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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.

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a.

Use mathematical induction to prove that 2n+1>n2 for nZn3.

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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.

x<0.414,x>2.41     A1A1

(x<12,x>1+2)

Note: Award A1 for −0.414, 2.41 and A1 for correct inequalities.

[2 marks]

a.

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]

b.

Examiners report

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Syllabus sections

Topic 1—Number and algebra » AHL 1.15—Proof by induction, contradiction, counterexamples
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