| Exam Board | Edexcel |
|---|---|
| Module | PURE |
| Year | 2024 |
| Session | October |
| Paper | Download PDF ↗ |
| Topic | Product & Quotient Rules |
| Type | Integration with differentiation context |
| Difficulty | Standard +0.8 This is a substantial multi-part question requiring quotient rule differentiation, normal line equations, algebraic division, and integration involving logarithms. Part (d) requires finding intersection points and computing a definite integral with both polynomial and logarithmic terms, demanding careful algebraic manipulation throughout. While each technique is standard A-level material, the combination and length elevate this above average difficulty. |
| Spec | 1.02y Partial fractions: decompose rational functions1.07m Tangents and normals: gradient and equations1.07q Product and quotient rules: differentiation1.08a Fundamental theorem of calculus: integration as reverse of differentiation1.08e Area between curve and x-axis: using definite integrals |
| Answer | Marks |
|---|---|
| 9 (a) | ( ) |
| Answer | Marks |
|---|---|
| ( 2 x + 1 ) 2 | M1 A1 |
| Answer | Marks |
|---|---|
| ( 2x+1 )2 | A1 |
| Answer | Marks |
|---|---|
| (b) | 2 |
| Answer | Marks |
|---|---|
| ( 2 2 + 1 ) 5 | M1 |
| Answer | Marks |
|---|---|
| 1 6 | dM1 |
| 1 6 y − 9 6 = − 5 x + 1 0 1 6 y + 5 x = 1 0 6 * | A1* |
| Answer | Marks |
|---|---|
| (c) | 1 5 |
| Answer | Marks |
|---|---|
| 2 2 | B1 |
| 6 x 2 + 4 x − 2 = ( A x + B ) ( 2 x + 1 ) + D Values of A, B and D | M1 |
| Answer | Marks |
|---|---|
| 2 2 x + 1 | A1 |
| Answer | Marks |
|---|---|
| (d) | −5 |
| Answer | Marks |
|---|---|
| 2 2x+1 2 2 4 | M1, A1 |
| Answer | Marks |
|---|---|
| 2 2 4 13 2 2 4 2 3 2 3 4 3 | dM1 |
| Answer | Marks |
|---|---|
| 2 2 x + 2 5 | M1 |
| Answer | Marks |
|---|---|
| 1 5 4 | A1 |
Total 14
Question 9:
--- 9 (a) ---
9 (a) | ( )
( 2 x + 1 ) ( 1 2 x + 4 ) − 2 6 x 2 + 4 x − 2
f ( x ) =
( 2 x + 1 ) 2 | M1 A1
12x2 +12x+8
= o.e
( 2x+1 )2 | A1
(3)
(b) | 2
1 2 2 + 1 2 22 + 8 1 6
At x = 2 f ( x ) = =
( 2 2 + 1 ) 5 | M1
5
Full method of normal y − 6 = − ( x − 2 )
1 6 | dM1
1 6 y − 9 6 = − 5 x + 1 0 1 6 y + 5 x = 1 0 6 * | A1*
(3)
(c) | 1 5
Any correct value A = 3 , B = o r D = −
2 2 | B1
6 x 2 + 4 x − 2 = ( A x + B ) ( 2 x + 1 ) + D Values of A, B and D | M1
− 5
1
2
3 x + + o.e
2 2 x + 1 | A1
(3)
(d) | −5
1 2 3 2 1 5
3x+ + dx= x + x− ln(2x+1)
2 2x+1 2 2 4 | M1, A1
ft
Area under curve =
3 x 2 + 1 x − 5 ln ( 2 x + 1 ) 2 = 3 2 2 + 1 2 − 5 ln (5 ) − 3 1 2 + 1 1 − 5 ln 5
2 2 4 13 2 2 4 2 3 2 3 4 3 | dM1
2
Area of R = 13 3 x + 1 + − 5 21 d x + 1 6 1 0 6 − 2
2 2 x + 2 5 | M1
9 6 4 5
Area of R = − l n 3
1 5 4 | A1
(5)
Total 14
A1: Correct (unsimplified) expression for f ( x ) . Look for
• f ( x ) =
( 2 x + 1 ) ( 1 2 x
(
+
2
4
x
)
+
−
1
2
2 )
(
6 x 2 + 4 x − 2
)
via the quotient rule
( )
• f(x) =( 2x+1 )−1( 12x+4 )+ 6x2 +4x−2 −2 ( 2x+1 )−2 via the product rule
• 3+5(2x+1)−2following division. Condone an incorrect value for A.
A1: Simplified answers such as
4
(
3 x
( 2
2
x
+
+
3
1
x
)
+
2
2
)
,
1 2
4
x
x
2
2
+
+
1
4
2
x
x
+
+
1
8
or 3 + 5 ( 2 x + 1 ) − 2 following correct A.
ISW following a correct answer
(b)
M1: Substitutes x = 2 into their attempt at f ( x ) .
If f ( x ) is incorrect then look for correctly embedded 2’s or a correct value.
dM1: Full method for finding the equation of the normal at ( 2 , 6 ) . Look for y − 6 = −
f
1
( 2 )
( x − 2 )
A1*: y − 6 = −
1
5
6
( x − 2 ) o.e with at least one correct intermediate line leading to 16y+5x=106
If y = m x + c is used look for 6 = −
1
5
6
2 + c c =
1
1
0 6
6
You can allow y = −
1
5
6
x +
1
1
0 6
6
going straight to
the given answer. ISW following sight of correct answer. It must follow a correct derivative in (a)
(c)
B1: Any correct value for A = 3 , B =
1
2
o r D = −
5
2
.
They may be embedded within an expression e.g. 3x in the quotient of a division sum
M1: Correct method for finding all three constants.
Via comparison/inspection look for 6 x 2 + 4 x − 2 = ( A x + B ) ( 2 x + 1 ) + D Values of A, B and D
Via division look for a linear quotient and a constant remainder
A1: 3 x + 1
2
+
−
2 x
5
+
2
1
o.e such as 3 x + 1
2
−
2 ( 2
5
x + 1 )
which may be seen within an integral in (d).
It is not just for values of A, B and D.
ISW following a correct answer (e.g. they may go on to 2
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but then the A1 ft in (d) would be unavailable)
(d)
M1: Attempts to integrate their A x + B +
2
D
x + 1
. Look for two terms in the correct form, one of which must
be the ln term. Award for ... x 2 + .... + k l n ( 2 x + 1 ) or . . . + . . . x + k l n ( 2 x + 1 )
Also note that kln(4x+2)and any multiple of (2x+1)within the ln is also correct
A1ft: 3
2
x 2 + 1
2
x − 5
4
l n ( 2 x + 1 ) o.e. but follow through on their values of A, B and D
dM1: A correct method of finding the area under the curve using limits of
1
3
and 2 either way around.
Dependent upon the previous M mark. Award if the intention is clear.
M1: For a correct method of finding the area of R. It is scored for adding the area under the curve to the
correct calculation for the area of the triangle. The integration of f(x) need not be correct but the limits
must be applied the correct way around. The area of the triangle may be done by integration. Look for
2
1 106 1 106 1 1 106
f(x)dx+ 6 −2=I(x) 2
1
+ 6 −2= I(2)−I + 6 −2=...
2 5 2 5 3 2 5
3
1
3
where I(x) is their attempt at
f ( x ) d x
A1:
9
1
6
5
4
−
5
4
l n 3
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Figure 5 shows a sketch of part of the curve $C$ with equation $y = \mathrm { f } ( x )$ where
$$f ( x ) = \frac { 6 x ^ { 2 } + 4 x - 2 } { 2 x + 1 } \quad x > - \frac { 1 } { 2 }$$
\begin{enumerate}[label=(\alph*)]
\item Find $\mathrm { f } ^ { \prime } ( x )$, giving the answer in simplest form.
The line $l$ is the normal to $C$ at the point $P ( 2,6 )$
\item Show that an equation for $l$ is
$$16 y + 5 x = 106$$
\item Write $\mathrm { f } ( x )$ in the form $A x + B + \frac { D } { 2 x + 1 }$ where $A , B$ and $D$ are constants.
The region $R$, shown shaded in Figure 5, is bounded by $C , l$ and the $x$-axis.
\item Use algebraic integration to find the exact area of $R$, giving your answer in the form $P + Q \ln 3$, where $P$ and $Q$ are rational constants.\\
(Solutions based entirely on calculator technology are not acceptable.)
\end{enumerate}
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