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Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level

In Pure Mathematics P3 (WMA13) Paper 01
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 General Marking Guidance

• All candidates must receive the same treatment. Examiners must mark
the first candidate in exactly the same way as they mark the last.
• Mark schemes should be applied positively. Candidates must be
rewarded for what they have shown they can do rather than penalised
for omissions.
• Examiners should mark according to the mark scheme not according to
their perception of where the grade boundaries may lie.
• There is no ceiling on achievement. All marks on the mark scheme
should be used appropriately.
• All the marks on the mark scheme are designed to be awarded.
Examiners should always award full marks if deserved, i.e. if the answer
matches the mark scheme. Examiners should also be prepared to award
zero marks if the candidate’s response is not worthy of credit according
to the mark scheme.
• Where some judgement is required, mark schemes will provide the
principles by which marks will be awarded and exemplification may be
limited.
• When examiners are in doubt regarding the application of the mark
scheme to a candidate’s response, the team leader must be consulted.
• Crossed out work should be marked UNLESS the candidate has replaced
it with an alternative response.
 EDEXCEL IAL MATHEMATICS

General Instructions for Marking

1. The total number of marks for the paper is 75.

2. The Edexcel Mathematics mark schemes use the following types of marks:

• M marks: Method marks are awarded for ‘knowing a method and

attempting to apply it’, unless otherwise indicated.
• A marks: Accuracy marks can only be awarded if the relevant method (M)
marks have been earned.
• B marks are unconditional accuracy marks (independent of M marks)
Marks should not be subdivided.

3. Abbreviations

These are some of the traditional marking abbreviations that will appear in
the mark schemes and can be used if you are using the annotation facility on
ePEN:
• bod – benefit of doubt
• ft – follow through
o the symbol will be used for correct ft
• cao – correct answer only
• cso – correct solution only. There must be no errors in this part of the
question to obtain this mark
• isw – ignore subsequent working
• awrt – answers which round to
• SC – special case
• oe – or equivalent (and appropriate)
• d… or dep – dependent
• indep – independent
• dp – decimal places
• sf – significant figures
•  – The answer is printed on the paper or ag- answer given
• or d… – The second mark is dependent on gaining the first mark
4. All A marks are ‘correct answer only’ (cao), unless shown, for example, as A1
ft to indicate that previous wrong working is to be followed through. After a
misread however, the subsequent A marks affected are treated as A ft, but
manifestly absurd answers should never be awarded A marks.

5. For misreading which does not alter the character of a question or materially
simplify it, deduct two from any A or B marks gained, in that part of the
question affected. If you are using the annotation facility on ePEN, indicate
this action by ‘MR’ in the body of the script.

6. If a candidate makes more than one attempt at any question:

a) If all but one attempt is crossed out, mark the attempt which is NOT
crossed out.
b) If either all attempts are crossed out or none are crossed out, mark all the
attempts and score the highest single attempt.

7. Ignore wrong working or incorrect statements following a correct answer.

 General Principles for Pure Mathematics Marking
(NB specific mark schemes may sometimes override these general principles)

Method mark for solving 3 term quadratic:

1. Factorisation
( x 2 + bx + c) = ( x + p)( x + q), where pq = c leading to x = …
(ax 2 + bx + c) = (mx + p)( nx + q), where pq = c and mn = a leading to x = …
2. Formula
Attempt to use correct formula (with values for a, b and c)
3. Completing the square
Solving x 2 + bx + c = 0 : ( x  b2 )  q  c, q  0 leading to x = …
2

Method marks for differentiation and integration:

1. Differentiation
Power of at least one term decreased by 1 ( x n → x n −1 )
2. Integration
Power of at least one term increased by 1 ( x n → x n +1 )

Use of a formula
Where a method involves using a formula that has been learnt, the advice given in
recent examiners’ reports is that the formula should be quoted first.

Normal marking procedure is as follows:

Method mark for quoting a correct formula and attempting to use it, even if there are
small mistakes in the substitution of values.

Where the formula is not quoted, the method mark can be gained by implication from
correct working with values, but may be lost if there is any mistake in the working.

Exact answers
Examiners’ reports have emphasised that where, for example, an exact answer is asked
for, or working with surds is clearly required, marks will normally be lost if the candidate
resorts to using rounded decimals.

Answers without working

The rubric says that these may not gain full credit. Individual mark schemes will give
details of what happens in particular cases. General policy is that if it could be done
“in your head”, detailed working would not be required. Most candidates do show
working, but there are occasional awkward cases and if the mark scheme does not
cover this, please contact your team leader for advice.
 Question
Scheme Marks
Number
1(a) (−2, − 3) B1
(1)
(b) (−3, − 9) B1B1
(2)
(c) (−4, 3) B1
(1)
(4 marks)
In all parts, if more than 1 coordinate pair is offered then mark the “final” pair.
Accept missing brackets as long as the intention is clear e.g. −2, − 3 or (−2, − 3
(a)
B1: (−2, − 3) . Allow x = −2, y = −3.
(b)
B1: One correct coordinate.
May be seen as part of a coordinate pair or written separately as x = −3 or y = −9.
B1: (−3, − 9) . Allow x = −3, y = −9.
(c)
B1: (−4, 3) . Allow x = −4, y = 3.
 Question
Scheme Marks
Number
2(a) ( f (2) = ) 24 − 5(2)2 + 4(2) − 7 = −3  0
and M1
( f (3) = ) 3 − 5(3)2 + 4(3) − 7 = 41  0
4

There is a change of sign and f (x) is continuous so there is

A1*
a root (in the interval) *
(2)
(b) 5x − 4 x + 7
2
5x − 4 x + 7 2
x3 = x= 3 * B1*
x x
(1)
(c)(i) 5(2) 2 − 4(2) + 7
x2 = 3 M1
2
= awrt 2.1179 A1
(ii)  = awrt 2.1565 A1
(3)
(6 marks)
(a)
M1: Attempts both f (2) and f (3) or a narrower interval that contains the root
2.1565…and considers the signs. Note showing f (2)  f (3)  0 or “< 0”, “> 0” beside
each appropriate root is a consideration of signs and is also sufficient for the “sign
change” part of reasoning for the A1.
For the substitution, need to see the values substituted or at least one of f(2) or f(3)
correct.
A1*: This mark requires:
• both f (2) and f (3) correct e.g. f (2) = −3 and f (3) = 41
• a reference to the sign change
• a reference to continuity
• a (minimal) conclusion
For sign change, allow equivalent statements e.g. f (2).f (3) < 0, f (2) < 0 < f (3) etc.
For continuity, allow just “continuous” and allow “assuming it is continuous” and
“continuous equation” but do not allow incorrect statements such as “x is
continuous”, “the interval is continuous”, “there is a change of sign therefore it is
continuous”
For the conclusion, allow e.g. ✓, #, QED, hence shown, hence root, so it crosses the
x-axis, etc., but not incorrect statements e.g. so there is a root in the interval  −3, 41
You may have to use your judgement to decide if the A1 conditions are satisfied.
Example: f(2) = −3, f(3) = 41, there is a change of sign hence f(x) has a continuous root in [2, 3]
Scores M1A0 – i.e. it is not the root that is continuous
(b)
B1*: Proceeds to given answer with no errors and with x3 = ... seen at some stage.
5x2 − 4 x + 7
Condone omission of the fraction bar e.g. x = 3 as long as there are no
x
algebraic errors. Be tolerant if the radical does not fully encompass the expression but

score B0 if the expression is clearly incorrect e.g. x = 5 x − 4 x + 7 i.e. where the cube
3 2

x
root clearly sits on top of the fraction bar.
Condone working backwards as long as there is a (minimal) conclusion e.g.

5x2 − 4 x + 7 5x2 − 4 x + 7
x= 3  x3 =  x 4 − 5 x 2 + 4 x − 7 = 0 ✓, #, QED, hence shown, etc.
x x

(c)(i)
M1: Attempts to find x2 using the given iteration formula. Allow for sight of 3
5(2) 2 − 4(2) + 7
2
5(2) 2 − 4(2) + 7
Must see the correct index and not unless the “3” is implied by their
2
value(s). May be implied by awrt 2.118 or awrt 2.147 (= x3 )

A1: awrt 2.1179 (apply isw if necessary)

(ii)
A1: awrt 2.1565 (provided M1 scored in (c)(i)) (apply isw if necessary)
 Question
Scheme Marks
Number
3(a) log10 D = 1.04 + 0.38t  D = 101.04+0.38t
or M1
a = 10 or b = 100.38
1.04

a = awrt 10.96 or b = awrt 2.399 A1

D = 10.96  2.399 t
A1
(3)
(b) 45000 = "10.96" "2.399"T  T = ...
or M1
log10 45000 = 1.04 + 0.38T  T = ...
awrt 9.51 A1
(2)
(c) D = "10.96" "2.399"12  D = ...
or
log10 D = 1.04 + 0.38 12  D = ...
or M1
350000 = "10.96" "2.399"t  t = ...
or
log10 350000 = 1.04 + 0.38  t  t = ...
D = awrt (£)400 000  yes
or A1
t = awrt 11.9  yes
(2)
(7 marks)
(a)
M1: A correct application of log laws to obtain D = 101.04+0.38t or forms one correct equation
for a or b e.g. a = 101.04 or b = 100.38. May be implied by a = awrt 11 or b = awrt 2.4

A1: One of a = awrt 10.96, b = awrt 2.399 . May be seen embedded in their equation.

Correct equation with correct awrt values e.g. D = ( awrt 10.96 )  ( awrt 2.399 )
t
A1:

Do not allow recovery from incorrect work e.g.

log10 D = 1.04 + 0.38t  D = 101.04 + 100.38t  a = 10.96, b = 2.399  D = 10.96  2.399t
Scores M1A1A0

Note that a and b may be found in other ways e.g.

D 101.42
t = 0  a = D = 101.04 , t = 1  b = = 1.04 = 100.38
a 10
(b)
M1: This mark is awarded for proceeding to T = … or t = … where … may be a numerical
expression e.g. ln(…) from one of:
• substituting D = 45000 into their D = "10.96" "2.399"T (Must be of this form)
• substituting D = 45000 into log10 D = 1.04 + 0.38T (Must be the given equation)
A1: awrt 9.51 (months) (Ignore labelling and just look for the value)
Units are not required but if any are given they must be correct.

Allow recovery from incorrect rounding in (a) e.g. 10.97 for a

Correct answer only scores both marks.
Note that part (b) can be done without having attempted part (a)

(c)
M1: This mark is awarded for one of:
• substituting t = 12 into their D = "10.96" "2.399"12 and proceeding to a value for D
• substituting t = 12 into log10 D = 1.04 + 0.38t proceeding to a value for D
• substituting D = 350000 into their D = "10.96" "2.399"t and proceeding to a value for t
• substituting D = 350000 into log10 D = 1.04 + 0.38t and proceeding to a value for t
A1: This mark is awarded for one of:
• obtaining D = awrt (£)400 000 and making a (minimal) conclusion e.g. “yes”
• obtaining t = awrt 11.9 or truncated 11.8 and making a (minimal) conclusion e.g. “yes”

For reference the values of D/t which may be seen are:

D = 398 266.278 (from rounded values of a and b)
D = 398 107.1706 (from full values of a and b)
t = 11.85236… (from rounded values of a and b)
t = 11.85281… (from full values of a and b)

Allow recovery from incorrect rounding in (a) e.g. 10.97 for a

Note that part (c) can be done without having attempted part (a)
Acceptable alternative for (c):
log10 350000 = 5.54..., 1.04 + 0.38 12 = 5.6 so “yes”
or e.g.
log10 350000 = 1.04 + 0.38 12, 5.544...  5.6 so “yes”
(Condone e.g. 5.54  5.6 so “yes”)
Score M1 for substituting D = 350 000 and t = 12 into the given equation and evaluating
both sides and then A1 for a correct conclusion with lhs evaluated as awrt 5.54 or truncated
5.5 and rhs evaluated as 5.6
Allow obvious slips in the copying of 45 000 and/or 350 000 used as e.g. 4500 or 35000 for
the M marks in (b) and (c)
Question
Scheme Marks
Number
4(a) 2 x 2 − 32 8
f ( x) = + B1
(3x − 5)( x + 4) 3x − 5
2 x 2 − 32 8 2 x 2 − 32 + 8( x + 4)
= + =
(3x − 5)( x + 4) 3x − 5 (3x − 5)( x + 4)
or e.g. M1
2 ( x − 4 )( x + 4 ) 8 2 ( x − 4) + 8
= + =
(3x − 5)( x + 4) 3x − 5 (3x − 5)
2 x ( x + 4) 2x
= = * A1*
(3x − 5) ( x + 4) 3x − 5
(3)
(b) 2 ( 3x − 5) − 3  2 x
f ( x) = M1A1
(3x − 5)2
−10
f ( x) =
(3x − 5) 2
A1cso*
As (3x − 5)2  0 (for x  2 ) then f ( x)  0
Hence f is a decreasing function *
(3)
x −3
(c)
g −1 ( x) = e 2 M1A1
x 3 B1
(3)
(d)  2a   2a 
g  = 5  3 + 2 ln  =5 B1
 3a − 5   3a − 5 
 2a  2a
ln   =1 =e M1
 3a − 5  3a − 5
2a
= e  a =... dM1
3a − 5
5e
a= A1
3e − 2
(4)
(d) 2a
gf ( a ) = 5  = g −1 ( 5 ) B1
Way 2 3a − 5
2a 2a
= g −1 ( 5 )  =e M1
3a − 5 3a − 5
2a
= e  a =... dM1
3a − 5
5e
a= A1
3e − 2
(13 marks)
(a)
B1: 3x2 + 7 x − 20 = (3x − 5)( x + 4) seen or used
M1: Combines fractions with a correct common denominator and the order of terms in the
numerator consistent with their common denominator.
A1*: Achieves the given answer with no errors seen but condone e.g. a missing trailing
bracket as long as it is “recovered”.
2 ( x − 4) + 8 2x
Sufficient working should be shown but allow to go from e.g. to
3x − 5 3x − 5
Note that candidates may take a longer route:
2 x 2 − 32
+
8
=
( 2 x 2 − 32 ) ( 3 x − 5 ) + 8 ( 3 x 2 + 7 x − 20 )
M1
3 x 2 + 7 x − 20 3 x − 5 ( 3x 2 + 7 x − 20 ) ( 3x − 5)
6 x 3 + 14 x 2 − 40 x 2 x ( 3x 2 + 7 x − 20 )
= = B1
( 3x 2 + 7 x − 20 ) ( 3x − 5) ( 3x − 5)( x + 4 )( 3x − 5)
2 x ( 3 x − 5 )( x + 4 ) 2x
= = * A1*
( 3x − 5)( x + 4 )( 3x − 5) 3x − 5
Or
2 x − 32
2
+
8
=
( 2 x − 32 ) ( 3 x − 5 ) + 8 ( 3 x 2 + 7 x − 20 )
2

M1
3 x 2 + 7 x − 20 3 x − 5 ( 3x 2 + 7 x − 20 ) ( 3x − 5)
6 x3 + 14 x 2 − 40 x 2 x ( 3 x 2 + 7 x − 20 )
= = B1
( 3x 2 + 7 x − 20 ) ( 3x − 5) ( 3x 2 + 7 x − 20 ) ( 3x − 5)
In this case the B1 is scored for obtaining a factor of 3x 2 + 7 x − 20 in the numerator and denominator
2x
= * A1*
3x − 5
(b)
M1: Attempts to differentiate using the product or quotient rule. Award for an expression
 (3x − 5) −  x
of the form or  (3x − 5)−1 −  x(3x − 5)−2 ,  ,   0
(3x − 5) 2
Condone attempts where (3x − 5)2 is expanded.
2x B
Alternatively, attempts to write as A + before differentiating using the
3x − 5 3x − 5
k
chain rule to obtain
(3x − 5) 2
A1: Correct derivative simplified or unsimplified.
−10
A1cso*: Requires a correct simplified derivative and then statements that convey:
(3x − 5) 2
• (3x − 5)2  0 oe e.g. denominator is positive (condone (3x − 5)2 0)
• so f ( x)  0
• function is decreasing
 Some candidates may attempt to differentiate the original f(x) e.g.:
4 x ( 3 x 2 + 7 x − 20 ) − ( 2 x 2 − 32 ) ( 6 x + 7 ) 24
f ( x) = −
(3x + 7 x − 20) ( 3x − 5)
2 2 2

Score M1 for:
Ax ( 3x + 7 x − 20 ) − ( 2 x 2 − 32 ) ( Cx + D )
2
E
f ( x) = −
(3x + 7 x − 20) ( 3x − 5)
2 2 2

−10
and (first) A1 if they reach
(3x − 5) 2

(c)

M1: Rearranges y = 3 + 2ln x to x = ef ( y ) or x = 3 + 2ln y to y = ef ( x )

x −3 3− x
A1: Obtains g −1 ( x) = e 2
or equivalent e.g. g −1 ( x) = e x −3 , g −1 ( x) = e −2 and isw.
Accept g −1 ( x) = ..., g −1 = ..., y = ... but not e.g. f −1 ( x) = ...
B1: Correct domain: x 3 oe using correct notation e.g. 3,  )

...a
(d) Condone the miscopy of f(x) for the M marks as long as it has the correct form e.g.
...a  ...
and allow use of x instead of a for all marks in (d)

 2a 
B1: Sets up a valid equation in a e.g. 3 + 2 ln  =5
 3a − 5 
 2a 
M1: Rearranges to obtain ln   = k and uses the inverse law of logarithms to remove
 3a − 5 
2a
the ln correctly to reach = e k oe
3a − 5
2a ...ek
dM1: Rearranges an equation of the form = e k to obtain a = k or equivalent.
3a − 5 ...e  ...
Depends on the previous method mark.
5e −5e
A1: ( a =) oe e.g. ( a = ) and apply isw once the correct exact answer is seen.
3e − 2 2 − 3e
Accept e1 for e.
(d) Way 2
2a
B1: Sets up a valid equation in a e.g. = g −1 ( 5 ) seen or implied.
3a − 5
2a
M1: Attempts g −1 ( 5 ) and reaches = e k oe
3a − 5
2a ...ek
dM1: Rearranges an equation of the form = e k to obtain a = k or equivalent.
3a − 5 ...e  ...
Depends on the previous method mark.
5e −5e
A1: ( a =) oe e.g. ( a = ) and apply isw once the correct exact answer is seen.
3e − 2 2 − 3e
Accept e1 for e.

Alternative for (d) which has been seen:

 2a   2a 
g  = 5  3 + 2 ln   = 5 : B1 as above
 3a − 5   3a − 5 
2 2 2
 2a   2a   2a 
 ln   =2  = e : M1 rearranges to reach
2
  =e
...

 3a − 5   3a − 5   3a − 5 
 ( 9e − 4 ) a 2 − 30e2 a + 25e2 = 0
2

30e2  900e4 − 100e2 ( 9e2 − 4 )

a= : dM1 forms and solves 3TQ in a (usual rules)
2 ( 9e2 − 4 )
5e
= oe : A1 as above
3e − 2
 Question
Scheme Marks
Number
5(a) ( A =)8 B1 (1)
− Bt − Bt
(b) 16 = 10 + "8"e  e = ... M1
3 3
e −45 B = " "  −45 B = ln" "  B = ... dM1
4 4
B = awrt 0.00639 A1
(3)
(c) 1 4
dT 1  4  − ln  2
= − "8" ln    e 45  3  = ... M1
dt 45  3 
= − 0.0505 A1
(2)
(d) The temperature has a (lower) limit of 10 C
or
5
5 = 10 + "8"e − Bt  e − Bt = − B1 (1)
"8"
e.g. which is not possible or cannot be solved or you cannot find
the log of a negative number
(7 marks)
(a)
B1: ( A = ) 8 or award for (T = )10 + 8e− Bt . Note that “A =” is not required, just look for 8.
(b)
M1: Sets 16 = 10 + "8"e− Bt and rearranges to the form e− Bt = ... with or without t = 45
dM1: Uses t = 45, takes lns of both sides and proceeds to find a numerical expression for B
Depends on the previous method mark.
1 4 1 3 − ln ( 0.75)
A1: Achieves awrt 0.00639 or 6.39 10−3 or e.g. ln   or − ln   or etc.
45  3  45  4  45
and apply isw once the correct value is seen. Correct answer only scores no marks.
(c)
M1: Differentiates using the chain rule to obtain ...e− Bt (not ...e Bt ) where … is a constant
dT
and substitutes in t = 2 to obtain a value for .
dt
dT dT
Condone = "8"e − Bt as long as it is clear they think they have found .
dt dt
If they lose the minus sign in ...e− Bt they obtain ±0.0518… and this scores M0
dT
Note that if there is evidence that = ...te − Bt is being used, score M0
dt
A1: −0.0505 cao. Accept 0.0505 decreasing or equivalent following correct work.
Ignore any units, correct or incorrect)
Correct answer only scores no marks.
(d)
B1: Either states that the (lower) limit of the model is 10 C or there is an asymptote at

T = 10 or as t tends to  T tends to 10. But do not allow incorrect statements e.g. the

maximum temperature is 10. Also allow “the maximum the temperature can drop to is 10”
or
shows that the calculation cannot be carried out and makes a statement to that effect.
The working must be correct for their A and/or B where A > 0 and B > 0 and they must
reach at least e− Bt = ...
Allow comments such as: “which is not possible”, “cannot be done”, “you cannot find
the log of a negative number” etc. but do not allow ambiguous/incorrect statements
e.g. “logs cannot be negative”, “you cannot have a negative time”
Also accept equivalent arguments e.g. “ Ae− Bt would need to be < 0 and this is not
possible” (provided their A > 0)
If you are unsure if the reasoning is acceptable or not, use review.
 Question
Scheme Marks
Number
6(a)  3 
 , 0 B1
 2 
(1)
f ( x) = ( 6 cos 2 x ) e3sin x − ( 2sin x ) e3sin x
(b)
M1A1

f ( x) = ( 6 cos 2 x ) e3sin x − ( 2sin x ) e3sin x

( )
dM1
 6 (1 − sin 2 x ) − 2sin x ( = 0 )

 3sin 2 x + sin x − 3 = 0 oe A1
(4)
(c) −1 + 37
sin x =  x = ... M1
6
x = 2.131 A1
(2)
(7 marks)
(a)
 3  3 3
B1:  , 0  or accept the identification that x = at R e.g. cos x = 0 so x =
 2  2 2
3 3
Accept written on the diagram at the point R or just seen as the answer as long
2 2
as there is no evidence that y is anything other than zero. Must be exact.

(b)
M1: Attempts the product rule. Award for the form f ( x) =  cos2 xe3sin x   sin xe3sin x
A1: Correct derivative in any form
dM1: Attempts to use the identity  sin 2 x  cos 2 x = 1 to produce a 3 term quadratic
expression in sin x which may be seen embedded but with the e3sin x factored.
(
e.g. e3sin x 6 (1 − sin 2 x ) − 2sin x )
Depends on the previous method mark.
A1: 3sin 2 x + sin x − 3 = 0 or any integer multiple of this equation e.g. 6 − 6sin 2 x − 2sin x = 0
and apply isw once a correct equation is seen.
Must be “extracted” but allow if seen, used or implied in part (c) and allow recovery from
missing brackets if the quadratic expression is extracted correctly.
Beware:
f ( x) = ( −6 cos x ) e
2 3sin x
+ ( 2sin x ) e 3sin x
= 0 leading to 3sin 2 x + sin x − 3 = 0 scores
M1A0dM1A0
But allow full recovery in (c)
(c)
M1: Solves their 3-term quadratic in sin x (allow any method including calculator) and
proceeds to find a value of x using sin−1(their sin x) where sin x  1. You may need to
check their value.
The attempt to solve their quadratic may be implied by at least 1 correct value for sin x
(allow 2dp if inexact).
A1: awrt 2.131 only and no other values offered.
Correct answer only scores no marks.
 Question
Scheme Marks
Number
7(a)  dy  16
 = − (3 x − k ) −2 M1A1
 dx  3
(2)
(b) 16
− (3 x − k ) −2 = −12  ( 3 x − k ) = ...
2
M1
3
2
3 − k = " "  k = ... dM1
3
7 11
k= , A1
3 3
(3)
(c) 16
y= M1
 7
9  3 (1) −  (B1 on ePEN)
 3
8 1
y −" " = ( x − 1) dM1
3 12
12 y − x − 31 = 0 A1
(3)
(d)
 16 16
 dx =  ln(3x − k ) M1
 9(3 x − k ) 27

16   7 
=  ln  3 x −   A1ft
27   3 
3
16   7  16   7  7 
 ln  3 x −   =  ln  3 ( 3) −  − ln  3 (1) −   dM1
27   3  1 27   3  3 
16
= ln (10 ) A1
27
(4)
(12 marks)
(a)
M1: Attempts to differentiate to the form A(3x − k )−2 oe e.g. A(27 x − 9k )−2
 dy  16
A1:  =  − (3 x − k ) −2 oe
 dx  3
16 16 16
e.g. − or − or −
3(3x − k ) 2
3(9 x − 6kx + k )
2 2
27 x − 18kx + 3k 2
2

but not
432
−432(27 x − 9k )−2 or −
(27 x − 9k ) 2
as there is a common factor in the numerator and denominator.
(b)
M1: Sets their derivative of the form A(3x − k )−2 (or equivalent) equal to −12 (not 12) and
rearranges to ... ( 3x − k ) = ... or equivalent e.g. ... ( 27 x − 9k ) = ... . or ... ( 9 x 2 − 6kx + k 2 ) = ...
2 2

Condone poor squaring e.g. allow ... ( 9 x 2 + k 2 ) = ...

May have already substituted x = 1

dM1: Depends on having obtained A < 0 (otherwise the equation has no real solutions):
Substitutes x = 1 and solves to find 2 values for k.
If the ( 3x − k ) is expanded then the usual rules apply for solving a 3TQ and allow
2

using a calculator. FYI correct 3TQ is 9k 2 − 54k + 77 = 0

Depends on the previous method mark.
7 11
A1: Achieves k = and k = from a correct method. Accept equivalent exact fractions
3 3
• •
or recurring decimals 2.3, 3.6 but not rounded decimals e.g. 2.33, 3.67

(c) Note we are scoring the first mark as an M mark not a B mark.

M1(B1 on ePEN):
Uses a value of k from part (b) (or a ‘made up’ k) and x = 1 to find the value of y at P.
1
dM1: Attempts to find the equation of the normal using their y-coordinate with the gradient .
12
If they use y = mx + c they must proceed as far as c = ...
Depends on the previous method mark.
A1: 12 y − x − 31 = 0 or any equivalent integer multiple of this equation.
11
Note if k = is used they should get x − 12y – 33 = 0 and would generally score 110
3
(d)

M1: Integrates to the form B ln(3x − k ) oe e.g. B ln  (3x − k )

16   7 
A1ft:  ln  3 x −   which may be unsimplified and isw once correct integration is seen.
27   3 
Follow through their k and allow the letter k and allow if their k is not less than 3.
Ignore any reference to + c.
You may need to check their integration carefully.
16 7
E.g. ln ( 27 x − 21)  is also correct (for k = )
27 3
Ignore any spurious integral signs after a correct integral is seen.
dM1: Substitutes in the limits 3 and 1 and subtracts either way round. Must have a numeric
k now.
It is dependent on the first method mark.
16 32
A1: ln (10 ) or exact equivalent e.g. ln (10 )
27 54

Use of an incorrect k in (d) scores a maximum of M1A1ft dM1A0

Note that in part (d), some candidates may use substitution e.g.

 16
dx = 
du 16 1 1 16
u = 3x − k  = 3   du = ln u
dx  9(3 x − k ) 9 u 3 27

Score M1 for integrating to the correct form e.g. k ln u

16
and A1 for ln u following through their k or the letter k as above
27
then dM1 for
20
3
 16  3 16 20 16 2  16  7   16 20 16 2
ln u = ln − ln or  ln  3 x −  = ln − ln
 27  2 27 3 27 3  27  3  1 27 3 27 3
3

i.e. applies the correct changed limits or reverts to x and uses 3 and 1
16
= ln (10 ) A1
27
11 16
Note if k = is used they should get = ln ( 8 ) and would generally score 1110
3 27

Note:
If you see any responses where the denominator in part (a) is expanded incorrectly
16 16
e.g. =
9 ( 3x − k ) 27 x − k
and candidates persist with this incorrect expansion then send to review.
A typical response with an expanded denominator:

Question
Scheme Marks
Number
7(a) 16 16 dy 432
y= =  =−
9 ( 3 x − k ) 27 x − 9k dx ( 27 x − 9k )
2 M1A0

(b) 432
− = −12  12 ( 27 x − 9k ) = 432
2
M1
( 27 x − 9k )
2

12 ( 27 x − 9k ) = 432  ( 27 x − 9k ) = 36  27 − 9k = 6  k = ...
2 2
dM1
7 11
k= , A1
3 3
(c) 16
y=
M1
27 − 21 (B1 on ePEN)
8 1
y −" " = ( x − 1) dM1
3 12
12 y − x − 31 = 0 A1
(d)
 16 16
 dx = ln(27 x − 9k ) M1
 27 x − 9k 27

16
=  ln ( 27 x − 21) 
27 
A1ft

16
 ln ( 27 x − 21) 1 =
16
(
ln ( 27 ( 3) − 21) − ln ( 27 − 21) )
3
dM1
27 27
16
= ln (10 ) A1
27
 Question
Scheme Marks
Number
8(a)(i) b 
 , a B1B1
2 
(ii) (0, a − b) B1

b−a   a+b 
 , 0  and  , 0 B1B1
(iii)  2   2 
(5)
(a) (i)
1
B1: One correct coordinate x = b or y = a
2
b  1
B1:  , a  or x = 2 b and y = a
2 
May be seen on the sketch.
(ii)
B1: (0, a − b) or x = 0 and y = a – b or just y = a – b without the x = 0
May be seen on the sketch and if so, allow just a – b marked in the correct place.
If it is on the sketch, condone (a − b, 0) marked in the correct place.
If more than 1 point is offered and no clear decision is made then score B0
(iii)
b−a   a+b  b−a a+b
B1:  , 0  or  0  Allow just x =
, or x = without the y = 0
 2   2  2 2
b−a a+b
May be seen on the sketch and allow just or marked in the correct place.
2 2
 b−a  a+b
If they are on the sketch, condone  0,  or  0,  marked in the correct place.
 2   2 
−a − b a+b a −b b−a
Allow equivalent expressions e.g. for or e.g. for
−2 2 −2 2
b−a   a+b  b−a a+b
B1:  , 0  and  , 0 Allow just x = or x = without the y = 0
 2   2  2 2
b−a a+b
May be seen on the sketch and allow just and marked in the correct place.
2 2
 b−a  a+b
If they are on the sketch, condone  0,  and  0,  marked in the correct place.
 2   2 
−a − b a+b a −b b−a
Allow equivalent expressions e.g. for or e.g. for
−2 2 −2 2
 (b)

B1B1

(2)
(c) − x − 1 = 2 x + a − b, x = −3  2 = −6 + a − b
or M1
x − 1 = a + b − 2 x, x = 5  5 − 1 = a + b − 10
− x − 1 = 2 x + a − b, x = −3  2 = −6 + a − b
dM1
and
(A1 on ePEN)
x − 1 = a + b − 2 x, x = 5  5 − 1 = a + b − 10
a −b = 8
 a = ... or b = ... ddM1
a + b = 14
a = 11, b = 3 A1
(4)
(11 marks)
(b)
B1: A V shaped graph anywhere on the set of axes
B1: Correct shape with a minimum point on the y-axis below the x-axis and with an
intention for the graph to be symmetrical about the y-axis. The left branch of
y = x − 1 must intersect the left branch of y = a − 2 x − b and the right branch of
y = x − 1 must intersect the right branch of y = a − 2 x − b

These are all acceptable for both marks:

But the intersections of the branches must not both be on the x-axis e.g.

Some candidates may use Figure 2 to do their sketch which is acceptable but if both
Diagram 1 and Figure 2 are used and neither is “rejected” then Diagram 1 takes
precedence.
If they draw a sketch of y = x − 1 on their own axes, only the first B mark is available
unless they draw the given graph as well in which case the 2nd B is available.
(c) Note that x = −3  y = 2 and x = 5  y = 4 and may be used to find the equations.

M1: Forms one correct equation in a and b only with modulus signs removed, simplified
or unsimplified. There may be several equations so you will need to check if any of
them are correct.
dM1(A1 on ePEN):
Forms 2 correct equations in a and b only with modulus signs removed, simplified or
unsimplified. There may be several equations so you will need to check if 2 of them
are correct.
Note that for their second equation, some candidates may substitute in for a or b from
their 1st equation but may make a slip when rearranging. Condone this if the 2nd
equation is otherwise correct.

ddM1: Solves the correct equations in a and b e.g. 8 = a − b and 14 = a + b or equivalent to

find a value for a or a value for b.

A1: a = 11, b = 3 (Correct answers with no working scores no marks)

 Question
Scheme Marks
Number
9(a) 3sin  cos 
= (2 + sec 2 )(cos  − sin  )
cos  + sin 
3
 sin 2 = (2 + sec 2 )(cos  − sin  ) ( cos  + sin  ) M1
2
or
 3sin  cos  = (2 + sec 2 ) cos 2
3
 sin 2 = (2 + sec 2 ) cos 2 dM1
2
3
 sin 2 = (2 + sec 2 ) cos 2
2
A1*
3
 sin 2 = 2 cos 2 + 1  3sin 2 − 4 cos 2 = 2 *
2
(3)
(a)
M1: Attempts to use sin 2 = 2sin  cos  or cos 2 =  cos 2   sin 2 
Accept going from (cos  − sin  ) ( cos  + sin  ) to cos 2
dM1: Attempts to use sin 2 = 2sin  cos  and cos 2 =  cos 2   sin 2 
Accept going from (cos  − sin  ) ( cos  + sin  ) to cos 2
Depends on the previous method mark.
1
A1*: Uses the identity sec 2 = to achieve an equation in just sin 2 and cos 2 and
cos 2
proceeds to the given answer with all previous stages of working seen.
Note we would accept going from e.g. 6sin  cos  = 4cos 2 + 2 to the given answer.

You can condone e.g. a missing θ or a missing bracket but withhold the A mark if there
are clear errors such as a missing “2” or a missing pair of brackets that are not recovered.
 There are various alternatives in part (b) and in each case:
• the first 3 marks are for obtaining a suitable equation
• the final 2 marks are for solving their equation
Condone the use of a variable other than x in (b) e.g. θ

(b) Way 1 using R sin(2 x −  ) or R cos(2 x +  )

 R = 32 + 42 = ... ( 5 ) or ( = ) tan −1 ( 43 or 3
4 ) = ... M1

 R = 32 + 42 = ... ( 5 ) and ( = ) tan −1 ( 43 or 3

4 ) = ... dM1
3sin 2 x − 4cos 2 x = 2  5sin(2 x − 0.927) = 2
or A1
3sin 2 x − 4cos 2 x = 2  5cos(2 x + 0.644) = −2
2
sin −1 + 0.927
5sin(2 x − 0.927) = 2  x = 5
2
or ddM1
−2
cos −1 − 0.644
5cos(2 x + 0.644) = −2  x = 5
2
x = awrt 3.81 A1
(5)
(8 marks)

Note that is it not necessary to state the form R sin(2 x −  ) or R cos(2 x +  ) for the first 2 marks
M1: R = 32 + 42 ( = 5 ) Condone obtaining ± 5
 3  −1  4  −1  4 −1  3
or ( = ) tan −1 (  43 ) , tan −1 (  34 ) , cos −1    , sin    , cos    , sin   
 "5"   "5"   5  5
dM1: R = 32 + 42 ( = 5 ) Condone obtaining ± 5
 3  −1  4  −1  4 −1  3
and ( = ) tan −1 (  43 ) , tan −1 (  34 ) , cos −1    , sin    , cos    , sin   
 "5"   "5"   5  5
Depends on the previous method mark.
A1: Correct equation: 5sin(2 x − 0.927) = 2 or 5cos(2 x + 0.644) = −2 which may be implied.
Accept awrt 0.93 or 0.64 for “α”.
Do not allow e.g. 5sin(2 x − 0.927) = 2 or 5cos(2 x + 0.644) = −2 unless they recover by
solving the correct equation.
ddM1: Attempts to solve their equation of the correct form e.g. with (2x ± …) as the argument and
proceeds to find a value for x.
The order of operations should be correct for their equation but condone  "0.927" or  "0.644"
 −1  2   −2
 sin  "5"    "0.927" cos −1  0.644
   "5"
e.g. x = or x =
2 2
 You may need to check their angle on your calculator.
It is dependent on both of the previous method marks.

(b) Way 2 Squaring

3sin 2 x − 4cos 2 x = 2  3sin 2 x = 2 + 4cos 2 x
 9sin 2 2 x = 4 + 16cos 2 x + 16cos 2 2 x
or M1
3sin 2 x − 4cos 2 x = 2  3sin 2 x − 2 = 4cos 2 x
 9sin 2 2 x − 12sin 2 x + 4 = 16cos 2 2 x
9 (1 − cos 2 2 x ) = 4 + 16 cos 2 x + 16 cos 2 2 x
 25cos2 2 x + 16cos 2 x − 5 = 0
or dM1A1
9sin 2 x − 12sin 2 x + 4 = 16 (1 − sin 2 2 x )
2

 25sin 2 2 x − 12sin 2 x − 12 = 0
−8  3 21
25cos 2 2 x + 16 cos 2 x − 5 = 0  cos 2 x = ( 0.23, − 0.87 )
25
or
ddM1
6  4 21
25sin 2 2 x − 12sin 2 x − 12 = 0  sin 2 x = ( 0.97, − 0.49 )
25
 x = ...
x = awrt 3.81 A1
A1: x = awrt 3.81 and no other values in range. ( x =  + 0.669 scores A0)
M1: Isolates 1 trig term on one side and then attempts to square both sides and multiply
out the brackets. Do not condone poor squaring for this mark. e.g. do not condone
3sin 2 x = 2 + 4cos 2 x  9sin 2 2 x = 4 + 16cos 2 2 x

dM1: Attempts to use  sin 2 2 x  cos 2 2 x = 1 and proceeds to a 3-term quadratic equation
in either sin 2x or cos 2x
Depends on the previous method mark.

A1: 25cos2 2 x + 16cos 2 x − 5 = 0 or 25sin 2 2 x − 12sin 2 x − 12 = 0 oe

ddM1: Attempts to solve their 3TQ in either sin 2x or cos 2x and proceeds to find value for
x by taking sin−1 or cos−1 and dividing by 2.
Usual rules apply for solving a quadratic. They may even just state the roots from
their calculator. It is dependent on both of the previous method marks.
You may need to check their angle on your calculator.
It is dependent on both of the previous method marks.

A1: awrt 3.81 and no other values in range. ( x =  + 0.669 scores A0)
 (b) Way 3 Using double angle formulae
3sin 2 x − 4cos 2 x = 2  6sin x cos x − 4cos 2 x + 4sin 2 x = 2 M1
6sin x cos x − 4cos 2 x + 4sin 2 x = 2  6 tan x − 4 + 4 tan 2 x = 2sec 2 x
 6 tan x − 4 + 4 tan 2 x = 2 (1 + tan 2 x ) dM1A1
 tan x + 3tan x − 3 = 0
2

−3  21
 tan 2 x + 3 tan x − 3 = 0  tan x = ( 0.79, − 3.79 ) ddM1
2
 x = ...
x = awrt 3.81 A1

M1: Attempts to use sin 2 x = 2sin x cos x and cos 2 x =  sin 2 x  cos 2 x oe
e.g. cos 2 x = 1  2cos 2 x

dM1: Divides by cos 2 x and attempts to use sec2 x = 1  tan 2 x and proceeds to a 3-term
quadratic equation in tan x. Alternatively may divide by sin 2 x and proceed to a 3-term
quadratic equation in cot x.
It is dependent on the previous method mark.

A1: tan 2 x + 3tan x − 3 = 0 oe 3cot 2 x − 3cot x − 1 = 0

ddM1: Attempts to solve their 3TQ in tan x (or cot x) and proceeds to find a value for x.
Usual rules apply for solving a quadratic. They may even just state the roots from
their calculator. It is dependent on both of the previous method marks.
You may need to check their angle on your calculator.
It is dependent on both of the previous method marks

A1: awrt 3.81 and no other values in range. ( x =  + 0.669 scores A0)
 (b) Way 4 Divides by cos2x and squares
3sin 2 x − 4cos 2 x = 2  3tan 2 x − 4 = 2sec 2 x
M1
 9 tan 2 2 x − 24 tan 2 x + 16 = 4sec2 2 x
 9 tan 2 2 x − 24 tan 2 x + 16 = 4 (1 + tan 2 2 x )
dM1A1
 5 tan 2 2 x − 24 tan 2 x + 12 = 0
12  2 21
5 tan 2 2 x − 24 tan 2 x + 12 = 0  tan 2 x = ( 4.23, 0.57 ) ddM1
5
 x = ...
x = awrt 3.81 A1

M1: Divides by cos2x and then attempts to square both sides and multiply out the brackets.
Do not condone poor squaring for this mark e.g. ( 3 tan 2 x − 4 ) = 9 tan 2 2 x + 16
2

dM1: Attempts to use sec2 2 x = 1  tan 2 2 x and proceeds to a 3-term quadratic equation in
tan 2x
It is dependent on the previous method mark.

A1: 5 tan 2 2 x − 24 tan 2 x + 12 = 0 oe

ddM1: Attempts to solve their 3TQ in tan 2x and proceeds to find a value for x by taking
tan−1 and dividing by 2.
Usual rules apply for solving a quadratic. They may even just state the roots from
their calculator. It is dependent on both of the previous method marks.
You may need to check their angle on your calculator.
It is dependent on both of the previous method marks.

A1: awrt 3.81 and no other values in range. ( x =  + 0.669 scores A0)

Other methods may be seen.

Use review if you are not sure if an attempt deserves credit.
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