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A-LevelMathematicsIntegration9709/21 · Oct/Nov 2023 · Q36 Marks

Find ∫₄¹⁰ 4/(2x-5) dx, giving your answer in the form ln a, where a is an integer.

  1. (a)Find ∫₄¹⁰ 4/(2x-5) dx, giving your answer in the form ln a, where a is an integer.[4]
  2. (b)Find the exact value of ∫₄¹⁰ e²ˣ⁻⁵ dx.[2]

Mark scheme

Marking points from the official mark scheme (Oct/Nov 2023). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.

  1. [B1] Obtain 2ln(2x-5)
  2. [M1] Apply limits correctly For integral of form kln(2x - 5) .
  3. [M1] Use one relevant logarithm property correctly For integral of form kln(2x - 5) .
  4. [A1] Apply second logarithm property correctly and obtain ln25
  5. [B1] Integrate to obtain (1/2)e²ˣ⁻⁵
  6. [B1FT] Obtain final answer (1/2)e¹⁵ − (1/2)e³ or exact equivalent, FT on their ke²ˣ⁻⁵.

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Topic
Integration, A-Level Mathematics (syllabus 9709). Structured question, 6 marks.
Source
A-Level Mathematics, Oct/Nov 2023 Paper 2 Variant 1, question 3.

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