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Transforming trigonometric graphs 1 - Exam Questions.docx

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EDEXCEL GCSE MATHS · HIGHER

Exam Practice: Transforming trigonometric graphs 1

Transforming trigonometric graphs 1 · More trigonometry · Lesson 8 of 9 · 13 marks · 25 minutes

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Instructions

• Answer all the questions.

• Write your answers in the spaces provided.

• The marks for each question are shown in brackets - use this as a guide to how much to write.

• The answers are on separate pages at the back. Attempt every question before you look at them.

• Answer all questions. Show your working.

Question 1 FIND (2 marks)

The graph shows y = asin x + b for 0° ≤ x ≤ 360°. Find the values of a and b.

(Total for Question 1 = 2 marks)

Question 2 SKETCH (3 marks)

On a grid, sketch the graph of y = 3sin x for 0° ≤ x ≤ 360°.

(Total for Question 2 = 3 marks)

Question 3 WRITE DOWN (2 marks)

Write down the maximum value and the minimum value of y = 2cos x + 1.

(Total for Question 3 = 2 marks)

Question 4 DESCRIBE (2 marks)

Describe the single transformation that maps the graph of y = sin x onto the graph of y = sin x − 2.

(Total for Question 4 = 2 marks)

Question 5 DESCRIBE (2 marks)

Describe the single transformation that maps the graph of y = cos x onto the graph of y = −cos x.

(Total for Question 5 = 2 marks)

Question 6 WRITE DOWN (2 marks)

The graph of y = cos x is transformed to the graph of y = 4cos x. Write down the coordinates of the point where the new graph crosses the y-axis, and its minimum value.

(Total for Question 6 = 2 marks)

TOTAL FOR PAPER = 13 MARKS

 

Answers and mark scheme

Check your answer only once you have written one.

Question 1 (2 marks)

a = 2 and b = 1

• a = 2 B1

• b = 1 B1

Question 2 (3 marks)

A sine curve through (0, 0), (180, 0) and (360, 0) with a maximum of 3 at x = 90 and a minimum of −3 at x = 270.

• Correct shape B1

• Maximum 3 and minimum −3 B1

• Roots correct B1

Question 3 (2 marks)

Maximum 3, minimum −1.

• 3 B1

• −1 B1

Question 4 (2 marks)

A translation of 2 units down, that is by the vector beginpmatrix0 \ −2endpmatrix.

• Translation M1

• 2 down A1

Question 5 (2 marks)

A reflection in the x-axis.

• Reflection M1

• In the x-axis A1

Question 6 (2 marks)

(0, 4); minimum −4.

• (0, 4) B1

• −4 B1