Pure Mathematics 1

1.Quadratic & 2 Functions exam questions 2

1 [9709/w19/qp13/Q2]

The function g is defined by g x
= x2 − 6x + 7 for x > 4. By first completing the square, find an
expression for g−1 x
and state the domain of g−1 . [5]

2 [9709/w19/qp13/Q6]

A line has equation y = 3kx − 2k and a curve has equation y = x2 − kx + 2, where k is a constant.

(i) Find the set of values of k for which the line and curve meet at two distinct points. [4]

(ii) For each of two particular values of k, the line is a tangent to the curve. Show that these two
tangents meet on the x-axis. [3]

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2
The function f is defined by f : x → for x ∈ >, x ≠ 32 .
3 − 2x

(i) Find an expression for f −1 x
. [3]

The function g is defined by g : x → 4x + a for x ∈ >, where a is a constant.

(ii) Find the value of a for which gf −1
= 3. [3]

(iii) Find the possible values of a given that the equation f −1 x
= g−1 x
has two equal roots. [4]

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2 2
(i) Express 9x − 6x + 6 in the form ax + b
+ c, where a, b and c are constants. [3]

The function f is defined by f x
= 9x2 − 6x + 6 for x ≥ p, where p is a constant.

(ii) State the smallest value of p for which f is a one-one function. [1]

(iii) For this value of p, obtain an expression for f −1 x
, and state the domain of f −1 . [4]

(iv) State the set of values of q for which the equation f x
= q has no solution. [1]
5 9709/w18/qp11/Q1
1
Showing all necessary working, solve the equation 4x − 11x 2 + 6 = 0. [3]

6 9709/w18/qp11/Q11

(a) The one-one function f is defined by f x
= x − 3
2 − 1 for x < a, where a is a constant.
(i) State the greatest possible value of a. [1]

(ii) It is given that a takes this greatest possible value. State the range of f and find an expression
for f −1 x
. [3]

(b) The function g is defined by g x
= x − 3
2 for x ≥ 0.

(i) Show that gg 2x
can be expressed in the form 2x − 3
4 + b 2x − 3
2 + c, where b and c are
constants to be found. [2]

(ii) Hence expand gg 2x
completely, simplifying your answer. [4]

7 9709/w18/qp12/Q9
The function f is defined by f : x → 2x2 − 12x + 7 for x ∈ >.

(i) Express 2x2 − 12x + 7 in the form 2 x + a
2 + b, where a and b are constants. [2]

(ii) State the range of f. [1]

The function g is defined by g : x → 2x2 − 12x + 7 for x ≤ k.

(iii) State the largest value of k for which g has an inverse. [1]

(iv) Given that g has an inverse, find an expression for g−1 x
. [3]

8 9709/w17/qp13/Q6

The functions f and g are defined by

2
f x
= 2
for x < −1,
x −1
g x
= x2 + 1 for x > 0.

(i) Find an expression for f −1 x
. [3]

(ii) Solve the equation gf x
= 5. [4]

9 9709/w18/qp13/Q11

(i) Express 2x2 − 12x + 11 in the form a x + b
2 + c, where a, b and c are constants. [3]

The function f is defined by f x
= 2x2 − 12x + 11 for x ≤ k.

(ii) State the largest value of the constant k for which f is a one-one function. [1]

(iii) For this value of k find an expression for f −1 x
and state the domain of f −1 . [4]

The function g is defined by g x
= x + 3 for x ≤ p.

(iv) With k now taking the value 1, find the largest value of the constant p which allows the composite
function fg to be formed, and find an expression for fg x
whenever this composite function
exists. [3]

10 9709/w17/qp11/Q9

Functions f and g are defined for x > 3 by

1
f:x→ 2
,
x −9
g : x → 2x − 3.

(i) Find and simplify an expression for gg x
. [2]

(ii) Find an expression for f −1 x
and state the domain of f −1 . [4]

(iii) Solve the equation fg x
= 17 . [4]