AQA C3 2008 January — Question 8 17 marks

Exam BoardAQA
ModuleC3 (Core Mathematics 3)
Year2008
SessionJanuary
Marks17
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TopicIntegration by Parts
TypeStationary points then area/volume
DifficultyStandard +0.3 This is a structured multi-part question covering standard C3 techniques: solving exponential equations (routine logarithms), integration by parts (textbook application with e^{-2x}), stationary points (standard differentiation), and volume of revolution. Each part follows predictable methods with no novel insights required, making it slightly easier than average despite the multiple steps.
Spec1.06g Equations with exponentials: solve a^x = b1.07i Differentiate x^n: for rational n and sums1.07j Differentiate exponentials: e^(kx) and a^(kx)1.07n Stationary points: find maxima, minima using derivatives1.07p Points of inflection: using second derivative1.08i Integration by parts4.08d Volumes of revolution: about x and y axes

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  1. Given that \(\mathrm { e } ^ { - 2 x } = 3\), find the exact value of \(x\).
  2. Use integration by parts to find \(\int x \mathrm { e } ^ { - 2 x } \mathrm {~d} x\).
  3. A curve has equation \(y = \mathrm { e } ^ { - 2 x } + 6 x\).
    1. Find the exact values of the coordinates of the stationary point of the curve.
    2. Determine the nature of the stationary point.
    3. The region \(R\) is bounded by the curve \(y = \mathrm { e } ^ { - 2 x } + 6 x\), the \(x\)-axis and the lines \(x = 0\) and \(x = 1\). Find the volume of the solid formed when \(R\) is rotated through \(2 \pi\) radians about the \(x\)-axis, giving your answer to three significant figures.

8(a)
AnswerMarks Guidance
\(e^{-2x} = 3\)M1
\(-2x = \ln 3\)
\(x = -\frac{1}{2} \ln 3\)A1 OE ISW
8(b)
AnswerMarks Guidance
\(\int xe^{-2x} dx\)M1 differentiating and integrating
\(u = x\) \(\frac{dv}{dx} = e^{-2x}\)
\(\frac{du}{dx} = 1\) \(v = -\frac{1}{2}e^{-2x}\)
\(\int = -\frac{1}{2}xe^{-2x} + \int \frac{1}{2}e^{-2x}(dx)\)m1 correct subs of their values into parts formula
\(= -\frac{1}{2}xe^{-2x} - \frac{1}{4}e^{-2x} + c\)A1 A1 No further incorrect working
8(c)(i)
AnswerMarks Guidance
\(y = e^{-2x} + 6x\)M1 \(ke^{-2x} + 6 = 0\)
\(\frac{dy}{dx} = -2e^{-2x} + 6 = 0\)
\(\frac{dy}{dx} = 0 \Rightarrow -2(e^{-2x} - 3) = 0\)
\(x = -\frac{1}{2}\ln 3\)A1 OE
\(y = 3 + 6\left(-\frac{1}{2}\ln 3\right)\)M1 Correct substitute of their valid \(x\)
\(= 3 - 3\ln 3\)A1 OE ISW
8(c)(ii)
AnswerMarks Guidance
\(\frac{d^2y}{dx^2} = 4e^{-2x} \begin{cases} = 12 \\ > 0 \end{cases}\)M1 Other methods need justification. Allow error in \(\frac{d^2y}{dx^2}\) or \(x\)-value, but not both
\(\therefore\) minimumA1
8(c)(iii)
AnswerMarks Guidance
\((V) = \pi \int_0^{(1)} y^2 dx = (\pi) \int_{(0)}^{(1)} (e^{-2x} - 6x)^2 (dx)\)M1 Either
\(= (\pi) \int_{(0)}^{(1)} (e^{-4x} + 12xe^{-2x} + 36x^2) dx\)B1 Correct expansion
\(= (\pi) \left[-\frac{1}{4}e^{-4x} - 6xe^{-2x} - 3e^{-2x} + 12x^3\right]_{(0)}^{(1)}\)A1 3 correct terms; '−6', '−3' correct or \(12 \times\) their (b)
\(= \pi \left[\left(-\frac{1}{4}e^{-4} - 9e^{-2} + 12\right) - \left(-\frac{1}{4} - 3\right)\right]\)A1 All correct
\(= \pi \left[15\frac{1}{4} - 9e^{-2} - \frac{1}{4}e^{-4}\right]\)
\(= 44.1\)B1 AWRT
TOTALS BY QUESTION
AnswerMarks
QTotal
17
28
37
49
59
66
712
817
GRAND TOTAL75
### 8(a)
$e^{-2x} = 3$ | M1 | |

$-2x = \ln 3$ | | |

$x = -\frac{1}{2} \ln 3$ | A1 | OE ISW | **Total: 2**

### 8(b)
$\int xe^{-2x} dx$ | M1 | differentiating and integrating |

$u = x$ $\frac{dv}{dx} = e^{-2x}$ | | |

$\frac{du}{dx} = 1$ $v = -\frac{1}{2}e^{-2x}$ | | |

$\int = -\frac{1}{2}xe^{-2x} + \int \frac{1}{2}e^{-2x}(dx)$ | m1 | correct subs of their values into parts formula |

$= -\frac{1}{2}xe^{-2x} - \frac{1}{4}e^{-2x} + c$ | A1 A1 | No further incorrect working | **Total: 4**

### 8(c)(i)
$y = e^{-2x} + 6x$ | M1 | $ke^{-2x} + 6 = 0$ |

$\frac{dy}{dx} = -2e^{-2x} + 6 = 0$ | | |

$\frac{dy}{dx} = 0 \Rightarrow -2(e^{-2x} - 3) = 0$ | | |

$x = -\frac{1}{2}\ln 3$ | A1 | OE |

$y = 3 + 6\left(-\frac{1}{2}\ln 3\right)$ | M1 | Correct substitute of their valid $x$ |

$= 3 - 3\ln 3$ | A1 | OE ISW | **Total: 4**

### 8(c)(ii)
$\frac{d^2y}{dx^2} = 4e^{-2x} \begin{cases} = 12 \\ > 0 \end{cases}$ | M1 | Other methods need justification. Allow error in $\frac{d^2y}{dx^2}$ or $x$-value, but not both |

$\therefore$ minimum | A1 | | **Total: 2**

### 8(c)(iii)
$(V) = \pi \int_0^{(1)} y^2 dx = (\pi) \int_{(0)}^{(1)} (e^{-2x} - 6x)^2 (dx)$ | M1 | Either |

$= (\pi) \int_{(0)}^{(1)} (e^{-4x} + 12xe^{-2x} + 36x^2) dx$ | B1 | Correct expansion |

$= (\pi) \left[-\frac{1}{4}e^{-4x} - 6xe^{-2x} - 3e^{-2x} + 12x^3\right]_{(0)}^{(1)}$ | A1 | 3 correct terms; '−6', '−3' correct or $12 \times$ their (b) |

$= \pi \left[\left(-\frac{1}{4}e^{-4} - 9e^{-2} + 12\right) - \left(-\frac{1}{4} - 3\right)\right]$ | A1 | All correct |

$= \pi \left[15\frac{1}{4} - 9e^{-2} - \frac{1}{4}e^{-4}\right]$ | | |

$= 44.1$ | B1 | AWRT | **Total: 5**

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# TOTALS BY QUESTION

| Q | Total |
|---|-------|
| 1 | 7 |
| 2 | 8 |
| 3 | 7 |
| 4 | 9 |
| 5 | 9 |
| 6 | 6 |
| 7 | 12 |
| 8 | 17 |
| **GRAND TOTAL** | **75** |
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\begin{enumerate}[label=(\alph*)]
\item Given that $\mathrm { e } ^ { - 2 x } = 3$, find the exact value of $x$.
\item Use integration by parts to find $\int x \mathrm { e } ^ { - 2 x } \mathrm {~d} x$.
\item A curve has equation $y = \mathrm { e } ^ { - 2 x } + 6 x$.
\begin{enumerate}[label=(\roman*)]
\item Find the exact values of the coordinates of the stationary point of the curve.
\item Determine the nature of the stationary point.
\item The region $R$ is bounded by the curve $y = \mathrm { e } ^ { - 2 x } + 6 x$, the $x$-axis and the lines $x = 0$ and $x = 1$.

Find the volume of the solid formed when $R$ is rotated through $2 \pi$ radians about the $x$-axis, giving your answer to three significant figures.
\end{enumerate}\end{enumerate}

\hfill \mbox{\textit{AQA C3 2008 Q8 [17]}}