IB Year 1 Function Revision [133 marks]

1. [Maximum mark: 5] 23M.1.SL.TZ1.1

Point P has coordinates (−3, 2), and point Q has coordinates (15, − 8).

Point M is the midpoint of [PQ] .

(a) Find the coordinates of M. [2]

Line L is perpendicular to [PQ] and passes through M.

(b) Find the gradient of L. [2]

(c) Hence, write down the equation of L. [1]

2. [Maximum mark: 5] EXN.2.SL.TZ0.5
The quadratic equation (k − 1)x 2
+ 2x + (2k − 3) = 0, where

k ∈ R, has real distinct roots.

Find the range of possible values for k. [5]

3. [Maximum mark: 6] EXN.1.SL.TZ0.5
The functions f and g are defined for x ∈ R by f (x) = x − 2 and

g(x) = ax + b, where a, b ∈ R.

Given that (f ∘ g)(2) = −3 and (g ∘ f )(1) = 5, find the value

of a and the value of b. [6]

4. [Maximum mark: 16] 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. [1]

1 2
The function can be written in the form f (x) =
4
(x − h) + k, where h,

k ∈ Z.

(b) Write down the values of h and k. [2]

(c) Find the y-coordinate of P. [2]

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. [3]

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

(e) Calculate the distance between P and Q. [8]

5. [Maximum mark: 14] 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. [3]

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

(b) State the range of f . [1]

(c) Find an expression for f −1(x), stating its domain. [5]

(d) Find the coordinates of the point(s) where the graphs of

y = f (x) and y = f (x) intersect. [5]
−1
6. [Maximum mark: 20] 22M.1.AHL.TZ2.11
A function f is defined by f (x) = 2
1

x −2x−3
, where
x ∈ R, x ≠ −1, x ≠ 3.

(a) Sketch the curve y = f (x), clearly indicating any asymptotes

with their equations. State the coordinates of any local
maximum or minimum points and any points of
intersection with the coordinate axes. [6]

1
A function g is defined by g(x) = 2
x −2x−3
, where x ∈ R, x > 3.

The inverse of g is g−1.

(b.i) Show that g−1(x) = 1 +
√ 4x2+x
. [6]
x

(b.ii) State the domain of g−1. [1]

A function h is defined by h(x) , where x ∈ R.

x
= arctan
2

(c) Given that (h ∘ g)(a) =

π
, find the value of a.
4

q
Give your answer in the form p + 2
√r, where

p, q, r ∈ Z
+
. [7]
7. [Maximum mark: 5] 23M.1.SL.TZ2.3
A function f is defined by f (x) = 1 −
1

x−2
, where x ∈ R, x ≠ 2.

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

horizontal asymptote.

Write down the equation of

(a.i) the vertical asymptote; [1]

(a.ii) the horizontal asymptote. [1]

(b) Find the coordinates of the point where the graph of

y = f (x) intersects

(b.i) the y-axis; [1]

(b.ii) the x-axis. [1]

(c) On the following set of axes, sketch the graph of y = f (x),

showing all the features found in parts (a) and (b).

[1]
8. [Maximum mark: 5] 21M.1.SL.TZ1.1
The graph of y = f (x) for −4 ≤ x ≤ 6 is shown in the following diagram.

(a.i) Write down the value of f (2). [1]

(a.ii) Write down the value of (f ∘ f )(2). [1]

(b) Let g(x) =

1
f (x) + 1 for −4 ≤ x ≤ 6. On the axes
2

above, sketch the graph of g.

[3]
9. [Maximum mark: 8] 22M.1.AHL.TZ2.6
A function f is defined by f (x) = x√ 1 − x where −1 ≤ x ≤ 1.
2

The graph of y = f (x) is shown below.

(a) Show that f is an odd function. [2]

(b) The range of f is a ≤ y ≤ b, where a, b ∈ R.

Find the value of a and the value of b. [6]

10. [Maximum mark: 8] 22M.1.AHL.TZ2.3
A function f is defined by f (x) =
2x−1

x+1
, where x ∈ R, x ≠ −1.

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

(a.i) Write down the equation of the vertical asymptote. [1]

(a.ii) Write down the equation of the horizontal asymptote. [1]

(b) On the set of axes below, sketch the graph of y = f (x).

On your sketch, clearly indicate the asymptotes and the

position of any points of intersection with the axes.

[3]

(c) Hence, solve the inequality 0 <

2x−1
< 2. [1]
x+1
(d) Solve the inequality 0
2|x|−1
< 2.
<
|x|+1
[2]
11. [Maximum mark: 7] 23M.1.AHL.TZ1.8
Part of the graph of a function, f , is shown in the following diagram. The graph
of y = f (x) has a y-intercept at (0, 3), an x-intercept at (a, 0) and a

horizontal asymptote y = −2.

Consider the function g(x) = |f (|x|)|.

(a) On the following grid, sketch the graph of y = g(x), labelling

any axis intercepts and giving the equation of the asymptote.

[4]
(b) 2
Find the possible values of k such that (g(x)) = k has

exactly two solutions.

[3]
12. [Maximum mark: 9] EXM.1.AHL.TZ0.5
2

Let f (x) , x ∈ R, x ≠ −2.

2x −5x−12
=
x+2

(a) Find all the intercepts of the graph of f (x) with both the x
and y axes. [4]

(b) Write down the equation of the vertical asymptote. [1]

(c) As x → ±∞ the graph of f (x) approaches an oblique

straight line asymptote.
Divide 2x2 − 5x − 12 by x + 2 to find the equation of this [4]
asymptote.
13. [Maximum mark: 16] 22N.1.AHL.TZ0.11
Consider a three-digit code abc, where each of a, b and c is assigned one of the
values 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5.

Find the total number of possible codes

(a.i) assuming that each value can be repeated (for example, 121 or
444). [2]

(a.ii) assuming that no value is repeated. [2]

Let P (x) = x3 + ax2 + bx + c, where each of a, b and c is assigned one

of the values 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5. Assume that no value is repeated.
Consider the case where P (x) has a factor of (x2 + 3x + 2).
(b.i) Find an expression for b in terms of a. [6]

(b.ii) Hence show that the only way to assign the values is
a = 4, b = 5 and c = 2. [2]
(b.iii) Express P (x) as a product of linear factors. [1]

(b.iv) Hence or otherwise, sketch the graph of y = P (x), clearly

showing the coordinates of any intercepts with the axes. [3]
14. [Maximum mark: 4] 22M.2.AHL.TZ1.8
Consider the equation kx2 − (k + 3)x + 2k + 9 = 0, where k ∈ R.

(a) Write down an expression for the product of the roots, in terms
of k. [1]

(b) Hence or otherwise, determine the values of k such that the

equation has one positive and one negative real root. [3]
15. [Maximum mark: 5] 21M.1.AHL.TZ2.7
The cubic equation x3 − kx2 + 3k = 0 where k > 0 has roots

α, β and α + β.

Given that αβ = −
k

4
, find the value of k. [5]

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