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Date May 2014 Marks available 2 Reference code 14M.1.sl.TZ1.1
Level SL only Paper 1 Time zone TZ1
Command term Write down Question number 1 Adapted from N/A

Question

Let f(x)=a(xh)2+k. The vertex of the graph of f is at (2,3) and the graph passes through (1,7).

Write down the value of h and of k.

 

[2]
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Find the value of a.

[3]
b.

Markscheme

h=2, k=3     A1A1     N2

 

[2 marks]

 

a.

attempt to substitute (1,7) in any order into their f(x)     (M1)

eg     7=a(12)2+37=a(13)2+21=a(72)2+3

correct equation     (A1)

eg     7=a+3

a = 4     A1     N2

[3 marks]

b.

Examiners report

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Syllabus sections

Topic 2 - Functions and equations » 2.4 » The quadratic function xax2+bx+c : its graph, y-intercept (0,c). Axis of symmetry.
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