Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics - Additional 0606 — 2022 May/June Paper 2 · Variant 3
0606/23/M/J/22 · 12 questions · 80 marks · ≈90 min
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Q1 · Solve the equation 4 7x - 3 - 5 = 9
1 Solve the equation 4 7x - 3 - 5 = 9 . [3]
Mark scheme: Question Answer Marks Partial Marks 1 13 B1 x = oe 14 7 x 3 3.5 oe, soi M1 or 28 x 12 14 oe, soi 1 A1 x = oe 14 Alternative method 196 x 2 168 x 13 0 oe (B1) factorising e.g. 14 x 13 14 x 1 (M1) 13 1 (A1) x = , 14 14
Q2 · DO NOT USE A CALCULATOR IN THIS QUESTION
2 DO NOT USE A CALCULATOR IN THIS QUESTION. Variables x and y are related by the equation y = kx2 . When x = 1 + 2 , y = 1 - 2 . Find the value of k, giving your answer in the form a + b c , where a, b and c are integers. [4]
Mark scheme: 2 2 1 2 3 2 2 M1 1 2 leading to 3 2 2 1 2 3 2 2 M1 FT their 3 2 2 if of equivalent difficulty 3 2 2 3 2 2 3 2 2 3 2 4 DM1 FT their 3 2 2 if of equivalent Correctly expands 9 8 difficulty 7 5 2 A1 Alternative method (M1) 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 (M1) 3 2 2 1 2 1 2 2 Correctly expands (DM1) FT their 3 2 2 if of equivalent 3 3 2 2 2 4 difficulty [( 1) 2 ] 7 5 2 (A1)
Q3 · The points A, B and C have coordinates (2, 6), (6, 1) and (p, q) respectively
3 The points A, B and C have coordinates (2, 6), (6, 1) and (p, q) respectively. Given that B is the mid‑point of AC, find the equation of the line that passes through C and is perpendicular to AB. Give your answer in the form ax + by = c , where a, b and c are integers. [5]
Mark scheme: 3 C(10, 4) B1 1 5 M1 m AC 6 oe or oe 2 6 4 4 M1 1 m FT 5 5 their 4 4 A1 FT their coordinates of C providing y – (4) = ( x 10) oe that one coordinate is correct and their 5 perpendicular gradient 4x – 5y = 60 oe A1
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Q4 · Find the range of values of x satisfying the inequality ( 5x - 1)( 6 - x) 1 0
4 (a) Find the range of values of x satisfying the inequality ( 5x - 1)( 6 - x) 1 0 . [2] 2 1 (b) Show that the equation ( 2k + 1) x - 4kx + 2k - 1 = 0 , where k !- , has distinct, real roots. 2 [3]
Mark scheme: 4(a) 1 M1 CVs , 6 5 1 A1 mark final answer x < , x > 6 5 4(b) (4k)2 – 4(2k + 1)(2k – 1) M1 16k2 – 4(4k2 – 1) A1 or 16 k 2 16 k 2 8k 8k 4 or better 4 > 0 A1
Q5 · Y P ( 0, 3) Q ( 2r, 7) 0 x x =- 4r x = 4r The diagram shows part of the graph of y = a…
5 y P ( 0, 3) Q ( 2r, 7) 0 x x =- 4r x = 4r The diagram shows part of the graph of y = a tan bx + c . The graph has vertical asymptotes at x =- 4 r and x = 4 r and passes through the points P and Q. (a) Write down the period of a tan bx + c . [1] (b) Find the values of a, b and c. [4]
Mark scheme: 5(a) 8π B1 5(b) c = 3 B1 π 1 B1 8π b b 8 π M1 7 a tan 3 oe 4 a = 4 A1
Q6 · The polynomial p ( x) is such that p ( x) = 6x 3 + ax 2 - 52x + b , where a and b are…
6 The polynomial p ( x) is such that p ( x) = 6x 3 + ax 2 - 52x + b , where a and b are integers. It is given that p ( x) is divisible by 2x - 3 and that p l ( 1) = 4 . (a) Find the values of a and b. [5] DO NOT USE A CALCULATOR IN THIS PART OF THE QUESTION. (b) Using your values of a and b, factorise p ( x) fully. [3]
Mark scheme: 6(a) p x : 18 x 2 2 ax 52 B1 18 + 2a – 52 = 4 M1 FT if at least 2 terms correct in derivative and has a term in a a 19 A1 Correct method to find b M1 FT their integer value of a if used 6 27 9(19) 52 3 b 0 9(19) 4b 231 8 4 2 81 171 or 78 b 0 oe 4 4 or correct elimination of a using 9 a 4b 231 oe and 2a – 34 = 4 oe b 15 A1 If 0 scored, SC1 for 9 a 4b 231 or 81 9 a 9 231 78 b 0 or a b 4 4 4 4 oe 6(b) 2 M2 M1 for two terms correct in quadratic 3 x 14 x 5 p x 2 x 3 factor 2 x 3 3 x 1 x 5 A1
Q7 · Write down the set of values of x for which lg ( 5x - 3) exists
7 (a) (i) Write down the set of values of x for which lg ( 5x - 3) exists. [1] (ii) Solve the equation lg ( 5x - 3) = 1. [1] 1 (b) It is given that log y x = 4 + log y 64 + log y 162 , where y 2 0 . Find an expression for y in 2 terms of x. Simplify your answer. [5]
Mark scheme: 7(a)(i) x 0.6 B1 7(a)(ii) B1 nfww x 13 or 2.6 5 7(b) 1 B1 log y 64 log y 8 soi 2 or 4 = log y y 4 soi x B2 B1 for one further correct application Combines log terms e.g. log y 4 of a relevant log law 1296 e.g. log y x 4 log y 1296 4 1296 or log y x log y 1296 y or log y 4 4 x or log y x log y y log y 8 log y 162 4 x 4 M1 y or 1296y x oe 1296 1 A1 mark final answer 4 x x 4 y or y 6 6
Q8 · Differentiate y = 2xe 4 x with respect to x
8 (a) Differentiate y = 2xe 4 x with respect to x. [2] (b) Hence find xe 4 x dx . [4] y
Mark scheme: 8(a) d 4 x 4 x B1 (e ) 4e d x 8 xe 4 x 2e 4 x isw B1 FT their ke4x 8(b) Use of part (a) B1 FT part (a) providing of form 2e 4 x dx oe kxe 4 x 2e 4 x 8 xe 4 x dx 2 xe 4 x 4 x 1 4 x 1 4 x M1 FT part (a) providing of form e d x oe xe dx xe kxe 4 x 2e 4 x 4 4 xe 4 x e 4 x A2 A1 for any 2 terms correct c oe 4 16
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Q9 · Find the unit vector in the direction of 40i - 9 j
9 (a) Find the unit vector in the direction of 40i - 9 j . [2] (b) The position vectors of points P and Q relative to an origin O are p and q respectively. The point R PR lies on the line PQ and is between P and Q such that = k . PQ (i) Write down the set of all possible values of k. [1] (ii) Given that the position vector of R relative to O is mp + nq show that m + n = 1. [3]
Mark scheme: 9(a) 2 2 M1 40 ( 9) soi 40 9 A1 mark final answer i j oe 41 41 9(b)(i) 0 < k < 1 B1 9(b)(ii) OR p k (q p ) M1 or OR q (1 k )(p q ) OR (1 k )p kq A1 + = 1 – k + k = 1 A1
Q10 · Y A y = 3 + 2x - x 2 B O C x The diagram shows part of the curve y = 3 + 2 x - x 2
10 y A y = 3 + 2x - x 2 B O C x The diagram shows part of the curve y = 3 + 2 x - x 2 . The point A lies on the curve and has an x‑coordinate of 1.5. The tangent to the curve at A meets the x‑axis at B. The curve meets the x‑axis at C. Find the area of the shaded region. [10]
Mark scheme: 10 A(1.5, 3.75) soi B1 Factorises or solves 3 2 x x 2 0 M1 C(3, 0) soi A1 implies M1 dy d y B1 2 2 x , when x = 1.5 1 dx d x y – 3.75 = (x – 1.5) oe B2 B1 for y – 3.75 = (x – 1.5) oe leading to B(5.25, 0) soi 1 B1 1 (5.25 1.5) 3.75 OR (5.25 3) 2.25 2 2 2 5.25 2 1.5 2 2 5.25 2 32 5.25 5.25(1.5) 5.25 5.25(3) 2 2 2 2 3 2 3 M1 OR (3 2 x x )dx F( x ) 1.5 3 1.5 3 2 3 x x )d x G( x ) 1.5 3 1.5(2.25 2 3 2 x x 3 x 3 x 3 2 x 3 2 3 1.5 2.25 x oe 2 3 1.5 225 M1 dep on at least 2 correct terms in the their F(3) F(1.5) integration 32 81 OR G(3) G(1.5) their 32 117 A1 or 3.65625 32
Q11 · The sum of the first 20 terms of an arithmetic progression is 1100
11 (a) The sum of the first 20 terms of an arithmetic progression is 1100. The sum of the first 70 terms is 14 350. Find the 12th term. [6] 1(b) The first three terms of a geometric progression are x + 6 , x - 9 , ( x + 1) . Show that x 2 satisfies the equation x 2 - 43x + 156 = 0 . Hence show that a sum to infinity exists for each possible value of x. [7]
Mark scheme: 11(a) 20 B1 S 20 2 a 19 d 1100 oe 2 70 B1 S 70 2 a 69 d 14350 oe 2 Solves their linear equations in a and d M1 dep on at least B1 and an attempt to form the other equation using the sum formula a = 2, d = 6 A2 A1 for each u12 2 11 6 64 B1 11(b) 1 M2 1 ( x 1) ( x 1) x 9 2 x 9 2 M1 for either or ; may x 6 x 9 x 6 x 9 x 9 1 be embedded or ( x 9) ( x 1) x 6 2 x 9 2 1 ( x 6) ( x 1) oe x 6 2 Correct simplification to given equation A1 x 2 43 x 156 0 Factorises or solves: M1 (x – 4)(x – 39) = 0 x = 4, x = 39 A1 1 2 A2 r = r = A1 for either value of r 2 3 |r| < 1 for each progression [and so the sum to infinity exists]
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Q12 · In this question all lengths are in centimetres
12 In this question all lengths are in centimetres. x y A container is a half‑cylinder, open as shown. It has length y and uniform cross‑section of radius x. The volume of the container is 25 000. Given that x and y can vary and that the outer surface area, S, of the container has a minimum value, find this value. [8]
Mark scheme: 12 πx 2 y M1 25000 oe 2 50000 50000 A1 y or πxy πx 2 x 50000 2 M1 k S πx 2 πx FT their y providing of the form 2 πx π x 50000 2 A1 S πx x d S 2 M1 k 2 50000 x 2π x oe FT from expression of form mx d x x Equates to zero and solves for x: A1 25000 x 3 or 19.9647.... π 2 DM1 dep on previous M1; 50000 25000 S min π 3 FT their positive value of x used in a 25000 π correct expression for S 3 π 3760 or 3756 to 3757 A1
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1Evaluate definite integrals and apply1Find the maximum or minimum value of the1Know and use the condition for two lines to1Know and use the laws of logarithms1Know and use the remainder and factor1Know the conditions for f(x) = 0 to have1Solve equations of the form ax = b1Understand and use the amplitude and1Understand and use vector notation1Understand integration as the reverse process1Use the condition for the convergence of a1What you needed in this session
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