Questions

Q1.

The line l1 has equation

2x – 5y + 7 = 0

(a) Find the gradient of l1

(1)

Given that

the point A has coordinates (6, –2)

the line l2 passes through A and is perpendicular to l1

(b) find the equation of l2 giving your answer in the form y = mx + c, where m and c are
constants to be found.

(3)

The lines l1 and l2 intersect at the point M.

(c) Using algebra and showing all your working, find the coordinates of M.

(Solutions relying on calculator technology are not acceptable.)

(3)

Given that the diagonals of a square ABCD meet at M,

(d) find the coordinates of the point C.

(2)

(Total for question = 9 marks)

Q2.
Figure 4 shows a sketch of part of the curve C with equation y = f(x), where

f(x) = (3x – 2)2 (x – 4)

(a) Deduce the values of x for which f(x) > 0

(1)

(b) Expand f(x) to the form

ax3 + bx2 + cx + d

where a, b, c and d are integers to be found.

(3)

The line l, also shown in Figure 4, passes through the y intercept of C and is parallel to the x
-axis.

The line l cuts C again at points P and Q, also shown in Figure 4.

(c) Using algebra and showing your working, find the length of line PQ. Write your answer in the
form , where k is a constant to be found.

(Solutions relying entirely on calculator technology are not acceptable.)

(5)

(Total for question = 9 marks)

Q3.
(a) On Diagram 1, sketch a graph of the curve C with equation

(2)

The curve C is transformed onto the curve with equation

(b) Fully describe this transformation.

(2)

The curve with equation

and the line with equation

y = kx + 7 where k is a constant

intersect at exactly two points, P and Q.

Given that the x coordinate of point P is –4

(c) find the value of k,

(2)

(d) find, using algebra, the coordinates of point Q.

(Solutions relying entirely on calculator technology are not acceptable.)

(4)
 (Total for question = 10 marks)

Q4.

Given that the equation

kx2 + 6kx + 5 = 0 where k is a non zero constant

has no real roots, find the range of possible values for k.

(Total for question = 4 marks)

Q5.

(a) Sketch the curve with equation

(2)

(b) On a separate diagram, sketch the curve with equation

stating the coordinates of the point of intersection with the x-axis and, in terms of k, the
equation of the horizontal asymptote.

(3)

(c) Find the range of possible values of k for which the curve with equation

does not touch or intersect the line with equation y = 3x + 4

(5)

(Total for question = 10 marks)

Q6.

In this question you must show all stages of your working.

Solutions relying on calculator technology are not acceptable.

(a) Solve the equation

f(x) = 9

(4)

(b) Solve the equation

f''(x) = 6

(5)

(Total for question = 9 marks)

Q7.

The points P, Q and R have coordinates (–3, 7), (9, 11) and (12, 2) respectively.

(a) Prove that angle PQR = 90°

(3)

Given that the point S is such that PQRS forms a rectangle,

(b) find the coordinates of S.

(2)

(Total for question = 5 marks)

Q8.

f(x) = 11 – 4x – 2x2

(a) Express f(x) in the form

a + b(x + c)2

where a, b and c are integers to be found.

(3)

(b) Sketch the graph of the curve C with equation y = f(x), showing clearly the coordinates of
the point where the curve crosses the y-axis.

(2)

(c) Write down the equation of the line of symmetry of C.

(1)

(Total for question = 6 marks)

Q9.

The curve C has equation

(a) Sketch the graph of C.

On your sketch

show the coordinates of any points of intersection with the coordinate axes
state clearly the equations of any asymptotes

(4)

The curve D has equation y = kx2 where k is a constant.

Given that C meets D at 4 distinct points,

(b) find the range of possible values for k.

 (5)

(Total for question = 9 marks)

Q10.

In this question you must show all stages of your working.

Solutions relying on calculator technology are not acceptable.

(a) By substituting p = 3x, show that the equation

3 × 9x + 3x + 2 = 1 + 3x– 1

can be rewritten in the form

9p2 + 26p – 3 = 0

(3)

(b) Hence solve

3 × 9x + 3x + 2 = 1 + 3x – 1

(3)

(Total for question = 6 marks)

Q11.

In this question you must show all stages of your working.

Solutions relying on calculator technology are not acceptable.

(i)

Express f(x) in the form ax2 + bx + c where a, b and c are integers to be found.
(3)

(ii) Solve the equation

giving your answer in the form p + q where p and q are simplified fractions to be found.

(4)

(Total for question = 7 marks)

Mark Scheme

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General Guidance for part (a)
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