| Exam Board | CAIE |
|---|---|
| Module | FP1 (Further Pure Mathematics 1) |
| Year | 2019 |
| Session | November |
| Marks | 12 |
| Paper | Download PDF ↗ |
| Mark scheme | Download PDF ↗ |
| Topic | 3x3 Matrices |
| Type | Rank and null space basis |
| Difficulty | Standard +0.8 This is a Further Maths question on matrix rank and systems of equations requiring row reduction, understanding of rank-nullity relationships, and analysis of consistency conditions. While systematic, it requires multiple techniques (finding rank via row operations, solving systems in different cases, proving inconsistency) and understanding of when systems have unique/infinite/no solutions based on rank. The multi-part structure with parameter cases elevates it above routine A-level questions but remains within standard Further Maths scope. |
| Spec | 4.03s Consistent/inconsistent: systems of equations4.03t Plane intersection: geometric interpretation |
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| 10(i) | 1 5 1 1 5 1 |
| Answer | Marks | Guidance |
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| | M1 A1 | Reduces to echelon form. At least one row operation for M1. |
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| r A if θ≠−1 | A1 |
| r ( A )=2 if θ=−1 | B1 |
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| 10(ii) | x +5y +z = −1 |
| Answer | Marks | Guidance |
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| (θ+1)z = (θ+1) | M1 | Uses reduced form of augmented matrix or eliminates |
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| 7 7 | A1 |
| A1 | One correct. |
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| 10(iii) | x +5y +z = −1 |
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| z =t | M1 | Uses parameter. |
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| 7 7 | A1 A1 |
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| 10(iv) | x+5y+ z =−1, |
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| ( θ+1 ) z =φ+1 | M1 | Uses reduced form of augmented matrix or eliminates |
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| so no solution (inconsistent). | A1 |
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| 11E(i) | dw dy |
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| dx dx | B1 |
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| dx2 dx2 dx | B1 |
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| dx2 dx dx2 dx dx | M1 | Uses substitution to obtain w-x equation, AG. |
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| =−cosy e−2xsecy =−e−2x | A1 |
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| Question | Answer | Marks |
| 11E(ii) | m2 +2m+1=0⇒m=−1 | M1 |
| CF: w=( Ax+B ) e−x | A1 | |
| PI: w=ke−2x ⇒ w′=−2ke−2x ⇒ w′′=4ke−2x | M1 | Forms PI and differentiates. |
| 4k−4k+k =−1⇒k =−1 | A1 | |
| w=( Ax+B ) e−x −e−2x | A1 | States general solution. |
| Answer | Marks | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| x=0, 3 , 2 ⇒ 2 | B1 | Uses initial conditions to find constants. |
| w′=− ( Ax+B ) e−x + Ae−x +2e−2x | M1 | Differentiates general solution. |
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| 3 3 2 2 2 | M1 A1 | Substitutes initial conditions. |
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| 2 | A1 | States particular solution for y in terms of x. |
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| Question | Answer | Marks |
| 11O(i) | ( ) | |
| e2α−e−2α=2 eα +e−α ⇒eα−e−α=2 | M1 | eα+e−α. |
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| e2α−2eα−1=0⇒ eα =1+ 2 | M1 A1 | Forms quadratic in eα, AG. |
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| α=ln 1+ 2 | A1 | Must be exact. |
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| r =2 1+ 2+ 2−1 =4 2 | M1 A1 | Substitutes to find r. |
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| 11O(ii) | B1 | C has correct shape. |
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| B1 | C has correct shape. |
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| B1 | Intersection points positioned correctly. |
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| 11O(iii) | ( ) ( ) |
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| 0 | M1 A1 | 1 |
| Answer | Marks | Guidance |
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| 0 | M1 A1 | Expands and integrates. |
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| 8 | A1 |
Question 10:
--- 10(i) ---
10(i) | 1 5 1 1 5 1
1 −2 −2 → 0 −7 −3
2 3 θ 0 0 θ+1
| M1 A1 | Reduces to echelon form. At least one row operation for M1.
( )=3
r A if θ≠−1 | A1
r ( A )=2 if θ=−1 | B1
4
--- 10(ii) ---
10(ii) | x +5y +z = −1
−7y −3z = 1
(θ+1)z = (θ+1) | M1 | Uses reduced form of augmented matrix or eliminates
variables from scratch.
4 6
z =1, y =− , x=
7 7 | A1
A1 | One correct.
All three correct.
3
--- 10(iii) ---
10(iii) | x +5y +z = −1
−7y −3z = 1
(θ+1)z = (θ+1)
z =t | M1 | Uses parameter.
3t+1 8t−2
y =− , x=
7 7 | A1 A1
3
Question | Answer | Marks | Guidance
--- 10(iv) ---
10(iv) | x+5y+ z =−1,
−7y −3z =1,
( θ+1 ) z =φ+1 | M1 | Uses reduced form of augmented matrix or eliminates
variables from scratch
θ=−1⇒φ=−1
so no solution (inconsistent). | A1
2
Question | Answer | Marks | Guidance
11E(i) | dw dy
w=cosy⇒ =−sin y
dx dx | B1
d2w d2y dy 2
=−sin y −cosy
dx2 dx2 dx | B1
d2w dw d2y dy 2 dy
+2 +w=−sin y −cosy −2sin y +cosy
dx2 dx dx2 dx dx | M1 | Uses substitution to obtain w-x equation, AG.
( )
=−cosy e−2xsecy =−e−2x | A1
4
Question | Answer | Marks | Guidance
11E(ii) | m2 +2m+1=0⇒m=−1 | M1 | Finds CF.
CF: w=( Ax+B ) e−x | A1
PI: w=ke−2x ⇒ w′=−2ke−2x ⇒ w′′=4ke−2x | M1 | Forms PI and differentiates.
4k−4k+k =−1⇒k =−1 | A1
w=( Ax+B ) e−x −e−2x | A1 | States general solution.
y = 1π w= 1 B= 3
x=0, 3 , 2 ⇒ 2 | B1 | Uses initial conditions to find constants.
w′=− ( Ax+B ) e−x + Ae−x +2e−2x | M1 | Differentiates general solution.
x=0, y = 1π, y'= 3, w'=−1 ⇒−1 =−3 +A+2⇒ A=−1
3 3 2 2 2 | M1 A1 | Substitutes initial conditions.
3
y =cos−1 −x e−x −e−2x
2 | A1 | States particular solution for y in terms of x.
10
Question | Answer | Marks | Guidance
11O(i) | ( )
e2α−e−2α=2 eα +e−α ⇒eα−e−α=2 | M1 | eα+e−α.
Sets equations equal and divides by
e2α−2eα−1=0⇒ eα =1+ 2 | M1 A1 | Forms quadratic in eα, AG.
( )
α=ln 1+ 2 | A1 | Must be exact.
( )
r =2 1+ 2+ 2−1 =4 2 | M1 A1 | Substitutes to find r.
6
11O(ii) | B1 | C has correct shape.
1
B1 | C has correct shape.
2
B1 | Intersection points positioned correctly.
3
Question | Answer | Marks | Guidance
11O(iii) | ( ) ( )
ln1+√2 ln1+√2
2 ∫ ( eθ+e−θ ) 2 dθ− 1 ∫ ( e2θ−e−2θ ) 2 dθ
2
0 0
( )
ln1+√2
1 1
= ∫ 5+2e2θ+2e−2θ− e4θ− e−4θ dθ
2 2
0 | M1 A1 | 1
Uses ∫r2dθ to formulate correct area.
2
( )
ln1+√2
1 1
= 5θ+e2θ−e−2θ− e4θ+ e−4θ
8 8
0 | M1 A1 | Expands and integrates.
( ) 2 ( ) −2 1 ( ) 4 ( ) −4
=5ln(1+√2)+ 1+ 2 − 1+ 2 − 1+ 2 − 1+ 2 =5.82
8 | A1
5
The matrix $\mathbf{A}$ is defined by
$$\mathbf{A} = \begin{pmatrix} 1 & 5 & 1 \\ 1 & -2 & -2 \\ 2 & 3 & \theta \end{pmatrix}.$$
\begin{enumerate}[label=(\alph*)]
\item Find the rank of $\mathbf{A}$ when $\theta \neq -1$. [3]
\item Find the rank of $\mathbf{A}$ when $\theta = -1$. [1]
\end{enumerate}
Consider the system of equations
\begin{align}
x + 5y + z &= -1, \\
x - 2y - 2z &= 0, \\
2x + 3y + \theta z &= \theta.
\end{align}
\begin{enumerate}[label=(\roman*)]
\item Solve the system of equations when $\theta \neq -1$. [3]
\item Find the general solution when $\theta = -1$. [3]
\item Show that if $\theta = -1$ and $\phi \neq -1$ then $\mathbf{A}\mathbf{x} = \begin{pmatrix} -1 \\ 0 \\ \phi \end{pmatrix}$ has no solution. [2]
\end{enumerate}
\hfill \mbox{\textit{CAIE FP1 2019 Q10 [12]}}