# Past Papers’ Solutions | Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) | AS & A level | Mathematics 9709 | Pure Mathematics 2 (P2-9709/02) | Year 2009 | Oct-Nov | (P2-9709/22) | Q#8

Question a.   Find the exact value of b.   Show that Solution a.     We are required to find exact value of; Rule for integration of  is: Rule for integration of  is: Rule for integration of  is: b. We are required to show that; Rule for integration of  is: Rule for integration of  is: […]

# Past Papers’ Solutions | Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) | AS & A level | Mathematics 9709 | Pure Mathematics 2 (P2-9709/02) | Year 2009 | Oct-Nov | (P2-9709/22) | Q#4

Question The parametric equations of a curve are  ,  ,     i.       Show that .    ii.       Hence find the exact value of t at the point on the curve at which the gradient is 2. Solution      i.   We are given that; We are required to show that . […]

# Past Papers’ Solutions | Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) | AS & A level | Mathematics 9709 | Pure Mathematics 2 (P2-9709/02) | Year 2009 | Oct-Nov | (P2-9709/21) | Q#7

Question The diagram shows the curve y = e– x. The shaded region R is bounded by the curve and the lines y = 1 and x = p, where p is a constant.      i. Find the area of R in terms of p.    ii. Show that if the area of R […]

# Past Papers’ Solutions | Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) | AS & A level | Mathematics 9709 | Pure Mathematics 2 (P2-9709/02) | Year 2009 | Oct-Nov | (P2-9709/21) | Q#6

Question The curve with equation y = x ln x has one stationary point. i.       Find the exact coordinates of this point, giving your answers in terms of e. ii.       Determine whether this point is a maximum or a minimum point. Solution      i.   We are required to find […]

# Past Papers’ Solutions | Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) | AS & A level | Mathematics 9709 | Pure Mathematics 2 (P2-9709/02) | Year 2009 | May-Jun | (P2-9709/02) | Q#8

Question a)   Find the equation of the tangent to the curve at the point where . b)                  i.       Find the value of the constant A such that           ii.       Hence show that Solution a.     We are given that curve with equation  and […]

# Past Papers’ Solutions | Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) | AS & A level | Mathematics 9709 | Pure Mathematics 2 (P2-9709/02) | Year 2009 | May-Jun | (P2-9709/02) | Q#7

Question The diagram shows the curve and its minimum point M.      i.       Find the exact coordinates of M.    ii.       Show that the curve intersects the line y = 20 at the point whose x-coordinate is the root of  the equation   iii.       Use the iterative formula with initial […]

# Past Papers’ Solutions | Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) | AS & A level | Mathematics 9709 | Pure Mathematics 2 (P2-9709/02) | Year 2009 | Oct-Nov | (P2-9709/22) | Q#2

Question It is given that ln (y+5) – ln y = 2 ln x. Express y in terms of x, in a form not involving logarithms. Solution We are given; Division Rule; Power Rule; Taking anti-logarithm of both sides;  for any

# Past Papers’ Solutions | Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) | AS & A level | Mathematics 9709 | Pure Mathematics 2 (P2-9709/02) | Year 2009 | Oct-Nov | (P2-9709/21) | Q#2

Question Solve the equation ln(3 − x2) = 2 ln x, giving your answer correct to 3 significant figures. Solution We are given; Power Rule; Taking anti-logarithm of both sides;  for any Since we have and logarithm of negative number is not possible, therefore;

# Past Papers’ Solutions | Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) | AS & A level | Mathematics 9709 | Pure Mathematics 2 (P2-9709/02) | Year 2009 | May-Jun | (P2-9709/02) | Q#1

Question Given that , use logarithms to find the value of  correct to 3 significant figures. Solution We are given; Taking natural logarithm of both sides; Power Rule;