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PAPER 2: Pure Mathematics 2
Candidates may use any calculator allowed by Pearson regulations.
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 pen.
If pencil is used for diagrams/sketches/graphs it must be dark (HB or B).
• Fill in the
centre boxesand
number at the top of this
candidate page with your name,
number.
• Answer all questions and ensure that your answers to parts of questions
• Answer
are clearly labelled.
the questions in the spaces provided
• You
– there may be more space than you need.
should show sufficient working to make your methods clear. Answers without
• Inexact answers should be given to three significant figures unless otherwise stated.
working may not gain full credit.
Information
•• AThere
booklet ‘Mathematical Formulae and Statistical Tables’ is provided.
are 15 questions in this question paper. The total mark for this paper is 100.
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this asfor each as
a guide question
to howare
muchshown
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spend on each question.
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• Read each question carefully before you start to answer it.
•• Try to answer every question.
Check your answers if you have time at the end.
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,1. In this question you must show all stages of your working.
Solutions relying on calculator technology are not acceptable.
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Factorise completely
2x3 – 24x2 + 40x
(3)
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Question 1 continued
(Total for Question 1 is 3 marks)
3
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, 2. Find
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x4
− 6x 2
− 3
dx
giving the answer in simplest form.
(4)
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Number Number
Mathematics
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Advanced
PAPER 2: Pure Mathematics 2
Candidates may use any calculator allowed by Pearson regulations.
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 pen.
If pencil is used for diagrams/sketches/graphs it must be dark (HB or B).
• Fill in the
centre boxesand
number at the top of this
candidate page with your name,
number.
• Answer all questions and ensure that your answers to parts of questions
• Answer
are clearly labelled.
the questions in the spaces provided
• You
– there may be more space than you need.
should show sufficient working to make your methods clear. Answers without
• Inexact answers should be given to three significant figures unless otherwise stated.
working may not gain full credit.
Information
•• AThere
booklet ‘Mathematical Formulae and Statistical Tables’ is provided.
are 15 questions in this question paper. The total mark for this paper is 100.
• –Theusemarks
this asfor each as
a guide question
to howare
muchshown
timeintobrackets
spend on each question.
Advice
• Read each question carefully before you start to answer it.
•• Try to answer every question.
Check your answers if you have time at the end.
Turn over
P79779A
©2025 Pearson Education Ltd.
Y:1/1/1/1/1/1/1/
,1. In this question you must show all stages of your working.
Solutions relying on calculator technology are not acceptable.
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
Factorise completely
2x3 – 24x2 + 40x
(3)
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
2
■■■■
, DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
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Question 1 continued
(Total for Question 1 is 3 marks)
3
Turn over
, 2. Find
1
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
x4
− 6x 2
− 3
dx
giving the answer in simplest form.
(4)
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
4
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