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1 B1 Correct V shape with vertex 3

on positive x-axis
B1 (0, 7)

B1

2 Valid explanation e.g. Each value B1

of x is mapped to a unique value of
y.

3 B1 x = 2 3 (Alternative method
M1 B1 for

M1 for factorising, e.g.

A1 oe
A1 for )

4 B1

5 3 M1 for
M2 oe, soi

A1 10.9 or 10.85 to 10.86

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6 M1 oe 4 (Alternative method
M1 for arc
A1 oe, soi
B1 for sector is

M1 of the circle

A1 M1 for

A1 for )

7 M1 Eliminates one variable, e.g. 5

A1 Collects terms ready to solve,

e.g.
A1 for either (0.5, 0.25)
or (2, 1) provided nfww
or x = 0.5, 2 or y = 0.25,
1
M1 Factorises, applies the formula
or completes the square, e.g.

A2 Both (0.5, 0.25) and (2, 1)

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8 3 B1 for 3
B1 for

B1 for ±

9 3 M1 for recognising as a
quadratic in and
attempt to solve to obtain

leading to

or 0.0370, or M1 Dep for a valid

method of solving
0.125

A1 for both

10 3
B1

B1

B1
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11 5
B1 Midpoint

B1 Gradient = 5

M1 Attempt at perp bisector

using their midpoint and
perp gradient
M1

For use of y = x and

A1 attempt to solve
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12 6
B1 for

M1 for attempt to
differentiate a quotient or
an equivalent product,
must have correct order
of terms and correct
sign
A1 correct expression
When x = 1, or 0.231(0) for

B1
When x = 1, allow
0.923
B1

B1

13 M1 3 For attempt to equate and

obtain a 3-term quadratic
in either x or y

A1

A1 Allow A1 if only
x-coordinates or only
y-coordinates are
given
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14 M1 5 For correct use of

quadratic formula, allow
inclusion of ± until final
answer

M1
For attempt to simplify
discriminant, must see
attempt at expansion and
subsequent
simplification

A1

For either

For attempt to rationalise,

M1 must see attempt at
expansion and
subsequent
simplification

A1
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15 3
B1 for

M1 for use of 2
Term independent of x: −2(4096) appropriate terms
+ 15
A1
−8177

16 2
B1 for

B1 for

17 4 B1
B1

M1 for attempt at
solution of simultaneous
equations

A1
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18 Arc length CD = 7 4 B1

M1 for a complete
method to find AB, could
be using cosine rule

Perimeter = 7 + 4 + 8.23 = 19.2 A1

A1

19 4 B1

M1 for attempt to form a

3 term inequality and find
the positive critical
value
Positive critical value 25.29
26 terms
A1
A1
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20 8 M1 for attempt at a
3-term quadratic equation
in one variable with
solution

A1 Allow if not
seen

A1
B1
Area of triangle =

Area under curve:

M1 using their A and B

B1 for
Total area =
M1 for use of limits

A1

21 Area of triangle = 3 M1 for complete attempt

at triangle area, may use
equivalent method
Area of triangle = 46.4 A1
Shaded area = 11.4 A1
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22 4 B1
M1 for attempt to solve
for y

A1
A1

23 Sector area = 4 B1 allow unsimplified

M1 for attempt at AM
using , allow
unsimplified

Area of triangle =
M1 for area of triangle
using their AM, allow
unsimplified
Shaded area = 3.28
A1

24 2 Must see for M1

M1

A1 Correct completion

25 2 M1 for correct order of

operation
A1
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26 3 B1
M1 for attempt to equate
to 9 and solve, must get
rid of ln

A1

27 Either 3 B1
M1 for use of log law

Either

A1
or

xy = 256

28 2
B1 for

B1 for
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29 3 B1 for shape
B1 for correct
x-coordinates
B1 for correct
y-coordinate and max in
first quadrant

30 B1 –2 ≤ x ≤ –1 2

B1 x ≥ 5

31 B1
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32(a) 3 M1 for attempt to find a

in terms of p
A1

B1 Follow through on
their a

32(b) 2 M1 for attempt to solve

using their answer to (a)
as far as p = ...

A1
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33(a) 6 M1 for attempt at p(3)

and p(−1)

A1 for both, may be

implied by correct work
later

M1 for attempt to solve

simultaneous
equations
A1 for a and b correct

M1 for attempt to
factorise or use algebraic
long division

A1 for

33(b) 2 M1 for attempt to

factorise or use quadratic
formula - must be seen
A1 for all three
solutions

34 0.8 B1
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35(a) 3 B1 for shape with max in

2nd quadrant
B1 for x-intercepts

B1 for y-intercept of 4
and cusps

35(b) B1

36 3 B1 for 2

B1 for

B1 for
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37(a) 3 M1 for a correct attempt

to find the inverse
M1 for correct
rearrangement

A1 must have correct

notation

37(b) x>9 B1

38 It is a one-one function because of B1

the restricted domain

39 3 M1 for correct order

M1 for correct attempt to

solve, dep on previous M
mark, as far as x = ...

A1

40(a) M1 3 Equating the numerator

to zero and attempt to
A1 x = 0.315 solve
A1 y = −1.70
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40(b) M1 Consideration of gradient or y 2 Must be a complete

values either side of stationary method. Allow
point, remembering that x > 0. consideration of
A1 Minimum as a
‘minimum curve’. Accept
2nd derivative method.

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