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A-Level Maths H2 Quiz - Algebra Functions (Answers)
Section A: Functions and Transformations [20 marks]
1. (a) fg(x) = f(g(x)) = f(x² - 1) = 2(x² - 1) + 3 = 2x² - 2 + 3 = 2x² + 1 [2]
(b) Domain: x ∈ ℝ (since g has domain ℝ and range of g is contained in domain of f) [1] Range: y ≥ 1 (since 2x² ≥ 0, so 2x² + 1 ≥ 1) [1]
2. (a) h(x) is not one-to-one / fails the horizontal line test / is a parabola opening upwards [1]
(b) Complete the square: h(x) = (x - 2)² - 3 Minimum point at x = 2, so k = 2 [2]
3. Translation 2 units to the right (or in the positive x-direction), then translation 3 units up (or in the positive y-direction) [2]
4. From x = 2t, we get t = x/2 Substituting into y = t² - 1: y = (x/2)² - 1 = x²/4 - 1 Therefore: y = x²/4 - 1 or 4y = x² - 4 [3]
Section B: Composite Functions and Inverses [25 marks]
5. (a) For gf to exist, range of f must be contained in domain of g. Range of f: y ≥ 0 (since √(x+1) ≥ 0) Domain of g: x ∈ ℝ Since [0, ∞) ⊂ ℝ, gf exists. [1] gf(x) = g(f(x)) = g(√(x+1)) = 2√(x+1) - 3 [2]
(b) Domain of gf = domain of f = x ≥ -1 [1]
(c) When x ≥ -1, √(x+1) ≥ 0, so 2√(x+1) ≥ 0, therefore 2√(x+1) - 3 ≥ -3 Range of gf: y ≥ -3 [2]
6. (a) Let y = (x + 2)/(x - 1) y(x - 1) = x + 2 yx - y = x + 2 yx - x = y + 2 x(y - 1) = y + 2 x = (y + 2)/(y - 1) Therefore p⁻¹(x) = (x + 2)/(x - 1) [3]
(b) Domain of p⁻¹: x ∈ ℝ, x ≠ 1 [1] Range of p⁻¹: y ∈ ℝ, y ≠ 1 [1]
7. fg(x) = f(x² + 1) = 3(x² + 1) - 2 = 3x² + 1 gf(x) = g(3x - 2) = (3x - 2)² + 1 = 9x² - 12x + 4 + 1 = 9x² - 12x + 5
Setting fg(x) = gf(x): 3x² + 1 = 9x² - 12x + 5 0 = 6x² - 12x + 4 0 = 3x² - 6x + 2
Using quadratic formula: x = (6 ± √(36 - 24))/6 = (6 ± √12)/6 = (6 ± 2√3)/6 = (3 ± √3)/3 [4]
Section C: Advanced Function Analysis [15 marks]
8. (a) f(x) = |2x - 3| When 2x - 3 ≥ 0 (x ≥ 3/2): f(x) = 2x - 3 When 2x - 3 < 0 (x < 3/2): f(x) = -(2x - 3) = -2x + 3
Turning point: (3/2, 0) y-intercept: f(0) = 3, so (0, 3) x-intercept: (3/2, 0) [3]
(b) |2x - 3| < 5 -5 < 2x - 3 < 5 -2 < 2x < 8 -1 < x < 4 [2]
9. (a) h(x) = k(x) x² - 2x = 3 - x x² - 2x + x - 3 = 0 x² - x - 3 = 0
Using quadratic formula: x = (1 ± √(1 + 12))/2 = (1 ± √13)/2 [3]
(b) Sketch should show:
- h(x): parabola with vertex at (1, -1)
- k(x): straight line with gradient -1, y-intercept 3
- Intersection points at x = (1 ± √13)/2 [2]
10. Given f(x) = ax + b, f(2) = 7, and f⁻¹(3) = -1
From f(2) = 7: 2a + b = 7 ... (1) From f⁻¹(3) = -1: f(-1) = 3, so -a + b = 3 ... (2)
Subtracting (2) from (1): 3a = 4, so a = 4/3 Substituting into (1): 2(4/3) + b = 7, so 8/3 + b = 7, therefore b = 7 - 8/3 = 13/3
Answer: a = 4/3, b = 13/3 [5]
Marking Notes:
- Award full marks for correct method even if arithmetic errors occur
- Partial credit available for correct setup of equations
- Graphs must show key features clearly for full marks
- Accept equivalent forms of answers (e.g., decimals where appropriate)