Functions Revision Worksheet [95 marks]
1. [Maximum mark: 7] 21N.1.SL.TZ0.5
(a) [1]
Markscheme
f ′(4) = 6 A1
[1 mark]
(b) [1]
Markscheme
f (4) = 6 × 4 − 1 = 23 A1
[1 mark]
(c) [2]
Markscheme
h(4) = f (g(4)) (M1)
2
h(4) = f (4 − 3 × 4) = f (4)
h(4) = 23 A1
[2 marks]
(d) [3]
Markscheme
attempt to use chain rule to find h′ (M1)
f ′(g(x)) × g′(x) OR (x
2
− 3x)′×f ′(x
2
− 3x)
h′(4) = (2 × 4 − 3)f ′(4
2
− 3 × 4) A1
= 30
y − 23 = 30(x − 4) OR y = 30x − 97 A1
[3 marks]
2. [Maximum mark: 5] 21M.1.SL.TZ1.1
(a.i) [1]
Markscheme
f (2) = 6 A1
[1 mark]
(a.ii) [1]
Markscheme
(f ∘ f )(2) = −2 A1
[1 mark]
(b) [3]
Markscheme
M1A1A1
Note: Award M1 for an attempt to apply any vertical stretch or vertical
translation, A1 for a correct horizontal line segment between −4 and 0
(located roughly at y = 3),
A1 for a correct concave down parabola including max point at (2, 4) and
for correct end points at (0, 3) and (6, 0) (within circles). Points do not
need to be labelled.
[3 marks]
3. [Maximum mark: 9] 21M.1.SL.TZ2.5
(a) [3]
Markscheme
ln(x
2
− 16) = 0 (M1)
0 2
e = x − 16(= 1)
x
2
= 17 OR x = ±√ 17 (A1)
a = √ 17 A1
[3 marks]
(b) [6]
Markscheme
attempt to differentiate (must include 2x and/or 2
x −16
1
) (M1)
2x
f ′(x) = 2
x −16
A1
setting their derivative = 1
3
M1
2x 1
2
=
x −16 3
x
2
− 16 = 6x OR 2
x − 6x − 16 = 0 (or equivalent) A1
valid attempt to solve their quadratic (M1)
x = 8 A1
Note: Award A0 if the candidate’s final answer includes additional
solutions (such as x = −2, 8).
[6 marks]
4. [Maximum mark: 7] 22N.1.SL.TZ0.1
(a) [2]
Markscheme
gradient of g is −2 (may be seen in function, do not accept −2x + 3)
(A1)
g(x) = −2x A1
[2 marks]
(b) [3]
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]
(c) [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]
5. [Maximum mark: 5] 22M.1.SL.TZ1.1
(a) [3]
Markscheme
mBC =
12−6
−14−4
(= −
1
3
) (A1)
−1
finding mL =
mBC
using their mBC (M1)
mL = 3
y − 20 = 3(x + 2), y = 3x + 26 A1
Note: Do not accept L = 3x + 26
[3 marks]
(b) [2]
Markscheme
substituting (k, 2) into their L (M1)
2 − 20 = 3(k + 2) OR 2 = 3k + 26
k = −8 A1
[2 marks]
6. [Maximum mark: 7] 22M.1.SL.TZ1.4
(a) [2]
Markscheme
(f ∘ g)(x) = f (2x) (A1)
f (2x) = √ 3 sin 2x + cos 2x A1
[2 marks]
(b) [5]
Markscheme
√ 3 sin 2x + cos 2x = 2 cos 2x
√ 3 sin 2x = cos 2x
recognising to use tan or cot M1
OR cot 2x = √ 3 (values may be seen in right
1
tan 2x =
√3
triangle) (A1)
(arctan(
1
) =)
π
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]
7. [Maximum mark: 6] 22M.1.SL.TZ2.4
(a.i) [1]
Markscheme
x = −1 A1
[1 mark]
(a.ii) [1]
Markscheme
y = 2 A1
[1 mark]
(b) [3]
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)).
1
axes intercepts clearly shown at x =
2
and y = −1 A1A1
[3 marks]
(c) [1]
Markscheme
x >
1
2
A1
1
Note: Accept correct alternative correct notation, such as ( 2 , ∞) and
1
] , ∞[.
2
[1 mark]
8. [Maximum mark: 5] 22M.1.SL.TZ2.1
(a) [1]
Markscheme
g(0) = −2 A1
[1 mark]
(b) [2]
Markscheme
evidence of using composite function (M1)
f (g(0)) OR f (−2)
(f ∘ g)(0) = 8 A1
[2 marks]
(c) [2]
Markscheme
x = 3 A2
[2 marks]
9. [Maximum mark: 5] 23N.1.SL.TZ1.2
(a) [2]
Markscheme
attempt to form (g ∘ f ) (x) (M1)
2 2 2 2
((g ∘ f )(x)) = (x + 2) − k (= x + 4x + 4 − k )
A1
[2 marks]
(b) [3]
Markscheme
substituting x = 4 into their (g ∘ f )(x) and setting their expression
= 11 (M1)
2
= 11 OR 4
2 2 2
(4 + 2) − k + 4(4) + 4 − k = 11
= 25 OR −k (A1)
2 2
k = − 25
k = ±5 A1
[3 marks]
10. [Maximum mark: 15] 23N.1.SL.TZ1.8
(a) [1]
Markscheme
x = 0 A1
[1 mark]
(b.i) [4]
Markscheme
setting ln (2x − 7) = 2 ln x − ln d M1
attempt to use power rule (M1)
2 ln x = ln x
2
( seen anywhere )
attempt to use product/quotient rule for logs (M1)
2 2
OR ln = ln d OR
x x
ln (2x − 7) = ln
d 2x−7
2
ln (2x − 7)d = ln x
2 2
= 2x − 7 OR = d OR (2x − 7) = x A1
x x 2
d 2x−7
x
2
− 2dx + 7d = 0 AG
[4 marks]
(b.ii) [3]
Markscheme
2
discriminant = (−2d) − 4 × 7d (A1)
recognizing discriminant > 0 (M1)
2
− 4 × 7d > 0 OR 4d A1
2
(2d) − 28d > 0
d
2
− 7d > 0 AG
[3 marks]
(b.iii) [2]
Markscheme
setting d(d − 7) > 0 OR d(d − 7) = 0 OR sketch graph OR sign test
OR d 2
> 7d (M1)
d < 0 or d > 7, but d +
∈ R
d > 7 (or ] 7, ∞[) A1
[2 marks]
(c) [5]
Markscheme
x
2
− 20x + 70 (= 0) A1
attempting to solve their 3 term quadratic equation (M1)
2
20±√ (−20) −4×1×70
2
((x − 10) − 30 = 0) or ((x =) )
2
x = 10 − √ 30(= p) or x = 10 + √ 30(= q) (A1)
subtracting their values of x (M1)
distance = 2√ 30 (or √ 120) A1
(a = 2, b = 30) (or a = 1, b = 120)
[5 marks]
11. [Maximum mark: 7] 23M.1.SL.TZ1.2
(a) [2]
Markscheme
recognizing f (x) = 0 (M1)
x = −1 A1
[2 marks]
(b)
(b.i) [1]
Markscheme
x = 2 (must be an equation with x) A1
[1 mark]
(b.ii) [1]
Markscheme
y =
7
2
(must be an equation with y) A1
[1 mark]
(c) [3]
Markscheme
EITHER
interchanging x and y (M1)
2xy − 4x = 7y + 7
correct working with y terms on the same side: 2xy − 7y = 4x + 7
(A1)
OR
2yx − 4y = 7x + 7
correct working with x terms on the same side: 2yx − 7x = 4y + 7
(A1)
4y+7
interchanging x and y OR making x the subject x =
2y−7
(M1)
THEN
4x+7 7
(or equivalent) A1
−1
f (x) = (x ≠ )
2x−7 2
[3 marks]
12. [Maximum mark: 6] 23M.1.SL.TZ1.6
(a) [2]
Markscheme
recognition that period is 4m OR substitution of a point on f (except the
origin) (M1)
4m =
2π
q
OR 1 = sin qm
m =
2q
π
A1
[2 marks]
(b) [4]
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]
13. [Maximum mark: 5] 23M.1.SL.TZ1.1
(a) [2]
Markscheme
M (6, − 3) A1A1
[2 marks]
(b) [2]
Markscheme
gradient of [PQ] = −
5
9
(A1)
gradient of L =
9
5
A1
[2 marks]
(c) [1]
Markscheme
(x − 6) OR y = (or equivalent) A1
9 9 69
y + 3 = x −
5 5 5
Note: Do not accept L =
9
5
x −
69
5
.
[1 mark]
14. [Maximum mark: 6] 20N.1.SL.TZ0.S_4
(a) [3]
Markscheme
* This question is from an exam for a previous syllabus, and may contain
minor differences in marking or structure.
attempt to substitute coordinates (in any order) into f (M1)
eg a log3(13 − 4) = 7 , a log3(7 − 4) = 13 , a log 9 = 7
finding log3 9 = 2 (seen anywhere) (A1)
eg log3 9 = 2 , 2a = 7
a =
7
2
A1 N2
[3 marks]
(b) [3]
Markscheme
A1A1A1 N3
Note: Award A1 for correct shape of logarithmic function (must be
increasing and concave down).
Only if the shape is correct, award the following:
A1 for being asymptotic to x = 4
A1 for curve including both points in circles.
[3 marks]
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