2 1 function(学生版)
2 1 function(学生版)
Question Paper 1
2 The function f is defined by f : x → 2x2 − 6x + 5 for x ∈ >.
(i) Find the set of values of p for which the equation f x = p has no real roots. [3]
(ii) Express g x in the form a x + b2 + c, where a, b and c are constants. [3]
(iv) State the smallest value of k for which h has an inverse. [1]
(v) For this value of k, find an expression for h−1 x. [3]
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The diagram shows the graph of y = f −1 x, where f −1 is defined by f −1 x = for 0 < x ≤ 2.
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(ii) The function g is defined by g x = for x ≥ 1. Find an expression for f −1 g x, giving your
x
answer in the form ax + b, where a and b are constants to be found. [2]
4 (i) Express x2 − 2x − 15 in the form x + a2 + b. [2]