Exam Questions C1 1) The curve C has equation y = k(x2 + 3), where k is a constant. The line L has equation y = 2x + 2.

. (a) Show that the x-coordinates of any points of intersection of the curve C with the line L satisfy the equation

kx 2x + 3k 2 = 0
2

(1)

(b)

The curve C and the line L intersect in two distinct points. (i) Show that 3k2 2k 1 < 0 (ii) Hence find the possible values of k. (4) (4)
(Total 9 marks)

2) The line AB has equation 7x + 3y = 13. (a) (b) Find the gradient of AB. The point C has coordinates (1, 3). (i) Find an equation of the line which passes through the point C and which is parallel to AB. (2) (2)

(ii)

The point point A.

is the mid-point of AC. Find the coordinates of the (2)

(c)

The line AB intersects the line with equation 3x + 2y = 12 at the point B. Find the coordinates of B. (3)
(Total 9 marks)

3)

The cubic polynomial p(x) is given by p(x) = (x 2)(x2 + x + 3). (a) Show that p(x) can be written in the form x3 + ax2 + bx 6, where a and b are constants whose values are to be found. (2) Use the Remainder Theorem to find the remainder when p(x) is divided by x + 1. (2) Prove that the equation (x 2) (x2 + x + 3) = 0 has only one real root and state its value. (3)
(Total 7 marks)

(b)

(c)

4) A circle has centre C (3, 1) and radius (a) (i) Express the equation of the circle in the form (x a)2 + (y b)2 = k (ii) Hence find the equation of the circle in the form (2)

x + y + mx + ny + p = 0
2 2

where m, n and p are integers. (b) (c) The circle cuts the y-axis at the points A and B. Find the distance AB. (i) (ii) (iii) Verify that the point D (5, 2) lies on the circle. Find the gradient of CD. Hence find an equation of the tangent to the circle at the point D.

(3) (3) (1) (2) (2)

(Total 13 marks)

5) The volume, V m3, of water in a tank after time t seconds is given by

Find (2)
(Total 2 marks)

1(a)

k(x + 3) = 2x + 2 kx 2x + 3k 2 = 0
2 2

AG OE all terms on one side and = 0 B1

1

(b)

(i)

Discriminant = (2)2 4k(3k 2) Condone one slip (including x is one slip) Condone 22 or 4 as first term M1 = 4 12k2 + 8k condone recovery from missing brackets A1 Two distinct real roots b2 4ac > 0 4 12k2 + 8k > 0 their discriminant in terms of k > 0 Not simply the statement b2 4ac > 0 B1ft 12k2 8k 4 < 0 Change from > 0 to < 0 and divide by 4 3k2 2k 1 < 0 AG CSO A1
4

(ii)

(3k + 1)(k 1) Correct factors or correct use of formula M1

Critical values 1 and May score M1, A1 for correct critical values seen as part of incorrect final answer with or without working A1

Use of sign diagram or sketch

If previous A1 earned, sign diagram or sketch must be correct for M1 M1 Otherwise, M1 may be earned for an attempt at the sketch or sign diagram using their critical values.

Full marks for correct final answer with or without working loses final A mark A1

condone AND k < 1 for full marks but not OR or , instead of AND Answer only of etc scores M1, A1, M0 since the correct critical values are evident Answer only of etc where critical values are not both correct gets M0, M0
4

2a) attempt at y = a + bx M1

condone slip in rearranging if gradient is correct

A1
2

(b)

(i)

y 3 = their grad(x 1) or 7x + 3y = k and attempt at k using x = 1 and y = 3 or y = (their m)x + c and attempt at c using x = 1 and y = 3
M1

correct equation in any form and replacing with + sign A1cso

2

(ii)

(4, 5)

x = 4 , y = 5
withhold if clearly from incorrect working B1,B1
2

(c)

7x + 3y = 13

and

3x + 2y = 12

equation in x or y only must use correct pair of equations and attempt to eliminate y (or x) M1

x = 2
A1

y=9
A1
3

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3(a)

p(x) = x3 + x2 + 3x 2x2 2x 6 Condone one slip M1 = x3 x2 + x 6

a = 1, b = 1
A1
2

(b)

p(1) = 3 3 or 1 1 1 6 Must use p(1) and not long division M1 (Remainder is) 9 A1
2

(c)

Considering x2 + x + 3 = 0 and attempting to solve or use discriminant b2 4ac = 1 12 = 11 M1

b 4ac < 0
2

no real roots

CSO A1 Only real root is 2

x=2
B1
3

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4(i)

(x + 3)2 + (y 1)2 condone (x 3)2 B1 = 13

B1
2

(ii)

x + 6x + 9 + y 2y +1
2 2

attempt to multiply out both of their brackets; must have x and y terms M1

x + y + 6x 2y both m = 6 and n = 2
2 2

A1 3=0 All correct, p = 3 and ... = 0 A1

3

(b) putting x = 0 PI and attempt to solve or factorise M1

y = 3, y = 1
A1

OR Pythagoras

A1 distance = 2 2 = 4 A1 A1cso
3

d = 13 3 d=2
2

M1

(c)

(i)

(5 + 3)2 + (2 1)2 = 4 + 9 = 13 Substitution x = 5, y = 2 into any correct circle equation

convincing verification plus statement B1

1

(ii) condone one sign slip M1

A1
2

(iii) ft their grad CD or m1m2 = 1 stated M1

any form of correct equation eg 2x + 3y + 16 = 0

A1
2

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5. one of these terms correct M1 all correct (no + c etc) A1

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