SUMMER 2026
PREDICTED PAPER
Mark Scheme (Results)
Summer 2026
Pearson Edexcel GCE
In Mathematics (9MA0)
Paper 02 Pure Mathematics
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,1 Find the general solution to the differential equation
dy
= 3x 2y
dx
where y > 0 .
Answer
Start by separating the variables, moving terms to the left hand side, and keeping
terms on the right hand side
Integrate both sides with respect to
[M1]
Recall the standard result , and the 'powers of ' integration formula
(which is valid as long as )
Examiner Tips and Tricks
Remember that you only need to include one constant of integration when
integrating in a separation of variables question.
[M1 A1]
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, Examiner Tips and Tricks
The question says that y > 0 , so you do not need the modulus around y .
Take the exponential of both sides to get rid of the logarithm
[A1]
Examiner Tips and Tricks
You could also use laws of indices to rewrite this answer further. I.e.,
3+c
y = ex
3
= ex × e c
3
= ex × A
3
y = A ex
Here, A = e c is just another (positive) constant.
(4 marks)
2 Given that
3
tan(A − 30°) =
3
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, find the values of A such that −180 ° ≤ A ≤ 180 ° .
Answer
3 1
Recognise that = and use inverse tan to find a solution
3 3
[M1]
Since −180 ° ≤ A ≤ 180 °, the range for A − 30° is −210 ° ≤ A − 30° ≤ 150 °
Find other solutions using the period of tan (180°+ θ )
[A1]
Add 30° to each solution to find A
[A1]
Mark Scheme and Guidance
M1: Using inverse tan to find A − 30°= 30°.
A1: Finding the second value A − 30°= − 150 ° using the period of tan.
A1: Both correct values of A .
(3 marks)
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PREDICTED PAPER
Mark Scheme (Results)
Summer 2026
Pearson Edexcel GCE
In Mathematics (9MA0)
Paper 02 Pure Mathematics
for more resources: tyrionpapers.com
,1 Find the general solution to the differential equation
dy
= 3x 2y
dx
where y > 0 .
Answer
Start by separating the variables, moving terms to the left hand side, and keeping
terms on the right hand side
Integrate both sides with respect to
[M1]
Recall the standard result , and the 'powers of ' integration formula
(which is valid as long as )
Examiner Tips and Tricks
Remember that you only need to include one constant of integration when
integrating in a separation of variables question.
[M1 A1]
for more: tyrionpapers.com
, Examiner Tips and Tricks
The question says that y > 0 , so you do not need the modulus around y .
Take the exponential of both sides to get rid of the logarithm
[A1]
Examiner Tips and Tricks
You could also use laws of indices to rewrite this answer further. I.e.,
3+c
y = ex
3
= ex × e c
3
= ex × A
3
y = A ex
Here, A = e c is just another (positive) constant.
(4 marks)
2 Given that
3
tan(A − 30°) =
3
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, find the values of A such that −180 ° ≤ A ≤ 180 ° .
Answer
3 1
Recognise that = and use inverse tan to find a solution
3 3
[M1]
Since −180 ° ≤ A ≤ 180 °, the range for A − 30° is −210 ° ≤ A − 30° ≤ 150 °
Find other solutions using the period of tan (180°+ θ )
[A1]
Add 30° to each solution to find A
[A1]
Mark Scheme and Guidance
M1: Using inverse tan to find A − 30°= 30°.
A1: Finding the second value A − 30°= − 150 ° using the period of tan.
A1: Both correct values of A .
(3 marks)
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