Functions & Graphs Group Activities
Functions & Graphs Group Activities
GROUP ACTVITIES
CONTENT TRAINING
17-23 AUGUST 2020
1.2 Write down the equations of the vertical and horizontal asymptotes of 𝑓. (2)
1.3 Determine the intercepts of the graphs of 𝑓 with the 𝑥 −axes and 𝑦 −axes. (2)
1.4 Write down the value of 𝑐 if 𝑦 = 𝑥 + 𝑐 is a line of symmetry to the graph of 𝑓. (2)
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Question 2
Given: 𝑓(𝑥) = −𝑥 2 + 2𝑥 + 3 and 𝑔(𝑥) = 1 − 2𝑥
2.1 Sketch the graphs of 𝑓 and 𝑔 on the same set of axes. (9)
2.2 Determine the average gradient of 𝑓 between 𝑥 = −3 and 𝑥 = 0. (3)
2.3 For which values(s) of 𝑥 is 𝑓(𝑥). 𝑔(𝑥) ≥ 0? (3)
2.4 Determine the value of 𝑐 such that the 𝑥 −axis will be a tangent to the graph of ℎ
where ℎ(𝑥) = 𝑓(𝑥) + 𝑐. (2)
2.5 Determine the 𝑦 −intercept of 𝑡 if 𝑡(𝑥) = −𝑔(𝑥) + 1. (2)
2.6 The graph of 𝑘 is a reflection of 𝑔 about the 𝑦 −axis.
Write down the equation of 𝑘. (1)
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Group B
Question 3
2
Given: 𝑓(𝑥 ) = +1
𝑥−3
3.1 Write down the equations of the asymptotes of 𝑓. (2)
3.2 Calculate the coordinates of the 𝑥 − and 𝑦 −intercepts of 𝑓. (3)
3.4 Sketch 𝑓. Show all intercepts with the axes and the asymptotes. (3)
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Question 4
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.
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Group C
Question 5
Consider the function 𝑓(𝑥) = 4−𝑥 − 2.
5.1 Calculate the coordinates of the intercepts of 𝑓 with the axes. (4)
5.2 Write down the equation of the asymptote of 𝑓. (1)
5.3 Sketch the graph of 𝑓. (3)
5.4 Write down the equation of 𝑔 if 𝑔 is the graph of 𝑓 shifted 2 units upwards. (1)
5.5 solve for 𝑥 if 𝑓(𝑥) = 3. (You do not need to simplify your answer.) (3)
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Question 6
A parabola 𝑓 intersects the 𝑥 −axis at B and C, then the 𝑦 −axis at E. The axis of symmetry
𝑥 7
of the parabola has equation 𝑥 = 3. The line through E and C has equation 𝑔(𝑥) = 2 − 2 .
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Group D
Question 7
7.1 Consider the function 𝑓(𝑥) = 3. 2𝑥 − 6
7.1.1 Calculate coordinates of the 𝑦 −intercept of the graph of 𝑓. (1)
7.1.2 Calculate the coordinates of the 𝑥 −intercept of the graph of 𝑓. (2)
7.1.3 Sketch the graph of 𝑓 in your ANSWER BOOK.
Clearly show ALL asymptotes and intercepts with the axes. (3)
7.1.4 Write down the range of 𝑓. (1)
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Question 8
The graph of 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑎 𝑥 passes through the point 𝑃(−2; 4).
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Group E
Question 9
In the diagram below, the graph of 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑎𝑥 2 is drawn in the interval 𝑥 ≤ 0. The graph of
𝑓 −1 is also drawn. 𝑃(−6; −12) is a point on 𝑓 and R is a point on 𝑓 −1 .
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