Date | May 2019 | Marks available | 7 | Reference code | 19M.2.AHL.TZ1.H_8 |
Level | Additional Higher Level | Paper | Paper 2 | Time zone | Time zone 1 |
Command term | Question number | H_8 | Adapted from | N/A |
Question
Solve the inequality x2>2x+1.
Use mathematical induction to prove that 2n+1>n2 for n∈Z, n⩾3.
Markscheme
* This question is from an exam for a previous syllabus, and may contain minor differences in marking or structure.
x<−0.414,x>2.41 A1A1
(x<1−√2,x>1+√2)
Note: Award A1 for −0.414, 2.41 and A1 for correct inequalities.
[2 marks]
check for n=3,
16 > 9 so true when n=3 A1
assume true for n=k
2k+1>k2 M1
Note: Award M0 for statements such as “let n=k”.
Note: Subsequent marks after this M1 are independent of this mark and can be awarded.
prove true for n=k+1
2k+2=2×2k+1
>2k2 M1
=k2+k2 (M1)
>k2+2k+1 (from part (a)) A1
which is true for k ≥ 3 R1
Note: Only award the A1 or the R1 if it is clear why. Alternate methods are possible.
=(K+1)2
hence if true for n=k true for n=k+1, true for n=3 so true for all n ≥ 3 R1
Note: Only award the final R1 provided at least three of the previous marks are awarded.
[7 marks]