Mathematics AA HL

Functions
Worksheet 3

21. Let f ( x)  x 3 ( x 2 – 1) 2 , – 1.4  x  1.4

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(a) Sketch the graph of f(x). (An exact scale diagram is not required.)

On your graph indicate the approximate position of

(i) each zero;

(ii) each maximum point;

(iii) each minimum point.

(4)

(b) (i) Find f (x) , clearly stating its domain.

(ii) Find the x-coordinates of the maximum and minimum points of f(x), for
–1 < x < 1.
(7)
(c) Find the x-coordinate of the point of inflexion of f(x), where x > 0 , giving your
answer correct to four decimal places.
(2)
(Total 13 marks)

22. The polynomial f(x) = x3 + 3x2 + ax + b leaves the same remainder when divided by (x –
2) as when divided by (x + 1). Find the value of a.

(Total 3 marks)

2 x 1
23. The function f : x  , x , x  1. Find the inverse function, f –1, clearly stating
x –1
its domain.

(Total 3 marks)

24. Find the values of x for which 5 – 3x   x + 1.

(Total 3 marks)

25. The line segment [AB] has length l, gradient m, (0 < m < 1), and passes through the point
(0, 1). It meets the x-axis at A and the line y = x at B, as shown in the diagram.
 y

y=x

B
(0,1)

A O x

(a) Find the coordinates of A and B in terms of m.

(4)

m2 1
(b) Show that l 2  .
m 2 (1 – m) 2
(3)

x 2 1
(c) Sketch the graph of y  , for x  0, x  1 , indicating any asymptotes
x 2 (1 – x) 2
and the coordinates of any maximum or minimum points.
(4)

(d) Find the value of m for which l is a minimum, and find this minimum value of l.
(2)
(Total 13 marks)

2x – 1
26. The one-one function f is defined on the domain x > 0 by f(x) = .
x2

(a) State the range, A, of f.

(b) Obtain an expression for f –1(x), for x  A.

(Total 6 marks)

27. Find the set of values of x for which (ex – 2) (ex – 3)2ex.

(Total 6 marks)
28. The function f is defined by

x2 – x 1
f(x) =
x2  x 1

(a) (i) Find an expression for f(x), simplifying your answer.

(ii) The tangents to the curve of f(x) at points A and B are parallel to the x-axis.
Find the coordinates of A and of B.
(5)
 (b) (i) Sketch the graph of y = f(x).

(ii) Find the x-coordinates of the three points of inflexion on the graph of f.
(5)

(c) Find the range of

(i) f;

(ii) the composite function f °f.

(5)
(Total 15 marks)

29. When the polynomial x4 + ax + 3 is divided by (x – 1), the remainder is 8. Find the value
of a.

(Total 6 marks)
3 2
30. The graph of the function f(x) = 2x – 3x + x + 1 is translated to its image, g(x), by the
 1
vector   . Write g(x) in the form g(x) = ax3 + bx2 +cx + d.
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(Total 6 marks)