Date | May Specimen paper | Marks available | 2 | Reference code | SPM.1.SL.TZ0.3 |
Level | Standard Level | Paper | Paper 1 (without calculator) | Time zone | Time zone 0 |
Command term | Show that | Question number | 3 | Adapted from | N/A |
Question
Show that , where .
Hence, or otherwise, prove that the sum of the squares of any two consecutive odd integers is even.
Markscheme
attempting to expand the LHS (M1)
LHS A1
(= RHS) AG
[2 marks]
METHOD 1
recognition that and represent two consecutive odd integers (for ) R1
A1
valid reason eg divisible by 2 (2 is a factor) R1
so the sum of the squares of any two consecutive odd integers is even AG
METHOD 2
recognition, eg that and represent two consecutive odd integers (for ) R1
A1
valid reason eg divisible by 2 (2 is a factor) R1
so the sum of the squares of any two consecutive odd integers is even AG
[3 marks]