Name: _______________________________________________

Chapter 4 Graphs and

Transformations
Year 12

Date:

Time:

Total marks available: 81

Total marks achieved: ______

Questions
Q1.

Figure 1 shows part of the curve with equation y = f (x), x ∈ R.

The curve passes through the points Q(0, 2) and P(−3,0) as shown.

(a) Find the value of ff (−3).

(2)

On separate diagrams, sketch the curve with equation

(b) y = f−1(x),

(2)

(c) y = f (|x|) − 2,

(2)

(d) y = 2f

(3)

Indicate clearly on each sketch the coordinates of the points at which the curve crosses or meets the
axes.
(Total 9 marks)
Q2.

Figure 1

Figure 1 shows a sketch of the curve C with equation y = f(x).

The curve C passes through the point (−1, 0) and touches the x-axis at the point (2, 0).

The curve C has a maximum at the point (0, 4).

(a) The equation of the curve C can be written in the form

y = x3 + ax2 + bx + c

where a, b and c are integers.

Calculate the values of a, b and c.

(5)

(b) Sketch the curve with equation y = f( ) in the space provided on page 24

Show clearly the coordinates of all the points where the curve crosses or meets the coordinate axes.
(3)
(Total 8 marks)
Q3.

Figure 1 shows a sketch of the curve C with equation y = f(x) where

f(x) = x2(9 − 2x)

There is a minimum at the origin, a maximum at the point (3, 27) and C cuts the x-axis at the point A.

(a) Write down the coordinates of the point A.

(1)
(b) On separate diagrams sketch the curve with equation
(i) y = f(x+3)
(ii) y = f(3x)
On each sketch you should indicate clearly the coordinates of the maximum point and any points where
the curves cross or meet the coordinate axes.
(6)
The curve with equation y = f(x) + k, where k is a constant, has a maximum point at (3, 10).

(c) Write down the value of k.

(1)
(Total 8 marks)
Q4.

Figure 1

Figure 1 shows a sketch of the curve with equation y = f (x) where

The curve passes through the origin and has two asymptotes, with equations y =1 and x = 2 , as shown in
Figure 1.

(a) In the space below, sketch the curve with equation y = f (x − 1) and state the equations of the
asymptotes of this curve.
(3)
(b) Find the coordinates of the points where the curve with equation y = f (x - 1) crosses the coordinate
axes.
(4)

(Total 7 marks)
Q5.

Figure 1
Figure 1 shows a sketch of the curve C with equation y = f(x). There is a maximum at (0, 0), a minimum at
(2, −1) and C passes through (3, 0).
On separate diagrams sketch the curve with equation
(a) y = f(x + 3),
(3)
(b) y = f(−x).
(3)
On each diagram show clearly the coordinates of the maximum point, the minimum point and any points
of intersection with the x-axis.

(Total 6 marks)
Q6.
The point P (1, a) lies on the curve with equation y = (x + 1)2(2 − x).
(a) Find the value of a.
(1)
(b) On the axes below sketch the curves with the following equations:
(i) y = (x + 1)2(2 − x),
(ii) y =
On your diagram show clearly the coordinates of any points at which the curves meet the axes.
(5)
(c) With reference to your diagram in part (b) state the number of real solutions to the equation
(x + 1)2(2 − x) =
(1)

(Total 7 marks)
Q7.

Figure 1 shows a sketch of the curve with equation = y = , x ≠ 0.

(a) On a separate diagram, sketch the curve with equation ,

showing the coordinates of any point at which the curve crosses a coordinate axis.
(3)
(b) Write down the equations of the asymptotes of the curve in part (a).
(2)

(Total 5 marks)
Q8.

Figure 1
Figure 1 shows a sketch of part of the curve with equation y = f(x).
The curve has a maximum point (−2, 5) and an asymptote y = 1, as shown in Figure 1.
On separate diagrams, sketch the curve with equation
(a) y = f(x) + 2
(2)
(b) y = 4f(x)
(2)
(c) y = f(x + 1)
(3)
On each diagram, show clearly the coordinates of the maximum point and the equation of the asymptote.

(Total 7 marks)
Q9.

Figure 1

Figure 1 shows a sketch of the curve C with equation

y = 1⁄x + 1, x≠0

The curve C crosses the x-axis at the point A.

(a) State the x coordinate of the point A.

(1)
The curve D has equation y = x2(x − 2), for all real values of x.

(b) A copy of Figure 1 is shown below.

On this copy, sketch a graph of curve D.
Show on the sketch the coordinates of each point where the curve D crosses the coordinate axes.
(3)
(c) Using your sketch, state, giving a reason, the number of real solutions to the equation

x2(x − 2) = 1⁄x + 1.
(1)

Figure 1 (Total 5 marks)

Q10.

The curve C has equation

y = (x + 3)(x − 1)2.

(a) Sketch C showing clearly the coordinates of the points where the curve meets the coordinate axes.
(4)
(b) Show that the equation of C can be written in the form

y = x3 + x2 − 5x + k,
where k is a positive integer, and state the value of k.
(2)
There are two points on C where the gradient of the tangent to C is equal to 3.

(c) Find the x-coordinates of these two points.

(6)

(Total 12 marks)
Q11.
4x2 + 8x + 3 = a(x + b)2 + c

(a) Find the values of the constants a, b and c.

(3)

(b) On the axes on page 27, sketch the curve with equation y = 4x2 + 8x + 3, showing clearly the
coordinates of any points where the curve crosses the coordinate axes.

(4)

(Total 7 marks)
 Mark Scheme
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Q7.
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Notes
N.B. Check original diagram as answer may appear there.

(a) B1 The x coordinate of A is −1. Accept −1 or (−1,0) on the diagram or stated with or without diagram

Allow (0, −1) on the diagram if it is on the correct axis.

(b) If no graph is drawn then no marks are available in part (b)

B1 Correct shape. The position is not important for this mark but the curve must have two clear
turning points and be a +ve x3 curve ( with a maximum and minimum)
B1 The graph touches the origin. Accept touching as a maximum or minimum. There must be a
sketch for this mark but sketch may be wrong and this mark is independent of previous mark. Origin is
where axes cross and may not be labelled. This may be a quadratic or quartic curve for this mark.
B1 The graph crosses the x-axis at the point (2,0) only. If it crosses at (2,0) and (0,0) this is B0.
Accept (0,2) or 2 marked on the correct axis. Accept (2, 0) in the text of the answer provided that the
curve crosses the positive x axis. There must be a sketch for this mark. Do not give credit if (2,0)
appears only in a table with no indication that this is the intersection point. (If in doubt send to review )
Graph takes precedence over text for third B mark.
(c) B1ft Two (solutions) as there are two intersections (of the curves) N.B. Just states 2 with no
reason is B0 If the answer states 2 roots and two intersections – or crosses twice this is enough for B1
BUT B0 If there is any wrong reason given – e.g. crosses x axis twice, or crosses asymptote twice
Isw – is not used for this mark so any wrong statement listed to follow a correct statement will result in B0
Allow ft – so if their graph crosses the hyperbola once – allow "one solution as there is one intersection"
And if it crosses three times – allow "three solutions as there are three intersections" or four etc.. If it does
not cross at all (e.g.negative cubic) – allow "no solutions as there are no intersections" However in (c) if
they have sketched a curve (even a fully correct one) but not extended it to intersect the hyperbola and
they put "no points of intersection so no solutions" then this scores B0.
Accept "lines or curves cross over twice, or touch twice, or meet twice... etc as explanation, but need
some form of words)

Q10.
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