Date | May 2021 | Marks available | 6 | Reference code | 21M.1.SL.TZ2.5 |
Level | Standard Level | Paper | Paper 1 (without calculator) | Time zone | Time zone 2 |
Command term | Find | Question number | 5 | Adapted from | N/A |
Question
Consider the function defined by for .
The following diagram shows part of the graph of which crosses the -axis at point , with coordinates . The line is the tangent to the graph of at the point .
Find the exact value of .
Given that the gradient of is , find the -coordinate of .
Markscheme
(M1)
OR (A1)
A1
[3 marks]
attempt to differentiate (must include and/or ) (M1)
A1
setting their derivative M1
OR (or equivalent) A1
valid attempt to solve their quadratic (M1)
A1
Note: Award A0 if the candidate’s final answer includes additional solutions (such as ).
[6 marks]