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Suggested Answers to 2015 A Level H2 Math 9740 PAPER 1

 

1. System of linear equations / Graphing techniques

(i)  a = -3.953 ,  b = -5.187 ,  c = 7.303

(ii)  x = -0.589

(iii)  y = 5.19x + 7.3

 

2. Graphing techniques / Inequalities

i)

q2

(ii) -1.73 < x < 0.414  or  x > 1.73

 

3. Integration

(i) When n→∞ , sum of area of rectangles ≈ area of function

(ii) 3/4

 

4. Application of differentiation

Maximum area = (1/32) d²

 

5. Graphing techniques / Transformation

(i) Translation of +3 units parallel to the x-axis,

Scaling by scale factor of 1/4 parallel to the y-axis

ii)

iii)

 

 

6. Maclaurin’s series / Binomial expansion

(i) 2x – 2x² + (8x³/3)

(ii) -(104/27)

 

7. Vectors

(i) OC = (3/5)a

OD = (5/11)b

(ii) line BC : r = (3/5)λa + (1 – λ)b

line  AD : r = (1 – μ)+ (5/11)μb

(iii) AE : ED = 11:9

 

8. AP/GP

(i) T = { T∈R : 59 ≤ T ≤ 77 }

(ii) t = { t∈R : 63.8 ≤ t ≤ 74.5 }

9. Complex numbers

a) w = a ± (a/√3)i

b)(i) z = 2e^(-π/10) , 2e^(3π/10) , 2e^(-π/2) , 2e^(7π/10) , 2e^(-9π/10)

(ii) 4 sin ( π/5)

10. Application of integration

i) A1/A2 = (2-√2)/(√2 -1)

= √2

iii) Volume = (π³/16√2) + (π²/2√2) – √2 π

11. Application of differentiation and integration

i) dy/dx = (-3sin³Θ + 6sinΘ cos²Θ)/(3sin²Θ cosΘ)

= 2 cot Θ – tan Θ (shown)

ii) ( (2√2)/(3√3) , ( 2 /√3 ) ) maximum point

iii) Area ≈ 0.884

iv) a = (3√2)/(2)

 

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MUST-KNOW PSLE MATH PROBLEM 2

Do you know WHEN and HOW to use the Row-Minus-Row Method? This method is used when the question involves several relationships between multiple items and for each relationship a Total is given.

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Question:

Kyle bought 6 similar pencils, 3 similar books and a file for $78.

1 pencil and 1 book cost $20.

1 pencil and 1 file cost $12.

What was the cost of the file?

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Solution using the Row-Minus-Row Method:

Given 6p + 3b + 1f = 78  ———–Row 1

Given 1p + 1b = 20

So 3p + 3b = 60  ———– Row 2

Row 1 – Row 2:  3p + 1f  = 18  ———— Row 3

Given 1p + 1f = 12

So 3p + 3f = 36  ————- Row 4

Row 4 – Row 3:   2f = 18, so f = 9.

Ans:  $9

PSLE MATH WORKSHOP FOR PARENTS & STUDENTS – How to solve difficult problem sums using the Storyline-Balance Method

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MUST-KNOW PSLE MATH PROBLEM 1

PSLE MATH WORKSHOP FOR PARENTS & STUDENTS – How to solve difficult problem sums using the Storyline-Balance Method

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Question:

The ratio of Eric’s money to Kim’s money was 3 : 1. After Eric gave Kim $60, the ratio of Eric’s money to Kim’s money became 3 : 5. How much did Eric have at first?

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Solution using the Storyline-Balance Method:

E         :        K

At start:         3u       :        1u

Story:             – 60             + 60

At end:         3u – 60        1u + 60

Final ratio:      3       :       5

So 5 sets of (3u – 60) = 3 sets of (1u + 60)

15u – 300 = 3u + 180

15u – 3u = 180 + 300

12u = 480

1u = $40

So at first Eric had 3u = 3 x 40 = $120

Ans:  $120

Note:

The above is just one method. Another method requires you to notice that in the above problem, the total number of units remain the same as it is an INTERNAL TRANSFER or TOTAL UNCHANGED situation or concept. However, using the Storyline-Balance method, you don’t need to know what has been unchanged.

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Sec 1 (2015) Extended Algebra & Indices Math Holiday Enrichment for Post-PSLE students

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Level/Subject:  Sec 1 Extended Algebra & Indices (S1EAI)

Dates:  Mon 29/12, Tue 30/12, and Wed 31/12 (three 3 hr sessions)

Time: 9.30 am – 12.30 pm

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Target Group: Suitable for post-PSLE students who have attended our S1AA course, or have basic knowledge of arithmetic involving negative numbers and algebraic expressions. RECOMMENDED for students going to INTEGRATED PROGRAMME schools as Indices is actually a Sec 3 topic but very important to learn early.

Purpose: To give post-PSLE students a STRONG FOUNDATION in the THREE MOST IMPORTANT TOPICS of secondary Math – Arithmetic, Algebra and Indices.

Topics: (1) Factorising Algebraic expressions; (2) Solving linear and fractional Algebraic equations; (3) Changing the subject of a formula; (4) Solving simultaneous linear equations; (5) Simplifying expressions involving Indices.

Focus: CONCEPTUAL UNDERSTANDING

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Sec 1 (2015) Arithmetic & Algebra Math Holiday Enrichment for Post-PSLE students

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This is the third re-run this year of our very successful annual S1 Math Headstart programme for post-psle students (see tutor’s comments at end of page). It reflects the recognition of parents and students of the importance of Algebra in preparing for Secondary Math.

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Level/Subject:  Sec 1 Arithmetic & Algebra (S1AA)

Dates:  Mon 29/12, Tue 30/12, and Wed 31/12 (three 3 hr sessions)

Time: 2.00 pm – 5.00 pm

Location:   Blk 644, Bukit Batok Central, #01-68. S(650644).

Our location is just a 3-min walk from either the Bukit Batok MRT station or the Bukit Batok Bus Interchange. Buses that stop along the roads surrounding our location are numbers 157, 178, 66, 506, 173, 174, 176, 187, 985. Buses services which terminate at Bukit Batok Bus Interchange are 61, 77, 106, 173, 177, 189, 852, 941, 945, 947.

Target Group: Suitable for post-PSLE students who wish to learn more about Negative Numbers & Algebra, as well as basic Indices.

Purpose: To give post-PSLE students a HEADSTART in the THREE MOST IMPORTANT TOPICS of secondary Math – Arithmetic, Algebra and Indices, as students who do badly in Math in secondary school are usually those who have a poor FOUNDATION in these three topics.

Topics: (1) Addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of Negative Numbers; (2) Addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of Algebraic expressions; (3) Simplifying Algebraic fractions; (4) Basic Indices.

Focus: CONCEPTUAL UNDERSTANDING

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Fee: Only $270 for all 3 sessions (inclusive of materials & refreshments)

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P6 MATH (2015) HOLIDAY HEADSTART – SPEED & PROBLEM-SOLVING (starting 6 Dec)

This workshop, over 3 Saturdays, is to introduce current P5 students to a DIFFICULT TOPIC  in PSLE MATH – SPEED, and PROBLEM SOLVING involving Speed (this time slot, Sat 9.30 am – 11.15 am, will continue to be the P6 Math weekly tuition slot for 2015)

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Level/Subject:  P6 MATH (2015)

Dates:  SATURDAYS 6/12, 13/12 and 27/12.

Time: 9.30 am – 11.15 am.

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Tutor: Mr Ilyasa

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P5 MATH (2015) HOLIDAY HEADSTART – RATIO & PROBLEM-SOLVING (starting 6 Dec)

This workshop, over 3 Saturdays, is to introduce current P4 students to the MOST IMPORTANT TOPIC  of PSLE MATH – RATIO, and PROBLEM SOLVING involving Ratios (this time slot, Sat 11.30am – 1.15pm, will continue to be the P5 Math weekly tuition slot for 2015)

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Dates:  SATURDAYS 6/12, 13/12 and 27/12.

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Fee: Only $120 for all 3 sessions.

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