2008
HSC Preliminary Course
FINAL EXAMINATION
Mathematics – Extension 1
General Instructions
Reading Time – 5 minutes
Working Time – 2 hours
Write using a blue or black pen
Board approved calculators may be use o All necessary working should be shown for every question o Begin each question on a fresh sheet of paper o o o o Total marks (87) o Attempt Questions 1 – 6
Preliminary Course 2008
Question 1
Final Examination
(15 Marks)
Mathematics – Extension 1
Use a Separate Sheet of paper
3x
≤3
Marks
(a)
Solve the inequality
(b)
Solve a – b + c = 7 and a + 2b – c = –4 and
3a – b – c = 3 simultaneously.
3
(c)
Show that the line x + y + 4 = 0 is a tangent to the circle x2 + y2 = 8.
3
(d)
Find the acute angle between the lines x + 2y = 0 and x – 3y = 0.
3
(e)
For the points A(–3, –7) and B(–1, –4). Find the coordinates of the point P(x , y) which divides the interval AB externally in the ratio 4:3.
3
3x – 4
3
End of Question 1
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Preliminary Course 2008
Question 2
(a)
Mathematics – Extension 1
Final Examination
(12 Marks)
Use a Separate Sheet of paper
In the triangle below, AB || FE and FCE = DEB = 90.
Marks
4
A
D
F
C
(b)
E
B
i)
Prove that ∆ABC ||| ∆DBE and ∆ABC ||| ∆FCE
ii)
If DE : FC = 5 : 2, FE = 3.2cm and CE = 2.4cm, find the length of AB
Find the values of w, x, y and z, giving reasons.
P
4
Q
z
T
70
O
•
x
w
50
y
S
R
Question 2 continues on page 4
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Preliminary Course 2008
Mathematics – Extension 1
Final Examination
Question 2 (continued)
(c)
Marks
The point O is the centre of the circle, TU is a tangent to the circle, contacting the circle at P.
T
R
P
O •
U
S
Q
i)
Show that ROP = 2RPT
ii)
Show that RPT and QPU are complementary
iii)
Show that RP || SQ
End of Question 2
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4
Preliminary Course 2008
Question 3
Mathematics – Extension 1
Final Examination
(15 Marks)
Use a Separate Sheet of paper
Marks
θ
(a)
Write sinθ + cosθ in