MHF4U Test #4: Chapters 8

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Part A – Multiple Choice [K/U – 20 marks]

1. If 𝑓(𝑥) is a non-constant linear function and 𝑔(𝑥) is a quadratic function, then what type of function is
𝑦 = 𝑓(𝑥)𝑔(𝑥) ?
a) linear b) cubic
c) quadratic d) cannot be determined for sure

2. Given ℎ(𝑥) = 5𝑥 2 + 3𝑥 − 2 , which pair of equations below are possible equations for 𝑓(𝑥) and 𝑔(𝑥)
so that ℎ(𝑥) = 𝑓(𝑥) − 𝑔(𝑥) ?
a) 𝑓(𝑥) = 5𝑥 2 b) 𝑓(𝑥) = 4𝑥 2
𝑔(𝑥) = −3𝑥 + 2 𝑔(𝑥) = 𝑥 2 + 3𝑥 − 2

c) 𝑓(𝑥) = 4𝑥 2 d) 𝑓(𝑥) = 5𝑥 2
𝑔(𝑥) = −𝑥 2 − 3𝑥 − 2 𝑔(𝑥) = 3𝑥 − 2

3. 1
Given the function 𝑢(𝑥) = 𝑥 2 + 3𝑥 + 2 and 𝑤(𝑥) = , determine 𝑢(𝑤(2)).
𝑥−1
a) 𝑢(𝑤(2)) = −6 b) 𝑢(𝑤(2)) = 6
c) 𝑢(𝑤(2)) = 1 d) 𝑢(𝑤(2)) = −1

4. 1
Given the function 𝑢(𝑥) = 𝑥 2 + 3𝑥 + 2 and 𝑤(𝑥) = 𝑥−1 , determine w(𝑢(−3)).
a) 𝑤(𝑢(−3)) = 6 b) 𝑤(𝑢(−3)) = −6
c) 𝑤(𝑢(−3)) = 1 d) 𝑤(𝑢(−3)) = −1

5. Given 𝑓(𝑥) = 4𝑥 and g(𝑥) = 𝑠𝑖𝑛𝑥, determine the range of 𝑓(𝑔(𝑥)) :

a) 1 b) {𝑦 ∈ 𝑅}
{𝑦 ∈ 𝑅| ≤ 𝑦 ≤ 4}
4
c) {𝑦 ∈ 𝑅| − 4 ≤ 𝑦 ≤ 4} d) {𝑦 ∈ 𝑅| − 1 ≤ 𝑦 ≤ 1}

6. Given 𝑓(𝑥) = 4𝑥 and g(𝑥) = 𝑠𝑖𝑛𝑥, determine the domain of 𝑓(𝑔(𝑥)) :

a) 1 b) {𝑦 ∈ 𝑅}
{𝑦 ∈ 𝑅| ≤ 𝑦 ≤ 4}
4
c) {𝑦 ∈ 𝑅| − 4 ≤ 𝑦 ≤ 4} d) {𝑦 ∈ 𝑅| − 1 ≤ 𝑦 ≤ 1}
 7. In general, the zeros of a function 𝑓(𝑥) appear on the graph of 𝑦 = 𝑓(𝑥)𝑔(𝑥) as:
a) vertical asymptotes b) local extreme points
c) holes d) x-intercepts

8. Given that 𝑓(𝑥) = {(−2,7), (−3,11), (4, −9), (11, −5)} and 𝑔(𝑥) = {(−2,33), (−1,10), (4,22), (7, −5)}
𝑓(𝑥)
determine the following: =
𝑔(𝑥)
a) 33 22 b) 7 9
{(−4, ) , (2, − )} {(2, − ) , (−4, )}
7 9 33 22

c) 33 22 d) 7 9
{(−2, ) , (4, − )} {(−2, ) , (4, − )}
7 9 33 22

9. If 𝑓(𝑥) and 𝑔(𝑥) are both functions that are defined for all 𝑥 ∈ 𝑅, then 𝑓(𝑔(𝑥)) = 𝑔(𝑓(𝑥)) ?
a) True b) False

10. Given the cost function, 𝐶(𝑛), and the revenue function, 𝑅(𝑛), for the company, the profit function is given
by 𝑃(𝑛) = 𝐶(𝑛) − 𝑅(𝑛).
a) True b) False

Show all work from this point forward for full marks:

11. Given the functions 𝑓(𝑥) = 4𝑥 + 10 and 𝑔(𝑥) = √𝑥 + 2 , what is the value of 𝑎 for which 𝑓(𝑔(𝑎)) = 10 ?
✔✔✔

12. 0.9𝑥
Determine the equation(s) of the vertical asymptote(s) of the function 𝑦 = : ✔✔✔
2𝑥 2 −3
 13. Match each parent function with a characteristic of its graph. Each example may only be used for one parent
function.✔✔✔✔

A. B C D

Part B – Thinking and Investigation [TI – 20 marks]

1. The graph of 𝑦 = 𝑓(𝑔(𝑥)) is shown, where 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥 3 and 𝑔(𝑥) is a function of the form 𝑔(𝑥) = 𝐴(𝑥 + 𝐵).
Determine the equation for 𝑔(𝑥) ? ✔✔✔

2. Use the graph of the combined function 𝑦 = 2𝑥 − 𝑥 2 to determine an approximate solution to the inequality
2𝑥 > 𝑥 2 ? ✔✔✔
3. The graphs of two functions are shown.

a) For what values of 𝑥 is: ✔✔ and ✔✔

i) 𝑓(𝑥) > 𝑔(𝑥) ii) 𝑓(𝑥) < 𝑔(𝑥)

b) Sketch a graph of 𝑦 = 𝑓(𝑥) − 𝑔(𝑥) on the interval (−2, 2). ✔✔

c) For what region is 𝑓(𝑥) − 𝑔(𝑥) > 0? Explain how this corresponds to your answer to part a). ✔✔
4. Match each equation with its graph. ✔✔✔✔
a) 𝑓(𝑥) = 2(1.3)𝑥

𝑔(𝑥) = 2(1.8)𝑥

ℎ(𝑥) = 4(1.3)𝑥

𝑘(𝑥) = 4(0.7)𝑥

b) Explain your reasoning. ✔✔

Part C – Communication [Com – 20 marks]

1. Fill in the blanks. ✔✔✔✔✔✔

a) “Function _________________” is applying one function to the results of another.
b) _______________ is an alternative notation that means the same thing as 𝑓(𝑔(𝑥)).
c) You can find holes in a rational function by setting the __________ in the rational part of the function equal
to 0 and solving for the variable in the rational part of the function.
d) We have seen before that when factors cancel, a hole is formed, not an ______________.
e) The point of intersection of a cost function and corresponding revenue function is called the
_____________________.
f) Some inequalities like 𝑙𝑜𝑔 𝑙𝑜𝑔 (𝑥) >𝑐𝑜𝑠 𝑐𝑜𝑠 (𝑥) can not be solved using standard __________ techniques,
so graphing technology may be employed.

2. Consider the function 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥 2 and 𝑔(𝑥) = 4𝑥 − 4.

a) Use the table of values to compare the output values for 𝑦 = 𝑓(𝑥) , and 𝑔(𝑥) given input values of -2, -1, 0,
1, and 2. ✔✔✔✔✔✔

𝑥 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥 2 𝑔(𝑥) = 4𝑥 − 4 ℎ(𝑥) = 𝑥 2 − 4𝑥 + 4

−2
−1
0
1
2
 b) Sketch the graphs of 𝑦 = 𝑓(𝑥), 𝑦 = 𝑔(𝑥), and 𝑦 = ℎ(𝑥) on the grid provided. ✔✔✔

c) How could you use the values in the columns 𝑓(𝑥) and 𝑔(𝑥) to determine the values in the column for ℎ(𝑥)?
✔

d) How are the y-coordinates on the graph of ℎ(𝑥) related to those on the graphs of 𝑓(𝑥) and 𝑔(𝑥) ? ✔

e) Determine the values of 𝑓(𝑥), 𝑔(𝑥), and ℎ(𝑥) when 𝑥 = 3. ✔✔✔

Part D – Application [APP – 12 marks]

1. Bob is shopping at a clothing store that is currently having a 25% off sale on all items. Where he lives, Bob must
add 13% tax to the selling price for the final total.
a) Create an equation, 𝑠(𝑝) that relates the regular price, 𝑝 , to the sale price, 𝑠, both in dollars. ✔

b) Create an equation, 𝑡(𝑠) that relates the sale price, 𝑠, to the total cost, 𝑡, both in dollars. ✔
c) Create a composite function that expresses the total cost in terms of the regular price. Using this equation,
how much did Bob pay for a jacket that’s regular price $95.99? ✔✔

2. Given the graphs of 𝑓(𝑥), and 𝑔(𝑥) as shown, find: ✔✔✔✔

a) 𝑓(𝑔(0))

b) 𝑔(𝑓(−3))

3. 𝑓(𝑥)
Given the graphs of 𝑓(𝑥) = 2𝑥 and 𝑔(𝑥) = 𝑥 − 1, sketch a graph of the combined function 𝑦 = 𝑔(𝑥) on
the axes below. List a minimum of 4 points. ✔✔✔✔

Test Summary
Knowledge & Thinking & Invest. Communication Application
Understanding
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