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    1. The document contains 11 multi-part math problems involving algebra, trigonometry, calculus, and geometry. 2. The problems cover a range of skills including solving equations, evaluating integrals, finding gradients, proving geometric relationships, and determining possible values of variables. 3. Answers or explanations are provided for each part of each problem to demonstrate the steps and reasoning required to arrive at the solutions.

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    of 3

     2 2

    1 Write down the inverse of the matrix   and use it to solve the simultaneous equations
     −3 2 
    x + y = 15 ,
    2 y − 3x = 5. [4]

    π
    2 (
    In triangle ABC, AB = 3 + 2 cm and ∠BAC =) 4
    radians. Given that the area of triangle ABC is

    ( )
    14 − 3 2 cm 2 , find AC , leaving your answer in the form a + b 2 , where a and b are rational. [4]

    10
    3 The roots of the equation 3x 2 − 2kx + k − 1 = 0 are α and β . If α 2 + β 2 = , find the possible values
    9
    of k. [5]

    5 + 3x
    4 A curve has the equation y = ln .
    2x − 5

    (i) Find the gradient of the curve at the point where the curve meets the x-axis. [4]

    5 + 3x
    (ii) Show that y = ln has no stationary point for all real values of x. [2]
    2x − 5

    5 A circle, C, whose equation is given by x 2 + y 2 − 2ax + 10 y − 2 = 0 , where a > 0 , has radius 6 units.

    (i) Find the value of a. [2]

    (ii) Show that the line 3 y = −5 x passes through the centre of C. [2]

    (iii) Find the equation of another circle which passes through the point (7, –2) and has the same centre as
    C. [3]

    6 (a) Find the range of values of m for which x 2 + ( m + 3) x > −2( m + 3) for all real values of x. [4]

    (b) Find the range of the values of k for which the line y = 2 x + k intersects the curve xy − 2 y 2 = k at
    two distinct points. [4]

    x − 16
    7 (i) Express in partial fractions. [4]
    2x − 9x − 5
    2

    8 x − 16
    (ii) Hence evaluate ∫ 6 2x − 9x − 5
    2
    dx . [4]

    ACS(Independent)Math Dept/Y4EXP_GEP/AM1/2008/Prelim
    2

    2 1 + e2 x
    8 (a) Evaluate ∫ 0 ex
    dx . [3]

    (b) Sketch the graph of y = 3ln( x + 2) , showing clearly the asymptote and the x-intercept.

    Draw a suitable straight line in your sketch to illustrate how the graphical solution of the equation
    x
    +1
    ( x + 2)e 3
    = e 2 could be obtained. [5]

    9 Solve the following equations

    (a) 2 2 x + 3 + 7( 2 x ) = 1 , [4]

    (b) log 3 ( x + 5) − log 3 ( x − 1) = log3 2 . [5]

    10 In the figure, PQR and RBT are tangents to the circle at Q and B respectively. PSA and PCB are secants and
    AB is a chord of the circle. Given that ∆ABC is an equilateral triangle and ∠APC = ∠PAC ,

    P S A

    Q
    B

    R
    (a) find, with explanation, an angle equal to ∠ABT , [2]

    (b) explain why a circle can be drawn, using C as centre, passing through A and P, [2]

    1
    (c) prove that PS × PA = PC × PB , and hence show that AB 2 = PS × PA . [5]
    2

    11 Solve for x, between 0 o and 180 o , which satisfy the following equations

    (a) 6sin x cos x − 1 = 0 , [4]

    (b) 2 cos 2 x = 1 − cos x , [4]

    (c) sin 4 x − cos3 x − sin 2 x = 0 . [4]

    End of Paper

    ACS(Independent)Math Dept/Y4E_GEP/AM1/2008/Prelim [Turn over


    3

    Answers

    Q1. x = 5, y = 10
    92 96
    Q2. − + 2
    7 7

    1
    Q3. k = − or k =2
    2

    1
    Q4 (i). −
    50

    Q5. (i) a = 3 (iii) x 2 + y 2 − 6 x + 10 y + 9 = 0

    Q6. (a) − 3 < m < 5 (b) k < 0 or k > 24

    x − 16 3 1
    Q7. (i) = − (ii) −0.696
    2x − 9x − 5 2x + 1 x − 5
    2

    Q8. (a) 7.25


    y
    (b)
    3
    y=3ln(x+2)

    y = 3- x

    x
    -2 -1 3

    Q9. (a) x = −3 (b) x = 3

    Q10. (a) ∠ABT = ∠ACB (∠ in alternate segment)


    (b) Q∠APC = ∠PAC , ∆ACP is an isosceles triangle with AC=CP. Thus, a circle can be drawn,
    using C as the centre and with AC and CP as the radii.

    Q11. (a) x = 9.7°, 80.3°


    (b) x = 41.41°
    (c) x = 30°,90°,150°

    ACS(Independent)Math Dept/Y4E_GEP/AM1/2008/Prelim [Turn over

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