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Markscheme
u 1 = 12 A1
[1 mark]
(b) Given that the nth term of this sequence is −33, find the value of
n. [2]
Markscheme
15 − 3n = −33 (A1)
n = 16 A1
[2 marks]
Markscheme
d = −3 A1
[2 marks]
Markscheme
4(u 1 + 8) = 8 (A1)
u 1 = −6 A1
d = 2 A1
u 1 + 7d = 8 (A1)
u 1 = −6, d = 2 A1A1
[5 marks]
3. [Maximum mark: 5] 21M.1.SL.TZ2.4
In the expansion of (x + k) 7 , where k ∈ R, the coefficient of the term
in x 5 is 63.
Markscheme
EITHER
7
attempt to use the binomial expansion of (x + k) (M1)
(or
7 7 0 7 6 1 7 5 2
C x k + C x k + C x k + …
0 1 2
+ …)
7 7 0 7 5 1 7 5 2
C k x + C k x + C k x
0 1 2
OR
r = 2 (or r = 5) (A1)
THEN
7
C
2
= 21 (or 7C 5 = 21 (seen anywhere) (A1)
21x k
5 2
= 63x
5
(21k
2
= 63 , k
2
= 3) A1
k = ±√ 3 A1
Markscheme
eg 11 − 5, 11 = 5 + d
d = 6 A1 N2
[2 marks]
Markscheme
eg u 2 − d, 5 − 6, u 1 + (3 − 1) (6) = 11
u 1 = −1 A1 N2
[2 marks]
Markscheme
eg 20
2
(2 (−1) + 19 (6)),
20
2
(−1 + 113) (A1)
S 20 = 1120 A1 N2
[2 marks]
5. [Maximum mark: 7] 23M.1.SL.TZ1.2
The function f is defined by f (x) for x ∈ R, x ≠ 2.
7x+7
=
2x−4
Markscheme
x = −1 A1
[2 marks]
Markscheme
[1 mark]
Markscheme
y =
7
2
(must be an equation with y) A1
[1 mark]
(c) Find f −1 (x), the inverse function of f (x). [3]
Markscheme
EITHER
2xy − 4x = 7y + 7
(A1)
OR
2yx − 4y = 7x + 7
(A1)
4y+7
interchanging x and y OR making x the subject x =
2y−7
(M1)
THEN
(or equivalent) A1
−1 4x+7 7
f (x) = (x ≠ )
2x−7 2
[3 marks]
6. [Maximum mark: 5] 23M.1.SL.TZ1.1
Point P has coordinates (−3, 2), and point Q has coordinates (15, − 8).
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]
7. [Maximum mark: 5] 23M.1.SL.TZ2.3
A function f is defined by f (x) = 1 −
1
x−2
, where x ∈ R, x ≠ 2.
Markscheme
x = 2 A1
[1 mark]
Markscheme
y = 1 A1
[1 mark]
(b) Find the coordinates of the point where the graph of y = f (x)
intersects
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]
8. [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]
Markscheme
f ′(x) =
1
2
(x + 2) (=
1
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]
9. [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)
attempt to substitute their gradient and (−1, 2) into any form of equation
for straight line (M1)
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]
(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]
10. [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
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
correct range A1
[−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
+ 16p
2
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]
11. [Maximum mark: 6] 23M.1.SL.TZ1.6
The function f is defined by f (x) = sin qx, where q > 0. The following
diagram shows part of the graph of f for 0 ≤ x ≤ 4m, where x is in radians.
There are x-intercepts at x = 0, 2m and 4m.
Markscheme
4m =
2π
q
OR 1 = sin qm
m =
2q
π
A1
[2 marks]
2qx
The function g is defined by g(x) = 3 sin
3
, for 0 ≤ x ≤ 6m.
Markscheme
horizontal scale factor is 3
2
(seen anywhere) (A1)
Note: This (A1) may be earned by seeing a period of 6m, half period of 3m or
the correct x-coordinate of the maximum/minimum point.
A1A1A1
Note:
Curve must be an approximate sinusoidal shape (sine or cosine).
Only in this case, award the following:
A1 for correct amplitude.
A1 for correct domain.
A1 for correct max and min points and correct x-intercepts.
[4 marks]
12. [Maximum mark: 7] 22M.1.SL.TZ1.4
g(x) = 2x where x ∈ R.
Markscheme
[2 marks]
0 ≤ x ≤ π. [5]
Markscheme
√ 3 sin 2x = cos 2x
(A1)
1 π
(arctan( ) =)
6
(seen anywhere) (accept degrees) (A1)
√3
π 7π
2x = ,
6 6
x =
π
12
,
7π
12
A1A1
Note: Do not award the final A1 if any additional solutions are seen.
Award A1A0 for correct answers in degrees.
Award A0A0 for correct answers in degrees with additional values.
[5 marks]
13. [Maximum mark: 7] 21N.1.SL.TZ0.1
Consider the function f (x) = −2(x − 1)(x + 3), for x ∈ R. The following
Markscheme
[2 marks]
Markscheme
METHOD 1
x = −1 A1
substituting their x-coordinate into f (M1)
y = 8 A1
(−1, 8)
METHOD 2
2
−2((x + 1) − 4) (M1)
x = −1, y = 8 A1A1
(−1, 8)
[3 marks]
Markscheme
h = −1 A1
k = 8 A1
[2 marks]
14. [Maximum mark: 7] 21N.1.SL.TZ0.5
The function f is defined for all x ∈ R. The line with equation y = 6x − 1 is
Markscheme
f ′(4) = 6 A1
[1 mark]
Markscheme
f (4) = 6 × 4 − 1 = 23 A1
[1 mark]
h(x) = f (g(x)).
Markscheme
2
h(4) = f (4 − 3 × 4) = f (4)
h(4) = 23 A1
[2 marks]
Markscheme
f ′(g(x)) × g′(x) OR (x
2
− 3x)′×f ′(x
2
− 3x)
= 30
y − 23 = 30(x − 4) OR y = 30x − 97 A1
[3 marks]
15. [Maximum mark: 5] 21M.1.SL.TZ1.1
The graph of y = f (x) for −4 ≤ x ≤ 6 is shown in the following diagram.
Markscheme
f (2) = 6 A1
[1 mark]
Markscheme
(f ∘ f )(2) = −2 A1
[1 mark]
[3]
Markscheme
M1A1A1
[3 marks]
16. [Maximum mark: 14] 21M.1.SL.TZ1.7
Let f (x) = mx
2
− 2mx, where x ∈ R and m ∈ R. The line y = mx − 9
Markscheme
METHOD 1 (discriminant)
mx
2
− 2mx = mx − 9 (M1)
2
mx − 3mx + 9 = 0
2
Δ = (−3m) − 4(m)(9) (do not accept only in quadratic formula for
x) A1
√ 2
36± 36 −4×9×0
9m(m − 4) = 0 OR m =
2×9
both solutions m = 0, 4 A1
m = 4 AG
mx
2
− 2mx = mx − 9 (seen anywhere) (M1)
f ′(x) = 2mx − 2m A1
x =
3
2
A1
2
3 3 3
( ) m − 2m × = m × − 9
2 2 2
4
m −
12
4
m =
6
4
m − 9 A1
−9m
= −9
4
m = 4 AG
METHOD 3 (using −b
2a
)
mx
2
− 2mx = mx − 9 (M1)
2
mx − 3mx + 9 = 0
2a
(M1)
−(−3m)
2m
A1
x =
3
2
A1
2
3 3
( ) m − 3m × + 9 = 0
2 2
9 9
4
m −
2
m + 9 = 0 A1
−9m = −36
m = 4 AG
[6 marks]
The function f can be expressed in the form f (x) = 4(x − p)(x − q), where
p, q ∈ R.
Markscheme
4x(x − 2) (A1)
p = 0 and q = 2 OR p = 2 and q = 0 A1
[2 marks]
2
The function f can also be expressed in the form f (x) = 4(x − h) + k,
where h, k ∈ R.
Markscheme
0+2 −(−8)
2
,
2×4
, f (1), 8x − 8 = 0 OR
2 2
4(x − 2x + 1 − 1)(= 4(x − 1) − 4)
h = 1, k = −4 A1A1
[3 marks]
(d) Hence find the values of x where the graph of f is both negative
and increasing.
[3]
Markscheme
EITHER
OR
THEN
Note: Award A1 for two correct values, A1 for correct inequality signs.
[3 marks]
17. [Maximum mark: 6] 20N.1.SL.TZ0.S_5
Let f (x) = −x
2
+ 4x + 5 and g(x) = −f (x) + k.
Markscheme
* This question is from an exam for a previous syllabus, and may contain
minor differences in marking or structure.
METHOD 1 – (discriminant)
eg −(−x
2
+ 4x + 5) + k , x
2
− 4x − 5 + k = 0
eg b
2
− 4ac, Δ
2
eg (−4) − 4(1)(−5 + k) , 16 − 4(k − 5)
eg
2
Δ < 0 , (−4) − 4(1)(−5 + k) < 0 , 16 < 4(k − 5) , 16 − 4(−1)(5) < 0
k > 9 A1 N3
eg (2, 9)
eg (2, − 9)
2 0
eg ( ) + ( ) , (2, − 9 + k)
−9 k
eg −9 + k > 0, sketch
k > 9 A1 N3
METHOD 3 – (transformation of f )
eg −f (x) , x
2
− 4x − 5 , sketch
eg x
2
− 4x − 5 + k
eg
b
− = 2 , g′(x) = 0
2a
eg y = −9 + k , (2, − 9 + k)
k > 9 A1 N3
[6 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]
19. [Maximum mark: 6] 17N.1.SL.TZ0.S_8
Let f (x) = x
2
− x, for x ∈ R. The following diagram shows part of the graph
of f .
The graph of f crosses the x-axis at the origin and at the point P(1, 0).
The line L intersects the graph of f at another point Q, as shown in the following
diagram.
(d) Find the area of the region enclosed by the graph of f and the
line L. [6]
Markscheme
1
3 3 2 2
x x x x
eg [x −
3
] , −
3
−
2
+
2
+ x
−1
substituting their limits into their integrated function and subtracting (in any
order) (M1)
eg 1 −
1
3
− (−1 −
−1
3
)
area = 4
3
A2 N3
[6 marks]