# Past Papers’ Solutions | Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) | AS & A level | Mathematics 9709 | Pure Mathematics 2 (P2-9709/02) | Year 2005 | May-Jun | (P2-9709/02) | Q#6

Question The diagram shows the part of the curve  for . The curve cuts the x-axis at A and  its maximum point is M.      i.       Write down the coordinates of A.    ii.       Show that the x-coordinate of M is e, and write down the y-coordinate of M in terms […]

# Past Papers’ Solutions | Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) | AS & A level | Mathematics 9709 | Pure Mathematics 2 (P2-9709/02) | Year 2006 | Oct-Nov | (P2-9709/02) | Q#6

Question The diagram shows the part of the curve  for , and its minimum point M.      i.       Find the coordinates of M.    ii.       Use the trapezium rule with 2 intervals to estimate the value of Giving your answer correct to 1 decimal place.   iii.       State, with a reason, whether the […]

# Past Papers’ Solutions | Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) | AS & A level | Mathematics 9709 | Pure Mathematics 2 (P2-9709/02) | Year 2006 | May-Jun | (P2-9709/02) | Q#7

Question      i.       Differentiate ln(2x + 3).    ii.       Hence, or otherwise, show that   iii.       Find the quotient and remainder when 4×2 + 8x is divided by 2x + 3.   iv.       Hence show that Solution      i.   We are required to find; If we define , then derivative […]