PRACTICE QUESTIONS Functions test part 2 [63 marks]

1. [Maximum mark: 5] 19M.2.AHL.TZ1.H_4

The function f is defined by f (x) = sec x + 2, 0 ⩽ x < .
π

(a) Write down the range of f . [1]

(b) Find f −1 (x), stating its domain. [4]

2. [Maximum mark: 18] 18M.2.AHL.TZ2.H_10

Consider the expression f (x) − x).
π π
= tan (x + )cot (
4 4

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

5π
⩽ x ⩽
π
. [2]
8 8

(a.ii) With reference to your graph, explain why f is a function on

the given domain. [1]

(a.iii) Explain why f has no inverse on the given domain. [1]

(a.iv) Explain why f is not a function for − 3π ⩽ x ⩽

π
. [1]
4 4

The expression f (x) can be written as g (t) where t = tan x.

(b) Show that g (t) = (

1+t
)
2
. [3]
1−t

(c) Sketch the graph of y = g (t) for t ≤ 0. Give the coordinates of

any intercepts and the equations of any asymptotes. [3]

Let α, β be the roots of g (t) = k, where 0 < k < 1.

(d.i) Find α and β in terms of k. [5]

(d.ii) Show that α + β < −2. [2]

3. [Maximum mark: 3] 23M.2.AHL.TZ2.b
The weight is released when its base is at a minimum height of 1 metre above
the ground, and it reaches a maximum height of 1. 8 metres above the ground.
The graph of H is shown in the following diagram.

Find the value of

(i) a; [2]

(ii) b. [1]
4. [Maximum mark: 12] 21M.2.AHL.TZ2.12
2
x −1
A function f is defined by f (x) = arcsin( 2
x +1
), x ∈ R.

(a) Show that f is an even function. [1]

(b) By considering limits, show that the graph of y = f (x) has a

horizontal asymptote and state its equation. [2]

2
x −1
A function g is defined by g(x) = arcsin( 2
x +1
), x ∈ R, x ≥ 0.

(c) Find an expression for g

−1
(x), justifying your answer. [5]

(d) State the domain of g−1. [1]

(e) Sketch the graph of y = g−1(x), clearly indicating any

asymptotes with their equations and stating the values of any
axes intercepts. [3]

5. [Maximum mark: 11] 18N.2.AHL.TZ0.H_9

The function f is defined by f (x) , 0 < x < 3.
2 ln x+1
=
x−3

Draw a set of axes showing x and y values between −3 and 3. On these axes

(a.i) sketch the graph of y = f (x), showing clearly any axis

intercepts and giving the equations of any asymptotes. [4]

(a.ii) sketch the graph of y = f

−1
(x), showing clearly any axis
intercepts and giving the equations of any asymptotes. [4]

(a.iii) Hence, or otherwise, solve the inequality f (x) > f

−1
(x). [3]
6. [Maximum mark: 14] 21N.2.AHL.TZ0.10
2

Consider the function f (x) .

x −x−12 15
= , x ∈ R, x ≠
2x−15 2

Find the coordinates where the graph of f crosses the

(a.i) x-axis. [2]

(a.ii) y-axis. [1]

(a.iii) Write down the equation of the vertical asymptote of the graph
of f . [1]

(a.iiii) The oblique asymptote of the graph of f can be written as

y = ax + b where a, b ∈ Q.

Find the value of a and the value of b. [4]

(a.iiiii) Sketch the graph of f for −30 ≤ x ≤ 30, clearly indicating

the points of intersection with each axis and any asymptotes. [3]

(a.iiiiii) Express 1
in partial fractions. [3]
f (x)

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