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Topic
Algebra
Simple algebraic division; use of the Factor
Theorem and the Remainder Theorem.

Module : Core 2

Board : Edexcel

Amplification

Confidence with this

topic

Only division by (x + a) or (x a) will be required.
Candidates should know that if f(x) = 0 when x = a, then (x a) is a factor of f(x).

Candidates may be required to factorise cubic expressions such as x3 + 3x2 4 and 6x3 + 11x2 x 6.

Candidates should be familiar with the terms quotient and remainder and be able to determine the

remainder when the polynomial f(x) is divided by (ax + b).

2. Coordinate geometry in the (x, y) plane

Candidates should be able to find the radius and the Coordinate geometry of the circle using the equation of a circle in the form
coordinates of the centre of the circle given the
(x a)2 + (y b)2 = r2 and including use of the following circle properties:
equation of the circle, and vice versa.
(i) the angle in a semicircle is a right angle;
(ii) the perpendicular from the centre to a chord
bisects the chord;
(iii) the perpendicularity of radius and tangent.
Sequences and Series
Recurrence Relation
Definition of Recurrence Relation:
un = f(un-1)
Binomial Expansion

Binomial expansion: using Pascals triangle to obtain coefficients of powers of x such as:
(1 + x)n and (a + bx)n
where n is a positive integers and
n is small (n < 6, say).

Extension of the Pascals triangle to obtain the Binomial Expansion formula :

n(n 1) 2
1 nx
x ...
2!
n
(1 + x) =
n(n 1)(n 2)...(n r 1) r

x ... x n
r!
Factorial Notation
The sum of a finite geometric series; the sum to
The general term and the sum to n terms are required.
infinity of a convergent geometric series, including The proof of the sum formula should be known.
the use of r 1 .
Exponentials & Logarithms
Exponentials
Definition of an exponential function:
ex is The Exponential Function
Graph sketching (such as y = 2x)
Logarithms

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Definition of a logarithmic function:

The inverse function of an exponential function of the same base.
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Laws of logarithms

Changing Base
Equations

Module : Core 2

Board : Edexcel

Use the relationship between the graph of a function and its inverse function to illustrate the graphs of
logarithmic functions.
a = bc logba = c
Notations:
log10x = log x = lg x
and
logex = ln x
1. logax + logay = logaxy
2. logax - logay = loga(x/y)
3. logaxn = n logax
**Important results:
logaa = 1 and loga1 = 0
logba = logca/ logcb
Solving exponential and logarithmic equations in linear and quadratic forms (incl simultaneous
equations).

Knowledge of graphs of curves with equations such as y = 3 sin x, y = sin(x + /6), y = sin 2x is
expected.

sin
, and sin2 + cos2 = 1.
cos

Trigonometry
The sine and cosine rules, and the area of a triangle in the form
Radian measure, including use for arc length and
area of sector.
Sine, cosine and tangent functions. Their graphs,
symmetries and periodicity.

Use of the formulae s = r and A =

Knowledge and use of tan =

Solution of simple trigonometric equations in a
given interval.
Differentiation
Applications of differentiation to maxima and
minima and stationary points, increasing and
decreasing functions.
Integration
Evaluation of definite integrals.
Interpretation of the definite integral as the area
under a curve.

Numerical Methods
Numerical Integration

1
2

1
2

ab sin C.

r2 for a circle.

The notation f(x) may be used for the second order derivative.
To include applications to curve sketching. Maxima and minima problems may be set in the context of a
practical problem.

Candidates will be expected to be able to evaluate the area of a region bounded by a curve and given
straight lines.
E.g. find the finite area bounded by the curve
y = 6x x2 and the line y = 2x.
The use of the Trapezium Rule:
b

ydx

1
2

h{(y 0 y1 ) 2(y1 y 2 ... y n 1 )} ,

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