Edexcel P3 2022 January — Question 3 6 marks

Exam BoardEdexcel
ModuleP3 (Pure Mathematics 3)
Year2022
SessionJanuary
Marks6
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TopicIntegration by Substitution
TypeShow definite integral equals specific value (algebraic/exponential substitution)
DifficultyModerate -0.3 Part (i) is a straightforward application of the chain rule in reverse (power rule with linear substitution), requiring only routine technique. Part (ii) is a standard substitution u=1+2cos(x) leading to logarithmic integration, which is a textbook exercise for P3/C4 level. Both parts follow predictable patterns with no problem-solving insight required, making this slightly easier than average for an A-level question, though the 'show that' format and definite integral evaluation prevent it from being trivial.
Spec1.08h Integration by substitution

3. (i) Find, in simplest form, $$\int ( 2 x - 5 ) ^ { 7 } \mathrm {~d} x$$ (ii) Show, by algebraic integration, that $$\int _ { 0 } ^ { \frac { \pi } { 3 } } \frac { 4 \sin x } { 1 + 2 \cos x } \mathrm {~d} x = \ln a$$ where \(a\) is a rational constant to be found.

Question 3:
Part (i):
AnswerMarks Guidance
AnswerMarks Guidance
\(\int(2x-5)^7\,dx = \frac{(2x-5)^8}{16}+c\)M1 Achieves \(a(2x-5)^8\) where \(a\) is a constant, or equivalently \(au^8\) with \(u=(2x-5)\)
\(\frac{(2x-5)^8}{16}+c\)A1 Exact simplified equivalent such as \(\frac{1}{16}(2x-5)^8+c\); +c must be present
Part (ii):
AnswerMarks Guidance
AnswerMarks Guidance
\(\int\frac{4\sin x}{1+2\cos x}\,dx = -2\ln(1+2\cos x)\ (+c)\)M1 A1 M1: Achieves \(b\ln(1+2\cos x)\) or \(b\ln
\(\left[-2\ln(1+2\cos x)\right]_0^{\pi/3} = -2\ln 2+2\ln 3 = \ln\frac{9}{4}\)dM1 A1 dM1: Substitutes both \(0\) and \(\frac{\pi}{3}\) into expression of form \(b\ln(1+2\cos x)\) and subtracts; A1: \(\ln\frac{9}{4}\)
## Question 3:

### Part (i):
| Answer | Marks | Guidance |
|--------|-------|----------|
| $\int(2x-5)^7\,dx = \frac{(2x-5)^8}{16}+c$ | M1 | Achieves $a(2x-5)^8$ where $a$ is a constant, or equivalently $au^8$ with $u=(2x-5)$ |
| $\frac{(2x-5)^8}{16}+c$ | A1 | Exact simplified equivalent such as $\frac{1}{16}(2x-5)^8+c$; **+c must be present** |

### Part (ii):
| Answer | Marks | Guidance |
|--------|-------|----------|
| $\int\frac{4\sin x}{1+2\cos x}\,dx = -2\ln(1+2\cos x)\ (+c)$ | M1 A1 | M1: Achieves $b\ln(1+2\cos x)$ or $b\ln|1+2\cos x|$ where $b$ is constant; A1: Achieves $-2\ln(1+2\cos x)$; no need for $+c$ |
| $\left[-2\ln(1+2\cos x)\right]_0^{\pi/3} = -2\ln 2+2\ln 3 = \ln\frac{9}{4}$ | dM1 A1 | dM1: Substitutes both $0$ and $\frac{\pi}{3}$ into expression of form $b\ln(1+2\cos x)$ and subtracts; A1: $\ln\frac{9}{4}$ |

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3. (i) Find, in simplest form,

$$\int ( 2 x - 5 ) ^ { 7 } \mathrm {~d} x$$

(ii) Show, by algebraic integration, that

$$\int _ { 0 } ^ { \frac { \pi } { 3 } } \frac { 4 \sin x } { 1 + 2 \cos x } \mathrm {~d} x = \ln a$$

where $a$ is a rational constant to be found.\\

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