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MATHEMATICAL METHODS UNITS 3 & 4

2022

DIAGNOSTIC TEST 2: Advanced Functions

STUDENT NAME _______________________________________________

Reading time: 10 minutes

Writing time: 60 minutes

QUESTION AND ANSWER BOOK

Structure of book

Number of
Section Number of questions
marks

1 Short Answer 3 15

2 Multiple Choice 7 7

3 Extended Response 2 18

Instructions

• Time Allowed: 10 minutes of reading time followed by 60 minutes of writing time

• Section 1 is technology free: only writing equipment and a formula sheet may be used
• Sections 2 and 3 are technology active: a bound reference and CAS calculator may be used
• All responses must be written in English in the allocated working out space

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SECTION 1 – Short Answer Questions

Instructions
Answer all questions in the spaces provided.
In questions where a numerical answer is required, an exact value is required, unless otherwise specified.
In questions where more than one mark is available, appropriate working must be shown.
Unless otherwise indicated, the diagrams in this book are not drawn to scale.

Question 1 (10 marks)

Solve the following equations for 𝑥 over the maximal domains

a. 3log ! (𝑥) − log ! (𝑥 − 1) = 2log ! (𝑥 + 1)

4 marks

b. 𝑒 "# − 18 = 3𝑒 #

3 marks

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$ √'
c. cos G2𝑥 + H = ,𝑥 ∈ [−𝜋, 𝜋]
% "

3 marks

Question 2 (5 marks)
# #
Let 𝑓(𝑥) = 2 tan G"H, let 𝑔(𝑥) = 4 sin G"H, where 𝑥 ∈ (−𝜋, 𝜋)

On the same set of axes below, sketch the graphs of 𝑓 and 𝑔. Label the endpoints, axial intercepts as
well as the intersection(s) between 𝑓 and 𝑔

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SECTION 2 – Multiple Choice Questions

Instructions for Section 2

Choose the response that is correct for the question by circling the corresponding letter
A correct answer scores 1; an incorrect answer scores 0.
Marks will not be deducted for incorrect answers.
No marks will be given if more than one answer is completed for any question.
Unless otherwise indicated, the diagrams in this section are not drawn to scale.

Question 1

The range of the function equation 𝑓(𝑥) = log ! (𝑥 + 𝑝) + 𝑞, where 𝑥 > −𝑝 and 𝑝, 𝑞 ∈ 𝑅, is:
A 𝑅
B 𝑅(
C [𝑞, ∞)
D (𝑞, ∞)
E [𝑝, ∞)

Question 2

The expression 𝑒 ' )*+! (#(-)(/ is equal to

A 3 log ! a5(𝑥 + 1)b

B 𝑒 / (𝑥 + 1)'
C 2 𝑒 log ! (𝑥 − 1)

D 5 (𝑥 + 1)'
E 5𝑒 log ! (𝑥 − 1)'

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Question 3
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If 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑒 "# and 𝑔(𝑥) = , then 𝑔(𝑓(0)) is:
√%#

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A
"

B 1
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C
"√!

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D
√"

E Undefined

Question 4
$
Let 𝛼 ∈ G0, " H
"
If tan 𝛼 = , then sin 𝛼 is equal to
'

"√-'
A
-'

'√-'
B
-'
"
C ±
√-'

'
D −
√-'

√-'
E ±
"

Question 5
"
Let 𝑓: ℝ → ℝ, 𝑓(𝑥) = 3 sin i− / (𝑥 + 1)j − 2. The period and range of 𝑓(𝑥) respectively are:

$
A and [−2,2]
/
$
B and ℝ
/

C 5 and [−1,5]
D 5𝜋 and [−5,1]
E −5𝜋 and [−5,1]

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Question 6

Which one is the general form of the vertical asymptotes of the function (𝑘 ∈ ℤ):
$
𝑓: ℝ → ℝ, 𝑓(𝑥) = 2 tan i3 G𝑥 − % Hj

0$
A '
(%0(/)$
B
-"
/0$
C -"
(%(/0)$
D
-"

(/01%)$
E
-"

Question 7

The equation 𝑎sin(2𝑥) = 𝑏 where 𝑎 and 𝑏 are positive constants, have exactly 4 solutions when 𝑥 ∈
[0,4𝜋] when:
A 𝑎 = 𝑏
B 𝑎 < 𝑏
C 𝑎 > 𝑏
D 𝑎 < 2𝑏
E 𝑎 = 2𝑏






END OF SECTION 2

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SECTION 3 – Extended Response Questions

Instructions for Section 3

Answer all questions in the spaces provided.
In questions where a numerical answer is required, an exact value is required, unless otherwise specified.
In questions where more than one mark is available, appropriate working must be shown.
Unless otherwise indicated, the diagrams in this section are not drawn to scale.

Question 1 (10 marks)

The mass of a newfound element – Methodsium – is very unstable so it will decay with respect to time.
However, the rate of decay differs depending on the experimental conditions.
In the first experiment, the initial mass of Methodsium is 10kg and has a half-life of 500 hours (i.e.
every 500 hours, half the mass of Methodsium will decay).
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a. The function 𝑀(𝑥) = 𝑝 ∙ G H models the mass of Methodsium in kilograms with respect to
"
time for this experiment

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Show that 𝑝 = 10 and 𝑞 = /44

2 marks

b. Hence, to the nearest hour, find how long it takes for the Methodsium to decay from 5kg to 1 kg

3 marks

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c. Aiming to investigate the rate of decay under different experimental conditions, the scientists
investigate a 5 kg sample of Methodsium in the second experiment, with its mass modelled by
the function:

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𝑁(𝑥) = − " log ! (𝑥 + 1) + 5

If they experiment was conducted for 2000 hours, sketch the graphs of 𝑀(𝑥) and 𝑁(𝑥) on
the same set of axes below. Ensure to label the endpoints
3 marks

d. The scientists need to transport 5 kg of Methodsium to a separate laboratory for further
testing. As the journey will take 400 hours, they wish to minimise the amount of Methodsium
lost due to the decay. Which experimental conditions should the scientists use? Support your
answer with mathematical values.

2 marks

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Question 2 (8 marks)
The temperature on Planet 𝛼 varies across a particular year according to the rule:
𝜋 1
𝑇(𝑥) = 𝑇4 sin • i𝑥 + j€ + 10
6 2

Where T is the temperature in degrees Celsius, and 𝑥 is the month, where 0 ≤ 𝑥 ≤ 12.
T0 is a positive constant. Assume that on this planet, one year is twelve months and each month is
thirty days.
a. If the lowest temperature that year is −15 degrees and the maximum temperature is 35 degrees,
find the value of T0

1 mark

b. Hence, find the temperature of the first day (take 𝑥 = 0 for this day), giving your answer to the
nearest degree

1 mark

c. When the temperature is below negative 5 degrees, planet wide heating will be activated. Find
the proportion of the year, correct to 2 decimal places, that heating will be necessary.

3 marks

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d. The temperature of a neighbouring planet, Planet 𝛽, is given by 𝐵(𝑥) = − 𝑥 " + 6𝑥 + 10.
"
Seeking to escape the summer heat, all residents from 𝛽 holiday on 𝛼 when the temperature on
Planet 𝛽 is higher than that on Planet 𝛼.

Assuming that each month is 30 days, how many days per year do residents from 𝛽 holiday on
𝛼? Give your answer to the nearest day.

3 marks

END OF SECTION 3

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