Drawing & Using Graphs

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Foundation June 2025 Paper 2 Q28

EdexcelFoundationCurrent spec2 marksDrawing & Using Graphs

28 Sketch the graph of \(y = x^2 + 2\) (2)

Blank axes with x and y, origin O

Foundation June 2025 Paper 1 Q21

EdexcelFoundationCurrent spec5 marksDrawing & Using Graphs

21

(a) Complete the table of values for \(y = x^2 + x - 4\)
\(x\)−3−2−1012
\(y\)2−4
(2)
(b) On the grid, draw the graph of \(y = x^2 + x - 4\) for values of \(x\) from \(-3\) to 2
Grid with x from -3 to 2 and y from -5 to 3
(2)
(c) Write down the coordinates of the turning point of the graph of \(y = x^2 + x - 4\) (1)

Higher June 2025 Paper 2 Q17

EdexcelHigherCurrent spec2 marksDrawing & Using GraphsIndices

17 Here is a sketch of part of the graph of \(y = k^x\) where \(k\) is a positive constant.

Sketch of a decreasing exponential curve passing through the marked point (-1, 1.5) and approaching the positive x-axis

The graph passes through the point with coordinates \((-1, 1.5)\)

Find the value of \(k\). (2)

Foundation June 2025 Paper 2 Q16

EdexcelFoundationCurrent spec3 marksDrawing & Using Graphs

16 A train travels from Derby to Sheffield.

The travel graph shows information about the train’s journey.

Travel graph: distance travelled (miles) from 0 to 55 against time taken (minutes) from 0 to 70. A straight line goes from (0, 0) to (30, 35)
(a) Work out the speed of the train.
Give your answer in miles per hour. (2)

The train stays at Sheffield for 15 minutes.

(b) Show this information on the travel graph. (1)

Higher June 2025 Paper 3 Q13

EdexcelHigherCurrent spec3 marksDrawing & Using Graphs

13 Here are some graphs.

Eight sketch graphs labelled A to H: A decreasing exponential curve; B n-shaped parabola crossing the y-axis above O; C reciprocal curve in the first and third quadrants; D u-shaped parabola crossing the y-axis below O; E cubic through O; F cubic with a maximum and a minimum; G reciprocal curve in the second and fourth quadrants; H increasing exponential curve

Each equation in the table is the equation of one of the graphs.

Complete the table. (3)

EquationLetter of graph
\(y = x^3\)
\(y = \dfrac{2}{x}\)
\(y = 5 - x^2\)
\(y = 3^x\)

Higher June 2025 Paper 1 Q12

EdexcelHigherCurrent spec7 marksDrawing & Using Graphs

12 The graph shows the velocity, \(v\) m/s, of a particle \(t\) seconds after it starts to move.

Velocity-time graph: a curve from (0, 0) rising through about (2, 30) and (4, 50) to (6, 60); velocity (v m/s) from 0 to 60, time (t seconds) from 0 to 6
(a)
(i) Work out an estimate of the gradient of the graph at \(t = 3\)
You must show how you get your answer. (3)
(ii) What does this gradient represent? (1)
(b) Work out an estimate for the distance the particle travelled in the first 6 seconds.
Use 3 strips of equal width. (3)

Foundation June 2025 Paper 3 Q9

EdexcelFoundationCurrent spec3 marksDrawing & Using Graphs

9

Coordinate grid, x from -6 to 6 and y from -5 to 5, with points A at (-2, 1), B at (-1, -2) and C at (2, -1) marked with crosses
(a) Write down the coordinates of point \(A\). (1)
(b) On the grid, mark with a cross (\(\times\)) the point \(D\) so that \(ABCD\) is a square.
Label this point \(D\). (1)
(c) On the grid, mark with a cross (\(\times\)) the point \(E\) so that \(C\) is the midpoint of \(BE\).
Label this point \(E\). (1)

Higher June 2025 Paper 1 Q3

EdexcelHigherCurrent spec5 marksDrawing & Using Graphs

3

(a) Complete the table of values for \(y = x^2 + x - 4\)
\(x\)−3−2−1012
\(y\)2−4
(2)
(b) On the grid, draw the graph of \(y = x^2 + x - 4\) for values of \(x\) from \(-3\) to 2
Grid with x from -3 to 2 and y from -5 to 3
(2)
(c) Write down the coordinates of the turning point of the graph of \(y = x^2 + x - 4\) (1)

Foundation November 2024 Paper 2 Q24

EdexcelFoundationCurrent spec4 marksDrawing & Using Graphs

24

(a) Complete the table of values for \(y = x^2 - 2x - 3\)
\(x\)−2−101234
\(y\)0−3
(2)
(b) On the grid, draw the graph of \(y = x^2 - 2x - 3\) for values of \(x\) from \(-2\) to 4
Grid with x from -2 to 4 and y from -6 to 6
(2)

Higher November 2024 Paper 3 Q22

EdexcelHigherCurrent spec3 marksDrawing & Using Graphs

22 Here is a velocity-time graph for an aeroplane.

Velocity-time graph on graph paper: time 0 to 35 s on the horizontal axis, velocity 0 to 100 m/s on the vertical axis; the curve rises from (0, 0), steeply at first and then less steeply, to about 96 m/s at 35 s

Work out an estimate for the distance the aeroplane travelled in the first 30 seconds.
Use 3 strips of equal width. (3)

Foundation November 2024 Paper 2 Q14

EdexcelFoundationCurrent spec3 marksDrawing & Using Graphs

14 Amy walked from her home to the skate park.

The travel graph of Amy’s walk to the skate park is shown below.

Travel graph: distance from home in km (0 to 8) against time (1pm to 7pm). Line from (1:30pm, 0) to (2pm, 3), horizontal to (2:30pm, 3), then to (3pm, 5)

On the way to the skate park Amy stopped at her friend’s house.

(a) How far is it from her friend’s house to the skate park? (1)

Amy stayed at the skate park for 2 hours.
Then she walked home at a steady speed.
She took 1 hour 30 minutes to walk home.

(b) Complete the travel graph. (2)

Foundation November 2024 Paper 1 Q8

EdexcelFoundationCurrent spec3 marksDrawing & Using Graphs

8

Coordinate grid, x from -5 to 5 and y from -5 to 5, with point C at (-3, 3) and point A at (3, 1) marked with crosses
(a) Write down the coordinates of point \(A\). (1)
(b) On the grid, mark with a cross (\(\times\)) the point \((3, -4)\)
Label this point \(B\). (1)
(c) Write down the coordinates of the midpoint of \(AC\). (1)

Higher November 2024 Paper 2 Q5

EdexcelHigherCurrent spec4 marksDrawing & Using Graphs

5

(a) Complete the table of values for \(y = x^2 - 2x - 3\)
\(x\)−2−101234
\(y\)0−3
(2)
(b) On the grid, draw the graph of \(y = x^2 - 2x - 3\) for values of \(x\) from \(-2\) to 4
Grid with x from -2 to 4 and y from -6 to 6
(2)

Foundation June 2024 Paper 2 Q24

EdexcelFoundationCurrent spec6 marksDrawing & Using Graphs

24

(a) Complete the table of values for \(\ y = x^2 - x\)
\(x\)\(-2\)\(-1\)0123
\(y\)602
(2)
(b) On the grid, draw the graph of \(\ y = x^2 - x\ \) for values of \(x\) from \(-2\) to 3
Blank grid with x from -2 to 3 and y from -4 to 8
(2)
(c) Use your graph to find estimates for the solutions of the equation \(\ x^2 - x = 4\) (2)

Foundation June 2024 Paper 2 Q16

EdexcelFoundationCurrent spec3 marksDrawing & Using Graphs

16 You can use this graph to change between ounces and grams.

Conversion graph: straight line through the origin, ounces from 0 to 10 on the horizontal axis and grams from 0 to 300 on the vertical axis
(a) Change 6 ounces to grams. (1)
(b) Change 1 kg to ounces. (2)

Higher June 2024 Paper 2 Q14

EdexcelHigherCurrent spec6 marksDrawing & Using Graphs

14 The graph shows the velocity of a car, in metres per second, \(t\) seconds after it starts to slow down.

Velocity-time graph: Velocity (m/s) from 0 to 30 against Time (t seconds) from 0 to 10; curve decreasing from 25 at t = 0 to 0 at t = 10
(a) Calculate an estimate for the acceleration of the car when \(t = 5\)
You must show all your working. (3)
(b) Work out an estimate for the distance the car travels in the first 6 seconds after it starts to slow down.
Use 3 strips of equal width. (3)

Higher June 2024 Paper 1 Q12

EdexcelHigherCurrent spec3 marksDrawing & Using Graphs

12 Here are some graphs.

Nine sketch graphs labelled A to J: A n-shaped parabola; B reciprocal curve in first and third quadrants; C cubic with a maximum and a minimum through O; D straight line with positive gradient and positive intercept; E cubic y = x cubed shape through O; F negative cubic through O; G straight line with negative gradient through O; H u-shaped parabola crossing the y-axis below O; J reciprocal curve in second and fourth quadrants

Write down the letter of the graph that could have the equation

(i) \(y = x^2 - 4\) (1)
(ii) \(y = -x^3\) (1)
(iii) \(y = -\dfrac{5}{x}\) (1)

Foundation June 2024 Paper 2 Q8

EdexcelFoundationCurrent spec4 marksDrawing & Using Graphs

8 The points \(A\) and \(B\) are shown on the grid.

Grid with x and y from -6 to 6 showing point A at (2, 1) and point B at (-2, -5)
(a) Write down the coordinates of the point \(A\). (1)
(b) Find the coordinates of the midpoint of \(AB\). (2)
(c) On the grid, mark with a cross (\(\times\)) the point with coordinates \((-4, 2)\)
Label this point \(C\). (1)

Higher June 2024 Paper 2 Q5

EdexcelHigherCurrent spec6 marksDrawing & Using Graphs

5

(a) Complete the table of values for \(y = x^2 - x\)
\(x\)\(-2\)\(-1\)0123
\(y\)602
(2)
(b) On the grid, draw the graph of \(y = x^2 - x\) for values of \(x\) from \(-2\) to 3
Grid with x from -2 to 3 and y from -4 to 8
(2)
(c) Use your graph to find estimates for the solutions of the equation \(x^2 - x = 4\) (2)

Higher November 2023 Paper 1 Q21

EdexcelHigherCurrent spec5 marksDrawing & Using GraphsSimultaneous Equations

21

(a) On the grid, draw the graph of \(x^2 + y^2 = 169\)
Grid with x and y axes from -14 to 14
(2)
(b) Use your graph to find estimates for the solutions of the simultaneous equations\[\begin{gathered} x^2 + y^2 = 169 \\ 2y = 3x \end{gathered}\] (3)

Foundation November 2023 Paper 2 Q20

EdexcelFoundationCurrent spec4 marksDrawing & Using Graphs

20

(a) Complete the table of values for \(\ y = x^2 - x - 2\)
\(x\)\(-2\)\(-1\)0123
\(y\)4\(-2\)
(2)
(b) On the grid, draw the graph of \(\ y = x^2 - x - 2\ \) for values of \(x\) from \(-2\) to 3
Blank grid with x from -2 to 3 and y from -6 to 6
(2)

Higher November 2023 Paper 1 Q15

EdexcelHigherCurrent spec3 marksDrawing & Using Graphs

15 An object falls from rest.

Here is the distance-time graph for the distance (\(d\) metres) fallen by the object \(t\) seconds after it starts to fall.

Distance-time graph: Time (seconds), t, from 0 to 7; Distance (metres), d, from 0 to 250; a curve rising more and more steeply from (0, 0) to about (7, 225)

Work out an estimate for the gradient of the graph at \(t = 3\)
You must show how you get your answer. (3)

Foundation June 2023 Paper 2 Q28

EdexcelFoundationCurrent spec3 marksDrawing & Using Graphs

28 Here are five graphs.

Five sketch graphs. A: a straight line with negative gradient and positive y-intercept. B: a U-shaped parabola through O with its minimum to the right of the y-axis. C: a reciprocal curve in the first and third quadrants. D: a straight line with positive gradient and positive y-intercept. E: a cubic curve crossing the y-axis below O

The table shows the equations of these graphs.

EquationGraph
\(y = x^2 - 4x\)
\(y = x + 3\)
\(y = x^3 - 2\)
\(y = \dfrac{1}{x}\)
\(y = 5 - 2x\)

Match the letter of each graph with its equation. (3)

Foundation June 2023 Paper 3 Q26

EdexcelFoundationCurrent spec2 marksDrawing & Using Graphs

26 Here is the graph of \(\; y = x^2 - 2x - 2\)

Graph of y = x squared - 2x - 2 for x from -2 to 4, on a grid with y from -4 to 4. The curve has its minimum at (1, -3) and crosses the x-axis between -1 and 0 and between 2 and 3
(a) Write down the coordinates of the turning point on the graph of \(\; y = x^2 - 2x - 2\) (1)
(b) Write down an estimate for one of the roots of \(\; x^2 - 2x - 2 = 0\) (1)

Higher June 2023 Paper 3 Q19

EdexcelHigherCurrent spec1 markDrawing & Using Graphs

19 Sana needs to draw the graph of \(y = 3^x\) for \(0 \leqslant x \leqslant 4\)

She draws the graph shown on the grid.

Grid with x from 0 to 5 and y from 0 to 90. Sana’s curve starts at the origin (0, 0) and rises steeply to 81 at x = 4

Write down one thing Sana has done wrong. (1)

Higher June 2023 Paper 3 Q17

EdexcelHigherCurrent spec4 marksDrawing & Using Graphs

17 Here is a distance-time graph.

Distance-time graph with Time (seconds) from 0 to 4 and Distance (metres) from 0 to 100. The curve starts at the origin and gets steeper, reaching about 90 metres at 4 seconds
(a) Find an estimate of the gradient of the graph at time 2.5 seconds.
You must show how you get your answer. (3)
(b) What does the gradient of the graph represent? (1)

Foundation June 2023 Paper 3 Q13

EdexcelFoundationCurrent spec5 marksDrawing & Using Graphs

13 Rowena drove from her home to a beach.

Here is a travel graph for her journey.

Travel graph of Distance from home (miles), 0 to 40, against Time, 12 00 to 16 00. The line goes from (12 00, 0) to (12 30, 10), is horizontal to (12 45, 10), then rises to (13 30, 35)

Rowena stopped at a cafe on her way to the beach.

(a)
(i) How many minutes did Rowena take to drive to the cafe? (1)
(ii) Write down the distance from Rowena’s home to the cafe. (1)

Rowena stayed at the beach for \(1\dfrac{1}{2}\) hours.

She then drove home without stopping.
Rowena arrived home at 16 00

(b) On the grid, complete the travel graph. (2)
(c) Work out the average speed for the journey from the beach to Rowena’s home. (1)

Foundation June 2023 Paper 2 Q10

EdexcelFoundationCurrent spec4 marksDrawing & Using Graphs

10 This graph can be used to find the cost of parking a car in a car park for up to 12 hours.

Straight-line graph of Cost (£) from 0 to 18 against Number of hours from 0 to 12, passing through (0, 0) and (12, 18)
(a) Use the graph to find the cost of parking a car for 4 hours. (1)

Justin drives into the car park at 08 00 in the morning.
When he drives out of the car park he has to pay £9

(b) At what time does Justin drive out of the car park? (3)

Foundation June 2023 Paper 1 Q9

EdexcelFoundationCurrent spec4 marksDrawing & Using GraphsLinear Graphs & Gradients

9

Coordinate grid with x and y from -6 to 6, showing the line segment AB with A at (-3, 4) and B at (5, 2)
(a) Write down the coordinates of point \(B\). (1)
(b) Plot the point with coordinates \((4, -2)\)
Label this point \(C\). (1)
(c) Write down the coordinates of the midpoint of \(AB\). (1)
(d) Draw the line with equation \(\ y = -4\) (1)

Higher June 2023 Paper 3 Q7

EdexcelHigherCurrent spec2 marksDrawing & Using GraphsSolving Quadratics

7 Here is the graph of \(y = x^2 - 2x - 2\)

Graph of y = x squared minus 2x minus 2 for x from minus 2 to 4 on a grid, with y from minus 4 to 4. The curve has its lowest point at (1, minus 3)
(a) Write down the coordinates of the turning point on the graph of \(y = x^2 - 2x - 2\) (1)
(b) Write down an estimate for one of the roots of \(x^2 - 2x - 2 = 0\) (1)

Foundation November 2022 Paper 2 Q24

EdexcelFoundationCurrent spec4 marksDrawing & Using Graphs

24 Here is the graph of \(\; y = x^2 - 6x + 4\)

Graph of y = x squared - 6x + 4 for x from -1 to 7, on a grid with y from -6 to 12. The curve crosses the y-axis at 4, has its minimum at (3, -5), and crosses the x-axis between 0 and 1 and between 5 and 6
(a) Write down the \(y\) intercept of the graph of \(\; y = x^2 - 6x + 4\) (1)
(b) Write down the coordinates of the turning point of the graph of \(\; y = x^2 - 6x + 4\) (1)
(c) Use the graph to find estimates for the roots of \(\; x^2 - 6x + 4 = 0\) (2)

Higher November 2022 Paper 2 Q21

EdexcelHigherCurrent spec4 marksDrawing & Using Graphs

21 The graph below gives the volume, in litres, of water in a container \(t\) seconds after the water starts to fill the container.

Curved graph of Volume (litres) from 0 to 25 against Time (t seconds) from 0 to 25, starting at the origin and getting steeper
(a) Calculate an estimate for the gradient of the graph when \(t = 17.5\)
You must show how you get your answer. (3)
(b) Describe fully what the gradient in part (a) represents. (1)

Foundation November 2022 Paper 3 Q19

EdexcelFoundationCurrent spec4 marksDrawing & Using Graphs

19 Carly cycles to her friend’s house.
She stays at her friend’s house for a number of minutes.
Then she cycles home.

Here is the travel graph for her journey.

Travel graph of distance from home (km), 0 to 8, against time of day, 08 00 to 09 00. Straight lines join (08 00, 0), (08 20, 4), (08 30, 7), (08 45, 7) and (09 00, 0)
(a) For how many minutes did Carly stay at her friend’s house? (1)
(b) How far is Carly from her home at 08 50? (1)
(c) Work out Carly’s speed, in km/h, for the first 20 minutes of her journey. (2)

Foundation November 2022 Paper 1 Q15

EdexcelFoundationCurrent spec2 marksDrawing & Using Graphs

15

Grid with x and y from -5 to 5. Point P is at (-3, -2) and point Q is at (2, 4)

Find the coordinates of the midpoint of \(PQ\). (2)

Foundation November 2022 Paper 3 Q14

EdexcelFoundationCurrent spec3 marksDrawing & Using Graphs

14 You can use this graph to change between ounces and grams.

Conversion graph: a straight line with ounces from 10 to 35 on the horizontal axis and grams from 300 to 1000 on the vertical axis
(a) Change 850 grams to ounces. (1)
(b) Change 80 ounces to grams. (2)

Higher November 2022 Paper 1 Q9

EdexcelHigherCurrent spec4 marksDrawing & Using Graphs

9

(a) Complete the table of values for \(y = 6x - x^3\)
\(x\)\(-3\)\(-2\)\(-1\)0123
\(y\)94\(-9\)
(2)
(b) On the grid, draw the graph of \(y = 6x - x^3\) for values of \(x\) from \(-3\) to 3
Grid with x from minus 3 to 3 and y from minus 10 to 10
(2)

Higher November 2022 Paper 2 Q7

EdexcelHigherCurrent spec4 marksDrawing & Using GraphsSolving Quadratics

7 Here is the graph of \(y = x^2 - 6x + 4\)

Graph of y = x squared minus 6x plus 4 for x from minus 1 to 7 on a grid with y from minus 6 to 12. The curve crosses the y-axis at 4 and has its lowest point at (3, minus 5)
(a) Write down the \(y\) intercept of the graph of \(y = x^2 - 6x + 4\) (1)
(b) Write down the coordinates of the turning point of the graph of \(y = x^2 - 6x + 4\) (1)
(c) Use the graph to find estimates for the roots of \(x^2 - 6x + 4 = 0\) (2)

Foundation June 2022 Paper 1 Q28

EdexcelFoundationCurrent spec6 marksDrawing & Using Graphs

28

(a) Complete the table of values for \(y = x^2 - 3x + 1\)
\(x\)\(-1\)01234
\(y\)1\(-1\)
(2)
(b) On the grid, draw the graph of \(y = x^2 - 3x + 1\) for values of \(x\) from \(-1\) to 4
Grid with x from -1 to 4 and y from -2 to 6
(2)
(c) Using your graph, find estimates for the solutions of the equation \(x^2 - 3x + 1 = 0\) (2)

Higher June 2022 Paper 1 Q14

EdexcelHigherCurrent spec4 marksDrawing & Using Graphs

14 Here is a speed-time graph.

Speed-time graph: speed (m/s) from 0 to 6 against time (t seconds) from 0 to 10; the curve starts at (0, 0), rises to a maximum of just over 4 at about t = 4.5 and returns to 0 at t = 9
(a) Work out an estimate of the gradient of the graph at \(t = 2\) (3)
(b) What does the area under the graph represent? (1)

Higher June 2022 Paper 1 Q6

EdexcelHigherCurrent spec6 marksDrawing & Using Graphs

6

(a) Complete the table of values for \(y = x^2 - 3x + 1\)
\(x\)−101234
\(y\)1−1
(2)
(b) On the grid, draw the graph of \(y = x^2 - 3x + 1\) for values of \(x\) from \(-1\) to 4
Grid with x from -1 to 4 and y from -2 to 6
(2)
(c) Using your graph, find estimates for the solutions of the equation \(x^2 - 3x + 1 = 0\) (2)

Foundation November 2021 Paper 3 Q28

EdexcelFoundationCurrent spec2 marksDrawing & Using Graphs

28 Sketch the graph of \(y = \dfrac{1}{x}\) (2)

Empty pair of x and y axes crossing at the origin O

Foundation November 2021 Paper 2 Q24

EdexcelFoundationCurrent spec6 marksDrawing & Using GraphsSolving Quadratics

24

(a) Complete the table of values for \(y = x^2 - 2x + 2\)
\(x\)\({-2}\)\({-1}\)01234
\(y\)1025
(2)
(b) On the grid, draw the graph of \(y = x^2 - 2x + 2\) for values of \(x\) from \({-2}\) to 4 (2)
Empty coordinate grid with x from -2 to 4 and y from -2 to 10
(c) Use your graph to find estimates of the solutions of the equation \(x^2 - 2x + 2 = 4\) (2)

Higher November 2021 Paper 3 Q21

EdexcelHigherCurrent spec4 marksDrawing & Using Graphs

21 Here is a speed-time graph showing the speed, in metres per second, of an object \(t\) seconds after it started to move from rest.

Speed-time graph: speed (m/s) from 0 to 8 against time (t seconds) from 0 to 5.5; the curve starts at (0, 0) and passes through about (1, 4), (2, 6), (3, 7.2) and (4, 7.8), levelling off at 8 from about t = 4.6
(a) Using 3 trapeziums of equal width, work out an estimate for the area under the graph between \(t = 1\) and \(t = 4\) (3)
(b) What does this area represent? (1)

Higher November 2021 Paper 1 Q20

EdexcelHigherCurrent spec3 marksDrawing & Using GraphsSimultaneous Equations

20 The diagram shows the graph of \(x^2 + y^2 = 30.25\)

Circle with centre O and radius 5.5 drawn on a grid with x and y from -7 to 7

Use the graph to find estimates for the solutions of the simultaneous equations

\(x^2 + y^2 = 30.25\)
\(y - 2x = 1\) (3)

Higher November 2021 Paper 3 Q15

EdexcelHigherCurrent spec3 marksDrawing & Using Graphs

15 The graph gives the volume of water, in litres, in a container at time \(t\) seconds after the water started to flow out of the container.

Graph of volume (litres) from 0 to 50 against time (t seconds) from 0 to 60; a decreasing curve starts at about 42 litres at t = 0, falls steeply then levels off to about 2.5 litres at t = 51

Using the graph, work out an estimate for the rate at which the water is flowing out of the container when \(t = 12\)
You must show your working. (3)

Foundation November 2021 Paper 2 Q14

EdexcelFoundationCurrent spec3 marksDrawing & Using Graphs

14 Nazima uses this graph to find out how much money she is paid for the number of hours she has worked.

Straight-line graph of pay in pounds (0 to 80) against hours worked (0 to 5), through the origin and (5, 75)
(a) How much money is Nazima paid for each hour she works? (1)

Last week Nazima worked for 36 hours.

(b) How much money was Nazima paid? (2)

Higher November 2021 Paper 2 Q4

EdexcelHigherCurrent spec6 marksDrawing & Using GraphsSolving Quadratics

4

(a) Complete the table of values for \(y = x^2 - 2x + 2\)
\(x\)\(-2\)\(-1\)01234
\(y\)1025
(2)
(b) On the grid, draw the graph of \(y = x^2 - 2x + 2\) for values of \(x\) from \(-2\) to 4
Grid with x from -2 to 4 and y from -2 to 10
(2)
(c) Use your graph to find estimates of the solutions of the equation \(x^2 - 2x + 2 = 4\) (2)

Higher November 2019 Paper 2 Q21

EdexcelHigherCurrent spec5 marksDrawing & Using Graphs

21 Here is a speed-time graph for a train journey between two stations.
The journey took 100 seconds.

Speed-time graph, Speed (m/s) from 0 to 15 against Time (s) from 0 to 100: straight line from (0, 0) to (30, 12), horizontal to (80, 12), then straight down to (100, 0)
(a) Calculate the time taken by the train to travel half the distance between the two stations.
You must show all your working. (4)
(b) Compare the acceleration of the train during the first part of its journey with the acceleration of the train during the last part of its journey. (1)

Higher November 2019 Paper 3 Q19

EdexcelHigherCurrent spec3 marksDrawing & Using Graphs

19 The graph shows information about part of a cyclist’s journey.

Distance-time graph: Time (seconds) from 0 to 8 on the horizontal axis and Distance travelled (metres) from 0 to 20 on the vertical axis; a curve starting at the origin and getting steeper, reaching 20 metres at about 8.4 seconds

Work out an estimate of the speed, in m/s, of the cyclist at time 6 seconds. (3)

Higher November 2019 Paper 3 Q17

EdexcelHigherCurrent spec4 marksDrawing & Using GraphsSolving Quadratics

17 Here is the graph of \(y = x^2 - 3\)

Graph of y = x squared minus 3 on a grid with x from -4 to 4 and y from -4 to 10; minimum point (0, -3), crossing the x-axis at about -1.7 and 1.7

Use the graph to find estimates for the solutions to the equation \(x^2 - 2x - 2 = 0\)
You must show how you get your solutions. (4)

Foundation November 2019 Paper 3 Q17

EdexcelFoundationCurrent spec4 marksDrawing & Using Graphs

17

(a) Complete the table of values for \(y = 4x - 6\)
\(x\)\(-1\)01234
\(y\)            \(-2\)            10
(2)
(b) On the grid, draw the graph of \(y = 4x - 6\) for values of \(x\) from \(-1\) to 4
A grid with x from -1 to 4 and y from -14 to 14
(2)

Foundation November 2019 Paper 1 Q16

EdexcelFoundationCurrent spec3 marksDrawing & Using Graphs

16 Steve drove from his home to his friend’s house.
He stayed at his friend’s house and then drove home.

Here is Steve’s travel graph.

Distance-time graph: distance from home (km) from 0 to 30 against time of day from 12 00 to 14 30
(a) For how many minutes did Steve stay at his friend’s house? (1)
(b) What was Steve’s average speed on his journey home? (2)

Foundation November 2019 Paper 2 Q11

EdexcelFoundationCurrent spec3 marksDrawing & Using Graphs

11 You can use this graph to change between stones and kilograms.

Conversion graph: kilograms from 0 to 70 against stones from 0 to 10, a straight line from the origin
(a) Change 3 stones to kilograms. (1)
(b) Change 80 kilograms to stones. (2)

Foundation June 2019 Paper 1 Q29

EdexcelFoundationCurrent spec3 marksDrawing & Using GraphsSolving Quadratics

29 Here is the graph of \(y = x^2 - 2x - 3\)

Graph of y = x squared - 2x - 3 for x from -2 to 4.5 on a grid, crossing the x-axis at -1 and 3 with minimum point at (1, -4)
(a) Write down the coordinates of the turning point on the graph of \(y = x^2 - 2x - 3\) (1)
(b) Use the graph to find the roots of the equation \(x^2 - 2x - 3 = 0\) (2)

Higher June 2019 Paper 3 Q17

EdexcelHigherCurrent spec2 marksDrawing & Using Graphs

17 Here are four graphs.

Four sketch graphs of f(x) against x: Graph A is a sine-shaped curve through O; Graph B is a reciprocal curve in the first and third quadrants; Graph C is a curve rising from O and levelling off, like a square root; Graph D is an exponential curve crossing the positive f(x) axis

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 functionGraph
\(\mathrm{f}(x)\) is inversely proportional to \(x\)
\(\mathrm{f}(x)\) is a trigonometrical function
\(\mathrm{f}(x)\) is an exponential function
\(\mathrm{f}(x)\) is directly proportional to \(\sqrt{x}\)

(2)

Higher June 2019 Paper 2 Q14

EdexcelHigherCurrent spec7 marksDrawing & Using Graphs

14 A car moves from rest.

The graph gives information about the speed, \(v\) metres per second, of the car \(t\) seconds after it starts to move.

Speed-time graph: Time (seconds) t from 0 to 40, Speed (m/s) v from 0 to 25; the curve rises from O, levels off at about 20 m/s around t = 20 to 25, then falls to about 12.5 m/s at t = 40

(a)

(i) Calculate an estimate of the gradient of the graph at \(t = 15\) (3)
(ii) Describe what your answer to part (i) represents. (1)
(b) Work out an estimate for the distance the car travels in the first 20 seconds of its journey.
Use 4 strips of equal width. (3)

Foundation November 2018 Paper 3 Q22

EdexcelFoundationCurrent spec5 marksDrawing & Using Graphs

22

(a) Complete this table of values for  \(y = x^2 + x - 4\)
\(x\)\(-3\)\(-2\)\(-1\)\(0\)\(1\)\(2\)\(3\)
\(y\)\(-2\)\(-4\)\(-2\)
(2)
(b) On the grid, draw the graph of \(y = x^2 + x - 4\) for values of \(x\) from \(-3\) to 3
Grid with x from -3 to 3 and y from -10 to 15
(2)
(c) Use the graph to estimate a solution to  \(x^2 + x - 4 = 0\) (1)

Higher November 2018 Paper 2 Q14

EdexcelHigherCurrent spec2 marksDrawing & Using Graphs

14 On the grid, sketch the curve with equation  \(y = 2^x\)
Give the coordinates of any points of intersection with the axes.

Blank axes with x and y axes crossing at the origin O

(2)

Foundation November 2018 Paper 1 Q12

EdexcelFoundationCurrent spec3 marksDrawing & Using Graphs

12 Tom uses his lorry to deliver bricks.

You can use this graph to find the delivery cost for different distances.

Straight-line graph of delivery cost in pounds (0 to 100) against distance in miles (0 to 60), starting at 10 when distance is 0 and reaching 100 at 60 miles

For each delivery, there is a fixed charge plus a charge for the distance.

(a) How much is the fixed charge? (1)

Tom makes two deliveries of bricks.
The distance of one delivery is 20 miles more than the distance of the other delivery.

(b) Work out the difference between the two delivery costs. (2)

Higher November 2018 Paper 3 Q3

EdexcelHigherCurrent spec5 marksDrawing & Using Graphs

3

(a) Complete this table of values for  \(y = x^2 + x - 4\)
\(x\)\(-3\)\(-2\)\(-1\)\(0\)\(1\)\(2\)\(3\)
\(y\)\(-2\)\(-4\)\(-2\)
(2)
(b) On the grid, draw the graph of \(y = x^2 + x - 4\) for values of \(x\) from \(-3\) to 3
Grid with x from -3 to 3 and y from -10 to 15
(2)
(c) Use the graph to estimate a solution to  \(x^2 + x - 4 = 0\) (1)

Foundation June 2018 Paper 2 Q24

EdexcelFoundationCurrent spec6 marksDrawing & Using GraphsSolving Quadratics

24

(a) Complete the table of values for  \(y = x^2 - x - 6\)
\(x\)\(-3\)\(-2\)\(-1\)\(0\)\(1\)\(2\)\(3\)
\(y\)\(6\)\(-6\)
(2)
(b) On the grid, draw the graph of  \(y = x^2 - x - 6\)  for values of \(x\) from \(-3\) to 3
Grid with x from -3 to 3 and y from -7 to 7
(2)
(c) Use your graph to find estimates of the solutions to the equation  \(x^2 - x - 6 = -2\) (2)

Higher June 2018 Paper 2 Q16

EdexcelHigherCurrent spec5 marksDrawing & Using GraphsSimultaneous Equations

16

(a) On the grid, draw the graph of  \(x^2 + y^2 = 12.25\)
Grid with x and y from -6 to 6
(2)
(b) Hence find estimates for the solutions of the simultaneous equations
\(x^2 + y^2 = 12.25\)
\(2x + y = 1\) (3)

Higher June 2018 Paper 3 Q15

EdexcelHigherCurrent spec4 marksDrawing & Using Graphs

15 The graph shows the speed of a car, in metres per second, during the first 20 seconds of a journey.

Speed-time graph with speed in m/s from 0 to 40 against time in seconds from 0 to 20; the curve rises steeply from 0 and then more slowly to about 35 m/s at 20 seconds
(a) Work out an estimate for the distance the car travelled in the first 20 seconds.
Use 4 strips of equal width. (3)
(b) Is your answer to part (a) an underestimate or an overestimate of the actual distance the car travelled in the first 20 seconds?
Give a reason for your answer. (1)

Higher June 2018 Paper 2 Q14

EdexcelHigherCurrent spec3 marksDrawing & Using GraphsLinear Graphs & Gradients

14 The distance-time graph shows information about part of a car journey.

Distance-time graph with distance travelled in metres from 0 to 160 against time in seconds from 0 to 8; the curve rises slowly to about 20 m at 4 seconds and then increasingly steeply

Use the graph to estimate the speed of the car at time 5 seconds. (3)

Higher June 2018 Paper 2 Q5

EdexcelHigherCurrent spec6 marksDrawing & Using GraphsSolving Quadratics

5

(a) Complete the table of values for  \(y = x^2 - x - 6\)
\(x\)\(-3\)\(-2\)\(-1\)\(0\)\(1\)\(2\)\(3\)
\(y\)\(6\)\(-6\)
(2)
(b) On the grid, draw the graph of  \(y = x^2 - x - 6\)  for values of \(x\) from \(-3\) to 3
Grid with x from -3 to 3 and y from -7 to 7
(2)
(c) Use your graph to find estimates of the solutions to the equation  \(x^2 - x - 6 = -2\) (2)

Foundation November 2017 Paper 1 Q29

EdexcelFoundationCurrent spec1 markDrawing & Using Graphs

29 Brogan needs to draw the graph of \(y = x^2 + 1\)

Here is her graph.

Graph labelled y = x squared + 1 drawn with straight line segments joining the points (-3, 10), (-2, 5), (-1, 2), (0, 1), (1, 2), (2, 5) and (3, 10)

Write down one thing that is wrong with Brogan’s graph. (1)

Higher November 2017 Paper 3 Q18

EdexcelHigherCurrent spec4 marksDrawing & Using Graphs

18 Here is a speed-time graph for a train.

Speed-time graph with Time (s) from 0 to 25 on the horizontal axis and Speed (m/s) from 0 to 25 on the vertical axis; the curve starts at (0, 0) and gets steeper, passing through about (10, 5) and (20, 18)
(a) Work out an estimate for the distance the train travelled in the first 20 seconds.
Use 4 strips of equal width. (3)
(b) Is your answer to (a) an underestimate or an overestimate of the actual distance the train travelled?
Give a reason for your answer. (1)

Foundation November 2017 Paper 3 Q13

EdexcelFoundationCurrent spec5 marksDrawing & Using Graphs

13

(a) Complete the table of values for \(y = \dfrac{1}{2}x - 1\)
\(x\)\({-2}\)\({-1}\)\(0\)\(1\)\(2\)\(3\)
\(y\)\({-2}\)      \(0\)  
(2)
(b) On the grid, draw the graph of \(y = \dfrac{1}{2}x - 1\) for values of \(x\) from \(-2\) to 3
Coordinate grid with x from -2 to 3 and y from -2 to 2
(2)
(c) Use your graph to find the value of \(x\) when \(y = 0.3\) (1)

Higher November 2017 Paper 2 Q10

EdexcelHigherCurrent spec3 marksDrawing & Using Graphs

10 Here is part of a distance-time graph for a car’s journey.

Distance-time graph with Time (s) from 0 to 80 and Distance (m) from 0 to 600: straight line segments from (0, 0) to (20, 360), from (20, 360) to (60, 560), then horizontal from (60, 560) to (80, 560)
(a) Between which two times does the car travel at its greatest speed?
Give a reason for your answer. (2)
(b) Work out this greatest speed. (1)

Higher November 2017 Paper 1 Q7

EdexcelHigherCurrent spec1 markDrawing & Using Graphs

7 Brogan needs to draw the graph of \(y = x^2 + 1\)

Here is her graph.

Graph labelled y = x squared + 1, drawn as straight line segments joining the points (-3, 10), (-2, 5), (-1, 2), (0, 1), (1, 2), (2, 5) and (3, 10)

Write down one thing that is wrong with Brogan’s graph. (1)

Foundation June 2017 Paper 3 Q22

EdexcelFoundationCurrent spec4 marksDrawing & Using Graphs

22

(a) Complete the table of values for \(y = \dfrac{6}{x}\)
\(x\)0.511.523456
\(y\)631.5
(2)
(b) On the grid below, draw the graph of \(y = \dfrac{6}{x}\) for values of \(x\) from 0.5 to 6
Blank grid with x from 0 to 6 and y from 0 to 13
(2)

Higher June 2017 Paper 2 Q20

EdexcelHigherCurrent spec5 marksDrawing & Using GraphsSolving Quadratics

20 The diagram shows part of the graph of \(y = x^2 - 2x + 3\)

Graph of y = x squared - 2x + 3 on a grid with x from -2 to 4 and y from -1 to 11; the curve has its lowest point at (1, 2)
(a) By drawing a suitable straight line, use your graph to find estimates for the solutions of \(x^2 - 3x - 1 = 0\) (2)

\(P\) is the point on the graph of \(y = x^2 - 2x + 3\) where \(x = 2\)

(b) Calculate an estimate for the gradient of the graph at the point \(P\). (3)

Higher June 2017 Paper 3 Q20

EdexcelHigherCurrent spec4 marksDrawing & Using GraphsGraphical Transformations

20 The equation of a curve is \(y = a^x\)
\(A\) is the point where the curve intersects the \(y\)-axis.

(a) State the coordinates of \(A\). (1)

The equation of circle C is \(x^2 + y^2 = 16\)

The circle C is translated by the vector \(\begin{pmatrix} 3 \\ 0 \end{pmatrix}\) to give circle B.

(b) Draw a sketch of circle B.
Label with coordinates
 the centre of circle B
 and any points of intersection with the \(x\)-axis. (3)

Higher June 2017 Paper 2 Q14

EdexcelHigherCurrent spec3 marksDrawing & Using Graphs

14 Here are some graphs.

Nine sketch graphs labelled A to I: A exponential growth curve above the x-axis; B reciprocal-type curve with branches in the second and fourth quadrants; C sine-type wave through O rising; D cosine-type wave with maximum on the y-axis; E U-shaped parabola below the origin; F cubic curve through O rising from bottom left to top right; G n-shaped parabola with maximum at O; H reciprocal curve with branches in the first and third quadrants; I decreasing exponential curve above the x-axis

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

EquationGraph
\(y = \sin x\)
\(y = x^3 + 4x\)
\(y = 2^x\)
\(y = \dfrac{4}{x}\)

(3)

Higher June 2017 Paper 1 Q11

EdexcelHigherCurrent spec3 marksDrawing & Using GraphsSolving Quadratics

11 The graph of \(y = \mathrm{f}(x)\) is drawn on the grid.

Grid with x from -2 to 4 and y from -4 to 6 showing a U-shaped curve y = f(x) crossing the y-axis at -2, with its lowest point at (1, -3) and crossing the x-axis at about -0.75 and 2.75
(a) Write down the coordinates of the turning point of the graph. (1)
(b) Write down estimates for the roots of \(\mathrm{f}(x) = 0\) (1)
(c) Use the graph to find an estimate for \(\mathrm{f}(1.5)\) (1)

Foundation June 2017 Paper 2 Q11

EdexcelFoundationCurrent spec4 marksDrawing & Using Graphs

11 You can use this graph to change between inches and centimetres.

Conversion graph: straight line from the origin with inches from 0 to 50 on the horizontal axis and centimetres from 0 to 140 on the vertical axis
(a) Change 74 cm to inches. (1)

Daniel’s height is 6 feet 3 inches.

1 foot = 12 inches

(b) What is Daniel’s height in centimetres? (3)

1MA0 Foundation June 2017 Paper 2 Q21

EdexcelFoundationOld spec4 marksDrawing & Using GraphsLinear Graphs & Gradients

21

(a) Complete the table of values for \(x + y = 4\)
\(x\)\(-1\)01234
\(y\)30
(2)
(b) On the grid, draw the graph of \(x + y = 4\) for values of \(x\) from \(-1\) to 4
Grid with x from -1 to 4 and y from 0 to 5
(2)

1MA0 Foundation June 2017 Paper 2 Q18

EdexcelFoundationOld spec4 marksDrawing & Using Graphs

18 Amina cycled from her home to a shop.
She then cycled home.

The travel graph shows information about Amina’s journey.

Travel graph of distance from home in km against time from 11 00 to 12 00

At 11 20 Amina stopped to go into the shop.

(a) How many minutes did Amina stop for? (1)

Amina took more time to cycle home from the shop than she took to cycle to the shop.

(b) How many minutes more? (2)
(c) What was the total distance Amina cycled? (1)

1MA0 Higher June 2017 Paper 1 Q13

EdexcelHigherOld spec6 marksDrawing & Using Graphs

13

(a) Complete the table of values for \(y = x^2 - 3x + 1\)
\(x\)\(-2\)\(-1\)01234
\(y\)111\(-1\)1
(2)
(b) On the grid, draw the graph of \(y = x^2 - 3x + 1\) for values of \(x\) from \(-2\) to 4
Grid with x from -3 to 5 and y from -4 to 12
(2)
(c) By drawing a suitable straight line on the grid, find estimates for the solutions of \[x^2 - 3x + 1 = 3\] (2)

1MA0 Higher November 2016 Paper 2 Q22

22

Graph of y = k to the power x for x from -3 to 3, passing through (0, 1), (-1, 2) and (-2, 4)

The graph of \(y = k^x\), where \(k\) is a positive constant, is shown above.

(a) Find the value of \(k\). (2)
Graph of y = sin x degrees for x from -270 to 270, with y from -2 to 2

The graph of \(y = \sin x^\circ\) for values of \(x\) from \(-270\) to \(+270\) is shown above.

(b) On the same axes, draw the graph of \(y = 1 - \sin x^\circ\) for values of \(x\) from \(-270\) to \(+270\) (2)

1MA0 Foundation November 2016 Paper 2 Q20

EdexcelFoundationOld spec4 marksDrawing & Using GraphsLinear Graphs & Gradients

20

(a) Complete the table of values for \(y = 8 - 2x\)
\(x\)\(-1\)01234
\(y\)60
(2)
(b) On the grid, draw the graph of \(y = 8 - 2x\) for values of \(x\) from \(-1\) to 4
Grid with x from -1 to 4 and y from -2 to 11
(2)

1MA0 Foundation November 2016 Paper 1 Q17

EdexcelFoundationOld spec3 marksDrawing & Using Graphs

17 Jane walked from her home to the ice rink and then walked back home.
The travel graph for Jane’s journey to the ice rink and back home is shown below.

Travel graph of distance from Jane’s home in km against time from 1 pm to 7 pm

On the way to the ice rink Jane stopped at her friend’s house.

(a) How long did Jane stay at her friend’s house? (1)
(b) How far is it from her friend’s house to the ice rink? (1)
(c) What time did Jane leave the ice rink? (1)

1MA0 Higher November 2016 Paper 1 Q17

EdexcelHigherOld spec4 marksDrawing & Using Graphs

17

(a) Complete the table of values for \(y = 2^x\)
\(x\)\(-2\)\(-1\)0123
\(y\)0.252
(2)
(b) On the grid, draw the graph of \(y = 2^x\) for values of \(x\) from \(-2\) to 3
Grid with x from -2 to 3 and y from -2 to 9
(2)

1MA0 Higher November 2016 Paper 2 Q7

7 On the grid, draw the graph of \(y = 8 - 2x\) for values of \(x\) from \(-1\) to 4

Grid with x from -1 to 4 and y from -2 to 11

(3)

1MA0 Higher November 2016 Paper 1 Q4

EdexcelHigherOld spec3 marksDrawing & Using Graphs

4 Jane walked from her home to the ice rink.
The travel graph for Jane’s journey to the ice rink is shown below.

Travel graph of distance from Jane’s home in km (0 to 9) against time from 2 pm to 9 pm; the graph rises from (2.30 pm, 0) to (3 pm, 3), is flat until 3.30 pm, then rises to (5 pm, 8)

On the way to the ice rink Jane stopped at her friend’s house.

(a) How far is it from her friend’s house to the ice rink? (1)

Jane was at the ice rink for 1 hour 30 minutes.
She then walked home at a steady speed.
Jane took 2 hours to walk home.

(b) Complete the travel graph for this information. (2)

1MA0 Higher June 2016 Paper 1 Q19

19 The diagram shows the graph of \(y = x^2 - 4x - 2\)

Graph of y = x squared - 4x - 2 for x from -3 to 8 and y from -8 to 16
(a) Use the graph to find estimates for the solutions of
(i) \(x^2 - 4x - 2 = 0\)
(ii) \(x^2 - 4x - 6 = 0\) (3)
(b) Use the graph to find estimates for the values of \(x\) that satisfy the simultaneous equations \[\begin{aligned} y &= x^2 - 4x - 2 \\ x + y &= 6 \end{aligned}\] (3)

1MA0 Foundation June 2016 Paper 1 Q17

EdexcelFoundationOld spec4 marksDrawing & Using GraphsLinear Graphs & Gradients

17

(a) Complete the table of values for \(y = 2x + 3\) for values of \(x\) from 0 to 5
\(x\)012345
\(y\)59
(2)
(b) On the grid, draw the graph of \(y = 2x + 3\) for values of \(x\) from 0 to 5
Grid with x from 0 to 5 and y from 0 to 15
(2)

1MA0 Higher June 2016 Paper 2 Q13

EdexcelHigherOld spec4 marksDrawing & Using Graphs

13

(a) Complete the table of values for \(y = x^3 - 3x + 1\)
\(x\)\(-2\)\(-1\)012
\(y\)33
(2)
(b) On the grid, draw the graph of \(y = x^3 - 3x + 1\) for values of \(x\) from \(-2\) to 2
Grid with x from -2 to 2 and y from -4 to 6
(2)

1MA0 Foundation June 2016 Paper 2 Q6

EdexcelFoundationOld spec4 marksDrawing & Using Graphs

6 The graph gives information about the number of litres of petrol in the tank of Jim’s car during a journey.

Graph of number of litres against time from 1 pm to 6 pm
(a) How many litres of petrol were in the tank at 1 pm? (1)

At 3 30 pm Jim stopped and put some petrol into the tank.

(b) How many litres of petrol did Jim put into the tank? (1)
(c) Work out the total number of litres of petrol the car used between 1 pm and 6 pm. (2)

1MA0 Foundation November 2015 Paper 1 Q14

EdexcelFoundationOld spec5 marksDrawing & Using Graphs

14 You can use this graph to change between km and miles.

Conversion graph: straight line through the origin, km from 0 to 40 on the vertical axis and miles from 0 to 20 on the horizontal axis
(a) Change 18 miles to km. (1)
(b) Change 13 km to miles. (1)

Chris drives 250 km.
He then drives 100 miles.

(c) Work out, in miles, the total distance Chris drives. (3)

1MA0 Higher November 2015 Paper 1 Q12

EdexcelHigherOld spec6 marksDrawing & Using Graphs

12

(a) Complete the table of values for \(y = x^2 - 3x + 2\)
\(x\)\(-1\)012345
\(y\)6212
(2)
(b) On the grid, draw the graph of \(y = x^2 - 3x + 2\) for values of \(x\) from \(-1\) to 5
Grid with x from -1 to 5 and y from 0 to 12
(2)
(c) Find estimates for the solutions of the equation \(x^2 - 3x + 2 = 4\) (2)

1MA0 Higher November 2015 Paper 2 Q10

EdexcelHigherOld spec5 marksDrawing & Using Graphs

10 A coach travels from Dronston to Luscoe.
The travel graph for this journey is shown below.

Travel graph: Distance from Dronston (kilometres) 0 to 30 against Time (minutes) 0 to 80; line from (0, 0) to (10, 9), horizontal to (15, 9), then to (30, 21)
(a) Work out the average speed of the coach, in kilometres per hour, for the first 10 minutes of the journey. (2)

The coach stops in Luscoe for 15 minutes.
The coach then returns to Dronston at a constant speed of 42 km/h.

(b) Show this information on the travel graph. (3)

1MA0 Higher June 2015 Paper 2 Q28

28

(a) On the grid, construct the graph of \(x^2 + y^2 = 16\)
Grid with x and y from -6 to 6
(2)
(b) Find estimates for the solutions of the simultaneous equations \[\begin{aligned} x^2 + y^2 &= 16 \\ y &= 2x + 1 \end{aligned}\] (3)

1MA0 Foundation June 2015 Paper 1 Q10

EdexcelFoundationOld spec4 marksDrawing & Using Graphs

10 You can use this graph to change between pounds and kilograms.

Conversion graph: straight line through the origin, pounds from 0 to 40 on the vertical axis and kilograms from 0 to 20 on the horizontal axis
(a) Change 13 pounds to kilograms. (1)

A trolley can carry a maximum weight of 200 pounds.

Jack has 4 bags of potatoes.
Each bag of potatoes weighs 25 kilograms.

(*b) Can the trolley carry the 4 bags of potatoes at the same time?
You must show your working. (3)

1MA0 Foundation November 2014 Paper 2 Q25

EdexcelFoundationOld spec4 marksDrawing & Using GraphsLinear Graphs & Gradients

25 On the grid, draw the graph of \(y = 2x - 3\) for values of \(x\) from \(-2\) to 3 (4)

Empty grid

1MA0 Higher November 2014 Paper 1 Q19

EdexcelHigherOld spec4 marksDrawing & Using Graphs

19

(a) Complete the table of values for \(y = \dfrac{4}{x}\)
\(x\)0.512458
\(y\)42
(2)
(b) On the grid, draw the graph of \(y = \dfrac{4}{x}\) for \(0.5 \leqslant x \leqslant 8\)
Grid with x from 0 to 10 and y from 0 to 10
(2)

1MA0 Foundation November 2014 Paper 1 Q13

EdexcelFoundationOld spec3 marksDrawing & Using Graphs

*13 You can use this graph to change between miles and kilometres.

Conversion graph: straight line through the origin, kilometres from 0 to 120 on the vertical axis and miles from 0 to 90 on the horizontal axis

The distance from Paris to London is 280 miles.
The distance from Paris to Amsterdam is 500 kilometres.

Is Paris further from London or further from Amsterdam?
You must show how you get your answer. (3)

1MA0 Foundation June 2014 Paper 2 Q22

EdexcelFoundationOld spec2 marksDrawing & Using Graphs

22 Anna drives 45 miles from her home to a meeting.

Here is the travel graph for Anna’s journey to the meeting.

Travel graph with Time (hours) from 0 to 6 and Distance from Anna’s home (miles) from 0 to 50; the journey reaches 45 miles at 2.5 hours

Anna’s meeting lasts for 1 hour.
She then drives home at a steady speed of 30 miles per hour with no stops.

Complete the travel graph to show this information. (2)

1MA0 Foundation June 2014 Paper 2 Q18

EdexcelFoundationOld spec4 marksDrawing & Using Graphs

18 Here is a conversion graph to change between UK pounds (£) and South African rand.

Conversion graph with Pounds (£) from 0 to 260 on the horizontal axis and Rand from 0 to 3400 on the vertical axis

Jo changes £200 into rand.

(a) How many rand does she get? (1)

Simon has £100 and 3700 rand.

He goes to a shop where he can spend both pounds and rand.

He wants to buy
 a computer costing £360
or
 a watch costing £400
or
 a camera costing £375

*(b) Which of these items can Simon afford to buy?
You must show clearly how you get your answer. (3)

1MA0 Higher June 2014 Paper 1 Q15

EdexcelHigherOld spec6 marksDrawing & Using GraphsSolving Quadratics

15

(a) Complete the table of values for \(y = x^2 - 2x - 1\)
\(x\)\(-2\)\(-1\)01234
\(y\)7\(-2\)\(-1\)
(2)
(b) On the grid, draw the graph of \(y = x^2 - 2x - 1\) for values of \(x\) from \(-2\) to 4
Grid with x from -2 to 4 and y from -3 to 9
(2)
(c) Solve \(x^2 - 2x - 1 = x + 3\) (2)

1MA0 Foundation November 2013 Paper 1 Q26

EdexcelFoundationOld spec4 marksDrawing & Using GraphsLinear Graphs & Gradients

26 On the grid, draw the graph of \(y = 3x + 2\) for values of \(x\) from \(-2\) to 2

Blank square grid

(4)

1MA0 Foundation November 2013 Paper 2 Q18

EdexcelFoundationOld spec3 marksDrawing & Using Graphs

18 You can use this graph to change between gallons and litres.

Conversion graph with gallons from 0 to 11 on the horizontal axis and litres from 0 to 50 on the vertical axis

There are 80 litres of petrol in the petrol tank of car A.
There are 16 gallons of petrol in the petrol tank of car B.

Which car has the most petrol in its petrol tank?

You must show all your working. (3)

1MA0 Higher November 2013 Paper 2 Q17

EdexcelHigherOld spec4 marksDrawing & Using Graphs

17

(a) Complete the table of values for \(y = x^3 - 4x\)
\(x\)\(-3\)\(-2\)\(-1\)0123
\(y\)3015
(2)
(b) On the grid, draw the graph of \(y = x^3 - 4x\) from \(x = -3\) to \(x = 3\)
Grid with x from -3 to 3 and y from -16 to 16
(2)

1MA0 Foundation June 2013 Paper 1 Q29

EdexcelFoundationOld spec3 marksDrawing & Using GraphsLinear Graphs & Gradients

29

Grid with x from -2 to 4 and y from -1 to 8

On the grid, draw the graph of \(y = \frac{1}{2}x + 5\) for values of \(x\) from \(-2\) to 4 (3)

1MA0 Foundation June 2013 Paper 1 Q22

EdexcelFoundationOld spec4 marksDrawing & Using Graphs

22 On Monday, Holly walked from her home to school.
She stopped at her friend’s house on the way to school.

On Tuesday, Holly cycled from her home to school.

The travel graphs show Holly’s journey on Monday and on Tuesday.

Monday travel graph: distance from home (km) 0 to 3 against time taken (minutes) 0 to 30
Tuesday travel graph: distance from home (km) 0 to 3 against time taken (minutes) 0 to 30
(a) Write down the distance from Holly’s home to school. (1)
(b) Write down how long Holly stopped at her friend’s house on Monday. (1)

Holly took less time to get to school on Tuesday than on Monday.

(c) How many minutes less? (2)

1MA0 Higher June 2013 Paper 2 Q15

EdexcelHigherOld spec6 marksDrawing & Using GraphsSolving Quadratics

15

(a) Complete the table of values for \(y = x^2 - 2x\)
\(x\)\(-2\)\(-1\)01234
\(y\)303
(2)
(b) On the grid, draw the graph of \(y = x^2 - 2x\) for values of \(x\) from \(-2\) to 4
Grid with x from -2 to 4 and y from -4 to 10
(2)
(c) Solve \(x^2 - 2x - 2 = 1\) (2)

1MA0 Foundation June 2013 Paper 2 Q13

EdexcelFoundationOld spec3 marksDrawing & Using Graphs

13 You can use this conversion graph to change between kilograms and pounds.

Conversion graph with kilograms from 0 to 12 on the horizontal axis and pounds from 0 to 22 on the vertical axis

Daniel’s weight is 9 stone 6 pounds.

1 stone = 14 pounds.

What is Daniel’s weight in kilograms? (3)

1MA0 Foundation March 2013 Paper 2 Q21

EdexcelFoundationOld spec4 marksDrawing & Using Graphs

21 Simon went for a cycle ride.
He left home at 2 pm.

The travel graph represents part of Simon’s cycle ride.

Travel graph of distance from home (km) against time from 2 pm to 8 pm: rises to 12 km at 3 pm, flat to 3.30 pm, then rises to 20 km at 5 pm

At 3 pm Simon stopped for a rest.

(a) How many minutes did he rest? (1)
(b) How far was Simon from home at 5 pm?
 km (1)

At 5 pm Simon stopped for 30 minutes.
Then he cycled home at a steady speed.
It took him 1 hour 30 minutes to get home.

(c) Complete the travel graph. (2)

1MA0 Foundation March 2013 Paper 1 Q14

EdexcelFoundationOld spec5 marksDrawing & Using Graphs

14 You can use this conversion graph to change between pounds (£) and dollars ($).

Conversion graph: Dollars (0 to 18) against Pounds (0 to 12), a straight line through the origin
(a) Use the conversion graph to change £5 to dollars. (1)

Ella has $200 and £800
Her hotel bill is $600

Ella pays the bill with the $200 and some of the pounds.

(b) Use the conversion graph to work out how many pounds she has left. (4)

1MA0 Higher March 2013 Paper 1 Q6

EdexcelHigherOld spec5 marksDrawing & Using Graphs

6 You can use this conversion graph to change between pounds (£) and dollars ($).

Conversion graph: straight line from (0, 0) to about (11.25, 18), pounds (£) 0 to 12 across, dollars ($) 0 to 18 up
(a) Use the conversion graph to change £5 to dollars. (1)

Ella has $200 and £800
Her hotel bill is $600
Ella pays the bill with the $200 and some of the pounds.

(b) Use the conversion graph to work out how many pounds she has left. (4)

1MA0 Higher March 2013 Paper 1 Q4

4

(a) Complete the table of values for \(y = 2x + 5\)
\(x\)\(-2\)\(-1\)012
\(y\)15
(2)
(b) On the grid, draw the graph of \(y = 2x + 5\) for values of \(x\) from \(x = -2\) to \(x = 2\)
Grid with x from -2 to 2 and y from -2 to 10
(2)

1MA0 Higher March 2013 Paper 2 Q3

EdexcelHigherOld spec4 marksDrawing & Using Graphs

3 Simon went for a cycle ride.
He left home at 2 pm.

The travel graph represents part of Simon’s cycle ride.

Travel graph: distance from home (km) 0 to 22 against time 2 pm to 8 pm; line from (2 pm, 0) to (3 pm, 12), horizontal to 3.30 pm, then to (5 pm, 20)

At 3 pm Simon stopped for a rest.

(a) How many minutes did he rest? (1)
(b) How far was Simon from home at 5 pm? (1)

At 5 pm Simon stopped for 30 minutes.
Then he cycled home at a steady speed.
It took him 1 hour 30 minutes to get home.

(c) Complete the travel graph. (2)

1MA0 Higher November 2012 Paper 1 Q27

EdexcelHigherOld spec4 marksDrawing & Using Graphs

27

Grid with x and y from -5 to 5
(a) On the grid, draw the graph of \(x^2 + y^2 = 4\) (2)
Axes with x from 0 to 450 degrees and y from -2 to 2
(b) On the grid, sketch the graph of \(y = \cos x\) for \(0^\circ \leqslant x \leqslant 360^\circ\) (2)

1MA0 Foundation November 2012 Paper 2 Q21

EdexcelFoundationOld spec4 marksDrawing & Using Graphs

21 Two companies, Barry’s Bricks and Bricks ArUs, deliver bricks.
The graph shows the delivery costs of bricks from both companies.

Graph of delivery cost (£) against miles (0 to 8) for Barry’s Bricks and Bricks ArUs

Prakash wants Bricks ArUs to deliver some bricks.
He lives 2 miles away from Bricks ArUs.

(a) Write down the delivery cost. (1)

John needs to have some bricks delivered.
He lives 4 miles from Barry’s Bricks.
He lives 5 miles from Bricks ArUs.

(b) Work out the difference between the two delivery costs. (3)

1MA0 Higher November 2012 Paper 2 Q18

EdexcelHigherOld spec4 marksDrawing & Using Graphs

18

(a) Complete the table of values for \(y = \dfrac{6}{x}\)
\(x\)0.5123456
\(y\)631.51
(2)
(b) On the grid, draw the graph of \(y = \dfrac{6}{x}\) for \(0.5 \leqslant x \leqslant 6\)
Grid with x from 0 to 7 and y from 0 to 12
(2)

1MA0 Foundation November 2012 Paper 1 Q15

EdexcelFoundationOld spec4 marksDrawing & Using Graphs

15 You can use this graph to change between pounds (£) and dollars ($).

Conversion graph: Dollars (0 to 40) against Pounds (0 to 25), a straight line through the origin
(a) Change £20 into dollars ($). (1)

In London, Sano headphones cost £60
In New York, Sano headphones cost $100

Sano headphones cost more in New York than in London.

(b) How much more? (3)

1MA0 Foundation June 2012 Paper 2 Q21

EdexcelFoundationOld spec3 marksDrawing & Using GraphsLinear Graphs & Gradients

21 On the grid, draw the graph of \(y = 3x - 2\) for values of \(x\) from \(-1\) to 3 (3)

Blank grid: x from -1 to 3, y from -6 to 8

1MA0 Foundation June 2012 Paper 1 Q18

EdexcelFoundationOld spec4 marksDrawing & Using Graphs

*18 Bill uses his van to deliver parcels.
For each parcel Bill delivers there is a fixed charge plus £1.00 for each mile.

You can use the graph to find the total cost of having a parcel delivered by Bill.

Graph of Cost (£) against Distance (miles) from 0 to 50: a straight line from (0, 10) to (50, 60)
(a) How much is the fixed charge? (1)

Ed uses a van to deliver parcels.
For each parcel Ed delivers it costs £1.50 for each mile.
There is no fixed charge.

(b) Compare the cost of having a parcel delivered by Bill with the cost of having a parcel delivered by Ed. (3)

1MA0 Foundation June 2012 Paper 2 Q12

EdexcelFoundationOld spec3 marksDrawing & Using Graphs

12 You can use the graph to change between miles and kilometres.

Conversion graph: kilometres (0 to 8) against miles (0 to 5), a straight line through the origin
(a) Change 3 miles into kilometres.
 kilometres (1)
(b) Change 60 kilometres into miles.
 miles (2)

1MA0 Higher June 2012 Paper 2 Q4

4 On the grid, draw the graph of \(y = 3x - 2\) for values of \(x\) from \(-1\) to 3 (3)

Grid with x from -1 to 3 and y from -6 to 8

1MA0 Higher June 2012 Paper 1 Q3

EdexcelHigherOld spec4 marksDrawing & Using Graphs

3 Bill uses his van to deliver parcels.
For each parcel Bill delivers there is a fixed charge plus £1.00 for each mile.

You can use the graph to find the total cost of having a parcel delivered by Bill.

Graph of cost (£0 to £80) against distance (0 to 50 miles): straight line from (0, 10) to (50, 60)
(a) How much is the fixed charge? (1)

Ed uses a van to deliver parcels.
For each parcel Ed delivers it costs £1.50 for each mile.
There is no fixed charge.

*(b) Compare the cost of having a parcel delivered by Bill with the cost of having a parcel delivered by Ed. (3)

Higher June 2025 Paper 3 Q23

23 A roller coaster starts at ground level.

The height above ground level, \(h\), in metres, of the roller coaster is given by

\[h = -(t - 7)^2 + 49\]

where \(t\) is the time in seconds after the roller coaster starts.

Sam draws a graph of \(h\) against \(t\) for \(\quad 0 \leqslant t \leqslant 14\)

Sketch graph of h against t. The curve starts at h = 49 on the vertical axis, rises to a maximum above 49 at t = 7, then falls to meet the t-axis at t = 14. The 7 is closer to 0 than to 14 on the t-axis

Make two criticisms of Sam’s graph. [2 marks]

Higher June 2025 Paper 1 Q14

AQAHigherCurrent spec4 marksDrawing & Using Graphs

14

(a) Complete the table of values for \(\quad y = 2^x\) [2 marks]
\(x\)\(-1\)0123
\(y\)14
(b) Draw the graph of \(\quad y = 2^x \quad\) for values of \(x\) from \(-1\) to 3 [2 marks]
Blank graph grid, x from −1 to 3, y from −2 to 10

Foundation June 2025 Paper 1 Q4

AQAFoundationCurrent spec3 marksDrawing & Using Graphs

4 Ola and Pip make orange paint by mixing red paint and yellow paint.

The graph shows how much of each colour paint to use.

Straight-line graph from (0, 0) to (8, 10). Horizontal axis: Red paint (litres), 0 to 8. Vertical axis: Yellow paint (litres), 0 to 10
(a) Ola uses 5 litres of yellow paint.

Write down how much red paint Ola uses. [1 mark]

(b) Pip uses 10 litres of yellow paint.

How much orange paint does Pip make? [2 marks]

Foundation June 2025 Paper 3 Q2

AQAFoundationCurrent spec2 marksDrawing & Using Graphs

2 Line \(AB\) is on a grid.

Grid with x from 0 to 9 and y from 0 to 7. Vertical line from A at (8, 7) down to B at (8, 1)
(a) Write down the coordinates of \(B\). [1 mark]
(b) Write down the coordinates of the midpoint of the line \(AB\). [1 mark]

Foundation November 2024 Paper 3 Q25

AQAFoundationCurrent spec4 marksDrawing & Using GraphsLinear Graphs & Gradients

25 A triangle is drawn using the lines

\(y = x\)
\(x = -2\)
\(y = 4\)

Empty coordinate grid with x from −6 to 6 and y from −6 to 6

Work out the coordinates of the three vertices of the triangle. [4 marks]

Higher November 2024 Paper 3 Q23

AQAHigherCurrent spec3 marksDrawing & Using Graphs

23 The distance of a particle from a point is \(d\) metres after \(t\) seconds.

\(d = a \times b^t \quad\) where \(a\) and \(b\) are constants
Graph of d against t for t from 0 to 4. The curve starts at (0, 3) and passes through (1, 6), (2, 12), (3, 24) and (4, 48)

Work out the values of \(a\) and \(b\). [3 marks]

Foundation November 2024 Paper 2 Q15

AQAFoundationCurrent spec4 marksDrawing & Using Graphs

15 The graph represents the volume of water in a bath.

The bath is full after 10 minutes.

Graph on a grid. Horizontal axis: Time (minutes), 0 to 50. Vertical axis: Volume of water (litres), 0 to 240. A straight line goes from (0, 0) to (10, 240)
(a) Work out the rate at which the bath is filled.

State the units of your answer. [2 marks]

(b) After the bath is full,

the volume of water stays constant for 20 minutes
then
all the water empties out at a constant rate in 12 minutes.

Show this information on the graph. [2 marks]

Higher November 2024 Paper 3 Q10

AQAHigherCurrent spec3 marksDrawing & Using Graphs

10 A car will travel 60 miles.

Draw a graph to show the average speed of the car for times taken between 1 hour and 6 hours.

You may use the table to help you. [3 marks]

Time taken (hours)123456
Average speed (mph)603010
Empty grid. Horizontal axis: Time taken (hours), 0 to 6. Vertical axis: Average speed (mph), 0 to 60

Higher November 2024 Paper 3 Q8

8 A triangle is drawn using the lines

\(y = x\)
\(x = -2\)
\(y = 4\)

Empty coordinate grid with x from −6 to 6 and y from −6 to 6

Work out the coordinates of the three vertices of the triangle. [4 marks]

Foundation November 2024 Paper 2 Q4

AQAFoundationCurrent spec3 marksDrawing & Using Graphs

4 Points \(A\), \(B\) and \(C\) are plotted on a grid.

Grid with x-axis labelled −2 to 7 and y-axis labelled −2 to 4. A is at (2, 4), B is at (−2, 1), C is at (2, −2)
(a) Write down the coordinates of \(C\). [1 mark]
(b) Write down the coordinates of the midpoint of \(AC\). [1 mark]
(c) Plot point \(D\) on the grid so that \(ABCD\) is a rhombus. [1 mark]

Foundation June 2024 Paper 2 Q23

AQAFoundationCurrent spec4 marksDrawing & Using GraphsLinear Graphs & Gradients

23

(a) Here is a sketch of the graph \(\quad y = -2x + 6\)
Sketch of a straight line with negative gradient crossing the y-axis at C and the x-axis at D

Complete the coordinates of \(C\) and \(D\). [2 marks]

\(C\) ( 0 , \(\ldots\ldots\ldots\) )    \(D\) ( \(\ldots\ldots\ldots\) , 0 )

(b) Here is a sketch of a quadratic graph.
Sketch of an n-shaped quadratic curve crossing the x-axis at −2 and 8 and the y-axis at 5, with turning point T

Complete the following statements. [2 marks]

The value of the \(\boldsymbol{y}\)-intercept is \(\ldots\ldots\ldots\)

The \(\boldsymbol{x}\)-coordinate of the turning point, \(T\), is \(\ldots\ldots\ldots\)

Higher June 2024 Paper 1 Q18

AQAHigherCurrent spec1 markDrawing & Using Graphs

18 A circle has centre \(O\) and passes through \((0, 6)\)

Circle centre O at the origin, crossing the axes at (6, 0), (−6, 0), (0, 6) and (0, −6)

Write down the equation of the circle. [1 mark]

Higher June 2024 Paper 3 Q13

AQAHigherCurrent spec2 marksDrawing & Using GraphsSolving Quadratics

13 Here is a quadratic graph with equation \(\quad y = \mathrm{f}(x)\)

Graph of a U-shaped quadratic curve crossing the x-axis at about −2.2 and 1.5, with minimum point at about (−0.4, −3.4)

Write down the roots of the equation \(\quad \mathrm{f}(x) = 0\) [2 marks]

Foundation June 2024 Paper 2 Q11

AQAFoundationCurrent spec4 marksDrawing & Using GraphsLinear Graphs & Gradients

11 Here is a table of values for the equation \(\quad y = 3x + 1\)

\(x\)1234
\(y\)471013
(a) Draw the graph of \(\quad y = 3x + 1 \quad\) for values of \(x\) from 1 to 4 [2 marks]
Grid with x-axis from 0 to 4 and y-axis from 0 to 14 (labelled in steps of 2), with small squares
(b) Work out the value of \(y\) when \(\; x = 2.5\) [2 marks]

Higher June 2024 Paper 2 Q8

8 A lion is sprinting in a straight line away from its den.

The graph shows the lion’s distance from the den.

Graph of distance from the den (metres, 0 to 125) against time (seconds, 0 to 5): a straight line from (0, 30) to (5, 120)

Work out the speed of the lion in metres per second. [3 marks]

Higher June 2024 Paper 3 Q7

7 Draw the graph of \(\quad y = 1 - \dfrac{1}{2}x \quad\) for values of \(x\) from \(-2\) to 4 [3 marks]

Coordinate grid with x from −2 to 4 and y from −4 to 4

Higher June 2024 Paper 2 Q5

5

(a) Here is a sketch of the graph \(\quad y = -2x + 6\)
Sketch of a straight line with negative gradient crossing the y-axis at C and the x-axis at D

Complete the coordinates of \(C\) and \(D\). [2 marks]

\(C\,(\ 0\ ,\ \_\_\_\_\_\ ) \qquad D\,(\ \_\_\_\_\_\ ,\ 0\ )\)

(b) Here is a sketch of a quadratic graph.
Sketch of an n-shaped quadratic curve crossing the x-axis at −2 and 8 and the y-axis at 5, with turning point T

Complete the following statements. [2 marks]

The value of the \(y\)-intercept is ______
The \(x\)-coordinate of the turning point, \(T\), is ______

Foundation June 2024 Paper 1 Q5

AQAFoundationCurrent spec3 marksDrawing & Using GraphsLinear Graphs & Gradients

5

(a) Here are four lines on a square grid.
Square grid with four line segments: line P (steep, up 2 squares across 1), line Q (up 1 across 2), line R (horizontal) and line S (up 1 across 2)

Which two lines are parallel? [1 mark]

line \(\ldots\ldots\ldots\) and line \(\ldots\ldots\ldots\)

(b) Here is a different grid.
Grid with x-axis from 0 to 3 and y-axis from 0 to 3

There are four points on this grid that each have

both coordinates that are whole numbers
and
\(x\)-coordinate \(+\) \(y\)-coordinate \(= 3\)

Plot the four points on the grid. [2 marks]

Foundation November 2023 Paper 1 Q26

AQAFoundationCurrent spec2 marksDrawing & Using GraphsSolving Quadratics

26 Here is the graph of \(\quad y = 0.5x^2 - 6x + 12\)

Graph of y = 0.5x² − 6x + 12 for x from about −1 to 13, a U-shaped curve with minimum at (6, −6), crossing the x-axis near 2.5 and 9.5
Use the graph to estimate the solutions of \(\quad 0.5x^2 - 6x + 12 = 0\) [2 marks]

Higher November 2023 Paper 2 Q23

AQAHigherCurrent spec5 marksDrawing & Using Graphs

23 Here is the velocity-time graph of a cyclist for 40 seconds.

Velocity-time graph with Time (s) from 0 to 40 and Velocity (m/s) from 0 to 8; the curve rises from (0, 0) through (10, 3.2) and (20, 5.8) to a maximum of about 7.4 at 30 seconds, then falls to 6 at 40 seconds
(a) By dividing the area under the graph into four sections of equal widths, estimate the distance travelled during the 40 seconds. [3 marks]
(b) Work out the average acceleration of the cyclist during the 40 seconds.

State the units of your answer. [2 marks]

Higher November 2023 Paper 3 Q21

AQAHigherCurrent spec3 marksDrawing & Using Graphs

21 Water flows from a tap at a constant rate.

A container is filled with water from the tap in 40 seconds.

The graph shows the height, \(h\) centimetres, of the water after time, \(t\) seconds.

Graph of Height h (cm) from 0 to 15 against Time t (s) from 0 to 40; the curve rises steeply at first, levels off to about 7 cm at 20 seconds, then rises more steeply to 14 cm at 40 seconds
(a) The container is one of these shapes.

Circle the letter of the correct shape. [1 mark]

Four containers: A a cylinder, B narrow in the middle and wide at the top and bottom, C a cone-shaped container wide at the bottom and narrow at the top, D a round bowl wide in the middle and narrower at the top and bottom
(b) By drawing a tangent on the graph, estimate the rate at which the height is increasing when \(\;t = 10\) [2 marks]

Foundation November 2023 Paper 1 Q20

AQAFoundationCurrent spec2 marksDrawing & Using Graphs

20 Salma is raising money for charity.

Her mum says,

“Whatever amount you raise, I will add double that amount.”

Show this information by drawing a graph on each grid below. [2 marks]

Blank grid. Horizontal axis Amount raised by Salma (£) from 0 to 100; vertical axis Amount added by mum (£) from 0 to 400
Blank grid. Horizontal axis Amount raised by Salma (£) from 0 to 100; vertical axis Total amount raised (£) from 0 to 400

Foundation November 2023 Paper 1 Q14

AQAFoundationCurrent spec3 marksDrawing & Using GraphsLinear Graphs & Gradients

14 On the grid, draw the graph of \(\quad y = 2x - 6 \quad\) for values of \(x\) from \(-2\) to 5 [3 marks]

Blank coordinate grid, x from −2 to 5 and y from −10 to 10

Higher November 2023 Paper 1 Q9

AQAHigherCurrent spec2 marksDrawing & Using GraphsSolving Quadratics

9 Here is the graph of \(\quad y = 0.5x^2 - 6x + 12\)

Graph of the U-shaped curve y = 0.5x² − 6x + 12 for x from −2 to 13 on a grid, crossing the y-axis at 12, with minimum point (6, −6), and crossing the x-axis between 2 and 3 and between 9 and 10
Use the graph to estimate the solutions of \(\quad 0.5x^2 - 6x + 12 = 0\) [2 marks]

Foundation November 2023 Paper 2 Q8

AQAFoundationCurrent spec3 marksDrawing & Using Graphs

8 The graph below is used to convert between pounds (£) and Norwegian krone (kr).

Conversion graph. Horizontal axis Pounds (£) from 0 to 100; vertical axis Krone (kr) from 0 to 1200. Straight line from (0, 0) to (100, 1200)
(a) Convert 720 krone into pounds. [1 mark]
(b) Convert £500 into krone. [2 marks]

Foundation June 2023 Paper 1 Q23

AQAFoundationCurrent spec2 marksDrawing & Using Graphs

23 Erika tries to sketch the graph \(\quad y = \dfrac{1}{x} \quad\) with \(\;x \neq 0\)

Erika’s sketch: axes with origin O. Two curves, both above the x-axis: one on the left rising towards the y-axis, one on the right starting on the y-axis and falling towards the x-axis. Both stop before the ends of the axes

Make two different criticisms of her sketch. [2 marks]

Foundation June 2023 Paper 3 Q20

AQAFoundationCurrent spec4 marksDrawing & Using Graphs

20

(a) Complete the table of values for \(\quad y = x^2 + 2x\) [2 marks]
\(x\)\(-3\)\(-2\)\(-1\)\(0\)\(1\)
\(y\)\(3\)\(-1\)\(0\)
(b) Draw the graph of \(\quad y = x^2 + 2x \quad\) for values of \(x\) from \(-3\) to 1 [2 marks]
Blank coordinate grid with x from −3 to 1 and y from −3 to 3

Higher June 2023 Paper 1 Q9

AQAHigherCurrent spec2 marksDrawing & Using Graphs

9 Erika tries to sketch the graph \(\quad y = \dfrac{1}{x} \quad\) with \(\ x \neq 0\)

Sketch on x and y axes with origin O: two curves above the x-axis, one on each side of the y-axis, both rising steeply towards the y-axis and touching it; the curves stop before the ends of the x-axis

Make two different criticisms of her sketch. [2 marks]

Higher June 2023 Paper 3 Q7

AQAHigherCurrent spec4 marksDrawing & Using Graphs

7

(a) Complete the table of values for \(\quad y = x^2 + 2x\) [2 marks]
\(x\)–3–2–101
\(y\)3–10
(b) Draw the graph of \(\quad y = x^2 + 2x \quad\) for values of \(x\) from \(-3\) to 1 [2 marks]
Blank coordinate grid with x from -3 to 1 and y from -3 to 3

Foundation June 2023 Paper 3 Q6

AQAFoundationCurrent spec4 marksDrawing & Using Graphs

6 Scarlett leaves home at 10.00 to cycle to the supermarket.

Here is part of a distance-time graph of her trip to the supermarket.

Distance-time graph. Time from 10.00 to 11.00 on the horizontal axis, distance from home (km) from 0 to 9 on the vertical axis. A straight line rises from 0 km at 10.00 to 10.20, then a horizontal line runs from 10.20 to 10.35
(a) She arrives at the supermarket at 10.20

How far is the supermarket from her home? [1 mark]

(b) She leaves the supermarket at 10.35

How long does she stay at the supermarket? [1 mark]

(c) Scarlett cycles home at a constant speed using the same route.

It takes her 3 minutes longer than her journey to the supermarket.

Complete the distance-time graph. [2 marks]

Foundation June 2023 Paper 2 Q4

AQAFoundationCurrent spec2 marksDrawing & Using Graphs

4 Points \(P\) and \(Q\) are shown on the grid.

Coordinate grid, x and y from −5 to 5. P is at (4, 3) and Q is at (4, −3)
(a) Write down the coordinates of \(P\). [1 mark]
(b) Angle \(PQR\) is a right angle.

Work out possible coordinates for \(R\). [1 mark]

Higher November 2022 Paper 2 Q26

AQAHigherCurrent spec4 marksDrawing & Using Graphs

26 Helena ran an 800-metre race in 140 seconds.

The speed-time graph represents the first 100 seconds of her run.

Speed-time graph with speed (m/s) from 0 to 6 and time (s) from 0 to 140: a straight line from (0, 0) to (10, 6), then horizontal at 6 m/s until 100 seconds

Helena ran the last 40 seconds with constant deceleration.

Work out her speed as she finished the race. [4 marks]

Foundation November 2022 Paper 2 Q25

25 A tank contains 40 litres of water.

(a) Water leaks out of the tank at a rate of 1.2 litres per minute.

The leak is stopped after 20 minutes.

Show that, when the leak is stopped, the tank contains 16 litres of water. [1 mark]

(b) The tank is refilled with water from a tap.

The graph shows the amount of water in the tank after the leak is stopped.

Graph of water in tank (litres) against time (minutes): level at 16 litres from 0 to 3 minutes, then a straight line rising to 40 litres at 15 minutes

Complete this report by writing a number in each answer space. [3 marks]

Report
\(\ldots\ldots\) minutes after the leak is stopped, the tap starts to refill the tank.
The rate at which the tank refills is \(\ldots\ldots\) litres per minute.

Higher November 2022 Paper 3 Q19

AQAHigherCurrent spec1 markDrawing & Using Graphs

19 A circle has centre (0, 0) and passes through (0, 11)

Write down the equation of the circle. [1 mark]

Foundation November 2022 Paper 2 Q15

AQAFoundationCurrent spec2 marksDrawing & Using Graphs

15 The sketch shows

the line \(\;y = x\)
line A, which is vertical
line B, which is horizontal.

The point (3, 5) is on both line A and line B.

Sketch with axes, the line y = x, vertical line A and horizontal line B meeting at (3, 5). P is where line A meets the x-axis; Q is where line B meets y = x

Write down the coordinates of \(P\) and \(Q\). [2 marks]

Higher November 2022 Paper 3 Q15

15 A mobile phone takes 2 hours to charge from empty.

When the phone is being charged, the current flow into the phone

  • starts at full current flow (100%)
  • continues at full current flow for a period of time
  • gradually decreases until the phone is fully charged.

This is shown on Graph A below.

Graph A

Graph A: current flow (%) against charge time (minutes) from 0 to 120. Horizontal at 100% from 0 to about 26 minutes, then decreasing steeply to about 40% at 36 minutes and gradually towards 0 at 120 minutes
Graph B shows the percentage charge in the phone when charging from empty.

Graph B

Graph B: charge in phone (%) against charge time (minutes) from 0 to 120. A curve rising almost linearly from 0, reaching about 85% at 40 minutes and levelling off towards 100% at 120 minutes

Megan’s phone is empty of charge.

She starts to charge her phone at 10.00 am

(a) Using Graph A,

estimate the time when the current flow starts to decrease. [2 marks]

(b) Using Graph A and Graph B,

estimate the percentage charge in the phone when the current flow is 40% [1 mark]

(c) Using Graph B,

estimate the rate of increase in the percentage charge when the phone has 90% charge. [2 marks]

Higher November 2022 Paper 1 Q14

14 Craig wants to draw a graph, for values of \(x\) from \(-3\) to 3,

where the \(x\)-coordinate and \(y\)-coordinate are always in the ratio \(\quad 2 : 1\)

Here is his graph.

Graph with x from 0 to 3 and y from 0 to 6 showing a straight line from (0, 0) to (3, 6)

Make two criticisms of Craig’s graph. [2 marks]

Foundation November 2022 Paper 2 Q12

AQAFoundationCurrent spec4 marksDrawing & Using Graphs

12 Here is the distance-time graph for a car between 1 pm and 3 pm

Distance-time graph, time 1.00 to 3.00 pm, distance from home 0 to 30 miles. Line rises from (1.00, 0) to (1.30, 29), is level to 2.00, falls to 25 at 2.15, is level to 2.30, then falls to 0 at 3.00
(a) Work out the total time that the car is not moving between 1 pm and 3 pm

State the units of your answer. [2 marks]

(b) Work out the total distance the car travels between 1 pm and 3 pm [2 marks]

Higher November 2022 Paper 2 Q11

11 A tank contains 40 litres of water.

(a) Water leaks out of the tank at a rate of 1.2 litres per minute.

The leak is stopped after 20 minutes.

Show that, when the leak is stopped, the tank contains 16 litres of water. [1 mark]

(b) The tank is refilled with water from a tap.

The graph shows the amount of water in the tank after the leak is stopped.

Graph of water in tank (litres) against time (minutes) from 0 to 15: horizontal at 16 litres from 0 to 3 minutes, then a straight line rising to 40 litres at 15 minutes

Complete this report by writing a number in each answer space. [3 marks]

Report

__________ minutes after the leak is stopped, the tap starts to refill the tank.

The rate at which the tank refills is __________ litres per minute.

Foundation November 2022 Paper 3 Q9

AQAFoundationCurrent spec5 marksDrawing & Using GraphsSequences

9

\(x\)02468
\(y\)37111923

The \(x\)-values in the table make a linear sequence.

The \(y\)-values in the table make a different linear sequence.

(a) Complete the table. [2 marks]
(b) Draw a straight line passing through the points (0, 3), (2, 7) and (4, 11) [2 marks]
Blank grid with x from 0 to 4 and y from 0 to 11
(c) Use the graph to work out the value of \(y\) when \(\;x = 3\) [1 mark]

Higher June 2022 Paper 1 Q25

AQAHigherCurrent spec3 marksDrawing & Using Graphs

25 Here is the speed-time graph for a 50-second journey.

Speed-time graph, speed (m/s) against time (s). Straight lines from (0, 0) to (10, 20), then horizontal to (40, 20), then down to (50, 0)
(a) Circle the acceleration, in m/s\(^2\), halfway through the journey. [1 mark]
  • 0
  • 2
  • 20
  • 25
(b) Work out the total distance travelled. [2 marks]

Higher June 2022 Paper 3 Q24

AQAHigherCurrent spec4 marksDrawing & Using GraphsIndices

24 Here is a sketch of the graphs of \(\quad y = k^x \quad\) and \(\quad y = x^2 + c\)

\(k\) and \(c\) are positive constants.

Sketch of y = k to the power x passing through (4, 81), and y = x squared + c passing through (r, 43.44). The two curves intersect at (2, p).

Work out the value of \(r\). [4 marks]

Foundation June 2022 Paper 3 Q23

AQAFoundationCurrent spec3 marksDrawing & Using GraphsSolving Quadratics

23 Here is a sketch of the curve \(\quad y = x^2 - 4x - 5\)

Sketch of a U-shaped curve crossing the x-axis at −1 and 5 and the y-axis at −5, with turning point T below the x-axis between 0 and 5
(a) Write down the two roots of \(\quad x^2 - 4x - 5 = 0\) [1 mark]
(b) Work out the coordinates of \(T\), the turning point of the curve. [2 marks]

Foundation June 2022 Paper 1 Q16

AQAFoundationCurrent spec3 marksDrawing & Using GraphsLinear Graphs & Gradients

16 Here is the graph of \(y = 7 - 3x\)

Grid with x from 0 to 3 and y from 0 to 8, showing the straight line y = 7 − 3x through (0, 7)

Draw the graph of \(y = 2x + 1\) on the grid

and then

work out an approximate solution to \(7 - 3x = 2x + 1\) [3 marks]

Foundation June 2022 Paper 2 Q10

AQAFoundationCurrent spec4 marksDrawing & Using GraphsLinear Graphs & Gradients

10 Lines \(AB\) and \(BC\) are shown.

Grid with x from 0 to 11 and y from 0 to 7. A is at (4, 6), B is at (10, 6) and C is at (8, 1). Lines AB and BC are drawn
(a) Write down the coordinates of \(C\). [1 mark]
(b) Write down the coordinates of the midpoint of \(AB\). [1 mark]
(c) \(D\) is the point on the grid that makes \(ABCD\) a parallelogram.

Work out the coordinates of \(D\). [1 mark]

(d) Write down the equation of the line passing through \(A\) and \(B\). [1 mark]

Higher June 2022 Paper 3 Q6

AQAHigherCurrent spec3 marksDrawing & Using GraphsSolving Quadratics

6 Here is a sketch of the curve \(\quad y = x^2 - 4x - 5\)

U-shaped curve crossing the x-axis at −1 and 5 and the y-axis at −5, with its lowest point labelled T
(a) Write down the two roots of \(\quad x^2 - 4x - 5 = 0\) [1 mark]
(b) Work out the coordinates of \(T\), the turning point of the curve. [2 marks]

Higher November 2021 Paper 3 Q23

AQAHigherCurrent spec2 marksDrawing & Using GraphsIndices

23 The equation of a curve is \(\qquad y = 16^x\)

(a) Circle the point that lies on the curve. [1 mark]
  • (2, 32)
  • (32, 2)
  • (2, 256)
  • (256, 2)
(b) A different point on the curve has \(y\)-coordinate \(\dfrac{1}{16}\)

Work out the \(x\)-coordinate. [1 mark]

Higher November 2021 Paper 2 Q19

AQAHigherCurrent spec4 marksDrawing & Using Graphs

19 The graph shows the height above ground of a toy rocket for 10 seconds.

Graph of height (metres) from 0 to 14 against time (seconds) from 0 to 12. The height is 0 from 0 to 4 seconds, then the curve rises to a maximum of 9 metres at 7 seconds and falls back to 0 at 10 seconds.
(a) For how long is the rocket in the air?

Circle your answer. [1 mark]

  • 10 seconds
  • 9 seconds
  • 6 seconds
  • 4 seconds
(b) Using the graph, estimate the speed of the rocket after 6 seconds.

State the units of your answer. [3 marks]

Foundation November 2021 Paper 1 Q18

AQAFoundationCurrent spec5 marksDrawing & Using GraphsLinear Graphs & Gradients

18 The cost of making a phone call is

a fixed charge
and
a charge per minute.

The costs of phone calls up to 5 minutes are represented by the graph.

Graph of Cost (pence) from 0 to 60 against Length of call (minutes) from 0 to 5. A straight line goes from (0, 20) to (5, 60)
(a) Write down the fixed charge. [1 mark]
(b) Work out the charge per minute. [2 marks]
(c) Work out the cost of a phone call lasting 7 minutes. [2 marks]

Foundation November 2021 Paper 3 Q15

AQAFoundationCurrent spec3 marksDrawing & Using GraphsSubstitution

15

(a) Complete the table of values for \(\quad y = x^2 - 2\) [1 mark]
\(x\)−3−2−10123
\(y\)2−1−2−1
(b) Draw the graph of \(\quad y = x^2 - 2 \quad\) for values of \(x\) from \(-3\) to 3 [2 marks]
Blank grid with x from -3 to 3 and y from -3 to 10

Higher November 2020 Paper 2 Q28

AQAHigherCurrent spec3 marksDrawing & Using Graphs

28 A horse runs in a field.

The speed-time graph represents the first 12 seconds of the run.

Speed-time graph. Speed (metres per second) 0 to 10 against Time (seconds) 0 to 12. Straight line from (0, 0) to (4, 10), then horizontal at 10 to (12, 10)

After how many seconds had the horse run a distance of 75 metres? [3 marks]

Higher November 2020 Paper 3 Q24

24 A and B are points on a curve.

A is (2, 7)     B is (12, 0)

Grid with x from 0 to 12 and y from 0 to 10. A curve starts at (0, 3), rises through A (2, 7) to a maximum of about 9.4 at x = 6, then falls steeply to B (12, 0)
(a) Work out the instantaneous rate of change of \(y\) with respect to \(x\) at point A. [2 marks]
(b) The average rate of change of \(y\) with respect to \(x\) between points A and B is worked out.

Which statement is correct?

Tick one box. [1 mark]

  • It is positive.
  • It is zero.
  • It is negative.
  • You cannot tell if it is positive or negative.

Foundation November 2020 Paper 2 Q22

AQAFoundationCurrent spec3 marksDrawing & Using GraphsSolving Quadratics

22 Here is the graph of \(\quad y = x^2 - 7x + 10 \quad\) for values of \(x\) from 0 to 7

Graph of y = x squared − 7x + 10 for x from 0 to 7. It crosses the x-axis at 2 and 5, with its lowest point at about (3.5, −2.25). y-axis from −4 to 10
(a) Write down the roots of \(\quad x^2 - 7x + 10 = 0\) [2 marks]
(b) Write down the \(x\)-coordinate of the turning point of the curve. [1 mark]

Higher November 2020 Paper 2 Q21

AQAHigherCurrent spec2 marksDrawing & Using Graphs

21

(a) Circle the point that is on the graph of \(\quad y = \dfrac{1}{x}\) [1 mark]
  • (−1, 1)
  • (0.3, 3)
  • (0.8, 0.2)
  • (2.5, 0.4)
(b) Leo wants to draw the graph of \(\quad y = 2^x \quad\) for values of \(x\) from 0 to 4

Here is his graph.

Leo’s graph labelled y = 2 to the power x, with points plotted at (0, 1), (1, 2), (2, 4), (3, 8) and (4, 15) joined by a curve

Make one criticism of his graph. [1 mark]

Higher November 2020 Paper 2 Q7

AQAHigherCurrent spec3 marksDrawing & Using Graphs

7 Here is the graph of \(\quad y = x^2 - 7x + 10 \quad\) for values of \(x\) from 0 to 7

Graph of y = x squared minus 7x plus 10 for x from 0 to 7. The curve crosses the y-axis at 10, crosses the x-axis at 2 and 5, and has its lowest point at about (3.5, −2.25)
(a) Write down the roots of \(\quad x^2 - 7x + 10 = 0\) [2 marks]
(b) Write down the \(x\)-coordinate of the turning point of the curve. [1 mark]

Foundation November 2020 Paper 2 Q7

AQAFoundationCurrent spec2 marksDrawing & Using Graphs

7 Line \(AB\) is shown where \(A\) is the point (1, 0) and \(B\) is the point (5, 8)

Grid with x from 0 to 5 and y from 0 to 8. Line segment from A(1, 0) to B(5, 8)
(a) \(P\) is a point on \(AB\).

The distance \(AP\) is half the distance \(AB\).

Work out the coordinates of \(P\). [1 mark]

(b) A line is drawn from \(B\) that is

parallel to the \(x\)-axis
meets the \(y\)-axis at point \(Q\).

Work out the coordinates of \(Q\). [1 mark]

Foundation November 2019 Paper 3 Q29

AQAFoundationCurrent spec3 marksDrawing & Using GraphsLinear Graphs & Gradients

29 The graph shows how much Molly is paid for working for up to 40 hours.

She receives

a basic rate of pay for the first 35 hours worked
a higher rate of pay for the next 5 hours worked.

Graph of pay in £ (0 to 350) against hours worked (0 to 40). A straight line from (0, 0) to (35, 280), then a steeper straight line from (35, 280) to (40, 350)

Work out the difference between the higher rate of pay and the basic rate of pay.

Give your answer in £ per hour. [3 marks]

Higher November 2019 Paper 3 Q25

AQAHigherCurrent spec4 marksDrawing & Using Graphs

25 Here is a sketch of a speed-time graph for the first part of a journey.

Sketch of Speed (km/h) against Time (minutes): a straight line from (0, 0) to (5, 102), horizontal at 102 from 5 to 45 minutes, then a straight line down to (60, 96)

The total distance for the journey is 130 kilometres.

How far is left to travel? [4 marks]

Answer in km

Higher November 2019 Paper 2 Q22

AQAHigherCurrent spec1 markDrawing & Using Graphs

22 Here is a sketch of a distance-time graph.

Sketch of a distance-time graph: a curve from O that gets steeper, with point A on the lower part of the curve and point B higher up

Which of these represents the average speed between A and B?

Tick one box. [1 mark]

  • The gradient of the tangent at A
  • The gradient of the tangent at B
  • The gradient of the chord from A to B
  • The gradient of the chord from O to B

Foundation November 2019 Paper 3 Q18

AQAFoundationCurrent spec3 marksDrawing & Using GraphsLinear Graphs & Gradients

18 Jenny leaves home at 06.00

She runs for 3 hours.

Here is a distance-time graph of her run.

Distance-time graph. Time from 06.00 to 12.00 across, distance from home (km) from 0 to 20 up. Line from (06.00, 0) to (07.30, 14) then to (09.00, 20)
(a) How far from home is she after 3 hours? [1 mark]
(b) For the next hour she rests.

She then gets a bus home.

She arrives home at 11.30

Complete the distance-time graph.

Assume the bus travels at a constant speed. [2 marks]

Foundation November 2019 Paper 1 Q17

AQAFoundationCurrent spec3 marksDrawing & Using GraphsLinear Graphs & Gradients

17 Draw the graph of \(\quad y = 3x - 1 \quad\) for values of \(x\) from \(-1\) to 3 [3 marks]

Blank grid with x from −1 to 3 and y from −5 to 10

Higher November 2019 Paper 3 Q14

AQAHigherCurrent spec3 marksDrawing & Using Graphs

14 A graph has equation \(\quad y = x^3 + a \quad\) where \(a\) is an integer.

The graph passes through the point (3, 29)

Draw the graph for values of \(x\) from −3 to 3 [3 marks]

Blank grid with x-axis from -3 to 3 and y-axis from -30 to 30 for drawing the graph

Higher November 2019 Paper 3 Q12

12 The graph shows how much Molly is paid for working for up to 40 hours.

She receives

a basic rate of pay for the first 35 hours worked
a higher rate of pay for the next 5 hours worked.

Graph of Pay in pounds (0 to 350) against Hours worked (0 to 40): a straight line from (0, 0) to (35, 280), then a steeper straight line from (35, 280) to (40, 350)

Work out the difference between the higher rate of pay and the basic rate of pay.

Give your answer in £ per hour. [3 marks]

Higher June 2019 Paper 3 Q28

AQAHigherCurrent spec6 marksDrawing & Using GraphsShow That & Proof

28 Leo runs for 12 seconds.

The graph shows his speed.

Speed (metres per second) against time (seconds) graph: straight line from (0, 0) to (5, 8), straight line from (5, 8) to (9, 9), then a curve falling steeply from (9, 9) to (12, 0)
(a) Show that the distance he runs is less than 67.5 metres. [4 marks]
(b) Work out his average acceleration for the first 9 seconds.

State the units of your answer. [2 marks]

Foundation June 2019 Paper 1 Q26

AQAFoundationCurrent spec4 marksDrawing & Using Graphs

26 The number of items, \(n\), made in 1 hour by a machine is given by \(\quad n = \dfrac{60}{t}\)

\(t\) is the time in minutes the machine takes to make one item.

The value of \(t\) changes for different types of item.

(a) On the grid below, draw the graph of \(\quad n = \dfrac{60}{t} \quad\) for values of \(t\) from 1 to 4 [2 marks]
Grid. Horizontal axis: Time, t, (minutes) to make one item, 0 to 4. Vertical axis: Number of items, n, made in 1 hour, 0 to 70
(b) The machine takes 3 minutes 30 seconds to make one item.

Use your graph to estimate the value of \(n\). [2 marks]

Higher June 2019 Paper 3 Q23

AQAHigherCurrent spec2 marksDrawing & Using Graphs

23 Here is a sketch of the curve \(\quad y = 2^x\)

Sketch of the exponential curve y = 2 to the power x, crossing the y-axis at 1

On the axes above, sketch the curve \(\quad y = 3^x\) [2 marks]

Foundation June 2019 Paper 2 Q16

AQAFoundationCurrent spec5 marksDrawing & Using Graphs

16 The graph below is used to convert between

temperature in degrees Fahrenheit (\(F\))
and
temperature in degrees Celsius (\(C\)).

Grid with F from −50 to 50 and C from −50 to 50. A straight line is drawn from about (−50, −46) to (50, 10)
(a) Use the graph to convert 40 degrees Fahrenheit into degrees Celsius. [1 mark]

At one temperature, \(T\),

the number of degrees Celsius is double the number of degrees Fahrenheit.

The graph of \(\quad C = 2F \quad\) can be drawn to help find this temperature.

(b) On the grid above, draw the graph of \(\quad C = 2F \quad\) for values of \(F\) from \(-25\) to 25

You may use the table to help you. [2 marks]

\(F\)\(-25\)
\(C\)\(-50\)
(c) Use your graph to estimate the value of \(T\).
Give your answer in degrees Celsius. [2 marks]

Higher June 2019 Paper 1 Q10

AQAHigherCurrent spec4 marksDrawing & Using Graphs

10 The number of items, \(n\), made in 1 hour by a machine is given by \(\quad n = \dfrac{60}{t}\)

\(t\) is the time in minutes the machine takes to make one item.

The value of \(t\) changes for different types of item.

(a) On the grid below, draw the graph of \(\quad n = \dfrac{60}{t} \quad\) for values of \(t\) from 1 to 4 [2 marks]
Grid. Vertical axis: Number of items, n, made in 1 hour, from 0 to 70 (grid to 80). Horizontal axis: Time, t, (minutes) to make one item, from 0 to 4
(b) The machine takes 3 minutes 30 seconds to make one item.

Use your graph to estimate the value of \(n\). [2 marks]

Higher June 2019 Paper 2 Q8

8 On the axes, sketch the curve \(\quad y = x^3 - 2\)

You must show the coordinates of the \(y\)-intercept. [2 marks]

Blank x and y axes with origin O

Foundation June 2019 Paper 1 Q6

AQAFoundationCurrent spec2 marksDrawing & Using Graphs

6 Five points are plotted on a centimetre grid.

Grid with x from 0 to 13 and y from 0 to 9. Crosses at (5, 9), (10, 9), (13, 5), (5, 1) and (10, 1)

The points are five of the vertices of a hexagon.

Each side of the hexagon has the same length.

Work out one possible pair of coordinates of the other vertex. [2 marks]

Higher November 2018 Paper 2 Q28

AQAHigherCurrent spec6 marksDrawing & Using Graphs

28 Izzy runs an 80-metre race in 14 seconds.

During the first 6 seconds her speed increases at a constant rate.
During the last 8 seconds her speed increases at a different constant rate.
Her speed at 14 seconds is 2 m/s more than her speed at 6 seconds.

Here is a sketch of her speed-time graph.

Not drawn accurately

Sketch of speed (m/s) against time (s): a straight line from the origin up to time 6, then a less steep straight line from time 6 to time 14
(a) Work out her acceleration during the last 8 seconds.

State the units of your answer. [2 marks]

(b) When Izzy finishes the 80-metre race, her speed is \(v\) m/s

Work out the value of \(v\). [4 marks]

Higher November 2018 Paper 3 Q28

AQAHigherCurrent spec1 markDrawing & Using Graphs

28 Here is a sketch of a quadratic curve.

The turning point is \((3, {-2})\)

Not drawn accurately

Sketch of a U-shaped quadratic curve crossing the positive y-axis and the x-axis twice, with its turning point at (3, −2)

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

Higher November 2018 Paper 1 Q25

AQAHigherCurrent spec3 marksDrawing & Using GraphsSolving Quadratics

25 A quadratic curve intersects the axes at \((-3, 0)\), \((3, 0)\) and \((0, 18)\)

Sketch of an n-shaped parabola crossing the x-axis at -3 and 3 and the y-axis at 18

Not drawn accurately

Work out the equation of the curve. [3 marks]

Foundation November 2018 Paper 1 Q22

AQAFoundationCurrent spec5 marksDrawing & Using Graphs

22

(a) Complete the table of values for \(\quad y = x^2\) [1 mark]
\(x\)\(-2\)\(-1\)012
\(y\)
(b) Draw the graph of \(\quad y = x^2 \quad\) for values of \(x\) from \(-2\) to 2 [2 marks]
Grid with x from −3 to 3 and y from −6 to 6, with axes labelled from −2 to 2 and −5 to 5
(c) Use your graph to estimate the value of \(\quad \sqrt{2.6}\) [2 marks]

Foundation November 2018 Paper 2 Q14

AQAFoundationCurrent spec2 marksDrawing & Using Graphs

14 Lee wants to draw the graph of \(\quad y = x \quad\) for values of \(x\) from \(-5\) to 5

Here is his graph.

Grid with x and y from −5 to 5. A V-shaped graph made of straight lines from (−4, 4) to (0, 0) and from (0, 0) to (4, 4)

Make two different criticisms of his graph. [2 marks]

Criticism 1

Criticism 2

Higher November 2018 Paper 3 Q12

AQAHigherCurrent spec1 markDrawing & Using Graphs

12 Lewis wants to draw the graph \(\quad y = x^3 \quad\) for values of \(x\) from \(-2\) to 2

Here is his graph.

Grid with x from −2 to 2 and y from −8 to 8. Points (−2, −8), (−1, −1), (0, 0), (1, 1) and (2, 8) are plotted and joined with straight lines

Make one criticism of his graph. [1 mark]

Higher June 2018 Paper 3 Q28

28 \(P\) is a point on the circle with equation \(\quad x^2 + y^2 = 80\)

\(P\) has \(x\)-coordinate 4 and is below the \(x\)-axis.

Circle centre O on x and y axes, with a tangent line touching the circle at point P below the x-axis and to the right of the y-axis

Not drawn accurately

Work out the equation of the tangent to the circle at \(P\). [5 marks]

Higher June 2018 Paper 3 Q24

AQAHigherCurrent spec4 marksDrawing & Using Graphs

24 The speed-time graph shows 20 seconds of a car journey.

Harry wants to estimate the distance the car travels in this time.

He uses a triangle and a trapezium, as shown, to estimate the area under the graph.

Speed-time graph titled Car journey: speed (m/s) from 0 to 30 against time (s) from 0 to 20. The curve rises in a straight line from (0, 0) to (10, 20), then curves up to (20, 30). Dashed lines show a triangle from 0 to 10 and a trapezium from 10 to 20 with a straight top from (10, 20) to (20, 30)
(a) Complete Harry’s method to estimate the distance the car travels. [3 marks]
(b) For this journey, which of these is true for Harry’s method?

Tick one box. [1 mark]

  • It works out an overestimate of the distance
  • It works out an underestimate of the distance
  • It could work out an overestimate or an underestimate of the distance

Higher June 2018 Paper 2 Q17

AQAHigherCurrent spec4 marksDrawing & Using Graphs

17 A ball is thrown vertically upwards.

The graph shows the height of the ball above the ground after it is thrown.

Graph titled Height of ball. Horizontal axis: Time (s), 0 to 4. Vertical axis: Height (m), 0 to 5. The curve starts at 2 m at time 0, rises to a maximum of about 4.6 m at about 1.5 s and falls to 0 m at 3.5 s
(a) For how many seconds is the ball at a height of more than 2 metres? [1 mark]
(b) After how many seconds is the ball at instantaneous rest when it is in the air? [1 mark]
(c) Work out the average speed of the ball when it is moving downwards. [2 marks]

Foundation June 2018 Paper 2 Q15

AQAFoundationCurrent spec4 marksDrawing & Using GraphsLinear Graphs & Gradients

15 The graph of \(\quad y = 4 - x \quad\) for values of \(x\) from \(-2\) to 5 \(\quad\) is shown on the grid.

(a) On the grid, draw the graph of \(\quad y = 2x - 5 \quad\) for values of \(x\) from \(-2\) to 5 [3 marks]
Grid with x from -2 to 5 and y from -10 to 10, showing the straight line y = 4 - x from (-2, 6) to (5, -1)
(b) Use your graph to solve \(\quad 2x - 5 = 4 - x\) [1 mark]

Higher June 2018 Paper 3 Q14

AQAHigherCurrent spec3 marksDrawing & Using GraphsIndices

14 Draw the graph of \(\quad y = 0.8^x \quad\) for values of \(x\) from 0 to 6 [3 marks]

\(x\)0123456
\(y\)
Blank grid with x-axis from 0 to 6 and y-axis from −0.1 to 1 in steps of 0.1

Higher November 2017 Paper 3 Q29

29 Here is the graph of \(\;y = \mathrm{f}(x)\;\) where \(\mathrm{f}(x)\) is a quadratic function.

Graph of an n-shaped parabola for x from about −4.4 to 3.3, crossing the x-axis at about −3.3 and 2, crossing the y-axis at 20, with maximum about 21 near x = −0.6

Write down all the integer solutions of \(\;\mathrm{f}(x) \geqslant 0\) [2 marks]

Higher November 2017 Paper 1 Q28

28 \(A\), \(B\) and \(C\) are points on the circle \(\quad x^2 + y^2 = 36 \quad\) as shown.

\(A\) is on the \(y\)-axis.
\(B\) is on the \(x\)-axis.
\(M\) is the midpoint of \(AB\).
\(COM\) is a straight line.

Circle centre O on x and y axes. A is where the circle meets the positive y-axis and B where it meets the positive x-axis. M is the midpoint of chord AB, and a dashed line from M through O meets the circle at C in the third quadrant
(a) Show that the coordinates of \(A\) are (0, 6) [1 mark]
(b) Work out the coordinates of \(B\). [1 mark]
(c) Show that the equation of the straight line passing through \(C\), \(O\) and \(M\) is \(\quad y = x\) [2 marks]
(d) Work out the coordinates of \(C\).

Give your answers in surd form. [3 marks]

Higher November 2017 Paper 3 Q25

25 Liquid is leaking out of a container.

The graph shows the depth of the liquid for 60 seconds.

Graph of depth (cm) from 0 to 30 against time (s) from 0 to 60. A decreasing curve starts at about 27 cm at 0 seconds, passes through 15 cm at 10 seconds and ends at about 3.5 cm at 60 seconds

Use the graph to work out an estimate of the rate of decrease of depth at 10 seconds.

You must show your working. [3 marks]

Higher November 2017 Paper 2 Q24

AQAHigherCurrent spec3 marksDrawing & Using Graphs

24 Beth ran a 200 metre race.

Here is a graph of the first 8 seconds of her race.

She completed the race at a constant speed of 9 m/s

Speed-time graph for Beth: speed (m/s) from 0 to 9 against time (s) from 0 to 28. A straight line goes from (0, 0) to (8, 9)

Amy completed the race in 27 seconds.

Did Beth finish before Amy?

You must show your working. [3 marks]

Foundation November 2017 Paper 1 Q23

AQAFoundationCurrent spec2 marksDrawing & Using Graphs

23 Anil’s home is 1 km from a shop.

He walked from home to the shop at a constant speed in 10 minutes.
He stayed at the shop for 5 minutes.
He walked home at a constant speed in 8 minutes.

Anil drew this distance-time graph to represent his journey.

Distance-time graph titled Journey: distance from home (km) against time (minutes). A curve rises from (0, 0) to (10, 1), a horizontal line from (10, 1) to (15, 1), then a straight line rising from (15, 1) to (23, 2)

Make two criticisms of his graph. [2 marks]

Higher November 2017 Paper 2 Q21

AQAHigherCurrent spec4 marksDrawing & Using GraphsSolving Quadratics

21

(a) Meera is using a graphical method to solve \(\quad 2x^2 - 3x = 0\)

She draws the graph of \(\quad y = 2x^2 \quad\) and a straight line graph on the same grid.

Here is the graph of \(\quad y = 2x^2\)

Graph of y = 2x squared for x from −2 to 2, on a grid with y from −1 to 8

Complete her method to solve \(\quad 2x^2 - 3x = 0\) [2 marks]

(b) Levi is solving \(\quad 2x^2 + 5x = 0\)

He uses this method.

\[\begin{aligned} 2x^2 + 5x &= 0 && \text{subtract } 5x \text{ from both sides} \\ 2x^2 &= -5x && \text{divide both sides by } x \\ 2x &= -5 && \text{divide both sides by } 2 \\ x &= -2.5 && \end{aligned}\]

Evaluate his method and his answer. [2 marks]

Foundation November 2017 Paper 1 Q14

AQAFoundationCurrent spec2 marksDrawing & Using GraphsLinear Graphs & Gradients

14 On the grid, draw the graph of \(\quad x + y = 2 \quad\) for values of \(x\) from –3 to 3 [2 marks]

Blank coordinate grid with x from –4 to 4 and y from –6 to 6, axes labelled from –3 to 3 and –5 to 5

Foundation June 2017 Paper 2 Q26

AQAFoundationCurrent spec4 marksDrawing & Using Graphs

26

(a) Complete the table of values for \(\qquad y = x^2 - x - 2\) [2 marks]
\(x\)\(-2\)\(-1\)\(0\)\(1\)\(2\)\(3\)
\(y\)\(-2\)\(-2\)\(4\)
(b) Draw the graph of \(\qquad y = x^2 - x - 2 \qquad\) for values of \(x\) from \(-2\) to 3 [2 marks]
Empty grid with x-axis from -2 to 3 and y-axis from -3 to 4

Higher June 2017 Paper 3 Q24

AQAHigherCurrent spec2 marksDrawing & Using Graphs

24 A ball is thrown from a point 6 metres above the ground.

The graph shows the height of the ball above the ground, in metres.

Graph of height in metres (0 to 9) against time in seconds (0 to 5) on a grid. The curve starts at 6, rises to a maximum of about 8.6 at about 1.8 seconds, then falls to 0 at about 4.6 seconds

Estimate the speed of the ball, in m/s, after 1 second.

You must show your working. [2 marks]

Foundation June 2017 Paper 2 Q23

AQAFoundationCurrent spec4 marksDrawing & Using Graphs

23 Lily goes on a car journey.

For the first 30 minutes her average speed is 40 miles per hour.
She then stops for 15 minutes.
She then completes the journey at an average speed of 60 miles per hour.
The total journey time is 1 hour.

(a) Draw a distance-time graph for her journey. [3 marks]
Empty grid. Time taken (minutes) 0 to 60 across, Distance travelled (miles) 0 to 40 up
(b) Write down the average speed for the total journey. [1 mark]

Higher June 2017 Paper 1 Q23

AQAHigherCurrent spec3 marksDrawing & Using Graphs

23 Here is a velocity-time graph of a motorbike for 25 seconds.

Velocity-time graph. Time (s) from 0 to 25; Velocity (m/s) from 0 to 30. The curve rises from (0, 0) to a maximum of about 27 at about 6 seconds, falls to 22 at 10 seconds, then is a straight line down to 18 at 25 seconds
(a) After how many seconds was the acceleration zero? [1 mark]
(b) Work out the distance travelled in the last 15 seconds. [2 marks]

Higher June 2017 Paper 3 Q18

AQAHigherCurrent spec1 markDrawing & Using Graphs

18 Nick sketches the graph of \(\quad y = 0.5^x \quad\) for \(\;x \geqslant 0\)

Sketch of a decreasing curve starting on the y-axis at 0.5 and getting closer to the x-axis as x increases

Make one criticism of his sketch. [1 mark]

Higher June 2017 Paper 3 Q15

AQAHigherCurrent spec2 marksDrawing & Using Graphs

15 The graph shows the depth of water in a harbour for 12 hours.

\(d\) is the depth of water in a harbour in metres
\(t\) is the number of hours after 9 am

Graph of depth d in metres (0 to 8) against time t in hours (0 to 12). The curve starts at 6, rises to a maximum of 8 at t = 3, falls through 5 at t = 7 to a minimum of 4 at t = 9, then rises through 5 at t = 11 to 6 at t = 12
(a) For how many of the 12 hours is the depth more than 5 metres? [1 mark]
(b) By how much does the depth change between 12 noon and 4 pm? [1 mark]

Higher June 2017 Paper 2 Q8

AQAHigherCurrent spec4 marksDrawing & Using Graphs

8 Lily goes on a car journey.

  • For the first 30 minutes her average speed is 40 miles per hour.
  • She then stops for 15 minutes.
  • She then completes the journey at an average speed of 60 miles per hour.
  • The total journey time is 1 hour.
(a) Draw a distance-time graph for her journey. [3 marks]
Blank grid. Horizontal axis Time taken (minutes) from 0 to 60. Vertical axis Distance travelled (miles) from 0 to 40
(b) Write down the average speed for the total journey. [1 mark]

Higher June 2017 Paper 2 Q6

AQAHigherCurrent spec5 marksDrawing & Using Graphs

6

(a) Complete the table of values for \(\quad y = x^2 - x - 2\) [2 marks]
\(x\)\(-2\)\(-1\)0123
\(y\)\(-2\)\(-2\)4
(b) Draw the graph of \(\quad y = x^2 - x - 2 \quad\) for values of \(x\) from \(-2\) to 3 [2 marks]
Blank grid with x from -2 to 3 and y from -3 to 4
(c) Write down the \(x\)-coordinate of the turning point of the graph. [1 mark]

Higher June 2025 Paper 6 Q23

OCRHigherCurrent spec3 marksDrawing & Using GraphsSubstitution

23 A pot of tea is made using boiling water and left to cool.
The temperature, \(T\) °C, of the pot of tea after \(n\) minutes is given by the formula

\(T = ab^n\).

The graph shows some information about the temperature of the pot of tea.

Graph of temperature T °C against time n minutes: a decreasing curve starting at 98 on the T-axis and passing through the point (3, 84)

Not to scale

Find the value of \(a\) and the value of \(b\). [3]

Higher June 2025 Paper 4 Q21

OCRHigherCurrent spec6 marksDrawing & Using Graphs

21 The graph of a function is drawn on the grid for \(0 \leqslant x \leqslant 4\).

Grid with x from 0 to 4 and y from 0 to 18; a curve rising from (0, 0) through about (1, 7), (2, 12) and (3, 15) to (4, 16)
(a) Work out the average rate of change of the function between \(x = 1\) and \(x = 3\). [2]
(b) Use the graph to estimate the gradient of the function at \(x = 2.5\).
You must show working to support your estimate. [4]

Higher June 2025 Paper 6 Q20

20 A container takes 8 minutes to be filled with water.

The graph shows the rate of flow, in litres per minute, of the water into the container during the 8 minutes.

Graph of rate of flow in litres per minute against time in minutes: a straight line from O up to 18 at 0.5 minutes, horizontal at 18 until 7.5 minutes, then a straight line down to 0 at 8 minutes

Not to scale

(a) Show that 126 litres of water flows into the container between 0.5 minutes and 7.5 minutes. [1]
(b) Work out the average rate of flow, in litres per minute, of water into the container during the 8 minutes. [4]

Higher June 2025 Paper 6 Q16

OCRHigherCurrent spec3 marksDrawing & Using Graphs

16

(a) On the axes below, sketch the graph \(y = -x^2\). [2]
Blank x and y axes crossing at the origin O
(b) Write down a possible equation for the graph sketched below. [1]
Sketch of a periodic graph through O, crossing the x-axis at 180° and with asymptotes, repeating up to 360°; it has the shape of y = tan x

Foundation June 2025 Paper 1 Q15

OCRFoundationCurrent spec2 marksDrawing & Using Graphs

15 For each graph below, select its possible equation from this list.

A \(\quad x = 4\)B \(\quad y = 4\)C \(\quad y = x\)
D \(\quad y = x^2\)E \(\quad y = \dfrac{1}{x}\)F \(\quad y = x^3\)

Write the letter of the equation beneath each graph.

Two graphs. First: axes with a vertical straight line to the right of the y-axis. Second: a reciprocal curve with branches in the first and third quadrants

[2]

Foundation June 2025 Paper 1 Q2

OCRFoundationCurrent spec2 marksDrawing & Using Graphs

2 Point A is shown on this grid.

Coordinate grid, x from -5 to 5 and y from -4 to 4, with point A plotted at (-4, 3)
(a) Write down the coordinates of point A. [1]
(b) Plot point B on the grid at \((2, -2)\) [1]

Higher November 2024 Paper 6 Q22

22

(a) For each graph below, select its possible equation from this list.
  • \(y = \sqrt{x - 4}\)
  • \(y = 4^x\)
  • \(y = x^4\)
  • \(y = \dfrac{4}{x}\)
  • \(y = \left(\dfrac{1}{4}\right)^x\)
  • \(y = -4x^2\)
  • \(y = 4\cos x\)
  • \(y = \sqrt{4^2 - x^2}\)
(i)
Sketch of a decreasing curve that crosses the y-axis at 1 and gets closer to the x-axis as x increases; 4 is marked on the x-axis

Not to scale

[1]
(ii)
Sketch of a quarter circle from (0, 4) on the y-axis to (4, 0) on the x-axis

Not to scale

[1]
(b) A graph is drawn on the axes below.
Sketch of a sine-shaped curve for x from 0° to 360°, with y from −1 to 1. It starts above 0, rises to 1, crosses the x-axis at 130°, falls to −1, and crosses the x-axis again at r°, before 360°

Not to scale

The equation of the graph is \(y = \sin(x + p)\), where \(0^\circ \leqslant x \leqslant 360^\circ\).
The \(x\)-intercepts are 130° and \(r\)°.

Write down the value of \(p\) and the value of \(r\). [2]

Foundation November 2024 Paper 2 Q21

21

(a) Show that \((x + 3)(x - 5) = x^2 - 2x - 15\). [1]
(b) The diagram shows a sketch of the graph \(y = (x + 3)(x - 5)\).
Sketch of a U-shaped parabola crossing the x-axis either side of the origin O and the negative y-axis, with dotted spaces for the three intercepts and the minimum point marked T

Complete the diagram by adding the values of the three intercepts with the axes. [2]

(c) The minimum point on the graph is marked T.

Write down the coordinates of the point T. [2]

Higher November 2024 Paper 6 Q19

19 This graph shows the depth of the water, in centimetres, at a particular point in a river over a period of 10 hours.

Graph of depth of the water in cm (0 to 40) against time from 9.00 to 19.00. The curve starts at 32 cm at 9.00, falls to a minimum of about 15.7 cm at about 12.30, rises slowly to 20 cm at 17.00 and then more steeply to 27 cm at 19.00
(a) Work out the average rate of change in the depth of the water over the 10 hours. [2]
(b) Use the graph to estimate the rate of change in the depth of the water at 17.00.
You must show working to support your estimate. [4]

Foundation November 2024 Paper 1 Q13

OCRFoundationCurrent spec6 marksDrawing & Using Graphs

13 Zayn drives from home to a shopping centre.
The graph shows information about the journey and the time spent at the shopping centre.

Distance-time graph: distance from home (km) from 0 to 120 against time from 07 00 to 14 00. A straight line rises from (07 00, 0) to (09 00, 50), then a horizontal line at 50 km to 11 00
(a) State an assumption that has been made when the graph was drawn. [1]
(b) Write down the distance from Zayn’s home to the shopping centre. [1]
(c) Calculate Zayn’s average speed, in km/h, from home to the shopping centre. [2]
(d) Zayn leaves the shopping centre at 11 00.
Zayn drives home without stopping.
The journey home takes \(1\dfrac{3}{4}\) hours.

Complete the graph to show this information. [2]

Higher November 2024 Paper 4 Q10

OCRHigherCurrent spec6 marksDrawing & Using GraphsSolving Quadratics

10 Here is a table of values for \(y = x^2 - x - 8\).

\(x\)-4-3-2-101234
\(y\)124-2-6-8-8-6-24
(a) Draw the graph of \(y = x^2 - x - 8\) for \(-4 \leqslant x \leqslant 4\). [3]
Blank coordinate grid with x from −4 to 4 and y from −10 to 12
(b) Write down the equation of the line of symmetry of the graph. [1]
(c) Use the graph to solve the equation \(x^2 - x - 8 = 0\).
Give your answers to 1 decimal place. [2]

Higher June 2024 Paper 5 Q22

OCRHigherCurrent spec4 marksDrawing & Using Graphs

22

(a) Sketch the graph of \(y = 8^x\).
Indicate any values where the graph crosses the axes. [2]
Blank x and y axes with origin O
(b) Sketch the graph of \(y = \cos x\) for \(0^\circ \leqslant x \leqslant 360^\circ\).
Indicate any values where the graph crosses the \(x\)-axis. [2]
Axes with y from −2 to 2 and x marked at 360 degrees

Higher June 2024 Paper 4 Q18

OCRHigherCurrent spec9 marksDrawing & Using Graphs

18

(a) The graph shows the speed of an object during the first 20 seconds of its motion.
Speed (m/s) against time (s) graph: straight line from (0, 0) to (8, 12), horizontal to (15, 12), then straight down to (20, 0)

Calculate the distance travelled by the object during the 20 seconds. [3]

(b) The graph shows the distance travelled by an object during the first 4 seconds of its motion.
Distance (m) against time (s) graph from 0 to 4 seconds: a curve starting at the origin, getting steeper, passing through (2, 4) and reaching (4, 32)
(i) Work out the average speed of this object between 2 and 4 seconds. [2]
(ii) Use the graph to estimate the speed of this object at 3 seconds.
You must show working to support your estimate. [3]
(iii) What happens to the speed of this object during these 4 seconds of motion.
Explain how you know. [1]

Foundation June 2024 Paper 3 Q16

OCRFoundationCurrent spec5 marksDrawing & Using Graphs

16 Here is a table of values for \(y = 2x^2 - 3x\).

\(x\)\(-2\)\(-1\)0123
\(y\)1450\(-1\)29
(a) Draw the graph of \(y = 2x^2 - 3x\) for values of \(x\) from \(-2\) to 3.
Blank grid with x from -2 to 3 and y from -4 to 16

[3]

(b) Use your graph to find the \(x\)-coordinates of the points where the graph of \(y = 2x^2 - 3x\) crosses the line \(y = 6\). [2]

Higher June 2024 Paper 6 Q8

OCRHigherCurrent spec6 marksDrawing & Using Graphs

8

(a) Complete this table for \(y = x^3 - 3x^2\).
\(x\)\(-2\)\(-1\)01234
\(y\)\(-20\)0\(-2\)\(-4\)16
[2]
(b) Draw the graph of \(y = x^3 - 3x^2\) for values of \(x\) from \(-2\) to 4. [3]
Grid with x from −2 to 4 and y from −20 to 20
(c) Use the graph to solve the equation \(x^3 - 3x^2 = 5\).
Give your answer to 1 decimal place. [1]

Foundation June 2024 Paper 1 Q7

OCRFoundationCurrent spec3 marksDrawing & Using GraphsLinear Graphs & Gradients

7 This grid shows a vertical line going through the point P.

Coordinate grid, x and y from -5 to 5, with a vertical line through x = -2 and point P marked on it at (-2, -3)
(a)
(i) Write down the coordinates of point P. [1]
(ii) Plot the point \((4, -1)\). [1]
(b) Write down the equation of the vertical line going through point P. [1]

Higher June 2024 Paper 6 Q1

OCRHigherCurrent spec3 marksDrawing & Using Graphs

1 Below are six graphs, numbered 1 to 6, that show different relationships between \(x\) and \(y\).

Six sketch graphs: Graph 1 straight line through the origin with positive gradient; Graph 2 straight line with positive gradient and positive y-intercept; Graph 3 straight line with negative gradient; Graph 4 curve through the origin getting steeper; Graph 5 decreasing curve approaching both axes; Graph 6 curve decreasing more and more steeply from the y-axis to the x-axis

For each description below, write down the number of the graph that best represents the relationship between \(x\) and \(y\).

\(x\): temperature in °C
\(y\): temperature in °F, where \(y = 1.8x + 32\).
Graph ............
\(x\): average speed when running 200 m
\(y\): time taken to run 200 m.
Graph ............
\(x\): mass of a solid object made from clay
\(y\): volume of the same solid object.
Graph ............
[3]

Higher November 2023 Paper 5 Q24

OCRHigherCurrent spec3 marksDrawing & Using GraphsSolving Quadratics

24 The \(x\)-coordinates of the intersections of the graphs of \(y = x^2 + ax + 7\) and \(y = 3x + b\) are the solutions to the equation \(x^2 + 8x + 13 = 0\).

Find the value of \(a\) and the value of \(b\). [3]

Foundation November 2023 Paper 2 Q20

OCRFoundationCurrent spec3 marksDrawing & Using Graphs

20 Here is a table of values for \(y = \dfrac{6}{x} + 2\).

\(x\)\(-6\)\(-3\)\(-2\)\(-1\)1236
\(y\)10\(-1\)\(-4\)8543

Draw the graph of \(y = \dfrac{6}{x} + 2\) for \(-6 \leqslant x \leqslant 6\), \(x \ne 0\).

Blank grid with x from -6 to 6 and y from -6 to 10

[3]

Higher November 2023 Paper 4 Q20

20 The diagram shows a circle, centre the origin, with the tangent to the circle at the point (4, 2).

Circle centre O crossing the axes at √20 and −√20 on both the x-axis and the y-axis, with a straight line touching the circle at the point (4, 2)
(a) Write down the equation of the circle. [2]
(b)
(i) Show that the tangent to the circle at the point (4, 2) has gradient −2. [2]
(ii) Find the equation of the tangent to the circle at the point (4, 2). [2]

Higher November 2023 Paper 6 Q16

16 The graph of \(y = x^5 - 70x - 150\) is sketched below.
The root of the equation \(x^5 - 70x - 150 = 0\) is \(p\).

Sketch of the curve y = x to the fifth minus 70x minus 150, crossing the positive x-axis once at p, with a local maximum and a local minimum both below the x-axis
(a) Show that \(3 < p < 4\). [3]
(b) Find a smaller interval that contains the value of \(p\).
You must show calculations to support your answer. [3]

Foundation November 2023 Paper 1 Q14

OCRFoundationCurrent spec2 marksDrawing & Using Graphs

14 For each graph below, select its possible equation from this list.

A \(y = -3\)B \(y = x\)C \(y = x + 1\)
D \(y = x^2\)E \(x = -3\)F \(y = x^3\)

Write the letter of the equation beneath each graph.

Two sketch graphs on axes with origin O: on the left a straight line through the origin with positive gradient; on the right a cubic-shaped curve through the origin, flat at O, rising to the right and falling to the left

[2]

Higher November 2023 Paper 5 Q13

OCRHigherCurrent spec5 marksDrawing & Using Graphs

13

(a) Complete the table for \(y = x^3 + 4x^2\).
\(x\)−5−4.5−4−3−2−101
\(y\)−25−10.109805

[1]

(b) Draw the graph of \(y = x^3 + 4x^2\) for \(-5 \leqslant x \leqslant 1\).
Blank coordinate grid with x from −5 to 1 and y from −27.5 to 10

[3]

(c) The equation \(x^3 + 4x^2 = k\), where \(k\) is an integer, has exactly one solution for \(-5 \leqslant x \leqslant 1\).

Find the greatest possible value of \(k\). [1]

Higher November 2023 Paper 6 Q13

13

(a) The graph of \(y = 3^x\) is sketched below.
Sketch of the curve y = 3 to the power x, crossing the y-axis above the origin and rising steeply for positive x

On the same axes, sketch the graph of \(y = 2^x\). [3]

(b) Charlie sketches this graph.
Sketch of a wave starting at the origin, first going down to a minimum below the x-axis, then rising through the x-axis to a maximum above it, then coming back down to the x-axis

Charlie says

The equation of my graph is \(y = \sin x\).
(i) Explain how you know that Charlie is not correct. [1]
(ii) Write down a possible equation for Charlie’s graph. [1]

Foundation June 2023 Paper 1 Q26

OCRFoundationCurrent spec4 marksDrawing & Using Graphs

26 Here is a table of values for \(y = \dfrac{6}{x} - 2x\).

\(x\)\(-4\)\(-3\)\(-2\)\(-1\)1234
\(y\)6.541\(-4\)4\(-1\)\(-4\)\(-6.5\)
(a) Draw the graph of \(y = \dfrac{6}{x} - 2x\) for \(-4 \leqslant x \leqslant 4,\ x \ne 0\).
Coordinate grid, x from -4 to 4 and y from -7 to 7

[3]

(b) Use your graph to find the positive solution of \(\dfrac{6}{x} - 2x = 0\).

Give your answer to 1 decimal place. [1]

Foundation June 2023 Paper 3 Q24

OCRFoundationCurrent spec4 marksDrawing & Using GraphsShow That & Proof

24 The diagram shows the graph of \(y = kx - x^2 + 2\), where \(k\) is an integer.

Graph of an n-shaped curve on a grid, x from -1 to 4 and y from -3 to 4, passing through (0, 2), (1, 4), (2, 4) and (3, 2), with maximum just above 4 at x = 1.5
(a) Show that \(k = 3\). [2]
(b) Use the graph to solve \(3x - x^2 + 2 = 3\).

Give your answers to 1 decimal place. [2]

Higher June 2023 Paper 4 Q19

OCRHigherCurrent spec5 marksDrawing & Using GraphsForming Equations

19 The graph shows the velocity of a particle over the first 20 minutes of its motion.

Velocity–time graph: velocity (m/min) up, time (mins) across; straight line from (0, 0) to (7, v), horizontal at v from 7 to 15 minutes, then straight line down to (20, 0)

Not to scale

Between 7 minutes and 15 minutes the velocity of the particle is \(v\) metres per minute.
The average velocity of the particle over the 20 minutes is 11.55 metres per minute.

Find the value of \(v\).
You must show your working. [5]

Higher June 2023 Paper 6 Q7

7 The diagram shows the graph of \(y = kx - x^2 + 2\), where \(k\) is an integer.

Graph of an n-shaped curve on a grid, x from -1 to 4 and y from -3 to 4; it passes through (-1, -2), (0, 2), (1, 4), (2, 4), (3, 2) and (4, -2), with maximum at about (1.5, 4.25)
(a) Show that \(k = 3\). [2]
(b) Use the graph to solve \(3x - x^2 + 2 = 3\).

Give your answers to 1 decimal place. [2]

Higher June 2023 Paper 4 Q7

OCRHigherCurrent spec4 marksDrawing & Using Graphs

7 Here is a table of values for \(y = \frac{6}{x} - 2x\).

\(x\)\(-4\)\(-3\)\(-2\)\(-1\)1234
\(y\)6.541\(-4\)4\(-1\)\(-4\)\(-6.5\)
(a) Draw the graph of \(y = \frac{6}{x} - 2x\) for \(-4 \leqslant x \leqslant 4,\ x \ne 0\).
Empty grid: x from -4 to 4 across, y from -7 to 7 up
[3]
(b) Use your graph to find the positive solution of \(\frac{6}{x} - 2x = 0\).

Give your answer to 1 decimal place. [1]

Foundation June 2023 Paper 3 Q5

OCRFoundationCurrent spec5 marksDrawing & Using GraphsLinear Graphs & Gradients

5 This is a one-centimetre square grid.

Coordinate grid, x from -4 to 4 and y from -4 to 4
(a) On the grid, plot point A at \((-3, 3)\). [1]
(b) The line AB joins point A to point B.
Point B is at \((2, 3)\).

Find the length of the line AB. [1]

(c) On the grid, draw the line \(x = 2\). [1]
(d) ABCD is a square that fits on the grid.
Point C is on the line \(x = 2\).

Find the coordinates of point D. [2]

Higher November 2022 Paper 5 Q21

OCRHigherCurrent spec9 marksDrawing & Using GraphsSolving Quadratics

21 The graph of \(y = \dfrac{1}{x - 2}\) is drawn on the grid for \(-2 \leqslant x \leqslant 6\).

Graph of y = 1/(x − 2) on a grid with x from −2 to 6 and y from −5 to 10: one branch to the left of x = 2, below the x-axis, falling steeply as x approaches 2; another branch to the right of x = 2, above the x-axis, decreasing towards the x-axis
(a) There are no values of \(x\) for which \(\dfrac{1}{x - 2} = k\).

Find the value of \(k\). [1]

(b)
(i) Use the graph to find approximate solutions to the equation \(\dfrac{1}{x - 2} = 3x - 1\).
Give your answers to 1 decimal place.
Show your working on the graph. [4]
(ii) Show algebraically that \(\dfrac{1}{x - 2} = 3x - 1\) has the same solutions as \(3x^2 - 7x + 1 = 0\). [4]

Higher November 2022 Paper 5 Q19

OCRHigherCurrent spec4 marksDrawing & Using Graphs

19

(a) Sketch the graph of \(y = 5^x\) indicating any values where the graph crosses the axes.
Empty axes: x across and y up, crossing at O
[2]
(b) Sketch the graph of \(y = \tan x\) for \(0^\circ \leqslant x \leqslant 360^\circ\) indicating any values where the graph crosses the axes.
Empty axes: x across from 0° to 360°, y up
[2]

Higher November 2022 Paper 6 Q18

18 A circle has equation \(x^2 + y^2 = 100\).

The sketch shows the circle and two points, A and B, which lie on the circumference of the circle.

Sketch of a circle centred at the origin O; A is where the circle crosses the positive x-axis; B is on the circle near the bottom, just to the right of the y-axis
(a) Write down the coordinates of point A. [1]
(b) Point B has \(x\)-coordinate 3.

Find the exact value of the \(y\)-coordinate of point B. [3]

(c) Another point, C, lies on the circle and has a \(y\)-coordinate that is seven times its \(x\)-coordinate.

Find the two possible pairs of coordinates for point C.
Give your answers in exact form.
You must show your working. [5]

Higher November 2022 Paper 5 Q16

OCRHigherCurrent spec4 marksDrawing & Using GraphsShow That & Proof

16 The graph shows the distance travelled by a particle over the first 20 seconds of its motion.

Distance (metres, 0 to 40) against time (seconds, 0 to 20); a curve from the origin rising steeply then levelling off, through about (5, 21), (10, 30), (15, 34) to (20, 36)
(a) Show that the average speed of the particle over the first 20 seconds of its motion is 1.8 m/s. [1]
(b) Estimate the speed of the particle at 10 seconds, in m/s.
You must show working to support your estimate. [3]

Foundation November 2022 Paper 3 Q16

16 A ball of dough is left to rise before it is baked.
The graph shows the height of the ball of dough over the first 20 minutes.

Straight-line graph of height of the ball of dough (8 to 14 cm) against time (0 to 20 minutes), rising from 9 cm at 0 minutes to 13 cm at 20 minutes
(a) Work out the gradient of the line as a decimal, giving the units of your answer.
Show how you work out your answer. [3]
(b) A baker works out the height of the ball of dough at the end of 25 minutes as 14 cm.
(i) Use your gradient to show that the baker could be correct. [2]
(ii) What assumption has the baker made? [1]

Higher November 2022 Paper 6 Q12

OCRHigherCurrent spec6 marksDrawing & Using Graphs

12 The graph shows the speed of a car during the first 40 seconds of a journey.

Speed (m/s, 0 to 20) against time (s, 0 to 40): a straight line from (0, 0) to (10, 18), horizontal to (25, 18), then a straight line down to (40, 0)
(a) Write down the acceleration of the car between 10 seconds and 25 seconds, in m/s2. [1]
(b) Work out the average speed of the car, in m/s, during the 40 seconds.
You must show your working. [5]

Foundation November 2022 Paper 2 Q11

OCRFoundationCurrent spec6 marksDrawing & Using GraphsLinear Graphs & Gradients

11

(a) Sketch the graph of \(y = -2\).

Show clearly the value of any intercepts.

Blank pair of axes x and y with origin O

[2]

(b) Sketch the graph of \(y = x - 3\).

Show clearly the value of any intercepts.

Blank pair of axes x and y with origin O

[3]

(c) Sketch the graph of \(y = x^2\).
Blank pair of axes x and y with origin O

[1]

Foundation November 2022 Paper 1 Q4

OCRFoundationCurrent spec2 marksDrawing & Using Graphs

4 Point A is shown on this grid.

Coordinate grid with x and y from -5 to 5; point A is marked on the x-axis
(a) Write down the coordinates of point A. [1]
(b) Plot point B on the grid at (3, –3). [1]

Foundation June 2022 Paper 3 Q23

OCRFoundationCurrent spec2 marksDrawing & Using Graphs

23 This is a sketch of the graph of \(y = x^2 - 10x + 16\).

U-shaped curve crossing the positive y-axis and crossing the x-axis at 2 and 8

Not to scale

(a) Write down the value of the \(y\)-intercept. [1]
(b) Write down the \(x\)-coordinate of the turning point. [1]

Foundation June 2022 Paper 1 Q22

OCRFoundationCurrent spec7 marksDrawing & Using Graphs

22

(a) Complete this table for \(y = x^2 - 5\).
\(x\)\(-4\)\(-3\)\(-2\)\(-1\)\(0\)\(1\)\(2\)\(3\)
\(y\)\(4\)\(-1\)\(-4\)\(-4\)\(-1\)\(4\)

[2]

(b) Draw the graph of \(y = x^2 - 5\) for the values of \(x\) from \(-4\) to 3.
Grid with x-axis from -4 to 3 and y-axis from -6 to 12

[3]

(c) Use the graph to solve the equation \(x^2 - 5 = 0\).

Give your answers to 1 decimal place. [2]

Higher June 2022 Paper 5 Q19

19 The graph below shows a circle with centre (0, 0) and equation \(x^2 + y^2 = 169\).

Circle centre O crossing the axes at 13 and −13 on the x-axis and at 13 and −13 on the y-axis
(a) Show that the point (−12, 5) lies on the circumference of the circle. [2]
(b) Find the equation of the tangent to the circle at the point (−12, 5), giving your answer in the form \(y = mx + c\). [5]

Higher June 2022 Paper 6 Q16

16 Frankie sketches this quadratic graph.

Sketch of an upside-down (n-shaped) parabola crossing the x-axis at −3 and 5 and crossing the positive y-axis, with origin O

Not to scale

Frankie says

The \(y\)-intercept is 15.

(a) Show that what Frankie says could be correct. [3]
(b) Explain why what Frankie says may not be correct. [2]

Higher June 2022 Paper 5 Q12

OCRHigherCurrent spec6 marksDrawing & Using Graphs

12 An athlete goes for a training run.
The graph shows their speed as they run.

Speed (m/s) against time (secs) graph: speed rises in a straight line from 0 to 4 m/s at 400 seconds, stays at 4 m/s until 1000 seconds, then falls in a straight line to 0 at 1200 seconds

Not to scale

(a) Write down the athlete’s acceleration between 400 seconds and 1000 seconds. [1]
(b) Work out the athlete’s average speed, in m/s, during the 1200 seconds.
You must show your working. [5]

Higher June 2022 Paper 4 Q8

OCRHigherCurrent spec6 marksDrawing & Using GraphsSolving Quadratics

8 Here is a table of values for \(y = x^2 + 2x - 2\).

\(x\)−4−3−2−1012
\(y\)61−2−3−216
(a) Draw the graph of \(y = x^2 + 2x - 2\) for \(-4 \leqslant x \leqslant 2\).
Blank grid with x from −4 to 2 and y from −6 to 7

[3]

(b) Write down the equation of the line of symmetry of the graph. [1]
(c) Use the graph to solve the equation \(x^2 + 2x - 2 = 0\).
Give your answers to 1 decimal place. [2]

Foundation November 2021 Paper 2 Q21

OCRFoundationCurrent spec7 marksDrawing & Using GraphsSolving Quadratics

21

(a) Complete this table for \(y = x^2 - 3\).
\(x\)\(-3\)\(-2\)\(-1\)0123
\(y\)1\(-2\)\(-2\)16

[2]

(b) Draw the graph of \(y = x^2 - 3\) for values of \(x\) from \(-3\) to 3.
Blank grid: x from -3 to 3, y from -4 to 7

[3]

(c) Use your graph to solve \(x^2 - 3 = 2\). [2]

Higher November 2021 Paper 5 Q19

OCRHigherCurrent spec4 marksDrawing & Using Graphs

19 The point \((5, 7\sqrt{2})\) lies on the circumference of a circle, centre (0, 0).

Find the equation of the circle. [4]

Higher November 2021 Paper 4 Q18

18

(a) For each graph below, select its possible equation from this list.
\(y = x\)\(y = x^2\)\(y = \dfrac{1}{x}\)
\(y = \sin x\)\(y = \cos x\)\(y = \tan x\)
\(y = 3^x\)\(y = \left(\dfrac{1}{3}\right)^x\)
(i)
Graph through the origin O that increases to a vertical asymptote, then repeats: branches rising from minus infinity to plus infinity crossing the x-axis, a tan-shaped curve
[1]
(ii)
Increasing curve above the x-axis that approaches the x-axis to the left and crosses the positive y-axis, an exponential growth shape
[1]
(b) Here is a sketch of \(y = x^3\).
Sketch of y = x cubed passing through the origin O

On the axes below, sketch the graphs of

(i) \(y = -x^3\)
Blank x and y axes with origin O

[1]

(ii) \(y = x^3 - 8\), showing the values of any intercepts with the axes.
Blank x and y axes with origin O

[3]

Foundation November 2021 Paper 1 Q8

OCRFoundationCurrent spec2 marksDrawing & Using Graphs

8 Point G is shown on this grid.

Coordinate grid with x and y from -5 to 5. Point G is marked at (3, -4)
(a) Write down the coordinates of point G. [1]
(b) Plot point H on the grid at \((-2, 4)\). [1]

Higher November 2021 Paper 5 Q8

OCRHigherCurrent spec4 marksDrawing & Using Graphs

8

(a) Complete the table for \(y = \dfrac{6}{x}\).
\(x\)−6−3−2−11236
\(y\)−1−2−66321

[1]

(b) Draw the graph of \(y = \dfrac{6}{x}\) for \(-6 \leqslant x \leqslant 6\), \(x \ne 0\).
Grid with x from −7 to 7 and y from −7 to 7

[3]

Foundation November 2020 Paper 3 Q22

OCRFoundationCurrent spec7 marksDrawing & Using Graphs

22

(a) Complete this table for \(y = x^2 - x\).
\(x\)\({}^{-}2\)\({}^{-}1\)0123
\(y\)6026

[2]

(b) The graph of \(y = x + 1\) is shown on the grid.

On the same grid, use part (a) to draw the graph of \(y = x^2 - x\) for values of x from \({}^{-}2\) to 3.

Grid with x from -2 to 3 and y from -1 to 7 showing the straight line y = x + 1

[3]

(c) Write down the \(x\)-coordinates of the points where \(y = x^2 - x\) and \(y = x + 1\) cross. [2]

Foundation November 2020 Paper 2 Q20

OCRFoundationCurrent spec5 marksDrawing & Using Graphs

20 A pattern is made from four congruent right-angled triangles.

Four congruent right-angled triangles drawn along the horizontal line AC on x and y axes. A is at (4, 9), B at (17, 12) is the top of one triangle, C is at the right-hand end of the line and D is the lowest vertex of another triangle

Not to scale

The line AC is parallel to the x-axis.
The point A has coordinates (4, 9) and the point B has coordinates (17, 12).

Work out the coordinates of point C and point D. [5]

Higher November 2020 Paper 4 Q19

OCRHigherCurrent spec9 marksDrawing & Using Graphs

19

(a) The graph shows the speed of a vehicle during the first 40 seconds of motion.
Speed–time graph: speed (m/s) from 0 to 40 against time (s) from 0 to 40. The line goes from (0, 0) to (15, 30), then is horizontal at 30 m/s to 40 seconds

Calculate the distance travelled by the vehicle during the 40 seconds. [3]

(b) The graph shows the distance travelled by a particle over 6 seconds.
Distance–time graph: distance (m) from 0 to 60 against time (s) from 0 to 6, a curve starting at the origin and getting steeper, reaching about 54 m at 6 seconds
(i) Work out the average speed of the particle between 2 and 4 seconds. [2]
(ii) Estimate the speed of the particle at 4 seconds. [4]

Higher November 2020 Paper 5 Q19

19

(a) Write \(x^2 - 10x + 22\) in the form \((x - a)^2 - b\). [3]
(b) Sketch the graph of \(y = x^2 - 10x + 22\).
Show clearly the coordinates of any turning points and the value of the \(y\)-intercept.
Blank x and y axes with origin O
[4]

Higher November 2020 Paper 6 Q19

OCRHigherCurrent spec7 marksDrawing & Using GraphsSolving Quadratics

19 The graph of \(y = 2x^2 + 3x - 9\) is drawn below.

Graph of y = 2x² + 3x − 9 for x from about −3.5 to 2.5 on a grid with y from −10 to 11, crossing the x-axis at −3 and 1.5
(a) Use the graph to solve \(2x^2 + 3x - 9 = 0\). [2]
(b) The equation \(2x^2 + x - 4 = 0\) can be solved by finding the intersection of the graph of \(y = 2x^2 + 3x - 9\) and the line \(y = ax + b\).
(i) Find the value of \(a\) and the value of \(b\). [2]
(ii) Hence use the graph to solve the equation \(2x^2 + x - 4 = 0\). [3]

Foundation November 2020 Paper 2 Q14

OCRFoundationCurrent spec6 marksDrawing & Using Graphs

14

(a)
(i) Sketch the graph of \(x = 3\).
Show clearly the value of any intercepts.
Blank axes: positive x-axis and positive y-axis from origin O

[2]

(ii) Sketch the graph of \(y = x^2 + 1\).
Show clearly the value of any intercepts.
Blank axes: x-axis and y-axis crossing at origin O

[2]

(b) Toby has sketched the graph of \(y = \dfrac{1}{x}\) below.
Toby’s sketch: a single curve in the first quadrant that starts on the positive y-axis and comes down to meet the positive x-axis

Make two comments about the accuracy of his sketch. [2]

Higher November 2020 Paper 6 Q3

3 The graph shows the cost of electricity with Company A.

Straight-line graph through the origin of cost of electricity (£) from 0 to 35 against electricity used (kwH) from 0 to 250, reaching about £31 at 250 kwH
(a) Use the information in the graph to estimate the cost of electricity for a customer who uses 450 kwH of electricity. [3]
(b) Company B charges 14.3 pence per kwH of electricity used.

If Company B’s cost of electricity was plotted on the same axes as Company A’s cost of electricity, which line would be steeper?
Explain how you know. [3]

Higher November 2019 Paper 5 Q21

OCRHigherCurrent spec6 marksDrawing & Using GraphsSolving Quadratics

21 In this question all units are in cm.

A circle has equation \(x^2 + y^2 = 36\).

(a) Write down the radius and centre of the circle. [2]
(b) The distinct points A (\(a\), \(\sqrt{11}\)) and B (\(b\), \(\sqrt{11}\)) lie on the circumference of the circle.

Work out the length AB. [4]

Higher November 2019 Paper 5 Q20

20

(a) Write \(x^2 - 6x + 11\) in the form \((x - a)^2 + b\). [3]
(b) Sketch the graph of \(y = x^2 - 6x + 11\).
Show clearly the coordinates of any turning points.
Blank x and y axes with origin O
[3]

Higher November 2019 Paper 4 Q19

OCRHigherCurrent spec4 marksDrawing & Using Graphs

19 The graph shows the distance travelled by a particle over 8 seconds.

Distance–time graph: distance (metres) from 0 to 12 against time (seconds) from 0 to 8, a curve from the origin getting steeper, reaching 12 m at 8 seconds

Estimate the speed of the particle at 5 seconds. [4]

Foundation November 2019 Paper 2 Q13

OCRFoundationCurrent spec7 marksDrawing & Using Graphs

13

(a)
(i) Sketch the graph of \(y = 2\).
Blank axes: positive x-axis and positive y-axis from origin O

[2]

(ii) Sketch the graph of \(y = x + 1\).
Blank axes: x-axis and y-axis crossing at origin O

[2]

(iii) Ceri says that the graphs of \(y = 2\) and \(y = x + 1\) cross at the point \((2, 3)\).

Explain the error in her answer. [1]

(b) Oliver has sketched the graph of \(y = x^2\) below.
Oliver’s sketch: a U shape made of straight line segments, symmetrical about the y-axis, with its lowest point on the y-axis above O and no numbers on the axes

Make two comments about the accuracy of his sketch. [2]

Higher November 2019 Paper 6 Q7

OCRHigherCurrent spec10 marksDrawing & Using GraphsSolving Quadratics

7

(a) Complete the table for \(y = x^2 - 4x + 1\).
\(x\)–1012345
\(y\)1–26
[2]
(b) Draw the graph of \(y = x^2 - 4x + 1\) for \(-1 \leqslant x \leqslant 5\).
Grid with x from −1 to 5 and y from −10 to 8
[3]
(c) On the same grid, draw the graph of \(y = 2x - 6\) for \(-1 \leqslant x \leqslant 5\). [3]
(d) Use your graphs to solve the equation \(x^2 - 4x + 1 = 2x - 6\).

Give your answers to 1 decimal place. [2]

Higher June 2019 Paper 5 Q19

19 The graph of \(y = x^3 - x^2 - 2\) is drawn on the grid.

Grid with x from −1 to 2.5 and y from −5 to 8 showing the curve y = x³ − x² − 2, which crosses the x-axis once between 1.5 and 2
(a) Use the graph to solve \(x^3 - x^2 - 2 = 0\).
Give your answer correct to 1 decimal place. [1]
(b) The equation \(x^3 - x^2 + 5x - 6 = 0\) can be solved by finding the intersection of the graph of \(y = x^3 - x^2 - 2\) and the line \(y = ax + b\).
(i) Find the value of \(a\) and the value of \(b\). [2]
(ii) Hence, use the graph to solve the equation \(x^3 - x^2 + 5x - 6 = 0\).
Give your answer correct to 1 decimal place. [3]

Higher June 2019 Paper 6 Q19

19 The point (–5, 2) lies on the circumference of a circle, centre (0, 0).

(a) Find the equation of the circle. [4]
(b) Work out the gradient of the tangent to the circle at (–5, 2). [2]

Foundation June 2019 Paper 1 Q17

OCRFoundationCurrent spec6 marksDrawing & Using GraphsLinear Graphs & Gradients

17

(a) Complete this table for \(y = 4x - 2\).
\(x\)01234
\(y\)–22614

[1]

(b) On the grid below, draw the graph of \(y = 4x - 2\) for values of \(x\) from 0 to 4.
Blank grid with x from 0 to 4 and y from -3 to 15

[2]

(c) The diagram below shows part of another straight line.
Grid with x from 0 to 4 and y from -3 to 15 showing a straight line through (0, 11), (1, 8), (2, 5), (3, 2) and (4, -1)

Find the equation of this straight line. [3]

Higher June 2019 Paper 5 Q17

17

(a) Write \(x^2 + 8x + 3\) in the form \((x + a)^2 - b\). [3]
(b) Sketch the graph of \(y = x^2 + 8x + 3\).
Show clearly the coordinates of any turning points and the \(y\)-intercept.
Blank x and y axes crossing at O

[4]

Higher June 2019 Paper 4 Q14

14 The graph shows the speed of a train during the first 60 seconds of motion.

Speed–time graph: time 0 to 60 s, speed 0 to 25 m/s; straight line from (0, 0) to (15, 20), horizontal to (50, 20), then straight down to (60, 0)
(a) What is the speed of the train after 9 seconds? [1]
(b) What does the straight line suggest about the speed of the train over the first 15 seconds? [1]
(c) Work out the average speed of the train, in m / s, during the 60 seconds. [5]

Higher June 2019 Paper 5 Q13

OCRHigherCurrent spec2 marksDrawing & Using GraphsIndices

13 Shirley is asked to sketch a graph of \(y = 5^x\) for \(x \geqslant 0\).
She produces the following.

Sketch: a straight line from the origin O going up to the right

The graph has two errors.

How should they be corrected? [2]

Foundation June 2019 Paper 2 Q9

OCRFoundationCurrent spec10 marksDrawing & Using Graphs

9 The graph shows Sarah’s journey from her home to a shopping centre.

Distance-time graph: time from 10:00 to 14:00, distance from home (km) from 0 to 40, with home at 0 and the shopping centre at 36. The line goes from (10:00, 0) to (10:30, 2), stays at 2 until 11:00, then rises to 36 at 11:40
(a) State an assumption that has been made when the graph was drawn. [1]
(b) What is the distance from Sarah’s home to the shopping centre? [1]
(c) Between which two times did Sarah stop?
Explain how the graph shows this. [2]
(d)
(i) Sarah stays at the shopping centre until 13:00.
She then travels home without stopping.
Her journey home takes 40 minutes.

Complete the graph to show this information. [3]

(ii) Work out Sarah’s average speed for her journey home.
Give your answer in kilometres per hour. [3]

Higher November 2018 Paper 4 Q21

OCRHigherCurrent spec6 marksDrawing & Using Graphs

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

\[N = 0.45 \times 1.07^x\]

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

(a) Complete the table for \(N = 0.45 \times 1.07^x\).
\(x\)05101520
\(N\)0.450.63 1.24 

[2]

(b) Draw the graph of \(N = 0.45 \times 1.07^x\).
Blank grid: number of years, x, after 1st January 2010 from 0 to 20 across; number of gannets, N (thousands), from 0 to 2 up

[2]

(c) Use the graph to find the year when the gannet population is predicted to reach 1000. [2]

Foundation November 2018 Paper 1 Q11

OCRFoundationCurrent spec2 marksDrawing & Using Graphs

11 Point P is shown on this grid.

Grid with x from -3 to 6 and y from -2 to 6. Point P is marked at (2, 4)
(a) Write down the coordinates of point P. [1]
(b) Plot point Q at \(({}^{-}1, 2)\). [1]

Foundation November 2018 Paper 2 Q10

OCRFoundationCurrent spec3 marksDrawing & Using GraphsLinear Graphs & Gradients

10

(a) Write down the equation of each of these lines.
(i)
Grid with x and y from -5 to 5. A vertical line through x = 3

[1]

(ii)
Grid with x and y from -5 to 5. A straight line through (-5, -5), the origin and (5, 5)

[1]

(b) Sketch the graph of \(y = x^2\).
Blank x and y axes crossing at the origin O

[1]

Higher November 2018 Paper 6 Q8

8 The graph shows the speed of a cyclist during 20 seconds of a journey.

Speed–time graph, speed (m/s) from 0 to 14 against time (s) from 0 to 20: straight line from (0, 0) to (4, 8), horizontal to (14, 8), then straight line to (20, 10)
(a) Find the acceleration of the cyclist
(i) for the first 4 seconds [2]
(ii) between 4 seconds and 14 seconds. [1]
(b) Work out the distance travelled by the cyclist during the 20 seconds. [4]

Foundation November 2018 Paper 2 Q5

OCRFoundationCurrent spec6 marksDrawing & Using Graphs

5 This graph shows the cost of buying potatoes from a farm.

Graph of Cost (£) from 0 to 50 against Weight (kg) from 0 to 120. A straight line from (0, 0) to (120, 48)
(a)
(i) How much does it cost to buy 70 kg of potatoes? [1]
(ii) What weight of potatoes can be bought for £38? [1]
(iii) The cost per kilogram of potatoes is the same for any weight of potatoes.

How much will it cost to buy 180 kg of potatoes from the farm? [3]

(b) This graph shows the annual profits, in thousands of pounds, of the farm between 2013 and 2017.
Graph of Profit (thousands of pounds) against Year. The vertical axis starts at 20 and goes to 120, with gridlines labelled 20, 40, 60, 80, 100, 110, 120. Points joined by dashed lines: 2013 70, 2014 100, 2015 110, 2016 105, 2017 114

Describe one misleading feature of the graph. [1]

Higher June 2018 Paper 4 Q17

OCRHigherCurrent spec3 marksDrawing & Using Graphs

17 For each graph below, select its possible equation from this list.

  • \(y = \dfrac{1}{x}\)
  • \(y = \cos x\)
  • \(y = x^2\)
  • \(y = \left(\frac{1}{2}\right)^x\)
  • \(y = 2^x\)
  • \(y = \sin x\)
  • \(y = 2^{-x}\)
  • \(y = \tan x\)
  • \(y = x^3\)
  • \(y = \dfrac{1}{x^2}\)
(a)
Graph with two branches: one in the top right quadrant and one in the bottom left quadrant, each approaching both axes
(b)
Wave-shaped curve starting just left of the origin below the x-axis, passing through the origin, rising to a maximum, falling below the x-axis to a minimum and rising again
(c)
Increasing curve, close to the x-axis on the left, crossing the y-axis at 1 and rising steeply to the right
[3]

Higher June 2018 Paper 5 Q9

OCRHigherCurrent spec5 marksDrawing & Using Graphs

9

(a) Complete the table for \(y = x^3 - 3x\).
\(x\)−3−2−10123
\(y\)−18−20−2218
[1]
(b) Draw the graph of \(y = x^3 - 3x\) for \(-3 \leqslant x \leqslant 3\).
Blank grid with x from −3 to 3 and y from −20 to 20
[3]
(c) Use your graph to solve \(x^3 - 3x = 10\). [1]

Higher June 2018 Paper 6 Q8

OCRHigherCurrent spec9 marksDrawing & Using Graphs

8 The graph shows the speed of a tram as it travels from the library to the town hall.

Speed–time graph: speed in m/s against time in s; straight line from (0, 0) up to (65, 6), then straight line down to (85, 0)

Not to scale

(a) Calculate the deceleration of the tram as it approaches the town hall. [2]
(b) Calculate the distance travelled by the tram between the library and the town hall. [3]
(c) What was the maximum speed of the tram as it travelled between the library and the town hall?
Give your answer in kilometres per hour. [4]

Foundation June 2018 Paper 3 Q4

OCRFoundationCurrent spec3 marksDrawing & Using GraphsLinear Graphs & Gradients

4 This grid shows a horizontal line going through the point A.

Coordinate grid, x and y from -5 to 5, with a horizontal line through y = 3 and point A marked at (4, 3)
(a)
(i) Write down the coordinates of point A. [1]
(ii) Plot the point \((-2, 3)\). [1]
(b) Write down the equation of the horizontal line going through point A. [1]

Higher November 2017 Paper 6 Q17

17 The diagram shows a circle, centre the origin.

Circle centre the origin crossing the axes at −10 and 10 on both the x-axis and the y-axis
(a) Write down the equation of the circle. [1]
(b) Point P has coordinates (8, −6).
Show that point P lies on the circle. [2]
(c) Find the equation of the tangent to the circle at point P. [5]

Higher November 2017 Paper 4 Q16

16

(a) Write \(x^2 - 6x + 20\) in the form \((x - a)^2 + b\). [3]
(b) Write down the turning point of the graph of \(y = x^2 - 6x + 20\). [2]

Foundation November 2017 Paper 1 Q15

OCRFoundationCurrent spec7 marksDrawing & Using Graphs

15

(a) Complete this table for \(y = x^2 - 5\).
\(x\)\(-2\)\(-1\)01234
\(y\)\(-4\)\(-5\)\(-4\)11

[2]

(b) On the grid below, draw the graph of \(y = x^2 - 5\) for the values of \(x\) from \(-2\) to 4.
Blank grid, x from -2 to 4 and y from -6 to 12

[2]

(c) On the same grid, draw the line \(y = -2\). [1]
(d) Write down the \(x\) coordinates of the points where \(y = x^2 - 5\) and \(y = -2\) cross. [2]

Foundation November 2017 Paper 1 Q13

OCRFoundationCurrent spec5 marksDrawing & Using Graphs

13 This graph shows part of Lucy’s car journey from London to Sheffield.
The car made one stop at a service station.

Distance-time graph. Time from 11 00 to 14 30; distance from London (miles) 0 to 200. Straight line from (11 00, 0) to (11 50, 50), horizontal to (12 10, 50), then straight line to (13 10, 120)

Use the graph to answer these questions.

(a) For how long did the car stop at the service station? [1]
(b) Work out the average speed of the car, in miles per hour, between London and the service station. [2]
(c) Sheffield is 180 miles from London.
Lucy arrived in Sheffield at 14 20.

Complete the graph. [2]

Higher November 2017 Paper 5 Q13

OCRHigherCurrent spec10 marksDrawing & Using Graphs

13 The graph shows information about the speed of a vehicle during the final 50 seconds of a journey.
At the start of the 50 seconds the speed is \(k\) metres per second.
The distance travelled during the 50 seconds is 1.35 kilometres.

Speed-time graph: time from 0 to 50 seconds across, speed in m/s up with only k marked; horizontal line at speed k from 0 to 40 seconds, then a straight line down to 0 at 50 seconds
(a) Work out the average speed of the vehicle during the 50 seconds.
Give your answer in metres per second.

........................................ m/s [2]

(b) Work out the value of \(k\). [5]
(c)
(i) Calculate the gradient of the graph in the final 10 seconds of the journey. [1]
(ii) Describe what this gradient represents. [2]

Foundation November 2017 Paper 3 Q11

OCRFoundationCurrent spec10 marksDrawing & Using GraphsLinear Graphs & Gradients

11 A company tests a new battery for an electric car.
The distance the car travels, \(d\) km, and the charge left in the battery, \(C\) %, are measured.

Some measurements are shown in the table.

Distance travelled, \(d\) km.050100150
Charge left in the battery, \(C\) %.100755025
(a) Plot these values on the grid and use them to draw a straight line.
Blank grid. Horizontal axis d, distance travelled (km), 0 to 220. Vertical axis C, charge left in the battery (%), 0 to 100

[2]

(b)
(i) Use your line to estimate the greatest distance the car will travel. [1]
(ii) What assumption is made when estimating the greatest distance? [1]
(c) For your line in part (a), find
(i) the gradient, [1]
(ii) the \(C\)-axis intercept. [1]
(d) Use your answers to part (c) to write down the equation of your graph.

Give your equation in the form \(C = ad + b\). [1]

(e)
(i) Use your equation to find the value of \(C\) when \(d = 210\). [2]
(ii) Comment on your answer. [1]

Higher November 2017 Paper 6 Q10

OCRHigherCurrent spec3 marksDrawing & Using Graphs

10 This graph shows the world population, in billions, between 1951 and 2015.

Graph of world population in billions (2 to 8) against year (1950 to 2015); a smooth curve rising from about 2.6 billion in 1951 to about 7.4 billion in 2015

Use the graph to estimate the average rate of growth of the world population between 1951 and 2015.
Give suitable units for your answer. [3]

Higher November 2017 Paper 4 Q5

OCRHigherCurrent spec12 marksDrawing & Using GraphsSolving Quadratics

5

(a) Complete this table for \(y = x^2 + x - 4\).
\(x\)−4−3−2−10123
\(y\)2−4−42
[2]
(b) Draw the graph of \(y = x^2 + x - 4\) for \(-4 \leqslant x \leqslant 3\).
Blank grid: x from −4 to 3, y from −8 to 10
[3]
(c) Use your graph to solve \(x^2 + x - 4 = 0\). [2]
(d) On the same grid, draw the graph of \(y = -2x - 1\) for \(-4 \leqslant x \leqslant 3\).

You may use the table if you wish.

\(x\)−4
\(y\)7
[3]
(e) Use your graphs to solve the equation \(x^2 + x - 4 = -2x - 1\). [2]

Foundation June 2017 Paper 3 Q21

OCRFoundationCurrent spec5 marksDrawing & Using GraphsSolving Quadratics

21

(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 \(-1 \leqslant x \leqslant 4\).
Blank coordinate grid with x from -1 to 4 and y from -2 to 10

[2]

(c) Use your graph to solve \(x^2 - 2x = 2\). [2]

Higher June 2017 Paper 4 Q20

OCRHigherCurrent spec2 marksDrawing & Using Graphs

20 The graph shows the speed, in metres per second, of a particle over the first four seconds of motion.

Graph of speed in m/s from 0 to 16 up against time in seconds from 0 to 4 across; a curve rising slowly from (0, 0) to about (1, 0.3), then steeply through (2, 2) to (4, 16)

Use the graph to estimate the distance travelled by the particle in the four seconds. [2]

Higher June 2017 Paper 5 Q19

19

(a) Sketch the graph of \(y = (x - 2)^2 - 3\).
Show the coordinates of any turning points.
Blank axes for a sketch: x-axis and y-axis crossing at the origin O

[3]

(b) The sketch shows part of a graph which has equation \(y = ax^2 + bx + c\).
Sketch of a U-shaped parabola crossing the x-axis at −3 and −1 and the y-axis at 12

Not to scale

Find the values of \(a\), \(b\) and \(c\). [5]

Higher June 2017 Paper 4 Q15

OCRHigherCurrent spec13 marksDrawing & Using GraphsShow That & Proof

15 The graph shows the speed, \(v\) metres per second (m/s), of a car at time \(t\) seconds.

Graph of speed v in m/s from 0 to 30 up against time t in seconds from 0 to 10 across; a curve rising from (0, 0), getting steeper, to (10, 30)
(a) Find the speed of the car at \(t = 7\). [1]
(b) It is claimed that the car has accelerated from 0 to 60 miles per hour in the first 10 seconds.
Does the graph support this claim? Show your reasoning.

Use 1 mile = 1.6 kilometres. [5]

(c) Use the graph to estimate the acceleration at \(t = 7\). [3]
(d) The speed of this car is directly proportional to the square of the time.

Find a formula linking \(v\) and \(t\). [3]

(e) Georgina says that the graph shows that the speed of the car will continue to increase after 10 seconds.

Make one comment to show that this statement is incorrect. [1]

Higher June 2017 Paper 6 Q7

OCRHigherCurrent spec5 marksDrawing & Using Graphs

7

(a) Complete the table for \(y = x^2 - 2x\).
\(x\)−101234
\(y\)30−103

[1]

(b) Draw the graph of \(y = x^2 - 2x\) for \(-1 \leqslant x \leqslant 4\).
Blank grid with x from −1 to 4 and y from −2 to 10

[2]

(c) Use your graph to solve \(x^2 - 2x = 2\). [2]

Foundation June 2017 Paper 1 Q5

OCRFoundationCurrent spec4 marksDrawing & Using GraphsLinear Graphs & Gradients

5 Points P and Q are shown on this grid.

Coordinate grid, x from -3 to 7 and y from -3 to 6, with point P at (4, 3) and point Q at (-2, -1)
(a)
(i) Write down the coordinates of point P. [1]
(ii) Write down the coordinates of point Q. [1]
(b) Plot point R at \((3, -2)\). [1]
(c) Draw the line \(y = 3\) on the grid. [1]