2022 Prior Knowledge Test

1IB – Mathematical Analysis and Approaches

PAPER 1

Dr. Hunt

DURÉE DE L’ÉPREUVE : 1H30 + 5min de lecture

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Instructions to candidates:

 Do not open this examination paper until instructed to do so.

 Unless otherwise stated in the question, all numerical answers should be

given exactly or correct to three significant figures.

 The maximum mark for this examination paper is [80 marks].

Full marks are not necessarily awarded for a correct answer with no working. Answers
must be supported by working and/or explanations. Where an answer is incorrect, some
marks may be given for a correct method, provided this is shown by written working.
You are therefore advised to show all working.

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1. [6 marks]
The quadratic equation − 2 + ( − 1) = 0 has roots and such that + = 4.
Without solving the equation, find the possible values of the real number .

2a. [2 marks]
Line intersects the -axis at point A and the -axis at point B, as shown on the diagram.

The length of line segment OB is three times the length of line segment OA, where O is the
origin.
Point (2, 6) lies on .
Find the equation of in the form = + .

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2b. [2 marks]
Find the -coordinate of point A.

3. [6 marks]
Let ( ) = − + 4 + 5 and ( ) = − ( ) + .
Find the values of so that ( ) = 0 has no real roots.

4. [5 marks]
When + 4 − is divided by − the remainder is 2.
Given that , ∈ ℝ, find the smallest possible value for .

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5a. [1 mark]
The graph of = ( ) for −4 ≤ ≤ 6 is shown in the following diagram.

Write down the value of (2).

5b. [1 mark]
Write down the value of ( ∘ )(2).

5c. [3 marks]

Let ( ) = ( ) + 1 for −4 ≤ ≤ 6. On the axes above, sketch the graph of .

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6a. [3 marks]

The following diagram shows the graph of = −1 − √ + 3 for ≥ −3.

Describe a sequence of transformations that transforms the graph of = √ for ≥

0 to the graph of = −1 − √ + 3 for ≥ −3.

6b. [1 mark]

A function is defined by ( ) = −1 − √ + 3 for ≥ −3.

State the range of .

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6c. [5 marks]
Find an expression for ( ), stating its domain.

6d. [5 marks]
Find the coordinates of the point(s) where the graphs of = ( ) and = ( )
intersect.

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7a. [1 mark]

The function is defined by ( ) = , where ∈ ℝ, ≠ 3.

Write down the equation of

the vertical asymptote of the graph of .

7b. [1 mark]
the horizontal asymptote of the graph of .

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7c. [1 mark]
Find the coordinates where the graph of crosses
the -axis.

7d. [1 mark]
the -axis.

7e. [1 mark]
Sketch the graph of on the next page.

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7f. [4 marks]

The function is defined by ( ) = , where ∈ ℝ, ≠ 3 and ∈ ℝ.

Given that ( ) = ( ), determine the value of .

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8. [3 marks]
The following diagram shows the graph of a function , with domain −2 ≤ ≤ 4.

The points (−2, 0) and (4, 7) lie on the graph of .

On the grid, sketch the graph of .

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9. [3 marks]

10. [3 marks]

Sketch the graphs of = + 1 and = | − 2| on the following axes.

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11. [5 marks]

Sketch the graph of = , stating the equations of any asymptotes and the coordinates
of any points of intersection with the axes.

12a. [4 marks]

Let ( ) = ,    ∈ ℝ,    ≠ −2.

Find all the intercepts of the graph of ( ) with both the and axes.

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12b. [1 mark]
Write down the equation of the vertical asymptote.

12c. [4 marks]
As → ±∞ the graph of ( ) approaches an oblique straight line asymptote.
Divide 2 − 5 − 12 by + 2 to find the equation of this asymptote.

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13. [8 marks]

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