Higher Unit 6a B Topic Test

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Higher Unit 6ab topic test
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Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9 1) in Mathematics

Higher Unit 6ab topic test Pearson Education 2015
Questions
Q1.
The point A has coordinates (2, 3).

The point B has coordinates (6, 8).
M is the midpoint of the line AB.
Find the coordinates of M.
Diagram NOT accurately drawn
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(Total for Question is 2 marks)

Q2.
Line L is drawn on the grid below.
Find the equation for the straight line L.

Give your answer in the form y = mx + c
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(Total for question is 3 marks)

Q3.
The diagram shows a straight line, L1, drawn on a grid.
A straight line, L2, is parallel to the straight line L1 and passes through the point (0, 5).
Find an equation of the straight line L2.
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Q4.
Here are the equations of four straight lines.
Line A y = 2x + 4
Line B 2y = x + 4
Line C 2x + 2y = 4
Line D 2x y = 4
Two of these lines are parallel.
Write down the two parallel lines?
Line ................................ and line ................................

(Total for question is 1 mark)

Q5.
(a) On the grid, draw the graph of y = 4x + 2 from x = 1 to x = 3
(3)
(b) (i) Write down the equation of a straight line that is parallel to y = 4x + 2
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(ii) Write down the gradient of a straight line that is perpendicular to y = 4x + 2
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(2)

Q6.
The points A, B and C lie on a straight line.
The coordinates of A are (9, 0).

The coordinates of B are (7, 4).
The coordinates of C are (1, q).
Work out the value of q.
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Q7.
In the diagram,
the points A, B and C lie on the straight line y = 2x 1
The coordinates of A are (2, 3).

The coordinates of B are (5, 9).
Given that AC = 3AB, find the coordinates of C.
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Q8.
* A is the point with coordinates (1, 3)

B is the point with coordinates (4, 1)
The straight line L goes through both A and B.
Is the line with equation 2y = 3x 4 perpendicular to line L?

You must show how you got your answer.

Q9.
In the diagram, ABC is the line with equation y= x+5
AB = BC
D is the point with coordinates (13, 0)
Find an equation of the line through A and D.
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(Total for question = 5 marks)
Q10.
Find an equation of the line that passes through C and is perpendicular to AB.
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Q11.
You can use this formula to change a temperature C, in C, to a temperature F, in F.

F = 1.8C + 32
(a) Use the formula to change 20C into F.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F
(2)
(b) On the grid opposite, draw a conversion graph that can be used to change between temperatures in
C and temperatures in F.
(3)
(c) Use your graph to change 100 F into C.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C
(1)


Q12.
Water is leaking out of two containers.

The water started to leak out of the containers at the same time.
The straight line P shows information about the amount of water, in litres, in container P.
The straight line Q shows information about the amount of water, in litres, in container Q.
(a) Work out the gradient of line P.
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(2)
One container will become empty first.
(b) (i) Which container?
You must explain your answer.
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(ii) How much water is then left in the other container?

. . . . . . . . . . . . litres
(2)
Q13.
You can use the graph opposite to find out how much Lethna has to pay for the units of electricity she has
used.
Lethna pays at one rate for the first 100 units of electricity she uses.
She pays at a different rate for all the other units of electricity she uses.
Lethna uses a total of 900 units of electricity.
Work out how much she must pay.
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Q14.
The graph shows the depth, d cm, of water in a tank after t seconds.
(a) Find the gradient of this graph.
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(2)
(b) Explain what this gradient represents.
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.............................................................................................................................................
(1)

Q15.
At 9 am, Bradley began a journey on his bicycle.
From 9 am to 9.36 am, he cycled at an average speed of 15 km/h.

From 9.36 am to 10.45 am, he cycled a further 8 km.
(a) Draw a travel graph to show Bradley's journey.
(3)
From 10.45 am to 11 am, Bradley cycled at an average speed of 18 km/h.
(b) Work out the distance Bradley cycled from 10.45 am to 11 am.
........................................................... km
(2)

Examiner's Report
Q1.
This question was done well by a good number of candidates, however there were also a surprising
number of incorrect answers. A common error which lost a mark was in giving the coordinate without the
brackets. A small number of candidates listed the values between 2 and 6, and from 3 to 8 and "found"
the midpoint by crossing off matching values from each end of their lists. For the most part, this was done
successfully. The most common incorrect approach observed was to subtract the two coordinates and this
gave an answer of (4, 5). A few candidates attempted to complete this question by labelling the axes
despite the diagram being labelled as not to scale.
Q2.
No Examiner's Report available for this question
Q3.
Candidates were expected to show how they could find the gradient of the given line by using a variant of
rise run. Many candidates were unable to do this and had no idea of what a gradient is. Some
candidates were able to give the correct gradient for the given line L1, but then gave a different coefficient
of x for L2. Candidates were much more confident in assigning the value of 5 to c in y = mx + c.
Q4.
Q5.
Over 50% of candidates drew clear, accurate graphs and scored full marks in the first part of this
question. Most candidates plotted two or more points which they then joined to form a straight line.
Relatively few candidates constructed a table of values before plotting points. A significant minority of
candidates tried to use the gradient-intercept method to draw the line. This approach proved less
successful. Most candidates using this method drew lines passing through (0, 2) but with an incorrect
gradient. There was little evidence to suggest that the different scales on the x and y axes had confused
candidates.
In part (b)(i) nearly 60% of candidates gave a correct equation. Of those who were not successful, a few
gave an expression rather than an equation. In part (b)(ii) correct answers were rare. A large number of
candidates who demonstrated an understanding of the situation gave the equation of a perpendicular line
rather than the gradient. This highlights the need for candidates to ensure they read the particular
demands of a question carefully.
Q6.
Many students found this question challenging. There were attempts to find the gradient of the line but
this was rarely followed by correct thinking. The most successful method was by using differences and
taking steps up the line; for example steps of 4 units up for each 2 steps across. However this often
resulted in an answer of 12, failing to get the correct answer by not adding the initial step of 4.

Q7.
Many candidates worked out the x distance and the y distance from A to C, giving the answer (9, 18),
failing to recognise that they needed to add these values to A (2, 3) to get the coordinates of C. Many
were not able to work on their own initiative to solve this question.
Q8.
Many students were able to find the gradient of the line 2y = 3x 4 or the gradient of the line passing
through the points A and B, but relatively few were able to find both of these correctly. Correct reasons
were often based on examples rather than by a direct appeal to the formula m1 m2 = 1, eg "the
gradient of the line perpendicular to 2y = 3x 4 has to be not ". Students should be advised to
show their methods clearly, eg by quoting a suitable general formula for calculating gradients, before
attempting to use it.
Q9.
This question was not well understood. Partial marks were awarded for a few students who were able to
establish the coordinates of B as (0, 5) and/or C as (10, 0).
Q10.
Q11.
Failure to substitute correctly and poor arithmetic led candidates down in part (a). Instead of multiplying
20 by 1.8 for the first part of the formula, many added instead giving a final answer of 53.8. Others had
difficulty with multiplying by the decimal 1.8, some rounded this to 2 instead.
The lack of a table for pairs of values in part (b) meant that many candidates were quite disorganised in
their working which led to some errors. Where the formula was used correctly, points were generally well-
plotted and joined with a straight line although some candidates lost a mark as their line did not extend all
the way from (0,32) to (50,122). Many candidates whose line was incorrect did score 1 mark for drawing a
straight line through (0,32).
Values were read accurately for part (c) and candidates were awarded a mark for this even if the straight
line was incorrect. Correct substitution into the formula was an acceptable method but several candidates
substituted 100 incorrectly as if to convert Centigrade to Fahrenheit as in part (a).

Q12.
This question was not done well. In part (a) few candidates were able to work out the gradient of the line.
Of those that realised that they need to calculate the increase in the amount of water divided by the time,
many drew very small triangles on their graphs and consequently were unable to do the calculation with
sufficient accuracy. Some ignored the scales, some used xy, some started their triangles on line P and
finished them on line Q, and some, having obtained an accurate gradient of 0.35, did not realise that a
negative sign was needed for the decrease. Candidates should be advised to draw large triangles on
graphs to maximise the accuracy of their calculations of gradients.
A very common misconception in part (b)(i) was to compare the gradients of the graphs rather than the
time it took each container to empty. Candidates need to be able to distinguish between a statement and
a comparison.
Q13.
The fact there were two different rates was lost on many candidates. Sometimes the first 100 units was
shown at 25 but the problem for most was in deciding what to do with the remaining units. These were
either costs at the rate of 25, or some multiple of amounts which included the 25 from reading off
values from the graph. Some build up methods failed to include the first rare (such as adding readings of
300 and 600 taken from the graph). A very successful approach was to list the cumulative amounts from
100, 200, 300, 400, etc. units, setting up a series that eventually led to the correct answer.
Q14.
Q15.

Mark Scheme
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Total marks available: 54

Total marks achieved: ______

Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9 1) in Mathematics

The point A has coordinates (2, 3).

M is the midpoint of the line AB.

Find the coordinates of M.

Diagram NOT accurately drawn

(Total for Question is 2 marks)

Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9 1) in Mathematics

Line L is drawn on the grid below.

Find the equation for the straight line L.

Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9 1) in Mathematics

The diagram shows a straight line, L1, drawn on a grid.

Find an equation of the straight line L2.

(Total for Question is 3 marks)

Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9 1) in Mathematics

Here are the equations of four straight lines.

Two of these lines are parallel.

Write down the two parallel lines?

Line ................................ and line ................................

Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9 1) in Mathematics

(a) On the grid, draw the graph of y = 4x + 2 from x = 1 to x = 3

Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9 1) in Mathematics

The points A, B and C lie on a straight line.

The coordinates of A are (9, 0).

Work out the value of q.

(Total for Question is 3 marks)

Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9 1) in Mathematics

the points A, B and C lie on the straight line y = 2x 1

The coordinates of A are (2, 3).

Given that AC = 3AB, find the coordinates of C.

Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9 1) in Mathematics

* A is the point with coordinates (1, 3)

Is the line with equation 2y = 3x 4 perpendicular to line L?

(Total for Question is 4 marks)

Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9 1) in Mathematics

In the diagram, ABC is the line with equation y= x+5

Find an equation of the line through A and D.

Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9 1) in Mathematics

You can use this formula to change a temperature C, in C, to a temperature F, in F.

(a) Use the formula to change 20C into F.

(c) Use your graph to change 100 F into C.

Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9 1) in Mathematics

Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9 1) in Mathematics

Water is leaking out of two containers.

(a) Work out the gradient of line P.

(ii) How much water is then left in the other container?

Lethna uses a total of 900 units of electricity.

Work out how much she must pay.

Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9 1) in Mathematics

Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9 1) in Mathematics

(a) Find the gradient of this graph.

(b) Explain what this gradient represents.

(Total for question is 3 marks)

Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9 1) in Mathematics

At 9 am, Bradley began a journey on his bicycle.

From 9 am to 9.36 am, he cycled at an average speed of 15 km/h.