Edexcel Core Mathematics C1 June 2010

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Core 1 Mathematics Edexcel June 2010 Question 1

1. Write
√(75)–√(27)
in the form k √ x, where k and x are integers.



Core 1 Mathematics Edexcel June 2010 Question 2

2. Find
∫(8x³ + 6x^1/2 - 5 )dx
giving each term in its simplest form.


Core 1 Mathematics Edexcel June 2010 Question 3

3. Find the set of values of x for which
(a) 3(x– 2) < 8 – 2x

(b) (2x–7)(1+x) < 0

(c) both 3(x– 2) < 8 – 2x and (2x–7)(1+x) < 0



Core 1 Mathematics Edexcel June 2010 Question 4

4. (a) Show that x² +6x + 11 can be written as
(x + p)² +q
where p and q are integers to be found.

(b) In the space at the top of page 7, sketch the curve with equation 2
y = x² +6x + 11
showing clearly any intersections with the coordinate axes.

(c) Find the value of the discriminant of x² + 6x + 11









Core 1 Mathematics Edexcel June 2010 Question 5

5. A sequence of positive numbers is defined by
a_n+1 = √(a_n² + 3)

(a) Find a₂ and a₃, leaving your answers in surd form.

(b) Show that a₅ = 4

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