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O-LevelAdditional MathematicsLogarithmic and exponential functions4037/21 · May/June 2022 · Q15 Marks

Solve the equation 5ʷ⁻¹ = 12, giving your answer correct to 2 decimal places.

  1. (a)Solve the equation 5ʷ⁻¹ = 12, giving your answer correct to 2 decimal places.[2]
  2. (b)Solve the equation x¹ᐟ³ - 5x¹ᐟ³ + 6 = 0.[3]

Mark scheme

Marking points from the official mark scheme (May/June 2022). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.

  1. [M1] w-1=log₅12 or w-1=log12/log 5
  2. [A1] w = 2.54 cao
  3. [M1] Rewrites in quadratic form e.g.: y=x^(1/3) => y²-5y+6=0 or (x^(1/3))² -5x^(1/3)+6=0
  4. [M1] Factorises or solves their 3 term quadratic e.g. : (y – 2)(y - 3) = 0
  5. [A1] x = 8 and x = 27

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Topic
Logarithmic and exponential functions, O-Level Additional Mathematics (syllabus 4037). Structured question, 5 marks.
Source
O-Level Additional Mathematics, May/June 2022 Paper 2 Variant 1, question 1.

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