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SPM Additional Mathematics 2019, Paper 2 (Question 1)

Question 1:Solve the simultaneous equations x + 2y = 1 and 3 x − 2 y =5. Give you answer correct to three decimal places. [5 marks]Solution: x+2y=1 x=1−2y ………… (1) 3 x − 2 y =5 ×  xy, 3y−2x=5xy ………… (2) Substitute (1) into (2): 3y−2( 1−2y )=5y( 1−2y ) 3y−2+4y=5y−10 y 2 10 y 2 +2y−2=0 5 y 2 +y−1=0 a=5, b=1, c=−1 y= … Read more

SPM Additional Mathematics 2018, Paper 2 (Question 7 – 9)

Question 7 (10 marks): ( a ) Prove sin( 3x+ π 6 )−sin( 3x− π 6 )=cos3x ( b ) Hence, ( i ) solve the equation sin( 3x 2 + π 6 )−sin( 3x 2 − π 6 )= 1 2  for 0≤x≤2π  and give your answer in the simplest fraction form in terms of π radian. ( ii ) sketch the graph of y=sin( 3x+ π 6 )−sin( 3x− π 6 )− 1 2  for 0≤x≤π. Solution: ( a ) Left hand side, … Read more