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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 x 2 > 2 x + 1 .

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a.

Use mathematical induction to prove that  2 n + 1 > n 2 for  n Z n 3 .

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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 < 1 2 , 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

2 k + 1 > k 2        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

2 k + 2 = 2 × 2 k + 1

        > 2 k 2        M1

        = k 2 + k 2        (M1)

        > k 2 + 2 k + 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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