Date | May 2014 | Marks available | 6 | Reference code | 14M.1.hl.TZ1.6 |
Level | HL only | Paper | 1 | Time zone | TZ1 |
Command term | Sketch and State | Question number | 6 | Adapted from | N/A |
Question
The first set of axes below shows the graph of y= f(x) for −4⩽.
Let g(x) = \int_{ - 4}^x {f(t){\text{d}}t} for - 4 \leqslant x \leqslant 4.
(a) State the value of x at which g(x) is a minimum.
(b) On the second set of axes, sketch the graph of y = g(x).
Markscheme
(a) x = 1 A1
[1 mark]
(b) A1 for point (–4, 0)
A1 for (0, − 4)
A1 for min at x = 1 in approximately the correct place
A1 for (4, 0)
A1 for shape including continuity at x = 0
[5 marks]
Total [6 marks]
Examiners report
[N/A]
Syllabus sections
Topic 6 - Core: Calculus » 6.5 » Area of the region enclosed by a curve and the x-axis or y-axis in a given interval; areas of regions enclosed by curves.
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