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TOPIC TEST

Polynomials and inverse

functions (EXT1)
• Time allowed: 45 minutes
• Part A: 10 multiple-choice questions (10 marks)
• Part B: 11 free-response questions (40 marks)
• Total: 50 marks

Part A
10 multiple-choice questions
1 mark each: 10 marks
Circle the correct answer.

1 When dividing a polynomial P(x) by A(x), we 3 Find the values of a, b, c, and d if

can write P(x) = A(x) Q(x) + R(x), where Q(x) is 3x3 – 7x2 + bx + d ≡ ax3 + cx2 + 2x – 4.
the quotient and R(x) is the remainder.
A a = –3, b = –2, c = 7, d = 4
Which one of the following statements is true
about the degree of R(x)? B a = 3, b = 2, c = 7, d = 4
A It is equal to 0. C a = –3, b = 2, c = –7, d = 4
B It is less than the degree of A(x). D a = 3, b = 2, c = –7, d = –4
C It is equal to the degree of A(x).
D It is less than the degree of Q(x).
4 Which polynomial has a leading term of 3x 4 and
zeros of –3, 0, 1 and 2?
A 3x 4 – 21x 2 + 18x
2 Find the values of m and n if mx3 + 7x + n has a
remainder of 2 if divided by (x – 1) and a B 3x 4 – 6x 3 – 21x 2 + 18x
reminder of 5 if divided by (x + 1).
C 3x 4 – 21x 2 + 18x – 6
A m = 5, n = 1
D 3x 4 – 21x 2 + 18x + 6
11 7
B m=
− ,n =
2 2
17 7
C m=
− ,n =
2 2
17 7
D m= ,n = −
2 2

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5 Which of these graphs shows a monic polynomial with degree 4, a double zero at x = –2 and zeros at x = 0 and
x = –5?
A B

C D

6 Find the inverse relation of y = x 2 + 2.

A x = y2 – 2

B =
y x −2

C y=
± x −2

D y=
± x −2

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7 Which of these graphs shows a function that has an inverse function?

A B

C D

2
8 Which of these functions has an inverse 10 Find the inverse function of y = .
function? x −1
x −1
A y = x2 + 1 B y = (x + 1)2 A y=
2
C y=x+1 D y=
± x +1
x
B y= −1
2
2
9 If f (x) = x2 + 2x + 3, find its inverse function C y= +1
x
over the restricted domain [–1, ∞).
2
A f −1 ( x ) =−1 + x − 2 D y= −1
x
B f −1 ( x ) =− 1 + x − 4

C f −1 ( x ) =− 1 − x − 2

D f −1 ( x ) =+
1 x −2

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Part B
11 free-response questions
40 marks
Show your working where appropriate.

11 Divide each polynomial P(x) by A(x) = x2 – 2x and write P(x) in the form P(x) = A(x)Q(x) + R(x).
a P(x) = 4x4 – 3x3 – 2x
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b P(x) = 3x3 – 7x + 2
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[4 marks]

12 Prove that (x – 5) is a factor of P(x) = x3 – 6x2 + 3x + 10, then find all the other factors and write P(x) as product
of its factors.
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13 Find the remainder when (2x3 – 7x2 + 2x – 1) is divided by (x – 2).

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14 Write x3 – 4x2 – 11x + 30 as a product of its factors.

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15 P(x) = x4 – 2x3 – 13x2 + 14x + 24.

a What is the maximum number of roots possible for P(x)?
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b Prove that (x + 3) is a factor of P(x).
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c Find all the roots of P(x) = 0.
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16 If α and β are roots of x2 – 2x – 5 = 0, find:

a α + β and αβ
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b α2 + β2
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c α3 + β3
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17 Find the roots of x3 – 5x2 + 3x + 9 = 0 given that 2 of the roots are equal.
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18 Find the inverse of each relation.

a (1, –2), (2, –5), (3, –7), (6, 4)
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b (–5, 2), (2, –3), (–3, 7), (7, –5)
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19 Find the inverse function of each function and its domain and range.

a h ( x )= 3
x +1 + 3

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b g(x) = 2x3 + 3
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1
c (x)
f= −2
x +1
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1
20 Graph f ( x ) = and f –1(x) on the same axes.
x −1

[2 marks]

21 f (x) = (x – 2)2 – 2
a Sketch the parabola y = f (x). Clearly show all significant points.

b State the possible domain and range of y = f –1(x) and hence find all possible y = f –1(x).
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c On the same graph as y = f (x) in part a, sketch the graph of y = f –1(x) that is monotonically increasing,
showing all important points. Label each graph clearly.

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d Find the coordinates of the intersection points of y = f (x) and y = f –1(x).

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This is the end of the test.

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Answers
1 B 2 C 3 D 4 A 5 C
6 C 7 A 8 C 9 A 10 C
11 a (x2 – 2x)(4x2 + 5x + 10) + 18x b (x2 – 2x)(3x + 6) + 5x + 2
12 P(5) = 0 then P(x) = (x – 5)(x – 2)(x + 1)
13 R = –9
14 (x – 2)(x + 3)(x – 5)
15 a 4 b P(–3) = 0 c x = –3, –1, 2, 4
16 a 2, –5 b 14 c 38
17 α = β = 3, γ = –1.
18 a (–2, 1), (–5, 2), (–7, 3), (4, 6) b (2, –5), (–3, 2), (7, –3), (–5, 7)
19 a h –1(x) = (x – 3) 3 – 1, domain (–∞, ∞), range (–∞, ∞).
x −3
b g −1 ( x ) = 3, domain (–∞, ∞), range (–∞, ∞).
2
1
(x)
c f −1= − 1 , domain(–∞, –2) ∪ (–2, ∞), range(–∞, –1) ∪ (–1, ∞)
x+2

20

21 a, c

b Domain [–2, ∞), range [2, ∞) or (–∞, 2]

y1 =f −1 (x ) =+
2 x + 2 or y2 =f −1 (x ) =−
2 x +2

 5 − 17 5 − 17   5 + 17 5 + 17 
d  ,  or  , 
 2 2   2 2 

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