Pearson Edexcel A-Level Mathematics Paper 2 Advanced Subsidiary/Advanced Level Pure Mathematics P2 Authentic Marking Scheme Attached

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Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level
Tuesday 16 January 2024
Afternoon (Time: 1 hour 30 minutes) Paper
reference WMA12/01
Mathematics
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International Advanced Subsidiary/Advanced Level
Pure Mathematics P2


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Mathematical Formulae and Statistical Tables (Yellow), calculator



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booklet ‘Mathematical Formulae and Statistical Tables’ is provided.
are 10 questions in this question paper. The total mark for this paper is 75.
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,1. f(x) = ax3 + 3x2 – 8x + 2 where a is a constant
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, 2. Find the coefficient of the term in x7 of the binomial expansion of

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giving your answer in simplest form.
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