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Date May 2017 Marks available 2 Reference code 17M.2.sl.TZ1.3
Level SL only Paper 2 Time zone TZ1
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Question

Consider the graph of \(f(x) = \frac{{{{\text{e}}^x}}}{{5x - 10}} + 3\), for \(x \ne 2\).

Find the \(y\)-intercept.

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a.

Find the equation of the vertical asymptote.

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b.

Find the minimum value of \(f(x)\) for \(x > 2\).

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c.

Markscheme

valid approach     (M1)

eg\(\,\,\,\,\,\)\(f(0)\), M17/5/MATME/SP2/ENG/TZ1/03.a/M

\(y\)-intercept is 2.9     A1     N2

[2 marks]

a.

valid approach involving equation or inequality     (M1)

eg\(\,\,\,\,\,\)\(5x - 10 = 0,{\text{ }}2,{\text{ }}x \ne 2\)

\(x = 2\) (must be an equation)     A1     N2

[2 marks]

b.

7.01710

\({\text{min value}} = 7.02\)     A2     N2

 

Note:     If candidate gives the minimum point as their final answer, award A1 for \((3,{\text{ }}7.02)\).

 

[2 marks]

c.

Examiners report

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Syllabus sections

Topic 2 - Functions and equations » 2.2
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