Transformations Questions

Transformations - Past Edexcel Exam Questions

1. (Question 5 - C1 May 2018)

y
(2, 7)

(0, 4)

y=1
x
O (5, 0)

This figure shows the sketch of a curve with equation y = f (x), x ∈ R. The curve
crosses the y-axis at (0, 4) and crosses the x-axis at (5, 0). The curve has a single
turning point, a maximum, at (2, 7).
The line with equation y = 1 is the only asymptote to the curve.

(a) State the coordinates of the turning point on the curve with equation
y = f (x − 2). [1]
(b) State the solution of the equation f (2x) = 0. [1]
(c) State the equation of the asymptote to the curve with equation y = f (−x). [1]

Given that the line with equation y = k, where k is a constant, meets the curve
y = f (x) at only one point,
(d) state the set of possible values for k. [2]

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2. (Question 10 - C1 May 2017)

This figure shows a sketch of part of the curve y = f (x), x ∈ R, where

f (x) = (2x − 5)2 (x + 3).

(a) Given that

i. the curve with equation y = f (x) − k, x ∈ R, passes through the origin, find
the value of the constant k,
ii. the curve with equation y = f (x + c), x ∈ R, has a minimum point at the
origin, find the value of the constant c. [3]
(b) Show that f 0 (x) = 12x2 − 16x − 35. (Differentiation Question) [3]

Points A and B are distinct points that lie on the curve y = f (x).
The gradient of the curve at A is equal to the gradient of the curve at B. Given that
point A has x-coordinate 3,
(c) find the x-coordinate of point B. (Differentiation Question) [5]

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3. (Question 4 - C1 May 2016)

A(−2, 4)

B(3, −8)

This figure shows a sketch of part of the curve with equation y = f (x). The curve has
a maximum point A at (−2, 4) and a minimum point B at (3, −8) and passes through
the origin O. On separate diagrams, sketch the curve with equation

(a) y = 3f (x), [2]

(b) y = f (x) − 4. [3]

On each diagram, show clearly coordinates of the maximum and minimum points and
the coordinates of the point where the curve crosses the y-axis.

4. (Question 4 - C1 May 2014)

x
A O

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This figure shows a sketch of the curve C with equation

1
y= + 1, x 6= 0
x
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]
y

x
A O

(c) Using your sketch, state, giving a reason, the number of real solutions to the
equation
1
x2 (x − 2) = + 1
x
[1]

5. (Question 8 - C1 May 2013)

x
-3 O
1
-9

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This figure shows a sketch of the curve with equation y = f (x) where

f (x) = (x + 3)2 (x − 1), x∈R

The curve crosses the x-axis at (1, 0), touches it at (−3, 0) and crosses the y-axis at
(0, −9).

(a) In the space below, sketch the curve C with equation y = f (x + 2) and state the
coordinates of the points where the curve C meets the x-axis. [3]
y

(b) Write down an equation of the curve C. [1]

(c) Use your answer to part (b) to find the coordinates of the point where the curve
C meets the y-axis. [2]

6. (Question 6 - C1 Jan 2013)

x
O

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This figure shows a sketch of the curve with equation y = x2 , x 6= 0.

2
The curve C has equation y = x
− 5, x 6= 0, and the line l has equation y = 4x + 2.

(a) Sketch and clearly label the graphs of C and l on a single diagram.
On your diagram, show clearly the coordinates of the points where C and l cross the
coordinate axes. [5]

(b) Write down the equations of the asymptotes of the curve C. [2]
2
(c) Find the coordinates of the points of intersection of y = x
− 5 and
y = 4x + 2. (Simultaneous Equations Question) [5]

7. (Question 10 - C1 May 2012)

y
y = f (x)
(3, 27)

A
x
O

This figure 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),

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ii. y = f (3x).
On each sketch you should indicate clearly the coordinates of the maximum points
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]

8. (Question 8 - C1 May 2011)

y = f (x)

O 6

(3, −1)

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

The curve C passes through the origin and through (6, 0).
The curve C has a minimum at the point (3, −1).
On separate diagrams, sketch the curve with equation

(a) y = f (2x), [3]

(b) y = −f (x), [3]
(c) y = f (x + p), where p is a constant and 0 < p < 3. [4]

On each diagram show the coordinates of any points where the curve intersects the
x-axis and of any minimum or maximum points.

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9. (Question 5 - C1 Jan 2011)

y=1

x
O

x=2

This figure shows a sketch of the curve with equation y = f (x) where
x
f (x) = , x 6= 2
x−2

The curve passes through the origin and has two asymptotes, with equation y = 1 and
x = 2.

(a) 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]

10. (Question 6 - C1 May 2010)

y
y = f (x)
A(−2, 3)

x
O

B(3, −5)

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This figure shows a sketch of the curve with equation y = f (x). The curve has a
maximum point A at (−2, 3) and a minimum point B at (3, −5).
On separate diagrams sketch the curve with equation

(a) y = f (x + 3), [3]

(b) y = 2f (x). [3]
On each diagram show clearly the coordinates of the maximum and minimum points.

The graph of y = f (x) + a has a minimum at (3,0), where a is a constant.

(c) Write down the value of a. [1]

11. (Question 8 - C1 Jan 2010)

(−2, 5)

y = f (x)
y=1
x
O

This figure 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.
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]

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On each diagram, show clearly the coordinates of the maximum point and the equation
of the asymptote.

12. (Question 5 - C1 Jan 2009)

O x
3

(2, −1)

This figure 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.

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13. (Question 3 - C1 Jun 2008)

y
y = f (x)

(0, 7)

O (7, 0)

This figure shows a sketch of the curve with equation y = f (x). The curve passes
through the point (0,7) and has a minimum at (7,0).
On separate diagrams, sketch the curve with equation

(a) y = f (x) + 3, [3]

(b) y = f (2x). [2]

On each diagram, show clearly the coordinates of the minimum point and the coordi-
nates of the point at which the curve crosses the y-axis.

14. (Question 6 - C1 Jan 2008)

y
(2, 5)

x
O 1 4

This figure shows a sketch of the curve with equation y = f (x). The curve crosses the
x-axis at the points (1, 0) and (4, 0). The maximum point on the curve is (2, 5).

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In separate diagrams, sketch the curves with the following equations. On each diagram
show clearly the coordinates of the maximum point and of each point at which the curve
crosses the x-axis.

(a) y = 2f (x), [3]

(b) y = f (−x). [3]

The maximum point on the curve with equation y = f (x + a) is on the y-axis.

(c) Write down the value of the constant a. [1]

15. (Question 5 - C1 May 2007)

y

x
O

This figure shows a sketch of the curve with equation y = x3 , x 6= 0.

3
(a) On a separate diagram, sketch the curve with equation y = x+2 , x 6= −2, 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]

16. (Question 3 - C1 Jan 2007)

Given that
1
f (x) = , x 6= 0
x
(a) sketch the graph of y = f (x) + 3 and state the equations of the asymptotes. [4]

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(b) Find the coordinates of the point where y = f (x) + 3 crosses a coordinate
axes. [2]

17. (Question 6 - C1 Jan 2006)

(0, 3)

(4, 0)
x
O (1, 0)

This figure shows a sketch of the curve with equation y = f (x). The curve passes
through the points (0, 3) and (4, 0) and touches the x-axis at the point (1, 0).
On separate diagrams, sketch the curve with equation

(a) y = f (x + 1), [3]

(b) y = 2f (x), [3]


(c) y = f 12 x . [3]

On each diagram show clearly the coordinates of all the points at which the curve
meets the axes.

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18. (Question 4 - C1 May 2005)

y (3, 5)

x
O (6, 0)

This figure shows a sketch of the curve with equation y = f (x). The curve passes
through the origin O and through the point (6, 0). The maximum point on the curve
is (3, 5).
On separate diagrams, sketch the curve with equation

(a) y = 3f (x), [2]

(b) y = f (x + 2). [3]

On each diagram, show clearly the coordinates of the maximum point and of each point
at which the curve crosses the x-axis.

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Solutions

1. (a) (4, 7)
(b) x = 2.5
(c) y = 1
(d) k < 1
2. (a) i. k = 75
ii. c = 2.5
(b) - (Differentiation)
−5
(c) x = 3
(Differentiation)
3. (a) (See Figure).
y
A(−2, 12)

B(3, −24)

(b) (See Figure).

y

A(−2, 0)
x

B(3, −12)

4. (a) x = −1
(b) (See Figure).
y

(0, 0)
x
−1 (2, 0)

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(c) There are 2 solutions since the graphs intersect twice.

5. (a) (See Figure).

y

x
(-5,0) (-1,0)

(b) (x + 5)2 (x + 1)
(c) (0, 25)

6. (a) (See Figure).

y
y = 4x + 2

(0, 2)
(0.4, 0)
x
(−0.5, 0) 2
y= x −5

(b) x = 0, y = −5


(c) 41 , 3 , (−2, −6) (Simultaneous Equations Question)


7. (a) 29 , 0
(b) i. (See Figure).
y

y = f (x + 3)
(0, 27)

(1.5, 0)
x
(−3, 0) O

ii. (See Figure).

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y
y = f (3x)
(1, 27)

x
O (1.5, 0)

(c) k = −17.

8. (a) (See Figure).

y

y = f (2x)

(0, 0) (3, 0)

(1.5, −1)

(b) (See Figure).

y

(3, 1)

(0, 0) (6, 0)

y = −f (x)

(c) (See Figure).

y
y = f (x + p)

(−p, 0) (6 − p, 0)

(3 − p, −1)

9. (a) (See Figure).

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y=1

x
O

x=3

1


(b) 0, 3 and (1, 0)

10. (a) (See Figure).

y
y = f (x + 3)
A(−5, 3)

x
O

B(0, −5)

(b) (See Figure).

y
y = 2f (x)

A(−2, 6)

x
O

B(3, −10)

(c) a = 5.

11. (a) (See Figure).

y

(−2, 7)

y = f (x) + 2
y=3

x
O

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(b) (See Figure).

y

(−2, 20)

y = 4f (x)

y=4

x
O

(c) (See Figure).

y

(−3, 5)

y = f (x + 1)
y=1
x
O

12. (a) (See Figure).

y

y = f (x + 3)

(−3, 0)
x
(0, 0)

(−1, −1)

(b) (See Figure).

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y = f (−x)
y

(0, 0)
x
−3

(−2, −1)

13. (a) (See Figure).

y
y = f (x) + 3

(0, 10)

(7, 3)

(b) (See Figure).

y
y = f (2x)

(0, 7)

O (3.5, 0)

14. (a) (See Figure).

y
(2, 10)

x
O 1 4

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(b) (See Figure).

y
(−2, 5)

x
−4 −1

(c) a = 2

15. (a) (See Figure).

y

 
0, 32
x
−2 O

(b) Asymptotes: x = −2, y = 0

16. (a) Asymptotes: x = 0, y = 3.

y

x
O

(b) − 13 , 0

17. (a) (See Figure).

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(3, 0)
x
(0, 0)

(b) (See Figure).

y

(0, 6)

(4, 0)
x
O (1, 0)

(c) (See Figure).

y

(0, 3)

(8, 0)
x
O (2, 0)

18. (a) (See Figure).

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y
(3, 15)

x
O (6, 0)

(b) (See Figure).

y
(1, 5)

x
O (4, 0)

19. (a) (See Figure).

y

P (3, 2)

x
O 2 4

(b) (See Figure).

y

O x
1 2

P (1.5, −2)

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