Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics - Additional 0606 — 2023 May/June Paper 2 · Variant 3
0606/23/M/J/23 · 10 questions · 80 marks · ≈90 min
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Q1 · Solve the equation = 1
1 (a) Solve the equation = 1. [2] 7 (b) y 14 12 10 8 6 4 2 x – 10 – 8 – 6 – 4 – 2 0 2 4 6 8 10 – 2 – 4 – 6 The diagram shows the graph of y = 3 x + 9 . By drawing a suitable graph on the same diagram, solve the inequality 3x + 9 G x - 5 . [3]
Mark scheme: Question Answer Marks Partial Marks 1(a) 4x – 5 = 7 and 4x – 5 = 7 oe, soi M1 1 A1 x = 3, x = 2 1(b) Correct graph 3 B1 for correct graph y 14 and 12 10 8 6 B2 dep for 7 x 1 ; 4 dependent on a correct graph for –7 ⩽ x ⩽ 2 –1 -10 -8 -6 -4 -2 0 2 4 6 8 10 x or -2 B1 STRICT FT for their critical values -4 from the two intersections of their straight-line section of graph providing it -6 has negative gradient AND 7 x 1
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Q2 · DO NOT USE A CALCULATOR IN THIS QUESTION
2 DO NOT USE A CALCULATOR IN THIS QUESTION. 98x 12 Write the expression in the form a b + c xd where a, b, c and d are integers. [4] 3 + 2 ` j
Mark scheme: 2 6 M2 12 7 2 x 3 2 98 x 3 2 6 M1 for 7 2x or or 3 2 3 2 3 2 3 2 98 x 6 3 2 or 3 2 3 2 their 7 2 x 6 3 2 3 2 3 2 21 2 x 6 14 x 6 7 x 6 (3 2 2) A1 or oe 9 2 9 2 (3 2 2) x 6 A1 Alternative method 12 6 (M1) 98 x 3 2 98 x 3 2 or 3 2 3 2 3 2 3 2 12 12 6 6 (M1) 3 98 x 196 x 3 98 x 196 x or 9 2 9 2 12 12 6 6 (A1) 3 98 x 196 x 3 7 2 x 14 x or oe 49 7 (3 2 2) x 6 (A1)
Q3 · Differentiate ln ( x 3 + 3x 2 ) with respect to x, simplifying your answer
3 (a) Differentiate ln ( x 3 + 3x 2 ) with respect to x, simplifying your answer. [2] x + 2 (b) Hence find dx . [2] y x ( x + 3)
Mark scheme: 3(a) 3( x 2) 3 x 6 2 mark final answer or or simplified equivalent; x ( x 3) x 2 3 x 3 x 2 6 x B1 for oe x 3 3 x 2 23(b) 1ln( x 3 3 x 2 ) c 3 3 x 2 ) B1 for 1ln( x 3 3
Q4 · The polynomial p is such that p ( )x = 2x 3 + 11x 2 + 22x + 40
4 The polynomial p is such that p ( )x = 2x 3 + 11x 2 + 22x + 40 . (a) Show that x =- 4 is a root of the equation p ( )x = 0 . [1] (b) Factorise p ( )x and hence show that p ( )x = 0 has no other real roots. [4]
Mark scheme: 4(a) 2( 4) 3 11( 4) 2 22( 4) 40 0 oe 1 4(b) ( x 4)(2 x 2 3 x 10) B2 B1 for 2 x 2 3 x 10 with two terms out of three correct Correct use of b 2 4 ac for their 3-term quadratic M1 factor 32 – 4(2)(10) < 0 isw or A1 32 – 4(2)(10) = 71 oe, cao
Q5 · A gardening group has 20 members
5 (a) (i) A gardening group has 20 members. A committee of 6 members is to be selected. Anwar and Bo belong to the gardening group and at most one of them can be on the committee. How many different committees are possible? [2] (ii) The gate for the garden has a lock with a 6-character passcode. The passcode is to be made from Letters G A R D E N Numbers 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9. No character may be used more than once in any passcode. Find the number of possible passcodes that have 4 letters followed by 2 numbers. [2] (b) (i) Given that n H 4 , show that ( n - 3) # n C 3 n = 4 # C 4 . [2] = 5n , where n H 3 , show that n satisfies the equation n - 3n - 28 = 0 . (ii) Given that nC 3 2 Hence find the value of n. [4]
Mark scheme: 5(a)(i) 35700 2 M1 for 20C6 18C 4 or 18C6 18C5 2C1 oe 5(a)(ii) 32400 2 M1 for 6 P4 10 P2 or ( 6 5 4 3) (10 9) oe 5(b)(i) Correct algebraic method to show 2 n n ! n B1 for C3 or ( n 3) C3 is the same as 4nC 4 oe 3!( n 3)! n n ! C 4 4!( n 4)! 5(b)(ii) n ( n 1)( n 2) B2 n n ( n 1)( n 2) 5n or B1 for C3 or 6 6 n(n – 1)(n – 2) = 30n n(n – 1)(n – 2) = 30n seen and completion to given answer: n 2 3 n 28 0 ( n 7)( n 4) 0 oe M1 n = 7 A1
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Q6 · Y A x O y = 5e 2 x - 3 The diagram shows the curve y = 5e 2 x - 3
6 y A x O y = 5e 2 x - 3 The diagram shows the curve y = 5e 2 x - 3 . The curve meets the y-axis at the point A. The tangent to the curve at A meets the x-axis at the point B. Find the length of AB. [6]
Mark scheme: 6 dy 2 x B1 10e dx [At A, m = ] 10 B1 [At A, y = ] 2 B1 [Equation tangent is] y = 10x + 2 oe B1 2 M1 providing their 10 is derived using their 2 2 their 2 oe differentiation AB2 = their10 [AB = ] 2.01 or 2.009[9…] nfww, isw A1
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Q7 · Variables x and y are such that y =
7 Variables x and y are such that y = . Use differentiation to find the approximate change 1– x in y as x increases from 0.1 to 0.1+ h , where h is small. [6]
Mark scheme: 7 d(4 x 3 2sin8 x ) 2 B2 B1 for 12x2+ kcos8x, where k > 0 12 x 16cos8 x soi d x Correct quotient rule: M1 or applies correct product rule to t hei r (1 x ) 12 x 2 16cos8 x (4 x 3 + 2sin8 x )( 1) (4 x 3 2sin8 x )(1 x )1 : (1 x ) 2 (4 x 3 2sin8 x ) (1 x ) 2 1 their (12 x 2 16cos8 x ) (1 x ) 1 Fully correct derivative; isw A1 FT their 12x2 + 16cos8x δ y d y M1 their h d x x =0.1 14.3h A1 or 14.29[54...]h with coefficient rot to 4 or more figs isw
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Q8 · The functions f and g are defined by r 3 r f ( x) = sec x for 1 x 1 2 2 g ( x) = 3 ( x 2…
8 (a) The functions f and g are defined by r 3 r f ( x) = sec x for 1 x 1 2 2 g ( x) = 3 ( x 2 - 1) for all real x. (i) Find the range of f. [1] - 1 2 r (ii) Solve the equation f ( )x = . [3] 3 (iii) Given that gf exists, state the domain of gf. [1] (iv) Solve the equation gf ( )x = 1. [5] (b) The function h is defined by h ( x) = ln ( 4 - x) for x 1 4 . Sketch the graph of y = h ( x) and hence sketch the graph of y = h -1 ( x) . Show the position of any asymptotes and any points of intersection with the coordinate axes. [4] y O x
Mark scheme: 8(a)(i) f ⩽ 1 1 8(a)(ii) x = 2 nfww 3 2π 2π M1 for x f sec or 3 3 1 2π sec x 3 1 A1 for 2π cos 3 OR M1 for a complete attempt to find f x1 ( ) ; includes swapping the variables 1 1 1 A1 for f ( x ) cos x 8(a)(iii) π 3π 1 x 2 2 8(a)(iv) gf ( x ) 3(sec 2 x 1) B1 2 1 4 M1 3tan x 1 or oe cos 2 x 3 3 M1 tan x 1 oe or cos x oe and solves 3 4 for x, soi 5π 7π A2 A1 for one correct solution, condoning x , and no other solutions extras 6 6 8(b) Correct diagram with intercepts indicated and 4 B1 for correct shape for h; may not be asymptotes shown. over correct domain but must have positive y-intercept and x-intercept and y appear to tend to an asymptote in the 4th quadrant h-1(x) 4 B1 for 3 and ln4 correctly marked; must 3 have attempted correct shape ln4 B1 for the position of the vertical O ln4 3 4 x asymptote indicated; must have attempted correct shape B1 for h1 the reflection of their h in the line h(x) y = x Maximum of 3 marks if not fully correct
Q9 · Show that 3 dx = 36.6
9 (a) Show that 3 dx = 36.6 . [3] 1 x (b) y 10y = 7 - 3x 1 y = 3x + 4 A O x 1 The diagram shows part of the line 10y = 7 - 3 x and part of the curve y = . 3x + 4 The line and curve intersect at the point A. Verify that the y-coordinate of A is 0.1 and calculate the area of the shaded region. [8]
Mark scheme: 19(a) B1 x 4 23 3 x 4 x 3 x 8 5 2 M1 FT providing one term is correct in 3 3 3 2 1 x 6 x 5 1 x 3 4 x 3 3 53 23 3 53 23 A1 (8) 6(8) (1) 6(1) = 36.6 5 5 9(b) 1 M2 1 10(0.1) = 7 – 3x and 0.1 = M1 for 10(0.1) = 7 – 3x and 0.1 = 3 x 4 3 x 4 and oe evaluates both expressions as x = 2 oe 1 B1 [Area trapezium =] (0.1 0.7) their 2 oe or 2 7(their 2) 3(their 2) 2 [0] oe or 0.8 10 20 1 1 B2 1 d x ln(3 x 4) [ c ] B1 for k ln(3 x 4) k or for 3 x 4 3 3 1ln3 x 4 3 1 1 M1 dep on at least previous B1 ln(3(2) 4) ln(3(0) 4) 3 3 their 0.8 – 0.3054…oe M1 dep previous M1; FT their 0.8 providing the difference results in a positive value 0.495 or 0.4945[69…] rot to 4 or more sf A1
Q10 · An arithmetic progression, A, has first term a and common difference d
10 An arithmetic progression, A, has first term a and common difference d. The 2nd, 14th and 17th terms of A form the first three terms of a convergent geometric progression, G, with common ratio r. (a) (i) Given that d ! 0 , find two expressions for r in terms of a and d and hence show that a =- 17d . [6] (ii) Find the value of r. [2] (b) The first term of the geometric progression, G, is q and the sum to infinity is 256. 3 Find the sum of the first 20 terms of the arithmetic progression, A. [7]
Mark scheme: 10(a)(i) a + d, a + 13d, a + 16d soi B1 a 13d a 16 d M2 FT their 3 distinct terms providing of the oe form a d a 13d a + kd where k ≠ 0 and at least one is correct a 13d M1 for either r or a d a 16 d r or a 13d a 16 d r a d Clears fractions and expands oe: A1 a 2 26 ad 169 d 2 a 2 17 ad 16 d 2 9ad + 153d 2 = 0 or 9 ad 153 d 2 A1 Convincingly derives a = 17d e.g. A1 9d(a + 17d) = 0 [therefore] a = 17d oe 10(a)(ii) r = 0.25 oe 2 17 d 13d 17 d 16 d M1 or 17 d d 17 d 13d or –16d , –4d, –d 10(b) q 256 M1 FT their 0.25 providing it is between –1 oe and 1 1 0.25 3 q = 64 A1 [a + d = their 64 ] 17d + d = their 64 DM1 dep on previous M1 or a a their 64 17 d = 4 and a = 68 oe A2 A1 for either correct OR d = 4 and S 20 150 d oe 20 M1 FT their a and d S 20 2(their 68) 19(their ( 4)) 2 or S 20 150( their d ) 600 A1
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1Evaluate definite integrals and apply1Find factors of polynomials1Find the domain and range of functions1Integrate functions of the form1Recognise arithmetic and geometric1Solve graphically or algebraically inequalities1Solve problems on arrangement and selection1Transform given relationships to and from1Use differentiation to find gradients, tangents1What you needed in this session
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