2x-4 x#3

6 The curve C has cquanon -3

parallel to
(a) Write down an cquation of the asymptote to Cwhich is
(i) the x-axis, i) the y-axis.
2)
(b) Find the coordinates of the point where C crosses

() the x-axis, (ii) the y-axis.

2)
the asymptotes and the coordinates of the points where C
(c) Sketch C, showing clearly
crosses the coordinate axes.
(3)

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 ucst BI
number
6 (a) ) y=2

CGi)x=3 2
BI
(6 ) (2,0) Accept r= 2

i Acept y
(C)

Shape

BI
Aymptotes

BI
Crossing pts
(Non-zero
coord needed
only)

Total 7 marks

a) ()B yZ only. Do not accept just2 This must be an equiaton or a line

(i)B x=3 only Do not accept justmarked
'3. This must be an eguationot alin
(1) and (u) given, mark them in the order
If there is only one answer or they are not

written and award accordingiy

b)0)BI(2,0) Accept x=2
Accept y

() () mark them in the order writen

one answer or they are not marked and given,
If there is only
and award accordingly

(C) BIShape: One branch must be in the lirst quadrant as shoWn, and the second branch in
the T", 2 and 4 quadrants as shown. Do not accept curves that come back on

themselves or overlap
Seebelowfor samples oferror types

BI Both of their asymptotes drawn and labelled correctly. Accepta vertical line drawn
with 3 written on the x-axis, and a horizontal line drawn with 2 written on the y axIS.
There must be at least one branch of the curve drawn for the award of this

mark.
BI Both intersections with the axes shown. 0 not required as long as values are clear.

FEtheir answers Irom ()-

10 A curve C' has equation y = 8x + -

(a) Write down an equation of the asymptote to C which is parallel to the y-axis.

(6) Show that C' has a minimum point at x = and a maximum point at x = -
4

9
(c) Find the y coordinate of

() the minimum point,

(11) the maximum point,

(1in) the point where C crosses the y-axis.

3)
(d) Sketch the curve C, showing clearly the asymptote found in part (a), the coordinates
of the turning points and the coordinates of the point where C crosses the y-axis.
(3)
Question
Scheme Marks
Number

10 (a) BI ()

(b) 8-2(2x-
d
MIAI

2(2x-1)=8

MIAIAleso

d-s(2x-1)
dr
MIAI

dy
Establish sign of at x= dMI
dr

. min
at X max at x= Alcso )
4

(C) ) *= 4 y=8 BI

(Gi) x= y=0 B
4
Cii) x=0 y=-1 BI (3)
(d)

= 1/2

BI 2 branches
Blft
asymptote
(374,8) Blft Max/min
&y intercept

(1/4,0) (3)

[161
 , 3.5)

-y= 3

,0)

x=-2

Figure 3

Figure 3 shows a sketch of the curve with equation

bx +c u,

where a, b and c are integers.

The equations of the asymptotes to the curve are x=-2 and y =3

The curve crosses the y-axis at (0, 3.5)

(a) Write down the value of a and the value of b.

(2)
(b) Find the value of c.
(2)
Given that the curve crosses the x-axis at (s, 0)

(c) find the value of s.

(

14
Question | Scheme Marks
number
6.
(a) a = 2 ,b=F3 BIBI
(2)

(b) At intersection of the curve with the y-axis, x = 0

MIAI

(2)
C) At intersection of the curve with the x-axis, y = 0

0- x+2
='3'x+*7'=0x=-s=- MIAIft
(2)
(6)
Notes
(a) BIFor a=2 or b=3
| BI |EFor a =2 and b=3
= 0
(b)| MI For using the given equation and setting x and y = 3.5
(oe). They must
achieve a value for e for the award of this mark
Follow through their values for a and b. If their b is incorrect or they even use
theletter b allow bx0=0.
AIC=7
(c)| M | Uses their values for a, b and c and sets y = 0. They must achieve a value for x

for theaward of this mark

Alft
For s
 3x+1 3
9 A curve C has equation y =;
:+3

(a) Write down an equation of the asymptote of C which is parallel to

) the x-axis,

Gi) the y-axis.

(2)
(b) Find the coordinates of the points where C crosses

) the x-axis,

(ii) the y-axis.

(2)
(c) Using the axes opposite, sketch the curve C, showing clearly the asymptotes and the
coordinates of the points where C crosses the axes.
(3)
The curve C intersects the X-axis at the point A.

The line I is the normal to C at A.

(d) Find an equation for

(5)
The line I meets C' again at the point B.

(e) Find the x-coordinate of B.

(5)
Question Scheme Marks
Number
9 (a)
0) B1

(i) x-5 B1
(2)
(b) (0 or B1

Gi) y= or B1 (2)

B1 shape

B1
() asymptotes

B1 crossing
points

dy 3(2x+3)-2(3x+1)
(d) dr
M1A1
(2x+3)
1 dy 3x-2xo
3 dr
M1d

Grad/=- 9 Al

Eqn: y=- A1ft

(5)
(e) ALT: M1

81x+27=-42x-77x-21 7, M1
9 3 2x +3
42x+158x+48= 0 -14x-21=27 Al

(3x+1)(7x+24) =0 (or use formula) solve linear eqn

M1
solve linear eqn

x-coordinate of B i s - | Accept x=- correct answer A1

(5)
[171

(a) (i) NOTE: If answers are transposed, award BOBI

Notes
If equations are on the graph, they must be written as equations.

BI answeras shown. y=;

(ii)
BI answeras shown x =F

(b) (i)
BI answer as shown x

(11)

BI answer as shown =

()
B1 for a rectangular hyperbola with one with branches in the correct quadrants. Please be
generous on the shape of the curves.

B for the correct asymptotes ft their answers to part (a) There must be at least one
branch of their graph for the award of this mark.

BI for the correct intersections, ft their answers to part (b)

(d)

MI for attempting to differentiate y= When using quotient rule, there must be an

attempt to differentiate and subtract the terms in the numerator; the denominator must
be squared.
ALT (using product rule)
MI for attempting to differentiate and add two terms.

3 2(3x+1)
dy-3(2x+3)'
dr +(2x+3)E5x+1) 2x+3 (2x+3)

Al for a fully correct differentiated expression

Mid for substituting x = - [ft their value from part (b) (i)] into their differentiated

expression

Check the differentiation as they can achieve from incorrect calculus.

Al forgradient of normal m=-

Alft uses y-y =

m(x-x1) to achieve an equation for the normal, where m is
f0/3)
(e)

MI for equating their straight line in the form y=- with the equation ofe
curve. Simplification is not required for this mark.
MI for simplifying their equation to form a 3TQ
Al for the correct 3TQ
MI for an attempt to solve their 3TQ please see General Guidance)

Al for the coordinate of B=- 24

ALT

M1 for equating their straight line in the form y = - with the equation of the

curve.

MI for attempting to form a linear equation in

x-32+3
AI for the correct linear equation
M1 for attempting to solve their equation (moves at least one term correctly to the other
side of the equality)
Al for the coordinate of B= -24
 8/32

5 A curve C has equation y

2x- x#-3
(a) Find an equation of the asymptote to Cwhich is parallelto
() the X-axis, (11) the y-axis.
2)
(b) Find the coordinates of the point where C crosses
(i) the x-axis, (i) the y-axis.

(c) Sketch the graph of C, showing clearly its asymptotes and the coordinates of the
points where the graph crosses the coordinate axes.

(d) Find the gradient of C'at the point on C where r =-1

3)
Question Answer Marks
Number
(a) y=2 BI

ci) x=-3 BI (2)

(b) 0 accept x=5 BI

accept y= oe (accept -1.67 or better) BI (2)

3

BI(2 branches
in corr quads.)

BI
(c) (asymptotes)

BI(Crossing
points)
3)

(d)
dy 2(x+3)-(2x) (or divide and differentiate) MIAI
(x+3

x=-1 dy2x2-)- oe Alft (3)

dr
2
[101
Notes
a)

BI for y=2 must be an equation

i) B1 for x=-3 must be an equation

NB: If correct equations seen but incorrectly identified, award BIBO

(ie i) x=-3 etc)

(6)

BI for0 or

i) BI accept y=- Oe (accept -I.67 or better)

NB: As in (a), correct answers the wrong way round gain BIB0

() NB: No follow through here.

BI for two branches in the correct "quadrants"
BI for the asymptotes. The lines should have their equations or the coords of the points
where they cross the axes shown. The curve should approach the asymptotes but not
touch/cross either (or both) lines should it clearly bend away from
nor an
asymptote
BI for indicating the coordinates of the points where the curve crosses the axes.
NB: A candidate who draws one branch can score BOBIB1; A candidate who
introduces extra crossing points scores BIBIB0 max.
d)

MI for attempting the differentiation of the curve equation. If quotient rule used, the

denominator must be squared and the 2 numerator terms must be subtracted (but their

order may be incorrect). If division used first, diff of -11(x+3) may be seen instead
of use of quotient rule

Al for a correct differential dy 2x+3)-(2x-5) ,r 11(x+3)* oe

dr
(x+3
Alft fora correct numerical value when x=-1 follow through their differential.
 Figure 1

Figure I shows a sketch of the curve with equation y = 1 + , where a and c are

integers.
The equations of the asymptotes to the curve are x =3 and y b .

(a) Find the value of a and the value of b.

The curve crosses the X-axis at (1, 0) and the y-axis at (0, d).

(b) Find the value of c and the value of d.

4)
S. (a)
r()=3(*+2x)+7 A(x+2Bx+ B*)+C
=3(x+1) +7-3x1 A=3 2AB=6 AB+C=7 MI

-3(r+1+4 A = 3 B=l C=4 A2,1,0 (3)

(6) (i) *=-1 Blft

(11) 4 Blft
(2)
5
7 The curve G has equation y =3 -

x-1
(a)Find an equation of the asymptote to Gwhichis parallelto
() the r-axis,

(ii) the y-axis.

(2)
(b) Find the coordinates of the point where G crosses

) the x-axis,

(ii) the y-axis.

(2)
(c) Sketch G, showing clearly the asymptotes and the coordinates of the points where the
curve crosses the coordinate axes.
(3)
A straight line / intersects G at the points P and 0. The x-coordinate of P and the

x-coordinate of Q are roots of the equation 2x -3 =

-

(d) Find an equation of .

(2)
(a) )y=3 BI
BI
(1i)x=1
2)
(b) ) ( . 0) or x = .y=0 BI

(i) (0, 4) or x=0,y=4 BI

(in (a) and (b) award BO BI for correct answers in wrong order)
(c)

BI
two branches
X=1 nc
correct

quadrants

BI
y-3 Asymptotes
(with either
branch shown)

BI
(0, 4) and
(G. 0) shown

3)
d) 3- 3-(2x-3) M1
-I
= 6-2x
Solhasequation y =6-2x AT

(2
7 The curve C with equation y= r * 3, crosses the x-axis at the point A and the

y-axis at the point B.

(a) Find the coordinates of A and the coordinates of B.

(b) Write down an equation of the asymptote to C which is

() parallel to the y-axis,

(11) parallel to the X-axis.

(2)
(c) Sketch C showing clearly the asymptotes and the coordinates of the points A and B.
(3)
(d) Find an equation of the normal to C at the point B.
(5)
The normal to C at the point B crosses the curve again at the point D.

(e) Find the x-coordinate of D.

(4)
(a) 4(1%,0), B(0, 1) B1,BI
(b) 1) x-3 BI
(i) y=2 BI

(c)

BI two branches in
correct quadrants
asymptotes dep on
Some curve
BI interceptsS

(d) dy 2(r-3)-(2x-3)-3 MI Quotient rule

dr (r-3) x-3) Al Result (unsimplified)
At B, x= 0 so . -3 Al
de - 3
Grad of normal =-1/(-1/3) = 3
BIft
Normal y =
3x+ 1 BIt

AtD, 3x+1=2t-3
(e) MI
X-3
3-8-3=2r-3
3x* -10x =0 Al
a(3x-10) =0
X =0 o r r = 10/3
MI
At D, x = 3%
Al
16
9 A curve has equation =-6
x*2
3x-

(a) Write down an equation of the asymptote to the curve which is parallel to the y-axis.
(1)
(b) Find the coordinates of the stationary points on the curve.

(7)
The curve crosses the y-axis at the point A.

(c) Find an equation of the normal to the curve at A.

(3)
The normal at A meets the curve again at B.

(d) Find the x-coordinate of B.

(4)
 Question Scheme Marks
number

9. (a) *=2 oe BI

dy 4x(3x-6)-3(2x*-6
(b) MIAIAI
dr
(3x-6)
=0 12x-24x-6x +18= 00
MI
x-4x+3=0
x-3)(x-1)=0 MI
*=3 y= 2x9-6L
9 -63
(3,4)
Al
4
x= 3 3 (1.4)
Al
(C) *=0 y=l

dy18L grad. normal =-2

dr 36 2
BI

eqn. normal: y-1=-2x oe

2x-
(d) -2x+1=* BI
3x-6
- 6x +15x-6=2x*-6 MI
8x-15x=0

(x=0 (at A) at B x- MIAI

AI (15)
8 A curve C has equation y = x*.
2

(a) Write down an equation of the asymptote to C that is

() parallel to the y-axis,

(ii) parallel to the r-axis,

(2)

(b) Find the coordinates of the points of intersection of C with the coordinate axes.
(2)

(c) Using calculus show that at every point on the curve, the gradient of C is positive.
(4)

(d) Using the axes on the opposite page, sketch C, showing clearly the asymptotes and
the coordinates of the points of intersection of C with the coordinate axes.
(3)

The line I is the tangent to Cat the point on the curve where r=1|
(c) Find an equation of , giving your answer in the form y =
mr +c
(4)
Question Scheme Marks
number
8(a)
BI

(Gi)-
(2)
Coordinates
(b)
ofintersection with y-axis y=3 (0,3)
Coordinates of intersection with y-axis 5x-3 =0>x

(2)
dy 5(2x-1)-2(5x-3)
=-

dr
(C) (2x-1) MIAI

ddy (2-1 numerator is positive, denominator is squared so

dMIAI
always positive, hencesalso always positive (except when (4)
dx

X, so not defined).

(d)

BI

BI

BI

(3)
(e)
y=2 BI
dy 1
dr MI

(y-2)=1x(x-1) MI
y=x+l1
(4)
Additional Notes
Part
(a)
Mark
BI
Guidance If these parts are not labelled clearly
X o r x =0.5 only ) and (ii) then mark in order treating
BI the first answer as (i) and the second
y or y=2.5 only as (ii)
2
(b) BI
Accept paired values of
(0,3) OR x=0,y =3

BI 3
(0.3) AND(0 Xy=0
(C) MIAttempts to differentiate both terms and uses the quotient rule correctly.
Minimally acceptable attempt:
5 x - 3 a , 2x-1b a*0,b:0
dy a(2x-1)-b(5x-3) OR b{5*-3)-a(2x-1)
dr
(2x-1) (2x-1
Oruses Product Rule withthesame conditions.
Al
Forthe correct differentiated expression. dy5(2x-1)-2(5x-3)
dr
(2x-1
dMI
"Simplifies theirto
ar
give dr (2x-1)
k*0

Al A conclusion that must include;

Denominator is squared hence will always be positive or>0
dr
(d) BI Shape:
As shown with two arms, one arm in the 1 and 2 quadrants, and the other
arm in the
4 and 1" quadrants.
The ends must look like they approach asymptotes do not accept ends
Curlingback onthemselves.
For both asymptotes drawn and At least one branch of the curve must
marked be present for the award of either of
Cao these marks (which must be
BI For both intersections marked asymptotic) and the curve must go
through the axes for the intersection
cao mark. i.e., notstop at theaxis.
(e)B Fory=2only
MI Substitutes r =l into their differentiated expression and attempts to find a
valuefor the gradient.
MI
Uses the formula for the equation of a line or y=mw +c with their values of y
and m. If they use y=mr +c they must achieve a value for c for the award
ofthis mark.
Al For y=*+1ory=1+x