EXEMPLAR TEST QUESTIONS ‘The exemplar questions provided in this document will be continuously upgraded with new questions that align with the latest trends in final Maths exams. Teachers may use or adapt any of these questions in their own tests and exams. ‘The marking guidelines are provided at the end. QUESTION 1 Given: f(x)=4(x-1 +3 g(x) sl (3) +2 AQ) 1.1 Write down the coordinates of the tuming point of the graph of f: ay 1.2 Write down the equation of the asymptote of the graph of g. Q 1.3. Write down the equations of the asymptotes of the graph of h Q 14 Show that the graph of g passes through the turning point of f 2) 1.5. Explain why the graph of fwill never cut the x-axis. @ QUESTION 2 Given: f(x) =x? +2x+3 and g(x)=mx+k 2.1 Determine the coordinates of the tuming point of the graph of f @) 2.2 Determine the x-intercepts of the graph of f Q) 2.3. Sketch the graph of f showing the intercepts with the axes, the axis of symmetry and turning point. @) 2.4 Write down the range of the graph off a 2.5 Determine the values of k for which the equation —x?+2x+k=0 has non-real roots. Q 2.6 The graph of g intersects the graph of fat x=1 and x=2 Determine the value of m and k @ (5) Please visit www.mindbourne.com for information on our textbooks, videos, resources and workshops.QUESTION 3 In the diagram below, the graphs of y= f(x) =ax’+bx+e and y=g(x)=3" +d are shown, The tuming point of fis T(-2; 9) and both graphs intersect on the y-axis at C. ‘The graph of f cuts the x-axis at A and B(1;0). T(-2;9) 47 3.1 Show that a=-1, b=~4 and c=5. © 3.2 Determine the length of AB. 4 3.3 Determine the equation of g. @) 3.4 For which values of xis f(x).g(x)>0? @ 13) QUESTION 4 The axes of symmetry of the graph of the hyperbola y=—"—+g are y=x and y=-x~2 x+p 4.1 Determine the coordinates of the point of intersection of the two axes of symmetry. @) 4.2 The graph of the hyperbola cuts the x-axis at (1; 0). Determine the value of a, p and q. “ 43. Ifthe hyperbola is shifted 3 units left and 4 units up, write down the equation of the newly formed graph. Q (8) Please visit www.mindbourne.com for information on our textbooks, videos, resources and workshops.QUESTION 5 Given: f(x)=2""'-8 5.1 Write down the equation of the asymptote of the graph of f 5.2 Sketch the graph of f Clearly indicate ALL intercepts with the axes as well as the asymptote. 5.3 The graph of gis obtained by reflecting the graph of f in the y-axis. Write down the equation of g in the form g(x)=a.b*? +g 5.4 The graph of h is obtained by shifting the graph of ftwo units right and one ‘unit up. Write down the equation of g in the form g(x)=a.b*"? +. QUESTION 6 Given: f(x)=1~ x2 6.1 Calculate the coordinates of the y-intercept. 6.2 Calculate the coordinates of the x-intercept. 6.3 Sketch the graph of. Clearly show the asymptotes and the intercepts with Please visit wwre.mindbourne.com for information on our textbooks, videos, resources and workshops. the axes. a) @ Q) Q) } 2) Q) @ 18}QUESTION 7 Sketched below are the graphs of the following: S@)=ax +hxte, gx) =-2e44 and AG) =—, Tp The graph of f has a tuning point at (-1;18) and cuts the x-axis at A and B. The graphs of f and g intersect at A and C. The graphs of g and ht intersect at C. ‘The axis of symmetry of f is a vertical asymptote of the graph of h. ‘The graphs are not drawn to scale. ails 7. Determine the coordinates of A. a 7.2 Determine the value of a, b and e. @) 73 Determine the coordinates of C if the equation of fis y=~2x? -4x+16. @ 7.4 Determine the value of k and p. @ 7.5 Write down the equation of the horizontal asymptote of h. @ 7.6 — Write down the axis of symmetry of the graph of h with a negative gradient. (1) 7.7 Determine graphically the values of x for which g(x).A(x) <0. @ (15) Please visit www.mindbourne.com for information on our textbooks, videos, resources and workshops.QUESTION 8 Given: f(x)=-2(x-1)? +8 and g(x) 8.1 Sketch the graph of fon a set of axes. Show the coordinates of the turing point, the intercepts with the axes and the axis of symmetry. 8.2. Sketch the graph of g on the same set of axes asf. ‘Show the asymptotes and intercepts with the axes. 8.3 Determine algebraically the coordinates of the point of intersection of fand g. 8.4 Determine graphically the values of x for which: 841 f)> 8) 842 — f(x).g(x)0 QUESTION 9 The graph of y = f(x) =a" passes through the point (2516). 91 9.2 93 94 a Please visit www.smindbourne.com for information on our textbooks, videos, resources and workshops. Show that a= 4 Sketch the graph of fon a set of axes. Sketch the graph of y = g(x) = f(-x)~1 on the same set of axes as f Show the asymptote and intercept(s) with the axes. ‘Write down the range of g. Show how the equations of fand g can be used to solve the equation: getlem™ () 6) 6) Q) @) [20] Q Q) @ @ a @B) [16]QUESTION 10 The sketch below shows the graphs of the following: f(x)=ax? +bx+e and g(x)=2x-4 ‘The graph of fhas its tuming point at C(2;3) and cuts the y-axis at A(0; 5). The graph of g cuts the x-axis at D and y-axis at B. EG is a line segment which remains perpendicular to the x-axis and EF varies in length between any two points on the parabola and line. 10.1 10.2 10.3 10.4 10.5 Please visit www.mindbourne.com for information on our textbooks, videos, resources and workshops. Ee =-2 and o=5. Determine the length of AB. Determine the possible lengths of OG if EF = 2 Determine the minimum length that EF can assume. Determine the values of k for which the equation ie —2x45=k has real and unequal roots. 6) @ 6) @ Q) u7)QUESTION 11 The following information relates to the graph of a hyperbola ‘The graph cuts the y-axis at (0;—1). The equation of its vertical asymptote is x= The x-axis is the horizontal asymptote. Calculate the value of a, p and g. QUESTION 12 12.1 Consider the graph of f(x) = 12.1.1 Write down the domain of f. 12.1.2 Determine the equation of the axis of symmetry of f with a negative gradient. 12.1.3 Sketch the graph of showing the intercepts with the axes and the asymptotes. 12.2. Consider the graph of f(x) =9*" +1. 12.2.1. Sketch the graph of f showing the y-intercept and the horizontal asymptote. 12.2.2 Write down the range of the graph of g, the reflection of fin the x-axis. QUESTION 13 ‘The graph of f(x) = ax? +6x+8 cuts the x-axis at —4 and 2. 13.1. Determine the value of a and b. 13.2. Determine the coordinates of the turning point of f You may assume that a=—i and 6=-2. 13.3. The graph of g is formed by shifting the graph of fto the right by 4 units and down by 8 units, Sketch the graph of g showing the intercepts with the axes and the turning point, Please visit w»vw.mindbourne.com for information on our textbooks, videos, resources and workshops. 6) Q) a) (6) @) Q) [13] @ 8) @) ayQUESTION 14 Below are the graphs of the functions fo)=—+4 and g(x)=2* +e. x+P Both fand g have the same horizontal asymptote and y-intercept (B). Avis the point of intersection of g and the vertical asymptote of f. 14.1 14.2 143 14.4 14.5 14.6 | y Write down the values of e and g. Q) Determine the value of p. @) Determine the coordinates of A. @) If the graph of fis shifted 2 units right and one unit up, determine the equation of the shifted graph. i) Given A(x) =g(-x)- 145.1 Determine the equation of h in the form h(x) =a" +n. @ 145.2 Describe the transformation of g into h. @ Determine the value(s) of x such that 1461 f(2)-g()20 8) 146.2 — f(a).g(x)<0 oO) (21) Please visit www.mindbourne.com for information on out textbooks, videos, resources and workshops.QUESTION 15 ‘The graph of f(x) =" is shifted 2 units to the right and 4 units upwards. ‘The shifted graph g passes through the point (4 ;8) 15.1 Calculate the value of b. 4 15.2 Sketch the graph of g showing the asymptote and y-intercept. @) 15.3 Write down the range of g. Q 15.4 Write down the equation of fh, the reflection of g in the y-axis in the form h(x)=d*? te Q) [10] Please visit www.mindbourne.com for information on our textbooks, videos, resources and workshops.10 QUESTION 16 The diagram below shows the graph of f(x) sy and’ g(x) = x The graph of fintersects the x-axis at A and the y-axis at B. The graph of fand g intersect at points C and D. 16.1 Write down the equations of the asymptotes of @ 16.2 Determine the domain of f Q 16.3. Calculate the length of 163.1 OB @ 163.2 OA @ 16.4 Determine the coordinates of C and D. ©) 16.5 Use the graphs to obtain the solution to sy 2 ae @ [19] Pleasé visit www.mindbourne.com for information on our textbooks, videos, resources and workshops.QUESTION 17 ‘Sketched below are the graphs of f(x) = ax" +bx+e and g(x)=k.m*. ‘The parabola has intercepts (-5; 0), (130) and (032). ‘The exponential graph passes through the points (0;2) and (1; 6) 17.1 Determine the equation of fin the form f(x) = ax? +bx+e 17.2 Determine the value of m and k, 17.3 Determine the values of x for whic 173.1 2g(x)<6 1732 g(@x)s2 1733 f(ag(x)<0 17.4 Determine the average gradient of between (-5; 0) and the y-intercept of g. Please visit www.mindbourne.com for information on our textbooks, videos, resources and workshops. cbt (4) GB) @ @ ® GB) [16]