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Mathematical Formulae
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Quadratic Equation
1. ALGEBRA
−b b − 4ac
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Binomial Theorem
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where n is a positive integer and (r ) = (n – r)!r!
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sec 2 A = 1 + tan 2
Identities 2. TRIGONOMETRY
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Formulae for ∆ABC
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a = b + c – 2bc cos A
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0606 Additional Mathematics Unit 04 Indices and surds
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2 Without using a calculator, express 6^1 + 3h-2 in the form a + b 3 , where a and b are integers to
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(i) Given that 2 # 4 = 1 , show that 5x + 2y = –3.
5 5x y
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1 Without using a calculator, express ^2 + 5h2 in the form a + b 5 , where a and b are
5 -1
constants to be found. [4]
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x-y x+y
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4x y
2 Given that 2 #4 #8 =1 and 3
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5 Do not use a calculator in this question.
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2 2 + 3h = 0. [2]
(i) Show that ^2 2 + 4h - 8^2
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(ii) Solve the equation ^2 2 2 = 0, giving your answer in the form a + b 2
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0606 Additional Mathematics Unit 04 Indices and surds
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4 x 2x + 1 x+1 x can be
(i) Using the substitution y = 5 , show that the equation 5 -5 + 2 = 2 (5 )
2 [2]
written in the form ay + by + 2 = 0, where a and b are constants to be found.
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(ii) Hence solve the equation 5 2x + 1 - 5x + 1 + 2
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9 Integers a and b are such that (a + 3 5) + a - b 5 = 51. Find the possible values of a and the
corresponding values of b. [6]
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10 (a) Solve the following simultaneous equations.
x =1
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(b) The diagram shows a triangle ABC such that AB = ^2 + 3h cm, BC = ^1 +2 3h cm
10 and AC = 2 cm.
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10 Do not use a calculator in this question.
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The diagram shows triangle ABC which is right-angled at the point B. The side AB = ^1 + 2 5h cm
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(i) Find tan i in the form a + b 5 , where a and b are integers to be found.
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(ii) Hence find sec i in the form c + d 5 , where c and d are integers to be found.
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3 Do not use a calculator in this question.
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6 (a) Solve 1 . [2]
6x - 2 = 4
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2 Do not use a calculator in this question.
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BC = 8 Academy radians. Showing all your working, find ^
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(ii) sec2 i in the form c + d 2 , where Academyc
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5 (a) Solvethefollowingequationstofindpandq.
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8 q - 1 # 22p + 1 = 4
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9 p - 4 # 3q
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4 You are not allowed to use a calculator in this question.
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12 (a) Giventhat2 2x - 1 # 4x + y = 128and 2y - x = 1,findthevalueofeachoftheintegersxandy. [4]
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4 Solve the following simultaneous equations, giving your answers for both x and y in the
form a + b 3 , where a and b are integers.
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