Edexcel F2 2024 January — Question 8 13 marks

Exam BoardEdexcel
ModuleF2 (Further Pure Mathematics 2)
Year2024
SessionJanuary
Marks13
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TopicFirst order differential equations (integrating factor)
TypeBernoulli equation
DifficultyChallenging +1.8 This is a sophisticated Further Maths question requiring multiple advanced techniques: proving a trigonometric identity, verifying a non-obvious substitution transforms a Bernoulli equation, then solving using integrating factor method. The substitution y²=w sin 2x is not standard and requires careful chain rule application. While each component is methodical rather than requiring deep insight, the multi-stage nature, technical manipulation demands, and Further Maths context place this well above average difficulty.
Spec1.05j Trigonometric identities: tan=sin/cos and sin^2+cos^2=11.05k Further identities: sec^2=1+tan^2 and cosec^2=1+cot^21.08h Integration by substitution4.10c Integrating factor: first order equations

  1. (a) For all the values of \(x\) where the identity is defined, prove that
$$\cot 2 x + \tan x \equiv \operatorname { cosec } 2 x$$ (b) Show that the substitution \(y ^ { 2 } = w \sin 2 x\), where \(w\) is a function of \(x\), transforms the differential equation $$y \frac { \mathrm {~d} y } { \mathrm {~d} x } + y ^ { 2 } \tan x = \sin x \quad 0 < x < \frac { \pi } { 2 }$$ into the differential equation $$\frac { \mathrm { d } w } { \mathrm {~d} x } + 2 w \operatorname { cosec } 2 x = \sec x \quad 0 < x < \frac { \pi } { 2 }$$ (c) By solving differential equation (II), determine a general solution of differential equation (I) in the form \(y ^ { 2 } = \mathrm { f } ( x )\), where \(\mathrm { f } ( x )\) is a function in terms of \(\cos x\) $$\text { [You may use without proof } \left. \int \operatorname { cosec } 2 x \mathrm {~d} x = \frac { 1 } { 2 } \ln | \tan x | \text { (+ constant) } \right]$$

Question 8(a):
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\(\cot 2x\{+\tan x\} = \frac{\cos 2x}{\sin 2x}\left\{+\frac{\sin x}{\cos x}\right\}\)M1 Uses \(\cot 2x = \frac{\cos 2x}{\sin 2x}\) or e.g. \(\frac{\cos 2x}{2\sin x\cos x}\)
\(\frac{\cos 2x + 2\sin^2 x}{2\sin x\cos x}\); using e.g. \(\cos 2x = 1-2\sin^2 x\) or \(\cos^2 x - \sin^2 x + 2\sin^2 x\); reaching \(\frac{2\cos^2 x - 1 + 2\sin^2 x}{\sin 2x}\) or \(\frac{\cos 2x+1-\cos 2x}{\sin 2x}\)A1 (M1 on ePen) Uses sufficient correct identities to obtain correct single fraction with numerator in terms of \(\sin x\) and/or \(\cos x\). Qualifying fraction must be seen before \(\frac{1}{2\sin x\cos x}\) or \(\frac{1}{\sin 2x}\). Condone poor notation.
\(= \frac{1}{2\sin x\cos x}\) or \(\frac{1}{\sin 2x} = \csc 2x\) *A1* Fully correct proof with one of the two intermediate fractions seen. All notation correct — no mixed or missing arguments.
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\(\cot 2x\{+\tan x\} = \frac{1-\tan^2 x}{2\tan x}\{+\tan x\}\)M1 Uses \(\cot 2x = \frac{1-\tan^2 x}{2\tan x}\)
\(\frac{1-\tan^2 x+2\tan^2 x}{2\tan x}\); e.g. \(\frac{\tan^2 x+1}{2\tan x} \Rightarrow \frac{\cos x(\sin^2 x+\cos^2 x)}{2\cos^2 x\sin x}\) or \(\frac{\sec^2 x}{2\tan x}\)A1 (M1 on ePen) Uses correct identities. Allow \(\frac{\sec^2 x}{2\tan x}\) following \(\sec^2 x=1+\tan^2 x\). Qualifying fraction must be seen.
\(= \frac{1}{2\sin x\cos x}\) or \(\frac{1}{\sin 2x} = \csc 2x\) *A1* Fully correct proof with intermediate fraction seen. All notation correct.
Question 8(b):
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[Examples shown in markscheme]M1 A1
Question 8(b) [differentiation part]:
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\(y^2 = w\sin 2x \Rightarrow 2y\frac{dy}{dx} = \frac{dw}{dx}\sin 2x + 2w\cos 2x\)M1 Attempts differentiation of substitution using product/quotient and chain rules and obtains equation in \(\frac{dy}{dx}\) and \(\frac{dw}{dx}\) of correct form (sign/coefficient errors only). Not available for work in \(\frac{dy}{dw}\) or \(\frac{dw}{dy}\) unless appropriate work follows. A1: Correct differentiation
\(y\frac{dy}{dx}+y^2\tan x = \sin x\); eliminates \(y\) to obtain equation in \(\frac{dw}{dx}\), \(w\) and \(x\) onlyM1 Recognisable attempt to eliminate \(y\) from original equation
\(\frac{dw}{dx}+2w(\cot 2x+\tan x) = \frac{2\sin x}{\sin 2x}\) \(\Rightarrow \frac{dw}{dx}+2w\csc 2x = \sec x\) *A1* Fully correct work leading to given equation. Allow \(\cot 2x\) written as \(\frac{1}{\tan 2x}\) or \(\frac{\cos 2x}{\sin 2x}\) and/or \(\tan x\) written as \(\frac{\sin x}{\cos x}\). If result in (a) not clearly used, must be full equivalent work.
Question 8(c):
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\(\frac{dw}{dx}+2w\csc 2x = \sec x \Rightarrow \text{IF} = e^{2\int\csc 2x\,dx} = \tan x\)M1 A1 M1: \(e^{2\int\csc 2x\,dx}\) condoning omission of one or both 2's. A1: \(\tan x\) oe. Allow \(k\tan x\). Not just \(e^{\ln(\tan x)}\)
\(\Rightarrow w\tan x = \int \tan x \sec x\,dx\)M1 Correctly applies integrating factor: \(\text{IF}\times w = \int\text{IF}\times\sec x\,dx\). Allow equivalents for \(\sec x\). Condone "\(y\)" for "\(w\)".
\(\Rightarrow w\tan x = \sec x (+c)\)A1 Correct equation with or without constant
\(y^2 = w\sin 2x\) and \(w\tan x = \sec x + c \Rightarrow \frac{y^2}{\sin 2x}\tan x = \sec x+c\) \(\Rightarrow y^2 = \frac{\sin 2x}{\tan x}(\sec x+c) = \frac{2\sin x\cos^2 x}{\sin x}\left(\frac{1}{\cos x}+c\right)\) \(\Rightarrow y^2 = 2\cos x + A\cos^2 x\)ddM1 Substitutes for \(w\) correctly and reaches \(y^2=\ldots\). Must be consistent with their equation in \(w\) and \(x\). Requires both previous M marks and attempt at integration including "\(+c\)"
\(y^2 = 2\cos x + A\cos^2 x\)A1 Any correct \(y^2=\ldots\) with RHS fully in terms of \(\cos x\). Accept e.g. \(y^2=2\cos x+2c\cos^2 x\) or \(y^2=\cos x(2+A\cos x)\). Ignore inconsistencies with constant.
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# Question 8(a):

| Answer/Working | Mark | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| $\cot 2x\{+\tan x\} = \frac{\cos 2x}{\sin 2x}\left\{+\frac{\sin x}{\cos x}\right\}$ | M1 | Uses $\cot 2x = \frac{\cos 2x}{\sin 2x}$ or e.g. $\frac{\cos 2x}{2\sin x\cos x}$ |
| $\frac{\cos 2x + 2\sin^2 x}{2\sin x\cos x}$; using e.g. $\cos 2x = 1-2\sin^2 x$ or $\cos^2 x - \sin^2 x + 2\sin^2 x$; reaching $\frac{2\cos^2 x - 1 + 2\sin^2 x}{\sin 2x}$ or $\frac{\cos 2x+1-\cos 2x}{\sin 2x}$ | A1 (M1 on ePen) | Uses sufficient correct identities to obtain correct single fraction with numerator in terms of $\sin x$ and/or $\cos x$. Qualifying fraction must be seen before $\frac{1}{2\sin x\cos x}$ or $\frac{1}{\sin 2x}$. Condone poor notation. |
| $= \frac{1}{2\sin x\cos x}$ or $\frac{1}{\sin 2x} = \csc 2x$ * | A1* | Fully correct proof with one of the two intermediate fractions seen. All notation correct — no mixed or missing arguments. |

**Alt method:**

| Answer/Working | Mark | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| $\cot 2x\{+\tan x\} = \frac{1-\tan^2 x}{2\tan x}\{+\tan x\}$ | M1 | Uses $\cot 2x = \frac{1-\tan^2 x}{2\tan x}$ |
| $\frac{1-\tan^2 x+2\tan^2 x}{2\tan x}$; e.g. $\frac{\tan^2 x+1}{2\tan x} \Rightarrow \frac{\cos x(\sin^2 x+\cos^2 x)}{2\cos^2 x\sin x}$ or $\frac{\sec^2 x}{2\tan x}$ | A1 (M1 on ePen) | Uses correct identities. Allow $\frac{\sec^2 x}{2\tan x}$ following $\sec^2 x=1+\tan^2 x$. Qualifying fraction must be seen. |
| $= \frac{1}{2\sin x\cos x}$ or $\frac{1}{\sin 2x} = \csc 2x$ * | A1* | Fully correct proof with intermediate fraction seen. All notation correct. |

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# Question 8(b):

| Answer/Working | Mark | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| [Examples shown in markscheme] | M1 A1 | |

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# Question 8(b) [differentiation part]:

| Answer/Working | Mark | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| $y^2 = w\sin 2x \Rightarrow 2y\frac{dy}{dx} = \frac{dw}{dx}\sin 2x + 2w\cos 2x$ | M1 | Attempts differentiation of substitution using product/quotient and chain rules **and** obtains equation in $\frac{dy}{dx}$ and $\frac{dw}{dx}$ of correct form (sign/coefficient errors only). Not available for work in $\frac{dy}{dw}$ or $\frac{dw}{dy}$ unless appropriate work follows. A1: Correct differentiation |
| $y\frac{dy}{dx}+y^2\tan x = \sin x$; eliminates $y$ to obtain equation in $\frac{dw}{dx}$, $w$ and $x$ only | M1 | Recognisable attempt to eliminate $y$ from original equation |
| $\frac{dw}{dx}+2w(\cot 2x+\tan x) = \frac{2\sin x}{\sin 2x}$ $\Rightarrow \frac{dw}{dx}+2w\csc 2x = \sec x$ * | A1* | Fully correct work leading to given equation. Allow $\cot 2x$ written as $\frac{1}{\tan 2x}$ or $\frac{\cos 2x}{\sin 2x}$ and/or $\tan x$ written as $\frac{\sin x}{\cos x}$. If result in (a) not clearly used, must be full equivalent work. |

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# Question 8(c):

| Answer/Working | Mark | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| $\frac{dw}{dx}+2w\csc 2x = \sec x \Rightarrow \text{IF} = e^{2\int\csc 2x\,dx} = \tan x$ | M1 A1 | M1: $e^{2\int\csc 2x\,dx}$ condoning omission of one or both 2's. A1: $\tan x$ oe. Allow $k\tan x$. Not just $e^{\ln(\tan x)}$ |
| $\Rightarrow w\tan x = \int \tan x \sec x\,dx$ | M1 | Correctly applies integrating factor: $\text{IF}\times w = \int\text{IF}\times\sec x\,dx$. Allow equivalents for $\sec x$. Condone "$y$" for "$w$". |
| $\Rightarrow w\tan x = \sec x (+c)$ | A1 | Correct equation with or without constant |
| $y^2 = w\sin 2x$ and $w\tan x = \sec x + c \Rightarrow \frac{y^2}{\sin 2x}\tan x = \sec x+c$ $\Rightarrow y^2 = \frac{\sin 2x}{\tan x}(\sec x+c) = \frac{2\sin x\cos^2 x}{\sin x}\left(\frac{1}{\cos x}+c\right)$ $\Rightarrow y^2 = 2\cos x + A\cos^2 x$ | ddM1 | Substitutes for $w$ correctly and reaches $y^2=\ldots$. Must be consistent with their equation in $w$ and $x$. **Requires both previous M marks and attempt at integration including "$+c$"** |
| $y^2 = 2\cos x + A\cos^2 x$ | A1 | Any correct $y^2=\ldots$ with RHS fully in terms of $\cos x$. Accept e.g. $y^2=2\cos x+2c\cos^2 x$ or $y^2=\cos x(2+A\cos x)$. Ignore inconsistencies with constant. |

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\begin{enumerate}
  \item (a) For all the values of $x$ where the identity is defined, prove that
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$$\cot 2 x + \tan x \equiv \operatorname { cosec } 2 x$$

(b) Show that the substitution $y ^ { 2 } = w \sin 2 x$, where $w$ is a function of $x$, transforms the differential equation

$$y \frac { \mathrm {~d} y } { \mathrm {~d} x } + y ^ { 2 } \tan x = \sin x \quad 0 < x < \frac { \pi } { 2 }$$

into the differential equation

$$\frac { \mathrm { d } w } { \mathrm {~d} x } + 2 w \operatorname { cosec } 2 x = \sec x \quad 0 < x < \frac { \pi } { 2 }$$

(c) By solving differential equation (II), determine a general solution of differential equation (I) in the form $y ^ { 2 } = \mathrm { f } ( x )$, where $\mathrm { f } ( x )$ is a function in terms of $\cos x$

$$\text { [You may use without proof } \left. \int \operatorname { cosec } 2 x \mathrm {~d} x = \frac { 1 } { 2 } \ln | \tan x | \text { (+ constant) } \right]$$

\hfill \mbox{\textit{Edexcel F2 2024 Q8 [13]}}