Review Set - Test 1 (Y11 AA

HL) [116 marks]

= ( )
1. The following diagram shows the graph of y = f (x). The graph has a [5 marks]
horizontal asymptote at y = −1. The graph crosses the x-axis at x = −1 and
x = 1, and the y-axis at y = 2.

2
On the following set of axes, sketch the graph of y = [f (x)] + 1, clearly showing
any asymptotes with their equations and the coordinates of any local maxima or
minima.
 Markscheme

no y values below 1 A1
horizontal asymptote at y = 2 with curve approaching from below as
x → ±∞ A1
(±1,1) local minima A1
(0,5) local maximum A1
smooth curve and smooth stationary points A1
[5 marks]

1
2. Let f(x) = 1−x2
for −1 < x < 1. Use partial fractions to find ∫ f (x) dx. [8 marks]

Markscheme
1 1 B
1−x2
= (1−x)(1+x)
≡ A
1−x
+ 1+x
M1M1A1
1
⇒ 1 ≡ A (1 + x) + B (1 − x) ⇒ A = B = 2 M1A1A1
1 1
∫ 2
1−x
+ 2
1+x
dx = −1
2 ln(1 − x) + 12 ln(1 + x) + c (= ln k√ 1+
1−x
x
) M1A1

[8 marks]
 t
∫
−1
Consider the integral 1
x+ x2
dx for t > 1.

3. Express the function f (x) −1 [6 marks]

= x+ x2
in partial fractions.

Markscheme
−1 −1 B
x+ x2
= (1+x)x
≡ A
1+x
+ x
M1M1A1

⇒ −1 ≡ Ax + B(1 + x) ⇒ A = 1, B = −1 M1A1
−1 1 −1
x+ x2
≡ 1+x
+ x
A1

[6 marks]

4x−5
Let f (x) = x2−3x+2
x ≠ 1, x ≠ 2.

4. Express f(x) in partial fractions. [6 marks]

Markscheme
4x−5 B
f (x) = (x−1)(x−2)
≡ A
x−1
+ x−2
M1A1

⇒ 4x − 5 ≡ A (x − 2) + B (x − 1) M1A1
x=1⇒A=1 x=2⇒B=3 A1A1
1 3
f (x) = x−1
+ x−2
[6 marks]

2x+6
Let f (x) = x2+6x+10
, x ∈ R.

5a. Show that f (x) has no vertical asymptotes. [3 marks]

 Markscheme
x2 + 6x + 10 = x2 + 6x + 9 + 1 = (x + 3)2 + 1 M1A1
So the denominator is never zero and thus there are no vertical asymptotes.
(or use of discriminant is negative) R1
[3 marks]

5b. Find the equation of the horizontal asymptote. [2 marks]

Markscheme
x → ±∞, f (x) → 0 so the equation of the horizontal asymptote is y = 0
M1A1
[2 marks]

6. Let f(x)= −x2 + 4x + 5 and g(x)= −f(x)+k. [6 marks]

Find the values of k so that g(x)= 0 has no real roots.

Markscheme
* This question is from an exam for a previous syllabus, and may contain
minor differences in marking or structure.
METHOD 1 – (discriminant)
correct expression for g (A1)
eg −(−x2 + 4x + 5)+k , x2 − 4x − 5 + k = 0
evidence of discriminant (M1)
eg b2 − 4ac, Δ
correct substitution into discriminant of g (A1)

eg (−4)2 − 4(1)(−5 + k) , 16 − 4(k − 5)

recognizing discriminant is negative (M1)
eg
Δ < 0 , (−4)2 − 4(1)(−5 + k)< 0 , 16 < 4(k − 5) , 16 − 4(−1)(5)< 0
correct working (must be correct inequality) (A1)

−4 < −36 , − 5 > 4 , 16 + 20 − 4 < 0

eg−4k < −36 , k − 5 > 4 , 16 + 20 − 4k < 0
k>9 A1 N3

METHOD 2 – (transformation of vertex of f)

valid approach for finding f(x) vertex (M1)

eg − 2ba = 2 , f'(x)= 0
correct vertex of f(x) (A1)
eg (2, 9)
correct vertex of −f(x) (A1)
eg (2, − 9)
correct vertex of g(x) (A1)
2 0
eg ( )+( ) , (2, − 9 + k)
−9 k
recognizing when vertex is above x-axis (M1)
eg −9 + k > 0, sketch
k>9 A1 N3

METHOD 3 – (transformation of f)
recognizing vertical reflection of f(x) (M1)
eg −f(x) , x2 − 4x − 5 , sketch
correct expression for g(x) (A1)
eg x2 − 4x − 5 + k
valid approach for finding vertex of g(x) (M1)

eg − 2ba = 2 , g'(x)= 0
correct y coordinate of vertex of g(x) (A1)
eg y = −9 + k , (2, − 9 + k)
recognizing when vertex is above x-axis (M1)
eg−9 + k > 0 , sketch
k>9 A1 N3

[6 marks]

−5
 −5
Consider the function defined by f(x)= kx− , where x ∈ R \ {k} and k2 ≠ 5.
x k

7a. State the equation of the vertical asymptote on the graph of y = f(x). [1 mark]

Markscheme
* This question is from an exam for a previous syllabus, and may contain
minor differences in marking or structure.
x=k A1

[1 mark]

7b. State the equation of the horizontal asymptote on the graph of y = f(x). [1 mark]

Markscheme
y=k A1

[1 mark]

7c. Use an algebraic method to determine whether f is a self-inverse [4 marks]

function.
Markscheme
METHOD 1

k( ) −5
kx −5
x−k
(f ∘ f)(x)= M1
( ) −k
kx −5
x−k

k ( kx−5 ) −5 ( x−k )
= kx−5−k ( x−k )
A1

k2x−5k−5x+5k
= kx−5−kx+k2
k2x−5x
= k2−5
A1

x ( k2−5 )
= k2−5
=x
(f ∘ f)(x)= x , (hence f is self-inverse) R1

Note: The statement f(f(x)) = x could be seen anywhere in the candidate’s

working to award R1.

METHOD 2
kx−5
f(x)= x− k
ky−5
x= y−k
M1

Note: Interchanging x and y can be done at any stage.

x(y − k)= ky − 5 A1
xy − xk = ky − 5
xy − ky = xk − 5
y(x − k)= kx − 5 A1
kx−5
y = f −1 (x)= x− k
(hence f is self-inverse) R1

[4 marks]

=3
 Consider the case where k = 3.

7d. Sketch the graph of y = f(x), stating clearly the equations of any [3 marks]
asymptotes and the coordinates of any points of intersections with the coordinate
axes.

Markscheme

attempt to draw both branches of a rectangular hyperbola M1

x = 3 and y = 3 A1
5
(0, 3
) and ( 53 , 0) A1

[3 marks]

Let g (x) = x2 + bx + 11. The point (−1,8) lies on the graph of g.

8a. Find the value of b. [3 marks]

 Markscheme
valid attempt to substitute coordinates (M1)
eg g (−1) = 8
correct substitution (A1)
eg (−1)2 + b (−1) + 11 = 8, 1 − b + 11 = 8
b=4 A1 N2
[3 marks]

8b. The graph of f (x) = x2 is transformed to obtain the graph of g. [4 marks]

Describe this transformation.

Markscheme
valid attempt to solve (M1)
−4
eg (x2 + 4x + 4) + 7, h = 2 , k = g (−2)
correct working A1
eg (x + 2)2 + 7, h = −2, k = 7
−2
translation or shift (do not accept move) of vector ( ) (accept left by 2
7
and up by 7) A1A1 N2
[4 marks]

9. Consider the function f (x) = x4 − 6x2 − 2x + 4, x ∈ R. [5 marks]

The graph of f is translated two units to the left to form the function g (x).
Express g (x) in the form ax4 + bx3 + cx2 + dx + e where a, b, c, d, e ∈ Z.
 Markscheme
* This question is from an exam for a previous syllabus, and may contain
minor differences in marking or structure.

g (x) = f (x + 2) (= (x + 2)4 − 6(x + 2)2 − 2 (x + 2) + 4) M1

attempt to expand (x + 2)4 M1

(x + 2)4 = x4 + 4 (2x3 ) + 6 (22 x2 ) + 4 (23 x) + 24 (A1)

= x4 + 8x3 + 24x2 + 32x + 16 A1

g (x) = x4 + 8x3 + 24x2 + 32x + 16 − 6 (x2 + 4x + 4) − 2x − 4 + 4
= x4 + 8x3 + 18x2 + 6x − 8 A1
Note: For correct expansion of f (x − 2) = x4 − 8x3 + 18x2 − 10x award
max M0M1(A1)A0A1.
[5 marks]

10. Sketch the graph of y x−4 [5 marks]

= 2x−5
, stating the equations of any asymptotes
and the coordinates of any points of intersection with the axes.
 Markscheme
* This question is from an exam for a previous syllabus, and may contain
minor differences in marking or structure.

correct shape: two branches in correct quadrants with asymptotic behaviour

A1
crosses at (4, 0) and (0, 45 ) A1A1
5 1
asymptotes at x= 2 and y= 2 A1A1

[5 marks]

11. Let f(x) = x4 + px3 + qx + 5 where p, q are constants. [5 marks]

The remainder when f(x) is divided by (x + 1) is 7, and the remainder when f(x) is
divided by (x − 2) is 1. Find the value of p and the value of q.
 Markscheme
* This question is from an exam for a previous syllabus, and may contain
minor differences in marking or structure.
attempt to substitute x = −1 or x = 2 or to divide polynomials (M1)
1 − p − q + 5 = 7, 16 + 8p + 2q + 5 = 1 or equivalent A1A1
attempt to solve their two equations M1
p = −3, q = 2 A1
[5 marks]

ax+b
The function f is defined by f (x) = cx+d
, for x ∈ R, x ≠ − dc .

2x−3
The function g is defined by g (x) = x−2
, x ∈ R, x ≠ 2

12. Express g (x) in the form A + B

where A, B are constants. [2 marks]
x−2

Markscheme
1
g (x) = 2 + x−2
A1A1

[2 marks]

= x +1 = | − 2|
13. Sketch the graphs of y = x
2 + 1 and y = |x − 2| on the following axes. [3 marks]

Markscheme
* This question is from an exam for a previous syllabus, and may contain
minor differences in marking or structure.

straight line graph with correct axis intercepts A1

modulus graph: V shape in upper half plane A1
modulus graph having correct vertex and y-intercept A1
[3 marks]

−2 ⩽ ⩽4
 The following diagram shows the graph of a function f , with domain −2 ⩽ x ⩽ 4.

The points (−2, 0) and (4, 7) lie on the graph of f .

14. On the grid, sketch the graph of f −1 . [3 marks]

Markscheme

A1A1A1 N3

Notes: Award A1 for both end points within circles,

A1 for images of (2, 3) and (0, 2) within circles,
A1 for approximately correct reflection in y = x, concave up then concave
down shape (do not accept line segments).

[3 marks]

1−3
15. Sketch the graph of y 1−3x [4 marks]
= x−2
, showing clearly any asymptotes and
stating the coordinates of any points of intersection with the axes.
 Markscheme
* This question is from an exam for a previous syllabus, and may contain
minor differences in marking or structure.

correct vertical asymptote A1

shape including correct horizontal asymptote A1
( 13 , 0) A1

(0, − 12 ) A1

1
Note: Accept x= 3
and y = − 12 marked on the axes.

[4 marks]

16a. Express x2 + 3x + 2 in the form (x + h)2 + k. [1 mark]

Markscheme
2
x2 + 3x + 2 = (x + 32 ) − 1
4
A1
[1 mark]

2
16b. Factorize x2 + 3x + 2. [1 mark]

Markscheme
x2 + 3x + 2 = (x + 2)(x + 1) A1
[1 mark]

1
Consider the function f(x) = x2+3x+2
,x ∈ R, x ≠ −2, x ≠ −1.

16c. Sketch the graph of f(x), indicating on it the equations of the [5 marks]
asymptotes, the coordinates of the y-intercept and the local maximum.

Markscheme

A1 for the shape

A1 for the equation y = 0
A1 for asymptotes x = −2 and x = −1
A1 for coordinates (− 32 , − 4)

A1 y-intercept (0, 12 )
[5 marks]

16d. Sketch the graph of y = f (|x|). [2 marks]

 Markscheme

symmetry about the y-axis M1

correct shape A1

Note: Allow FT from part (b).

[2 marks]

The graph of the quadratic function f(x) = c + bx − x2 intersects the x-axis at

the point A(−1, 0) and has its vertex at the point B(3, 16).

17a. Write down the equation of the axis of symmetry for this graph. [2 marks]
 Markscheme
* This question is from an exam for a previous syllabus, and may contain
minor differences in marking or structure.
x=3 (A1)(A1) (C2)

Note: Award (A1) for x = constant, (A1) for the constant being 3.
The answer must be an equation.

[2 marks]

17b. Find the value of b. [2 marks]

 Markscheme
−b
2(−1)
=3 (M1)

Note: Award (M1) for correct substitution into axis of symmetry formula.

OR
b − 2x = 0 (M1)

Note: Award (M1) for correctly differentiating and equating to zero.

OR
c + b(−1) − (−1)2 = 0 (or equivalent)
c + b(3) − (3)2 = 16 (or equivalent) (M1)

Note: Award (M1) for correct substitution of (−1, 0) and (3, 16) in the
original quadratic function.

(b =) 6 (A1)(ft) (C2)

Note: Follow through from part (a).

[2 marks]

17c. Write down the range of f(x). [2 marks]

 Markscheme
(−∞, 16] OR ]−∞, 16] (A1)(A1)

Note: Award (A1) for two correct interval endpoints, (A1) for left endpoint
excluded and right endpoint included.

[2 marks]

18. The quadratic equation x2 − 2kx + (k − 1) = 0 has roots α and β such [6 marks]
that α2 + β 2 = 4. Without solving the equation, find the possible values of the
real number k.

Markscheme
* This question is from an exam for a previous syllabus, and may contain
minor differences in marking or structure.
α + β = 2k A1
αβ = k − 1 A1


αβ
(α + β)2 = 4k2 ⇒ α2 + β 2 + 2 k−1 = 4k2 (M1)
α2 + β 2 = 4k2 − 2k + 2
α2 + β 2 = 4 ⇒ 4k2 − 2k − 2 = 0 A1
attempt to solve quadratic (M1)
1
k = 1, − 2 A1
[6 marks]

Let f(x) = (x − 5)3 , for x ∈ R.

19. Find f −1 (x). [3 marks]

 Markscheme
* This question is from an exam for a previous syllabus, and may contain
minor differences in marking or structure.
interchanging x and y (seen anywhere) (M1)
eg x = (y − 5)3
evidence of correct manipulation (A1)
eg y − 5 = √
3 x

1
f −1 (x) = √
3 x + 5 (accept 5 + x 3 , y = 5 + √
3 x ) A1 N2

Notes: If working shown, and they do not interchange x and y, award

A1A1M0 for √3 y + 5.

If no working shown, award N1 for 3 y + 5.

√

Consider the quadratic function, f(x) = px(q − x), where p and q are positive
integers.
The graph of y = f(x) passes through the point (6, 0).

20a. Calculate the value of q. [2 marks]

 Markscheme
* This question is from an exam for a previous syllabus, and may contain
minor differences in marking or structure.
0 = p(6)(q − 6) (M1)
q = 6 (A1)

OR
f(x) = −px2 + pqx
−pq
3= −2p
(M1)

q=6 (A1)

OR
f(x) = −px2 + pqx
f ′ (x) = pq − 2px (M1)
pq − 2p(3) = 0
q = 6 (A1) (C2)

20b. The vertex of the function is (3, 27). [2 marks]

Find the value of p.

Markscheme
27 = p(3)(6 − 3) (M1)
Note: Award (M1) for correct substitution of the vertex (3, 27) and their q
into or equivalent f(x) = px(q − x) or equivalent.

p=3 (A1)(ft) (C2)

Note: Follow through from part (a).

20c. The vertex of the function is (3, 27). [2 marks]

Write down the range of f .
 Markscheme
y ⩽ 27 (f(x) ⩽ 27) (A1)(A1) (C2)
Notes: Award (A1) for y ⩽ (or f(x) ⩽), (A1) for 27 as part of an inequality.
Accept alternative notation: (−∞, 27], ] − ∞, 27].
Award (A0)(A1) for [27, − ∞).
Award (A0)(A0) for (−∞, ∞).

3x−2
A function f is defined by f(x) = 2x−1
,x ∈ R, x ≠ 12 .

21. Given that f(x) can be written in the form f(x) = A + B

, find the [2 marks]
2x−1
values of the constants A and B.

Markscheme
3x−2 B
2x−1
= A+ 2x−1
⇒ 3x − 2 = A(2x − 1) + B
equating coefficients 3 = 2A and −2 = −A + B (M1)
3
A= 2 and B = − 12 A1

Note: Could also be done by division or substitution of values.

[2 marks]

x+3
The functions f and g are defined such that f (x) = 4
and g (x) = 8x + 5.

22a. Show that (g ∘ f) (x) = 2x + 11. [2 marks]

 Markscheme
attempt to form composition M1

correct substitution g ( x+3

4
) = 8 ( x+3
4
)+5 A1

(g ∘ f) (x) = 2x + 11 AG
[2 marks]

22b. Given that (g ∘ f)−1 (a) = 4, find the value of a. [3 marks]

Markscheme
attempt to substitute 4 (seen anywhere) (M1)
correct equation a = 2 × 4 + 11 (A1)
a = 19 A1
[3 marks]

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