CAIE P1 2024 June — Question 6 9 marks

Exam BoardCAIE
ModuleP1 (Pure Mathematics 1)
Year2024
SessionJune
Marks9
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TopicAreas by integration
TypeArea between curve and line
DifficultyModerate -0.3 Part (a) requires standard differentiation of a power function and solving a quadratic to find stationary points and x-intercepts—routine A-level techniques. Part (b) involves finding the area between a curve and line using integration, which is a standard application requiring setup of the integral and basic algebraic manipulation. While it has multiple steps (9 marks total), all techniques are core P1 content with no novel insight required, making it slightly easier than average.
Spec1.07i Differentiate x^n: for rational n and sums1.07n Stationary points: find maxima, minima using derivatives1.08e Area between curve and x-axis: using definite integrals

The curve with equation \(y = 2x - 8x^{\frac{1}{2}}\) has a minimum point at \(A\) and intersects the positive \(x\)-axis at \(B\). \begin{enumerate}[label=(\alph*)] \item Find the coordinates of \(A\) and \(B\). [4] \end enumerate}
\includegraphics{figure_6} The diagram shows the curve with equation \(y = 2x - 8x^{\frac{1}{2}}\) and the line \(AB\). It is given that the equation of \(AB\) is \(y = \frac{2x-32}{3}\). Find the area of the shaded region between the curve and the line. [5]

Question 6:

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6(a)1
dy 1 
2 8 x 2
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dx 2B1
1
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24x 2 0M1 dy
Equating their two term , with at least one term
dx
correct, to 0.
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[A is] 4, 8 or x4, y8A1
[B is] 16, 0 or x16, y0B1
4dy
Note: Correct answers without use of can be
dx
awarded 4/4.
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6(b)2x2 8 3
  x2 C
2 3
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2B1 Seen correct in unsimplified form or better.
x2 32x 2x322
 or C
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3 12B1 Seen correct in unsimplified form or better.
Attempt to integrate, defined by at least one correct power in each expression,
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and then subtract.M1 Multiplying by 3 before integration scores M0.
   
 8 3  8 3 162 3216 42 324
162  .16242  .42    
 3   3   3   3 
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 2   2 M1 Use of their x values, > 0, from (a) as limits in their
integrated expressions. Allow, for correct limits,
sight of
 256  80  256  112
      .
 3   3   3   3 
If incorrect limits are used, then clear substitution
must be seen.
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6(b)Alternative Method 1 for first 4 marks of Question 6(b)
 1  8 3
 2x8x2 dx x2  x2 C
3
 
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2(B1) Seen correct in unsimplified form or better.
[Area of triangle =] 48(B1)
Attempt to integrate, defined by at least one correct power, and then subtract
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their triangle area.(M1)
   
 8 3  8 3
162  .16242  .42
3 3
   
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 2   2 (M1) Use of their x values, > 0, from (a) as limits in their
integrated expression. Allow sight of
 256  80
      .
 3   3 
If incorrect limits are used, then clear substitution
must be seen.
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6(b)Alternative Method 2 for first 4 marks of Question 6(b)
Subtract and then integrate, defined by at least two correct powers.
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Condone functions being the wrong way round.(M1) If terms in x have not been combined use the first
scheme.
 
 4 8 3 32x
  x2  x2  
32 3 3
 
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 2 (B2,1,0) B2 for 3 correct terms, B1 for any 2 correct terms.
   
 4 8 3 3216  4 8 3 324
  162  162   42  42  
 32 3 3   32 3 3 
 
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 2   2 (M1) Use of their x values, >0, from (a) as limits in their
 32
integrated expression. Allow sight of   0 .
 3 
If incorrect limits are used, then clear substitution
must be seen.
32 2
, 10 or 10.7
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3 3(B1) AWRT
32 32 32
Allow  or  changed to + for this mark.
3 3 3
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(5)Condone the inclusion of π for the first 4 marks but
use of y2 scores a maximum of B1 for the triangle.
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Question 6:
--- 6(a) ---
6(a) | 1
dy 1 
2 8 x 2
dx 2 | B1
1

24x 2 0 | M1 | dy
Equating their two term , with at least one term
dx
correct, to 0.
[A is] 4, 8 or x4, y8 | A1
[B is] 16, 0 or x16, y0 | B1
4 | dy
Note: Correct answers without use of can be
dx
awarded 4/4.
Question | Answer | Marks | Guidance
--- 6(b) ---
6(b) | 2x2 8 3
  x2 C
2 3
2 | B1 | Seen correct in unsimplified form or better.
x2 32x 2x322
 or C
3 12 | B1 | Seen correct in unsimplified form or better.
Attempt to integrate, defined by at least one correct power in each expression,
and then subtract. | M1 | Multiplying by 3 before integration scores M0.
   
 8 3  8 3 162 3216 42 324
162  .16242  .42    
 3   3   3   3 
 2   2  | M1 | Use of their x values, > 0, from (a) as limits in their
integrated expressions. Allow, for correct limits,
sight of
 256  80  256  112
      .
 3   3   3   3 
If incorrect limits are used, then clear substitution
must be seen.
Question | Answer | Marks | Guidance
6(b) | Alternative Method 1 for first 4 marks of Question 6(b)
 1  8 3
 2x8x2 dx x2  x2 C
3
 
2 | (B1) | Seen correct in unsimplified form or better.
[Area of triangle =] 48 | (B1)
Attempt to integrate, defined by at least one correct power, and then subtract
their triangle area. | (M1)
   
 8 3  8 3
162  .16242  .42
3 3
   
 2   2  | (M1) | Use of their x values, > 0, from (a) as limits in their
integrated expression. Allow sight of
 256  80
      .
 3   3 
If incorrect limits are used, then clear substitution
must be seen.
Question | Answer | Marks | Guidance
6(b) | Alternative Method 2 for first 4 marks of Question 6(b)
Subtract and then integrate, defined by at least two correct powers.
Condone functions being the wrong way round. | (M1) | If terms in x have not been combined use the first
scheme.
 
 4 8 3 32x
  x2  x2  
32 3 3
 
 2  | (B2,1,0) | B2 for 3 correct terms, B1 for any 2 correct terms.
   
 4 8 3 3216  4 8 3 324
  162  162   42  42  
 32 3 3   32 3 3 
 
 2   2  | (M1) | Use of their x values, >0, from (a) as limits in their
 32
integrated expression. Allow sight of   0 .
 3 
If incorrect limits are used, then clear substitution
must be seen.
32 2
, 10 or 10.7
3 3 | (B1) | AWRT
32 32 32
Allow  or  changed to + for this mark.
3 3 3
(5) | Condone the inclusion of π for the first 4 marks but
use of y2 scores a maximum of B1 for the triangle.
Question | Answer | Marks | Guidance
The curve with equation $y = 2x - 8x^{\frac{1}{2}}$ has a minimum point at $A$ and intersects the positive $x$-axis at $B$.

\begin{enumerate}[label=(\alph*)]
\item Find the coordinates of $A$ and $B$. [4]
\end enumerate}

\begin{enumerate}[label=(\alph*)]
\setcounter{enumi}{1}
\item 
\end{enumerate}

\includegraphics{figure_6}

The diagram shows the curve with equation $y = 2x - 8x^{\frac{1}{2}}$ and the line $AB$. It is given that the equation of $AB$ is $y = \frac{2x-32}{3}$.

Find the area of the shaded region between the curve and the line. [5]

\hfill \mbox{\textit{CAIE P1 2024 Q6 [9]}}