SL Calculus 1 test prep questions

206 minutes.

1. The function f is given by

2x
f ( x) =1 –
1+ x 2

(a) (i) To display the graph of y = f (x) for –10 ≤ x ≤ 10, a suitable interval for y, a ≤ y ≤ b
must be chosen. Suggest appropriate values for a and b .

(ii) Give the equation of the asymptote of the graph.

(3)

2x 2 – 2
(b) Show that f ʹ ( x) = .
(1 + x 2 ) 2
(4)

(c) Use your answer to part (b) to find the coordinates of the maximum point of the graph.
(3)

(8)
(Total 18 marks)

2. Radian measure is used, where appropriate, throughout the question.

3x – 2
Consider the function y = .
2x – 5

The graph of this function has a vertical and a horizontal asymptote.

(a) Write down the equation of

(i) the vertical asymptote;

(ii) the horizontal asymptote.

(2)

dx
(b) Find , simplifying the answer as much as possible.
dy
(3)

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 (1)
(Total 6 marks)

2
3. Let f (x) = 3 x .
5x − 1

(a) Write down the equation of the vertical asymptote of y = f (x).

(1)

2
(b) Find f ′ (x). Give your answer in the form ax + bx2 where a and b ∈ .
(5 x − 1)
(4)
(Total 5 marks)

4. The following diagram shows part of the graph of a quadratic function, with equation in the
form y = (x − p)(x − q), where p, q ∈ .

(a) Write down

(i) the value of p and of q;

(ii) the equation of the axis of symmetry of the curve.

(3)

(b) Find the equation of the function in the form y = (x − h)2 + k, where h, k ∈ .
(3)

dy
(c) Find .
dx
(2)

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 (d) Let T be the tangent to the curve at the point (0, 5). Find the equation of T.
(2)
(Total 10 marks)

5. Consider the function ƒ : x ! 3x2 – 5x + k.

(a) Write down ƒ′ (x).

The equation of the tangent to the graph of ƒ at x = p is y = 7x – 9. Find the value of

(b) p;

(c) k.
(Total 6 marks)

3 2
6. Let f (x) = – x + x + 4.
4

(a) (i) Write down f ′ (x).

(ii) Find the equation of the normal to the curve of f at (2, 3).

(iii) This normal intersects the curve of f at (2, 3) and at one other point P.
Find the x-coordinate of P.
(Total 21 marks)

7. The function f is defined by f : x ! – 0.5 x 2 + 2 x + 2.5.

(a) Write down

(i) f ʹ(x);

(ii) f ʹ(0).
(2)

(b) Let N be the normal to the curve at the point where the graph intercepts the y-axis. Show
that the equation of N may be written as y = –0.5x + 2.5.
(3)

Let g : x ! – 0.5 x + 2.5

(c) (i) Find the solutions of f (x) = g (x).

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 (ii) Hence find the coordinates of the other point of intersection of the normal and the
curve.
(6)

(5)
(Total 16 marks)

8. The equation of a curve may be written in the form y = a(x – p)(x – q). The curve intersects the
x-axis at A(–2, 0) and B(4, 0). The curve of y = f (x) is shown in the diagram below.

y
4

A B
–4 –2 0 2 4 6x

–2

–4

–6

(a) (i) Write down the value of p and of q.

(ii) Given that the point (6, 8) is on the curve, find the value of a.

(iii) Write the equation of the curve in the form y = ax2 + bx + c.

(5)

dy
(b) (i) Find .
dx

(ii) A tangent is drawn to the curve at a point P. The gradient of this tangent is 7.
Find the coordinates of P.
(4)

(c) The line L passes through B(4, 0), and is perpendicular to the tangent to the curve at
point B.

(i) Find the equation of L.

(ii) Find the x-coordinate of the point where L intersects the curve again.
(6)

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 (Total 15 marks)

9. Let f (x) = x3 – 2x2 – 1.

(a) Find fʹ (x).

(b) Find the gradient of the curve of f (x) at the point (2, –1).

(Total 6 marks)

10. Let f (x) = 6 3 x 2 . Find f ʹ (x).

(Total 6 marks)

11. Let f (x) = x 3 . Find

(a) fʹ (x);
(Total 6 marks)

12. Given the function f (x) = x2 – 3bx + (c + 2), determine the values of b and c such that f (1) = 0
and fʹ (3) = 0.

(Total 4 marks)

13. Let f (x) = x3 − 3x2 − 24x +1.

The tangents to the curve of f at the points P and Q are parallel to the x-axis, where P is to the
left of Q.

(a) Calculate the coordinates of P and of Q.

Let N1 and N2 be the normals to the curve at P and Q respectively.

(b) Write down the coordinates of the points where

(i) the tangent at P intersects N2;

(ii) the tangent at Q intersects N1.

(Total 6 marks)

14. Consider the function f (x) = 4x3 + 2x. Find the equation of the normal to the curve of f at the

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 point where x =1.
(Total 6 marks)

15. The function f (x) is defined as f (x) = –(x – h)2 + k. The diagram below shows part of the graph
of f (x). The maximum point on the curve is P (3, 2).

y
4
P(3, 2)
2

x
–1 1 2 3 4 5 6
–2

–4

–6

–8

–10

–12

(a) Write down the value of

(i) h;

(ii) k.
(2)

(b) Show that f (x) can be written as f (x) = –x2 + 6x – 7.

(1)

(c) Find f ʹ (x).

(2)

The point Q lies on the curve and has coordinates (4, 1). A straight line L, through Q, is
perpendicular to the tangent at Q.

(d) (i) Calculate the gradient of L.

(ii) Find the equation of L.

(iii) The line L intersects the curve again at R. Find the x-coordinate of R.
(8)
(Total 13 marks)

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16. Consider the function h (x) = x 5 .

(i) Find the equation of the tangent to the graph of h at the point where x = a, (a ≠ 0). Write
the equation in the form y = mx + c.

(ii) Show that this tangent intersects the x-axis at the point (–4a, 0).
(Total 5 marks)

17. The diagram below shows part of the graph of the function

f : x ! – x 3 + 2 x 2 + 15 x .

40
Q
35
30
25
20
15
10
5 B
A
–3 –2 –1 –5 1 2 3 4 5 x

–10
–15
P
–20

The graph intercepts the x-axis at A(–3, 0), B(5, 0) and the origin, O. There is a minimum point
at P and a maximum point at Q.

(a) The function may also be written in the form f : x ! – x( x – a) ( x – b),

where a < b. Write down the value of

(i) a;

(ii) b.
(2)

(b) Find

(i) f ʹ(x);

(ii) the exact values of x at which f '(x) = 0;

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 (iii) the value of the function at Q.
(7)

(c) (i) Find the equation of the tangent to the graph of f at O.

(ii) This tangent cuts the graph of f at another point. Give the x-coordinate of this point.
(4)
(2)
(Total 15 marks)

18. Find the coordinates of the point on the graph of y = x2 – x at which the tangent is parallel to the
line y = 5x.

(Total 4 marks)

19. Find the equation of the normal to the curve with equation

y = x3 + 1

at the point (1, 2).

(Total 4 marks)

20. Let f (x) = (3x + 4)5. Find

(a) f ʹ(x);
(Total 6 marks)

21. Let f (x) = (2x + 7)3. Find

(a) f ′ (x);
(Total 6 marks)

22. Differentiate with respect to x:

(a) (x2 + l)2.

(Total 4 marks)

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23. Differentiate with respect to x

(a) 3 − 4x
(Total 4 marks)

24. Given that f (x) = (2x + 5)3 find

(a) fʹ (x);
(Total 4 marks)

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Mark scheme
SL Calculus 1 test prep questions
206 minutes

(note: this mark scheme contains some solutions to calculus 2 questions – ignore these parts of
questions)

1. (a) (i) Note: Range of f = {y : 0 ≤ y ≤ 2} (graphic display calculator)

So let a = 0 – ∈, b = 2 + ∈, with 0 < ∈ < 2

For example, a = –1 b = 3 etc. (A1)(A1)

2x
(ii) As x → ∞, → 0, f (x) → 1; y = 1 (A1) 3
1+ x2

d ⎛ 2x ⎞
(b) f ʹ(x) = ⎜1 − ⎟
dx ⎝ 1 + x 2 ⎠
⎛ (1 + x 2 ) × (2) – (2 x)(2 x) ⎞
= 0 – ⎜⎜ ⎟
⎟ (A1)(A1)(A1)
⎝ (1 + x 2 ) 2 ⎠
2 2
4 x − 2(1 + x )
= (A1)
(1 + x 2 ) 2
2x 2 − 2
= (AG) 4
(1 + x 2 ) 2

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 f ʹ( x) = 0 ⇔ 2 x 2 − 2 = 0⎫
(c) ⎬ (M1)
⇔ x = ±1 ⎭
From graphic display calculator inspection, or f ʹ(x) on each side
of –1, max when x = –1 (M1)

−2
f (–1) = 1 – =1+1=2
1+1
(–1, 2) (A1) 3

⎛ 2x ⎞
(d) (i) ∫ f ( x)dx = ∫ ⎜⎝1 − 1 + x 2
⎟dx
⎠
1
=x– ∫ u du (A1)(M1)

1
Note: Award (A1) for x, and (M1) for ∫ u du.
= x – ln u + C (M1)
Notes: Award (M1) for ln u or award (A2) by inspection.

= x – ln(1 + x2) + C (A1) 4

2
Note: Award (A1) for ln(1 + x ).

1
(ii) Area = ∫ f ( x)dx (A1)
0

Note: Award (A1) for upper and lower limits.

= [ x − ln(1 + x 2 )]10 (M1)

= (1 – 0) – (ln 2 – ln 1) (A1)
= 1 – ln 2 (A1) 4
Note: Award (A0) for 0.307
[18]

5
2. (a) (i) x=– (A1)
2

3
(ii) y= (A1)2
2

(b) By quotient rule (M1)

dy (2 x + 5)(3) − (3 x − 2)(2)
= (A1)
dx (2 x + 5) 2
19
= (A1)3
(2 x + 5) 2

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 (c) There are no points of inflexion. (A1)1
[6]

1
3. (a) x= or 5 x − 1 = 0 (A1)(N1) 1
5

(5 x − 1) (6 x) − (3 x 2 ) (5)
(b) f ʹ( x) = (M1)(A1)
(5 x − 1) 2

30 x 2 − 6 x − 15 x 2
= (may be implied) (A1)
(5 x − 1) 2

15 x 2 − 6 x
= (accept a = 15, b = –6) (A1)(N2) 4
(5 x − 1) 2
[5]

4. (a) (i) p = 1, q = 5 (or p = 5, q = 1) A1A1 N2

(ii) x=3 (must be an equation) A1N1

(b) y = (x − 1)(x − 5)

= x2 − 6x + 5 (A1)

= (x − 3)2 − 4 (accept h = 3, k = −4) A1A1N3

dy
(c) = 2(x − 3) (= 2 x − 6 ) A1A1N2
dx

dy
(d) When x = 0, =− 6 (A1)
dx

y − 5 = −6(x − 0) (y = −6x + 5 or equivalent) A1N2

[10]

5. (a) f ʹ(x) = 6x − 5 A1N1

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 (b) f ʹ(p) = 7 (or 6p −5 = 7) M1

p=2 A1N1

(c) Setting y (2) = f (2) (M1)

Substituting y (2) = 7 × 2 − 9 (= 5), and f (2) = 3 × 22 − 5 × 2

+ k (= k + 2) A1

k+2=5

k=3 A1N2
[6]

3
6. (a) (i) f ʹ(x) = − x +1 A1A1 N2
2

(ii) For using the derivative to find the gradient of the tangent (M1)

f ʹ(2) = − 2 (A1)

⎛1⎞
Using negative reciprocal to find the gradient of the normal ⎜ ⎟ M1
⎝2⎠

1 ⎛ 1 ⎞
y − 3 = ( x − 2) ⎜ or y = x + 2 ⎟ A1N3
2 ⎝ 2 ⎠

3 2 1
(iii) Equating − x + x + 4 = x + 2 (or sketch of graph) M1
4 2

3x2 − 2x − 8 = 0 (A1)

(3x + 4)(x − 2) = 0

4 ⎛ 4 4⎞ 4
x= − (= − 1.33) (accept ⎜ − , ⎟ or x = − , x = 2) A1N2
3 ⎝ 3 3⎠ 3

(b) (i) Any completely correct expression (accept absence of dx) A2

2
2 ⎛ 3 2 ⎞ ⎡ 1 3 1 2 ⎤
eg ∫ ⎜ − x + x + 4 ⎟ dx , ⎢− x + x + 4 x ⎥ N2
−1 ⎝ 4 ⎠ ⎣ 4 2 ⎦ −1

45
(ii) Area = (=11.25) (accept 11.3) A1N1
4

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 (iii) Attempting to use the formula for the volume (M1)

2
2 ⎛ 3 ⎞ 2 ⎛ 3 2 ⎞
eg ∫ π ⎜ − x 2 + x + 4 ⎟ dx , π ∫ ⎜ − x + x + 4 ⎟ dx A2N3
−1 ⎝ 4 ⎠ −1 ⎝ 4 ⎠

k
k ⎡ 1 1 ⎤
(c) ∫ f ( x) dx = ⎢− x 3 + x 2 + 4 x ⎥ A1A1A1
1 ⎣ 4 2 ⎦1
1 3 1
Note: Award A1 for − x , A1 for x 2 , A1 for 4x.
4 2

⎛ 1 1 ⎞ ⎛ 1 1 ⎞
Substituting ⎜ − k 3 + k 2 + 4k ⎟ − ⎜ − + + 4 ⎟ (M1)(A1)
⎝ 4 2 ⎠ ⎝ 4 2 ⎠

1 3 1 2
= − k + k + 4k − 4.25 A1N3
4 2
[21]

7. (a) (i) f ʹ(x) = –x + 2 A1

(ii) f ʹ(0) = 2 A12

(b) Gradient of tangent at y-intercept = f ʹ(0) = 2

⇒ gradient of normal = 1 (= –0.5) A1
2

Finding y-intercept is 2.5 A1

Therefore, equation of the normal is

y – 2.5 = ~(x – 0) (y – 2.5 = –0.5x) M1

(y = –0.5x + 2.5 (AG)3

(c) (i) EITHER

solving –0.5x2 + 2x + 2.5 = –0.5x + 2.5 (M1)A1
⇒ x = 0 or x = 5 A12

OR
y

f(x)
g(x)

M1

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 Curves intersect at x = 0, x = 5 (A1)
So solutions to f (x) = g (x) are x = 0, x = 5 A12

OR

⇒ 0.5x2 – 2.5x = 0 (A1)

⇒ – 0.5x(x – 5) = 0 M1
⇒ x = 0 or x = 5 A12

(ii) Curve and normal intersect when x = 0 or x = 5 (M2)

Other point is when x = 5
⇒ y = –0.5(5) + 2.5 = 0 (so other point (5, 0) A12

5 5
(d) (i) Area = ∫ ( f ( x) − g ( x))dx⎛⎜ or ∫ (−0.5 x 2 + 2 x + 2.5)dx − 1 × 5 × 2.5 ⎞⎟
0 ⎝ 0 2 ⎠
A1A1A13
Note: Award (A1) for the integral, (A1) for both correct
limits on the integral, and (A1) for the difference.

(ii) Area = Area under curve – area under line (A = A1 – A2) (M1)
(A1) = 50 , A2 = 25
3 4
Area = 50 − 25 = 125 (or 10.4 (3sf) A12
3 4 12
[16]

8. (a) (i) p = −2 q = 4 (or p = 4, q = −2 ) (A1)(A1) (N1)(N1)

(ii) y = a ( x + 2)( x − 4)
8 = a (6 + 2)(6 − 4) (M1)
8 = 16a

1
a= (A1)(N1)
2

1
(iii) y = ( x + 2)( x − 4)
2
1
y = ( x 2 − 2 x − 8)
2

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 1 2
y= x −x−4 (A1)(N1) 5
2

dy
(b) (i) = x −1 (A1)(N1)
dx

(ii) x −1 = 7 (M1)
x = 8, y = 20 ( P is (8, 20) ) (A1)(A1)(N2) 4

(c) (i) when x = 4, gradient of tangent is 4 – 1 = 3 (may be implied) (A1)

1
gradient of normal is − (A1)
3
1 ⎛ 1 4⎞
y − 0 = − ( x − 4) ⎜y =− x+ ⎟ (A1) (N3)
3 ⎝ 3 3⎠

1 2 1 4
(ii) x − x − 4 = − x + (or sketch/graph) (M1)
2 3 3
1 2 2 16
x − x− =0
2 3 3

3x 2 − 4 x − 32 = 0 (may be implied) (A1)

(3x + 8)( x − 4) = 0

8
x = − or x = 4
3

8
x = − (−2.67) (A1)(N2) 6
3
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9. (a) f ʹ(x) = 3x2 – 4x – 0 (A1)(A1)(A1)

= 3x2 – 4x (C3)

(b) Gradient = f ʹ(2) (M1)

=3×4–4×2 (A1)
=4 (A1)(C3)
[6]

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10. METHOD 1

2
f ( x) = 6 x 3 (A2)

1 ⎛ 4 ⎞
⎜= 1 = 4 ⎟
−
f ʹ( x) = 4 x 3
3
(A2)(A2)(C6)
⎜ x⎟
⎝ x3 ⎠

METHOD 2

1
2 3
f ( x) = 6( x ) (A1)

2
1 −
f ʹ( x) = 6 × ( x 2 ) 3 × 2 x (A2)(A2)
3

1
−
f ʹ( x) = 4 x 3 (A1)(C6)
[6]

3
11. f (x) = x 2 (M1)

3 1
3 –1 3 3
(a) f ʹ(x) = x 2 = x 2 (or x) (M1)(A1)
2 2 2

3 3
1 +1
(b) ∫ x 2 dx = 3
x2 + c (M1)
+1
2
5
2 2 2 5
= x + c (or x + c) (A1)(A1)
5 5
Notes: Do not penalize the absence of c.
5
5
Award (A1) for and (A1) for x 2 .
2
[6]

12. f (1) = 12 – 3b + c + 2 = 0 (M1)

f ʹ(x) = 2x – 3b,
f ʹ(3) = 6 – 3b = 0 (M1)

3b = 6, b = 2 (A1)

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 1 – 3(2) + c + 2 = 0, c = 3 (A1)
Note: In the event of no working shown, award (C2) for 1
correct answer.
[4]

13. (a) EITHER

Recognizing that tangents parallel to the x-axis mean maximum

and minimum (may be seen on sketch) R1
Sketch of graph of f M1

OR

Evidence of using fʹ (x) = 0 M1

Finding fʹ (x) = 3x2 − 6x − 24 A1

3x2 − 6x − 24 = 0

Solutions x = −2 or x=4

THEN

Coordinates are P(−2, 29) and Q(4, −79) A1A1N1N1

(b)

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 P

N2
N1

(i) (4, 29) A1N1

(ii) (−2, −79) A1N1

[6]

14. f ʹ(x) = 12x2 + 2 A1A1

When x = 1, f (1) = 6 (seen anywhere) (A1)

When x = 1, f ʹ (1) = 14 (A1)

Evidence of taking the negative reciprocal (M1)

−1 1
eg x, , − 0.0714
14 − 14

1
Equation is y − 6 = − (x −1) ⎛⎜ y = − 1 x + 85 , y = − 0.0714 x + 6.07 ⎞⎟ A1N4
14 ⎝ 14 14 ⎠
[6]

15. (a) h=3 (A1)

k =2 (A1)2

2
(b) f ( x) = − ( x − 3) + 2

= − x 2 + 6 x − 9 + 2 (must be a correct expression) (A1)

= − x2 + 6x − 7 (AG)1

(c) f ʹ( x) = −2 x + 6 (A2)2

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 (d) (i) tangent gradient = −2 (A1)

1
gradient of L = (A1) (N2)2
2

(ii) EITHER

1
equation of L is y = x+c (M1)
2

c = −1 . (A1)

1
y= x −1
2

OR

1
y − 1 = ( x − 4) (A2) (N2)2
2

(iii) EITHER

1
− x2 + 6x − 7 = x −1 (M1)
2

2 x 2 − 11x + 12 = 0 (may be implied) (A1)

(2 x − 3)( x − 4) = 0 (may be implied) (A1)

x = 1.5 (A1) (N3)4

OR

1
− x2 + 6x − 7 = x − 1 (or a sketch) (M1)
2

x = 1.5 (A3) (N3)8

[13]

1
16. (i) At x = a, h (x) = a 5
4
1 –5 1
hʹ (x) = x => hʹ (a) = 4 = gradient of tangent (A1)
5
5a 5
1 1
5
1 1 1 5
=> y – a = 4 (x – a) = 4 x – a (M1)
5
5a 5
5a 5

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1 4 5
=> y = 4 x+ a (A1)
5
5a 5

(ii) tangent intersects x-axis => y = 0

1
1 4 5
=> 4 x=– a (M1)
5
5a 5

4
⎛ 4 15 ⎞
=> x = 5a 5 ⎜ –
⎜ 5 a ⎟ = –4a
⎟ (M1)(AG)
⎝ ⎠
[5]

17. (a) (i) a = –3 (A1)

(ii) b=5 (A1)2

(b) (i) f ʹ(x) = –3x2 + 4x + 15 (A2)

(ii) –3x2 + 4x + 15 = 0
–(3x + 5)(x – 3) = 0 (M1)
5
x = – or x = 3 (A1)(A1)
3

OR

5
x=– or x = 3 (G3)
3

(iii) x = 3 ⇒ f (3) = –33 + 2(32) + 15(3) (M1)

= –27 + 18 + 45 =36 (A1)
OR
f (3) = 36 (G2)7

(c) (i) f ʹ(x) = 15 at x = 0 (M1)

Line through (0, 0) of gradient 15
⇒ y = 15x (A1)

OR
y = 15x (G2)

(ii) –x3 + 2x2 + 15x = 15x (M1)

⇒ –x3 + 2x2 = 0
⇒ –x2 (x – 2) = 0
⇒x=2 (A1)

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 OR
x=2 (G2)4

(d) Area =115 (3 sf) (G2)

OR
5
6
3 2 ⎡ x4 x3 x2 ⎤
Area = ∫( − x + 2 x + 15 x ) d x = ⎢ − + 2 + 15 ⎥ (M1)
0
⎣ 4 3 2 ⎦0
1375
= = 115 (3 sf) (A1)2
12
[15]

18. y = x2 – x
dy
= 2x – 1 = gradient at any point. (M1)
dx
Line parallel to y = 5x
⇒ 2x – 1 = 5 (M1)
x=3 (A1)
y=6 (A1)
Point (3, 6) (C2)(C2)
[4]

19. y = x3 + 1

dy
= 3x2
dx

= Slope of tangent at any point

Therefore at point where x = 1, slope = 3 (M1)

1
⇒ Slope of normal = – (M1)(A1)
3

1
⇒ Equation of normal: y – 2 = – (x – 1)
3
3y – 6 = –x + 1
x + 3y – 7 = 0 (A1) (C4)
1 1
Note: Accept equivalent forms eg y = – x+2
3 3
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20. (a) f ʹ( x) = 5(3 x + 4) 4 × 3 ( = 15(3 x + 4) 4 ) (A1)(A1)(A1)(C3)

5 1 1 6 ⎛ (3 x + 4)6 ⎞
(b) ∫ (3 x + 4) d x = × (3 x + 4) + c ⎜= + c⎟ (A1)(A1)(A1)(C3)
3 6 ⎝ 18 ⎠
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21. (a) fʹ (x) = 3(2x + 7)2 × 2 (A1)(A1)

= 6 (2x + 7)2 ( = 24x2 + 168x + 294) (C2)

(b) gʹ (x) = 2 cos (4x)(− sin (4x))(4) (A1)(A1)(A1)(A1)

= −8 cos (4x) sin (4x) (= −4 sin (8x)) (C4)

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d 2
22. (a) (x + 1)2
dx
= 2(x2 + 1) × (2x) (M1)(M1)
= 4x(x2 + 1)

d
(b) (ln(3x – 1))
dx
1
= × (3) (M1)(M1)
3x − 1
3
=
3x − 1
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1
23. (a) y= 3 − 4 x = (3 − 4 x) 2

1
dy 1 −
= (3 − 4 x) 2 (–4) (A1)(A1)
dx 2
Note: Award (A1) for each element, to a maximum of [2 marks].

(b) y = esin x

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 dy
= (cos x)(esin x) (A1)(A1)
dx
Note: Award (A1) for each element.
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24. (a) f ʹ(x) = 3(2x + 5)2 × 2 (M1)(A1)

Note: Award (M1) for an attempt to use the chain rule.

= 6(2x + 5)2 (C2)

(2 x + 5) 4
(b) ∫ f ( x)dx = +c (A2) (C2)
4× 2
Note: Award (A1) for (2x + 5)4 and (A1) for /8.
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