Edexcel C1 2017 June — Question 5

Exam BoardEdexcel
ModuleC1 (Core Mathematics 1)
Year2017
SessionJune
TopicQuadratic Functions

5. $$f ( x ) = x ^ { 2 } - 8 x + 19$$
  1. Express \(\mathrm { f } ( x )\) in the form \(( x + a ) ^ { 2 } + b\), where \(a\) and \(b\) are constants. The curve \(C\) with equation \(y = \mathrm { f } ( x )\) crosses the \(y\)-axis at the point \(P\) and has a minimum point at the point \(Q\).
  2. Sketch the graph of \(C\) showing the coordinates of point \(P\) and the coordinates of point \(Q\).
  3. Find the distance \(P Q\), writing your answer as a simplified surd.