Cambridge International AS & A Level: Mathematics 9709/11

Cambridge International AS & A Level
MATHEMATICS 9709/11
Paper 1 Pure Mathematics 1 October/November 2023
MARK SCHEME
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9709/11 Cambridge International AS & A Level – Mark Scheme October/November 2023
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Generic Marking Principles
These general marking principles must be applied by all examiners when marking candidate answers. They should be applied alongside the specific content of the
mark scheme or generic level descriptors for a question. Each question paper and mark scheme will also comply with these marking principles.
GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 1:

Marks must be awarded in line with:
• the specific content of the mark scheme or the generic level descriptors for the question
• the specific skills defined in the mark scheme or in the generic level descriptors for the question
• the standard of response required by a candidate as exemplified by the standardisation scripts.

Marks awarded are always whole marks (not half marks, or other fractions).

Marks must be awarded positively:
• marks are awarded for correct/valid answers, as defined in the mark scheme. However, credit is given for valid answers which go beyond the scope of the
syllabus and mark scheme, referring to your Team Leader as appropriate
• marks are awarded when candidates clearly demonstrate what they know and can do
• marks are not deducted for errors
• marks are not deducted for omissions
• answers should only be judged on the quality of spelling, punctuation and grammar when these features are specifically assessed by the question as
indicated by the mark scheme. The meaning, however, should be unambiguous.

Rules must be applied consistently, e.g. in situations where candidates have not followed instructions or in the application of generic level descriptors.

Marks should be awarded using the full range of marks defined in the mark scheme for the question (however; the use of the full mark range may be limited
according to the quality of the candidate responses seen).

Marks awarded are based solely on the requirements as defined in the mark scheme. Marks should not be awarded with grade thresholds or grade descriptors in
mind.
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Mathematics Specific Marking Principles
1 Unless a particular method has been specified in the question, full marks may be awarded for any correct method. However, if a calculation is required
then no marks will be awarded for a scale drawing.
2 Unless specified in the question, non-integer answers may be given as fractions, decimals or in standard form. Ignore superfluous zeros, provided that the
degree of accuracy is not affected.
3 Allow alternative conventions for notation if used consistently throughout the paper, e.g. commas being used as decimal points.
4 Unless otherwise indicated, marks once gained cannot subsequently be lost, e.g. wrong working following a correct form of answer is ignored (isw).
5 Where a candidate has misread a number or sign in the question and used that value consistently throughout, provided that number does not alter the
difficulty or the method required, award all marks earned and deduct just 1 A or B mark for the misread.
6 Recovery within working is allowed, e.g. a notation error in the working where the following line of working makes the candidate’s intent clear.

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Mark Scheme Notes
The following notes are intended to aid interpretation of mark schemes in general, but individual mark schemes may include marks awarded for specific reasons
outside the scope of these notes.
Types of mark
M Method mark, awarded for a valid method applied to the problem. Method marks are not lost for numerical errors, algebraic slips or errors in units.
However, it is not usually sufficient for a candidate just to indicate an intention of using some method or just to quote a formula; the formula or idea
must be applied to the specific problem in hand, e.g. by substituting the relevant quantities into the formula. Correct application of a formula
without the formula being quoted obviously earns the M mark and in some cases an M mark can be implied from a correct answer.
A Accuracy mark, awarded for a correct answer or intermediate step correctly obtained. Accuracy marks cannot be given unless the associated method
mark is earned (or implied).
B Mark for a correct result or statement independent of method marks.
DM or DB When a part of a question has two or more ‘method’ steps, the M marks are generally independent unless the scheme specifically says otherwise;
and similarly, when there are several B marks allocated. The notation DM or DB is used to indicate that a particular M or B mark is dependent on
an earlier M or B (asterisked) mark in the scheme. When two or more steps are run together by the candidate, the earlier marks are implied and full
credit is given.
FT Implies that the A or B mark indicated is allowed for work correctly following on from previously incorrect results. Otherwise, A or B marks are
given for correct work only.
• A or B marks are given for correct work only (not for results obtained from incorrect working) unless follow through is allowed (see abbreviation FT above).
• For a numerical answer, allow the A or B mark if the answer is correct to 3 significant figures or would be correct to 3 significant figures if rounded (1
decimal place for angles in degrees).
• The total number of marks available for each question is shown at the bottom of the Marks column.
• Wrong or missing units in an answer should not result in loss of marks unless the guidance indicates otherwise.
• Square brackets [ ] around text or numbers show extra information not needed for the mark to be awarded.

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Abbreviations
AEF/OE Any Equivalent Form (of answer is equally acceptable) / Or Equivalent
AG Answer Given on the question paper (so extra checking is needed to ensure that the detailed working leading to the result is valid)
CAO Correct Answer Only (emphasising that no ‘follow through’ from a previous error is allowed)
CWO Correct Working Only
ISW Ignore Subsequent Working
SOI Seen Or Implied
SC Special Case (detailing the mark to be given for a specific wrong solution, or a case where some standard marking practice is to be varied in the
light of a particular circumstance)
WWW Without Wrong Working
AWRT Answer Which Rounds To

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Question Answer Marks Guidance
1(a) 1 + 18 x + 135 x 2 B2, 1, 0 Accept 1, 18 x, 135 x 2 listed horizontally or vertically

or 1x0 + 18x + 135x 2 .
1(b) Coefficient of x 2 is 135 − 7 18 + 1 = 10 M1 A1 3 products, allow 10x 2 .

If full expansion given, like terms must be collected
for M1.
2
cx 2 + 3x − c = 2cx + 3 leading to cx2 + (3 − 2c ) x − ( c + 3) = 0 M1 Forming a 3-term quadratic, all terms on one side.
b2 − 4ac = (3 − 2c ) + 4c ( c + 3) M1 2nd M1 for b2 − 4ac correct for their a, b, c

2
i.e. no sign errors.
= 8c2 + 9 A1
> 0 [for all values of c] leading to B [Intersects for all values of c] A1 WWW

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3 dV B1 SOI
= 3x 2
dx
dV  dV dx  M1 Correct use of chain rule with x = 20 substituted into

=  = 3  202  0.01
dt  dx dt  dV
.
dx
12 A1
4(a) − ( x − 3 ) 
2
−1 B1 B1 OE. Must be a quadratic e.g. 3x – 1 B0 B0.
SC B1 for correct use of generalised function notation.
4(b) − ( x − 3 ) 
2
+1 B1 B1 OE. Must be a quadratic.
SC B1 for correct use of generalised function notation.
4(c)  0  B2, 1, 0 FT from (a) and (b) if a translation parallel to the y
Translation   axis.
 2  B2 for fully correct, B1 with two elements correct. {}
indicates different elements.

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5(a) 4sin2 x + 5cos x + 2 = 0 *M1 Multiply by sin x (or writing as a single fraction) and
sin x
using tan x = .
cos x
( )
4 1 − cos2 x + 5cos x + 2  = 0 DM1 Correctly obtaining a quadratic in cos x (allow sign
errors).
4cos 2 x − 5cos x − 6 = 0 A1 Condone missing x.

Must be = 0 unless 0 appears on RHS earlier.
5(b) (4cos x + 3)(cos x − 2)  = 0 M1 Or use of formula or completing square.
138.6º, 221.4º A1 B1 FT FT on 360º ‒ 1st solution from quadratic in cos x.

Use of radians (2.42) A0 but allow B1 FT for 2π: 1st
solution if use of radians is clear.
SC If M0 scored SC B1 B1 for correct final answer(s).
If extra incorrect solutions in the range 0 → 360º are
given award A1 B0.
6(a) 2 B1 2π
k= Allow ACB = .
3 3
6(b) Perimeter of shaded area = 2πr B1

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6(c) 1 2 4π *M1 Expect 2 πr 2 . Finds area of any relevant sector or

Major sector OAB = r  3
2 3 triangle. Can be embedded in segment formula.
One or both segments =  2   1 r 2  π − 1 r 2 sin π 

*M1
2 3 2 3
 π 3 A1
=  2  r 2 − r 2 
 6 4 

2 1 r2 3  DM1
Shaded area = πr 2 − 2  πr 2 − 
3 6 4 

πr 2 r 2 3 A1
= +
3 2

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6(c) Alternative method for Question 6(c)
1 1 *M1 1 2
Sector CAOB =  2  r 2their π Expect [2] × πr .
2 3 6
Can be embedded in segment formula.

*M1
2 3 2 3
 π 3 A1
=  2  r 2 − r 2 
 6 4 

 1 2  2 π 2 3   DM1
Shaded area = πr −  πr + 2  r
2 −r 
 3  6 4  
πr 2 r 2 3 A1
= +
3 2

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6(c) Alternative method for Question 6(c)
1 π M1
Area of rhombus AOBC =  2  r 2 sin Expect [2] 
3
.
2 3 4
Can be embedded in segment formula.

M1
2 3 2 3
 π 3 A1
=  2  r 2 − r 2 
 6 4 

 3 2  π 3  DM1
Shaded area = πr 2 −  r − 4  r 2 − r 2

 

 2  6 4  
πr 2 r 2 3 A1
= +
3 2

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7 a (1 + r ) = 15 B1
Accept
(
a 1− r2 ) = 15 for first B1.
1− r
a 125 B1
=
1− r 7
125 M1 Eliminate a.
(1 − r )(1 + r ) = 15
7
105 M1
1− r2 =
125
4 2 A1 2 2
r2 = leading to r = − Condone or ± .
25 5 5 5
125 7 A1 Ignore 2nd answer.

a=  = 25
7 5
4 A1 CAO
3rd term = 25  =4
25

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7 Alternative method for Question 7
a (1 + r ) = 15 B1
a 125 B1
=
1− r 7
7(15-15r) = (125 – 125r)(1 – r2) M1
125r3 – 125r2 – 20r +20 = 0 M1
−2 2 A1 Condone extra ‘answer’ of r = 1.

r= [1, ]
5 5
a = 25 A1 Ignore 2nd answer.
3rd term = 4 A1 CAO

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7 Alternative method for Question 7
a (1 + r ) = 15 B1
a 125 B1
=
1− r 7
a 125 M1 Eliminate r.
=
 15  7
1−  − 1
 a 
7a2 – 250a + 1875 [= 0] M1
a = 25,  75  Condone extra ‘answer’ of r =  75  .

A1
 7   7 
−2 A1 Ignore 2nd answer.

r=
5
4 A1 CAO
3rd term = 25  =4
25

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8(a) u = 2x − 3 leading to 2u 4 = u 2 + 1 leading to 2u4 − u2 −1= 0 B1
( 2u 2
)( )
+ 1 u 2 − 1  = 0 M1 Factors or formula or completing square must be
shown.
u = 1 leading to 2x − 3 = 1 leading to x = 1 or 2 A1
(1, 2), (2, 2) A1 Special case: If B1 M0 scored then SC B2 can be

awarded for correct coordinates or SC B1 for correct x
values only.
Special case
2(2x – 3)4 = (2x – 3)2 + 1
32x4 – 192x3 + 428x2 – 420x + 152 = 0
x = 1, 2 finding both from a correct quartic SC B1
(1, 2), (2, 2) SC DB1
Special case: Trial and improvement without quartic.

Both x values correct B1, both coordinates correct B2.

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8(b)  ( 2 x − 3)3   2 ( 2 x − 3)5  B1 B1 Integrate the 2 functions.

 + x  −  
3 2   5  2 

1   1   1  1  M1 Apply their limits 1 → 2 (must be shown) to an

 + 2  −  − + 1 −  −  −  integral.
 6   6   5  5  Some evidence of substitution. Minimum
13 5 1 1
( − ) – ( + ) or equivalent.
6 6 5 5
Allow 1 sign error for 1st M1.
4 2 M1 Subtract (at some point) the 2 areas.

− Must subtract areas and not just integrals.
3 5
14 A1 Special case: If M0 for substitution of limits can

15 award SC B1 for correct answer.
14
Condone − if corrected.
15
If subtraction is the wrong way round award B1 B1

M1 M1 A0.
 y 2 dx or  x dy scores 0 /5.
π  y dx used. Award B1 B1 M1 M1 A0.

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8(b) Alternative method for Question 8(b)
u = 2x – 3 B2,1,0
( )
 u 2 + 1 − 2u 4 du
 1  1 3   2 5  
   u + u −  u  
 2  3  5 
1  1 2   −1 2  M1 Applies limits –1 → 1.
  + 1 −  −  −1 +  
2  3 5  3 5 
M1 Subtract (at some point) the 2 areas.
1  14 14  A1
 + 
2  15 15 
14
15
9(a)
( 2x − 3)2 + 4 B1 B1 Or a = ‒3, b = 4.

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their ( 2x − 3) + 4[]8 OR 4 x − 12 x + 13[]8

9(b) 2 2 *M1 Linking quadratic with 8.
( 2x − 3)2  4 leading to −2  2x − 3  2 DM1 Simplify to 3-term quadratic and solve. Condone no

method shown.
OR 4 x 2 − 12 x + 5  0 leading to ( 2 x − 1)( 2 x − 5 )  0
1 1 1 1 A1
 x  2 leading to [LEAST] p = , [GREATEST] q = 2
2 2 2 2
9(c) gf(x) = 12 x 2 − 36 x + 40 ( )
B1 OE gf(x) = 3 2x − 3 2 + 13 .
9(d) y = ( 2x − 3) + 4 leading to ( 2x − 3) = y − 4 leading to *M1

2 2
2 x − 3 =   y − 4
2x = 3 y − 4 leading to y−4

3 DM1
x= 
2 2
3 x−4 A1
h −1 ( x ) = −
2 2

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10(a) dy B1
= 3x 2  +c 
dx
3  22 + c = 0 M1 dy
Substitute x = 2 and = 0 into an integral (c must be
dx
present).
dy A1
= 3x 2 −12
dx
10(b) y = x3 −12x +k  B1 FT FT on their non-zero c (dependent on c being found at

some stage).
−10 = 23 − 12  2 + k M1 Substitute x = 2, y = ‒10 (k present).
y = x3 − 12 x + 6 A1
Must be y = (unless y = x − 12 x + k stated earlier).
3

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10(c) 3x 2 − 12 = 0 [leading to x = −2 ] M1 dy
Set their two term = 0 . Expect x = −2 .
dx
Ignore x = 2 given in addition.
y = ( −2) − 12  ( −2) + 6 = 22 leading to (‒2, 22) A1

3
2 A1 dy
When x = −2, d y2  0 (or ‒12) hence Maximum Can be from correct conclusion from sign diagram
dx dx
dy
if calculated correctly.
dx
Do not allow concave downward for final A1.
Can be awarded if the only error is incorrect or missing
y-coordinate.
10(d) dy M1 dy
At x = 0, = −12, y = 6 Both required. FT on their and y.
dx dx
y − 6 = −12 x A1 OE
11(a) Gradient of AB = ‒1 B1 SOI
Centre of circle = (4, ‒1) B1 SOI
Equation of AB is y + 1 = −1( x − 4 ) leading to y = − x + 3 B1 FT FT their centre with gradient ‒1.

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11(b)
( x − 4)2 + ( −x + 3 + 1)2 = 40 *M1 Substitute their AB into circle equation.
2 ( x − 4) = 40 OR [2] ( x 2 − 8 x − 4 ) leading to DM1 Forming and solving 3-term quadratic.

2
8  64 + 16 16  256 + 64
or
2 4
x = 4 20 A1 OE. No fractions.
(4 − 20 , −1 + 20 ) A1 OE
Special case: If M1 M0 scored then SCB2 can be
awarded for correct coordinates or SCB1 for correct x
values only. Ignore other coordinate
11(c) (
y − their −1 + )  (
20 = 1 x − their 4 − 20 ) M1 OE
y = x − 5 + 2 20 or y = x − 5 + 80 or y = x − 5 + 4 5 A1

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GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 1:

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 2:

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 3:

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 4:

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 5:

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 6:

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B Mark for a correct result or statement independent of method marks.

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AEF/OE Any Equivalent Form (of answer is equally acceptable) / Or Equivalent

CWO Correct Working Only

ISW Ignore Subsequent Working

SOI Seen Or Implied

WWW Without Wrong Working

AWRT Answer Which Rounds To

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1(a) 1 + 18 x + 135 x 2 B2, 1, 0 Accept 1, 18 x, 135 x 2 listed horizontally or vertically

1(b) Coefficient of x 2 is 135 − 7 18 + 1 = 10 M1 A1 3 products, allow 10x 2 .

Question Answer Marks Guidance

b2 − 4ac = (3 − 2c ) + 4c ( c + 3) M1 2nd M1 for b2 − 4ac correct for their a, b, c

i.e. no sign errors.

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dV  dV dx  M1 Correct use of chain rule with x = 20 substituted into

Question Answer Marks Guidance

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4cos 2 x − 5cos x − 6 = 0 A1 Condone missing x.

5(b) (4cos x + 3)(cos x − 2)  = 0 M1 Or use of formula or completing square.

138.6º, 221.4º A1 B1 FT FT on 360º ‒ 1st solution from quadratic in cos x.

Question Answer Marks Guidance

6(b) Perimeter of shaded area = 2πr B1

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6(c) 1 2 4π *M1 Expect 2 πr 2 . Finds area of any relevant sector or

One or both segments =  2   1 r 2  π − 1 r 2 sin π 

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6(c) Alternative method for Question 6(c)

One or both segments =  2   1 r 2  π − 1 r 2 sin π 

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6(c) Alternative method for Question 6(c)

One or both segments =  2   1 r 2  π − 1 r 2 sin π 

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125 7 A1 Ignore 2nd answer.

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7 Alternative method for Question 7

7(15-15r) = (125 – 125r)(1 – r2) M1

125r3 – 125r2 – 20r +20 = 0 M1

−2 2 A1 Condone extra ‘answer’ of r = 1.

a = 25 A1 Ignore 2nd answer.

3rd term = 4 A1 CAO

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7 Alternative method for Question 7

7a2 – 250a + 1875 [= 0] M1

a = 25,  75  Condone extra ‘answer’ of r =  75  .

−2 A1 Ignore 2nd answer.

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