A LEVEL P1

MARK SCHEME

QUADRATIC
MARKING SCHEME 1 TOPIC: 2 QUADRATICS

1 y = x2 − 3x + 4

(i) dy/dx = 2x − 3
= 0 when x = 1.5, y = 1.75 M1 Completing square or using calculus.
This is a minimum point, 1.75 > 0 A1 Correct 1.75 from some method.
Curve lies above the x - axis. A1√ [3] Correct deduction for candidate’s +ve y.

(ii) Decreasing function for x < 1.5. A1√ [1] Correct deduction for candidate’s value
of x. Allow ≤.

(iii) y = x2 − 3x + 4 with y + 2x = 6
Eliminate y to give x2 − x − 2 = 0 M1 Attempt at eqn in x or y and set to 0.
2
or eliminate x to give y − 10y +16 = 0
DM1 Correct method of solution.
→ (−1, 8) and (2, 2) A1 [3] All values.

(iv) x2 − 3x + 4 = k − 2x
→ x2 − x + 4 - k = 0 or 2x − 3 = −2 M1 Equates and sets to 0
Use of b2 − 4ac = 0 or x = ½ → y = 23/4 M1 Uses b2 − 4ac on eqn = 0
k = 33/4 A1 [3] CAO

2
(i) 2x² + 12 = 11x or y²-11y+24=0 M1 Elimination of one variable completely

Solution → (1½, 8) and (4, 3) DM1 Correct method for soln of quadratic=0
A1 co
Guesswork B1 for one, B3 for both. [3]

(ii) 2x² - kx +12 =0 M1 Used on quadratic=0. Allow =0, >0 etc

Use of b² - 4ac A1 For k2 - 96
k² < 96 DM1 Definite use of b2-4ac<0
-√96 < k < √96 or k <√96 A1 Co. (condone inclusion of ≤)
[4]

(iii) gradient of 2x + y = k = −2 B1 Anywhere

dy/dx = −12 / x² (= − 3) B1 For differentiation only – unsimplified
Use of tangent for an angle M1 Used with either line or tangent
Difference = 8.1° or 8.2o A1 Co
[4]

3 (i) 2(x – 1)2 – 1 OR a = 2, b = –1, c = –1 B1, B1, B1

A = (1, –1) B1√ Allow alt. method for final mark
[4]
(ii) 2 x 2 − 5 x − 3 = 0 ⇒ (2 x + 1)( x − 3) = 0 OE in y M1, M1 Complete elim & simplify, attempt soln.
x=− A1 Additional (3, 7) not penalised
2, y= 31
1
2
[3]
(iii) Mid-point of AP = (2, 3) B1√ Follow through on their A
MARKING SCHEME 2 TOPIC: 2 QUADRATICS

1
2 −1
Gradient of line = = B1
−5 5
2
−1 1
Equation is y − 3 = ( x − 2) OE B1 Or y − 3 1 2 = −
5 [3] 5( x + 12 )

4 (i) x 2 + px + q = (x + 3)(x − 5) M1 Must be (x + 3) and (x − 5).

→ p = −2, q = −15. A1 co
(any other method ok) [2]

(ii) x 2 + px + q + r = 0
Use of “ b 2 − 4ac ” M1 Any use of “ b 2 − 4ac ”
Uses a, b and c correctly DM1 c must include both q and r.
r = 16 A1 co
[3]
or
= (x + k)² → 2k = p (M1) k² = q + r (M1)
→ k = −1 → r = 16 (A1)

5 y = mx + 4 y = 3x2 – 4x + 7
2
Equate → 3x – (4 + m)x + 3 = 0 M1 Eliminates y (or x) completely
Uses b2 – 4ac → (4 + m)2 – 36 M1 Any use of b2 – 4ac
Solution of quadratic m = 2 or –10 DM1 A1 Method shown. Correct end-values
Set of values m > 2 or m < –10 A1 co
[5]

6 (i) x 2 + 3 x + 4 = 2 x + 6 ⇒ x 2 + x − 2 (= 0 ) M11 3-term simplification

(x − 1)(x + 2) = 0 → (1,8), (− 2,2) D

DM1A1
M DM1 for attempted solution for x

cao ( 45 from wrong points scores

AB = 3 2 + 6 2 = 6.71 or 45 or 3 5 B11
B0)
 1 
 − ,5  B1√ [ Ft their coordinates
 2 
(ii) x 2 + (3 − k )x + 2k − 6(= 0 ) M1 Simplified to 3-term quadratic

Apply b 2 − 4ac = 0 as function of k

(3 − k )2 − 4(2k − 6) = 0 DM1
M
only

(3 − k )(11 − k ) = 0 DM1
Attempt factorisation or use formula
Both correct
NB Alternative methods for (ii)
k = 3 or 11 A11 [
possible
MARKING SCHEME 3 TOPIC: 2 QUADRATICS

7 (i) y 2 + 2 x = 13 , 2 y + x = 8 M1 Complete elimination of x or y

→ y 2 − 4 y + 3 = 0 , x 2 − 8 x + 12 = 0 A1 co (allow multiples) – needs 3 terms
DM1 Solution of quadratic = 0
→ (2, 3) and (6, 1) A1 Needs all 4 coordinates.
[4]
(ii) Removes x → y 2 + 2(k − 2 y) = 13 M1 Complete elimination of x or y.
2
Uses b − 4ac on “quadratic = 0) DM1 Use of discriminant =0, <0 or >0
→ k = 8½ A1 Co
dy −1 [3] (M1 equating m of line and curve
or = −½ = → y=2, x=4½, k= 8½
dx y M1 x to y A1 for k)

8 (i y = m(x – 2) oe B1 Accept y = mx + c, c = – 2m
[1]

(ii) x2 – 4x + 5 = mx – 2m ⇒ x2 – x(4 + m) + 5 + 2m = 0 M1 Apply b2 – 4ac

(4 + m)2 – 4(5 + 2m) = 0 ⇒ m2 – 4 = 0 DM1
m = ±2 A1
m = 2 ⇒ x2 – 6x + 9 = 0 ⇒ x = 3 DM1 Substitute their m and attempt to
solve for x
m = – 2 ⇒ x2 – 2x + 1 = 0 ⇒ x = 1 A1 Allow for a pair of x values or 1 x
(3, 2), (1, 2) A1 and 1 y.
[6]

OR m=2x–4 M1 Eliminating 2 variables from 3

equations.
y=mx–2m , y= x2 – 4x + 5 M1 Obtaining a quadratic in x or y.

M1 Solving their quadratic correctly.

A1 A pair of x values or 1 x and 1 y..

A1
m=2,–2 also needed for final mark.
A1

(iii) (x – 2)2 + 1, (2, 1) B1,B1

[2]

9 (i) ( ) 2
6x + 2 = 7 x ⇒ 6 x − 7 x + 2 = 0 M1 Expressing as a clear quadratic soi
(3 x − 2)(2 x − 1) = 0 M1 oe e.g. (3t − 2 )(2t −1) = 0
2 1
x= or A1 1 solution sufficient. Accept e.g. t = 2/3
3 2
4 1
x = or (or 0.444, 0.25) A1
9 4
MARKING SCHEME 4 TOPIC: 2 QUADRATICS

Both solutions required cao

OR (6x + 2 ) = 49x → 36 x 2 − 25 x + 4 = 0
2
M1A1 Attempt to square both sides
(9x − 4)(4x −1) = 0 M1 Attempt to solve (or formula etc.)
4 1
x = or (or 0.444, 0.25) oe A1
9 4
[4]

(ii) 7 2 − 4 × 6 × k (= 0 ) M1 Apply b 2 − 4ac(= 0 )

49
k= or 2.04 A1 Attempt to equate derivatives
24
OR
d
dx
( ) 1 d
dx
7 −1
7 x 2 = (6 x + k ) → x 2 = 6
2
M1

49 49 49
x= , y= →k = or 2.04 A1
144 12 24 [2]

10 2y + x = k xy = 6
(i) 2 y + x = 8 → y(8 − 2 y) = 6 M1 Complete elimination of x (or y)
2 y 2 − 8 y + 6 = 0 or x² − 8x + 12 = 0 DM1A1 DM1 soln of quadratic. co
→(6, 1) and (2, 3)

Midpoint M (4, 2) M1 for their 2 points

m = −½
Perpendicular m = 2 M1 Uses m1m2 = −1 to find perp. gradient
→ y − 2 = 2(x − 4) A1 co unsimplified
[6]
(ii) (k − 2 y) y = 6
→ 2 y 2 − ky + 6 = 0 or x² − kx + 12 = 0
Uses b² − 4ac (0) M1 Any use of b² − 4ac on a quadratic = 0
→ k² > 48 A1 For √48 on its own
→ k < − 48 and k > 48 A1 All correct.
[3]

11 x
y= +k 4y = x2
k
x2 x
(i) = + k → kx 2 − 4 x − 4k 2 = 0 M1 Eliminates x or y completely.
4 k M1 Uses b² − 4ac for a quadratic = 0
Uses b² − 4ac → k = −1 A1 co nb a,b,c must not be f(x)
[3]
1 2x
(calculus = B1
k 4
2 1
→ x = , y = 2 M1 → k = − 1 A1)
k k
(ii) y = −x − 1, 4 y = x 2 M1 Elimination of x or y
→ x² + 4x + 4 = 0 M1 A1 Soln of eqn. co.
→ P(−2, 1) [3]
MARKING SCHEME 5 TOPIC: 2 QUADRATICS

12 (i) B1 AG
[1]
(ii) M1 Apply b2 – 4ac
A1

A1 cao
[3]

M1
(iii) A1
or (2,–2) M1
A1
or (4, 2) (y = 2x – 6)
M1 A1
AB:
[6]

13 (i) x 2 − 4 x + 4 = x ⇒ x 2 − 5 x + 4 = 0 M1 Eliminate y to reach 3-term quadratic

(x −1)(x − 4)(= 0) or other valid method M1 Attempt solution
A1
(1, 1), (4, 4)
A1 ft dependent on 1st M1
Mid-point = (2½, 2½)
[4]

(ii) x 2 − (4 + m) x + 4 = 0 → (4 + m) 2 − 4(4) = 0 M1 Applying b2 – 4ac = 0

4 + m = ±4 or m(8 + m) = 0 DM1 Attempt solution
m = −8 A1 Ignore m = 0 in addition
M1 Sub non-zero m and attempt to solve
x2 + 4x + 4 = 0
x = –2, y = 16 A1 Ignore (2, 0) solution from m = 0
[5]

Alt (ii) 2x – 4 = m M1 OR 2x – 4 = m
m+4 m(m + 4)
x2 – x + 4 = (2x – 4)x DM1 Sub x = ,y= into quad
2 2
x = –2 (ignore +2) A1 m = –8 from resulting quad m(m + 8)=0
m = –8 (ignore 0) A1 x = –2
y = 16 A1 y = 16

12
14 mx + 14 = + 2 → mx 2 + 12 x − 12 = 0
x
M1 Eliminates x (or y)
Uses b 2 = 4ac → m = −3
M1 Any use of discriminant
− 3 x 2 + 12 x − 12 = 0 → P (2, 8) A1
DM1 A1 Any valid method.
[Or m = −12x−2 M1 Sub M1 x = 2 A1] [5]
[→ m = −3 and y = 8 M1 A1]
MARKING SCHEME 6 TOPIC: 2 QUADRATICS

15 (x + 1) (x – 2) or other valid method M1 Attempt soln of eqn or other method

−1, 2 A1
x < –1, x > 2 A1 Penalise ≤ , ≥
[3]

B1B1
(2x − 3) 2 − 9
16 (i) For −3 and −9
[2]
M1 At least one of these statements
(ii) 2x − 3 > 4 2x − 3 < −4
1 1 1 1
x > 3 (or) x < − cao A1 Allow ‘and’ 3 , − soi scores first M1
2 2 2 2
1 1
Allow − > x > 3
2 2

OR 4x2 – 12x – 7 → (2x – 7)(2x + 1) M1 Attempt to solve 3-term quadratic

1 1 1 1
x>3 (or) < − cao A1 Allow ‘and’ 3 , − soi scores first M1
2 2 2 2
[2]
1 1
Allow − > x > 3
2 2

17 (i) x2 + 4x + c – 8 (= 0) M1 Attempt to simplify to 3-term quadratic

16 – 4(c – 8) = 0 M1 Apply b2 – 4ac = 0. ‘= 0’ soi
c =12 A1
OR
–2 – 2x = 2 → x = (–2) M1 Equate derivs of curve and line. Expect x=−2
–4 + c = 8 + 4 – 4 M1 Sub their x = −2 into line and curve, and
equate
c = 12 A1
[3]

18 2x2 – 10x + 8 → a(x + b)2 + c

2
1 1 1
Or 2  x − 2 1  –
 
(i) a = 2, b = −2 , c = −4 3 × B1
2 2  2 2
1 1 1 1
→ min value is −4 Allow (2 ,−4 ) B1 Can score by sub x = 2 into original but
2 2 2 2
not by differentiation
[4]

(ii) 2x2 – 10x + 8 – kx = 0 Sets equation to 0 and uses

Use of “b² − 4ac” M1 discriminant correctly
(−10 − k)² − 64 < 0 or k² + 20 k + 36 < 0 M1 Realises discriminant < 0. Allow Y
→ k = − 18 or − 2 A1 co Dep on 1st M1 only
−18 < k < −2 A1 co
[4]