Relations
Relations
Questions (Q31-Q40)
Q31 (Very Hard): The function f(x) = x^2 - 2x - 3 is defined for all real x. Which statement is
true about its minimum value?
A. Minimum value is -4 at x=1
B. Minimum value is -5 at x=1
C. Minimum value is -4 at x=-1
D. Minimum value is -5 at x=-1
Answer: A
Explanation: Vertex at x = -b/2a = 1. f(1) = -4.
Q32 (Very Hard): Which of the following sets of ordered pairs represents a function?
A. {(0,1),(1,2),(1,3)}
B. {(2,2),(3,3),(4,4)}
C. {(1,1),(1,1),(1,1)}
D. {(0,0),(1,1),(2,1)}
Answer: D
Explanation: D has unique x-values and each maps to one y-value.
Answer: C
Explanation: Denominator zero when x = ±2, so exclude both.
Q34 (Very Hard): If f(x) = x+1 and g(x) = x^2, then g(f(-2)) is:
A. -1
B. 1
C. 0
D. 4
Answer: B
Explanation: f(-2)=-1, then g(-1)=1.
Q35 (Very Hard): A relation has range {0,1,4}. Which could be its rule and domain?
A. f(x) = x^2, x in {0,1,2}
B. f(x) = x+1, x in {0,1,2}
C. f(x) = 2x, x in {0,1,2}
D. f(x) = x^3, x in {0,1,2}
Answer: A
Explanation: 0^2=0,1^2=1,2^2=4 matches the range.
Answer: C
Explanation: A slanted line passes the horizontal line test (one-one).
Q37 (Very Hard): The composite function f(g(x)) is defined as f(x)=x+2, g(x)=2x-1. Evaluate
f(g(3)).
A. 7
B. 6
C. 5
D. 8
Answer: A
Explanation: g(3)=5 then f(5)=7.
Q38 (Very Hard): The graph of y = -x^2 + 4x - 3 has its vertex at:
A. (2,1)
B. (2,-1)
C. (1,0)
D. (-2,-3)
Answer: A
Explanation: Vertex x = -b/2a = 2, y = 1.
Q39 (Very Hard): If f(x)=x^2 and g(x)=x+1, which is the domain of f/g ?
A. x ≠ -1
B. x ≠ 0
C. x ≠ 1
D. All real numbers
Answer: A
Explanation: Denominator zero at x=-1.
Q40 (Very Hard): Which of the following is onto from A={1,2} to B={a,b}?
A. {(1,a),(2,a)}
B. {(1,a),(2,b)}
C. {(1,b),(2,b)}
D. {(1,a)}
Answer: B
Explanation: Onto means every element of B is mapped to.