Additional Mathematics (0606)

Year 3 Common Test 1

25th February 2020 45 minutes
(Version 1)
Simultaneous Equations, Indices and Surds

Name Marks

Class

30

Full marks are not necessarily awarded for a correct answer with no working. Answers must
be supported by working and/or explanations. Where an answer is incorrect, some marks may
be given for a correct method, provided this is shown by written working. You are therefore
advised to show all working.

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The use of an electronic calculator is expected, where appropriate.

Answer all the questions.
Give non-exact numerical answers correct to 3 significant figures, or 1 decimal place in the
case of angles in degrees, unless a different level of accuracy is specified in the question.
You are reminded of the need for clear presentation in your answers.
At the end of the examination, fasten all your work securely together.
The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the end of each question or part question.
The total number of marks for this paper is 30.
This document consists of 8 printed pages.

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 Mathematical Formulae

1. ALGEBRA

Quadratic Equation

For the equation ax 2 + bx + c =0

−b ± b 2 − 4ac
x=
2a

Binomial expansion

(a + b) = a n +   a n −1b +   a n − 2b 2 + ....... +   a n − r b r + ... + b n ,

n

n n n

1  2 r
     

n! n ( n − 1) ........ ( n − r + 1)
where n is a positive integer =
and   =
n r !( n − r ) ! r!
r
 

2. TRIGONOMETRY

Identities
sin 2 A + cos 2 A =
1

sec 2 A = 1 + tan 2 A

cosec 2 A = 1 + cot 2 A

Formulae for ∆ABC

a b c
= =
sin A sin B sin C

a 2 = b 2 + c 2 − 2bc cos A
1
Area of ∆ = ab sin C
2

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 qp 
p 
1. Write  r  in the form p a q b r c , Where a, b and c are constants to be
−2
p qr
determined. [3]

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2. Do not use a calculator in this question.
Solve the following simultaneous equations, giving your answers for both x and y in
the form a + b 3 , where a and b are fractions.
3x + y =2
2x − 3y =
5 [5]

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3. Given that
6 x × 36 y =
1

2y
1
3x ÷ 27 3 =
9
Calculate the value of x and y . [5]

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 4 9
4. The line 3 y − x =2 intersects the curve + =
1 at A and B .
x xy
(a) Find the coordinates of A and B . [5]

b. Find the mid point of the line joining A and B . [1]

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5. Do not use a calculator in this question.

(
A rectangle has sides of length 3 + 2 ) 
metres and  4 +

6 
 metres.
2
(
a. Find the area of the rectangle, by giving the answer in the form a + b 2 , )
where a and b are integers. [2]

b. Find the value of D 2 , where D is the length of the diagonal of the rectangle. Express
( )
your answer in the form a + b 2 , where a and b are integers. [3]

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 1
x
6. By using the substitution u = 2 2 , Solve the equation

5  12 x + 2  19
( 2)
x+2
4 − =
4. [6]
16   2