GRAPHICAL METHODS FORM 3
SAMPLE QUESTIONS SECTION 1
Q1 What is the equation of the circle whose center lies on the line y -
2y + 2 = 0 and which touches the positive axes?
(3 Marks)
Sol At the centre of the circle x = y
utio ∴ y – 2y + 2 = 0
n -y = -2
y=2
x = 2 (2,2)
Equation of the circle
(x – 2)2 + (y – 2)2
x2 – 4x + 4 + y2 – 4y + 4 = 4
∴ x2 + y2 – 4x – 4y + 4 = 0
Q2 Write an equation of a circle that has a diameter whose end points
are at (2,7) and (-6, 15) in the form x2+y2+ax+by+c=0 where
a,b and c are integers (3mks)
Sol Centre 2 +-6 , 7+15 = (-2 , 11)
utio 2 2
n Radius (2 2) 2 (11 7) 2 = 32
Equation of the circle ( x +2)2 + ( y -11 ) 2 = 32
X2 +4x +4+y2 -22y+121-32=0
X2 + 4x +y2-22y+93=0
REVISION SAMPLE QUESTIONS SECTION 1
Q1 Show that 4y2 + 4x2 = 12x – 12y + 7 is the equation of a circle,
hence find the co-ordinates of the centre and the radius
Q2 A circle of radius 3cm has the centre at (-2, 3) . Find the equation
of the circle in the
form of x2 + y2 + Px + qy + c = 0
Q3 Show that 3x2 + 3y 2 + 6x – 12y - 12 = 0 is an equation of a circle
hence state the radius and centre of the circle
Q4
Find the radius and the centre of a circle whose equation is :
2x2 + 2y2 – 6x + 10y + 9 = 0
Q5 Find the gradient of a line joining the centre of a circle whose
equation is x2 + y2 – 6x = 3 – 4y and a point P(6,7) outside the
circle..
Q6 The equation of a circle is x2 + y2 + 6x – 10y – 2 = 0. Determine
the co-ordinates of the centre of the circle and state its radius
Q7 The equation of a circle is given by x2 + 4x + y2 – 5 = 0. Find the
centre of the circle and its radius.
Q8 A circle whose equation is (x – 1)2 + (y – k)2 = 10 passes through
point (2,5). Find the coordinates of the two possible centres of the
circle.(3marks)
Q9 The coordinates of the end points of diameter are A(2,4) B(2,6).
Find the equation of a circle in the form ax2 + by2 +cx + dy + e = 0
(3 marks)
Q10 Obtain the Centre and radius of the circle represented by the
equation.
(3 marks)
Q11 The equation of a circle is given by X2 + 4X + y2 – 2y – 4 = 0.
Determine the centre and radius of the circle.
(3 marks)
Q12 The table below shows the value of t and the corresponding values
of h for a given relation.
t 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
h 8 4 2.7 2 1.6 1.3 1.1 1
a) On the grid, draw the graph to represent the
information on the table given.(2 marks)
b) Use the graph to determine the rate of change of h at t
= 4. (2 marks)
Q13 The ends of the diameter of a circle has coordinates (6,-5) and (-
2,3). Find the equation of the circle in the form x2 + y2 + bx + ay +
c = 0. (4 marks)
Q14 Determine the equation of a circle if the coordinates of the end
points of its diameter are A( 4,4) and B(6,12) leaving your answer in
the form of ax2 by 2 cx dy e 0 where a, b, c, d and e are integers.
(3 marks)
Q15 The coordinates of the end points of diameter are A(2,4) and
B(2,6). Find the equation of a circle in the form ax2+ by2+cx+
dy+ e =0 (3mks)
SECTION 2 SAMPLE QUESTIONS
Q1 a)Draw the graph of the function y=6 + ²- ³for –
3 x 4
(b)Bydrawingasuitablestraightline(s)onthegraphin(a)abov
eestimatetherootsofthefollowing equations.(i)6 + ²-
³= 0
(ii)2 + ²- ³=0
Sol
utio
n
Q2 (a) Fill in the table below for the function y = -6 + x + 4x2 + x3 for
-4 x 2
x -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2
-6 -6 -6 -6 -6 -6 -6 -6
x -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2
4x2 16 4
x3
y
(b) Using the grid provided draw the graph for y = -6 + x +
4x2 + x3 for -4 x 2
(c) (i) Use the graph to solve the equations:-
(i) x3 + 4x2 + x – 4 = 0
(ii) -6 + x + 4x2 + x3 = 0
(iii) -2 + 4x2 + x3 = 0
Sol c)
utio X -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2
n -6 -6 -6 -6 -6 -6 -6 -6
X -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2
4x2 64 36 16 4 0 4 16
X3 - - -8 -1 0 1 8
64 27
Y=- - 0 0 -4 -6 0 20
6+x+4x2+x2 10
-y=-6 + 4x2 +x3
-y=x-4
y = x3 + 4x2 + x -6
0 = x3 + 4x2 + x -4
y = -2
(iii) y = x3 + 4x2 + x - 6
0 = x3 + 4x2 + 0 – 2
y= x–4
x 1 0 -2
y -3 -4 -8
c (i) solution 0.8
-1.5
And -3.2
(c) 1, -2, -3
Q3 The table below shows the results obtained from an experiment to
determine the relationship between the length of a given side of a
plane figure and its perimeter
Length of side 1 2 3 4 5
(cm)
Perimeter 6.28 12.57 18.86 21.14 31.43
P(cm)
(a) On the grid provided, draw a graph of perimeter P,
against
(b) Using your graph determine;
(i) the perimeter of a similar figure of side 2.5cm
(ii) the length of a similar figure whose perimeter is
9.43cm
(iii) the law connecting perimeter p and the length
(c) If the law is of the form P = 2k + c where k and c are
constants, find the value of k
Sol
utio
30
n
(i) P = 15.75cm
(ii) l=1.5cm
(iii) m = 35- 25 = 10 = 6.667
5.5 – 4.0 1.5
(c) choose P(5,31.4)
p - 31.4 = 10
l -5 1.5
p-31.4 = 100
l-5 1.5
15p – 471 = 100k – 500
15p = 100l – 29
15 15
2k = 100
15
k= 100 = 3.33
2 x 15
c =1.93
SECTION 2 SAMPLE REVISION QUESTIONS
Q1 (a) Fill in the table below for the function y = -6 + x + 4x2 + x3 for
-4 x 2
x -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2
-6 -6 -6 -6 -6 -6 -6 -6
x -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2
4x2 16 4
x3
y
(b) Using the grid provided draw the graph for y = -6 + x +
4x2 + x3 for -4 x 2
(c) (i) Use the graph to solve the equations:-
(i) x3 + 4x2 + x – 4 = 0
(ii) -6 + x + 4x2 + x3 = 0
(i) -2 + 4x2 + x3 = 0
Q2 The relationship between two variables S and T is given by the
equation S=KTn where K and n are constant
T 2 3 4 5 6 7
S 12.8 28.8 51.2 80.8 115.2 156.8
(a)Write down the linear equation relating to S and T
(1mk)
(b) Complete the table above for the linear equation
relating to S and T(to one decimal place)
(2mks)
(c)Draw a suitable straight line graph to represent the data
(3mks)
(d) Use your graph to determine the value of K and n
(2mks)
(e)Find the value of S when T =3.5
(2mks)
Q3 Two variables x and V are known to satisfy the relation V Kx n
where k and n are constants. The table below shows data collected
from an experiment.
x 3.01 3.98 5.01 6.02 7.08 8.94
V 10.5 101 989 9600 95000 854000
a) Write down the function V Kx n in linear form and make a
suitable table of values correct to one decimal place.
(3marks)
b) Draw a suitable graph to represent the relation V Kx n
(3marks)
c) Use your graph to determine the values of k and n
(4marks)
Q4 Two variables qualities x and y are believed to follow the rule
y=mx+nx2. The following table gives their corresponding
values in an experiment.
x 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
y 6 8 6 0 -10 -24 -42 -64
(a) Use the given table and suitable straight line graph to find
the value of the constants m and n (7mks)
(b) Use the graph to find the law connecting x and y(1mk)
© Hence calculate the value of y when x=3 ½
(2mks)
Q5 The voltage V and the resistance R in certain corductor are
correction by the equation RV+ a + bv where a and b are
constant. The values of R and V are given is the table below.
V 0.25 0.13 0.08 0.06 0.05 0.04
R 1 2 3 4 5 6
(a)Re write the above equation in the form y = mx + c
(1mk)
(b) Using the above table and equation obtained in (a)
above, draw a straight line graph using scale of 1 cm 5
units on x axis and 1cm for 1 unit on y axis(5mks)
(c)Use your graph to estimate
(i) The value of a (2mks)
(ii) The value of b (1mk)
Q6 3. The relationship between the variables a and y is believed to
be y = a/x + bx. Where a and b are constants. The table
below shows corresponding values of x and y
X 1 2 3 4 5
Y 5.00 7.00 9.67 12.50 15.40
(a)Write the relationship in the form of y = mx + c
(1mk
(b) By drawing a suitable straight line graph estimate
the values of a and b (7mks)
(c)Find the value of y when x = 1000
(2mks)
Q7 Two variables quantities p and Q are connected by the equation p
= KQn where K and n are constants. The following table gives the
values of p and Q.
P 2.29 3.16 3.98 4.57 5.01 6.31 8.71
Q 2.0 3.16 3.98 5.25 6.31 8.32 12.59
(a)Find a linear equation connecting P and Q.
(b) Using a graph, draw a straight line and use it to
estimate the values of K and n.
(8 mks)
Q8 Complete the table below for the equation y x 3 3x 2 5 x 7
(2marks)
x -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5
y -32 8 7 0 -8 32
b) Draw the graph of y x 3 3x 2 5 x 7
(3marks)
c) Use your graph to estimate the roots of the equation
x 3 3x 2 5 x 7 0 (2marks)
d) Use your graph to solve the equation x 3 3x 2 10 x 17 0
(3marks)
Q9 The table below gives values of P with corresponding values of G.
P 90.1 223.3 371.2 693.3 4450.1 11000
G 60 105 147 226 780 1500
a) Using the data from the table above, draw a suitable straight
line graph given that P and G are connected by the equation
(5 mark
b) Use the graph to determine:
i) The values of k and n
(3 marks)
ii) The value of P when G is 113
(1 mark)
iii) The value of G when P is 400 (1 mark)
