Date | May Specimen | Marks available | 2 | Reference code | SPM.1.sl.TZ0.14 |
Level | SL only | Paper | 1 | Time zone | TZ0 |
Command term | Write down | Question number | 14 | Adapted from | N/A |
Question
A sketch of the function f(x)=5x3−3x5+1f(x)=5x3−3x5+1 is shown for −1.5⩽x⩽1.5 and −6⩽y⩽6 .
Write down f′(x) .
Find the equation of the tangent to the graph of y=f(x) at (1, 3) .
Write down the coordinates of the second point where this tangent intersects the graph of y=f(x) .
Markscheme
f′(x)=15x2−15x4 (A1)(A1) (C2)
Note: Award a maximum of (A1)(A0) if extra terms seen.
f′(1)=0 (M1)
Note: Award (M1) for f′(x)=0 .
y=3 (A1)(ft) (C2)
Note: Follow through from their answer to part (a).
(−1.38, 3) (−1.38481…, 3) (A1)(ft)(A1)(ft) (C2)
Note: Follow through from their answer to parts (a) and (b).
Note: Accept x=−1.38, y=3 (x=−1.38481… , y=3) .