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Question 69
a.

Expand and simplify (5x−2y)2(5x - 2y)^2(5x−2y)2.

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b.

An environmental scientist claims that for any non-zero real number vvv, the sum of vvv and its scaled reciprocal, v+49vv + \frac{49}{v}v+v49​, is always greater than or equal to 14.

The scientist tests two values: When v=7v = 7v=7, 7+497=14≥147 + \frac{49}{7} = 14 \ge 147+749​=14≥14. When v=10v = 10v=10, 10+4910=14.9≥1410 + \frac{49}{10} = 14.9 \ge 1410+1049​=14.9≥14.

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

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c.

Given that xxx and yyy are positive real numbers such that 5x≠2y5x \neq 2y5x=2y, use proof by contradiction to prove that:

5x2y+2y5x>2 \frac{5x}{2y} + \frac{2y}{5x} > 2 2y5x​+5x2y​>2
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1.1 Proof Questions

  1. A Level
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132 exam-style questions on OCR (MEI) A Level Maths 1.1 Proof, covering 1.1.1 Structure of mathematical proof, 1.1.2 Disproof by counter example, 1.1.3 Proof by contradiction (A-level only), and 1.1 Proof. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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