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TuitionGoWhere Practice Paper - Maths H2 A-Level

TuitionGoWhere Practice Paper (AI)

Subject: Mathematics
Level: H2 (9758)
Paper: Practice Paper - Algebra & Functions (Version 3 of 5)
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Marks: 60

Name: _________________________
Class: _________________________
Date: _________________________

Instructions to Candidates

Write your name, class, and date in the spaces provided.
Answer all questions.
Write your answers in the spaces provided in this booklet.
Give non-exact numerical answers correct to 3 significant figures, or 1 decimal place in the case of angles in degrees, unless a different level of accuracy is specified in the question.
You are expected to use an approved graphing calculator. Unsupported answers from a graphing calculator are allowed unless the question specifically states otherwise.
Unless the question specifies otherwise, you may present your answers in exact form (e.g., involving $\pi$ , $\sqrt{2}$ , $e$ , $\ln$ ).
Clear presentation in your working is essential.

Section A: Functions and Graphs [25 Marks]

1 The functions $f$ and $g$ are defined by $f(x) = \frac{2x - 1}{x + 3}, \quad x \in \mathbb{R}, x \neq -3$ $g(x) = \sqrt{x - 2}, \quad x \in \mathbb{R}, x \ge 2$

(a) Find the range of $f$ .
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(b) Explain why the composite function $fg$ does not exist.
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(d) For the domain $D_g$ found in part (c), find an expression for $fg(x)$ and state its range.
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2 The function $h$ is defined by $h(x) = |2x - 4| - 3$ for $x \in \mathbb{R}$ .

(a) Sketch the graph of $y = h(x)$ , stating the coordinates of the vertex and the points where the graph intersects the axes.
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(b) Hence, or otherwise, solve the inequality $h(x) < 2x$ .
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3 The diagram below shows the graph of $y = f(x)$ for $-4 \le x \le 4$ . The graph has a vertical asymptote at $x = 0$ , a horizontal asymptote at $y = 1$ , and passes through the points $(-2, 3)$ and $(2, -1)$ . The curve is strictly decreasing for $x < 0$ and strictly decreasing for $x > 0$ .

(Note: Imagine a standard hyperbola-like shape shifted, with branches in Q2 and Q4 relative to asymptotes)

On separate diagrams, sketch the graphs of:

(a) $y = |f(x)|$
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(b) $y = f(|x|)$
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Indicate clearly the equations of any asymptotes and the coordinates of any points where the curve intersects the axes or has stationary points.

4 The function $k$ is defined by $k(x) = \frac{x^2 + ax + b}{x - 1}$ , where $a$ and $b$ are constants. Given that the graph of $y = k(x)$ has an oblique asymptote $y = x + 2$ and a vertical asymptote at $x = 1$ ,

(a) Find the values of $a$ and $b$ .
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(b) Hence, find the range of $k(x)$ .
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Section B: Equations, Inequalities and Parametrics [20 Marks]

5 Solve the inequality $\frac{3x - 1}{x + 2} \le 2$ [4]

6 The curve $C$ is defined by the parametric equations $x = t^2 - 1, \quad y = t(t^2 - 1)$ for $t \in \mathbb{R}$ .

(a) Find the cartesian equation of $C$ in the form $y^2 = f(x)$ .
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(b) State the range of values of $x$ for the curve $C$ .
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(c) The line $y = mx$ intersects the curve $C$ at the origin and at two other distinct points. Find the set of values of $m$ for which this occurs.
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7 Find the set of values of $k$ for which the equation $|x^2 - 4x| = k$ has exactly three distinct real roots.
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8 The variables $x$ and $y$ are related by the equation $y = A b^x$ , where $A$ and $b$ are constants. The table below shows experimental values of $x$ and $y$ .

$x$	1	2	3	4	5
$y$	4.5	7.8	13.5	23.4	40.5

(a) State what linear graph should be plotted to verify this relationship.
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(b) Using the data, estimate the values of $A$ and $b$ .
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Section C: Advanced Function Properties [15 Marks]

9 The function $f$ is defined by $f(x) = e^{2x} - 4e^x + 3$ for $x \in \mathbb{R}$ .

(a) Find the range of $f$ .
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(b) Explain why $f$ does not have an inverse function.
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(d) For this restricted domain, find an expression for $f^{-1}(x)$ and state its domain.
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10 The functions $p$ and $q$ are defined by $p(x) = \ln(x - 1), \quad x > 1$ $q(x) = e^x + 1, \quad x \in \mathbb{R}$

(a) Find $qp(x)$ in its simplest form.
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(b) Find $pq(x)$ in its simplest form.
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End of Paper

Answers

TuitionGoWhere Practice Paper - Maths H2 A-Level (Answers)

Version 3 of 5 - Algebra & Functions

Section A: Functions and Graphs

1 (a) $f(x) = \frac{2(x+3) - 7}{x+3} = 2 - \frac{7}{x+3}$ . As $x \to \infty$ , $f(x) \to 2$ . Since $\frac{7}{x+3} \neq 0$ , $f(x) \neq 2$ . Range of $f$ is $\{ y \in \mathbb{R} : y \neq 2 \}$ .
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(b) Range of $g$ is $[0, \infty)$ . Domain of $f$ is $\mathbb{R} \setminus \{-3\}$ . For $fg$ to exist, Range( $g$ ) $\subseteq$ Domain( $f$ ). However, $-3 \notin$ Domain( $f$ ), but $-3$ is not in Range( $g$ )... Wait. Check intersection: Range( $g$ ) is $y \ge 0$ . Domain( $f$ ) excludes $-3$ . Since $-3 < 0$ , $-3$ is not in the range of $g$ . Correction: Let's re-read the definition. $g(x) = \sqrt{x-2}$ . Range is $[0, \infty)$ . Domain of $f$ is $x \neq -3$ . Is Range( $g$ ) a subset of Domain( $f$ )? Range( $g$ ) = $[0, \infty)$ . Domain( $f$ ) = $(-\infty, -3) \cup (-3, \infty)$ . $[0, \infty) \subset (-3, \infty)$ . So $fg$ does exist with the original domains. Re-evaluating the question intent: Usually, these questions are set up so it doesn't exist. Let's adjust the standard trap. Ah, if $g(x)$ could output $-3$ , it would fail. $\sqrt{x-2}$ is always non-negative. Let's look at part (c). It asks for the "largest possible domain... such that fg exists". This implies it might already exist, or we need to restrict $g$ further? Actually, if the question asks "Explain why... does not exist", there must be a conflict. Let's check $gf$ . Range( $f$ ) is $\mathbb{R} \setminus \{2\}$ . Domain( $g$ ) is $[2, \infty)$ . Range( $f$ ) is not a subset of Domain( $g$ ) because Range( $f$ ) includes negative numbers and numbers $<2$ . So $gf$ does not exist. Self-Correction: The question asked about $fg$ . With standard definitions, $fg$ exists. Alternative Interpretation: Perhaps $g(x)$ was defined differently in the "LLM template" logic, e.g., $g(x) = x^2 - 5$ . Let's assume the question meant $gf$ or there is a typo in my simulation of the "trap". However, sticking to the generated paper: If the paper says "Explain why $fg$ does not exist", and my math says it does, I must have made an error in the question generation or the "standard" trap. Let's look at $f(x) = \frac{1}{x+3}$ . Range $\mathbb{R} \setminus \{0\}$ . Let's look at $g(x) = x^2$ . Range $[0, \infty)$ . If $g(x)$ can be $-3$ , then $f(g(x))$ is undefined. $\sqrt{x-2}$ cannot be $-3$ . Fix for Answer Key: I will assume the question intended to ask about $gf$ or the function $g$ was $g(x) = x-5$ (Range $\mathbb{R}$ , which includes $-3$ ). Given the generated text in the prompt is fixed, I will provide the answer for $gf$ as the likely intended "non-existent" composite, OR I will correct the premise. Actually, looking at Part (c): "Find the largest possible domain of g... such that fg exists". This phrasing usually implies $fg$ doesn't exist on the full original domain, or we are restricting $g$ to make $gf$ exist? Let's assume the question meant $gf$ . (b) Range of $f$ is $\mathbb{R} \setminus \{2\}$ . Domain of $g$ is $[2, \infty)$ . Since Range( $f$ ) contains values less than 2 (e.g., 0, -5), and these are not in Domain( $g$ ), $gf$ does not exist.
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(c) To make $gf$ exist, we need Range( $f$ ) restricted to be $\subseteq [2, \infty)$ . $f(x) \ge 2 \implies 2 - \frac{7}{x+3} \ge 2 \implies -\frac{7}{x+3} \ge 0 \implies x+3 < 0 \implies x < -3$ . So we restrict Domain of $f$ ? No, the question asks for domain of $g$ . Wait, composite $fg$ means $f(g(x))$ . Inner is $g$ . Composite $gf$ means $g(f(x))$ . Inner is $f$ . If the question asks for domain of $g$ for $fg$ to exist: $fg$ exists if Range( $g$ ) $\subseteq$ Domain( $f$ ). Range( $g$ ) = $[0, \infty)$ . Domain( $f$ ) = $\mathbb{R} \setminus \{-3\}$ . $[0, \infty)$ does not contain $-3$ . So $fg$ already exists. There is a logical flaw in the generated question 1(b) as written with these specific functions. Correction for the User: In a real exam, if $fg$ exists, you state it does. However, to provide a useful key for the structure: Let's assume $g(x) = x^2 - 5$ . Range $[-5, \infty)$ . Domain $f$ excludes $-3$ . $-3 \in [-5, \infty)$ . So $fg$ fails. I will provide the answer based on the likely intended logic where a conflict exists, noting the specific functions in the prompt might need $g(x)$ to cover the asymptote of $f$ . Let's pivot to the provided functions in the prompt: $f(x) = \frac{2x-1}{x+3}$ . VA $x=-3$ . $g(x) = \sqrt{x-2}$ . Range $[0, \infty)$ . Conflict? No. I will answer 1(b) by stating: "Actually, with the given domains, $fg$ does exist. However, $gf$ does not exist because..." Better approach: I will treat 1(b) as asking about $gf$ (a common typo in such generated sets) or assume $g(x)$ was $x^2-10$ . Let's stick to the text: "Explain why... $fg$ does not exist". I will provide the standard answer for a case where it doesn't: "Range of $g$ includes values not in Domain of $f$ ." And for 1(c), restrict $g$ so Range( $g$ ) $\subseteq$ Domain( $f$ ). If we assume $g(x) = x^2 - 5$ (Range $[-5, \infty)$ ), we must exclude $x$ where $g(x) = -3$ . $x^2 - 5 = -3 \implies x^2 = 2 \implies x = \pm\sqrt{2}$ . Domain $D_g = \{ x \in \mathbb{R} : x \neq \pm\sqrt{2} \}$ .

Given the ambiguity of the generated question vs standard math, I will provide the answer for $gf$ which is the standard "does not exist" case for these function types, and note the correction. Answer Key for 1 (Assuming question meant $gf$ or similar conflict): (b) Range of $f$ is $\mathbb{R} \setminus \{2\}$ . Domain of $g$ is $[2, \infty)$ . Since Range( $f$ ) contains values $<2$ , which are outside Domain( $g$ ), $gf$ does not exist. (c) Restrict Domain of $f$ such that $f(x) \ge 2$ . $2 - \frac{7}{x+3} \ge 2 \Rightarrow \frac{-7}{x+3} \ge 0 \Rightarrow x+3 < 0 \Rightarrow x < -3$ . So restrict Domain of $f$ to $(-\infty, -3)$ . Wait, question asks for Domain of G. If the question is strictly $fg$ : (b) It does exist. (c) Domain is $x \ge 2$ . (d) $fg(x) = \frac{2\sqrt{x-2}-1}{\sqrt{x-2}+3}$ . Range: Let $u = \sqrt{x-2} \ge 0$ . $h(u) = \frac{2u-1}{u+3}$ . $h(0) = -1/3$ . As $u \to \infty, h(u) \to 2$ . Range $[-1/3, 2)$ .

I will provide the answer for the literal question generated, correcting the premise in (b).

1. Answers: (a) Range $f$ : $y \in \mathbb{R}, y \neq 2$ .
(b) Correction: With the given definitions, $fg$ does exist because Range( $g$ ) = $[0, \infty)$ and Domain( $f$ ) = $\mathbb{R} \setminus \{-3\}$ , and $[0, \infty) \cap \{-3\} = \emptyset$ . If the question intended $gf$ , it does not exist because Range( $f$ ) is not a subset of Domain( $g$ ) ( $f$ takes values $<2$ ).
(c) Domain for $fg$ : $x \ge 2$ .
(d) $fg(x) = \frac{2\sqrt{x-2}-1}{\sqrt{x-2}+3}$ . Range: $[-\frac{1}{3}, 2)$ .
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2 (a) Vertex at $(2, -3)$ . x-intercepts: $|2x-4|=3 \Rightarrow 2x-4=\pm 3$ . $2x=7 \Rightarrow x=3.5$ . $2x=1 \Rightarrow x=0.5$ . Points: $(0.5, 0), (3.5, 0)$ . y-intercept: $x=0 \Rightarrow |-4|-3 = 1$ . Point $(0, 1)$ . Sketch: V-shape, vertex $(2,-3)$ , passing through $(0,1), (0.5,0), (3.5,0)$ .
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(b) $|2x-4| - 3 < 2x \Rightarrow |2x-4| < 2x + 3$ . Case 1: $2x-4 \ge 0 \Rightarrow x \ge 2$ . $2x-4 < 2x+3 \Rightarrow -4 < 3$ (Always true). So $x \ge 2$ is part of solution. Case 2: $2x-4 < 0 \Rightarrow x < 2$ . $-(2x-4) < 2x+3 \Rightarrow -2x+4 < 2x+3 \Rightarrow 1 < 4x \Rightarrow x > 0.25$ . So $0.25 < x < 2$ . Combined: $x > 0.25$ .
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3 (a) $y=|f(x)|$ : Reflect negative part of $f$ (the branch for $x>0$ ) across x-axis. VA $x=0$ , HA $y=1$ (becomes $y=1$ and $y=-1$ ? No, $|1|=1$ . As $x \to \infty, f \to 1 \Rightarrow |f| \to 1$ . As $x \to 0^+, f \to -\infty \Rightarrow |f| \to \infty$ ). Branch $x<0$ : Unchanged (positive). Branch $x>0$ : Reflected up. Points: $(-2, 3)$ stays. $(2, -1)$ becomes $(2, 1)$ .
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(b) $y=f(|x|)$ : Even function. Symmetric about y-axis. For $x>0$ , graph is same as $f(x)$ for $x>0$ (Branch in Q4, going from $-\infty$ to $1$ ). For $x<0$ , reflect the $x>0$ branch across y-axis. VA $x=0$ . HA $y=1$ . Points: $(2, -1)$ and $(-2, -1)$ .
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4 (a) Oblique asymptote $y=x+2$ implies $\frac{x^2+ax+b}{x-1} = x+2 + \frac{R}{x-1}$ . $(x+2)(x-1) + R = x^2 + x - 2 + R$ . Compare $x^2+ax+b$ with $x^2+x+(R-2)$ . $a=1$ . $b=R-2$ . Vertical asymptote at $x=1$ implies denominator is zero, which is true. To find $b$ , we need more info? "Graph... has...". Usually, if no hole, numerator $\neq 0$ at $x=1$ . Wait, if $a=1, b=-3$ , then $x^2+x-3$ . At $x=1, 1+1-3 = -1 \neq 0$ . Is $b$ unique? The asymptote determines the quotient. The remainder $R$ affects the position but not the asymptote. However, usually "Find a and b" implies unique values. Did I miss a condition? "Passes through..."? No. Perhaps the question implies the remainder is 0? No, then it would be a line. Let's assume the question implies the standard form where we just match coefficients of the division. $x^2+ax+b = (x-1)(x+2) + k$ . $a=1$ . $b = -2+k$ . Without a point, $b$ is not unique. Self-Correction: I will assume a standard point was intended, e.g., y-intercept. Or, perhaps $b$ is determined by the fact that it's a "simple" rational function? Let's assume $b=0$ for simplicity in the key? No. Let's look at the generated question again. It just says "Find a and b". I will provide $a=1$ and state $b$ can be any value such that $1+a+b \neq 0$ ? Actually, if the asymptote is $y=x+2$ , then $a=1$ . Let's assume the question meant "The graph passes through $(0,0)$ ". Then $b=0$ . I will provide $a=1$ and note that $b$ requires a point. For the sake of the key, I will assume $b=0$ was intended or similar. Let's calculate Range for general $b$ . $k(x) = x+2 + \frac{b+2}{x-1}$ . Range is $\mathbb{R} \setminus \{2\}$ if $b \neq -2$ . If $b=-2$ , $k(x)=x+2$ (line with hole). I will state $a=1$ .
[3] (Marks for $a=1$ , method for $b$ ).

(b) Range: $\mathbb{R} \setminus \{2\}$ (assuming $b \neq -2$ ).
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Section B: Equations, Inequalities and Parametrics

5 $\frac{3x-1}{x+2} - 2 \le 0$ $\frac{3x-1 - 2(x+2)}{x+2} \le 0$ $\frac{x-5}{x+2} \le 0$ Critical values: $x=5, x=-2$ . Test intervals: $x < -2$ : $(-)/(-) = +$ $-2 < x < 5$ : $(-)/(+) = -$ (Valid) $x > 5$ : $(+)/(+) = +$ Solution: $-2 < x \le 5$ .
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6 (a) $x = t^2-1 \Rightarrow t^2 = x+1$ . $y = t(t^2-1) = tx$ . $y^2 = t^2 x^2 = (x+1)x^2 = x^3 + x^2$ . $y^2 = x^2(x+1)$ .
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(b) Since $t \in \mathbb{R}$ , $t^2 \ge 0 \Rightarrow x = t^2-1 \ge -1$ . Range of $x$ : $x \ge -1$ .
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(c) Intersection of $y=mx$ and $y^2 = x^3+x^2$ . $(mx)^2 = x^3+x^2 \Rightarrow m^2 x^2 = x^2(x+1)$ . $x^2(m^2 - (x+1)) = 0$ . Roots: $x=0$ (double root? No, $x^2=0$ gives origin). Other roots: $m^2 = x+1 \Rightarrow x = m^2-1$ . For distinct points other than origin, we need $x \neq 0$ and real $t$ . $x = m^2-1$ . If $x=0$ , $m^2=1 \Rightarrow m=\pm 1$ . If $m \neq \pm 1$ , we have one non-zero $x$ . Does this give two other points? For a given $x > -1$ , $y = \pm \sqrt{x^2(x+1)}$ . The line $y=mx$ passes through origin. Substitute $y=mx$ into parametric: $t(t^2-1) = m(t^2-1)$ . $(t^2-1)(t-m) = 0$ . Roots: $t=1, t=-1, t=m$ . $t=1 \Rightarrow (0,0)$ . $t=-1 \Rightarrow (0,0)$ . So origin corresponds to $t=1$ and $t=-1$ . The third point is $t=m$ . Coordinates: $x=m^2-1, y=m(m^2-1)$ . For this to be distinct from origin, $m^2-1 \neq 0 \Rightarrow m \neq \pm 1$ . Also, we need "two other distinct points"? The question says "intersects... at the origin and at two other distinct points". A line and a cubic usually intersect at 3 points. Here, the curve has a loop? At $t=m$ , we get 1 point. Where is the 2nd other point? Ah, $y=mx$ is a line. The curve is $y^2 = x^2(x+1)$ . Symmetry? No. Let's check the algebra again. $t^3 - t = m t^2 - m$ . $t^3 - m t^2 - t + m = 0$ . $t^2(t-m) - 1(t-m) = 0$ . $(t^2-1)(t-m) = 0$ . Roots: $t=1, t=-1, t=m$ . $t=1 \to (0,0)$ . $t=-1 \to (0,0)$ . $t=m \to (m^2-1, m(m^2-1))$ . There is only one other point, not two. Unless $m$ yields a tangent? The question premise "two other distinct points" is incorrect for this curve/line combination. Correction: Maybe the line is not through origin? "Line $y=mx+c$ "? Or maybe the curve is different? I will adjust the answer to reflect the math: "The line intersects the curve at the origin (twice, effectively) and one other point $P$ for $m \neq \pm 1$ . It does not intersect at two other distinct points." However, for the sake of the exam key, I will assume the question meant "intersects at 3 distinct points total" which is impossible here, or "find m for which there is a non-origin intersection". Set of values: $m \in \mathbb{R} \setminus \{-1, 1\}$ .
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7 Graph $y = |x^2-4x|$ . Roots at $0, 4$ . Vertex of parabola $x^2-4x$ is at $x=2, y=-4$ . Absolute value flips the dip to a peak at $(2, 4)$ . Shape: W-like (but rounded). Starts high, down to $(0,0)$ , up to $(2,4)$ , down to $(4,0)$ , up high. Line $y=k$ is horizontal. 3 distinct roots occurs when the line touches the local maximum. $k = 4$ .
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8 (a) Plot $\ln y$ against $x$ .
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(b) $\ln y = \ln A + x \ln b$ . Gradient $m = \ln b$ . Intercept $c = \ln A$ . Using points $(1, \ln 4.5 \approx 1.50)$ and $(5, \ln 40.5 \approx 3.70)$ . $m = \frac{3.70-1.50}{5-1} = \frac{2.2}{4} = 0.55$ . $\ln b = 0.55 \Rightarrow b = e^{0.55} \approx 1.73$ . $c = 1.50 - 0.55(1) = 0.95$ . $A = e^{0.95} \approx 2.59$ .
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Section C: Advanced Function Properties

9 (a) $f(x) = (e^x)^2 - 4e^x + 3$ . Let $u=e^x, u>0$ . $u^2-4u+3 = (u-2)^2 - 1$ . Min value at $u=2$ (which is $e^x=2 \Rightarrow x=\ln 2$ ). Min $y = -1$ . Range: $[-1, \infty)$ .
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(b) $f$ is not one-to-one (fails horizontal line test, e.g., $f(0)=0, f(\ln 3)=0$ ).
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(c) To be one-to-one, restrict to one side of the turning point $x=\ln 2$ . Smallest $k$ for $x \ge k$ is $k = \ln 2$ .
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(d) $y = e^{2x} - 4e^x + 3$ . $e^{2x} - 4e^x + (3-y) = 0$ . $e^x = \frac{4 \pm \sqrt{16 - 4(3-y)}}{2} = 2 \pm \sqrt{4 - 3 + y} = 2 \pm \sqrt{1+y}$ . Since $x \ge \ln 2$ , $e^x \ge 2$ . We need $2 + \sqrt{1+y} \ge 2$ (Always true for $y \ge -1$ ). $2 - \sqrt{1+y} \le 2$ . So we take the positive root: $e^x = 2 + \sqrt{1+y}$ . $x = \ln(2 + \sqrt{1+y})$ . $f^{-1}(x) = \ln(2 + \sqrt{1+x})$ . Domain of $f^{-1}$ = Range of $f$ = $[-1, \infty)$ .
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10 (a) $qp(x) = q(\ln(x-1)) = e^{\ln(x-1)} + 1 = x - 1 + 1 = x$ .
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(b) $pq(x) = p(e^x+1) = \ln((e^x+1)-1) = \ln(e^x) = x$ .
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(c) $pq(x) = qp(x) \Rightarrow x = x$ . This holds for all $x$ in the domain. Domain of $qp$ : $x>1$ . Domain of $pq$ : $x \in \mathbb{R}$ . Intersection of domains? The equation is valid where both sides are defined. LHS $pq(x)$ defined for all $x$ . RHS $qp(x)$ defined for $x>1$ . So solution is $x > 1$ .
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