S5 Mathematics First Term Examination 2010 2011

Marking Scheme
1.

It is very important that all markers should adhere as closely as possible to the marking scheme.

In many cases,

however, candidates will have obtained a correct answer by an alternative method not specified in marking scheme.
In general, a correct answer merits all the marks allocated to that part, unless a particular method has been specified
in the question.
2.

Marker should be patient in marking alternative solutions not specified in the marking scheme.

In the marking scheme, marks are classified into the following three categories:
M marks

awarded for correct methods being used.

A marks

awarded for the accuracy of the answers;

Marks without M or A

awarded for correctly completing a proof or arriving at an answer given in a

question.

In a question consisting of several parts each depending on the previous parts, M marks should be awarded to steps
or methods correctly deduced from previous answers, even if these answers are erroneous.

However, A marks for

the corresponding answers should NOT be awarded (unless otherwise specified)

3.

For the convenience of markers, the marking scheme was written as detailed as possible.
that candidates would not present their solution in the same explicit manner.
omitted or stated implicitly.

e.g.

However, it is still likely

some steps would either be

In such cases, markers should exercise their discretion in marking candidates work.

In general, marks for a certain step should be awarded if candidates solution indicated that the relevant
concept/technique had been used.
4.

Use of notation different from those in the marking scheme should not be penalized.

5.

In marking candidates work, the benefit of doubt should be given in the candidates favour.

6.

Marks may be deducted for wrong units(u) or poor presentation (pp).

a.

The symbol u 1 should be used to denote 1 mark deducted for u. At most deduct 1 mark for u in Section A.
Do not deduct any marks for u in Section B.

b.

the symbol pp 1 should be used to denote 1 mark deducted for pp.

Section A and Section B.

At most deduct 1 mark for pp in each of

For similar pp, deduct 1 mark for the first time that it occurs.

Do not penalize

candidates twice in the paper for the same pp.

c.

At most deduct 1 mark in each question.

Deduct the mark for u first if both marks for u and pp may be

deducted in the same question.

d.
7.

In any case, do not deduct any marks for pp or u in those steps where candidates could not score any marks.

In the marking scheme, r.t. stands for accepting answer which can be rounded off to and f.t. stands for follow
through.

Steps which can be skipped are shaded whereas alternative answers are enclosed with rectangles.

fractional answers must be simplified.

All

Solution
log 2 x
4
=

x log 2 x 2
2 log 2
2

1.

Marks
0

4
2 log 2 x

1M

(log2 x)2

4 log2 x 4

1A

(log2 x 2)2

log2 x

1A

1A

log 2 x
2 log 2 x 2 log 2 2

(4 marks)
2.

(a)

Let P = (x, y)
AP = BP

(x 1) 2 (y 5) 2 = (x 0) 2 (y 2) 2

1M

2x 10y + 26 = 4y + 4
x + 7y 11 = 0
(b)

1A

Let Q =(x, y)

y 2 y5
=1

x 0 x 1

1A

y2 3y 10 = (x2 x)
x2 + y2 x 3y 10 = 0
(c)

1A

x 7 y 11 0 (1)
2
2
x y x 3y 10 0 (2)
Sub.(1) into (2):
2

1M

(11 7y) + y (11 7y) 3y 10 = 0

y2 3y + 2 = 0
y = 2 or y = 1

1A

when y = 2, x = 3
when y = 1, x = 4
the intersection points of the loci of P and Q are (3, 2) and (4, 1). 1A
(7 marks)

Remarks

Solution
3.

Marks

(a) (i)

f(1) =
(1 + 1)(1 + ai)(1 bi) + 2

(ii)

(b) f(x) =

ab ai + bi 1

ab + (b a)i

ab

and
or

1M

1M
a

2 (rejected)

1A
1A

(x + 1)(x 2i)(x + 2i) + 2

(x + 1)(x2 + 4) + 2

x3 + x2 + 4x + 6
x4 2x3 8x 20
2 f(x)

g(x)

2x3 + 2x2 + 8x + 12

x4 + 2x3 + 8x + 20

1M

x + 2x 8

1A

x2

4.

12

(ai + 1)(bi 1) =

=
g(x) =

12

or

4
or

2i

1A
(7 marks)

AQP

QAT + ATQ

(ext. of )

APQ

ACT + PTC

(ext. of )

QAT

ACT

( in alt. segment)

ATQ

PTC

(Given)

AQP

APQ

AP

AQ

(a)

For part (a),

AQP

(b)

(sides opp. eq. s)

3A Correct proof with correct reasons

2A Correct proof with incorrect/ without reasons
1A Any one relevant statement with correct reason

APQ

180o 48o
2

40o
2

20

ATQ

PTC

BAT

AQP ATQ

66 20

46

66

1A
1A

1A
(6 marks)

Remarks

Solution
5.

(a)

Put

y = 1 into

Marks
2

x + y + Dx 8y + 43 = 0

x + Dx + 36 = 0 (*)

1M

of (*) = 0
2

D 4(1)(36) = 0

1M

D = 12 or 12 (rejected)
(b)

Put

y=x+2

into

1A

x + y 12x 8y + 43 = 0

2x2 16x + 31= 0 (*)

x-coordinate of the mid-point of AB =

1M

16
2(2)

1M

=4
Coordinates of mid-point = (4, 6)

1A
(6 marks)

Section B
6. (a) ADE

(b) DAP

=
=

AED
PCA + EPC

PCA + EPA

m+n

ADE APD

m+n n

ACP

(base s, isos )
(ext of )

1A
(ext. of )

(converse of in alt. segment)

PA is the tangent to the circle at A

For part (b),

1M

2A Correct proof with correct reasons

1A Correct proof with incorrect/ without reasons

(c) PAB

PCA

(Proved)

APB

CPA

(common)

PAB

PCA

(AA)

PA
PB

PC
PA

(corr sides, ~s)

PA2 =

3A Correct proof with correct reasons

2A Correct proof with incorrect/ without reasons
1A Any one relevant statement with correct reason

For part (c),

(d)

PA2 =
6

PB PC

=
2

(PC BC) PC
(PC 5)(PC)

PC 5PC 36

1M

PC =

or

4 (rejected)

1A
(9 marks)

Remarks

Solution
7

Marks
2

(a) Let the equation of C be x + y + Dx + Ey + F = 0

42 + 02 + 4D + 0 + F

Put (4, 0)

(1)

(2)

(3)

1 + 9 + D + 9E + F

Put (1, 9)
Put (0, 8)

0 + 8 + 0 + 8E + F

1M

(1) (2)

3D 9E =

66

(4)

(2) (3)

D+E

18

(5)

10

16

Solve (4) and (5)

x + y 8x 10y + 16 = 0

Equation of C:
(b) centre

Slope of L1

1A

(4, 5)
=

1A

3
4
=

4
(x 4)
3

1M

4x 3y 1

1A

Solve

3x + 4y + 18 =

(1)

and

4x 3y 1

(2)

y5

Equation of L2:

(c) (i)

1M

Coordinates of S

(2, 3)

(ii) Distance between S and centre

1A

42 52 16

Longest distance

10 + 5

15

(2 4) 2 (3 5) 2

=
=

Radius of C

1M

10
=

1A
5

1A

1A

(iii) Required equation of circle: (x + 2)2 + (y + 3)2 = 152

1A
(12 marks)

Remarks