OCR MEI C3 2011 January — Question 4 3 marks

Exam BoardOCR MEI
ModuleC3 (Core Mathematics 3)
Year2011
SessionJanuary
Marks3
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TopicProof
TypeAlgebraic inequality proof
DifficultyEasy -1.2 This is a straightforward proof using Pythagoras' theorem on a right-angled triangle to derive the fundamental trigonometric identity. It requires only basic recall of definitions (sin = opp/hyp, cos = adj/hyp) and one algebraic step. The second part about validity requires recognizing the constraint 0° < θ < 90°. This is easier than average as it's a standard textbook derivation with minimal problem-solving.
Spec1.01a Proof: structure of mathematical proof and logical steps1.05j Trigonometric identities: tan=sin/cos and sin^2+cos^2=1

Use the triangle in Fig. 4 to prove that \(\sin^2 \theta + \cos^2 \theta = 1\). For what values of \(\theta\) is this proof valid? [3] \includegraphics{figure_4}

AnswerMarks Guidance
\(\sin \theta = BC/AC\), \(\cos \theta = AB/AC\)M1 or \(a/b\), \(c/b\) condone taking \(AC = 1\) but must be stated
\(AB^2 + BC^2 = AC^2\)
\(\Rightarrow \quad (AB/AC)^2 + (BC/AC)^2 = 1\)
\(\Rightarrow \quad \cos^2 \theta + \sin^2 \theta = 1\)A1, B1 [3] Must use Pythagoras allow \(\leq\), or 'between 0 and 90°' or \(< 90\) allow \(< \pi/2\) or 'acute'
Valid for \((0° <) \theta (< 90°)\)
Question 5(i)
AnswerMarks Guidance
Graph showing:B1, B1, B1 [3] for first and second B1s graphs must include negative \(x\) values condone no asymptote \(y = -1\) shown asymptote to \(x\)-axis (shouldn't cross)
shape of \(y = e^x - 1\) and through O
shape of \(y = 2e^{-x}\)
through \((0, 2)\) (not \((2,0)\))
Question 5(ii)
AnswerMarks Guidance
\(e^x - 1 = 2e^{-x}\)M1 equating
\(\Rightarrow \quad e^{2x} - e^x = 2\)
\(\Rightarrow \quad (e^x)^2 - e^x - 2 = 0\)M1 re-arranging into a quadratic in \(e^x = 0\)
\(\Rightarrow \quad (e^x - 2)(e^x + 1) = 0\)
\(\Rightarrow \quad e^x = 2\) (or \(-1\))B1, B1 stated www www
\(\Rightarrow \quad x = \ln 2\)
\(\Rightarrow \quad y = 1\)B1cao [5] www
$\sin \theta = BC/AC$, $\cos \theta = AB/AC$ | M1 | or $a/b$, $c/b$ condone taking $AC = 1$ but must be stated

$AB^2 + BC^2 = AC^2$ | |

$\Rightarrow \quad (AB/AC)^2 + (BC/AC)^2 = 1$ | |

$\Rightarrow \quad \cos^2 \theta + \sin^2 \theta = 1$ | A1, B1 [3] | Must use Pythagoras allow $\leq$, or 'between 0 and 90°' or $< 90$ allow $< \pi/2$ or 'acute'

Valid for $(0° <) \theta (< 90°)$ | |

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# Question 5(i)

Graph showing: | B1, B1, B1 [3] | for first and second B1s graphs must include negative $x$ values condone no asymptote $y = -1$ shown asymptote to $x$-axis (shouldn't cross)

shape of $y = e^x - 1$ and through O | |

shape of $y = 2e^{-x}$ | |

through $(0, 2)$ (not $(2,0)$) | |

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# Question 5(ii)

$e^x - 1 = 2e^{-x}$ | M1 | equating

$\Rightarrow \quad e^{2x} - e^x = 2$ | |

$\Rightarrow \quad (e^x)^2 - e^x - 2 = 0$ | M1 | re-arranging into a quadratic in $e^x = 0$ | allow one error but must have $e^{2x} = (e^x)^2$ (soi)

$\Rightarrow \quad (e^x - 2)(e^x + 1) = 0$ | |

$\Rightarrow \quad e^x = 2$ (or $-1$) | B1, B1 | stated www www

$\Rightarrow \quad x = \ln 2$ | |

$\Rightarrow \quad y = 1$ | B1cao [5] | www | award even if not from quadratic method (i.e. by 'fitting') provided www allow for unsupported answers, provided www need not have used a quadratic, provided www

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Use the triangle in Fig. 4 to prove that $\sin^2 \theta + \cos^2 \theta = 1$. For what values of $\theta$ is this proof valid?
[3]

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