Date | May 2021 | Marks available | 4 | Reference code | 21M.1.SL.TZ2.2 |
Level | Standard Level | Paper | Paper 1 (without calculator) | Time zone | Time zone 2 |
Command term | Show that | Question number | 2 | Adapted from | N/A |
Question
Consider two consecutive positive integers, and .
Show that the difference of their squares is equal to the sum of the two integers.
Markscheme
attempt to subtract squares of integers (M1)
EITHER
correct order of subtraction and correct expansion of , seen anywhere A1A1
OR
correct order of subtraction and correct factorization of difference of squares A1A1
THEN
A1
Note: Do not award final A1 unless all previous working is correct.
which is the sum of and AG
Note: If expansion and order of subtraction are correct, award full marks for candidates who find the sum of the integers as and then show that the difference of the squares (subtracted in the correct order) is .
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