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1. (i) The polynomial P(x) is such that P(x) = ax 3 - 3x 2 +bx+ 6. Given that (x + 2) is a factor of P(x) and
that when P(x) is divided by (x - 1) the remainder is -6.
(a) Find, the values of the constants a and b.
(b) Hence, solve the equation P(x) = 0. (7 marks)

(ii) Two statements p and q are given by

p: Comfort studies hard.
q: She will pass the examination.

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Write out the following propositions in simple Engish.

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(c) p => q
(d) - p=>-q
(e) - (p-=> q)

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2. Two variables X and Y are related by an equation of the form Y = log10 (mX + c).
The table below gives the corr!:)sponding values of X and Y.

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(a) Draw a linear graph by plotting values of io Y against X

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(b) Use your graph to estimate, to the nearest whole number, the values_ofm and c. (8 marks )

3. (i) A function f is defined by

2x+1
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x-4 € Ill, X -:f: 4.
(a) Show thatf is injective.
(b) Find the inverse functionf-1(x), stating its domain.
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(6 marks)

(ii) A relation R is defined on the set of integers by: aRb <=> a + b = 2m + 1, where m is an integer.
Show that R is not an equivalence relation. (3 marks)
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4. (i) Given that (k + 5)x 2 � lOx + 2kx = 9k is a quadratic equation,

find the value(s) of the constant k for which the roots are equal. (6 marks)
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(ii) There are 6 girls and four boys in a class. 3 students are to be chosen at random so as to be awarded a
scholarship. In how many ways can this be done if at least l boy and 1 girl must be in the selection.
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(3 marks)
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5. (i) Given that f(x) =x =

- 4x 2 - x -12. Verify that f(x) 0 has a root in the interval 4 < x < 5.
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Taking x = 4.5 as a first approximate root ofthe·equation f (x) = 0, use the Newton - Raphson
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procedure to find a second approximation to the root of the equation, giving the answer to two decimal places.
(7 marks)
(ii) The sum of the first n terms of a sequence is given by Sn= 2n2 + n.
Find,
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(a) the tenth term of the sequence.·

(b) then th term of the sequence. (5 marks)
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6. (i) Sol ve the differential equation (x 2 - 1) :� + 2y

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= 0, given that y = 3 when x = 2.
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Express the answer in the form y = f (x). (5 marks)

(ii) Given that f(x) = 2

;� 1._ Sketch the graphof y
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f(x), showing clearly all its intercepts and the
behavior ofthe curve as it approaches its asymptotes.
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