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VCE Mathematical Methods (CAS) : Written Examination 1 From 2010 (Inclusive)
VCE Mathematical Methods (CAS) : Written Examination 1 From 2010 (Inclusive)
Question 2 Algebra
For the simultaneous linear equations • solution of systems of
simultaneous linear equations,
ax + 3y = 0 including consideration of cases
2x + (a + 1) y = 0. where no solution or an infinite
where a is a real constant, find the value(s) of a for which there number of possible solutions exist
are infinitely many solutions.
3 marks
Question 4 Calculus
State the subset of R for which the graph of the function • application of differentiation to
f (x) = x4 – x2 is strictly decreasing. curve sketching and identification
3 marks of key features of curves,
identification of intervals over
Note: A function f is said to be strictly decreasing on a given set if which a function is constant,
for all a and b in the set a < b implies f (a) > f (b). stationary, strictly increasing or
strictly decreasing
2 2
In this question this means the answer is (–∞, – ] ∪ [0, ]
or an equivalent. 2 2
Question 5 Algebra
Write down a formula that generates all real solutions of the • general solutions of equations
equation sin(x) + cos(x) = 0. 1
such as cos(x) + cos(3x) = ,
3 marks 2
x ∈ R and the specification of
exact solutions or numerical
solutions, as appropriate, within a
restricted domain
Question 6 Algebra
For the simultaneous linear equations • solution of systems of
simultaneous linear equations,
mx + 12y = 12 including consideration of cases
3x + my = m where no solution or an infinite
find the value(s) of m for which the equations have number of possible solutions exist
i. a unique solution
ii. infinitely many solutions.
4 marks
Question 7 Probabilty
Sharelle is the goal shooter for her netball team and during • Bernoulli trials and two state
matches has many attempts at scoring a goal. Assume that the Markov chains, including the
success of an attempt to score a goal depends only on the success length of run in a sequence,
or otherwise of her previous attempt at scoring a goal. steady values for a Markov
If an attempt at scoring a goal in a match is successful, then the chain (familiarity with the use of
probability that her next attempt at scoring a goal in the match is transition matrices to compute
successful is 0.84. However, if an attempt at scoring a goal in a values of a Markov chain will be
match is unsuccessful, then the probability that her next attempt at assumed)
scoring a goal in the match is successful is 0.64.
In the long term, what percentage of her attempts at scoring a goal
are successful?
3 marks
Question 9 Algebra
Let g: R → R, g(x) = x2. • the relationship of f (x ± y), f (x y)
Show that g(u + v) + g(u – v) = 2(g(u) + g(v)). and f (x y) to values of f (x) and f (y)
for different functions ƒ
2 marks
Question 11 Calculus
Find the average value of y = ex over the interval [0, 2]. • application of integration . . .
2 marks average value of a function
x
3 2 1 1 2 3
a. Draw the graph of the derivative function f ′on the same set of
axes.
b. Write down a rule for the derivative function.
4 marks
Note: The sgn function is defined by
«® 1 where x 0
®®
sgn( x) ¬ 0 where x 0
®®
®®1 where x 0.
Question 13 Calculus
The speed v, in metres per second, of an object moving in a • application of integration to
straight line is given as a function of time t, in seconds, where problems involving . . . distance
travelled in a straight line . . . and
24 finding a function from a known
v(t ) = where t ≥ 0.
t +1 rate of change
a. State the initial speed of the object. • application of anti-differentiation
b. Find the values of t for which the speed is less than 2 metres to problems involving straight-
per second. line motion, including calculation
of distance travelled (assumed
c. Find the distance travelled by the object in the first
knowledge and skills from Units 1
10 seconds.
and 2)
3 marks