2019

HSC
Assessment
Task 1

Mathematics
General Instructions
• Reading Time – 2 minutes
• Working Time – 55 minutes
• Write using black pen
• NESA approved calculators may be used
• A reference sheet is provided
• In Questions 6 – 9, show relevant
mathematical reasoning and/or calculations
Total marks – 45
Section I – 5 marks (pages 2 – 3)
• Attempt Questions 1 – 5
• Allow about 7 minutes for this section
Section II – 40 marks (pages 4 – 7)
• Attempt Questions 6 – 9
• Allow about 48 minutes for this section

NAME:______________________________ TEACHER:___________________

STUDENT NUMBER:__________________________

Question 1–5 6a 6bc 7 8 9 Total

Quadratics
and Locus /4 /7 /3 /5 /3 /22
Calculus
/1 /4 /7 /5 /6 /23

/5 /4 /7 /10 /10 /9 /45

Section I
5 marks
Attempt Questions 1-5
Allow about 7 minutes for this section

Use the multiple choice answer sheet for Questions 1-5.

1. For what values of k does x 2 − kx + 4 =0 have real roots?

A. k >4

B. k≥4

C. k < −4, k > 4

D. k ≤ −4, k ≥ 4

2. Which of the following expressions is negative definite?

A. (3 − x)(2 + x)

B. −12 − 7x − x 2

C. −12 + 4x − x 2

D. −12 − x + x 2

3. What is the equation of the locus of points equidistant from the point ( 5,0 ) and the line x = −1?

A. y 2 24 ( x − 5 )
=

B. y 2 12 ( x − 2 )
=

C. y 2 12 ( x − 5 )
=

D. y 2 24 ( x − 2 )
=

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4. The line y = −mx − 17 crosses the parabola =y x 2 + 1 at two points A and B. If the
x-coordinate of A is positive and the x-coordinate of B is twice the x-coordinate of A,
what is the value of m ?

A. −3

B. 3

C. −9

D. 9

dy
5. A curve of the form y = f ( x) which passes through the point ( −1,0 ) has = −2 x .
dx
What is the range of y = f ( x) ?

A. y ≤1

B. y≤0

C. y≥0

D. y ≥1

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Section II
40 marks
Attempt Questions 6-9
Allow about 48 minutes for this section

Answer each question in a SEPARATE writing booklet. Extra writing booklets are available.

In questions 6-9, your responses should include relevant mathematical reasoning and/or calculations.

Question 6 (11 marks) Use a SEPARATE writing booklet

(a) Find a primitive function for each of the following:

1
(i) 2
( x + 2)
4

x
(ii) 1+ 2
3

(b) The equation 2 x 2 − 3 x + 5 =0 has roots α and β. Find the value of:

(i) α +β 1

(ii) αβ 1

(α − β )
2
(iii) 2

If 5 x 2 − 3 x + 4 ≡ A ( x + 1) + B ( x + 1) + C , find the values of A, B and C.

2
(c) 3

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Question 7 (10 marks) Use a SEPARATE writing booklet

(a) The diagram shows a parabola with focus S ( 2, −3) , directrix y = 1, and vertex V.

(i) Write down the coordinates of V. 1

(ii) Write down the focal length of the parabola. 1

(iii) Write down the equation of the parabola. 1

(b) Consider the function f ( x ) = x3 − x 2 − 5 x + 1 .

(i) Find the coordinates of the stationary points of the curve y = f ( x ) and 3
determine their nature.

(ii) Find any points of inflexion. 2

(iii) Sketch the curve y = f ( x ) showing all important features. 2

You need not find the x-intercepts.

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Question 8 (10 marks) Use a SEPARATE writing booklet

(a) Find the coordinates of the vertex of the parabola −12 x = y 2 − 6 y + 3. 2

(b) The point P( x, y ) moves in the plane so that its distance from the point A (1, 4 ) is 3
twice its distance from the point B (1,1) .

Find the equation of the locus of P and describe it geometrically.

(c) The graph of the gradient function y = f ′ ( x ) is given below.

Specific x-values a, b, c and d are as indicated in the diagram.

d x
a b c O

(i) Justify why f ( x ) has a maximum stationary point at x = c . 1

(ii) For what value(s) of x is the graph of y = f ( x ) concave up? 2

(iii) Draw a possible graph of y = f ( x ) showing all important features. 2

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Question 9 (9 marks) Use a SEPARATE writing booklet

(a) The domain of the function f ( x ) = (1 − m ) x 2 + (1 − m ) x − m is all real x. 3

Find the possible values of m .

(b) The diagram below shows a rectangle PQRS drawn in a sector OAB of a
circle with radius 6. OR = x, QR = 2x and RS = y. All units are in metres.

NOT TO SCALE

(i) Show that ( x + y ) 2 =36 − 4 x 2 . 1

(ii) Show that the perimeter, L of the rectangle is given by 2

L=
2 x + 2 36 − 4 x 2

(iii) Find the value of x which gives the maximum perimeter of the rectangle. 3

End of paper

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