Edexcel Paper 1 Specimen — Question 5 3 marks

Exam BoardEdexcel
ModulePaper 1 (Paper 1)
SessionSpecimen
Marks3
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TopicParametric curves and Cartesian conversion
TypeConvert to Cartesian (polynomial/rational)
DifficultyStandard +0.3 This is a straightforward parametric-to-Cartesian conversion requiring algebraic manipulation. Students rearrange x = 2t - 1 to find t = (x+1)/2, substitute into y, and simplify the resulting rational expression. The question guides students to the final form and only requires finding two integer constants, making it slightly easier than average.
Spec1.02z Models in context: use functions in modelling1.06a Exponential function: a^x and e^x graphs and properties1.06g Equations with exponentials: solve a^x = b

5. A curve \(C\) has parametric equations $$x = 2 t - 1 , \quad y = 4 t - 7 + \frac { 3 } { t } , \quad t \neq 0$$ Show that the Cartesian equation of the curve \(C\) can be written in the form $$y = \frac { 2 x ^ { 2 } + a x + b } { x + 1 } , \quad x \neq - 1$$ where \(a\) and \(b\) are integers to be found.

Question 5:
AnswerMarks Guidance
Answer/WorkingMark Guidance
Substitutes \(t=\frac{x+1}{2}\) into \(y \Rightarrow y = 4\!\left(\frac{x+1}{2}\right)-7+\frac{6}{(x+1)}\)M1 Score for attempt at substituting \(t=\frac{x+1}{2}\) or equivalent into \(y=4t-7+\frac{3}{t}\)
Attempts single fraction: \(y = \frac{(2x-5)(x+1)+6}{(x+1)}\)M1 Award for attempt at single fraction with correct common denominator; \(4\!\left(\frac{x+1}{2}\right)-7\) term may be simplified first
\(y = \frac{2x^2-3x+1}{x+1}, \quad a=-3,\ b=1\)A1 Correct answer only
## Question 5:

| Answer/Working | Mark | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| Substitutes $t=\frac{x+1}{2}$ into $y \Rightarrow y = 4\!\left(\frac{x+1}{2}\right)-7+\frac{6}{(x+1)}$ | M1 | Score for attempt at substituting $t=\frac{x+1}{2}$ or equivalent into $y=4t-7+\frac{3}{t}$ |
| Attempts single fraction: $y = \frac{(2x-5)(x+1)+6}{(x+1)}$ | M1 | Award for attempt at single fraction with correct common denominator; $4\!\left(\frac{x+1}{2}\right)-7$ term may be simplified first |
| $y = \frac{2x^2-3x+1}{x+1}, \quad a=-3,\ b=1$ | A1 | Correct answer only |

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5. A curve $C$ has parametric equations

$$x = 2 t - 1 , \quad y = 4 t - 7 + \frac { 3 } { t } , \quad t \neq 0$$

Show that the Cartesian equation of the curve $C$ can be written in the form

$$y = \frac { 2 x ^ { 2 } + a x + b } { x + 1 } , \quad x \neq - 1$$

where $a$ and $b$ are integers to be found.\\

\hfill \mbox{\textit{Edexcel Paper 1  Q5 [3]}}