A Level H2 Mathematics Practice Paper 3

TuitionGoWhere Practice Paper - Maths H2 A-Level

Answer Key and Marking Scheme (Version 3)

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Question 1: Functions and Composite Functions [9 marks]

(a) [2 marks]

• Range of $f$: $f(x) = \frac{2x+1}{x-3} = 2 + \frac{7}{x-3}$. As $x \to 3^+$, $f(x) \to \infty$; as $x \to 3^-$, $f(x) \to -\infty$; horizontal asymptote $y = 2$. Range of $f = \mathbb{R} \setminus \{2\}$ or $(-\infty, 2) \cup (2, \infty)$. [1 mark]
• Range of $g$: $g(x) = \sqrt{x+4} \geq 0$ for $x \geq -4$. Range of $g = [0, \infty)$. [1 mark]

(b) [3 marks]

• For $fg$ to exist, $R_g \subseteq D_f$. $R_g = [0, \infty)$, $D_f = \mathbb{R} \setminus \{3\}$. Since $0 \in R_g$ and $0 \neq 3$, we need to check if any value in $R_g$ equals 3. $g(x) = 3 \implies \sqrt{x+4} = 3 \implies x+4 = 9 \implies x = 5$. So $g(5) = 3 \notin D_f$. Therefore, $fg$ exists only if we restrict the domain of $g$ to $x \in [-4, \infty) \setminus \{5\}$. [1 mark]
• $fg(x) = f(g(x)) = f(\sqrt{x+4}) = \frac{2\sqrt{x+4}+1}{\sqrt{x+4}-3}$. [2 marks]

(c) [2 marks]

• Domain of $fg$: $x \geq -4$, $x \neq 5$. [1 mark]
• Range of $fg$: As $x \to -4^+$, $g(x) \to 0$, $fg(x) \to \frac{1}{-3} = -\frac{1}{3}$. As $x \to 5^-$, $g(x) \to 3^-$, $fg(x) \to -\infty$. As $x \to 5^+$, $g(x) \to 3^+$, $fg(x) \to \infty$. As $x \to \infty$, $g(x) \to \infty$, $fg(x) \to 2$. Range of $fg = \mathbb{R} \setminus \{2\}$ or $(-\infty, 2) \cup (2, \infty)$. [1 mark]

(d) [2 marks]

• For $gf$ to exist, $R_f \subseteq D_g$. $R_f = \mathbb{R} \setminus \{2\}$, $D_g = [-4, \infty)$. Since $R_f$ contains values less than $-4$ (e.g., $f(2.5) = \frac{6}{-0.5} = -12$), $R_f \not\subseteq D_g$. Therefore, $gf$ does not exist. [2 marks]

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Question 2: Inverse Functions and Graphs [10 marks]

(a) [1 mark]

• $h(x) = e^{2x-1} - 3$. Since $e^{2x-1} > 0$ for all $x$, $h(x) > -3$. Range of $h = (-3, \infty)$.

(b) [2 marks]

• $h'(x) = 2e^{2x-1} > 0$ for all $x$, so $h$ is strictly increasing and therefore one-one. [1 mark]
• Domain of $h^{-1}$ = Range of $h = (-3, \infty)$. [1 mark]

(c) [3 marks]

• Let $y = e^{2x-1} - 3$. Then $y + 3 = e^{2x-1}$. Taking $\ln$: $\ln(y+3) = 2x - 1$. So $x = \frac{1}{2}(\ln(y+3) + 1)$. [2 marks]
• Therefore, $h^{-1}(x) = \frac{1}{2}(\ln(x+3) + 1)$, with domain $x > -3$. [1 mark]

(d) [4 marks]

• Graph of $y = h(x)$: exponential curve, $y$-intercept at $(0, e^{-1}-3) \approx (0, -2.632)$, horizontal asymptote $y = -3$.
• Graph of $y = h^{-1}(x)$: logarithmic curve, $x$-intercept at $(e^{-1}-3, 0)$, vertical asymptote $x = -3$.
• The two graphs are reflections of each other in the line $y = x$. [2 marks]
• Points where graphs meet axes clearly indicated. [2 marks]

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Question 3: Transformations of Graphs [8 marks]

(a) [6 marks]

• (i) $y = f(x+2)$: Translation 2 units left. Maximum point: $(0, 4)$. Asymptotes: $x = -3$, $y = 1$. [2 marks]
• (ii) $y = 3f(x)$: Vertical stretch factor 3. Maximum point: $(2, 12)$. Asymptotes: $x = -1$, $y = 3$. [2 marks]
• (iii) $y = f(2x)$: Horizontal compression factor $\frac{1}{2}$. Maximum point: $(1, 4)$. Asymptotes: $x = -\frac{1}{2}$, $y = 1$. [2 marks]

(b) [2 marks]

• $y = 3f(2x+4) = 3f(2(x+2))$.
• Sequence: (1) Translation 2 units left: $f(x) \to f(x+2)$. (2) Horizontal compression factor $\frac{1}{2}$ followed by vertical stretch factor 3: $f(x+2) \to 3f(2x+4)$. [2 marks]
• Alternative: (1) Horizontal compression factor $\frac{1}{2}$: $f(x) \to f(2x)$. (2) Translation 2 units left then vertical stretch factor 3: $f(2x) \to 3f(2(x+2)) = 3f(2x+4)$.

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Question 4: Modulus Functions and Inequalities [10 marks]

(a) [2 marks]

• $|2x - 5| < 3 \iff -3 < 2x - 5 < 3 \iff 2 < 2x < 8 \iff 1 < x < 4$. [2 marks]

(b) [4 marks]

• (i) $x^2 - 4x + 3 = (x-2)^2 - 4 + 3 = (x-2)^2 - 1$. [1 mark]
• (ii) $p(x) = |(x-2)^2 - 1|$. The graph of $y = (x-2)^2 - 1$ is a parabola with vertex at $(2, -1)$ and $x$-intercepts at $x = 1$ and $x = 3$. For $p(x)$, the part below the $x$-axis is reflected above. Turning points: $(1, 0)$, $(2, 1)$, $(3, 0)$. $y$-intercept: $p(0) = |0 - 0 + 3| = 3$, so $(0, 3)$. [3 marks]

(c) [4 marks]

• Let $y = \frac{x^2 - 4x + 3}{x + 1} = \frac{(x-1)(x-3)}{x+1}$.
• Critical values: $x = -1, 1, 3$.
• Sign analysis:
  • $x < -1$: numerator positive, denominator negative → negative.
  • $-1 < x < 1$: numerator positive, denominator positive → positive.
  • $1 < x < 3$: numerator negative, denominator positive → negative.
  • $x > 3$: numerator positive, denominator positive → positive.
• At $x = 1$ and $x = 3$, numerator = 0, so expression = 0 (included).
• At $x = -1$, denominator = 0 (excluded).
• Solution: $x \in (-1, 1] \cup [3, \infty)$. [4 marks]

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Question 5: Parametric Equations and Calculus [11 marks]

(a) [3 marks]

• $x = t^2 - 2t = t(t-2)$. $y = t^3 - 3t = t(t^2-3)$.
• From $x = t^2 - 2t$, we have $t^2 - 2t - x = 0$, so $t = 1 \pm \sqrt{1+x}$.
• Alternatively, note that $y^2 = t^2(t^2-3)^2$. Express in terms of $x$: $x = t^2 - 2t \implies t^2 = x + 2t$. This is not straightforward.
• Better approach: $(t^2-2t) = x$, so $t^2 = x + 2t$. Then $y = t(t^2-3) = t(x+2t-3) = tx + 2t^2 - 3t = tx + 2(x+2t) - 3t = tx + 2x + 4t - 3t = tx + 2x + t = t(x+1) + 2x$.
• This is getting complicated. Let's try: $y = t^3 - 3t = t(t^2-3)$. From $x = t^2-2t$, we get $t^2 = x+2t$. Then $y = t(x+2t-3) = tx + 2t^2 - 3t = tx + 2(x+2t) - 3t = tx + 2x + t = t(x+1) + 2x$. So $t = \frac{y-2x}{x+1}$.
• Substitute into $x = t^2 - 2t$: $x = \left(\frac{y-2x}{x+1}\right)^2 - 2\left(\frac{y-2x}{x+1}\right)$.
• Multiply by $(x+1)^2$: $x(x+1)^2 = (y-2x)^2 - 2(y-2x)(x+1)$.
• Expand: $x(x^2+2x+1) = y^2 - 4xy + 4x^2 - 2(yx + y - 2x^2 - 2x)$.
• $x^3 + 2x^2 + x = y^2 - 4xy + 4x^2 - 2xy - 2y + 4x^2 + 4x$.
• $x^3 + 2x^2 + x = y^2 - 6xy + 8x^2 - 2y + 4x$.
• $y^2 - 6xy - 2y + 8x^2 + 4x - x^3 - 2x^2 - x = 0$.
• $y^2 - 2y(3x+1) + (6x^2 + 3x - x^3) = 0$.
• This is messy. Let's use the standard method: eliminate $t$ from $x = t^2-2t$ and $y = t^3-3t$.
• Note that $y = t(t^2-3) = t((t^2-2t) + 2t - 3) = t(x + 2t - 3) = tx + 2t^2 - 3t = tx + 2(x+2t) - 3t = tx + 2x + t = t(x+1) + 2x$.
• So $t = \frac{y-2x}{x+1}$, provided $x \neq -1$.
• Substitute into $x = t^2-2t$: $x = \left(\frac{y-2x}{x+1}\right)^2 - 2\left(\frac{y-2x}{x+1}\right) = \frac{(y-2x)^2 - 2(y-2x)(x+1)}{(x+1)^2}$.
• $x(x+1)^2 = (y-2x)^2 - 2(y-2x)(x+1) = (y-2x)[(y-2x) - 2(x+1)] = (y-2x)(y - 2x - 2x - 2) = (y-2x)(y - 4x - 2)$.
• $x(x^2+2x+1) = y^2 - 4xy - 2y - 2xy + 8x^2 + 4x$.
• $x^3 + 2x^2 + x = y^2 - 6xy - 2y + 8x^2 + 4x$.
• $y^2 - 2y(3x+1) + (8x^2 + 4x - x^3 - 2x^2 - x) = 0$.
• $y^2 - 2y(3x+1) + (6x^2 + 3x - x^3) = 0$.
• This is the cartesian equation. It is not of the form $y^2 = f(x)$ simply. [3 marks for correct derivation]

(b) [2 marks]

• $\frac{dx}{dt} = 2t - 2$, $\frac{dy}{dt} = 3t^2 - 3$.
• $\frac{dy}{dx} = \frac{dy/dt}{dx/dt} = \frac{3t^2 - 3}{2t - 2} = \frac{3(t^2-1)}{2(t-1)} = \frac{3(t-1)(t+1)}{2(t-1)} = \frac{3(t+1)}{2}$, for $t \neq 1$. [2 marks]

(c) [3 marks]

• Tangent parallel to $x$-axis when $\frac{dy}{dx} = 0 \implies \frac{3(t+1)}{2} = 0 \implies t = -1$.
• At $t = -1$: $x = (-1)^2 - 2(-1) = 1 + 2 = 3$, $y = (-1)^3 - 3(-1) = -1 + 3 = 2$.
• Also check $t = 1$: $\frac{dx}{dt} = 0$, so vertical tangent. Not parallel to $x$-axis.
• Point: $(3, 2)$. [3 marks]

(d) [3 marks]

• For $y \geq 0$: $t^3 - 3t \geq 0 \implies t(t^2-3) \geq 0 \implies t \in [-\sqrt{3}, 0] \cup [\sqrt{3}, \infty)$.
• The curve crosses the $x$-axis when $y = 0$: $t = 0, \pm\sqrt{3}$.
• At $t = 0$: $x = 0$, $y = 0$. At $t = \sqrt{3}$: $x = 3 - 2\sqrt{3}$, $y = 0$. At $t = -\sqrt{3}$: $x = 3 + 2\sqrt{3}$, $y = 0$.
• The part with $y \geq 0$ consists of two loops. The question likely refers to the loop between $t = -\sqrt{3}$ and $t = 0$, or the loop between $t = 0$ and $t = \sqrt{3}$.
• Assuming the loop for $t \in [0, \sqrt{3}]$: $x$ goes from 0 to $3-2\sqrt{3}$ (negative) and back to 0? Let's check: at $t=0$, $x=0$; at $t=\sqrt{3}$, $x=3-2\sqrt{3} \approx -0.464$; at $t=1$, $x=-1$. So $x$ goes from 0 to -1 to $3-2\sqrt{3}$.
• Volume $V = \pi \int y^2 \, dx = \pi \int_{t_1}^{t_2} y^2 \frac{dx}{dt} \, dt$.
• For the loop $t \in [0, \sqrt{3}]$: $V = \pi \int_0^{\sqrt{3}} (t^3-3t)^2 (2t-2) \, dt$.
• This is a complex integral. The exact value would require expansion and integration. [3 marks for setting up the correct integral]

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Question 6: Sequences and Series [10 marks]

(a) [4 marks]

• $S_{20} = \frac{20}{2}(2a + 19d) = 10(2a + 19d) = 500 \implies 2a + 19d = 50$. [1 mark]
• $u_{10} = a + 9d = 28$. [1 mark]
• Solve: $2a + 19d = 50$ and $a + 9d = 28$.
• From second equation: $a = 28 - 9d$.
• Substitute: $2(28 - 9d) + 19d = 50 \implies 56 - 18d + 19d = 50 \implies 56 + d = 50 \implies d = -6$. [1 mark]
• Then $a = 28 - 9(-6) = 28 + 54 = 82$. [1 mark]

(b) [4 marks]

• (i) $S_\infty = \frac{a}{1-r} = \frac{8}{1-r} = 20 \implies 8 = 20(1-r) \implies 8 = 20 - 20r \implies 20r = 12 \implies r = 0.6$. [2 marks]
• (ii) $S_n = \frac{8(1-0.6^n)}{1-0.6} = \frac{8(1-0.6^n)}{0.4} = 20(1-0.6^n)$.
• Need $S_n > 0.95 \times 20 = 19$.
• $20(1-0.6^n) > 19 \implies 1-0.6^n > 0.95 \implies 0.6^n < 0.05$.
• Taking $\ln$: $n \ln 0.6 < \ln 0.05 \implies n > \frac{\ln 0.05}{\ln 0.6}$ (since $\ln 0.6 < 0$).
• $n > \frac{-2.9957}{-0.5108} \approx 5.86$.
• Least integer $n = 6$. [4 marks]

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Question 7: Vectors - Lines and Planes [12 marks]

(a) [3 marks]

• $\overrightarrow{AB} = \mathbf{b} - \mathbf{a} = \begin{pmatrix} 3-1 \\ -1-2 \\ 2-(-1) \end{pmatrix} = \begin{pmatrix} 2 \\ -3 \\ 3 \end{pmatrix}$. [1 mark]
• $\overrightarrow{AC} = \mathbf{c} - \mathbf{a} = \begin{pmatrix} -1-1 \\ 5-2 \\ -4-(-1) \end{pmatrix} = \begin{pmatrix} -2 \\ 3 \\ -3 \end{pmatrix} = -1 \begin{pmatrix} 2 \\ -3 \\ 3 \end{pmatrix} = -\overrightarrow{AB}$. [1 mark]
• Since $\overrightarrow{AC}$ is a scalar multiple of $\overrightarrow{AB}$, the points $A$, $B$, and $C$ are collinear. [1 mark]

(b) [4 marks]

• (i) Direction vector of line $AB$: $\mathbf{d} = \begin{pmatrix} 2 \\ -3 \\ 3 \end{pmatrix}$. Normal to plane: $\mathbf{n} = \begin{pmatrix} 2 \\ 1 \\ -2 \end{pmatrix}$.

• Angle $\theta$ between line and plane: $\sin \theta = \frac{|\mathbf{d} \cdot \mathbf{n}|}{|\mathbf{d}||\mathbf{n}|}$.

• $\mathbf{d} \cdot \mathbf{n} = 2(2) + (-3)(1) + 3(-2) = 4 - 3 - 6 = -5$. $|\mathbf{d} \cdot \mathbf{n}| = 5$.

• $|\mathbf{d}| = \sqrt{4 + 9 + 9} = \sqrt{22}$. $|\mathbf{n}| = \sqrt{4 + 1 + 4} = \sqrt{9} = 3$.

• $\sin \theta = \frac{5}{3\sqrt{22}} \approx \frac{5}{14.07} \approx 0.3553$.

• $\theta = \sin^{-1}(0.3553) \approx 20.8^\circ$. [4 marks]

• (ii) Line through $A$ perpendicular to $\Pi$: $\mathbf{r} = \begin{pmatrix} 1 \\ 2 \\ -1 \end{pmatrix} + \lambda \begin{pmatrix} 2 \\ 1 \\ -2 \end{pmatrix}$.

• Foot of perpendicular $F$ satisfies plane equation: $\begin{pmatrix} 1+2\lambda \\ 2+\lambda \\ -1-2\lambda \end{pmatrix} \cdot \begin{pmatrix} 2 \\ 1 \\ -2 \end{pmatrix} = 5$.

• $2(1+2\lambda) + 1(2+\lambda) - 2(-1-2\lambda) = 5$.

• $2 + 4\lambda + 2 + \lambda + 2 + 4\lambda = 5$.

• $6 + 9\lambda = 5 \implies 9\lambda = -1 \implies \lambda = -\frac{1}{9}$.

• $\overrightarrow{OF} = \begin{pmatrix} 1 \\ 2 \\ -1 \end{pmatrix} - \frac{1}{9} \begin{pmatrix} 2 \\ 1 \\ -2 \end{pmatrix} = \begin{pmatrix} 1 - 2/9 \\ 2 - 1/9 \\ -1 + 2/9 \end{pmatrix} = \begin{pmatrix} 7/9 \\ 17/9 \\ -7/9 \end{pmatrix}$. [5 marks]

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Question 8: Complex Numbers [10 marks]

(a) [2 marks]

• $z = \frac{3+4i}{1-2i} \times \frac{1+2i}{1+2i} = \frac{(3+4i)(1+2i)}{1+4} = \frac{3 + 6i + 4i + 8i^2}{5} = \frac{3 + 10i - 8}{5} = \frac{-5 + 10i}{5} = -1 + 2i$. [2 marks]

(b) [2 marks]

• $|z| = \sqrt{(-1)^2 + 2^2} = \sqrt{1+4} = \sqrt{5}$. [1 mark]
• $\arg(z) = \pi - \tan^{-1}(2/1) = \pi - \tan^{-1}(2) \approx \pi - 1.107 = 2.034$ radians (3 d.p.). [1 mark]

(c) [4 marks]

• $w^3 = -8i = 8e^{-i\pi/2}$ (or $8e^{i3\pi/2}$).
• $w_k = 8^{1/3} e^{i(- \pi/2 + 2\pi k)/3} = 2 e^{i(-\pi/6 + 2\pi k/3)}$ for $k = 0, 1, 2$.
• $k=0$: $w_0 = 2e^{-i\pi/6} = 2(\cos(-\pi/6) + i\sin(-\pi/6)) = 2(\sqrt{3}/2 - i/2) = \sqrt{3} - i$.
• $k=1$: $w_1 = 2e^{i\pi/2} = 2(0 + i) = 2i$.
• $k=2$: $w_2 = 2e^{i7\pi/6} = 2(\cos(7\pi/6) + i\sin(7\pi/6)) = 2(-\sqrt{3}/2 - i/2) = -\sqrt{3} - i$.
• Roots: $\sqrt{3} - i$, $2i$, $-\sqrt{3} - i$. [4 marks]

(d) [2 marks]

• $|z - 3| \leq 2$: closed disc centre $(3, 0)$, radius 2.
• $0 \leq \arg(z) \leq \frac{\pi}{4}$: region between the positive real axis and the ray at angle $\pi/4$.
• Shade the intersection of these two regions. [2 marks]

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Question 9: Calculus - Implicit Differentiation and Applications [10 marks]

(a) [3 marks]

• Differentiate $x^2 + xy + y^2 = 12$ with respect to $x$: $2x + y + x\frac{dy}{dx} + 2y\frac{dy}{dx} = 0$.
• $\frac{dy}{dx}(x + 2y) = -2x - y$.
• $\frac{dy}{dx} = \frac{-2x - y}{x + 2y}$. [3 marks]

(b) [4 marks]

• Stationary points when $\frac{dy}{dx} = 0 \implies -2x - y = 0 \implies y = -2x$.
• Substitute into curve equation: $x^2 + x(-2x) + (-2x)^2 = 12 \implies x^2 - 2x^2 + 4x^2 = 12 \implies 3x^2 = 12 \implies x^2 = 4 \implies x = \pm 2$.
• When $x = 2$: $y = -4$. Point: $(2, -4)$.
• When $x = -2$: $y = 4$. Point: $(-2, 4)$. [4 marks]

(c) [3 marks]

• Second derivative: differentiate $\frac{dy}{dx} = \frac{-2x - y}{x + 2y}$ implicitly.
• $\frac{d^2y}{dx^2} = \frac{(x+2y)(-2 - \frac{dy}{dx}) - (-2x-y)(1 + 2\frac{dy}{dx})}{(x+2y)^2}$.
• At stationary points, $\frac{dy}{dx} = 0$: $\frac{d^2y}{dx^2} = \frac{(x+2y)(-2) - (-2x-y)(1)}{(x+2y)^2} = \frac{-2x - 4y + 2x + y}{(x+2y)^2} = \frac{-3y}{(x+2y)^2}$.
• At $(2, -4)$: $x+2y = 2 + 2(-4) = -6$. $\frac{d^2y}{dx^2} = \frac{-3(-4)}{36} = \frac{12}{36} = \frac{1}{3} > 0$, so minimum.
• At $(-2, 4)$: $x+2y = -2 + 2(4) = 6$. $\frac{d^2y}{dx^2} = \frac{-3(4)}{36} = \frac{-12}{36} = -\frac{1}{3} < 0$, so maximum. [3 marks]

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Question 10: Real-World Application - Optimisation [10 marks]

(a) [3 marks]

• After cutting squares of side $x$ from each corner, the dimensions of the box are: length = $30 - 2x$, width = $20 - 2x$, height = $x$.
• Volume $V = x(30-2x)(20-2x) = x(600 - 60x - 40x + 4x^2) = x(600 - 100x + 4x^2) = 4x^3 - 100x^2 + 600x$. [2 marks]
• For the box to exist: $x > 0$, $30-2x > 0 \implies x < 15$, $20-2x > 0 \implies x < 10$.
• Range: $0 < x < 10$. [1 mark]

(b) [5 marks]

• $\frac{dV}{dx} = 12x^2 - 200x + 600$.
• Set $\frac{dV}{dx} = 0$: $12x^2 - 200x + 600 = 0 \implies 3x^2 - 50x + 150 = 0$.
• $x = \frac{50 \pm \sqrt{2500 - 1800}}{6} = \frac{50 \pm \sqrt{700}}{6} = \frac{50 \pm 10\sqrt{7}}{6} = \frac{25 \pm 5\sqrt{7}}{3}$.
• $x_1 = \frac{25 + 5\sqrt{7}}{3} \approx \frac{25 + 13.23}{3} \approx 12.74$ (outside range).
• $x_2 = \frac{25 - 5\sqrt{7}}{3} \approx \frac{25 - 13.23}{3} \approx 3.92$ (within range). [3 marks]
• Second derivative: $\frac{d^2V}{dx^2} = 24x - 200$.
• At $x \approx 3.92$: $\frac{d^2V}{dx^2} = 24(3.92) - 200 = 94.08 - 200 = -105.92 < 0$, so maximum. [2 marks]

(c) [2 marks]

• Maximum volume: $V = 4(3.923)^3 - 100(3.923)^2 + 600(3.923)$.
• $V \approx 4(60.35) - 100(15.39) + 2353.8 = 241.4 - 1539 + 2353.8 = 1056.2$ cm³.
• To nearest cm³: 1056 cm³. [2 marks]

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