Sketch the graph of the function y=x2-x+1(x-1)2, clearly showing the coordinates of any points of intersection with the x y and axes, the coordinates of any turning points and the equations of any asymptotes. There is no need to investigate points of inflexion.
If α, β and γ are the roots of x3+2x2-3x-4=0 (i) Evaluate α2+β2+γ2 (ii) From the equation whose roots are βγ, αγ, αβ.
Find ∫1+x4+x2dx
By completing the square find ∫16-x2-xdx
Which of the following is the equation of the circle below?
(A) (z+2)(z+2)=4 (B) (z-2)(z-2)=4 (C) (z+2i)(z-2i)=4 (D) (z+2)(z-2)=4
(i) Factorise the polynomial z3 −1 over the rational field. (ii) If w is a complex root of 1, show that 1+w+w2=0. (iii) Hence, or otherwise, simplify 1+w21+w41+w81+w10. Prove that if a≠c there are always two real values of k which will makeax2+2bx+c+kx2+1 a perfect square. The points , pcp,cp and , Qcp,cp are two variable points on the hyperbola xy=c2 which move so that the points P , Q and Sc2,c2 are always collinear. The tangents to the hyperbola at P and Q meet at the point R iShow that the equation of the chord PQ is x+ pqy =cp+q ii Hence show that p+q =21+pq. Show that R is the point2cpqp+q,2cp+q . You may assume that the tangent at any point , T ct,ct has equation x2+t2y=2ct (Do NOT prove this) (iv) Hence find the equation of the locus of R .
Given that z1=5+2i and z2=3-4i, find the value of Rez1z2 in x+iy form.
(i) Show that the square roots of -35+12i are ±(1+6i). (ii) Hence solve z2-(5+4i)z+11+7i=0
Prove that if x and y are positive numbers then x+y2≥4xy (ii) Deduce that if a b c , , and d are positive numbers then 14a+b+c+b2≥ac+ad+bc+bd Scientists use a pressure gauge which measures depth as it sinks towards the ocean floor. The gauge of mass 2 kg is released from rest at the ocean’s surface. As it sinks in a vertical line, the water exerts a resistance to its motion of 4v Newtons, where v ms-1 is the velocity of the gauge. Let x be the displacement of the ball measured vertically downwards from the ocean’s surface, t be the time in seconds elapsed after the gauge is released, and g be the constant acceleration due to gravity. (i) Show that d2xdx2=g-2v (ii) Hence show that t=12logegg-2v iiiShow that v=g21-e-2t (iv) Write down the limiting (terminal) velocity of the gauge. (v) At a particular location, the gauge takes 180 seconds to hit the ocean floor. Using 10ms-1 , calculate the depth of the ocean at that location, giving your answer correct to the nearest metre.
Show that if the polynomial f(x)=x3+px+q has a multiple root, then 4p3+27q2=0
Find the five roots of the equation z5=1 . Give the roots in modulus-argument form. Show that z5-1 can be factorised in the form : z5-1=(z2-2zcos2π5+1)(z2-2zcos4π5+1) Hence show that cos2π5+cos4π5=-12
In the triangle ABC , AD is the perpendicular from A to BC . E is any point on AD and the circle drawn with AE as diameter cuts AC at F and AB at G
Prove B G F C , , and are concyclic
If a + b + c = 1, Prove a2 +b2 ≥ 2ab Prove 1a + 1b + 1c ≥ 9 . Prove (1− a)(1 − b)(1− c) ≥ 8abc .
Explain why the domain of the function, f(x)=2-x is 0 ≤x≤ 4 Show that f(x) is a decreasing function and hence find its range. Using the substitution, u=2-x or otherwise, find the area bounded by the curve and the x and y axes.
Let In=∫0π4tannx dx where n is an integer and n≥ 3. Show that In+In-2=1n-1
A body mass of 1 kg falls vertically downwards, from rest, in a medium which exerts a resistance to its motion of 1100 v2 Newtons (where v metres per second is the speed of the body when it has fallen a distance of x metres). Show (on a diagram) that the equation of motion of the body is x..=g-1100 v2 where g is the acceleration due to gravity. Show that the terminal speed VT is given by VT=10g Prove that v2=(VT)2(1-e-x50)
The area enclosed by the curve y=(x-2)2 and the line y=4 is rotated around the y-axis. Use the method of cylindrical shells to find the volume formed.
On the same number plane diagram sketch the curves. y=|x|-2 and y=4+3x-x2 Hence or otherwise solve the inequality |x|-24+3x-x2>0.
A man ascending in a hot air balloon throws a set of car keys to his wife who is on the ground. The keys are projected at a constant velocity of V ms-1 at an angle of θ to the horizontal, 0°<θ <90° , and from a point V2sin2θg m vertically above the ground. The edge of a dam closest to where the balloon took off, lies V2(1+3)4g m horizontally from the point of projection. The dam is V22gm wide. The position of the keys at time t seconds after they are projected is given by:
x=Vtcosθ , y=-gt22+Vtsinθ +V2sin2θ g
(i) Show that the Cartesian equation of the path of the keys is given by : (ii) Show that the horizontal range of the keys on the ground is given by: y=-gx2sec2θ 2V2+xtanθ +V2sin2θ g x=V2(1+3)sin 2θ 2g (iii) Find the values of θ for which the keys will NOT land in the dam.
The directrices of the hyperbola y29-x216 = 1 are A) x=±95 B) y=±95 C) y=±5 D) x=±5
What are the solutions to the quadratic equation (x− 2 − i)(x + 3 + 2i) = 0? (A) x= 2 − i or −3 + 2i (B) x= −2 − i or 3 + 2i (C) x= 2 + i or −3 − 2i (D) x= −2 + i or 3 − 2i
If α,β and γ are the roots of 4x3-6x2+11x-5=0 then the polynomial equation with roots and 1α,1βand 1γ is A) 12x3+9x2+16x+2=0 B) 3x3-7x2+18x+11=0 C) 5x3-11x2+6x-4=0 D) 2x3-3x2+22x+10=0
Which of the following is a primitive of exx? (A) 2ex (B) (ex)2 (C) ln (e-x) (D) xex
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