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A-LevelMathematicsLogarithmic and exponential functions9709/21 · May/June 2018 · Q15 Marks

Solve the equation 3e2x – 82ex + 27 = 0, giving your answers in the form k ln 3.

  1. Solve the equation 3e2x – 82ex + 27 = 0, giving your answers in the form k ln 3.[5]

Mark scheme

Marking points from the official mark scheme (May/June 2018). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.

  1. [M1] Attempt to solve quadratic equation in ex
  2. [A1] Obtain ex = 1/3, ex = 27
  3. [M1] Use correct process at least once for solving ex = c where c > 0
  4. [A1] Obtain -ln3 from a correct solution
  5. [A1] Obtain 3ln3 from a correct solution

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Topic
Logarithmic and exponential functions, A-Level Mathematics (syllabus 9709). Structured question, 5 marks.
Source
A-Level Mathematics, May/June 2018 Paper 2 Variant 1, question 1.

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