3. (a) Express \(\frac { 2 } { ( r + 1 ) ( r + 3 ) }\) in partial fractions.
(b) Hence show that
$$\sum _ { r = 1 } ^ { n } \frac { 2 } { ( r + 1 ) ( r + 3 ) } = \frac { n ( 5 n + 13 ) } { 6 ( n + 2 ) ( n + 3 ) }$$
(c) Evaluate \(\sum _ { r = 10 } ^ { 100 } \frac { 2 } { ( r + 1 ) ( r + 3 ) }\), giving your answer to 3 significant figures.
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Question 3(a):
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Answer/Working Mark
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\(\frac{2}{(r+1)(r+3)} = \frac{A}{r+1} + \frac{B}{r+3}\), giving \(2 = A(r+3)+B(r+1)\) M1
Any valid method for partial fractions
\(\frac{2}{(r+1)(r+3)} = \frac{1}{r+1} - \frac{1}{r+3}\) A1
Award M1A1 if correct with no working (cover-up method acceptable)
(2 marks)
Question 3(b):
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Guidance
Answer/Working Mark
Guidance
\(\sum\frac{2}{(r+1)(r+3)} = \left(\frac{1}{2}-\frac{1}{4}\right)+\left(\frac{1}{3}-\frac{1}{5}\right)+\left(\frac{1}{4}-\frac{1}{6}\right)+\cdots+\left(\frac{1}{n+1}-\frac{1}{n+3}\right)\) M1A1ft
M1: list ≥3 terms at start and 2 at end showing cancellation, starting \(r=1\), ending \(r=n\)
\(= \frac{1}{2}+\frac{1}{3}-\frac{1}{n+2}-\frac{1}{n+3}\)
A1ft: correct remaining terms following through their PFs
\(= \frac{5(n+2)(n+3)-6(n+3)-6(n+2)}{6(n+2)(n+3)}\) M1
For combining into single fraction (numerator at least 2 terms correct)
\(= \frac{n(5n+13)}{6(n+2)(n+3)}\) \(*\) A1cso
Check all steps correct, particularly 3rd line from end
(4 marks)
Question 3(c):
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Guidance
Answer/Working Mark
Guidance
\(\sum_{10}^{100} = \sum_{1}^{100} - \sum_{1}^{9}\) M1
\(= \frac{100(513)}{6\times102\times103} - \frac{9\times58}{6\times11\times12} = \frac{1425}{1751} - \frac{29}{44}\)
\(= 0.1547\ldots = 0.155\) A1
(2 marks)
Total: 8 Marks
Question 3c:
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Guidance
Working/Answer Mark
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Attempting \(\sum_{1}^{100} - \sum_{1}^{9}\) using the result from (b) with numbers substituted M1
Use of \(\sum_{1}^{100} - \sum_{1}^{10}\) scores M0
Sum \(= 0.155\) A1cso
Question 4a:
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Guidance
Working/Answer Mark
Guidance
\(\frac{dy}{dx}\frac{d^2y}{dx^2} + y\frac{d^3y}{dx^3} + 2\left(\frac{dy}{dx}\right)\frac{d^2y}{dx^2} + 5\frac{dy}{dx} = 0\) M1M1
M1 for product rule on \(y\frac{d^2y}{dx^2}\); M1 for differentiating \(5y\) and using product/chain rule on \(\left(\frac{dy}{dx}\right)^2\)
\(\frac{d^3y}{dx^3} = \frac{-5\frac{dy}{dx} - 3\left(\frac{dy}{dx}\right)\frac{d^2y}{dx^2}}{y}\) A2,1,0
A1A1 if fully correct; A1A0 if one error; A0A0 if more than one error. Two sign errors and no other error: A1A0. Do NOT deduct if two \(\frac{d^2y}{dx^2}\) terms shown separately
Alternative 1:
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Guidance
Working/Answer Mark
Guidance
\(\frac{d^2y}{dx^2} = \frac{-5y - \left(\frac{dy}{dx}\right)^2}{y} = -5 - \frac{1}{y}\left(\frac{dy}{dx}\right)^2\) M1M1
M1M1 for differentiating using product and chain rule (or quotient rule)
\(\frac{d^3y}{dx^3} = \frac{1}{y^2}\left(\frac{dy}{dx}\right)^3 - \frac{2}{y}\left(\frac{dy}{dx}\right)\left(\frac{d^2y}{dx^2}\right)\) A2,1,0
A1A1 fully correct; A1A0 one error; A0A0 more than one error
Question 4b:
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Guidance
Working/Answer Mark
Guidance
When \(x=0\): \(\frac{dy}{dx}=2\), \(y=2\); \(\frac{d^2y}{dx^2} = \frac{1}{2}(-10-4) = -7\) M1A1
M1 for substituting \(\frac{dy}{dx}=2\) and \(y=2\) into equation to get numerical \(\frac{d^2y}{dx^2}\)
\(\frac{d^3y}{dx^3} = \frac{-10 - 3\times 2\times -7}{2} = 16\) A1
\(y = 2 + 2x - \frac{7}{2!}x^2 + \frac{16}{3!}x^3 + \ldots\) M1
For using \(y = f(0) + xf'(0) + \frac{x^2}{2!}f''(0) + \frac{x^3}{3!}f'''(0)+\ldots\)
\(y = 2 + 2x - \frac{7}{2}x^2 + \frac{8}{3}x^3\) A1
Must have \(y=\ldots\) in ascending powers of \(x\)
Alternative to Q4b:
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Guidance
Working/Answer Mark
Guidance
Set \(y = 2 + 2x + ax^2 + bx^3\) M1
\((2+2x+ax^2+bx^3)(2a+6bx)+(2+2ax+3bx^2\ldots)^2 + 5(2+2x+ax^2+bx^3)=0\) M1
Coeffs \(x^0\): \(4a+4+10=0 \Rightarrow a = -\frac{7}{2}\) A1
Coeffs \(x\): \(4a+12b+8a+10=0 \Rightarrow b = \frac{8}{3}\) A1
\(y = 2 + 2x - \frac{7}{2}x^2 + \frac{8}{3}x^3\) A1
Question 5a:
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Guidance
Working/Answer Mark
Guidance
I.F. \(= e^{\int 2\tan x\,dx} = e^{2\ln\sec x} = \sec^2 x\) M1A1
\(y\sec^2 x = \int \sec^2 x \sin 2x\,dx\) M1
\(y\sec^2 x = \int \frac{2\sin x\cos x}{\cos^2 x}dx = 2\int\tan x\,dx\)
\(y\sec^2 x = 2\ln\sec x\,(+c)\) M1depA1
\(y = \frac{2\ln\sec x + c}{\sec^2 x}\) A1ft
(6)
Question 5b:
Answer Marks
Guidance
Working/Answer Mark
Guidance
Substituting \(y=2\), \(x=\frac{\pi}{3}\): \(2 = \frac{2\ln(2)+c}{4}\), so \(c = 8 - 2\ln 2\) M1A1
\(x=\frac{\pi}{6}\): \(y = \frac{2\ln\sec\!\left(\frac{\pi}{6}\right)+8-2\ln 2}{\sec^2\!\left(\frac{\pi}{6}\right)} = \frac{2\ln\frac{2}{\sqrt{3}}+8-2\ln 2}{\frac{4}{3}}\) M1
\(y = \frac{3}{4}\!\left(8 + 2\ln\frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}\right) = 6 + \frac{3}{2}\ln\frac{1}{\sqrt{3}} = 6 - \frac{3}{4}\ln 3\) A1
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# Question 3(a):
| Answer/Working | Mark | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| $\frac{2}{(r+1)(r+3)} = \frac{A}{r+1} + \frac{B}{r+3}$, giving $2 = A(r+3)+B(r+1)$ | M1 | Any valid method for partial fractions |
| $\frac{2}{(r+1)(r+3)} = \frac{1}{r+1} - \frac{1}{r+3}$ | A1 | Award M1A1 if correct with no working (cover-up method acceptable) |
**(2 marks)**
# Question 3(b):
| Answer/Working | Mark | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| $\sum\frac{2}{(r+1)(r+3)} = \left(\frac{1}{2}-\frac{1}{4}\right)+\left(\frac{1}{3}-\frac{1}{5}\right)+\left(\frac{1}{4}-\frac{1}{6}\right)+\cdots+\left(\frac{1}{n+1}-\frac{1}{n+3}\right)$ | M1A1ft | M1: list ≥3 terms at start and 2 at end showing cancellation, starting $r=1$, ending $r=n$ |
| $= \frac{1}{2}+\frac{1}{3}-\frac{1}{n+2}-\frac{1}{n+3}$ | | A1ft: correct remaining terms following through their PFs |
| $= \frac{5(n+2)(n+3)-6(n+3)-6(n+2)}{6(n+2)(n+3)}$ | M1 | For combining into single fraction (numerator at least 2 terms correct) |
| $= \frac{n(5n+13)}{6(n+2)(n+3)}$ $*$ | A1cso | Check all steps correct, particularly 3rd line from end |
**(4 marks)**
# Question 3(c):
| Answer/Working | Mark | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| $\sum_{10}^{100} = \sum_{1}^{100} - \sum_{1}^{9}$ | M1 | |
| $= \frac{100(513)}{6\times102\times103} - \frac{9\times58}{6\times11\times12} = \frac{1425}{1751} - \frac{29}{44}$ | | |
| $= 0.1547\ldots = 0.155$ | A1 | |
**(2 marks)**
**Total: 8 Marks**
## Question 3c:
| Working/Answer | Mark | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| Attempting $\sum_{1}^{100} - \sum_{1}^{9}$ using the result from (b) with numbers substituted | M1 | Use of $\sum_{1}^{100} - \sum_{1}^{10}$ scores M0 |
| Sum $= 0.155$ | A1cso | |
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## Question 4a:
| Working/Answer | Mark | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| $\frac{dy}{dx}\frac{d^2y}{dx^2} + y\frac{d^3y}{dx^3} + 2\left(\frac{dy}{dx}\right)\frac{d^2y}{dx^2} + 5\frac{dy}{dx} = 0$ | M1M1 | M1 for product rule on $y\frac{d^2y}{dx^2}$; M1 for differentiating $5y$ and using product/chain rule on $\left(\frac{dy}{dx}\right)^2$ |
| $\frac{d^3y}{dx^3} = \frac{-5\frac{dy}{dx} - 3\left(\frac{dy}{dx}\right)\frac{d^2y}{dx^2}}{y}$ | A2,1,0 | A1A1 if fully correct; A1A0 if one error; A0A0 if more than one error. Two sign errors and no other error: A1A0. Do NOT deduct if two $\frac{d^2y}{dx^2}$ terms shown separately |
**Alternative 1:**
| Working/Answer | Mark | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| $\frac{d^2y}{dx^2} = \frac{-5y - \left(\frac{dy}{dx}\right)^2}{y} = -5 - \frac{1}{y}\left(\frac{dy}{dx}\right)^2$ | M1M1 | M1M1 for differentiating using product and chain rule (or quotient rule) |
| $\frac{d^3y}{dx^3} = \frac{1}{y^2}\left(\frac{dy}{dx}\right)^3 - \frac{2}{y}\left(\frac{dy}{dx}\right)\left(\frac{d^2y}{dx^2}\right)$ | A2,1,0 | A1A1 fully correct; A1A0 one error; A0A0 more than one error |
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## Question 4b:
| Working/Answer | Mark | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| When $x=0$: $\frac{dy}{dx}=2$, $y=2$; $\frac{d^2y}{dx^2} = \frac{1}{2}(-10-4) = -7$ | M1A1 | M1 for substituting $\frac{dy}{dx}=2$ and $y=2$ into equation to get numerical $\frac{d^2y}{dx^2}$ |
| $\frac{d^3y}{dx^3} = \frac{-10 - 3\times 2\times -7}{2} = 16$ | A1 | |
| $y = 2 + 2x - \frac{7}{2!}x^2 + \frac{16}{3!}x^3 + \ldots$ | M1 | For using $y = f(0) + xf'(0) + \frac{x^2}{2!}f''(0) + \frac{x^3}{3!}f'''(0)+\ldots$ |
| $y = 2 + 2x - \frac{7}{2}x^2 + \frac{8}{3}x^3$ | A1 | Must have $y=\ldots$ in ascending powers of $x$ |
**Alternative to Q4b:**
| Working/Answer | Mark | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| Set $y = 2 + 2x + ax^2 + bx^3$ | M1 | |
| $(2+2x+ax^2+bx^3)(2a+6bx)+(2+2ax+3bx^2\ldots)^2 + 5(2+2x+ax^2+bx^3)=0$ | M1 | |
| Coeffs $x^0$: $4a+4+10=0 \Rightarrow a = -\frac{7}{2}$ | A1 | |
| Coeffs $x$: $4a+12b+8a+10=0 \Rightarrow b = \frac{8}{3}$ | A1 | |
| $y = 2 + 2x - \frac{7}{2}x^2 + \frac{8}{3}x^3$ | A1 | |
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## Question 5a:
| Working/Answer | Mark | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| I.F. $= e^{\int 2\tan x\,dx} = e^{2\ln\sec x} = \sec^2 x$ | M1A1 | |
| $y\sec^2 x = \int \sec^2 x \sin 2x\,dx$ | M1 | |
| $y\sec^2 x = \int \frac{2\sin x\cos x}{\cos^2 x}dx = 2\int\tan x\,dx$ | | |
| $y\sec^2 x = 2\ln\sec x\,(+c)$ | M1depA1 | |
| $y = \frac{2\ln\sec x + c}{\sec^2 x}$ | A1ft | **(6)** |
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## Question 5b:
| Working/Answer | Mark | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| Substituting $y=2$, $x=\frac{\pi}{3}$: $2 = \frac{2\ln(2)+c}{4}$, so $c = 8 - 2\ln 2$ | M1A1 | |
| $x=\frac{\pi}{6}$: $y = \frac{2\ln\sec\!\left(\frac{\pi}{6}\right)+8-2\ln 2}{\sec^2\!\left(\frac{\pi}{6}\right)} = \frac{2\ln\frac{2}{\sqrt{3}}+8-2\ln 2}{\frac{4}{3}}$ | M1 | |
| $y = \frac{3}{4}\!\left(8 + 2\ln\frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}\right) = 6 + \frac{3}{2}\ln\frac{1}{\sqrt{3}} = 6 - \frac{3}{4}\ln 3$ | A1 | **(4)** |
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3. (a) Express $\frac { 2 } { ( r + 1 ) ( r + 3 ) }$ in partial fractions.\\
(b) Hence show that
$$\sum _ { r = 1 } ^ { n } \frac { 2 } { ( r + 1 ) ( r + 3 ) } = \frac { n ( 5 n + 13 ) } { 6 ( n + 2 ) ( n + 3 ) }$$
(c) Evaluate $\sum _ { r = 10 } ^ { 100 } \frac { 2 } { ( r + 1 ) ( r + 3 ) }$, giving your answer to 3 significant figures.\\
\hfill \mbox{\textit{Edexcel FP2 2013 Q3 [8]}}