1.02i Represent inequalities: graphically on coordinate plane

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Edexcel FP1 2021 June Q3
8 marks Challenging +1.2
3. \begin{figure}[h]
\includegraphics[alt={},max width=\textwidth]{55803551-f13d-419f-8b51-31642bd20b6a-08_494_780_258_644} \captionsetup{labelformat=empty} \caption{Figure 1}
\end{figure} Figure 1 shows a sketch of the curve with equation \(y = \mathrm { f } ( x )\) where $$f ( x ) = \frac { x } { | x | - 2 }$$ Use algebra to determine the values of \(x\) for which $$2 x - 5 > \frac { x } { | x | - 2 }$$
Edexcel FP1 2022 June Q7
8 marks Challenging +1.2
7. \begin{figure}[h]
\includegraphics[alt={},max width=\textwidth]{7de3f581-eff1-4671-87a9-55ca1bb97890-20_591_962_312_548} \captionsetup{labelformat=empty} \caption{Figure 1}
\end{figure} Figure 1 shows a sketch of the curve with equation \(y = \left| x ^ { 2 } - 8 \right|\) and a sketch of the straight line with equation \(y = m x + c\), where \(m\) and \(c\) are positive constants. The equation $$\left| x ^ { 2 } - 8 \right| = m x + c$$ has exactly 3 roots, as shown in Figure 1.
  1. Show that $$m ^ { 2 } - 4 c + 32 = 0$$ Given that \(c = 3 m\)
  2. determine the value of \(m\) and the value of \(c\)
  3. Hence solve $$\left| x ^ { 2 } - 8 \right| \geqslant m x + c$$
AQA AS Paper 2 2022 June Q9
12 marks Standard +0.3
9 The diagram below shows the graphs of \(y = x ^ { 2 } - 4 x - 12\) and \(y = x + 2\) \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{11168e8f-5ba5-4d27-83ab-0327cc23d08c-10_933_912_358_566} 9
  1. Write down three inequalities which together describe the shaded region.
    9
  2. Find the coordinates of the points \(A , B\) and \(C\).
    9
  3. Find the exact area of the shaded region.
    Fully justify your answer.
    [0pt] [6 marks]
Edexcel FP1 2023 June Q3
Standard +0.8
  1. In this question you must show all stages of your working.
Solutions relying entirely on calculator technology are not acceptable. \begin{figure}[h]
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\end{figure} Figure 1 shows a sketch of the curve with equation \(y = \frac { x ^ { 2 } - 2 x - 24 } { | x + 6 | }\) and the line with equation \(y = 5 - 4 x\) Use algebra to determine the values of \(x\) for which $$\frac { x ^ { 2 } - 2 x - 24 } { | x + 6 | } < 5 - 4 x$$
Edexcel P1 2018 Specimen Q5
8 marks Moderate -0.8
  1. On the same axes, sketch the graphs of \(y = x + 2\) and \(y = x^2 - x - 6\) showing the coordinates of all points at which each graph crosses the coordinate axes. [4]
  2. On your sketch, show, by shading, the region \(R\) defined by the inequalities $$y < x + 2 \text{ and } y > x^2 - x - 6$$ [1]
  3. Hence, or otherwise, find the set of values of \(x\) for which \(x^2 - 2x - 8 < 0\) [3]
Edexcel M2 2014 January Q6
11 marks Moderate -0.3
\includegraphics{figure_2} The straight line \(l_1\) has equation \(2y = 3x + 7\) The line \(l_1\) crosses the \(y\)-axis at the point \(A\) as shown in Figure 2.
    1. State the gradient of \(l_1\)
    2. Write down the coordinates of the point \(A\). [2]
Another straight line \(l_2\) intersects \(l_1\) at the point \(B(1, 5)\) and crosses the \(x\)-axis at the point \(C\), as shown in Figure 2. Given that \(\angle ABC = 90°\),
  1. find an equation of \(l_2\) in the form \(ax + by + c = 0\), where \(a\), \(b\) and \(c\) are integers. [4]
The rectangle \(ABCD\), shown shaded in Figure 2, has vertices at the points \(A\), \(B\), \(C\) and \(D\).
  1. Find the exact area of rectangle \(ABCD\). [5]
OCR C1 2014 June Q9
12 marks Moderate -0.8
A circle with centre \(C\) has equation \((x - 2)^2 + (y + 5)^2 = 25\).
  1. Show that no part of the circle lies above the \(x\)-axis. [3]
  2. The point \(P\) has coordinates \((6, k)\) and lies inside the circle. Find the set of possible values of \(k\). [5]
  3. Prove that the line \(2y = x\) does not meet the circle. [4]
OCR H240/03 2021 November Q1
3 marks Easy -1.8
Show in a sketch the region of the \(x\)-\(y\) plane within which all three of the following inequalities hold. \(y \geqslant x^2\), \(x + y \leqslant 2\), \(x \geqslant 0\). You should indicate the region for which the inequalities hold by labelling the region \(R\). [3]
AQA Paper 3 2019 June Q4
3 marks Moderate -0.8
Sketch the region defined by the inequalities $$y \leq (1 - 2x)(x + 3) \text{ and } y - x \leq 3$$ Clearly indicate your region by shading it in and labelling it \(R\). [3 marks] \includegraphics{figure_4}
AQA Paper 3 2024 June Q7
5 marks Moderate -0.8
The graphs with equations $$y = 2 + 3x - 2x^2 \text{ and } x + y = 1$$ are shown in the diagram below. \includegraphics{figure_7} The graphs intersect at the points \(A\) and \(B\) \begin{enumerate}[label=(\alph*)] \item On the diagram above, shade and label the region, \(R\), that is satisfied by the inequalities $$0 \leq y \leq 2 + 3x - 2x^2$$ and $$x + y \geq 1$$ [2 marks] \item Find the exact coordinates of \(A\) [3 marks]
WJEC Unit 1 2022 June Q5
9 marks Moderate -0.8
The curve \(C_1\) has equation \(y = -x^2 + 2x + 3\) and the curve \(C_2\) has equation \(y = x^2 - x - 6\). The two curves intersect at the points \(A\) and \(B\).
  1. Determine the coordinates of \(A\) and \(B\). [4]
  2. On the same set of axes, sketch the graphs of \(C_1\) and \(C_2\). Clearly label the points where the two curves intersect. [3]
  3. In the diagram drawn in part (b), shade the region satisfying the following inequalities: [2] $$x > 0,$$ $$y < -x^2 + 2x + 3,$$ $$y > x^2 - x - 6.$$
WJEC Unit 1 Specimen Q11
3 marks Moderate -0.8
\includegraphics{figure_11} The diagram shows a sketch of the curve \(y = 6 + 4x - x^2\) and the line \(y = x + 2\). The point \(P\) has coordinates \((a, b)\). Write down the three inequalities involving \(a\) and \(b\) which are such that the point \(P\) will be strictly contained within the shaded area above, if and only if, all three inequalities are satisfied. [3]
WJEC Unit 3 2023 June Q7
10 marks Moderate -0.3
  1. The graphs of \(y = 5x - 3\) and \(y = 2x + 3\) intersect at the point A. Show that the coordinates of A are \((2, 7)\). [2]
  2. On the same set of axes, sketch the graphs of \(y = |5x - 3|\) and \(y = |2x + 3|\), clearly indicating the coordinates of the points of intersection of the two graphs and the points where the graphs touch the \(x\)-axis. [4]
  3. Calculate the area of the region satisfying the inequalities $$y \geqslant |5x - 3| \quad \text{and} \quad y \leqslant |2x + 3|.$$ [4]
SPS SPS SM 2020 June Q10
8 marks Moderate -0.3
\includegraphics{figure_3} Figure 3 shows a sketch of the curve \(C\) with equation \(y = 3x - 2\sqrt{x}\), \(x \geqslant 0\) and the line \(l\) with equation \(y = 8x - 16\) The line cuts the curve at point \(A\) as shown in Figure 3.
  1. Using algebra, find the \(x\) coordinate of point \(A\). [5]
  2. \includegraphics{figure_4} The region \(R\) is shown unshaded in Figure 4. Identify the inequalities that define \(R\). [3]
SPS SPS SM Pure 2022 June Q14
6 marks Moderate -0.3
A region, R, is defined by \(x^2 - 8x + 12 \leq y \leq 12 - 2x\)
  1. Sketch a graph to show the region R. Shade the region R.
  2. Find the area of R [6 marks]
SPS SPS SM 2023 October Q3
5 marks Standard +0.8
\includegraphics{figure_3} Figure 3 shows a sketch of a curve \(C\) and a straight line \(l\). Given that • \(C\) has equation \(y = f(x)\) where \(f(x)\) is a quadratic expression in \(x\) • \(C\) cuts the \(x\)-axis at \(0\) and \(6\) • \(l\) cuts the \(y\)-axis at \(60\) and intersects \(C\) at the point \((10, 80)\) use inequalities to define the region \(R\) shown shaded in Figure 3. [5]
SPS SPS SM 2025 October Q3
5 marks Moderate -0.8
The line \(l\) passes through the points \(A(-3, 0)\) and \(B\left(\frac{5}{3}, 22\right)\)
  1. Find the equation of \(l\) giving your answer in the form \(y = mx + c\) where \(m\) and \(c\) are constants. [3]
\includegraphics{figure_2} Figure 2 shows the line \(l\) and the curve \(C\), which intersect at \(A\) and \(B\). Given that
  • \(C\) has equation \(y = 2x^2 + 5x - 3\)
  • the region \(R\), shown shaded in Figure 2, is bounded by \(l\) and \(C\)
  1. use inequalities to define \(R\). [2]
OCR H240/03 2018 March Q1
4 marks Easy -1.2
Show in a sketch the region of the \(x\)-\(y\) plane within which all three of the following inequalities are satisfied. $$3y \geqslant 4x \qquad y - x \leqslant 1 \qquad y \geqslant (x-1)^2$$ You should indicate the region for which the inequalities hold by labelling the region R. [4]
Pre-U Pre-U 9794/2 2010 June Q5
9 marks Standard +0.8
It is given that $$y = \frac{1}{x+1} + \frac{1}{x-1},$$ where \(x\) and \(y\) are real and positive, and \(i^2 = -1\).
  1. Show that $$x = \frac{1 \pm \sqrt{1-y^2}}{y} \quad \text{and} \quad y \leqslant 1.$$ [4]
  2. Deduce that $$xy < 2.$$ [2]
  3. Indicate the region in the \(x\)-\(y\) plane defined by $$y \leqslant 1 \quad \text{and} \quad xy < 2.$$ [3]