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A-LevelMathematicsFunctions9709/12 · Oct/Nov 2016 · Q1011 Marks

A function f is defined by f : x → 5 – 2 sin 2x for 0 ≤ x ≤ π.

  1. (i)Find the range of f.[2]
  2. (ii)Sketch the graph of y = f(x).[2]
  3. (iii)Solve the equation f(x) = 6, giving answers in terms of π.[3]
  4. (iv)State the largest value of k for which g has an inverse.[1]
  5. (v)For this value of k, find an expression for g⁻¹(x).[3]

Mark scheme

Marking points from the official mark scheme (Oct/Nov 2016). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.

  1. [B1] Identifying both 3 and 7 or correctly stating one inequality.
  2. [B1] Completely correct statement. NB 3 < x ≤ 7 scores B1B0
  3. [B1*] One complete oscillation of a sinusoidal curve between 0 and π.
  4. [DB1] All correct, initially going downwards, all above f(x)=0
  5. [M1] Make sin2x the subject.
  6. [A1 A1] for 3π/2 1st answer from sin2x = −½ only, if in given range
  7. [SR A1A0] for both.
  8. [B1] k = π/4
  9. [M1] Makes ±sin2x the subject soi by final answer.
  10. [M1] Correct order of operations including correctly dealing with " – ".
  11. [A1] Must be a function of x

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About this question

Topic
Functions, A-Level Mathematics (syllabus 9709). Structured question, 11 marks.
Source
A-Level Mathematics, Oct/Nov 2016 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 10.

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