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2. The function f and the function g are defined by

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f(x) = x > 0, x ∈ 
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g(x) = ln x x > 0, x ∈ 
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(a) Find, in simplest form, the value of fg(e2)

(2)

(b) Find f –1
(3)

(c) Hence, or otherwise, find all real solutions of the equation

f –1 (x) = f(x)
(3)
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3.

log10 y

(0, 4)

(6, 0)
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Figure 1

Figure 1 shows a linear relationship between log10 y and log10 x

The line passes through the points (0, 4) and (6, 0) as shown.

(a) Find an equation linking log10 y with log10 x

(2)

(b) Hence, or otherwise, express y in the form px q, where p and q are constants to be
found.
(3)
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y

y = f(x)

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Figure 2 shows part of the graph with equation y = f(x), where

f(x) = 2 ½ 2x – 5 ½ + 3 x0

The vertex of the graph is at point P as shown.

(a) State the coordinates of P.

(2)

(b) Solve the equation f(x) = 3x – 2

(4)

Given that the equation

f (x) = kx + 2

where k is a constant, has exactly two roots,

(c) find the range of values of k.

(3)
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2.
y

(1, 2)

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Figure 1

Figure 1 shows a sketch of the curve with equation y = f(x), where x ∈  and f(x) is
a polynomial.

The curve passes through the origin and touches the x-axis at the point (3, 0)

There is a maximum turning point at (1, 2) and a minimum turning point at (3, 0)

On separate diagrams, sketch the curve with equation

(i) y = 3f(2x)
(3)

(ii) y = f(−x) − 1
(3)

On each sketch, show clearly the coordinates of

● the point where the curve crosses the y-axis

● any maximum or minimum turning points

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3.
x−2 5 x + 26
f ( x) = 3 − + 2 x>4
x + 1 2 x − 3x − 5

(a) Show that

ax + b
f ( x) = x>4
cx + d

where a, b, c and d are integers to be found.

(4)

(b) Hence find f −1 (x)

(2)

(c) Find the domain of f −1

(2)
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y

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Figure 2

Figure 2 shows a sketch of the graph with equation y = f(x), where

f (x) = | 3x + a | + a

and where a is a positive constant.

The graph has a vertex at the point P, as shown in Figure 2.

(a) Find, in terms of a, the coordinates of P.

(2)

(b) Sketch the graph with equation y = g(x), where

g(x) = | x + 5a |

On your sketch, show the coordinates, in terms of a, of each point where the graph
cuts or meets the coordinate axes.
(2)

The graph with equation y = g(x) intersects the graph with equation y = f(x) at
two points.

(c) Find, in terms of a, the coordinates of the two points.

(5)
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6. The function f is defined by
5x − 3
f(x) = x>4
x−4
(a) Show, by using calculus, that f is a decreasing function.
(3)
(b) Find f –1
(3)
ax + b
(c) (i) Show that ff(x) = where a, b and c are constants to be found.
x+c

(ii) Deduce the range of ff.

(5)
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7. y

y = f(x)

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Figure 2 shows a sketch of part of the graph with equation y = f(x), where

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f(x) = ½ 2x + 7½ – 10
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(a) State the coordinates of the vertex, V, of the graph.
(2)

(b) Solve, using algebra,

1 1
½ 2x + 7½ – 10  x + 1
2 3
(4)

(c) Sketch the graph with equation

y = ½ f(x)½

stating the coordinates of the local maximum point and each local minimum point.
(4)
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6. Given that k is a positive constant,

(a) on separate diagrams, sketch the graph with equation

(i) y = k − 2| x |

(ii) y = 2x − | k
3 |
Show on each sketch the coordinates, in terms of k, of each point where the graph
meets or cuts the axes.
(4)

(b) Hence find, in terms of k, the values of x for which

| 2x −
k
3 |
= k − 2| x |

giving your answers in simplest form.

(4)

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1. The curve C has equation

y = (3x – 2)6
dy
(a) Find
dx
(2)

1 
Given that the point P  , 1 lies on C,
3 

(b) find the equation of the normal to C at P. Write your answer in the form
ax + by + c = 0 where a, b and c are integers to be found.
(4)
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2. The functions f and g are defined by

5−x 2
f(x) = x ∈ , x ≠ –
3x + 2 3
g(x) = 2x – 7 x∈

(a) Find the value of fg(5)

(2)

(b) Find f –1
(3)

(c) Solve the equation

 1
f   = g(a + 3)
 a
(4)
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y

A
y = f(x)

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Figure 2 shows part of the graph with equation y = f(x), where

f(x) = ½kx – 9½ – 2 x∈

and k is a positive constant.

The graph intersects the y‑axis at the point A and has a minimum point at B as shown.

(a) (i) Find the y coordinate of A

(ii) Find, in terms of k, the x coordinate of B

(2)

(b) Find, in terms of k, the range of values of x that satisfy the inequality

½kx – 9½ – 2 < 0
(3)

Given that the line y = 3 – 2x intersects the graph y = f(x) at two distinct points,

(c) find the range of possible values of k

(3)
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y

y = f (x)

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Figure 2 shows a sketch of part of the graph with equation y = f (x) where

f (x) = 21 − 2 | 2 − x |      x  0

(a) Find f f (6)

(2)

(b) Solve the equation f (x) = 5x

(2)

Given that the equation f (x) = k , where k is a constant, has exactly two roots,

(c) state the set of possible values of k.

(2)

The graph with equation y = f (x) is transformed onto the graph with equation  y = a f (x − b)

The vertex of the graph with equation y = a f (x − b) is (6, 3).

Given that a and b are constants,

(d) find the value of a and the value of b.

(2)
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9. (a) Given that

x 4 − x3 − 10 x 2 + 3 x − 9 Q
≡ x2 + P + x > −3
x − x − 12
2
x−4

find the value of the constant P and show that Q = 5

(4)

The curve C has equation y = g(x), where

x 4 − x3 − 10 x 2 + 3 x − 9
g(x) = − 3 < x < 3.5    x ∈ 
x 2 − x − 12

(b) Find the equation of the tangent to C at the point where x = 2

Give your answer in the form y = mx + c , where m and c are constants to be found.
(5)

O 2 x

Figure 4

Figure 4 shows a sketch of the curve C.

The region R, shown shaded in Figure 4, is bounded by C, the y-axis, the x-axis and the
line with equation x = 2

(c) Find the exact area of R, writing your answer in the form a + b ln2 , where a and b
are constants to be found.
(5)
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y

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Figure 1

Figure 1 shows a sketch of part of the graph with equation y = f(x), where

f(x) = ½3x – 13½ + 5 x∈

The vertex of the graph is at point P, as shown in Figure 1.

(a) State the coordinates of P.

(2)

(b) (i) State the range of f.

(ii) Find the value of ff(4)

(2)

(c) Solve, using algebra and showing your working,

16 – 2x > ½3x – 13½ + 5

(4)
The graph with equation y = f(x) is transformed onto the graph with equation  y = af (x + b)
The vertex of the graph with equation y = af (x + b) is (4, 20)
Given that a and b are constants,

(d) find the value of a and the value of b.

(2)
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7. y

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C1

Figure 3

Figure 3 shows a sketch of the graph of C1 with equation

y = 5 − | 3x − 22 |

(a) Write down the coordinates of

(i) the vertex of C1

(ii) the intersection of C1 with the y-axis.

(2)

(b) Find the x coordinates of the intersections of C1 with the x-axis.

(2)

Diagram 1, shown on page 21, is a copy of Figure 3.

(c) On Diagram 1, sketch the curve C2 with equation

1 2
y= x −9
9

Identify clearly the coordinates of any points of intersection of C2 with the

coordinate axes.
(3)

(d) Find the coordinates of the points of intersection of C1 and C2

(Solutions relying entirely on calculator technology are not acceptable.)
(5)
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Diagram 1

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y

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y = f(x)

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Figure 1 shows a sketch of part of the graph y = f(x) where

f(x) = 2 3 – x + 5 x 0

(a) Solve the equation

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f(x) = x + 30
2
(3)

Given that the equation f(x) = k, where k is a constant, has two distinct roots,

(b) state the set of possible values for k.

(2)
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6. The functions f and g are defined by

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g:x ln x x 0

(a) State the range of f.

(1)

(b) Find fg(x), giving your answer in its simplest form.

(2)

(c) Find the exact value of x for which f(2x + 3) = 6

(4)

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(d) Find f –1 stating its domain.
(3)

(e) On the same axes sketch the curves with equation y = f(x) and y = f –1(x), giving the
coordinates of all the points where the curves cross the axes.
(4)
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