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2. [Maximum mark: 16]
Consider the function f (x) = 3x - 1 + 4x-2 . Part of the graph of y = f (x) is shown below.
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0 x
−4 −2 2 4 6
−4
−8
The function is defined for all values of x except for x = a .
(a) Write down the value of a . [1]
(b) Use your graphic display calculator to find the coordinates of the local minimum. [2]
The equation f (x) = w , where w ∈ , has three solutions.
(c) Identify one possible value for w . [1]
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The line y mx is tangent to f (x) when x = -4 .
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(d) Write down whether the value of m is positive or negative. Justify your answer. [2]
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(Question 2 continued)
A second function is given by g (x) = kpx - 9 , where p > 0 . The graph of y = g (x) intersects
the y-axis at point A (0, -5) and passes through point B (3, 4.5) .
(e) Find the value of
(i) k;
(ii) p . [4]
(f) Write down the equation of the horizontal asymptote of y = g (x) . [2]
(g) Find the solution of f (x) = g (x) when x > 0 . [2]
Consider a third function, h , where h (x) = f (x) + g (x) . The point C (-1, q) lies on the
graph of g (x) .
(h) State whether C also lies on the graph of h (x) . Justify your answer. [2]
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2. (a) (a =) 0 A1
[1 mark]
(b) (1.39, 5.24) ((1.38672…, 5.24025…) A1A1
Note: Award A1 for each correct coordinate; do not accept 2 sf values. Award at most
A0A1 if parentheses are missing. Accept x = 1.39 , y = 5.24 .
[2 marks]
(c) any value greater than 5.24025… A1
Note: Accept a specific value OR a description of the correct interval for all values.
[1 mark]
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Question 2 continued
(d) METHOD 1
attempt to relate gradient of function to graph of f R1
e.g. the function is increasing at x = −4
m0 A1
METHOD 2
attempt to find value of f (−4) R1
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= = 3.125
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m0 A1
Note: The A1 can only be awarded if the correct value of f '(−4) or m is found
METHOD 3
attempt to substitute (–4, –12.75) into equation of tangent
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–12.75 = m (– 4) – so m = 3.125 R1
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m0 A1
Note: Do not award R0A1.
[2 marks]
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Question 2 continued
(e) (i) attempt to substitute (0, –5) or (3, 4.5) into g ( x) (M1)
−5 = k p 0 − 9
(k =) 4 A1
(ii) attempt to substitute (3, 4.5) and their part (e)(i) into g ( x) (M1)
4.5 = 4 p 3 − 9
p 3 = 3.375
( p =) 1.5 A1
[4 marks]
(f) y = −9
A2
Note: Award A1 for −9 seen, A2 for a completely correct equation.
Condone g ( x) = −9
[2 marks]
(g) ( x =) 4 (M1)A1
Note: Award M1 for equating f ( x) to their g ( x)
Award (M1)A0 for the y-coordinate (11.25) as the answer or part of the answer
(e.g. coordinates).
Award (M1)A0 for an answer of ( x =) − 2.39421
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Question 2 continued
(h) METHOD 1:
f (−1) = 0 h(−1) = g (−1) (This justification could be graphical.) R1
yes A1
Note: Award R1 for any reasoning based on the fact that –1 is the x-intercept of f.
Accept equivalent arguments in words. Do not award R0A1.
METHOD 2:
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g (−1) = − (–6.33333…)
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h ( x) = 3 x − 1 + 4 x −2 + 4 1.5 x − 9
h (−1) = 3(−1) − 1 + 4(−1) −2 + 4 1.5−1 − 9
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h (−1) = − (–6.33333…) R1
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yes A1
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Note: Award R1 for showing that g (−1) = − and h( −1) = − . Do not award
3 3
R0A1.
[2 marks]
[Total: 16 marks]