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 .
Use mathematical induction to prove that for , .
Markscheme
* This question is from an exam for a previous syllabus, and may contain minor differences in marking or structure.
A1A1
Note: Award A1 for −0.414, 2.41 and A1 for correct inequalities.
[2 marks]
check for ,
16 > 9 so true when A1
assume true for
M1
Note: Award M0 for statements such as “let ”.
Note: Subsequent marks after this M1 are independent of this mark and can be awarded.
prove true for
M1
(M1)
(from part (a)) A1
which is true for ≥ 3 R1
Note: Only award the A1 or the R1 if it is clear why. Alternate methods are possible.
hence if true for true for , true for so true for all ≥ 3 R1
Note: Only award the final R1 provided at least three of the previous marks are awarded.
[7 marks]