Further Maths: Core Pure 1
Complex Numbers
- Imaginary and complex numbers
- Multiplying complex numbers
- Complex conjugation
- Roots of quadratic equations
- Solving cubic and quartic equations
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Argand Diagrams
- Argand diagrams
- Modulus and argument
- Modulus-argument form of complex numbers
- Loci in the Argand diagram
- Regions in the Argand diagram
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Series
- Sums of natural numbers
- Sums of squares and cubes
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Roots of Polynomials
- Roots of a quadratic equation
- Roots of a cubic equation
- Roots of a quartic equation
- Expressions relating to the roots of a polynomial
- Linear transformations of roots
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Volumes of Revolution
- Volumes of revolution around the x-axis
- Volumes of revolution around the y-axis
- Adding and subtracting volumes
- Modelling with volumes of revolution
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Matrices
- Introduction to matrices
- Matrix multiplication
- Determinants
- Inverting a 2 x 2 matrix
- Inverting a 3 x 3 matrix
- Solving systems of equations using matrices
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Linear Transformations
- Linear transformations in two dimensions
- Reflections and rotations
- Enlargements and stretches
- Successive transformations
- Linear transformations in three dimensions
- The inverse of a linear transformation
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Proof by Induction
- Proof by mathematical induction
- Proving divisibility results
- Proving statements involving matrices
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Vectors
- Equation of a line in three dimensions
- Equation of a plane in three dimensions
- Scalar product
- Calculating angles between lines and planes
- Points of intersection
- Finding perpendiculars
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Further Maths: Core Pure 1 — frequently asked questions
Everything students and parents ask about revising Edexcel AS Further Maths: Core Pure 1.
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Pearson Edexcel AS Level Further Maths: Core Pure 1 is mapped to the official specification and covers 9 units, including Complex Numbers, Argand Diagrams, Series, Roots of Polynomials, Volumes of Revolution, Matrices and more. Every unit is broken down into subtopics so you can target exactly what you need to revise.
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