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A-LevelFurther MathematicsIntegration9231/12 · May/June 2019 · Q48 Marks

It is given that, for n ≥ 0, In = ∫0^1 xⁿe^(x³) dx.

  1. (i)Show that I₂ = ⅓(e – 1).[2]
  2. (ii)Show that, for n ≥ 3, 3Iₙ = e - (n-2)Iₙ₋₃.[3]
  3. (iii)Hence find the exact value of I₈.[3]

Mark scheme

Marking points from the official mark scheme (May/June 2019). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.

  1. [2] Must show working, AG.
  2. [2] Integrates by parts. AG
  3. [1] AG
  4. [2] Applies reduction formula once and uses (i).
  5. [1] Must be exact.

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Topic
Integration, A-Level Further Mathematics (syllabus 9231). Structured question, 8 marks.
Source
A-Level Further Mathematics, May/June 2019 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 4.

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