211.3 Tangents Gradients - Cie Igcse Maths 0580-Ext Theory-Qp

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Tangents and Gradients


Question Paper 3
Level IGCSE
Subject Maths (0580)
Exam Board Cambridge International Examinations (CIE)
Paper Type Extended
Topic Algebra and Graphs
Sub-Topic Tangents and Gradients
Booklet Question Paper 3

Time Allowed: 57 minutes

Score: /47

Percentage: /100

Grade Boundaries:

A* A B C D E U

>85% 75% 60% 45% 35% 25% <25%


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8 x
1 f (x) = + , x ! 0.
x2 2
(a) Complete the table of values for f(x).

x –5 –4 –3 –2 –1.5 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 5

f(x) –2.2 –1.5 –0.6 2.8 4.3 2.5 2.4 2.4 2.8

[3]

(b) On the grid, draw the graph of y = f(x) for –5  x  –1.5 and 1.5  x  5.

x
–5 –4 –3 –2 –1 0 1 2 3 4 5

–1

–2

–3
[5]
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(c) Solve f(x) = 0.

Answer(c) x = ................................................. [1]

(d) By drawing a suitable line on the grid, solve the equation f(x) = 1 – x.

Answer(d) x = ................................................. [3]

(e) By drawing a tangent at the point (–3, –0.6), estimate the gradient of the graph of y = f(x) when x = –3.

Answer(e) ................................................. [3]


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2 The table shows some values for y = x 3 - 3x + 2.

x –2 –1.5 –1 – 0.5 0 0.5 1 1.5 2


y 3.125 3.375 2 0 4

(a) Complete the table of values. [4]

(b) On the grid, draw the graph of y = x 3 - 3x + 2 for –2  x  2.

x
–2 –1 0 1 2

–1
[4]

(c) By drawing a suitable line, solve the equation x 3 - 3x + 2 = x + 1 for –2  x  2.

Answer(c) x = ....................... or x = ...................... [3]

(d) By drawing a suitable tangent, find an estimate of the gradient of the curve at the point where x = -1.5 .

Answer(d) ............................................... [3]


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3 The table shows some values of y = x3 + 3x2 – 2.

x –3 –2.5 –2 –1.5 –1 –0.5 0 0.5 1

y –2 1.13 1.38 –1.38 –1.13

(a) Complete the table of values. [3]

(b) On the grid, draw the graph of y = x3 + 3x2 – 2 for –3  x  1.

y
3

x
–3 –2 –1 0 1

–1

–2

–3
[4]

1
(c) By drawing a suitable line, solve the equation x3 + 3x2 – 2 = 2 (x + 1).

Answer(c) x = .................... or x = .................... or x = .................... [4]


(d) By drawing a suitable tangent, find an estimate of the gradient of the curve at the point where x = –1.75 .

Answer(d) ................................................ [3]


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4 A, B and C are points on a circle, centre O.


TCD is a tangent to the circle.
Angle BAC = 54°.

NOT TO
SCALE
A

O 54°
D

B
C

(a) Find angle BOC, giving a reason for your answer.

Answer(a) Angle BOC = ............... because .......................................................................................

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

b When O is the origin, the position vector of point C is e o .


3
(b)
-4
(i) Work out the gradient of the radius OC.

Answer(b)(i) ................................................ [1]

(ii) D is the point (7, k).

Find the value of k.

Answer(b)(ii) k = ................................................ [1]

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