AA SL Homework [86 marks]

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(a) Show that ( 2 n−1 )2 + ( 2 n+1 )2=8 n2+ 2, where n ∈ Z .

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(b) Hence, or otherwise, prove that the sum of the squares of any two consecutive odd integers
is even.

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2.

The function f is defined by f ( x )=e2 x −6 e x +5 , x ∈ R , x ≤ a. The graph of y=f ( x ) is shown in the

following diagram.
(a) Find the largest value of a such that f has an inverse function.

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 (b) For this value of a , find an expression for f −1 ( x ) , stating its domain.

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Solve the equation 2 ln x=ln 9+ 4 . Give your answer in the form x= p e q where p , q ∈ Z .

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The first three terms of an arithmetic sequence are u1 ,5 u 1−8 and 3 u1 +8.

(a) Show that u1=4 .

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(b) Prove that the sum of the first n terms of this arithmetic sequence is a square number.
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5.

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

(a) Describe a sequence of transformations that transforms the graph of y= √ x for x ≥ 0 to the
graph of y=−1−√ x+3 for x ≥−3.

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

(b) State the range of f .

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(c) Find an expression for f −1 ( x ) , stating its domain.

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 (d) Find the coordinates of the point(s) where the graphs of y=f ( x ) and y=f −1 ( x ) intersect.

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6.

The quadratic equation ( k −1 ) x 2 +2 x+ ( 2 k−3 ) =0, where k ∈ R , has real distinct roots.

Find the range of possible values for k .

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7.

The temperature T ❑∘ C of water t minutes after being poured into a cup can be modelled
−kt
by T =T 0 e where t ≥ 0 and T 0 ,k are positive constants.

The water is initially boiling at 100❑∘ C . When t=10, the temperature of the water is 70❑∘ C .

(a) Show that T 0=100.

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(b) Show that k = ln .
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(c) Find the temperature of the water when t=15.

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(d) Sketch the graph of T versus t , clearly indicating any asymptotes with their equations and
stating the coordinates of any points of intersection with the axes.

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(e) Find the time taken for the water to have a temperature of 50❑∘ C . Give your answer correct
to the nearest second.

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(f) The model for the temperature of the water can also be expressed in the form T =T a 10
0
for t ≥ 0 and a is a positive constant.

Find the exact value of a .

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8.

Consider the arithmetic sequence u1, u2, u3 , … .

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The sum of the first n terms of this sequence is given by Sn=n +4 n.

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(a.i) Find the sum of the first five terms.

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(a.ii) Given that S6 =60, find u6 .

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(b) Find u1.

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(c) Hence or otherwise, write an expression for un in terms of n .

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Consider a geometric sequence, v n, where v 2=u1 and v 4=u 6.

(d) Find the possible values of the common ratio, r .

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(e) Given that v 99< 0, find v 5.

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9.

The functions f and g are defined for x ∈ R by

f ( x )=ax+ b, where a , b ∈ Z

g ( x )=x 2+ x +3 .

Find the two possible functions f such that ( g ∘ f ) ( x ) =4 x 2−14 x +15 .

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A function f is defined by f ( x )=1− , where x ∈ R, x ≠ 2.
x −2

(a) The graph of y=f ( x ) has a vertical asymptote and a horizontal asymptote.

Write down the equation of

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(a.i) the vertical asymptote;

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(a.ii) the horizontal asymptote.

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(b) Find the coordinates of the point where the graph of y=f ( x ) intersects

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(b.i) the y -axis;

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(b.ii) the x -axis.

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(c) On the following set of axes, sketch the graph of y=f ( x ), showing all the features found in
parts (a) and (b).
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