Revision questions 1st term exam Maths(P1) Grade 12 AS-Level

Q1.

(Solutions based entirely on graphical or numerical methods are not acceptable.)

Given

(a) solve the equation f′ (x) = 0

(4)
(b) solve the equation f′′ (x) = 5
(3)

(Total for question = 7 marks)

Q2.

The curve with equation y = f (x), x > 0, passes through the point P(4, −2).

Given that

(a) find the equation of the tangent to the curve at P, writing your answer in the form y = mx +
c, where m and c are integers to be found.
(4)
(b) Find f (x).
(5)

(Total for question = 9 marks)

Q3.

The equation

where c is a constant, has no real roots.

Find the range of possible values of c.

 (Total for question = 7 marks)

Q4.

The line l1 has equation 3x + 5y − 7 = 0

(a) Find the gradient of l1

(2)
The line l2 is perpendicular to l1 and passes through the point (6, −2).

(b) Find the equation of l2 in the form y = mx + c, where m and c are constants.
(3)

(Total for question = 5 marks)

Q5.

(a) On Diagram 1 sketch the graphs of

(i) y = x(3 − x)
(ii) y = x(x − 2)(5 − x)
showing clearly the coordinates of the points where the curves cross the coordinate axes.
(4)
(b) Show that the x coordinates of the points of intersection of

y = x(3 − x) and y = x(x − 2)(5 − x)

2
are given by the solutions to the equation x(x − 8x + 13) = 0
(3)
The point P lies on both curves. Given that P lies in the first quadrant,

(c) find, using algebra and showing your working, the exact coordinates of P.
(5)
 Diagram 1

(Total for question = 12 marks)

Q6.

A curve has equation y = f(x), where

f(x) = (x − 4)(2x + 1)2

The curve touches the x-axis at the point P and crosses the x-axis at the point Q.

(a) State the coordinates of the point P.

(1)
(b) Find f′(x).
(4)

(c) Hence show that the equation of the tangent to the curve at the point where can be expressed
in the form y = k, where k is a constant to be found.
(3)
The curve with equation y = f(x + a), where a is a constant, passes through the origin O.

(d) State the possible values of a.

(2)

(Total for question = 10 marks)

Q7.

Figure 3

Figure 3 shows a plot of the curve with equation y = sin θ, 0 ≤ θ ≤ 360°

(a) State the coordinates of the minimum point on the curve with equation

y = 4 sin θ, 0 ≤ θ ≤ 360°
(2)
A copy of Figure 3, called Diagram 1, is shown here.

Diagram 1

(b) On Diagram 1, sketch and label the curves

(i) y = 1 + sin θ, 0 ≤ θ ≤ 360°
(ii) y = tan θ, 0 ≤ θ ≤ 360°
(2)
(c) Hence find the number of solutions of the equation
 (i) tan θ = 1 + sin θ that lie in the region 0 ≤ θ ≤ 2160°
(i) tan θ = 1 + sin θ that lie in the region 0 ≤ θ ≤ 1980°
(3)

(Total for question = 7 marks)

Q8.

Figure 4

The curve C with equation y = f (x) is shown in Figure 4.

The curve C

 has a single turning point, a maximum at (4, 9)

 crosses the coordinate axes at only two places, (−3, 0) and (0, 6)
 has a single asymptote with equation y = 4

as shown in Figure 4.

(a) State the equation of the asymptote to the curve with equation y = f (−x).
(1)

(b) State the coordinates of the turning point on the curve with equation .
(1)
Given that the line with equation y = k, where k is a constant, intersects C at exactly one point,

(c) state the possible values for k.

(2)
The curve C is transformed to a new curve that passes through the origin.

(d) (i) Given that the new curve has equation y = f (x) − a, state the value of the constant a.
 (ii) Write down an equation for another single transformation of C that also passes through the origin.
(2)

(Total for question = 6 marks)

Q9.

Answer this question showing each stage of your working.

(a) Simplify
giving your answer in the form a + b √2 where a and b are rational numbers.
(2)
(b) Hence, or otherwise, solve the equation

4x = 2√2x + 20√2
giving your answer in the form p + q√2 where p and q are rational numbers.
(3)

(Total for question = 5 marks)

Q10.

Find

giving the answer in its simplest form.

(5)

(Total for question = 5 marks)

Q11.

Find

simplifying your answer.

 (Total for question = 4 marks)

Q12.

Figure 1

Figure 1 shows a line l1 with equation 2y = x and a curve C with equation

The region R, shown unshaded in Figure 1, is bounded by the line l1, the curve C and a line l2

Given that l2 is parallel to the y-axis and passes through the intercept of C with the positive x-axis, identify
the inequalities that define R.

(Total for question = 3 marks)

Q13.

Given

find y as a simplified function of x.

 (Total for question = 3 marks)

Q14.

(a) Find, using algebra, all real solutions of

2x3 + 3x2 − 35x = 0

(3)
(b) Hence find all real solutions of

2(y − 5)6+ 3(y − 5)4 − 35(y − 5)2 = 0

(4)

(Total for question = 7 marks)

Q15.

Figure 1

Figure 1 shows the plan of a garden. The marked angles are right angles.

The six edges are straight lines.

The lengths shown in the diagram are given in metres.

Given that the perimeter of the garden is greater than 29 m,

(a) show that x > 1.5 m

(3)
Given also that the area of the garden is less than 72 m2,

(b) form and solve a quadratic inequality in x.

(5)
(c) Hence state the range of possible values of x.
(1)

(Total for question = 9 marks)

Q16.

The line with equation y = 4x + c, where c is a constant, meets the curve with equation y = x(x − 3) at only
one point.

(a) Find the value of c.

(4)
(b) Hence find the coordinates of the point of intersection.
(3)

(Total for question = 7 marks)

Q17.

A sector AOB, of a circle centre O, has radius r cm and angle θ radians.

Given that the area of the sector is 6 cm2 and that the perimeter of the sector is 10 cm,

(a) show that

(4)
(b) Hence find possible values of r and θ.
(3)

(Total for question = 7 marks)

Q18.
 Figure 2

Figure 2 shows a plot of part of the curve with equation y = cos 2x with x being measured in radians.

The point P, shown on Figure 2, is a minimum point on the curve.

(a) State the coordinates of P.

(2)
A copy of Figure 2, called Diagram 1, is shown at the top of the next page.

(b) Sketch, on Diagram 1, the curve with equation y = sin x

(2)
(c) Hence, or otherwise, deduce the number of solutions of the equation
(i) cos 2x = sin x that lie in the region 0 ≤ x ≤ 20π
(ii) cos 2x = sin x that lie in the region 0 ≤ x ≤ 21π
(2)

(Total for question = 6 marks)

Q19.

Figure 3

Figure 3 shows the design for a structure used to support a roof.

The structure consists of four wooden beams, AB, BD, BC and AD.

Given AB = 6.5 m, BC = BD = 4.7 m and angle BAC = 35°

(a) find, to one decimal place, the size of angle ACB,

(3)
(b) find, to the nearest metre, the total length of wood required to make this structure.
(3)

(Total for question = 6 marks)

Q20.

Figure 2

The shape ABCDA consists of a sector ABCOA of a circle, centre O, joined to a triangle AOD, as shown
in Figure 2.

The point D lies on OC.

The radius of the circle is 6 cm, length AD is 5 cm and angle AOD is 0.7 radians.

(a) Find the area of the sector ABCOA, giving your answer to one decimal place.
(3)
Given angle ADO is obtuse,

(b) find the size of angle ADO, giving your answer to 3 decimal places.
(3)
(c) Hence find the perimeter of shape ABCDA, giving your answer to one decimal place.
(4)

(Total for question = 10 marks)

Q21.

The curve C with equation y = f(x), x > 0, passes through the point P(4, 1).

Given that

(a) find the equation of the normal to C at P. Write your answer in the form ax + by + c = 0, where a, b
and c are integers to be found.
(4)
(b) Find f(x).
(5)

(Total for question = 9 marks)

Q22.

The curve C has equation

(a) Find , giving the answer in its simplest form.

(3)
The point P(4, −3) lies on C.

(b) Find the equation of the tangent to C at the point P. Write your answer in the form y = mx + c, where
m and c are constants to be found.
(3)

(Total for question = 6 marks)

Q23.

Figure 1 shows a sketch of part of the curve C with equation

(a) State the equation of the asymptote of C that is parallel to the y-axis.
(1)
(b) Factorise fully x3 + 4x2 + 4x
(2)
A copy of Figure 1, labelled Diagram 1, is shown on the next page.

(c) On Diagram 1, add a sketch of the curve with equation

y = x3 + 4x2 + 4x
On your sketch, state clearly the coordinates of each point where this curve cuts or meets the
coordinate axes.
(3)
(d) Hence state the number of real solutions of the equation

(x + 2)(x3 + 4x2 + 4x) = 1

giving a reason for your answer.
(1)
 (Total for question = 7 marks)

Q24.

Figure 5 shows part of the curve C with equation y = f(x) where

(a) Write 2x2 − 12x + 14 in the form

where a, b and c are constants to be found.

(3)
Given that C has a minimum at the point P

(b) state the coordinates of P

(1)
The line l intersects C at (−1, 28) and at P as shown in Figure 5.

(c) Find the equation of l giving your answer in the form y = mx + c where m and c are constants to be
found.
(3)
The finite region R, shown shaded in Figure 5, is bounded by the x-axis, l, the y-axis, and C.

(d) Use inequalities to define the region R.

(3)

(Total for question = 10 marks)

Q25.

In this question you must show all stages of your working.

Solutions relying on calculator technology are not acceptable.

The curve C1 has equation

The curve C2 has equation

(a) Show that C1 and C2 meet when

(2)
Given that C1 and C2 meet at points P and Q

(b) find, using algebra, the exact distance PQ

(5)

(Total for question = 7 marks)

Q26.

Given that

express each of the following in the form kxn where k and n are simplified constants.

(1)

(1)

(2)

(Total for question = 4 marks)

Q27.

In this question you must show all stages of your working.

Solutions relying on calculator technology are not acceptable.

(a) Write in the form where a and b are integers to be found.

(3)
(b) Hence, or otherwise, solve

giving your answer in simplest form.

(3)

(Total for question = 6 marks)

Q28.

Given that

find, in simplest form,

(3)

(2)

(Total for question = 5 marks)

Q29.

The curve C has equation y = f(x) where x > 0

Given that


 the point P(4, −1) lies on C

(a) (i) find the value of the gradient of C at P

(ii) Hence find the equation of the normal to C at P, giving your answer in the form ax + by + c = 0
where a, b and c are integers to be found.
(4)
(b) Find f(x).
(6)

(Total for question = 10 marks)

Q30.

In this question you must show all stages of your working.

Solutions relying on calculator technology are not acceptable.

The equation

where p is a constant, has two distinct real roots.

(a) Show that

(3)
(b) Hence, using algebra, find the range of possible values of p
(3)

(Total for question = 6 marks)

Q31.

Figure 3 shows the plan view of the area being used for a ball-throwing competition.

Competitors must stand within the circle C and throw a ball as far as possible into the target area, PQRS,
shown shaded in Figure 3.

Given that
 circle C has centre O
 P and S are points on C
 OPQRSO is a sector of a circle with centre O
 the length of arc PS is 0.72 m
 the size of angle POS is 0.6 radians

(a) show that OP = 1.2 m

(1)
Given also that

 the target area, PQRS, is 90 m2

 length PQ = x metres

(b) show that

5x2 + 12x − 1500 = 0

(3)
(c) Hence calculate the total perimeter of the target area, PQRS, giving your answer to the nearest
metre.
(3)

(Total for question = 7 marks)

Q32.

Figure 4 shows a sketch of part of the curve C1 with equation

where n is a constant.
The curve C1 cuts the positive x-axis for the first time at point P(270, 0), as shown in Figure 4.

(a) (i) State the value of n

(ii) State the period of C1
(2)
The point Q, shown in Figure 4, is a minimum point of C1

(b) State the coordinates of Q.

(2)
The curve C2 has equation y = 2sin x° + k, where k is a constant.

The point and the point , both lie on C2

Given that a is a constant less than 90

(c) find the value of k.

(2)

(Total for question = 6 marks)

Q33.

Figure 2 shows the plan view of a frame for a flat roof.

The shape of the frame consists of triangle ABD joined to triangle BCD.

Given that

 BD = x m
 CD = (1 + x) m
 BC = 5 m
 angle BCD = θ°
(a) show that
(2)
Given also that

 x = 2√3
 angle BAC = 30°
 ADC is a straight line

(b) find the area of triangle ABC, giving your answer, in m2, to one decimal place.
(5)

(Total for question = 7 marks)

Q34.

In this question you must show all stages of your working.

Solutions relying on calculator technology are not acceptable.

The straight line l1 , shown in Figure 1, passes through the points P(–2, 9) and Q(10, 6).

(a) Find the equation of l1 , giving your answer in the form y = mx + c , where m and c are constants to be
found.
(3)
The straight line l2 passes through the origin O and is perpendicular to l1

The lines l1 and l2 meet at the point R as shown in Figure 1.

(b) Find the coordinates of R

(4)
(c) Find the exact area of triangle OPQ.
(3)

(Total for question = 10 marks)

Q35.

In this question you must show all stages of your working.

The curve C has equation y = f(x), x > 0

Given that

 the point lies on C

 where k is a constant
 f''(x) = 0 at P

(a) find the exact value of k,

(4)
(b) find f(x), giving your answer in simplest form.
(4)

(Total for question = 8 marks)

Q36.

The curve C has equation

(a) Find writing your answer in simplest form.

(4)
The point P(2, 4) lies on C.

(b) Find an equation for the tangent to C at P writing your answer in the form ax + by + c = 0, where a, b
and c are integers.
(3)

(Total for question = 7 marks)

Q37.

(a) Sketch the graph of the curve C with equation

where k is a positive constant.

Show on your sketch

 the coordinates of any points where C cuts the coordinate axes

 the equation of the vertical asymptote to C
(4)
Given that the straight line with equation y = 9 – x does not cross or touch C

(b) find the range of values of k.

(5)

(Total for question = 9 marks)

Q38.

Find

writing your answer in simplest form.

(5)

(Total for question = 5 marks)

Q39.

The curve C1 has equation y = f(x).

Given that

 f(x) is a quadratic expression

 C1 has a maximum turning point at (2, 20)
 C1 passes through the origin

(a) sketch a graph of C1 showing the coordinates of any points where C1 cuts the coordinate axes,
(2)
(b) find an expression for f(x).
(3)
2
The curve C2 has equation y = x(x – 4)

Curve C1 and C2 meet at the origin, and at the points P and Q

Given that the x coordinate of the point P is negative,

(c) using algebra and showing all stages of your working, find the coordinates of P
(5)

(Total for question = 10 marks)

Q40.

Figure 3 shows a sketch of the plan view of a platform.

The plan view of the platform consists of a sector DOC of a circle centre O joined to a sector AOBEA of a
different circle, also with centre O.

Given that

 angle AOB = 0.8 radians

 arc length CD = 9 m
 DA : AO = 3 : 5

(a) show that AO = 7.03 m to 3 significant figures.

(3)
(b) Find the perimeter of the platform, in m, to 3 significant figures.
(3)
(c) Find the total area of the platform, giving your answer in m2 to the nearest whole number.
(3)

(Total for question = 9 marks)

Q41.

The triangle ABC is such that

 AB = 15 cm
 AC = 25 cm
 angle BAC = θ°
 area triangle ABC = 100 cm2

(a) Find the value of sin θ°

(2)
Given that θ > 90

(b) find the length of BC, in cm, to 3 significant figures.

(3)

(Total for question = 5 marks)

Q42.

In this question you must show all stages of your working.

Solutions relying on calculator technology are not acceptable.

(a) By substituting p = 2x, show that the equation

2 × 4x – 2x + 3 = 17 × 2x – 1 – 4
can be written in the form
4p2 – 33p + 8 = 0
(3)
(b) Hence solve

2 × 4x – 2x + 3 = 17 × 2x – 1 – 4
(3)

(Total for question = 6 marks)

Q43.

Figure 2 shows a plot of part of the curve C1 with equation

y = 5 cos x

with x being measured in degrees.

The point P, shown in Figure 2, is a minimum point on C1

(a) State the coordinates of P

(2)
The point Q lies on a different curve C2

Given that point Q

 is a maximum point on the curve

 is the maximum point with the smallestx coordinate, x > 0

(b) find the coordinates of Q when

(i) C2 has equation y = 5 cos x – 2
(ii) C2 has equation y = –5 cos x
(4)

(Total for question = 6 marks)