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Functions Practice
1. Functions f and g are defined by
𝑓(𝑥 ) = 2𝑥 + 5 , for 𝑥 ∈ ℝ
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𝑔 (𝑥 ) = , for 𝑥 ∈ ℝ, 𝑥 ≠ 3
𝑥−3
a. Obtain expressions, in terms of x, for f-1(x) and g-1(x), stating the value of x for
which g1(x) is not defined
b. Sketch the graph of y= f(x) and y=f-1(x) on the same diagram, and state the
relationship between the two graphs
c. Given that the equation fg(x)=5-kx, where k is a constant, has no solutions, find
the set of possible values of k.
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2. Given that 𝑓(𝑥 ) = for 𝑥 ≠ 1, find 𝑓𝑓(𝑥) and state its domain
𝑥+1
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3. Given that 𝑓(𝑥 ) = for 𝑥 < −1 and 𝑔(𝑥 ) = 𝑥 2 + 1 for 𝑥 > 0
𝑥 2 −1
a. Solve the equation gf(5)
b. State the range and domain of gf.
c. Find and expression for fg(x) and explain why fg cannot be formed.
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4. Given 𝑓(𝑥 ) = 𝑥 2 and 𝑔(𝑥 ) = , 𝑥 ≠ 0, find gf(x) and state its domain and range.
𝑥
5. Given that 𝑓(𝑥 ) = 3𝑥 2 + 2𝑥 + 6, for 𝑥 ≥ 𝑘
a. Express f(x) in the form a(x-b)2+c, where a, b and c are constants
b. State the least value of k such that f(x) has an inverse
It is now given that the domain of f(x) is 𝑥 ≥ 0
c. Find the range of f(x)
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d. Hence, find the set of values taken by for 𝑥 ≥ 0
𝑓(𝑥)
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6. A function is defined by 𝑓(𝑥 ) = − 2 for 𝑥 ≥ 0
𝑥+1
a. State the range of f
b. Find the inverse function f-1
c. Find the value of x so that 2[f-1(x)]2-5[f-1(x)]-3=0
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7. The functions f, g and h are defined as follows
𝑓 (𝑥 ) = 𝑥 2 − 4, −2 ≤ 𝑥 ≤ 2
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𝑔 (𝑥 ) = , 𝑥 ≠ −1
𝑥+1
ℎ(𝑥 ) = 2𝑥 + 1, 𝑥 ∈ ℝ
a. State the range of f
b. Find the values of x so that gf is not defined
c. Find the composite function hf, stating its domain
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8. The diagram shows the graph of y=x2 and its image y=g(x) after a combination of
transformations
y=x2
y=g(x)
a. Find 2 different ways of describing the combination of transformations
b. Find the function g(x)
9. The diagram below shows the graph of y= x2+3x-4 and its image y=g(x) after a series
of transformations. Describe the combination of transformations and find the function
g(x).
y=g(x)
y=x2+3x-4
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10. The diagram below shows the function y=x2+4x+3 and its image y=g(x) after a
combination of 2 transformations.
a. Describe the 2 transformations and the ordered in which they are applied
b. Find the function g(x)
