Date | May 2019 | Marks available | 4 | Reference code | 19M.1.SL.TZ2.S_9 |
Level | Standard Level | Paper | Paper 1 (without calculator) | Time zone | Time zone 2 |
Command term | Find | Question number | S_9 | Adapted from | N/A |
Question
Let be an obtuse angle such that .
Let .
Find the value of .
Line passes through the origin and has a gradient of . Find the equation of .
The following diagram shows the graph of for 0 ≤ ≤ 3. Line is a tangent to the graph of at point P.
Given that is parallel to , find the -coordinate of P.
Markscheme
* This question is from an exam for a previous syllabus, and may contain minor differences in marking or structure.
evidence of valid approach (M1)
eg sketch of triangle with sides 3 and 5,
correct working (A1)
eg missing side is 4 (may be seen in sketch), ,
A2 N4
[4 marks]
correct substitution of either gradient or origin into equation of line (A1)
(do not accept )
eg , ,
A2 N4
Note: Award A1A0 for .
[2 marks]
valid approach to equate their gradients (M1)
eg , , ,
correct equation without (A1)
eg , ,
correct working (A1)
eg ,
(do not accept ) A1 N1
Note: Do not award the final A1 if additional answers are given.
[4 marks]