Higher June 2017 Paper 6 Q7
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(a) Complete the table for \(y = x^2 - 2x\).
| \(x\) | −1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| \(y\) | 3 | 0 | −1 | 0 | 3 |
[1]
(b) Draw the graph of \(y = x^2 - 2x\) for \(-1 \leqslant x \leqslant 4\).

[2]
(c) Use your graph to solve \(x^2 - 2x = 2\). [2]
| Answer | Marks | Part marks and guidance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 1 | ||
| Answer | Marks | Part marks and guidance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Correct curve | 2 | B1FT for 4, 5 or 6 points plotted correctly | ½ square tolerance B1 max if line ruled (between any points) |
| Answer | Marks | Part marks and guidance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| −0.9 to −0.6 2.6 to 2.9 | 2 | B1 for each If 0 scored SC1 for (−0.9 to −0.6, 2) and (2.6 to 2.9, 2) | If more than two answers mark the worst two Condone for 2 marks when both answers in body but only one given on answer line |