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IGCSE Addmath CH 4 Equations and Inequality (Past Year Question Worksheet) (Modulus, Cubic, Complex Quadratic)

The document contains a series of mathematical problems involving graph sketches, equations, and cubic functions. It includes tasks such as solving equations, finding intersections of graphs, and determining the conditions for certain polynomial equations. The problems require sketching graphs and finding specific values or expressions based on given functions.

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IGCSE Addmath CH 4 Equations and Inequality (Past Year Question Worksheet) (Modulus, Cubic, Complex Quadratic)

The document contains a series of mathematical problems involving graph sketches, equations, and cubic functions. It includes tasks such as solving equations, finding intersections of graphs, and determining the conditions for certain polynomial equations. The problems require sketching graphs and finding specific values or expressions based on given functions.

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1 (i) On the axes below sketch the graphs of y = 2x - 5 and 9y = 80x - 16x 2 .

[5]

y
10

–1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 x

–5

–10

(ii) Solve 2x - 5 = 4 . [3]

(iii) Hence show that the graphs of y = 2x - 5 and 9y = 80x - 16x 2 intersect at the points
where y = 4 . [1]

(iv) Hence find the values of x for which 9 2x - 5 G 80x - 16x 2 . [2]
2
y

24

-2 -1 0 4 x

The diagram shows the graph of y = p (x) , where p (x) is a cubic function. Find the two possible
expressions for p (x) . [3]

(a) Write down the amplitude of 1 + 4 cos b l.


x
2 [1]
3

(b) Write down the period of 1 + 4 cos b l.


x
[1]
3

(c) On the axes below, sketch the graph of y = 1 + 4 cos b l for - 180° G x° G 180° .
x
3
y
6

0 x
-180 -120 -60 60 120 180
3 On the axes below, sketch the graph of y = (x - 2) (x + 1) (x + 2) showing the coordinates of the
points where the curve meets the axes. [3]

O x
4 (i) On the axes below, sketch the graph of y = 6 - 3x , showing the coordinates of the points where the
graph meets the coordinate axes. [2]

12
10
8
6
4
2

–2 –1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 x
–2
–4
–6
–8
–10

–12

(ii) Solve 6 - 3x = 2 . [3]

(iii) Hence find the values of x for which 6 - 3x 2 2 . [1]


5 (i) On the axes below, sketch the graph of y = 2x 2 - 9x - 5 showing the coordinates of the points
where the graph meets the axes. [4]

O x

(ii) Find the values of k for which 2x 2 - 9x - 5 = k has exactly 2 solutions. [3]
6 DO NOT USE A CALCULATOR IN THIS QUESTION.

Find the positive solution of the equation `5 + 4 7j x 2 + `4 - 2 7j x - 1 = 0 , giving your answer in


the form a + b 7 , where a and b are fractions in their simplest form. [5]
7 1 1 1 2 1
3 (b) Given
(a) By using
thatthe
T =substitution y = x 3 l, in
2rl 2 g - 2 , express or terms
otherwise, g and rx.3 - 4x 3 + 3 = 0 .
of T, solve [4]
[2]
8 The curve y = 2x 2 + k + 4 intersects the straight line y = (k + 4) x at two distinct points. Find the
possible values of k. [4]
y

-5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 x

The diagram shows the graph of y = f (x) , where f (x) is a cubic polynomial.

(a) Find f (x) . [3]

(b) Write down the values of x such that f (x) 1 0 . [2]


9 11 (a) On the axes below, sketch the graph of y = (x - 2) (x + 1) (3 - x) , stating the intercepts on the
coordinate axes.

O x

[3]

(b) Hence write down the values of x such that (x - 2) (x + 1) (3 - x) 2 0 . [2]

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