Date | November 2019 | Marks available | 2 | Reference code | 19N.2.SL.TZ0.T_4 |
Level | Standard Level | Paper | Paper 2 | Time zone | Time zone 0 |
Command term | Find | Question number | T_4 | Adapted from | N/A |
Question
The graph of the quadratic function intersects the -axis at .
The vertex of the function is .
The equation has two solutions. The first solution is .
Let be the tangent at .
Find the value of .
Write down the equation for the axis of symmetry of the graph.
Use the symmetry of the graph to show that the second solution is .
Write down the -intercepts of the graph.
On graph paper, draw the graph of for and . Use a scale of to represent unit on the -axis and to represent units on the -axis.
Write down the equation of .
Draw the tangent on your graph.
Given and , state whether the function, , is increasing or decreasing at . Give a reason for your answer.
Markscheme
OR (or equivalent) (M1)
Note: Award (M1) for evaluating .
(A1)(G2)
Note: Award (G2) if or seen.
[2 marks]
(A1)(A1)
Note: Award (A1) for “ constant”, (A1) for the constant being . The answer must be an equation.
[2 marks]
(M1)
OR
(M1)
OR
(M1)
OR
diagram showing axis of symmetry and given points (-values labels, , and , are sufficient) and an indication that the horizontal distances between the axis of symmetry and the given points are . (M1)
Note: Award (M1) for correct working using the symmetry between and . Award (M0) if candidate has used and to show the axis of symmetry is . Award (M0) if candidate solved or evaluated and .
(AG)
[1 mark]
and (A1)(A1)
Note: Accept and or and , award at most (A0)(A1) if parentheses are omitted.
[2 marks]
(A1)(A1)(A1)(A1)(ft)
Note: Award (A1) for labelled axes with correct scale, correct window. Award (A1) for the vertex, , in correct location.
Award (A1) for a smooth continuous curve symmetric about their vertex. Award (A1)(ft) for the curve passing through their and intercepts in correct location. Follow through from their parts (a) and (d).
If graph paper is not used:
Award at most (A0)(A0)(A1)(A1)(ft). Their graph should go through their and for the last (A1)(ft) to be awarded.
[4 marks]
OR (A1)(A1)
Note: Award (A1) for " constant", (A1) for the constant being . The answer must be an equation.
[2 marks]
tangent to the graph drawn at (A1)(ft)
Note: Award (A1) for a horizontal straight-line tangent to curve at approximately . Award (A0) if a ruler is not used. Follow through from their part (e).
[1 mark]
decreasing (A1)
gradient (of tangent line) is negative (at ) OR (R1)
Note: Do not accept "gradient (of tangent line) is ". Do not award (A1)(R0).
[2 marks]