Date | May 2022 | Marks available | 3 | Reference code | 22M.2.AHL.TZ1.8 |
Level | Additional Higher Level | Paper | Paper 2 | Time zone | Time zone 1 |
Command term | Hence or otherwise and Determine | Question number | 8 | Adapted from | N/A |
Question
Consider the equation , where .
Write down an expression for the product of the roots, in terms of .
[1]
a.
Hence or otherwise, determine the values of such that the equation has one positive and one negative real root.
[3]
b.
Markscheme
product of roots A1
[1 mark]
a.
recognition that the product of the roots will be negative (M1)
critical values seen (A1)
A1
[3 marks]
b.
Examiners report
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a.
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b.
Syllabus sections
Topic 2—Functions » SL 2.7—Solutions of quadratic equations and inequalities, discriminant and nature of roots
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