Date | May 2017 | Marks available | 2 | Reference code | 17M.1.SL.TZ2.T_4 |
Level | Standard Level | Paper | Paper 1 | Time zone | Time zone 2 |
Command term | Find | Question number | T_4 | Adapted from | N/A |
Question
Line intersects the -axis at point A and the -axis at point B, as shown on the diagram.
The length of line segment OB is three times the length of line segment OA, where O is the origin.
Point lies on .
Find the gradient of .
Find the equation of in the form .
Find the -coordinate of point A.
Markscheme
* This question is from an exam for a previous syllabus, and may contain minor differences in marking or structure.
(A1)(A1) (C2)
Notes: Award (A1) for 3 and (A1) for a negative value.
Award (A1)(A0) for either or .
[2 marks]
OR (M1)
Note: Award (M1) for substitution of their gradient from part (a) into a correct equation with the coordinates correctly substituted.
(A1)(ft) (C2)
Notes: Award (A1)(ft) for their correct equation. Follow through from part (a).
If no method seen, award (A1)(A0) for .
Award (A1)(A0) for .
[2 marks]
(M1)
Note: Award (M1) for substitution of in their equation from part (b).
(A1)(ft) (C2)
Notes: Follow through from their equation from part (b). Do not follow through if no method seen. Do not award the final (A1) if the value of is negative or zero.
[2 marks]