Higher November 2018 Paper 3 Q28
28 Here is a sketch of a quadratic curve.
The turning point is \((3, {-2})\)
Not drawn accurately

Circle the correct statement about the gradient of the curve for \(\quad x < 3\) [1 mark]
- gradient is positive
- gradient is negative
- gradient is zero
- gradient could be any value
| Answer | Mark | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| gradient is negative | B1 |