Scribd
Upload
7 views

20201113 Calculus Test Answers

The document outlines a Math 10 Extended unit focused on linear functions and calculus, detailing various formulas related to coordinate geometry and differentiation. It includes a series of questions ranging from easy to challenging, requiring students to demonstrate their understanding of derivatives, gradients, and equations of lines without the use of calculators. The questions are structured to assess knowledge and communication skills in mathematical concepts.

Uploaded by

Dan Cosnita
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
Available Formats
Download as PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
7 views

20201113 Calculus Test Answers

The document outlines a Math 10 Extended unit focused on linear functions and calculus, detailing various formulas related to coordinate geometry and differentiation. It includes a series of questions ranging from easy to challenging, requiring students to demonstrate their understanding of derivatives, gradients, and equations of lines without the use of calculators. The questions are structured to assess knowledge and communication skills in mathematical concepts.

Uploaded by

Dan Cosnita
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
Available Formats
Download as PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
You are on page 1/ 6

Math 10 Extended

Unit 2 Linear Functions in Calculus Name:

You need to be able to do these Qs without calculator – show full working


Leave answers as fraction, do not do decimals.

Criterion A: KNOWING AND UNDERSTANDING CRITERION C: COMMUNICATION

Coordinate Geometry and Differentiation formulas


* equations of a line 𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 + 𝑐 , 𝑎𝑥 + 𝑏𝑦 = 𝑐
* distance formula 𝑑 = √(𝑥2 − 𝑥1 )2 + (𝑦2 − 𝑦1 )2
𝑥1 +𝑥2 𝑦1 +𝑦2
* midpoint formula 𝑀=( , )
2 2
𝑦2 −𝑦1 𝑟𝑖𝑠𝑒 ∆𝑦
* gradient formula 𝑚= = =
𝑥2 −𝑥1 𝑟𝑢𝑛 ∆𝑥
1
* perpendicular gradient 𝑚⊥ = − 𝑚
* derivative of 𝑦 = 𝑎𝑥 𝑛 𝑦 ′ = 𝑛 ∙ 𝑎𝑥 𝑛−1 𝑦 ′ is also known as the slope function
Depreciation:
Level 1-4 Easy and moderately difficult questions (total marks: 15)
Show full working to get full marks.
3 5
Q1. Find the derivative y' of 𝑦 = 5𝑥 3 − + √𝑥 3 (3)
𝑥

𝟑 −𝟐 𝟑 𝟑
𝒚 = 𝟏𝟓𝒙𝟐 + 𝟑𝒙−𝟐 + 𝒙 𝟓 (= 𝟏𝟓𝒙𝟐 + 𝟐
+ 𝟓 )
𝟓 𝒙 𝟓√𝒙𝟐
each term ①

1
Q2. Consider the graphs of the two functions 𝑓(𝑥) = −𝑥 2 − 4𝑥 + 5 and 𝑔(𝑥) = 4 𝑥 2 − 𝑥 − 3 ,
as shown in the diagram below. The graphs have a local maximum A and a local minimum B.

𝟏 𝟐
A 𝒈(𝒙) = 𝒙 −𝒙−𝟑
𝟒

𝒇(𝒙) = −𝒙𝟐 − 𝟒𝒙 + 𝟓

(a) Find the derivatives 𝑓′(𝑥) and 𝑔′(𝑥). (2)


(b) Find the coordinates of A and B. (3)
(c) Use the slope formula to find the gradient of the line segment AB. (2)
(d) Find the midpoint M of the line segment AB. (2)
(e) Find the equation of the perpendicular bisector of AB. (3)
(the line that is perpendicular to AB and goes through M, aka the mid-perpendicular line)
𝟒
(a) 𝒇′(𝒙) = −𝟐𝒙 − 𝟒 (e) 𝒎⊥ = + 𝟏𝟑
𝟏
𝒈′ (𝒙) = 𝟐 𝒙 − 𝟏 𝟓 𝟓
𝑴 = (𝟎, 𝟐) => y-int = 𝟐
(b) 𝒇′(𝒙) = −𝟐𝒙 − 𝟒 = 𝟎
substitute into 𝒚 = 𝒎𝒙 + 𝒄
=> 𝒙 = −𝟐 => 𝒇(−𝟐) = 𝟗 𝟒 𝟓
=> 𝒚 = 𝟏𝟑 𝒙 + 𝟐
=> 𝑨 = (−𝟐, 𝟗)
𝟏
𝒈′ (𝒙) = 𝟐 𝒙 − 𝟏 = 𝟎
=> 𝒙 = 𝟐 => 𝒈(𝟐) = 𝟗
=> 𝑩 = (𝟐, −𝟒)
(−𝟒)−(𝟗) 𝟏𝟑
(c) 𝒎 = (𝟐)—𝟐
=− 𝟒
𝟏
(d) 𝑴 = (𝟎, 𝟐 𝟐)
Level 5-6 Challenging questions in familiar situations (total marks: 15)

Q3. a) Derive the following function from First Principle

𝑓(𝑥) = 3𝑥 2 − 𝑥 (6)

substitute 𝑓(𝑥) = 3𝑥 2 − 𝑥 𝑓(𝑥 + ℎ) = 3(𝑥 + ℎ)2 − (𝑥 + ℎ)

[3(𝑥 + ℎ)2 − (𝑥 + ℎ)] − [3𝑥 2 − 𝑥]


𝑓 ′(𝑥) = lim
ℎ→0 ℎ

3𝑥 2 + 6𝑥ℎ + 3ℎ2 − 𝑥 − ℎ − 3𝑥 2 + 𝑥
𝑓 ′(𝑥) = lim
ℎ→0 ℎ

6𝑥ℎ + 3ℎ2 − ℎ
𝑓 ′(𝑥) = lim
ℎ→0 ℎ

ℎ(6𝑥 + 3ℎ − 1)
𝑓 ′(𝑥) = lim
ℎ→0 ℎ

𝑓 ′(𝑥) = lim 6𝑥 + 3ℎ − 1
ℎ→0

𝑓 ′(𝑥) = 6𝑥 − 1

1
b) Find the equation of the normal to 𝑓(𝑥) where 𝑥 = 2 , in the form 𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 + 𝑐. (4)

1 1 2 1 1 1 1
Point P: 𝑓 (2) = 3 (2) − 2 = 4 => 𝑃 = (2 , 4)

1 1 𝟏
Gradient: 𝑓 ′ (2) = 6 (2) − 1 = 2 => 𝒎⊥ = − 𝟐

substitute into 𝒚 = 𝒎𝒙 + 𝒄

𝟏 𝟏 𝟏 𝟏
=> (𝟒) = (− 𝟐) (𝟐) + 𝒄 => 𝒄 = 𝟐

𝟏 𝟏
=> 𝒚 = − 𝒙 +
𝟐 𝟐
Q4. Consider 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑘𝑥 3 .

(a) Show that the point 𝑃(2, 8𝑘) lies on the curve of f. (1)
1
At 𝑃, the normal to the curve is parallel to 𝑦 = 6 𝑥.

(b) Find the value of k. (4)

(a) substitute P (2, 8k) into 𝒚 = 𝒌𝒙𝟑

=> (𝟖𝒌) = 𝒌(𝟐)𝟑 𝒕𝒓𝒖𝒆

(b) 𝑓 ′ (𝑥) = 3𝑘𝑥 2

𝟏
for 𝑥 = 2 𝒎⊥ = 𝟔 => 𝒇′ (𝟐) = −𝟔

𝒇′ (𝟐) = 𝟑𝒌(𝟐)𝟐 = 𝟏𝟐𝒌 = −𝟔

𝟏
𝒌=−
𝟐
Level 7-8 Challenging questions in unfamiliar situations (total marks: 13)

Q5.

a) from the graph : 𝑃 = (0,6) … because 𝑓(0) = 6


𝑓 ′ (𝑥) = 3𝑥 2 − 4𝑥 + 𝑎
gradient in P : 𝑓 ′ (0) = 𝑎
substitute 𝑚 = 𝑎 and 𝑃 = (0,6) into 𝒚 = 𝒎𝒙 + 𝒄

=> (𝟔) = (𝒂)(𝟎) + 𝒄 => 𝒄 = 𝟔

=> 𝒚 = 𝒂𝒙 + 𝟔

b) solving a system of equations


minimum: 𝑓 ′ (𝑥) = 0
3𝑥 2 − 4𝑥 + 𝑎 = 0 𝑒𝑞𝑢𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 (1)
Q on f (x) and on L :
𝑥 3 − 2𝑥 2 + 𝑎𝑥 + 6 = 𝑎𝑥 + 6
=> 𝑥 3 − 2𝑥 2 = 0 𝑒𝑞𝑢𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 (2)
(2) => 𝑥 2 (𝑥 − 2) = 0
=> 𝑥 2 = 0 𝑜𝑟 𝑥 − 2 = 0
=> 𝑥 = 0 𝑜𝑟 𝑥 = 2
𝑄 𝑎𝑡 𝑥 = 2 𝑠𝑜, 𝑠𝑢𝑏𝑠𝑡𝑖𝑡𝑢𝑡𝑒 𝑖𝑛 𝑒𝑞𝑢𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 (1)
3(2)2 − 4(2) + 𝑎 = 0 => 𝑎 = −4
3 1
Q6. Consider the function 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥 4 + 𝑥 3 − 2.
4 3

Point 𝐴 lies on the curve of 𝑓(𝑥).


The gradient of the tangent to the curve at A is equal to 4.

Calculate the coordinates of A. (4)

𝑓 ′ (𝑥) = 3𝑥 3 + 𝑥 2
𝑖𝑛 𝐴: 3𝑥 3 + 𝑥 2 = 4
You did not learn to solve a cubic equation … however:
inspection shows that 𝑥 = 1 is a solution
3 1 9 4 24 11
𝑓(1) = 4 + 3 − 2 = 12 + 12 − 12 = − 12
11
𝐴 = (1, − 12)

You might also like