OCR MEI C1 2010 June — Question 3 3 marks

Exam BoardOCR MEI
ModuleC1 (Core Mathematics 1)
Year2010
SessionJune
Marks3
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TopicIndices and Surds
TypeSolve power equations
DifficultyEasy -1.2 This is a straightforward algebraic manipulation requiring three basic steps: multiply by c, add 5, then square both sides. It tests routine rearrangement skills with a single surd, which is simpler than typical C1 questions that involve multiple techniques or problem-solving.
Spec1.02b Surds: manipulation and rationalising denominators

Make \(y\) the subject of the formula \(a = \frac{\sqrt{y} - 5}{c}\). [3]

AnswerMarks Guidance
\(ac = \sqrt{y - 5}\) o.e.M1 M1 for each of 3 correct or ft correct steps s.o.i. leading to \(y\) as subject
\(ac + 5 = \sqrt{y}\) o.e.M1
\([y] = [(ac + 5)^2\) o.e. iswM1 or some/all steps may be combined; allow B3 for \([y] = [(ac + 5)^2\) o.e. isw or B2 if one error
Question 4(i)
AnswerMarks Guidance
\(2 - 2x > 6x + 5\)M1 or \(1 - x > 3x + 2.5\)
\(-3 > 8x\) o.e. or ftM1 for collecting terms of their inequality correctly on opposite sides eg \(-8x > 3\)
\(x < -3/8\) o.e. or ft iswM1 allow B3 for correct inequality found after working with equation allow SC2 for \(-3/8\) o.e. found with equation or wrong inequality
Question 4(ii)
AnswerMarks Guidance
\(-4 < x < 1/2\) o.e.2 accept as two inequalities M1 for one 'end' correct or for \(-4\) and \(1/2\)
Question 5(i)
AnswerMarks Guidance
\(7\sqrt{3}\)2 M1 for \(\sqrt{48} = 4\sqrt{3}\) or \(\sqrt{27} = 3\sqrt{3}\)
Question 5(ii)
AnswerMarks Guidance
\(\frac{10 + 15\sqrt{2}}{7}\) www isw3 B1 for 7 [B0 for 7 wrongly obtained] and B2 for \(10 + 15\sqrt{2}\) or B1 for one term of numerator correct; if B0, then M1 for attempt to multiply num and denom by \(3 + \sqrt{2}\)
$ac = \sqrt{y - 5}$ o.e. | M1 | M1 for each of 3 correct or ft correct steps s.o.i. leading to $y$ as subject

$ac + 5 = \sqrt{y}$ o.e. | M1 |

$[y] = [(ac + 5)^2$ o.e. isw | M1 | or some/all steps may be combined; allow B3 for $[y] = [(ac + 5)^2$ o.e. isw or B2 if one error

## Question 4(i)

$2 - 2x > 6x + 5$ | M1 | or $1 - x > 3x + 2.5$

$-3 > 8x$ o.e. or ft | M1 | for collecting terms of their inequality correctly on opposite sides eg $-8x > 3$

$x < -3/8$ o.e. or ft isw | M1 | allow B3 for correct inequality found after working with equation allow SC2 for $-3/8$ o.e. found with equation or wrong inequality

## Question 4(ii)

$-4 < x < 1/2$ o.e. | 2 | accept as two inequalities M1 for one 'end' correct or for $-4$ and $1/2$

## Question 5(i)

$7\sqrt{3}$ | 2 | M1 for $\sqrt{48} = 4\sqrt{3}$ or $\sqrt{27} = 3\sqrt{3}$

## Question 5(ii)

$\frac{10 + 15\sqrt{2}}{7}$ www isw | 3 | B1 for 7 [B0 for 7 wrongly obtained] and B2 for $10 + 15\sqrt{2}$ or B1 for one term of numerator correct; if B0, then M1 for attempt to multiply num and denom by $3 + \sqrt{2}$
Make $y$ the subject of the formula $a = \frac{\sqrt{y} - 5}{c}$. [3]

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