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Question 1 - Differentiation: Connected rate of change
\begin{align*} \text{Area of circle, } A & = \pi r^2 \\ \\ {dA \over dr} & = 2 \pi r \\ \\ {dr \over dt} & = {dr \over dA} \times {dA \over dt} \\ & = {1 \over 2 \pi r } \times {250 \over 1} \\ & = {250 \over 2 \pi r } \\ & = {125 \over \pi r} \\ \\ \text{When } & r = 40, \\ {dr \over dt} & = {125 \over \pi (40)} \\ & = {25 \over 8 \pi }\text{ m per hour} \\ & \approx 0.995 \text{ m per hour} \end{align*}
Question 2 - Integration as reverse of differentiation
(a)
\begin{align*} {d \over dx} \sqrt{x^2 + x + 1} & = {d \over dx} (x^2 + x + 1)^{1 \over 2} \\ & = {1 \over 2} (x^2 + x + 1)^{-{1 \over 2}} . (2x + 1) \phantom{000000} [\text{Chain rule}] \\ & = {1 \over 2} \left( { 1 \over \sqrt{x^2 + x + 1} }\right) \left( {2x + 1 \over 1 } \right) \\ & = { 2x + 1 \over 2 \sqrt{x^2 + x + 1} } \end{align*}
(b)
\begin{align*} \text{From (a), } {d \over dx} \sqrt{x^2 + x + 1} & = { 2x + 1 \over 2 \sqrt{x^2 + x + 1} } \\ \\ \implies \int { 2x + 1 \over 2 \sqrt{x^2 + x + 1} } \phantom{.} dx & = \sqrt{x^2 + x + 1} \\ 2 \int { 2x + 1 \over 2 \sqrt{x^2 + x + 1} } \phantom{.} dx & = 2 \sqrt{x^2 + x + 1} \\ \int { 2x + 1 \over \sqrt{x^2 + x + 1} } \phantom{.} dx & = 2 \sqrt{x^2 + x + 1} \\ 8 \int { 2x + 1 \over \sqrt{x^2 + x + 1} } \phantom{.} dx & = 8 (2\sqrt{x^2 + x + 1}) \\ \int { 8(2x + 1) \over \sqrt{x^2 + x + 1} } \phantom{.} dx & = 16 \sqrt{x^2 + x + 1} \\ \int {16x + 8 \over \sqrt{x^2 + x + 1} } \phantom{.} dx & = 16 \sqrt{x^2 + x + 1} + c \end{align*}
Question 3 - Trigonometry: Addition formula★ Notable
\begin{align*} \tan \beta & = {3 \over x} \phantom{000000} \left[ {Opp \over Adj} \right] \\ \\ \tan \alpha & = {2 \over x} \phantom{000000} \left[ {Opp \over Adj} \right] \\ \\ \tan (\alpha + \beta) & = { \tan \alpha + \tan \beta \over 1 - \tan \alpha \tan \beta } \phantom{000000} [\text{Addition formula } \tan (A + B)] \\ & = { {2 \over x} + {3 \over x} \over 1 - \left(2 \over x\right)\left(3 \over x\right) } \\ & = { {5 \over x} \over 1 - {6 \over x^2} } \times {x^2 \over x^2} \\ & = { 5x \over x^2 - 6 } \\ \\ \therefore {5x \over x^2 - 6} & = {2 \over 1} \\ 5x & = 2(x^2 - 6) \\ 5x & = 2x^2 - 12 \\ 0 & = 2x^2 - 5x - 12 \\ 0 & = (x - 4)(2x + 3) \end{align*} \begin{align*} x - 4 & = 0 && \text{ or } & 2x + 3 & = 0 \\ x & = 4 &&& 2x & = -3 \\ & &&& x & = -{3 \over 2} \text{ (Reject, since } x > 0) \end{align*}
Question 4 - Coordinate geometry: Intersection of line and curve, then midpoint
\begin{align*}
2y + x & = 1 \\
x & = 1 - 2y \phantom{0} \text{--- (1)} \\
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x^2 + y^2 - 2x & = 4 \phantom{0} \text{--- (2)} \\
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\text{Substitute } & \text{(1) into (2),} \\
(1 - 2y)^2 + y^2 - 2(1 - 2y) & = 4 \\
\underbrace{ 1^2 - 2(1)(2y) + (2y)^2}_{(a - b)^2 = a^2 - 2ab + b^2} + y^2 - 2 + 4y & = 4 \\
1 - 4y + 4y^2 + y^2 - 2 + 4y & = 4 \\
5y^2 -1 & = 4 \\
5y^2 & = 5 \\
y^2 & = 1 \\
y & = \pm \sqrt{1} \\
y & = 1 \text{ or } - 1
\end{align*}
\begin{align*}
\text{Substitute } & y = 1 \text{ into (1),} &&& \text{Substitute } & y = -1 \text{ into (1),} \\
x & = 1 - 2(1) &&& x & = 1 - 2(-1) \\
x & = -1 &&& x & = 3 \\
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\therefore & \phantom{.} A(-1, 1) &&& \therefore & \phantom{.} B(3, -1)
\end{align*}
\begin{align*}
\text{Midpoint of } AB & = \left( {x_1 + x_2 \over 2}, {y_1 + y_2 \over 2} \right) \\
& = \left( {-1 + 3 \over 2}, {1 + (-1) \over 2} \right) \\
& = (1, 0)
\end{align*}
Question 5 - Binomial theorem: Constant term, then show there is no x2 term
(a)
\begin{align*} \text{General term, } T_{r + 1} & = {n \choose r} (a)^{n - r} (b)^r \\ & = {6 \choose r} (2x)^{6 - r} \left(-{b \over x}\right)^r \\ & = {6 \choose r} (2)^{6 - r} (x)^{6 - r} (-b)^r (x^{-1})^r \phantom{000000} \left[ {1 \over x} = x^{-1}\right] \\ & = {6 \choose r} (2)^{6 - r} (-b)^r (x^{6 - r}) (x^{-r}) \\ & = {6 \choose r} (2)^{6 - r} (-b)^r (x^{6 - r +(-r)}) \phantom{00000000} [ a^m \times a^n = a^{m + n} ] \\ & = {6 \choose r} (2)^{6 - r} (-b)^r (x^{6 - 2r}) \\ \\ \text{Power of } x & = 6 - 2r \\ \\ \text{Let } 6 - 2r & = 0 \\ -2r & = -6 \\ r & = 3 \\ \\ T_{3 + 1} & = {6 \choose 3} (2)^{6 - 3} (-b)^3 (x^{6 - 2(3)}) \\ & = (20) (8) (-b^3) \underbrace{(x^0)}_{1} \phantom{000000000} [(-b)^3 = -b \times -b \times -b = -b^3] \\ & = - 160 b^3 \\ \\ -160b^3 & = -540 \\ b^3 & = {-540 \over -160} \\ b^3 & = {27 \over 8} \\ b & = \sqrt[3]{27 \over 8} \\ b & = {3 \over 2} \end{align*}
(b)
\begin{align*} [ \text{Need the constant term } & \text{and the term in } x^2 \text{ to multiply with } (1 + x^2)] \\ \\ \text{From (a), } T_4 & = -540 \text{ and } T_{r + 1} = {6 \choose r} (2)^{6 - r} (-b)^r (x^{6 - 2r}) \\ \\ \text{Let power of } x, 6 - 2r & = 2 \\ -2r & = -4 \\ r & = 2 \\ \\ T_{2 + 1} & = {6 \choose 2} (2)^{6 - 2} (-b)^2 (x^{6 - 2(2)}) \\ & = (15)(16) (b^2) (x^2) \\ & = 240b^2 x^2 \\ & = 240 \left(3 \over 2\right)^2 x^2 \\ & = 540x^2 \\ \\ \therefore (1 + x^2)\left(2x - {b \over x}\right)^6 & = (1 + x^2) ( ... + 540x^2 - 540 + ...) \\ & = ... + (1)(540x^2) + (x^2)(-540) + ... \\ & = ... + 540x^2 - 540x^2 + ... \\ & = ... + 0x^2 + ... \\ \\ \therefore \text{No terms } & \text{ in } x^2 \end{align*}
\begin{align*} \angle CBA & = 90^\circ \phantom{0} \text{(Right angle in a semi-circle)} \\ \\ \angle ABX & = 180^\circ - 90^\circ = 90^\circ \phantom{0} (\text{Adjacent angles on a straight line}) \\ \\ \text{Let } \angle TAB & = x \\ \\ \angle AXB & = 180^\circ - 90^\circ - x \phantom{0} (\text{Angle sum of triangle } ABX) \\ & = 90^\circ - x \\ \\ \text{Since tangents } & TA \text{ and } TB \text{ meet at } T, TA = TB \\ \\ \angle ATB & = 180^\circ - x - x \phantom{0} (\text{Angle sum of isosceles triangle}) \\ & = 180^\circ - 2x \\ & = 2 (90^\circ - x) \\ & = 2 \times \angle AXB \phantom{0} \text{ (Shown)} \end{align*}
Question 7 - Surds: Height and total surface area of cuboid
\begin{align*} \text{Base area} & = (2 + \sqrt{2})^2 \\ & = \underbrace{ 2^2 + 2(2)(\sqrt{2}) + (\sqrt{2})^2 }_{ (a + b)^2 = a^2 + 2ab + b^2 } \\ & = 4 + 4 \sqrt{2} + 2 \\ & = ( 6 + 4 \sqrt{2} ) \text{ cm}^2 \\ \\ \text{Volume of cuboid} & = \text{Base area} \times \text{Height} \\ \\ \implies \text{Height} & = {\text{Volume} \over \text{Base area}} \\ & = {14 + 8 \sqrt{2} \over 6 + 4 \sqrt{2} } \times { 6 - 4 \sqrt{2} \over 6 - 4 \sqrt{2} } \phantom{000000.0000} [\text{Rationalise}] \\ & = { (14 + 8 \sqrt{2})(6 - 4 \sqrt{2}) \over (6 + 4 \sqrt{2})(6 - 4 \sqrt{2})} \\ & = { 84 - 56 \sqrt{2} + 48 \sqrt{2} - 32(2) \over (6)^2 - (4 \sqrt{2})^2 } \phantom{000000} [ \text{Denominator: } (a + b)(a - b) = a^2 - b^2 ] \\ & = { 20 - 8 \sqrt{2} \over 4 } \\ & = { 20 \over 4} - {8 \sqrt{2} \over 4} \\ & = (5 - 2 \sqrt{2}) \text{ cm} \\ \\ \text{Side area} & = (5 - 2 \sqrt{2})(2 + \sqrt{2}) \\ & = 10 + 5 \sqrt{2} - 4 \sqrt{2} - 2(2) \\ & = (6 + \sqrt{2}) \text{ cm}^2 \\ \\ \text{Total surface area} & = 2 \times \text{Base area} + 4 \times \text{Side area} \\ & = 2(6 + 4 \sqrt{2}) + 4(6 + \sqrt{2}) \\ & = 12 + 8 \sqrt{2} + 24 + 4 \sqrt{2} \\ & = (36 + 12 \sqrt{2}) \text{ cm}^2 \end{align*}
Question 8 - Applications of differentiation: Maximum/minimum value
(a)
\begin{align*} V & = l \times b \times h \\ & = x \times x \times y \\ & = x^2 y \phantom{0000000000} [\text{Need to form an equation linking } x \text{ and } y] \\ \\ \text{Total surface area} & = 2 \times \text{Base area} + 4 \times \text{Side area} \\ 600 & = 2 (x)(x) + 4(x)(y) \\ 600 & = 2x^2 + 4xy \\ -4xy & = 2x^2 - 600 \\ 4xy & = 600 - 2x^2 \\ y & = {600 - 2x^2 \over 4x} \\ y & = {600 \over 4x} - {2x^2 \over 4x} \\ y & = {150 \over x} - {x \over 2} \\ \\ \therefore V & = x^2 \left( {150 \over x} - {x \over 2} \right) \\ & = \left(x^2 \over 1\right) \left( {150 \over x} - {x \over 2} \right) \\ & = {150x^2 \over x} - {x^3 \over 2} \\ & = 150x - {x^3 \over 2} \phantom{0} \text{ (Shown)} \end{align*}
(b)
\begin{align*} V & = 150x - {x^3 \over 2} \\ V & = 150x - {1 \over 2} x^3 \\ \\ {dV \over dx} & = 150 - {1 \over 2} (3) x^2 \\ & = 150 - {3 \over 2} x^2 \\ \\ \text{Let} & {dV \over dx} = 0, \phantom{000000} [\text{Stationary value}] \\ 0 & = 150 - {3 \over 2}x^2 \\ {3 \over 2}x^2 & = 150 \\ x^2 & = 150 \div {3 \over 2} \\ x^2 & = 100 \\ x & = \pm \sqrt{100} \\ x & = 10 \text{ or } -10 \text{ (Reject, since } x > 0) \\ \\ V & = 150(10) - {1 \over 2}(10)^3 \\ & = 1000 \\ \\ {d^2 V \over dx^2} & = 0 - {3 \over 2}(2)x \\ & = - 3x \\ \\ \text{When } & x = 10, \\ {d^2 V \over dx^2} & = -3(10) \\ & = -30 < 0 \\ \\ \therefore V = 1000 & \text{ is a maximum value} \end{align*}
Question 9 - Quadratic functions★ Notable
(a)(i)
\begin{align*} 2x^2 - 6x + 7 & = 2(x^2 - 3x) + 7 \\ & = 2 \left[ x^2 - 3x + \left(3 \over 2\right)^2 - \left(3 \over 2\right)^2 \right] + 7 \\ & = 2 ( \underbrace{x^2 - 3x + 1.5^2}_{a^2 - 2ab + b^2 = (a - b)^2} - 2.25 ) + 7 \\ & = 2 [ (x - 1.5)^2 - 2.25] + 7 \\ & = 2 (x - 1.5)^2 - 4.5 + 7 \\ & = 2 (x - 1.5)^2 + 2.5 \end{align*}
(a)(ii)
\begin{align*} 2x^2 - 6x + 7 & = k \\ 2 (x - 1.5)^2 + 2.5 & = k \\ 2(x - 1.5)^2 & = k - 2.5 \\ (x - 1.5)^2 & = {k - 2.5 \over 2} \\ x - 1.5 & = \pm \sqrt{ k - 2.5 \over 2} \\ \\ \text{If solution has } & \text{1 real root or no real roots,} \\ k - 2.5 & \le 0 \\ k & \le 2.5 \end{align*}
(b)
\begin{align*} \text{Line of symmetry, } x & = {2 + 4 \over 2} \\ x & = 3 \\ \\ \implies \text{Turning point: } & (3, 2) \\ \\ y & = p(x - q)^2 + r \\ y & = p(x - 3)^2 + 2 \\ \\ \text{Using } & (2, 0), \\ 0 & = p(2 - 3)^2 + 2 \\ 0 & = p(1) + 2 \\ 0 & = p + 2 \\ -p & = 2 \\ p & = -2 \\ \\ y & = -2(x - 3)^2 + 2 \\ \\ \therefore p & = -2, q = 3, r = 2 \end{align*}
Question 10 - Trigonometry: Cosine graph, then number of solutions★ Part (c)
(a)
\begin{align*} \text{Amplitude} & = 4 \\ \\ \text{Period} & = {2\pi \over 2} = \pi \end{align*}
(b)
\begin{align*} y & = 4 \cos 2x \\ \\ \text{Amplitude} & = 4 \\ \\ \text{Max. value} & = 4, \text{ Min. value} = -4 \\ \\ \text{Period} & = \pi \\ \\ \text{No. of cycles} & = {2\pi \over \pi} = 2 \end{align*}
(c)
\begin{align*} \pi \cos 2x + x & = 0 \\ \pi \cos 2x & = -x \\ \cos 2x & = -{x \over \pi} \\ \cos 2x & = -{1 \over \pi} x \\ \underbrace{4 \cos 2x}_\text{Curve} & = -{4 \over \pi} x \\ \\ \text{Draw the line } & y = -{4 \over \pi}x \phantom{00000} [y = mx + c, \text{ with } c = 0] \\ \\ \text{Let } & x = 0, \\ y & = -{4 \over \pi} (0) \\ y & = 0 \\ \\ \text{Let } & x = \pi, \\ y & = -{4 \over \pi} (\pi) \\ y & = -4 \\ \\ \\ \text{From graph, } & \text{there are 2 solutions to equation} \end{align*}
Question 11 - Trigonometry: R-formula
(a)
\begin{align*} \sin \theta & = {BF \over 3} \phantom{000000} \left[ {Opp \over Hyp} \right] \\ 3 \sin \theta & = BF \\ \\ \cos \theta & = {CN \over 2} \phantom{000000} \left[ {Adj \over Hyp} \right] \\ 2 \cos \theta & = CN \\ \\ CM & = 2 \cos \theta + 3 \sin \theta \phantom{0} \text{ (Shown)} \end{align*}
(b)
\begin{align*} a \cos \theta + b \sin \theta & = R \cos (\theta - \alpha) \\ \\ R & = \sqrt{a^2 + b^2} \\ & = \sqrt{2^2 + 3^2} \\ & = \sqrt{13} \\ \\ \alpha & = \tan^{-1} \left(b \over a\right) \\ & = \tan^{-1} \left(3 \over 2\right) \\ & = 56.31^\circ \\ \\ CM & = 2 \cos \theta + 3 \sin \theta \\ & = \sqrt{13} \cos (\theta - 56.31^\circ) \\ \\ \text{Since } -\sqrt{13} & \le \sqrt{13} \cos (\theta - 56.31^\circ) \le \sqrt{13}, \\ \text{Max. } & \text{length of } CM = \sqrt{13} \text{ m} \end{align*}
(c)
\begin{align*} CM & = \sqrt{13} \cos (\theta - 56.31^\circ) \\ 3.5 & = \sqrt{13} \cos (\theta - 56.31^\circ) \\ {3.5 \over \sqrt{13} } & = \cos (\theta - 56.31^\circ) \phantom{000000} [\text{1st or 4th quadrant since } \cos (\theta - 56.31^\circ) > 0 ] \\ \\ \text{Basic angle, } \alpha & = \cos^{-1} \left(3.5 \over \sqrt{13}\right) \\ & = 13.90^\circ \end{align*}
\begin{align*} \theta - 56.31^\circ & = 13.90^\circ, 360^\circ - 13.90^\circ \text{ (N.A)}, 360^\circ - 13.90^\circ - 360^\circ \\ & = 13.90^\circ, -13.90^\circ \\ \\ \theta & = 70.21^\circ, 42.41^\circ \\ & \approx 70.2^\circ, 42.4^\circ \end{align*}
Question 12 - Partial fractions & integration
(a)
\begin{align*} {3x - 5 \over x^2(x - 1)} & = {A \over x} + {B \over x^2} + {C \over x - 1} \\ & = {Ax(x - 1) \over x^2(x - 1)} + {B(x - 1) \over x^2(x - 1)} + {Cx^2 \over x^2(x - 1)} \\ & = {Ax(x - 1) + B(x - 1) + Cx^2 \over x^2(x - 1)} \\ \\ 3x - 5 & = Ax(x - 1) + B(x - 1) + Cx^2 \\ \\ \text{Let } & x = 0 ,\\ 3(0) - 5 & = 0 + B(0 - 1) + 0 \\ -5 & = -B \\ 5 & = B \\ \\ 3x - 5 & = Ax(x - 1) + 5(x - 1) + Cx^2 \\ \\ \text{Let } & x = 1, \\ 3(1) - 5 & = 0 + 0 + C(1)^2 \\ -2 & = C \\ \\ 3x - 5 & = Ax(x - 1) + 5(x - 1) - 2x^2 \\ \\ \text{Let } & x = 2, \\ 3(2) - 5 & = A(2)(2 - 1) + 5(2 - 1) - 2(2)^2 \\ 1 & = 2A + 5 - 8 \\ -2A & = 5 - 8 - 1 \\ -2A & = -4 \\ A & = 2 \\ \\ \therefore {3x - 5 \over x^2(x - 1)} & = {2 \over x} + {5 \over x^2} + {-2 \over x - 1} \\ & = {2 \over x} + {5 \over x^2} - {2 \over x - 1} \end{align*}
(b)
\begin{align*} \int {3x - 5 \over x^2(x - 1)} \phantom{.} dx & = \int {2 \over x} + {5 \over x^2} - {2 \over x - 1} \phantom{.} dx \\ & = \int 2 \left(1 \over x\right) + 5x^{-2} - 2 \left(1 \over x - 1\right) \phantom{.} dx \\ & = 2 \ln x + 5 \left(x^{-1} \over -1\right) - 2 \left[ \ln (x - 1) \over 1\right] \\ & = 2 \ln x - 5x^{-1} - 2 \ln(x - 1) \\ & = 2 \ln x - {5 \over x} - 2 \ln (x - 1) \\ \\ \therefore \int_2^3 {3x - 5 \over x^2(x - 1)} \phantom{.} dx & = \left[ 2 \ln x - {5 \over x} - 2 \ln (x - 1) \right]_2^3 \\ & = 2 \ln 3 - {5 \over 3} - 2 \ln (3 - 1) - \left( 2 \ln 2 - {5 \over 2} - 2 \ln (2 - 1) \right) \\ & = 2 \ln 3 - {5 \over 3} - 2 \ln 2 - 2 \ln 2 + {5 \over 2} + 0 \\ & = 2 \ln 3 - 2 \ln 2 - 2 \ln 2 + {5 \over 6} \\ & = \ln 3^2 - \ln 2^2 - \ln 2^2 + {5 \over 6} \phantom{000000} [\text{Power law (logarithms)}] \\ & = \ln 9 - \ln 4 - \ln 4 + {5 \over 6} \\ & = \ln {9 \over 4} - \ln 4 + {5 \over 6} \phantom{0000000000000} [\text{Quotient law (logarithms)}] \\ & = \ln \left({9 \over 4} \div 4\right) + {5 \over 6} \phantom{000000000000} [\text{Quotient law (logarithms)}] \\ & = \ln {9 \over 16} + {5 \over 6} \\ & = \ln \left(16 \over 9\right)^{-1} + {5 \over 6} \\ & = - \ln {16 \over 9} + {5 \over 6} \phantom{0} \text{ (Shown)} \end{align*}
(a)
\begin{align*} y & = (x - 1)^4 \\ \\ \text{Let } & x = 0, \\ y & = (0 - 1)^4 \\ y & = 1 \\ \\ \therefore & \phantom{.} Q(0, 1) \\ \\ y & = (x - 1)^4 \\ {dy \over dx} & = 4(x - 1)^3 . (1) \phantom{000000} [\text{Chain rule}] \\ & = 4(x - 1)^3 \\ \\ \text{Let } & x = 2, \\ {dy \over dx} & = 4(2 - 1)^3 \\ & = 4 \\ \\ \text{Gradient of tangent at } P(2, 1) & = 4 \\ \\ \text{Gradient of normal at } P(2, 1) & = -1 \div 4 \phantom{00000000000} [m_1 \times m_2 = -1] \\ & = -{1 \over 4} \\ \\ y & = mx + c \\ y & = -{1 \over 4}x + c \\ \\ \text{Using } & P(2, 1), \\ 1 & = -{1 \over 4}(2) + c \\ 1 & = - 0.5 + c \\ -c & = -0.5-1 \\ -c & = -1.5 \\ c & = 1.5 \\ \\ \text{Eqn of normal at } & P (2, 1) : y = -{1 \over 4}x + 1.5 \\ \\ \implies & \phantom{.} S(0, 1.5) \\ \\ QS & = 1.5 - 1 = 0.5 \text{ units} \\ QO & = 1 - 0 = 1 \text{ unit} \\ \\ \text{Since } QS & < QO, \\ \therefore Q(0,1) \text{ is nearer} & \text{ to } S(0, 1.5) \text{ than to } O(0, 0) \end{align*}
(b)
\begin{align*} y & = (x - 1)^4 \\ \\ \text{Let } & y = 0, \\ 0 & = (x - 1)^4 \\ \pm \sqrt[4]{0} & = x - 1 \\ 0 & = x - 1 \\ 1 & = x \\ \\ \therefore & \phantom{.} T(1, 0) \\ \\ \text{Area bounded by curve} & = \int_1^2 (x - 1)^4 \phantom{.} dx \\ & = \left[ (x - 1)^5 \over (5)(1) \right]_1^2 \phantom{000000} \left[ \int [f(x)]^n \phantom{.} dx = {[f(x)]^{n + 1} \over (n + 1) f'(x) } \right] \\ & = \left[ (x - 1)^5 \over 5\right]_1^2 \\ & = { (2 - 1)^5 \over 5 } - { (1 - 1)^5 \over 5 } \\ & = 0.2 \text{ units}^2 \\ \\ \text{From (a), gradient of tangent at } P(2, 1) & = 4 \\ \\ y & = mx + c \\ y & = 4x + c \\ \\ \text{Using } & P(2, 1), \\ 1 & = 4(2) + c \\ 1 & = 8 + c \\ -7 & = c \\ \\ \text{Eqn of tangent at } & P(2, 1): y = 4x - 7 \\ \\ \text{Let } & y = 0, \\ 0 & = 4x - 7 \\ -4x & = -7 \\ x & = {-7 \over -4} \\ x & = 1.75 \\ \\ \therefore & \phantom{.} R(1.75, 0) \\ \\ \text{Area of triangle} & = {1 \over 2} \times (2 - 1.75) \times 1 \\ & = 0.125 \text{ units}^2 \\ \\ \text{Area of shaded region} & = 0.2 - 0.125 \\ & = 0.075 \text{ units}^2 \end{align*}
Paper 2 Solutions
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Question 1 - Exponential function: Real-life problem
\begin{align*} V & = 1800 e^{-kt} \\ \\ \text{Let } t = 12 & \text{ and } V = 1000, \\ 1000 & = 1800 e^{-k(12)} \\ {1000 \over 1800} & = e^{-12k} \\ \ln {1000 \over 1800} & = \ln e^{-12k} \\ \ln {5 \over 9} & = -12k \ln e \phantom{000000} [\text{Power law (logarithms)}] \\ \ln {5 \over 9} & = -12k (1) \\ \ln {5 \over 9} & = -12k \\ \\ k & = - { \ln {5 \over 9} \over 12} \\ \\ \$ 1800 \times {25 \over 100} & = \$ 450 \\ \\ \text{Let } & V = 450, \\ 450 & = 1800 e^{-kt} \\ {450 \over 1800} & = e^{-kt} \\ \ln {450 \over 1800} & = \ln e^{-kt} \\ \ln {1 \over 4} & = -kt \ln e \phantom{000000} [\text{Power law (logarithms)}] \\ \ln {1 \over 4} & = -kt (1) \\ \ln {1 \over 4} & = -kt \\ \\ t & = - {\ln {1 \over 4} \over k} \\ & = - {\ln {1 \over 4} \over - { \ln {5 \over 9} \over 12} } \\ & = 28.302 \\ & \approx 28.3 \end{align*}
Question 2 - Equation & inequalities: Intersection between line and curve
\begin{align*} \text{Substitute } y = kx & \text{ into } y = x^2 + 3kx + 2 - k, \\ kx & = x^2 + 3kx + 2 - k \\ 0 & = x^2 + 3kx - kx + 2 - k \\ 0 & = x^2 + 2kx + 2 - k \\ \\ b^2 - 4ac & = (2k)^2 - 4(1)(2 - k) \\ & = 4k^2 - 4(2 - k) \\ & = 4k^2 - 8 + 4k \\ & = 4k^2 + 4k - 8 \\ & = 4(k^2 + k - 2) \\ & = 4(k + 2)(k - 1) \\ \\ b^2 - 4ac & > 0 \phantom{000000} [\text{Line meets curve at two distinct points}] \\ 4(k + 2)(k - 1) & > 0 \\ (k + 2)(k - 1) & > 0 \end{align*}
\begin{align*} k < - 2 \text{ or } k > 1 \end{align*}
Question 3 - Logarithms: Solve equation (change of base)
\begin{align*} \log_2 x - \log_4 (x + 3) & = 3 \log_8 2 \\ \log_2 x - \log_4 (x + 3) & = \log_8 2^3 \phantom{000000} [\text{Power law}] \\ \log_2 x - {\log_2 (x + 3) \over \log_2 4} & = \log_8 8 \phantom{0000000} [\text{Change-of-base}] \\ \log_2 x - {\log_2 (x + 3) \over \log_2 2^2} & = 1 \\ \log_2 x - {\log_2 (x + 3) \over 2 \log_2 2} & = 1 \phantom{00000000000} [\text{Power law}] \\ \log_2 x - {\log_2 (x + 3) \over 2(1)} & = 1 \\ \log_2 x - {\log_2 (x + 3) \over 2} & = 1 \\ 2 \left[ \log_2 x - {\log_2 (x + 3) \over 2} \right] & = 2(1) \\ 2 \log_2 x - \log_2 (x + 3) & = 2 \\ \log_2 x^2 - \log_2 (x + 3) & = 2 \phantom{00000000000} [\text{Power law}] \\ \log_2 {x^2 \over x+ 3} & = 2 \phantom{00000000000} [\text{Quotient law}] \\ {x^2 \over x + 3} & = 2^2 \phantom{0000000000} [\text{Change to exponential form}] \\ {x^2 \over x + 3} & = {4 \over 1} \\ x^2 & = 4(x + 3) \\ x^2 & = 4x + 12 \\ x^2 - 4x - 12 & = 0 \\ (x - 6)(x + 2)& = 0 \end{align*} \begin{align*} x - 6 & = 0 && \text{ or } & x + 2 & = 0 \\ x & = 6 &&& x & = -2 \text{ (Reject, since } \log_2 (-2) \text{ is undefined}) \end{align*}
Question 4a - Differentiation: Gradient of curve, then explain why it has no stationary points
(i)
\begin{align*} u & = 4x &&& v & = 5 - 3x \\ {du \over dx} & = 4 &&& {dv \over dx}& = -3 \end{align*} \begin{align*} {dy \over dx} & = { v {du \over dx} - u {dv \over dx} \over v^2 } \phantom{000000} [\text{Quotient rule}] \\ & = { (5 - 3x)(4) - (4x)(-3) \over (5 - 3x)^2 } \\ & = { 20 - 12x + 12x \over (5 - 3x)^2 } \\ & = {20 \over (5 - 3x)^2} \\ \\ \text{When } & x = 1, \\ {dy \over dx} & = {20 \over [5 - 3(1)]^2 } \\ & = 5 \end{align*}
(ii)
\begin{align*} {dy \over dx} & = {20 \over (5 - 3x)^2} \\ \\ \text{For all real } & \text{values of } x \text{ (except } x = {5 \over 3}), \\ (5 - 3x)^2 & > 0 \\ {20 \over (5 - 3x)^2} & > 0 \\ {dy \over dx} & > 0 \\ \\ \therefore \text{Not possible } & \text{for } {dy \over dx} = 0 \text{ and curve has no stationary point} \end{align*}
Question 4b - Integration: Form equation of curve★ Tricky integration
\begin{align*} y & = f(x) \\ {dy \over dx}& = f'(x) \\ & = {4 \over \cos^2 x} \\ & = \left(4 \over 1\right) \left(1 \over \cos^2 x\right) \\ & = 4 \sec^2 x \phantom{000000000} \left[ {1 \over \cos A} = \sec A\right] \\ \\ y & = \int 4 \sec^2 x \phantom{.} dx \\ y & = 4 \left( \tan x \over 1\right) \phantom{000000} \left[ \int \sec^2 f(x) \phantom{.} dx = { \tan f(x) \over f'(x) } \right] \\ y & = 4 \tan x + c \\ \\ \text{Using } & \left({\pi \over 4}, 1\right), \\ 1 & = 4 \tan {\pi \over 4} + c \\ 1 & = 4 (1) + c \phantom{000000000} [\text{Use radian mode!}] \\ 1 & = 4 + c \\ -3 & = c \\ \\ \therefore y = f(x) & = 4 \tan x - 3 \end{align*}
Question 5a - Differentiation: Stationary point
\begin{align*} y & = e^x + e^{-x} \\ \\ {dy \over dx} & = (1)e^x + (-1)e^{-x} \phantom{000000} \left[ {d \over dx} (e^{f(x)}) = f'(x) . e^{f(x)} \right] \\ & = e^x - e^{-x} \\ \\ \text{Let } & x = 0, \\ {dy \over dx} & = e^0 - e^{-(0)} \\ & = 0 \\ \\ \therefore \text{Curve has } & \text{a stationary point at } x = 0 \end{align*}
Question 5b - Exponential equation: Solve by substitution
\begin{align*} e^x + e^{-x} & = 2.9 \\ e^x + {1 \over e^x} & = 2.9 \\ \\ \text{Let } & u = e^x, \\ u + {1 \over u} & = 2.9 \\ 10u \left(u + {1 \over u}\right) & = 10u(2.9) \\ 10u^2 + 10 & = 29u \\ 10u^2 - 29u + 10 & = 0 \\ (5u - 2)(2u - 5) & = 0 \end{align*} \begin{align*} 5u - 2 & = 0 && \text{ or } & 2u - 5 & = 0 \\ 5u & = 2 &&& 2u & = 5 \\ u & = {2 \over 5} &&& u & = {5 \over 2} \\ e^x & = {2 \over 5} &&& e^x & = {5 \over 2} \phantom{0000000} [\text{From earlier, } u = e^x] \\ \ln e^x & = \ln {2 \over 5} &&& \ln e^x & = \ln {5 \over 2} \\ x \ln e & = \ln {2 \over 5} &&& x \ln e & = \ln {5 \over 2} \phantom{00000} [\text{Power law (logarithms)}] \\ x(1) & = \ln {2 \over 5} &&& x (1) & = \ln {5 \over 2} \\ x & = \ln {2 \over 5} &&& x & = \ln {5 \over 2} \end{align*}
Question 6 - Polynomials: Find a and b, then solve cubic equation
(a)
\begin{align*} \text{Let } f(x) & = x^3 + x^2 + ax + 2b \\ \\ f(-3) & = (-3)^3 + (-3)^2 + a(-3) + 2b \\ 0 & = -27 + 9 - 3a + 2b \\ 18 & = -3a + 2b \phantom{0} \text{--- (1)} \\ \\ \text{Let } g(x) & = x^3 + 4x^2 - ax + b \\ \\ g(-3) & = (-3)^3 + 4(-3)^2 - a(-3) + b \\ 0 & = -27 + 36 + 3a + b \\ -b & = 9 + 3a \\ b & = -9 - 3a \phantom{0} \text{--- (2)} \\ \\ \text{Substitute } & \text{(2) into (1),} \\ 18 & = -3a + 2(-9 - 3a) \\ 18 & = -3a - 18 - 6a \\ 3a + 6a & = -18 - 18 \\ 9a & = -36 \\ a & = -4 \\ \\ \text{Substitute } & a = -4 \text{ into (2),} \\ b & = -9 - 3(-4) \\ b & = 3 \\ \\ \therefore a & = -4, b = 3 \end{align*}
(b)
\begin{align*} \text{Let } h(x) & = x^3 + 2x^2 - 11x + 6 \\ \\ h(2) & = (2)^3 + 2(2)^2 - 11(2) + 6 \\ & = 0 \\ \\ \text{By Factor theorem, } & x - 2 \text{ is a factor of } h(x) \end{align*} $$ \require{enclose} \begin{array}{rll} x^2 + 4x - 3 \phantom{0000000.}\\ x - 2 \enclose{longdiv}{ x^3 + 2x^2 - 11x + 6 \phantom{0}}\kern-.2ex \\ -\underline{(x^3 - 2x^2){\phantom{000000000.}}} \\ 4x^2 - 11x + 6 \phantom{0} \\ -\underline{(4x^2 - 8x){\phantom{0000.}}} \\ -3x + 6 \phantom{0} \\ -\underline{(-3x + 6){\phantom{.}}} \\ 0 \phantom{.} \end{array} $$ \begin{align*} \text{Polynomial} & = \text{Divisor} \times \text{Quotient} + \text{Remainder} \\ x^3 + 2x^2 - 11x + 6 & = (x - 2)\underbrace{ (x^2 + 4x - 3) }_\text{Cannot factorise} + 0 \\ \\ \therefore (x - 2)&(x^2 + 4x - 3) = 0 \end{align*} \begin{align*} x - 2 & = 0 && \text{ or } & x^2 + 4x - 3 & = 0 \\ x & = 2 &&& x & = {-b \pm \sqrt{b^2 - 4ac} \over 2a} \\ & &&& & = {-4 \pm \sqrt{(4)^2 - 4(1)(-3)} \over 2(1)} \\ & &&& & = {-4 \pm \sqrt{28} \over 2} \\ & &&& & = {-4 \pm \sqrt{4} \times \sqrt{7} \over 2} \\ & &&& & = {-4 \pm 2 \sqrt{7} \over 2} \\ & &&& & = {-4 \over 2} \pm {2 \sqrt{7} \over 2} \\ & &&& & = -2 \pm \sqrt{7} \end{align*}
Question 7 - Circle★ Parts (c), (d)
(a)
\begin{align*} \text{Centre of circle} & = \text{Midpoint of } PQ \\ & = \left( {3 + (-5) \over 2}, {1 + 7 \over 2} \right) \phantom{000000} \left[ \text{Formula: } \left( {x_1 + x_2 \over 2}, {y_1 + y_2 \over 2} \right) \right] \\ & = \left( -1, 4 \right) \\ \\ \text{Diameter} & = \text{Length of } PQ \\ & = \sqrt{ [3 - (-5)]^2 + (1 - 7)^2 } \phantom{000.} [ \text{Formula: } \sqrt{ (x_2 - x_1)^2 + (y_2 - y_1)^2 } ] \\ & = 10 \text{ units} \\ \\ \text{Radius} & = {10 \over 2} = 5 \text{ units} \end{align*}
(b)
\begin{align*} (x - a)^2 + (y - b)^2 & = r^2 \\ [x - (-1)]^2 + (y - 4)^2 & = 5^2 \\ (x + 1)^2 + (y - 4)^2 & = 25 \\ \underbrace{ x^2 + 2(x)(1) + 1^2 }_{ (a + b)^2 = a^2 + 2ab + b^2 } + \underbrace{ y^2 - 2(y)(4) + 4^2 }_{ (a - b)^2 = a^2 - 2ab + b^2 } & = 25 \\ x^2 + 2x + 1 + y^2 - 8y + 16 & = 25 \\ x^2 + y^2 + 2x - 8y + 1 + 16 - 25 & = 0 \\ x^2 + y^2 + 2x - 8y - 8 & = 0 \end{align*}
(c)
\begin{align*} 3y & = 4x - 34 \\ y & = {4 \over 3}x - {34 \over 3} \phantom{000000} [y = mx + c] \\ \\ \text{Gradient of line} & = {4 \over 3} \\ \\ \text{Gradient of } QP & = {7 - 1 \over -5 - 3} \\ & = -{3 \over 4} \\ \\ {4 \over 3} \times -{3 \over 4} & = -1 \\ \\ \implies \text{Line } QP & \text{ is perpendicular to the line } 3y = 4x - 34 \end{align*}
Since \(PQ\) is a diameter, line \(QP\) passes through the centre of the circle. The point on the line that is closest to the circle lies on the perpendicular from the centre to the line.
\(\therefore\) Point \(R\) on the line \(3y = 4x - 34\) lies on \(QP\) extended.
(d)
\begin{align*} 3y & = 4x - 34 \phantom{0} \text{--- (1)} \\ \\ \text{Gradient of } QP & = -{3 \over 4} \\ \\ y & = mx + c \\ y & = -{3 \over 4}x + c \\ \\ \text{Using } & Q(-5, 7), \\ 7 & = -{3 \over 4}(-5) + c \\ 7 & = 3.75 + c \\ 3.25 & = c \\ \\ \text{Eqn of line } QP &: \phantom{.} y = -{3 \over 4}x + 3.25 \text{ --- (2)} \\ \\ \text{Substitute } & \text{(2) into (1),} \\ 3\left(-{3 \over 4}x + 3.25\right) & = 4x - 34 \\ -2.25x + 9.75 & = 4x - 34 \\ -2.25x - 4x & = -34 - 9.75 \\ -6.25x & = -43.75 \\ x & = {-43.75 \over -6.25} \\ x & = 7 \\ \\ \text{Substitute } & x = 7 \text{ into (2),} \\ y & = -{3 \over 4}(7) + 3.25 \\ y & = -2 \\ \\ \therefore & \phantom{.} R(7, -2) \end{align*}
(a)
\begin{align*} v & = A t^{2.5} + 11t + C \\ \\ \text{When } t = 0 & \text{ and } v = 25, \phantom{000000} [\text{Speed at } P ] \\ 25 & = A(0)^{2.5} + 11(0) + C \\ 25 & = A(0) + 0 + C \\ 25 & = C \\ \\ \\ v & = A t^{2.5} + 11t + 25 \\ \\ \text{When } t = 4 & \text{ and } v = 85, \phantom{000000} [\text{Speed at } Q] \\ 85 & = A(4)^{2.5} + 11(4) + 25 \\ 85 & = A(32) + 44 + 25 \\ -32A & = 44 + 25 - 85 \\ -32A & = -16 \\ A & = {-16 \over -32} \\ A & = {1 \over 2} \end{align*}
(b)
\begin{align*} v & = A t^{2.5} + 11t + C \\ & = {1 \over 2} t^{2.5} + 11t + 25 \\ \\ a & = {dv \over dt} \\ & = {1 \over 2}(2.5) t^{1.5} + 11 \\ & = 1.25 t^{1.5} + 11 \\ \\ \text{When } & t = 4, \\ a & = 1.25 (4)^{1.5} + 11 \\ & = 21 \text{ m/s}^2 \end{align*}
(c)
\begin{align*} s & = \int v \phantom{.} dt \\ & = \int {1 \over 2} t^{2.5} + 11t + 25 \phantom{.} dt \\ & = {1 \over 2} \left(t^{3.5} \over 3.5 \right) + 11 \left(t^2 \over 2\right) + 25t + c \\ & = {1 \over 7} t^{3.5} + 5.5 t^2 + 25t + c \\ \\ \text{When } t = 0 & \text{ and } s = 0, \\ 0 & = {1 \over 7} (0)^{3.5} + 5.5 (0)^2 + 25(0) + c \\ 0 & = c \\ \\ s & = {1 \over 7} t^{3.5} + 5.5t^2 + 25t \\ \\ \text{When } & t = 4, \\ s & = {1 \over 7} (4)^{3.5} + 5.5(4)^2 + 25(4) \\ & = 206.286 \\ & \approx 206 \text{ m} \end{align*}
Question 9 - Trigonometry: Prove identity, solve equation, range of k★ Part (c)
(a)
\begin{align*} \text{L.H.S} & = \tan x + \cot x \\ & = {\sin x \over \cos x} + {\cos x \over \sin x} \\ & = {\sin^2 x \over \sin x \cos x} + {\cos^2 x \over \sin x \cos x} \\ & = { \sin^2 x + \cos^2 x \over \sin x \cos x} \\ & = {1 \over \sin x \cos x} \times {2 \over 2} \phantom{000000} [ \sin^2 A + \cos^2 A = 1] \\ & = {2 \over 2 \sin x \cos x} \\ & = {2 \over \sin 2x} \phantom{0000000000000.} [\sin 2A = 2 \sin A \cos A] \\ & = \left(2 \over 1\right) \left(1 \over \sin 2x\right) \\ & = 2 \text{cosec } 2x \\ & = \text{R.H.S} \end{align*}
(b)
\begin{align*} \tan x + \cot x & = 3 \\ {2 \over \sin 2x} & = 3 \phantom{000000000000} [\text{From part (a)}] \\ 2 & = 3 \sin 2x \\ {2 \over 3} & = \sin 2x \phantom{00000000.} [\text{1st or 2nd quadrant since } \sin 2x > 0] \\ \\ \text{Basic angle, } \alpha & = \sin^{-1} \left(2 \over 3\right) \phantom{0000} [\text{Radian mode}] \\ & = 0.7297 \end{align*}
\begin{align*} 0 & \le x \le 2\pi \implies 0 \le 2x \le 4 \pi \\ \\ 2x & = 0.7297, \pi - 0.7297, 0.7297 + 2\pi, \pi - 0.7297 + 2\pi \\ & = 0.7297, 2.412, 7.013, 8.695 \\ \\ x & = 0.36485, 1.206, 3.5065, 4.3475 \\ & \approx 0.365, 1.21, 3.51, 4.35 \end{align*}
(c)
\begin{align*} \tan x + \cot x & = k \\ {2 \over \sin 2x} & = k \phantom{000000000000} [\text{From part (a)}] \\ 2 & = k \sin 2x \\ \\ \text{Consider graph of } & y = 2 \text{ and } y = k \sin 2x \end{align*}
\begin{align*} \text{For equation to have no solutions, } & \text{the graphs of } y = 2 \text{ and } y = k \sin 2x \text{ must not meet} \\ \\ \therefore -2 < k & < 2 \end{align*}
(a)(i)
\begin{align*} R & = A v^k \\ \lg R & = \lg (A v^k) \\ \lg R & = \lg A + \lg v^k \phantom{000000.} [\text{Product law (logarithms)}] \\ \lg R & = \lg A + k \lg v \phantom{000000} [\text{Power law (logarithms)}] \\ \lg R & = k \lg v + \lg A \phantom{000000} [Y = mX + c] \\ \\ \text{Plot } & \lg R \text{ against } \lg v \end{align*}
| \(\lg v\) | \(0.699\) | \(1\) | \(1.176\) | \(1.301\) | \(1.398\) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| \(\lg R\) | \(1.322\) | \(1.740\) | \(2.041\) | \(2.164\) | \(2.301\) |
(a)(ii)
\begin{align*} \text{Incorrect value of } R & = 110 \phantom{000000} [\text{Third value}] \\ \\ \text{From graph, } \lg R & = 1.98 \\ \log_{10} R & = 1.98 \\ R & = 10^{1.98} \\ R & \approx 95.5 \end{align*}
(a)(iii)
\begin{align*} \lg R & = k \lg v + \lg A \phantom{000000} [Y = mX + c] \\ \\ k & = \text{Gradient, } m \\ & = {2.301 - 1.322 \over 1.398 - 0.699} \\ & = 1.4006 \\ & \approx 1.40 \end{align*}
(b)
\begin{align*} y & = ax + {b \over x} \\ xy & = x \left( ax + {b \over x} \right) \\ xy & = ax^2 + b \phantom{000000} [Y = mX + c] \\ \\ 1. & \text{ Plot } xy \text{ against } x^2 \\ 2. & \text{ Gradient of straight line} = a \\ 3. & \text{ Vertical intercept of graph} = b \end{align*}
Question 11 - Differentiation★ Part (a): Explanation
(a)
\begin{align*} \text{For all real values of } & x, e^{-2x} > 0 \end{align*}
\begin{align*} \text{For } 0 < x < \pi, & \phantom{.} \sin x > 0 \\ \\ \therefore \text{For } 0 < x < \pi, & \phantom{.} e^{-2x} \sin x > 0 \text{ and curve is completely above } x \text{-axis} \end{align*}
(b)
\begin{align*} u & = e^{-2x} &&& v & = \sin x \\ {du \over dx} & = -2 e^{-2x} &&& {dv \over dx} & = \cos x \end{align*} \begin{align*} {dy \over dx} & = u {dv \over dx} + v {du \over dx} \phantom{000000000} [\text{Product rule}] \\ & = (e^{-2x})(\cos x) + (\sin x)(-2e^{-2x}) \\ & = e^{-2x} \cos x - 2 e^{-2x} \sin x \\ \\ \text{Let } & {dy \over dx} = 0, \phantom{000000000000000} [\text{Stationary point}] \\ 0 & = e^{-2x} \cos x - 2 e^{-2x} \sin x \\ 0 & = e^{-2x} (\cos x - 2 \sin x) \end{align*} \begin{align*} e^{-2x} & = 0 \text{ (No solution since } e^{-2x} > 0) \\ \\ \\ \cos x - 2 \sin x & = 0 \\ -2 \sin x & = - \cos x \\ {-2 \sin x \over - \cos x} & = 1 \\ 2 \tan x & = 1 \\ \tan x & = {1 \over 2} \\ x & = \tan^{-1} \left(1 \over 2\right) \phantom{0} \text{ (Shown)} \end{align*}
(c)
\begin{align*} {dy \over dx} & = e^{-2x} \cos x - 2 e^{-2x} \sin x \\ & = e^{-2x} (\cos x - 2 \sin x) \end{align*} \begin{align*} u & = e^{-2x} &&& v & = \cos x - 2 \sin x \\ {du \over dx} & = -2 e^{-2x} &&& {dv \over dx} & = - \sin x - 2 \cos x \end{align*} \begin{align*} {d^2 y \over dx^2} & = (e^{-2x}) (- \sin x - 2 \cos x) + (\cos x - 2 \sin x) (-2e^{-2x}) \phantom{000000} [\text{Product rule}] \\ & = - e^{-2x} \sin x - 2 e^{-2x} \cos x - 2 e^{-2x} \cos x + 4 e^{-2x} \sin x \\ & = 3 e^{-2x} \sin x - 4 e^{-2x} \cos x \\ \\ \text{L.H.S} & = {d^2 y \over dx^2} + 4 {dy \over dx} + 5y \\ & = 3 e^{-2x} \sin x - 4 e^{-2x} \cos x + 4 (e^{-2x} \cos x - 2 e^{-2x} \sin x) + 5 (e^{-2x} \sin x) \\ & = 3 e^{-2x} \sin x - 4 e^{-2x} \cos x + 4 e^{-2x} \cos x - 8 e^{-2x} \sin x + 5 e^{-2x} \sin x \\ & = 0 \\ & = \text{R.H.S} \end{align*}