Graphs of Functions (AQA GCSE Maths: Higher): Exam Questions

Exam code: 8300

4 hours61 questions
1
1 mark

Brogan needs to draw the graph of y = x2 + 1

Here is her graph.

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Write down one thing that is wrong with Brogan's graph.

2a
2 marks

Complete the table of values for  y = x3  4x

x

3

2

1

0

1

2

3

y

 

 

3

0

 

 

15

2b
2 marks

On the grid, draw the graph of  y = x3  4x  from x = 3 to x =3

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3a
2 marks

Complete the table of values for y = x3  3x + 1

x

2

1

0

1

2

y

 

3

 

 

3

3b
2 marks

On the grid, draw the graph of y = x3  3x + 1 for values of x from 2 to 2

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4a
2 marks

Complete the table of values for y= 6x

x

0.5

1

2

3

4

5

6

y

 

6

3

 

1.5

 

1

4b
2 marks
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On the grid, draw the graph of y = 6x for  0.5  x  6

5a
2 marks

Complete the table of values for y = 4x

x

0.5

1

2

4

5

8

y

 

4

2

 

 

 

5b
2 marks

On the grid, draw the graph of  y = 4x for 0.5  x  8

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6a
1 mark

The graph of y = f(x) is drawn on the grid.

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Write down the coordinates of the turning point of the graph.

6b
1 mark

Write down the roots of f(x) = 2

6c
1 mark

Write down the value of  f(0.5)

7a
1 mark

The graph of y = f(x) is drawn on the grid.

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Write down the coordinates of the turning point of the graph.

7b
1 mark

Write down estimates for the roots of  f(x)=0

7c
1 mark

Use the graph to find an estimate for f(1.5)

8
1 mark

Here is a sketch of a graph.

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Circle the equation of the graph.
k is a constant.

y=kx

y=k+x

y=kx

y=kx

9a
1 mark

The equation of a curve is y = 16x

Circle the point that lies on the curve.

(2,32)

(32,2)

(2,256)

(256,2)

9b
1 mark

A different point on the curve has y-coordinate 116

Work out the x-coordinate.

10
1 mark

Circle the point that is on the graph of y = 1x

(–1, 1)

 (0.3, 3)

(0.8, 0.2)

(2.5, 0.4)

11
1 mark

The equation of a curve is  y = (x  1)2  6 

Circle the coordinates of the turning point.

(–1, –6)

(1, 6)

(–1, 6)

(1, –6)

12
1 mark

Here is the sketch of a graph.

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Circle the equation of the graph.

y = x

y = x2

y = x3

y = 1x

13
1 mark

Here is a sketch of a quadratic curve.

The turning point is (3, –2)

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Circle the correct statement about the gradient of the curve for x < 3

gradient is positive

gradient is negative

gradient is zero

gradient could be any value

14
1 mark

Circle the word that describes the graph y = sin x

periodic

exponential

cubic

quadratic

15a
2 marks

Complete the table of values for  y=1x(x2+4)

x

0.25

0.5

1

2

4

8

y

16.25

 

 

 

 

8.5

15b
2 marks

On the grid, draw the graph of  y=1x(x2+4) for 0.25x8

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16
3 marks

Here are six graphs.

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Complete the table below with the letter of the graph that could represent each given equation.

Write your answers on the dotted lines.

Equation

Graph

y = 2x2

....................

y =  12x3

....................

y = 5x

....................

17a
2 marks

The diagram shows part of a sketch of the curve  y = sin x°

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Write down the coordinates of

i) the point P

ii) the point Q

17b
2 marks

Sketch the graph of y = tan x for 0°  x  360°

Show the coordinates of any points of intersection with the coordinate axes.

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18a
2 marks

Complete the table of values for y=6x

x

0.5

1

2

3

4

5

6

y

 

6

 

2

 

 

1

18b
2 marks

On the grid, draw the graph of  y=6x  for 0.5x6

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19
2 marks

Sketch the graph of y = 3x

Give the value of the y-intercept.

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20
2 marks

Shirley is asked to sketch a graph of  y = 5x for x > 0

She produces the following.

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The graph has two errors.

How should they be corrected?

21
1 mark

The graph of y = x3x2 − 2 is drawn on the grid.

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Use the graph to solve x3 − x2 − 2 = 0.
Give your answer correct to 1 decimal place.

x = ...................................................

22
2 marks

Here is the graph of   y = x2 + x − 6.

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Use the graph to solve the equation  x2 + x − 6  = 0.

x = ................. or x = ................

23
2 marks

i) Sketch a graph on the axes that shows that y is directly proportional to x.

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[2]

ii) Sketch a graph on the axes that shows y=x3

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[2]

24
1 mark

At what point does the graph of y=2x cross the y-axis?

1a
2 marks

Complete the table of values for y = 2x

x

2

1

0

1

2

3

y

0.25

 

 

2

 

 

1b
2 marks

On the grid, draw the graph of y = 2x for values of x from 2 to 3

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2a
2 marks

Complete the table of values for y = x2x 6

x

3

2

1

0

1

2

3

y

6

 

 

6

 

 

 

2b
2 marks

On the grid, draw the graph of y = x2 x 6 for values of x from 3 to 3

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2c
2 marks

Use your graph to find estimates of the solutions to the equation  x2 x6  =2

3a
1 mark

The diagram shows part of a sketch of the curve y = sin x.

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Write down the coordinates of the point P.

3b
1 mark

Write down the coordinates of the point Q.

4
3 marks

Here are some graphs.

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In the table below, match each equation with the letter of its graph.

Equation 

Graph

y = sin x

 

y = x3 + 4x

 

y = 2x

 

y = 4x

 

5a
2 marks

Complete the table of values for  y = x23x + 2

x

1

0

1

2

3

4

5

y

6

 

 

 

2

 

12

5b
2 marks

On the grid, draw the graph of y = x2  3x + 2 for values of x from 1 to 5

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5c
2 marks

Find estimates for the solutions of the equation x2  3x + 2 = 4

6a
2 marks

Complete the table of values for y = x2  3x +1

x

2

1

0

1

2

3

4

y

11

 

1

1

 

1

 

6b
2 marks

 On the grid, draw the graph of y = x2  3x + 1 for values of x from 2 to 4

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6c
2 marks

By drawing a suitable straight line on the grid, find estimates for the solutions of

x2  3x +1 = 3

7a
2 marks
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On the grid, draw the graph of  x2 +y2 = 4

7b
2 marks
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On the grid, sketch the graph of y = cos x for 0°  x  360°

8
2 marks

Sketch the graph of y = cos x°  for 0  x  360

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9a
1 mark

Here is a sketch of  y = cos x for values of x from 0° to 360°

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α° is an acute angle.
cos α° = k

Circle the value of cos (180°  α°)

1  k

k

k

1  k

9b
1 mark

Circle the value of cos (360° + α°)

k  1

k + 1

k

k

10
1 mark

Circle the point that lies on the curve  y = x2  4x + 1

(–1, 4)

(–1, –4)

(–1, –2)

(–1, 6)

11a
2 marks

Part of the graph of y = 2x2 4x  1  is shown on the grid.

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Use the graph to find estimates for the solutions of the equation 2x2  4x  1 = 0

Give your solutions correct to one decimal place.

11b
3 marks

By drawing a suitable straight line on the grid, find estimates for the solutions of the equation x2  x  1 = 0

Show your working clearly.

Give your solutions correct to one decimal place.

12a
1 mark

Complete the table of values for y = x2  5x + 6

x

0

1

2

3

4

5

y

6

 

0

0

2

 

12b
2 marks

On the grid, draw the graph of y = x2  5x + 6 for 0  x  5

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12c
3 marks

By drawing a suitable straight line on the grid, find estimates for the solutions of the equation

x2  5x = x  7

13
2 marks

The diagram shows the graph of y = f (x) for 4  x  12

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Note: Point P in the graph is from the previous question. It is not required for this question.

The equation f (x) = k has exactly two different solutions for 4  x  12

Use the graph to find the two possible values of k.

14a
3 marks

Write 3x2  12x + 7 in the form a(x + b)2 + c

14b
1 mark

The line L is the line of symmetry of the curve with equation y = 3x2  12x + 7

Using your answer to part (a) or otherwise, write down an equation of L.

15
2 marks

Sketch the graph of y =sin x for 0°<x<360°

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16a
2 marks

The number of gannets on an island is assumed to follow this exponential growth model.

N = 0.45 × 1.07x

N is the number of gannets, in thousands.
x is the number of years after 1st January 2010.

Complete the table for N = 0.45 × 1.07x.

x

0

5

10

15

20

N

0.45

0.63

 

1.24

 

16b
2 marks

Draw the graph of N = 0.45 ×1.07x

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16c
2 marks

Use the graph to find the year when the gannet population is predicted to reach 1000.

1a
2 marks

On the grid, construct the graph of x2 + y2 = 16

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1b
3 marks

Find estimates for the solutions of the simultaneous equations

x2 + y2 = 16y = 2x+1

2a
2 marks

On the grid, draw the graph of x2 + y2 = 12.25

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2b
3 marks

Hence find estimates for the solutions of the simultaneous equations

x2 + y2 = 12.252x+y=1

3a
2 marks

Complete the table of values for y = x2 2x

x

2

1

0

1

2

3

4

y

 

3

0

 

 

3

 

3b
2 marks

On the grid, draw the graph of  y= x2 2x for values of x from 2 to 4

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3c
2 marks

Solve  x22x2=1

4a
2 marks

Complete the table of values for y = x2 2x 1

x

2

1

0

1

2

3

4

y

7

 

 

2

1

 

 

4b
2 marks

On the grid, draw the graph of  y = x2 2x 1 for values of x from 2 to 4

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4c
2 marks

Solve   x2  2x 1 =x+3

5a
3 marks

The diagram shows the graph of y = x2  4x  2

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Use the graph to find estimates for the solutions of

i) x2 4x 2 = 0

[1]

ii) x2 4x 6 =0

[2]

5b
3 marks

Use the graph to find estimates for the values of x that satisfy the simultaneous equations

y = x2  4x  2x + y =6

6a
2 marks

Construct the graph of  x2 + y2 = 9

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6b
3 marks

By drawing the line x + y = 1 on the grid, solve the equations x2 + y2 = 9x + y =1

7
2 marks

Here are four graphs.

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The graphs represent four different types of function f.

Match each description of the function in the table to the letter of its graph.

Description of function

Graph

f(x) is inversely proportional to x

 

f(x) is a trigonometrical function

 

f(x) is an exponential function

 

f(x) is directly proportional to x

 

8a
2 marks
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The graph of y = kx, where k is a positive constant, is shown above.

Find the value of k.

8b
2 marks
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The graph of  y= sin x°  for values of x from  270 to +270  is shown above.

On the same axes, draw the graph of y = 1  sin x° for values of x from 270 to +270

9
1 mark

y is an obtuse angle.

Which statement is true?
Tick one box.

sin y > 0 and cos y > 0

sin y > 0 and cos y < 0

sin y < 0  and cos y > 0

sin y < 0 and cos y < 0

10
1 mark

f(x) = sin(x  90°)

Circle the value of f(0°)

1

0

12

-1

11a
1 mark

The curve C has equation y = f(x) where f(x) = 9  3(x + 2)2

The point A is the maximum point on C.

Write down the coordinates of A.

11b
1 mark

The curve C is transformed to the curve S by a translation of (40) Find an equation for the curve S.

11c
1 mark

The curve C is transformed to the curve T.
The curve T has equation y = 3(x + 2)2 9

Describe fully the transformation that maps curve C onto curve T.

12
4 marks

The curve  C has equation y = 4(x  1)2  a    where a > 4

Using the axes below, sketch the curve C.
On your sketch show clearly, in terms of a,

i) the coordinates of any points of intersection of C with the coordinate axes,

ii) the coordinates of the turning point.

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13a
3 marks

Express 7 + 12x  3x2 in the form a + b(x + c)2 where a, b and c are integers.

13b
1 mark

C is the curve with equation y = 7 + 12x  3x2 
The point A is the maximum point on C

Use your answer to part (a) to write down the coordinates of A

14a
2 marks

Complete the table of values for y = x3 2x2 3x + 4

x

-2

-1

-0.5

0

1

1.5

2

3

y

 

 

4.875

4

 

-1.625

 

 

14b
2 marks

On the grid, draw the graph of y = x3 2x2 3x + 4  for values of x from –2 to 3

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14c
4 marks

By drawing a suitable straight line on the grid,
find estimates for the solutions of the equation x3  2x2  x + 1 = 0

Give your solutions correct to 1 decimal place.

15a
2 marks

Complete the table of values for y = 12 x3  2x + 3

x

3

–2

1

0

1

2

3

y

4.5

 

 

3

 

3

 

15b
2 marks

On the grid, draw the graph of y = 12 x3  2x + 3 for 3  x  3

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15c
2 marks

By drawing a suitable straight line on the grid, find an estimate for the solution of the equation 12 x3  x + 4 = 0

x =............................................ 

16
1 mark

The curve C has equation y = 3  5(x + 1)2
The point A is the maximum point on C.

Write down the coordinates of A.

17
6 marks

The curve C has equation y = x2  6x + 4

Using the axes below, sketch the curve C. On your sketch show clearly

i) the exact coordinates of any points of intersection of C with the coordinate axes,

ii) the coordinates of the turning point.

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18a
3 marks

Write x2 + 4x  16 in the form (x + a)2  b.

18b
3 marks

Sketch the graph of y = x2 + 4x  16 , showing clearly the coordinates of any turning points.

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19a
3 marks

Write  x210x+22  in the form  (xa)2b.

19b
4 marks

Sketch the graph of y=x210x+22 .

Show clearly the coordinates of any turning points and the value of the y-intercept.

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20a
2 marks

The graph of y = 2x2 + 3x  9 is drawn below.

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Use the graph to solve 2x2 + 3x  9 = 0.

x = ............................ orx = ............................ 

20b
2 marks

The equation 2x2 + x − 4 = 0 can be solved by finding the intersection of the graph of y = 2x2 + 3x − 9  and the line y = ax + b.

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

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

ii) Hence use the graph to solve the equation 2x2 + x − 4 = 0.

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

21a
3 marks

Sketch the graph of y=(x2)23.
Show the coordinates of any turning points.

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21b
5 marks

The sketch shows part of a graph which has equation y=ax2+bx+c.

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Find the values of  a, b and c.

a = ....................................... b = .......................................c = .......................................