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The document outlines a series of mathematical problems related to functions, including finding values of composite functions, identifying asymptotes, sketching graphs, solving inequalities, and analyzing cubic equations. It requires the application of algebraic manipulation and understanding of function properties. The problems are structured in a way that tests various mathematical skills and concepts.

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Functions LAST Paper1

The document outlines a series of mathematical problems related to functions, including finding values of composite functions, identifying asymptotes, sketching graphs, solving inequalities, and analyzing cubic equations. It requires the application of algebraic manipulation and understanding of function properties. The problems are structured in a way that tests various mathematical skills and concepts.

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Functions LAST Paper1 [133 marks]

1a. [1 mark]
The following table shows values of 𝑓(𝑥) and 𝑔(𝑥) for different values of 𝑥.
Both 𝑓 and 𝑔 are one-to-one functions.

Find 𝑔(0).
1b. [2 marks]
Find (𝑓 ∘ 𝑔)(0).
1c. [2 marks]
Find the value of 𝑥 such that 𝑓(𝑥) = 0.
2a. [1 mark]
!"#$
A function 𝑓 is defined by 𝑓(𝑥) = "%$
, where 𝑥 ∈ ℝ, 𝑥 ≠ −1.

The graph of 𝑦 = 𝑓(𝑥) has a vertical asymptote and a horizontal asymptote.


Write down the equation of the vertical asymptote.
2b. [1 mark]
Write down the equation of the horizontal asymptote.
2c. [3 marks]
On the set of axes below, sketch the graph of 𝑦 = 𝑓(𝑥).
On your sketch, clearly indicate the asymptotes and the position of any points
of intersection with the axes.

2d. [1 mark]
!"#$
Hence, solve the inequality 0 < "%$
< 2.

3a. [1 mark]
Write down the equation of the vertical asymptote.
3b. [1 mark]
Write down the equation of the horizontal asymptote.
3c. [3 marks]
On the set of axes below, sketch the graph of 𝑦 = 𝑓(𝑥).
On your sketch, clearly indicate the asymptotes and the position of any points
of intersection with the axes.

3d. [1 mark]
!"#$
Hence, solve the inequality 0 < "%$
< 2.

3e. [2 marks]
!|" |#$
Solve the inequality 0 < |"|%$
< 2.

4a. [2 marks]
Consider the function 𝑓(𝑥) = −2(𝑥 − 1)(𝑥 + 3), for 𝑥 ∈ ℝ. The following diagram shows
part of the graph of 𝑓.

For the graph of 𝑓


find the 𝑥-coordinates of the 𝑥-intercepts.
4b. [3 marks]
find the coordinates of the vertex.
4c. [2 marks]
The function 𝑓 can be written in the form 𝑓(𝑥) = −2(𝑥 − ℎ)! + 𝑘.
Write down the value of ℎ and the value of 𝑘.
5a. [1 mark]
!"%'
The function 𝑓 is defined by 𝑓(𝑥) = (#"
, where 𝑥 ∈ ℝ, 𝑥 ≠ 3.

Write down the equation of


the vertical asymptote of the graph of 𝑓.
5b. [1 mark]
the horizontal asymptote of the graph of 𝑓.
5c. [1 mark]
Find the coordinates where the graph of 𝑓 crosses
the 𝑥-axis.
5d. [1 mark]
the 𝑦-axis.
5e. [1 mark]
Sketch the graph of 𝑓 on the axes below.
6a. [1 mark]
the vertical asymptote of the graph of 𝑓.
6b. [1 mark]
the horizontal asymptote of the graph of 𝑓.
6c. [1 mark]
the 𝑥-axis.
6d. [1 mark]
the 𝑦-axis.
6e. [1 mark]
Sketch the graph of 𝑓 on the axes below.

6f. [4 marks]
)"%'
The function 𝑔 is defined by 𝑔(𝑥) = (#"
, where 𝑥 ∈ ℝ, 𝑥 ≠ 3 and 𝑎 ∈ ℝ.

Given that 𝑔(𝑥) = 𝑔#$ (𝑥), determine the value of 𝑎.


7a. [5 marks]
The equation 3𝑝𝑥 ! + 2𝑝𝑥 + 1 = 𝑝 has two real, distinct roots.
Find the possible values for 𝑝.
7b. [2 marks]
Consider the case when 𝑝 = 4. The roots of the equation can be expressed in the form 𝑥 =
)±√$(
,
, where 𝑎 ∈ ℤ. Find the value of 𝑎.
8a. [1 mark]
The graph of 𝑦 = 𝑓(𝑥) for −4 ≤ 𝑥 ≤ 6 is shown in the following diagram.

Write down the value of 𝑓(2).


8b. [1 mark]
Write down the value of (𝑓 ∘ 𝑓)(2).
8c. [3 marks]
$
Let 𝑔(𝑥) = ! 𝑓(𝑥) + 1 for −4 ≤ 𝑥 ≤ 6. On the axes above, sketch the graph of 𝑔.

9a. [6 marks]
Let 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑚𝑥 ! − 2𝑚𝑥, where 𝑥 ∈ ℝ and 𝑚 ∈ ℝ. The line 𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 − 9 meets the graph
of 𝑓 at exactly one point.
Show that 𝑚 = 4.
9b. [2 marks]
The function 𝑓 can be expressed in the form 𝑓(𝑥) = 4(𝑥 − 𝑝)(𝑥 − 𝑞), where 𝑝, 𝑞 ∈ ℝ.
Find the value of 𝑝 and the value of 𝑞.
9c. [3 marks]
The function 𝑓 can also be expressed in the form 𝑓(𝑥) = 4(𝑥 − ℎ)! + 𝑘, where ℎ, 𝑘 ∈ ℝ.
Find the value of ℎ and the value of 𝑘.
9d. [3 marks]
Hence find the values of 𝑥 where the graph of 𝑓 is both negative and increasing.
10. [5 marks]
The cubic equation 𝑥 ( − 𝑘𝑥 ! + 3𝑘 = 0 where 𝑘 > 0 has roots 𝛼, 𝛽 and 𝛼 + 𝛽.
-!
Given that 𝛼𝛽 = − '
, find the value of 𝑘.

11. [6 marks]
Let 𝑓(𝑥) = −𝑥 ! + 4𝑥 + 5 and 𝑔(𝑥) = −𝑓(𝑥) + 𝑘.
Find the values of 𝑘 so that 𝑔(𝑥) = 0 has no real roots.
12a. [3 marks]
Let 𝑔(𝑥) = 𝑥 ! + 𝑏𝑥 + 11. The point (−1, 8) lies on the graph of 𝑔.
Find the value of 𝑏.
12b. [4 marks]
The graph of 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥 ! is transformed to obtain the graph of 𝑔.
Describe this transformation.
13. [5 marks]
Consider the function 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥 ' − 6𝑥 ! − 2𝑥 + 4, 𝑥 ∈ ℝ.
The graph of 𝑓 is translated two units to the left to form the function 𝑔(𝑥).
Express 𝑔(𝑥) in the form 𝑎𝑥 ' + 𝑏𝑥 ( + 𝑐𝑥 ! + 𝑑𝑥 + 𝑒 where 𝑎, 𝑏, 𝑐, 𝑑, 𝑒 ∈ ℤ.
14. [5 marks]
"#'
Sketch the graph of 𝑦 = !"#., stating the equations of any asymptotes and the coordinates
of any points of intersection with the axes.

15a. [2 marks]
"%(
The functions 𝑓 and 𝑔 are defined such that 𝑓(𝑥) = '
and 𝑔(𝑥) = 8𝑥 + 5.

Show that (𝑔 ∘ 𝑓)(𝑥) = 2𝑥 + 11.


15b. [3 marks]
Given that (𝑔 ∘ 𝑓)#$ (𝑎) = 4, find the value of 𝑎.
16. [5 marks]
The following diagram shows the graph of 𝑦 = 𝑓(𝑥). The graph has a horizontal
asymptote at 𝑦 = −1. The graph crosses the 𝑥-axis at 𝑥 = −1 and 𝑥 = 1, and the 𝑦-axis
at 𝑦 = 2.

On the following set of axes, sketch the graph of 𝑦 = [𝑓(𝑥)]! + 1, clearly showing
any asymptotes with their equations and the coordinates of any local maxima or minima.

17. [6 marks]
The functions 𝑓 and 𝑔 are defined for 𝑥 ∈ ℝ by 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥 − 2 and 𝑔(𝑥) = 𝑎𝑥 + 𝑏,
where 𝑎, 𝑏 ∈ ℝ.
Given that (𝑓 ∘ 𝑔)(2) = −3 and (𝑔 ∘ 𝑓)(1) = 5, find the value of 𝑎 and the value of 𝑏.
18a. [3 marks]

The following diagram shows the graph of 𝑦 = −1 − √𝑥 + 3 for 𝑥 ≥ −3.

Describe a sequence of transformations that transforms the graph of 𝑦 = √𝑥 for 𝑥 ≥


0 to the graph of 𝑦 = −1 − √𝑥 + 3 for 𝑥 ≥ −3.
18b. [1 mark]

A function 𝑓 is defined by 𝑓(𝑥) = −1 − √𝑥 + 3 for 𝑥 ≥ −3.


State the range of 𝑓.
18c. [5 marks]
Find an expression for 𝑓 #$ (𝑥), stating its domain.
18d. [5 marks]
Find the coordinates of the point(s) where the graphs of 𝑦 = 𝑓(𝑥) and 𝑦 = 𝑓 #$ (𝑥)
intersect.
19a. [4 marks]
!" ! #."#$!
Let 𝑓(𝑥) = "%!
, 𝑥 ∈ ℝ, 𝑥 ≠ −2.

Find all the intercepts of the graph of 𝑓(𝑥) with both the 𝑥 and 𝑦 axes.
19b. [1 mark]
Write down the equation of the vertical asymptote.
19c. [4 marks]
As 𝑥 → ±∞ the graph of 𝑓(𝑥) approaches an oblique straight line asymptote.
Divide 2𝑥 ! − 5𝑥 − 12 by 𝑥 + 2 to find the equation of this asymptote.

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