Date | May 2018 | Marks available | 3 | Reference code | 18M.2.AHL.TZ2.H_5 |
Level | Additional Higher Level | Paper | Paper 2 | Time zone | Time zone 2 |
Command term | Express | Question number | H_5 | Adapted from | N/A |
Question
Express the binomial coefficient (3n+13n−2) as a polynomial in n.
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Hence find the least value of n for which (3n+13n−2)>106.
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b.
Markscheme
* This question is from an exam for a previous syllabus, and may contain minor differences in marking or structure.
(3n+13n−2)=(3n+1)!(3n−2)!3! (M1)
=(3n+1)3n(3n−1)3! A1
=92n3−12n or equivalent A1
[3 marks]
a.
attempt to solve =92n3−12n>106 (M1)
n>60.57… (A1)
Note: Allow equality.
⇒n=61 A1
[3 marks]
b.
Examiners report
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