GCSE Identifying Graphs and Transformations of Curves Worksheet

1. Each equation in the table represents 3. Below is a sketch of ( ). On the

one of the graphs A to F. provided axis, sketch ( )
Write the letter of each graph in the and ( ) , indicating the
correct place in the table. coordinates of A in each case.

( ) A
x
(2, 0)

Equation Graph
y = 4 sin x°
y = 4 cos x°
y = x2 – 4x + 5
y = 4 × 2x 4. Given the sketch below of ( ),
3
y=x +4 sketch the following transformations,
4 indicating the coordinates of A, B and
y=
x C.

2. [Edexcel May 2009] The grid shows

the graph of y = cos x° for values of x ( )
from 0 to 540. On the grid, sketch the ( )
graph of y = 3 cos (2x°) for values of x
( ) ( )
from 0 to 540.

( ) ( )

( )
5. For the given functions ( ), 6. Match the following equations to the
sketch the transformed function on following features (some features
the same axis. might match multiple equations).
Indicate your answer by connecting
the two with a line.

y = x2 Has a y-intercept of 1.
y = 5x Has a y-intercept of 8.
y = 2x + 1 Has a line of
Sketch ( ) Sketch ( )
symmetry.
y = x3 + x2 – 10x + 8
Has an asymptote at
y = x2 + 3
y=0
y = 2/x
Is parallel to the line
2x - 3.

Sketch ( ) Sketch ( ) Is straight.

Crosses or touches the

x-axis.

Sketch ( ) Sketch ( )

Sketch ( ) Sketch ( )
ANSWERS 3. Below is a sketch of ( ). On the
provided axis, sketch ( )
1. Each equation in the table represents and ( ) , indicating the
one of the graphs A to F. coordinates of A in each case.
Write the letter of each graph in the
correct place in the table. y

( ) A
x
(2, 0)

A(1, 5)

Equation Graph
y = 4 sin x° E
y = 4 cos x° B A(5, -4)
2
y = x – 4x + 5 F
x
y=4×2 C
y = x3 + 4 D
4
y= A
x

2. [Edexcel May 2009] The grid shows

the graph of y = cos x° for values of x
from 0 to 540. On the grid, sketch the
graph of y = 3 cos (2x°) for values of x
from 0 to 540.
4. Given the sketch below of ( ), 5. For the given functions ( ),
sketch the following transformations, sketch the transformed function on
indicating the coordinates of A, B and the same axis.
C.

( )

( )

( ) ( )

Sketch ( ) Sketch ( )

( ) ( )

( )
( )
( ) ( )
( )
( ) Sketch ( ) Sketch ( )

( )

( )
( )
( )

Sketch ( ) Sketch ( )

Sketch ( ) Sketch ( )
6. Match the following equations to the
following features (some features
might match multiple equations).
Indicate your answer by connecting
the two with a line.

y = x2 Has a y-intercept of 1.
y = 5x Has a y-intercept of 8.
y = 2x + 1 Has a line of
symmetry.
y = x3 + x2 – 10x + 8
Has an asymptote at
y = x2 + 3
y=0
y = 2/x
Is parallel to the line
2x - 3.

Is straight.

Crosses or touches the

x-axis.