Pearson Edexcel Level 3 GCE
Time 2 hours
Mathematics
Advanced Subsidiary
PAPER 1: Pure Mathematics
Candidates may use any calculator allowed by the regulations of the Joint Council for Qualifications. Calculators must not have the facility
for symbolic algebra manipulation, differentiatio...
Mathematics
Advanced Subsidiary
PAPER 1: Pure Mathematics
Candidates may use any calculator allowed by the
regulations of the Joint Council for Qualifications. Calculators
must not have the facility
for symbolic algebra manipulation, differentiation and integration, or
have retrievable mathematical formulae stored in them.
Instructions
• Use black ink or ball-point
• If pencil is used for diagrams/sketches/graphs it must be dark (HB or
• Fill
pen. in the boxes at the top of this page with your
B). centre number and candidate number.
• Answer all questions and ensure that your answers to parts of questions are
name,
clearly labelled.
• Answer the questions in the spaces provided
– there may be more space than you need.
• You should show sufficient working to make your methods clear.
Answers without working may not gain full credit.
• Inexact answers should be given to three significant figures unless otherwise stated.
Informatio
n
• A booklet ‘Mathematical Formulae and Statistical Tables’ is
• There are 16 questions in this question paper. The total mark for this paper is 100.
• The marks for each question are shown in
provided.
– use this as a guide as to how much time to spend on each question.
Advice
• Read
brackets
each question carefully before you start to answer it.
• Try to answer every question.
• Check your answers if you have time at the end.
• Good luck with your examination.
Turn over
,1. In this question you should show all stages of your working.
Solutions relying on calculator technology are not acceptable.
Using algebra, solve the inequality
x2 – x > 20
writing your answer in set notation.
(3)
2
,Question 1 continued
(Total for Question 1 is 3 marks)
3
Turn over
, 2. In this question you should show all stages of your working.
Solutions relying on calculator technology are not acceptable.
Given
9x 1
81
3 y2
express y in terms of x, writing your answer in simplest form.
(3)
4
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