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A-LevelFurther MathematicsProof by induction9231/12 · Oct/Nov 2021 · Q26 Marks

It is given that y = xe^ax, where a is a constant. Prove by mathematical induction that, for all positive integers n, dⁿy/dxⁿ = (aⁿx + naⁿ⁻¹)e^ax.

  1. It is given that y = xe^ax, where a is a constant. Prove by mathematical induction that, for all positive integers n, dⁿy/dxⁿ = (aⁿx + naⁿ⁻¹)e^ax.[6]

Mark scheme

Marking points from the official mark scheme (Oct/Nov 2021). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.

  1. [M1 A1] Differentiates once using the product rule. So true when n=1.
  2. [B1] States inductive hypothesis.
  3. [M1 A1] Differentiates kth derivative.
  4. [A1] States conclusion.

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Topic
Proof by induction, A-Level Further Mathematics (syllabus 9231). Structured question, 6 marks.
Source
A-Level Further Mathematics, Oct/Nov 2021 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 2.

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