Questions

[Link].TZ2.S_10
Consider a function 𝑓. The line L1 with equation 𝑦 = 3𝑥 + 1 is a tangent to the graph of 𝑓
when 𝑥 = 2

Let 𝑔 ( 𝑥 ) = 𝑓 ( 𝑥 2 + 1 ) and P be the point on the graph of 𝑔 where 𝑥 = 1.

a.i. Write down 𝑓′ ( 2 ) . [2]

[Link]. Find 𝑓 ( 2 ) . [2]

b. Show that the graph of g has a gradient of 6 at P. [5]

c. Let L2 be the tangent to the graph of g at P. L1 intersects L2 at the point Q.

Find the y-coordinate of Q. [7]

[Link].TZ0.T_11
Consider the curve y = 5x3 − 3x.

The curve has a tangent at the point P(−1, −2).

a. Find
d𝑦
. [2]
d𝑥

b. Find the gradient of this tangent at point P. [2]

c. Find the equation of this tangent. Give your answer in the form y = mx + c. [2]

[Link].TZ1.9
2
The function 𝑓 is defined by 𝑓𝑥 = 𝑥
+ 3𝑥 2 - 3, 𝑥 ≠ 0.

a. Find 𝑓'𝑥. [3]

b.

Find the equation of the normal to the curve 𝑦 = 𝑓𝑥 at 1, 2 in the form

𝑎𝑥 + 𝑏𝑦 + 𝑑 = 0, where 𝑎, 𝑏, 𝑑 ∈ ℤ.

[4]

[Link].TZ1.6
Consider the curve 𝑦 = √ 𝑥.

The shape of a piece of metal can be modelled by the region bounded by the functions
𝑓, 𝑔, the 𝑥-axis and the line segment [AB], as shown in the following diagram. The units
on the 𝑥 and 𝑦 axes are measured in metres.

The piecewise function 𝑓 is defined by

𝑓𝑥 = { √𝑥 0 ≤ 𝑥 ≤ 0 . 16
1 . 25𝑥 + 0 . 2 0 . 16 < 𝑥 ≤ 0 . 5

The graph of 𝑔 is obtained from the graph of 𝑓 by:

1
a stretch scale factor of 2
in the 𝑥 direction,
1
followed by a stretch scale factor in the 𝑦 direction,
2
followed by a translation of 0 . 2 units to the right.

Point A lies on the graph of 𝑓 and has coordinates ( 0 . 5, 0 . 825 ) . Point B is the image
of A under the given transformations and has coordinates ( 𝑝, 𝑞 ) .

The piecewise function 𝑔 is given by

ℎ𝑥 0.2 ≤ 𝑥 ≤ 𝑎
𝑔𝑥 = { 1 . 25𝑥 + 𝑏
𝑎<𝑥≤𝑝

The area enclosed by 𝑦 = 𝑔 ( 𝑥 ) , the 𝑥-axis and the line 𝑥 = 𝑝 is 0 . 0627292 m2 correct
to six significant figures.

a.i. Find
d𝑦
. [2]
d𝑥

[Link].

Hence show that the equation of the tangent to the curve at the point 0 . 16, 0 . 4
is 𝑦 = 1 . 25𝑥 + 0 . 2.

[2]
 b. Find the value of 𝑝 and the value of 𝑞. [2]

c.i. Find an expression for ℎ ( 𝑥 ) . [2]

[Link]. Find the value of 𝑎. [1]

[Link]. Find the value of 𝑏. [2]

d.i. Find the area enclosed by 𝑦 = 𝑓 ( 𝑥 ) , the 𝑥-axis and the line 𝑥 = 0 . 5. [3]

[Link]. Find the area of the shaded region on the diagram. [4]

[Link].TZ1.T_6
Consider the function 𝑔(𝑥) = 𝑥 3 + 𝑘𝑥 2 − 15𝑥 + 5.

The tangent to the graph of 𝑦 = 𝑔(𝑥) at 𝑥 = 2 is parallel to the line 𝑦 = 21𝑥 + 7.

a. Find 𝑔′ (𝑥). [3]

b.i. Show that 𝑘 = 6. [2]

[Link].

Find the equation of the tangent to the graph of 𝑦 = 𝑔(𝑥) at 𝑥 = 2. Give your
answer in the form 𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 + 𝑐.

[3]

c.

Use your answer to part (a) and the value of 𝑘, to find the 𝑥-coordinates of the
stationary points of the graph of 𝑦 = 𝑔(𝑥).

[3]

d.i. Find 𝑔′ ( − 1). [2]

[Link]. Hence justify that 𝑔 is decreasing at 𝑥 = − 1. [1]

e. Find the 𝑦-coordinate of the local minimum. [2]

[Link].TZ2.T_14
𝑥4
Consider the function 𝑓 ( 𝑥 ) = 4
.

a. Find f'(x) [1]

 1
b. Find the gradient of the graph of f at 𝑥 = − 2 . [2]

c.

Find the x-coordinate of the point at which the normal to the graph of f has
1
gradient − .
8

[3]

[Link].TZ0.H_11
𝜋
Consider the function 𝑓(𝑥) = 2sin2 𝑥 + 7sin⁡2𝑥 + tan⁡𝑥 − 9, 0 ⩽ 𝑥 < 2 .

Let 𝑢 = tan⁡𝑥 .

a.i. Determine an expression for 𝑓′ (𝑥) in terms of 𝑥. [2]

𝜋
[Link]. Sketch a graph of 𝑦 = 𝑓′ (𝑥) for 0 ⩽ 𝑥 < . [4]
2

[Link].

Find the 𝑥-coordinate(s) of the point(s) of inflexion of the graph of 𝑦 = 𝑓(𝑥),

labelling these clearly on the graph of 𝑦 = 𝑓′ (𝑥).

[2]

b.i. Express sin⁡𝑥 in terms of 𝜇. [2]

[Link]. Express sin⁡2𝑥 in terms of 𝑢. [3]

[Link]. Hence show that 𝑓(𝑥) = 0 can be expressed as 𝑢3 − 7𝑢2 + 15𝑢 − 9 = 0. [2]

c.

Solve the equation 𝑓(𝑥) = 0, giving your answers in the form arctan⁡𝑘 where 𝑘 ∈ 𝑍.

[3]

[Link].TZ2.T_5
1 3
Consider the function 𝑓 ( 𝑥 ) = 𝑥 3 + 𝑥 2 − 𝑥 − 1.
3 4

d. Find 𝑓′ ( 𝑥 ) . [3]

e. Find the gradient of the graph of 𝑦 = 𝑓 ( 𝑥 ) at 𝑥 = 2. [2]

f.
 Find the equation of the tangent line to the graph of 𝑦 = 𝑓 ( 𝑥 ) at 𝑥 = 2. Give the
equation in the form 𝑎𝑥 + 𝑏𝑦 + 𝑑 = 0 where, 𝑎, 𝑏, and 𝑑 ∈ 𝑍.

[2]

[Link].TZ0.S_6
Let 𝑓(𝑥) = 15 − 𝑥 2 , for 𝑥 ∈ 𝑅. The following diagram shows part of the graph of 𝑓 and the
rectangle OABC, where A is on the negative 𝑥-axis, B is on the graph of 𝑓, and C is on the
𝑦-axis.

Find the 𝑥-coordinate of A that gives the maximum area of OABC.

[Link].TZ1.H_7
d𝑦
Find the coordinates of the points on the curve 𝑦3 + 3𝑥𝑦2 − 𝑥 3 = 27 at which d𝑥
= 0.

[Link].TZ1.S_1
Let f(x) = ln x − 5x , for x > 0 .

a. Find f '(x). [2]

b. Find f "(x). [1]

c. Solve f '(x) = f "(x). [2]

[Link].TZ0.T_13
 𝑘
Consider the graph of the function 𝑓𝑥 = 𝑥 2 - 𝑥 .

The equation of the tangent to the graph of 𝑦 = 𝑓𝑥 at 𝑥 = - 2 is 2𝑦 = 4 - 5𝑥.

a. Write down 𝑓′ ( 𝑥 ) . [3]

b. Write down the gradient of this tangent. [1]

c. Find the value of 𝑘. [2]

Markschemes
[Link].TZ2.S_10
a.i.

recognize that 𝑓′ ( 𝑥 ) is the gradient of the tangent at 𝑥 (M1)

eg 𝑓′ ( 𝑥 ) = 𝑚

𝑓′ ( 2 ) = 3 (accept m = 3) A1 N2
[2 marks]
[Link]. recognize that 𝑓 ( 2 ) = 𝑦 ( 2 ) (M1) eg 𝑓 ( 2 ) = 3 × 2 + 1 𝑓 ( 2 ) = 7 A1 N2
[2 marks]
b. recognize that the gradient of the graph of g is 𝑔′ ( 𝑥 ) (M1)
choosing chain rule to find 𝑔′ ( 𝑥 ) (M1) eg
d𝑦
d𝑢
d𝑢
× d𝑥 , 𝑢 = 𝑥 2 + 1, 𝑢′ = 2𝑥

𝑔′ ( 𝑥 ) = 𝑓′ ( 𝑥 2 + 1 ) × 2𝑥 A2 𝑔′ ( 1 ) = 3 × 2 A1 𝑔′ ( 1 ) = 6 AG N0 [5 marks]

c. at Q, L1 = L2 (seen anywhere) (M1)

recognize that the gradient of L2 is g'(1) (seen anywhere) (M1)
eg m = 6

finding g (1) (seen anywhere) (A1)

eg 𝑔 ( 1 ) = 𝑓 ( 2 ) , 𝑔 ( 1 ) = 7

attempt to substitute gradient and/or coordinates into equation of a straight line

M1
eg 𝑦 − 𝑔 ( 1 ) = 6 ( 𝑥 − 1 ) , 𝑦 − 1 = 𝑔′ ( 1 ) ( 𝑥 − 7 ) , 7 = 6 ( 1 ) + b

correct equation for L2 eg 𝑦 − 7 = 6 ( 𝑥 − 1 ) , 𝑦 = 6𝑥 + 1 A1

correct working to find Q (A1) 𝑦=1 A1 N2 [7 marks]
eg same y-intercept, 3𝑥 = 0

[Link].TZ0.T_11
a.

* This question is from an exam for a previous syllabus, and may contain minor differences in
marking or structure.

15x2 − 3 (A1)(A1) (C2)

 Note: Award (A1) for 15x2, (A1) for −3. Award at most (A1)(A0) if additional terms are
seen.

[2 marks]
b. 15 (−1)2 − 3 (M1) Note: Award (M1) for substituting −1 into their d𝑦
d𝑥
.

= 12 (A1)(ft) (C2) Note: Follow through from part (a). [2 marks]

c. (y − (−2)) = 12 (x − (−1)) (M1) OR −2 = 12(−1) + c (M1)
Note: Award (M1) for point and their gradient substituted into the equation of a line.
y = 12x + 10 (A1)(ft) (C2) Note: Follow through from part (b). [2 marks]

[Link].TZ1.9
a.

𝑓'𝑥 = - 2𝑥 -2 + 6𝑥 OR 2
𝑓'𝑥 = - 𝑥2 + 6𝑥 A1(M1)A1

Note: Award A1 for 6𝑥 seen, and (M1) for expressing 1𝑥 as 𝑥-1 (this can be implied from
either 𝑥 -2 or 2 seen in their final answer), A1 for - 2 . Award at most A1(M1)A0 if any
2 2
𝑥 𝑥
additional terms are seen.

[3 marks]
b. finding gradient at 𝑥 = 1 d𝑦
d 𝑥𝑥 = 1
=4 A1
finding the perpendicular gradient M1 𝑚⊥ = - 4
1

1
2 = - 41 + 𝑐 OR 1
𝑦 - 2 = - 4𝑥 - 1 M1

Note: Award M1 for correctly substituting 𝑥 = 1 and 𝑦 = 2 and their 𝑚⊥.

𝑥 + 4𝑦 - 9 = 0 A1

Note: Do not award the final A1 if the answer is not in the required form. Accept
integer multiples of the equation.

[4 marks]

[Link].TZ1.6
a.i.
1
𝑦 = 𝑥2 (M1)
A1
1
d𝑦 1
d𝑥
= 2 𝑥- 2

[2 marks]
[Link]. gradient at 𝑥 = 0 . 16 is ×
1 1
M1 = 1 . 25
2 √0 . 16
EITHER
𝑦 - 0 . 4 = 1 . 25𝑥 - 0 . 16 M1 0 . 4 = 1 . 250 . 16 + 𝑏 M1
OR
Note: Do not allow working backwards from the given answer. THEN
hence 𝑦 = 1 . 25𝑥 + 0 . 2 AG [2 marks]
b. 𝑝 = 0 . 45, 𝑞 = 0 . 4125 (or 0 . 413) (accept " ( 0 . 45, 0 . 4125 ) ") A1A1
[2 marks]
c.i. ℎ𝑥 =
1
2√
2𝑥 - 0 . 2 A2
[2 marks]
Note: Award A1 if only two correct transformations are seen.
[Link]. 𝑎= 0 . 28 A1
[1 mark]
[Link]. EITHER
Correct substitution of their part (b) (or 0 . 28, 0 . 2) into the given expression
(M1)
1
1 . 25 × 2𝑥 - 0.2 + 0.2 (M1)
OR 2

Note: Award M1 for transforming the equivalent expression for 𝑓 correctly. THEN
𝑏= - 0 . 15 A1
[2 marks]
d.i. recognizing need to add two integrals (M1)
∫0
0 . 16 0.5
√ 𝑥 d 𝑥 + ∫0 . 16 1 . 25𝑥 + 0 . 2 d 𝑥 (A1)

Note: The second integral could be replaced by the formula for the area of a
1
trapezoid 2 × 0 . 340 . 4 + 0 . 825.
 0 . 251 m2 0 . 250916 … A1 [3 marks]

[Link]. EITHER 1
area of a trapezoid × 0 . 050 . 4125 + 0 . 825 = 0 . 0309375
2
(M1)(A1)
0.5
∫0 . 45 8 . 25𝑥 - 3 . 3 d 𝑥 = 0 . 0309375 (M1)(A1)
OR

Note: If the rounded answer of 0 . 413 from part (b) is used, the integral is
∫0 . 45 8 . 24𝑥 - 3 . 295 d 𝑥 = 0 . 03095 which would be awarded (M1)(A1).
0.5

THEN shaded area = 0 . 250916 … - 0 . 0627292 - 0 . 0309375 (M1)

Note: Award (M1) for the subtraction of both 0 . 0627292 … and their area for the
trapezoid from their answer to (a)(i).

= 0 . 157 m2 0 . 15725 A1 [4 marks]

[Link].TZ1.T_6
a.

* This question is from an exam for a previous syllabus, and may contain minor differences in
marking or structure.

3𝑥 2 + 2𝑘𝑥 − 15 (A1)(A1)(A1)

Note: Award (A1) for 3𝑥 2 , (A1) for 2𝑘𝑥 and (A1) for −15. Award at most (A1)(A1)(A0)
if additional terms are seen.

[3 marks]
b.i. 21 = 3(2)2 + 2𝑘(2) − 15 (M1)(M1)
Note: Award (M1) for equating their derivative to 21. Award (M1) for substituting 2
into their derivative. The second (M1) should only be awarded if correct working leads
to the final answer of 𝑘 = 6.

Substituting in the known value, 𝑘 = 6, invalidates the process; award (M0)(M0).

𝑘=6 (AG) [2 marks]

[Link]. 𝑔(2) = (2)3 + (6)(2)2 − 15(2) + 5 ( = 7) (M1)
Note: Award (M1) for substituting 2 into 𝑔. 7 = 21(2) + 𝑐 (M1)
 Note: Award (M1) for correct substitution of 21, 2 and their 7 into gradient intercept
form.

OR 𝑦 − 7 = 21(𝑥 − 2) (M1)
Note: Award (M1) for correct substitution of 21, 2 and their 7 into gradient point
form.

𝑦 = 21𝑥 − 35 (A1) (G2) [3 marks]

c. 3𝑥 2 + 12𝑥 − 15 = 0 (or equivalent) (M1)
Note: Award (M1) for equating their part (a) (with 𝑘 = 6 substituted) to zero.

𝑥 = − 5, 𝑥 = 1 (A1)(ft)(A1)(ft) Note: Follow through from part (a).

[3 marks]
d.i. 3( − 1)2 + 12( − 1) − 15 (M1)
Note: Award (M1) for substituting −1 into their derivative, with 𝑘 = 6 substituted.
Follow through from part (a).

= − 24 (A1)(ft) (G2) [2 marks]

[Link]. 𝑔′ ( − 1) < 0 (therefore 𝑔 is decreasing when 𝑥 = − 1) (R1) [1 marks]
e. 𝑔(1) = (1)3 + (6)(1)2 − 15(1) + 5 (M1)
Note: Award (M1) for correctly substituting 6 and their 1 into 𝑔.

= −3 (A1)(ft) (G2)
Note: Award, at most, (M1)(A0) or (G1) if answer is given as a coordinate pair.
Follow through from part (c).

[2 marks]

[Link].TZ2.T_14
a.

* 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 4𝑥4
3
and not simplified to x3.

[1 mark]
3
b. 1
( −2 ) (M1)
 Note: Award (M1) for correct substitution of − 12 into their derivative.
−
1
8
(−0.125) (A1)(ft) (C2) Note: Follow through from their part (a). [2 marks]
c. 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]

[Link].TZ0.H_11
a.i.

𝑓′ (𝑥) = 4sin⁡𝑥 cos⁡𝑥 + 14cos⁡2𝑥 + sec2 𝑥 (or equivalent) (M1)A1

[2 marks]
[Link].

A1A1A1A1
Note: Award A1 for correct behaviour at 𝑥 = 0, A1 for correct domain and correct
behaviour for 𝑥 → 2 , A1 for two clear intersections with 𝑥-axis and minimum point, A1
𝜋

for clear maximum point.

[4 marks]
[Link]. 𝑥 = 0.0736 A1 𝑥 = 1.13 A1 [2 marks]
b.i. attempt to write sin⁡𝑥 in terms of 𝑢 only (M1) sin⁡𝑥 =
𝑢
√1 + 𝑢2
A1 [2 marks]

[Link]. cos⁡𝑥 =
1
√1 + 𝑢2
(A1)

attempt to use sin⁡2𝑥 = 2sin⁡𝑥 cos⁡𝑥 ( = 2

𝑢 1
) (M1) sin⁡2𝑥 =
2𝑢
1 + 𝑢2
A1
√1 + 𝑢2 √1 + 𝑢2

[3 marks]
[Link]. 2sin2 𝑥 + 7sin⁡2𝑥 + tan⁡𝑥 − 9 = 0 2𝑢2
1 + 𝑢2
14𝑢
+ 1 + 𝑢2 + 𝑢 − 9 ( = 0) M1
 2𝑢2 + 14𝑢 + 𝑢(1 + 𝑢2 ) − 9(1 + 𝑢2 )
= 0 (or equivalent) A1 𝑢3 − 7𝑢2 + 15𝑢 − 9 = 0 AG
1 + 𝑢2

[2 marks]
c. 𝑢 = 1 or 𝑢 = 3 (M1) 𝑥 = arctan⁡(1) A1 𝑥 = arctan⁡(3) A1
Note: Only accept answers given the required form. [3 marks]

[Link].TZ2.T_5
d.
3
𝑥2 + 2 𝑥 − 1 (A1)(A1)(A1)
Note: Award (A1) for each correct term. Award at most (A1)(A1)(A0) if there are extra
terms.

[3 marks]
e.
3
22 + 2 × 2 − 1 (M1)
Note: Award (M1) for correct substitution of 2 in their derivative of the function.
6 (A1)(ft)(G2) Note: Follow through from part (d). [2 marks]
f.
8
3
= 6(2) + 𝑐 (M1)
Note: Award (M1) for 2, their part (a) and their part (e) substituted into equation of a
straight line.

𝑐= −
28
3
OR 8
(𝑦 − ) = 6( 𝑥 − 2)
3
(M1)
Note: Award (M1) for 2, their part (a) and their part (e) substituted into equation of a
straight line.

OR 𝑦 = 6𝑥 −
28
3
(𝑦 = 6𝑥 − 9.33333 … ) (M1)
Note: Award (M1) for their answer to (e) and intercept − 283 substituted in the gradient-
intercept line equation.

−18𝑥 + 3𝑦 + 28 = 0 (accept integer multiples) (A1)(ft)(G2)

Note: Follow through from parts (a) and (e). [2 marks]

[Link].TZ0.S_6
* This question is from an exam for a previous syllabus, and may contain minor differences in
marking or structure.

attempt to find the area of OABC (M1)

 egOA × OC, 𝑥 × 𝑓(𝑥), 𝑓(𝑥) × ( − 𝑥)

correct expression for area in one variable (A1)

egarea = 𝑥(15 − 𝑥2 ), 15𝑥 − 𝑥3 , 𝑥3 − 15𝑥

valid approach to find maximum area (seen anywhere) (M1)

eg𝐴′ (𝑥) = 0

correct derivative A1
eg15 − 3𝑥2 , (15 − 𝑥2 ) + 𝑥( − 2𝑥) = 0, − 15 + 3𝑥2

correct working (A1)

eg15 = 3𝑥2 , 𝑥2 = 5, 𝑥 = √5

𝑥 = − √ 5 ( accept A ( −√ 5, 0 ) ) A2 N3
[7 marks]

[Link].TZ1.H_7
* This question is from an exam for a previous syllabus, and may contain minor differences in
marking or structure.

attempt at implicit differentiation M1

d𝑦 d𝑦
3𝑦2 d𝑥 + 3𝑦2 + 6𝑥𝑦 d𝑥 − 3𝑥 2 = 0 A1A1
Note: Award A1 for the second & third terms, A1 for the first term, fourth term & RHS
equal to zero.

substitution of
d𝑦
d𝑥
=0 M1
3𝑦2 − 3𝑥 2 = 0

⇒𝑦= ±𝑥 A1
substitute either variable into original equation M1
𝑦 = 𝑥 ⇒ 𝑥 3 = 9 ⇒ 𝑥 = 3√ 9 (or 𝑦3 = 9 ⇒ 𝑦 = 3√ 9 ) A1
𝑦 = − 𝑥 ⇒ 𝑥 3 = 27 ⇒ 𝑥 = 3 (or 𝑦3 = − 27 ⇒ 𝑦 = − 3) A1
( 3√ 9 , 3√ 9 ) , (3, −3) A1
[9 marks]

[Link].TZ1.S_1
 a.

* This question is from an exam for a previous syllabus, and may contain minor differences in
marking or structure.

𝑓′ ( 𝑥 ) =
1
𝑥
−5 A1A1 N2
[2 marks]
b. f "(x) = −x−2 A1 N1 [1 mark]
c. METHOD 1 (using GDC) valid approach (M1) eg

0.558257 x = 0.558 A1 N2 Note: Do not award A1 if additional answers given.

METHOD 2 (analytical)
attempt to solve their equation f '(x) = f "(x) (do not accept
1
𝑥
1
− 5 = − 𝑥2 ) (M1)
eg 5𝑥2 − 𝑥 − 1 = 0,
1 ± √21 1
,𝑥 =
−1 ± √21
, − 0.358 0.558257 x = 0.558 A1 N2
10 2

Note: Do not award A1 if additional answers given. [2 marks]

[Link].TZ0.T_13
a.

* This question is from an exam for a previous syllabus, and may contain minor differences in
marking or structure.

2𝑥 + 𝑥2
𝑘
(A1)(A1)(A1) (C3)

Note: Award (A1) for 2𝑥, (A1) for +𝑘, and (A1) for 𝑥-2 or 𝑥12 .
Award at most (A1)(A1)(A0) if additional terms are seen.

[3 marks]
b. -2 . 5
-5
2
(A1) (C1) [1 mark]
c. -2 . 5 = 2 × -2 +
𝑘
-2
2 (M1)

Note: Award (M1) for equating their gradient from part (b) to their substituted
derivative from part (a).
𝑘= 6 (A1)(ft) (C2) Note: Follow through from parts (a) and (b). [2 marks]