4 − x2

1. Let f(x) = .
4− x

(a) State the largest possible domain for f.

(2)

(b) Solve the inequality f(x) ≥ 1.

(4)
(Total 6 marks)

2. (a) Simplify the difference of binomial coefficients

 n   2n 
  −   , where n ≥ 3.
 3  2 
(4)

(b) Hence, solve the inequality

 n   2n 
  −   > 32n, where n ≥ 3.
 3  2 
(2)
(Total 6 marks)

8x
3. Sketch the graph of f(x) = x + . Clearly mark the coordinates of the two maximum points
x −92

and the two minimum points. Clearly mark and state the equations of the vertical asymptotes
and the oblique asymptote.
(Total 7 marks)

4. (a) The graph of y = ln(x) is transformed into the graph of y = ln(2x + 1).
Describe two transformations that are required to do this.
(2)

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 (b) Solve ln(2x + 1) > 3 cos (x), x  [0, 10].
(4)
(Total 6 marks)

5. The functions f and g are defined as:

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f (x) = e x , x  0
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g (x) = , x  − 3.
x +3

(a) Find h (x) where h (x) = g ◦ f (x).

(2)

(b) State the domain of h−1 (x).

(2)

(c) Find h−1 (x).

(4)
(Total 8 marks)

6. Find the values of k such that the equation x3 + x2 – x + 2 = k has three distinct real solutions.
(Total 5 marks)

7. A system of equations is given by

cos x + cos y = 1.2

sin x + sin y = 1.4.

(a) For each equation express y in terms of x.

(2)

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 (b) Hence solve the system for 0  x < , 0 < y < .
(4)
(Total 6 marks)

8. The function f(x) = 4x3 + 2ax – 7a, a  leaves a remainder of –10 when divided
by (x – a).

(a) Find the value of a.

(3)

(b) Show that for this value of a there is a unique real solution to the equation f(x) = 0.
(2)
(Total 5 marks)

9. A function is defined as f(x) = k x , with k > 0 and x ≥ 0.

(a) Sketch the graph of y = f(x).

(1)

(b) Show that f is a one-to-one function.

(1)

(c) Find the inverse function, f–1(x) and state its domain.
(3)

(d) If the graphs of y = f(x) and y = f–1(x) intersect at the point (4, 4) find the value of k.
(2)

(e) Consider the graphs of y = f(x) and y = f–1(x) using the value of k found in part (d).

(i) Find the area enclosed by the two graphs.

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(ii) The line x = c cuts the graphs of y = f(x) and y = f–1(x) at the points P and Q
respectively. Given that the tangent to y = f(x) at point P is parallel to the tangent to
y = f–1(x) at point Q find the value of c.
(9)
(Total 16 marks)