Precalc Quiz Feb 1 2022 BBlock

NO calculator ( 49 marks)

A: Quadratics and Rationals:

Sketching graphs: Sketch the following graphs using the most efficient method . Please label all intercepts, vertex (
when appropriate) and asymptotes ( when appropriate). Remember to factorise first whenever you can!

Use squared paper and a ruler for the sketch .

1. 𝑓(𝑥) = −𝑥 2 + 11𝑥 − 28 (5 marks)

𝑥 2 −9
2. ℎ(𝑥) = (−5𝑥+15)(𝑥 2 +8𝑥+12) (5 marks)

𝑥 3 −27
3. 𝑓(𝑥) = −𝑥 2 +7𝑥+12 (5 marks)
B: Algebra of functions

1. Use the graph of f(x) to sketch the graph of g(x) (3 marks each)

(a) 𝑔(𝑥) = 𝑓(2(𝑥 − 1)) (b) 𝑔(𝑥) = 𝑓(−𝑥) − 3

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2. If 𝑓(𝑥) = + 2 and 𝑔(𝑥) = √𝑥 − 1 find the following:
𝑥
(a) 𝑓(𝑥) − 𝑔(𝑥) (b) 𝑔𝑜𝑓(𝑥) (2 marks each)
 𝑔(𝑥+ℎ)−𝑔(𝑥)
3. (a) If 𝑔(𝑥) = 𝑥 3 + 2𝑥, find the difference quotient ℎ
( 3 marks)

(b) What information does the difference quotient give us? (1 mark)
 Part C: Polynomials
1.
a. Using the factor/remainder theorems , show whether (𝑥 + 4) is a factor of
𝑥 3 + 𝑥 2 − 14𝑥 − 24. ( 3 marks)

b. Use both long division and synthetic division ( to check your answers ) to find (𝑥 3 + 𝑥 2 − 14𝑥 −
24)/(𝑥 + 4) (4 marks)

c. Find all the x intercepts of 𝑃(𝑥) = 𝑥 3 + 𝑥 2 − 14𝑥 − 24( 3 marks)

d. Explain, using correct notation, the end behaviour of 𝑃(𝑥) = 𝑥 3 + 𝑥 2 − 14𝑥 − 24( 2 marks)

e. Sketch the polynomial 𝑃(𝑥) = 𝑥 3 + 𝑥 2 − 14𝑥 − 24 labeling all x intercepts and y intercepts. ( 4 marks)
2. Find an equation for the following polynomial ( 4 marks)
Calculator paper: (7 marks)
1. (a) Find an equation for the problem below
(b ) Sketch the graph showing all intercepts and any maximums/minimums
(c ) solve the problem – value of x and maximum volume
(d) Find the maximum volume of a new box that measures 23 inches by 10 inches.