AA Summative test [151 marks]

1. 20N.1.SL.TZ0.T_4

12
Consider the graph of the function f ( x )=x + 2
, x ≠ 0.
x

(a.i) Write down the zero of f ( x ) .

[2]

Markscheme

12
0=x+ 2 (M1)
x
Note: Award (M1) for equating the function to zero.
¿ (A1) (C2)
Note: Award (C1) for a correct x -value given as part of a coordinate pair or
alongside an explicitly stated y -value.
[2 marks]
 (a.ii) Write down the coordinates of the local minimum point.

[2]

Markscheme

( 2.88 , 4.33 ) ( ( 2.88449 … , 4.32674 … ) ) (A1)(A1) (C2)

Note: Accept x=2.88 , y=4.33.
[2 marks]

(b) Consider the function g ( x )=3 − x .

Solve f ( x )=g ( x ) .

[2]

Markscheme

12
3 − x=x + 2 (or equivalent) (M1)
x
Note: Award (M1) for equating the functions or for a sketch of the two functions.
¿ (A1) (C2)
Note: Do not award the final (A1) if the answer is seen as part of a coordinate
pair or a y -value is explicitly stated, unless already penalized in part (a).
[2 marks]

2. 20N.1.SL.TZ0.T_11

The diagram shows the graph of the quadratic function f ( x )=a x2 +b x +c , with vertex ( −2 , 10 ) .
The equation f ( x )=k has two solutions. One of these solutions is x=2.

(a) Write down the other solution of f ( x )=k .

[2]

Markscheme

* This question is from an exam for a previous syllabus, and may contain minor
differences in marking or structure. It appeared in a paper that permitted the use
of a calculator, and so might not be suitable for all forms of practice.
¿ OR ¿ (M1)

Note: Award (M1) for correct calculation of the left symmetrical point.
¿ (A1) (C2)
[2 marks]

(b) Complete the table below placing a tick (✔) to show whether the unknown parameters a and
b are positive, zero or negative. The row for c has been completed as an example.
 [2]

Markscheme

(A1)(A1) (C2)
Note: Award (A1) for each correct row.
[2 marks]

(c) State the values of x for which f ( x ) is decreasing.

[2]

Markscheme

x >−2 OR x ≥ − 2 (A1)(A1) (C2)

Note: Award (A1) for −2 seen as part of an inequality, (A1) for completely correct
notation. Award (A1)(A1) for correct equivalent statement in words, for example
“decreasing when x is greater than negative 2”.
[2 marks]

3. 20N.2.SL.TZ0.S_1

2 50
Consider the function f ( x )=x + x + , x≠0.
x

(a) Find f ( 1 ) .

[2]

Markscheme
 * This question is from an exam for a previous syllabus, and may contain minor
differences in marking or structure.
attempt to substitute x=1 (M1)
2 50
eg f ( 1 ) , 1 + 1+ 52 (exact) A1 N2 [2 marks]
1

(b) Solve f ( x )=0.

[2]

Markscheme

− 4.04932 − 4.05 A2 N2 [2 marks]

(c) The graph of f has a local minimum at point A .

Find the coordinates of A .

[2]

Markscheme

( 2.76649 , 28.4934 ) A ( 2.77 , 28.5 ) A1A1 N2 [2 marks]

4. 17N.2.SL.TZ0.T_5

A function f is given by f (x)=(2 x+ 2)(5 − x 2 ).

(b.i) Expand the expression for f (x).

[1]

Markscheme
3 2
10 x − 2 x +10 −2 x (A1)
Notes: The expansion may be seen in part (b)(ii). [1 mark]

(b.ii) Find f ′ ( x).

[3]

Markscheme
2
10 −6 x − 4 x (A1)(ft)(A1)(ft)(A1)(ft)
 Notes: Follow through from part (b)(i). Award (A1)(ft) for each correct term.
Award at most (A1)(ft)(A1)(ft)(A0) if extra terms are seen. [3 marks]

(d) Draw the graph of f for −3 ≤ x ≤ 3 and − 40 ≤ y ≤ 20. Use a scale of 2 cm to represent 1 unit
on the x -axis and 1 cm to represent 5 units on the y -axis.

[4]

Markscheme

(A1)(A1)(ft)(A1)(ft)(A1) Notes: Award (A1) for correct scale; axes labelled

and drawn with a ruler.
Award (A1)(ft) for their correct x -intercepts in approximately correct location.
Award (A1) for correct minimum and maximum points in approximately correct
location. Award (A1) for a smooth continuous curve with approximate correct
shape. The curve should be in the given domain.
Follow through from part (a) for the x -intercepts.
[4 marks]
 The graph of the function g(x )=5 x + 6 x −6 intersects the graph of f .

(e) Write down the coordinates of the point of intersection.

[2]

Markscheme

(1.49 , 13.9) ( (1.48702 … ,13.8714 …) ) (G1)(ft)(G1)(ft)

Notes: Award (G1) for 1.49 and (G1) for 13.9 written as a coordinate pair.
Award at most (G0)(G1) if parentheses are missing. Accept x=1.49 and y=13.9 .
Follow through from part (b)(i).
[2 marks]

5. 17N.2.SL.TZ0.T_2

Rosa joins a club to prepare to run a marathon. During the first training session Rosa runs a
distance of 3000 metres. Each training session she increases the distance she runs by 400
metres.

(a.i) Write down the distance Rosa runs in the third training session;

[1]

Markscheme

3800 m (A1) [1 mark]

(a.ii) Write down the distance Rosa runs in the n th training session.

[2]

Markscheme

3000+(n −1)400 m OR 2600+ 400 n m (M1)(A1)

Note: Award (M1) for substitution into arithmetic sequence formula, (A1) for
correct substitution. [2 marks]

A marathon is 42.195 kilometres.

In the k th training session Rosa will run further than a marathon for the first time.

(b) Find the value of k .

[2]

Markscheme
 3000+(k −1)400> 42195 (M1)

Notes: Award (M1) for their correct inequality. Accept 3+(k −1)0.4> 42.195.
Accept ¿ OR ≥. Award (M0) for 3000+(k −1)400> 42.195.

¿ (A1)(ft)(G2)

Note: Follow through from part (a)(ii), but only if k is a positive integer.
[2 marks]

(c) Calculate the total distance, in kilometres, Rosa runs in the first 50 training sessions.

[4]

Markscheme

50
( 2 ×3000+(50 −1)(400) ) (M1)(A1)(ft)
2
Note: Award (M1) for substitution into sum of an arithmetic series formula,
(A1)(ft) for correct substitution.
640 000 m (A1)

Note: Award (A1) for their 640 000 seen.

¿ 640 km (A1)(ft)(G3)
Note: Award (A1)(ft) for correctly converting their answer in metres to km; this
can be awarded independently from previous marks. OR
50
( 2 ×3+(50 −1)(0.4) ) (M1)(A1)(ft)(A1)
2
Note: Award (M1) for substitution into sum of an arithmetic series formula,
(A1)(ft) for correct substitution, (A1) for correctly converting 3000 m and 400 m
into km.
¿ 640 km (A1)(G3)
[4 marks]

Carlos joins the club to lose weight. He runs 7500 metres during the first month. The distance he
runs increases by 20% each month.

(d) Find the distance Carlos runs in the fifth month of training.

[3]

Markscheme
5 −1
7500 ×1.2 (M1)(A1)
Note: Award (M1) for substitution into geometric series formula, (A1) for
correct substitutions.
¿ 15 600 m (15 552 m) (A1)(G3)
 OR
5 −1
7.5 ×1.2 (M1)(A1)
Note: Award (M1) for substitution into geometric series formula, (A1) for
correct substitutions.
¿ 15.6 km (A1)(G3)
[3 marks]

(e) Calculate the total distance Carlos runs in the first year.

[3]

Markscheme
12
7500(1.2 −1)
(M1)(A1)
1.2− 1

Notes: Award (M1) for substitution into sum of a geometric series formula, (A1)
for correct substitutions. Follow through from their ratio (r ) in part (d). If r <1
(distance does not increase) or the final answer is unrealistic (eg r =20), do not
award the final (A1).

¿ 297 000 m (296 853 … m , 297 km) (A1)(G2)

[3 marks]

6. 19M.2.SL.TZ1.T_4

3 2 1
Consider the function f ( x )=x −5 x + 6 x −3+ , x >0
x
1
(a) Find the value of f ( x ) when x= .
2
[2]

Markscheme

* This question is from an exam for a previous syllabus, and may contain minor
differences in marking or structure.

()() () ()
3 2
1 1 1 1 1
f = −5 +6 −3
2 2 2 2 1
2 () (M1)

Note: Award (M1) for correct substitution into given function.

7
( 0.875 ) (A1)(G2)
8
[2 marks]
 3 2 1
The function f ( x )=x −5 x + 6 x −3+ , x >0, models the path of a river, as shown on
x
the following map, where both axes represent distance and are measured in kilometres. On
the same map, the location of a highway is defined by the function g ( x )=0.5 ( 3 )− x +1.

The origin, O(0, 0) , is the location of the centre of a town called Orangeton.

A straight footpath, P, is built to connect the centre of Orangeton to the river at the point where
1
x= .
2

(b.i) Find the function, P ( x ) , that would define this footpath on the map.

[3]

Markscheme

7
0−
8
(M1)
1
0−
2
 Note: Award (M1) for correct substitution into gradient formula. Accept equivalent
7 1
forms such as = m.
8 2
7
(1.75) (A1)(ft)
4
7
P ( x )= x ( 1.75 x ) (A1)(ft)(G3)
4
Note: Follow through from part (a). [3 marks]

(b.ii) State the domain of P.

[2]

Markscheme

1
0<x< (A1)(A1)
2
Note: Award (A1) for both endpoints correct, (A1) for correct mathematical
notation indicating an interval with two endpoints. Accept weak inequalities. Award
at most (A1)(A0) for incorrect notation such as 0 − 0.5 or a written description of
1
the domain with correct endpoints. Award at most (A1)(A0) for 0 < y < .
2
[2 marks]

Bridges are located where the highway crosses the river.

(c) Find the coordinates of the bridges relative to the centre of Orangeton.

[4]

Markscheme

(0.360, 1.34) ((0.359947…, 1.33669)) (A1)(A1)

(3.63, 1.01) ((3.63066…, 1.00926…)) (A1)(A1)
Note: Award (A1)(A1) for each correct coordinate pair. Accept correct answers in
the form of x=0.360 , y=1.34 etc. Award at most (A0)(A1)(A1)(A1)ft if one or
both parentheses are omitted.
[4 marks]

A straight road is built from the centre of Orangeton, due north, to connect the town to the
highway.

(d) Find the distance from the centre of Orangeton to the point at which the road meets the
highway.

[2]
 Markscheme
0
g ( 0 )=0.5 ( 3 ) +1
(M1)
1.5 (km) (A1)(G2) [2 marks]

(e) This straight road crosses the highway and then carries on due north.

State whether the straight road will ever cross the river. Justify your answer.

[2]

Markscheme

domain given as x >0 (but equation of road is x=0 ) (R1)

OR
(equation of road is x=0 ) the function of the river is asymptotic to x=0 (R1)
so it does not meet the river (A1) Note: Award the (R1) for a correct
mathematical statement about the equation of the river (and the equation of the
road). Justification must be based on mathematical reasoning. Do not award
(R0)(A1). [2 marks]

7. 19M.2.SL.TZ2.T_5

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

(b) Write down the y -intercept of the graph of y=f ( x ).

[1]

Markscheme

−1 (A1) Note: Accept (0, −1). [1 mark]

(c) Sketch the graph of y=f ( x ) for −3 ≤ x ≤ 3 and −4 ≤ y ≤ 12.

[4]

Markscheme
 (A1)(A1)(A1)(A1)
Note: Award (A1) for correct window and axes labels, −3 to 3 should be indicated
on the x -axis and −4 to 12 on the y -axis.
(A1)) for smooth curve with correct cubic shape;
(A1) for x -intercepts: one close to −3, the second between −1 and 0, and third
between 1 and 2; and y -intercept at approximately −1;
(A1) for local minimum in the 4th quadrant and maximum in the 2nd
quadrant, in approximately correct positions.
Graph paper does not need to be used. If window not given award at most (A0)
(A1)(A0)(A1).
[4 marks]

The function has one local maximum at x= p and one local minimum at x=q .

(h) Determine the range of f ( x ) for p ≤ x ≤ q .

[3]

Markscheme

(
−1.27 ≤ f ( x ) ≤1.33 −1.27083 … ≤ f ( x ) ≤ 1.33333 … , −
61
48
≤ f (x ) ≤
4
3 ) (A1)(ft)(A1)
(ft)(A1)
 Note: Award (A1) for −1.27 seen, (A1) for 1.33 seen, and (A1) for correct weak
inequalities with their endpoints in the correct order. For example, award (A0)(A0)
(A0) for answers like 5 ≤ f ( x ) ≤ 2. Accept y in place of f ( x ) . Accept alternative
correct notation such as [−1.27, 1.33].
Follow through from their p and q values from part (g) only if their f ( p ) and f ( q )
values are between −4 and 12. Award (A0)(A0)(A0) if their values from (g) are
given as the endpoints.
[3 marks]

8. 20N.1.SL.TZ0.T_4

12
Consider the graph of the function f ( x )=x + 2
, x ≠ 0.
x

(a.i) Write down the zero of f ( x ) .

[2]

Markscheme
 12
0=x+ 2 (M1)
x
Note: Award (M1) for equating the function to zero.
¿ (A1) (C2)
Note: Award (C1) for a correct x -value given as part of a coordinate pair or
alongside an explicitly stated y -value.
[2 marks]

(a.ii) Write down the coordinates of the local minimum point.

[2]

Markscheme

( 2.88 , 4.33 ) ( ( 2.88449 … , 4.32674 … ) ) (A1)(A1) (C2)

Note: Accept x=2.88 , y=4.33.
[2 marks]

(b) Consider the function g ( x )=3 − x .

Solve f ( x )=g ( x ) .

[2]

Markscheme

12
3 − x=x + 2 (or equivalent) (M1)
x
Note: Award (M1) for equating the functions or for a sketch of the two functions.
¿ (A1) (C2)
Note: Do not award the final (A1) if the answer is seen as part of a coordinate
pair or a y -value is explicitly stated, unless already penalized in part (a).
[2 marks]

9. 20N.1.SL.TZ0.S_10

k
The following diagram shows part of the graph of f ( x )= , for x >0 , k >0 .
x

( kp ) be any point on the graph of f . Line L is the tangent to the graph of f at P.

Let P p , 1
(a.i) Find f ′ ( p ) in terms of k and p.

[2]

Markscheme

f ′ ( x ) =−k x −2
−2
(A1) f ′ ( p )=− k p ( ¿−
k
p
2 ) A1 N2 [2 marks]

(a.ii) Show that the equation of L1 is k x + p2 y −2 p k =0.

[2]

Markscheme

attempt to use point and gradient to find equation of L1 M1 eg

k −2 k k
y − =−k p ( x − p ) , =− 2 ( p ) +b correct working leading to answer A1
p p p
2 k k k k 2k
eg p y − k p=− k x+ k p , y − =− 2 x+ , y=− 2 x+ 2
p p p p p k x + p y −2 p k =0
AG N0 [2 marks]

Line L1 intersects the x -axis at point A ( 2 p , 0 ) and the y -axis at point B.

(b) Find the area of triangle AOB in terms of k .

[5]
 Markscheme

METHOD 1 – area of a triangle recognizing x=0 at B (M1) correct working

2
to find y -coordinate of null (A1) eg p y − 2 p k =0 y -coordinate of null at
2k
y= (may be seen in area formula) A1 correct substitution to find area of
p
triangle (A1) eg
1
2 ( ) ( )
(2 p )
2k
p
, p×
2k
p
area of triangle AOB=2 k A1 N3

METHOD 2 – integration recognizing to integrate L1 between 0 and 2 p (M1)

2p 2p
k 2k
eg ∫ L1 d x ,∫ − 2 x + correct integration of both terms A1
0 0 p p

[ ]
2p
k x2 2 k x k 2k k 2k
eg − 2
+ ,− 2 x 2+ x+ c , − 2 x 2+ x substituting limits into
2p p 2p p 2p p 0
their integrated function and subtracting (in either order) (M1) eg
2 2
k ( 2 p ) 2 k ( 2 p) 4 k p 4k p
− 2
+ −( 0) , − + correct working (A1) eg −2 k + 4 k
2p p 2 p2 p
area of triangle AOB=2 k A1 N3 [5 marks]

(c) The graph of f is translated by ( 43) to give the graph of g.

In the following diagram:

• point Q lies on the graph of g

• points C, D and E lie on the vertical asymptote of g

• points D and F lie on the horizontal asymptote of g

• point G lies on the x -axis such that FG is parallel to DC.

Line L2 is the tangent to the graph of g at Q , and passes through E and F .

Given that triangle EDF and rectangle CDFG have equal areas, find the gradient of L2 in terms
of p.

[6]

Markscheme

Note: In this question, the second M mark may be awarded independently of the
other marks, so it is possible to award (M0)(A0)M1(A0)(A0)A0. recognizing use
of transformation (M1) eg area of triangle AOB = area of triangle DEF
k
, g ( x )= +3 , gradient of L2=¿ gradient of L1, D ( 4 ,3 ) , 2p+4, one correct shift
x−4
correct working (A1) eg area of
triangle
DEF=2 k , CD=3 , DF=2 p , CG=2 p , E 4 , ( 2k
p ) ( k
)
+3 , F ( 2 p+ 4 ,3 ) , Q p+ 4 , +3 ,
p
k k
gradient of L2=− 2
, g ′ ( x )=− , area of rectangle CDFG=2k valid
p ( x − 4 )2
2 p+4
ED × DF
approach (M1) eg =CD ×DF ,2 p ⋅3=2 k , ED=2 CD , ∫ L2 d x=4 k
2 4
correct working (A1) eg
 ED=6 ,E ( 4 , 9 ) , k=3 p , gradient=
3−( 2k
p
+3 )
,
−6 9
, − correct expression for
( 2 p+4 ) −4 2 k
(3) k

gradient (in terms of p) (A1) eg

−6
,
9−3 3p
,− 2 ,
3− ( 2 ( 3p p ) +3) , − 9 gradient of L2 is −
3
p
( ¿ − 3 p −1 )
2 p 4 − ( 2 p +4 ) p ( 2 p+ 4 ) − 4 3p
A1 N3 [6 marks]

10. 20N.1.SL.TZ0.T_11

The diagram shows the graph of the quadratic function f ( x )=a x2 +b x +c , with vertex ( −2 , 10 ) .

The equation f ( x )=k has two solutions. One of these solutions is x=2.

(a) Write down the other solution of f ( x )=k .

[2]

Markscheme
 * This question is from an exam for a previous syllabus, and may contain minor
differences in marking or structure. It appeared in a paper that permitted the use
of a calculator, and so might not be suitable for all forms of practice.
¿ OR ¿ (M1)

Note: Award (M1) for correct calculation of the left symmetrical point.
¿ (A1) (C2)
[2 marks]

(b) Complete the table below placing a tick (✔) to show whether the unknown parameters a and
b are positive, zero or negative. The row for c has been completed as an example.

[2]

Markscheme

(A1)(A1) (C2)
Note: Award (A1) for each correct row.
[2 marks]

(c) State the values of x for which f ( x ) is decreasing.

[2]

Markscheme

x >−2 OR x ≥ − 2 (A1)(A1) (C2)

Note: Award (A1) for −2 seen as part of an inequality, (A1) for completely correct
notation. Award (A1)(A1) for correct equivalent statement in words, for example
 “decreasing when x is greater than negative 2”.
[2 marks]

11. 20N.2.SL.TZ0.S_6

1 2
An infinite geometric series has first term u1=a and second term u2= a − 3 a, where a> 0.
4
(a) Find the common ratio in terms of a .

[2]

Markscheme

* This question is from an exam for a previous syllabus, and may contain minor
differences in marking or structure.
evidence of dividing terms (in any order) (M1)
1 2
a −3a 1
eg u1 4 r = a −3 A1 N2 [2 marks]
, 4
u2 a

(b) Find the values of a for which the sum to infinity of the series exists.

[3]

Markscheme

recognizing |r|<1 (must be in terms of a ) (M1) eg

|14 a − 3|<1 , −1 ≤ 14 a − 3≤ 1 ,− 4 <a −12< 4 8< a<16 A2 N3 [3 marks]

(c) Find the value of a when S∞ =76.

[3]

Markscheme

a 1
=76 ,a=76 4 − a (
76 )
correct equation (A1) eg 1
(
1− a − 3
4 ) 4 a= ( ¿ 15.2 )
5
(exact) A2 N3 [3 marks]

12. 20N.2.SL.TZ0.S_4

Let f ( x )=4 − x 3 and g ( x )=ln x , for x >0.

 (a) Find ( f ∘ g ) ( x ) .

[2]

Markscheme

* This question is from an exam for a previous syllabus, and may contain minor
differences in marking or structure.
attempt to form composite (in any order) (M1)
eg f ( ln x ) , g ( 4 − x3 ) ( f ∘ g ) ( x ) =4 − ( ln x )3 A1 N2 [2 marks]

(b.i) Solve the equation ( f ∘ g ) ( x ) =x.

[2]

Markscheme

valid approach using GDC (M1) eg

, ( 2.85 , 2.85 ) 2.85056 2.85 A1 N2 [2 marks]

(b.ii) Hence or otherwise, given that g ( 2 a )=f −1 ( 2 a ) , find the value of a .

[3]

Markscheme

METHOD 1 – (using properties of functions) recognizing inverse relationship

(M1) eg f ( g ( 2 a ) )=f ( f − 1 ( 2 a ) ) ( ¿ 2 a ) equating 2 a to their x from (i) (A1) eg
2 a=2.85056 1.42528 a=1.43 A1 N2 METHOD 2 – (finding inverse)
interchanging x and y (seen anywhere) (M1) eg x=4 − y 3 , f − 1 ( x )= √
3
4−x
correct working (A1) eg √ 4 − 2 a=ln ( 2 a ), sketch showing intersection
3

of f ( 2 x ) and g ( 2 x ) 1.42528 a=1.43

−1
A1 N2 [3 marks]

13. 20N.2.SL.TZ0.S_1

2 50
Consider the function f ( x )=x + x + , x≠0.
x

(a) Find f ( 1 ) .

[2]
 Markscheme

* This question is from an exam for a previous syllabus, and may contain minor
differences in marking or structure.
attempt to substitute x=1 (M1)
2 50
eg f ( 1 ) , 1 + 1+ 52 (exact) A1 N2 [2 marks]
1

(b) Solve f ( x )=0.

[2]

Markscheme

− 4.04932 − 4.05 A2 N2 [2 marks]

(c) The graph of f has a local minimum at point A .

Find the coordinates of A .

[2]

Markscheme

( 2.76649 , 28.4934 ) A ( 2.77 , 28.5 ) A1A1 N2 [2 marks]

14. 21N.1.SL.TZ0.3

2 x+ 4
The function f is defined by f ( x )= , where x ∈ R , x ≠ 3.
3−x
Write down the equation of

(a.i) the vertical asymptote of the graph of f .

[1]

Markscheme

x=3 A1

[1 mark]

(a.ii) the horizontal asymptote of the graph of f .

[1]
 Markscheme

y=− 2 A1

[1 mark]

Find the coordinates where the graph of f crosses

(b.i) the x -axis.

[1]

Markscheme

( −2 , 0 ) (accept x=− 2) A1

[1 mark]

(b.ii) the y -axis.

[1]

Markscheme

(0 , 43 ) (accept y=
4
3
4
and f ( 0 )= )
3
A1

[1 mark]

(c) Sketch the graph of f on the axes below.

 [1]

Markscheme
 A1

Note: Award A1 for completely correct shape: two branches in correct quadrants
with asymptotic behaviour.

[1 mark]

15. 21N.2.SL.TZ0.2
2
Consider the function f ( x )=e− x − 0.5, for −2 ≤ x ≤ 2.

(a) Find the values of x for which f ( x )=0.

[2]

Markscheme

x=− 0.832554 … , x=0.832554 …

x=− 0.833 , x=0.833 A1A1

[2 marks]

(b) Sketch the graph of f on the following grid.

 [3]

Markscheme
 A1A1A1

Note: Award A1 for approximately correct shape. Only if this mark is awarded,
award A1 for approximately correct roots and maximum point and A1 for
approximately correct endpoints.
Allow −1< x ≤− 0.8 , 0.8 ≤ x <1 for roots, x=0 , 0.4 ≤ y ≤ 0.6 for maximum
and x=± 2 ,− 0.6 ≤ y ≤ −0.4 for endpoints.

[3 marks]

16. 23M.1.SL.TZ2.5

x
The following diagram shows part of the graph of y= 2 for x ≥ 0 .
x +2
The shaded region R is bounded by the curve, the x -axis and the line x=c .

The area of R is ln 3 .

Find the value of c .

[6]

Markscheme
c
x
A=∫ d x EITHER attempts to integrate by inspection or substitution using
2
0 x +2
2 2
u=x +2 or u=x (M1) Note: If candidate simply states u=x2 +2 or u=x2 ,
but does not attempt to integrate, do not award the (M1). Note: If candidate does
not explicitly state the u-substitution, award the (M1) only for expressions of the

[ ] [ ] [ ]
2 2
c +2 c c
1 1 1
form k lnu or k ln ( u+2 ). ln u OR ln ( u+2 ) OR ln ( x 2+2 )
2 2 2 0 2 0
A1 Note: Limits may be seen in the substitution step. OR attempts to integrate
by inspection (M1) Note: Award the (M1) only for expressions of the form

[ ]
c
1
k ln ( x +2 ).
2
ln ( x 2+2 ) A1 Note: Limits may be seen in the substitution
2 0
step. THEN correctly substitutes their limits into their integrated expression
1
(M1) ( ln ( c 2+2 ) − ln 2 ) ( ¿ ln 3 ) OR 1 ln ( c 2 +2 ) − 1 ln2 ( ¿ ln 3 ) correctly applies at
2 2 2

( )
2
1 c +2
least one log law to their expression (M1) ln ( ¿ ln 3 )
2 2

( )
2
c +2
OR ln √ c 2 +2− ln √ 2 ( ¿ ln3 ) OR ln =ln 9 OR ln ( c2 +2 ) − ln 2− ln 9
2
 √ √
2 2
OR ln c +2 ( ¿ ln 3 ) OR ln
c +2
( ¿ ln 3 ) Note: Condone the absence of ln 3
2 √2

√
2 2
c +2
up to this stage. =9 OR c +2 =3 A1 c 2=16 c=4 A1 Note:
2 2
Award A0 for c=± 4 as a final answer. [6 marks]

17. 23M.1.SL.TZ2.3

1
A function f is defined by f ( x )=1 − , where x ∈ R, x ≠ 2.
x−2

(a) The graph of y=f ( x ) has a vertical asymptote and a horizontal asymptote.

Write down the equation of

[[N/A]]

(a.i) the vertical asymptote;

[1]

Markscheme

x=2 A1 [1 mark]

(a.ii) the horizontal asymptote.

[1]

Markscheme

y=1 A1 [1 mark]

(b) Find the coordinates of the point where the graph of y=f ( x ) intersects

[[N/A]]

(b.i) the y -axis;

[1]

Markscheme

(0 , 32 ) A1 [1 mark]
(b.ii) the x -axis.

[1]

Markscheme

( 3 , 0) A1 [1 mark]

(c) On the following set of axes, sketch the graph of y=f ( x ), showing all the features found in
parts (a) and (b).

[1]

Markscheme
 two correct branches with correct asymptotic behaviour and intercepts clearly
shown A1 [1 mark]

18. 23M.1.SL.TZ2.7

The following diagram shows part of the graph of a quadratic function f .

The vertex of the parabola is ( −2 , −5 ) and the y -intercept is at point P .

(a) Write down the equation of the axis of symmetry.

[1]

Markscheme

x=− 2 (must be an equation) A1 [1 mark]

1 2
The function can be written in the form f ( x )= ( x −h ) + k , where h , k ∈ Z .
4
(b) Write down the values of h and k .

[2]

Markscheme

h=−2, k =−5 A1A1 [2 marks]

(c) Find the y -coordinate of P.

[2]

Markscheme
 1 2
substituting x=0 into f ( x ) (M1) y= ( 0+ 2 ) − 5 y=− 4 (accept P ( 0 , −4 )
4
) A1 [2 marks]

In the following diagram, the line L is normal to the graph of f at point P.

(d) Find the equation of the line L, in the form y=a x+ b.

[3]

Markscheme

1
( 1
)
f ′ ( x ) = ( x +2 ) ¿ x +1
2 2
(A1) substituting x=0 into their derivative

(M1) f ′ ( 0 )=1 gradient of normal is −1 (may be seen in their equation) A1

y=− x − 4 (accept a=−1, b=− 4 ) A1 Note: Award A0 for L=− x − 4
(without the y=¿). [4 marks]

The line L intersects the graph of f at a second point, Q , as shown above.

(e) Calculate the distance between P and Q .

[8]

Markscheme
 1 1
equating their f ( x ) to their L (M1) ( x+ 2 )2 −5=− x − 4 x 2+ 2 x=0 (or
4 4
equivalent) (A1) valid attempt to solve their quadratic (M1)
1
x ( x +8 )=0 OR x ( x +8 )=0 x=− 8 A1 Note: Accept both solutions
4
x=− 8 and x=0 here, x=− 8 may be seen in working to find coordinates of Q or
distance. substituting their value of x (not x=0 ) into their f ( x ) or their L
1 2
(M1) y=− ( −8 ) − 4 OR y= ( − 8+2 ) −5 Q ( −8 , 4 ) A1 correct substitution
4
(A1) √ ( −8 − 0 ) + ( 4 − ( − 4 ) ¿¿¿ 2
2
into distance formula
d i s t a n c e=√ 128 ( ¿ 8 √ 2 ) A1 [8 marks]

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