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A-LevelMathematicsFunctions9709/12 · May/June 2010 · Q1110 Marks

The function f: x → 4-3 sin x is defined for the domain 0 ≤ x ≤ 2π. (i) Solve the equation f(x) = 2. (ii) Sketch the graph of y = f(x). (iii) Find the set of values of k for which the equation f(x) = k has no solution. The function g : x → 4 – 3 sin x is defined for the domain ½π ≤ x ≤ A. (iv) State the largest value of A for which g has an inverse. (v) For this value of A, find the value of g⁻¹(3).

  1. (i)Solve the equation f(x) = 2.[3]
  2. (ii)Sketch the graph of y = f(x).[2]
  3. (iii)Find the set of values of k for which the equation f(x) = k has no solution.[2]
  4. (iv)State the largest value of A for which g has an inverse.[1]
  5. (v)For this value of A, find the value of g⁻¹(3).[2]

Mark scheme

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

  1. [M1] Makes sin x the subject + solution.
  2. [A1] co.
  3. [A1√] √ for π– first answer.
  4. [B1] Must be 1 complete oscillation.
  5. [B1] Shape and position correct, in 1st quadrant, curve not lines.
  6. [B1 B1] B1 for k = 1, 7, B1 for answer
  7. [B1] Or B1 for k < 1, B1 for k > 7
  8. [B1] co
  9. [M1 A1] M1 for soln of 3 = 4 – 3sin x or inverse.

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Topic
Functions, A-Level Mathematics (syllabus 9709). Structured question, 10 marks.
Source
A-Level Mathematics, May/June 2010 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 11.

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