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A-LevelMathematicsFunctions9709/12 · May/June 2010 · Q35 Marks

The functions f and g are defined for x ∈ R by f : x → 4x - 2x², g : x → 5x + 3. (i) Find the range of f. (ii) Find the value of the constant k for which the equation gf(x) = k has equal roots.

  1. (i)Find the range of f.[2]
  2. (ii)Find the value of the constant k for which the equation gf(x) = k has equal roots.[3]

Mark scheme

Marking points from the official mark scheme (May/June 2010). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.

  1. [M1] Calculus or completing the square etc.
  2. [A1] Condone < instead of ≤.
  3. [B1] For putting f into g.
  4. [M1] Setting to k, using b² – 4ac
  5. [A1] co

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Topic
Functions, A-Level Mathematics (syllabus 9709). Structured question, 5 marks.
Source
A-Level Mathematics, May/June 2010 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 3.

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