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The document consists of a series of mathematical problems and exercises related to quadratic equations, graph sketching, and algebraic manipulation. It includes tasks such as rewriting quadratic expressions in vertex form, solving equations, and sketching graphs while identifying key points like turning points and intersections. Additionally, it covers differentiation and finding gradients of curves, along with some geometric problems involving coordinates and shapes.
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Curve Sketching Unsolved

The document consists of a series of mathematical problems and exercises related to quadratic equations, graph sketching, and algebraic manipulation. It includes tasks such as rewriting quadratic expressions in vertex form, solving equations, and sketching graphs while identifying key points like turning points and intersections. Additionally, it covers differentiation and finding gradients of curves, along with some geometric problems involving coordinates and shapes.
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1 (c) (i) Write x 2 + 10x + 14 in the form (x + a) 2 + b .

................................................. [2]

(ii) On the axes, sketch the graph of y = x 2 + 10x + 14 , indicating the coordinates of the
turning point.

O x

[3]

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2 (a) (i) Write x 2 + 8x - 9 in the form (x + k) 2 + h .

................................................. [2]

(ii) Use your answer to part (a)(i) to solve the equation x 2 + 8x - 9 = 0 .

x = ................... or x = ................... [2]

- 7 + 61 - 7 - 61
(b) The solutions of the equation x 2 + bx + c = 0 are and .
2 2
Find the value of b and the value of c.

b = ................................................

c = ................................................ [3]

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(c) (i)
y

O x

On the diagram,

(a) sketch the graph of y = (x - 1) 2 , [2]


1
(b) sketch the graph of y = x + 1. [2]
2

1
(ii) The graphs of y = (x - 1) 2 and y = x + 1 intersect at A and B.
2
Find the length of AB.

AB = ................................................ [7]

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3 (a)

x
–2 1

Write down the inequality in x shown by the number line.

................................................. [2]

(b) (i) Write x 2 + 4x + 1 in the form (x + p) 2 + q .

................................................. [2]

(ii) Use your answer to part (b)(i) to solve the equation x 2 + 4x + 1 = 0 .

x = .......................... or x = .......................... [2]

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................................................. [2]

4 x 2 + 8x + 10 = (x + p) 2 + q

(a) Find the value of p and the value of q.

p = ................................................

q = ................................................ [2]

(b) Solve.
x 2 + 8x + 10 = 30

x = .................... or x = .................... [2]

............................................ cm [3]

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5 (a) Sketch the graph of y = (x + 1) (3 - x) (3 + x) , indicating the coordinates of the points


where the graph crosses the x-axis and the y-axis.

O x

[4]

(b) (i) Show that y = (x + 1) (3 - x) (3 + x) can be written as y = 9 + 9x - x 2 - x 3 .

[2]

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6 (a)
y

NOT TO
SCALE

B
A O x

The diagram shows a sketch of the curve y = x 2 + 3x - 4 .

(i) Find the coordinates of the points A, B and C.

A ( .............. , .............. )

B ( .............. , .............. )

C ( .............. , .............. ) [4]

(ii) Differentiate x 2 + 3x - 4 .

................................................. [2]

(iii) Find the equation of the tangent to the curve at the point (2, 6).

................................................. [3]

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7 (a) (i) Factorise 24 + 5x - x 2 .

................................................. [2]

(ii) The diagram shows a sketch of y = 24 + 5x - x 2 .

y
NOT TO
c
SCALE

a O b x

Work out the values of a, b and c.

a = ................................................

b = ................................................

c = ................................................ [3]

(iii) Calculate the gradient of y = 24 + 5x - x 2 at x =- 1.5 .

................................................. [3]

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(b) (i) On the diagram, sketch the graph of y = (x + 1) (x - 3) 2 .


Label the values where the graph meets the x-axis and the y-axis.

O x

[4]

(ii) Write (x + 1) (x - 3) 2 in the form ax 3 + bx 2 + cx + d .

................................................. [3]

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8
y
NOT TO
SCALE
B

A O C x

The diagram shows a sketch of y = 18 + 5x - 2x 2 .

(a) Find the coordinates of the points A, B and C.

A ( ..................... , ..................... )

B ( ..................... , ..................... )

C ( ..................... , ..................... ) [4]

(b) Differentiate 18 + 5x - 2x 2 .

................................................. [2]

(c) Find the coordinates of the point on y = 18 + 5x - 2x 2 where the gradient is 17.

( ..................... , ..................... ) [3]


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, ,
9
(x - 5) 2 + k = x 2 - px - 21

Find the value of p and the value of k.

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p = .......................................................

k = .......................................................
[2]

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reasonable effort has been made by the publisher (UCLES) to trace copyright holders, but if any items requiring clearance have unwittingly been included, the
publisher will be pleased to make amends at the earliest possible opportunity.

To avoid the issue of disclosure of answer‑related information to candidates, all copyright acknowledgements are reproduced online in the Cambridge
Assessment International Education Copyright Acknowledgements Booklet. This is produced for each series of examinations and is freely available to download
at www.cambridgeinternational.org after the live examination series.

Cambridge Assessment International Education is part of Cambridge Assessment. Cambridge Assessment is the brand name of the University of Cambridge
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10 A = ................ B = ................ [2]

(b) Here are four equations.

y = x 2 - 2x y = 2x 2 - 2 y = x 2 + 2x y = 2x 2

The graphs of three of these equations are sketched below.

Write the correct equation below each graph.

y y y

O x O x O x

........................................ ........................................ ........................................ [2]

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(iv) The solutions of the equation 3 (4 x) + ax + b = 0 can be found from the points of intersection
of y = 4 x and y = 20x - 12.

(a) Find the value of a and the value of b.

a = .................... b = ..................... [2]

(b) By drawing the line y = 20x - 12 on the grid opposite, find all the solutions of
3 (4 x) + ax + b = 0 .

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............................................................................. [3]

(b) Here is a sketch of the graph of a quadratic function.

y
NOT TO
SCALE

(p, q)
8

–2 0 x
4

The curve has a maximum point (p, q).

Find the value of p and the value of q.

p = .................... q = ..................... [3]

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12 (a) Write x 2 + 10x + 6 in the form `x + aj + b .


2

................................................. [2]

(b) Use your answer to part (a) to solve x 2 + 10x + 6 = 0 .


Give your answer in the form p ! q .

x = ................................................ [1]

................................................. [3]

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13 (a) y = 2x + 1 y = 2x - 1 y =- 2x + 1 y =- 2x - 1

The diagrams below show sketches of two of these lines.

Write the correct equation below each diagram.

y y

O x O x

................................. .................................
[2]

(b)
y

–3 0 2 x

This diagram shows a sketch of the graph of y = x 2 + ax + b .

Find the value of a and the value of b.

a = .................. b = .................. [2]

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14 (a) PQR is an isosceles triangle with PR = QR.


P is the point (1, 5) and Q is the point (5, 1).
Angle PRQ is not a right angle.

Find the coordinates for one possible position of R.


You may use the grid to help you.

O x

( ...................... , ...................... ) [2]

(b) Here are the equations of five curves.

y = 2 - x2 y = x3 - 2 y = x 2 + 2x - 8 y = x 3 - 3x y = x 2 - 3x

Sketches of three of these curves are drawn below.

Write the correct equation underneath each sketch.

y y y

O x O x O x

................................. ................................. ................................. [3]

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[2]

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x = ................................................ [2]

(b)
y

NOT TO
SCALE

O x

This is a sketch of the graph y = a + bx - x 2 .


The graph crosses the x-axis at integer values of x.

Find the value of a and the value of b.

a = ................................................

b = ................................................ [3]
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22 (a) x 2 - 6x - 7 = (x + a) 2 + b

Find the value of a and the value of b.

a = ................................................

b = ................................................ [2]

(b) Hence solve the equation x 2 - 6x - 7 = 0 .


Show your working.

x = .................. or x = .................. [2]

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4x
(iii) Use your graph to solve the equation =5.
10

x = ................................................ [1]

4x
(iv) By drawing a tangent, estimate the gradient of y = when x = 2 .
10

17
................................................. [2]

(b)
y

NOT TO
SCALE

0 2 5 x

This is a sketch of the graph of y = x 2 + ax + b .

Find the value of a and the value of b.

a = ................................................

b = ................................................ [3]
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18 (a) Write x 2 - 7x + 5 in the form (x - a) 2 - b .

.................................................... [2]

(b) Hence write down the minimum value of x 2 - 7x + 5 .

.................................................... [1]

.................................................... [2]

N = .......................... and N = .......................... [2]

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19 (a) Write x2 – 4x + 7 in the form (x – a)2 + b .

............................................... [2]

(b) Write down the coordinates of the turning point of the graph of y = x2 – 4x + 7 .

( .................... , .................... ) [1]

NOT TO
9 cm x cm SCALE

x = .............................................. [3]

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20 (a) Write x2 − 8x + 10 in the form (x − p)2 – q .

............................................... [2]

(b) Sketch the graph of y = x2 − 8x + 10 .


On the sketch, label the coordinates of the turning point and the y-intercept.

O x

[3]

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8 ↑Its &

1− 5 1+5

1 5=
-

8 + 85
4 4
-
-

-
2 25
...............................................
-

[3]

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NOT TO
100° SCALE

......................................... cm2 [3]

21 (a) Write x2 – 6x – 19 in the form (x – a)2 + b .

............................................... [2]

(b) Using your answer to part (a), write down the coordinates of the turning point of the graph of
y = x2 – 6x – 19 .

(.................... , ....................) [1]

Question 24 is printed on the next page.

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Q5. 0580/43/M/J/22

Q6. 0580/41/O/N/20
Q7. 0580/43/O/N/20

Q8. 0580/43/O/N/23

Q9. 0580/21/O/N/24

Q10. 4024/21/M/J/20
Q11. 4024/22/M/J/20

Q12. 4024/12/M/J/21

Q13. 4024/21/M/J/21

Q14. 4024/22/M/J/21

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Q16. 4024/11/O/N/22
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Q18. 4024/12/M/J/19

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