Date | May 2018 | Marks available | 1 | Reference code | 18M.1.SL.TZ2.T_14 |
Level | Standard Level | Paper | Paper 1 | Time zone | Time zone 2 |
Command term | Find | Question number | T_14 | Adapted from | N/A |
Question
Consider the function .
Find f'(x)
Find the gradient of the graph of f at .
Find the x-coordinate of the point at which the normal to the graph of f has gradient .
Markscheme
* This question is from an exam for a previous syllabus, and may contain minor differences in marking or structure.
x3 (A1) (C1)
Note: Award (A0) for and not simplified to x3.
[1 mark]
(M1)
Note: Award (M1) for correct substitution of into their derivative.
(−0.125) (A1)(ft) (C2)
Note: Follow through from their part (a).
[2 marks]
x3 = 8 (A1)(M1)
Note: Award (A1) for 8 seen maybe seen as part of an equation y = 8x + c, (M1) for equating their derivative to 8.
(x =) 2 (A1) (C3)
Note: Do not accept (2, 4).
[3 marks]