📘 IB Math AA HL 2021 Paper 3 TZ1 – Complete Worked Solutions & Insights

author-img Rishabh May 17, 2025

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At Mathematics Elevate Academy, we bring you fully solved, deeply explained, and examiner-aligned solutions to the IB Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches HL 2021 Paper 3 (Time Zone 1) — with not just answers, but insights, alternative methods, and powerful exam strategies.


🧩 What’s Inside the 2021 TZ1 Paper 3?

This particular paper consists of two rich and concept-heavy problems:

Problem 1: Differential Equations

  • Solve a non-linear first-order differential equation using partial fractions.
  • Apply initial conditions to find the particular solution.
  • Sketch the solution curve and analyze domain behavior.
  • Interpret the solution geometrically via tangent lines.

📌 Concepts Covered: Separation of variables, domain analysis, graph sketching, implicit vs explicit solutions.


Problem 2: Complex Numbers & Loci

  • Transformations of complex numbers via w=z2−2z+2w = z^2 – 2z + 2w=z2−2z+2.
  • Derive Cartesian and polar forms of complex loci.
  • Identify the nature of the curve: a Cassini oval.
  • Analyze modulus behavior to find minimum points and geometrically interpret the mapping.

📌 Concepts Covered: Argand diagrams, polar coordinates, geometric transformations, complex algebra, Cassini ovals.


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Fully Worked: Every step is explained — no skipping, no assumptions.
IB Examiner Aligned: Solutions match IB markscheme expectations.
Alternative Approaches: We offer multiple ways to solve, so you can choose the one that clicks.
Visualized: Includes labeled graphs, sketch interpretations, and key transformation insights.
Strategy Boxes: Learn how to recognize patterns, break down problems, and avoid common pitfalls.
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We’ve compiled the full Problem Set + Solutions + Insights in a clean, printable PDF:

👉 Download IB Math AA HL 2021 Paper 3 TZ1 Solutions (PDF)


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