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MATRICULATION AND SECONDARY EDUCATION CERTIFICATE EXAMINATIONS BOARD

UNIVERSITY OF MALTA, MSIDA

MATRICULATION CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION

ADVANCED LEVEL
MAY 2015

SUBJECT: PURE MATHEMATICS

PAPER NUMBER: I
DATE: 22nd MAY 2015
TIME: 16:00 to 19:00

Directions to Candidates

Answer ALL questions.

Each question carries 10 marks.

Graphical calculators are not allowed however scientific calculators can be used but all necessary working must be
shown.

1. Solve the differential equation

dy
= 3y (y + 2) ,
dx
2p e 6x
given that y = 2 when x = ln 2, giving the solution in the form y = , where p,q are
2q − e 6x
positive integers. Hence, find p and q .
[10 marks]

2. (a) Differentiate
p with respect to x :
sin x
(i) p ;
x 
1
(ii) ln .
2x 2 − 1
[3, 2 marks]
(b) A curve has equation x − 3x y + y + 1 = 0. Use implicit differentiation to find the gra-
3 2 3

dy
dient . Hence find the equation of the tangent to the curve at the point (2, 3).
dx
[5 marks]

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3. The points A and B have position vectors 4i + j + 2k and 6i − 3j + 4k, respectively.

(a) Find the equation of the line `1 that passes through A and B .
−→
(b) Find the midpoint C of the line segment A B .
−→ −→
(c) Let D be the point with position vector 8i − j. Show that C D is perpendicular to A B . Find
the distance from D to the line `1 .
(d) Find the area of the triangle 4A B D.
[2, 2, 4, 2 marks]

4. Let f (x ) = x 3 − 6k x + k 3 + 8, where k is a real number.

(a) Show that f (x ) can be written in the form (x + k + 2) · P(x ), where P(x ) is a quadratic
expression.
[5 marks]
(b) Show that 2P(x ) can be written as the sum of three expressions, each of which is a perfect
square. Hence, or otherwise, solve the equation f (x ) = 0 for all values of k .
[5 marks]

5. Express 7 sin e x − 24 cos e x in the form R sin(e x − α) where R > 0 and α lies in the interval
[0, π/2].
[3 marks]
Hence find:
(a) the greatest and least values of
1
.
7 sin e x − 24 cos e x + 30
[3 marks]
(b) the values of x in the range [0, π/2] for which
7 sin e x − 24 cos e x − 5 = 0 .
[4 marks]
5+x
6. (a) By expressing in partial fractions, find the value of p if
(x − 1)(5 + x 2 )
Z3
5+x
dx = ln p .
2
(x − 1)(5 + x 2 )
[5 marks]
(b) Use integration by parts twice to find
Z
e 3x cos 2x dx .

[5 marks]

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7. (a) A circle C has centre at the origin and radius 3. This circle is subject to a transformation
T represented by the matrix  
3 0
T= .
0 31
Find the equation of the image of C under T and the area of the figure obtained.
[3, 2 marks]
(b) A group of students were given a mathematics test. From these, p % passed the test while
f % failed. From past experience it is known that, if the students follow an intensive
one-week course and a similar test is given at theend ofthe week, then the percent-
p 1 3/5
ages change from Z to XZ, where Z = and X = . However, if a similar test is
f 0 2/5
1/2 1/5
 
given after a week of holidays, then Z changes to YZ, where Y = 1 . Determine, in
/2 4/5
terms of p and f , the result obtained if a similar test is given at the end of:
(i) one week of holidays followed by one week of intensive course;
(ii) one week of intensive course followed by one week of holidays.
Which system from the two mentioned above gives the best results?
[2, 2, 1 marks]
4
8. (a) The function f (x ) = is defined for all real x 6= −2 and the function g (x ) = x − 1 is
x +2
defined for all real x . If h = g ◦ f is the composite function of f and g , find an expression
for:
(i) h(x ), giving its domain;
(ii) h −1 (x ), giving its domain, where h −1 is the inverse of h.
1
(b) Find the largest set D of values of x such that the function f (x ) = p takes real
3−x2
values. Find the range of the function f defined on the domain D.
[2, 3, 3, 2 marks]

9. The positive integers can be split into three distinct arithmetic progressions, as shown below:
R 0 : 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, . . .
R 1 : 1, 4, 7, 10, 13, 16, 19, . . .
R 2 : 2, 5, 8, 11, 14, 17, 20, . . .
(a) Write down an expression for the value of the general term in each of the three progres-
sions. Show that the integer 1706836 lies in R 1 .
(b) Use the Binomial Theorem to show that if x is a term in R 1 or R 2 then x 6 is in R 1 .
(c) Hence show that there are no positive integers x and y such that
x 6 + x + 3y = 1706836 .
[3, 1, 3, 3 marks]

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10. An energy agency conducted a survey on energy efficient measures adopted by households.
The respondents were asked to state whether: they make use of energy efficient lighting; have
an installed photovoltaic (PV) system; and/or have an installed solar water heater. From the
1000 respondents,
• 250 make use of energy efficient lighting and have a PV system,
• 350 make use of energy efficient lighting and have a solar water heater,
• 150 have a PV system and a solar water heater, and
• 50 adopt all the three energy efficient measures mentioned.
Find the probability that, upon choosing a respondent at random, he/she adopts:
(i) at most one of the energy efficient measures mentioned;
(ii) exactly two of the energy efficient measures mentioned.
Each respondent is given a lottery ticket for each of the energy efficient measure he/she
adopts.
(iii) Given that a total of 1600 lottery tickets were distributed, determine the number of re-
spondents who do not adopt any of the three energy efficient measures mentioned.
[4, 2, 4 marks]

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MATRICULATION AND SECONDARY EDUCATION CERTIFICATE EXAMINATIONS BOARD

UNIVERSITY OF MALTA, MSIDA

MATRICULATION CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION

ADVANCED LEVEL
MAY 2015

SUBJECT: PURE MATHEMATICS

PAPER NUMBER: II
DATE: 23rd MAY 2015
TIME: 16:00 to 19:00

Directions to Candidates

Answer SEVEN questions. Each question carries 15 marks.

Graphical calculators are not allowed however scientific calculators can be used but all necessary working must be
shown.

1. (a) A curve that passes through the point (1, 2) is defined by the differential equation
dy
= 2x (1 + x 2 − y ) .
dx
Solve the differential equation giving your answer in the form y = f (x ).
[6 marks]
(b) Solve the differential equation
d2 y dy
2
+4 + 4y = 8x 2 ,
dx dx
dy
given that y = 0 and = 0 when x = 0.
dx
[9 marks]
Z π/2

2. (a) (i) Let I n = cosn x dx . Show that

0
n −1
I n−2 . In =
n
(ii) The region bounded by the curve y = sin x cos3 x and the x -axis between x = 0 and
x = π/2 is rotated through 2π radians about the x -axis. Find the volume of the solid
that is generated by this rotation. [Hint: use the identity sin2 x + cos2 x = 1.]
[5, 5 marks]
(b) The portion of the curve given by y 2 = x between y = 0 and y = 1 is rotated through 2π
radians about the x -axis. Find the area of the surface of revolution generated by rotation.
[5 marks]

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3. (a) Show that the equation 3 sin x = x 2 has a solution between 1 and 2. Use the Newton-
Raphson method to find an approximate value of this solution, taking 2 as a first approx-
imation. Do two iterations and give your working to four decimal places.
[Note that angles should be taken in radians throughout this question.]
[7 marks]
Z1 
2

x
(b) (i) Evaluate ln 1 + dx by Simpson’s Rule with an interval width of h = 0.25.
0
9
Give your answer to four decimal places.
2
(ii) Write down the series expansion of ln(1 + x9 ) up to and including the term in x 4 . Es-
timate the integral in part (i) by integrating this series expansion. Give your answer
to four decimal places.
[4, 4 marks]
a + 2x
4. The curve C1 has equation y = , where a is a negative constant.
a − 2x
dy
(a) Show that dx < 0 for all values x 6= a2 .
(b) Sketch the curve C1 .
a + 2x 2
 
The curve C2 has equation y = .
a − 2x
(c) Show that C2 has exactly one stationary point. Find its coordinates.
(d) Sketch the curve C2 on the same diagram drawn in (b).
(e) Use your sketch to show that it is possible to find values of the constant b such that the
equation b (a − 2x )3 − (a + 2x )2 = 0 has 3 real and distinct roots. You do not need to give
such a value of b , but you need to explain your reasoning.
[2, 4, 2, 4, 3 marks]

5. (a) (i) Show that ln (sec x + tan x ) takes only real and positive values for real values of x
between 0 and π/2 (not inclusive).
(ii) By starting from the definition of cosh x , show that
cosh (ln (sec x + tan x )) ≡ sec x
π
for 0 < x < 2
.
(b) (i) Show that
(sinh x + cosh x )4 ≡ cosh 4x + sinh 4x
and
(sinh x − cosh x )4 ≡ cosh 4x − sinh 4x .
(ii) Hence, deduce that
cosh 4x ≡ cosh4 x + 6 cosh2 x sinh2 x + sinh4 x ,
and obtain an expression for cosh 4x in terms of sinh x only.
[2, 3, 4, 6 marks]

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6. (a) The lines `1 and `2 have vector equations r = 2j − 4k + λ(i + k) and r = 7i + k + µ(αi − j + k),
respectively. Find α given that the two lines intersect at the point P. Find the position
vector of P.
(b) Find the angle between the lines `1 and `2 .
(c) Find the equation of the plane Π1 that contains both `1 and `2 .
(d) Find the equation of the plane Π2 that contains `1 and is perpendicular to Π1 .
(e) Let Q be the point on the line `1 such that λ = −2, and R be the point on the line `2 such
that µ = 1. Find the area of the triangle 4PQR.
[3, 2, 3, 3, 4 marks]

7. (a) Find the seven roots of the equation

z7 − 1 = 0, (?)
and plot them on an Argand diagram.
4π 4π
(b) Let w = cos + i sin .
7 7
(i) Show that  
2π 11π 11π
w − 1 = 2 sin cos + i sin .
7 14 14
(ii) Find the polar coordinates of the points of intersection of the loci |z | = 1 and
|z − w | = |z − 1|.
(iii) Show that if z is a root of equation (?) and the points {1, w, z } are the vertices of an
isosceles triangle then the area enclosed by this triangle is equal to either
2π 1 4π 4π 1 6π
sin − sin or sin + sin .
7 2 7 7 2 7
[4, 3, 3, 5 marks]

8. (a) The function f is defined by f (x ) = ln cos x .

(i) Find the first four derivatives of f (x ) and hence show that the first two non-zero
terms of the Maclauren series for f (x ) are
x2 x4
− − .
2 12
(ii) Use this series to find an approximate value for ln 2, giving your answer to two deci-
mal places.
(b) The function f is defined by f (x ) = x e 2x . Prove by the principle of mathematical induc-
tion that for every integer n ≥ 1,
f (n ) (x ) = (2n x + n2n−1 )e 2x ,
where f (n ) (x ) represents the n th derivative of f (x ). By considering f (n ) (x ) for n = 1 and
n = 2, show that there is one minimum point P on the graph of f , and find the coordi-
nates of P.
[4, 4, 7 marks]

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9. Let the matrix A be given by  

7 12 k
A = 1 11 −2 .
 
0 5 −1
 
1
(a) Solve the equation Ax = u when u =   and k = 0.
−2
 
0
[7 marks]
(b) Explain why the equation  
0
Ax = 0
 
0
always has at least one solution and that there is exactly one value of k for which the
equation has more than one solution. Find this value of k and solve the equation for this
value of k .
[8 marks]

10. (a) Out of a total of 30 different bottles, ten are made of glass and the rest are made of plastic.
Eighteen bottles are chosen at random and put in one crate and the remaining bottles are
put in another identical crate.
(i) In how many different ways can the bottles be placed in the crates?
(ii) In how many different ways can the bottles be placed in the crates such that one of
the crates contains exactly six glass bottles?
(iii) Given that one crate was dropped and all the glass bottles in it got broken, find the
probability that exactly six glass bottles got broken if:
(I) each crate has the same probability of being dropped;
(II) the probability that a crate is dropped is proportional to the number of bottles
it contains.
[2, 2, 2, 3 marks]
(b) The events A and B are such that P[A] = 0.15 + x , P[B ] = 3x + 0.1 and P[A ∩ B ] = x .
(i) Given that P[A ∪ B ] = 0.55 + x , find the values of x , P[A] and P[B ].
Furthermore, the event C is such that P[A ∩ C ] = 0 and P[A ∪ B ∪ C ] = 1.
(ii) Given that P[C 0 ] = 0.65, where C 0 is the complement of the event C , find P[B ∩ C ].
[4, 2 marks]

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