Edexcel C4 2012 January — Question 1 8 marks

Exam BoardEdexcel
ModuleC4 (Core Mathematics 4)
Year2012
SessionJanuary
Marks8
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TopicImplicit equations and differentiation
TypeFind normal equation at point
DifficultyModerate -0.3 This is a straightforward implicit differentiation question requiring standard application of the product rule and chain rule, followed by routine calculation of a normal line equation. While it involves multiple steps, each step follows a well-practiced procedure with no novel insight required, making it slightly easier than average.
Spec1.07m Tangents and normals: gradient and equations1.07s Parametric and implicit differentiation

  1. The curve \(C\) has the equation \(2 x + 3 y ^ { 2 } + 3 x ^ { 2 } y = 4 x ^ { 2 }\).
The point \(P\) on the curve has coordinates \(( - 1,1 )\).
  1. Find the gradient of the curve at \(P\).
  2. Hence find the equation of the normal to \(C\) at \(P\), giving your answer in the form \(a x + b y + c = 0\), where \(a , b\) and \(c\) are integers.

Question 1:
Part (a)
AnswerMarks Guidance
Answer/WorkingMarks Guidance Notes
\(2 + 6y\frac{dy}{dx} + \left(6xy + 3x^2\frac{dy}{dx}\right) = 8x\)M1 A1 B1 M1: Differentiates implicitly to include either \(\pm ky\frac{dy}{dx}\) or \(3x^2\frac{dy}{dx}\). Ignore \(\left(\frac{dy}{dx}=\right)\). A1: \((2x+3y^2)\to\left(2+6y\frac{dy}{dx}\right)\) and \((4x^2\to 8x)\). Note: If an extra "sixth" term appears award A0. B1: \(6xy + 3x^2\frac{dy}{dx}\)
\(\frac{dy}{dx} = \frac{8x-2-6xy}{6y+3x^2}\) Not necessarily required
At \(P(-1,1)\), \(m(\mathbf{T}) = \frac{dy}{dx} = \frac{8(-1)-2-6(-1)(1)}{6(1)+3(-1)^2} = -\frac{4}{9}\)dM1 A1 cso dM1: Substituting \(x=-1\) and \(y=1\) into an equation involving \(\frac{dy}{dx}\). A1: \(-\frac{4}{9}\) or \(-\frac{8}{18}\) or \(-0.\dot{4}\) or awrt \(-0.44\). Note: dM1 dependent on previous M1. If candidate substitutes \(x=1, y=-1\), usually get \(m(\mathbf{T})=-4\), award M0.
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Part (b)
AnswerMarks Guidance
Answer/WorkingMarks Guidance Notes
\(m(\mathbf{N}) = \frac{-1}{-\frac{4}{9}} = \frac{9}{4}\)M1 M1: Applies \(m(\mathbf{N}) = -\frac{1}{\text{their } m(\mathbf{T})}\)
\(y - 1 = \frac{9}{4}(x+1)\)M1 M1: Uses \(y-1=(m_N)(x--1)\) or finds \(c\) using \(x=-1, y=1\) in \(y=(m_N)x + \text{"c"}\), where \(m_N = -\frac{1}{\text{their }m(\mathbf{T})}\) or \(m_N = \frac{1}{\text{their }m(\mathbf{T})}\) or \(m_N = -\text{their }m(\mathbf{T})\)
\(9x - 4y + 13 = 0\)A1 A1: \(9x-4y+13=0\) or \(-9x+4y-13=0\) or \(4y-9x-13=0\) or \(18x-8y+26=0\) etc. Must be "\(=0\)". Do not allow \(9x+13=4y\). Note: \(m_N = -\left(\frac{6y+3x^2}{8x-2-6xy}\right)\) is M0M0 unless a numerical value is then found for \(m_N\).
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Total: 8 marks
# Question 1:

## Part (a)

| Answer/Working | Marks | Guidance Notes |
|---|---|---|
| $2 + 6y\frac{dy}{dx} + \left(6xy + 3x^2\frac{dy}{dx}\right) = 8x$ | M1 A1 B1 | M1: Differentiates implicitly to include either $\pm ky\frac{dy}{dx}$ or $3x^2\frac{dy}{dx}$. Ignore $\left(\frac{dy}{dx}=\right)$. A1: $(2x+3y^2)\to\left(2+6y\frac{dy}{dx}\right)$ and $(4x^2\to 8x)$. Note: If an extra "sixth" term appears award A0. B1: $6xy + 3x^2\frac{dy}{dx}$ |
| $\frac{dy}{dx} = \frac{8x-2-6xy}{6y+3x^2}$ | — | Not necessarily required |
| At $P(-1,1)$, $m(\mathbf{T}) = \frac{dy}{dx} = \frac{8(-1)-2-6(-1)(1)}{6(1)+3(-1)^2} = -\frac{4}{9}$ | dM1 A1 cso | dM1: Substituting $x=-1$ and $y=1$ into an equation involving $\frac{dy}{dx}$. A1: $-\frac{4}{9}$ or $-\frac{8}{18}$ or $-0.\dot{4}$ or awrt $-0.44$. Note: dM1 dependent on previous M1. If candidate substitutes $x=1, y=-1$, usually get $m(\mathbf{T})=-4$, award M0. |

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## Part (b)

| Answer/Working | Marks | Guidance Notes |
|---|---|---|
| $m(\mathbf{N}) = \frac{-1}{-\frac{4}{9}} = \frac{9}{4}$ | M1 | M1: Applies $m(\mathbf{N}) = -\frac{1}{\text{their } m(\mathbf{T})}$ |
| $y - 1 = \frac{9}{4}(x+1)$ | M1 | M1: Uses $y-1=(m_N)(x--1)$ or finds $c$ using $x=-1, y=1$ in $y=(m_N)x + \text{"c"}$, where $m_N = -\frac{1}{\text{their }m(\mathbf{T})}$ or $m_N = \frac{1}{\text{their }m(\mathbf{T})}$ or $m_N = -\text{their }m(\mathbf{T})$ |
| $9x - 4y + 13 = 0$ | A1 | A1: $9x-4y+13=0$ or $-9x+4y-13=0$ or $4y-9x-13=0$ or $18x-8y+26=0$ etc. Must be "$=0$". Do not allow $9x+13=4y$. Note: $m_N = -\left(\frac{6y+3x^2}{8x-2-6xy}\right)$ is M0M0 unless a numerical value is then found for $m_N$. |

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**Total: 8 marks**
\begin{enumerate}
  \item The curve $C$ has the equation $2 x + 3 y ^ { 2 } + 3 x ^ { 2 } y = 4 x ^ { 2 }$.
\end{enumerate}

The point $P$ on the curve has coordinates $( - 1,1 )$.\\
(a) Find the gradient of the curve at $P$.\\
(b) Hence find the equation of the normal to $C$ at $P$, giving your answer in the form $a x + b y + c = 0$, where $a , b$ and $c$ are integers.\\

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