AQA Paper 2 2020 June — Question 2 1 marks

Exam BoardAQA
ModulePaper 2 (Paper 2)
Year2020
SessionJune
Marks1
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TopicReciprocal Trig & Identities
TypeSolve equation with reciprocal functions
DifficultyEasy -2.0 This is a 1-mark multiple choice question requiring only basic recall of function properties: recognizing that sec x = 1/cos x = 0 has no solution since cos x can never equal infinity. No calculation or problem-solving is needed, making it significantly easier than average A-level questions.
Spec1.05i Inverse trig functions: arcsin, arccos, arctan domains and graphs

Which one of the following equations has no real solutions? Tick (\(\checkmark\)) one box. \(\cot x = 0\) \(\ln x = 0\) \(|x + 1| = 0\) \(\sec x = 0\) [1 mark]

Question 2:
AnswerMarks Guidance
2Ticks correct box 2.2a
Total1
QMarking instructions AO
Question 2:
2 | Ticks correct box | 2.2a | B1 | secx =0
Total | 1
Q | Marking instructions | AO | Marks | Typical solution
Which one of the following equations has no real solutions?

Tick ($\checkmark$) one box.

$\cot x = 0$

$\ln x = 0$

$|x + 1| = 0$

$\sec x = 0$

[1 mark]

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