Coordinate Geometry

Question 1

Consider 𝑓: [𝑘, ∞) → 𝑅, 𝑓(𝑥) = √𝑥 − 𝑘, 𝑘 > 0

i. Find the inverse of 𝑓

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Find values of 𝑘 where the graph of 𝑓(𝑥) and 𝑓 −1 (𝑥) has
i. 1 intersection only
ii. more than 1 intersection, find the intersections of coordinates
iii. no solution

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Question 2
Explore Power Functions
Question 3
Increasing and decreasing function
A 𝑓 is strictly increasing if 𝑥2 > 𝑥1, 𝑖𝑚𝑝𝑙𝑖𝑒𝑠 𝑓(𝑥2) > 𝑓(𝑥1)
A 𝑓 is strictly increasing if 𝑥2 > 𝑥1, 𝑖𝑚𝑝𝑙𝑖𝑒𝑠 𝑓(𝑥2) < 𝑓(𝑥1)
Consider the function of 𝑓(𝑥) above to find when is:

i. 𝑓 ′ (𝑥) = 0
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ii. 𝑓 ′ (𝑥) > 0

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iii. 𝑓 ′ (𝑥) > 0

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iv. 𝑓(𝑥) is strictly increasing

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v. 𝑓(𝑥) is strictly decreasing

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A hard example of this looks:

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Question 4
A right circular cone is inscribed in a sphere of radius 4 cm, as shown in the cross section
below.

a. Express the radius, r cm, of the cone in

terms of h.

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a. Write an equation expressing the volume

of the cone, V cm3, in terms of h and
state any restrictions on h.

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b. Sketch the graph of V versus h.

c. Use the graph to find the maximum volume for the cone to the nearest cm3.

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Further Thoughts:
What is the result of a function of f and its inverse being composited together, 𝑓(𝑓 −1 (𝑥))𝑜𝑟 𝑓 −1 (𝑓(𝑥)).
Define a function to show the result.

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