OCR MEI C1 — Question 7 3 marks

Exam BoardOCR MEI
ModuleC1 (Core Mathematics 1)
Marks3
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TopicCompleting the square and sketching
TypeRearrange to make variable subject (quadratic)
DifficultyEasy -1.2 This is a straightforward algebraic rearrangement requiring only basic manipulation: subtract ut from both sides, then divide by (1/2)t². It's simpler than average A-level questions as it involves just two steps with no complex algebraic structures, making it easier than typical multi-step problems.
Spec1.02c Simultaneous equations: two variables by elimination and substitution

Make \(a\) the subject of the formula \(s = ut + \frac{1}{2}at^2\). [3]

Question 7:
AnswerMarks
72 ( s−ut )
[a=] o.e. as final answer
t2
( s−ut )
[condone [a=] ]
AnswerMarks Guidance
0.5t23 M1 for each of 3 complete correct
steps, ft from previous error if
equivalent difficulty [eg dividing by t
does not count as step – needs to be
by t2]
( s−ut )
[a=] gets M2 only (similarly
1t2
2
AnswerMarks
other triple-deckers)3
Question 7:
7 | 2 ( s−ut )
[a=] o.e. as final answer
t2
( s−ut )
[condone [a=] ]
0.5t2 | 3 | M1 for each of 3 complete correct
steps, ft from previous error if
equivalent difficulty [eg dividing by t
does not count as step – needs to be
by t2]
( s−ut )
[a=] gets M2 only (similarly
1t2
2
other triple-deckers) | 3
Make $a$ the subject of the formula $s = ut + \frac{1}{2}at^2$. [3]

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