Q.1 Fill in the blanks [14 marks]
Q1.1 [1 mark]
Order of the matrix [2758] is _________
Answer: (d) 2×2
Solution:
The matrix has 2 rows and 2 columns, so its order is 2×2.
Q1.2 [1 mark]
[4632]+[1558]= _________
Answer: (a) [511810]
Solution:
[4632]+[1558]=[4+16+53+52+8]=[511810]
Q1.3 [1 mark]
Which of the following is a square matrix?
Answer: (c) [1534]
Solution:
A square matrix has equal number of rows and columns. Only option (c) has 2×2 dimensions.
Q1.4 [1 mark]
If A=[3] and B=[4] then A⋅B= _________
Answer: (b) 12
Solution:
A⋅B=[3]×[4]=[3×4]=[12]=12
Q1.5 [1 mark]
dxdsinx= _________
Answer: (d) cosx
Solution:
The derivative of sinx is cosx.
Q1.6 [1 mark]
If f(x)=xex then f′(0)= _________
Answer: (b) 1
Solution:
Using product rule: f′(x)=dxd(xex)=ex+xex=ex(1+x)
f′(0)=e0(1+0)=1×1=1
Q1.7 [1 mark]
If y=x2 then dx2d2y= _________
Answer: (b) 2
Solution:
y=x2
dxdy=2x
dx2d2y=2
Q1.8 [1 mark]
∫cosxdx= _________ +c
Answer: (a) sinx
Solution:
∫cosxdx=sinx+c
Q1.9 [1 mark]
∫01xdx= _________
Answer: (c) 21
Solution:
∫01xdx=[2x2]01=212−202=21
Q1.10 [1 mark]
∫1+x21dx= _________ +c
Answer: (a) tan−1x
Solution:
∫1+x21dx=tan−1x+c
Q1.11 [1 mark]
Order of differential equation xsiny+xy=x is _________
Answer: (b) 1
Solution:
The equation can be written as dxdy=siny1−xy. The highest order derivative is first order.
Q1.12 [1 mark]
Integration factor of dxdy+y=x is _________
Answer: (d) ex
Solution:
For dxdy+Py=Q, integration factor =e∫Pdx=e∫1dx=ex
Q1.13 [1 mark]
i2= _________
Answer: (b) -1
Solution:
By definition, i2=−1
Q1.14 [1 mark]
(2+3i)(2−3i)= _________
Answer: (c) 13
Solution:
(2+3i)(2−3i)=22−(3i)2=4−9i2=4−9(−1)=4+9=13
Q.2(A) Attempt any two [6 marks]
Q2.1(A)(1) [3 marks]
If A=[2−153], B=[5486] and C=[4125] then find 2A+3B−C
Solution:
2A=2[2−153]=[4−2106]
3B=3[5486]=[15122418]
2A+3B=[4−2106]+[15122418]=[19103424]
2A+3B−C=[19103424]−[4125]=[1593219]
Q2.1(A)(2) [3 marks]
If M=[1347] and N=[6095] then prove that (M+N)T=MT+NT
Solution:
M+N=[1347]+[6095]=[731312]
(M+N)T=[713312]
MT=[1437], NT=[6905]
MT+NT=[1437]+[6905]=[713312]
Hence, (M+N)T=MT+NT is proved.
Q2.1(A)(3) [3 marks]
Solve differential equation: xdxdy+y=xy
Solution:
xdxdy+y=xy
dxdy+xy=y
dxdy=y−xy=y(1−x1)=y(xx−1)
Separating variables:
ydy=xx−1dx
Integrating:
ln∣y∣=∫xx−1dx=∫(1−x1)dx=x−ln∣x∣+C
y=Aex−ln∣x∣=Axex
Q.2(B) Attempt any two [8 marks]
Q2.1(B)(1) [4 marks]
Solve equations 2x+3y=8, 3x+4y=11 using matrix method
Solution:
Writing in matrix form: AX=B
[2334][xy]=[811]
Finding A−1:
∣A∣=2(4)−3(3)=8−9=−1
A−1=∣A∣1[4−3−32]=[−433−2]
X=A−1B=[−433−2][811]=[−32+3324−22]=[12]
Therefore: x=1,y=2
Q2.1(B)(2) [4 marks]
If A=[3124] and B=[1021] then prove that (AB)T=BTAT
Solution:
AB=[3124][1021]=[3186]
(AB)T=[3816]
AT=[3214], BT=[1201]
BTAT=[1201][3214]=[3816]
Hence, (AB)T=BTAT is proved.
Q2.1(B)(3) [4 marks]
If A=[2−132] then prove that A2−4A+7I=O
Solution:
A2=[2−132][2−132]=[1−4121]
4A=4[2−132]=[8−4128]
7I=7[1001]=[7007]
A2−4A+7I=[1−4121]−[8−4128]+[7007]=[0000]=O
Hence proved.
Q.3(A) Attempt any two [6 marks]
Q3.1(A)(1) [3 marks]
Find derivative of f(x)=ex using definition of differentiation
Solution:
Using definition: f′(x)=limh→0hf(x+h)−f(x)
f′(x)=limh→0hex+h−ex=limh→0hex⋅eh−ex
=limh→0hex(eh−1)=exlimh→0heh−1
Since limh→0heh−1=1
Therefore: f′(x)=ex
Q3.1(A)(2) [3 marks]
If y=log(sinx) then find dxdy
Solution:
y=log(sinx)
Using chain rule:
dxdy=sinx1⋅dxd(sinx)=sinx1⋅cosx=sinxcosx=cotx
Q3.1(A)(3) [3 marks]
Evaluate: ∫(4x3+3x2+x2)dx
Solution:
∫(4x3+3x2+x2)dx
=∫4x3dx+∫3x2dx+∫x2dx
=4⋅4x4+3⋅3x3+2ln∣x∣+C
=x4+x3+2ln∣x∣+C
Q.3(B) Attempt any two [8 marks]
Q3.1(B)(1) [4 marks]
If y=etanx+log(sinx) then find dxdy
Solution:
y=etanx+log(sinx)
dxdy=dxd[etanx]+dxd[log(sinx)]
For first term: dxd[etanx]=etanx⋅sec2x
For second term: dxd[log(sinx)]=sinx1⋅cosx=cotx
Therefore: dxdy=etanxsec2x+cotx
Q3.1(B)(2) [4 marks]
The equation of motion of a particle is s=t4+3t. Find its velocity and acceleration at t=2 sec
Solution:
Given: s=t4+3t
Velocity: v=dtds=4t3+3
At t=2: v=4(2)3+3=4(8)+3=32+3=35 units/sec
Acceleration: a=dtdv=dt2d2s=12t2
At t=2: a=12(2)2=12(4)=48 units/sec²
Q3.1(B)(3) [4 marks]
Find the maximum and minimum value of the function f(x)=2x3−3x2−12x+5
Solution:
f(x)=2x3−3x2−12x+5
f′(x)=6x2−6x−12=6(x2−x−2)=6(x−2)(x+1)
For critical points: f′(x)=0
6(x−2)(x+1)=0
x=2 or x=−1
f′′(x)=12x−6
At x=−1: f′′(−1)=12(−1)−6=−18<0 (Maximum)
At x=2: f′′(2)=12(2)−6=18>0 (Minimum)
f(−1)=2(−1)3−3(−1)2−12(−1)+5=−2−3+12+5=12 (Maximum)
f(2)=2(8)−3(4)−12(2)+5=16−12−24+5=−15 (Minimum)
Maximum value: 12 at x=−1
Minimum value: -15 at x=2
Q.4(A) Attempt any two [6 marks]
Q4.1(A)(1) [3 marks]
Evaluate: ∫xexdx
Solution:
Using integration by parts: ∫udv=uv−∫vdu
Let u=x, dv=exdx
Then du=dx, v=ex
∫xexdx=x⋅ex−∫exdx=xex−ex+C=ex(x−1)+C
Q4.1(A)(2) [3 marks]
Evaluate: ∫9−4x2dx
Solution:
∫9−4x2dx=∫9(1−94x2)dx=∫31−(32x)2dx
Let 32x=sinθ, then x=23sinθ, dx=23cosθdθ
=∫31−sin2θ23cosθdθ=∫3cosθ23cosθdθ=∫21dθ=2θ+C
=21sin−1(32x)+C
Q4.1(A)(3) [3 marks]
Find complex conjugate of 1+i1−i
Solution:
1+i1−i=(1+i)(1−i)(1−i)(1−i)=1−i2(1−i)2=1−(−1)1−2i+i2=21−2i−1=2−2i=−i
Complex conjugate of −i is −i=i
Q.4(B) Attempt any two [8 marks]
Q4.1(B)(1) [4 marks]
Evaluate: ∫0π/2cosx+sinxcosxdx
Solution:
Let I=∫0π/2cosx+sinxcosxdx
Using property: ∫0af(x)dx=∫0af(a−x)dx
I=∫0π/2cos(π/2−x)+sin(π/2−x)cos(π/2−x)dx=∫0π/2sinx+cosxsinxdx
Adding both expressions:
2I=∫0π/2cosx+sinxcosx+sinxdx=∫0π/21dx=2π
Therefore: I=4π
Q4.1(B)(2) [4 marks]
Find the area of circle x2+y2=a2 using integration
Solution:
For circle x2+y2=a2, we have y=±a2−x2
Area of circle = 4× Area in first quadrant
=4∫0aa2−x2dx
Let x=asinθ, dx=acosθdθ
When x=0, θ=0; when x=a, θ=π/2
=4∫0π/2a2−a2sin2θ⋅acosθdθ
=4∫0π/2acosθ⋅acosθdθ
=4a2∫0π/2cos2θdθ
=4a2⋅4π=πa2
Q4.1(B)(3) [4 marks]
Simplify: (cos2θ−isin2θ)3⋅(cos12θ+isin12θ)(cos3θ+isin3θ)4⋅(cosθ−isinθ)5
Solution:
Using De Moivre's theorem: (cosθ+isinθ)n=cosnθ+isinnθ
Numerator: (cos3θ+isin3θ)4⋅(cosθ−isinθ)5
=(cos12θ+isin12θ)⋅(cos(−5θ)+isin(−5θ))
=cos(12θ−5θ)+isin(12θ−5θ)
=cos7θ+isin7θ
Denominator: (cos2θ−isin2θ)3⋅(cos12θ+isin12θ)
=(cos(−6θ)+isin(−6θ))⋅(cos12θ+isin12θ)
=cos(−6θ+12θ)+isin(−6θ+12θ)
=cos6θ+isin6θ
Result: cos6θ+isin6θcos7θ+isin7θ=cos(7θ−6θ)+isin(7θ−6θ)=cosθ+isinθ
Q.5(A) Attempt any two [6 marks]
Q5.1(A)(1) [3 marks]
If (3x−7)+2iy=5y+(5+x)i then find value of x and y
Solution:
(3x−7)+2iy=5y+(5+x)i
Comparing real and imaginary parts:
Real parts: 3x−7=5y ... (1)
Imaginary parts: 2y=5+x ... (2)
From equation (2): x=2y−5 ... (3)
Substituting (3) in (1):
3(2y−5)−7=5y
6y−15−7=5y
6y−22=5y
y=22
From (3): x=2(22)−5=44−5=39
Therefore: x=39,y=22
Q5.1(A)(2) [3 marks]
Convert z=1+3i into polar form
Solution:
z=1+3i
Modulus: ∣z∣=12+(3)2=1+3=4=2
Argument: arg(z)=tan−1(13)=tan−1(3)=3π
Polar form: z=∣z∣(cosθ+isinθ)=2(cos3π+isin3π)
Q5.1(A)(3) [3 marks]
Express (3+2i)(5−3i)4+2i in a+ib form
Solution:
First, simplify denominator:
(3+2i)(5−3i)=15−9i+10i−6i2=15+i−6(−1)=15+i+6=21+i
21+i4+2i=(21+i)(21−i)(4+2i)(21−i)=212−i284−4i+42i−2i2=441+184+38i+2=44286+38i
=44286+44238i=22143+22119i
Q.5(B) Attempt any two [8 marks]
Q5.1(B)(1) [4 marks]
Solve differential equation: dxdy+2y=3ex
Solution:
This is a first-order linear differential equation of the form dxdy+Py=Q
Here: P=2, Q=3ex
Integration factor: μ=e∫Pdx=e∫2dx=e2x
Multiplying equation by μ:
e2xdxdy+2e2xy=3e2x⋅ex=3e3x
This gives: dxd(ye2x)=3e3x
Integrating both sides:
ye2x=∫3e3xdx=3⋅3e3x+C=e3x+C
Therefore: y=e2xe3x+C=ex+Ce−2x
Q5.1(B)(2) [4 marks]
Solve differential equation: dxdy=(x+y)2
Solution:
Let v=x+y, then dxdv=1+dxdy
So dxdy=dxdv−1
Substituting in the original equation:
dxdv−1=v2
dxdv=v2+1
Separating variables:
v2+1dv=dx
Integrating both sides:
∫v2+1dv=∫dx
tan−1(v)=x+C
v=tan(x+C)
Substituting back: x+y=tan(x+C)
Therefore: y=tan(x+C)−x
Q5.1(B)(3) [4 marks]
Solve differential equation: dxdy+xy=ex, y(0)=2
Solution:
This is a first-order linear differential equation: dxdy+xy=ex
Here: P=x1, Q=ex
Integration factor: μ=e∫x1dx=eln∣x∣=∣x∣=x (for x>0)
Multiplying equation by μ=x:
xdxdy+y=xex
This gives: dxd(xy)=xex
Integrating both sides using integration by parts:
xy=∫xexdx
For ∫xexdx: Let u=x, dv=exdx
Then du=dx, v=ex
∫xexdx=xex−∫exdx=xex−ex=ex(x−1)
So: xy=ex(x−1)+C
y=xex(x−1)+C
Using initial condition y(0)=2:
This presents a problem as we have division by zero. The equation needs to be solved more carefully near x=0.
For the general solution: y=ex(1−x1)+xC
Formula Cheat Sheet
Matrix Operations
- Matrix addition: (A+B)ij=Aij+Bij
- Matrix multiplication: (AB)ij=∑kAikBkj
- Transpose: (AT)ij=Aji
- Inverse of 2×2 matrix: A−1=∣A∣1[d−c−ba] where A=[acbd]
Differentiation Formulas
- dxd(xn)=nxn−1
- dxd(ex)=ex
- dxd(sinx)=cosx
- dxd(cosx)=−sinx
- dxd(tanx)=sec2x
- dxd(lnx)=x1
- Product rule: (uv)′=u′v+uv′
- Chain rule: dxdf(g(x))=f′(g(x))⋅g′(x)
Integration Formulas
- ∫xndx=n+1xn+1+C (for n=−1)
- ∫x1dx=ln∣x∣+C
- ∫exdx=ex+C
- ∫sinxdx=−cosx+C
- ∫cosxdx=sinx+C
- ∫sec2xdx=tanx+C
- ∫1+x21dx=tan−1x+C
- ∫1−x21dx=sin−1x+C
Differential Equations
- First-order linear: dxdy+Py=Q
- Integration factor: μ=e∫Pdx
- Solution: y=μ1[∫μQdx+C]
- Variable separable: dxdy=f(x)g(y) → g(y)dy=f(x)dx
Complex Numbers
- i2=−1, i3=−i, i4=1
- Modulus: ∣a+bi∣=a2+b2
- Argument: arg(a+bi)=tan−1(ab)
- Polar form: z=r(cosθ+isinθ)
- De Moivre's theorem: (cosθ+isinθ)n=cosnθ+isinnθ
Problem-Solving Strategies
Matrix Problems
- Always check dimensions before performing operations
- For matrix equations: Use inverse method X=A−1B
- For transpose properties: Use (AB)T=BTAT
- For matrix powers: Calculate step by step, look for patterns
Differentiation Problems
- Identify the type: Product, quotient, chain rule, or implicit
- For complex functions: Break down using appropriate rules
- For applications: Remember v=dtds, a=dtdv
- For maxima/minima: Find critical points where f′(x)=0
Integration Problems
- Recognize standard forms first
- For substitution: Look for f′(x) when f(x) appears
- For integration by parts: Choose u as LIATE (Log, Inverse trig, Algebraic, Trig, Exponential)
- For definite integrals: Use fundamental theorem or properties
Differential Equations
- Identify the type: Linear, separable, or exact
- For linear equations: Find integration factor systematically
- For separable equations: Separate variables completely before integrating
- Always check initial conditions if given
Complex Numbers
- For operations: Convert to a+bi form first
- For polar form: Calculate modulus and argument carefully
- For powers: Use De Moivre's theorem
- For division: Multiply by conjugate of denominator
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Matrix Operations
- ❌ Don't assume AB=BA (matrix multiplication is not commutative)
- ❌ Don't forget to check if matrices can be multiplied (inner dimensions must match)
- ❌ Don't confuse transpose with inverse
Differentiation
- ❌ Don't forget the chain rule for composite functions
- ❌ Don't mix up dxd(sinx)=cosx and dxd(cosx)=−sinx
- ❌ Don't forget to use product rule when multiplying functions
Integration
- ❌ Don't forget the constant of integration +C
- ❌ Don't confuse indefinite and definite integrals
- ❌ Don't forget to substitute limits properly in definite integrals
Complex Numbers
- ❌ Don't forget i2=−1 when expanding
- ❌ Don't confuse modulus with real part
- ❌ Don't forget to rationalize denominators with complex numbers
Exam Tips
Time Management
- Spend 2-3 minutes reading the entire paper first
- Attempt easier questions first to build confidence
- Reserve 15 minutes at the end for review
Writing Strategy
- Show all steps clearly - partial marks are often awarded
- Draw diagrams where helpful - especially for geometry problems
- Write final answers clearly and box them if possible
Calculation Tips
- Double-check arithmetic - many marks are lost due to calculation errors
- Use calculator efficiently but don't become dependent on it
- Cross-verify answers using different methods when possible
Question Selection
- In OR questions, choose the one you're most confident about
- Don't spend too much time on any single question
- If stuck, move on and return later with fresh perspective
Good luck with your exam preparation!