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Markscheme
M (6, − 3) A1A1
[2 marks]
Markscheme
gradient of [PQ] = −
5
9
(A1)
gradient of L =
9
5
A1
[2 marks]
Markscheme
9 9 69
y + 3 = (x − 6) OR y = x − (or equivalent) A1
5 5 5
Note: Do not accept L =
9
5
x −
69
5
.
[1 mark]
2. [Maximum mark: 16] 23M.1.SL.TZ2.7
The following diagram shows part of the graph of a quadratic function f .
Markscheme
x = −2 (must be an equation) A1
[1 mark]
1 2
The function can be written in the form f (x) =
4
(x − h) + k, where h,
k ∈ Z.
Markscheme
h = −2, k = −5 A1A1
[2 marks]
Markscheme
1 2
y = (0 + 2) − 5
4
[2 marks]
1 1
f ′(x) =
2
(x + 2) (=
2
x + 1) (A1)
f ′(0) = 1
[4 marks]
Markscheme
1 2
(x + 2) − 5 = −x − 4
4
1
+ 2x = 0 (or equivalent) (A1)
2
x
4
4
x(x + 8) = 0 OR x(x + 8) = 0
x = −8 A1
Note: Accept both solutions x = −8 and x = 0 here, x = −8 may be
seen in working to find coordinates of Q or distance.
2
OR
1
y = −(−8) − 4 y = (−8 + 2) − 5
4
Q(−8, 4) A1
2 2
√ (−8 − 0) + (4 − (−4))
distance = √ 128 (= 8√ 2) A1
[8 marks]
3. [Maximum mark: 7] 22N.1.SL.TZ0.1
Let f (x) = −2x + 3, for x ∈ R.
Markscheme
g(x) = −2x A1
[2 marks]
Markscheme
gradient is 1
2
(may be seen in function) (A1)
y − 2 =
1
2
(x + 1) OR 2 =
1
2
⋅ (−1) + c
h(x) =
1
2
(x + 1) + 2 (=
1
2
x +
5
2
) A1
[3 marks]
(c) Find (g ∘ h)(0). [2]
Markscheme
(g ∘ h)(x) = −2(
1
2
x +
5
2
) OR h(0) =
5
2
OR g(
5
2
) (A1)
(g ∘ h)(0) = −5 A1
[2 marks]
4. [Maximum mark: 5] 22M.1.SL.TZ1.1
Consider the points A(−2, 20), B(4, 6) and C(−14, 12). The line L
Markscheme
12−6 1
mBC =
−14−4
(= −
3
) (A1)
finding mL =
−1
mBC
using their mBC (M1)
mL = 3
y − 20 = 3(x + 2), y = 3x + 26 A1
[3 marks]
Markscheme
2 − 20 = 3(k + 2) OR 2 = 3k + 26
k = −8 A1
[2 marks]
5. [Maximum mark: 15] 22M.1.SL.TZ2.7
The following diagram shows part of the graph of a quadratic function f .
The graph of f has its vertex at (3, 4), and it passes through point Q as shown.
Markscheme
x = 3 A1
2a
[1 mark]
2
The function can be written in the form f (x) = a(x − h) + k.
(b.i) Write down the values of h and k. [2]
Markscheme
2
h = 3, k = 4 (accept a(x − 3) + 4) A1A1
[2 marks]
(b.ii) Point Q has coordinates (5, 12). Find the value of a. [2]
Markscheme
2
12 = a(5 − 3) + 4, 4a + 4 = 12
a = 2 A1
[2 marks]
Markscheme
y − 12 = 8(x − 5) or y = 8x − 28 A1
Note: Award A0 for L = 8x − 28.
[4 marks]
Markscheme
METHOD 1
(M1)
d < 4 A1
METHOD 2
2
(−12) − 4(2)(22 − d)
d < 4 A1
[3 marks]
(e) Find the values of x for which the graph of g is concave-up. [3]
Markscheme
x > 3 A1
[3 marks]
6. [Maximum mark: 14] EXN.1.SL.TZ0.8
The following diagram shows the graph of y = −1 − √ x + 3 for x ≥ −3.
Markscheme
for example,
[3 marks]
Markscheme
range is f (x) ≤ −1 A1
[1 mark]
Markscheme
−1 − √ y + 3 = x M1
2
y + 3 = (x + 1) A1
2
so f −1(x) = (x + 1) − 3 (f
−1
(x) = x
2
+ 2x − 2) A1
domain is x ≤ −1 A1
[5 marks]
Markscheme
EITHER
2
(x + 1) − 3 = x M1
−1 − √ x + 3 = x M1
2
2 2
(−1 − √ x + 3) = x ⇒ 2√ x + 3 + x + 4 = x
THEN
x = −2, 1 A1
Note: Award R0A1 if (−2, − 2) is stated without a valid reason given for
rejecting (1, 1).
[5 marks]
7. [Maximum mark: 16] 22N.1.SL.TZ0.7
(a) The graph of a quadratic function f has its vertex at the point
(3, 2) and it intersects the x-axis at x = 5. Find f in the form
2
f (x) = a(x − h) + k.
[3]
Markscheme
2
f (x) = a(x − 3) + 2
2 1
0 = a(5 − 3) + 2 (a = − )
2
2
A1
1
f (x) = − (x − 3) + 2
2
[3 marks]
x ∈ R and p, t ∈ R, p ≠ 0.
Markscheme
METHOD 1
correct substitution of (1, 4) (A1)
p + (t − 1) − p = 4
t = 5 A1
8p − 12 = 4
p = 2 A1
METHOD 2
(A1)
9p − 3(t − 1) − p = 4 OR p + (t − 1) − p = 4
p = 2, t = 5 A1A1
2
(g(x) = 2x + 4x − 2)
[4 marks]
Markscheme
2
OR OR OR
−3+1 −4
x = (= −1) 4x + 4 = 0 2(x + 1) − 4
2 2×2
[−4, + ∞[ OR y ≥ −4 OR g ≥ −4 OR [−4, ∞)
[3 marks]
x ∈ R and p ∈ R, p ≠ 0.
Markscheme
g(x) = j(x) OR px
2
+ (t − 1)x − p = −x + 3p
px
2
+ tx − 4p = 0 (A1)
Δ = t
2 2
+ 16p A1
Note: Award R1 for recognising that Δ is positive and R1 for the reason.
There are two distinct points of intersection between the graphs of g and j
. AG
[6 marks]
8. [Maximum mark: 5] 22M.1.SL.TZ2.1
The following table shows values of f (x) and g(x) for different values of x.
Markscheme
g(0) = −2 A1
[1 mark]
Markscheme
f (g(0)) OR f (−2)
(f ∘ g)(0) = 8 A1
[2 marks]
x = 3 A2
[2 marks]
9. [Maximum mark: 6] 21M.2.SL.TZ2.5
The functions f and g are defined for x ∈ R by f (x) = 6x
2
− 12x + 1
Markscheme
2
x = 1 OR y = −5 OR f (x) = 6(x − 1) − 5
range is y ≥ −5 A1
[2 marks]
Markscheme
METHOD 1
2 2
(g ∘ f )(x) = −(6x − 12x + 1) + c (= −(6(x − 1) − 5) + c)
(A1)
EITHER
5 + c ≤ 0 (A1)
OR
attempting to find the discriminant of (g ∘ f )(x) (M1)
THEN
c ≤ −5 A1
METHOD 2
5 + c ≤ 0 (A1)
c ≤ −5 A1
[4 marks]
10. [Maximum mark: 6] 20N.1.SL.TZ0.T_2
Olava’s Pizza Company supplies and delivers large cheese pizzas.
The total cost to the customer, C , in Papua New Guinean Kina (PGK), is
modelled by the function
where n, is the number of large cheese pizzas ordered. This total cost includes a
fixed cost for delivery.
(a.i) State, in the context of the question, what the value of 34. 50
represents. [1]
Markscheme
the cost of each (large cheese) pizza / a pizza / one pizza / per pizza (A1)
(C1)
Note: Award (A0) for “the cost of (large cheese) pizzas”. Do not accept “the
minimum cost of a pizza”.
[1 mark]
Markscheme
[1 mark]
Markscheme
2 (A1) (C1)
[1 mark]
Markscheme
Note: Award (M1) for equating the cost equation to 450 (may be stated as
an inequality).
12 (A1)(ft) (C3)
[3 marks]
11. [Maximum mark: 6] 20N.1.SL.TZ0.T_2
Olava’s Pizza Company supplies and delivers large cheese pizzas.
The total cost to the customer, C , in Papua New Guinean Kina (PGK), is
modelled by the function
where n, is the number of large cheese pizzas ordered. This total cost includes a
fixed cost for delivery.
(a.i) State, in the context of the question, what the value of 34. 50
represents. [1]
Markscheme
the cost of each (large cheese) pizza / a pizza / one pizza / per pizza (A1)
(C1)
Note: Award (A0) for “the cost of (large cheese) pizzas”. Do not accept “the
minimum cost of a pizza”.
[1 mark]
Markscheme
[1 mark]
Markscheme
2 (A1) (C1)
[1 mark]
Markscheme
Note: Award (M1) for equating the cost equation to 450 (may be stated as
an inequality).
12 (A1)(ft) (C3)
[3 marks]
12. [Maximum mark: 6] 18M.1.SL.TZ1.T_15
Consider the functions f (x) = x
4
− 2 and g (x) = x
3
− 4x
2
+ 2x + 6
The functions intersect at points P and Q. Part of the graph of y = f (x) and
Markscheme
* This question is from an exam for a previous syllabus, and may contain
minor differences in marking or structure.
Note: Award (A1) for −2 and (A1) for completely correct mathematical
notation, including weak inequalities. Accept f ⩾ −2.
[2 marks]
Markscheme
–1 and 1.52 (1.51839…) (A1)(A1) (C2)
[2 marks]
(c) Write down the values of x for which f (x) > g (x). [2]
Markscheme
Award the second (A1)(ft) for correct strict inequality statements used with
their critical values. If an incorrect use of strict and weak inequalities has
already been penalized in (a), condone weak inequalities for this second
mark and award (A1)(ft).
[2 marks]
13. [Maximum mark: 3] 17N.1.SL.TZ0.S_3
The following diagram shows the graph of a function f , with domain
−2 ⩽ x ⩽ 4.
Markscheme
A1A1A1 N3
x−2
, where x ∈ R, x ≠ 2.
Markscheme
x = 2 A1
[1 mark]
Markscheme
y = 1 A1
[1 mark]
Markscheme
(0,
3
2
) A1
[1 mark]
Markscheme
(3, 0) A1
[1 mark]
[1]
Markscheme
two correct branches with correct asymptotic behaviour and intercepts
clearly shown A1
[1 mark]
15. [Maximum mark: 5] 23M.2.SL.TZ1.3
The functions f and g are defined by f (x) = 2x − x
3
and g(x) = tan x.
Markscheme
[2 marks]
[3]
Markscheme
A1A1A1
Note: A1 for approximately correct odd function passing through the origin
with a maximum above y = 1 and a minimum below y = −1.
the coordinates of extrema below their sketch, only award this mark if
extrema are marked in the correct interval (eg by a dot).
[3 marks]
16. [Maximum mark: 6] 22M.1.SL.TZ2.4
A function f is defined by f (x) =
2x−1
x+1
, where x ∈ R, x ≠ −1.
Markscheme
x = −1 A1
[1 mark]
Markscheme
y = 2 A1
[1 mark]
Markscheme
rational function shape with two branches in opposite quadrants, with
two correctly positioned asymptotes and asymptotic behaviour shown
A1
Note: The equations of the asymptotes are not required on the graph
provided there is a clear indication of asymptotic behaviour at x = −1
and y = 2 (or at their FT asymptotes from part (a)).
2
and y = −1 A1A1
[3 marks]
Markscheme
x >
1
2
A1
, ∞[.
1
]
2
[1 mark]
17. [Maximum mark: 5] 21N.2.SL.TZ0.2
2
Markscheme
[2 marks]
[3]
Markscheme
A1A1A1
[3 marks]
18. [Maximum mark: 7] 19N.1.SL.TZ0.S_3
Let g (x) = x
2
+ bx + 11. The point (−1, 8) lies on the graph of g.
Markscheme
eg g (−1) = 8
2
eg (−1) + b (−1) + 11 = 8, 1 − b + 11 = 8
b = 4 A1 N2
[3 marks]
Markscheme
eg + 4x + 4) + 7, h = ,
2 −4
(x k = g (−2)
2
correct working A1
2
eg (x + 2) + 7, h = −2, k = 7
−2
translation or shift (do not accept move) of vector ( ) (accept left by 2
7
and up by 7) A1A1 N2
[4 marks]