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MATHEMATICS ADVANCED PAPER 1: PURE MATHEMATICS 1

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Advanced Mathematics Paper 1: Pure Mathematics 1 study material covering core pure mathematics topics, including algebra, functions, equations, sequences and series, coordinate geometry, trigonometry, calculus, and related mathematical techniques. Useful for students preparing for Advanced Mathematics examinations, reviewing key concepts, and practicing exam-style questions.

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Level 3 GCE
Mathematics
Advanced
Paper 1: Pure Mathematics 1

Wednesday 6 June 2018 – Morning Paper Reference

Time: 2 hours 9MA0/01



Candidates may use any calculator allowed by the regulations of the
Joint Council for Qualifications. Calculators must not have the facility
for symbolic algebra manipulation, differentiation and integration, or
have retrievable mathematical formulae stored in them.
Instructions
•• Use black ink or ball-point pen.

• Fill
If pencil is used for diagrams/sketches/graphs it must be dark (HB or B).
in the boxes at the top of this page with your name,

• Answer
centre number and candidate number.
all questions and ensure that your answers to parts of questions

• Answer
are clearly labelled.
the questions in the spaces provided

• You
– there may be more space than you need.
should show sufficient working to make your methods clear. Answers

• Answers should be given to three significant figures unless otherwise stated.
without working may not gain full credit.

Information
•• AThere
booklet ‘Mathematical Formulae and Statistical Tables’ is provided.

• – use this asfora guide
are 14 questions in this question paper. The total mark for this paper is 100.
The marks each question
as to howare shown
much timeintobrackets
spend on each question.
Advice
• Read each question carefully before you start to answer it.
• Try
• your answers if you have time at the end
to answer every question.
Check
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©2018 Pearson Education Ltd.

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, Answer ALL questions. Write your answers in the spaces provided.

1. Given that θ is small and is measured in radians, use the small angle approximations to find an




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approximate value of

1 − cos 4θ
2θ sin 3θ
(3)




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Question 1 continued




(Total for Question 1 is 3 marks)

3
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, 2. A curve C has equation

y = x2 − 2x − 24 x, x>0




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dy
(a) Find (i)
dx

d2 y
(ii)
dx2
(3)

(b) Verify that C has a stationary point when x = 4
(2)

(c) Determine the nature of this stationary point, giving a reason for your answer.
(2)




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