Date | November 2019 | Marks available | 7 | Reference code | 19N.1.AHL.TZ0.H_6 |
Level | Additional Higher Level | Paper | Paper 1 (without calculator) | Time zone | Time zone 0 |
Command term | Prove | Question number | H_6 | Adapted from | N/A |
Question
Consider the function , where . The derivative of is denoted by .
Prove, by mathematical induction, that , .
Markscheme
A1
Note: This must be obtained from the candidate differentiating .
A1
(hence true for )
assume true for : M1
Note: Award M1 if truth is assumed. Do not allow “let ”.
consider :
attempt to differentiate M1
A1
A1
True for and true implies true for .
Therefore the statement is true for all R1
Note: Do not award final R1 if the two previous M1s are not awarded. Allow full marks for candidates who use the base case .
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