 + 1 + 2 + 5 + nth term = a + ( n 1 ) d 89 = 4 + ( n 1 ) 3 93 = ( n 1 ) 3 31 = ( n 1 ) 32 = n n = 32 (32 terms)
+ 89
(d) 70 + 61 + 52 + 43 + + ( 200 ) nth term = a + ( n 1 ) d 200 = 70 + ( n 1 ) 9 270 = ( n 1 ) 9 + 30 = ( n 1 ) 31 = n n = 31 (31 terms) (e) 100 + 95 + 90 + + ( 1000 ) nth term = a + ( n 1 ) d 1000 = 100 + ( n 1 ) 5 1100 = ( n 1 ) 5 + 220 = ( n 1 )
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221 = n n = 221 (221 terms) (f) x + 3x + 5x + + 153x nth term = a + ( n 1 ) d 153x = x + ( n 1 ) 2x 152x = ( n 1 ) 2x 76 = ( n 1 ) 77 = n n = 77 (77 terms)
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Solutionbank C1
Question:
The first term of an arithmetic series is 14. If the fourth term is 32, find the common difference.
Solution:
Let the common difference be d. 4th term = a + 3d = 14 + 3d (first term = 14) we are told the 4th term is 32 14 + 3d = 32 3d = 18 d=6 Common difference is 6.
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Solutionbank C1
Question:
Given that the 3rd term of an arithmetic series is 30 and the 10th term is 9 find a and d. Hence find which term is the first one to become negative.
Solution:
Let a = first term and d = common difference in the arithmetic series. If 3rd term = 30 a + 2d = 30 If 10th term = 9 a + 9d = 9 d= 3 : 7d = 21
Substitute d = 3 into equation : a + 2 3 = 30 a = 36 nth term in series = 36 + ( n 1 ) 3 = 36 3n + 3 = 39 3n when n = 13, nth term = 39 39 = 0 when n = 14, nth term = 39 42 = 3 The 14th term is the first to be negative.
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Solutionbank C1
Question:
In an arithmetic series the 20th term is 14 and the 40th term is 6. Find the 10th term.
Solution:
Let a = first term in the series and d = common difference in the series. 20th term in series is 14 a + 19d = 14 40th term in series is 6 Equation a + 39d = 6 d= 1 : 20d = 20
Substitute d = 1 into equation : a + 19 1 = 14 a = 33 10th term = a + 9d = 33 + 9 1 = 33 9 = 24 The 10th term in the series is 24.
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Solutionbank C1
Question:
The first three terms of an arithmetic series are 5x, 20 and 3x. Find the value of x and hence the values of the three terms.
Solution:
5x, 20, 3x, Term2 Term1 = Term3 Term2 20 5x = 3x 20 40 = 8x 5=x Substituting x = 5 into the expressions gives 5 5, 20, 3 5 25, 20, 15 1st, 2nd, 3rd term
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Solutionbank C1
Question:
For which values of x would the expression 8, x2 and 17x form the first three terms of an arithmetic series?
Solution:
8, x2, 17x Term2 Term1 = Term3 Term2 x2 ( 8 ) = 17x x2 x2 + 8 = 17x x2 2x2 17x + 8 = 0 ( 2x 1 ) ( x 8 ) = 0 x= +
1 2
, +8
1 2
Values of x are + Check: x=

1 2
or + 8
gives terms
x = 8 gives terms
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Solutionbank C1
Question:
Find the sums of the following series: (a) 3 + 7 + 11 + 14 + (b) 2 + 6 + 10 + 14 + (c) 30 + 27 + 24 + 21 + (d) 5 + 1 + 3 + 7 + (e) 5 + 7 + 9 + (f) 4 + 7 + 10 + (20 terms) (15 terms) (40 terms) (14 terms)
+ 75 + 91 + 111 + ( 21x + 1 )
(g) 34 + 29 + 24 + 19 +
(h) ( x + 1 ) + ( 2x + 1 ) + ( 3x + 1 ) +
Solution:
(a) 3 + 7 + 11 + 14 + (for 20 terms) Substitute a = 3, d = 4 and n = 20 into Sn =
n 2
2a +
n1
20 2
6 + 19 4
= 10 82 = 820
(b) 2 + 6 + 10 + 14 + (for 15 terms) Substitute a = 2, d = 4 and n = 15 into Sn =

n 2
2a +
n1
15 2
4 + 14 4
15 2
60 = 450
(c) 30 + 27 + 24 + 21 + (for 40 terms) Substitute a = 30, d = 3 and n = 40 into Sn =

n 2
2a +
n1
40 2
60 + 39 3
= 20 57 = 1140
(d) 5 + 1 + 3 + 7 + (for 14 terms) Substitute a = 5, d = 4 and n = 14 into Sn =

n 2
2a +
n1
14 2
10 + 13 4
= 7 42 = 294
(e) 5 + 7 + 9 + + 75 Here a = 5, d = 2 and L = 75. Use L = a + ( n 1 ) d to find the number of terms n. 75 = 5 + ( n 1 ) 2 70 = ( n 1 ) 2 35 = n 1 n = 36 (36 terms)
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Substitute a = 5, d = 2, n = 36 and L = 75 into Sn =

n 2
a+L
36 2
5 + 75
= 18 80 = 1440
(f) 4 + 7 + 10 + + 91 Here a = 4, d = 3 and L = 91. Use L = a + ( n 1 ) d to find the number of terms n. 91 = 4 + ( n 1 ) 3 87 = ( n 1 ) 3 29 = ( n 1 ) n = 30 (30 terms) Substitute a = 4, d = 3, L = 91 and n = 30 into Sn =
n 2
a+L
30 2
4 + 91
= 15 95 = 1425
(g) 34 + 29 + 24 + 19 + + 111 Here a = 34, d = 5 and L = 111. Use L = a + ( n 1 ) d to find the number of terms n. 111 = 34 + ( n 1 ) 5 145 = ( n 1 ) 5 29 = ( n 1 ) 30 = n ( 30 terms ) Substitute a = 34, d = 5, L = 111 and n = 30 into Sn =
n 2
a+L
30 2
34 + 111
= 15 77 = 1155
(h) ( x + 1 ) + ( 2x + 1 ) + ( 3x + 1 ) + + ( 21x + 1 ) Here a = x + 1, d = x and L = 21x + 1. Use L = a + ( n 1 ) d to find the number of terms n. 21x + 1 = x + 1 + ( n 1 ) x 20x = ( n 1 ) x 20 = ( n 1 ) 21 = n (21 terms) Substitute a = x + 1, d = x, L = 21x + 1 and n = 21 into Sn =
n 2
a+L
21 2
x + 1 + 21x + 1
21 2
22x + 2
= 21
11x + 1
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Solutionbank C1
Question:
Find how many terms of the following series are needed to make the given sum: (a) 5 + 8 + 11 + 14 + (b) 3 + 8 + 13 + 18 + (c) 64 + 62 + 60 + = 670 = 1575 =0 = 112
(d) 34 + 30 + 26 + 22 +
Solution:
(a) 5 + 8 + 11 + 14 + = 670 Substitute a = 5, d = 3, Sn = 670 into Sn =
n 2

n 2
2a +
n1
670 =
10 +
n1
670 =
n 2
3n + 7
1340 = n ( 3n + 7 ) 0 = 3n2 + 7n 1340 0 = ( n 20 ) ( 3n + 67 ) n = 20 or

67 3
Number of terms is 20 (b) 3 + 8 + 13 + 18 + = 1575 Substitute a = 3, d = 5, Sn = 1575 into Sn =

n 2

n 2
2a +
n1
1575 =
6+
n1
1575 =
n 2
5n + 1
3150 = n ( 5n + 1 ) 0 = 5n2 + n 3150 0 = ( 5n + 126 ) ( n 25 ) n=

126 5
, 25
Number of terms is 25 (c) 64 + 62 + 60 + =0
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Substitute a = 64, d = 2 and Sn = 0 into Sn =

n 2 n 2
2a +
n1
0=
128 +
n1
0=
n 2
130 2n
0 = n ( 65 n ) n = 0 or 65 Number of terms is 65 (d) 34 + 30 + 26 + 22 + = 112 Substitute a = 34, d = 4 and Sn = 112 into Sn =

n 2

n 2
2a +
n1
112 =
68 +
n1
112 =
n 2
72 4n
112 = n ( 36 2n ) 2n2 36n + 112 = 0 n2 18n + 56 = 0 ( n 4 ) ( n 14 ) = 0 n = 4 or 14 Number of terms is 4 or 14

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Solutionbank C1
Question:
Find the sum of the first 50 even numbers.
Solution:
S=
This is an arithmetic series with a = 2, d = 2 and n = 50. Use Sn = So S =

n 2 50 2
2a + (n 1)d
(4 + 49 2) = 25 102 = 2550
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Solutionbank C1
Question:
Carol starts a new job on a salary of 20000. She is given an annual wage rise of 500 at the end of every year until she reaches her maximum salary of 25000. Find the total amount she earns (assuming no other rises), (a) in the first 10 years and (b) over 15 years.
Solution:
Total salary
Carol will reach her maximum salary after

25000 20000 500
= 10 increments
This will be after 11 years. (a) Total amount after 10 years =
This is an arithmetic series with a = 20000, d = 500 and n = 10. Use Sn =

10 2
n 2
2a +
n1
40000 + 9 500
= 5 44500 = 222 500 (b) From year 11 to year 15 she will continue to earn 25 000. Total in this time = 5 25000 = 125000. Total amount in the first 15 years is 222 500 + 125000 = 347 500
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Solutionbank C1
Question:
Find the sum of the multiples of 3 less than 100. Hence or otherwise find the sum of the numbers less than 100 which are not multiples of 3.
Solution:
Sum of multiples of 3 less than 100 =
This is an arithmetic series with a = 3, d = 3 and n = Use Sn = = =

33 2 33 2 n 2
99 3 3
+ 1 = 33 terms.
[ 2a + ( n 1 ) d ]
23+
33 1
(6 + 96)
= 33 51 = 1683 Sum of numbers less than 100 that are not multiples of 3 = 1 + 2 + 4 + 5 + 7 + 8 + 10 + 11 + + 97 + 98 = ( 1 + 2 + 3 + + 97 + 98 + 99 ) ( 3 + 6 + = =
99 2 99 2
96 + 99 )
2+
99 1
1683
100 1683
= 4950 1683 = 3267

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Solutionbank C1
Question:
James decides to save some money during the six-week holiday. He saves 1p on the first day, 2p on the second, 3p on the third and so on. How much will he have at the end of the holiday (42 days)? If he carried on, how long would it be before he has saved 100?
Solution:
Amount saved by James =
This is an arithmetic series with a = 1, d = 1, n = 42 and L = 42. Use Sn =

42 2 n 2
a+L
1 + 42
= 21 43 = 903p = 9.03 To save 100 we need
= 10000
n 2
21+
n1
= 10000
n 2
n+1
= 10000
n ( n + 1 ) = 20000 n2 + n 20000 = 0
1 \ ( 1 ) 2 4 1 ( 20000 )
n=
n = 140.9 or 141.9 It takes James 141 days to save 100.

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Solutionbank C1
Question:
The first term of an arithmetic series is 4. The sum to 20 terms is 15. Find, in any order, the common difference and the 20th term.
Solution:
Let common difference = d. Substitute a = 4, n = 20, and S20 = 15 into Sn =
n 2

20 2
2a +
n1
15 =
8+
20 1
15 = 10 ( 8 + 19d ) 1.5 = 8 + 19d 19d = 9.5 d = 0.5 The common difference is 0.5. Use nth term = a + ( n 1 ) d to find 20th term = a + 19d = 4 + 19 0.5 = 4 9.5 = 5.5 20th term is 5.5.
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Solutionbank C1
Question:
The sum of the first three numbers of an arithmetic series is 12. If the 20th term is 32, find the first term and the common difference.
Solution:
Let the first term be a and the common difference d. Sum of first three terms is 12, so a + ( a + d ) + ( a + 2d ) = 12 3a + 3d = 12 a+d=4 20th term is 32, so a + 19d = 32 Equation equation : 18d = 36 d= 2 Substitute d = 2 into equation : a+ 2=4 a=6 Therefore, first term is 6 and common difference is 2.
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Solutionbank C1
Question:
Show that the sum of the first 2n natural numbers is n ( 2n + 1 ) .
Solution:
Sum required =
Arithmetic series with a = 1, d = 1 and n = 2n. Use Sn =

2n 2 n 2
2a +
n1
= =
21+
2n 1
( 2n + 1 )
= n ( 2n + 1 )
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Solutionbank C1
Question:
Prove that the sum of the first n odd numbers is n2.
Solution:
Required sum =
This is an arithmetic series with a = 1, d = 2 and n = n. Use Sn =

n 2 n 2
2a +
n1
21+
n1
= =
n 2
2 + 2n 2
=nn = n2
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Solutionbank C1
Question:
Rewrite the following sums using notation: (a) 4 + 7 + 10 + + 31 + 89 +0
(b) 2 + 5 + 8 + 11 + (c) 40 + 36 + 32 +
(d) The multiples of 6 less than 100
Solution:
(a) 4 + 7 + 10 + + 31 Here a = 4 and d = 3, nth term = 4 + ( n 1 ) 3 = 3n + 1 4 is the 1st term ( 3 1 + 1 ) 31 is the 10th term ( 3 10 + 1 ) Hence series is
10 (3r + 1). r=1
(b) 2 + 5 + 8 + 11 + + 89 Here a = 2 and d = 3, nth term = 2 + ( n 1 ) 3 = 3n 1 2 is the 1st term ( 3 1 1 ) 89 is the 30th term ( 3 30 1 )
30 Hence series is (3r 1). r=1

(c) 40 + 36 + 32 + + 0 Here a = 40 and d = 4, nth term = 40 + ( n 1 ) 4 = 44 4n 40 is the 1st term ( 44 4 1 ) 0 is the 11th term ( 44 4 11 )
11 Hence series is (44 4r). r=1

(d) Multiples of 6 less than 100 = 6 + 12 + 18 + 6 is the 1st multiple 96 is the 16th multiple + 96
16 Hence series is 6r. r=1

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Solutionbank C1
Question:
Calculate the following:
5 (a) <semantics> 3r</semantics> r=1 10 (b) <semantics> ( 4r 1 ) </semantics> r=1 20 (c) <semantics> ( 5r 2 ) </semantics> r=1 5 r ( r + 1 ) </semantics> r=0
(d) <semantics>
Solution:
5 (a) <semantics> 3r = 3 + 6 + + 15</semantics> r=1

Arithmetic series with a = 3, d = 3, n = 5, L = 15 Use Sn =
5 2 n 2
a+L
3 + 15
= 45
10 (b) <semantics> ( 4r 1 ) = 3 + 7 + 11 + + 39 </semantics> r=1

Arithmetic series with a = 3, d = 4, n = 10, L = 39 Use Sn =
10 2 n 2
a+L
3 + 39
= 5 x 42
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= 210
(c) <semantics>
20 ( 5r 2 ) = ( 5 x 1 2 ) + ( 5 x 2 2 ) + ( 5 x 3 2 ) + + ( 5 x 20 2 ) r=1
</semantics> = 3 + 8 + 13 + + 98 Arithmetic series with a = 3, d = 5, n = 20, L = 98 Use Sn =

20 2 n 2
a+L
3 + 98
= 10 x 101 = 1010
5 (d) <semantics> r ( r + 1 ) </semantics> is not an arithmetic series, so simply add the terms r=0 5 <semantics> r ( r + 1 ) = 0 + 2 + 6 + 12 + 20 + 30 </semantics> r=0
= 70
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Solutionbank C1
Question:
n For what value of n does (5r + 3) first exceed 1000? r=1

Solution:
n (5r + 3) r=1
= (51+3) + (52+3) + (53+3) + = Arithmetic series with a = 8, d = 5 and n = n. Use Sn =
n 2 n 2 n 2
(5n+3)
2a + (n 1)d
= =
16 + (n 1) 5
(5n + 11)
If sum exceeds 1000 then

n 2
5n + 11
> 1000
n ( 5n + 11 ) > 2000 5n2 + 11n 2000 > 0 Solve equality 5n2 + 11n 2000 = 0
11 \ ( 11 ) 2 4 5 2000
n=
25
11 200.30 10
= 18.93 or 21.13
The sum has to be bigger than 1000 n = 19

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Solutionbank C1
Question:
n For what value of n would (100 4r) = 0? r=1

Solution:
n (100 4r) r=1

= ( 100 4 1 ) + ( 100 4 2 ) + ( 100 4 3 ) + = + ( 100 4n )
Arithmetic series with a = 96, d = 4 and n = n. Use the sum formula Sn =

n 2 n 2 n 2
2a + (n 1)d
= =
192 + (n 1) 4
(196 4n)
= n(98 2n) we require the sum to be zero, so n ( 98 2n ) = 0 n = 0 or

98 2
Hence the value of n is 49.

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Solutionbank C1
Question:
The rth term in a sequence is 2 + 3r. Find the first three terms of the sequence.
Solution:
Substitute r = 1 in 2 + 3r = 2 + 3 1 = 5 1st term = 5 Substitute r = 2 in 2 + 3r = 2 + 3 2 = 2 + 6 = 8 2nd term = 8 Substitute r = 3 in 2 + 3r = 2 + 3 3 = 2 + 9 = 11 3rd term = 11
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Solutionbank C1
Question:
The rth term in a sequence is ( r + 3 ) ( r 4 ) . Find the value of r for the term that has the value 78.
Solution:
rth term = ( r + 3 ) ( r 4 ) when rth term = 78 78 = ( r + 3 ) ( r 4 ) 78 = r2 1r 12 0 = r2 1r 90 0 = ( r 10 ) ( r + 9 ) r = 10, 9 r must be 10. [Check: Substitute r = 10 in ( r + 3 ) ( r 4 ) ( 10 + 3 ) ( 10 4 ) = 13 6 = 78 ]
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Solutionbank C1
Question:
A sequence is formed from an inductive relationship: Un + 1 = 2 Un + 5 Given that U1 = 2, find the first four terms of the sequence.
Solution:
Un + 1 = 2 Un + 5 Substitute n = 1 U1 = 2 U2 = 9 U3 = 23 Substitute n = 2 Substitute n = 3
U2 = 2U1 + 5 U3 = 2U2 + 5 U4 = 2U3 + 5
U2 = 2 2 + 5 = 9 U3 = 2 9 + 5 = 23 U4 = 2 23 + 5 = 51
The first four terms of the sequence are 2, 9, 23 and 51.

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Solutionbank C1
Question:
Find a rule that describes the following sequences: (a) 5, 11, 17, 23, (b) 3, 6, 9, 12, (c) 1, 3, 9, 27, (d) 10, 5, 0, 5, (e) 1, 4, 9, 16,
(f) 1, 1.2, 1.44, 1.728 Which of the above are arithmetic sequences? For the ones that are, state the values of a and d.
Solution:
(a)
Add 6 to the previous term.
(b)
Add 3 to the previous term.
(c)
Multiply the previous term by 3.
(d)
Subtract 5 from the previous term.
(e)
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Add consecutive odd numbers to each term. or They are the square numbers.
(f)
Multiply the previous term by 1.2. The arithmetic sequences are (a) where a = 5, d = 6, (b) where a = 3, d = 3, (d) where a = 10, d = 5. Alternatively you could give the nth terms of the series as (a) 6n 1 (b) 3n (c) 3n 1 (d) 15 5n (e) n2 (f) 1.2n 1
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Solutionbank C1
Question:
For the arithmetic series 5 + 9 + 13 + 17 + Find a the 20th term, and b the sum of the first 20 terms.
Solution:
The above sequence is arithmetic with a = 5 and d = 4. (a) As nth term = a + ( n 1 ) d 20th term = a + ( 20 1 ) d = a + 19d Substitute a = 5, d = 4 20th term = 5 + 19 4 = 5 + 76 = 81
n 2
(b) As sum to n terms Sn =

20 2
2a +
n1
S20 =
2a +
20 1
= 10
2a + 19d
Substitute a = 5, d = 4
S20 = 10 ( 2 5 + 19 4 ) = 10 ( 10 + 76 ) = 10 86 = 860
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Solutionbank C1
Question:
(a) Prove that the sum of the first n terms in an arithmetic series is S=
n 2
2a +
n1
where a = first term and d = common difference. (b) Use this to find the sum of the first 100 natural numbers.
Solution:
(a) S = a + ( a + d ) + ( a + 2d ) + [ a + ( n 2 ) d ] + [ a + ( n 1 ) d ] Turning series around: S= [a+ (n1)d] + [a+ (n2)d] + (a+d) +a Adding the two sums: 2S = [ 2a + ( n 1 ) d ] + [ 2a + ( n 1 ) d ] + [ 2a + ( n 1 ) d ] + [ 2a + ( n 1 ) d ] There are n lots of [ 2a + ( n 1 ) d ] : 2S = n [ 2a + ( n 1 ) d ] ( 2) S =
n 2
2a +
n1
(b) The first 100 natural numbers are 1,2,3, ... 100. We need to find S = 1 + 2 + 3 + 99 + 100. This series is arithmetic with a = 1, d = 1, n = 100. Using S =
100 2 n 2
2a +
n1
with a = 1, d = 1 and n = 100 gives
S=
21+
100 1
100 2
2 + 99 1
= 50 101 = 5050
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Solutionbank C1
Question:
n Find the least value of n for which (4r 3) > 2000. r=1
Solution:
n (4r 3) = (4 1 3) + (4 2 3) + (4 3 3)....(4 n 3) r=1

=
Arithmetic series with a = 1, d = 4. Using Sn =

n 2 n 2
2a + (n 1)d
with a = 1, d = 4 gives
n 2 n 2
Sn =
2 1 + (n 1) 4
(2 + 4n 4) =
(4n 2) = n(2n 1)
Solve Sn = 2000: n ( 2n 1 ) = 2000 2n2 n = 2000 2n2 n 2000 = 0 n=

1 \ 1 4 2 2000 22
= 31.87 or 31.37
n must be positive, so n = 31.87. If the sum has to be greater than 2000 then n = 32.
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Solutionbank C1
Question:
A salesman is paid commission of 10 per week for each life insurance policy that he has sold. Each week he sells one new policy so that he is paid 10 commission in the first week, 20 commission in the second week, 30 commission in the third week and so on. (a) Find his total commission in the first year of 52 weeks. (b) In the second year the commission increases to 11 per week on new policies sold, although it remains at 10 per week for policies sold in the first year. He continues to sell one policy per week. Show that he is paid 542 in the second week of his second year. (c) Find the total commission paid to him in the second year.
Solution:
(a) Total commission =
Arithmetic series with a = 10, d = 10, n = 52. = = = = =

52 2
2 10 + (52 1) 10
using Sn =
n 2
2a + (n 1)d
26 ( 20 + 51 10 ) 26 ( 20 + 510 ) 26 530 13780
(b) Commission = policies for year 1 + policies for 2nd week of year 2 = 520 + 22 = 542 (c) Total commission for year 2 = Commission for year 1 policies + Commission for year 2 policies = 520 52 + ( 11 + 22 + 33 + 52 11 ) Use Sn =
n 2
=
52 2
2a + (n 1)d
with n = 52, a = 11, d = 11
= 27040 +
2 11 + (52 1) 11
= 27040 + 26 ( 22 + 51 11 ) = 27 040 + 15 158 = 42 198

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Solutionbank C1
Question:
The sum of the first two terms of an arithmetic series is 47. The thirtieth term of this series is 62. Find: (a) The first term of the series and the common difference. (b) The sum of the first 60 terms of the series.
Solution:
Let a = first term and d = common difference. Sum of the first two terms = 47 a + a + d = 47 2a + d = 47 30th term = 62 Using nth term = a + ( n 1 ) d a + 29d = 62 (Note: a + 12d is a common error here) Our two simultaneous equations are 2a + d = 47 a + 29d = 62 2a + 58d = 124 ( ) : 2a 3 = 47 2a = 50 a = 25 2) 57d = 171 ( d = 3 ( 57 ) Substitute d = 3 into
Therefore, (a) first term = 25 and common difference = 3

n 2
(b) using Sn =
60 2
2a +
n1

2a + 59d
S60 =
2a +
60 1
= 30
Substituting a = 25, d = 3 gives S60 = 30 ( 2 25 + 59 3 ) = 30 ( 50 177 ) = 30 127 = 3810

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Solutionbank C1
Question:
(a) Find the sum of the integers which are divisible by 3 and lie between 1 and 400. (b) Hence, or otherwise, find the sum of the integers, from 1 to 400 inclusive, which are not divisible by 3.
Solution:
(a) Sum of integers divisible by 3 which lie between 1 and 400 = 3 + 6 + 9 + 12 + + 399 This is an arithmetic series with a = 3, d = 3 and L = 399. Using L = a + ( n 1 ) d 399 = 3 + ( n 1 ) 3 399 = 3 + 3n 3 399 = 3n n = 133 Therefore, there are 133 of these integers up to 400. Sn =
n 2
a+L
133 2
3 + 399
133 2
402 = 26 733
(b) Sum of integers not divisible by 3 = 1 + 2 + 4 + 5 + 7 + 8 + 10 + 11 ..... 400 =
= 80200 26733 = 53467

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Solutionbank C1
Question:
A polygon has 10 sides. The lengths of the sides, starting with the smallest, form an arithmetic series. The perimeter of the polygon is 675 cm and the length of the longest side is twice that of the shortest side. Find, for this series: (a) The common difference. (b) The first term.
Solution:
If we let the smallest side be a, the other sides would be a + d, a + 2d, ... . The longest side would be a + 9d. If perimeter = 675, then a + ( a + d ) + ( a + 2d ) + + ( a + 9d ) = 675
10 2
2a +
10 1
= 675 (Sum to 10 terms of an arithmetic series)
5 ( 2a + 9d ) = 675 ( 5 ) 2a + 9d = 135 The longest side is double the shortest side a + 9d = 2 a ( a) 9d = a The simultaneous equations we need to solve are 2a + 9d = 135 9d = a Substitute 9d = a into : 2a + a = 135 3a = 135 a = 45 Substitute back into : 9d = 45 d=5 Therefore (a) the common difference = 5 and (b) the first term = 45.
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Solutionbank C1
Question:
A sequence of terms { Un { is defined for n 1 , by the recurrence relation Un + 2 = 2kUn + 1 + 15Un, where k is a constant. Given that U1 = 1 and U2 = 2: (a) Find an expression, in terms of k, for U3. (b) Hence find an expression, in terms of k, for U4. (c) Given also that U4 = 38, find the possible values of k.
Solution:
Un + 2 = 2kUn + 1 + 15Un (a ) Replacing n by 1 gives U3 = 2kU2 + 15U1 We know U1 = 1 and U2 = 2, therefore U3 = 2k 2 + 15 1 U3 = 4k + 15 (b) Replacing n by 2 gives U4 = 2kU3 + 15U2 We know U2 = 2 and U3 = 4k + 15, therefore U4 = 2k ( 4k + 15 ) + 15 2 U4 = 8k2 + 30k 30 (c) We are told that U4 = 38, therefore 8k2 + 30k 30 = 38 ( + 38 ) 8k2 + 30k + 8 = 0 ( 2 ) 4k2 15k 4 = 0 (factorise) ( 4k + 1 ) ( k 4 ) = 0 k=
1 4
,4
1 4
Possible values of k are
, 4.
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Solutionbank C1
Question:
Prospectors are drilling for oil. The cost of drilling to a depth of 50 m is 500. To drill a further 50 m costs 640 and, hence, the total cost of drilling to a depth of 100 m is 1140. Each subsequent extra depth of 50 m costs 140 more to drill than the previous 50 m. (a) Show that the cost of drilling to a depth of 500 m is 11300. (b) The total sum of money available for drilling is 76000. Find, to the earnest 50 m, the greatest depth that can be drilled.
Solution:
(a) Cost of drilling to 500 m
There would be 10 terms because there are 10 lots of 50 m in 500 m. Arithmetic series with a = 500, d = 140 and n = 10. Using Sn =
10 2 n 2
2a +
n1
2 500 +
10 1
140
= 5 ( 1000 + 9 140 ) = 5 2260 = 11300 (b) This time we are given S = 76 000. The first term will still be 500 and d remains 140. Use S =
n 2
2a +
n1
with S = 76000, a = 500, d = 140 and solve for n.
76000 =
n 2
2 500 +
n1
140
76000 =
n 2
1000 + 140
n1
76000 = n [ 500 + 70 ( n 1 ) ] 76000 = n ( 500 + 70n 70 ) 76000 = n ( 70n + 430 ) (multiply out) 76000 = 70n2 + 430n ( 10 ) 7600 = 7n2 + 43n 0 = 7n2 + 43n 7600
43 \ ( 43 ) 2 4 7 ( 7600 ) b \ b2 4ac
n=
27
(using
2a
n = 30.02, ( 36.16 ) only accept the positive answer. There are 30 terms (to the nearest term). So the greatest depth that can be drilled is 30 50 = 1500 m (to the nearest 50 m)
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Solutionbank C1
Question:
Prove that the sum of the first 2n multiples of 4 is 4n ( 2n + 1 ) .
Solution:
Sum =
This is an arithmetic series with a = 4, d = 4 and n = 2n. Using Sn =

n 2
2a +
n1
= = = =
n ( 8 + 8n 4 ) n ( 8n + 4 ) n 4 ( 2n + 1 ) 4n ( 2n + 1 )
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Solutionbank C1
Question:
A sequence of numbers { Un { is defined, for n constant. Given that U1 = 2: (a) Find expressions, in terms of k, for U2 and U3. (b) Given also that U3 = 26, use algebra to find the possible values of k. 1, by the recurrence relation Un + 1 = kUn 4, where k is a
Solution:
(a) Replacing n with 1 U1 = 2 Replacing n with 2 U2 = 2k 4 U2 = kU1 4
U2 = 2k 4 U3 = kU2 4 U3 = 2k2 4k 4 U3 = k ( 2 k 4 ) 4
(b) Substitute U3 = 26 2k2 4k 4 = 26 2k2 4k 30 = 0 ( 2 ) k2 2k 15 = 0 (factorise) (k5) (k+3) =0 k = 5, 3
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Solutionbank C1
Question:
Each year, for 40 years, Anne will pay money into a savings scheme. In the first year she pays in 500. Her payments then increase by 50 each year, so that she pays in 550 in the second year, 600 in the third year, and so on. (a) Find the amount that Anne will pay in the 40th year. (b) Find the total amount that Anne will pay in over the 40 years. (c) Over the same 40 years, Brian will also pay money into the savings scheme. In the first year he pays in 890 and his payments then increase by d each year. Given that Brian and Anne will pay in exactly the same amount over the 40 years, find the value of d.
Solution:
(a) 1st year = 500 2nd year = 550 = ( 500 + 1 50 ) 3rd year = 600 = ( 500 + 2 50 ) 40th year = 500 + 39 50 = 2450 (b) Total amount paid in =
This is an arithmetic series with a = 500, d = 50, L = 2450 and n = 40. =

n 2
a+L
40 2
500 + 2450
= 20 2950 = 59000 (c) Brian's amount =
Use Sn =
40 2
n 2
2a +
n1
with n = 40, a = 890 and d.
2 890 +
40 1
= 20 ( 1780 + 39d ) Use the fact that Brian's savings = Anne's savings 20 ( 1780 + 39d ) = 59000 ( 20 ) 1780 + 39d = 2950 ( 1780 ) 39d = 1170 ( 39 ) d = 30
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Solutionbank C1
Question:
The fifth term of an arithmetic series is 14 and the sum of the first three terms of the series is 3. (a) Use algebra to show that the first term of the series is 6 and calculate the common difference of the series. (b) Given that the nth term of the series is greater than 282, find the least possible value of n.
Solution:
(a) Use nth term = a + ( n 1 ) d : 5th term is 14 a + 4d = 14 Use 1st term = a, 2nd term = a + d, 3rd term = a + 2d: sum of 1st three terms = 3 a + a + d + a + 2d = 3 3a + 3d = 3 ( 3 ) a+d= 1 Our simultaneous equations are a + 4d = 14 a+d= 1 : 3d = 15 ( 3 ) d=5 Common difference = 5 Substitute d = 5 back in : a+5= 1 a= 6 First term = 6 (b) nth term must be greater than 282 a + ( n 1 ) d > 282 6 + 5 ( n 1 ) > 282 ( + 6 ) 5 ( n 1 ) > 288 ( 5 )
( n 1 ) > 57.6 ( + 1 ) n > 58.6 least value of n = 59

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Solutionbank C1
Question:
The fourth term of an arithmetic series is 3k, where k is a constant, and the sum of the first six terms of the series is 7k + 9. (a) Show that the first term of the series is 9 8k. (b) Find an expression for the common difference of the series in terms of k. Given that the seventh term of the series is 12, calculate: (c) The value of k. (d) The sum of the first 20 terms of the series.
Solution:
(a) We know nth term = a + ( n 1 ) d 4th term is 3k a + ( 4 1 ) d = 3k We know Sn =
n 2
a + 3d = 3k
2a +
n1
Sum to 6 terms is 7k + 9, therefore

6 2
2a +
61
= 7k + 9
3 ( 2a + 5d ) = 7k + 9 6a + 15d = 7k + 9 The simultaneous equations are a + 3d = 3k 6a + 15d = 7k + 9 5: 5a + 15d = 15k : 1a = 8k + 9 First term is 9 8k (b) Substituting this is 9 8k + 3d = 3k 3d = 11k 9 d=
11k 9 3 11k 9 3
a = 9 8k
gives
Common difference is
(c) If the 7th term is 12, then a + 6d = 12 Substitute values of a and d: 8k + 9 + 6
11k 9 3
= 12
8k + 9 + 2 ( 11k 9 ) = 12 8k + 9 + 22k 18 = 12 14k 9 = 12
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14k = 21 k=
21 14
= 1.5
(d) Calculate values of a and d first: a = 9 8k = 9 8 1.5 = 9 12 = 3 d= S20 =

11k 9 3 20 2
11 1.5 9 3
16.5 9 3
7.5 3
= 2.5
2a +
20 1
= 10 ( 2a + 19d ) = 10 ( 2 3 + 19 2.5 ) = 10 ( 6 + 47.5 ) = 10 41.5 = 415 Sum to 20 terms is 415.

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Solutionbank C1
Differentiation
Question:
F is the point with co-ordinates ( 3 , 9 ) on the curve with equation y = x2. (a) Find the gradients of the chords joining the point F to the points with coordinates: (i) ( 4 , 16 ) (ii) ( 3.5 , 12.25 ) (iii) ( 3.1 , 9.61 ) (iv) ( 3.01 , 9.0601 ) (v) ( 3 + h , ( 3 + h )
2
(b) What do you deduce about the gradient of the tangent at the point ( 3 , 9 ) ?
Solution:
a (i) Gradient =
16 9 43
7 1
=7
(ii) Gradient =
12.25 9 3.5 3
3.25 0.5
= 6.5
(iii) Gradient =
9.61 9 3.1 3
0.61 0.1
= 6.1
(iv) Gradient =
9.0601 9 3.01 3
0.0601 0.01
= 6.01
(3+h) 29
9 + 6h + h2 9
6h + h 2
(v) Gradient =
(3+h) 3
h (6+h) h
=6+h
(b) The gradient at the point ( 3 , 9 ) is the value of 6 + h as h becomes very small, i.e. the gradient is 6.
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Solutionbank C1
Differentiation
Question:
G is the point with coordinates ( 4 , 16 ) on the curve with equation y = x2. (a) Find the gradients of the chords joining the point G to the points with coordinates: (i) ( 5 , 25 ) (ii) ( 4.5 , 20.25 ) (iii) ( 4.1 , 16.81 ) (iv) ( 4.01 , 16.0801 ) (v) ( 4 + h , ( 4 + h )
2
(b) What do you deduce about the gradient of the tangent at the point ( 4 , 16 ) ?
Solution:
(a) (i) Gradient =
25 16 54
9 1
=9
(ii) Gradient =
20.25 16 4.5 4
4.25 0.5
= 8.5
(iii) Gradient =
16.81 16 4.1 4
0.81 0.1
= 8.1
(iv) Gradient =
16.0801 16 4.01 4
0.0801 0.01
= 8.01
( 4 + h ) 2 16
16 + 8h + h2 16
8h + h2
(v) Gradient =
4+h4
h (8+h) h
=8+h
(b) When h is small the gradient of the chord is close to the gradient of the tangent, and 8 + h is close to the value 8. So the gradient of the tangent at ( 4 , 16 ) is 8.
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Solutionbank C1
Differentiation
Question:
Find the derived function, given that f(x) equals: x7
Solution:
f(x) = x7 f ( x) = 7 x6
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Solutionbank C1
Differentiation
Question:
Solution:
f(x) = x8 f ( x) = 8 x7
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Solutionbank C1
Differentiation
Question:
Solution:
f(x) = x4 f ( x) = 4 x3
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Solutionbank C1
Differentiation
Question:
Find the derived function, given that f(x) equals:
1
Solution:
1
f(x) = x f ( x) =
1 3
3x
2 3
3x
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Solutionbank C1
Differentiation
Question:
1
Solution:
1
f(x) = x f ( x) =
1 4
4x
3 4
4x
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Solutionbank C1
Differentiation
Question:
3\
Solution:
1
f(x) = 3\ x = x f ( x) =
1
1 3
3x
2 3
3x
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Solutionbank C1
Differentiation
Question:
Solution:
f(x) = x 3 f ( x) = 3 x 3 1 = 3 x 4
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Solutionbank C1
Differentiation
Question:
Solution:
f(x) = x 4 f ( x) = 4 x 4 1 = 4 x 5
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Solutionbank C1
Differentiation
Question:
1 x2
Solution:
f(x) =
1 x2
= x2
f ( x) = 2 x 2 1 = 2 x 3
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Solutionbank C1
Differentiation
Question:
1 x5
Solution:
f(x) =
1 x5
= x5
f ( x) = 5 x 5 1 = 5 x 6
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Solutionbank C1
Differentiation
Question:
1
3\ x
Solution:
f(x) =
1
3\ x
1
= x
1 3
f ( x) =
1 3
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Solutionbank C1
Differentiation
Question:
1 x
Solution:
f(x) =
1 x
1
= x
1
2 1 2 3 2
f ( x) =
2x
2x
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Solutionbank C1
Differentiation
Question:
x2 x4
Solution:
x2
f(x) =
x4
= x2 4 = x 2
f ( x) = 2 x 2 1 = 2 x 3
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Solutionbank C1
Differentiation
Question:
x3 x2
Solution:
x3
f(x) =
x2
= x3 2 = x1
f ( x) = 1 x1 1 = 1 x0 = 1
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Solutionbank C1
Differentiation
Question:
x6 x3
Solution:
x6
f(x) =
x3
= x6 3 = x3
f ( x) = 3 x2
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Solutionbank C1
Differentiation
Question:
Find the derived function, given that f(x) equals: x3 x6
Solution:
f(x) = x3 x6 = x3 + 6 = x9 f ( x) = 9 x8
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Solutionbank C1
Differentiation
Question:
Find the derived function, given that f(x) equals: x2 x3
Solution:
f(x) = x2 x3 = x2 + 3 = x5 f ( x) = 5 x4
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Solutionbank C1
Differentiation
Question:
Find the derived function, given that f(x) equals: x x2
Solution:
f(x) = x x2 = x1 + 2 = x3 f ( x) = 3 x2
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Solutionbank C1
Differentiation
Question:
Find
dy dx
when y equals:
(a) 2x2 6x + 3 (b)

1 2
x2 + 12x
(c) 4x2 6 (d) 8x2 + 7x + 12 (e) 5 + 4x 5x2
Solution:
(a) y = 2x2 6x + 3
dy dx
= 2(2x) 6(1) + 0 = 4x 6
(b) y =
dy dx
2x 1 2
+ 12x
(2x) + 12(1) = x + 12
(c) y = 4x2 6
dy dx
= 4(2x) 0 = 8x
(d) y = 8x2 + 7x + 12
dy dx
= 8(2x) + 7 + 0 = 16x + 7
(e) y = 5 + 4x 5x2
dy dx
= 0 + 4(1) 5(2x) = 4 10x
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Solutionbank C1
Differentiation
Question:
Find the gradient of the curve whose equation is (a) y = 3x2 at the point ( 2 , 12 ) (b) y = x2 + 4x at the point ( 1 , 5 ) (c) y = 2x2 x 1 at the point ( 2 , 5 ) (d) y =
1 2x
3 2
x at the point ( 1 , 2 )
(e) y = 3 x2 at the point ( 1 , 2 ) (f) y = 4 2x2 at the point ( 1 , 2 )
Solution:
(a) y = 3x2
dy dx
= 6x
dy dx
At the point ( 2 , 12 ) , x = 2. Substitute x = 2 into the gradient expression gradient = 6 2 = 12. (b) y = x2 + 4x
dy dx
= 6x to give
= 2x + 4
dy dx
At the point ( 1 , 5 ) , x = 1. Substitute x = 1 into = 2x + 4 to give
gradient = 2 1 + 4 = 6 (c) y = 2x2 x 1

dy dx
= 4x 1
dy dx
At the point ( 2 , 5 ) , x = 2. Substitute x = 2 into = 4x 1 to give
gradient = 4 2 1 = 7 (d) y =
dy dx 1 2
x2 +
3 2
3 2
=x+
At the point ( 1 , 2 ) , x = 1.
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Substitute x = 1 into gradient = 1 + (e) y = 3 x2

dy dx 3 2
dy dx 1 2
=x+
3 2
to give
=2
= 2x
dy dx
At ( 1 , 2 ) , x = 1. Substitute x = 1 into = 2x to give
gradient = 2 1 = 2 (f) y = 4 2x2

dy dx
= 4x
dy dx
At ( 1 , 2 ) , x = 1. Substitute x = 1 into = 4x to give
gradient = 4 1 = + 4
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Solutionbank C1
Differentiation
Question:
Find the y-coordinate and the value of the gradient at the point P with x-coordinate 1 on the curve with equation y = 3 + 2x x2.
Solution:
y = 3 + 2x x2 When x = 1, y = 3 + 2 1 y = 4 when x = 1 Differentiate to give
dy dx
= 0 + 2 2x
dy dx
When x = 1,
dy
=22
dx
= 0 when x = 1
Therefore, the y-coordinate is 4 and the gradient is 0 when the x-coordinate is 1 on the given curve.
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Solutionbank C1
Differentiation
Question:
Find the coordinates of the point on the curve with equation y = x2 + 5x 4 where the gradient is 3.
Solution:
y = x2 + 5 x 4
dy dx
= 2x + 5
dy dx
Put
=3
Then 2x + 5 = 3 2x = 2 x= 1 Substitute x = 1 into y = x2 + 5x 4: y = ( 1)2 + 5( 1) 4 = 1 5 4 = 8 Therefore, ( 1 , 8 ) is the point where the gradient is 3.
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Solutionbank C1
Differentiation
Question:
Find the gradients of the curve y = x2 5x + 10 at the points A and B where the curve meets the line y = 4.
Solution:
The curve y = x2 5x + 10 meets the line y = 4 when x2 5x + 10 = 4 x2 5 x + 6 = 0 (x3) (x2) =0 x = 3 or x = 2 The gradient function for the curve is given by
dy dx
= 2x 5
dy dx dy dx
when x = 3, when x = 2,
=235=1 =225= 1
So the gradients are 1 and 1 at ( 2 , 4 ) and ( 3 , 4 ) respectively.

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Solutionbank C1
Differentiation
Question:
Find the gradients of the curve y = 2x2 at the points C and D where the curve meets the line y = x + 3.
Solution:
The curve y = 2x2 meets the line y = x + 3 when 2 x2 = x + 3 2 x2 x 3 = 0 ( 2x 3 ) ( x + 1 ) = 0 x = 1.5 or 1 The gradient of the curve is given by the equation
dy dx
= 4 x.
The gradient at the point where x = 1 is 4 1 = 4. The gradient at the point where x = 1.5 is 4 1.5 = 6. So the gradient is 4 at ( 1 , 2 ) and is 6 at ( 1.5 , 4.5 ) .
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Solutionbank C1
Differentiation
Question:
Use standard results to differentiate: (a) x4 + x 1 (b)
1 2
x2
(c) 2x
Solution:
(a) f(x) = x4 + x 1 f (x) = 4x3 + ( 1)x 2 (b) f(x) = f ( x) =
1 2 1 2
x2
( 2)x 3 = x 3
(c) f(x) = 2x f ( x) = 2
1 2
x1
= x
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Solutionbank C1
Differentiation
Question:
Find the gradient of the curve with equation y = f(x) at the point A where: (a) f(x) = x3 3x + 2 and A is at ( 1 , 4 ) (b) f(x) = 3x2 + 2x 1 and A is at ( 2 , 13 )
Solution:
(a) f(x) = x3 3x + 2 f ( x) = 3 x2 3 At ( 1 , 4 ) , x = 1. Substitute x = 1 to find f ( 1) = 3( 1)2 3 = 0 Therefore, gradient = 0. (b) f(x) = 3x2 + 2x 1 f (x) = 6x + 2( 1)x 2 = 6x 2x 2 At ( 2 , 13 ) , x = 2. f (2) = 6(2) 2(2) 2 = 12 Therefore, gradient = 11
1 2 2 4
= 11
1 2
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Solutionbank C1
Differentiation
Question:
Find the point or points on the curve with equation y = f(x), where the gradient is zero: (a) f(x) = x2 5x (b) f(x) = x3 9x2 + 24x 20
3
(c) f(x) = x
6x + 1
(d) f(x) = x 1 + 4x
Solution:
(a) f(x) = x2 5x f ( x) = 2 x 5 When gradient is zero, f (x) = 0. 2x 5 = 0 x = 2.5 As y = f(x), y = f(2.5) when x = 2.5. y = (2.5)2 5(2.5) = 6.25 Therefore, ( 2.5 , 6.25 ) is the point on the curve where the gradient is zero. (b) f(x) = x3 9x2 + 24x 20 f (x) = 3x2 18x + 24 When gradient is zero, f (x) = 0. 3x2 18x + 24 = 0 3(x2 6x + 8) = 0 3(x4) (x2) =0
x = 4 or x = 2 As y = f(x), y = f ( 4 ) when x = 4. y = 43 9 42 + 24 4 20 = 4 Also y = f ( 2 ) when x = 2. y = 23 9 22 + 24 2 20 = 0. Therefore, at ( 4 , 4 ) and at ( 2 , 0 ) the gradient is zero.

3
(c) f(x) = x f ( x) =
3 2
6x + 1
1 2
When gradient is zero, f (x) = 0.

3
1
x
1 2
6=0
=4
x = 16 As y = f(x), y = f ( 16 ) when x = 16.
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y = 16
6 16 + 1 = 31
Therefore, at ( 16 , 31 ) the gradient is zero. (d) f(x) = x 1 + 4x f ( x) = 1 x 2 + 4 For zero gradient, f (x) = 0. x2 + 4 = 0
1 x2
=4
1 2
x=
1 2
When x =
,y=f
1 2
1 2
=
1 2

1 2
1 2
+4
1 2
1 2

+4
=2+2=4
When x =
,y=f
1 2
= 22= 4
Therefore,
1 2
, 4) and
, 4) are points on the curve where the gradient is zero.
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Solutionbank C1
Differentiation
Question:
Use standard results to differentiate: (a) 2 x
3 x2
(b)
(c)
1 3x 3
(d)
1 3
x3(x 2)
(e)
2 x3
+ x
(f) 3\ x +
1 2x
(g)
2x + 3 x
3x 2 6
(h)
2x 3 + 3x
(i)
(j) x ( x2 x + 2 ) (k) 3x2 ( x2 + 2x )
(l) (3x 2)
4x +
1 x
Solution:
1
(a) y = 2 x = 2x
dy dx
2 1 1
=2
1 2
= x
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(b) y =
dy dx
3 x2
= 3x 2
= 3( 2)x 3 = 6x 3
(c) y =
dy dx
1 3x 3 1 3
1 3
x3
( 3)x 4 = x 4
(d) y =
dy dx
1 3 4 3
x3(x 2) =
2 3
1 3
x4
4 3
2 3
x3
x3
3x2 =
x3 2 x2
(e) y =
dy dx
2 x3
+ x = 2x 3 + x
1
1 2
= 6x 4 +
2x
(f) y = 3\ x +
dy dx
1 2x
2 3
=x
1 2
1 2
x1
3x
x2
(g) y =
dy dx
2x + 3 x
2x x
3 x
= 2 + 3x 1
= 0 3x 2
3x2 6
3x 2
(h) y =
dy dx
6 x
= 3x 6x 1
= 3 + 6x 2
2x 3 + 3x
(i) y =
2x3
1
3x
1
= 2 x2
+ 3x
x 2 dy dx
1 1
x 2
= 5 x1
+ 1.5x
(j) y = x ( x2 x + 2 ) = x3 x2 + 2x
dy dx
= 3 x2 2 x + 2
(k) y = 3x2 ( x2 + 2x ) = 3x4 + 6x3

dy dx
= 12x3 + 18x2
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(l) y = (3x 2)(4x +

dy dx
1 x
= 12x2 8x + 3
2 x
= 12x2 8x + 3 2x 1
= 24x 8 + 2x 2
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Solutionbank C1
Differentiation
Question:
Find the gradient of the curve with equation y = f(x) at the point A where: (a) f(x) = x ( x + 1 ) and A is at ( 0 , 0 )
2x 6 x2
(b) f(x) =
and A is at ( 3 , 0 )
(c) f(x) =
1 x
and A is at
1 4
, 2)
(d) f(x) = 3x
4 x2
and A is at ( 2 , 5 )
Solution:
(a) f(x) = x(x + 1) = x2 + x f (x) = 2x + 1 At ( 0 , 0 ) , x = 0. Therefore, gradient = f ( 0 ) = 1
2x 6 x2 2x x2 6 x2 2 x
(b) f(x) =
6x 2 = 2x 1 6x 2
f (x) = 2x 2 + 12x 3 At ( 3 , 0 ) , x = 3. Therefore, gradient = f (3) =

2 32
12 33
2 9
12 27
2 9
(c) f(x) = f (x) = At
1 x 1
=x
3 2
2x
1 4
, 2) , x =
4.
Therefore, gradient = f
1 4
1 2
1 4
1 2
23 = 4
(d) f(x) = 3x
4 x2 3
= 3x 4x 2
f (x) = 3 + 8x At ( 2 , 5 ) , x = 2. Therefore, gradient = f (2) = 3 + 8 ( 2 )

3
=3+
8 8
= 4.
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Solutionbank C1
Differentiation
Question:
Find
dy dx d2y
and
dx 2
when y equals:
12x2 + 3x + 8
Solution:
y = 12x2 + 3x + 8
dy dx d2y dx 2
= 24x + 3 = 24
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Solutionbank C1
Differentiation
Question:
Find
dy dx d2y
and
dx 2
when y equals:
15x + 6 +
3 x
Solution:
y = 15x + 6 +
dy dx d2y dx 2 3 x
= 15x + 6 + 3x 1
= 15 3x 2 = 0 + 6x 3
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Solutionbank C1
Differentiation
Question:
Find
dy dx d2y
and
dx 2
when y equals:
9x
3 x2
Solution:
y=9x
dy dx d2y dx 2 3 x2
1 2 1
= 9x
3x 2
=4
2x
1
+ 6x 3
3 2
= 2
4x
18x 4
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Solutionbank C1
Differentiation
Question:
Find
dy dx d2y
and
dx 2
when y equals:
( 5x + 4 ) ( 3x 2 )
Solution:
y = (5x + 4)(3x 2) = 15x2 + 2x 8
dy dx d2y dx 2
= 30x + 2 = 30
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Solutionbank C1
Differentiation
Question:
Find
dy dx d2y
and
dx 2
when y equals:
3x + 8 x2
Solution:
y=
dy dx d2y dx 2 3x + 8 x2
3x x2
8 x2
3 x
+ 8x 2 = 3x 1 + 8x 2
= 3x 2 16x 3 = 6x 3 + 48x 4
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Solutionbank C1
Differentiation
Question:
Find
d dt
where = t2 3t
Solution:
= t2 3t
d dt
= 2t 3
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Solutionbank C1
Differentiation
Question:
Find
dA dr
where A = 2 r
Solution:
A=2r
dA dr
=2
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Solutionbank C1
Differentiation
Question:
Find
dr dt
where r =
12 t
Solution:
r=
dr dt 12 t
= 12t 1
= 12t 2
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Solutionbank C1
Differentiation
Question:
Find
dv dt
where v = 9.8t + 6
Solution:
v = 9.8t + 6
dv dt
= 9.8
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Solutionbank C1
Differentiation
Question:
Find
dR dr
where R = r +
5 r
Solution:
R=r+
dR dr 5 r
= r + 5r 1
= 1 5r 2
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Solutionbank C1
Differentiation
Question:
Find
dx dt
where x = 3 12t + 4t2
Solution:
x = 3 12t + 4t2
dx dt
= 0 12 + 8t
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Solutionbank C1
Differentiation
Question:
Find
dA dx
where A = x ( 10 x )
Solution:
A = x(10 x) = 10x x2
dA dx
= 10 2x
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Solutionbank C1
Differentiation
Question:
Find the equation of the tangent to the curve: (a) y = x2 7x + 10 at the point ( 2 , 0 )
1 x
(b) y = x +
at the point
2,2
1 2
(c) y = 4 x at the point ( 9 , 12 ) (d) y =

2x 1 x
at the point ( 1 , 1 )
(e) y = 2x3 + 6x + 10 at the point ( 1 , 2 ) (f) y = x2 +

7 x2
Solution:
(a) y = x2 7x + 10
dy dx
= 2x 7
At ( 2 , 0 ) , x = 2, gradient = 2 2 7 = 3. Therefore, equation of tangent is y0= 3(x2) y = 3x + 6 y + 3x 6 = 0 (b) y = x +

dy dx 1 x
= x + x1
= 1 x2
At
2,2
1 2
, x = 2, gradient = 1 2 2 =
3 4
Therefore, equation of tangent is y2 y= y=

3 4 3 4 1 2
3 4
(x 2)
1 2
x1 x+1
+2
1 2
4y 3x 4 = 0
1
(c) y = 4 x = 4x
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dy dx
= 2x
2 1
At ( 9 , 12 ) , x = 9, gradient = 2 9 Therefore, equation of tangent is y 12 = y= y=

2 3 2 3 2 3
2 3
(x 9)
x 6 + 12 x+6
3y 2x 18 = 0 (d) y =
dy dx 2x 1 x
2x x
1 x
= 2 x1
= 0 + x2
At ( 1 , 1 ) , x = 1, gradient = 1 2 = 1. Therefore, equation of tangent is y1=1 (x1) y=x (e) y = 2x3 + 6x + 10

dy dx
= 6 x2 + 6
2
At ( 1 , 2 ) , x = 1, gradient = 6 ( 1 ) Therefore, equation of tangent is y 2 = 12 [ x ( 1 ) ] y 2 = 12x + 12 y = 12x + 14 (f) y = x2

dy dx 7 x2
+ 6 = 12.
= x2 7x 2
= 2x + 14x 3
At ( 1 , 6 ) , x = 1, gradient = 2 + 14 = 16. Therefore, equation of tangent is y ( 6 ) = 16 ( x 1 ) y + 6 = 16x 16 y = 16x 22

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Solutionbank C1
Differentiation
Question:
Find the equation of the normal to the curves: (a) y = x2 5x at the point ( 6 , 6 ) (b) y = x2
8 x
Solution:
(a) y = x2 5x
dy dx
= 2x 5
1 7
At ( 6 , 6 ) , x = 6, gradient of curve is 2 6 5 = 7. Therefore, gradient of normal is The equation of the normal is y6=
1 7
(x 6)
7y 42 = x + 6 7y + x 48 = 0 (b) y = x2
dy dx 8 x
3 2 3 1
= x2 8 x
= 2x + 4x
At ( 4 , 12 ) , x = 4, gradient of curve is 2 4 + 4 ( 4 ) Therefore, gradient of normal is The equation of the normal is y 12 =

2 17 2 17
=8+
4 8
17 2
(x 4)
17y 204 = 2x + 8 17y + 2x 212 = 0

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Solutionbank C1
Differentiation
Question:
Find the coordinates of the point where the tangent to the curve y = x2 + 1 at the point ( 2 , 5 ) meets the normal to the same curve at the point ( 1 , 2 ) .
Solution:
y = x2 + 1
dy dx
= 2x
dy dx
At ( 2 , 5 ) , x = 2,
= 4.
The tangent at ( 2 , 5 ) has gradient 4. Its equation is y5=4(x2) y = 4x 3 The curve has gradient 2 at the point ( 1 , 2 ) . The normal is perpendicular to the curve. Its gradient is The equation of the normal is y2= y=
1 2 1 2 1 2
(x 1)
1 2
x+2
Solve Equations Equation 0=4 x=

9 1 2 1 2
and
to find where the tangent and the normal meet. :
Equation
x5
11
Substitute into Equation
to give y =
44 9
3=
17 9
Therefore, the tangent at ( 2 , 5 ) meets the normal at ( 1 , 2 ) at
11 9
17 9
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Solutionbank C1
Differentiation
Question:
Find the equations of the normals to the curve y = x + x3 at the points ( 0 , 0 ) and ( 1 , 2 ) , and find the coordinates of the point where these normals meet.
Solution:
y = x + x3
dy dx
= 1 + 3 x2
1 1
At ( 0 , 0 ) the curve has gradient 1 + 3 02 = 1. The gradient of the normal at ( 0 , 0 ) is = 1.
The equation of the normal at ( 0 , 0 ) is y0= 1(x0) y= x At ( 1 , 2 ) the curve has gradient 1 + 3 12 = 4. The gradient of the normal at ( 1 , 2 ) is The equation of the normal at ( 1 , 2 ) is y2=
1 4 1 4
(x 1)
4y 8 = x + 1 4y + x 9 = 0 Solve Equations and to find where the normals meet. Substitute y = x into Equation : 4x + x = 9 x = 3 and y = + 3. Therefore, the normals meet at ( 3 , 3 ) .
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Solutionbank C1
Differentiation
Question:
For f(x) = 12 4x + 2x2, find an equation of the tangent and normal at the point where x = 1 on the curve with equation y = f(x).
Solution:
y = 12 4x + 2x2
dy dx
= 0 4 + 4x
dy dx
when x = 1,
= 4 4 = 8.
The gradient of the curve is 8 when x = 1. As y = f(x), when x = 1 y = f ( 1 ) = 12 + 4 + 2 = 18 The tangent at ( 1 , 18 ) has gradient 8. So its equation is y 18 = 8(x + 1) y 18 = 8x 8 y = 10 8x The normal at ( 1 , 18 ) has gradient y 18 =
1 8 1 8
1 8
. So its equation is
x+1
8y 144 = x + 1 8y x 145 = 0
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Solutionbank C1
Differentiation
Question:
A curve is given by the equation y = 3x2 + 3 +
1 x2
, where x > 0.
At the points A, B and C on the curve, x = 1, 2 and 3 respectively. Find the gradients at A, B and C.
Solution:
y = 3 x2 + 3 +
dy dx 1 x2
= 3x2 + 3 + x 2
2 x3 2 13 2 23 2 33
= 6x 2x 3 = 6x
dy dx dy dx dy dx
When x = 1, When x = 2, When x = 3,
=61 =62 =63
=4 = 12 = 18
2 8 2 27
= 11 = 17
3 4
3 4 25 27 25 27
The gradients at points A, B and C are 4, 11
and 17
, respectively.
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Solutionbank C1
Differentiation
Question:
Taking f(x) =
1 4
x4 4x2 + 25, find the values of x for which f (x) = 0.
Solution:
f(x) =
1 4
x4 4x2 + 25
f (x) = x3 8x When f (x) = 0, x3 8 x = 0 x ( x2 8 ) = 0 x = 0 or x2 = 8 x = 0 or 8 x = 0 or 2 2

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Solutionbank C1
Differentiation
Question:
A curve is drawn with equation y = 3 + 5x + x2 x3. Find the coordinates of the two points on the curve where the gradient of the curve is zero.
Solution:
y = 3 + 5x + x2 x3
dy dx
= 5 + 2 x 3 x2
dy dx
Put
= 0. Then
5 + 2x 3x2 = 0 ( 5 3x ) ( 1 + x ) = 0 x = 1 or x =
5 3
Substitute to obtain y=35+1 ( 1) y = 0 when x = 1 and y=3+5 y=3+

25 3
when x = 1, i.e.
5 3

25 9

125 27
5 3

13 27
5 3

5 3
when x =
5 3
, i.e.
=9
when x =
So the points have coordinates ( 1 , 0 ) and
2 3
,9
13 27
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Solutionbank C1
Differentiation
Question:
Calculate the x-coordinates of the points on the curve with equation y = 7x2 x3 at which the gradient is equal to 16.
Solution:
y = 7 x2 x3
dy dx
= 14x 3x2
dy dx
Put
= 16, i.e.
14x 3x2 = 16 3x2 14x + 16 = 0 ( 3x 8 ) ( x 2 ) = 0 x=

8 3
or x = 2
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Solutionbank C1
Differentiation
Question:
Find the x-coordinates of the two points on the curve with equation y = x3 11x + 1 where the gradient is 1. Find the corresponding y-coordinates.
Solution:
y = x3 11x + 1
dy dx
= 3x2 11
dy dx
As gradient is 1, put
= 1, then
3x2 11 = 1 3x2 = 12 x2 = 4 x= 2 Substitute these values into y = x3 11x + 1: y = 23 11 2 + 1 = 13 when x = 2 and y = ( 2)3 11( 2) + 1 = 15 when x = 2 The gradient is 1 at the points ( 2 , 13 ) and ( 2 , 15 ) .
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Solutionbank C1
Differentiation
Question:
The function f is defined by f(x) = x + (a) Find f (x). (b) Solve f (x) = 0.
9 x
, x , x 0.
Solution:
(a) f(x) = x +
9 x
= x + 9x 1
9 x2
f ( x) = 1 9 x 2 = 1
(b) When f (x) = 0, 1

9 x2 x2 9 x2
=0
=1
=9 x= 3
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Solutionbank C1
Differentiation
Question:
Given that
3
y=x
48 x
, x > 0,
find the value of x and the value of y when
dy dx
= 0.
Solution:
3
y=x
dy dx
+
3 2
48 x
1 2
=x
+ 48x 1
=
dy dx
1 2
48x 2
Put
3 2x 3 2
= 0, then
48 x2 48 x2
=0
Multiply both sides by x2:

3
1 2
2 2x
1
= 48
x2
= 32
2 5
x = ( 32 ) x=4
Substitute to give y = 4
48 4
= 8 + 12 = 20
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Solutionbank C1
Differentiation
Question:
Given that
1 1
y = 3x
dy dx
4x
, x > 0,
find
Solution:
1 1
y = 3x
dy dx
4x
1 2
2x
3 2
2x
1 2
2x
+ 2x
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Solutionbank C1
Differentiation
Question:
1 3
A curve has equation y = 12x

dy dx 3
1 2
x 2.
(a) Show that
2x
(4 x)
(b) Find the coordinates of the point on the curve where the gradient is zero.
Solution:
1 3
(a) y = 12x
dy dx
x
1 2
2 1 1 2 1 1 2 1 2
= 12
2x
= 6x
2x
2x
(4 x)
(b) The gradient is zero when

3 2
1
dy dx
= 0:
(4 x) = 0
1 3
x=4 Substitute into y = 12x

2
x 2 to obtain
y = 12 2 23 = 16 The gradient is zero at the point with coordinates ( 4 , 16 ) .

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Solutionbank C1
Differentiation
Question:
(a) Expand
+1
(b) A curve has equation y =
+1
, x > 0. Find
dy dx
(c) Use your answer to b to calculate the gradient of the curve at the point where x = 4.
Solution:
(a)
+1
=x+x
(b) y = x + x
dy dx
x
1 2
1
3 2
=1+
2x
2x
(c) When x = 4,
dy dx
=1+
3 2
2+
1 2
1
3
=1+3+
1 16
=4
1 16
4 2
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Solutionbank C1
Differentiation
Question:
Differentiate with respect to x: 2 x3 + x +
x 2 + 2x x2
Solution:
Let y = 2x3 + x +
1
x 2 + 2x x2 x2 2x x2

dy dx
y = 2x3 + x y = 2x3 + x
1 2
1
x2
1 2
+ 1 + 2x 1 2x 2 = 6x2 +
1 2x
= 6 x2 +
2 x2
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Solutionbank C1
Differentiation
Question:
The volume, V cm3, of a tin of radius r cm is given by the formula V = ( 40r r2 r3 ) . Find the positive value of r for which
dV dr
= 0, and find the value of V which corresponds to this value of r.
Solution:
V = ( 40r r2 r3 )
dV dr
= 40 2 r 3 r2
dV dr
Put
= 0, then
( 40 2r 3r2 ) = 0 ( 4 + r ) ( 10 3r ) = 0 r=
10 3
or 4
10 3
As r is positive, r =
Substitute into the given expression for V: V=
40
10 3
100 9
1000 27
2300 27
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Solutionbank C1
Differentiation
Question:
The total surface area of a cylinder Acm2 with a fixed volume of 1000 cubic cm is given by the formula A = 2 x2 +
2000 x 500
, where x cm is the radius. Show that when the rate of change of the area with respect to the radius is zero, x3 =
Solution:
A = 2 x2 +
dA dx 2000 x
= 2 x2 + 2000x 1
2000 x2
= 4 x 2000x 2 = 4 x
dA dx
When
= 0,
4x= x3 =
2000 x2
2000 4
500
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Solutionbank C1
Differentiation
Question:
The curve with equation y = ax2 + bx + c passes through the point ( 1 , 2 ) . The gradient of the curve is zero at the point ( 2 , 1 ) . Find the values of a, b and c.
Solution:
The point ( 1 , 2 ) lies on the curve with equation y = ax2 + bx + c. Therefore, substitute x = 1, y = 2 into the equation to give 2=a+b+c The point ( 2 , 1 ) also lies on the curve. Therefore, substitute x = 2, y = 1 to give 1 = 4a + 2b + c Eliminate c by subtracting Equation 1 = 3a + b The gradient of the curve is zero at ( 2 , 1 ) so substitute x = 2 into the expression for As y = ax2 + bx + c
dy dx dy dx
Equation
= 0.
= 2ax + b
At ( 2 , 1 ) 0 = 4a + b and by subtracting : Solve Equations 1=a Substitute a = 1 into Equation to give b = 4. Then substitute a and b into Equation Therefore, a = 1, b = 4, c = 5.
to give c = 5.
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Solutionbank C1
Differentiation
Question:
A curve C has equation y = x3 5x2 + 5x + 2. (a) Find
dy dx
in terms of x.
(b) The points P and Q lie on C. The gradient of C at both P and Q is 2. The x-coordinate of P is 3. (i) Find the x-coordinate of Q. (ii) Find an equation for the tangent to C at P, giving your answer in the form y = mx + c, where m and c are constants. (iii) If this tangent intersects the coordinate axes at the points R and S, find the length of RS, giving your answer as a surd.
Solution:
y = x3 5 x2 + 5 x + 2 (a)
dy dx
= 3x2 10x + 5
(b) Given that the gradient is 2, 3x2 10x + 5 = 2 3x2 10x + 3 = 0 ( 3x 1 ) ( x 3 ) = 0 x=

1 3
dy dx
=2
or 3
(i) At P, x = 3. Therefore, at Q, x =
1 3
(ii) At the point P, x = 3, y = 33 5 32 + 5 3 + 2 = 27 45 + 15 + 2 = 1 The gradient of the curve is 2. The equation of the tangent at P is y ( 1) =2(x3) y + 1 = 2x 6 y = 2x 7 (iii) This tangent meets the axes when x = 0 and when y = 0. When x = 0, y = 7. When y = 0, x = 3
1 2.
The tangent meets the axes at ( 0 , 7 ) and
1 2
,0
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The distance RS = \
1 2
+ [0 ( 7) ]
=\
49 4
+ 49 =
7 2
\1+4=
7 2
5.
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Solutionbank C1
Differentiation
Question:
Find an equation of the tangent and the normal at the point where x = 2 on the curve with equation y = x > 0.
8 x
x + 3x2,
Solution:
y=
dy dx 8 x
x + 3x2 = 8x 1 x + 3x2
8 x2
= 8x 2 1 + 6x =
dy dx 8 2
1 + 6x
when x = 2, At x = 2, y =
8 4
1 + 12 = 9
2 + 3 22 = 14
So the equation of the tangent through the point ( 2 , 14 ) with gradient 9 is y 14 = 9(x 2) y = 9x 18 + 14 y = 9x 4 The gradient of the normal is So the equation of the normal is y 14 = 9y + x = 128
1 9 1 9
, as the normal is at right angles to the tangent.
(x 2)
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Solutionbank C1
Differentiation
Question:
The normals to the curve 2y = 3x3 7x2 + 4x, at the points O ( 0 , 0 ) and A ( 1 , 0 ) , meet at the point N. (a) Find the coordinates of N. (b) Calculate the area of triangle OAN.
Solution:
(a) 2y = 3x3 7x2 + 4x y=
dy dx 3 2
x3
9 2
7 2
x2 + 2x
x2 7 x + 2
1 2
At ( 0 , 0 ) , x = 0, gradient of curve is 0 0 + 2 = 2. The gradient of the normal at ( 0 , 0 ) is .

1 2
The equation of the normal at ( 0 , 0 ) is y = At ( 1 , 0 ) , x = 1, gradient of curve is

9 2
x.
1 2
7+2=
The gradient of the normal at ( 1 , 0 ) is 2. The equation of the normal at ( 1 , 0 ) is y = 2 ( x 1 ) . The normals meet when y = 2x 2 and y = 2x 2 = 2
1 2 1 2 1 2
x:
x=2
1 2
x=22
4 5 2 5
Substitute into y = 2x 2 to obtain y = N has coordinates
and check in y =
1 2
x.
4 5
2 5
(b)
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The area of OAN = base ( b ) = 1 height(h) = Area =

1 2 2 5 2 5
1 2
base height
1 5
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Solutionbank C1
Integration
Question:
Find an expression for y when x5
dy dx
is:
Solution:
dy dx
= x5
x6
y=
+c
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Solutionbank C1
Integration
Question:
Find an expression for y when 10x4
dy dx
is:
Solution:
dy dx
= 10x4
x5
y = 10
+c
y = 2 x5 + c
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Solutionbank C1
Integration
Question:
Find an expression for y when 3 x2
dy dx
is:
Solution:
dy dx
= 3 x2
x3
y=3
+c
y = x3 + c
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Solutionbank C1
Integration
Question:
Find an expression for y when x2
dy dx
is:
Solution:
dy dx
= x2
x1
y=
+c
y = x 1 + c or y=
1 x
+c
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Solutionbank C1
Integration
Question:
Find an expression for y when 4x 3
dy dx
is:
Solution:
dy dx
= 4x 3
x2
y= 4
+c
y = 2x 2 + c or y=
2 x2
+c
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Solutionbank C1
Integration
Question:
Find an expression for y when
dy dx
is:
Solution:
dy dx
2
=x
5
y=
x 3 5 3
+c
y=
3 5
+c
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Solutionbank C1
Integration
Question:
dy dx
is:
4x
Solution:
dy dx
1
= 4x
3
y=4
x 2 3 2
+c
y=
8 3
+c
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Solutionbank C1
Integration
Question:
dy dx
is:
Solution:
dy dx
= 2 x6
x7
y= 2 y=
2 7
+c
x7 + c
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Solutionbank C1
Integration
Question:
dy dx
is:
Solution:
dy dx
= 3 x5
x6
y=3 y=
1 2
+c
x6 + c
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Solutionbank C1
Integration
Question:
dy dx
is:
Solution:
dy dx
= 3x 4
x3
y=3
+c
y = x 3 + c or y=
1 x3
+c
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Solutionbank C1
Integration
Question:
dy dx
is:
Solution:
dy dx
1
= x
1
y=
x+ 2 1 2
1
+c
y = 2x 2 + c or y=2x+c
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Solutionbank C1
Integration
Question:
dy dx
is:
5x
Solution:
dy dx
3
= 5x
1
y=5
x 2 1 2
+c
y = 10x y=
10 x
+ c or
+c
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Solutionbank C1
Integration
Question:
dy dx
is:
2x
Solution:
dy dx
3
= 2x
1
y= 2
x 2
1
+c
1 2
y = 4x y=
4 x
+ c or
+c
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Solutionbank C1
Integration
Question:
dy dx
is:
6x
Solution:
dy dx
1
= 6x
4
y=6
x 3 4 3
+c
y= y=
18 4 9 2
x
4 3
+c +c
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Solutionbank C1
Integration
Question:
Find an expression for y when 36x11
dy dx
is:
Solution:
dy dx
= 36x11
x12
y = 36
12
+c
y = 3x12 + c
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Solutionbank C1
Integration
Question:
dy dx
is:
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Solutionbank C1
Integration
Question:
dy dx
is:
3x
Solution:
dy dx
2
= 3x
1
y= 3
x 3 1 3
1
+c
y = 9x
+c
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Solutionbank C1
Integration
Question:
Find an expression for y when 5
dy dx
is:
Solution:
dy dx
= 5 = 5x0
x1
y= 5
+c
y = 5x + c
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Solutionbank C1
Integration
Question:
Find an expression for y when 6x
dy dx
is:
Solution:
dy dx
= 6x
x2
y=6
+c
y = 3 x2 + c
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Solutionbank C1
Integration
Question:
Find an expression for y when 2x 0.4
dy dx
is:
Solution:
dy dx
= 2x 0.4
x0.6
y=2 y= y=
0.6
+c
20 6 10 3
x0.6 + c x0.6 + c
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Solutionbank C1
Integration
Question:
Find y when
dy dx
is given by the following expressions. In each case simplify your answer:
(a) 4x x 2 + 6x
(b) 15x2 + 6x 3 3x
3
1 2
(c) x3
x 2
2
6x 2
(d) 4x3 + x
x2
1
(e) 4 12x 4 + 2x
2
(f) 5x
10x4 + x 3
4
4 3
(g)
x 3
3 + 8x
(h) 5x4 x
12x 5
Solution:
(a)
dy dx
1
= 4x x 2 + 6x
3
x2
x1
y=4
+6
x 2 3 2
+c
y = 2x2 + x 1 + 4x
dy dx
+c
5
(b)
= 15x2 + 6x 3 3x
3
x3
x2
y = 15
+6
x 2
3
+c
3 2
y = 5 x3 3 x 2 + 2 x
+c
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(c)
dy dx
= x3
2x
1
6x 2
x4
y=
+ 3 x 2 2 1
x1
+c
y=
1 4
x4 3x
+ 6x 1 + c
(d)
dy dx
= 4 x3 + x
1
x2
x4
y=4
x 3 1 3
1
x1
+c
y = x4 + 3 x
dy dx
+ x1 + c
1
(e)
= 4 12x 4 + 2x
1
x3
y = 4x 12
+2
x 2 1 2
+c
y = 4x + 4x 3 + 4x
dy dx
2
+c
(f)
= 5x
5
10x4 + x 3
y=5
x 3 5 3
5
x5
x2
10
+c
y = 3x
2 x5
1 2
x2 + c
(g)
dy dx
4 3
3x
1
3 + 8x
y=
4 x 3 3 1 3
1
x2
3x + 8
+c
y = 4x
dy dx
3 x + 4 x2 + c
3
(h)
= 5 x4 x
12x 5
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x5
y=5
x 2
1
x4
12
1 2
2
+c
y = x5 + 2 x
+ 3x 4 + c
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Solutionbank C1
Integration
Question:
Find f(x) when f(x) is given by the following expressions. In each case simplify your answer: (a) 12x +
3 2
3
+5
(b) 6x5 + 6x 7
7 6
6x
(c)
1 2
x 2
3 2
2x
(d) 10x + 8x 3
1 5
(e) 2x
+ 4x
(f) 9x2 + 4x 3 +
1 4
(g) x2 + x 2 + x
(h) 2x 3 2x + 2x
Solution:
(a) f(x) = 12x +
3
3 2
2x
1
+5
x2
f(x) = 12
3 x 2 2 1 2
1
+ 5x + c
f(x) = 6x2 3x
+ 5x + c
1
7 6
(b) f(x) = 6x5 + 6x 7
6x
1
x6
x6
f(x) = 6
+6
1 x 6 6 1 6
1
+c
f(x) = x6 x 6 + x
+c
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(c) f(x) =
1 2
1
1 2
1
f(x) =
1 x 2 2 1 2
1
1 x 2 2 1 2
1
+c
f(x) = x
+ x
+c
(d) f(x) = 10x + 8x 3

x2 x2
f(x) = 10
+8
+c
f(x) = 5x2 4x 2 + c
1 5
(e) f(x) = 2x
2
+ 4x
x 3
2
f(x) = 2
x 3 2 3
2
+4
+c
2 3
f(x) = 3x
6x
+c
1 4
1
(f) f(x) = 9x2 + 4x 3 +
x
1
x3
x2
f(x) = 9
+4
1 x 2 4 1 2
+c
f(x) = 3x3 2x 2 +
1 2
+c
(g) f(x) = x2 + x 2 + x
3
x3
x1
f(x) =
x 2 3 2
+c
f(x) =
3 1 + 3x x
3 2
3x
+c
(h) f(x) = 2x 3 2x + 2x
x2 x2
f(x) = 2
+2
x 2 3 2
+c
f(x) = x 2 x2 +
4 3
+c
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Solutionbank C1
Integration
Question:
Find the following integral: ( x3 + 2 x ) d x
Solution:
( x3 + 2 x ) d x
x4 x2
= =
4 1 4
+2
+c
x4 + x2 + c
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Solutionbank C1
Integration
Question:
Find the following integral: ( 2x 2 + 3 ) dx
Solution:
( 2x 2 + 3 ) dx
x1
=2
+ 3x + c
= 2x 1 + 3x + c
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Solutionbank C1
Integration
Question:
Find the following integral:
5x
3x2
dx
Solution:
5x
3x2
dx
=5
x 2 5 2
5
x3
+c
= 2x
x3 + c
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Solutionbank C1
Integration
Question:
2x
2x
+4
dx
Solution:
2x
2x
+4
dx
=2
x 2 3 2
x 2 1 2
+ 4x + c
4 3
4x
+ 4x + c
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Solutionbank C1
Integration
Question:
Find the following integral: ( 4x3 3x 4 + r ) dx
Solution:
( 4x3 3x 4 + r ) dx
x4 x3
=4
+ rx + c
= x4 + x 3 + rx + c
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Solutionbank C1
Integration
Question:
Find the following integral: ( 3t2 t 2 ) dt
Solution:
( 3t2 t 2 ) dt
t3 t1
=3
+c
= t3 + t 1 + c
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Solutionbank C1
Integration
Question:
2t2 3t
+1
dt
Solution:

t3
2t2 3t
+1
dt
=2
t 2 1 2
1 2
+t+c
2 3
t 3 + 6t
+t+c
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Solutionbank C1
Integration
Question:
x + x
+ x
dx
Solution:

x2
x + x
+ x

+c
dx
x 2 1 2
x 2 1 2
1 2
2 2 x + 2x
2x
+c
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Solutionbank C1
Integration
Question:
Find the following integral: ( px4 + 2t + 3x 2 ) dx
Solution:
( px4 + 2t + 3x 2 ) dx
x5 x1
=p =
p 5
+ 2tx + 3
+c
x5 + 2tx 3x 1 + c
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Solutionbank C1
Integration
Question:
Find the following integral: ( pt3 + q2 + px3 ) dt
Solution:
( pt3 + q2 + px3 ) dt
t4
=p
+ q2t + px3t + c
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Solutionbank C1
Integration
Question:
Find the following integrals: (a) ( 2x + 3 ) x2dx (b)
( 2x 2 + 3 ) x2
dx
(c) ( 2x + 3 ) 2dx (d) ( 2x + 3 ) ( x 1 ) dx (e) ( 2x + 3 ) xdx
Solution:
(a) ( 2x + 3 ) x2dx = ( 2 x3 + 3 x2 ) d x
x4 x3
=2 =
1 2
+3
+c
x4 + x3 + c
(b) =
( 2x 2 + 3 ) x2
dx
3 x2
2x 2 x2
dx
= ( 2 + 3x 2 ) dx
x1
= 2x + 3
+c
= 2x 3x 1 + c or = 2x
3 x
+c
(c) ( 2x + 3 ) 2dx = ( 4x2 + 12x + 9 ) dx

x3 x2
=4 =
4 3
+ 12
+ 9x + c
x3 + 6x2 + 9x + c
(d) ( 2x + 3 ) ( x 1 ) dx = ( 2x2 + x 3 ) dx
x3 x2
=2
3x + c
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2 3
x3 +
1 2
x2 3x + c
(e) ( 2x + 3 ) x dx =
2x + 3
3
x 2 dx
1
2x
+ 3x
dx
=2
x 2 5 2
+3
x 2 3 2
+c
4 5
x
4 5
+ 2x
+c
or =
\ x5 + 2\ x3 + c
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Solutionbank C1
Integration
Question:
Find f(x)dx when f(x) is given by the following: (a) ( x + 2 )
2
(b)
x+
1 x
(c) ( x + 2 ) (d) x ( x + 2 )
(e)
x+2 x

+2x
(f)
1 x
Solution:
(a) ( x + 2 ) 2dx = ( x2 + 4x + 4 ) dx = =
1 3 1 3
x3 +
4 2
x2 + 4x + c
x3 + 2x2 + 4x + c
(b)
x+
1 x
2dx
x2 + 2 +
x2

+c
dx
= ( x2 + 2 + x 2 ) dx = =
1
3 3 x + 2x +
1 3
x1 1
x3 + 2x x 1 + c
1 3
or =
x3 + 2 x
1 x
+c
(c) ( x + 2 ) 2dx = ( x + 4 x + 4 ) dx
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x2
x + 4x
+4
dx
1 2
+4
x 2 3 2
+ 4x + c
1 2
x2 +
8 3
+ 4x + c
(d) x ( x + 2 ) dx =
+ 2x
dx
x 2 5 2
+2
x 2 3 2
+c
2 5
x
2 5
4 3
+c
or =
\ x5 +
4 3
\ x3 + c
(e)
x+2 x
dx
x
1
2
1
x 2
1
x 2
1
dx
+ 2x
dx
x 2 3 2
+2
x 2 1 2
+c
2 3
x
2 3
+ 4x
+c
or =
\ x3 + 4 x + c
(f)
1 x
1
+2x
1
dx
+ 2x
dx
x 2 1 2
+2
x 2 3 2
+c
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= 2x
4 3
+c \ x3 + c
or = 2 x +
4 3
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Solutionbank C1
Integration
Question:
Find the following integrals:
(a)
3x+
1 x2
dx
(b)
2 x
+ 3 x2
dx
(c)
4 x3
dx
(d)
2+x x3
+3
dx
(e) ( x2 + 3 ) ( x 1 ) dx
(f)
2 x
+ 3x x
dx
(g) ( x 3 ) 2dx (h)

( 2x + 1 ) 2 x
dx
(i)
x + 6x 3
3+
dx
(j) x ( x + 3 ) 2dx
Solution:
(a)
3x+
1
1 x2
dx
3x
+ x2
dx
=3
x 2 3 2
x1
+c
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= 2x
x1 + c
1 x
or = 2\ x3
+c
(b)
2 x
+ 3 x2
1
dx
2x
+ 3x2
dx
=2
x 2 1 2
1
3 3
x3 + c
= 4x
+ x3 + c
or = 4 x + x3 + c
(c)
4 x3
dx
+ 4x 3
dx
x 3 5 3
x2
+4
+c
5 3
5x 3 5
2x 2 + c
5 3
or =
2 x2
+c
(d)

x2
2+x x3
+3
dx
= ( 2x 3 + x 2 + 3 ) dx
x1
=2
+ 3x + c
= x 2 x 1 + 3x + c or =
1 x2
1 x
+ 3x + c
(e) ( x2 + 3 ) ( x 1 ) dx = ( x3 x2 + 3 x 3 ) d x =
1 4
x4
1 3
x3 +
3 2
x2 3x + c
(f)
2 x
+ 3x x
dx
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2x
+ 3x
dx
=2
x 2 1 2
1
+3
x 2 5 2
+c
= 4x
6 5
+c x2 x + c
or = 4 x +
6 5
(g) ( x 3 ) 2dx = ( x2 6x + 9 ) dx = =
1 3 1 3
x3
6 2
x2 + 9x + c
x3 3x2 + 9x + c
(h)
( 2x + 1 ) 2 x
1
dx 4 x2 + 4 x + 1
1
= x

3 2

1 2
dx
4x
+ 4x
+ x
dx
=4
x 2 5 2
+4
x 2 3 2
x 2 1 2
+c
5 2
x 5
8 5
3 2
3x
+ 2x
+c
or =
\ x5 +
8 3
\ x3 + 2 x + c
(i)
x + 6x 3
3+
x
1
dx
3 + x
+ 6x2
dx
= 3x +
x 2 1 2
1
3x
+c
= 3x + 2x
+ 2 x3 + c
or = 3x + 2 x + 2x3 + c (j) x ( x + 3 ) 2dx
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= x
x + 6x
3 2
+9
1
dx
+ 6x + 9x
dx
x 2 5 2
6 2
x2 + 9
x 2 3 2
+c
2 5
x
2 5
+ 3 x2 + 6 x
+c
or =
\ x5 + 3x2 + 6\ x3 + c
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Solutionbank C1
Integration
Question:
Find the equation of the curve with the given
dy dx
that passes through the given point:
(a)
dy dx
= 3x2 + 2x; point ( 2 , 10 )
(b)
dy dx
= 4 x3 +
2 x3
+ 3; point ( 1 , 4 )
(c)
dy dx
= x+
1 4
x2; point ( 4 , 11 )
(d)
dy dx
3 x
x; point ( 4 , 0 )
(e)
dy dx
= ( x + 2 ) 2; point ( 1 , 7 )
(f)
dy dx
x2 + 3
; point ( 0 , 1 )
Solution:
(a)
dy dx
= 3x2 + 2x y=
3 3
x3 +
2 2
x2 + c
So y = x3 + x2 + c x = 2, y = 10 10 = 8 + 4 + c So c = 2 So equation is y = x3 + x2 2
dy dx
(b)
= 4 x3 + y=
4 4
2 x3
+3
2 2
x4
x 2 + 3x + c
So y = x4 x 2 + 3x + c x = 1, y = 4 4 = 1 1 + 3 + c So c = 1 So equation is y = x4 x 2 + 3x + 1 (c)
dy dx
= x+
1 4
x2
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y=
x 2 3 2
1 x3 4 3
+c
So y =
2 3
1 12
x3 + c 11 =
1 3 2
3 2
x = 4, y = 11 So c =
33 3
2 3
32 3
23 +
1 12
43 + c
So equation is y =
3x
1 12
x3 +
1 3
(d)
dy dx
3 x
x
1
y=3
x 2 1 2
1 2
x2 + c
So y = 6 x x = 4, y = 0 So c = 4
1 2
x2 + c 0=62
1 2 1 2
16 + c
So equation is y = 6 x
x2 4
(e)
dy dx
= (x+2) y=
1 3
= x2 + 4 x + 4
x3 + 2x2 + 4x + c 7=
1 3
x = 1, y = 7 So c =
2 3
+2+4+c
So equation is y =
3x
+ 2x2 + 4x +
2 3
(f)
dy dx
x2 + 3
=x
5
+ 3x
1
y=
x 2 5 2
+3
x 2 1 2
+c
So y =
2 5
+ 6x
+c
2 5
x = 0, y = 1 So c = 1
1=
0+60+c
2
5 2 1
So equation of curve is y =
5x
+ 6x
+1
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Solutionbank C1
Integration
Question:
The curve C, with equation y = f(x), passes through the point ( 1 , 2 ) and f(x) = 2x3 the form y = f(x).
1 x2
. Find the equation of C in
Solution:
f(x) = 2x3 So f(x) =
2 1 x2
= 2 x3 x 2
x1 1
x4 4
+c=
1 2
x4 +
1 x
+c
But f ( 1 ) = 2 So 2 =
1 2
+1+c
1 2
c=
1 2
So f(x) =
x4 +
1 x
1 2
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Solutionbank C1
Integration
Question:
The gradient of a particular curve is given by find an equation of the curve.
dy dx
x+3 x2
. Given that the curve passes through the point ( 9 , 0 ) ,
Solution:
dy dx
x+3 x2
= x
1
+ 3x 2
y=
x 2
1
x1
+3
1 2
2
+c
So y = 2x x = 9, y = 0 So c =
2 3
3x 1 + c = 0=
2 3
2 x
3 x
+c
1 3
3 9
+c
=1
2 x
So equation is y = 1
3 x
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Solutionbank C1
Integration
Question:
A set of curves, that each pass through the origin, have equations y = f1(x), y = f2(x), y = f3(x)... where fn(x) = fn 1(x) and f1(x) = x2. (a) Find f2(x), f3(x). (b) Suggest an expression for fn(x).
Solution:
(a) f2(x) = f1(x) = x2 So f2(x) =
1 3
x3 + c c=0.
The curve passes through (0 , 0) so f2 ( 0 ) = 0 So f2(x) = f3(x) = f3(x) =

1 3 1 12 1 3
x3
x3 x4 + c, but c = 0 since f3(0) = 0.

1 12
So f3(x) =
x4
x3
x4
(b) f2(x) =
, f3(x) =
34
So power of x is n + 1 for fn(x), denominator is 3 4 ... up to n + 1:

xn + 1
fn(x) =
3 4 5 ... ( n + 1 )
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Solutionbank C1
Integration
Question:
A set of curves, with equations y = f1(x), y = f2(x), y = f3(x) ... all pass through the point ( 0 , 1 ) and they are related by the property fn(x) = fn 1(x) and f1(x) = 1. Find f2(x), f3(x), f4(x).
Solution:
f2(x) = f1(x) = 1 f2(x) = x + c But f2 ( 0 ) = 1 So f2(x) = x + 1 f3(x) = f2(x) = x + 1 f3(x) =
1 2 1 2
1=0+c
c=1
x2 + x + c 1=0+c c=1
But f3 ( 0 ) = 1 So f3(x) =
x2 + x + 1
1 2 1 6
f4(x) = f3(x) = f4(x) =

1 6
x2 + x + 1 x3 +
1 2 1 2
x2 + x + c c=1
But f4 ( 0 ) = 1 So f4(x) = x3 +
1=0+c
x2 + x + 1
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Solutionbank C1
Integration
Question:
Find: (a) ( x + 1 ) ( 2x 5 ) dx
(b)
+ x
dx .
Solution:
(a) ( x + 1 ) ( 2x 5 ) dx = ( 2 x2 3 x 5 ) d x
x3 x2
=2 =
2 3
3
3 2
5x + c
x3
x2 5x + c
(b)
+ x
dx
x 3 4 3
x 3 2 3
+c
4 3
4x
2 3
2x
+c
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Solutionbank C1
Integration
Question:
The gradient of a curve is given by f(x) = x2 3x the equation of the curve in the form y = f(x).
2 x2
. Given that the curve passes through the point ( 1 , 1 ) , find
Solution:
f(x) = x2 3x
x3 2 x2 x2
= x2 3x 2x 2
x1
So f(x) = So f(x) = But f So c =
3 1 3
3 x3
2 3 2
2 x2 +
1 2 x
+c
+c
1 3

1 6
=1
3 2
+2+c=1
So the equation is y =
1 3
x3
3 2
x2 +
2 x
1 6
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Solutionbank C1
Integration
Question:
Find (a) ( 8x3 6x2 + 5 ) dx
(b)
5x + 2
x 2 dx .
Solution:
(a) ( 8x3 6x2 + 5 ) dx
x4 x3
=8
+ 5x + c
= 2 x4 2 x3 + 5 x + c
(b)
5x + 2
3

1 2
x 2 dx
5x
+ 2x
dx
=5
x 2 5 2
5
+2
x 2 3 2
+c
= 2x
4 3
+c
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Solutionbank C1
Integration
Question:
Given y =
( x + 1 ) ( 2x 3 ) x
, find ydx.
Solution:
y= y=
( x + 1 ) ( 2x 3 ) x

3 2
2 x2 x 3
1

1 2
y = 2x
3x
3
ydx =
2x
3x
dx
=2
x 2 5 2
x 2 3 2
x 2 1 2
+c
4 5
2 3
6x
+c
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Solutionbank C1
Integration
Question:
Given that
dx dt
= 3t2 2t + 1 and that x = 2 when t = 1, find the value of x when t = 2.
Solution:
dx dt
= 3t2 2t + 1
t3 t2
x=3
+t+c
So x = t3 t2 + t + c But when t = 1, x = 2. So 2 = 1 1 + 1 + c c=1 So x = t3 t2 + t + 1 When t = 2, x = 8 4 + 2 + 1 So x = 7

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Solutionbank C1
Integration
Question:
1 1
Given y = 3x
+ 2x
, x > 0, find ydx.
Solution:
ydx =
3x
+ 2x
dx
=3
x 2 3 2
3
+2
x 2 1 2
1
+c
= 2x
+ 4x
+c
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Solutionbank C1
Integration
Question:
Given that
dx dt
= (t+1)
and that x = 0 when t = 2, find the value of x when t = 3.
Solution:
dx dt
= (t+1)
t3
= t2 + 2t + 1
t2
x=
+2
+t+c
But x = 0 when t = 2. So 0 = So x =
8 3
+4+2+c
26 3 26 3 26 3
c=
1 3
t3 + t2 + t
27 3
When t = 3, x = So x = 12
1 3
+9+3
or
37 3
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Solutionbank C1
Integration
Question:
1 1
Given that y
=x
+ 3:
1
(a) Show that y = x
+ Ax
+ B, where A and B are constants to be found.
(b) Hence find ydx.
Solution:
1 1
(a) y
=x
+3
1 3
So y =
+3
So y =
+ 6x
+9
So y = x 3 + 6x 3 + 9 (A=6,B=9)
(b) ydx =
+ 6x
+9
dx
x 3 5 3
+6
x 3 4 3
+ 9x + c
3 5
9 2
+ 9x + c
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Solutionbank C1
Integration
Question:
1 1
Given that y = 3x
4x
x>0
(a) Find
dy dx
(b) Find ydx.
Solution:
1 1
y = 3x
4x
(a) So
dy dx dy dx
= =
3 2 3
4 + 2x

3 2
1 2
1 2
x 2
(b) ydx =
3x
4x
dx
=3
x 2 3 2
3
x 2 1 2
1
+c
= 2x
8x
+c
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Solutionbank C1
Integration
Question:
Find
dx .
Solution:

1 2
x
1
dx
1 4x
+4
dx
5 4x
dx
= 5x 4
x 2 1 2
1
x 2 3 2
+c
= 5x 8x
2 3
+c
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Practice paper C1
Exercise 1, Question 1
Question:
1
(a) Write down the value of 16 2 . (1)

3
(b) Hence find the value of 16 2 . (2)
Solution:
1
(a) 16
= 16 = 4
(b) 16
16
= 43 = 64
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Question:
Find ( 6x2 + x ) dx . (4)
Solution:
6 x2 + x

+c
dx
x3
=6
x 2 3 2
= 2 x3 +
3 2
3x
+c
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Question:
A sequence a1, a2, a3, ... an is defined by a1 = 2, an + 1 = 2an 1. (a) Write down the value of a2 and the value of a3. (2)
5 (b) Calculate ar. (2) r=1

Solution:
(a) a2 = 2a1 1 = 4 1 = 3 a3 = 2a2 1 = 6 1 = 5 (b) a4 = 2a3 1 = 10 1 = 9 a5 = 2a4 1 = 18 1 = 17
5 ar = a1 + a2 + a3 + a4 + a5 = 2 + 3 + 5 + 9 + 17 = 36 r=1
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Question:
(a) Express ( 5 + 2 )
2
in the form a + b 2, where a and b are integers. (3)

2
(b) Hence, or otherwise, simplify ( 5 + 2 )
( 5 2 ) 2. (2)
Solution:
(a) ( 5 + 2 ) (b) ( 5 2 )
2
= ( 5 + 2 ) ( 5 + 2 ) = 25 + 10 2 + 2 = 27 + 10 2 = ( 5 2 ) ( 5 2 ) = 25 10 2 + 2 = 27 10 2
(5+ 2) 2 (5 2) 2 = ( 27 + 10 2 ) ( 27 10 2 ) = 27 + 10 2 27 + 10 2 = 20 2
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Question:
Solve the simultaneous equations: x 3y = 6 3xy + x = 24 (7)
Solution:
x 3y = 6 x = 6 + 3y Substitute into 3xy + x = 24: 3y ( 6 + 3y ) + ( 6 + 3y ) = 24 18y + 9y2 + 6 + 3y = 24 9y2 + 21y 18 = 0 Divide by 3: 3 y2 + 7 y 6 = 0 ( 3y 2 ) ( y + 3 ) = 0 y=
2 3
,y= 3
Substitute into x = 6 + 3y: y=

2 3
x=6+2=8 x=69= 3
2 3
y= 3
x = 3, y = 3 or x = 8, y =
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Question:
The points A and B have coordinates ( 3 , 8 ) and ( 5 , 4 ) respectively. The straight line l1 passes through A and B. (a) Find an equation for l1, giving your answer in the form ax + by + c = 0, where a, b and c are integers. (4) (b) Another straight line l2 is perpendicular to l1 and passes through the origin. Find an equation for l2. (2) (c) The lines l1 and l2 intersect at the point P. Use algebra to find the coordinates of P. (3)
Solution:
y2 y1
(a) Gradient of l1 = Equation for l1: y y1 = m ( x x1 ) y4= y4=

1 2 1 2 1 2 13 2
x2 x1
48 5 ( 3)
4 8
1 2

x+
x5
5 2
x+y
=0
x + 2y 13 = 0 (b) For perpendicular lines, m1m2 = 1 m1 =

1 2
, so m2 = 2
Equation for l2 is y = 2x (c) Substitute y = 2x into x + 2y 13 = 0: x + 4x 13 = 0 5x = 13 x=2

3 5 1 5
y = 2x = 5
Coordinates of P are
3 5
,5
1 5
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Practice paper C1
Question:
On separate diagrams, sketch the curves with equations: (a) y =
2 x
, 2
2, x 0 (2)
(b) y =
2 x
4, 2
2, x 0 (3)
(c) y =
2 x+1
, 2
2, x 1 (3)
In each part, show clearly the coordinates of any point at which the curve meets the x-axis or the y-axis.
Solution:
(a)
y=
2 x
(b) Translation of 4 units parallel to the y-axis.
y=
2 x
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Curve crosses the x-axis where y = 0:

2 x 2 x
4=0 =4
1 2
x=
(c) Translation of 1 unit parallel to the x-axis.
y=
2 x+1
The line x = 1 is an asymptote. Curve crosses the y-axis where x = 0: y=

2 0+1
=2
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Question:
In the year 2007, a car dealer sold 400 new cars. A model for future sales assumes that sales will increase by x cars per year for the next 10 years, so that ( 400 + x ) cars are sold in 2008, ( 400 + 2x ) cars are sold in 2009, and so on. Using this model with x = 30, calculate: (a) The number of cars sold in the year 2016. (2) (b) The total number of cars sold over the 10 years from 2007 to 2016. (3) The dealer wants to sell at least 6000 cars over the 10-year period. Using the same model: (c) Find the least value of x required to achieve this target. (4)
Solution:
(a) a = 400, d = x = 30 T10 = a + 9d = 400 + 270 = 670 670 cars sold in 2010
1 2
(b) Sn =
2a +
n1
So S10 = 5 [ ( 2 400 ) + ( 9 30 ) ] = 5 1070 = 5350 5350 cars sold from 2001 to 2010 (c) S10 required to be at least 6000:
1 2
2a +
n1
6000
5 ( 800 + 9x ) 6000 4000 + 45x 6000 45x 2000 x 44

4 9
To achieve the target, x = 45.

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Question:
(a) Given that x2 + 4 x + c = ( x + a ) 2 + b where a, b and c are constants: (i) Find the value of a. (1) (ii) Find b in terms of c. (2) Given also that the equation x2 + 4x + c = 0 has unequal real roots: (iii) Find the range of possible values of c. (2) (b) Find the set of values of x for which: (i) 3x < 20 x, (2) (ii) x2 + 4x 21 > 0, (4) (iii) both 3x < 20 x and x2 + 4x 21 > 0. (2)
Solution:
(a) (i) x2 + 4x + c = ( x + 2 ) So a = 2 (ii) b = c 4 (iii) For unequal real roots: (x+2) 24+c=0 (x+2) 2=4c 4c>0 c<4 (b) (i) 3x < 20 x 3x + x < 20 4x < 20 x<5 (ii) Solve x2 + 4x 21 = 0: (x+7) (x3) =0 x = 7, x = 3 Sketch of y = x2 + 4x 21:
2
4+c= (x+2)
+ (c4)
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x2 + 4x 21 > 0 when x < 7 or x > 3 (c)
Both inequalties are true when x < 7 or 3 < x < 5

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Question:
( 3x 4 ) 2
(a) Show that
x2
may be written as P +
Q x
R x 2
where P, Q and R are constants to be found. (3)
( 3x 4 ) 2
(b) The curve C has equation y = x = 2. (5)
x2
, x 0. Find the gradient of the tangent to C at the point on C where
(c) Find the equation of the normal to C at the point on C where x = 2, giving your answer in the form ax + by + c = 0, where a, b and c are integers. (5)
Solution:
(a) ( 3x 4 )
( 3x 4 ) 2 x2
= ( 3x 4 ) ( 3x 4 ) = 9x2 24x + 16
x2
9x2 24x + 16
=9
24 x
16 x2
P = 9, Q = 24, R = 16 (b) y = 9 24x 1 + 16x 2

dy dx
= 24x 2 32x 3
dy dx
Where x = 2,
24 ( 2) 2
32 ( 2) 3
24 4
32 8
= 10
Gradient of the tangent is 10.

24 ( 2) 1 Gradient of tangent 16 ( 2) 2
(c) Where x = 2, y = 9 Gradient of the normal =
= 9 + 12 + 4 = 25
1 10
The equation of the normal at ( 2 , 25 ) is y 25 =

1 10
Multiply by 10: 10y 250 = x 2 x + 10y 248 = 0

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Algebraic fractions
Question:
Factorise completely (a) 2x3 13x2 7x (b) 9x2 16 (c) x4 + 7x2 8
Solution:
(a)
2x3 13x2 7x = x ( 2x2 13x 7 ) = x ( 2x2 + x 14x 7 ) = x [ x ( 2x + 1 ) 7 ( 2x + 1 ) ] = x ( 2x + 1 ) ( x 7 )

(b)
x is a common factor So take x outside the bracket. For the quadratic, ac = 14 and 1 14 = 13 = b Factorise
9x2 16 = ( 3x ) 2 42 = ( 3x + 4 ) ( 3x 4 )
(c) x4
This is a difference of two squares, ( 3x ) 2 and 42 Use x2 y2 = ( x + y ) ( x y )
+ 7x 2 8 y2 y + 8y 8 y(y1) +8(y1) (y1) (y+8) x2 1 ) ( x2 + 8 ) x+1) (x1) +8)
Let y = x2 ac = 8 and 1 + 8 = + 7 = b Factorise Replace y by x2 x2 1 is a difference of two squares, so use x2 y2 = ( x + y ) ( x y )
= y2 + 7y 8 = = =
= ( = ( ( x2
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Algebraic fractions
Question:
Find the value of
1
(a) 81
(b) 81
(c) 81
Solution:
(a)
811 / 2 = \ 81 =9
(b)
3
Use a
= m\ a, so a
1 2
=\a
81
a then cube this

4
= m \ ( an )
or ( m\ a ) n
= (4 \ 81 ) 3 = 33 = 27
(c)
It is easier to find the fourth root,
\ 81 = 3 because 3 3 3 3 = 81
81
3 4
= =
1 813 / 4 1 27
Use a m =
1 am
Use the answer from part (b)
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Algebraic fractions
Question:
1
(a) Write down the value of 8

2
(b) Find the value of 8
Solution:
(a)
1 1
Use a
3\
= m\ a , so a
1 3
= 3\ a
= 3\ 8 =2
(b) 8
2 3 2
8 = 2 because 2 2 2 = 8
= (3 \8) 2
First find 8 (
m\
= m \ ( an )
or
a)
= 22 = 4 8
2 3
= =
1 4
Use a m =
1 am
8 3
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Algebraic fractions
Question:
4
(a) Find the value of 125

4
(b) Simplify 24x2 18x
Solution:
(a)
4 n
125
= m\ ( an )
or ( m\ a ) n
= ( 3\ 125 ) 4 = 54 = 625
(b)
It is easier to find the cube root, then the fourth power

3\
125 = 5 because 5 5 5 = 125
24x2 18x
4 3
24x2
4x2
=
2
Divide by 6 Use am an = am n
18x 3 4x 3 3
3x 3
( or
2 3
4 3
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Algebraic fractions
Question:
(a) Express \ 80 in the form a\ 5 , where a is an integer. (b) Express ( 4 \ 5 )
2
in the form b + c\ 5 , where b and c are integers.
Solution:
(a)
\ 80 = \ 16 \ 5 = 4\ 5 ( a = 4 )
(b)
Use \ ( ab ) = \ a\ b
(4\5) 2
= (4\5) (4\5) =4(4\5) \5(4\5) = 16 4\ 5 4\ 5 + 5 = 21 8\ 5
Multiply the brackets. \5\5=5
( b = 21 and c = 8 )
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Algebraic fractions
Question:
(a) Expand and simplify ( 4 + \ 3 ) ( 4 \ 3 ). (b) Express
26 4+\3
in the form a + b\ 3 , where a and b are integers.
Solution:
(a)
(4+\3) (4\3) =4(4\3) +\3(4\3) = 16 4\ 3 + 4\ 3 3 = 13

(b)
26 4+\3
Multiply the brackets. \3\3=3
4\3 4\3
To rationalise the denominator, multiply top and
bottom by 4 \ 3 = =
26 ( 4 \ 3 ) (4+\3) (4\3) 26 ( 4 \ 3 ) 13
Use the answer from part (a) Divide by 13
=2(4\3) = 8 2\ 3 ( a = 8 and b = 2 )
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Question:
(a) Express \ 108 in the form a\ 3 , where a is an integer. (b) Express ( 2 \ 3 )
2
in the form b + c\ 3 , where b and c are integers to be found.
Solution:
(a)
\ 108 = \ 36 \ 3 = 6\ 3
(b)
Use \ ( ab ) = \ a\ b (a=6)
(2\3) 2
= (2\3) (2\3) =2(2\3) \3(2\3) = 4 2\ 3 2\ 3 + 3 = 7 4\ 3
Multiply the brackets \3\3=3
( b = 7 and c = 4 )
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Algebraic fractions
Question:
(a) Express ( 2\ 7 )
3
in the form a\ 7 , where a is an integer.
(b) Express ( 8 + \ 7 ) ( 3 2\ 7 ) in the form b + c\ 7 , where b and c are integers. (c) Express
6 + 2\ 7 3\7
in the form d + e\ 7 , where d and e are integers.
Solution:
(a)
( 2\ 7 ) 3 = 2\ 7 2\ 7 2\ 7 =8(\7\7\7) = 8 ( 7\ 7 ) = 56\ 7 ( a = 56 )
(b)
Multiply the 2s. \7\7=7
( 8 + \ 7 ) ( 3 2\ 7 ) = 8 ( 3 2\ 7 ) + \ 7 ( 3 2\ 7 ) = 24 16\ 7 + 3\ 7 14 = 10 13\ 7 ( b = 10 and c = 13 )

(c)
6 + 2\ 7 3\7
\ 7 2\ 7 = 2 7
3+\7 3+\7
To rationalise the denominator, multiply top and bottom
by 3 + \ 7 = = = =
( 6 + 2\ 7 ) ( 3 + \ 7 ) (3\7) (3+\7) 6 ( 3 + \ 7 ) + 2\ 7 ( 3 + \ 7 ) 3(3+\7) \7(3+\7) 18 + 6\ 7 + 6\ 7 + 14 9 + 3\ 7 3\ 7 7 32 + 12\ 7 2
= 16 + 6\ 7
Divide by 2
( d = 16 and e = 6 )
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Algebraic fractions
Question:
Solve the equations (a) x2 x 72 = 0 (b) 2x2 + 7x = 0 (c) 10x2 + 9x 9 = 0
Solution:
(a) x2 x 72
=0 =0 Factorise
(x+8) (x9)
Although x+8=0,x9=0 the equation could be solved using the quadratic x= 8,x=9 formula or completing the square, factorisation is quicker.
(b)
2x2 + 7x x ( 2x + 7 ) x = 0 , 2x + 7 = 0 x=0,x=
(b)
7 2
=0 =0 Don't forget the x = 0 solution.
Use the factor x.
2x2 + 7x x ( 2x + 7 ) x = 0 , 2x + 7 = 0 x=0,x=
(c)
7 2
=0 =0 Don't forget the x = 0 solution.
Use the factor x.
=0 10x2 + 9x 9 ( 2x + 3 ) ( 5x 3 ) = 0 2x + 3 = 0 , 5x 3 = 0 x=
3 2
Factorise
,x=
3 5
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Algebraic fractions
Question:
Solve the equations, giving your answers to 3 significant figures (a) x2 + 10x + 17 = 0 (b) 2x2 5x 1 = 0 (c) ( 2x 3 )
2
=7
Solution:
(a)
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x2 + 10x + 17 = 0 x=
b \ ( b2 4ac ) 2a
Since the question requires answers to 3 significant figures, you know that the
quadratic will not factorise. a = 1 , b = 10 , c = 17 x the formula first. = = at least 4 sig. figs. =
10 + 5.656 2 2 10 \ 32 2 10 5.656 2
10 \ ( 100 68 ) 2
Use the quadratic formula, quoting
Intermediate working should be to
10 5.656
x = 2.17 , x = 7.83 Alternative method: x2 + 10x + 17 x2 + 10x ( x + 5 ) 2 25 (x+5) 2
Divide by 2, and round to 3 sig. figs. =0 = 17 = 17 = 17 + 25 Subtract 17 to get LHS in the required form. Complete the square for x2 + 10x Add 25 to both sides Square root both sides. Subtract 5 from both sides.
=8 (x+5) 2 x+5 = \8 x = 5\8 x= 5+\8,x= 5\8 x = 2.17 , x = 7.83

(b)
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2x2 5x 1 = 0 x=
b \ ( b2 4ac ) 2a
a=2,b= 5,c= 1 x the formula first. = = x = 2.69 , x = 0.186

(c)
5 \ ( 25 + 8 ) 4 5 + 5.744 4
5\ ( 5) 2 (42 1) 4
Use the quadratic formula, quoting
5 \ 33 4
5 5.744 4
Divide by 4, and round to 3 sig. figs.
( 2x 3 ) 2 2x 3
=7 = \7 square root of both sides. The quickest method is to take the
2x x=
2 3+\7 2
=3\7 ,x= sides by 2 Divide both
Add 3 to both sides.
3\7
x = 2.82 , x = 0.177
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Algebraic fractions
Question:
x2 8x 29 ( x + a ) where a and b are constants. (a) Find the value of a and the value of b. (b) Hence, or otherwise, show that the roots of x2 8x 29 = 0 are c d\ 5 , where c and d are integers to be found.
2
+b,
Solution:
(a)
x 2 8x x2 8x 29
= ( x 4 ) 2 16
2
Complete the square for x2 8x
= (x4) 16 29
= ( x 4 ) 2 45 ( a = 4 and b = 45 )
(b) x2
8x 29
=0 =0 = 45 = \ 45 Use \ ( ab ) Take the square root of both sides. Use the result from part (a)
( x 4 ) 2 45 (x4) x4
2
x = 4 \ 45 \ 45 = \ 9 \ 5 = 3 \5 = \ a\ b Roots are 4 3\ 5 ( c = 4 and d = 3 )

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Algebraic fractions
Question:
Given that f ( x ) = x2 6x + 18 , (a) express f(x) in the form ( x a )
2
x0,
+ b , where a and b are integers.
The curve C with equation y = f ( x ) , x 0 , meets the y-axis at P and has a minimum point at Q. (b) Sketch the graph of C, showing the coordinates of P and Q. The line y = 41 meets C at the point R. (c) Find the x-coordinate of R, giving your answer in the form p + q\ 2 , where p and q are integers.
Solution:
(a)
f(x) x2 6x x2 6x + 18
= x2 6x + 18 = (x3) 29
2
Complete the square for x2 6x
= (x3) 9 + 18 = (x3) 2+9
( a = 3 and b = 9 )
(b)
y = x2 6x + 18 y= (x3) 2+9 (x3) 20 The minimum value of ( x 3 ) 2 is zero, when x = 3 . So the minimum value of y is 0 + 9 = 9 , when x = 3 . Q is the point (3, 9) The curve crosses the y-axis where x = 0 . For x = 0 , y = 18 P is the point (0, 18) For y = ax2 + bx + c , if The graph of y = x2 6x + 18 is a shape. a > 0 , the shape is Squaring a number cannot give a negative result
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Use the information about P and Q to sketch the curve x 0 , so the part where x < 0 is not needed.
(c)
y 41 32 (x3) x3 x \ 32
2
= (x3) 2+9 = (x3) 2+9 = (x3) 2 = 32 = \ 32 = 3 \ 32 = \ 16 \ 2 = 4\ 2 Use \ ( ab ) = \ a\ b Take the square root of both sides. Put y = 41 into the equation of C. Subtract 9 from both sides.
x = 3 4\ 2 x-coordinate The other of R is 3 + 4 value 3 4\ 2 is less than 0, \2 so not needed

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Algebraic fractions
Question:
Given that the equation kx2 + 12x + k = 0 , where k is a positive constant, has equal roots, find the value of k.
Solution:
Kx2 + 12x + K = 0 a = K , b = 12 , c = K For equal roots, b2 = 4ac ( or b2 4ac = 0 ) 122 4K2 K2 K So K

Write down the values of a , b and c for the quadratic equation. =4KK = 144 = 36 = 6 =6 The question says that K is a positive constant.
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Algebraic fractions
Question:
Given that x2 + 10x + 36 ( x + a ) where a and b are constants, (a) find the value of a and the value of b. (b) Hence show that the equation x2 + 10x + 36 = 0 has no real roots. The equation x2 + 10x + k = 0 has equal roots. (c) Find the value of k. (d) For this value of k, sketch the graph of y = x2 + 10x + k , showing the coordinates of any points at which the graph meets the coordinate axes.
2
+b,
Solution:
(a) x2
+ 10x + 36 = ( x + 5 ) 2 25 = ( x + 5 ) 2 25 + 36 = ( x + 5 ) 2 + 11 Complete the square for x2 + 10x
x2 + 10x x2 + 10x + 36 a = 5 and b = 11

(b) x2
+ 10x + 36
=0 =0 = 11 Hence implies that part (a) must be used
( x + 5 ) 2 + 11 (x+5) A real number squared cannot be negative, no real roots

(c) x2 2
+ 10x + K = 0 a = 1 , b = 10 , c = K For equal roots, b2 = 4ac =41K = 100 = 25
102 4K K
(d)
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For y = ax2 + bx + c , if The graph of y = x2 + 10x + 25 is a x=0: y = 0 + 0 + 25 = 25 Put x = 0 to find intersections with the yy=0: x2 + 10x + 25 =0 =0 = 5 Meets x-axis at ( 5,0) axis, and y = 0 to find intersections with the x-axis. shape. a > 0 , the shape is
Meets y-axis at ( 0 , 25 )
(x+5) (x+5) x
The graph meets the x-axis at just one point, so it touches the x-axis
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Algebraic fractions
Question:
x2 + 2x + 3 ( x + a ) (a) Find the values of the constants a and b. (b) Sketch the graph of y = x2 + 2x + 3 , indicating clearly the coordinates of any intersections with the coordinate axes. (c) Find the value of the discriminant of x2 + 2x + 3. Explain how the sign of the discriminant relates to your sketch in part (b). The equation x2 + kx + 3 = 0 , where k is a constant, has no real roots. (d) Find the set of possible values of k, giving your answer in surd form.
2
+b.
Solution:
(a) x2
+ 2x + 3 = (x+1) 21
2
x2 + 2x x2 + 2x + 3
Complete the square for x2 + 2x
= (x+1) 1+3 = (x+1) 2+2
a = 1 and b = 2
(b)
For y = ax2 + bx + c , The graph of y = x2 + 2x + 3 is a x=0: y=0+0+3 Put x = 0 to find intersections with the y-axis, =0 =0 = 2 and y = 0 to find intersections with the x-axis. shape if a > 0 , the shape is
Meets y-axis at ( 0 , 3 ) y=0: x2 + 2x + 3
(x+1) 2+2 (x+1) 2 A real number squared cannot be negative, no real roots, so no intersection with x-axis.
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The minimum value of ( x + 1 ) 2 is zero, when x = 1 , so the minimum point on the graph is at x= 1
(c) x2
+ 2x + 3 a=1,b=2,c=3 = 22 4 1 3 = 8 Since the discriminant is negative ( b2 4ac < 0 ) , x2 + 2x + 3 = 0 No real roots: b2 < 4ac The discriminant is b2 4ac
b2 4ac
has no real roots, so the graph does not cross the x-axis.
(d) x2
+ kx + 3 = 0 a=1,b=k,c=3 For no real roots, b2 < 4ac
K2 < 12 K2 12 < 0 This is a quadratic inequality with critical values \ 12 and \ 12
( K + \ 12 ) ( K \ 12 ) < 0
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Critical values: K = \ 12 , K = \ 12 \ 12 < K < \ 12 ( \ 12 = \ 4 \ 3 = 2\ 3 ) 2\ 3 < K < 2\ 3 \ ( ab ) = \ a\ b

The surds can be simplified using
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Algebraic fractions
Question:
Solve the simultaneous equations
x+y x2
Solution:
=2 + 2y = 12
y=2x x2 + 2 ( 2 x ) x2 + 4 2x x2 2x + 4 12 x2 2x 8 (x+2) (x4)
Rearrange the linear equation to get y = = 12 = 12 =0 =0 =0 Solve for x using factorisation Substitute into the quadratic equation
x = 2 or x = 4 x= 2: y=2 Substitute ( 2) =4 the x values back into y = 2 x x=4: y=24= 2 Solution: x = 2 , y = 4 and x = 4 , y = 2
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Algebraic fractions
Question:
(a) By eliminating y from the equations
y 2x 2
show that
=x4, xy = 8 ,
x2 + 4x 8 = 0. (b) Hence, or otherwise, solve the simultaneous equations
=x4, 2x2 xy = 8 ,
giving your answers in the form a b\ 3 , where a and b are integers.
Solution:
(a)
2x2 x (x4) 2x2 x2 + 4x x2 + 4x 8

(b)
=8 =8 =0
Substitute y = x 4 into the quadratic equation.
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Solve the equation found in part (a). The \ 3 in the given answer suggests that factorisation will not be possible, so use the quadratic formula, or complete the square. x2 + 4x 8 x2 + 4x (x+2) 248 =0 = (x+2) 24 =0 Complete the square for x2 + 4x
= 12 (x+2) 2 = \ 12 x+2 x = 2 \ 12 \ 12 = \ 4 \ 3 = 2\ 3 x = 2 2\ 3 ( a = 2 and b = 2 ) Using y =x4, = ( 2 2\ 3 ) y 4 = 6 2\ 3 Solution: x = 2 2\ 3 y = 6 2\ 3

Use \ ( ab ) = \ a\ b
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Solutionbank C1
Algebraic fractions
Question:
Solve the simultaneous equations
2x y 5 = 0 x2 + xy 2 = 0
Solution:
y = 2x 5
Rearrange the linear equation to get y =
x2 + x ( 2x 5 ) 2 x2 + 2x2 5x 2 3x2 5x 2 ( 3x + 1 ) ( x 2 ) x= x=
2 3 1 3 1 3
=0 =0 =0 =0 =2 Substitute the x values back into y = 2x 5
Substitute into the quadratic equation.
Solve for x using factorisation
or x : y=
17 3
5=
x=2: y=45= 1 Solution x =

1 3 17 3
, y=
and x = 2 , y = 1
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Solutionbank C1
Algebraic fractions
Question:
Find the set of values of x for which (a) 3 ( 2x + 1 ) > 5 2x , (b) 2x2 7x + 3 > 0 , (c) both 3 ( 2x + 1 ) > 5 2x and 2x2 7x + 3 > 0.
Solution:
(a)
3 ( 2x + 1 ) > 5 2x 6x + 3 > 5 2x 6x + 2x + 3 > 5 8x > 2 x>

(b)
1 4
Multiply out Add 2x to both sides. Subtract 3 from both sides Divide both sides by 8
2x2 7x + 3 ( 2x 1 ) (x3) x=
1 2
=0 =0 Factorise to solve the quadratic equation.
,x=3
Sketch the graph of y = 2x2 7x + 3 . The shape is The sketch does not need to be accurate.
2x2 7x + 3 > 0 where x<

(c)
1 2
2x2 7x + 3 > 0 ( y > 0 ) for the part of the graph above the x-axis
or x > 3
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1 4 1 2
<x< Use a number line. The ,x>3 two sets of values (from part (a) and part (b)) overlap for
1 4
<x<
1 2
and x > 3
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Solutionbank C1
Algebraic fractions
Question:
Find the set of values of x for which (a) x ( x 5 ) < 7x x2 (b) x ( 3x + 7 ) > 20
Solution:
(a) x ( x 5 ) < 7 x x2 x2 5x < 7x x2
Multiply out Factorise using the common factor 2x Solve the quadratic equation to find the critical values
2x2 12x < 0 2x ( x 6 ) < 0 2x ( x 6 ) = 0 x=0,x=6
Sketch the graph of y = 2x2 12x
2x2 12x < 0 where 0<x<6
2x2 12x < 0 ( y < 0 ) for the part of the graph below the x-axis
(b)
x ( 3x + 7 ) > 20 3x2 + 7x > 20 3x2 + 7x 20 > 0 ( 3x 5 ) ( x + 4 ) > 0 ( 3x 5 ) ( x + 4 ) = 0 x=

5 3
Multiply out Factorise Solve the quadratic equation to find the critical values
,x= 4
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Sketch the graph of y = 3x2 + 7x 20
3x2 + 7x 20 > 0 where x < 4 or x >

5 3
3x2 + 7x 20 > 0 ( y > 0 ) for the part of the graph above the x-axis.
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Solutionbank C1
Algebraic fractions
Question:
(a) Solve the simultaneous equations
=5, 2x2 3x y = 16.

(b) Hence, or otherwise, find the set of values of x for which 2x2 3x 16 > 5 2x .
y + 2x
Solution:
(a)
y = 5 2x
Rearrange the linear equation to get y =
2x2 3x ( 5 2x ) 2x2 3x 5 + 2x 2x2 x 21
= 16 = 16 =0 =0
Substitute into the quadratic equation.
( 2x 7 ) ( x + 3 ) x=3 x=3
1 2 1 2
Solve for x using factorisation.
or x = 3 Substitute
y=57= 2
the x-values back into y = 5 2x
x = 3 : y = 5 + 6 = 11 Solution x = 3
1 2
,y= 2
and x = 3 , y = 11
(b)
The equations in (a) could be written as y = 5 2x and y = 2x2 3x 16 . The solutions to 2x2 3x 16 = 5 2x are the x solutions from (a). These are the critical values for 2x2 3x 16 > 5 2x. Critical values x=3
1 2
and x = 3.
2x2 3x 16 > 5 2x ( 2x2 3x 16 5 + 2x > 0 ) 2x2 x 21 > 0
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Sketch the graph of y = 2x2 x 21
x < 3 or x > 3
1 2
2x2 x 21 > 0 ( y > 0 ) for the part of the graph above the x-axis.
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Solutionbank C1
Algebraic fractions
Question:
The equation x2 + kx + ( k + 3 ) = 0 , where k is a constant, has different real roots. (a) Show that k2 4k 12 > 0. (b) Find the set of possible values of k.
Solution:
(a) x2
+ kx + ( k + 3 ) = 0 a=1,b=k,c=k+3 b2 > 4ac
Write down a , b and c for the equation For different real roots, b2 > 4ac
k2 > 4 ( k + 3 ) k2 > 4k + 12 k2 4k 12 > 0

(b)
k2 4k 12 (k+2) (k6) k= 2,k=6
=0 =0
Factorise to solve the quadratic equation.
Sketch the graph of y = k2 4k 12 . The shape is The sketch does not need to be accurate
k2 4k 12 > 0 where k < 2 or k > 6

k2 4k 12 > 0 ( y > 0 ) for the part of the graph above the k-axis.
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Solutionbank C1
Algebraic fractions
Question:
Given that the equation kx2 + 3kx + 2 = 0 , where k is a constant, has no real roots, find the set of possible values of k.
Solution:
kx2 + 3kx + 2 = 0 a = k , b = 3k , c = 2 b2 < 4ac ( 3k ) 2 < 4 k 2 9k2 9k2 < 8k 8k < 0 =0 =0

8 9
Write down a , b and c for the equation. For no real roots, b2 < 4ac.
9k2 8k k ( 9k 8 ) k=0,k=
Factorise to solve the quadratic equation
Sketch the graph of y = 9k2 8k . The shape is . The sketch does not need to be accurate .
9k2 8k < 0 where 0<k<

8 9
9k2 8k < 0 ( y < 0 ) for the part of the graph below the k-axis.
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Solutionbank C1
Algebraic fractions
Question:
The equation ( 2p + 5 ) x2 + px + 1 = 0 , where p is a constant, has different real roots. (a) Show that p2 8p 20 > 0 (b) Find the set of possible values of p. Given that p = 3, (c) find the exact roots of ( 2p + 5 ) x2 + px + 1 = 0.
Solution:
(a)
( 2p + 5 ) x2 + px + 1 = 0 a = 2p + 5 , b = p , c = 1 b2 > 4ac p2 > 4 ( 2p + 5 ) p2 > 8p + 20 p2 8p 20 > 0

(b) p2
Write down a , b and c for the equation. For different real roots, b2 > 4ac
8p 20 (p+2) ( p 10 ) p = 2 , p = 10
=0 =0 Factorise to solve the quadratic equation.
Sketch the graph of y = p2 8p 20 The shape is . The sketch does not need to be accurate
p2 8p 20 > 0 where p < 2 or p > 10

(c)
p2 8p 20 > 0 ( y > 0 ) for the part of the graph above the p-axis
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For p = 3 ( 6 + 5 ) x2 3x + 1 x2 3x + 1 =0 =0 =0 so use the quadratics formula. Quote the formula. factorise, Substitute p = 3 into the equation. Multiply by 1 The equation does not
x2 + 3x 1 a=1,b=3,c= 1 x= x= x=
b \ ( b2 4ac ) 2a 3\9+4 2 1 2
( 3 \ 13 ) \ 13 cannot be
Exact roots are required.
simplified. x=
1 2 1 2
( 3 + \ 13 )
or x =
( 3 \ 13 )
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Solutionbank C1
Algebraic fractions
Question:
(a) Factorise completely x3 4x (b) Sketch the curve with equation y = x3 4x , showing the coordinates of the points where the curve crosses the xaxis. (c) On a separate diagram, sketch the curve with equation y= (x1) 34(x1) showing the coordinates of the points where the curve crosses the x-axis.
Solution:
(a) x3
4x squares
x is a common factor ( x2 4 ) is a difference of
= x ( x2 4 ) =x(x+2) (x2)
(b)
Curve crosses x-axis where y = 0 x(x+2) (x2) =0 x=0,x= 2,x=2 When x = 0 , y = 0 curve crosses the y-axis. When x , y When x , y large
Put y = 0 and solve for x Put x = 0 to find where the
Check what happens to y for positive and negative values of x
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Crosses at (0, 0) Crosses x-axis at (2, 0), (2, 0).

(c)
y = x 3 4x y= (x1) 4(x1) This is a translation of + 1 in the xdirection.

3
Compare with the equation from part ( b ). x has been replaced by x 1. f ( x + a ) is a translation of a in the x-direction.
The shape is the same as in part (b).
Crosses x-axis at ( 1 , 0 ) , ( 1 , 0 ) , ( 3 , 0 )
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Solutionbank C1
Algebraic fractions
Question:
The figure shows a sketch of the curve with equation y = f ( x ). The curve crosses the x-axis at the points (2, 0) and (4, 0). The minimum point on the curve is P(3, 2). In separate diagrams, sketch the curve with equation (a) y = f ( x ) (b) y = f ( 2x ) On each diagram, give the coordinates of the points at which the curve crosses the x-axis, and the coordinates of the image of P under the given transformation.
Solution:
(a)
The transformation f ( x ) multiplies the y-coordinates by 1 . This turns the graph upside-down.
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Crosses the x-axis at ( 2 , 0 ) , ( 4 , 0 ) Image of P is ( 3 , 2 )

(b)
f ( 2x ) is a stretch of
1 2
in the x-direction. ( Multiply x-coordinates by

1 2
. )
Crosses the x-axis at ( 1 , 0 ) , (2,0) Image of P is ( 1

1 2
, 2)
y-coordinates are unchanged.
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Solutionbank C1
Algebraic fractions
Question:
The figure shows a sketch of the curve with equation y = f ( x ). The curve passes through the points (0, 3) and (4, 0) and touches the x-axis at the point (1, 0). On separate diagrams, sketch the curve with equation (a) y = f ( x + 1 ) (b) y = 2f ( x )
(c) y = f
1 2
On each diagram, show clearly the coordinates of all the points where the curve meets the axes.
Solution:
(a)
f ( x + 1 ) is a translation of
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1 in the x-direction.
Meets the x-axis at ( 0 , 0 ) , ( 3 , 0 ) Meets the y-axis at ( 0 , 0 )

(b)
2f ( x ) is a stretch of scale factor 2 in the y-direction (Multiply y-coordinates by 2 ) .
Meets the x-axis at ( 1 , 0 ) , (4,0) Meets the y-axis at ( 0 , 6 )

(c)
x-coordinates are unchanged.
f(
1 2
x)
is a stretch of scale
1 1 2
factor
= 2 in the
x-direction. (Multiply x-coordinates by 2)
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Meets the x-axis at ( 2 , 0 ) , (8,0) Meets the y-axis at ( 0 , 3 )

y-coordinates are unchanged.
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Solutionbank C1
Algebraic fractions
Question:
Given that
1 x
x0 ,
(a) sketch the graph of y = f ( x ) + 3 and state the equations of the asymptotes. (b) Find the coordinates of the point where y = f ( x ) + 3 crosses a coordinate axis.
Solution:
(a)
You should know the shape of this curve.
f ( x ) + 3 is a translation of + 3 in the y-direction.
y = 3 is an asymptote x = 0 is an asymptote
(b)
The equation of the y-axis is x = 0
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The graph does not cross the y-axis ( see sketch in (a) ) . Crosses the x-axis where y = 0 :
1 x 1 x
If you used x = 0 you would get y= undefined , or infinite. =0 = 3 =

1 3 1 0
+ 3 but
1 0
is
+3
x
1 3
,0)
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Solutionbank C1
Algebraic fractions
Question:
Given that f ( x ) = ( x2 6x ) ( x 2 ) + 3x , (a) express f(x) in the form x ( ax2 + bx + c ) , where a, b and c are constants (b) hence factorise f(x) completely (c) sketch the graph of y = f ( x ) , showing the coordinates of each point at which the graph meets the axes
Solution:
(a)
f(x)
= ( x2 6x ) ( x 2 ) + 3x out the bracket = x 2 ( x 2 ) 6x ( x 2 ) + 3x = x3 2x2 6x2 + 12x + 3x = x3 8x2 + 15x =x( x2 8x + 15 )
Multiply
x is a common factor
( a = 1 , b = 8 , c = 15 )
(b)
x ( x2 8x + 15 ) f(x) =x(x3) (x5)

(c)
Factorise the quadratic
Curve meets x-axis where y = 0. x(x3) (x5) =0 x=0,x=3,x=5 When x = 0 , y = 0 When x , y When x , y
Put y = 0 and solve for x Put x = 0 to find where the curve crosses the y-axis Check what happens to y for large positive and negative values of x .
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Meets x-axis at ( 0 , 0 ) , ( 3 , 0 ) , ( 5 , 0 ) Meets y-axis at ( 0 , 0 )

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Solutionbank C1
Algebraic fractions
Question:
(a) Sketch on the same diagram the graph of y = x ( x + 2 ) ( x 4 ) and the graph of y = 3x x2 , showing the coordinates of the points at which each graph meets the x-axis. (b) Find the exact coordinates of each of the intersection points of y = x ( x + 2 ) ( x 4 ) and y = 3x x2 .
Solution:
(a)
y=x(x+2) (x4) Curve meets x-axis where y = 0. x(x+2) (x4) =0 x=0,x= 2,x=4 When x = 0 , y = 0 When x , y When x , y y = 3x x2
Put y = 0 and solve for x . Put x = 0 to find where the curve crosses the y-axis Check what happens to y for large positive and negative values of x . For y = ax2 + bx + c ,
The graph of y = 3x x2 is a
shape
if a < 0 , the shape is =0 =0 Put x = 0 to find where the curve Put y = 0 and solve for x .
3 x x2 x(3x) x=0,x=3 When x = 0 , y = 0 crosses the y-axis.
y = x ( x + 2 ) ( x 4 ) meets the x-axis at ( 2 , 0 ) , ( 0 , 0 ) , ( 4 , 0 ) y = 3x x2 meets the x-axis at ( 0 , 0 ) , ( 3 , 0 )

(b)
x(x+2) (x4) x(x+2) (x4) (x+2) (x4) One solution is x = 0 x2 2x 8 x2 x2 2x + x 8 3 x 11
= 3x x2 =x(3x) to give an equation in x . =3x x = 0 is a solution. =3x =0 =0 use the quadratic formula.
To find where the graphs intersect, equate the two expressions for y If you divide by x , remember that
The equation does not factorise, so
a = 1 , b = 1 , c = 11
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x x
= = =
b \ ( b2 4ac ) 2a 1 \ ( 1 ) 2 ( 4 x 1 x 11 ) 2 1 \ 45 2
Quote the formula
Exact values are required, not rounded decimals, so leave the answers in surd form.
\ 45 x x x=0:y=0 x y
= \ 9\ 5 = 3\ 5 = =
1 2 1 2
( 1 3\ 5 ) ( 1 + 3\ 5 ) or x =
1 2
( 1 3\ 5 )
The y-coordinates for the intersection = =

1 2
( 1 + 3\ 5 )
2
points are also needed.

( 1 + 3\ 5 ) 2 4
3 ( 1 + 3\ 5 )
Use y = 3x x2 , the simpler equation
( 1 + 3\ 5 ) 2 = ( 1 + 3\ 5 ) ( 1 + 3\ 5 ) = 1 ( 1 + 3\ 5 ) + 3\ 5 ( 1 + 3\ 5 ) = 1 + 3\ 5 + 3\ 5 + 45 = 46 + 6\ 5 y = = = x
6 ( 1 + 3\ 5 ) 4
\5x\5=5 Use a common denominator 4.
46 + 6\ 5 4
6 + 18\ 5 46 6\ 5 4 40 + 12\ 5 4
= 10 + 3\ 5 = =
1 2
( 1 3\ 5 )
2 4
3 ( 1 3\ 5 )
( 1 3\ 5 ) 2
y 1 + 3\ 5 , so need not be fully repeated.
6 ( 1 3\ 5 ) 4
46 6\ 5 4
The working will be similar to that for
= = \5 Intersection points are : (0,0) , (

1 2
6 18\ 5 46 + 6\ 5 4 40 12\ 5 4
= 10 3 Finally, write down the coordinates of all the points you have found. You can compare
( 1 + 3\ 5 ) , 10 + 3\ 5 ) these with your sketch, as a rough check.
and (
1 2
( 1 3\ 5 ) , 10 3\ 5 )
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Solutionbank C1
Algebraic fractions
Question:
The line L has equation y = 5 2x . (a) Show that the point P(3, 1) lies on L. (b) Find an equation of the line, perpendicular to L, which passes through P. Give your answer in the form ax + by + c = 0, where a, b and c are integers.
Solution:
(a)
For x = 3 , y=5 (23) =56= 1 So ( 3 , 1 ) lies on L .

(b)
Substitute x = 3 into the equation of L . Give a conclusion.
y = 2x + 5 Gradient of L is 2 . Perpendicular to L , gradient is

1 2 1 2
Compare with y = mx + c to find the gradient m For a perpendicular line, the gradient
1 m
2= 1) is
y ( 1) y+1
= =
1 2 1 2
(x3) x
3 2
Use y y1 = m ( x x1 ) Multiply by 2 This is the required form ax + by + c = 0 , where a , b and c are integers.
2y + 2 =x3 0 = x 2y 5 x 2y 5 =0 (a=1,b= 2,c= 5)
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Solutionbank C1
Algebraic fractions
Question:
The points A and B have coordinates (2, 1) and (5, 2) respectively. (a) Find, in its simplest surd form, the length AB. (b) Find an equation of the line through A and B, giving your answer in the form ax + by + c = 0, where a, b and c are integers. The line through A and B meets the y-axis at the point C. (c) Find the coordinates of C.
Solution:
(a)
A: ( 2,1) ,B (5,2) AB
The distance between =\ (5 ( 2) )

2
+ (21) 2
2
two points is \ ( x2 x1 ) 2 + ( y2 y1 )
= \ ( 72 + 12 ) = \ 50 ( Pythagoras's \ 50 AB
(b)
Theorem ) = \ ( 25 2 ) = 5\ 2 = 5\ 2
Use \ ( ab ) = \ a\ b
m=
21 5 ( 2)
1 7
Find the gradient of the line, using m=

y2 y1 x2 x1
y1 y1
= =
1 7 1 7
(x ( 2) ) x+
2 7
Use y y1 = m ( x x1 ) Multiply by 7 This is the required form ax + by + c = 0 , where a , b and c are integers.
7y 7 =x+2 0 = x 7y + 9 x 7y + 9 =0 (a=1,b= 7,c=9)
(c)
x=0: 0 7y + 9 9 y=
9 7
Use x = 0 to find =0 = 7y
2 7 2 7
where the line meets the y-axis.
or y = 1
C is the point ( 0 , 1
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Solutionbank C1
Algebraic fractions
Question:
The line l1 passes through the point (9, 4) and has gradient
1 3
(a) Find an equation for l1 in the form ax + by + c = 0, where a, b and c are integers. The line l2 passes through the origin O and has gradient 2. The lines l1 and l2 intersect at the point P. (b) Calculate the coordinates of P. Given that l1 crosses the y-axis at the point C, (c) calculate the exact area of OCP.
Solution:
(a)
y ( 4) y+4 y+4 3y + 12 0 x 3y 21 ( a = 1 , b = 3 , c = 21 )
= = =
1 3 1 3 1 3
(x9) (x9) x3
Use y y1 = m ( x x1 )
Multiply by 3
=x9 = x 3y 21 =0 form ax + by + c = 0 , where a , b and c are integers. This is the required
(b)
Equation of l2 : y = 2x
The equation of a straight line through the origin is y = mx .
l1 :
x 3y 21
=0 =0 =0 = 21 =3 Substitute back into y = 2x Substitute y = 2x into the equation of l1
x 3 ( 2x ) 21 x + 6x 21 7x x y= 23= 6 Coordinates of P : (3, 6)

(c)
Use a rough sketch to show the given information
Be careful not to make any wrong assumptions. Here, for example, OPC is not 90
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Use OC as the base and PN as the perpendicular height
Where l1 meets the y-axis , x = 0. 0 3y 21 3y y So OC = 7 and PN = 3 =0 = 21 = 7 The distance of P from the y-axis is the same as its x-coordinate = =
1 2 1 2
Put x = 0 in the equation of l1
Area of OCP
( base height ) (73)

1 2
= 10
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Solutionbank C1
Algebraic fractions
Question:
The points A(1, 7), B(20, 7) and C(p, q) form the vertices of a triangle ABC, as shown in the figure. The point D(8, 2) is the mid-point of AC. (a) Find the value of p and the value of q. The line l, which passes through D and is perpendicular to AC, intersects AB at E. (b) Find an equation for l, in the form ax + by + c = 0, where a, b and c are integers. (c) Find the exact x-coordinate of E.
Solution:
(a)
(
2
1+p 2
, = (8,2)
y1 + y2 2
( )
x1 + x2 2
7+q
) is the mid-point of the line from ( x1 , y1 ) to ( x2 , y2 )
1+p 2
=8 = 16 = 15 =2 =4 = 3
Equate the xcoordinates
1+p p
7+q 2
Equate the ycoordinates
7+q q
(b)
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Gradient of AC : m=
27 81
Use the points A and D, with m=

y2 y1 x2 x1
5 7
to find the gradient of AC ( or AD ) . Gradient of l is

1
For a perpendicular =
7 5 1 m
5 7
line, the gradient is
y2
7 5
(x8) through D ( 8 , 2 )
The line l passes
. So use this point in y y1 = m ( x x1 ) y2 5y 10 0 7x 5y 46 ( a = 7 , b = 5 , c = 46 ) =

7x 5 56 5
Multiply by 5
= 7x 56 = 7x 5y 46 =0 required form ax + by + c = 0 , where a , b and c are integers. This is in the
(c)
The equation of AB is y = 7 At E : 7x ( 5 7 ) 46 7x 35 46 7x x
Substitute y = 7 into =0 =0 = 81 = 11
4 7
the equation of l to find the point E.
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Solutionbank C1
Algebraic fractions
Question:
The straight line l1 has equation y = 3x 6. The straight line l2 is perpendicular to l1 and passes through the point (6, 2). (a) Find an equation for l2 in the form y = mx + c, where m and c are constants. The lines l1 and l2 intersect at the point C. (b) Use algebra to find the coordinates of C. The lines l1 and l2 cross the x-axis at the point A and B respectively. (c) Calculate the exact area of triangle ABC.
Solution:
(a)
The gradient of l1 is 3 . So the gradient of l2 is

1 3
Compare with y = mx + c . For a perpendicular line, the gradient is

1 m
Eqn . of l2 : y2 y2 y = = =
1 3 1 3 1 3
(x6) x+2 x+4 form y = mx + c .
Use y y1 = m ( x x1 )
This is the required
(b)
y y 3x 6 3x +
10 3 1 3
= 3x 6 = = x
1 3 1 3
Solve these equations simultaneously
x+4 x+4
=4+6 = 10 =3 Substitute back Multiply by 3 and divide by 10
x y= (33) 6=3 The point C is (3,3)

(c)
into y = 3x 6
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Use a rough sketch to show the given information.
Where l1 meets the x-axis , y = 0 : 0 = 3x 6 3x =6 x =2 A is the point ( 2 , 0 ) Where l2 meets the x-axis , y = 0 : 0
1 3
Put y = 0 to find where the lines meet the x-axis
= x =4 = 12
1 3
x+4
x B is the point ( 12 , 0 )
Although C is a right-angle, it is easier to use AB as the base.
AB = 10 ( 12 2 ) The perpendicular height, using AB as the base, is 3 Area of ABC = =

1 2 1 2
The distance of C from the x-axis is the same as its y-coordinate. ( base height ) ( 10 3 )
= 15
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Solutionbank C1
Algebraic fractions
Question:
The line l1 has equation 6x 4y 5 = 0. The line l2 has equation x + 2y 3 = 0. (a) Find the coordinates of P, the point of intersection of l1 and l2. The line l1 crosses the y-axis at the point M and the line l2 crosses the y-axis at the point N. (b) Find the area of MNP.
Solution:
(a)
6x 4y 5 x + 2y 3 x 6 ( 3 2y ) 4y 5 18 12y 4y 5 18 5 16y y x=32( x P is the point ( 1

13 16 3 8 13 16
=0 (i) =0 ( ii ) = 3 2y =0 =0 = 12y + 4y = 13 = )
13 16 26 16
Solve the equations simultaneously Find x in terms of y from equation (ii) Substitute into equation (i)
=3 =1 ,
3 8
Substitute back into x = 3 2y
(b)
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Where l1 meets the yaxis , x = 0 0 4y 5 4y y M is the point ( 0 ,

5 4
Put x = 0 to find where the =0 = 5 = )

5 4
lines meet the yaxis .
Where l2 meets the yaxis , x = 0 : 0 + 2y 3 2y y N is the point ( 0 ,

3 2
=0 =3 = )
3 2
Use a rough sketch to show the information
Use MN as the base and PQ as the perpendicular height.
MN =
3 2
5 4
11 4
The distance of P from the y-axis is the same as its x-coordinate

11 8
PQ Area of MNP
=1 =
1 2
3 8
( base height ) = =
1 2
11 4
11 8
121 64 57 64
=1
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Solutionbank C1
Algebraic fractions
Question:
The 5th term of an arithmetic series is 4 and the 15th term of the series is 39. (a) Find the common difference of the series. (b) Find the first term of the series. (c) Find the sum of the first 15 terms of the series.
Solution:
(a) nth
term = a + (n1)d n=5: a + 4d n = 15 : a + 14d
=4 (i) = 39 ( ii ) formula. = 35 =3
1 2
Substitute the given values into the nth term
Subtract (ii)-(i) 10d d Common difference is 3

1 2
Solve simultaneously.
(b)
a+ (43
1 2
) =4
Substitute back into equation (i).
a + 14 =4 a = 10 First term is 10
(c)
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Sn n = 15 , a into the sum formula.
= d)
1 2
n ( 2a + ( n 1 )
1 2
= 10 , d = 3
Substitute the values
= S15
1 2
15 ( 20 +
1 2
( 14 3 = =
15 2 15 2
) )
( 20 + 49 ) 29
1 2
= 217
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Solutionbank C1
Algebraic fractions
Question:
An athlete prepares for a race by completing a practice run on each of 11 consecutive days. On each day after the first day, he runs farther than he ran on the previous day. The lengths of his 11 practice runs form an arithmetic sequence with first term a km and common difference d km. He runs 9 km on the 11th day, and he runs a total of 77 km over the 11 day period. Find the value of a and the value of d.
Solution:
nth term = a + (n1)d n = 11 : Sn =

1 2
The distance run on the 11th day is the 11th term of the arithmetic sequence. The total distance run is the sum of the arithmetic series. = 77 =7 =7 =9 =7 =2 =
2 5
a + 10d = 9
n ( 2a +
(n1)d ) Sn = 77 , n = 11 :
1 2 1 2
11 ( 2a + 10d ) ( 2a + 10d )
It is simpler to divide each side of the equation by 11. (i) ( ii ) Solve simultaneously
a + 5d a + 10d a + 5d Subtract (i)-(ii): 5d d a + ( 10 a+4 a

2 5
=9 =9 =5
Substitute back into equation (i).
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Solutionbank C1
Algebraic fractions
Question:
The rth term of an arithmetic series is (2r 5). (a) Write down the first three terms of this series. (b) State the value of the common difference.
(c) Show that
n 2 r 5 = n n 4 ). r=1
Solution:
(a)
r = 1 : 2r 5 = 3 r = 2 : 2r 5 = 1 r = 3 : 2r 5 =1 First three terms are 3 , 1 , 1

(b)
Common difference d = 2
The terms increase by 2 each time ( Uk + 1 = Uk + 2 )
(c)
n ( 2r 5 ) r=1 = Sn Sn a= 3,d=2 Sn
n r=1 ( 2r 5 ) is just =
1 2
n ( 2a + ( n 1 ) d ) series
the sum of the
to n terms = = = =
1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2
n( 6+2(n1) ) n ( 6 + 2n 2 ) n ( 2n 8 ) n2 ( n 4 )
=n(n4)
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Solutionbank C1
Algebraic fractions
Question:
Ahmed plans to save 250 in the year 2001, 300 in 2002, 350 in 2003, and so on until the year 2020. His planned savings form an arithmetic sequence with common difference 50. (a) Find the amount he plans to save in the year 2011. (b) Calculate his total planned savings over the 20 year period from 2001 to 2020. Ben also plans to save money over the same 20 year period. He saves A in the year 2001 and his planned yearly savings form an arithmetic sequence with common difference 60. Given that Ben's total planned savings over the 20 year period are equal to Ahmed's total planned savings over the same period, (c) calculate the value of A.
Solution:
(a)
a d Taking 2001 as Year 1 (n=1) , 2011 is Year 11 ( n = 11 ). Year 11 savings: a+ (n1)d
= 250 ( Year 2001 ) = 50 arithmetic series
Write down the values of a and d for the
= 250 + ( 11 1 ) Use the term 50 formula a + ( n 1 ) d = 250 + ( 10 50 ) = 750
Year 11 savings : 750

(b)
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Sn
1 2
n ( 2a + ( n 1 ) d )
The total savings will be the sum of the arithmetic series.
Using n = 20 , S20 =
1 2
20 ( 500 +
( 19 50 ) ) = 10 ( 500 + 950 ) = 10 1450 = 14500 Total savings : 500

(c)
14
a d S20 S20
= A ( Year2001 ) = 60 =
1 2
Write down the values of a and d for Ben's series. Use the sum formula.
20 ( 2A + ( 19 60 ) )
= 10 ( 2A + 1140 ) 20A + 11400 14500 14500 11400 3100 155 Equate Ahmed's and Ben's total savings.
= 20A + 11400 = 20A = 20A = A =
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Solutionbank C1
Algebraic fractions
Question:
A sequence a1, a2, a3, is defined by
a1
=3, n1.
an + 1 = 3an 5 ,
(a) Find the value of a2 and the value of a3.
5 (b) Calculate the value of ar . r=1

Solution:
(a)
an + 1 n=1: a2
= 3an 5 = 3a1 5
Use the given formula, with n = 1 and n = 2
a1 = 3 , so a2 = 9 5 a2 =4 = 3a2 5 n = 2 : a3 a2 = 4 , so a3 = 12 5 a3 =7
(b)
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5 ar a=1 n = 3 : a4 a3 = 7 , so a4 a4
= a1 + a2 + a3 + a4 + a5 = 3a3 5 = 21 5 = 16 This is not an arithmetic series. The first three terms are 3, 4, 7. The differences between the terms are not the same. You cannot use a standard formula, so work out each separate term and then add them together to find the required sum.
n = 4 : a5 = 3a4 5 a4 = 16 , so a5 = 48 5 a5 = 43 5 ar a=1 = 3 + 4 + 7 + 16 + 43 = 73
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Solutionbank C1
Algebraic fractions
Question:
a1
where k is a positive integer.
=k, n1,
an + 1 = 3an + 5 ,
(a) Write down an expression for a2 in terms of k. (b) Show that a3 = 9k + 20.
4 (c) (i) Find ar in terms of k . r=1 4 Show that ar is divisible by 10. r=1
(ii)
Solution:
(a)
an + 1 a2
(b)
= 3an + 5 n = 1 : a2 = 3a1 + 5 = 3k + 5
Use the given formula with n = 1
n = 2 : a3 = = = a3 =
(c)(i)
3a2 + 5 3 ( 3k + 5 ) + 5 9k + 15 + 5 9k + 20
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4 ar r=1
= a1 + a2 + a3 + a4
This is not an arithmetic series. You cannot use a standard formula, so work out each separate term and then add them together to find the required sum.
n = 3 : a4 = 3a3 + 5 = 3 ( 9k + 20 ) + 5 = 27k + 65 4 ar r=1 = k + ( 3k + 5 ) + ( 9k + 20 ) + ( 27k + 65 ) = 40k + 90

(ii)
4 ar = 10 ( 4k + 9 ) r=1 There is a factor 10 , so the sum is divisible by 10.

Give a conclusion.
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Solutionbank C1
Algebraic fractions
Question:
a1
=k n1
an + 1 = 2an 3 ,
(a) Show that a5 = 16k 45 Given that a5 = 19 , find the value of (b) k
6 (c) ar r=1
Solution:
(a)
an + 1 n=1: n=2:
= 2an 3 a2 = 2a1 3 = 2k 3 a3 = 2a2 3 = 2 ( 2k 3 ) 3 = 4k 6 3 = 4k 9 a4 = 2a3 3 = = = a5 = 2 ( 4k 9 ) 3 8k 18 3 8k 21 2a4 3
Use the given formula with n = 1 , 2 , 3 and 4.
n=3:
n=4:
= 2 ( 8k 21 ) 3 = 16k 42 3 a5
(b)
= 16k 45
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a5 = 19 , so 16k 45 16k 16k k

(c)
= = = =
19 19 + 45 64 4
6 ar = a1 + a2 + a3 + a4 + a5 + a6 r=1 This is not an arithmetic series. a1 = k a2 = 2k 3 a3 = 4k 9 a4 = 8k 21 a5 = 16k 45 From the original formula, a6 = 2a5 3 6 ar = 4 + 5 + 7 + 11 + 19 + 35 r=1 = 81
=4 =5 =7 = 11 = 19 = ( 2 19 ) 3 = 35
You cannot use a standard formula, so work out each separate term and then add them together to find the required sum.
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Solutionbank C1
Algebraic fractions
Question:
An arithmetic sequence has first term a and common difference d. (a) Prove that the sum of the first n terms of the series is
1 2
2a +
n1
Sean repays a loan over a period of n months. His monthly repayments form an arithmetic sequence. He repays 149 in the first month, 147 in the second month, 145 in the third month, and so on. He makes his final repayment in the nth month, where n > 21. (b) Find the amount Sean repays in the 21st month. Over the n months, he repays a total of 5000. (c) Form an equation in n, and show that your equation may be written as n2 150n + 5000 = 0 (d) Solve the equation in part (c). (e) State, with a reason, which of the solutions to the equation in part (c) is not a sensible solution to the repayment problem.
Solution:
(a)
Sn Reversing the sum : Sn Adding these two : 2Sn 2Sn
= a + ( a + d ) + ( a + 2d ) + .. + ( a + You need to know this (n1)d) proof . Make sure that you understand it, and do = ( a + ( n 1 ) d ) + .. + ( a + 2d ) + (a+d) +a When you add, each pair of terms = ( 2a + ( n 1 ) d ) + + ( 2a + (n1)d) = n ( 2a + ( n 1 ) d ) adds up to 2a + ( n 1 ) d, and there are n pairs of terms. not miss out any of the steps.
Sn
(b)
1 2
n ( 2a + ( n 1 ) d )
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a d 21st month: a+ (n1)d
= 149 ( First month ) = 2 = 149 + ( 20 2 ) = 149 40 = 109 series.
Write down the values of a and d for the arithmetic
Use the term formula a+ (n1)d
He repays 109 in the 21st month

(c)
Sn
= d) =
1 2
n ( 2a + ( n 1 ) sum of
The total he repays will be the the arithmetic series.
1 2
n ( 298 2
(n1) ) = = =
1 2 1 2 1 2
n ( 298 2n + 2 ) n ( 300 2n ) n2 ( 150 n ) Equate Sn to 5000
= n ( 150 n ) n ( 150 n ) 150n n2 n2 150n + 5000 = 0

(d)
= 5000 = 5000
( n 50 ) ( n 100 ) n = 50 or n = 100
=0 The quadratic formula would be
Always try to factorise the quadratic.
awkward here with such large numbers.

(e)
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n = 100 is not sensible . For example, his repayment in month 100 ( n = 100 ) would be a + ( n 1 ) d Check back in the context of = 149 + ( 99 2 ) = 149 198 = 49 A negative repayment is not sensible .
the problem to see if the solution is sensible.
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Solutionbank C1
Algebraic fractions
Question:
A sequence is given by
a1
where k is a constant. (a) Show that a3 = 6k2 20k + 16 Given that a3 = 2 , (b) find the possible values of k.
=2 n1,
an + 1 = an2 kan ,
For the larger of the possible values of k, find the value of (c) a2 (d) a5 (e) a100
Solution:
(a)
an + 1 n=1: n=2:
= an2 kan a2 = a 2 ka 1 1 = 4 2k a3 = a22 ka2 = ( 4 2k ) 2 k ( 4 2k ) = 16 16k + 4k2 4k + 2k2 Use the given formula with n = 1 and 2.
a3
(b)
= 6k2 20k + 16
a3 = 2 : 6k2 20k + 16 = 2 6k2 20k + 14 = 0 3k2 10k + 7 ( 3k 7 ) (k1) k=

7 3
Divide by 2 to make solution easier Try to factorise the quadratic rather than
=0 =0
or k = 1
using the quadratic formula.
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(c)
The larger k value is a2 = 4 2k = 4 ( 2 =4

(d)
14 3
7 3 7 3
2 3
an + 1 n = 3 : a4 But a3 a4
= an2 = a32
3 n 7 3 3
a a
Use the formula with k =

7 3
= 2 is given, so = 22 ( =4
14 3 7 7 3
, for n = 3 and 4.
2)
2 3
=
3 4
n=4:
a5 = a 2 4 = ( =
4 9 2 3
) 2 (
9
7 3
2 3
14
18 9
a5
(e)
=2
a2 a4 For even values of n , an = So a100

2 3
= =
2 3 2 3
, a3 = 2 , a5 = 2
2 3
Notice that the sequence is oscillating between the values and If n is even, an =
2 3
2. =
2 3
. If n is odd, an = 2.
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Solutionbank C1
Algebraic fractions
Question:
Given that
1
y = 4x3 1 + 2x find
dy dx
, x>0,
Solution:
y
dy dx
= 4x3 1 + 2x
1 2
For y = xn ,
dy dx
= nxn 1 Differentiating
= ( 4 3x2 ) + ( 2
x 2
1 2
the constant 1 gives zero.
dy dx
= 12x2 + x
1 2
It is better to write down an unsimplified version of the answer first (in case you make a mistake when simplifying).
( Or:
dy dx 1
1
= 12x2 + It is ) not necessary to change your = 12x2 +
x 2
Or:
dy dx 1 \x
answer into one of these forms.

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Solutionbank C1
Algebraic fractions
Question:
Given that y = 2x2
6 x3
,x0,
(a) find
dy dx
(b) find y dx .
Solution:
(a)
2x 2
6 x3
Use
1 xn
=xn
= 2x 2 6x 3
dy dx dy dx
For y = xn , = ( 2 2x1 ) ( 6 3x 4 ) = 4x + 18x 4

dy dx
= nxn 1 Write down
an unsimplified version of the answer first.
( Or:
dy dx 18 x4
= 4x + is not necessary to change )
It
your answer into this form.

(b)
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( 2x2 6x 3 ) dx =
2x3 3
Use xndx = constant
xn + 1 n+1
+C
6x 2 2
+C
Do not forget to include the of integration, C.
2x3 3
+ 3x 2 + C
Write down an unsimplified version of the answer first
( Or:
3 x2
2x3 3
+ It is not necessary to change your answer into this form.
+C)
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Solutionbank C1
Algebraic fractions
Question:
Given that y = 3x2 + 4\ x , x > 0, find (a)
dy dx
d2y
(b)
dx 2
(c) y dx .
Solution:
(a)
= 3x2 + 4\ x = 3x 2 + 4x
1 2
Use \ x = x
dy dx dy dx
= ( 3 2x1 ) + ( 4
1
For y = xn ,
dy dx
x 2
1 2
)
1 2
= nxn 1 Write down
= 6x + 2x
an unsimplified version of the answer first.
(
dy dx
= 6x +
Or:
2
1
x 2
It is ) not necessary to change
Or:
dy dx 2 \x
= 6x +
your answer into one of these forms

(b)
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dy dx d 2y dx2
= 6x + 2x
Differentiate again
1 2
3
=6+ (2
3
=6x ( Or:
d 2y dx2 1
3
=6 It is ) not necessary to change your =6
x 2
Or:
d 2y dx2 1 x\ x
answer into one of these forms. x

3 2
= x1 x
1 2
= x\ x
(c)
3x 2
3x3 3
+ 4x
2 3
) dx
Use xndx =
xn + 1 n+1
+ C Do
4x 2
+
(
3 2
+C
)
not forget to include the constant of integration, C
= x3 + 4 ( = x3 +
8
2 3
3 2
) x +C
8 3
+C
Write down an unsimplified version of the answer first. It is not necessary to change your answer into this form.
x 3
( Or: x3 +
x\ x + C )
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Solutionbank C1
Algebraic fractions
Question:
(i) Given that y = 5x3 + 7x + 3, find (a)
dy dx
d2 y
(b)
dx2
(ii) Find
1 + 3\ x
1 x2
dx .
Solution:
(i)
y = 5x3 + 7x + 3
(a)
dy dx
For y = xn , = (5 3x2 ) + (7 1 x0 ) Differentiating the constant 3 gives zero.

dy dx
= nxn 1 .
dy dx
= 15x2 + 7 Differentiating Kx gives K .
Use x0 = 1
(b)
dy dx d2y dx2
= 15x2 + 7 = ( 15 2x1 ) = 30x
Differentiate again
(ii)
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( 1 + 3\ x
1 x2
Use \ x = x ) dx
1 xn
and
=xn Use xndx =
= ( 1 + 3x
1 2
x 2 ) dx Do not forget to
xn + 1 n+1
+C.
include the constant of integration C.

3
3x 2
=x+
(
3 2
) 2
3 2
x1 ( 1)
+C
=x+ (3
3
x 3
) +x1+C It is not necessary to change your answer into this form.
= x + 2x ( Or:
+x1+C
1 x
x + 2x\ x +
+C)
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Solutionbank C1
Algebraic fractions
Question:
3
The curve C has equation y = 4x + 3x

dy dx
2x2 , x > 0.
(a) Find an expression for
(b) Show that the point P(4, 8) lies on C. (c) Show that an equation of the normal to C at the point P is 3y = x + 20 . The normal to C at P cuts the x-axis at the point Q. (d) Find the length PQ, giving your answer in a simplified surd form.
Solution:
(a)
y = 4x + 3x
3 2
2x2 = ( 4 1x0 ) + ( 3 (2 2x 1
9 3
1 2
dy dx dy dx
x 2
For y = xn ,
dy dx
)
1 2
= nxn 1
=4+
x 2
4x
(b)
For x = 4 ,
3 3
= (44) + (34 ( 2 42 )
)
1 2
x =xx
= x1 x
= 16 + ( 3 4 2 ) 32 = 16 + 24 32 = 8 So P ( 4 , 8 ) lies on C
(c)
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The value For x = 4 ,

dy dx
of
dy dx 9 2 9 2
1
=4+ ( =4+ (
) (44)
is the gradient of the tangent.
2 ) 16 The normal tangent, so
= 4 + 9 16 = 3 The gradient of the normal is perpendicular to the at P is

1 3
the gradient is
1 m
Equation of the normal : y8 y8 3y 24 3y

(d)
= =
1 3 x 3
(x4)
4 3
Use y y1 = m ( x x1 ) Multiply by 3
=x4 = x + 20
y=0:
0 = x + 20 x = 20 the x-axis.
Use y = 0 to find where the normal cuts
Q is the point ( 20 , 0 ) PQ = \ ( 4 20 ) 2 + (80) 2 =\ 242 + 82 The distance between two points is \ ( x2 x1 ) 2 + ( y2 y1 ) 2 To simplify the surd, find a factor which is an exact square ( here 64 = 82 )
= \ 576 + 64 = 640 = 64 10 = 8 10
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Solutionbank C1
Algebraic fractions
Question:
The curve C has equation y = 4x2 +
5x x
, x 0. The point P on C has x-coordinate 1.
(a) Show that the value of
dy dx
at P is 3.
(b) Find an equation of the tangent to C at P. This tangent meets the x-axis at the point (k, 0). (c) Find the value of k.
Solution:
(a)
= 4x 2 +
5x x
Divide 5 x by x For y = xn ,
dy dx
= 4x 2 + 5x 1 1
dy dx
= nxn 1
= ( 4 2x 1 ) + ( 5x 1x 2 ) constant 1 gives zero
Differentiating the
dy dx
= 8x 5x 2
1 12
At P , x = 1 , so
dy dx
= (81) (512) =85=3
12=
1 1
=1
(b)
At x = 1 ,
dy dx
=3 tangent
The value of
dy dx
is the gradient of the At x = 1 , Equation of the tangent : y8 y

(c)
y = ( 4 12 ) + y=4+4=8
51 1
=3(x1) = 3x + 5
Use y y1 = m ( x x1 )
y=0: 3x x
= 3x + 5 = 5 =
5 3 5 3
Use y = 0 to find where the tangent meets the x-axis
So K =
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Solutionbank C1
Algebraic fractions
Question:
The curve C has equation y =
1 3
x3 4x2 + 8x + 3.
The point P has coordinates (3, 0). (a) Show that P lies on C. (b) Find the equation of the tangent to C at P, giving your answer in the form y = mx + c, where m and c are constants. Another point Q also lies on C. The tangent to C at Q is parallel to the tangent to C at P. (c) Find the coordinates of Q.
Solution:
(a)
y At x = 3 , y
1 3 x 3
4x2 + 8x + 3
= (
1 3
33 ) ( 4 32 ) + ( 8 3 ) + 3
= 9 36 + 24 + 3 =0 So P ( 3 , 0 ) lies on C
(b)
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dy dx
= ( (8
1 3
3x2 ) ( 4 2x1 ) + )
For y = xn ,
dy dx
1x 0
= nxn 1
Differentiating the constant 3 gives zero. At x

dy dx
= x2 8x + 8 =3, = 32 ( 8 3 ) + 8 = 9 24 + 8 = 7 tangent. The value of

dy dx
is the gradient of the
Equation of the tangent : y0 y = 7(x3) = 7x + 21 required form y = mx + c

(c)
Use y y1 = m ( x x1 ) This is in the
At Q ,
dy dx
= 7 parallel, they have the same gradient. = 7 =0 =0 x = 3 at the point P = (

1 3
If the tangents are
x2 8x + 8 x2 8x + 15 (x3) (x5) x = 3 or x = 5 For Q , x = 5 y
53 ) ( 4 52 ) +
Substitute x = 5 back into the equation of C
(85) +3 =
125 3
100 + 40 + 3
1 3
= 15 Q is the point ( 5 , 15
1 3
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Solutionbank C1
Algebraic fractions
Question:
( 2x + 1 ) ( x + 4 ) \x
, x>0
(a) Show that f(x) can be written in the form Px (b) Find f ' ( x ) .
+ Qx
+ Rx
, stating the values of the constants P, Q and R.
(c) Show that the tangent to the curve with equation y = f ( x ) at the point where x = 1 is parallel to the line with equation 2y = 11x + 3.
Solution:
(a)
f(x)
= =
( 2x + 1 ) ( x + 4 ) x 2x2 + 9x + 4 x
Divide each term by x
1 2
, remembering
3 1 1 2
= 2x P=2, Q=9, R=4

(b)
+ 9x
+ 4x
that xm xn = xm n
= (2 f' (x)
1 2
3
1 2
x 2 )
) + (9
1 2
x 2
) + (4
x
1 2
f ' ( x ) is the derivative of f (x) ,
f ' ( x ) = 3x
(c)
1 2
x 2
2x
so differentiate
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At x = 1 ,
1
= (31 f' (1) (21

9 2
3 2
) + ( )
11 2
9 2
f ' ( 1 ) is the gradient
of the tangent at x = 1 =3+ The line 2y y The gradient is

11 2
2=
1n = 1 for any n . Compare with y = mx + c
= 11x + 3 is =
11 2
x+
3 2
So the tangent to the curve where x = 1 is parallel to this line , since the gradients are equal .
Give a conclusion , with a reason .
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Solutionbank C1
Algebraic fractions
Question:
The curve C with equation y = f ( x ) passes through the point (3, 5). Given that f ' ( x ) = x2 + 4x 3 , find f(x).
Solution:
f' (x) f(x)
= x2 + 4x 3 =
x3 3 x3 3
To find f ( x ) from f ' ( x ) , integrate . Use xndx =

xn + 1 n+1
4x2 2
3x + C
+C. Do not forget to include
+ 2x 2 3x + C constant of
the
integration C . When x = 3 , f ( x ) = 5 , so
33 3
The curve passes through (3,5) , =5 = 13 =

x3 3
+ ( 2 32 )
(33) +C=5 9 + 18 9 + C C f(x)

so f ( 3 ) = 5 .
+ 2x2 3x 13
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Solutionbank C1
Algebraic fractions
Question:
The curve with equation y = f ( x ) passes through the point (1, 6). Given that f' find f(x) and simplify your answer.
=3+
5x2 + 2
1
,x>0,
x 2
Solution:
5x2 + 2
f' (x)
=3+
x 2
Divide 5x2 + 2 by x
1 2
remembering that xm xn = xm n
3 1 2
= 3 + 5x
+ 2x
5
To find f ( x ) from
f ' ( x ) , integrate.
1
5x 2
2x 2
Use xndx = +C
) xn + 1 n+1
f(x)
= 3x +
(
5 2
+
) 2
5 2
1 2
+C.
= 3x + ( 5
2 1
1
x 5
) + (2 Do not forget to include the constant of integration C.
) +C
5 1 2
= 3x + 2x When x = 1 , f ( x ) = 6 , so
5
+ 4x
+C
The curve passes through ( 1 , 6 ) , so f ( 1 ) = 6 =6 = 3
(31) + (21
1
) +
(41
) +C=6 1n = 1 for any n .
3+2+4+C C
5 1
f ( x ) = 3x + 2x
+ 4x
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Solutionbank C1
Algebraic fractions
Question:
For the curve C with equation y = f ( x ) ,
dy dx
= x3 + 2 x 7
d2y
(a) Find
dx2
d2y
(b) Show that
dx2
2 for all values of x .
Given that the point P(2, 4) lies on C, (c) find y in terms of x, (d) find an equation for the normal to C at P in the form ax + by + c = 0, where a, b and c are integers.
Solution:
(a)
dy dx d2 y dx2
= x3 + 2x 7 = 3x2 + 2
Differentiate to find the second derivative
(b) x2
0 for any (real) x . 3x 2 3x 2

d2 y dx2
The square of a real number cannot be negative . Give a conclusion .
So So So
(c)
dy dx
0 +22 2 for all values of x .
= x3 + 2x 7 find y in terms of x .
Integrate
dy dx
to
= =
x4 4 x4 4
2x 2 2
7x + C
Do not forget to include the constant of integration C. Use the fact that P ( 2 , 4 ) lies on the curve.
+ x2 7x + C
When x = 2 , y = 4 , so 4 4 C y
(d)
24 4
+ 22 ( 7 2 ) + C
= 4 + 4 14 + C = + 10 =
x4 4
+ x2 + 7x + 10
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For x
dy dx
=2, The value of = 23 + ( 2 2 ) 7 =8+47=5

dy dx
is the gradient of the tangent . The normal is perpendicular to the tangent, so the gradient is
1 m
The gradient of the normal at P is

1 5
Equation of the normal : y4 y4 = =

1 5 x 5
(x2) +
2 5
Use y y1 = m ( x x1 ) Multiply by 5 This is in the required form ax + by + c = 0 , where a , b and c are integers .
5y 20 = x+2 x + 5y 22 = 0
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Solutionbank C1
Algebraic fractions
Question:
For the curve C with equation y = f ( x ) ,
dy dx 1 x2
x4
Given that C passes through the point
1 2
2 3
(a) find y in terms of x. (b) find the coordinates of the point on Cat which
dy dx
= 0.
Solution:
(a)
dy dx
1 x2 x4
Divide 1 x2 by x4
=x4x2 y = =
x3 3 x 3
x1 1
+C find y in terms
Integrate
dy dx
to
+x1+C the
of x . Do not forget to include
constant of integration C . y =
1 3x 3
1 x
+C This
Use x n =
1 xn
will make it easier to calculate values at the next stage . When x =

1 2 2 3 2 3
, y= , so = = =
2 3 8 3
+2+C
8 3
Use the fact that

4 3 4 3
C y
(b)
2=
1 x
1 2
2 3
lies on
1 3x 3
the curve .
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1 x2 x4
=0 equal to zero, its
If a fraction is
1 x2 x2 x = 1 or x = 1 x=1: y y x= 1: y y The points are (1,2) and ( 1 ,

2 3
=0 =1
1 3 4 3
numerator must be zero.
= =2 = =
+1+
1 3 2 3
1+
4 3
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Solutionbank C1
Algebraic fractions
Question:
The curve C with equation y = f ( x ) passes through the point (5, 65). Given that f ' ( x ) = 6x2 10x 12 , (a) use integration to find f (x). (b) Hence show that f ( x ) = x ( 2x + 3 ) ( x 4 ). (c) Sketch C, showing the coordinates of the points where C crosses the x-axis.
Solution:
(a)
f' (x)
= 6x2 10x 12 f ' ( x ) , integrate

6x3 3 10x2 2
To find f ( x ) from Do not forget to
f(x) When x = 5 , y = 65 , so 65
12x + C include the constant of integration C .
6 125 3
10 25 2
60 + C the curve passes through ( 5 , 65 )
Use the fact that
65 C C f(x)
(b)
= 250 125 60 + C = 65 + 125 + 60 250 =0 = 2x3 5x2 12x
f ( x ) = x ( 2x2 5x 12 ) f ( x ) = x ( 2x + 3 ) ( x 4 )
(c)
Curve meets x-axis where y = 0 x ( 2x + 3 ) ( x 4 ) = 0 x=0,x=

3 2
Put y = 0 and solve for x Check what happens to y for large positive and negative values of x .
,x=4
When x , y When x , y
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Crosses x-axis at (
3 2
,0) , (0,0) , (4,0)
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Solutionbank C1
Algebraic fractions
Question:
The curve C has equation y = x2
x6
4 x
, x > 0.
The points P and Q lie on C and have x-coordinates 1 and 2 respectively. (a) Show that the length of PQ is \ 170 . (b) Show that the tangents to C at P and Q are parallel. (c) Find an equation for the normal to C at P, giving your answer in the form ax + by + c = 0, where a, b and c are integers.
Solution:
(a)
y = x2 ( x 6 ) + At P, x = 1 , y P is ( 1 , 1 ) At Q, x = 2 , y Q is ( 2 , 14 ) PQ
4 x
=1(16) +
4 1
= 1
=4(26) +
4 2
= 14
= \ ( 2 1 ) 2 + ( 14 ( 1 ) ) 2 = ( 12 + ( 13 ) 2 ) = ( 1 + 169 ) = 170
The distance between two points is \ ( x2 x1 ) 2 + ( y2 y1 ) 2
(b)
y
dy dx
= x3 6x2 + 4x 1 = 3x2 ( 6 2x ' ) + ( 4x 1x 2 ) = 3x2 12x 4x 2
At x = 1 ,
dy dx
The value of = 3 12 4 = 13 the tangent.
dy dx
is the gradient of
At x = 2 ,
dy dx
= ( 3 4 ) ( 12 2 ) ( 4 2 2 ) = 12 24
4 4
= 13 Give a conclusion
At P and also at Q the gradient is 13, so the tangents are parallel (equal gradients).
(c)
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The gradient of the normal is perpendicular to the at P is

1 13
The normal tangent, so
1 13
the gradient is
1 m
Equation of the normal: y ( 1) y+1 = =

1 13 x 13
(x1)
1 13
Use y y1 = m ( x x1 ) Multiply by 13 This is in the required form ax + by + c = 0 , where a , b and c are
13y + 13 =x1 x 13y 14 = 0 integers.

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Solutionbank C1
Algebraic fractions
Question:
(a) Factorise completely x3 7x2 + 12x . (b) Sketch the graph of y = x3 7x2 + 12x, showing the coordinates of the points at which the graph crosses the x-axis. The graph of y = x3 7x2 + 12x crosses the positive x-axis at the points A and B. The tangents to the graph at A and B meet at the point P. (c) Find the coordinates of P.
Solution:
(a) x3
7x2 + 12x = x ( x2 7x + 12 ) =x(x3) (x4)
x is a common factor
(b)
Curve meets x-axis where y = 0 . x(x3) (x4) =0 x=0,x=3,x=4 When x , y When x , y
Put y = 0 and solve for x . Check what happens to y for large positive and negative values of x
Crosses x-axis at ( 0 , 0 ) , ( 3 , 0 ) , ( 4 , 0 )
(c)
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A and B are (3,0) and (4,0)

dy dx
= 3x2 14x + 12 The value of

dy dx
At x = 3 , (A)
dy dx
= 27 42 + 12 = 3
is the gradient of the tangent.
At x = 4 (B)
dy dx
= 48 56 + 12 = 4 Use y y1 = m ( x x1 ) (i)
Tangent at A: y0 = 3(x3)
y = 3x + 9 Tangent at B: y0 =4(x4) y = 4x 16 Subtract ( ii ) (i) : 0 x = 7x 25 =

25 7
( ii )
Solve (i) and (ii) simultaneously to find the intersection point
of the tangents Substituting back into (i): y P is the point (

12 7 25 7
75 7
+9=
12 7
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