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Date May 2014 Marks available 1 Reference code 14M.1.sl.TZ2.13
Level SL only Paper 1 Time zone TZ2
Command term Write down Question number 13 Adapted from N/A

Question

Consider the graph of the function \(f(x) = {x^3} + 2{x^2} - 5\).


Label the local maximum as \({\text{A}}\) on the graph.

[1]
a.

Label the local minimum as B on the graph.

[1]
b.

Write down the interval where \(f'(x) < 0\).

[1]
c.

Draw the tangent to the curve at \(x = 1\) on the graph.

[1]
d.

Write down the equation of the tangent at \(x = 1\).

[2]
e.

Markscheme

 

correct label on graph     (A1)     (C1)

[1 mark]

a.

 

correct label on graph     (A1)     (C1)

[1 mark]

b.

\( - 1.33 < x < 0\)   \(\left( { - \frac{4}{3} < x < 0} \right)\)     (A1)     (C1)

[1 mark]

c.

 

tangent drawn at \(x = 1\) on graph     (A1)     (C1)

[1 mark]

d.

\(y = 7x - 9\)     (A1)(A1)     (C2)

 

Notes: Award (A1) for \(7\), (A1) for \(-9\).

If answer not given as an equation award at most (A1)(A0).

 

[2 marks]

e.

Examiners report

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Syllabus sections

Topic 7 - Introduction to differential calculus » 7.4 » Graphical interpretation of \(f'\left( x \right) > 0\), \(f'\left( x \right) = 0\) and \(f'\left( x \right) < 0\).

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