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Date May 2017 Marks available 2 Reference code 17M.1.hl.TZ1.6
Level HL only Paper 1 Time zone TZ1
Command term Sketch Question number 6 Adapted from N/A

Question

Consider the graphs of \(y = \left| x \right|\) and \(y =  - \left| x \right| + b\), where \(b \in {\mathbb{Z}^ + }\).

Sketch the graphs on the same set of axes.

[2]
a.

Given that the graphs enclose a region of area 18 square units, find the value of b.

[3]
b.

Markscheme

M17/5/MATHL/HP1/ENG/TZ1/A6.a/M

graphs sketched correctly (condone missing b)     A1A1

[2 marks]

a.

\(\frac{{{b^2}}}{2} = 18\)     (M1)A1

\(b = 6\)     A1

[3 marks]

b.

Examiners report

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a.
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b.

Syllabus sections

Topic 2 - Core: Functions and equations » 2.2
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