Pearson Edexcel Level 3 GCE AS (8FMA0/01) Further
Mathematics Advanced Subsidiary paper 1:Core Pure
Mathematics Question paper+mark scheme Monday 13
may 2024
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Number Number
Further Mathematics
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Advanced Subsidiary
PAPER 1: Core Pure Mathematics
Candidates may use any calculator allowed by Pearson regulations.
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.
If pencil is used for diagrams/sketches/graphs it must be dark (HB or B).
• Fill in the
centre boxesand
number at the top of this
candidate page with your name,
number.
• Answer all questions and ensure that your answers to parts of questions are clearly
• Answer
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 without
• Inexact answers should be given to three significant figures unless otherwise stated.
working may not gain full credit.
Information
•• AThere
booklet ‘Mathematical Formulae and Statistical Tables’ is provided.
are 8 questions in this question paper. The total mark for this paper is 80.
• – use this asfora guide
The marks each as
question
to how are
much shown
timeintobrackets
spend on each question.
Advice
• Read each question carefully before you start to answer it.
• Try to answer every question.
, • Check your answers if you have time at the end. Turn over
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,1. The cubic equation
2x3 3x2 5x 7 0
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has roots α, β and γ.
Without solving the equation, determine the exact value of
(i) α2 + β 2 + γ2
(3)
3 3 3
(ii)
α β γ
(3)
(iii) (5 – α)(5 – β )(5 – γ)
(3)
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DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
2
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Mathematics Advanced Subsidiary paper 1:Core Pure
Mathematics Question paper+mark scheme Monday 13
may 2024
surname names
Number Number
Further Mathematics
■ ■
Advanced Subsidiary
PAPER 1: Core Pure Mathematics
Candidates may use any calculator allowed by Pearson regulations.
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.
If pencil is used for diagrams/sketches/graphs it must be dark (HB or B).
• Fill in the
centre boxesand
number at the top of this
candidate page with your name,
number.
• Answer all questions and ensure that your answers to parts of questions are clearly
• Answer
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 without
• Inexact answers should be given to three significant figures unless otherwise stated.
working may not gain full credit.
Information
•• AThere
booklet ‘Mathematical Formulae and Statistical Tables’ is provided.
are 8 questions in this question paper. The total mark for this paper is 80.
• – use this asfora guide
The marks each as
question
to how are
much shown
timeintobrackets
spend on each question.
Advice
• Read each question carefully before you start to answer it.
• Try to answer every question.
, • Check your answers if you have time at the end. Turn over
P74069A
©2024 Pearson Education Ltd.
F:1/1/1/1/1/1/1/
,1. The cubic equation
2x3 3x2 5x 7 0
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
has roots α, β and γ.
Without solving the equation, determine the exact value of
(i) α2 + β 2 + γ2
(3)
3 3 3
(ii)
α β γ
(3)
(iii) (5 – α)(5 – β )(5 – γ)
(3)
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
2
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,
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
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Question 1 continued
3
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