Date | November 2019 | Marks available | 2 | Reference code | 19N.1.SL.TZ0.S_5 |
Level | Standard Level | Paper | Paper 1 (without calculator) | Time zone | Time zone 0 |
Command term | Show that | Question number | S_5 | Adapted from | N/A |
Question
Consider the function , with derivative where .
Show that the discriminant of is .
Given that is an increasing function, find all possible values of .
Markscheme
correct substitution into (A1)
eg ,
correct expansion of each term A1
eg ,
AG N0
[2 marks]
valid approach M1
eg ,
recognizing discriminant or M1
eg , ,
two correct values for /endpoints (even if inequalities are incorrect) (A1)
eg , and ,
correct interval A1 N2
eg ,
Note: Candidates may work with an equation, then write the intervals with inequalities at the end. If inequalities are not seen until the candidate’s final correct answer, M0M0A1A1 may be awarded.
If candidate is working with incorrect inequalitie(s) at the beginning, then gets the correct final answer, award M0M0A1A0 or M1M0A1A0 or M0M1A1A0 in line with the markscheme.
[4 marks]