Algebra SL review [123 marks]

1. [Maximum mark: 5] SPM.1.SL.TZ0.3

(a) 2
Show that (2n − 1) + (2n + 1)
2
= 8n
2
+ 2, where

n ∈ Z. [2]

(b) Hence, or otherwise, prove that the sum of the squares of any
two consecutive odd integers is even. [3]

2. [Maximum mark: 5] EXN.1.SL.TZ0.2

Solve the equation 2 ln x = ln 9 + 4. Give your answer in the
form x = pe
q
where p, q ∈ Z
+
. [5]

3. [Maximum mark: 5] 22N.1.SL.TZ0.4

Let a be a constant, where a > 1.

(a) 2
a −1
2
2
a +1
2

Show that a2 + ( 2
) = (
2
) . [3]

2 2
a −1 a +1
Consider a right-angled triangle with sides of length a, (
2
) and (
2
)

(b) Find an expression for the area of the triangle in terms of a. [2]
4. [Maximum mark: 5] 22N.2.SL.TZ0.4
geometric sequence has a first term of 50 and a fourth term of 86. 4.

The sum of the first n terms of the sequence is Sn.

Find the smallest value of n such that Sn > 33 500. [5]

5. [Maximum mark: 6] SPM.2.SL.TZ0.3

On 1st January 2020, Laurie invests $P in an account that pays a nominal annual
interest rate of 5.5 %, compounded quarterly.

The amount of money in Laurie’s account at the end of each year follows a
geometric sequence with common ratio, r.

(a) Find the value of r, giving your answer to four significant

figures. [3]

(b) Laurie makes no further deposits to or withdrawals from the

account.

Find the year in which the amount of money in Laurie’s account

will become double the amount she invested. [3]

6. [Maximum mark: 6] 22N.2.SL.TZ0.6

9
(ax+1)
Consider the expansion of 21x
2
, where a ≠ 0. The coefficient of

the term in x4 is 8

7
5
a .

Find the value of a. [6]

7. [Maximum mark: 6] EXN.1.SL.TZ0.4
The first three terms of an arithmetic sequence are u1, 5u1 − 8 and 3u1 + 8.

(a) Show that u1 = 4. [2]

(b) Prove that the sum of the first n terms of this arithmetic
sequence is a square number. [4]

8. [Maximum mark: 6] 23M.1.SL.TZ2.2

Consider an arithmetic sequence with u1 = 0. 6 and u4 = 0. 15.

(a) Find the common difference, d. [2]

The following table shows the probability distribution of a discrete random

un
variable X such that P(X = n) =
k
, where n ∈ Z
+
,1 ≤ n ≤ 4 and

k ∈ R
+
.

n 1 2 3 4

0.6 u2 u3 0.15
P(X = n)
k k k k

(b) Find the value of k. [4]

9. [Maximum mark: 8] EXM.1.SL.TZ0.1

(a) Explain why any integer can be written in the form 4k or
4k + 1 or 4k + 2 or 4k + 3, where k ∈ Z. [2]

(b) Hence prove that the square of any integer can be written in the
form 4t or 4t + 1, where t ∈ Z
+
. [6]
10. [Maximum mark: 8] EXM.1.SL.TZ0.1
(a) Explain why any integer can be written in the form 4k or
4k + 1 or 4k + 2 or 4k + 3, where k ∈ Z. [2]

(b) Hence prove that the square of any integer can be written in the
form 4t or 4t + 1, where t ∈ Z
+
. [6]

11. [Maximum mark: 8] SPM.1.SL.TZ0.6

(a) Show that log9 (cos 2x + 2) = log3√ cos 2x + 2. [3]

(b) Hence or otherwise solve

log3 (2 sin x) = log9 (cos 2x + 2) for 0 < x < . [5]
π

2
12. [Maximum mark: 12] EXN.2.SL.TZ0.7
Helen and Jane both commence new jobs each starting on an annual salary of
$70, 000. At the start of each new year, Helen receives an annual salary
increase of $2400.

Let $Hn represent Helen’s annual salary at the start of her nth year of
employment.

(a) Show that Hn = 2400n + 67 600. [2]

At the start of each new year, Jane receives an annual salary increase of 3% of
her previous year’s annual salary.

Jane’s annual salary, $Jn, at the start of her nth year of employment is given by
n−1
Jn = 70 000(1. 03) .

(b) Given that Jn follows a geometric sequence, state the value of

the common ratio, r. [1]

At the start of year N , Jane’s annual salary exceeds Helen’s annual salary for
the first time.

(c.i) Find the value of N . [3]

(c.ii) For the value of N found in part (c) (i), state Helen’s annual
salary and Jane’s annual salary, correct to the nearest dollar. [2]

(d) Find Jane’s total earnings at the start of her 10th year of
employment. Give your answer correct to the nearest dollar. [4]
13. [Maximum mark: 14] 23M.1.SL.TZ1.8
Consider the arithmetic sequence u1, u2, u3, … .

The sum of the first n terms of this sequence is given by Sn = n

2
+ 4n.

(a.i) Find the sum of the first five terms. [2]

(a.ii) Given that S6 = 60, find u6. [2]

(b) Find u1. [2]

(c) Hence or otherwise, write an expression for un in terms of n. [3]

Consider a geometric sequence, vn, where v2 = u1 and v4 = u6.

(d) Find the possible values of the common ratio, r. [3]

(e) Given that v99 < 0, find v5. [2]

14. [Maximum mark: 14] 23M.1.AHL.TZ1.10
Consider the arithmetic sequence u1, u2, u3, … .

The sum of the first n terms of this sequence is given by Sn = n

2
+ 4n.

(a.ii) Given that S6 = 60, find u6. [2]

(a.i) Find the sum of the first five terms. [2]

(b) Find u1. [2]

(c) Hence or otherwise, write an expression for un in terms of n. [3]

Consider a geometric sequence, vn, where v2 = u1 and v4 = u6.

(d) Find the possible values of the common ratio, r. [3]

(e) Given that v99 < 0, find v5. [2]

15. [Maximum mark: 15] 22N.1.SL.TZ0.8

Calculate the value of each of the following logarithms:

(a.i) log2
1
. [2]
16

(a.ii) log9 3. [2]

(a.iii) log√
3
81. [3]

It is given that logab a = 3, where a, b ∈ R

+
, ab ≠ 1.

(b.i) Show that logab b = −2. [4]

(b.ii) Hence find the value of logab

3
√a
.
√b
[4]
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