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Date May 2014 Marks available 7 Reference code 14M.2.sl.TZ1.7
Level SL only Paper 2 Time zone TZ1
Command term Find Question number 7 Adapted from N/A

Question

Let f(x)=g(x)h(x)f(x)=g(x)h(x), where g(2)=18, h(2)=6, g(2)=5, and h(2)=2. Find the equation of the normal to the graph of f at x=2.

Markscheme

recognizing need to find f(2) or f(2)     (R1)

f(2)=186   (seen anywhere)     (A1)

correct substitution into the quotient rule     (A1)

eg     6(5)18(2)62

f(2)=636     A1

gradient of normal is 6     (A1)

attempt to use the point and gradient to find equation of straight line     (M1)

eg     yf(2)=1f(2)(x2)

correct equation in any form     A1     N4

eg     y3=6(x2), y=6x9

[7 marks]

Examiners report

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Syllabus sections

Topic 6 - Calculus » 6.2 » The product and quotient rules.
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