Mark scheme Pure Mathematics Year 1 (AS) Unit Test 3: Further Algebra
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1 Correctly shows that either M1 3.1a 4th
1
f(3) = 0, f(−2) = 0 or f = 0 Divide
2 polynomials by
linear expressions
Draws the conclusion that (x – 3), (x + 2) or (2x + 1) must M1 2.2a with no
therefore be a factor. remainder
Either makes an attempt at long division by setting up the M1 1.1b
long division, or makes an attempt to find the remaining
factors by matching coefficients. For example, stating
x 3 ax2 bx c 2x3 x2 13x 6
or
x 2 rx2 px q 2 x3 x2 13x 6
or
2 x 1 ux2 vx w 2 x3 x2 13x 6
For the long division, correctly finds the the first two A1 2.2a
coefficients.
For the matching coefficients method, correctly deduces that
a = 2 and c = 2 or correctly deduces that r = 2 and q = −3 or
correctly deduces that u = 1 and w = –6
For the long division, correctly completes all steps in the A1 1.1b
division.
For the matching coefficients method, correctly deduces that
b = 5 or correctly deduces that p = −5 or correctly deduces
that v = –1
States a fully correct, fully factorised final answer: A1 1.1b
(x – 3)(2x + 1)(x + 2)
(6 marks)
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Mark scheme Pure Mathematics Year 1 (AS) Unit Test 3: Further Algebra
Notes
Other algebraic methods can be used to factorise h(x). For example, if (x – 3) is known to be a factor then
2 x3 x 2 13x 6 2 x 2 ( x 3) 5 x( x 3) 2( x 3) by balancing (M1)
(2 x 2 5 x 2)( x 3) by factorising (M1)
(2 x 1)( x 2)( x 3) by factorising (A1)
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Mark scheme Pure Mathematics Year 1 (AS) Unit Test 3: Further Algebra
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2a States or implies the expansion of a binomial expression to M1 1.1a 5th
the 8th power, up to and including the x3 term.
Understand and
(a b) C0 a C1a b C2 a b C3a b ...
8 8 8 8 7 8 6 2 8 5 3 use the general
binomial
or expansion for
positive integer n
(a b)8 a8 8a 7b 28a 6b 2 56a 5b3 ...
Correctly substitutes 1 and 3x into the formula: M1 1.1b
(1 3x)8 18 8 17 3x 28 16 3x 56 15 3 x ...
2 3
Makes an attempt to simplify the expression (2 correct M1 1.1b
coefficients (other than 1) or both 9x2 and 27x3). dep
(1 3x)8 18 24 x 28 9 x 2 56 27 x3 ...
States a fully correct answer: A1 1.1b
(1 3x)8 1 24 x 252 x 2 1512 x3 ...
(4)
2b States x = 0.01 or implies this by attempting the substitution: M1 2.2a 5th
1 24 0.01 252 0.01 1512 0.01 ...
2 3 Find
approximations
using the
Attempts to simplify this expression (2 calculated terms M1 1.1b binomial
correct): expansion for
1 + 0.24 + 0.0252 + 0.001512 positive integer n
1.266712 = 1.2667 (5 s.f.) A1 1.1b
(3)
(7 marks)
Notes
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Mark scheme Pure Mathematics Year 1 (AS) Unit Test 3: Further Algebra
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3a States or implies the expansion of a binomial expression to M1 1.1a 5th
the 9th power, up to and including the x3 term.
Use the binomial
(a b) C0 a C1a b C2 a b C3a b ...
9 9 9 9 8 9 7 2 9 6 3 expansion to find
arbitrary terms
or (a b)9 a9 9a8b 36a 7b 2 84a 6b3 ... for positive
integer n
Correctly substitutes 2 and px into the formula. M1 1.1b
(2 px)9
29 9 28 px 36 27 px 84 26 px ...
2 3
Makes an attempt to simplify the expression (at least one M1dep 1.1b
power of 2 calculated and one bracket expanded correctly).
(2 px)9 512 9 256 px 36 128 p 2 x 2 84 64 p3 x3 ...
States a fully correct answer: A1 1.1b
(2 px)9 512 2304 px 4608 p 2 x 2 5376 p3 x3 ...
(4)
3bi States that 5376 p3 84 M1ft 2.2a 5th
Understand and
Correctly solves for p: A1ft 1.1b use the general
binomial
1 1
p3 p expansion for
64 4 positive integer n
3bii Correctly find the coefficient of the x term: B1ft 1.1b 5th
1
2304 576 Understand and
4 use the general
binomial
Correctly find the coefficient of the x2 term: B1ft 1.1b expansion for
1
2 positive integer n
4608 288
4
(4)
(8 marks)
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ft marks – pursues a correct method and obtains a correct answer or answers from their 5376 from part a.
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Attempt is made at expanding p q . Accept seeing the
4a 5 M1 1.1a 5th
coefficients 1, 5, 10, 10, 5, 1 or seeing Understand and
use the general
p q 5 5C0 p5 5C1 p 4 q 5C2 p3q 2 binomial
expansion for
5C3 p 2 q3 5C4 pq 4 5C5 q5 o.e.
positive integer n
Fully correct answer is stated: A1 1.1b
p q 5 p5 5 p 4 q 10 p3q 2 10 p 2q3 5 pq 4 q5
(2)
4b 1 B1 3.3 5th
States that p, or the probability of rolling a 4, is
4 Use the binomial
expansion to find
3 B1 3.3 arbitrary terms
States that q, or the probability of not rolling a 4, is
4 for positive
integer n
States or implies that the sum of the first 3 terms (or 1 − the M1 2.2a
sum of the last 3 terms) is the required probability.
For example,
p5 5 p 4 q 10 p 3q 2 or 1 − (10 p 2 q3 5 pq 4 q5 )
5 4 3 2 M1 1.1b
1 1 3 1 3
5 10
4 4 4 4 4
1 15 90
or
1024 1024 1024
1 2 3 3 1 3 3
4 5
or 1 10 5
4 4 4 4 4
270 405 243
or 1
1024 1024 1024
53 A1 1.1b
Either o.e. or awrt 0.104
512
(5)
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(7 marks)
Notes
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Mark scheme Pure Mathematics Year 1 (AS) Unit Test 3: Further Algebra
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5a Makes an attempt to interpret the meaning of f(5) = 0. M1 2.2a 5th
For example, writing 125 + 25 + 5p + q = 0
Solve non-linear
simultaneous
5p + q = −150 A1 1.1b
equations in
context
Makes an attempt to interpret the meaning of f(−3) = 8. M1 2.2a
For example writing −27 + 9 – 3p + q = 8
−3p + q = 26 A1 1.1b
Makes an attempt to solve the simultaneous equations. M1ft 1.1a
Solves the simultaneous equations to find that p = −22 A1ft 1.1b
Substitutes their value for p to find that q = −40 A1ft 1.1b
(7)
5b Draws the conclusion that (x – 5) must be a factor. M1 2.2a 5th
Divide
Either makes an attempt at long division by setting up the M1ft 1.1b
polynomials by
long division, or makes an attempt to find the remaining
linear expressions
factors by matching coefficients. For example, stating:
with a remainder
x 5 ax2 bx c x3 x2 22x 40
(ft their −22 or −40)
For the long division, correctly finds the the first two A1 2.2a
coefficients.
For the matching coefficients method, correctly deduces that
a = 1 and c = 8
For the long division, correctly completes all steps in the A1 1.1b
division.
For the matching coefficients method, correctly deduces that
b=6
States a fully correct, fully factorised final answer: A1 1.1b
(x – 5)(x + 4)(x + 2)
(5)
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(12 marks)
Notes
Award ft through marks for correct attempt/answers to solving their simultaneous equations.
In part b other algebraic methods can be used to factorise:
x – 5 is a factor (M1)
x3 x 2 22 x 40 x 2 ( x 5) 6 x( x 5) 8( x 5) by balancing (M1)
( x 2 6 x 8)( x 5) by factorising (M1)
( x 4)( x 2)( x 5) by factorising (A1 A1) (i.e. A1 for each factor other than (x – 5))
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Mark scheme Pure Mathematics Year 1 (AS) Unit Test 3: Further Algebra
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6 13 M1 3.1a 6th
Considers the expression x 2 x 16 either on its own or as
2 Complete
part of an inequality/equation with 0 on the other side. algebraic proofs
in unfamiliar
Makes an attempt to complete the square. M1 1.1b contexts using
For example, stating: direct or
2 exhaustive
13 169 256
x (ignore any (in)equation) methods
4 16 16
States a fully correct answer: A1 1.1b
2
13 87
x (ignore any (in)equation)
4 16
Interprets this solution as proving the inequality for all values A1 2.1
2
13
of x. Could, for example, state that x 0 as a number
4
squared is always positive or zero, therefore
2
13 87
x 0 . Must be logically connected with the
4 16
statement to be proved; this could be in the form of an
1
additional statement. So x 2 6 x 18 2 x (for all x) or by
2
a string of connectives which must be equivalent to “if and
only if”s.
(4)
(4 marks)
Notes
Any correct and complete method (e.g. finding the discriminant and single value, finding the minimum point by
differentiation or completing the square and showing that it is both positive and a minimum, sketching the graph
13
supported with appropriate methodology etc) is acceptable for demonstrating that x 2 x 16 0 for all x.
2
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Mark scheme Pure Mathematics Year 1 (AS) Unit Test 3: Further Algebra
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7a Makes an attempt to expand the binomial expression M1 1.1a 6th
1 x
3
(must be terms in x0, x1, x2, x3 and at least 2 correct). Solve problems
using the
binomial
1 3x 2 x3 1 3x 3x 2 x3 A1 1.1b
expansion (for
positive integer n)
0 < 3x A1 1.1b
in unfamiliar
contexts
x > 0* as required. A1* 2.2a
(including the link
to binomial
probabilities)
(4)
7b Picks a number less than or equal to zero, e.g. x = −1, and M1 1.1a 5th
attempts a substitution into both sides. For example,
Use the binomial
1 3 1 1 1 3 1 3 1 1
2 3 2 3 expansion to find
arbitrary terms for
positive integer n
Correctly deduces for their choice of x that the inequaltity does A1 2.2a
not hold. For example, 3 ≮ 0
(2)
(6 marks)
Notes
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