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Section A [45 marks]
Answer all questions in this section.

1 The functions f is defined as
f : x 3ln x, x > 0
(a) Sketch the graph of f, and give a reason why the inverse function exists. [3 marks]
(b) Find f
-1
, and state its domain. [3 marks]

2 Express f(x) =
) 3 )( 2 (
1
2
+

x x
x x
in partial fractions. [3 marks]
Hence, obtain an expression of f(x) in ascending powers of
x
1
up to the term in
3
1
x
.
Determine the set of values of x for which this expression is valid. [8 marks]

3 A system of linear equations is given by
x y z k + + =
0 x y z + =
4 2 3 x y z + + =
where and k are real numbers. Show that the augmented matrix for the system may be
reduced to

1 1 1
0 2 0
0 0 4 3 3
k
k
k
| |
|

|
|

\ .
. [4 marks]
Hence, determine the values of and k so that the system of linear equations has
(a) a unique solution, [1 mark]
(b) infinitely many solutions, [1 mark]
(c) no solution. [1 mark]

4 Given , find and show that x >1 when . [4 marks]

5 Show that ( ) 1 2
9
1
ln
3
1
2
+ =
}
e xdx x
e
. [6 marks]

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6 Show that
3 3 4
4 ln 1 ln
3
d x x
dx x
x
+ + | |
=
|
\ .
. [3 marks]
Hence, find the particular solution of the differential equation 3 1 ln
dy
x y x
dx
= +
which satisfies the conditions y = -2 when x = 1. [8 marks]

Section B [15 marks]
Answer any one question in this section.

7 (a) The polynomial x
4
2x
3
px
2
+ q is denoted by f(x). It is given that f(x) is
divisible by (x 2)
2
.
(i) Find the values of p and q. [6 marks]
(ii) Hence, show that f(x) is never negative. [4 marks]
(b) Show that for all real values of x,
1
1
2
+
+ +
x
x x

does not lie between 3 and 1. [5 marks]

8 (a) Show that the gradient of the curve
2
1
x
y
x
=

is always decreasing. Determine the

coordinates of the point of inflexion of the curve, and state the intervals for which the curve is
concave upward. [8 marks]
(b) The diagram shows a shaded region bounded by part of the curve
x
y
1
1+ = , the
lines 1 = y , 1 = x and 3 = x .







(i) Find the area of the shaded region. [3 marks]
(ii) Find the volume of the solid formed when the shaded region is rotated
completely about the line 1 = y . [4 marks]

x
y
1
1+ =
1 = y

x
y
0
1
1
3
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MARKING SCHEME MATHS 950/1 (2013/14)

1 The functions f is defined as
f : x 3ln x, x > 0
(a) Sketch the graph of f, and give a reason why the inverse function exists. [3 marks]
(b) Find f
-1
, and state its domain. [3 marks]

Solution
(a)
1 2 3 4
-15
-14
-13
-12
-11
-10
-9
-8
-7
-6
-5
-4
-3
-2
-1
1
2
3
4
x
y


From the graph, any horizontal line drawn only intersect the curve once,
there fore f is a one-to-one function, the inverse function exists.

(b) Let f
-1
(x) = y x = f(y)
x = 3ln y
y = e
x/3

f
-1
(x) = e
x/3

f
-1
: x e
x/3
, x
domain = {x: x }













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2 Express f(x) =
) 3 )( 2 (
1
2
+

x x
x x
in partial fractions. [3 marks]
Hence, obtain an expression of f(x) in ascending powers of
x
1
up to the term in
3
1
x
.
[6 marks]
Determine the set of values of x for which this expression is valid. [2 marks]

Solution:
) 3 )( 2 (
5
1
) 3 )( 2 (
1
2
+
+ =
+

x x x x
x x
@ long division
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(change to proper
fraction*)

3 2 ) 3 )( 2 (
5

+
+

+ x
B
x
A
x x


A = -1, B = 1 M1 (Solving to find A & B)

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

+
+

+

x x x x
x x

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1
2
1
1
2
1

|
.
|

\
|
+ =
+ x x x
@
1
3
1
1
3
1

|
.
|

\
|
=
x x x

B1 B1




+ +
3 2
4 2 1
x x x
@
|
.
|

\
|
+ +
2
4 2
1
1
x x x


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(consider correct
expansion only)


+ + +
3 2
9 3 1
x x x
@ |
.
|

\
|
+ + +
2
9 3
1
1
x x x

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(consider correct
expansion only)

f(x) + + +
3 2
5 5
1
x x
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This expression is valid for
x
2
< 1 and
x
3
< 1.
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any where in the
answer given)

The set of x is {x : x < -3 or x > 3} @ {x : |x| > 3} A1


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3 A system of linear equations is given by
x y z k + + =
0 x y z + =
4 2 3 x y z + + =
where and k are real numbers. Show that the augmented matrix for the system may be
reduced to

1 1 1
0 2 0
0 0 4 3 3
k
k
k
| |
|

|
|

\ .
. [4 marks]
Hence, determine the values of and k so that the system of linear equations has
(a) a unique solution, [1 mark]
(b) infinitely many solutions, [1 mark]
(c) no solution. [1 mark]

Solution

WORKING
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allocated
Total
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Note

1 1 1
1 1 1 0
4 2 3
k

| |
|

|
|
\ .




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His correct AM


(allow without
brackets,
impose
NWP1)

(allow without
operation,
impose
NWP1)


2 1
1 1 1
0 2 0
4 2 3
R R
k
k

| |
|

|
|
\ .



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3 4 1
1 1 1
0 2 0
0 2 4 3 4
R R
k
k
k

| |
|

|
|

\ .



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3 2
1 1 1
0 2 0
0 0 4 3 3
R R
k
k
k

| |
|

|
|

\ .




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4
(a) 4 = , B1 1 Ignore
whatever k
(b) 4 = and 1 k = B1 1 Allow ,
(c) 4 = and 1 k = B1 1 Allow ,
For (a), (b), (c) if multiple solutions, mark the first one








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4 Given , find and show that x >1 when . [4 marks]


Solution






When


since ,


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5 Show that ( ) 1 2
9
1
ln
3
1
2
+ =
}
e xdx x
e
. [6 marks]






Let u = ln x and
2
x
dx
dv
=




}

=
}
e
e
e
dx
x
x
x
x
xdx x
1
3
1
3
1
2
1
3
ln
3
ln
| |
e
x
e
1
3
3
3 3
1
0
3
1
(

=
| | | | 1
9
1
3
1
3 3
= e e
=



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6 Show that
3 3 4
4 ln 1 ln
3
d x x
dx x
x
+ + | |
=
|
\ .
. [3 marks]
Hence, find the particular solution of the differential equation 3 1 ln
dy
x y x
dx
= +
which satisfies the conditions y = -2 when x = 1. [8 marks]


Solution

2
3
3
2 3 3
1 1
(4 ln )
3
4 ln
( )
x x x
x
d x
dx x x
| |
| |
+
| |
\ . + | |
\ .
=
|
\ .



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| |
2
3
2 3
1
3 4 ln
3
( )
x x
x

=


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3 4
1 ln
3
x
x
+
=

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3 1 ln
dy
x y x
dx
= +

1 1 ln
3 3
dy x
y
dx x x
+
=
Integrating factor
1
3
dx
x
e

}
=



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1
ln
3
3
1
x
e
x

= =

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3 3 3 4 4
1 1 1 ln
3 3
dy x
y
dx x
x x
+
=

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3 3 4
1 1 ln
3
d x
y
dx x
x
+ | |
=
|
\ .


3 3 4
1 1 ln
3
x
y dx
x
x
+
=
}





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3 3
4 ln y x
c
x x
+
= +

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1, 2 x y = = ,
2 4 c = +
2 c =


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3 3
4 ln
2
y x
x x
+
= +

3
4 ln 2 y x x = + +


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7 (a) The polynomial x
4
2x
3
px
2
+ q is denoted by f(x). It is given that f(x) is
divisible
by (x 2)
2
.
(i) Find the values of p and q. [6 marks]
(ii) Hence, show that f(x) is never negative. [4 marks]
(b) Show that for all real values of x,

1
1
2
+
+ +
x
x x
does not lie between 3 and 1. [5 marks]
Solution
7 (a)(i) f(x) = x
4
2x
3
px
2
+ q
(x 2)
2
repeated factors
f (x) = 4x
3
6x
2
2px



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For
Differentiation
f(2) = 0 4p + q = 0
f (2) = 0 32 24 4p = 0
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Forming 2 eqn .
Both correct
4p = 8 p = 2
4(2) + q = 0

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Solve for p & q
p = 2 q = 8

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(ii) f(x) = x
4
2x
3
2x
2
+ 8
=(x
2
4x + 4) ( x
2
+2x +2)


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Get the other
factor
= (x 2)
2
[(x +1)
2
+1]
Since (x2)
2
> 0 x e 9
And [(x +1)
2
+1] > 0 x e 9
f(x) > 0 x e 9
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Completing the
square

i.e. f(x) is never negative.

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7 (b)
Let y =
1
1
2
+
+ +
x
x x

yx + y = x
2
+ x + 1
x
2
+ ( 1 y)x + (1 y) = 0


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Form Quad Eqn
For real x, b
2
4ac > 0
(1 y)
2
4(1)(1 y) > 0

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(1 y)(y + 3) s 0




For real x, y s 3 or y > 1
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For real x,
1
1
2
+
+ +
x
x x
does not lie between 3 and 1
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8 (a) Show that the gradient of the curve
2
1
x
y
x
=

is always decreasing. Determine the

coordinates of the point of inflexion of the curve, and state the intervals for which the curve is
concave upward. [8 marks]
(b) The diagram shows a shaded region bounded by part of the curve
x
y
1
1+ = , the
lines 1 = y , 1 = x and 3 = x .









(i) Find the area of the shaded region. [3 marks]
(ii) Find the volume of the solid formed when the shaded region is rotated completely
about the line 1 = y . [4 marks]

Solution

(a) Case 1:
2
2 2
d
d
( 1) (2 )
( 1)
y
x
x x x
x

=

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Possible answer:
1 1
1 1
( 1) ( 1)
2 2
y x x

= + +
2 2
d
d
1 1
( 1) ( 1)
2 2
y
x
x x

= +
2
3 3
2
d
d
( 1) ( 1)
y
x
x x

= + +
3
4 4
3
d
d
3( 1) 3( 1)
y
x
x x

= +


2
2 2
( 1)
( 1)
x
x
+
=

Since x
2
+ 1 > 0, for all real number of x,
, for all real number of x.




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y is always decreasing
A1 [3]

2 2 2 2
2 4
( 1) ( 2 ) ( 1)4 ( 1)
f ( )
( 1 )
x x x x x
x
x
+ +
''
=

=
3 2
2
) 1 (
) 3 ( 2

+
x
x x


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Case 1:
+ +
f ( ) x
''
: or f (0) 0
''
=
-1 0 1
Since there is a change in concavity at x = 0,
(0, 0) is a point of inflexion.


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x
y
1
1+ =
1 = y

x
y
0
1
1
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OR
Case 2:
2
2 3 3
d
d
1 1
0
( 1) ( 1)
y
x x x
= + =
+
x = 0, y = 0

3
4 4
3
0
d
d
3( 1) 3( 1)
x
y
x
x x

=
= +
= 6
= 0 M1
(0, 0) is a point of inflexion A1
OR
Case 3:
2
2 3 3
d
d
1 1
0
( 1) ( 1)
y
x x x
= + =
+
x = 0, y = 0

x < 0 x = 0 x > 0
d
d
y
x
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2
2
d
dx
y
+ 0
(0, 0) is a point of inflexion. A1
f concave upwards in the interval ( 1, 0) and (1, ) A1
accept: (1, 0] and (1, )




(b)
(i) Area =
}
|
.
|

\
|
+
3
1
1
1
1 dx
x


| |
3 ln
1 ln 3 ln
ln
3
1
=
=
= x


(ii) Volume =
}
|
.
|

\
|
+
3
1
2
1
1
1 dx
x
t

t
t
t
t
3
2
1
3
1
1
1
3
1
3
1
2
=
|
.
|

\
|
+ =
(

=
=
}
x
dx
x








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