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BLS Cambridge Assessment
wy ducation
Cambridge
International AS & A Level
Further Pure
Mathematics 1
Sophie Goldie
Rose Jewell
Series editor: Roger Porkess
(5 HODDERContents
Introduction
How to use this book
The Cambridge International AS & A Level Further
Mathematics 9231 syllabus
1 Matrices and transformations
1.1 Matrices
1.2. Multiplication of matrices
1.3. Transformations
1.4 Successive transformations
1.5 Invariance
2 Series and induction
2.1. Sequences and series
2.2. Using standard results
2.3. The method of differences
2.4 Proof by induction
2.5 Other proofs by induction
3 Roots of polynomials
3.1. Polynomials
3.2 Quadratic equations
3.3. Cubic equations
3.4 Quartic equations
4 Rational functions and graphs
4.1. Graphs of rational functions
4.2. How to sketch a graph of a rational function
4.3 Oblique asymptotes
4.4 Sketching curves related to y= f(x)
5 Polar coordinates
5.1 Polar coordinates
5.2 Sketching curves with polar equations
5.3 Finding the area enclosed by a polar curve
4
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33
40
41
46
50
56
61
68
69
71
16
83
89
90
92
98
102
116
116
124
1316 Matrices and their inverses
61
6.2
6.3
The determinant of a 2x2 matrix
The inverse of a matrix
Finding the inverse of a 3x3 matrix
7 Vectors
7
12
7.3
74
75
16
a7
78
The vector equation of a plane
The intersection of a line and a plane
The distance of a point from a plane
The angle between a line and a plane
The intersection of two planes
The angle between two planes
The vector product
Finding distances
135
136
141
147
156
157
162
164
165
170
172
177
183
197Prior knowledge
It is expected that learners will have studied the majority of the Cambridge
International AS & A Level Mathematics 9709 syllabus content before
studying Cambridge International AS & A Level Further Mathematics 9231
The prior knowledge required for each Further Mathematics component is
shown in the following table.
9231 Paper 1:
Further Pure Mathematics 1
9231 Paper 2:
Further Pure Mathematics 2
9231 Paper 3:
Further Mechanies
9709 Papers 1 and 3
9709 Papers 1 and 3
9709 Papers 1,3 and 4
9231 Paper 4:
Further Probability & Statistics
Command words
‘The table below includes command words used in the assessment for this
syllabus. The use of the command word will relate to the subject context.
9709 Papers 1,3,5 and 6
Show (that)
Sketch
State
Verify
Calculate work out from given facts, figures or information
Deduce conclude from available information
Derive obtain something (expression/equation/value) fiom
another by a sequence of logical steps
Describe state the points of a topic / give characteristics and
main features
Determine establish with certainty
Evaluate {judge or calculate the quality, importance, amount, or
value of something
Explain set out purposes or reasons / make the relationships
between things evident / provide why and/or how
and support with relevant evidence
Identify name/select/recognise
Interpret identify meaning or significance in relation to the context,
Justify support a case with evidence/argument
Prove confirm the truth of the given statement using a
chain of logical mathematical reasoning
_provide structured evidence that leads to a
make a simple freehand drawing showing the key features,
express in clear terms
confirm a given statement/result is true
result‘1 MATRICES AND TRANSFORMATIONS
1.1 Matrices
‘You can represent the number of direct flights between each pair of countries
(shown in Figure 1.1) as an array of numbers like this:
‘The array is called a matrix (che plural is matrices) and is usually written
inside curved brackets
01040
10020
ooo01d
42102
00020
Ic is usual to represent matrices by capital letters, often in bold print.
A matrix consists of rows and columns, and the entries in the various cells are
known as elements.
o1040
10020
The matrix M=| 0 0 0 1 0 | representing the flights between
42102
00020
the counties has 25 elements, arranged in five rows and five columns. M is
described as a 5 X 5 matrix, and this is the order of the matrix. You state the
number of rows first then the number of columns. So, for example, the matrix
m-(3 3) 4) 22% somticandN = 3 4 Jisa3 X 2 matrix,Special matrices
Some matrices are described by special names that relate to the number of
rows and columns or the nature of the elements.
3501
Matrices such as ( ‘ ; } and| 2 0-4. | that have the same number of
s 173
rows as columns are called square matrices.
‘The matrix: ( \ ; ) is called the 2 x 2 identity matrix or unit matrix,
100
and similarly | Q 1 0. | is called the 3 x 3 identity matrix. Identity matrices
oot
must be square, and are usually denoted by I
‘The matrix O = ( ; " } is called the 2x 2 zero matrix. Zero matrices can
be of any order.
‘Two matrices are said to be equal if, and only if, they have the same order
and each element in one matrix is equal to the corresponding element in the
other matrix. So, for example, the matrices A and D below are equal, but B
and C are not equal to any of the other matrices.
EP 3) e(23) »
240
Working with matrices
Matrices can be added or subtracted if they are of the same order.
240), (1-1 4 )_[3 3 4) | Addthe elements
20-35)" in corresponding
positions
A
7 -3)_(3 :
Pla curls = Subtract the elements in
5 corresponding positions.
2 -
But ( 240 }( > } cannot be evaluated because the matrices are
4
not of the same order. These matrices are non-conformable for addition,
You can also multiply a matrix by a scalar number:
3 -4)_(6 -8 ) —{ ——____ Matiy each of
(3 6 }-(5 3) the elements by 2,
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SaIUIEW LL‘1 MATRICES AND TRANSFORMATIONS
You can use a calculator to add and subtract matrices of the same order and
to multiply a matrix by a number. If you have a calculator that can handle
matrices, find out:
»> the method for inputting matrices
» how to add and subtract matrices
» how to multiply a matrix by a number for matrices of varying sizes.
Associativity and commutativity
When working with numbers the properties of associativity and
commutativity are often used.
5 abe When you add numbers, it
Associativity does not matter how the
Addition of numbers is associative. numbers are grouped, the
answer will be the same.
(345) +8=3+ (648)
T When you add numbers,
Commutativity the order of the numbers.
" ‘ 5 can be reversed and the
Addition of numbers is commutative. Sree wien te
445=544¢-——__| same
Give examples to show that subtraction of numbers is not
commutative or associative,
> Are matrix addition and matrix subtraction associative and/or
commutative?
1
Write down the order of these matrices.
24 08 4
W | 60 Wi) fo3 4 till (7 3)
3s 5 3-2
1
2 85
(wl }3 w [264 9) wi | 6
5 10 11 -4 S
3-9
oeFor the matrices
>
u
on
ab
oe
u
—
=
ab
a
io
—
Ve
ae
ih
0
u
me
find, where possible
li) A-E (i) C+D (ii) E+A-B =
lw) E+D w D-c Wvil 4 =
(vil 30 +2D (viii) B+ 2F lx) E- @B-A) 5
3. The diagram below shows the number of direct ferry crossings on one
day offered by a ferry company between cities P,Q, R and S.
The same information is also given in the partly completed matrix X.
[i Copy and complete the matrix X.
A second ferry company also offers ferry crossings between these four
cities. The following matrix represents the total number of direct ferry
crossings offered by the two ferry companies.
0232
2021
2203
1030
(ii) Find the matrix ¥ representing the ferry crossings offered by the
second ferry company.
{ii Draw a diagram similar to the one above, showing the ferry
crossings offered by the second ferry company.
4 Find the values of w, x, y and 2 such that
3 ow 2-1 |_(-9 8
(2 # Jol; . Ba 5)
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6
Find the possible values of p and q such that
(2 2}(32}62)
Four local football teams took part in a competition in which every
team plays each of the others twice, once at home and once away. The
results matrix after half of the games had been played
Goals Goals
Win Draw Lose for against
Stars 2 1 0 6 3
Couas | 0 0 3 2 8
Town 2 0 1 4 3
United \ 11 1 5 3
(i) The results of the next three matches are as follows:
Stars 2 ‘Cougars 0
Town 3 United 3
Stars 2 Town 4
Find the results matrix for these three matches and hence find the
complete results matrix for all the matches so far.
(il) Here is the complete results matrix for the whole competition.
41112 8
1145 12
3.12 12 10
1320 9
Find the results matrix for the last three matches (Stars vs United,
‘Cougars vs Town and Cougars vs United) and deduce the result of
‘each of these three matches.
‘A mail-order clothing company stocks a jacket in three different sizes
and four different colours.
17 8 10 15
The matrix P=| 6 12 19 3. | represents the number of jackets
24 10 11 6
in stock at the start of one week,
2530
The matrix Q=| 1 3 4 6 | represents the number of orders for
5023
jackets received during the week.
(i) Find the matrix P- Q
‘What does this matrix represent? What does the negative element
in the matrix mean?A delivery of jackets is received from the manufacturers during the week.
5 10 10 5
The matrix R=} 10 10 15. | shows the number of jackets
00 5 _ | received,
lil] Find the matrix that represents the number of jackets in stock at
the end of the week after all the orders have been dispatched,
(ii) Assuming that this week is typical, find the matrix that represents
sales of jackets over a six-week period. How realistic is this
assumption?
1.2 Multiplication of matrices
‘When you multiply two matrices you do not just multiply corresponding
terms. Instead you follow a slightly more complicated procedure. The
following example will help you to understand the rationale for the way it
is done.
‘There are four ways of scoring points in rugby: a try (five points), a
conversion (two points), a penalty (three points) and a drop goal (three
points). In a match, Tonga scored three tries, one conversion, two penalties
and one drop goal.
So their score was
3X541X2+2x3+1x3=26.
You can write this information using matrices. The tries, conversions,
penalties and drop goals that Tonga scored are written as the 1X 4 row
matrix (3 1 2 1) and the points for the different methods of scoring as the
41 column matrix
‘These are combined to give the 1X 1 matrix
GX541K2+2x341%3) = 26),
‘Combining matrices in this way is called matrix multiplication and this
example is written as (3.1 2 1) x = (26).
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The use of matrices can be extended to include the points scored by the
other team, Japan. They scored two tries, two conversions, four penalties,
and one drop goal. This information can be written together with Tonga’s
scores as a 2X 4 matrix, with one row for Tonga and the other for Japan.
‘The multiplication is then written as
-(% }
So Japan scored 29 points and won the match,
3
This example shows you wo important points about matrix multiplication
Look at the orders of the matrices involved.
The two ‘middle’ numbers, in this case 4, must
be the same for it to be possible to multiply two
matrices. If two matrices can be multiplied, they
are conformable for multiplication.
A!”
x4
The two ‘outside" numbers give you the order of
the product matrix, in this case 2x 1.
‘You can see from the previous example that multiplying matrices involves
multiplying each element in a row of the left-hand matrix by each element
in a column of the right-hand matrix and then adding these products.
ema(? 3)(5)
Solution
The product will have order 2 x 1.
> (10 5)+(3*2)=56
Call: (2)
(-2%5)4(7x2)=4
A Figure 1.2fa! NC: 3 #)
as
Solution
‘The order of this product is 2 x 3.
(x34 Gx-39=-6 (x0 +@xD=3
ax9+6: “2:
(2x) +6x
(2x3) +6x-3=—21 (2x0 +6x=5
sof 1 3)(4 3 0)_ {2 6 3
=2. 5. —2 31 -18 -215
35 8-1
41|B=|— 3 anac=(5 2)
37 40 ie
1
which of the products AB, BA, AC, CA, BC and CB exist?
‘What do you notice?
Solution
‘The order of this product is 2 2.
Ox) +@x=3
o
aN ¥ af oxneexn=2
-14)lo1} [+14
Cixgtaxnast
‘Multiplying a matrix by the identity matrix has no effect.
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Using the matrix function on a calculator, find M‘ for the matrix,
20-1
M=/3 1 2 |. © Note .
143 M‘ means M XMXMXM
a-[5 3a
(i) Find the matrix product AB in terms of x:
li] fAB= ( ve , | a the possible values of x.
(ii) Find the possible matrix products BA.
Ui) Forthe matrix A= { 2 in
fal A?
{b) As
{cl at
(ii) Suggest a general form for the matrix A* in terms of 1
(iil Verify your answer by finding A" on your calculator and
confirming it gives the same answer as [iil
‘The map below shows the bus routes in a holiday area. Lines represent
routes that run each way between the resorts. Arrows indicated one-way
scenic routes.
‘Mis the partly completed 4 x 4 matrix that shows the number of direct
routes between the various resorts,
8
To
ABCD
1120
z
"
vow>
(i) Copy and complete the matrix M.
(iil Calculate M? and explain what information it contains.
(iii] What information would M° contain?You may find it
easier to see what
the transformation
iswhen you use
a shape, like the
unit square, rather
than points or
lines.
20
‘The matrix
wm(28
} represents an enlargement, centre the origin, scale
factor 2.
You can see that the images of
columns of the transformation matrix,
Finding the matrix that represents a given
transformation
‘The connection between the images of the unit vectors i and j and the
matrix representing the transformation provides a quick method for finding
the matrix representing a transformation.
Itis common to use the unit square with coordinates O (0, 0),1 (1,0), P (1, 1)
and J (0, 1).
You can think about the images of the points I and J, and from this you can
write down the images of the unit vectors i and j.
This is done in the next example.
Ear By drawing a diagram to show the image of the unit square, find the matrices
that represent each of the following transformations:
(i) a reflection in the x-axis
(ii) an enlargement of scale factor 3, centre the origin.
Solution
fil
A Figure 1.12
‘You can see from Figure 1.12 that I (1, 0) is mapped to itself
and J (0, 1) is mapped eee
e(?
Sorhe iene ct Tie (})
0
So the matrix that represents a reflection in the a-axis is (: Sh }
~ >
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5
&
g
g
—E
E
3
3
5
(ii)
So the image of Lis (3)
i
You can see fiom Figure 1.13 that I (1, 0) is mapped to I’ (3,0),
and J (0, 1) is mapped to J’ (0,3).
‘A Figure 1.13
and the image of Jis (3):
So the matrix that represents an enlargement, centre the origin,
30
wintanss( 32)
> Fora general transformation represented by the matrix: ( * ) what
are the images of the unit vectors tt and (i)
> What is the image of the origin (0, 0)?
ACTIVITY 1.3
‘Using the image of the unit square, find the matrix which represents a
rotation of 45° anticlockwise about the origin.
‘Use your answer to write down the matrices that represent the following,
transformations:
(i) a rotation of 45° clockwise about the origin
(ii) rotation of 135° anticlockwise about the origin.through angle @ anticlockwise
the matrix that represents a rotati
about the origin.
(iil Use your answer to find the matrix that represents a rotation
‘of 60° anticlockwise about the origin.
Solution
(i) Figure 1.14 shows a rotation of angle @anticlockwise about the origin.
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A Figure 1.14
Call the coordinates of the point A’ (p, q). Since the lines OA and
OB are perpendicular, the coordinates of BY will be (-4. p)-
oh
From the right-angled triangle with OA’ as the hypotenuse, cos®
and so p = cos8.
Similarly, from the right-angled triangle with OB’ as the hypotenuse,
sind = 4 so q = sine.
So, the image point A’ (p, q) has position vector (x } and the
sine
image point B’ (-q, p) has position vector (= }
cos
‘Therefore, the matrix that represents a rotation of angle @ anticlockwise
cose —sind
sind cos
about the origin is (
(ii) ‘The matrix that represents an anticlockwise rotation of 60° about
1 _v3
the origin is, cos60° —sin 60° = 2 a
sin60° cos60° We 4
a 2
an angle @ clockwise
> What matrix would represent a rotation thro:
about the
9
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Summary of transformat
ins in two dimensions
Reflection in the x-axis (; 0 } Reflection in the taxis (3 °)
oa o1
Reflection in the 0 1 || Reflection in the line o-1
Tine y=x 10 )ly=-x -10
Rotation
anticlockwise cos@ —sing) | Enlargement, centre the [ & 0
about the origin | Gag cose |_| origin scale factor k Ok
through angle
Stretch parallel to the k 0 )| Stretch parallel to the 10
x-axis, scale factor k 0 1} | y-axis, scale factor k Ok
Shear, x-axis fixed, 1g) | Shear, raxis fixed, 10
with (0, 1) mapped to (b, 1) 1] hG0 mapped 0 (| 1
of linear transformations. In a linear
transformation, straight lines are mapped to straight lines, and the origin is
mapped to itselt.
1
For each of the transformations below
(a) draw a diagram to show the effect of the transformation on
triangle OAB
(b) give the coordinates of A’ and B’, the images of points A and B
(c]__ find expressions for x’ and y’, the coordinates of P’, the image
of a general point P (wx,
”
(a) find the matrix that represents the transformation.‘1 MATRICES AND TRANSFORMATIONS
(i) Find the image of the unit square under the transformations
represented by the matrices
{10 _{1 05
(al a-(! ‘] (b) a-() |
(iil Use your answers to part [i) to fully describe the transformations
represented by each of the matrices A and B.
The diagram below shows a shear that maps the rectangle ABCD to the
parallelogram A’B‘C’D’,
‘The angle A’DA is 60°.
(i) Find the coordinates of A’
ii] Find the matrix that represents the shear.
The unit square OABC has its vertices at (0,0), (1,0), (1, 1) and (0, 1).
OABC is mapped to OA’B’C’ by the transformation defined by the
matrix, (: 3
54
Find the coordinates of A’, B/ and C’ and show that the area of the shape
has not been changed by the transformation.
The transformation represented by the matrix M = ( ‘ ; } is applied
to the triangle ABC with vertices A (-1, 1), B (1,—1) and C (+1, +1).
(i) Draw a diagram showing the triangle ABC and its image A’B'C’.
(ii) Find the gradient of the line A’C’ and explain how this relates to
the matrix M.
A transformation maps P to P” as follows:
» Each point is mapped on to the line y =x.
» The line joining a point to its image is parallel to the y-axis.
Find the coordinates of the image of the point (x, y) and hence show
that this transformation can be represented by means of a matrix.
‘What is that matrix?6 The diagram on the right shows the
image of the unit square OABC under the
combined transformation with matrix PQ
i] Write down the matrix PQ
Matrix P represents a reflection.
lil) State the matrices P and Q and
define fully the two transformations
represented by these matrices. When
describing matrix Q you should refer
to the image of the point B.
7 Find the matrix X that represents rotation of 135° about the origin,
followed by a reflection in the y-axis.
Explain why matrix X cannot represent a rotation about the origin,
SUOeULJOJSUEL) AA'SSEINS YL
8 [i] Write down the matrix P that represents a stretch of scale factor 2
parallel to the y-axis.
50
o-1
(il) ‘The matrix Q = ( sve down the two single
transformations that are represented by the matrix Q.
lil] Find the matrix PQ. Write a list of the three transformations that
are represented by the matrix PQ. In how many different orders
could the three transformations occur?
liv) Find the matrix R for which the matrix product RPQ would
transform an object to its original position.
9 There are two basic types of four-terminal electrical networks, as shown
in the diagrams below.
ma
Type ‘Type B
In Type A the output voltage V, and current J, are related to the input
voltage V, and current J, by the simultaneous equations:
WLR,
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Invariant points
> Ina reflection, are there any points that map to themselves?
> Ina rotation, are there any points that map to themselves?
Points that map to themselves under a transformation are called invariant
points. The origin is always an invariant point under a transformation that
can be represented by a matrix, as the following statement is always true:
(C))
More generally, point (x, y) is invariant if it satisfies the matrix equation:
(JG }G)
For example, the point (2,2) is invariant under the transformation
@0UEIJAU) SL
vemtvmee HET
c(t
‘Mis the matrix,
0
(i) Show that (5, 5) is an invariant point under the transformation
represented by M.
(ii) What can you say about the invariant points under this transformation?
Solution
i) {2 V5 J) | 50 6,5) is an invariant point under the :
10 Jls}r\s
transformation represented by M.
(ii) Suppose the point (; ) maps to itself, Then 1
y i
2 -1)(* )_{
10 y ¥
These points all any ie
have the form = Both equations simplify to y= x.
(,Al. The point x y i
(5.5) is just one of Ste ye wanteny: K
the points an this So the invariant points of the transformation are all the points on the j
line i
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Now that you have finished this chapter, you should be able to
m= understand what is meant by the terms
order of a matrix
square matrix
zero matrix
‘equal matrices =
fm) cary Sot the mate operations =
addition 2
Av 5
multiplication by a scalar
m= understand when matrices are conformable for multiplication and be
able to carry out matrix multiplication
@ use a calculator to carry out matrix operations
= understand the use of matrices to represent the geometric
transformations in the x-y plane
rotation about the origin
reflection in lines through the origin
enlargement with centre the origin
stretch parallel to the coordinate axes
shear with the axes as fixed lines
= recognise that the matrix product AB represents the transformation
that results from the transformation represented by B followed by the
transformation represented by A.
m= find the matrix that represents a given transformation or sequence of
transformations
m understand the meaning of ‘invariant’ in the context of transformations
represented by matrices
as applied to points
4s applied to lines,
= solve simple problems involving invariant points and invariant lines, for
example
locate the invariant points of the transformation
find the invariant lines of the transformation
show lines of a given gradient are invariant for a certain
transformation.
Ansuers eevee ae aval washout. combidens iz
=
8
a
=
3
Zz
=
a
=
z
a
a
nN
(i) Show that (2r +1
(i) Hence find Dr
till Deduce that Sy = Ln(n +1).
Solution
() @r+ 1) -@r=1y = (47? +4r41)-(4r - 4r+1)
=8r
as required.
(ii Yer = Ser+ 1 -@r-1)']
The only terms remaining
are the 2nd and the 2nd
from last.
= n= 1) = 1)
+(2n+1))
=(2n41P -1°
= 40° + 4n 41-1
= 4u" + 4n
(iill Since }'8r = 4n* + 4n
‘This result was also
so Sy titty
= rove on page
= Fu(n +1)
as required.
(i) Show that
7 7e1 742 Fhe FD
(ii) Hence find Darter.
{iii] | Deduce the value of the sum to infinity of the series.which do not
cancel form a
symmetrical
pattern, three
at the start and
three at the end,
Solution
(il
. rt4
i) Laas
(iii)
Dr + lr +2) — 3r(r +2) + (r+ 1) 2
rrr
= 2P + 6r4+4= 37 = 6rtr tr
1 r+ 2)
= 4+
“0s deta)
‘The terms in the red
loops cancel out ~ so all
the terms in the green
box vanish.
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Most of the terms cancel, le
r+4
LaeD
Asn se
Zl 1
aor 7 Omd—2s 30 i
So the sum to infinity is 3
Show that the final expression in the previous example can be
Show that this expression gives the same sum to infinity as found in
part (ii).
Ansuers eevee ae aval washout. combidens aThis can be done
before or after
finding the target
expression, but you
may find it easier
to find the target
expression first 50
thatyouknowwhat |» Finding the target expression: To find the target
you are working using the result for 1 =Jf to find the equivalent result | expression you
towards. replace kwith
Arguing thot siucee is:true for n =: 1, ibis aloo eue'for n= 1 +1 = 2,and
properly rounded 2
tea ail oftn so for n= 2+ 1 =3 and for all subsequent values of 1
lies the word >* Concluding the argument by writing down the resule and stating that it
ciheratara has been proved.
WEEPEE rie sum of the squares of the first » integers)
The corresponding steps in the previous proof are
1 showing the conjecture is true for m= 1, and 2
2. showing that jfit is true for a particular value (n= k say), then it is true for
the next one (n =k +1).
(Notice the if... then... structure to this step.)
You should conclude any argument by mathematical induction with a
statement of what you have shown.
Steps in mathematical induction
To prove something by mathematical induction you need to state a
conjecture to begin with. Then there are five elements needed to try to prove
the conjecture is true.
» Proving that it is true for a starting value (e.g. = 1).
Prove that, for all positive integers 1
Pe Pasta? nn + 1)(2n +1)
a Note _
You have already had the opportunity to prove this result using the method of
differences, in question 8 of Exercise 2C.
Solution
When n
So it is true for n=1.
RHS=1x1x2x3=1
Assume the result is true for n = k, so
P42 4.4K
Target expression:
PHP eF tithe tet
Eek + 1)(2k + 1)
Lk + Hk + 1) + He + 1) +1]
= ze + I(ke + 2)(2k + 3)
eS
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‘You want to prove that the result is true for m= k-+ 1
(if the assumption is true),
Look at the LHS of the result you want to prove:
PHPase te tlhe?
Use the assumed result for n = k, to replace the first k terms.
Gkk +16 OS es 1th. term.
Lae + nfaae + 1) + o(e + nL Me frst eterms.
Take out 2 factor
H(k + 1). You can
i 2
‘see from the target (e+ (2k + 7k +6) — Prhisisthe same as
expression that thiswill | _ 1 > the target expression,
be helpful. = E+ Nk + AK + 3) 4 required.
the result is true for n= k then it is true for n =k +1.
Since it is true for 1 = ky it is true for all positive integer values of
Therefore the result that 1+ 2° + ... +1? = n(n + 1)(2n +1) is true
ACTIVITY 2.2
Nita is investigating the sum of the first » even numbers.
She writes
2
244464. + 2n=(n+3),
(i) Prove that this resulis true when n= k, then i is true when n= k-+1.
Explain why Nita conjecture is not true for all postive integers n.
{ii) Suggest a different conjecture for the sum of the first n even numbers,
that is true for n= 1 but not for other values of u.At what point does
an attempt to use proof by induction on this result break down?
Show that the result 1+ 3+ 5+... + (20 = 1) =.” is true for the
case n= 1
(ii) Assume that 1+ 345+... + (2k —1) = k° and use this to prove that:
1434... +(2k- 1) + (2k +1) =(k +1)"
(ii) Explain how parts (i) and (i together prove the sum of the first
odd integers is 2,2 [il Show that the result 145494... + (4n—3) =n(2n~1) is true
for the case n= 1.
lil) Assume that 14+5+9+...+ (4-3) = k(2k-1)
and use this to prove that:
1454... +(4 3) + (4(k + 1) - 3) = (k + 1)(2(6 + 1)- 1).
{iil Explain how parts (i) and [ii) together prove that:
145494...4(4n—3) = (20-1)
Prove the following results by inducti
1
3 142434..¢0=
n(n +1)
z
You have already seen two
proofs of this result, on pages
43 and 52.
(the sum of the first m integers)
4 + =tHr +1 ———_]
(che sum of the first cubes)
BS eer aae.+2"
+1)
You have already had the
‘opportunity to prove this
result using the method of
differences, in question 9 of
Exercise 2C.
x #1)
7 (1X2x3)F (2X34) +...4m(u + Nu F2)
8 Yorn n(n +5)
n(u + 1)(n + 2)(n-4 3)
VW 1x N+ 2 243% 314 xn = (n+ 1-1
12. i) Prove by induction that
Yor +F)= Sr +1
Qn +1),
(ii) Using the result in part (i), and the formula for ))r°, show that
DF =A + Qn +1) Bn? + 30-1)
1
30
2.5 Other proofs by induction
So far, you have used induction to prove results involving the sums of series.
It can also be used in other situations.
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Itis given that u, = FX H! for r= 1,2,3, .0..
Let S, =u, +u, tu, +--+, .Write down the values of
2-S, 3I-S,, 41-5, 5!
Conjecture a formula for S,,
Prove, by mathematical induction, a formula for S,, for all positive
integers m.
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Icis given that y= (1+)? In (1 +2). Find a4
Prove by mathematical induction that, for every integer n=3
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Prove by mathematical induction that, for all positive integers n,
a
(e* sinx) = 27'e* sin(x+ tn),
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KEY, POINTS Vf
‘The terms of a sequence are often written a8 d,, dy, ayy... OF ty, yy yy
‘The general term of a sequence may be written as ¢, or u, (Sometimes
the letters k or jare used instead of »).The last term is usually written as
4, OF Hy.
[A series isthe sum of the terms ofa sequence.The sum S, of the first
terms ofa sequence can be written using the symbol E (the Greek capital
S,sigma)..
S,=4,44,44,4...44, 250,
‘The numbers above and below the 5 are the limits of the sum. They
show that the sum includes all the terms 4, from 4; t0 4,
Some series can be expressed as combinations of these standard results:
Yr= nto +1) ye = tno +1)(2n +1) ys ee
wW(n +1?
Some series can be summed by using the method of differences.
If the terms of the series can be written as the difference of terms
of another series, then many terms may cancel out.This is called a
telescoping sum.5 To prove by induction that a statement involving an integer 1 is true
for all n > n,, you need to: 2
prove that the result is true for an initial value of n,, typically n= 1
find the target expression:
use the result for 1 = k to find the equivalent result for = k + 1.
prove that:
ificis true for n=
+1.
, then it is true for n=
argue that since it is true for = 1, itis also true for n= 141 = 2, »
and so for n= 2+ 1=3 and for all subsequent values of n. 3
conclude the argument with a precise statement about what has =
been proved. 3
LEARNING OUTCOMES oO 2
Now that you have finished this chapter, you should be able to
= define what is meant by a sequence and a series
m find the sum ofa series using standard formulae for Yr, DP and DP
= find the sum ofa series using the method of differences
= use the sum to 1 terms, to find the sum to infinity ofa convergent
series
use proof by induction to prove given results for the sum of a series
= use proof by induction to prove given results for the nth term of a
sequence.
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