M1.

(a) (i)

cubic curve with one max and one min

(either way up)

M1
curve touching positive x -axis (either way up)

A1
correct graph passing through O and touching
x-axis at 2

A1
3

(ii) x(x2 – 4x + 4) = 3

x3 – 4x2 + 4x – 3 = 0
AG (must have = 0)

B1
1

(b) (i) p(–1) = (–1)3 – 4(–1)2 + 4(–1) – 3

(= – 1 – 4 – 4 – 3)
p(–1) attempted (condone one slip)
or full long division to remainder

M1

= – 12
must indicate remainder = –12
if long division used

A1
2

(ii) p(3) = 33 – 4 × 32 + 4 × 3 – 3
p(3) attempted (condone one slip)
NOT long division

M1

p(3) = 27 – 36 + 12 – 3

p(3) = 0 – 3 is factor
shown = 0 plus statement

A1
2

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 (iii) Either b = –1 (coefficient of x correct)
or c =1 (constant term correct )
allow M1 for full attempt at long division or
comparing coefficients if neither b nor c is correct

M1

p(x ) = (x – 3)(x 2 – x + 1)

A1
2

(c) Discriminant of ‘their quadratic’ = (–1)2 – 4

numerical expression must be seen

M1

Discriminant = − 3 (or < 0) no real roots

must have correct quadratic and statement
and all working correct

A1cso

(Only real root is x =) 3

B1
3
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M2. (a) (i)

attempt at y = …

or use of 2 correct points using

M1

condone slip in rearranging if gradient is correct

A1
2

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 (ii) y = ‘their grad’ x + c
and substitution of x = 2 , y = –7
or using 3x + 2y = k with x = 2 , y = –7
and attempt to find k or y – –7 = ‘their grad’ (x – 2)

M1

correct equation in any form

A1

or y –intercept = –4 or D(0, –4)

A1cso
3

(b)
elimination of y (or x) (condone one slip)

M1

x = –1
one coordinate correct

A1

y=5
other coordinate correct
coordinates of A(–1, 5)

A1
3

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 (c) (5 – 2)2+(k + 7)2 = 52
condone one sign slip within one bracket

M1

(or k + 7 = 4 or k + 7 = –4)
k = –3
one correct value of k

A1

or k = –11
both correct (and no other values)

A1
3
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M3. (a) (i) x = ±2 or y = ±6 or (x – 2)2 + (y + 6)2

M1

C 2, –6
correct

A1
2

(ii) r2 = 4 + 36 – 15
(RHS =) their (–2)2 + their (6)2 – 15

M1

r=5
Not ±5 or

A1
2

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(b) explaining why |y C| > r; 6 > 5
Comparison of y C and r, eg –6 + 5 = –1
or indicated on diagram

E1

full convincing argument, but must have

correct y C and r
Eg “highest point is at y = –1” scores E2
E1: showing no real solutions when y = 0
+E1 stating centre or any point below
x-axis

E1
2

(c) (i) PC2 = 5 – 22 + k + 62

ft their C cords

= 9 + k 2 + 12k + 36
and attempt to multiply out

M1

PC2 = k2 + 12k + 45
AG CSO (must see PC2 = at least once)

A1
2

(ii)

AG Condone

B1
1

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 (iii) k + 2 k + 10
Correct factors or correct use of formula

M1

k = –2, k = –10 are critical values

May score M1, A1 for correct critical
values seen as part of incorrect final
answer with or without working.

A1

Use of sketch or sign diagram:

If previous A1 earned, sign diagram or

sketch must be correct for M1, otherwise
M1 may be earned for an attempt at the
sketch or sign diagram using their critical
values.

M1

k > –2, k < –10

k ≥ –2, k ≤ –10 loses final A mark

A1

Condone k > – 2 OR k < – 10 for full

marks but not AND instead of OR
Take final line as their answer
Answer only of k > –2, k > –10 etc
scores M1, A1, M0 since the critical
values are evident.
Answer only of k > 2, k < –10 etc scores
M0, M0 since the critical values are not
both correct.
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M4. (a) k(x2 + 3) = 2x + 2

kx2 – 2x + 3k – 2 = 0
AG OE all terms on one side and = 0

B1
1

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(b) (i) Discriminant = (–2)2 – 4k (3k – 2)
Condone one slip (including x is one slip)
Condone 22 or 4 as first term

M1

= 4 – 12k 2 + 8k
condone recovery from missing brackets

A1

Two distinct real roots b2 – 4ac > 0

4 – 12k 2 + 8k > 0
“their discriminant in terms of k ” > 0
Not simply the statement b 2 – 4ac > 0

B1ft

12k 2 – 8k – 4 < 0
Change from > 0 to < 0 and divide by 4

3 k 2 – 2k – 1 < 0
AG CSO

A1
4

(ii) (3k + 1)(k – 1)

Correct factors or correct use of formula

M1

Critical values 1 and

May score M1, A1 for correct critical

values seen as part of incorrect final
answer with or without working

A1

Use of sign diagram or sketch

If previous A1 earned, sign diagram or

sketch must be correct for M1

M1
Otherwise, M1 may be earned for an
attempt at the sketch or sign diagram
using their critical values.

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 Full marks for correct final answer with or
without working
≤ loses final A mark

A1

condone AND k < 1 for full

marks but not OR or “,” instead of AND

Answer only of

etc scores M1, A1, M0 since

the correct critical values are evident

Answer only of etc where

critical values are not both correct gets M0, M0

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M5. (a) = 5x 4 – 18x 2 – 3

Decrease one power by 1

M1
One term correct

A1
All correct

A1
3

(b) (i) Sub x = 2 into their

80 – 72 – 3

M1

Shown to equal 5
AG (be convinced)

A1
2

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 (ii) Gradient of normal

Or m1m 2 = –1 used or stated

B1

Trying normal NOT tangent

or y = mx + c and attempt to find c

M1

x + 5y = 17 (integer coefficients)
Or integer multiple of coefficients

A1
3

(c) Sub x = 1 into their (= –16 < 0 )

( 5 – 18 –3 = –16 ) (Watch !)

M1

Negative value DECREASING

Correct interpretation of sign of

E1ft
2
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