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Date May 2018 Marks available 2 Reference code 18M.2.sl.TZ2.7
Level SL only Paper 2 Time zone TZ2
Command term Write down Question number 7 Adapted from N/A

Question

Let f(x)=8x5cx+6 for x6c,c0.

The line x = 3 is a vertical asymptote to the graph of f. Find the value of c.

[2]
a.

Write down the equation of the horizontal asymptote to the graph of f.

[2]
b.

The line y = k, where kR intersects the graph of |f(x)| at exactly one point. Find the possible values of k.

[3]
c.

Markscheme

valid approach       (M1)
eg  cx+6=0,6c=3

c = −2      A1 N2

[2 marks]

a.

valid approach (M1)
eg  limfx(x),y=8c

y = −4 (must be an equation)      A1 N2

[2 marks]

b.

valid approach to analyze modulus function      (M1)
eg   sketch, horizontal asymptote at y = 4, y = 0

k = 4, k = 0     A2 N3

[3 marks]

c.

Examiners report

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Syllabus sections

Topic 2 - Functions and equations » 2.5 » The reciprocal function x1x , x0 : its graph and self-inverse nature.

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