OCR Further Pure Core AS 2019 June — Question 4 14 marks

Exam BoardOCR
ModuleFurther Pure Core AS (Further Pure Core AS)
Year2019
SessionJune
Marks14
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TopicComplex Numbers Arithmetic
TypeGiven one complex root of cubic or quartic, find all roots
DifficultyStandard +0.8 This is a multi-part Further Maths question requiring: (a) using conjugate root theorem to find quadratic factors, (b) solving both quadratics, (c) calculating area between circles using moduli of roots, and (d) applying sum of roots and checking location. While systematic, it requires multiple techniques (complex conjugates, factorization, moduli calculations, area of annulus) and careful coordination across parts, making it moderately challenging for Further Maths AS level.
Spec4.02b Express complex numbers: cartesian and modulus-argument forms4.02e Arithmetic of complex numbers: add, subtract, multiply, divide4.02i Quadratic equations: with complex roots4.02j Cubic/quartic equations: conjugate pairs and factor theorem4.02k Argand diagrams: geometric interpretation

4 In this question you must show detailed reasoning. You are given that \(\mathrm { f } ( \mathrm { z } ) = 4 \mathrm { z } ^ { 4 } - 12 \mathrm { z } ^ { 3 } + 41 \mathrm { z } ^ { 2 } - 128 \mathrm { z } + 185\) and that \(2 + \mathrm { i }\) is a root of the equation \(f ( z ) = 0\).
  1. Express \(\mathrm { f } ( \mathrm { z } )\) as the product of two quadratic factors with integer coefficients.
  2. Solve \(f ( z ) = 0\). Two loci on an Argand diagram are defined by \(C _ { 1 } = \left\{ z : | z | = r _ { 1 } \right\}\) and \(C _ { 2 } = \left\{ z : | z | = r _ { 2 } \right\}\) where \(r _ { 1 } > r _ { 2 }\). You are given that two of the points representing the roots of \(\mathrm { f } ( \mathrm { z } ) = 0\) are on \(C _ { 1 }\) and two are on \(C _ { 2 } . R\) is the region on the Argand diagram between \(C _ { 1 }\) and \(C _ { 2 }\).
  3. Find the exact area of \(R\).
  4. \(\omega\) is the sum of all the roots of \(\mathrm { f } ( \mathrm { z } ) = 0\). Determine whether or not the point on the Argand diagram which represents \(\omega\) lies in \(R\).

Question 4:
Part (a)
AnswerMarks Guidance
AnswerMarks Guidance
\(2 - i\) is also a rootB1 2.2a — Can be implied by \((z-(2+i))\)
\((z-(2+i))(z-(2-i))\)M1 1.1 — Correctly determining the form of the quadratic in factor form. DR: Detailed reasoning required
\((z-2)^2 + 1\)
\(z^2 - 4z + 5\)A1 2.1 — Working needs to be shown (Show detailed reasoning). At least 1 step between factor form and final answer
\((z^2 - 4z + 5)(4z^2 + \ldots + 37)\)M1 1.1 — With non-zero \(z\) term. Or attempt at symbolic division resulting in at least \(4z^2\). Or genuine attempt at method comparing coefficients leading to at least one useful equation (e.g. \(z^4\): \(A=4\)). Must be a product of two quadratics. Multiplication table might be used (backwards)
\((z^2 - 4z + 5)(4z^2 + 4z + 37)\)A1 [5] 1.1
Part (b)
AnswerMarks Guidance
AnswerMarks Guidance
\(\dfrac{-4 \pm \sqrt{4^2 - 4 \times 4 \times 37}}{2 \times 4}\) soiM1* 1.1a — Correct method for finding a root of a quadratic (\(\pm\) not necessary). Or \(4((z+\frac{1}{2})^2 - \frac{1}{4}) + 37\) oe. Need to see some method
\(\dfrac{-4 \pm 24i}{8}\) or \(\dfrac{-1 \pm 6i}{2}\) etc.A1dep(*) 2.1 — Simplification of square root to include \(i\) (\(\pm\) now necessary). Must be of the form \(z = a + bi\) (or \(z = \frac{a+bi}{c}\)). No square roots left in
\(\dfrac{-1 \pm 6i}{2}\), \(2 \pm i\)A1(ft) dep(*) [3] 1.1 — All four - aef. Follow through on incorrect roots from previous mark as long as method mark awarded. SC: If M0 awarded but all four correct roots given with no extra then award SC B1
Part (c)
AnswerMarks Guidance
AnswerMarks Guidance
\(r_2 =2 \pm i = \sqrt{5}\)
\(r_1 = \left\dfrac{-1 \pm 6i}{2}\right = \dfrac{\sqrt{37}}{2}\)
\(\pi\left(\dfrac{\sqrt{37}}{2}\right)^2 - \pi(\sqrt{5})^2\)M1 3.1a — Either way round, using their \(r_1\) and/or \(r_2\)
Area between two circles is \(\dfrac{17}{4}\pi\)A1ft [4] 3.2a — \(\pi(r_1^2 - 5)\) simplified. Positive area needed, must follow B1B1(ft)M1
Part (d)
AnswerMarks Guidance
AnswerMarks Guidance
\(\omega = -\dfrac{-12}{4} = 3\ldots\)B1 2.2a — or \(\frac{-1+6i}{2} + \frac{-1-6i}{2} + 2+i+2-i = 3\). Some justification needed, not just \(\omega = 3\). Allow \(3+0i\)
\(\ldots\) and \(\sqrt{5} < 3 < \dfrac{\sqrt{37}}{2}\) so \(\omega\) is in \(R\)E1 [2] 2.3 — Or \(5 < 9 < 37/4\). Or \(2.23\ldots < 3 < 3.04\ldots\). Both end comparisons needed. No follow through given in this part. Conclusion needed. Diagram is ok for E1 if it implies both end comparisons
# Question 4:

## Part (a)
| Answer | Marks | Guidance |
|--------|-------|----------|
| $2 - i$ is also a root | B1 | 2.2a — Can be implied by $(z-(2+i))$ |
| $(z-(2+i))(z-(2-i))$ | M1 | 1.1 — Correctly determining the form of the quadratic in factor form. DR: Detailed reasoning required |
| $(z-2)^2 + 1$ | | |
| $z^2 - 4z + 5$ | A1 | 2.1 — Working needs to be shown (Show detailed reasoning). At least 1 step between factor form and final answer |
| $(z^2 - 4z + 5)(4z^2 + \ldots + 37)$ | M1 | 1.1 — With non-zero $z$ term. Or attempt at symbolic division resulting in at least $4z^2$. Or genuine attempt at method comparing coefficients leading to at least one useful equation (e.g. $z^4$: $A=4$). Must be a product of two quadratics. Multiplication table might be used (backwards) |
| $(z^2 - 4z + 5)(4z^2 + 4z + 37)$ | A1 [5] | 1.1 |

## Part (b)
| Answer | Marks | Guidance |
|--------|-------|----------|
| $\dfrac{-4 \pm \sqrt{4^2 - 4 \times 4 \times 37}}{2 \times 4}$ soi | M1* | 1.1a — Correct method for finding a root of a quadratic ($\pm$ not necessary). Or $4((z+\frac{1}{2})^2 - \frac{1}{4}) + 37$ oe. Need to see some method |
| $\dfrac{-4 \pm 24i}{8}$ or $\dfrac{-1 \pm 6i}{2}$ etc. | A1dep(*) | 2.1 — Simplification of square root to include $i$ ($\pm$ now necessary). Must be of the form $z = a + bi$ (or $z = \frac{a+bi}{c}$). No square roots left in |
| $\dfrac{-1 \pm 6i}{2}$, $2 \pm i$ | A1(ft) dep(*) [3] | 1.1 — All four - aef. Follow through on incorrect roots from previous mark as long as method mark awarded. SC: If M0 awarded but all four correct roots given with no extra then award SC B1 |

## Part (c)
| Answer | Marks | Guidance |
|--------|-------|----------|
| $r_2 = |2 \pm i| = \sqrt{5}$ | B1 | 2.2a — Need to see $|2+i|$ or $|2-i|$. Or $\sqrt{2^2+1^2} = \sqrt{5}$ etc. |
| $r_1 = \left|\dfrac{-1 \pm 6i}{2}\right| = \dfrac{\sqrt{37}}{2}$ | B1ft | 2.2a — ft the magnitude of the other conjugate pair |
| $\pi\left(\dfrac{\sqrt{37}}{2}\right)^2 - \pi(\sqrt{5})^2$ | M1 | 3.1a — Either way round, using their $r_1$ and/or $r_2$ |
| Area between two circles is $\dfrac{17}{4}\pi$ | A1ft [4] | 3.2a — $\pi(r_1^2 - 5)$ simplified. Positive area needed, must follow B1B1(ft)M1 |

## Part (d)
| Answer | Marks | Guidance |
|--------|-------|----------|
| $\omega = -\dfrac{-12}{4} = 3\ldots$ | B1 | 2.2a — or $\frac{-1+6i}{2} + \frac{-1-6i}{2} + 2+i+2-i = 3$. Some justification needed, not just $\omega = 3$. Allow $3+0i$ |
| $\ldots$ and $\sqrt{5} < 3 < \dfrac{\sqrt{37}}{2}$ so $\omega$ is in $R$ | E1 [2] | 2.3 — Or $5 < 9 < 37/4$. Or $2.23\ldots < 3 < 3.04\ldots$. Both end comparisons needed. No follow through given in this part. Conclusion needed. Diagram is ok for E1 if it implies both end comparisons |

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4 In this question you must show detailed reasoning.
You are given that $\mathrm { f } ( \mathrm { z } ) = 4 \mathrm { z } ^ { 4 } - 12 \mathrm { z } ^ { 3 } + 41 \mathrm { z } ^ { 2 } - 128 \mathrm { z } + 185$ and that $2 + \mathrm { i }$ is a root of the equation $f ( z ) = 0$.
\begin{enumerate}[label=(\alph*)]
\item Express $\mathrm { f } ( \mathrm { z } )$ as the product of two quadratic factors with integer coefficients.
\item Solve $f ( z ) = 0$.

Two loci on an Argand diagram are defined by $C _ { 1 } = \left\{ z : | z | = r _ { 1 } \right\}$ and $C _ { 2 } = \left\{ z : | z | = r _ { 2 } \right\}$ where $r _ { 1 } > r _ { 2 }$. You are given that two of the points representing the roots of $\mathrm { f } ( \mathrm { z } ) = 0$ are on $C _ { 1 }$ and two are on $C _ { 2 } . R$ is the region on the Argand diagram between $C _ { 1 }$ and $C _ { 2 }$.
\item Find the exact area of $R$.
\item $\omega$ is the sum of all the roots of $\mathrm { f } ( \mathrm { z } ) = 0$.

Determine whether or not the point on the Argand diagram which represents $\omega$ lies in $R$.
\end{enumerate}

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