Grade 10 Mathematics

Mixed Graphs

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Please complete Exercise 6.10 on page 207
Questions e)1,4,6,8,9,10,11 and
f)2,3,4,6,8,9,12 (reworking equations only – no sketches)
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 Graph Interpretation
Vertical and Horizontal Line Segments
Vertical lines
The length of any vertical line AB, is the 𝑦-value at the top of
the line minus the 𝑦-value at the bottom of the line.
Horizontal lines
The length of any horizontal line AB, is the 𝑥-value at the right
of the line minus the 𝑥-value at the left of the line.
Example 1:
Determine the lengths of OD, BC, OB, DC and AB in the
following sketch:
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Example 2:
If the equation of the line DAF is 𝑦 = −2𝑥 − 4, determine:
a) EF if OE = 1 unit y
b) AB if OB = 5 units D
c) OG if DG = 10 units C
A

E x
O
G B

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Please complete Exercise 6.15 on page 219 (a, b and c only)

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Example 3

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Please complete Exercise 6.15 on page 220 (d and e)
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 Using graphs to solve inequalities
Consider the following graphs of a parabola and a straight
line:
Vertical line test

a) For which values of 𝑥 is 𝑓(𝑥) > 0?

This translates to: For which values of 𝑥 are the 𝑦-values
positive.
Look for: Where the graph is above the 𝒙-axis. (Tip: A
graph moves past the 𝑥-axis at its 𝑥-intercepts).

Solution:

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b) For which values of 𝑥 is 𝑓(𝑥) < 0?
This translates to: For which values of 𝑥 are the 𝑦-values
negative.
Look for: Where the graph is below the 𝒙-axis. (Tip: A
graph moves past the 𝑥-axis at its 𝑥-intercepts).
Solution:
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Remember: 𝑓(𝑥 ) = 0 at the 𝑥-intercepts.

c) For which values of 𝑥 is 𝑓(𝑥) > 𝑔(𝑥)?

This translates to: For which values of 𝑥 are the 𝑦-values
of graph 𝑓 greater than the 𝑦-values of graph 𝑔.
Look for: Where graph 𝒇 is above graph 𝒈. (Tip: Graphs
move past each other at the points of intersection).
Solution:
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d) For which values of 𝑥 is 𝑓(𝑥) < 𝑔(𝑥)?

This translates to: For which values of 𝑥 are the 𝑦-values
of graph 𝑓 less than the 𝑦-values of graph 𝑔.
Look for: Where graph 𝒇 is below graph 𝒈. (Tip: Graphs
move past each other at the points of intersection).
Solution:
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Remember: 𝑓(𝑥 ) = 𝑔(𝑥) at the 𝑥-intercepts.

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 e) For which values of 𝑥 is 𝑓(𝑥 ). 𝑔(𝑥) > 0?
This translates to: For which values of 𝑥 are the 𝑦-values
of graph 𝑓 times the the 𝑦-values of graph 𝑔 positive.
Look for: Where are both graph 𝑓 and graph 𝑔 on the
same side of the 𝒙-axis.
Solution:
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f) For which values of 𝑥 is 𝑓(𝑥 ). 𝑔(𝑥) < 0?

This translates to: For which values of 𝑥 are the 𝑦-values
of graph 𝑓 times the the 𝑦-values of graph 𝑔 negative.
Look for: Where are the graphs 𝑓 and graph 𝑔 on
different sides of the 𝒙-axis.
Solution:
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Remember: 𝑓(𝑥 ). 𝑔(𝑥 ) = 0 at any of the 𝑥-intercepts.

Please complete Exercise 6.16 (all)

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 Extra tip before we start revision:
Reflections of graphs about the axes

𝑥 1 𝑥
Consider the graphs of 𝑓(𝑥 ) = 2 and 𝑔(𝑥 ) = (2)

These graphs are reflections of each other over the 𝒚-axis –

notice how the 𝒙-values change sign:
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Conclusion: If we reflect a graph over the 𝑦-axis, the 𝑥-values
always change their sign.

Consider the graphs of 𝑓(𝑥 ) = 𝑥 2 + 1 and 𝑔(𝑥 ) = −𝑥 2 − 1.

These graphs are reflections of each other over the 𝒙-axis –
notice how the 𝒚-values change sign:
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Conclusion: If we reflect a graph over the 𝑥-axis – the
𝑦- values always change their sign.

Please complete the Exam Focus Exercise on page 222

Questions a-f (g is optional)
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