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[6 Feb] Mathematics Analysis and

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Question 1
Consider the quadratic function f (x) = 2x2 − 4x + 1.

1. Rewrite it in the vertex form f (x) = a(x − h)2 + k . [4]

2. Hence write the coordinate of the vertex (h, k) [1]

3. Explain what will the slope of the line tangent to the graph of f (x) at point [3]
(h, k) be and why?

Question 2
The function j is defined for all x ∈ ℝ. The line with equation y = 6x - 1 is the tangent to the graph
of j at x = 4.

1. Write down the value of j'(4). [1]

2. Find j(4). [1]

3. The function k is defined for all x ∈ ℝ where k(x) = x² - 3x and m(x) = j(k(x)). [2]
Find m(4).

4. Hence find the equation of the tangent to the graph of m at x = 4. [3]

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Question 3
Consider the quadratic equation 3x2 + 2x − 1 = 0.

1. Find the discriminant of the quadratic equation 3x2 + 2x − 1 = 0. [2]

2. Determine the nature of the roots of the quadratic equation 3x2 + 2x − 1 = [2]
0.

3. Solve the quadratic equation 3x2 + 2x − 1 = 0. [3]

Question 4
The equation of a curve is y = 12 x4 − 32 x2 + 7.
​ ​

The gradient of the tangent to the curve at a location Q is −10.

dy [2]
1. Find dx . ​

2. Find the coordinates of Q. [4]

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Question 5
A quadratic function g is given by g(x) = ax2 + bx + c. The points (0, 5) and (−4, 5) lie on
the graph of y = g(x).

The y -coordinate of the minimum of the graph is 3.

1. Find the equation of the axis of symmetry of the graph of y = g(x). [2]

2. Write down the value of c. [1]

3. Find the value of a and of b. [3]

Question 6
Consider the function f (x) = sin(x) + cos(x), where x is in radians.

1. Find the derivative of the function f (x) = sin(x) + cos(x). [2]

2. Determine the critical points of the function f (x) = sin(x) + cos(x) in the [3]
interval [0, 2π].

3. Classify the critical points found in part (b) as local maxima, minima, or [3]
inflection points.

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Question 7

8x
Let g ′ (x) = . Given that g(0) = 5, find g(x). [5]
2x2 +1
​

Question 8
Consider the quadratic expression f (x) = 2x2 + 4πx + 2π 2

1. Write f (x) as a product of it's factors. [3]

a sin(r) [3]
2. Let r be one factor of f (x) in the form (x − p). Show that cos(π−r) ​
=
−a tan(x) for any a

Question 9
Consider the quadratic function f (x) = 2(x − 2)2 + 4.

1. Describe the transformations applied to the function y = x2 to obtain the [3]

function f (x).

2. Given that x2 ≥ f (x) under the interval [2, 4], find the area between the [5]
curves y = x and f (x) = 2(x − 2)2 + 4 within that interval.
2

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Question 10
Consider the function f (x) = 3x4 − 8x3 + 6x2 − 4x + 1.

1. Find the first derivative f ′ (x). [2]

2. Find the second derivative f ′′ (x). [2]

3. Find the points of inflection of the function. [3]

Question 11
A quadratic function f (x) is given by f (x) = 2x2 + kx + 3, where k is a constant.

1. Find the value of k for which f (x) has exactly one real root. [3]

2. When k = 5, solve the inequality f (x) ≤ 0. [4]

Question 12
In the expansion of (y + m)7 , where m ∈ R, the coefficient of the term in y 5 is 63.

Find the possible values of m. [5]

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Question 13
Consider the function h(x) = x3 − 6x2 + 9x + 1.

Determine the critical points and classify them as local maxima, minima, or [6]
points of inflexion.

Question 14
sin(2x) 1
Consider the function g(x) = 2
​( tan(x) ​ + 2) − sin2 (x)

1. Show that g(x) = sin(2x) + cos(2x) [5]

2. Show that g ′′ (x) = −4g(x) [3]

3. Hence, using your answer from part (b), find ∫ g(x) dx in terms of g(x) [4]

Question 15
Consider the function f (x) = 3x + 2.

1. Find the equation of the line parallel to f (x) that passes through the point [4]
(1, 4) in the form y = mx + c.

2. Find the equation of the line perpendicular to f (x) that passes through the [3]
point (1, 4).

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Question 16
Given the function g(x) = tan(x), where x is in radians and x =

π
2
​ + nπ , n ∈ Z.

1. Find the derivative of the function g(x) = tan(x). [2]

2. Determine the equation of the tangent line to the curve g(x) = tan(x) at the [4]
point where x = π4 .
​

Question 17
A sculptor sells x sculptures per month. Her monthly profit in Canadian dollars (CAD) can be
modelled by P (x) = − 15 x3 + 7x2 − 120, x ⩾ 0.
​

1. Differentiate P (x). [2]

2. Hence, find the number of sculptures that will maximize the profit. [3]

3. Find the value of P if no sculptures are sold. [1]

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Question 18
An architect is designing a roller coaster with a section of track modeled by the function f (x) =
3 2
6x − 5x + 2x − 7, where x represents the horizontal distance along the track (in meters), and
f (x) gives the height of the track at any point.

To ensure safety and thrill, the architect needs to know the slope of the track at specific points. The
slope at x = 2 will help the architect understand the steepness at this part of the ride.

1. Find the expression for the slope of the roller coaster track at any point x. [3]

2. Calculate the the steepness of the ride at x = 2. [1]

Question 19
sin(2x)
Consider the trigonometric equation cos(2x) = sin(x)
.
​

1. Express the equation as a quadratic equation in terms of cos(x). [3]

2. Solve the quadratic equation 2 cos2 (x) − 2 cos(x) − 1 = 0 for x [5]

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Question 20

Consider the path with equation y = (2x − 1)ekx , where x ∈ R and k ∈ Q. [5]

The tangent to the path at the point where x = 1 is parallel to the line y =
5e x.
k

Find the value of k .

Question 21
Use the binomial theorem to approximate (1.02)6 .

Use the binomial theorem to find an approximation for (1.02)6 by expanding [5]
(1 + 0.02)6 up to the term in 0.022 .

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Question 22
An engineer is examining the shape of a parabolic reflector modeled by the function
g(x) = 4x2 − 2x, where x represents the distance from the reflector's center, and g(x) gives the
height of the reflector at each point. The engineer needs to understand the slope of the reflector
surface at specific points to optimize the angle at which it reflects light.

1. Find the expression for g ′ (x) to determine the slope of the reflector surface at [2]
any point x.

2. Calculate the slope of the reflector at x = 1 to understand its angle at that [2]
position.

3. Write the equation of the tangent line to the reflector’s curve at x = 1, which [3]
represents the line tangent to the reflector at this point.

Question 23
Consider the function f (x) = x2 .

1. Sketch the graph of g(x) = (x + 3)2 and state the transformation applied to [3]
f (x).

2. Write an equation for h(x) that represents f (x) shifted 2 units up and [2]
reflected in the y-axis.

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Question 24

Let h(x) = −x2 + 4x + 5 and j(x) = −h(x) + m. [6]

Find the values of m so that j(x) = 0 has no real roots.

Question 25
This question assesses understanding of the introduction to differential calculus, specifically
involving the concept of the derivative and its application.

1. Given the function f (x) = 3x3 − 5x2 + 2x − 4, find the derivative f ′ (x). [2]

2. Determine the equation of the tangent line to the curve y = f (x) at the point [3]
where x = 1.

3. Find the second derivative f ′′ (x) of the function f (x) = 3x3 − 5x2 + [2]
2x − 4.

4. Determine the concavity of the function f (x) = 3x3 − 5x2 + 2x − 4 at the [1]
point where x = 1.

5. Find the critical points of the function f (x) = 3x3 − 5x2 + 2x − 4. [2]

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Question 26
The diagram shows the graph of the function f (x) = x3 − 3x2 − 9x + 27 and its tangent at
point P(3, 0).

1. Find the derivative of the function f (x) = x3 − 3x2 − 9x + 27. [1]

2. Determine the slope of the tangent to the graph of f (x) at point P(3, 0). [1]

3. Find the equation of the tangent line to the graph of f (x) at point P(3, 0). [1]

4. Find the coordinates of the points where the tangent to the graph of f (x) is [2]
parallel to the tangent at point P(3, 0).

5. Verify that the tangent line at point (−1, 32) is indeed horizontal. [1]

Question 27

The derivative of a function g is given by g ′ (x) = 2e−3x . The graph of g [5]

passes through ( 13 , 5). Find g(x).
​

Question 28

3x2
Let g ′ (x) = (x3 +1)5
​ . Given that g(0) = 1, find g(x). [6]

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Question 29
In the context of computer science, we often analyze algorithms that involve whole numbers. One
interesting property of whole numbers is how their squares can be categorized based on their
divisibility by 4.

Prove that the square of any whole number can be expressed in the form 4t or [3]
4t + 1, where t is an integer.

Question 30
3π
Consider h(x) = 4 sin x + 2.5 and j(x) = 4 sin(x − 2
)
​ + 2.5 + p, where x ∈ R and p > 0
.

The graph of j is obtained by two transformations of the graph of h.

1. Describe these two transformations. [2]

2. The y -intercept of the graph of j is at (0, s). Given that j(x) ≥ 7, find the [5]
smallest value of s.

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Question 31
Let f (x) = cos x, g(x) = xk , where k ∈ Z+ and h(x) = (f (19) (x) × g (19) (x)).

1. (i) Find the first three derivatives of g(x). [5]

(ii) Given that g (19) (x) = k!

(k−p)!
​(xk−19 ), find p.

2. (i) Find the first four derivatives of f (x). (ii) Find f (19) (x). [4]

3. (i) Find h′ (x). [7]

−21! 2
(ii) For k = 21 show that h(π) = 2
​π .

Question 32
Consider the function f (x) = sin(x) and its transformations.

1. Find the equation of the function g(x) obtained by shifting f (x) down by 3 [3]
units and compressing it horizontally by a factor of 2.

2. Determine the period of the function g(x). [2]

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Question 33
Consider the transformation of the function f (x) = (x − 3)2 to the function g(x) = −3(x −
5)2 + 4.

1. Describe the sequence of transformations that map the graph of f (x) = [4]
(x − 3)2 to g(x) = −3(x − 5)2 + 4.

2. Find the area between the curves f (x) = (x − 3)2 and g(x) = −3(x − [5]
5)2 + 4 between their points of intersection.

Question 34
Consider the quadratic equation x2 + bx + c = 0 where b and c are real numbers.

1. Express the discriminant in terms of b and c. [2]

2. If b = 6 and the equation has no real roots, state the possible values of c. [3]

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Question 35
Given the line 3x − 4y = 12.

1. Determine the slope of the line. [2]

2. Find the equation of a line parallel to the given line that passes through the [2]
origin.

3. Find the equation of a line perpendicular to the given line that passes through [2]
the origin.

Question 36
This question explores optimization and points of inflexion for the function f (x) = x3 − 6x2 +
9x + 1.

1. Find the first derivative f ′ (x) of the function f (x) = x3 − 6x2 + 9x + 1. [1]

2. Determine the critical points of the function by solving f ′ (x) = 0. [2]

3. Find the second derivative f ′′ (x) of the function f (x) = x3 − 6x2 + 9x + [1]
1.

4. Determine whether the critical points are maxima's or minima's [2]

5. Determine the coordinates of the local maximum and local minimum points [1]

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Question 37
The function f (x) = x3 − 2x + 1 is given.

1. Calculate f ′ (2). [2]

2. Interpret the meaning of the derivative value found in part (1). [2]

3. Describe what this derivative value tells us about the behavior of the function [2]
at x = 2.

Question 38
Given the function g(x) = 3x2 + 5x − 7, estimate the gradient of the curve at x = 1 using the
difference quotient:

g(1.01)−g(1)
0.01
​

1. Calculate the difference quotient. [3]

2. Compare your estimate with the exact derivative value g ′ (x) at x = 1. [4]

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Question 39
Consider the functions f (x) = 2x + 3 and g(x) = x2 − 1.

1. Find the composite function (f ∘ g)(x). [2]

2. Determine the domain of the composite function (f ∘ g)(x). [1]

3. Find the range of the composite function (f ∘ g)(x). [3]

4. Determine if the composite function (f ∘ g)(x) has an inverse for x ∈ R [2]

Question 40
Consider the binomial expansion of (x2 + x1 )4 .
​

Find the constant term in the expansion of (x2 + x1 )4 .

​
[4]

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Question 41
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Consider the function f (x) = ln(ln(x2 )) + ln(ln(x3 ) − 3 − ln(x)
​)

1. Express the equation as one logarithm such that you have ln g(x). [1]

2. g(x) cannot be equal to certains values. Find the largest value g(x) cannot be [2]
equal to.

3. Find for what value(s) of x is g(x) equal to the value you stated in part (b) [6]

Question 42
Consider the function f (x) = sin(2x) cos(2x).

1. Find the derivative f ′ (x) in terms of a cos(bx) [4]

2. Solve for f ′ (x) = 0 for x ∈ [0, π2 ]

​
[2]

Question 43
Consider the function f (x) = 4x2y − 5xy + 1.

1. Find for what value of y is f (3) = 0. [5]

2. Find for what value(s) of x, the first order condition is satisfied where y =0
 [5]

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Question 44
Consider the function f (x) = x3 − 6x2 + 9x + 15. The following questions explore the
properties and behavior of this function.

1. Find the critical points of the function f (x) and determine their nature (i.e., [4]
local maxima, local minima, or saddle points).

2. Determine the inflection points of the function f (x). [2]

3. Sketch the graph of the function f (x), showing the critical points, inflection [3]
points, and the behavior at the end-points.

Question 45
Consider the binomial expansion of (2x + a)5 and (3x + b)5 . The coefficients of x3 in both
expansions are equal.

Find the value of a in terms of b. [6]

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Question 46
In a mathematical exploration, students are tasked with investigating the relationship between the
squares of two consecutive integers, a and a + 1.

Show that the difference of the squares of these two consecutive integers, a [3]
and a + 1, is equal to the sum of the two integers.

Question 47
Consider the functions f (x) = −(x − j)2 + 2m and g(x) = ex−2 + m where j, m ∈ R.

The graphs of f and g have a common tangent at x = 3.

e2 [3]
1. Hence, show that m =e+ 4
​.

2. Find f ′ . [1]

e+6 [3]
3. Show that j = 2
.
​

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Question 48
Consider the function f (x) = 3x2 − 2x + 1.

1. Find the derivative of the function f (x). [2]

2. Determine the equation of the tangent to the graph of f (x) at the point [4]
where x = 1 in the form y = mx + c.

Question 49
Consider the graph of the function f (x) = 3x3 − k
x2
. The equation of the tangent to the graph
​

of y = f (x) at x = 1 is y = 7x + 1.

1. Write down f ′ (x). [3]

2. Write down the gradient of this tangent. [1]

3. Find the value of k . [2]

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Question 50
In a local community, two consecutive years are being analyzed for their impact on local events. Let
the first year be represented by a and the following year by a + 1.

Show that the sum of these two consecutive years, a and a + 1, is an odd [3]
number.

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