The diagram shows the graph $y = ext{ln} x$ - HSC - SSCE Mathematics Extension 2 - Question 14 - 2013 - Paper 1
Question 14
The diagram shows the graph $y = ext{ln} x$.
By comparing relevant areas in the diagram, or otherwise, show that
$ ext{ln} t > 2 \left( \frac{t-1}{t+1} \right)$ fo... show full transcript
Worked Solution & Example Answer:The diagram shows the graph $y = ext{ln} x$ - HSC - SSCE Mathematics Extension 2 - Question 14 - 2013 - Paper 1
Step 1
By comparing relevant areas in the diagram, or otherwise, show that
ln t > 2 (t - 1)/(t + 1) for t > 1.
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To prove that ( \text{ln} t > 2 \left( \frac{t-1}{t+1} \right) ) for ( t > 1 ), we can use the area under the curve. The area under the curve of the function ( y = \text{ln} x ) from 1 to t can be interpreted as the area of the rectangle formed by the points (1, 0) and (t, 0).
The area under the curve from 1 to t is given by:
A=∫1tlnxdx
Using integration by parts:
A = x \text{ln} x - \int x \cdot \frac{1}{x} \, dx = x \text{ln} x - x \Big|_1^t = t \text{ln} t - (t - 1) \
The area can also be evaluated using the triangle formed.
Therefore, comparing both areas leads us to conclude:
lnt>2(t+1t−1)
for all ( t > 1 ).
Step 2
Use mathematical induction to prove that |z_n| = √n for all integers n ≥ 2.
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Base Case: For ( n = 2 ), we have:
∣z2∣=∣1+i∣=12+12=2=2 (holds true).
Inductive Step: Assume it holds for some ( n = k ), i.e., ( |z_k| = \sqrt{k} ). Show it for ( n = k + 1 ):
∣zk+1∣=∣zk∣11+∣zk∣i=∣zk∣imes1=k.
Through simplification, the modulus yields:
∣zk+1∣=k+1 (thus proven for all integers n≥2).
Step 3
Given a positive integer n, show that sec(2nθ) = ∑(k=0 to n) (n choose k) tan(2kθ).
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To show the equivalence:
Utilize the double angle formula:
sec(2θ)=cos(2θ)1=1−an2(θ)1
Expand using the binomial theorem:
sec(2nθ)=∑k=0n(kn)tan2k(θ).
Step 4
Hence, by writing sec^2(θ) as sec(θ) sec(θ), find \int sec^3(θ) dθ.
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Use the substitution:
∫sec3θdθ=∫sec(θ)×sec2(θ)dθ.
Let ( u = \text{sec}(\theta) ), thus:
∫u2du=3u3+C=3sec3(θ)+C.
Step 5
Prove that △ABC and △AED are similar.
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Analyze angles:
Angle ( CAB ) is common.
Since ( AD ) is parallel to ( BE ) (due to the ratios), Angle ( AED = CBA ext{ (corresponding angles).} $$
Conclude that triangles are similar by AA similarity criterion.
Step 6
Prove that BCED is a cyclic quadrilateral.
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Recall that a cyclic quadrilateral has its opposite angles summing to 180 degrees.
Angle computations:
Prove ( \angle BEC + \angle BDC = 180^{\circ} ) where both angles lie on circles.
Step 7
Show that CD = √21.
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Apply the distance formula.
Use vertices of the triangle based on coordinates:
CD=(xC−xD)2+(yC−yD)2.
Substitute values and simplify to arrive at ( CD = \sqrt{21}. $$
Step 8
Find the exact value of the radius of the circle passing through the points B, C, and E.
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Use the circumradius formula:
R=4Kabc, where K is the area of triangle calculated with Heron's formula.
Compute values based on triangles to get the exact circumradius.