OCR C4 — Question 3 7 marks

Exam BoardOCR
ModuleC4 (Core Mathematics 4)
Marks7
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TopicPartial Fractions
TypePartial fractions with linear factors – decompose and integrate (definite)
DifficultyModerate -0.3 This is a straightforward two-part question testing standard partial fractions technique with linear factors and subsequent integration. Part (i) is routine algebraic manipulation, and part (ii) requires integrating logarithmic terms and simplifying—all standard C4 content with no novel problem-solving required. Slightly easier than average due to the predictable structure and well-practiced techniques.
Spec1.02y Partial fractions: decompose rational functions1.08j Integration using partial fractions

3. (i) Express \(\frac { x + 11 } { ( x + 4 ) ( x - 3 ) }\) as a sum of partial fractions.
(ii) Evaluate $$\int _ { 0 } ^ { 2 } \frac { x + 11 } { ( x + 4 ) ( x - 3 ) } d x$$ giving your answer in the form \(\ln k\), where \(k\) is an exact simplified fraction.

3. (i) Express $\frac { x + 11 } { ( x + 4 ) ( x - 3 ) }$ as a sum of partial fractions.\\
(ii) Evaluate

$$\int _ { 0 } ^ { 2 } \frac { x + 11 } { ( x + 4 ) ( x - 3 ) } d x$$

giving your answer in the form $\ln k$, where $k$ is an exact simplified fraction.\\

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