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O-LevelAdditional MathematicsLogarithmic and exponential functions4037/11 · Oct/Nov 2010 · Q1211 Marks

Answer only one of the following two alternatives. EITHER

  1. (i)A curve is such that `dy/dx = 4x² – 9`. The curve passes through the point (3, 1). Find the equation of the curve.[4]
  2. (ii)The curve has stationary points at A and B. Find the coordinates of A and of B.[3]
  3. (iii)Find the equation of the perpendicular bisector of the line AB.[4]

Mark scheme

Marking points from the official mark scheme (Oct/Nov 2010). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.

  1. M1, A1 M1 for attempt to integrate
  2. M1, A1 M1 for attempt to find c
  3. M1 M1 for attempt to solve dy/dx = 0
  4. A1, A1 A1 for each pair
  5. M1 M1 for attempt to find midpoint
  6. M1 M1 for attempt to find grad of perp
  7. M1, A1 M1 must be working with perp

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Topic
Logarithmic and exponential functions, O-Level Additional Mathematics (syllabus 4037). Structured question, 11 marks.
Source
O-Level Additional Mathematics, Oct/Nov 2010 Paper 1 Variant 1, question 12.

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