Solutions

Summative Task Sheet:

Grade 9 Standard Mathematics (MYP4)

Unit Title: Exponential Relationships

Global Context: Identities and relationships: ethics and financial mathematics

Key & Related Concepts: RELATIONSHIPS Change, Model, Representation

Approaches to Learning: COMMUNICATION, I. Communication Skills

• Use and interpret a range of discipline-specific terms
and symbols
THINKING
VIII. Critical-thinking Skills
• Use models and simulations to explore complex
systems and issues

Statement of Inquiry: “Relationships can be modeled to inform our decisions”

Your Task: Solve each problem to the best of your ability.

Details & Conditions:

● You have 100 minutes (~ double period) to complete this test.

● Correct answers with no working do not necessarily communicate your
knowledge and understanding, therefore you are advised to show your
working.
● You may use a calculator (GDC) for any problem in this exam, but should
include sketches of graphs and tables where appropriate.
● Keep final answers exact, or round to 3 significant figures.
● No formula sheet is provided.
● Students must remain silent for the duration of the exam.
 Grade Criterion A: Knowing and Understanding

The student does not reach a standard described by any of the descriptors given
0
below.

The student is able to:

i. select appropriate mathematics when solving simple problems in familiar
situations
1–2
ii. apply the selected mathematics successfully when solving these problems
iii. generally solve these problems correctly.

The student is able to:

i. select appropriate mathematics when solving more complex problems in
familiar situations
3–4
ii. apply the selected mathematics successfully when solving these problems
iii. generally solve these problems correctly.

The student is able to:

i. select appropriate mathematics when solving challenging problems in familiar
situations
5–6
ii. apply the selected mathematics successfully when solving these problems
iii. generally solve these problems correctly.

The student is able to:

i. select appropriate mathematics when solving challenging problems in both
familiar and unfamiliar situations
7–8
ii. apply the selected mathematics successfully when solving these problems
iii. generally solve these problems correctly.

Student
Reflection

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 Grade Criterion C: Communicating

The student does not reach a standard described by any of the descriptors given
0
below.

The student is able to:

i. use limited mathematical language
1–2 ii. use limited forms of mathematical representation to present information
iii.communicate through lines of reasoning that are difficult to interpret.

The student is able to:

i. use some appropriate mathematical language
3–4 ii. use appropriate forms of mathematical representation to present information adequately
iii.communicate through lines of reasoning that are complete
iv. adequately organize information using a logical structure.

The student is able to:

i. usually use appropriate mathematical language
ii. usually use appropriate forms of mathematical representation to present information
5–6 correctly
iii.usually move between different forms of mathematical representation
iv. communicate through lines of reasoning that are complete and coherent
v. present work that is usually organized using a logical structure.

The student is able to:

i. consistently use appropriate mathematical language
ii. use appropriate forms of mathematical representation to consistently present
7–8 information correctly
iii.move effectively between different forms of mathematical representation
iv. communicate through lines of reasoning that are complete, coherent and concise
v. present work that is consistently organized using a logical structure.

Student
Reflection

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 LEVEL 1 - 2
Simple Problems, Familiar Situations

1.
Simplify the following. Show your steps clearly where possible.

2.
Solve for x and show your steps clearly.
3−2𝑥 −𝑥
5 =5

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3.
11 −3
Consider the numbers 𝑝 = 2. 78 × 10 and 𝑞 = 3. 12 × 10 .
𝑝
(a) Calculate . Write down your full calculator display.
𝑞
𝑘
(b) Express your answer from (a) in scientific notation form 𝑎 × 10 where 1 ≤ 𝑎 < 10
and k is an integer. Round your value of ‘a’ to 2 decimal places.
3
= 8 910256
.
...
x 10

= 8 91
.
x 1873

4.
𝑥
a) Consider the exponential function 𝑦 = 1. 5 . Use your calculator to find the value of 𝑦 when:
i. 𝑥 =− 1
ii. 𝑥 = 0
iii. 𝑥 = 1
iv. 𝑥 = 2
v. 𝑥 = 3

b) List your five

answers from part
a) as coordinates.

c) Plot your points

and draw the
𝑥
graph of 𝑦 = 1. 5 .

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 LEVEL 3 - 4
More Complex Problems, Familiar Situations

5.
Describe and correct the error in solving the exponential equation.

6.
(a) A stack of paper contains 250 sheets. The entire stack is 2 cm thick. Determine the
thickness of one sheet of paper in cm.

(b) Write your answer to part (a) in scientific notation form.

(c) One sheet of paper is folded in half, then this is folded in half again. Determine the
thickness of the folded paper, expressing your final answer in scientific notation.

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7.
By first expressing each term in base 4, solve the equation. Show your steps clearly.
1 −2𝑟
64
(−3𝑟+1)
.4 =
2
( ) 64

1)2
( -3r + ar

(4)) (y 3)
-

1)2 =
3( 3r +

4
- 9r + 32 6r

4 ·

4
=

4
-

9r + 3 + 2 Gr

4 4
=

=> - 9r + 5 =
Gr

=
E
~
8.
𝑥
Solve the equation 2. 25 = 100 using your GDC. Sketch a graph as part of your solution.
Y 2 254

-
=
.

I
&
100 100
-
=
&

X
= 5 6788---
.

-x
- # 5 68
.

5 68
* 2 25
.

=
100 .
09 ...
.

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 LEVEL 5 - 6
Challenging Problems, Familiar Situations

9.

8
10.
Solve the equation using an algebraic method. Verify that your solution is correct.

~
−𝑥
𝑥 9 4x 3 2x

f
81 =
-
=
-
−1
27
- x 6X =
3

(3) z(zy =

+
x
=

7
(33)
#
>
34
-
-

9 =
gr
3

>
-
4X - 2x + 3

3 =
3

3 2x

34x
-

>
-

11.
Write without brackets or negative exponents.

D
-
3
y

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12.

(a)6400
=

Ax2 (b) The initial Population

Ax/
of bacteria .
6400 =

WA
6400

(2) 40x 6400 256

, 000
40A
=
=

t
= 256000 =
6400x2
&
- -

About
Y, Yz
5 3 hours
P .

... -
-256000
& (

t =
.
...
5 322

-t

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 LEVEL 7 - 8
Challenging Problems, Familiar and Unfamiliar Situations

13.

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14.
The area, A km2, of a forest undergoing deforestation can be modelled by the function

A(n) = 12870 - k(1.1)n, n ≥ 0

where n is the number of years since the beginning of 2020 and k is an unknown constant
value.

(a) Write down and simplify an expression for the area of the forest at the beginning of 2020.

After two years, the area of the forest is only 11000 km2.
(b) Find the value of k.

At n years the area of the forest will be 0 km2.

(c) Find the value of n.

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