Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics - Additional 0606 — 2018 Oct/Nov Paper 2 · Variant 2
0606/22/O/N/18 · 11 questions · 80 marks · ≈90 min
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Q1 · Solve the inequality (x - 3)(x + 4) 2 x + 13
1 Solve the inequality (x - 3)(x + 4) 2 x + 13 . [3]
Mark scheme: Question Answer Marks Partial Marks 1 x 2 + x − 12 > x + 13 M1 expand and simplify → x 2 … 25 A1 x > 5 or x < − 5 A1 or x > 5 , x < −5 or x > 5 and x < − 5
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Q2 · F C There are 105 boys in a year group at a school
2 F C There are 105 boys in a year group at a school. Some boys play football (F) and some play cricket (C). • x boys play both football and cricket. • The number of boys that play neither game is the same as the number of boys that play both. • 40 boys play cricket. • The number of boys that only play football is twice the number of boys that only play cricket. Complete the Venn diagram and find the value of x. [5]
Mark scheme: 2 ′ B1 n ( F ∩ C ) = n ( F ∪ C ) = x n ( C ∩ F ′ ) = 40 − x B1 n ( F ∩ C ′ ) = 80 − 2 x or 2 ( 40 −x ) B1 x + x + 40 − x + 80 − 2 x = 105 M1 x = 15 A1 cao
Q3 · A curve has equation y =
3 A curve has equation y = . Find sin 2x dy (i) , [3] dx (ii) the equation of the tangent to the curve at the point where x = r . [3] 4
Mark scheme: 3(i) 3 x 2 sin2 x − x 3 × 2cos2 x 3 M1 Quotient rule 2 A2/1/0 minus one each error ( sin2 x ) isw 3(ii) π3 B1 y = [ = 0.48…] 64 dy 3π 2 B1 = [=1.85] oe dx 16 3π 2 π 3 B1 cao y = x − 16 32 [ y = 1.85 x − 0.97 ]
Q4 · Solve (i) 2 3x - 1 = 6 , [3] 2 (ii) log 3 (y + 14) = 1 +
4 Solve (i) 2 3x - 1 = 6 , [3] 2 (ii) log 3 (y + 14) = 1 + . [5] log y 3
Mark scheme: 4(i) Take logs : ( 3 x − 1) log2 = log6 M1 log6 A1 + 1 log2 Make x the subject : x = oe 3 awrt 1.19 A1 or awrt 1.195 4(ii) 1 = log 3 3 B1 2 B1 = 2log 3 y log y 3 3 y 2 − y − 14 = 0 B1 ( 3 y − 7 )( y + 2 ) = 0 M1 Solve a three term quadratic 7 A1 y = only 3
Q5 · Solve the simultaneous equations 8 p + 1 11 q = 2 , 4 3 2p + 5 3q = 9
5 Solve the simultaneous equations 8 p + 1 11 q = 2 , 4 3 2p + 5 3q = 9 . [5] 1 27 3
Mark scheme: 5 3( p +1) 2 p + 5 M1 2 11 3 2 ( 3 q ) = 2 or = 3 2 2 q 3 1 3 3 x a a − b a b a + b M1 Use = x or x × x = x x b 3 p + 3 − 2 q = 11 and 2 p + 5 −=1 6 q A1 Allow unsimplified M1 solve p = 4 and q = 2 A1
Q6 · A 5-character code is to be formed from the 13 characters shown below
6 (a) A 5-character code is to be formed from the 13 characters shown below. Each character may be used once only in any code. Letters : A, B, C, D, E, F Numbers: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 Find the number of different codes in which no two letters follow each other and no two numbers follow each other. [3] (b) A netball team of 7 players is to be chosen from 10 girls. 3 of these 10 girls are sisters. Find the number of different ways the team can be chosen if the team does not contain all 3 sisters. [3]
Mark scheme: 6(a) Number first B1 = 7 × 6 × 5 × 6 × 5 or 7 P3 × 6 P2 or 6300 Letter first B1 = 6 × 5 × 4 × 7 × 6 or 6 P3 × 7 P2 or 5040 6300 + 5040 = 11 340 B1 6(b) With 2 sisters = 7 C5 × 3C 2 = 63 3 B1 One combination evaluated 7 3 B1Another combination With 1 sister = C6 × C1 = 21 evaluated With no sister = 7 C7 = 1 and B1 Third combination and 85 Total 85 OR Total no of ways = 10 C7 = 120 B1 With 3 sisters = 7 C 4 = 35 B1 Without 3 sisters = 120 − 35 = 85 B1
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Q8 · Show that - = 2 tan x sec x
8 (i) Show that - = 2 tan x sec x . [4] 1 - sin x 1 + sin x 1 1 (ii) Hence solve the equation - = cosec x for 0° G x G 360° . [4] 1 - sin x 1 + sin x
Mark scheme: 8(i) (1 + sinx ) − (1 − sinx ) M1 (1 − sinx )(1 + sinx ) 2sin x A1 1 − sin 2 x 2sinx M1 cos 2 x 2sinx 1 A1 AG × = 2tan x secx cosx cosx 8(ii) M1 equate 2sec x tan x = cosecx 2 1 A1 tan x = 2 35.3°,144.7°, 215.3°, 324.7° 2 A1 two correct
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Q9 · Y y = 2√x A (4, 4) O B x The diagram shows part of the curve y = 2 x
9 y y = 2√x A (4, 4) O B x The diagram shows part of the curve y = 2 x . The normal to the curve at the point A (4, 4) meets the x-axis at the point B. (i) Find the equation of the line AB. [4] (ii) Find the coordinates of B. [1]
Mark scheme: 9(i) dy − 12 B1 = x dx dy 1 B1 x = 4 → = dx 2 grad of normal = −2 M1 y − 4 A1 = −→2 [ y = −2 x + 12 ] x − 4 9(ii) (6, 0) B1 FT 9(iii) 1 B1 FT Area of triangle = × 2 × 4 = 4 2 1 M1 Area under curve 2 x 2 d x =∫ 3 A1 4 2 = x 3 2 A1 FT Total area = 14 [14.7 ] 3 OR Area of trapezium OBAP B1 FT 1 = ( 6 + 4 ) × 4 = 20 2 Area between curve and y- axis M1 y 2 = dy ∫ 4 y 3 A1 = 12 2 A1 FT Total area = 14 [14.7 ] 3
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Q10 · Two lines are tangents to the curve y = 12 - 4x - x 2
10 Two lines are tangents to the curve y = 12 - 4x - x 2 . The equation of each tangent is of the form y = 2 k + 1 - kx , where k is a constant. (i) Find the two possible values of k. [5]
Mark scheme: 10(i) 2 k + 1 − kx = 12 − 4 x − x 2 M1 * x 2 + 4 x − kx + 2 k − 12 + 1 b 2 − 4ac M1 Dep* → ( 4 − k ) 2 − 4 ( 2 k − 11) k 2 − 16k + 60 A1 ( k − 6 )( k − 10 ) M1 k = 6 or1 0 A1 OR k = 4 + 2 x M1 * −4 x − 2 x 2 + 8 + 4 x + 1 = 12 − 4 x − x 2 M1 Dep* k − 4 k − 4 2 or 2 k + 1 − k = 12 − 2 ( k − 4 ) − 2 2 x 2 − 4 x + 3 A1 or k 2 − 16 k + 60 ( x − 1)( x − 3 ) M1 or ( k − 6 )( k − 10 ) x = 1 or x = 3 → k = 6 or 10 A1 10(ii) k = 6 → [ y ] = 13 − 6 x B1 FT k = 10 → [ y ] = 21 − 10 x B1 FT M1 solve x = 2 , y = 1. 2 cao
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Q11 · The functions f and g are defined for real values of x H 1 by f ()x = 4x - 3 , 2x + 1 g…
11 The functions f and g are defined for real values of x H 1 by f ()x = 4x - 3 , 2x + 1 g ()x = . 3x - 1 (i) Find gf ()x . [2] (ii) Find g -1 ()x . [3] (iii) Solve fg ()x = x - 1. [4]
Mark scheme: 11(i) 2 ( 4 x − 3 ) + 1 M1 gf ( x ) = 3 ( 4 x − 3 ) − 1 8 x − 5 A1 = 12 x − 10 11(ii) y ( 3 x − 1) = 2 x + 1 B1 or x ( 3 y − 1) = 2 y + 1 ( 3 y − 2 ) x = y + 1 M1 or ( 3 x − 2 ) y = x + 1 -1 x + 1 A1 g ( x ) = 3 x − 2 11(iii) 2 x + 1 B1 − = x − 1] 4 3 [ 3 x − 1 3 x 2 − 3 x − 6 oe B1 3 ( x + 1)( x − 2 ) M1 x = 2 only A1
Q12 · A plane that can travel at 260 km/h in still air heads due North
12 A plane that can travel at 260 km/h in still air heads due North. A wind with speed 40 km/h from a bearing of 310° blows the plane off course. Find the resultant speed of the plane and its direction as a bearing correct to 1 decimal place. [6]
Mark scheme: 12 Identifying angle with downward vertical of B1 wind as 50° Triangle drawn with sides 260,40 and included B1 angle of 50° . Cosine rule : M1 * ( rv ) 2 = 260 2 + 40 2 − 2 × 260 × 40cos50 ° rv = 236 A1 sinα sin50° M1 dep* Sine rule : = 40 rv or Cosine rule : 40 2 = 260 2 + 236 2 −×2 260 × 236cosα α = 7.5 ° A1 OR Using components Identifying angle with downward vertical of B1 wind as 50° 40cos40° B1 v w = −40cos50° 2 2 M1 rv = ( 40cos40° ) + ( 260 − 40cos50 ) v r = 236 A1 40cos40° M1 tanα= 260 − 40cos50° α= 7.5 ° A1
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2Use differentiation to find gradients, tangents2Compose and resolve velocities1Differentiate products and quotients of1Find the solution set for quadratic inequalities1Form and use composite functions1Know and use the laws of logarithms1Prove trigonometric relationships involving the1Solve problems on arrangement and selection1What you needed in this session
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