Mathematics 0580 · IGCSE
Sketching curves
46 practice questions on Sketching curves, with worked solutions and instant marking.
Find the equation for line $L$. Write your answer in the form $y = mx + c$.
Feb/March 2019
The table gives some values of $y=\frac{3}{10}x^3-2x$ when $-3 \le x \le 3$.
Feb/March 2019
Sketch the graph of $y = x - 3$.
Feb/March 2020
Using the axes, sketch the graph of each function listed here.
Feb/March 2021
Fill in the missing values in the table for $y = -x^2 - x + 14$.
Feb/March 2021
Determine the equation of line L in the form $y = mx + c$.
Feb/March 2023
The table gives some values for $y = 2x^3 + 6x^2 - 2.5$. $x$: -3, -2.5, -2, -1.5, -1, -0.5, 0, 0.5, 1 $y$: , 3.75, 5.5, 4.25, 1.5, , -2.5, -0.75,
Feb/March 2024
Fill in the table of values for $y = -x^2 + 5x$.
May/June 2015
The grid underneath shows the straight line $L$. Its equation is $y = 2x + c$.
May/June 2015
Consider $f(x) = \frac{8}{x^2} + \frac{x}{2},\; x \neq 0.$
May/June 2015
Complete the table of values using $y = 8 + 7x - x^2$.
May/June 2016
On the grid, sketch the line $y=3$.
May/June 2016
Complete the value table for $y = \frac{16}{x}$, $x \neq 0$.
May/June 2016
Fill in the value table for $y = x^2 + 2x - 1$.
May/June 2017
Complete the values table for $y = 2x^2 - 4x - 6$.
May/June 2017
Complete the value table for $y = 5x - x^2$.
May/June 2018
Fill in the table.
May/June 2018
A graph of $y=f(x)$ for $f(x)=x^2-\dfrac{2}{x}-2$, with $x\ne0$.
May/June 2019
Using the axes, sketch each of these functions.
May/June 2021
Complete the value table for $y = \frac{18}{x}$.
May/June 2021
The table gives several values of $y = x^2 + x - 5$.
May/June 2021
A graph is displayed with the $x$-axis and $y$-axis labelled $x$ and $y$, and a straight line marked $L$ is drawn on it.
May/June 2023
This table gives several values of $y = x^2 - x - 3$.
May/June 2024
Complete the values table for $y = -x^2 + 8x + 1$.
May/June 2024
State the equation of line $L$ in the form $y = mx + c$.
May/June 2024
Complete the value table for $y = (x + 3)(x - 2)$.
May/June 2025
Find the equation for the line in the form $y = mx + c$.
Oct/Nov 2015
The function is given by $f(x)=x-\frac{1}{2x^2}$, $x\neq0$.
Oct/Nov 2015
Line L has been plotted on the grid.
Oct/Nov 2016
Complete the values table for $y = x^2 - 5x + 3$.
Oct/Nov 2016
Complete the values table for $y = x^2 - 2x$.
Oct/Nov 2016
$y=1-\frac{2}{x^2},\ x\ne0$
Oct/Nov 2016
A coordinate plane displays points A and B. A is positioned at about (-4, -2), and B is positioned at about (4, 2).
Oct/Nov 2017
The table gives some values of $y = 2x^2 + 5x - 3$ for $-4 \leq x \leq 1.5$.
Oct/Nov 2017
Fill in the table of values for $y = x^2 - 5x$.
Oct/Nov 2018
Complete the table of values for $y = x^2 - 4x - 3$.
Oct/Nov 2020
Complete the values table for $y = 1 + 5x - x^2$.
Oct/Nov 2020
Find the equation for line $L$, writing it in the form $y = mx + c$.
Oct/Nov 2021
This cubic graph has two turning points. The gradient is positive for $x < 0$ and also for $x > 4$. The gradient is negative for $0 \le x \le 4$. The curve goes through the origin.
Oct/Nov 2022
Fill in the remaining entries in the table of values for $y = x^2 + 2x - 4$.
Oct/Nov 2022
Complete the values table for $y = x^2 - 4x - 2$.
Oct/Nov 2023
Write down the correct mathematical name for the solid.
Oct/Nov 2024
Find the equation for line $L$ in the form $y = mx + c$.
Oct/Nov 2024
Complete the table entries.
Oct/Nov 2024
Find the coordinates of the turning point for the graph of $y=7-2x-x^2$.
Oct/Nov 2025
This quadratic curve has its minimum at (-3, -5).
Oct/Nov 2025