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Centre Number



Student Number




CATHOLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS
ASSOCIATION OF NEW SOUTH WALES

2006
TRIAL HIGHER SCHOOL CERTIFICATE
EXAMINATION

Mathematics

Morning Session
Monday 7 August 2006




General Instructions

Reading time 5 minutes
Working time 3 hours
Write using blue or black pen
Board-approved calculators may be
used
A table of standard integrals is
provided separately
All necessary working should be
shown in every question
Write your Centre Number and
Student Number at the top of this
page








Total marks 120


Attempt Questions 1-10
All questions are of equal value


Disclaimer
Every effort has been made to prepare these Trial Higher School Certificate Examinations in accordance with the Board of Studies documents,
Principles for Setting HSC Examinations in a Standards-Referenced Framework (BOS Bulletin, Vol 8, No 9, Nov/Dec 1999), and Principles for
Developing Marking Guidelines Examinations in a Standards Referenced Framework (BOS Bulletin, Vol 9, No 3, May 2000). No guarantee or
warranty is made or implied that the Trial Examination papers mirror in every respect the actual HSC Examination question paper in any or all
courses to be examined. These papers do not constitute advice nor can they be construed as authoritative interpretations of Board of Studies
intentions. The CSSA accepts no liability for any reliance use or purpose related to these Trial question papers. Advice on HSC examination issues is
only to be obtained from the NSW Board of Studies.
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Total marks 120
Attempt Questions 1-10
All questions are of equal value.

Answer each question in a SEPARATE writing booklet.



Question 1 (12 marks) Use a SEPARATE writing booklet. Marks


(a) Evaluate
( ) ( )
3
2 2
83 . 1 7 . 11
2 . 7 67 . 38


correct to 3 decimal places.
2





(b) By rationalising the denominator, simplify
8 2
2 1

.
2





(c) Solve
2
1
cos = , for 2 0 .
2




(d) Completely factorise ab ay xb xy 2 8 4 + + + . 2




(e)
For what values of k does the quadratic equation 0 9 4
2
= + + kx x have
equal roots?

2




(f)
Solve the equation 3 2 = x .
2















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Question 2 (12 marks) Use a SEPARATE writing booklet. Marks


(a) Sketch the region represented by 4
2 2
< + y x .
2



(b) The function ) (x f is given by = ) (x f
3 for 9
3 for 1
2
>
+
x x
x x


Find ) 3 ( f - ) 6 ( f .
2




(c)
























On the diagram above line
1
L is parallel with the x-axis and crosses the
y-axis at 6. Lines
2
L and
3
L each pass through the origin, O, and
intersect with the line
1
L at the points ) 6 , (a A and ) 6 , (b B respectively.
The point ) 4 , 2 ( C lies on the line
3
L .


(i)
Show that the equation of the line
3
L is 0 2 = y x .

2
(ii) Show that the x-ordinate of point B is 3.

1
(iii) Find the coordinates of point A such that AOB is a right
angle.


3
(iv) Write down the distance between points A and B. Hence, or otherwise,
calculate the area of . AOB

2

x
y
6
) 6 , (b B
O
) 4 , 2 ( C
1
L
2
L
3
L
NOT TO SCALE
) 6 , (a A

4
Question 3 (12 marks) Use a SEPARATE writing booklet. Marks

(a)
For the parabola y x 16 ) 2 (
2
= , find the coordinates of the:



(i) Vertex.

1
(ii) Focus.


1
(b) Differentiate with respect to x the following expressions:


(i)
x x
e
log 3 .

2
(ii)
x
2
sin .


2
(c) Find:


(i)

dx x 2006 cos .

2
(ii)

1
0
2
dx e
x
. (Leave your answer in exact form).


2
(d)
Show that the equation of the normal to the curve x x y 5
3
= at the
point ) 4 , 1 ( is given by 0 9 2 = y x .
2

5
Question 4 (12 marks) Use a SEPARATE writing booklet. Marks


(a)
Consider the curve 1 3
3
1
) (
2 3
+ + = x x x x f .


(i) Find the coordinates of any stationary points and determine
their nature.

3
(ii) Find any point(s) of inflexion.

2
(iii) Sketch the curve in the domain, 3 6 x .

2
(iv) What is the maximum value of ) (x f in the given domain?


1

(b)











PR and QS are straight lines intersecting at point A. Also PS = QR ,
o
80 = = QRA PSA ,
o
120 = PAQ and . x PQA =


(i) Copy the diagram into your writing booklet.


(ii) Prove that QRA PSA to congruent is .

2
(iii) Hence, show that x = 30
o
.

2


P Q
A
S R
x

80
o
80
o
120
o
NOT TO SCALE
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Question 5 (12 marks) Use a SEPARATE writing booklet. Marks


(a)

(i) Write

5 7 . 0 as the sum of an infinite geometric series.



1


(ii) Hence, express

5 7 . 0 as a fraction.


2

(b) Simplify
x
x
cot
sin 1
2

.


2

(c) The circle below has centre O, radius

6
cm and arc length MN = 1 cm.












(i) Find the size of in radians.

1
(ii) Hence, or otherwise, find the exact area of the sector MON.


2
(d) During qualification for the 2006 World Cup, the Socceroos goalkeeper,
Mark, defended many penalty shots at goal. In fact, the probability that
he can stop a penalty shot at goal is
5
3
. During a particular match, the
opposing team had three penalty shots at goal.

Using a tree diagram, find the probability that:


(i) the goalkeeper will stop all shots at goal.

2
(ii) the goalkeeper will stop at least 1 shot at goal.

2

N
O
M
NOT TO SCALE

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Question 6 (12 marks) Use a SEPARATE writing booklet. Marks

(a)
















A circle with centre at O
1
and radius 16 cm intersects with another circle
with centre at O
2
and radius 12 cm. Their points of intersection are A
and B and the distance between their centres,
2 1
O O , is 20 cm.
=
2 1
O AO and =
1 2
O AO .



(i)
Show that
2 1
AO O is a right angled triangle.

1
(ii) Find the size of the angles and .

2
(iii) Find the shaded area enclosed by these circles. (Give your
answer correct to 2 decimal places).
3




Question 6 continues on page 8
16 cm
12 cm

O
1
O
2
A
B
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20 cm

8
Question 6 (continued) Marks

(b)
















The shaded region bounded by the graph
2
x
e y = , the line 5 = y and
the y-axis is rotated about the y-axis to form a solid of revolution.











(i) Show that the volume of the solid is given by

=
5
1
log dy y V
e y
.

2
(ii)









Copy and complete the following table into your writing booklet.
Give all answers correct to three decimal places.



y 1 2 3 4 5
y
e
log 0 0.693 1.099 1.609
1
(iii) Use Simpsons Rule with five function values to approximate the
volume of the solid of revolution
y
V , correct to three decimal places.
3




End of Question 6
x
NOT TO SCALE
y
O
5
1
2
x
e y =
9
Question 7 (12 marks) Use a SEPARATE writing booklet. Marks

(a)
Solve the following equation: ( ) 3 7 log log
2 2
= + + x x , for x > 0.


3
(b)

















The shaded region OAB is bounded by the parabolas
2
x y = ,
2
2 3 x y =
and the x-axis. Point A is the intersection of the two parabolas and point B is
the x-intercept of the parabola
2
2 3 x y = .


(i) Find the x-ordinates of points A and B.

2
(ii) By considering the sum of two areas, show that the exact area of the
shaded region OAB is given by 2
2
3
2 square units.

3



Question 7 continues on page 10
x
y
O
A
B
2
x y =
2
2 3 x y =
3
NOT TO SCALE
10
Question 7 (continued) Marks

(c)
















The playing track of a CD is made out of a number of concentric circles with
the inner circle having a radius of 2 cm and the outer circle having a radius
of 6 cm. The CD is rotating at 5 revolutions per second and takes 25 minutes
to completely play.


(i) Find the total number of revolutions for this CD.

1
(ii) Find the total length of the playing track in km, correct to one
decimal place.
3




End of Question 7
NOT TO SCALE
cm 2 = r
cm 6 = R
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Question 8 (12 marks) Use a SEPARATE writing booklet Marks

(a)
If , 3 =
m
A find the value of 5
4

m
A .


2
(b) A 100 mg tablet is dissolved in a glass of water. After t minutes the amount
of undissolved tablet, U in mg, is given by the formula:

U = 100
kt
e

, where k is a constant.


(i) Calculate the value of k, correct to 4 decimal places, given that 2 mg
of the tablet remain after 10 minutes.

2
(ii) Find the rate at which the tablet is dissolving in the glass of water
after 12 minutes. Give your answer correct to two decimal places.


2
(c) Mr. Egan borrows $P from a bank to fund his house extensions. The term of
the loan is 20 years with an annual interest rate of 9%. Each month, interest
is calculated on the balance at the beginning of the month and added to the
balance owing. Mr. Egan repays the loan in equal monthly instalments of
$1 050.


(i)
Write an expression for the amount,
1
A , Mr. Egan owes immediately
at the end of the first month.

1
(ii)
Show that at the end of n months the amount owing,
n
A , is given by:
000 140 ) 0075 . 1 ( 000 140 ) 0075 . 1 ( + =
n n
n
P A

3
(iii) If at the end of 20 years the loan has been repaid, calculate the amount $
Mr. Egan originally borrowed, correct to the nearest dollar.

2


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Question 9 (12 marks) Use a SEPARATE writing booklet. Marks

(a) Two particles, A and B, move along a straight line so that their
displacements,
A
x and
B
x , in metres, from the origin at time t seconds are
given by the following equations respectively:

5 12 + = t x
A

3 2
6 t t x
B
=


(i) Find two expressions for the velocities of particles A and B.

2
(ii) Which of the two particles is travelling faster at t = 1 second?

1
(iii) At what time does particle B come to rest?

1
(iv) Find the maximum positive displacement of particle B.

2
(b)





















In the diagram above P and Q are two points on the parabola y = 1 x
2
. The
tangents to the parabola at P and Q intersect each other on the y-axis at A
and the x-axis at B and C respectively. Triangle ABC is an equilateral
triangle.




(i) Show that the gradient of the tangent at point P is equal to 3 .

1


(ii) Show that the coordinates of point P are

4
1
,
2
3
.

2
(iii) Find the value of POQ , in radians, correct to one decimal place. 3
A
B C
y
x
1
O
P Q
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2
1 x y =
13

Question 10 (12 marks) Use a SEPARATE writing booklet. Marks

(a) Find the trigonometric equation for the graph below: 2







Question 10 continues on page 14
4 2
3 x
y
O
1
2
-1
-2
NOT TO SCALE
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Question 10 (continued) Marks

(b)




The diagram above shows the circle 36
2 2
= + y x . The point ( ) y x S , lies
on the circle in the first quadrant. O is the origin, ( ) 0 , 4 R lies on the x-axis
and ( ) 2 , 0 T lies on the y-axis. The size of ROS is radians,
where
2
0

< < .


(i) Show that the area of triangle SOR is sin 12 .

1
(ii) Hence show that the area, A, of the quadrilateral ORST is given by:

( ) 1 tan 2 cos 6 + = A

3
(iii) Find the value of tan for which the area A is a maximum.

3
(iv) Hence, show that for this maximum area, the coordinates of
point S are

5
5
12
, 5
5
6


3



End of Paper
( ) y x S ,

( ) 0 , 4 R
6 O
( ) 2 , 0 T
6
6
x
NOT TO SCALE

6
y
15




















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EXAMINERS


Liviu Spiridon (convenor) LaSalle Catholic College, Bankstown
Magdi Farag LaSalle Catholic College, Bankstown
Kimon Kousparis Trinity Catholic College, Auburn / Regents Park
Timothy Dimech Concord High School, Concord



CATHOLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS ASSOCIATION

2006 TRIAL HIGHER SCHOOL CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION

MATHEMATICS SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS

These marking guidelines show the criteria to be applied to responses along with the marks to
be awarded in line with the quality of responses. These guidelines are suggested and not
prescriptive. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list but rather an indication of the
considerations that students could include in their responses.

Question 1 (12 marks)
(a) (2 marks)
Outcomes Assessed: P3, P4
Targeted Performance Bands: 2-3
Criteria Mark
Gives correct answer.
Correctly rounds to THREE decimal places.
1
1

Sample Answer

( ) ( )
277508818 . 1
83 . 1 7 . 11
2 . 7 67 . 38
3
2 2




278 . 1 (3 decimal places)
(b) (2 marks)
Outcomes Assessed: P3, P4
Targeted Performance Bands: 2-3
Criteria Mark
Correctly write the conjugate and expands to get the denominator OR the
numerator correct
Gives the correct answer
1

1

Sample Answer

8 2
8 2
8 2
2 1
8 2
2 1
+
+



8 4
16 8 2 2 2

+


4
2



2
1

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DISCLAIMER
The information contained in this document is intended for the professional assistance of teaching staff. It does not constitute advice to students. Further it is not the intention of
CSSA to provide specific marking outcomes for all possible Trial HSC answers. Rather the purpose is to provide teachers with information so that they can better explore,
understand and apply HSC marking requirements, as established by the NSW Board of Studies.
No guarantee or warranty is made or implied with respect to the application or use of CSSA Marking Guidelines in relation to any specific trial exam question or answer. The CSSA
assumes no liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of any Marking Guidelines provided for the Trial HSC papers.
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DISCLAIMER
The information contained in this document is intended for the professional assistance of teaching staff. It does not constitute advice to students. Further it is not the intention of
CSSA to provide specific marking outcomes for all possible Trial HSC answers. Rather the purpose is to provide teachers with information so that they can better explore,
understand and apply HSC marking requirements, as established by the NSW Board of Studies.
No guarantee or warranty is made or implied with respect to the application or use of CSSA Marking Guidelines in relation to any specific trial exam question or answer. The CSSA
assumes no liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of any Marking Guidelines provided for the Trial HSC papers.
(c) (2 marks)
Outcomes Assessed: P3, P4
Targeted Performance Bands: 2-3
Criteria Mark
Gives ONE correct answer in radians OR TWO correct answers in degrees.
Gives TWO correct answers in radians.
1
1

Sample Answer

2
1
cos
Basic angle is
3

(First Quadrant).
3
4
,
3
2
2 0

(d) (2 marks)
Outcomes Assessed: P3, P4
Targeted Performance Bands: 2-3
Criteria Mark
Factorises in pairs, e.g. ) 4 ( 2 ) 4 ( b y a b y x + + + .
Completes the factorisation into TWO brackets.
1
1

Sample Answer

ab ay xb xy 2 8 4 + + + ) 4 ( 2 ) 4 ( b y a b y x + + +
) 4 )( 2 ( b y a x + +



(e) (2 marks)
Outcomes Assessed: P2, P4
Targeted Performance Bands: 2-3
Criteria Mark
Correctly writes down the discriminant and equates to zero.
Solves the equation to give correct values of k.
1
1

Sample Answer

0 9 4
2
+ + kx x equal roots when 0
144
2
k
144 0
2
k
12 t k




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DISCLAIMER
The information contained in this document is intended for the professional assistance of teaching staff. It does not constitute advice to students. Further it is not the intention of
CSSA to provide specific marking outcomes for all possible Trial HSC answers. Rather the purpose is to provide teachers with information so that they can better explore,
understand and apply HSC marking requirements, as established by the NSW Board of Studies.
No guarantee or warranty is made or implied with respect to the application or use of CSSA Marking Guidelines in relation to any specific trial exam question or answer. The CSSA
assumes no liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of any Marking Guidelines provided for the Trial HSC papers.
(f) (2 marks)
Outcomes Assessed: P3, P4
Targeted Performance Bands: 2-3
Criteria Mark
Gives ONE correct answer.
Gives the second correct answer.
1
1

Sample Answer

3 2 x
3 2 x or ( ) 3 2 x

5 x or 1 x


Question 2 (12 marks)
(a) (2 marks)
Outcomes Assessed: P3, P4
Targeted Performance Bands: 2-3
Criteria Mark
Correctly draws the circle using a dotted line.
Correctly shades the inside of the circle.
1
1

Sample Answer











x
y
2 2
2
2
4
DISCLAIMER
The information contained in this document is intended for the professional assistance of teaching staff. It does not constitute advice to students. Further it is not the intention of
CSSA to provide specific marking outcomes for all possible Trial HSC answers. Rather the purpose is to provide teachers with information so that they can better explore,
understand and apply HSC marking requirements, as established by the NSW Board of Studies.
No guarantee or warranty is made or implied with respect to the application or use of CSSA Marking Guidelines in relation to any specific trial exam question or answer. The CSSA
assumes no liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of any Marking Guidelines provided for the Trial HSC papers.
Question 2
(b) (2 marks)
Outcomes Assessed: P3, P4, P5
Targeted Performance Bands: 2-4
Criteria Mark
Gives correct answer ONE partial answer (e.g. ( ) 4 3 f or ( ) 27 6 f )
Gives correct answer
1
1

Sample Answer

) (x f
, 9
, 1
2

+
x
x

3
3
>

x
x


4 1 ) 3 ( ) 3 ( + f , ( ) 27 9 6 6
2
f

( ) ( ) 23 27 4 6 3 f f

(c) (i) (2 marks)
Outcomes Assessed: P4, P5
Targeted Performance Bands: 2-3
Criteria Mark
Correctly finds the gradient of line
3
L .
Correctly finds the equation of line
3
L .
1
1

Sample Answer

2
2
4
2 0
4 0
3

+
+

L
m

) 0 ( 2 0 x y

0 2 y x (as required)

(c) (ii) (1 mark)
Outcomes Assessed: P4, P5
Targeted Performance Bands: 2-3
Criteria Mark
Correctly shows that the x-coordinate of point B is 3. 1

Sample Answer

B lies on the line 6 y
6 y x 2 6 3 x

) 6 , 3 ( B
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DISCLAIMER
The information contained in this document is intended for the professional assistance of teaching staff. It does not constitute advice to students. Further it is not the intention of
CSSA to provide specific marking outcomes for all possible Trial HSC answers. Rather the purpose is to provide teachers with information so that they can better explore,
understand and apply HSC marking requirements, as established by the NSW Board of Studies.
No guarantee or warranty is made or implied with respect to the application or use of CSSA Marking Guidelines in relation to any specific trial exam question or answer. The CSSA
assumes no liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of any Marking Guidelines provided for the Trial HSC papers.
(c) (iii) (3 marks)
Outcomes Assessed: P2, P4, P5
Targeted Performance Bands: 2-4
Criteria Mark
Correctly finds the gradient of
2
L which gives
o
90 AOB .
Correctly finds the equation of
2
L .
Correctly finds the value of the x-ordinate of A.
1
1
1

Sample Answer

2
1
2
1 1
3
2

L
L
m
m
) 0 (
2
1
0 x y
x y
2
1

For 6 y x
2
1
6 12 x

( ) 6 , 12 A

(c) (iv) (2 marks)
Outcomes Assessed: P2, P4, P5
Targeted Performance Bands: 2-3
Criteria Mark
Writes down the correct distance between points A and B.
Calculates the correct area of AOB .
1
1

Sample Answer

Distance between points A and B is 15 units.

Area of 6 15
2
1
AOB
45 units
2

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DISCLAIMER
The information contained in this document is intended for the professional assistance of teaching staff. It does not constitute advice to students. Further it is not the intention of
CSSA to provide specific marking outcomes for all possible Trial HSC answers. Rather the purpose is to provide teachers with information so that they can better explore,
understand and apply HSC marking requirements, as established by the NSW Board of Studies.
No guarantee or warranty is made or implied with respect to the application or use of CSSA Marking Guidelines in relation to any specific trial exam question or answer. The CSSA
assumes no liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of any Marking Guidelines provided for the Trial HSC papers.
Question 3 (12 marks)
(a) (i) (1 mark)
Outcomes Assessed: P3, P4
Targeted Performance Band: 2-4
Criteria Mark
Finds the correct vertex 1

Sample Answer

) 0 , 2 ( Vertex

(a) (ii) (1 mark)
Outcomes Assessed: P3, P4
Targeted Performance Band: 2-4
Criteria Mark
Finds the correct focus 1

Sample Answer

) 4 , 2 ( Focus

(b) (i) (2 marks)
Outcomes Assessed: P7, H5
Targeted Performance Band: 2-3
Criteria Mark
Correctly uses the product rule of differentiation but has ONE mistake in
calculation
Correctly finds the answer
1

1

Sample Answer
( ) x x x
dx
d
e e
log 3 3 log 3 +

(b) (ii) (2 marks)
Outcomes Assessed: P7, H5
Targeted Performance Band: 2-4
Criteria Mark
Correctly uses the chain rule of differentiation but has ONE mistake in
calculation
Correctly finds the answer
1

1

Sample Answer

( ) ( ) x x x x x
dx
d
cos sin 2 cos . sin 2 sin
1 2

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DISCLAIMER
The information contained in this document is intended for the professional assistance of teaching staff. It does not constitute advice to students. Further it is not the intention of
CSSA to provide specific marking outcomes for all possible Trial HSC answers. Rather the purpose is to provide teachers with information so that they can better explore,
understand and apply HSC marking requirements, as established by the NSW Board of Studies.
No guarantee or warranty is made or implied with respect to the application or use of CSSA Marking Guidelines in relation to any specific trial exam question or answer. The CSSA
assumes no liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of any Marking Guidelines provided for the Trial HSC papers.
(c) (i) (2 marks)
Outcomes Assessed: H5
Targeted Performance Band: 2-4
Criteria Mark
Gives an answer of c x + 2006 sin
Correctly finds the answer
1
1

Sample Answer

dx x 2006 cos = c x + 2006 sin


2006
1


(c) (ii) (2 marks)
Outcomes Assessed: H3, H5
Targeted Performance Band: 3-4
Criteria Mark
Finds the primitive
x
e
2
2
1
but has an error in calculating the integral
Correctly applies the Newton-Leibnitz formula to obtain the correct answer
in exact form
1

1


Sample Answer

1
0
2
dx e
x
=
1
0
2
2
1
]
]
]

x
e =
2
1
2
1
2
1
2
1
2 0 2
e e e or ( ) 1
2
1
2
e

(d) (2 marks)
Outcomes Assessed: P6, H5
Targeted Performance Band: 2-4
Criteria Mark
Correctly finds the gradient of the normal
Correctly substitutes the values for x and y into the point/gradient formula to
find the equation of the normal
1
1

Sample Answer

x x y 5
3
5 3
2
x
dx
dy
? At
2
1
2 , 1
N T
m m x

equation of normal is given by ) 1 (
2
1
4 x y

0 9 2 y x (or
2
9
2
1
x y )

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DISCLAIMER
The information contained in this document is intended for the professional assistance of teaching staff. It does not constitute advice to students. Further it is not the intention of
CSSA to provide specific marking outcomes for all possible Trial HSC answers. Rather the purpose is to provide teachers with information so that they can better explore,
understand and apply HSC marking requirements, as established by the NSW Board of Studies.
No guarantee or warranty is made or implied with respect to the application or use of CSSA Marking Guidelines in relation to any specific trial exam question or answer. The CSSA
assumes no liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of any Marking Guidelines provided for the Trial HSC papers.
Question 4 (12 marks)
(a) (i) (3 marks)
Outcomes Assessed: P7, H6
Targeted Performance Band: 3-5
Criteria Mark
Finds the stationary points
Finds the nature of ONE stationary point
Finds the nature of the other stationary point
1
1
1

Sample Answer

1 3
3
1
) (
2 3
+ + x x x x f 3 2 ) (
2
+ x x x f
For stationary points ( )( ) 0 3 1 0 ) ( + x x x f 1 x or 3 x
the stationary points are ) 8 , 3 ( &
3
2
2 , 1
,
`

.
|

Also for the nature of the stationary points, 2 2 ) ( x x f
At 1 x , < 0 4 ) 1 ( f

,
`

.
|
3
2
2 , 1 is a MAXIMUM turning point
At 3 x , ) 8 , 3 ( 0 4 ) 3 ( > f is a MINIMUM turning point


(a) (ii) (2 marks)
Outcomes Assessed: P7, H6
Targeted Performance Band: 2-4
Criteria Mark
Correctly solves the equation 0 ) ( x f
Analyse the sign of the second derivative and gives correct answer
1
1

Sample Answer

)
3
2
2 ( 1 0 2 2 2 2 ) ( y x x x x f

x -1
-
-1 -1
+
) ( x f + 0 -


a change in the sign of the second derivative has occurred

,
`

.
|

3
2
2 , 1 is a point of inflection


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DISCLAIMER
The information contained in this document is intended for the professional assistance of teaching staff. It does not constitute advice to students. Further it is not the intention of
CSSA to provide specific marking outcomes for all possible Trial HSC answers. Rather the purpose is to provide teachers with information so that they can better explore,
understand and apply HSC marking requirements, as established by the NSW Board of Studies.
No guarantee or warranty is made or implied with respect to the application or use of CSSA Marking Guidelines in relation to any specific trial exam question or answer. The CSSA
assumes no liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of any Marking Guidelines provided for the Trial HSC papers.
(a) (iii) (2 marks)
Outcomes Assessed: P6, H6, H7, H9
Targeted Performance Band: 3-5
Criteria Mark
Draws the correct cubic curve
Plots all important points
1
1

Sample Answer

1 3
3
1
) (
2 3
+ + x x x x f


(a) (iv) (1 mark)
Outcomes Assessed: H7
Targeted Performance Band: 3-4
Criteria Mark
Gives the correct answer 1

Sample Answer

19 y


) 19 , 6 (
)
3
2
2 , 1 (

x
y
O
)
3
2
2 , 1 (
) 8 , 3 (
) 8 , 3 (

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understand and apply HSC marking requirements, as established by the NSW Board of Studies.
No guarantee or warranty is made or implied with respect to the application or use of CSSA Marking Guidelines in relation to any specific trial exam question or answer. The CSSA
assumes no liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of any Marking Guidelines provided for the Trial HSC papers.
(b) (i) (0 marks)
(b) (ii) (2 marks)
Outcomes Assessed: P2, H2
Targeted Performance Band: 2-4
Criteria Mark
Shows that QAR PAS (vertically opposite s ' ) or equivalent
Correctly completes proof using (AAS)
1
1

Sample Answer

QRA PSA (given)
QAR PAS (vertically opposite s ' )
QR PS (given)
QRA PSA (AAS)


(b) (iii) (2 marks)
Outcomes Assessed: P2, H2
Targeted Performance Band: 3-4
Criteria Mark
Realises that PAQ is isosceles & base s ' are equal
Gives the correct answer
1
1

Sample Answer

QA PA (corresponding sides are equal in congruent ?s)
PAQ is isosceles x QPA PQA

2x + 120 = 180
o
( sum of a ? is 180
o
)

x

= 30
o


Question 5 (12 marks)
(a) (i) (1 mark)
Outcomes Assessed: H5
Targeted Performance Band: 2-3
Criteria Mark
Writes the correct sum of an infinite geometric series 1

Sample Answer

...
000 10
5
1000
5
100
5
10
7
5 7 . 0 + + +




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understand and apply HSC marking requirements, as established by the NSW Board of Studies.
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assumes no liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of any Marking Guidelines provided for the Trial HSC papers.
(a) (ii) (2 marks)
Outcomes Assessed: H5
Targeted Performance Band: 3-4
Criteria Mark
Writes the limiting sum formula with correct a and r
Gives the correct answer
1
1

Sample Answer
45
34
18
1
10
7
10
1
1
100
5
10
7
1

r
a
S


(b) (2 marks)
Outcomes Assessed: P3, H5
Targeted Performance Band: 2-4
Criteria Mark
Realises that
2
cos is a substitute or equivalent
Simplifies to give the correct answer
1
1

Sample Answer

x
x
cot
sin 1
2

sin
cos
cos
2
=

cos
sin
cos
2


cos sin

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understand and apply HSC marking requirements, as established by the NSW Board of Studies.
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assumes no liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of any Marking Guidelines provided for the Trial HSC papers.
(c) (i) (1 mark)
Outcomes Assessed: H5
Targeted Performance Band: 2-4
Criteria Mark
Gives the correct answer 1

Sample Answer

r
l
r l

6
6
1



(c) (ii) (2 marks)
Outcomes Assessed: H5
Targeted Performance Band: 2-4
Criteria Mark
Writes the correct formula with necessary substitutions
Gives the correct answer in exact form
1
1

Sample Answer

2
2
1
r A

6
6
2
1
2

,
`

.
|
A

Area of sector MON

3
A cm
2















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CSSA to provide specific marking outcomes for all possible Trial HSC answers. Rather the purpose is to provide teachers with information so that they can better explore,
understand and apply HSC marking requirements, as established by the NSW Board of Studies.
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assumes no liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of any Marking Guidelines provided for the Trial HSC papers.
(d) (i) (2 marks)
Outcomes Assessed: H5
Targeted Performance Band: 3-4
Criteria Mark
Correctly draws a tree diagram
Gives the correct answer
1
1

Sample Answer




















(d) (ii) (2 marks)
Outcomes Assessed: H5
Targeted Performance Band: 3-4
Criteria Mark
Uses the complementary events method (or otherwise)
Gives the correct answer with required working
1
1

Sample Answer

125
117
5
2
1
5
2
5
2
5
2
1 ) (
3

,
`

.
|

]
]
]

S P


5
3

5
3

5
3

S
5
3

5
2

5
3

5
3

5
3

5
2

5
2

5
2

5
2

5
2

5
2

S
S
S
S
S
S
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
125
27
5
3
5
3
5
3
5
3
) (
3

,
`

.
|
S P

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CSSA to provide specific marking outcomes for all possible Trial HSC answers. Rather the purpose is to provide teachers with information so that they can better explore,
understand and apply HSC marking requirements, as established by the NSW Board of Studies.
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assumes no liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of any Marking Guidelines provided for the Trial HSC papers.
Question 6 (12 marks)
(a) (i) (1 mark)
Outcomes Assessed: P2
Targeted Performance Bands: 2-3
Criteria Mark
Correctly verifies Pythagoras Theorem 1

Sample Answer

Triangle with sides 12 cm, 16 cm and 20 cm is right angled at A (
2 2 2
20 16 12 + , converse
of Pythagoras Theorem)

(a) (ii) (2 marks)
Outcomes Assessed: P4
Targeted Performance Bands: 2-3
Criteria Marks
Correctly gives answer for in either degrees or radians
Correctly gives answer for in either degrees or radians
1
1

Sample Answer

20
12
sin
'
52 36

or
c
644 . 0

' '
8 53 52 36 90

or
c
927 . 0 (using complementary angles in
2 1
O AO )



(a) (iii) (3 marks)
Outcomes Assessed: H5
Targeted Performance Bands: 3-5
Criteria Marks
Correctly substitutes in the segment formula for the circle O
1

Correctly substitutes in the segment formula for the circle O
2

Correctly gives answer (to 2 d.p.)
1
1
1

Sample Answer

Area enclosed between the two circles is the sum of the two segments, with angles 2 and
2 subtended respectively at the centre.

Area = ( ) ( ) 927 . 0 2 sin 927 . 0 2 12
2
1
644 . 0 2 sin 644 . 0 2 16
2
1
2 2
+

Area = 106.2667952 cm
2
Area = 106.27 cm
2
(2 d.p.)

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understand and apply HSC marking requirements, as established by the NSW Board of Studies.
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assumes no liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of any Marking Guidelines provided for the Trial HSC papers.
(b) (i) (2 marks)
Outcomes Assessed: H3, H8
Targeted Performance Bands: 3-4
Criteria Mark
Correctly works out
2
x as a subject ( y x
e
log
2
)
Correctly substitutes y x
e
log
2
in the volume formula and deduce the
answer
1

1

Sample Answer

5
1
2
dy x V
y
; Since
2
x
e y
2
log x y
e

5
1
log dy y V
e y
(as required)

(b) (ii) (1 mark)
Outcomes Assessed: H3
Targeted Performance Bands: 2-3
Criteria Mark
Correctly completes the required value ( 386 . 1 log y
e
)
1

Sample Answer


y 1 2 3 4 5
y
e
log 0 0.693 1.099 1.386 1.609

(b) (iii) (3 marks)
Outcomes Assessed: H3, H5
Targeted Performance Bands: 2-4
Criteria Mark
Substitutes the correct values in the correct Simpsons formula
Correctly calculates the answer in decimal form (e.g. 4.041)
Gives the correct answer
1
1
1

Sample Answer

Using Simpsons Formula: ( ) ( ) [ ]

+ + + + + + +
b
a
n
y y y y y y
h
dx y ... 2 ... 4
3
4 2 3 1 0


( ) [ ] 609 . 1 099 . 1 2 386 . 1 693 . 0 4 0
3
1
+ + + +
y
V 041 . 4
y
V

695 . 12
y
V (3 d.p.)

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CSSA to provide specific marking outcomes for all possible Trial HSC answers. Rather the purpose is to provide teachers with information so that they can better explore,
understand and apply HSC marking requirements, as established by the NSW Board of Studies.
No guarantee or warranty is made or implied with respect to the application or use of CSSA Marking Guidelines in relation to any specific trial exam question or answer. The CSSA
assumes no liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of any Marking Guidelines provided for the Trial HSC papers.
Question 7 (12 marks)
(a) (3 marks)
Outcomes Assessed: H3
Targeted Performance Bands: 3-4
Criteria Mark
Correctly uses the properties of logarithms
Correctly uses the definition of logarithms to obtain a quadratic equation
Solves the quadratic equation, indicating the correct answer
1
1
1

Sample Answer

( ) 3 7 log log
2 2
+ + x x ( ) 3 7 log
2
+ x x ( )
3
2 7 + x x 0 8 7
2
+ x x

( )( ) 0 1 8 + x x 8 x or 1 x solution is 1 x ( ) 0 > x or checking the solution
by substitution.

(b) (i) (2 marks)
Outcomes Assessed: P4
Targeted Performance Bands: 2-3
Criteria Mark
Correctly finds x-ordinate of point A
Correctly finds x-ordinate of point B
1
1

Sample Answer

At point A:
2 2
2 3 x x 3 3
2
x 1 t x 1
A
x (first quadrant )

At point B: 0 2 3
2
x
2
3
t x
2
3

B
x (first quadrant )

(b) (ii) (3 marks)
Outcomes Assessed: H8
Targeted Performance Bands: 2-4
Criteria Mark
Correctly uses the sum of integrals to find area under curves
Correctly finds the primitives
Correctly finds the area using Leibnitz Newton Formula
1
1
1

Sample Answer
( ) [ ]
2
3
1
3
1
0
3
1
0
2
3
1
2 2
3
2
3
3
1
2 3
]
]
]

+ +

x x x dx x dx x A
AOB

( ) 2
2
3
2
3
2
3
2
3
3
2
2
3
3 0 1
3
1
3

]
]
]
]

,
`

.
|

,
`

.
|
+
AOB
A square units
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understand and apply HSC marking requirements, as established by the NSW Board of Studies.
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assumes no liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of any Marking Guidelines provided for the Trial HSC papers.
(c) (i) (1 mark)
Outcomes Assessed: P4
Targeted Performance Bands: 2
Criteria Mark
Correctly shows the number of revolutions the track will rotate 1

Sample Answer

Record is played at 5 revolutions per second for 25 minutes therefore will rotate

7500 25 60 5 revolutions

(c) (ii) (3 marks)
Outcomes Assessed: H1, H5
Targeted Performance Bands: 3-5
Criteria Mark
Correctly realises that circles radii are in a arithmetic sequence
Correctly uses the formula for arithmetic series
Finds the correct answer
1
1
1

Therefore there will be 7500 concentric circles whose radii increases in an arithmetic
sequence from 2 cm to 6 cm. The length of the track record can be found using the sum of the
arithmetic sequence with 7500 terms:

( ) 5595 . 495 188 6 2 2 2
2
7500
7500
+ S cm =1.9 km (1 d.p.)


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Question 8 (12 marks)
(a) (2 marks)
Outcomes Assessed: P3, P4
Targeted Performance Bands: 2 4
Criteria Mark
Correctly uses index law
Find the correct answer
1
1

Sample Answer

If 3
m
A ( ) 81 3
4
4

m
A 76 5 81 5
4

m
A

(b) (i) (2 marks)
Outcomes Assessed: H3, H4, H5
Targeted Performance Bands: 3 4
Criteria Mark
Correctly substitutes in the formula and writes 10k as a subject
Gives the correct answer
1
1

Sample Answer

U =
kt
e

100
k
e
10
100 2


k
e
10
50
1


k
e
10
ln
50
1
ln


10
50 ln

k

k = 0.3912


(b) (ii) (2 marks)
Outcomes Assessed: H3, H4, H5
Targeted Performance Bands: 3-5
Criteria Mark
Correctly differentiates U
Gives the correct answer
1
1

Sample Answer

( )
kt
e k
dt
dU

100

For 3912 . 0 and 12 k t : mg/minute 36 . 0
dt
dU


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(c) (i) (1 mark)
Outcomes Assessed: H4, H5
Targeted Performance Bands: 2-3
Criteria Mark
Correctly gives answer for
1
A
1

Sample Answer

1050
100
75 . 0
1
1

,
`

.
|
+ P A ( ) 1050 0075 . 1
1
P A

(c) (ii) (3 marks)
Outcomes Assessed: H4, H5
Targeted Performance Bands: 3-6
Criteria Mark
Correctly gives answer for
2
A
Write the correct sum of the geometric series
Gives the correct answer
1
1
1

Sample Answer

[ ] 1050 ) 0075 . 1 ( 1050 ) 0075 . 1 (
2
P A

1050 ) 10075 ( 1050 ) 0075 . 1 (
2
P

) 0075 . 1 1 ( 1050 ) 0075 . 1 (
2
+ P

) 0075 . 1 0075 . 1 1 ( 1050 ) 0075 . 1 (
2 3
3
+ + P A
.
.
.

) 0075 . 1 ... 0075 . 1 1 ( 1050 ) 0075 . 1 (
1
+ + +
n n
n
P A

=
n
P ) 0075 . 1 ( 1050
( )
]
]
]


0075 . 0
1 0075 . 1 1
n


=
n
P ) 0075 . 1 ( 140 000 [ ] 1 0075 . 1
n


=
n
P ) 0075 . 1 ( 140 000 ( ) 000 140 0075 . 1 +
n

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understand and apply HSC marking requirements, as established by the NSW Board of Studies.
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assumes no liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of any Marking Guidelines provided for the Trial HSC papers.
(c) (iii) (2 marks)
Outcomes Assessed: H4, H5
Targeted Performance Bands: 3-4
Criteria Mark
Correctly substitutes n=240 and makes 0
n
A
Gives the correct answer
1
1

Sample Answer

When n = 240

( ) ( ) 000 140 0075 . 1 000 140 0075 . 1 0
240 240
+ P

( ) ( ) 000 140 0075 . 1 000 140 0075 . 1
240 240
P

( )
( )
240
240
0075 . 1
000 140 0075 . 1 000 140
P

P = $116 702 (to the nearest dollar)
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understand and apply HSC marking requirements, as established by the NSW Board of Studies.
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assumes no liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of any Marking Guidelines provided for the Trial HSC papers.
Question 9 (12 marks)
(a) (i) (2 marks)
Outcomes Assessed: H4, H5
Targeted Performance Bands: 2-3
Criteria Mark
Correctly differentiate to find the velocity
A
v
Correctly differentiate to find the velocity
B
v
1
1

Sample Answer

5 12 + t x
A
12
A
v

3 2
6 t t x
B

2
3 12 t t v
B


(a) (ii) (1 mark)
Outcomes Assessed: H4, H5
Targeted Performance Bands: 2-3
Criteria Mark
Gives the correct answer 1

Sample Answer

At t = 1 second 12
A
v m/s, 9 3 12
B
v m/s

particle A is faster

(a) (iii) (1 mark)
Outcomes Assessed: H4, H5
Targeted Performance Bands: 3 4
Criteria Mark
Gives the correct answer 1

Sample Answer

( ) 4 or 0 0 4 3 0 3 12 0
2
t t t t t t v
B
seconds

Particle comes at rest at 4 t seconds
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assumes no liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of any Marking Guidelines provided for the Trial HSC papers.
(a) (iv) (2 marks)
Outcomes Assessed: H4, H5
Targeted Performance Bands: 3 5
Criteria Mark
Correctly substitutes the value of t = 4 into the
B
x equation
Gives the correct answer
1
1

Sample Answer

For maximum displacement, 0
B
v t ( 12 3t ) = 0 t = 4 seconds

32 4 4 6
3 2

B
x metres


(b) (i) (1 mark)
Outcomes Assessed: P6
Targeted Performance Bands: 2 4
Criteria Mark
Gives the correct answer 1

Sample Answer

The gradient of the tangent at point P is 3 60 tan

P
m

(b) (ii) (2 marks)
Outcomes Assessed: P3, P4
Targeted Performance Bands: 3 5
Criteria Mark
Correctly finds the gradient of the tangent to the curve and equates to the
gradient obtained from (i)
Correctly finds the coordinates of point P
1

1

Sample Answer

y = 1 x
2
x
dx
dy
2 and since the gradient of the tangent is 3
3 = - 2x
2
3
x y =
4
1
coordinates of point P are

,
`

.
|

4
1
,
2
3





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understand and apply HSC marking requirements, as established by the NSW Board of Studies.
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assumes no liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of any Marking Guidelines provided for the Trial HSC papers.
(b) (iii) (3 marks)
Outcomes Assessed: P4, H5
Targeted Performance Bands: 3-6
Criteria Mark
Correctly find the length of PQ
Correctly find the length of
2
PO (or
2
QO )
Gives the correct answer
1
1
1

Sample Answer
Coordinates of point Q are

,
`

.
|
4
1
,
2
3
(By symmetry)
3 PQ

16
13
16
1
4
3
2
+ PO

Using the Cosine Rule in POQ : cos
( )
16
13
16
13
2
3
16
13
16
13 2

+
POQ


radians 6 . 2 POQ
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Question 10 (12 marks)
(a) (2 marks)
Outcomes Assessed: H5
Targeted Performance Bands: 2-5
Criteria Mark
Writes the correct value of the amplitude A
Find the correct value of n
1
1

Sample Answer

Since y= A sin nx A = 2

Period (T) =
3
4
(from graph) and since Period (T) =
n
2

T
n
2


2
3
n the equation is x y
2
3
sin 2


(b) (i) (1 mark)
Outcomes Assessed: P4, H5
Targeted Performance Bands: 3 4
Criteria Mark
Correctly finds the area of ? SOR 1

Sample Answer

In ? SOR, OS = 6 (radius of the circle) and OR = 4

area of ? SOR = sin 12 sin 4 6 (as required)


(b) (ii) (3 marks)
Outcomes Assessed: P4, H5
Targeted Performance Bands: 3 6
Criteria Mark
Correctly finds the area of ? SOT
Correctly finds the area of the quadrilateral ORST
Correctly factorise to find the correct answer
1
1
1

Sample Answer
area of ? SOT =

cos 6
2
sin 2 6
,
`

.
|

area of the quadrilateral ORST is:

A = 12 sina + 6 cosa

A = 6cosa(2tana + 1)
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understand and apply HSC marking requirements, as established by the NSW Board of Studies.
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assumes no liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of any Marking Guidelines provided for the Trial HSC papers.
(b) (iii) (3marks)
Outcomes Assessed: P4, H5
Targeted Performance Bands: 3 6
Criteria Mark
Correctly finds the derivative of A
Correctly finds the value of tan a
Correctly shows that the area is a maximum when tan a = 2
1
1
1

Sample Answer
A = 12 sina + 6 cosa

sin 6 cos 12
d
dA


For maximum area 0
d
dA
sin 6 cos 12 0

6sina = 12cosa 2 tan


To prove the area is maximum when 2 tan :

cos 6 sin 12
2
2

d
A d
and since 2 tan from the triangle PQR

5
2
sin and
5
1
cos

0
5
30
5
1
6
5
2
12
2
2
<
d
A d


Maximum Area occurs at 2 tan

Alternative method: To prove the area is maximum when 2 tan :

Since 2 tan = 1.1 radians


c
1
c
1 . 1
c
2 . 1
d
dA
0 43 . 1 > 0 0 24 . 1 <

Maximum




2
5
1
R Q
P
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The information contained in this document is intended for the professional assistance of teaching staff. It does not constitute advice to students. Further it is not the intention of
CSSA to provide specific marking outcomes for all possible Trial HSC answers. Rather the purpose is to provide teachers with information so that they can better explore,
understand and apply HSC marking requirements, as established by the NSW Board of Studies.
No guarantee or warranty is made or implied with respect to the application or use of CSSA Marking Guidelines in relation to any specific trial exam question or answer. The CSSA
assumes no liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of any Marking Guidelines provided for the Trial HSC papers.
(b) (iv) (3 marks)
Outcomes Assessed: P4, H5
Targeted Performance Bands: 3 6
Criteria Mark
Correctly finds the gradient of the line OS and equates to 2 to get the
equation y = 2x
Correctly substitutes into the equation of the circle to get the x-ordinate
of point S
Correctly finds the y-ordinate of point S
1

1

1

Sample Answer
The gradient of the line OS = tan =
x
y
and since 2 tan
2
x
y
y = 2x [ ] 1

Substitute into 36
2 2
+ y x 36 4
2 2
+ x x

5x
2


= 36
5
36
2
x 5
5
6
5
6
x
Substitute into [ ] 1 5
5
12
5
12
y point S is

,
`

.
|
5
5
12
, 5
5
6
.
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DISCLAIMER
The information contained in this document is intended for the professional assistance of teaching staff. It does not constitute advice to students. Further it is not the intention of
CSSA to provide specific marking outcomes for all possible Trial HSC answers. Rather the purpose is to provide teachers with information so that they can better explore,
understand and apply HSC marking requirements, as established by the NSW Board of Studies.
No guarantee or warranty is made or implied with respect to the application or use of CSSA Marking Guidelines in relation to any specific trial exam question or answer. The CSSA
assumes no liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of any Marking Guidelines provided for the Trial HSC papers.




















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DISCLAIMER
The information contained in this document is intended for the professional assistance of teaching staff. It does not constitute advice to students. Further it is not the intention of
CSSA to provide specific marking outcomes for all possible Trial HSC answers. Rather the purpose is to provide teachers with information so that they can better explore,
understand and apply HSC marking requirements, as established by the NSW Board of Studies.
No guarantee or warranty is made or implied with respect to the application or use of CSSA Marking Guidelines in relation to any specific trial exam question or answer. The CSSA
assumes no liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of any Marking Guidelines provided for the Trial HSC papers.




















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