(b) Draw the graph of \(y = x^2 - 5\) for the values of \(x\) from \(-4\) to 3.
[3]
(c) Use the graph to solve the equation \(x^2 - 5 = 0\).
Give your answers to 1 decimal place. [2]
Mark scheme (a)
Answer
Marks
Part marks and guidance
11 \(-5\)
2
B1 for each
Mark scheme (b)
Answer
Marks
Part marks and guidance
Correct curve
3
B2ft for 7 or 8 points accurately plotted or B1ft for 5 or 6 points accurately plotted
Tolerance \(\pm\tfrac{1}{2}\) small square radially
Mark scheme (c)
Answer
Marks
Part marks and guidance
\(-2.3\) or \(-2.2\) 2.2 or 2.3
2 FT
Strict FT B1 for either FTtheir graph
If curve is between 2 grid lines accept either value as correct answer Do not accept answers to more than 1d.p. Do not allow \(\pm\sqrt{5}\) or answers with no graph