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Thinka Jun 2023 (V1) Cambridge International A Level-Style Mock — Mathematics - Further (9231)

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Paper 1 Further Pure Mathematics 1

Answer all questions. Show all necessary working clearly. Give non-exact numerical answers correct to 3 significant figures unless specified otherwise.
7 Question · 74.9 marks
Question 1 · Structured Proof and Calculations
10.7 marks
Use mathematical induction to prove that, for all positive integers \(n\),

\[ \sum_{r=1}^{n} (3r-2)2^{r-1} = (3n-5)2^n + 5. \]
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Worked solution

Let \(P(n)\) be the statement \(\sum_{r=1}^{n} (3r-2)2^{r-1} = (3n-5)2^n + 5\).

**Base case:**
For \(n=1\):
LHS \(= (3(1)-2)2^{1-1} = 1 \cdot 2^0 = 1\).
RHS \(= (3(1)-5)2^1 + 5 = -2(2) + 5 = -4 + 5 = 1\).
Since LHS = RHS, the statement \(P(1)\) is true.

**Inductive step:**
Assume \(P(k)\) is true for some positive integer \(k\), so
\[ \sum_{r=1}^{k} (3r-2)2^{r-1} = (3k-5)2^k + 5. \]

Now consider the sum for \(n=k+1\):
\[ \sum_{r=1}^{k+1} (3r-2)2^{r-1} = \left[ \sum_{r=1}^{k} (3r-2)2^{r-1} \right] + (3(k+1)-2)2^{(k+1)-1} \]
\[ = (3k-5)2^k + 5 + (3k+1)2^k \]
\[ = 2^k [ (3k-5) + (3k+1) ] + 5 \]
\[ = 2^k [ 6k - 4 ] + 5 \]
\[ = 2^k \cdot 2(3k-2) + 5 \]
\[ = (3k-2)2^{k+1} + 5 \]
\[ = (3(k+1)-5)2^{k+1} + 5. \]

This is the form of the formula with \(n = k+1\).

**Conclusion:**
Since \(P(1)\) is true, and the truth of \(P(k)\) implies the truth of \(P(k+1)\), by mathematical induction the statement \(P(n)\) is true for all positive integers \(n\).

Marking scheme

M1: Verify the base case \(n=1\).
M1: State inductive hypothesis for \(n=k\).
M1: Attempt to find the sum for \(n=k+1\) by adding the \((k+1)\)-th term to the assumed sum.
A1: Correctly factor out \(2^k\) or \(2^{k+1}\) from the terms.
A1: Correct algebraic simplification to obtain \((3k-2)2^{k+1} + 5\).
A1: Express the simplified form in terms of \(k+1\), i.e., \((3(k+1)-5)2^{k+1} + 5\).
A1: Complete the proof with a clear concluding statement referencing mathematical induction.
Question 2 · Structured Proof and Calculations
10.7 marks
The matrix \(\mathbf{A}\) is defined by \(\mathbf{A} = \begin{pmatrix} 2 & -1 \\ 1 & 4 \end{pmatrix}\). Under the transformation represented by \(\mathbf{A}\), the line \(y = mx + c\) is mapped onto the line \(y = 2x - 5\). Find the values of the constants \(m\) and \(c\).
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Worked solution

Let \(\begin{pmatrix} x' \\ y' \end{pmatrix}\) be the image of \(\begin{pmatrix} x \\ y \end{pmatrix}\) under the transformation \(\mathbf{A}\).

We have:
\[ \begin{pmatrix} x' \\ y' \end{pmatrix} = \begin{pmatrix} 2 & -1 \\ 1 & 4 \end{pmatrix} \begin{pmatrix} x \\ mx+c \end{pmatrix} = \begin{pmatrix} 2x - (mx+c) \\ x + 4(mx+c) \end{pmatrix} \]

This gives the parametric equations:
1) \(x' = (2-m)x - c \implies x = \frac{x'+c}{2-m}\) (assuming \(m \neq 2\))
2) \(y' = (1+4m)x + 4c\)

Substitute \(x\) into the equation for \(y'\):
\[ y' = (1+4m)\frac{x'+c}{2-m} + 4c \]
\[ y' = \left( \frac{1+4m}{2-m} \right) x' + \frac{c(1+4m)}{2-m} + 4c \]

We are given that the image line is \(y' = 2x' - 5\). Comparing coefficients:

For the gradient:
\[ \frac{1+4m}{2-m} = 2 \implies 1+4m = 4-2m \implies 6m = 3 \implies m = \frac{1}{2} \]

For the intercept:
\[ \frac{c(1+4m)}{2-m} + 4c = -5 \]

Substituting \(m = \frac{1}{2}\):
\[ \frac{c(1+2)}{2-0.5} + 4c = -5 \implies \frac{3c}{1.5} + 4c = -5 \implies 2c + 4c = -5 \implies 6c = -5 \implies c = -\frac{5}{6} \]

Marking scheme

M1: Write down the matrix multiplication \(\mathbf{A}\begin{pmatrix} x \\ mx+c \end{pmatrix}\).
A1: Correct expressions for \(x'\) and \(y'\) in terms of \(x, m, c\).
M1: Express \(x\) in terms of \(x'\).
A1: Obtain the equation of the image line in terms of \(x'\) and \(y'\).
M1: Set the coefficient of \(x'\) equal to 2 and solve for \(m\).
A1: Correct value of \(m = 1/2\).
M1: Set the constant term equal to \(-5\) and substitute \(m\).
A1: Correct value of \(c = -5/6\).
Question 3 · Structured Proof and Calculations
10.7 marks
The roots of the cubic equation \(x^3 - 3x^2 + 5x - 4 = 0\) are \(\alpha, \beta, \gamma\).

(i) Find the values of \(\alpha^2 + \beta^2 + \gamma^2\) and \(\alpha^3 + \beta^3 + \gamma^3\).

(ii) Find a cubic equation with integer coefficients whose roots are \(\frac{1}{\alpha^2}\), \(\frac{1}{\beta^2}\), and \(\frac{1}{\gamma^2}\).
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Worked solution

(i) From the given equation, we have:
\(\sum \alpha = 3\)
\(\sum \alpha\beta = 5\)
\(\alpha\beta\gamma = 4\)

We calculate \(\alpha^2 + \beta^2 + \gamma^2\):
\[ \alpha^2 + \beta^2 + \gamma^2 = (\sum \alpha)^2 - 2\sum \alpha\beta = 3^2 - 2(5) = 9 - 10 = -1. \]

To find \(\sum \alpha^3\), we use the relation \(\alpha^3 - 3\alpha^2 + 5\alpha - 4 = 0\). Summing over the three roots:
\[ \sum \alpha^3 - 3\sum \alpha^2 + 5\sum \alpha - 12 = 0 \]
\[ \sum \alpha^3 - 3(-1) + 5(3) - 12 = 0 \]
\[ \sum \alpha^3 + 3 + 15 - 12 = 0 \implies \sum \alpha^3 = -6. \]

(ii) Let the roots of the new equation be \(u = \frac{1}{\alpha^2}\), \(v = \frac{1}{\beta^2}\), \(w = \frac{1}{\gamma^2}\).

First, find \(u+v+w\):
\[ u+v+w = \frac{1}{\alpha^2} + \frac{1}{\beta^2} + \frac{1}{\gamma^2} = \frac{\alpha^2\beta^2 + \beta^2\gamma^2 + \gamma^2\alpha^2}{\alpha^2\beta^2\gamma^2} \]
We know \(\alpha^2\beta^2\gamma^2 = (\alpha\beta\gamma)^2 = 16\).
For the numerator:
\[ \sum \alpha^2\beta^2 = (\sum \alpha\beta)^2 - 2\alpha\beta\gamma\sum \alpha = 5^2 - 2(4)(3) = 25 - 24 = 1. \]
Thus, \(u+v+w = \frac{1}{16}\).

Second, find \(uv+vw+wu\):
\[ uv+vw+wu = \frac{1}{\alpha^2\beta^2} + \frac{1}{\beta^2\gamma^2} + \frac{1}{\gamma^2\alpha^2} = \frac{\alpha^2 + \beta^2 + \gamma^2}{\alpha^2\beta^2\gamma^2} = \frac{-1}{16}. \]

Third, find \(uvw\):
\[ uvw = \frac{1}{\alpha^2\beta^2\gamma^2} = \frac{1}{16}. \]

The cubic equation is given by:
\[ y^3 - (u+v+w)y^2 + (uv+vw+wu)y - uvw = 0 \]
\[ y^3 - \frac{1}{16}y^2 - \frac{1}{16}y - \frac{1}{16} = 0 \]
Multiplying by 16 to obtain integer coefficients:
\[ 16y^3 - y^2 - y - 1 = 0. \]

Marking scheme

M1: State correct values of sum of roots, sum of products, and product of roots.
M1: Use formula for \(\sum \alpha^2\) and substitute values.
A1: Correct value \(-1\).
M1: Use the cubic equation to find \(\sum \alpha^3\).
A1: Correct value \(-6\).
M1: Calculate \(\sum \alpha^2\beta^2\) using correct formula.
A1: Correct value of \(1\).
M1: Find expressions for new coefficients in terms of \(\alpha, \beta, \gamma\).
A1: Correct values for new coefficients.
A1: Correct final cubic equation with integer coefficients.
Question 4 · Structured Proof and Calculations
10.7 marks
(i) Show that

\[ \frac{1}{(2r-1)(2r+1)(2r+3)} - \frac{1}{(2r+1)(2r+3)(2r+5)} = \frac{6}{(2r-1)(2r+1)(2r+3)(2r+5)}. \]

(ii) Use the method of differences to find \(\sum_{r=1}^n \frac{1}{(2r-1)(2r+1)(2r+3)(2r+5)}\) in terms of \(n\).

(iii) Deduce the sum to infinity of this series.
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Worked solution

(i) Combining the fractions on the LHS:
\[ \frac{1}{(2r-1)(2r+1)(2r+3)} - \frac{1}{(2r+1)(2r+3)(2r+5)} \]
\[ = \frac{(2r+5) - (2r-1)}{(2r-1)(2r+1)(2r+3)(2r+5)} \]
\[ = \frac{6}{(2r-1)(2r+1)(2r+3)(2r+5)}. \]

(ii) Let \(f(r) = \frac{1}{(2r-1)(2r+1)(2r+3)}\). Then from part (i):
\[ \frac{1}{(2r-1)(2r+1)(2r+3)(2r+5)} = \frac{1}{6}[f(r) - f(r+1)] \]

Summing from \(r=1\) to \(n\):
\[ \sum_{r=1}^n \frac{1}{(2r-1)(2r+1)(2r+3)(2r+5)} = \frac{1}{6} \sum_{r=1}^n [f(r) - f(r+1)] \]
\[ = \frac{1}{6} [f(1) - f(2) + f(2) - f(3) + \dots + f(n) - f(n+1)] \]
\[ = \frac{1}{6} [f(1) - f(n+1)] \]

We have:
\[ f(1) = \frac{1}{1 \cdot 3 \cdot 5} = \frac{1}{15} \]
\[ f(n+1) = \frac{1}{(2n+1)(2n+3)(2n+5)} \]

Thus, the sum is:
\[ \frac{1}{6} \left[ \frac{1}{15} - \frac{1}{(2n+1)(2n+3)(2n+5)} \right] = \frac{1}{90} - \frac{1}{6(2n+1)(2n+3)(2n+5)} \]

(iii) As \(n \to \infty\), \(\frac{1}{6(2n+1)(2n+3)(2n+5)} \to 0\).
Therefore, the sum to infinity is \(\frac{1}{90}\).

Marking scheme

M1: Use common denominator to combine the fractions in (i).
A1: Obtain the given numerator 6 and complete the proof of (i).
M1: Set up the method of differences using the result of (i).
A1: Correctly write the general term in terms of \(f(r) - f(r+1)\).
M1: Show the cancellation of intermediate terms.
A1: Correctly evaluate \(f(1) = 1/15\).
A1: Correct sum in terms of \(n\).
M1: Take the limit as \(n \to \infty\).
A1: Correct sum to infinity of \(1/90\).
Question 5 · Structured Proof and Calculations
10.7 marks
A curve \(C\) has polar equation \(r = a(1 + 2\cos\theta)\) for \(0 \le \theta \le 2\pi\), where \(a\) is a positive constant.

(i) Sketch the curve \(C\).

(ii) Show that the area of the region enclosed by the inner loop of \(C\) is \(a^2\left(\pi - \frac{3\sqrt{3}}{2}\right)\).
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Worked solution

(i) The curve is a lima\u00e7on with an inner loop. It is symmetrical about the initial line \(\theta = 0\).
At \(\theta = 0\), \(r = 3a\).
At \(\theta = \pi/2\), \(r = a\).
At \(\theta = 2\pi/3\), \(r = 0\).
At \(\theta = \pi\), \(r = -a\).
The sketch should show a larger outer loop and an inner loop lying to the left of the pole, passing through the origin at \(\theta = 2\pi/3\) and \(\theta = 4\pi/3\).

(ii) The inner loop corresponds to values of \(\theta\) where \(r \le 0\).
\(1 + 2\cos\theta \le 0 \implies \cos\theta \le -\frac{1}{2} \implies \frac{2\pi}{3} \le \theta \le \frac{4\pi}{3}\).

The area \(A\) of the inner loop is:
\[ A = \frac{1}{2} \int_{2\pi/3}^{4\pi/3} r^2 d\theta \]
By symmetry:
\[ A = \int_{2\pi/3}^{\pi} a^2 (1 + 2\cos\theta)^2 d\theta \]
\[ = a^2 \int_{2\pi/3}^{\pi} (1 + 4\cos\theta + 4\cos^2\theta) d\theta \]
Using \(\cos^2\theta = \frac{1}{2}(1 + \cos 2\theta)\):
\[ 1 + 4\cos\theta + 4\cos^2\theta = 1 + 4\cos\theta + 2(1 + \cos 2\theta) = 3 + 4\cos\theta + 2\cos 2\theta \]

Now integrate:
\[ A = a^2 \left[ 3\theta + 4\sin\theta + \sin 2\theta \right]_{2\pi/3}^{\pi} \]
At the upper limit \(\theta = \pi\):
\[ 3\pi + 4\sin\pi + \sin 2\pi = 3\pi \]
At the lower limit \(\theta = 2\pi/3\):
\[ 3\left(\frac{2\pi}{3}\right) + 4\sin\left(\frac{2\pi}{3}\right) + \sin\left(\frac{4\pi}{3}\right) = 2\pi + 4\left(\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}\right) - \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} = 2\pi + \frac{3\sqrt{3}}{2} \]

Subtracting the limits:
\[ A = a^2 \left[ 3\pi - \left(2\pi + \frac{3\sqrt{3}}{2}\right) \right] = a^2\left(\pi - \frac{3\sqrt{3}}{2}\right). \]

Marking scheme

B1: Sketch showing correct overall shape (lima\u00e7on with inner loop).
B1: Correct intercepts labeled/noted (e.g., origin crossings, x-axis intercepts at \(3a\) and \(-a\)).
M1: Find the correct limits for the inner loop by setting \(r = 0\).
A1: Obtain \(\theta = 2\pi/3\) and \(4\pi/3\).
M1: State the correct integral formula for polar area.
M1: Use \(\cos^2\theta\) identity to rewrite integrand.
A1: Correctly integrated expression: \(3\theta + 4\sin\theta + \sin 2\theta\).
M1: Substitute limits \(2\pi/3\) and \(\pi\) (or equivalent symmetry limits).
A1: Show clear steps in evaluating trigonometric functions.
A1: Correct final simplified area expression \(a^2\left(\pi - \frac{3\sqrt{3}}{2}\right)\).
Question 6 · Structured Proof and Calculations
10.7 marks
The curve \(C\) has equation \(y = \frac{2x^2 + 3x + 9}{x + 1}\).

(i) Find the equations of the asymptotes of \(C\).

(ii) Find the coordinates of the stationary points of \(C\).

(iii) Sketch \(C\), showing clearly the asymptotes, the stationary points, and any intersections with the coordinate axes.
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Worked solution

(i) By algebraic division:
\[ 2x^2 + 3x + 9 = (2x+1)(x+1) + 8 \]
So:
\[ y = 2x + 1 + \frac{8}{x+1} \]

Thus, the asymptotes are:
- Vertical asymptote: \(x = -1\)
- Oblique asymptote: \(y = 2x + 1\)

(ii) Differentiating \(y\):
\[ \frac{dy}{dx} = 2 - \frac{8}{(x+1)^2} \]

For stationary points, set \(\frac{dy}{dx} = 0\):
\[ 2 - \frac{8}{(x+1)^2} = 0 \implies (x+1)^2 = 4 \implies x+1 = \pm 2 \]
So \(x = 1\) or \(x = -3\).

When \(x = 1\):
\[ y = \frac{2(1)^2 + 3(1) + 9}{1+1} = \frac{14}{2} = 7 \]
Stationary point: \((1, 7)\).

When \(x = -3\):
\[ y = \frac{2(-3)^2 + 3(-3) + 9}{-3+1} = \frac{18-9+9}{-2} = -9 \]
Stationary point: \((-3, -9)\).

(iii) Y-intercept: When \(x = 0\), \(y = 9\).
X-intercepts: Set \(2x^2 + 3x + 9 = 0\). The discriminant is \(3^2 - 4(2)(9) = -63 < 0\), so there are no x-intercepts.
Sketch details:
- Two branches separated by the vertical asymptote \(x = -1\).
- For \(x > -1\), the curve has a local minimum at \((1, 7)\) and passes through \((0, 9)\).
- For \(x < -1\), the curve has a local maximum at \((-3, -9)\).
- Asymptotes \(x = -1\) and \(y = 2x + 1\) are drawn as dashed lines.

Marking scheme

M1: Use algebraic division to express \(y\) in the form \(ax + b + \frac{k}{x+c}\).
A1: Correct vertical asymptote \(x = -1\).
A1: Correct oblique asymptote \(y = 2x + 1\).
M1: Differentiate to find \(\frac{dy}{dx}\).
A1: Correct derivative.
M1: Set \(\frac{dy}{dx} = 0\) and solve for \(x\).
A1: Correct coordinates \((1, 7)\) and \((-3, -9)\).
B1: Correct shape with two distinct branches.
B1: Correctly positioned relative to asymptotes and stationary points labeled.
Question 7 · Structured Proof and Calculations
10.7 marks
The lines \(l_1\) and \(l_2\) have vector equations:
\[ l_1: \mathbf{r} = \begin{pmatrix} 1 \\ 2 \\ -1 \end{pmatrix} + \lambda \begin{pmatrix} 2 \\ 1 \\ 3 \end{pmatrix} \]
\[ l_2: \mathbf{r} = \begin{pmatrix} 2 \\ -1 \\ 4 \end{pmatrix} + \mu \begin{pmatrix} 1 \\ -1 \\ 2 \end{pmatrix} \]

(i) Find the shortest distance between \(l_1\) and \(l_2\).

(ii) Find the coordinates of the points \(P\) on \(l_1\) and \(Q\) on \(l_2\) such that the distance between them is a minimum.
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Worked solution

(i) The direction vectors of \(l_1\) and \(l_2\) are \(\mathbf{d_1} = \begin{pmatrix} 2 \\ 1 \\ 3 \end{pmatrix}\) and \(\mathbf{d_2} = \begin{pmatrix} 1 \\ -1 \\ 2 \end{pmatrix}\).

A normal vector \(\mathbf{n}\) to both lines is:
\[ \mathbf{n} = \mathbf{d_1} \times \mathbf{d_2} = \begin{pmatrix} 2 \\ 1 \\ 3 \end{pmatrix} \times \begin{pmatrix} 1 \\ -1 \\ 2 \end{pmatrix} = \begin{pmatrix} 1(2) - 3(-1) \\ 3(1) - 2(2) \\ 2(-1) - 1(1) \end{pmatrix} = \begin{pmatrix} 5 \\ -1 \\ -3 \end{pmatrix} \]

A vector connecting a point on \(l_1\), \(A(1, 2, -1)\), and a point on \(l_2\), \(B(2, -1, 4)\), is:
\[ \mathbf{AB} = \begin{pmatrix} 2-1 \\ -1-2 \\ 4-(-1)
\end{pmatrix} = \begin{pmatrix} 1 \\ -3 \\ 5 \end{pmatrix} \]

The shortest distance \(d\) is the projection of \(\mathbf{AB}\) onto \(\mathbf{n}\):
\[ d = \frac{|\mathbf{AB} \cdot \mathbf{n}|}{|\mathbf{n}|} = \frac{|1(5) + (-3)(-1) + 5(-3)|}{\sqrt{5^2 + (-1)^2 + (-3)^2}} = \frac{|5 + 3 - 15|}{\sqrt{25 + 1 + 9}} = \frac{7}{\sqrt{35}} = \frac{\sqrt{35}}{5} \approx 1.18 \]

(ii) Let \(P\) be a general point on \(l_1\) and \(Q\) be a general point on \(l_2\):
\[ \mathbf{p} = \begin{pmatrix} 1+2\lambda \\ 2+\lambda \\ -1+3\lambda \end{pmatrix}, \quad \mathbf{q} = \begin{pmatrix} 2+\mu \\ -1-\mu \\ 4+2\mu \end{pmatrix} \]

The vector \(\mathbf{PQ}\) is:
\[ \mathbf{PQ} = \mathbf{q} - \mathbf{p} = \begin{pmatrix} 1+\mu-2\lambda \\ -3-\mu-\lambda \\ 5+2\mu-3\lambda \end{pmatrix} \]

Since \(\mathbf{PQ}\) is perpendicular to both \(\mathbf{d_1}\) and \(\mathbf{d_2}\):
1) \(\mathbf{PQ} \cdot \mathbf{d_1} = 0 \implies 2(1+\mu-2\lambda) + 1(-3-\mu-\lambda) + 3(5+2\mu-3\lambda) = 0\)
\[ \implies 2 + 2\mu - 4\lambda - 3 - \mu - \lambda + 15 + 6\mu - 9\lambda = 0 \implies 14 + 7\mu - 14\lambda = 0 \implies 2\lambda - \mu = 2 \]

2) \(\mathbf{PQ} \cdot \mathbf{d_2} = 0 \implies 1(1+\mu-2\lambda) - 1(-3-\mu-\lambda) + 2(5+2\mu-3\lambda) = 0\)
\[ \implies 1 + \mu - 2\lambda + 3 + \mu + \lambda + 10 + 4\mu - 6\lambda = 0 \implies 14 + 6\mu - 7\lambda = 0 \implies 7\lambda - 6\mu = 14 \]

Solving these simultaneously:
From the first equation, \(\mu = 2\lambda - 2\).
Substitute into the second:
\[ 7\lambda - 6(2\lambda - 2) = 14 \implies 7\lambda - 12\lambda + 12 = 14 \implies -5\lambda = 2 \implies \lambda = -0.4 \]
Then \(\mu = 2(-0.4) - 2 = -2.8\).

Substitute \(\lambda = -0.4\) into \(P\):
\[ P = (1 + 2(-0.4), 2 + (-0.4), -1 + 3(-0.4)) = (0.2, 1.6, -2.2) \]

Substitute \(\mu = -2.8\) into \(Q\):
\[ Q = (2 + (-2.8), -1 - (-2.8), 4 + 2(-2.8)) = (-0.8, 1.8, -1.6) \]

Marking scheme

M1: Find the cross product of the direction vectors.
A1: Correct normal vector \(\begin{pmatrix} 5 \\ -1 \\ -3 \end{pmatrix}\).
M1: Find a vector connecting any point on \(l_1\) to any point on \(l_2\).
M1: Use the projection formula for shortest distance.
A1: Correct shortest distance of \(\frac{\sqrt{35}}{5}\).
M1: Set up expressions for general points \(P\) and \(Q\).
M1: Write down \(\mathbf{PQ} \cdot \mathbf{d_1} = 0\) and \(\mathbf{PQ} \cdot \mathbf{d_2} = 0\) to form two equations.
A1: Obtain correct simultaneous equations in \(\lambda\) and \(\mu\).
M1: Solve for \(\lambda\) and \(\mu\).
A1: Correct coordinates of \(P\) and \(Q\).

Paper 2 Further Pure Mathematics 2

Answer all questions. Show all necessary working clearly. Give non-exact numerical answers correct to 3 significant figures unless specified otherwise.
8 Question · 75.2 marks
Question 1 · Structured Proof and Calculations
9.4 marks
Find the eigenvalues of the matrix \(\mathbf{A} = \begin{pmatrix} 3 & -1 & 1 \\ -1 & 5 & -1 \\ 1 & -1 & 3 \end{pmatrix}\), and find a corresponding set of orthogonal eigenvectors. Hence, write down an orthogonal matrix \(\mathbf{P}\) and a diagonal matrix \(\mathbf{D}\) such that \(\mathbf{P}^T \mathbf{A} \mathbf{P} = \mathbf{D}\).
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Worked solution

To find the eigenvalues, solve the characteristic equation \(\det(\mathbf{A} - \lambda \mathbf{I}) = 0\). This gives \(\begin{vmatrix} 3-\lambda & -1 & 1 \\ -1 & 5-\lambda & -1 \\ 1 & -1 & 3-\lambda \end{vmatrix} = 0\), which expands to \(-\lambda^3 + 11\lambda^2 - 36\lambda + 36 = 0\). Factoring this polynomial gives \(-(\lambda - 2)(\lambda - 3)(\lambda - 6) = 0\). Thus, the eigenvalues are \(\lambda = 2, 3, 6\). Next, find the corresponding eigenvectors. For \(\lambda = 2\), the system \((\mathbf{A} - 2\mathbf{I})\mathbf{v} = \mathbf{0}\) leads to \(x - y + z = 0\) and \(-x + 3y - z = 0\), giving the eigenvector \(\mathbf{v}_1 = \begin{pmatrix} 1 \\ 0 \\ -1 \end{pmatrix}\). Normalizing gives \(\mathbf{u}_1 = \begin{pmatrix} \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}} \\ 0 \\ -\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}} \end{pmatrix}\). For \(\lambda = 3\), the system \((\mathbf{A} - 3\mathbf{I})\mathbf{v} = \mathbf{0}\) yields the eigenvector \(\mathbf{v}_2 = \begin{pmatrix} 1 \\ 1 \\ 1 \end{pmatrix}\). Normalizing gives \(\mathbf{u}_2 = \begin{pmatrix} \frac{1}{\sqrt{3}} \\ \frac{1}{\sqrt{3}} \\ \frac{1}{\sqrt{3}} \end{pmatrix}\). For \(\lambda = 6\), the system \((\mathbf{A} - 6\mathbf{I})\mathbf{v} = \mathbf{0}\) yields the eigenvector \(\mathbf{v}_3 = \begin{pmatrix} 1 \\ -2 \\ 1 \end{pmatrix}\). Normalizing gives \(\mathbf{u}_3 = \begin{pmatrix} \frac{1}{\sqrt{6}} \\ -\frac{2}{\sqrt{6}} \\ \frac{1}{\sqrt{6}} \end{pmatrix}\). The matrix \(\mathbf{P}\) is formed by the normalized eigenvectors as columns: \(\mathbf{P} = \begin{pmatrix} \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}} & \frac{1}{\sqrt{3}} & \frac{1}{\sqrt{6}} \\ 0 & \frac{1}{\sqrt{3}} & -\frac{2}{\sqrt{6}} \\ -\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}} & \frac{1}{\sqrt{3}} & \frac{1}{\sqrt{6}} \end{pmatrix}\). The diagonal matrix \(\mathbf{D}\) contains the eigenvalues on the diagonal: \(\mathbf{D} = \begin{pmatrix} 2 & 0 & 0 \\ 0 & 3 & 0 \\ 0 & 0 & 6 \end{pmatrix}\).

Marking scheme

M1: Set up characteristic equation and find eigenvalues. A1: Correct eigenvalues 2, 3, 6. M1: Find eigenvectors for each eigenvalue. A1: Correct eigenvectors. M1: Normalize eigenvectors. A1: Correct matrix P. A1: Correct matrix D.
Question 2 · Structured Proof and Calculations
9.4 marks
Solve the second-order differential equation \(\frac{\mathrm{d}^2 y}{\mathrm{d}x^2} + 2\frac{\mathrm{d}y}{\mathrm{d}x} + 5y = 10\cos x\), given the initial conditions \(y = 2\) and \(\frac{\mathrm{d}y}{\mathrm{d}x} = 0\) when \(x = 0\).
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First, find the complementary function (CF) by solving the auxiliary equation \(m^2 + 2m + 5 = 0\), which yields \(m = -1 \pm 2\mathrm{i}\). Thus, \(y_{CF} = \mathrm{e}^{-x}(A\cos(2x) + B\sin(2x))\). Next, find the particular integral (PI) of the form \(y_{PI} = p\cos x + q\sin x\). Differentiating gives \(y' = -p\sin x + q\cos x\) and \(y'' = -p\cos x - q\sin x\). Substituting these into the differential equation yields \((-p + 2q + 5p)\cos x + (-q - 2p + 5q)\sin x = 10\cos x\). Equating coefficients gives \(4p + 2q = 10\) and \(-2p + 4q = 0\). Solving these gives \(p = 2\) and \(q = 1\). So, the general solution is \(y = \mathrm{e}^{-x}(A\cos(2x) + B\sin(2x)) + 2\cos x + \sin x\). Apply the initial condition \(y(0) = 2\) to get \(2 = A + 2 \implies A = 0\). Now differentiate \(y = B\mathrm{e}^{-x}\sin(2x) + 2\cos x + \sin x\) to get \(y' = B\mathrm{e}^{-x}(2\cos(2x) - \sin(2x)) - 2\sin x + \cos x\). Apply \(y'(0) = 0\) to get \(0 = 2B + 1 \implies B = -\frac{1}{2}\). Therefore, the particular solution is \(y = -\frac{1}{2}\mathrm{e}^{-x}\sin(2x) + 2\cos x + \sin x\).

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M1: Solve the auxiliary equation. A1: Obtain correct CF. M1: Postulate PI of correct form and differentiate. A1: Correctly solve for p and q. M1: Set up general solution and use y(0) = 2. A1: Obtain A = 0. M1: Differentiate GS and use y'(0) = 0. A1: Obtain B = -0.5. A1: Correct final expression.
Question 3 · Structured Proof and Calculations
9.4 marks
Let \(I_n = \int_1^{\mathrm{e}} (\ln x)^n \mathrm{d}x\) for \(n \ge 0\). Show that \(I_n = \mathrm{e} - n I_{n-1}\) for \(n \ge 1\), and hence find the exact value of \(I_4\).
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Using integration by parts on \(I_n = \int_1^{\mathrm{e}} 1 \cdot (\ln x)^n \mathrm{d}x\), let \(u = (\ln x)^n\) and \(\mathrm{d}v = \mathrm{d}x\). Then \(\mathrm{d}u = \frac{n(\ln x)^{n-1}}{x}\mathrm{d}x\) and \(v = x\). This gives \(I_n = [x(\ln x)^n]_1^{\mathrm{e}} - \int_1^{\mathrm{e}} n(\ln x)^{n-1} \mathrm{d}x\). Evaluating the boundary term yields \(\mathrm{e}(\ln\mathrm{e})^n - 1(\ln 1)^n = \mathrm{e}\). Thus, \(I_n = \mathrm{e} - n I_{n-1}\). To find \(I_4\), first calculate \(I_0 = \int_1^{\mathrm{e}} 1 \mathrm{d}x = \mathrm{e} - 1\). Then: \(I_1 = \mathrm{e} - 1(I_0) = \mathrm{e} - (\mathrm{e}-1) = 1\), \(I_2 = \mathrm{e} - 2(I_1) = \mathrm{e} - 2\), \(I_3 = \mathrm{e} - 3(I_2) = \mathrm{e} - 3(\mathrm{e}-2) = 6 - 2\mathrm{e}\), \(I_4 = \mathrm{e} - 4(I_3) = \mathrm{e} - 4(6-2\mathrm{e}) = 9\mathrm{e} - 24\).

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M1: Apply integration by parts with correct u and v. A1: Show boundary evaluation correctly. A1: Derive reduction formula. B1: Obtain correct base case I_0. M1: Use reduction formula iteratively. A1: Correct values for I_1 and I_2. A1: Correct value for I_3. A1: Correct final exact value for I_4.
Question 4 · Structured Proof and Calculations
9.4 marks
(i) Prove that \(\cosh^{-1} x = \ln(x + \sqrt{x^2-1})\) for \(x \ge 1\). (ii) Hence find the exact solution of the equation \(\cosh(2\theta) - 3\cosh\theta = 1\), giving your answer in the form \(\ln(a+\sqrt{b})\) where \(a\) and \(b\) are integers.
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(i) Let \(y = \cosh^{-1} x\), then \(x = \cosh y = \frac{\mathrm{e}^y + \mathrm{e}^{-y}}{2}\). This gives \(\mathrm{e}^{2y} - 2x\mathrm{e}^y + 1 = 0\). Solving this quadratic in \(\mathrm{e}^y\) using the quadratic formula yields \(\mathrm{e}^y = x \pm \sqrt{x^2-1}\). Since \(y \ge 0\) for the principal value, \(\mathrm{e}^y \ge 1\), so we take the positive root. Taking the natural logarithm gives \(y = \ln(x + \sqrt{x^2-1})\). (ii) Substitute \(\cosh(2\theta) = 2\cosh^2\theta - 1\) into the equation: \(2\cosh^2\theta - 1 - 3\cosh\theta = 1 \implies 2\cosh^2\theta - 3\cosh\theta - 2 = 0\). Factoring gives \((2\cosh\theta + 1)(\cosh\theta - 2) = 0\). Since \(\cosh\theta \ge 1\), the only valid solution is \(\cosh\theta = 2\). Thus, \(\theta = \cosh^{-1}(2) = \ln(2 + \sqrt{2^2-1}) = \ln(2+\sqrt{3})\).

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M1: Express cosh in terms of exponentials. A1: Formulate the quadratic equation in e^y. A1: Solve the quadratic and justify choice of sign. M1: Use identity cosh(2x) = 2cosh^2(x) - 1. A1: Obtain correct quadratic in cosh. A1: Solve quadratic and reject invalid root. A1: Apply logarithmic formula to obtain exact answer.
Question 5 · Structured Proof and Calculations
9.4 marks
Given that \(y = \arctan x\), show that \((1+x^2)y' = 1\). By applying Leibniz's theorem, prove that \((1+x^2)y^{(n+1)} + 2nxy^{(n)} + n(n-1)y^{(n-1)} = 0\) for \(n \ge 1\). Hence, find the Maclaurin series for \(\arctan x\) up to and including the term in \(x^5\).
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Differentiating \(y = \arctan x\) gives \(y' = \frac{1}{1+x^2}\), so \((1+x^2)y' = 1\). Apply Leibniz's theorem to differentiate \((1+x^2)y' = 1\) exactly \(n\) times. Let \(u = y'\) and \(v = 1+x^2\). Then \((uv)^{(n)} = u^{(n)}v + n u^{(n-1)}v' + \frac{n(n-1)}{2}u^{(n-2)}v'' + 0 = y^{(n+1)}(1+x^2) + n y^{(n)}(2x) + \frac{n(n-1)}{2}y^{(n-1)}(2) = 0\), which simplifies to \((1+x^2)y^{(n+1)} + 2nxy^{(n)} + n(n-1)y^{(n-1)} = 0\). Evaluating this at \(x = 0\) gives \(y^{(n+1)}(0) = -n(n-1)y^{(n-1)}(0)\). We know \(y(0) = 0\) and \(y'(0) = 1\). For \(n=1\): \(y''(0) = 0\). For \(n=2\): \(y^{(3)}(0) = -2(1)y'(0) = -2\). For \(n=3\): \(y^{(4)}(0) = 0\). For \(n=4\): \(y^{(5)}(0) = -4(3)y^{(3)}(0) = 24\). The Maclaurin series is \(y(0) + y'(0)x + \frac{y''(0)}{2!}x^2 + \frac{y^{(3)}(0)}{3!}x^3 + \frac{y^{(4)}(0)}{4!}x^4 + \frac{y^{(5)}(0)}{5!}x^5 = x - \frac{2}{6}x^3 + \frac{24}{120}x^5 = x - \frac{1}{3}x^3 + \frac{1}{5}x^5\).

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B1: Prove (1+x^2)y' = 1. M1: Set up Leibniz's theorem correctly. A1: Correctly differentiate to obtain the given relation. M1: Evaluate relation at x = 0 to obtain recurrence formula. A1: Correctly calculate y'(0), y''(0) and y'''(0). A1: Correctly calculate fourth and fifth derivatives at x = 0. A1: Construct final Maclaurin series.
Question 6 · Structured Proof and Calculations
9.4 marks
(i) Use de Moivre's theorem to show that \(\sin^5\theta = \frac{1}{16}\sin(5\theta) - \frac{5}{16}\sin(3\theta) + \frac{5}{8}\sin\theta\). (ii) Hence find the exact value of \(\int_0^{\pi/2} \sin^5\theta \mathrm{d}\theta\).
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(i) Let \(z = \cos\theta + \mathrm{i}\sin\theta\). Then \(2\mathrm{i}\sin\theta = z - z^{-1}\). Expanding \((2\mathrm{i}\sin\theta)^5 = (z - z^{-1})^5\) using the Binomial Theorem gives \(32\mathrm{i}\sin^5\theta = z^5 - 5z^3 + 10z - 10z^{-1} + 5z^{-3} - z^{-5} = (z^5 - z^{-5}) - 5(z^3 - z^{-3}) + 10(z - z^{-1})\). Since \(z^n - z^{-n} = 2\mathrm{i}\sin(n\theta)\), this becomes \(32\mathrm{i}\sin^5\theta = 2\mathrm{i}\sin(5\theta) - 10\mathrm{i}\sin(3\theta) + 20\mathrm{i}\sin\theta\). Dividing by \(32\mathrm{i}\) yields \(\sin^5\theta = \frac{1}{16}\sin(5\theta) - \frac{5}{16}\sin(3\theta) + \frac{5}{8}\sin\theta\). (ii) Integrate: \(\int_0^{\pi/2} \sin^5\theta \mathrm{d}\theta = \left[ -\frac{1}{80}\cos(5\theta) + \frac{5}{48}\cos(3\theta) - \frac{5}{8}\cos\theta \right]_0^{\pi/2}\). At \(\pi/2\), all cosine terms are 0. At 0, the expression evaluates to \(-\frac{1}{80} + \frac{5}{48} - \frac{5}{8} = -\frac{256}{480} = -\frac{8}{15}\). Subtracting this value at the lower limit gives \(0 - (-\frac{8}{15}) = \frac{8}{15}\).

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M1: Express sin in terms of z and z^-1. M1: Apply binomial expansion correctly. A1: Correctly group terms. A1: Substitute 2isin(ntheta) back. A1: Obtain correct identity. M1: Integrate the identity term-by-term. A1: Correctly apply limits. A1: Simplify to final fraction.
Question 7 · Structured Proof and Calculations
9.4 marks
Find the exact arc length of the curve \(y = \ln(\cos x)\) from \(x = 0\) to \(x = \frac{\pi}{3}\).
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First, find \(\frac{\mathrm{d}y}{\mathrm{d}x}\) for \(y = \ln(\cos x)\). This gives \(\frac{\mathrm{d}y}{\mathrm{d}x} = \frac{1}{\cos x} \cdot (-\sin x) = -\tan x\). The arc length \(s\) is given by \(s = \int_0^{\pi/3} \sqrt{1 + \left(\frac{\mathrm{d}y}{\mathrm{d}x}\right)^2} \mathrm{d}x\). Substituting \(\frac{\mathrm{d}y}{\mathrm{d}x}\) yields \(s = \int_0^{\pi/3} \sqrt{1 + \tan^2 x} \mathrm{d}x = \int_0^{\pi/3} \sec x \mathrm{d}x\). Integrating \(\sec x\) gives \([\ln(\sec x + \tan x)]_0^{\pi/3}\). Evaluating at the upper limit \(x = \frac{\pi}{3}\): \(\sec(\frac{\pi}{3}) = 2\) and \(\tan(\frac{\pi}{3}) = \sqrt{3}\). Evaluating at the lower limit \(x = 0\): \(\sec 0 = 1\) and \(\tan 0 = 0\). Therefore, \(s = \ln(2 + \sqrt{3}) - \ln(1 + 0) = \ln(2 + \sqrt{3})\).

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M1: Differentiate y to obtain dy/dx. A1: Correct derivative -tan x. M1: Substitute dy/dx into the arc length formula. A1: Simplify integrand to sec x. M1: Integrate sec x correctly. A1: Substitute limits. A1: Obtain correct final exact value.
Question 8 · Structured Proof and Calculations
9.4 marks
Find the particular solution of the first-order differential equation \(\cos x \frac{\mathrm{d}y}{\mathrm{d}x} + y\sin x = \cos^3 x\) for which \(y = 2\) when \(x = 0\). Hence, find the exact value of \(y\) when \(x = \frac{\pi}{3}\).
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First, rewrite the differential equation in standard form by dividing by \(\cos x\): \(\frac{\mathrm{d}y}{\mathrm{d}x} + y\tan x = \cos^2 x\). The integrating factor is \(I = \mathrm{e}^{\int \tan x \mathrm{d}x} = \mathrm{e}^{\ln(\sec x)} = \sec x\). Multiplying both sides of the standard equation by \(\sec x\) yields \(\frac{\mathrm{d}}{\mathrm{d}x}(y\sec x) = \cos^2 x \sec x = \cos x\). Integrating both sides gives \(y\sec x = \sin x + C\), so \(y = \sin x\cos x + C\cos x\). Applying the initial condition \(y(0) = 2\) yields \(2 = 0 + C(1) \implies C = 2\). Therefore, the particular solution is \(y = \sin x\cos x + 2\cos x\). Substituting \(x = \frac{\pi}{3}\) gives \(y = \sin(\frac{\pi}{3})\cos(\frac{\pi}{3}) + 2\cos(\frac{\pi}{3}) = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} \cdot \frac{1}{2} + 2 \cdot \frac{1}{2} = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{4} + 1\).

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M1: Rewrite differential equation in standard linear form. A1: Find correct integrating factor sec x. M1: Multiply by integrating factor and integrate. A1: Correct general solution. M1: Apply initial conditions to find C. A1: Obtain C = 2. M1: Substitute x = pi/3 into the particular solution. A1: Correct final exact value.

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