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O-LevelMathematicsAlgebra and graphs4024/22 · Oct/Nov 2016 · Q311 Marks

Complete the table of values for y = (x/20)(x² - 10). X 0 1 2 3 4 5 y 0 -0.45 -0.6 -0.15 1.2

  1. (a)Complete the table of values for y = (x/20)(x² - 10). X 0 1 2 3 4 5 y 0 -0.45 -0.6 -0.15 1.2 [1]
  2. (b)Using a scale of 2 cm to 1 unit on both axes, draw the graph of y = (x/20)(x² - 10) for 0 ≤ x ≤ 5. [Figure showing a grid with x and y axes][2]
  3. (c)By drawing a tangent, estimate the gradient of the curve at the point where x = 2.5 .[2]
  4. (d)Use your graph to solve the equation (x/20)(x² - 10) = 0 for 0 ≤ x ≤ 5.[2]
  5. (e)(i)The graph of y = (x/20)(x² - 10), together with the graph of a straight line L, can be used to solve the equation x³ + 10x - 80 = 0 for 0 ≤ x ≤ 5. Find the equation of line L.[2]
  6. (e)(ii)Draw the graph of line L on the grid.[1]
  7. (e)(iii)Hence solve the equation x³ + 10x - 80 = 0 for 0 ≤ x ≤ 5.[1]

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Mark scheme

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

  1. [1] 3.75
  2. [2ft] Correct curve ft
  3. [1] B1 for 4 correct plots ft
  4. [2ft] (0.3 to 0.5) ft
  5. [1] M1 for a reasonable tangent at x = 2.5
  6. [2ft] 0 cao (3.05 to 3.25) ft
  7. [1] B1 for either
  8. [2] y=4-x
  9. [1] M1 for x²+10x-80 = 0 = (x/20)(x² - 10) = ax + b oe
  10. [1ft] L drawn on the grid ft
  11. [1ft] (3.55) ft
  12. [1] Dependent on at least 1 mark in (e)(i).

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Topic
Algebra and graphs, O-Level Mathematics (syllabus 4024). Structured question, 11 marks.
Source
O-Level Mathematics, Oct/Nov 2016 Paper 2 Variant 2, question 3.

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