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A-LevelMathematicsIntegration9709/31 · Oct/Nov 2019 · Q68 Marks

COS X (i) By differentiating -, show that if y sin x 10 dy = - cosec²x. [2] = cot x then dy dx (ii) Show that 2 π ∫ x cosec²x dx = 4(π + 1n 4). [6] π

  1. (i)COS X By differentiating -, show that if y sin x dy = - cosec²x. dx = cot x then dy[2]
  2. (ii)2 π Show that ∫ x cosec²x dx = 4(π + 1n 4). π[6]

Mark scheme

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

  1. [M1] Use correct quotient rule
  2. [A1] Obtain dy/dx = -cosec²x correctly AG
  3. [*M1] Integrate by parts and reach axcot x + b ∫cot x dx
  4. [A1] Obtain -x cot x + ∫cot x dx OE
  5. [M1] State ±ln sin x as integral of cot x
  6. [A1] Obtain complete integral -x cot x + ln sin x OE
  7. [DM1] Use correct limits correctly
  8. [A1] Obtain (1/4)(π + ln 4) following full and exact working AG

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Topic
Integration, A-Level Mathematics (syllabus 9709). Structured question, 8 marks.
Source
A-Level Mathematics, Oct/Nov 2019 Paper 3 Variant 1, question 6.

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