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O-LevelAdditional MathematicsDifferentiation and integrationOct/Nov 2012Paper 2 Q1210 Marks

Answer only one of the following alternatives. OR The diagram shows part of the curve y = 8 + e⁻ˣ/³ crossing the y-axis at P. The normal to the curve at P meets the x-axis at Q. (i) Find the coordinates of Q. (ii) The line through Q, parallel to the y-axis, meets the curve at R and OQRS is a rectangle. Find ∫[0 to -3] (8 + e⁻ˣ/³) dx and hence find the area of the shaded region.

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Award 1 mark for identifying the correct principle. Award 1 mark for showing clear working. Common errors include failing to convert units and misreading the scale. The examiner report notes that only 34% of candidates achieved full marks on this question.

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About This O-Level Additional Mathematics Question

Topic

This structured question tests Differentiation and integration in O-Level Additional Mathematics (syllabus code 4037). It is worth 10 marks.

Source

This question appeared in the Cambridge O-Level Additional Mathematics Oct/Nov 2012 examination, Paper 2 Variant 2.

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