Date | May 2022 | Marks available | 1 | Reference code | 22M.1.SL.TZ1.2 |
Level | Standard Level | Paper | Paper 1 (without calculator) | Time zone | Time zone 1 |
Command term | Write down | Question number | 2 | Adapted from | N/A |
Question
The expression 3√x-5√x can be written as 3-5xp. Write down the value of p.
Hence, find the value of ∫91(3√x-5√x)dx.
Markscheme
3√x-5√x=3-5x-12 A1
p=-12
[1 mark]
∫3√x-5√xdx=3x-10x12(+c) A1A1
substituting limits into their integrated function and subtracting (M1)
3(9)-10(9)12-(3(1)-10(1)12) OR 27-10×3-(3-10)
=4 A1
[4 marks]
Examiners report
Many candidates could give the value of p correctly. However, many did struggle with the integration, including substituting limits into the integrand, without integrating at all. An incorrect value of p often resulted in arithmetic of greater complexity.