Date | May Example question | Marks available | 2 | Reference code | EXM.2.AHL.TZ0.8 |
Level | Additional Higher Level | Paper | Paper 2 | Time zone | Time zone 0 |
Command term | Show that | Question number | 8 | Adapted from | N/A |
Question
The function is given by , where , , , are integers.
The graph of passes through the point (0, 0).
The graph of also passes through the point (3, 18).
The graph of also passes through the points (1, 0) and (–1, –10).
Write down the value of .
Show that .
Write down the other two linear equations in , and .
Write down these three equations as a matrix equation.
Solve this matrix equation.
The function can also be written where and are integers. Find and .
Markscheme
* This question is from an exam for a previous syllabus, and may contain minor differences in marking or structure.
= 0 A1 N1
[1 mark]
Attempting to substitute (3, 18) (M1)
A1
AG N0
[2 marks]
+ + = 0 A1 N1
− + − = −10 A1 N1
[2 marks]
Evidence of attempting to set up a matrix equation (M1)
Correct matrix equation representing the given equations A2 N3
eg
[3 marks]
A1A1A1 N3
[3 marks]
Factorizing (M1)
eg ,
(accept ) A1A1 N3
[3 marks]