Student Number

2024
YEARLY EXAMINATION
Year 11
Mathematics Extension 1

General Instructions Directions for this Examination

• Reading time: 5 minutes

SECTION I - Pages 3 - 7 Marks = 10
• Working time: 1.5 hours • Attempt Questions 1 - 10
• The supervising teacher will • Allow about 15 minutes for this section
tell you when to begin writing. • Write your answers on the multiple-choice answer sheet

• Attempt ALL questions provided

• Write using black or blue pen

SECTION II - Pages 8-12 Marks = 45
• Do NOT write in pencil
• Attempt Questions 11 - 13
• Place answers to Q1-10 on • Allow about 1 hour and 15 minutes for this section
the multiple-choice answer • Write answers to each question in a separate booklet
sheet
• Write answers to Q11 – 13 in TOTAL MARKS = 55
the booklets provided
• Weighting = 40% of course
mark
Staff Use Only:
No. of Candidates: 32 Paper Set By: L Campisi Return Papers To: L Campisi

Collection Procedures:
Please collect in one bundle. Ensure student number is on the examination paper, examination booklets
and multiple-choice sheet.

Requirements:
Multiple Choice Answer Sheet. Calculator Allowed. Reference Sheet
Examination Booklets: 3 x 8pp booklets per student
Outcomes being assessed:

ME11-1
Use algebraic and graphical concepts in the modelling and solving of problems involving functions and their
inverses

ME11-2
Manipulate algebraic expressions and graphical functions to solve problems

ME11-3
Applies concepts and techniques of inverse trigonometric functions and simplifying expressions involving
compound angles in the solution of problems

ME11-4
Applies understanding of the concept of a derivative in the solution of problems, including rates of change,
exponential growth and decay and related rates of change

ME11-5
Uses concepts of permutations and combinations to solve problems involving counting or ordering

ME11-7
Communicate making comprehensive use of mathematical language, notation, diagrams and graphs

TEACHER USE ONLY

Topic Question Mark Grade

Numbers
Further work with Functions 2,5
• Inequalities 11a,b
• Graphical Relationships 12a
• Inverse Functions 13d
• Parametric equations /15
Polynomials 1,8
• Remainder Theorem 11e
• Factor Theorem 12b
• Sums and products of roots
/8
Further Trigonometric Identities 3,6
Further Trigonometric Functions 11d,f
Inverse Trigonometric Functions 13a,b
/11
Rates of Change 4,9
• Rates with respect to time 12c
• Exponential Growth 13c

• Exponential Decay
• Related rates of change
/11
Combinatorics 7,10
• Permutations 11c
• Combinations 12d,e
• Counting techniques
/10
TOTAL

/55
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 Section 1

10 Marks
Attempt questions 1-10
Allow about 20 minutes for this section

Place your answers on the multiple-choice answer sheet

2 Consider the function 𝑓 (𝑥 ) = 𝑥 ! + 2, with domain 𝑥 ≥ 0.

What is the gradient of the tangent to 𝑦 = 𝑓 "# (𝑥) at 𝑥 = 3?

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A. $

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B.
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C. 2

D. 6

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 7 In how many ways can 4 boys and 4 girls sit around a circle if boys and girls alternate?

A. 144
B. 576
C. 5040
D. 40320

8 The polynomial P(x) = 𝑥 ! + 2𝑥 " − 𝑘𝑥 − 12 has a factor 𝑥 − 3

What is the value of 𝑘?

A. −11

B. −7

C. 11

D. 7

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The volume of a regular tetrahedron (equilateral triangular pyramid) is given by

#!
V = $√" ,

Where s is the length of each edge.

At what rate is the volume increasing when the length of each edge is 18cm and all sides are
increasing at a rate of 2cm/s?

A. 162√2 cm! / s

B. 324√2 cm! / s

C. 972√2 cm! / s

D. 486√2 cm! / s

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Section II

45 Marks
Attempt Questions 11 -13
Allow about 70 minutes for this section

Answer each question in the appropriate writing booklet. Extra books are available.

For questions in section II, your responses should include relevant mathematical reasoning
and/or calculations.

Question 11 (15 marks) Use the Question 11 Writing Booklet

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(a) Solve &'( ≤ 2. 2

(b) Solve |2𝑥 + 3| ≥ 1. 2

(c) Sally’s playlist consists of 80 different songs that can be shuffled and arranged
in any order.

(i) How many arrangements are there for the 80 songs? 1

(ii) Sally decides that she wants to play her five favourite songs first, in any 2
order. How many arrangements of the 80 songs are now possible?

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(d) By using the substitution 𝑡 = tan " , or otherwise, show that 2

1 − cos 𝜃 𝜃
= tan for 𝜃 ≠ 𝑘𝜋 where 𝑘 is an integer.
sin 𝜃 2

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(e) The quadratic equation 𝑦 = 2𝑥 " − 𝑥 − 3 has two real roots, 𝛼 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝛽.
Given that 𝑎! + 𝑏 ! = (𝑎 + 𝑏)(𝑎" − 𝑎𝑏 + 𝑏 " )
Evaluate the following expressions.

(i) 𝛼 ! + 𝛽! 2

%! &!
(ii) + 2
& %

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(f) Show that the exact value of cos105° = * (√2 − √6) 2

End of question 11

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Question 12 (15 marks) Use the Question 12 Writing Booklet

(a) The diagram shows the graph of 𝑦 = 𝑓(𝑥), which is defined in the domain
[−4, 5].

The diagram is reproduced in the Question 12 Writing Booklet.

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(i) On the diagram in the writing booklet, sketch 𝑦 = , clearly showing 3
"($)
any asymptotes, points of intersection with 𝑦 = 𝑓(𝑥), and the coordinates
of the end points of the function and of any turning points.

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(ii) Using the graph, or otherwise, find the solutions to Z𝑓(𝑥) =
"($)
. 2

Question 12 continues on the next page

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Question 12 (continued)

(b) A polynomial, 𝑃(𝑥), has a degree of 4, its leading coefficient is negative, and 2
its only root is a double root at 𝑥 = 1.

The equation, 𝑃+ (𝑥) = 0, has only one solution.

Draw a possible sketch of the polynomial.

(c) After 𝑡 minutes the temperature 𝑇℃ of a liquid is given by 𝑇 = 20 + 60𝑒 ',.".

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(i) Show that /.
= −0.2(𝑇 − 20)
(ii) Find the rate at which the temperature of the liquid is changing
2
when it has cooled to half its initial temperature

(d) (i) In how many different ways can all ten letters of the word SITUATIONS 2
be arranged in a line?

(ii) Find the number of ways that the letters of the word LEGEND can be 1
arranged in a line so that the two vowels are next to each other.

(e) Find the number of ways that a committee of 5 people can be chosen from 6 2
students and 4 teachers so that the committee includes a majority of students
and at least one teacher

End of question 12

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Question 13 (15 marks) Use the Question 13 writing booklet

'()*+ ,-'*+
(a) Show that
'()+
+ ,-'+
= 4𝑐𝑜𝑠2𝑥 2

(b)
3

(c)

(d)

End of examination

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