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ZIMBABWE SCHOOL EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL

General Certificate of Education Advanced Level

MATHEMATICS 9164/1
PAPER 1

NOVEMBER 2008 SESSION 3 hours

Additional materials:
Answer paper
Graph paper
List of Formulae

TIME 3 hours

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES

Write your name, Centre number and candidate munber in the spaces provided on the answer
paper/answer booklet.

There is no restriction on the number of questions which you may attempt.

If a numerical answer cannot be given exactly, and the accuracy required is not specified in the
question, then in the case of an angle it should be given to the nearest degree, and in other cases it
should be given correct to 2 significant figures.

INFORl\1ATION FOR CANDIDATES

the number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the end of each question or part question.
The total number of marks for this paper is 120.
Questions are printed in the order of their mark allocations and candidates are advised to attempt
questions sequentially.
The use of an electronic calculator is expected, where appropriate.
You are reminded of the need for clear presentation in your answers.

This question paper consists of 7 printed pages and 1 blank page.

Copyright: Zimbabwe School Examinations Council, N2008.

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1 A complex number z has modulus 8 and argument -.
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State the modulus and argument of z'. [2]

Using these values show the number Z2 on an Argand diagram, and hence
express Z2 in the form a + bi. [2]

2 The centre of the circle X2 + l + 2gx + 2fy + c == 0 lies on the line 2x + Y == 4

and the circle passes through the points (-1; 0) and (-1; 4). . - -- -;

(i) Show that the coordinates of the centre of the circle are (1; 2). [3]

(ii) Find the radius of the circle, giving your answer in exact form. [2]

3 Given that (x - 1) and (x - b) are factors of the polynomial

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j{x) == x3 + 2ax2 + bx -1, where a> and b > 0, find the values of a and b. [5]

4 (a) On the same axes, sketch the graphs of y = Ix -11- 2 and y == -Ix -11· [2]

(b) Solve the equation Ix~ 11- 2 == -Ix -11· [2]

Hence solve the inequality

Ix -11- 2> -Ix -11· [2J

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5 The sides of a square ABCD are each of length 4 cm. The rectangle CDEF lies
in a plane perpendicular to the plane ABCD and DE = CF = 8 cm. M is the centre of
the rectangle CDEF. (See diagram);

.M
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Taking the point A as the origin and unit vectors i,j and k in the directions
AB, AD and DE, calculate the angle between the li!!e_AM and the line BE. [6]

, ,b, '. d"

6 Given that y = ~,fLUdjin expression for .2.' [2] . ~-~

SffiX ~

Hence find the x -coordinate of the turning point in the range 0 < x < ~ .

Determine whether this turning point is a maximum or a minimum. [5]

7 For each of the following expressions, obtain a series of simplified terms, in '
ascending powers or" x, up to and including the term in x3 stating the set of
values for which each expansion is valid.
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(a) (l-4xf4. .//
t.. r'- ifO'I ,
[4]
0'c/
(b) In(5 - 3x). [4]

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8 Express In( r:--? in the form
'Vl+x2 .

alnx + bln(l + X2),

where a and b are constants to be found. [1]

Differentiate with respect to\ x:

(i) lny, [1]

(ii) [2]

Using the ~bove results, or otherwise, find dy in tenus of x, given

dx
x3
that y = r=»: [3]
'VI +. X2

Hence, find values of x for which dy = O. [1]

dx

9 A curve is such that dy = ~ - kx, where k is a positive constant. Given that

. dx 4
the tangents to the curve at the points where x = -1 and 1 are 'perpendicular,
find the value of k. [4]

Given that the curve passes through the point (4; 0), find. its equation. [4]

10 (a) Find the sum of all the integers between 100 and 600 which are exactly
divisible by 7. [5]

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(b) . The sum to infinity of a geometrical progression is 13 .Given that the

first term is 6, find the common ratio.

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Hence find n, such that U; is the term of largest magnitude for which
IUnl < 10-5• ' [6]

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11 The parametric equations of a curve are

x = 3-2cosB,
y=2+3sinB.

(a) State the coordinates of the point on the curve for which x takes its
maximum and minimum values. [4]

(b) Use the identity cos? B + sin? B = 1 to derive the Cartesian equation
of the curve.

Briefly explain why this is not the equation of a circle. [3]

(c) Find the equation of the tangent to the curve at the point where

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B=-. [5]
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12 Sketchon the same axes, the graphs of y = In(x + 1) and y == cosx, where .x
is ill radians. [2]

State the number of roots of the equation In(x + 1) - cosx = O. [1]

Show that one root ofthis equation lies between x = 0.8 and x = 0.9. [3]

Taking 0.9 as the initial approximation to this root, use theNewton-Raphson

method once to obtain a second approximation, giving your answer to 6
significant figures. [4]

Show that your answer gives the root correct to 4 significant figures. [2]

13 (a) E xpress ( l+x.

)( ial fracti
) m partia actions. [2]
2+ x 3x+ 5

(i) By putting x = -J3, or otherwise, obtain an expression for

(2 + -J3)( 3-J3 + 5)
in the form a + b-fj, where a and b are integers. [3]

(ii) Show that

l 1+ x 4 .
f -----dx
-1(2+x)(3x+5)
= In3--1n2.
3
[4]

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(b) The area bounded by the x-axis, the curve y "" cosecz and the lines
x n and x ~ 5n is rotatedthrough4
= right angles about the x-axis.
6' 6
See diagram ..

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re
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Find the exact value of the volume of the solid generated. [4J

14 (a)

The diagram above shows a pyramid of constant volume with a horizontal

square base of edge 2x units .. Its vertex is h units vertically above the
centre of the base. Show that the areaA, of a sloping triangular face is,
given by
2
2 . 9V· ,4
A =--+X.
2 [7]
16x

Find an expression of x in terms of V for which A is least,leaving your

answer in exact form.

(Volume of a pyramid= t base area .x height) ... [4]

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(b) A solid consists of a hemisphere of radius r joined to a cone of constant

height 60 cm. The base of the cone is the plane face of the hemisphere.
(See diagram).

60 cm

If r increases at a rate of 2 cm per minute, calculate the

rate of increase of the volume of the solid when r = 60 cm. Leave your
answer in terms of :Tt. [4]

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ZIMBABWE SCHOOL EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL

General Certificate of Education Advanced Level
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MATHEMATICS 9164/2
PAPER 2
NOVEMBER 2008 SESSION 3 hours

Additional materials:
Answer paper
Graph paper
List of Formulae

TIME 3 hours

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES

Write your name, Centre number and candidate number in the spaces provided on the answer
paper/answer booklet. .

There is no restriction on the number of questions which you may attempt.

If a numerical answer cannot be given exactly, and the accuracy required is not speci led in the
question, then in the case of an angle it should be given to the nearest degre and in t r cas
should be given correct to 2 significant figures. \

If a numerical value for g is necessary, take g = 9.81 ms-2.

INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES

The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the end of eacht!ue~_t~,::n~! part \

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The total number of marks for this paper is 120. \
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Within each section of the paper, questions are printed in the order of the!£:.n~~k allocations and
candidates are advised, within each section, to attempt questions sequentia~ - . -,,

The use of an electronic calculator is expected, where appropriate.

You are reminded of the need for clear presentation in your answers.

This question paper consists of 6 printed pages and 2 blank pages.

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Section (a): Pure Mathematics

1 The equation of the diameter ofa circle is given by x + y -7 = O.

Given that one of the end points of the diameter is Q(6; 1), find the equation ofthe
tangent to the circle at the point Q, giving your answer in the form
ax + by + c = O. [3]

2 A regular tetrahedron ABCD has a side of 4 cm.

Find

(i) the length of the perpendicular from D to BC, [3]

(ii) the angle between the planes ABC and BDC. [4]
3 (a) Find the equation of the line onto which the line y + x = 0 is mapped
by the transformation

(;}(~1:)(;) [4]
J[\

(b) If M is the matrix (~

1
4
2
-3)
~ and adjM = ~2
(6 -8
6
-6
~:J
11
~
C

t}J
n si'
Find the determinant of M and the inverse ofM.
1 {;
Hence solve the equation M ~ : (-3 ) [7] 1

4 Prove by induction that ~ (r r) = ~ n( n -1)( n + 1)(n + 2) .

3
-
[8]
. z'=L

50
Hence evaluate 2 (r 3
- r). [3]
r-31

5 (a) Find the modulus and argument of

(1+ ir for - Jr < arg S Jr.
(1- if
[4] \.

(b) Sketch in an Argand diagram the set of points representing all

complex numbers z satisfying both of the inequalities

Jz - 2iJ s 2 and Jz - 2iJ :s; JzJ. [3] \

(c). Use de Moivre's theorem to express sin5ein terms of sine. [5]

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6 (a) Show that

r cos5x
15 3 - 4 sin 5 x
dx = ~ln( 3 -Z-F3}
20 3
[5]
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(b) A curve is defined by the equation y2 - 5.xy + 5y - 9x2 = o.

Find the gradient at each of the points on the curve when x = 1. [8]

7 A plane contains the points A(l; 2; 3) and B(4; 5; 6) and passes through the
origin.

(a) Find

(i) the equation of the plane OAB in the form, r.n = d. [5]

(ii) the coordinates of the foot of the perpendicular from point

C(5; 1; -4) to the line AB. [4]

(b) Calculate the angle between the lines AB and QC. [3]

(c) Show that the line BC is not contained in the plane OAB. [3]

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Section (b): Mechanics

8
0.35 kg 2.4 N
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The diagram above shows a ring of mass 0.35 kg moving at auniform speed
under the influence of a horizontal force of 2.4 newtons parallel to the-wire. 0:0
which the ring is threaded.

Calculate the coefficient of friction between the ring and the wire. [3]

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9 A bus is travelling at 72 kmlhr on a level road when it begins to ascend a hill of

inclination arcsin(-l-) to the horizontal. (See diagram).
200

Bus

The tractive force developed by the engine is maintained at a constant value

Mg and the resistance at Mg, where M is the mass of the bus. Find the' distance
100 10
moved up the hill before the bus comes to rest [5]

10 (a) A particle is projected with speed U at an angle of elevation e above the

horizontal and moves freely under gravity, Prove that the range on a
horizontal plane through the point of projection is

U2sin28
[3]
.-,!'-- g
~v
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O\j.S:- (b) The point 0 is situated on the ground 10 m in front of a vertical wall. "A
particle is projected from 0, with speed u ms' at an angle of elevation
('J
-+- ,
r- ••
30° above the horizontal in the vertical plane through 0 perpendicular to
)l
\j ,the wall. The particle hits the wall while still moving upwards. Show
that, correct to 3 significant figures, V> li 1. [3]

11 A bus travelling along a straight horizontal road passes through two garages
P and Q. The bus passes P at a speed of 15 ms' and maintains this speed for
t seconds, during which time it travels a distance of 900 m. The bus then
decelerates uniformly at 0.5 ms' over the next x metres toa speed of 10 ms'.
The bus then accelerates uniformly at 0.75 ms-2 for 20 seconds and reaches a
speed of V ms'. It maintains this speed for 45 seconds to reach Q.,
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(i) Calculate the values of t, x and V. - [5]

(ii) Sketch a (t,v) graph for the motion of the bus between P and Q. [3]

(iii) Find the distance between P and Q. [2]

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Section (c): Statistics

2 The stem and leaf diagram below shows the pocket money received by a group
of girls in the year 1980.

Stem leaf

0 50 50 50 75

1 00 00 00 50 75

2 00 00 00 50 50

3 00 25 30 75

4 50

5 50

KEY 31.30= $3.30

Find the mean and the standard deviation of the distribution of the pocket money
received by the girls. [3]

~ A school selects 55% of its lower sixth pupils from its own O-level pupils and
and the remainder comes from other schools. It is established that 90% of
accepted A-level pupils who did their O-level outside the school pass their
A-level studies, and that 70% of those who did their O-level at the school pass
their A-level studies.

A pupil is selected at random from the recent A-level graduates ofthe school.
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Find the probability that the pupil
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(i) passed A-level studies, [4] l

(ii) did O-level outside the school, given that the pupil passed A-level
studies. [2]

1 A fairly constructed die has three of its sides numbered 0 each, two sides
numbered 3 and one side numbered 6. A boy pays $5 in order to toss the die twice !
and win an amount equal to the product of the two scores shown on the die. I
Let Y be the random variable "the product of the two scores shown." ..
1
(i) Construct a probability distribution table for Y. [3]
1
(ii) Find the expected value of Y and hence write down the expected profit
or loss in a single game. Comment on the fairness of the game. [4]

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15 A library contains a very large number of books of which 60% are fiction and
the remainder are non-fiction.

(a) Determine correct to three decimal places, the probability that a random
..•.. collection of 6 books from the library contains 5 or more fiction books. [3]

(b) Using a suitable approximation determine the probability that a random

collection of 200 books from the library contains exactly 80 non-fiction
books. [5]

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