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Date November 2016 Marks available 3 Reference code 16N.2.SL.TZ0.S_4
Level Standard Level Paper Paper 2 Time zone Time zone 0
Command term Hence Question number S_4 Adapted from N/A

Question

Let f ( x ) = x e x and g ( x ) = 3 f ( x ) + 1 .

The graphs of f and g intersect at x = p and x = q , where p < q .

Find the value of p and of q .

[3]
a.

Hence, find the area of the region enclosed by the graphs of f and g .

[3]
b.

Markscheme

* This question is from an exam for a previous syllabus, and may contain minor differences in marking or structure.

valid attempt to find the intersection     (M1)

eg f = g , sketch, one correct answer

p = 0.357402 ,   q = 2.15329

p = 0.357 ,   q = 2.15      A1A1     N3

[3 marks]

a.

attempt to set up an integral involving subtraction (in any order)     (M1)

eg p q [ f ( x ) g ( x ) ] d x ,   p q f ( x ) d x p q g ( x ) d x

0.537667

area = 0.538      A2     N3

[3 marks]

b.

Examiners report

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Syllabus sections

Topic 5 —Calculus » SL 5.5—Integration introduction, areas between curve and x axis
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