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Mathematical Methods

Mock SAT 1 – Differential Calculus Test

No calculators and handwritten notes are allowed on this exam

Examination information

Reading time

ˆ 10 minutes

ˆ You may make notes on scribbling paper

Writing time

ˆ 60 minutes

ˆ State all answers correct to three decimal places, unless otherwise instructed

ˆ Use black or blue pen

ˆ You may use a sharp dark pencil for diagrams

Be sure you have a complete exam, for no credit can be given for work that is not done.
Show your work; little or no credit will be given for unsupported answers. Finally, before
you start to work a problem, be sure that you understand what is being asked and that you
are following instructions.
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 4x + 2
1. The graph of f (x) = for x ≥ 0 is shown below.
x+2

The slope of the chord shown on the graph represents the average rate of change of
f (x) for the interval from x = 0 to x = 4.

(a) Find the slope of the chord.

(b) Interpret the value of f ′ (4).

(c) Consider the graph of y = f (x) on the previous page, and the chord shown. The
slope of the chord approximates the value of f ′ (4). On the graph, draw a chord
that has a slope that more closely approximates the value of f ′ (4).

4x + 2
(d) Using the first principle, find f ′ (4) for f (x) = .
x+2
(e) Write an equation of tangent to y = f (x) at x = 4.

(f) Recall that the normal line to y = f (x) at x = a is the line passing (a, f (a)) and
is perpendicular to the tangent at x = a.

Write an equation of the normal to the graph of y = f (x) at x = 4.

2. Find the derivative of the following functions. There is no need to simplify your
answers.
√
3 1
(a) f (x) = x4 + 2
x

(b) f (x) = (x + 3)(x3 − 2x + 5)6

3x − 1
(c) f (x) =
x2 + 4x + 3
3. Consider the function f (x) = x4 − 4x + 2.

(a) i. Find f ′ (x).

ii. Find and classify all stationary points of y = f (x).

(b) i. Find f ′′ (x).

 ii. Determine whether the graph of y = f (x) has any points of inflection.

(c) Sketch the graph of y = f (x).

4. The graph of the curve y = g(x) for 0 ≤ x ≤ 5 is shown below.

Points A = (2, g(2)) and B = (3, g(3)) lie on the curve. Point A is the only point of
inflection.

(a) Which one of the following statements is true? Round the correct statement, and
justify your answer.

g ′ (2) < g ′ (3) g ′ (2) = g ′ (3) g ′ (2) > g ′ (3)

Justification:
(b) Which one of the following statements is true? Round the correct statement, and
justify your answer.

g ′′ (2) < 0 g ′′ (2) = 0 g ′′ (2) > 0

Justification:

(c) Which one of the following statements is true? Round the correct statement, and
justify your answer.

g ′′ (3) < 0 g ′′ (3) = 0 g ′′ (3) > 0

Justification:
5. Consider the function f (x) for x ≥ 0 and x ̸= 4. The graph of y = f (x) is shown in
the figure below.

Points A and C are the function’s only stationary points, with x-coordinates of x = 1
and x = 3 respectively. Point B is the function’s only inflection point, with an x-
coordinate of x = 2. The function also has a vertical asymptote with equation x = 4.

(a) i. Complete the sign diagram below for f ′ (x).

ii. Complete the sign diagram below for f ′′ (x).

(b) On the axes provided below, sketch a possible graph of y = f ′ (x).