CAIE P2 2020 November — Question 3 5 marks

Exam BoardCAIE
ModuleP2 (Pure Mathematics 2)
Year2020
SessionNovember
Marks5
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TopicAreas by integration
TypeArea between curve and line
DifficultyModerate -0.3 This is a straightforward area calculation requiring integration of an exponential function and subtraction of a triangular area. The exponential integral is standard (e^{-2x} integrates to -1/2·e^{-2x}), and finding the trapezium/triangle area is routine coordinate geometry. Slightly easier than average due to the simple exponential form and clear geometric setup.
Spec1.06a Exponential function: a^x and e^x graphs and properties1.08c Integrate e^(kx), 1/x, sin(kx), cos(kx)1.08e Area between curve and x-axis: using definite integrals

3 \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{8beee722-7f86-454a-bc36-27e83f1483fd-04_684_455_260_845} The diagram shows the curve \(y = 2 + \mathrm { e } ^ { - 2 x }\). The curve crosses the \(y\)-axis at the point \(A\), and the point \(B\) on the curve has \(x\)-coordinate 1 . The shaded region is bounded by the curve and the line segment \(A B\). Find the exact area of the shaded region.

Question 3:
AnswerMarks Guidance
AnswerMark Guidance
Integrate to obtain form \(ax + be^{-2x}\)M1
Obtain correct \(2x - \frac{1}{2}e^{-2x}\)A1
Apply limits to obtain \(\frac{5}{2} - \frac{1}{2}e^{-2}\)A1
Attempt to find area of relevant trapeziumM1
Obtain \(\frac{5}{2} + \frac{1}{2}e^{-2}\) and subtract to obtain \(e^{-2}\) or exact equivalentA1
## Question 3:

| Answer | Mark | Guidance |
|--------|------|----------|
| Integrate to obtain form $ax + be^{-2x}$ | M1 | |
| Obtain correct $2x - \frac{1}{2}e^{-2x}$ | A1 | |
| Apply limits to obtain $\frac{5}{2} - \frac{1}{2}e^{-2}$ | A1 | |
| Attempt to find area of relevant trapezium | M1 | |
| Obtain $\frac{5}{2} + \frac{1}{2}e^{-2}$ and subtract to obtain $e^{-2}$ or exact equivalent | A1 | |
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\includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{8beee722-7f86-454a-bc36-27e83f1483fd-04_684_455_260_845}

The diagram shows the curve $y = 2 + \mathrm { e } ^ { - 2 x }$. The curve crosses the $y$-axis at the point $A$, and the point $B$ on the curve has $x$-coordinate 1 . The shaded region is bounded by the curve and the line segment $A B$.

Find the exact area of the shaded region.\\

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