Higher November 2018 Paper 2 Q9
9. A sketch of a graph representing the equation \(y = 3 + 2x - x^2\) is shown below.

(a) Find the \(y\)-coordinate when \(x = 0\). [1]
(b) Find the \(y\)-coordinate when \(x = -3\). [1]
(c) Give the coordinates of the point where the sketch shows a gradient of zero. [1]
(d) Find the coordinates of all points for which \(3 + 2x - x^2 = 0\). [2]
(e) Does the point with coordinates (8·2, −47·84) lie on \(y = 3 + 2x - x^2\)?
Yes ☐ No ☐
You must show all your working to support your answer. [1]| Scheme | Marks | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | B1 | Accept (0, 3) Do not accept (3, 0) |
| Scheme | Marks | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| −12 | B1 | Accept (−3, −12) Do not accept (−12, −3) |
| Scheme | Marks | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| (1, 4) | B1 | Do not accept ‘4’ or (4, 1) |
| Scheme | Marks | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| (−1, 0) and (3, 0) | B2 | With no extra coordinates B1 for sight of ‘−1’ and ‘3’ |
| Scheme | Marks | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Sight or indication of ‘Yes’ with appropriate working shown, e.g. \(3 + 16.4 - 67.24\ (= -47.84)\) | B1 | |
| (6) |