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Question 70

Expand and simplify $p + 3q)^2$ .

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An electronics engineer claims that for any non-zero voltage ratio $v$ , the expression $\frac{9}{v}$ is always greater than or equal to 6.

The engineer tests two values: When $v = 9$ , $\frac{9}{9} = 10 \ge 6$ . When $v = 3$ , $\frac{9}{3} = 6 \ge 6$ .

Provide a counter-example to show that the engineer's claim is incorrect.

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Given that $x$ and $y$ are positive real numbers such that $\neq 3y$ , use proof by contradiction to prove that:

\frac{x}{y} + \frac{9y}{x} > 6

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1.1 Proof by Contradiction Questions

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1.1 Proof by Contradiction

107 exam-style questions on Edexcel A Level Maths 1.1 Proof by Contradiction. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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Question 70

Expand and simplify $p + 3q)^2$ .

[1]

An electronics engineer claims that for any non-zero voltage ratio $v$ , the expression $\frac{9}{v}$ is always greater than or equal to 6.

The engineer tests two values: When $v = 9$ , $\frac{9}{9} = 10 \ge 6$ . When $v = 3$ , $\frac{9}{3} = 6 \ge 6$ .

Provide a counter-example to show that the engineer's claim is incorrect.

[1]

Given that $x$ and $y$ are positive real numbers such that $\neq 3y$ , use proof by contradiction to prove that:

\frac{x}{y} + \frac{9y}{x} > 6

[4]

Markscheme

1.1 Proof by Contradiction Questions

A Level
Maths
1.1 Proof by Contradiction

107 exam-style questions on Edexcel A Level Maths 1.1 Proof by Contradiction. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.