# Past Papers’ Solutions | Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) | AS & A level | Mathematics 9709 | Pure Mathematics 2 (P2-9709/02) | Year 2010 | Oct-Nov | (P2-9709/22) | Q#8

Question The diagram shows the curve , for . The point  lies on the curve. i.       Show that the normal to the curve at Q passes through the point .    ii.       Find .   iii.       Hence evaluate Solution      i.   If a point P(x,y) lies on a line (or […]

# Past Papers’ Solutions | Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) | AS & A level | Mathematics 9709 | Pure Mathematics 2 (P2-9709/02) | Year 2010 | Oct-Nov | (P2-9709/22) | Q#7

Question The polynomial , where  and  are constants, is denoted by . It is given that   is a factor of , and that when  is divided by  the remainder is 10. i.       Find the values of a and b.    ii.       When a and b have these values, solve the equation p(x)=0. […]

# Past Papers’ Solutions | Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) | AS & A level | Mathematics 9709 | Pure Mathematics 2 (P2-9709/02) | Year 2010 | Oct-Nov | (P2-9709/22) | Q#6

Question The curve with equation intersects the line y = x + 1 at the point P.      i.       Verify by calculation that the x-coordinate of P lies between 1.4 and 1.6.    ii.       Show that the x-coordinate of P satisfies the equation   iii.       Use the iterative formula with […]

# Past Papers’ Solutions | Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) | AS & A level | Mathematics 9709 | Pure Mathematics 2 (P2-9709/02) | Year 2010 | Oct-Nov | (P2-9709/22) | Q#5

Question Solve the equation , giving all solutions in the interval . Solution We are given; We know that ; Let , then we can write; Now we have two options. Since ; We know that except where  or undefined, therefore; Using calculator we can find that; Properties of Domain Range Periodicity Odd/Even Translation/ […]

# Past Papers’ Solutions | Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) | AS & A level | Mathematics 9709 | Pure Mathematics 2 (P2-9709/02) | Year 2010 | Oct-Nov | (P2-9709/22) | Q#4

Question The parametric equations of a curve are for t > 2.      i.       Show that in terms of t.      ii.       Find the coordinates of the only point on the curve at which the gradient of the curve is equal  to 0. Solution      i.   We are required to find […]

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Question Show that Solution We are required to show that; We have algebraic formula; Rule for integration of  is: Rule for integration of , or ; Rule for integration of  is:

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Question Use logarithms to solve the equation 5x = 22x+1, giving your answer correct to 3 significant figures. Solution We are given; Taking natural logarithm of both sides; Power Rule;

# Past Papers’ Solutions | Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) | AS & A level | Mathematics 9709 | Pure Mathematics 2 (P2-9709/02) | Year 2010 | Oct-Nov | (P2-9709/22) | Q#1

Question Solve the inequality . Solution SOLVING INEQUALITY: PIECEWISE Let, . We can write it as; We have to consider both moduli separately and it leads to following cases; When If then above four intervals translate to following with their corresponding inequality; When When When If then above four intervals translate to following with […]