FINAL MARK

GIRRAWEEN HIGH SCHOOL

MATHEMATICS EXTENSION 2
2022 HSC TASK 2
ANSWERS COVER SHEET

Student Number: ____________________________

QUESTION MARK MEX12-1 MEX12-2 MEX12-3 MEX12-4 MEX12-5 MEX12-6 MEX12-7 MEX12-8

1-3 /8    

4-6 /9    

7-8 /8    

9 -10 /7    

11 - 12 /8    

13 /4    

TOTAL
/44 /44 /44 /44 /44
Year 12 Mathematics Extension 2 outcomes
A student:

MEX12-1 understands and uses different representations of numbers and functions to model, prove
results and find solutions to problems in a variety of contexts

MEX12-2 chooses appropriate strategies to construct arguments and proofs in both practical and
abstract settings

MEX12-3 uses vectors to model and solve problems in two and three dimensions

MEX12-4 uses the relationship between algebraic and geometric representations of complex numbers
and complex number techniques to prove results, model and solve problems

MEX12-5 applies techniques of integration to structured and unstructured problems

MEX12-6 uses mechanics to model and solve practical problems

MEX12-7 applies various mathematical techniques and concepts to model and solve structured,
unstructured and multi-step problems

MEX12-8 communicates and justifies abstract ideas and relationships using appropriate language,
notation and logical argument
 GIRRAWEEN HIGH SCHOOL
MATHEMATICS EXTENSION 2
HSC Task 2 Part B
2022

• Instructions
o Working time – 55 minutes.

o Write using black pen.

o Calculators approved by NESA may be used.

o A reference sheet is provided.

o Use the answer booklet provided. Show relevant mathematical reasoning and /or
calculations. Attempt questions 1 – 14.

o Marks may be deducted for careless or badly arranged work.

o Any results proven in an earlier question may be quoted.

PART B (44 marks)

1. Prove that the sum of any two consecutive numbers equals the difference of their squares. [2]

2. If [3]

3. Prove that [3]

4. Prove by contrapositive that if

[3]

5. Prove by contradiction that [4]

6. If [2]

7. If [3]

8. (i) For [3]

(ii) Hence, prove that [2]

9. Prove that [2]

10. Given that

(i) Prove that

[2]

(ii) Suppose that are the sides of a triangle, using the results from (i),

[3]
11. A sequence of numbers is defined such that

Prove by Mathematical Induction that [4]

12. Prove by Mathematical Induction that

[4]

13. Use Mathematical Induction to prove that

[4]

End of Task