Exam style questions on functions [52 marks]

1. EXN.1.SL.TZ0.8

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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2. 23M.1.SL.TZ2.6

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

f ( x )=ax+ b, where a , b ∈ Z
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g ( x )=x + x +3 .
 Find the two possible functions f such that ( g ∘ f ) ( x ) =4 x 2−14 x +15 .

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3. 23M.1.SL.TZ2.7

The following diagram shows part of the graph of a quadratic function f .

The vertex of the parabola is (−2 ,−5 ) and the y -intercept is at point P.

(a) Write down the equation of the axis of symmetry.

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The function can be written in the form f ( x )= ( x−h ) + k , where h , k ∈ Z .
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(b) Write down the values of h and k .

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(c) Find the y -coordinate of P.

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In the following diagram, the line L is normal to the graph of f at point P.

 (d) Find the equation of the line L, in the form y=ax+ b.

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The line L intersects the graph of f at a second point, Q , as shown above.

(e) Calculate the distance between P and Q .

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4. 21N.1.SL.TZ0.8

Consider the function f ( x )=a x where x , a∈ R and x >0 , a>1 .

The graph of f contains the point ( 23 , 4).

(a) Show that a=8.

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(b) Write down an expression for f −1 ( x ) .

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(c) Find the value of f −1 ( √ 32 ) .

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Consider the arithmetic sequence log 8 27 , log 8 p , log 8 q , log 8 125 , where p>1 and q >1.
(d.i) Show that 27 , p , q and 125 are four consecutive terms in a geometric sequence.

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(d.ii) Find the value of p and the value of q .

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