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Date May 2014 Marks available 4 Reference code 14M.1.hl.TZ2.8
Level HL only Paper 1 Time zone TZ2
Command term Find Question number 8 Adapted from N/A

Question

The function f is defined by

f(x)={12x,34(x2)23,x2x>2

Determine whether or not fis continuous.

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a.

The graph of the function g is obtained by applying the following transformations to the graph of f:

a reflection in the y–axis followed by a translation by the vector (20).

Find g(x).

[4]
b.

Markscheme

12(2)=3 and 34(22)23=3     A1

both answers are the same, hence f is continuous (at x=2)     R1

 

Note:     R1 may be awarded for justification using a graph or referring to limits. Do not award A0R1.

 

[2 marks]

a.

reflection in the y-axis

f(x)={1+2x,34(x+2)23,x2x<2     (M1)

 

Note:     Award M1 for evidence of reflecting a graph in y-axis.

 

translation (20)

g(x)={2x3,34x23,x0x<0     (M1)A1A1

 

Note:     Award (M1) for attempting to substitute (x2) for x, or translating a graph along positive x-axis.

     Award A1 for the correct domains (this mark can be awarded independent of the M1).

     Award A1 for the correct expressions.

 

[4 marks]

b.

Examiners report

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Syllabus sections

Topic 2 - Core: Functions and equations » 2.3 » Transformations of graphs: translations; stretches; reflections in the axes.

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