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 […]

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#6

Question      i. By sketching a suitable pair of graphs, show that there is only one value of x that is a root of the  equation    ii. Verify, by calculation, that this root lies between 1 and 2.   iii. Show that, if a sequence of values given by the iterative formula […]

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#2

Question      i.       Express 4x in terms of y, where y = 2x.    ii.       Hence find the values of x that satisfy the equation 3(4x) -10 (2x) + 3= 0 giving your answers correct to 2 decimal places. Solution i.   We are given; We are also given that; Writing given expression […]