Student Name: ___________________________________

Teacher: ____________________________________

Hurlstone Agricultural High

2023 School
Year 11 Assessment Task 1

Mathematics Extension 1
Examiners • Mrs P Biczo
• Mr G Huxley
• Mr B Hoang

General • Reading time – 3 minutes

Instructions • Working time – 40 minutes
• Write using black or blue pen
• NESA-approved calculators may be used
• A Reference sheet is provided for your use
• In Questions 7 to 8, show relevant mathematical reasoning
and/or calculations
Total marks: Section I – 6 marks (page 2–4)
25 • Attempt Questions 1–6
• Allow about 8 minutes for this section.

Section II – 19 marks (pages 5–8)

• Attempt Questions 7–9
• Allow about 32 minutes for this section.
• For each question use a separate answer booklet.

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 Section I

6 marks
Attempt Questions 1 to 6
Allow about 6 minutes for this section

Use the multiple-choice answer sheet for Questions 1 to 6

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1. A curve is described by the parametric equations 𝑥 = and 𝑦 = 3𝑡 2
2

What is the cartesian equation of the curve?

3𝑥 2
A. 𝑦 = B. 𝑦 = 12𝑦2
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C. 𝑦 = 12𝑥 2 D. 𝑦 = 𝑥

2. What are the values of 𝑥 for which (𝑥 + 3)(𝑥 − 1)(2 − 𝑥) > 0 ?

A. 𝑥 < −3 or 1 < 𝑥 < 2 B. 𝑥 > 3 or 1 < 𝑥 < 2

C. −3 < 𝑥 < 1 or 𝑥 > 2 D. −3 < 𝑥 < 1

3. When is the sum of two functions 𝑓(𝑥) and 𝑔(𝑥) always equal to zero?

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A. 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑔(𝑥) B. = 𝑔(𝑥)
𝑓(𝑥)

C. 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑔(−𝑥) D. 𝑓(𝑥) = −𝑔(𝑥)

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4. The graphs of 𝑦 = 𝑥 2 − 2𝑥 + 4 and 𝑦 = 𝑥 3 − 2𝑥 are shown.

Which diagram represents the graph of 𝑦 = 𝑥 3 + 𝑥 2 − 4𝑥 + 4 ?

A. B.

C. D.

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5. The graph of 𝑦 = 𝑓(𝑥) is shown below on the left.

The graph to the right of 𝑦 = 𝑓(𝑥) can be described by which of the following graphs?

A. 𝑦 = |𝑓(𝑥)| B. 𝑦 = |𝑓(|𝑥|)|

C. |𝑦| = 𝑓(𝑥) D. 𝑦 = 𝑓(|𝑥|)

6. The solution for |2𝑥 − 5| ≥ 3 is given by which of the following?

A. 𝑥 ≥ 4 B. 𝑥 ≤ 1 or 𝑥 ≥ 4

C. 1 ≤ 𝑥 ≤ 4 D. 𝑥 ≤ 1

~ END OF SECTION I ~

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 Section II

19 marks
Attempt Questions 7 to 9
Allow about 32 minutes for this section

Answer each question in a new answer booklet.

All necessary working should be shown in every question.

Question 7 (7 marks) Marks

(a) The graph 𝑦 = 𝑓(𝑥) is shown below. 2

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Sketch the graph of 𝑦 = 𝑓(𝑥) on the graph provided in the Question 7 answer booklet.

Clearly show the behaviour of the curves including any relevant intercepts and
asymptotes.

𝑥
(b) For what values of 𝑥 is 𝑥−1 ≥ −2 ? 3

(c) Find the radius and centre of the circle given in parametric form. 2

𝑥 = 1 + cos 𝛼

𝑦 = sin 𝛼 − 2

~ End of question 7 ~

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Question 8 (6 marks) Marks

The graphs of two functions are drawn on the co-ordinate number plane below.
The two functions are:
A quadratic function 𝑦 = 𝑓(𝑥) and a linear function 𝑦 = 𝑔(𝑥).
𝑦 = 𝑓(𝑥)

𝑦 = 𝑔(𝑥)

For parts (i) and (ii), you will need to make sketches on the copies of this number plane
provided in your Question 8 answer booklet.
Both of your responses will need to be accurate according to the scale provided.

i. On the number plane provided in your Q8 answer booklet, draw a sketch of: 3
𝑦 = 𝑓(𝑥) − 𝑔(𝑥)

ii. On the number plane provided in your Q8 answer booklet, draw a sketch of: 3
𝑦 = 𝑓(𝑥) 𝑔(𝑥)

~ End of question 8 ~

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Question 9 (6 marks) Marks

(a) The graph of 𝑦 = 𝑓(𝑥) is shown below. 2

Sketch the graph of 𝑦 2 = 𝑓(𝑥) on the graph provided in your Q9 answer booklet.

Clearly show the behaviour of the curves including any relevant intercepts and
asymptotes.

Part (c) continues over the next page.

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(b) The graph 𝑓(𝑥) = 1 − 𝑥 2 is shown below. 2

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Sketch the graph of 𝑦 = on the graph provided in your Q9 answer booklet.
√1−𝑥 2

Clearly show the behaviour of the curves including any relevant intercepts and
asymptotes.

|𝑥−1|
(c) It is given that 𝑔(𝑥) = . Sketch the graph of 𝑦 = 𝑔(𝑥) in your Q9 2
𝑥

answer booklet.
Clearly show the behaviour of the curves including any relevant intercepts and
asymptotes.

~ End of question 9 ~

~ END OF SECTION II ~

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 Student Name: ___________________________________

Teacher: ____________________________________

Section I – Multiple Choice Answer Sheet

Allow about 10 minutes for this section

Select the alternative A, B, C or D that best answers the question. Fill in the response oval completely.

Sample: 2+4= (A) 2 (B) 6 (C) 8 (D) 9

A B C D

If you think you have made a mistake, put a cross through the incorrect answer and fill in the new answer.

A B C D

If you change your mind and have crossed out what you consider to be the correct answer, then indicate the
correct answer by writing the word correct and drawing an arrow as follows.

A B C D

Start Here

1. A B C D

2. A B C D

3. A B C D

4. A B C D

5. A B C D

6. A B C D

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