2009 J1 H2 MH June Holidays Revision Paper 3 Total Marks: 65

Duration: 2 hours

n +1
1 Evaluate ∑
r =0
(r + 3)(r + 1) , leaving your answer in fully factorised form. [5]
n
1
[Given formula : ∑r
r =1
2
=
6
n(n + 1)(2n + 1) ]

2 Use a non-calculator method to find the x-coordinate of the point(s) of intersection of the
two graphs
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y = 2 x − 3 and y = . [2]
x −1
3
Hence, find the set of values of x which satisfy the inequality 2 x − 3 ≥ . [1]
x −1

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Deduce the set of values of x which satisfy the equality 2 x + 3 + ≥ 0. [3]
x +1

2 1 2 1
3 (i) Show that = − + [1]
r ( r + 1)( r + 2 ) r r +1 r + 2

(ii) Use the method of differences to find the sum of the series
1 1 1 1
Sn = + + + .......... + [4]
1⋅ 2 ⋅ 3 2 ⋅ 3 ⋅ 4 3 ⋅ 4 ⋅ 5 n ( n + 1) (n + 2 )

(iii) Deduce the limit of Sn as n → ∞ . [1]

4 Show by the method of Mathematical Induction, that for all positive integer values of n,
n

∑ (3r − 1)(r + 1)4

r =1
r
= n 2 4 n +1 .

∑ (3r ) ( )
2n
4 2n
Hence show that 2
+ 2r 4 r = n 2 4 2 n + 2 + 4 −1 . [7]
r =1 3

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 2 x2 − x + 4
5 Express in partial fractions. [2]
(1 + x 2 )(2 − x)

2 x2 − x + 4
Hence expand in ascending powers of x up to the term in x4, stating the
2
(1 + x )(2 − x)
set of values of x for which the expansion is valid. [4]

Deduce the coefficient of x2k, in terms of k, where k is a positive integer. [2]

6 A sequence of negative numbers is defined by x n +1 = − 8 + 3 x n for n = 1, 2, 3, …

As n → ∞ , x n → l .

(i) Find the exact value of l. [2]

Show that x n+1 − l 2 = 3(x n − l ) .

2
(ii) [2]

(iii) Hence, or otherwise, show that if x n < l for some value of n, then x n +1 > l . [3]

7 As John was unsatisfied with the amount of time he took to run a distance of 2.4 km, he
embarked on a self devised training programme to improve his timing. After the first
week of training, the amount of time he took was decreased by 1 minute. After each
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subsequent week, the amount of time to complete 2.4 km was further decreased by of
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the reduced time achieved in the previous week’s training.

(i) Given that John took 18 minutes to run a distance of 2.4 km before he embarked
on the self devised training programme. Show that after the n th week of training,
⎡ ⎛ 5 ⎞n ⎤
his timing is 18 − 6 ⎢1 − ⎜ ⎟ ⎥ minutes, assuming he trained continuously
⎣⎢ ⎝ 6 ⎠ ⎦⎥
without any break. [2]

(ii) In order to pass his running test, John needs to achieve a timing of at most
13 minutes and 20 seconds for a distance of 2.4 km. Find the least number of
weeks of training John needs to undergo before he can pass his test. [3]

(iii) What is the best timing John can ever achieve? [1]

(iv) John claims that his training is applicable to people who are currently clocking a
timing of at most 9 minutes. Comment and justify whether this is true. [2]

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 (1 − a ) 2
8 (a) The curve C is defined by f ( x) = x + (1 − 2a ) + and a is a negative
x+a
constant.

(i) If one of the asymptotes of y = f ( x ) is the line x = 1 , state the value of

a . Find the equation of the other asymptote of y = f ( x ) . [2]

(ii) Sketch the graph of y = f ( x ) , indicating clearly the asymptotes,

stationary points and axial intercepts. [2]

(b) The following diagrams show the graphs of y =| g ( x) | and y 2 = g ( x) . The

graph y =| g ( x ) | intersects with the axes at ( 32 , 0 ) and ( 0, 32 ) .

Graph of y =| g ( x) | Graph of y 2 = g ( x)

y
y

y=2
3
2 x 3 x
3 2
2

x = −2 x = −2

Sketch, on separate diagrams, the graphs of

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(i) g( x) (ii) (iii) g(| x |) [6]
g( x)
Your sketch should show clearly the coordinates of the intersections with the
axes and the equations of asymptotes (if any).

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9 Consider the curve (5x + 10)2 − ( y − 3)2 = 25.

(i) Determine the exact coordinates of any points of intersection with the axes.
[3]

(ii) Determine the equations of the asymptotes. [3]

(iii) Draw a sketch of the curve, making clear the main relevant features. [2]

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