NORTH

SYDNEY
GIRLS HIGH
SCHOOL

Preliminary
2020 Mathematics
Assessment
Task 2

Preliminary Mathematics Advanced

General Instructions Total marks – 50
• Reading Time – 2 minutes Section I – 5 marks (pages 2 – 3)
• Working Time – 55 minutes • Attempt Questions 1 – 5
• Write using black pen • Allow about 6 minutes for this section
• NESA approved calculators may be used
Section II – 45 marks (pages 5 – 20)
• A reference sheet is provided
• In Questions 6 – 9, show relevant • Attempt Questions 6 – 9
mathematical reasoning and/or calculations • Allow about 49 minutes for this section

NAME:______________________________ TEACHER:___________________

Question 1–5 6 7 8 9 Total

Algebra and
Arithmetic /2 /11 /2 /15
Functions
/3 /2 /9 /2 /16
Trigonometry
/11 /8 /19

/5 /13 /11 /11 /10 /50

Section I

5 marks
Attempt Questions 1-5
Allow about 6 minutes for this section

Use the multiple choice answer sheet for Questions 1-5.

5 π
1 What is the value of , correct to 2 significant figures?
cos 280

A. 10.04
B. 10.03
C. 1.04 × 101
D. 1.0 × 101

2 What is the simplest expression for 5 x × 52 x ?

2
A. 52 x
B. 53 x
2
C. 252 x
D. 253 x

3 What is the domain of y= x −3 − 7− x ?

A. ( −∞,3) ∪ ( 7, ∞ )

B. ( −∞,3] ∪ [7, ∞ )

C. [3,7]

D. ( 3,7 )

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4 Consider the graph below.

Which of the following equations could represent the graph?

−3 x ( x − 4 )
y= ( x + 2)
2
A.

y =3 x ( x − 4 ) ( x + 2)
2
B.

−3 x ( x + 4 )
y= ( x − 2)
2
C.

y =3 x ( x + 4 ) ( x − 2 )
2
D.

5 If f ( x − 1) = x 2 − 2 x + 3 , then which of the following is an expression for f ( x ) ?

A. x2 − 2

B. x2 + 2

C. x2 − 2x + 2

D. x2 − 2x + 4

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Section II

50 marks
Attempt Questions 6 to 9.
Allow about 49 minutes for this section.

In questions 6 to 9, your responses should include relevant mathematical reasoning and/or

calculations.

Question 6 (13 marks)

(a) Given that log a b = 4.25 and log a c = 0.75 , find the value of:

c
(i) log a   1
b

(ii) log a ( bc )
3
. 1

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(b) Solve 4 − 3 x =
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Question 6 (continued)

1 + xy
(c) Write in simplest form with a rational denominator, given x, y > 0 2
x x

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(d) Solve 2 x 2 − 2 x − 1 =0. 2

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Question 6 (continued)

(e) Solve the following pair of simultaneous equations: 3

1
7 y −2 x =
7
x2 − 2x + y =
0

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Question 6 (continued)

(f) The resistance to the motion of a train R is the sum of two parts, one is a constant 2
of 300 Newtons and the other is directly proportional to square of its speed, v m/s.

If the total resistance is 350 Newtons when the speed of the train is 30 m s ,

calculate the total resistance when the speed is 36 m s .

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Question 7 (11 marks)

(a) Solve 12 + 5 x − 2 x 2 ≤ 0 2
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(b) The equation of a circle is x 2 + y 2 − 2 x + 4 y − 20 =

0 . Find the circle’s centre 2
and radius.
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Question 7 (continued)

(c) A function is defined as:

5 x − 4 when x ≤ 0
f ( x) =  2
− x when x > 0

(i) Evaluate f ( −3) + f ( 2 ) − f ( 0 ) . 2

(ii) (
Write an expression for f a 2 + 2 . ) 1

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Question 7 (continued)

(d) Let f ( x ) =3 + 4 − x and g ( x ) = x 2

(i) find an expression for f ( g ( x ) ) 1

(ii) find the domain of f ( g ( x ) ) 1

(iii) sketch y = f ( g ( x ) ) . 2

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Question 8 (11 marks)

(a) Express 495o in radians as an exact value. 1

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(b) Find the exact value of csc  −  . 1
 3 

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(c) If cos α = and α is a reflex angle, find the exact value of tan α . 2
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Question 8 (continued)

1 1 sin α − 1
(d) Show that − = . 2
sin α sin α
2
(1 + cos α )(1 − cos α )
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(e) Sketch y= 2 + sin   for 0 ≤ x ≤ 12 , showing all important features. 2
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Question 8 (continued)
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(f) Solve 4sin 2 x + 7 cos x =
4 , for 0 ≤ x ≤ 360 . 3
Give your answers correct to the nearest minute.

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Question 9 (10 marks)

(a) =
The graph of the curve y f ( 2 x − 1) is shown below.
2
The graph passes through the origin and points ( 3,3) and ( 5, 0 ) respectively as shown.

=y f ( 2 x − 1)

( 3,3)

( 5, 0 )

By using the graph, or otherwise:

(a) Find the number of solutions to the equation f ( 2 x − 1) − x =

0. 1
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Question 9 (continued)

(b) ∆ABC is an equilateral triangle with sides of length 6 m.

An arc with centre A and BC as tangent cuts AB and AC at X and Y respectively.

(i) Show that the radius of the arc is 3 3 m . 1

(ii) Find the exact area of the shaded region. 3

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Question 9 (continued)

(c) The angle of elevation of a hot air balloon B from a point on the ground X is 29
and the bearing is 323 .
From point Y 4000 m due west of X , the bearing of the balloon is 049 .

(i) Draw ∆XYZ showing the bearings. 1

(ii) Explain why ∠YZX =

86 . 1

(iii) Find the altitude of the balloon. 2

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