2024 Edition

MATHEMATICS
FUNCTIONS
GRADE 10-12
Maths and Science Infinity

Learner Manual

Maths Department, MSI

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Eastern C
Contents
FUNCTIONS ............................................................................................................................ 3
CURRICULUM OVERVIEW................................................................................................ 3
KEY CONCEPTS .................................................................................................................... 4
INVERSE FUNCTIONS ......................................................................................................... 4
RESTRICTING THE DOMAIN ........................................................................................ 7
STRAIGHT LINE.................................................................................................................... 8
HYPERBOLA .......................................................................................................................... 9
DETERMINING EQUATIONS OF A HYPERBOLIC FUNCTIONS ........................ 11
QUADRATIC FUNCTIONS (PARABOLA) ...................................................................... 11
SKETCHING A QUADRATIC GRAPH ........................................................................ 13
DETERMINING THE EQUATION OF A PARABOLA .............................................. 14
EXPONENTIAL FUNCTION .............................................................................................. 16
IMPORTANT DEDUCTIONS ..................................................................................... 16
SKETCHING OF EXPONENTIAL GRAPH ................................................................. 18
GRADE 10 EXAM-TYPE QUESTIONS............................................................................. 19
GRADE 11 EXAM-TYPE QUESTIONS............................................................................. 28
HYPERBOLA QUESTIONS ................................................................................................ 44
INVERSE FUNCTIONS QUESTIONS ............................................................................... 56
QUADRATIC FUNCTIONS QUESTIONS ........................................................................ 67
 FUNCTIONS

CURRICULUM OVERVIEW
1. The concept of a function, where a certain quantity (output value) uniquely depends on
another quantity (input value). Work with relationships between variables using tables,
graphs, words and formulae. Convert flexibly between these representations.
2.The graph defined by 𝒚 = 𝒙 should be known from Grade 9
𝟏
3. Point by point plotting of basic graphs defined by 𝒚 = 𝒙𝟐 , 𝒚 = and 𝒚 = 𝒃𝒙 ; where
𝒙
𝒃 > 𝟎 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒃 ≠ 𝟏 to discover shape, domain (input values), range (output values),
asymptotes, axes of symmetry, turning points and intercepts on the axes (where applicable)
𝟏
GRADE 10 4. Investigate the effect of 𝒂 and 𝒒 on the graphs defined by, 𝑓(𝒙) = 𝒙 ,𝒇(𝒙) = 𝒙𝟐 , 𝒇(𝒙) =
𝒙
and 𝒇(𝒙) = 𝒃𝒙 ; 𝒃 > 𝟎; 𝒃 ≠ 𝟏
5. Point by point plotting of basic graphs defined by 𝒚 = 𝑺𝒊𝒏 𝜽, 𝒚 = 𝑪𝒐𝒔 𝜽 and 𝒚 = 𝑻𝒂𝒏 𝜽
for 𝜃 ∈ [0°, 360°]
6. Study the effect of 𝒂 and 𝒒 on the graphs defined by: 𝒚 = 𝒂𝑺𝒊𝒏 𝜽 + 𝒒, 𝒚 = 𝑪𝒐𝒔 𝜽 + 𝒒, and
𝒚 = 𝑻𝒂𝒏 𝜽 + 𝒒 where a and q ∈ 𝑄 and 𝜃 ∈ [0°, 360°]
7. Sketch graphs, find the equations of given graphs and interpret graphs Note: Sketching
of the graphs must be based on the observation of the effect number 3 and number 5

1. Revise the effect of the parameters 𝒂 and 𝒒 and investigate the effect of 𝒑 on the graphs
𝒂
of the functions defined by:𝒇(𝒙) = 𝒂(𝒙 + 𝒑)𝟐 + 𝒒 , 𝒇(𝒙) = + 𝒒 and 𝒇(𝒙) = 𝒂𝒃𝒙+𝒑 + 𝒒
𝒙+𝒑
where 𝒃 > 𝟎; 𝒃 ≠ 𝟏
2. Investigate numerically the average gradient between two points on a curve and develop
an intuitive understanding of the concept of the gradient of a curve at a point
3. Point by point plotting of basic graphs defined by 𝒚 = 𝑺𝒊𝒏 𝜽 , 𝒚 = 𝑪𝒐𝒔𝜽 and 𝒚 = 𝑻𝒂𝒏 𝜽
GRADE 11 for 𝜃 ∈ [−360°, 360°]
4. Investigate the effect of the parameter 𝒌 on the graphs of the functions defined by:
𝒚 = 𝑺𝒊𝒏(𝒌𝒙), 𝒚 = 𝑪𝒐𝒔(𝒌𝒙) and 𝒚 = 𝑻𝒂𝒏(𝒌𝒙)
5. Investigate the effect of the parameter 𝒑 on the graphs of the functions defined by;
𝒚 = 𝑺𝒊𝒏(𝒙 + 𝒑) , 𝒚 = 𝑪𝒐𝒔(𝒙 + 𝒑) and 𝒚 = 𝑻𝒂𝒏(𝒙 + 𝒑)
6. Draw sketch graphs defined by: 𝒚 = 𝒂𝑺𝒊𝒏𝒌(𝒙 + 𝒑), 𝒚 = 𝒂𝑪𝒐𝒔𝒌(𝒙 + 𝒑) and
𝒚 = 𝒂𝑻𝒂𝒏𝒌(𝒙 + 𝒑) at most two parameters at a time

1. Definition of a function
2. General concept of the inverse of a function and how the domain of the function may
need to be restricted (in order to obtain a one-to-one function) to ensure that the inverse is
a function
3. Determine and sketch graphs of the inverses of the functions defined by 𝒚 = 𝒂𝒙 + 𝒒,
𝒚 = 𝒂𝒙𝟐 and 𝒚 = 𝒃𝒙 ; 𝒃 > 𝟎 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒃 ≠ 𝟏 focus on the following characteristics: Domain and
GRADE 12 range, intercepts with the axes, turning points, minima, maxima, asymptotes (horizontal and
vertical), shape and symmetry, average gradient (average rate of change), intervals on
which the function increases/decreases
4. Revision of the exponential function and the exponential laws and graph of the function
defined by 𝒚 = 𝒃𝒙 ; 𝒃 > 𝟎 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒃 ≠ 𝟏
5. Understand the definition of a logarithm: 𝒚 = 𝐥𝐨𝐠 𝒃 𝒙 ⇔ 𝒙 = 𝒃𝒚 where 𝒃 > 𝟎 and 𝒃 ≠ 𝟏
6. The graph of the function, 𝒚 = 𝒍𝒐𝒈𝒃 𝒙 for both the cases 𝟎 < 𝒃 < 𝟏 and 𝒃 > 𝟏.

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 KEY CONCEPTS
What learners must know:

• to differentiate between different shapes of graphs based on the equation.

• to draw graphs.

• to analyse and interpret graphs, make deductions from the given graphs.

• how to recognize the domain and the range.

• identify the asymptote (s).

• how to find the point (s) of intersection.

• that hyperbola must always have arms and show at least one point on the other arm.

• to investigate the average gradient between two points on a curve.

INVERSE FUNCTIONS
• Given the function 𝒇(𝒙), we determine the inverse 𝒇−𝟏 (𝒙) by:

• Swapping 𝒙 and 𝒚

• Making 𝒚 the subject of the equation

• expressing the new equation in function notation.

• If we represent the function 𝑓 and the inverse function 𝒇−𝟏 graphically, the two
graphs are reflected about the line 𝒚 = 𝒙.

• The domain of the function is equal to the range of the inverse. The range of
the function is equal to the domain of the inverse.

• The inverse function of a straight line is also a straight line. Vertical and
horizontal lines are exceptions.

• The inverse of a parabola is not a function. However, we can limit the domain
of the parabola so that the inverse of the parabola is a function.

• The inverse of the exponential function 𝒇(𝒙) = 𝒃𝒙 ; (𝒃 > 𝟎; 𝒃 ≠ 𝟏) is the

logarithmic function 𝒇−𝟏 (𝒙) = 𝐥𝐨𝐠 𝒃 𝒙.

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RESTRICTING THE DOMAIN

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 STRAIGHT LINE
General representation or equation

𝒚 = 𝒂𝒙 + 𝒒 𝒐𝒓 𝒚 = 𝒎𝒙 + 𝒄

𝒂 or 𝒎 is the gradient and 𝒒 or 𝒄 is the 𝑦- intercept Also note the shape of the following
linear functions:

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 HYPERBOLA
General representation or equation
𝒂 𝒂 𝒂 𝒂
𝒚=𝒙 𝒚=𝒙+𝒒 𝒚 = 𝒙−𝒑 + 𝒒 𝒚 = 𝒙+𝒑 + 𝒒

𝑞 is the vertical shift and 𝑝 is the horizontal shift

𝒂
𝒚=
𝒙
𝑝 = 0 and 𝑞 = 0

Vertical asymptote: 𝑥 = 0

Horizontal asymptote: 𝑦 = 0

Axis of symmetry: 𝑦 = 𝑥 (𝑝𝑜𝑠𝑖𝑡𝑖𝑣𝑒 𝑔𝑟𝑎𝑑𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑜𝑟 𝑖𝑛𝑐𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑎𝑠𝑖𝑛𝑔)

𝑦 = −𝑥 (𝑛𝑒𝑔𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑣𝑒 𝑔𝑟𝑎𝑑𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑜𝑟 𝑑𝑒𝑐𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑠𝑖𝑛𝑔)

Domain: 𝑥 ≠ 0; 𝑥 ∈ ℝ

Range: 𝑦 ≠ 0; 𝑦 ∈ ℝ

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 𝒂
𝒚= +𝒒
𝒙
Vertical asymptote: 𝑥 = 0

Horizontal asymptote: 𝑦 = 𝑞

Axis of symmetry: 𝑦 = 𝑥 + 𝑞 (𝑝𝑜𝑠𝑖𝑡𝑖𝑣𝑒 𝑔𝑟𝑎𝑑𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑜𝑟 𝑖𝑛𝑐𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑎𝑠𝑖𝑛𝑔)

𝑦 = −𝑥 + 𝑞 (𝑛𝑒𝑔𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑣𝑒 𝑔𝑟𝑎𝑑𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑜𝑟 𝑑𝑒𝑐𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑠𝑖𝑛𝑔)

Domain: 𝑥 ≠ 0; 𝑥 ∈ ℝ

Range: 𝑦 ≠ 𝑞; 𝑦 ∈ ℝ

𝒂
𝒚= +𝒒
𝒙−𝒑

Vertical asymptote: 𝑥 − 𝑝 = 0 ⟺ 𝑥 = 𝑝

Horizontal asymptote: 𝑦 = 𝑞

Axis of symmetry: 𝑦 = (𝑥 − 𝑝) + 𝑞 (𝑝𝑜𝑠𝑖𝑡𝑖𝑣𝑒 𝑔𝑟𝑎𝑑𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑜𝑟 𝑖𝑛𝑐𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑎𝑠𝑖𝑛𝑔)

𝑦 = −(𝑥 − 𝑝) + 𝑞 (𝑛𝑒𝑔𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑣𝑒 𝑔𝑟𝑎𝑑𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑜𝑟 𝑑𝑒𝑐𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑠𝑖𝑛𝑔)

Domain: 𝑥 ≠ 𝑝; 𝑥 ∈ ℝ

Range: 𝑦 ≠ 𝑞; 𝑦 ∈ ℝ

𝒂
𝒚= +𝒒
𝒙+𝒑

Vertical asymptote: 𝑥 + 𝑝 = 0 ⟺ 𝑥 = −𝑝

Horizontal asymptote: 𝑦 = 𝑞

Axis of symmetry: 𝑦 = (𝑥 + 𝑝) + 𝑞 (𝑝𝑜𝑠𝑖𝑡𝑖𝑣𝑒 𝑔𝑟𝑎𝑑𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑜𝑟 𝑖𝑛𝑐𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑎𝑠𝑖𝑛𝑔)

𝑦 = −(𝑥 + 𝑝) + 𝑞 (𝑛𝑒𝑔𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑣𝑒 𝑔𝑟𝑎𝑑𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑜𝑟 𝑑𝑒𝑐𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑠𝑖𝑛𝑔)

Domain: 𝑥 ≠ −𝑝; 𝑥 ∈ ℝ

Range: 𝑦 ≠ 𝑞; 𝑦 ∈ ℝ

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 𝑘𝑥+𝑞
Special case: 𝑦 =
𝑥+𝑝

Vertical asymptote: 𝑥 + 𝑝 = 0 ⟺ 𝑥 = −𝑝

Horizontal asymptote: 𝑦 = 𝑘

DETERMINING EQUATIONS OF A HYPERBOLIC FUNCTIONS

NB: Given the asymptote and a point on the graph.

• Determine the equations of the asymptotes,

• Determine the values of 𝑝 and 𝑞, then substitute into the equation.

• Substitute coordinates of a point on the graph into the equation to determine the
value 𝑎.

• Write down the final equation in the form:

𝒂 𝒂
𝒚 = 𝒙−𝒑 + 𝒒 or 𝒚 = 𝒙−𝒑 + 𝒒

QUADRATIC FUNCTIONS (PARABOLA)

Note:
• You need to know how to solve quadratic equations, in order to be able to deal with
parabola.
• The standard form of a quadratic equation is 𝑎𝑥 2 + 𝑏𝑥 + 𝑐 = 0
• If a quadratic equation is already factorized and one side is equal to zero, then the
equation is in standard form, and you should just write the answers from the given
factors.
• If one side is factorized and the other side is not equal to zero, then first write the
question in standard form and then factorize.
• When the question says correct to one or two decimal places, you are expected to
solve the quadratic equation using the quadratic formula.
• If you struggle to find factors of a quadratic equation by inspection, use the quadratic
formula
• For the inequality, simplify so that the right-hand side is 0.
• Then use the graphic (draw the sketch of the parabola) or number line method.

General representation or equation

𝒚 = 𝒂𝒙𝟐 𝒚 = 𝒂𝒙𝟐 + 𝒒 𝒚 = 𝒂𝒙𝟐 + 𝒃𝒙 + 𝒄 𝒚 = 𝒂(𝒙 + 𝒑)𝟐 + 𝒒

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 𝒚 = 𝒂𝒙𝟐

𝑝 = 0 and 𝑞 = 0

Turning point: (0; 0)

𝑦 −intercept: 𝑦 = 0

Domain: 𝑥 ∈ ℝ

Range: 𝑦 ≥ 0 , 𝑦 ∈ ℝ if 𝑎 > 0 OR 𝑦 ≤ 0 , 𝑦 ∈ ℝ if 𝑎 < 0

𝒚 = 𝒂𝒙𝟐 + 𝒒

𝑝=0

Turning point: (0; 𝑞)

𝑦 −intercept: 𝑦 = 𝑞

Domain: 𝑥 ∈ ℝ

Range: 𝑦 ≥ 𝑞 , 𝑦 ∈ ℝ if 𝑎 > 0 OR 𝑦 ≤ 𝑞 , 𝑦 ∈ ℝ if 𝑎 < 0

𝒚 = 𝒂(𝒙 + 𝒑)𝟐 + 𝒒

Turning point: (−𝑝; 𝑞)

𝑦 −intercept: 𝑦 = 𝑎(𝑝)2 + 𝑞

Domain: 𝑥 ∈ ℝ

Range: 𝑦 ≥ 𝑞 , 𝑦 ∈ ℝ if 𝑎 > 0 OR 𝑦 ≤ 𝑞 , 𝑦 ∈ ℝ if 𝑎 < 0

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 𝒚 = 𝒂(𝒙 − 𝒑)𝟐 + 𝒒

Turning point: (𝑝; 𝑞)

𝑦 −intercept: 𝑦 = 𝑎(−𝑝)2 + 𝑞

Domain: 𝑥 ∈ ℝ

Range: 𝑦 ≥ 𝑞 , 𝑦 ∈ ℝ if 𝑎 > 0 OR 𝑦 ≤ 𝑞 , 𝑦 ∈ ℝ if 𝑎 < 0

𝒚 = 𝒂𝒙𝟐 + 𝒃𝒙 + 𝒄

−𝑏 4𝑎𝑐−𝑏2
Turning point: ( ; )
2𝑎 4𝑎

𝑦 −intercept: 𝑦 = 𝑐

Domain: 𝑥 ∈ ℝ
2 2
4𝑎𝑐−𝑏 4𝑎𝑐−𝑏
Range: 𝑦 ≥ 4𝑎
, 𝑦 ∈ ℝ if 𝑎 > 0 OR 𝑦 ≤ 4𝑎
, 𝑦 ∈ ℝ if 𝑎 < 0

The roots or 𝑥-intercepts are determined by equating 𝑦 to zero and solving for 𝑥

SKETCHING A QUADRATIC GRAPH

• Determine the shape of 𝑎, where 𝑎 > 0 or 𝑎 < 0 .

• Find 𝑥-intercepts by letting 𝑦 = 0

• Find 𝑦-intercept by letting 𝑥 = 0

• Find turning point:

• Plot points and sketch graph

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DETERMINING THE EQUATION OF A PARABOLA

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EXPONENTIAL FUNCTION
General representation or equation

𝒚 = 𝒂. 𝒃𝒙 𝒚 = 𝒂. 𝒃𝒙 + 𝒒 𝒚 = 𝒂. 𝒃(𝒙+𝒑) + 𝒒

where 𝑏 > 0 and 𝑏 ≠ 1

IMPORTANT DEDUCTIONS

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 𝒚 = 𝒂. 𝒃𝒙

Horizontal asymptote: 𝑦 = 0

𝑦 −intercept: 𝑦 = 𝑞

𝒚 = 𝒂. 𝒃𝒙 + 𝒒

Horizontal asymptote: 𝑦 = 𝑞

𝑦 −intercept: 𝑦 = 𝑎 + 𝑞

𝒚 = 𝒂. 𝒃(𝒙+𝒑) + 𝒒

Horizontal asymptote: 𝑦 = 𝑞

𝑦 −intercept: 𝑦 = 𝑎𝑏 𝑝 + 𝑞

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SKETCHING OF EXPONENTIAL GRAPH
• Write down the asymptotes.

• Draw the asymptotes on the set of axes as dotted lines.

• Determine the 𝑥- intercept(s); 𝑦 = 0

• Determine the 𝑦- intercept(s); 𝑥 = 0

• If necessary, calculate more points to enable you to draw the correct curve

• Plot the points; then draw the graph using free hand.

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 GRADE 10 EXAM-TYPE QUESTIONS
QUESTION 1

𝑓(𝑥) = 2𝑥 2 + 2 and 𝑔(𝑥) = 2𝑥 + 1 are defining equations of graphs of 𝑓 and g resepectively.

1.1 Write down an equation for the asymptote of g. (1)

1.2 Sketch the graphs of 𝑓 and g on the same set of axes, clearly showing ALL intercepts
with the axes, turning points and asymptotes. (6)

1.3 Write down the range of 𝑓. (1)

1.4 Determine the maximum value of ℎ if ℎ(𝑥) = 3𝑓(𝑥) . (2)

1.5 What transformation does the graph of 𝑦 = 𝑓(𝑥) undergo in order to obtain the graph
of 𝑦 = 2𝑥 2 − 2? (2)

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QUESTION 2

Given: 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑎𝑥 2 + 𝑐

𝑓 passes through the 𝑥-axis at (𝑑 − 5) and (𝑑 − 1), and 𝑑 ∈ ℝ.

2.1 Determine the value of 𝑑. (2)

2.2 Determine the values of 𝑎 and 𝑐 if it is also given that 𝑓(1) = −9. (4)

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QUESTION 3

A hyperbola, ℎ, is described with the following characteristics:

• The equation of the vertical asymptote is 𝑥 = 0

• The range of ℎ is (−∞; 3) ∪ (3; ∞)
• The 𝑥-intercept of ℎ is (2; 0)

Determine the equation of ℎ. [4]

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QUESTION 4
𝑎
The equation of the function g(𝑥) = +𝑞 passes through the point (3; 2) and has a range of
𝑥
𝑦 ∈ (−∞; 1) ∪ (1; ∞).

4.1 Determine the:

4.1.1 Equation of g. (3)

4.1.2 Equation of ℎ, the axis of symmetry of g which has a positive gradient. (2)

4.2 Sketch the graphs g and ℎ on the same system of axes. Clearly show ALL the
asymptotes and intercepts with axes. (4)

4.3 Write the equations of the asymptotes of 𝑓 if 𝑓(𝑥) = −g(𝑥) + 5. (3)

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QUESTION 5

The graphs defined as g(𝑥) = 𝑎𝑥 2 + 𝑞 and 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑘 𝑥 − 4 both pass through (−2; 0) on the
𝑥-axis. The 𝑦-intercept of g is (0; −5).

5.1 Write down the:

5.1.1 Equation of the asymptote of 𝑓. (1)

5.1.2 Value of 𝑞 (1)

5.1.3 Coordinates of the other 𝑥-intercept of g. (1)

5.2 Determine the equation of:

5.2.1 g (2)

5.2.2 𝑓 (3)

5.3 Calculate the 𝑦-intercept of 𝑓. (2)

5.4 On the same system of axes, sketch the graphs of g and 𝑓. Show ALL the
intercepts with the axes and asymptote(s). (6)

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QUESTION 6
1
The sketch below shows 𝑓 and g, the graphs of 𝑓(𝑥) = −1 and g(𝑥) = 𝑎𝑥 + 𝑞 respectively.
𝑥
Points 𝐴(−1; −4) and 𝐵(3; 4) lie on the graph of g. the two graphs intersect at points C and
D. Line BE is drawn parallel to the 𝑦-axis, with E on 𝑓.

6.1 Show that 𝑎 = 2 and 𝑞 = −2. (2)

6.2 Determine the of 𝑥 for which 𝑓(𝑥) = g(𝑥). (4)

6.3 For which values of 𝑥 is g(𝑥) ≥ 𝑓(𝑥)? (3)

6.4 Calculate the length of BE. (3)

6.5 Write down an equation of ℎ if ℎ(𝑥) = 𝑓(𝑥) + 3. (1)

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QUESTION 7

The graphs of 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥 2 − 4 and g(𝑥) = −𝑥 + 2 are sketched below. A and B are the
𝑥-intercepts of 𝑓. C and D are the 𝑦-intercepts of 𝑓 and g respectively. K is a point on g such
that BK ∥ 𝑥-axis. 𝑓 and g intersect at A and E.

7.1 Write down the coordinates of C. (1)

7.2 Write down the coordinates of D. (1)

7.3 Determine the length of CD. (1)

7.4 Calculate the coordinates of B. (3)

7.5 Determine the coordinates of E, a point of intersection of 𝑓 and g. (4)

7.6 For which values of 𝑥 will:

7.6.1 𝑓(𝑥) < g(𝑥) (2)

7.6.2 𝑓(𝑥). g(𝑥) ≥ 0 (2)

7.7 Calculate the length of AK. (4)

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QUESTION 8

The graph of g(𝑥) = 2𝑥 + 8 is sketched below. A and B are the 𝑦-intercept and 𝑥-intercept
respectively of g.

8.1 Write down the range of g. (1)

8.2 Determine the coordinates of B. (3)

8.3 If g is reflected over the 𝑥-axis to form a new graph ℎ, determine the equation
of ℎ. (2)

8.4 Explain why the 𝑥-intercept of g and ℎ are both at B. (2)

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QUESTION 9

The diagram shows the graphs of g(𝑥) = 𝑎𝑥 2 + 𝑞 and 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑚𝑥 + 𝑥. R and S(2; 0) are the
𝑥-intercepts of g and T(0; 8) is the 𝑦-intercept of g. Graph 𝑓 passes through R and T.

9.1 Write down the range of g. (1)

9.2 Write down the 𝑥-coordinate of R. (1)

9.3 Calculate the values of 𝑎 and 𝑞. (3)

9.4 Determine the equation of 𝑓. (3)

9.5 Use the graph to determine the value(s) of 𝑥 for which:

9.5.1 𝑓(𝑥) = g(𝑥) (2)

9.2.2 𝑓(𝑥). g(𝑥) ≤ 0 (3)

9.6 The graph ℎ is obtained when g is reflected along the line 𝑦 = 0. Write down the
equation of ℎ in the form ℎ(𝑥) = 𝑝𝑥 2 + 𝑘. (2)

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QUESTION 10

10.1 The function 𝑝(𝑥) = 𝑘 𝑥 + 𝑞 is de3scribed by the following properties:

• 𝑘 > 0; 𝑘 ≠ 1
• 𝑥-intercept at (2; 0)
• The horizontal asymptote if 𝑦 = −9

10.1.1 Write down the range of 𝑝. (1)

10.1.2 Determine the equation of 𝑝. (3)

10.1.3 Sketch the graph of 𝑝. Show clearly the clearly the intercepts with
the axes and the asymptotes. (3)
𝑘
10.2 The sketch below shows the graphs of 𝑓(𝑥) = +𝑤 and g(𝑥) = −𝑥 = 1.
𝑥
The graph g is an axis of symmetry of 𝑓. The graphs of 𝑓 and g intersect at P and O.

10.2.1 Write down the value of 𝑤. (1)

10.2.2 The point (−2; 7) lies on 𝑓. Calculate the value of 𝑘. (2)

10.2.3 Calculate the 𝑥-coordinates of P and Q. (4)

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10.2.4 Write down the values of 𝑥 for which > −𝑥. (2)
𝑥

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QUESTION 11

1 𝑥
Sketched below are the graphs of 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑎𝑥 2 + 𝑞 and g(𝑥) = (2) − 4. A and B are the 𝑥-
intercepts of 𝑓. The graphs intersect at A and point E(1; 3) lies on 𝑓. C is the turning point of
𝑓 and D is the 𝑦-intercept of g.

,,

11.1 Write down the:

11.1.1 Coordinates of D. (2)

11.1.2 Range of g. (1)

11.2 Calculate the:

11.2.1 Coordinates of A (2)

11.2.2 Values of 𝑎 and 𝑞 (4)

11.3 Determine the:

11.3.1 Length of CD. (2)

11.3.2 Equation of a straight line through A and D. (3)

11.4 For which values of 𝑥 is:

11.4.1 𝑓(𝑥) > 0? (2)

11.4.2 𝑓 decreasing? (1)

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QUESTION 12
𝑘
Sketched below are the graphs of 𝑓(𝑥) = +𝑞 and g(𝑥) + 2.
𝑥

• The equation of the horizontal asymptote of 𝑓 is 𝑦 = 1.

• Graph g cuts the 𝑥-axis at B.
• Graph of 𝑓 and g intersect at A and B.

12.1 Write down the:

12.1.1 Value of 𝑞 (1)

12.1.2 Domain of 𝑓 (2)

12.2 Determine the:

12.2.1 Equation of the line of symmetry of 𝑓 that has a negative gradient. (2)

12.2.2 Equation of 𝑓. (4)

12.2.3 Coordinates of A, a point of intersection of 𝑓 and g. (5)

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 GRADE 11 EXAM-TYPE QUESTIONS
QUESTION 1

1 𝑥 𝑥 𝑥
Given: 𝑓(𝑥) = ( ) , 𝑥 ∈ ℝ; g(𝑥) = , 𝑥 ∈ ℝ ℎ(𝑥) = +5, 𝑥 > 0, 𝑥 ∈ ℝ
5 5 5

1.1 Write down the coordinates of the 𝑦-intercept of the graph of 𝑓. (1)

1.2 Give the equations of the asymptotes of 𝑓 and ℎ. (3)

1.3 Which of the functions is decreasing? (2)

1.4 Sketch the graphs of 𝑓, g and ℎ on the same system of axes. Show all asymptotes. (4)

1.5 Write the equation of the graph obtained by reflecting 𝑓 in the 𝑦-axis. (1)

1.6 Give the equation of the graph obtained by shifting g vertically up by 5 units. (1)

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QUESTION 2

1 −2
Given: 𝑓(𝑥) = 2 (𝑥 − 4)2 − 2 and g(𝑥) = −1
𝑥−1

2.1 Calculate the coordinates of the 𝑥-intercept and the 𝑦-intercept of g. (3)

2.2 Calculate the coordinates of the 𝑥-intercepts of 𝑓. (3)

2.3 On the same set of axes, sketch the graphs of 𝑓 and g. Indicate all intercepts with the
axes and the coordinates of the turning point of 𝑓. (7)

2.4 Write down the range of g. (2)

2.5 What is the minimum value of 𝑓(𝑥)? (1)

2.6 For which values of 𝑥 will both 𝑓(𝑥) and g(𝑥) increase as 𝑥 increases? (2)

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QUESTION 3

3.1 Give the equation of the quadratic function if it is give n that:

• The range of 𝑓 is 𝑦 ≥ −4
• Domain: 𝑥 ∈ ℝ
• Zero points are (3; 0),(−1; 0) and (0; −3) [3]

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QUESTION 4

√𝑥
4.1 Given the equation: 𝑦=
3−𝑥

4.1.1 Determine the values of 𝑥 for which 𝑦 is undefined. (2)

4.1.2 For which values of 𝑥 is 𝑦 real? (2)

𝑥
4.2 Given: √5 − 2𝑥 = +4
2

4.2.1 Without solving the equation, show that the solution to the above
5
equation lies in the interval −8 ≤ 𝑥 ≤ 2. (5)

4.2.2 Solve the equation and determine the exact value(s) of 𝑥. (5)

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QUESTION 1
𝑥+3
Given: 𝑓(𝑥) =
𝑥+1

1.1 Calculate the coordinates of the 𝑥-intercept and 𝑦-intercept of 𝑓. (4)

2
1.2 Show that 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥+1 + 1. (2)

1.3 Write down the equations of the vertical and horizontal asymptotes of 𝑓. (2)

1.4 Draw a sketch graph of 𝑓(𝑥) showing clearly the intercepts and asymptotes on the axes
provided on DIAGRAM SHEET attached. (4)
2
1.5 Use your graph to solve: 𝑥+1 ≥ 1. (3)

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QUESTION 2
2
Given: 𝑓(𝑥) = +1
𝑥−3

2.1 Write down the equation of the asymptotes of 𝑓. (2)

2.2 Calculate the coordinates of the 𝑥-intercept and 𝑦-intercept of 𝑓. (3)

2.3 Sketch 𝑓 on the grid provided on the DIAGRAM SHEET. Show all intercepts with the
axes and the asymptotes. (3)

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QUESTION 3
3
Given the function: 𝑓(𝑥) = − 3.
𝑥−2

3.1 Write down the equation of the asymptotes of 𝑓. (2)

3.2 Determine the coordinates intercepts of the graph of 𝑓. (3)

3.3 Make a neat sketch of 𝑓, using the DIAGRAM SHEET provided. Indicate all intercepts
with the axes. (4)

3.4 Write down the equation of the axis of symmetry of 𝑓 with a negative gradient. (2)

3.5 Write down the range of 𝑓(𝑥) + 2. (1)

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QUESTION 4
3
Consider the function: 𝑓(𝑥) = −2
𝑥−1

4.1 Write down the equation of the asymptotes of 𝑓. (2)

4.2 Determine the coordinates of the intercepts of the graph of 𝑓 with the axes. (3)

4.3 Sketch the graph of 𝑓 on DIAGRAM SHEET provided. (3)

4.4 Write down the range of 𝑦 = −𝑓(𝑥). (1)

−3
4.5 Describe, in words, the transformation of 𝑓 to 𝑔 if 𝑔(𝑥) = 𝑥+1 − 2. (2)

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QUESTION 5
6
Given: 𝑓(𝑥) = + 3.
𝑥−2

5.1 Write down the equations of the asymptotes of the graph of 𝑓. (2)

5.2 Write down the domain of 𝑓. (1)

5.3 Draw a sketch graph of 𝑓 in the DIAGRAM SHEET provided, indicating the
intercept(s) with the axes and the asymptotes. (4)

5.4 The graph of 𝑓 is translated to 𝑔. Describe the transformation in the form

(𝑥; 𝑦) → … if the axes of symmetry of 𝑔 are 𝑦 = +3 and 𝑦 = −𝑥 + 1. (4)

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QUESTION 6
𝑎
6.1 The function defined as 𝑦 = 𝑥+𝑝 + 𝑞 has the following properties:

• The domain if 𝑥 ∈ ℛ, 𝑥 ≠ −2.

• 𝑦 = 𝑥 + 6 is an axis of symetry.
• The function is increasing for all 𝑥 ∈ ℛ, 𝑥 ≠ −2.

Draw a neat sketch of the graph of this function. Your sketch must include the if any.
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QUESTION 7
−6
7.1 Consider the function: ℎ(𝑥) = − 1.
𝑥−3

7.1.1 Calculate the coordinates of the 𝑦-intercept of ℎ. (2)

7.1.2 Calculate the coordinates of the 𝑥-intercepts of ℎ. (3)

7.1.3 Sketch ℎ on the grid provided on the DIAGRAM SHEET.

Show all intercepts with the axes and the asymptotes. (4)

7.1.4 For which values of 𝑥 is ℎ(𝑥) > 0? (2)

7.1.5 Calculate the average gradient of ℎ between 𝑥 = −2 and 𝑥 = 0. (4)

7.2 Draw a sketch graph of 𝑦 = 𝑎𝑥 2 + 𝑏𝑥 + 𝑐, where 𝑎 < 0, 𝑏 > 0, 𝑐 < 0 and

𝑎𝑥 2 + 𝑏𝑥 + 𝑐 = 0 has only ONE solution. (4)

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QUESTION 8
6
Given: g(𝑥) = − 1.
𝑥+2

8.1 Write down the equation of the asymptotes of g. (2)

8.2 Caclulate:

8.2.1 the 𝑦-intercept of g. (1)

8.2.2 the 𝑥-intercept of g. (2)

8.3 Draw a graph of 𝑔, showing clearly the asymptotes and the intercepts with the

axes. (3)

8.4 Determine the equation of the line of symmetry with a negative gradient in the

form 𝑦 = … (3)
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8.5 Determine the values of 𝑥 for which 𝑥+2 − 1 ≥ −𝑥 − 3. (2)

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QUESTION 9
𝑎
The diagram below represents the graph of 𝑓(𝑥) = + 𝑞.
𝑥−𝑝

𝑇(5; 3) is a point of 𝑓.

9.1 Determine the values of 𝑎, 𝑝 and 𝑞. (4)

9.2 If the graph of 𝑓 is reflected across the line having equation 𝑦 = −𝑥 + 𝑐, the new graph
coincides with the graph of 𝑦 = 𝑓(𝑥). Determine the value of 𝑐. (3)

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QUESTION 10
𝑎
Sketched below are the graphs of 𝑓(𝑥) = (𝑥 − 𝑝)2 + 𝑞 and 𝑔(𝑥) = 𝑥−𝑏 + 𝑐.

5
𝐴 (2 ; 0) is a point of the graph of 𝑓. 𝑃 is the turning point of 𝑓. The asymptotes of 𝑔 are
represented by the dotted lines. The graph of 𝑔 passes through the origin.

10.1 Determine the equation of 𝑔. (4)

10.2 Determine the coordinates of 𝑃, the turning point of 𝑓. (4)

10.3 Write down the equations of the asymptotes of 𝑔(𝑥 − 1). (2)

10.4 Write down the equation of ℎ, if ℎ is the image of 𝑓 reflected in the 𝑥-axis. (1)

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QUESTION 11
1 1
Sketched below are the graphs of 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥 2 and 𝑔(𝑥) = − + 1.
2 𝑥+1

P and Q are the points of intersection of 𝑓 and 𝑔.

1
11.1 Show that the coordinates of P and Q are 𝑃(−2; 2) and Q(1; 2) respectively. (6)

11.2 An axis of symmetry of the graph of 𝑔 is a straight line defined a 𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 + 𝑐,

where 𝑚 > 0. Write down the equation of this straight lie in the form 𝑦 = ℎ(𝑥) = …

(2)

11.3 Determine the equation of ℎ−1 in the form 𝑦 = … (2)

1
11.4 Show algebraically that 𝑔(𝑥) + 𝑔 (2) = 𝑔(−𝑥). 𝑔(𝑥 − 1). (𝑥 ≠ 0 or 𝑥 ≠ 1). (3)

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QUESTION 12
𝑎
Given: 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥−𝑝 + 𝑞. The point A(2; 3) is the point of intersection of the asymptotes of 𝑓.

The graph of 𝑓 intersects the 𝑥-axis at (1; 0). D is the 𝑦-intercept of 𝑓.

12.1 Write down the equations of the asymptotes of 𝑓. (2)

12.2 Determine the equation of 𝑓. (3)

12.3 Write down the coordinates of D. (2)

12.4 Write down the equation of 𝑔 if 𝑔 is the straight-line joining A and D. (2)

12.5 Write down the coordinates of the other point of intersection of 𝑓 and 𝑔. (4)

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QUESTION 13
−3
The graphs of 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥+1 + 5 and 𝑔(𝑥) = −3𝑥 + 2 are sketeched below

13.1 Write down the range of 𝑓. (1)

13.2 Determine the coordinates of the points of intersection of 𝑓 and 𝑔. (7)

3
13.3 Describe the transformation of 𝑓 to ℎ if ℎ(𝑥) = 𝑥+1 + 5. (1)

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QUESTION 14
16
The graphs of the functions 𝑓(𝑥) = −2𝑥 2 + 8𝑥 + 10 and g(𝑥) = are sketched below.
𝑥

G and H are the 𝑥-intercepts of 𝑓. D is the turning point of 𝑓. Points A, B and Care points of
intersection of 𝑓 and 𝑔.

14.1 Write down the equations of the asymptotes of g. (2)

14.2 Determine the coordinates of H. (4)

14.3 Determine the range of 𝑓. (4)

14.4 Verify that C is point (1; 16). (2)

14.5 Determine the coordinates of the turning point of 𝑝 if 𝑝(𝑥) = 𝑓(3𝑥). (3)

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QUESTION 15
𝑎
Sketched below is the graph of g(𝑥) = 𝑥−𝑝 + 𝑞.

𝐶(2; 6) is the point of intersectionof the asymptotes of 𝑔.

5
𝐵 (2 ; 0) is the 𝑥-intercept of 𝑔.

𝑎
15.1 Determine the equation of 𝑔 in the form g(𝑥) = 𝑥−𝑝 + 𝑞. (4)

15.2 F is the reflection of B across C. Determine the coordinates of F. (2)

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QUESTION 16
𝑎
The diagram below shows the graph of 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥+𝑝 + 𝑞. 𝐴(4; 6) is a point on the graph.

16.1 Determine the value(s) of 𝑎, 𝑝 and 𝑞. (4)

16.2 Write down the range of 𝑔 if 𝑔(𝑥) = 𝑓(𝑥) − 2. (2)

16.3 If the graph of 𝑓 is symmetrical with respect to the line 𝑦 = 𝑥 + 𝑐, determine the value
of 𝑐. (3)

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QUESTION 17

1 𝑥 𝑎
The skecth belows shows the graph of 𝑓(𝑥) = (2) and g(𝑥) = 𝑥+𝑝 + 𝑞.

B is the point of intersection of the asymptotes of 𝑔. A is the 𝑦-inteercept of 𝑓. The grapgh of

𝑔 passes through the origin. AB is parallel to the 𝑥-axis.

17.1 Write down the equation of 𝑓 −1 in the form 𝑦 = … (2)

17.2 Write down the domain of 𝑓 −1 . (1)

17.3 Calculate the value(s) of 𝑥 if 4 × 𝑓(𝑥 + 1) = √2. (3)

17.4 Determine the range of g. (2)

17.5 If ℎ(𝑥) = 𝑥 + 3 is the equation of one of the axes of symmetry of g, determine the
coordinates of B. (2)

17.6 Hence, determine the equation of g. (4)

17.7 for which value(s) of (𝑥) is g ′ (𝑥) > 0? (1)

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QUESTION 1

1 𝑥
Consider the function: 𝑓(𝑥) = (3) .

1.1 If 𝑓 an increasing or decreasing function? Give a reason for your answer. (2)

1.2 Determine 𝑓 −1 (𝑥) in the form 𝑦 = … (2)

1.3 Write down the equation of the asymptote of 𝑓(𝑥) − 5. (1)

1.4 Describe the transformation from 𝑓 to g if g(𝑥) = log 3 𝑥. (2)

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QUESTION 2

Given: 𝑓(𝑥) = 3𝑥

2.1 Determine an equation for 𝑓 −1 in the form 𝑓 −1 (𝑥) = … (1)

2.2 Sketch, in the DIAGRAM SHEET, the graphs of 𝑓 and 𝑓 −1 , showing clearly ALL
intercepts with the axes. (4)

2.3 Write down the domain of 𝑓 −1 . (2)

2.4 For which values of 𝑥 will 𝑓(𝑥). 𝑓 −1 (𝑥) ≤ 0? (2)

2.5 Write down the range of ℎ(𝑥) = 3−𝑥 − 4. (2)

2.6 Write down the equation of g if g is the image of the graph of 𝑓 after 𝑓 has been
translated two units to the right and reflected about the 𝑥-axis. (2)

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QUESTION 3

Given: 𝑓(𝑥) = 2−𝑥

3.1 Write down the equation that defines 𝑓 −1 in the form 𝑦 = … (2)

3.2 Draw the sketch graphs of 𝑔 and g −1 on the same system of axes. Clearly label the
graphs as well as all possible intercepts with the axes. (4)

3.3 By means of a dotted line, draw the axis of symmetry of g and g −1. (1)

3.4 Write down the axis of symmetry. (1)

3.5 For which value(s) of 𝑥 if g(𝑥) = g −1 (𝑥)? (1)

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QUESTION 4

4.1 Given: 𝑓(𝑥) = log 5 𝑥

Determine 𝑓 −1 . (2)

4.2 Given: ℎ(𝑥) = 𝑥 2

4.2.1 Determine the inverse of ℎ in the form 𝑦 = … (2)

4.2.2 Give a reason why the inverse of ℎ is not a function. (2)

4.2.3 Write down TWO ways in which you can restrict the domain of ℎ so that its

inverse is a function. (2)

4.2.4 Hence, sketch the graph of the function ℎ−1. (4)

4.2.5 Determine the value(s) of 𝑥 for which ℎ−1 (𝑥) ≤ 2. (2)

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QUESTION 5

The graph of 𝑓(𝑥) = 3𝑥 is drawn below.

5.1 Write 𝑓 −1 in the form 𝑦 = … (1)

5.2 Sketch the graphs of 𝑦 = 𝑓(𝑥) and 𝑦 = 𝑓 −1 (𝑥 − 2) on the grid provided in the
DIAGRAM SHEET. (4)

5.3 Use your graphs to solve for 𝑥 if log 3 (𝑥 − 2) < 1. (2)

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QUESTION 6
1
The graph of ℎ(𝑥) = 𝑎 𝑥 is sketched below. A (−1; 2) is a point on the graph of ℎ.

6.1 Explain why the coordinates of Q are (0; 1). (2)

6.2 Calculate rhe value of 𝑎. (2)

6.3 Write down the eqaution for the inverse function, ℎ−1 , in the form 𝑦 = … (2)

6.4 Draw a sketch grah, on DIAGGRAM SHEET, of ℎ−1 . Indicate on this graph the
coordinates of two points that lie on this graph. (3)

6.5 Read off from your graph the values of 𝑥 for which log 2 𝑥 > −1. (2)

6.6 If g(𝑥) = (100)3𝑥 , determine values of 𝑥 for which ℎ(𝑥) = g(𝑥). (3)

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QUESTION 7

The graph of 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑎 𝑥 , 𝑎 > 1 is shown below. 𝑇(2; 9) lies on 𝑓.

7.1 Calculate the value of 𝑎. (2)

7.2 Determine the equation of 𝑔(𝑥) if 𝑔(𝑥) = 𝑓(−𝑥). (1)

7.3 Determine the value(s) of 𝑥 for which 𝑓 −1 (𝑥) ≥ 2. (2)

7.4 Is the inverse of 𝑓 a function? Explain your answer. (2)

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QUESTION 8

1 𝑥
The graph of 𝑓(𝑥) = (3) is sketeched below.

8.1 Write down the domain of 𝑓. (1)

8.2 Write down the equation of the asymptote of 𝑓. (1)

8.3 Write down the equation of 𝑓 −1 in the form 𝑦 = … (2)

8.4 Sketch the graph of 𝑓 −1 in the DIAGRAM SHEET.

Indicate the 𝑥-intercept and ONE other point. (3)

8.5 Write down the equation of the asymptote of 𝑓 −1 (𝑥 + 2). (2)

8.6 Prove that: [𝑓(𝑥)]2 − [𝑓(−𝑥)]2 = 𝑓(2𝑥) − 𝑓(−2𝑥) for all values of 𝑥. (3)

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QUESTION 9
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Given the graph of g(𝑥) = log 1 𝑥. A is the 𝑥-intercept of 𝑔. P (9 ; 2) is a point on g.
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9.1 Write down the coordinates of A. (1)

9.2 Sketch the graph of g −1 indicating an intercept with the axes and ONE other point on
the graph. (3)

9.3 Write down the domain of g −1. (1)

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QUESTION 10

The graph of 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑎𝑥 2 , 𝑥 ≤ 0 is sketched below. The point P(−6; −8) lies on the graph of
𝑓.

10.1 Calculate the value of 𝑎. (2)

10.2 Determine the equation of 𝑓 −1 , in the form 𝑦 = … (3)

10.3 Write down the range of 𝑓 −1 . (1)

10.4 Draw the graph of 𝑓 −1 on the DIAGRAM SHEET. Indicate the coordinates of a point
on the different from (0; 0). (2)

10.5 The graph of 𝑓 is reflected across the line 𝑦 = 𝑥 and thereafter it is reflected across the
𝑥-axis. Determine the equation of the new function in the form 𝑦 = … (3)

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QUESTION 11

Sketched below are the graphs of 𝑓(𝑥) = 2𝑥 and g(𝑥) = −(𝑥 − 1)2 + 𝑏, where 𝑏 is a constant.
The graphs of 𝑓 and 𝑔 intersect the 𝑦-axis at C. D is the turning point of 𝑔.

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11.1 Show that 𝑏 = 2. (2)

11.2 Write down the coordinates of the turning point of g. (2)

11.3 Write down the equation 𝑓 −1 (𝑥) in the form 𝑦 = … (1)

11.4 Sketch the graph of 𝑓 −1 on the system of axes on DIAGRAM SHEET.

Indicate the 𝑥-intercept and the coordinates of ONE other point on your graph. (3)

11.5 Write down the equation of ℎ if ℎ(𝑥) = g(𝑥 + 1) − 2. (2)

11.6 How can the domain of ℎ be restricted so that ℎ−1 will be a function? (1)
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11.7 Determine the maximum value of 22−(𝑥−1) . (2)

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QUESTION 12

Sketched below is the graph of 𝑓(𝑥) = − log 2 𝑥.

12.1 Write down the domain of 𝑓. (1)

12.2 Write down the equation of 𝑓 −1 in the form 𝑦 = … (1)

12.3 Write down the equation of the asymptote of 𝑓 −1 . (1)

12.4 Explain how, using the graph of 𝑓, you would sketch the graphs of:

12.4.1 g(𝑥) = log 2 𝑥 (1)

12.4.2 ℎ(𝑥) = 2−𝑥 − 5 (3)

12.5 Use the graph of 𝑓 to solve for 𝑥 if log 2 𝑥 < 3. (3)

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QUESTION 13

The graph of 𝑓(𝑥) = −√27𝑥 for 𝑥 ≥ 0 is sketched below.

The point 𝑃(−3; 9) lies on the graph of 𝑓.

13.1 Use your graph to determine the values of 𝑥 for which 𝑓(𝑥) ≥ −9. (2)

13.2 Write down the equation of 𝑓 −1 in the form 𝑦 = … Include ALL restrictions. (3)

13.3 Sketch 𝑓 −1 , the inverse of 𝑓, on the DIAGRAM SHEET.

Indicate the intercept(s) with the axes and the coordinates of ONE other point. (3)

13.4 Describe the transformation from 𝑓 to 𝑔 if 𝑔(𝑥) = √27𝑥, where 𝑥 ≥ 0. (1)

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QUESTION 14

In the sketch, the following functions are represented:

𝑓(𝑥) = 3𝑥

𝑔(𝑥), the reflection of 𝑓 in the line 𝑦 = 𝑥.

ℎ(𝑥), the reflection of 𝑔 in the line 𝑥-axis.

14.1.1 Determine the defining equations of 𝑔 and ℎ in the form 𝑦 = … (5)

14.1.2 Determine with the aid of the above sketch the value(s) for which:

a) 𝑓(𝑥) > g(𝑥) (1)

g(𝑥)
b) =1 (1)
ℎ(𝑥)

14.2 The following function is given: 𝑓(𝑥) = 2𝑥 2

14.2.1 Determine 𝑓 −1 (𝑥). (2)

14.2.2 Is 𝑓 −1 a fucntion? Give a reason for your answer. (2)

14.2.3 How can the domain be restricted so that 𝑓 −1 is a function? (2)

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QUESTION 15

Given: ℎ(𝑥) = 2𝑥 − 3 for −2 ≤ 𝑥 ≤ 4. The 𝑥-intercept of ℎ is Q.

15.1 Determine the coordinates of Q. (2)

15.2 Write down the domain of ℎ−1 . (3)

15.3 Sketch the graph of ℎ−1 on the DIAGRAM SHEET, clearly indicate the 𝑦-intercept and
the end point. (3)

15.4 For which values of 𝑥 is ℎ(𝑥) = ℎ−1 (𝑥)? (3)

15.5 𝑃(𝑥; 𝑦) is the point on the graph of ℎ that is closest to the origin. Calculate the distance
OP. (5)

15.6 Given: ℎ(𝑥) = 𝑓′(𝑥) where 𝑓 is a function defined for −2 ≤ 𝑥 ≤ 4.

15.6.1 Explain why 𝑓 has a local minimum. (2)

15.6.2 Write down the value of the maximum gradient of the tangent to the graph of 𝑓.
(1)

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QUESTION 1

Given: ℎ(𝑥) = 4𝑥 and 𝑓(𝑥) = 2(𝑥 − 1)2 − 8.

1.1 Sketch the graphs of ℎ and 𝑓 on the DIAGRAM SHEET. Indicate ALL intercepts with
the axes and any turning points. (8)

1.2 Without any further calculations, sketch the graph of 𝑦 = log 4 𝑥 = 𝑔(𝑥) on the same
system of axes. (2)

1.3 The graph of 𝑓 is shifted 2 units to the LEFT. Write down the equation of the new
graph. (2)
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1.4 Show, algebraically, that ℎ (𝑥 + 2) = 2ℎ(𝑥). (3)

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QUESTION 2

Given: 𝑓(𝑥) = 2𝑥 2 − 10𝑥 − 28 and g(𝑥) = 𝑚𝑥 + 𝑘.

2.1 Write down the 𝑦-intercept of 𝑓. (1)

2.2 Determine the 𝑥-intercepts of 𝑓. (3)

2.3 Determine the coordinates of the turning point of 𝑓. (2)

2.4 Sketch the graph of 𝑓. Clearly show the intercepts withn both axesas well as the
coordinates of the turning point. (2)

2.5 Determine the coordinates of point P, a point on 𝑓, where the gradient of the tangent of
𝑓 at P is equal to 6. (4)

2.6 Determone the euation of g, the straight line passing through the points (−2; 0) and
4; −36). (3)

2.7 Write down the equation of ℎ in the form ℎ(𝑥) = 𝑎(𝑥 + 𝑝)2 + 𝑞 if

ℎ(𝑥) = 𝑓(𝑥 + 2) − 3. (3)

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QUESTION 3

The graphs of 𝑓(𝑥) = −𝑥 2 + 7𝑥 + 8 and g(𝑥) = −3𝑥 + 24 are sketched below.

𝑓 and 𝑔 intersect in D and B. A and B are the 𝑥-intercepts of 𝑓.

3.1 Determine the coordinates of A and B. (4)

3.2 Calculate 𝑎, the 𝑥-intercept of D. (4)

3.3 𝑆(𝑥; 𝑦) is a point on the graph of 𝑓, where 𝑎 ≤ 𝑥 ≤ 8. ST is drawn parallel to the

𝑦-axis with t on the graph of 𝑔. Determine ST in terms of 𝑥. (2)

3.4 Calculate the maximum height of ST. (2)

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QUESTION 4

Given: 𝑓(𝑥) = −(𝑥 + 2)2 + 6 and g(𝑥) = 2−𝑥 + 1.

4.1 Draw the gra[hs of 𝑓 and 𝑔 on the same set of axes. Clearly show the intercepts with
both axes, as well as the asymptote(s) where applicable. (8)

4.2 Write down the value(s) of 𝑡 if 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑡 has:

4.2.1 equal roots. (2)

4.2.2 one root equal to 0. (2)

4.3 Write down the equation of the asymptote of ℎ if ℎ(𝑥) = g(𝑥) + 1. (2)

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QUESTION 5

The graph of 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑎(𝑥 − 𝑝)2 + 𝑞 where a, p and q are conctants, is given below. Points E,
F(1; 0) and C are its intercepts with the axes. 𝐴(−4; 5) is the reflection of C across the axis of
symmetry of 𝑓. D is the point on the graph such that the straight line thfough A and D has
eqaution 𝑔(𝑥) = −2𝑥 − 3.

5.1 Write down the coordinate of C. (1)

5.2 Write down the equation of the axis of symmetry of 𝑓. (1)

5.3 Calculate the values of 𝑎, 𝑝 and 𝑞. (6)

5.4 If 𝑓(𝑥) = −𝑥 2 − 4𝑥 + 5, calculate the 𝑥-coordinate of D. (4)

5.5 The graph of 𝑓 is reflected about the 𝑥-axis. Write down the coordinates of the turning
point of the new parabola. (2)

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QUESTION 6

A parabola 𝑓 intersects the 𝑥-axis at B an C and the 𝑦-axis at E. the axis of symmetry of the
𝑥 7
parabola has equation 𝑥 = 3. The line through E and C has equation 𝑔(𝑥) = − .
2 2

6.1 Show that the coordinates of C are (7; 0). (1)

6.2 Calculate the 𝑥-coordinate of B. (1)

6.3 Determine the eqaution of 𝑓 in the form 𝑦 = 𝑎(𝑥 − 𝑝)2 + 𝑞. (6)

6.4 Write down the eqaution of the graph of ℎ, the reflection of 𝑓 in the 𝑥-axis. (1)

6.5 Write down the maximum value of 𝑡(𝑥) if 𝑡(𝑥) = 1 − 𝑓(𝑥). (2)

6.6 Solve for 𝑥 if 𝑓(𝑥 2 − 2) = 0. (4)

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QUESTION 7

The graph of 𝑓(𝑥) = 2𝑥 − 8 and 𝑔(𝑥) = 𝑎𝑥 2 + 𝑏𝑥 + 𝑐 are sketched below. B and 𝐶(0; 4,5)
are the 𝑦-intercepts of the graphs of 𝑓 and 𝑔 respectively. The two graphs intersect at A, which
is the turning point of the graph of 𝑔 and the 𝑥-intercept of the graph of 𝑓 and 𝑔.

7.1 Determine the coordinates of a and B. (4)

7.2 Write down an eqaution of the asymptote of the graph of 𝑓. (1)

7.3 Determine an equation of ℎ if ℎ(𝑥) = 𝑓(2𝑥) + 8. (2)

7.4 Determine the eqaution of ℎ−1 in the form 𝑦 = … (2)

7.5 Write down the equation of 𝑝, if 𝑝 is the reflection of ℎ−1 about the 𝑥-axis. (1)

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QUESTION 8

S(−2; 0) and T(6; 0) are the 𝑥-intercepts of the graph of 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑎𝑥 2 + 𝑏𝑥 + 𝑐 and R is the 𝑦-
intercept. The straight line through R an T represents the graph of 𝑔(𝑥) = −2𝑥 + 𝑑.

8.1 Determine value of 𝑑. (2)

8.2 Determine the equation of 𝑓 in the form 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑎𝑥 2 + 𝑏𝑥 + 𝑐. (4)

8.3 If 𝑓(𝑥) = −𝑥 2 + 4𝑥 + 12, calculate the coordinates of the turning point of 𝑓. (2)

8.4 For which values of 𝑘 will 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑘 have two distinct roots? (2)

8.5 Determine the maximum value of ℎ(𝑥) = 3𝑓(𝑥)−12. (3)

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QUESTION 9

𝑆(1; 18) is the turning point of the graph of 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑎𝑥 2 + 𝑏𝑥 + 𝑐. P and T are 𝑥-intercepts of
𝑓. The graph of 𝑔(𝑥) = −2𝑥 + 8 has an 𝑥-intercept at T. R is the point intersection of 𝑓 and
𝑔.

9.1 Calculate the coordinates of T. (2)

9.2 Determine the equation for 𝑓 in the form 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑎𝑥 2 + 𝑏𝑥 + 𝑐. Show ALL your
working. (4)

9.3 If 𝑓(𝑥) = −𝑥 2 + 4𝑥 + 16, calculate the coordinates of R. (4)

9.4 Use your graph to solve for 𝑥 where:

9.4.1 𝑓(𝑥) ≥ 𝑔(𝑥). (2)

9.4.2 −𝑥 2 + 4𝑥 − 2 < 0. (4)

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QUESTION 10

The diagram below shows the curve of 𝑔 which is a quadratic function with a turning point at
A(3; −2) and passes through the origin.

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10.1 Show that the equation of 𝑔(𝑥) = 9 (𝑥 − 3)2 − 2. (3)

10.2 Write down the coordinates of B. (1)

10.3 Is 𝑔 a one-to-one function or a one-to-many function? Substantiate your answer. (2)

10.4 Draw a sketch graph of 𝑔−1 . On this graph, indicate the coordinates of the turning point
as well as ALL intercepts with the axes. (3)

10.5 Determine the range of 𝑔−1 so that 𝑔−1 will be a function. (1)

10.6 Determine the equation of the graph in the form 𝑦 = … if the graph of 𝑔 is shifted
horizontally to the left by 2 units. (2)

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QUESTION 11

In the figure, the graph of the parabola 𝑓, intersecting the 𝑥-axis at (𝑎; 0) and (2; 0) is given.
1
Furthermore (4 ; 𝑏) are coordinates of the turning point of the curve of 𝑓, while its point of
intersection with the 𝑦-axis is (0; 6). The point 𝑘; 6) lies on the curve of 𝑓.

Determine:

11.1 the value of 𝑘. (1)

11.2 the value of 𝑎. (1)

11.3 the value of 𝑏 (show the necessary calculations) (6)

11.4 the equation of the tangent to the curve of 𝑓 at the point (0; 6). (3)

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QUESTION 12

The graphs of (𝑥) = 𝑎𝑥 2 + 𝑏𝑥 + 𝑐 ; 𝑎 ≠ 0 and 𝑔(𝑥) = 𝑚𝑥 + 𝑘 are drawn below.

𝐷(1; −8) is a common point of 𝑓 and 𝑔. 𝑓 intersects the 𝑥-axis at (−3; 0) and (2; 0). 𝑔 is the
tangent of 𝑓 at D.

12.1 For which values of 𝑥 is 𝑓(𝑥) ≤ 0? (2)

12.2 Determine the values of 𝑎, 𝑏 and 𝑐. (5)

12.3 Determine the coordinates of the turning point of 𝑓. (3)

12.4 Write down the equation of the axis of symmetry of ℎ if ℎ(𝑥) = 𝑓(𝑥 − 7) + 2. (2)

12.5 Calculate the gradient of 𝑔. (3)

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QUESTION 13

The graphs of 𝑓(𝑥) = −2𝑥 2 + 18 and of g(𝑥) = 𝑎𝑥 2 + 𝑏𝑥 + 𝑐 are sketched below.

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Points P and Q are the 𝑥-intercepts of 𝑓. Points Q and R are the 𝑥-intercepts of g. S is the
turning point of g. T is the 𝑦-intercepts of both 𝑓 and g.

13.1 Write down the coordinates of T. (1)

13.2 Determine the coordinates of Q. (3)

13.3 Given that 𝑥 = 4,5 at S, determine the coordinates or R. (2)

13.4 Determine the value(s) of 𝑥 for which g′′(𝑥) > 0. (2)

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