AI Functions Summer [61 marks]

1. [Maximum mark: 4] 23N.1.SL.TZ1.6

Consider the following function:

h(x) =
2
+
1

2
, for x > 1.
√ x−1

(a) Find h−1(1). [2]

Markscheme

setting h(x) = 1 (M1)

(h
−1
(1) =)17 A1

[2 marks]

(b) Find the domain of h−1(x). [2]

Markscheme

x >
1

2
A1A1

Note: Award A1 for 1

2
seen, A1 for completely correct answer.

[2 marks]

2. [Maximum mark: 7] 21M.1.AHL.TZ2.2

A function is defined by f (x) = 2 −
12

x+5
for −7 ≤ x ≤ 7, x ≠ −5.

(a) Find the range of f . [3]

 Markscheme

(f (−7) =) 8 and (f (7) =) 1 (A1)

range is f (x) ≤ 1, f (x) ≥ 8 A1A1

Note: Award at most A1A1A0 if strict inequalities are used.

[3 marks]

(b) Find an expression for the inverse function f (x). The

−1

domain is not required. [3]

Markscheme

interchanging x, y at any stage (A1)

12
y = 2 −
x+5

12
= 2 − y
x+5

12

2−y
= x + 5 (A1)

12
− 5 = x
2−y

12 2+5x
( f
−1
(x) =)
2−x
− 5 (=
2−x
) A1

[3 marks]

(c) Write down the range of f

−1
(x). [1]

Markscheme
 range is −7 ≤ f
−1
(x) ≤ 7, f
−1
(x) ≠ −5 A1

[1 mark]

3. [Maximum mark: 6] 21N.1.SL.TZ0.4

Dilara is designing a kite ABCD on a set of coordinate axes in which one unit
represents 10 cm.

The coordinates of A, B and C are (2, 0), (0, 4) and (4, 6) respectively.
Point D lies on the x-axis. [AC] is perpendicular to [BD]. This information is
shown in the following diagram.

(a) Find the gradient of the line through A and C. [2]

Markscheme

6−0
m =
4−2
= 3 (M1)A1

[2 marks]
(b) Write down the gradient of the line through B and D. [1]

Markscheme

(m =) −
1

3
(−0. 333, − 0. 333333 …) A1

[1 mark]

(c) Find the equation of the line through B and D. Give your
answer in the form ax + by + d = 0, where a, b and d are
integers. [2]

Markscheme

an equation of line with a correct intercept and either of their gradients

from (a) or (b) (M1)

e.g. y = −
1

3
x + 4 OR y − 4 = −
1

3
(x − 0)

Note: Award (M1) for substituting either of their gradients from parts (a) or
(b) and point B or (3, 3) into equation of a line.

x + 3y − 12 = 0 or any integer multiple A1

[2 marks]

(d) Write down the x-coordinate of point D. [1]

Markscheme

(x =) 12 A1
 [1 mark]

4. [Maximum mark: 16] 23M.2.AHL.TZ2.3

A particular park consists of a rectangular garden, of area A m2, and a concrete
path surrounding it. The park has a total area of 1200 m2.

The width of the path at the north and south side of the park is 2 m.

The width of the path at the west and east side of the park is 1. 5 m.

The length of the park (along the north and south sides) is x metres,
3 < x < 300.

diagram not to scale

(a) Show that A = 1212 − 4x −

3600
. [5]
x

Markscheme
Note: In methods 1 and 2, full marks are available for candidates who work
with a dummy variable, e.g. y, that represents the width of the park and
hence is equal to 1200

x
. The substitution to express an answer in only x
may come as late as the final line.

METHOD 1 (finding dimensions of garden)

1200
(width of park =) x
(A1)

1200
(length of garden =) x − 3, (width of garden =) x
− 4 (A1)(A1)

A = (x − 3) × (
1200

x
− 4) A1

= 1200 − 4x −
3600

x
+ 12 A1

= 1212 − 4x −
3600

x
AG

METHOD 2 (subtracting the area of the path)

 width of park = 1200

x
(A1)

attempt to cut path into 4 (or 8) pieces (M1)

four (or eight) areas of the path expressed in terms of x (A1)

1200 1200
A = 1200 − 2x − 2x − 1. 5( − 4) − 1. 5( − 4)
x x

A1

correct manipulation leading to given result A1

1800 1800
= 1212 − 4x − −
x x

= 1212 − 4x −
3600

x
AG

Note: To award (M1)(A1) without a diagram the division of the park must be
clear.

[5 marks]

(b) Find the possible dimensions of the park if the area of the
garden is 800 m2. [4]

Markscheme

setting 1212 − 4x − 3600

x
= 800 (accept a sketch) (M1)

x = 9. 64 (9. 64011 …) (m) OR

x = 9. 34 (93. 3598 …) (m) A1

(width =) 124 (124. 479 …) (m) A1

(width =) 12. 9 (12. 8534 …) (m) A1

 Note: To award the final A1 both values of x and both values of the width
must be seen. Accept 12. 8 for second value of width from candidate
dividing 1200 by 3 sf value of 93. 4.

[4 marks]

(c) Find an expression for

dA
. [3]
dx

Markscheme

dA 3600
(
dx
=) − 4 +
x
2 OR −4 + 3600x
−2
A1A1A1

Note: Award A1 for −4, A1 for +3600, and A1 for x−2 or x2 in

denominator.

[3 marks]

(d) Use your answer from part (c) to find the value of x that will
maximize the area of the garden. [2]

Markscheme

dA dA
setting their dx equal to 0 OR sketch of their dx
with x-intercept
highlighted M1

(x =) 30 (m) A1

Note: To award A1FT the candidate’s value of x must be within the domain
given in the problem (3 < x < 300).
 [2 marks]

(e) Find the maximum possible area of the garden. [2]

Markscheme

EITHER

evidence of using GDC to find maximum of graph of

3600
A = 1212 − 4x −
x
(M1)

OR

substitution of their x into A (M1)

OR

dividing 1200 by their x to find width of park and subtracting 3 from their x
and 4 from the width to find park dimensions (M1)

Note: For the last two methods, only follow through if 3 < their x < 300

THEN

(A =) 972 (m )
2
A1
 [2 marks]

5. [Maximum mark: 18] 22M.2.SL.TZ2.3

The Voronoi diagram below shows four supermarkets represented by points with
coordinates A(0, 0), B(6, 0), C(0, 6) and D(2, 2). The vertices X, Y, Z
are also shown. All distances are measured in kilometres.

(a) Find the midpoint of [BD]. [2]

Markscheme

2+6 2+0
(
2
,
2
) (M1)

(4, 1) A1

Note: Award A0 if parentheses are omitted in the final answer.

 [2 marks]

(b) Find the equation of (XZ). [4]

Markscheme

attempt to substitute values into gradient formula (M1)

(
0−2

6−2
=) −
1

2
(A1)

therefore the gradient of perpendicular bisector is 2 (M1)

so y − 1 = 2(x − 4) (y = 2x − 7) A1

[4 marks]

The equation of (XY) is y = 2 − x and the equation of (YZ) is

y = 0. 5x + 3. 5.

(c) Find the coordinates of X. [3]

Markscheme

identifying the correct equations to use: (M1)

y = 2 − x and y = 2x − 7

evidence of solving their correct equations or of finding intersection point

graphically (M1)

(3, − 1) A1
 Note: Accept an answer expressed as “x = 3, y = −1”.

[3 marks]

The coordinates of Y are (−1, 3) and the coordinates of Z are (7, 7).

(d) Determine the exact length of [YZ]. [2]

Markscheme

attempt to use distance formula (M1)

2 2
YZ = √ (7 − (−1)) + (7 − 3)

= √ 80 (4√ 5) A1

[2 marks]

(e) Given that the exact length of [XY] is √32, find the size of
XŶZ in degrees. [4]

Markscheme

METHOD 1 (cosine rule)

length of XZ is √80 (4√ 5, 8. 94427 …) (A1)

Note: Accept 8. 94 and 8. 9.

attempt to substitute into cosine rule (M1)

cos XŶZ =
80+32−80
(= 0. 316227 …) (A1)
2×√ 80√ 32

Note: Award A1 for correct substitution of XZ, YZ, √32 values in the cos
rule. Exact values do not need to be used in the substitution.

(XŶZ =) 71. 6° (71. 5650 …°) A1

Note: Last A1 mark may be lost if prematurely rounded values of XZ, YZ

and/or XY are used.

METHOD 2 (splitting isosceles triangle in half)

length of XZ is √80 (4√ 5, 8. 94427 …) (A1)

Note: Accept 8. 94 and 8. 9.

√ 32
required angle is cos−1( ) (M1)(A1)
2√ 80

√ 32
Note: Award A1 for correct substitution of XZ (or YZ), 2 values in the
cos rule. Exact values do not need to be used in the substitution.

(XŶZ =) 71. 6° (71. 5650 …°) A1

Note: Last A1 mark may be lost if prematurely rounded values of XZ, YZ

 and/or XY are used.

[4 marks]

(f ) Hence find the area of triangle XYZ. [2]

Markscheme

1 1
(area =) 2
√ 80√ 32 sin 71. 5650 … OR (area =) 2
√ 32√ 72

(M1)

A1
2
= 24 km

[2 marks]

A town planner believes that the larger the area of the Voronoi cell XYZ, the
more people will shop at supermarket D.

(g) State one criticism of this interpretation. [1]

Markscheme

Any sensible answer such as:

There might be factors other than proximity which influence shopping

choices.

A larger area does not necessarily result in an increase in population.

The supermarkets might be specialized / have a particular clientele who

visit even if other shops are closer.

Transport links might not be represented by Euclidean distances.

 etc. R1

[1 mark]

6. [Maximum mark: 4] 21N.1.AHL.TZ0.10

The graph of y = f (x) is given on the following set of axes. The graph passes
through the points (−2, 6) and (0, 1), and has a horizontal asymptote at
y = 0.

Let g(x) = 2f (x − 2) + 4.

(a) Find g(0). [2]

Markscheme

g(0) = 16 M1A1
 [2 marks]

(b) On the same set of axes draw the graph of y = g(x), showing

any intercepts and asymptotes. [2]

Markscheme

y-asymptote (y = 4) A1

concave up decreasing curve and passing through (0, 16) A1

[2 marks]
7. [Maximum mark: 6] 20N.2.SL.TZ0.S_1
Consider the function f (x) = x
2
+ x +
50

x
, x ≠ 0.

(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)

eg f (1), 1
2
+ 1 +
50

52 (exact) A1 N2

[2 marks]

(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]

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