# Past Papers’ Solutions | Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) | AS & A level | Mathematics 9709 | Pure Mathematics 2 (P2-9709/02) | Year 2008 | Oct-Nov | (P2-9709/02) | Q#6

Question Find the exact coordinates of the point on the curve   at which . Solution We are given that; We are required to find; Second derivative is the derivative of the derivative. If we have derivative of the curve   as , then  expression for the second derivative of the curve  is; Therefore […]

# Past Papers’ Solutions | Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) | AS & A level | Mathematics 9709 | Pure Mathematics 2 (P2-9709/02) | Year 2008 | Oct-Nov | (P2-9709/02) | Q#5

Question Show that Solution We are required to show that; Rule for integration of  is: For ; Rule for integration of  is: This integral is valid only when . Division Rule; Power Rule; Division Rule;

# Past Papers’ Solutions | Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) | AS & A level | Mathematics 9709 | Pure Mathematics 2 (P2-9709/02) | Year 2008 | May-Jun | (P2-9709/02) | Q#8

Question The constant , where , is such that     i.       Find an equation satisfied by , and show that it can be written in the form ii.       Verify, by calculation, that the equation  ) has a root between 3 and 3.5.    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 2008 | May-Jun | (P2-9709/02) | Q#6

Question It is given that the curve has one stationary point.      i.       Find the x-coordinates of this point.    ii.       Determine whether this point is a maximum or a minimum point. Solution      i.   We are required to find the coordinates of stationary point of the curve; A stationary […]

# Past Papers’ Solutions | Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) | AS & A level | Mathematics 9709 | Pure Mathematics 2 (P2-9709/02) | Year 2008 | Oct-Nov | (P2-9709/02) | Q#3

Question The variables x and y satisfy the equation y = A(b-x), where A and b are constants. The graph of ln y  against ln x is a straight line passing through the points (0, 1.3) and (1.6, 0.9), as shown in the  diagram. Find the values of A and b, correct to 2 […]

# Past Papers’ Solutions | Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) | AS & A level | Mathematics 9709 | Pure Mathematics 2 (P2-9709/02) | Year 2008 | May-Jun | (P2-9709/02) | Q#2

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