MHF4U: Grade 12 Advanced Functions

FINAL EXAM

INSTRUCTOR: Mr. May TIME LIMIT: 3 hours

DATE: PAGE 1 OF 11

STUDENT NAME: __________________________

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Instructions:
1. Non-programmable calculators, protractors, rulers and various writing utensils may be used. No
electronic devices will be allowed.

2. Please answer multiple-choice questions by circling the correct answer directly on the exam paper.

3. Answer all other questions in the spaces provided. Please do not write on the backs of pages. If you
require additional paper, let your proctor know. If you do use additional paper, please be sure to label
the questions accordingly.

4. Please ensure that all 11 pages are included and returned.

5. Your proctor must return your exam to your instructor via email immediately upon completion.

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Mark Breakdown
Part A – Knowledge and Understanding 23 marks
Part B – Thinking and Investigation 24 marks
Part C – Communication 20 marks
Part D – Application 20 marks
Total: 87 marks

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Part A – Multiple Choice [K/U – 23 marks]

1. An equation representing a function that extends from quadrant 3 to quadrant 4 is

a. y = x3 c. y = 2x6

b. y = –2x5 d. y = –5x4

2. What is the degree and lead coefficient of 𝑓(𝑥) = 6𝑥 3 − 𝑥 − 6𝑥 4 + 10?

a. degree 3 with a lead coefficient of 6 c. degree 3 with a lead coefficient of −6

b. degree 4 with a lead coefficient of −6 d. degree 4 with a lead coefficient of 6

3. An equation for the graph shown to the right is:

a. y = x2(x – 3) c. y = −x2(x – 3)3

b. y = x(x – 3)3 d. y = x2(x – 3)3

4. The graph of the function y = x4 is transformed to the graph of the function y = –2(x - 3)4 + 1 by

a. a vertical stretch by a factor of 2, a reflection in the x-axis, a translation of 3 units to the right, and a
translation of 1 unit up

b. a horizontal stretch by a factor of 2, a reflection in the x-axis, a translation of 3 units to the right, and a translation of 1 unit up
c. a horizontal compression by a factor of , a reflection in the x-axis, a translation of 3 units to the left, and a translation of 1 unit up

d. a horizontal compression by a factor of , reflection in the x-axis, a translation of 3 units to the right, and a translation of 1 unit up

5. State the equation of f(x) if D {x R|x } and the y-intercept is (0, - ).

a. f(x) b. f(x) c. f(x) d. f(x)

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6. Starting on the positive x-axis and moving of the way around a circle that has a radius of 3 m, how far would one
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travel?
a. 3.14 m b. 360 m c. 6.28 m d. 0.69 m

7. In which quadrant is the following true?

and
a. 1 b. 2 c.  d. 

8. Which of the following expressions is NOT equivalent to ?

a. c.

b. d.
3𝜋 7𝜋
9. Determine the average rate of change of the function 𝑦 = 𝑐𝑜𝑠𝑥 from 𝑥 = 4
to 𝑥 = 4
.

2 2
a. 𝜋
c. 𝜋√2

2𝜋 √2
b. d.
√2 𝜋

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10. Which of the following functions has the shortest period?

a. c.

b. d.

11. Solve the equation log(2𝑥 2 − 10) − log(3𝑥 + 5) = log 2.

a. x = 0 c. x = 5

b. x = -2 d. x = 2

12. Which of the following statements is true?

a. The domain of a logarithmic function is not {x R}.

b. Vertical and horizontal translations must be performed before horizontal and vertical stretches/compressions.

c. A transformed logarithmic function always has a horizontal asymptote.

d. The vertical asymptote changes when a vertical translation is applied.

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13. The function 𝑦 = log 4 𝑥 + 3 is

a. compressed vertically by a factor of c. translated down 3 units

b. stretched horizontally by a factor of 4 d. translated left 3 units

14. The equation of the vertical asymptote for the function is

a. x=–4 c. x=4

b. x=3 d. x=0

15. Evaluate .

a. –9 c. –2

b. – d.
16. Suppose f(x) = x2 and g(x) = 56 - x. What are the x-intercepts of the graph of 𝑦 = 𝑔(𝑥) − 𝑓(𝑥)?

a. –8 and –7 b. –8 and 7 c. –7 and 8 d. 7 and 8

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17. Given a linear function , where , when does ?

a. always c. at a unique value of x, depending on the function

b. never d. at many possible values of x, depending on the function

18. Suppose f(x) =

1
and g(x) = x + 10 . Which of these expressions is equivalent to 𝑔(𝑓(−1))?
x
1 1
a. b. c. ± 3 d. 9
9 3

19. If f(x) = log 4x and g(x) = x2 – 2, which of these expressions is equivalent to 𝑓(𝑔(4))?

a. log 4 log 14 b. log2 16 – 2 c. log2 14 d. log 4 + log 14

20. If f(x) = and g(x) = , what is the domain of 𝑦 = 𝑓(𝑥)𝑔(𝑥)?

a. {x R|x –8 and x 1} c. {x R|x 0 and x 1}

b. {x R|x 0} d. {x R|x 0 and x 8}

21. The remainder when 4𝑥 3 + 2𝑥 − 1 is divded by x + 2:

a. 35 d. -37

c. -29 d. 0

22. The exact radian measure of 75° is:

5 7
a. 12
𝜋 b. 12
𝜋

15 13
c. 24
𝜋 d. 12
𝜋

𝑥 2 −4
23. The solution for 𝑥+3
= 0 is:

a. ±2, −3 b. 4, -3

c. ±2 d. 𝑛𝑜 𝑠𝑜𝑙𝑢𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛

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Part B – Thinking and Investigation [TI – 24 marks]
**Show ALL of your work.
1. Solve the following inequalities using an algebraic method. ✓✓✓ & ✓✓✓
1 2
a) 3𝑥 3 − 𝑥 2 − 3𝑥 + 1 ≤ 0 b) ≤
𝑥+2 3𝑥+1

2. Express log(𝑥 2 − 𝑥 − 12) − log(𝑥 2 − 7𝑥 + 12) as a single logarithm. State any restrictions on the variable?
✓✓✓ ✓

1−𝑐𝑜𝑠2𝑥+𝑠𝑖𝑛2𝑥
3. Prove that = tan 𝑥 is an identity. ✓✓✓✓
1+𝑐𝑜𝑠2𝑥+𝑠𝑖𝑛2𝑥

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 4. Solve cos 𝑥 = cos 2𝑥 for the interval 𝑥 ∈ [0, 3𝜋].
✓✓✓✓

5. Solve 6𝑐𝑜𝑠 2 𝑥 − 5𝑠𝑖𝑛𝑥 − 2 = 0 on the interval 𝑥 ∈ [0,2𝜋]✓✓✓✓

6. Solve . ✓✓✓

Part C – Communication [COMM – 20 marks]

**Show ALL of your work and fully LABEL your graphs.
1. Determine an equation in factored form for the polynomial function represented by the graph. ✓✓✓

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2. Sketch a graph of 𝑦 = cos 𝑥 and 𝑦 = − cos(2𝑥 − 𝜋) + 1 for 1 full cycle. ✓✓✓ ✓✓✓

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3. Consider the function 𝑓 (𝑥 ) = ✓✓✓✓✓✓✓
4𝑥 2 −64

a) Determine the key features of the function:

i) domain and range

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 ii) intercepts

iii) equations of any asymptotes

iv) intervals where the function is increasing and intervals where the function is decreasing

b) Sketch a graph of the function

4. Graph the function 𝑓(𝑥) = log(−𝑥 + 2) + 1. Identify the domain, the range, and the equation of the vertical
asymptote. ✓✓✓✓

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Part D – Application [APP – 20 marks]
1. When a ball is thrown, the horizontal distance travelled, d, in meters, can be modelled by the equation ✓✓✓
𝑣2
𝑑 = 𝑐𝑜𝑠3∅
𝑔
Where
𝑔 = 9.8 m/s2
V is the initial velocity with which the ball is thrown, in meters per second
∅ is the launch angle of elevation, in radians.

If the ball is thrown at 20 m/s what is the angle of elevation is required for the ball to travel 20 m?
Round your answer to the nearest hundredth of a radian.

2. A photographer uses a light meter to measure the intensity of light from a flash bulb. The intensity for the flash
bulb, I, measured in lux, is a function of the distance from the light, d, ,measured in metres, and can be represented by

a) Determine the following, to two decimal places.

i) the average rate of change in the intensity of light for the interval [2, 4] ✓✓
ii) the approximate instantaneous rate of change in the intensity of light at exactly 5 m from
the flash bulb. ✓✓

b) What does the sign of your answer to part a), subpart ii), indicate about the light intensity? ✓

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 3. A live rock concert has a decibel level of 108 dB, while a vacuum cleaner has a decibel level of 70 dB.
How many times louder is the live rock concert compared to the vacuum? ✓✓

4. Given the functions and , determine all values of x for which . ✓✓

5. The vertical position, h, in meters, of a Ferris wheel, is modelled using the function
𝜋
ℎ(𝑡) = 10 sin [ (𝑡 − 5)] + 12, where t is the time, in seconds.
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(a) Determine the period and amplitude of this function. Explain the meaning of these quantities within
the context of the question. ✓✓✓

(b) Calculate the height at t = 35 s. ✓

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(c) Determine the first time that the height is 20 m. ✓✓

(d) When is the next time that this height is reached again? ✓✓

Exam Summary

Knowledge & Thinking &

Communication Application
Understanding Inquiry

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