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Graphs and curve sketching

40 questions · 150 marks · about 3 hours

Graphs and curve sketching questions

Edexcel 1MA1 Graphs and curve sketching 40 questions

Paper 1 June 2025 Foundation tier, Question 21, also on the Higher paper 5 marks

(a)

Complete the table of values for y = x2 + x โ€“ 4

xโ€“3โ€“2โ€“1012
y2โ€“4
[2]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 21(a)
(b)

On the grid, draw the graph of y = x2 + x โ€“ 4 for values of x from โ€“3 to 2

Figure for question 21
[2]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 21(b)
(c)

Write down the coordinates of the turning point of the graph of y = x2 + x โ€“ 4

[1]

Paper 1 June 2025 Higher tier, Question 3, also on the Foundation paper 5 marks

(a)

Complete the table of values for y = x2 + x โ€“ 4

xโ€“3โ€“2โ€“1012
y2โ€“4
[2]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 3(a)
(b)

On the grid, draw the graph of y = x2 + x โ€“ 4 for values of x from โ€“3 to 2

Figure for question 3
[2]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 3(b)
(c)

Write down the coordinates of the turning point of the graph of y = x2 + x โ€“ 4

[1]

Paper 2 June 2025 Higher tier, Question 17 2 marks

17Here is a sketch of part of the graph of y = kx where k is a positive constant.

Figure for question 17

The graph passes through the point with coordinates (โ€“1, 1.5) Find the value of k.

[2]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 17

Paper 3 June 2025 Higher tier, Question 13 3 marks

Here are some graphs.

Question 13, shown as an image
Figure for question 13

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

Figure for question 13
[3]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 13

Paper 2 November 2024 Foundation tier, Question 24, also on the Higher paper 4 marks

(a)

Complete the table of values for y = x2 โ€“ 2x โ€“ 3

xโ€“2โ€“101234
y0โ€“3
[2]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 24(a)
(b)

On the grid, draw the graph of y = x2 โ€“ 2x โ€“ 3 for values of x from โ€“2 to 4

Figure for question 24
[2]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 24(b)

Paper 2 November 2024 Higher tier, Question 5, also on the Foundation paper 4 marks

(a)

Complete the table of values for y = x2 โ€“ 2x โ€“ 3

xโ€“2โ€“101234
y0โ€“3
[2]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 5(a)
(b)

On the grid, draw the graph of y = x2 โ€“ 2x โ€“ 3 for values of x from โ€“2 to 4

Figure for question 5
[2]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 5(b)

Paper 3 November 2024 Higher tier, Question 21 4 marks

Here is the graph of y = f (x)

Figure for question 21
(a)

On the grid, draw the graph of y = โˆ’f (x)

[1]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 21(a)
(b)

Here is a sketch of the graph of y = sinxยฐ

Figure for question 21

The point marked P is a turning point on the graph. The graph of y = sinxยฐ is translated to give the graph of y = sin (x + 180)ยฐ + 4 Following the translation the point P, shown on the graph above, moves to point R.

Find the coordinates of R.

[3]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 21(b)

Paper 3 November 2024 Higher tier, Question 23 5 marks

Sketch the graph of

Question 23, shown as an image

showing the coordinates of the turning point, in terms of p, and the coordinates of the intercept with the y-axis. You must show all your working.

Figure for question 23
[5]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 23

Paper 1 June 2024 Higher tier, Question 12 3 marks

Here are some graphs.

Question 12, shown as an image
Figure for question 12

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

(i)

y = x2 โ€“ 4

[1]
(ii)

y = โ€“x3

[1]
(iii)
Question 12, shown as an image
[1]

Paper 1 June 2024 Higher tier, Question 22 4 marks

Also involves Trigonometric equations

(a)

Sketch the graph of y = sinxยฐ for 0 โ‰ค x โ‰ค 360

Figure for question 22
[2]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 22(a)
(b)

Solve the equation 2 sinxยฐ = โ€“1 for 0 โ‰ค x โ‰ค 360

[2]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 22(b)

Paper 2 June 2024 Foundation tier, Question 24, also on the Higher paper 6 marks

(a)

Complete the table of values for y = x2 โ€“ x

xโ€“2โ€“10123
y602
[2]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 24(a)
(b)

On the grid, draw the graph of y = x2 โ€“ x for values of x from โ€“2 to 3

Figure for question 24
[2]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 24(b)
(c)

Use your graph to find estimates for the solutions of the equation x2 โ€“ x = 4

[2]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 24(c)

Paper 2 June 2024 Higher tier, Question 5, also on the Foundation paper 6 marks

(a)

Complete the table of values for y = x2 โ€“ x

xโ€“2โ€“10123
y602
[2]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 5(a)
(b)

On the grid, draw the graph of y = x2 โ€“ x for values of x from โ€“2 to 3

Figure for question 5
[2]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 5(b)
(c)

Use your graph to find estimates for the solutions of the equation x2 โ€“ x = 4

[2]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 5(c)

Paper 1 November 2023 Higher tier, Question 19 3 marks

Also involves Trigonometric graphs ยท Trigonometric equations

19Here is the graph of y = sinxmaths symbol for โ€“180 โ‰ค x โ‰ค 180

Figure for question 19
(a)

Use the graph to find estimates for the solutions of

Question 19, shown as an image
[2]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 19(a)
(b)

Write down a value of x such that

Question 19, shown as an image
[1]

Paper 2 November 2023 Foundation tier, Question 20 4 marks

(a)

Complete the table of values for y = x2 โ€“ x โ€“ 2

xโˆ’2โˆ’10123
y4โˆ’2
[2]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 20(a)
(b)

On the grid, draw the graph of y = x2 โ€“ x โ€“ 2 for values of x from โˆ’2 to 3

Figure for question 20
[2]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 20(b)

Paper 2 June 2023 Foundation tier, Question 28 3 marks

Here are five graphs.

Figure for question 28

The table shows the equations of these graphs.

Figure for question 28

Match the letter of each graph with its equation.

[3]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 28

Paper 1 November 2022 Higher tier, Question 9 4 marks

(a)

Complete the table of values for y = 6x โˆ’ x3

xโˆ’3โˆ’2โˆ’10123
y94โˆ’9
[2]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 9(a)
(b)

On the grid, draw the graph of y = 6x โˆ’ x3 for values of x from โˆ’3 to 3

Figure for question 9
[2]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 9(b)

Paper 1 November 2022 Higher tier, Question 21 2 marks

Also involves Trigonometric graphs

Figure for question 21

The diagram shows a sketch of part of the curve with equation y = cosxยฐ P is a minimum point on the curve. Write down the coordinates of P.

[2]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 21

Paper 1 June 2022 Foundation tier, Question 28, also on the Higher paper 6 marks

(a)

Complete the table of values for y = x2 โˆ’ 3x + 1

xโˆ’101234
y1โˆ’1
[2]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 28(a)
(b)

On the grid, draw the graph of y = x2 โˆ’ 3x + 1 for values of x from โˆ’1 to 4

Figure for question 28
[2]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 28(b)
(c)

Using your graph, find estimates for the solutions of the equation x2 โˆ’ 3x + 1 = 0

[2]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 28(c)

Paper 1 June 2022 Higher tier, Question 6, also on the Foundation paper 6 marks

(a)

Complete the table of values for y = x2 โˆ’ 3x + 1

xโˆ’101234
y1โˆ’1
[2]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 6(a)
(b)

On the grid, draw the graph of y = x2 โˆ’ 3x + 1 for values of x from โˆ’1 to 4

Figure for question 6
[2]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 6(b)
(c)

Using your graph, find estimates for the solutions of the equation x2 โˆ’ 3x + 1 = 0

[2]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 6(c)

Paper 2 November 2021 Foundation tier, Question 24, also on the Higher paper 6 marks

(a)

Complete the table of values for y = x2 โ€“ 2x + 2

xโ€“2โ€“101234
y1025
[2]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 24(a)
(b)

On the grid, draw the graph of y = x2 โ€“ 2x + 2 for values of x from โ€“2 to 4

Figure for question 24
[2]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 24(b)
(c)

Use your graph to find estimates of the solutions of the equation x2 โ€“ 2x + 2 = 4

[2]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 24(c)

Paper 2 November 2021 Higher tier, Question 4, also on the Foundation paper 6 marks

(a)

Complete the table of values for y = x2 โ€“ 2x + 2

xโ€“2โ€“101234
y1025
[2]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 4(a)
(b)

On the grid, draw the graph of y = x2 โ€“ 2x + 2 for values of x from โ€“2 to 4

Figure for question 4
[2]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 4(b)
(c)

Use your graph to find estimates of the solutions of the equation x2 โ€“ 2x + 2 = 4

[2]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 4(c)

Paper 2 November 2021 Higher tier, Question 18 4 marks

Also involves Trigonometric graphs

18Here is a graph of y = sin xmaths symbol for 0 โ‰ค x maths symbol 360

Figure for question 18
(a)

Using this graph, find estimates of all four solutions of

The graph of y = sin xmaths symbol is reflected in the xโ€‘axis.

[2]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 18(a)
(b)

Write down an equation of the reflected graph.

Here is a graph of y = f(x)

Figure for question 18
[1]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 18(b)
(c)

On the grid, draw the graph of y = f(x โ€“ 2)

[1]

Paper 1 November 2020 Foundation tier, Question 22, also on the Higher paper 2 marks

The diagram shows four graphs.

Figure for question 22 Figure for question 22

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

Figure for question 22
[2]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 22

Paper 1 November 2020 Higher tier, Question 3, also on the Foundation paper 2 marks

The diagram shows four graphs.

Figure for question 3 Figure for question 3

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

Figure for question 3
[2]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 3

Paper 2 November 2020 Foundation tier, Question 24, also on the Higher paper 4 marks

(a)

Complete the table of values for y = 5 โ€“ x3

Figure for question 24
[2]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 24(a)
(b)

On the grid below, draw the graph of y = 5 โ€“ x3 for values of x from โ€“2 to 2

Figure for question 24
[2]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 24(b)

Paper 2 November 2020 Higher tier, Question 4, also on the Foundation paper 4 marks

(a)

Complete the table of values for y = 5 โ€“ x3

Figure for question 4
[2]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 4(a)
(b)

On the grid below, draw the graph of y = 5 โ€“ x3 for values of x from โ€“2 to 2

Figure for question 4
[2]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 4(b)

Paper 2 November 2019 Higher tier, Question 5 2 marks

Also involves Cubic, reciprocal and exponential graphs

Here are six graphs.

Figure for question 5

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

(a)

y = x3

[1]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 5(a)
(b)
Question 5, shown as an image
[1]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 5(b)

Paper 3 June 2019 Higher tier, Question 17 2 marks

Here are four graphs.

Figure for question 17

The graphs represent four different types of function f. Match each description of the function in the table to the letter of its graph.

Figure for question 17
[2]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 17

Paper 2 November 2018 Higher tier, Question 14 2 marks

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

Figure for question 14
[2]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 14

Paper 3 November 2018 Foundation tier, Question 22 5 marks

(a)

Complete this table of values for y = x2 + x โ€“ 4

xโ€“3โ€“2โ€“10123
yโ€“2โ€“2
[2]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 22(a)
(b)

On the grid, draw the graph of y = x2 + x โ€“ 4 for values of x from โ€“3 to 3

Figure for question 22
[2]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 22(b)
(c)

Use the graph to estimate a solution to x2 + x โ€“ 4 = 0

[1]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 22(c)

Paper 3 November 2018 Higher tier, Question 11 2 marks

Also involves Trigonometric graphs

Sketch the graph of y = tan xยฐ for 0 โ‰ค x โ‰ค 360

Figure for question 11
[2]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 11

Paper 2 June 2018 Foundation tier, Question 24, also on the Higher paper 6 marks

(a)

Complete the table of values for y = x2 โ€“ x โ€“ 6

xโ€“3โ€“2โ€“10123
y6โ€“ 6
[2]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 24(a)
(b)

On the grid, draw the graph of y = x2 โ€“ x โ€“ 6 for values of x from โ€“3 to 3

Figure for question 24
[2]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 24(b)
(c)

Use your graph to find estimates of the solutions to the equation x2 โ€“ x โ€“ 6 = โ€“2

[2]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 24(c)

Paper 2 June 2018 Higher tier, Question 5, also on the Foundation paper 6 marks

(a)

Complete the table of values for y = x2 โ€“ x โ€“ 6

xโ€“3โ€“2โ€“10123
y6โ€“ 6
[2]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 5(a)
(b)

On the grid, draw the graph of y = x2 โ€“ x โ€“ 6 for values of x from โ€“3 to 3

Figure for question 5
[2]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 5(b)
(c)

Use your graph to find estimates of the solutions to the equation x2 โ€“ x โ€“ 6 = โ€“2

[2]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 5(c)

Paper 1 November 2017 Foundation tier, Question 29, also on the Higher paper 1 mark

Also involves Quadratic graphs

Brogan needs to draw the graph of y = x2 + 1

Here is her graph.

Figure for question 29

Write down one thing that is wrong with Broganโ€™s graph.

[1]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 29

Paper 1 November 2017 Higher tier, Question 7, also on the Foundation paper 1 mark

Also involves Quadratic graphs

Brogan needs to draw the graph of y = x2 + 1

Here is her graph.

Figure for question 7

Write down one thing that is wrong with Broganโ€™s graph.

[1]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 7

Paper 3 November 2017 Foundation tier, Question 13 5 marks

Also involves Cubic, reciprocal and exponential graphs

(a)

Complete the table of values for y = fraction โˆ’ 1

xโˆ’2โˆ’10123
yโˆ’20
[2]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 13(a)
(b)

On the grid, draw the graph of y = fraction โˆ’ 1 for values of x from โˆ’2 to 3

Figure for question 13
[2]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 13(b)
(c)

Use your graph to find the value of x when y = 0.3

[1]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 13(c)

Paper 2 June 2017 Higher tier, Question 14 3 marks

Here are some graphs.

Figure for question 14

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

Figure for question 14
[3]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 14

Paper 3 June 2017 Higher tier, Question 20 4 marks

The equation of a curve is y = ax A is the point where the curve intersects the y-axis.

(a)

State the coordinates of A.

[1]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 20(a)
(b)

The equation of circle C is x2 + y2 = 16

Question 20, shown as an image

Draw a sketch of circle B.

Label with coordinates the centre of circle B and any points of intersection with the x-axis.

[3]
Reveal mark scheme Mark scheme for question 20(b)

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