OCR MEI C1 2006 June — Question 5 3 marks

Exam BoardOCR MEI
ModuleC1 (Core Mathematics 1)
Year2006
SessionJune
Marks3
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TopicSimultaneous equations
TypeLinear simultaneous equations
DifficultyEasy -1.2 This is a straightforward simultaneous equations question with linear equations in two variables, requiring only substitution and basic algebraic manipulation. It's a routine C1 exercise with minimal steps (3 marks) and no conceptual challenges beyond standard technique application, making it easier than average.
Spec1.02c Simultaneous equations: two variables by elimination and substitution

Find the coordinates of the point of intersection of the lines \(y = 3x + 1\) and \(x + 3y = 6\). [3]

AnswerMarks Guidance
\(x + 3(3x + 1) = 6\) o.e.M1 mark for subst or for rearrangement and multn to make one pair of coefficients the same or for both eqns in form '\(y =\)' (condone one error)
\(10x = 3\) or \(10y = 19\) o.e. \((0.3, 1.9)\) or \(x = 0.3\) and \(y = 1.9\) o.e.A1 mark graphical soln: (must be on graph paper) M1 for each line, A1 for \((0.3, 1.9)\) o.e cao; allow B3 for \((0.3, 1.9)\) o.e
3 marks
$x + 3(3x + 1) = 6$ o.e. | M1 mark | for subst or for rearrangement and multn to make one pair of coefficients the same or for both eqns in form '$y =$' (condone one error)

$10x = 3$ or $10y = 19$ o.e. $(0.3, 1.9)$ or $x = 0.3$ and $y = 1.9$ o.e. | A1 mark | graphical soln: (must be on graph paper) M1 for each line, A1 for $(0.3, 1.9)$ o.e cao; allow B3 for $(0.3, 1.9)$ o.e

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Find the coordinates of the point of intersection of the lines $y = 3x + 1$ and $x + 3y = 6$. [3]

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