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MHF4U Final Exam (K: /25) (T: /25) (A: /25) (C: /25)

Multiple Choice (K: /16)

Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.

____ 1. The graph of the polynomial function y = –2x(x –1)2(x – 2)2 extends from
a. quadrant 3 to quadrant 1 c. quadrant 2 to quadrant 1
b. quadrant 3 to quadrant 4 d. quadrant 2 to quadrant 4

____ 2. The graph of the function y = x(x – 1)3(x + 2)2 would most closely resemble

a. c.

b. d.

____ 3. A graph of y  2x 4  4x 3  24x 2  80x  64 is shown. Use the graph to solve 2x 4  4x 3  24x 2  80x  64  0.

a. x  2,4 c. 2  x  4
b. x  2,x  4 d. 2  x  4

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____ 4. What is the value of k in the function f(x)  if its graph passes through the point (5, –0.35) ?
2x  k
13
a. 10 c.
4
47
b.  d. No such k exists
6

x 2  kx  9
____ 5. For what value(s) of k does the graph of f(x)  have exactly one x-intercept?
x 2  14x  49
a. k = –6 or k = 6 c. k   35
b. k 7 d. 6  k  6

____ 6. The graph of has a period of

a. c.
b. 1 d.

____ 7. Determine an equation for the sinusoidal function shown.

a. c.
b. d.

____ 8. Determine an equation for the sinusoidal function shown.

a. c.
b. d.

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____ 9. The height, h, in centimetres, of a piston moving up and down in an engine cylinder can be modelled by the
function , where t is the time, in seconds. What is the piston’s minimum height?
a. –18 cm c. 0 cm
b. 18 cm d. 9 cm

____ 10. Solve on the interval , to the nearest hundredth of a radian.

a. c.
b. d.

____ 11. Solve on the interval , to the nearest hundredth of a radian.

a. c.
b. d.

____ 12. Solve the equation 6 x  3  17.

a. x  1.42 c.  3.63
x
b. x  2.36 d.  1.58
x

____ 13. Solve the equation log x  2  log x  1  1.

a. x = 4 c. neither A nor B
b. x = –3 d. A and B
 
____ 14. Solve the equation log 4  x 2  9x  18   log 4 x  3  2.
 
a. x = 16 c. x = 1
b. x = 10 d. x = 22

____ 15. The zeros of a function appear on the graph of as

a. x-intercepts c. vertical asymptotes
b. holes d. B or C

____ 16. Given two polynomial functions and , when does ?

a. always
b. never
c. at many possible values of x, depending on the functions
d. not enough information to answer with certainty

Short Answer

17. Darren wishes to cut his birthday cake, which is circular and has a diameter of 30 cm. If his slice is in the
shape of a sector with arc length 8 cm, what is the measure of the central angle of the slice, in radians,
rounded to two decimal places?
(A: /3)

18. Find the exact value of .

(K: /3)

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19. Evaluate log 3 812 .

(K: /3)

20. Determine the pH of a solution with a hydronium ion concentration of 1.6  104 mol/L.
(A: /2.5)

21. Determine the average rate of change of the function f(x)  3 x over the interval x = 3 to x = 4.
(A: /2.5)

22. Evaluate, using the laws of logarithms. (K: /3)

log 18 9  log 18 864  log 18 4  log 18 3

23. A person needs $15 000 for a down payment on a car. If the person invests $10 000 at 9% interest,
compounded monthly, how many years will it take before she can make the down payment? (A: /3)

24. Describe the transformations that when applied to the graph of result in the graph of

. (C: /4)

25. Compare and contrast the solutions to a polynomial equation and the corresponding polynomial inequality.
Explain how they are similar and how they are different. Clarify your discussion by referring to a specific
example of each.
(C: /2)(T: /2)

Problem

26. Solve x 3  5x 2  8x  4  0 algebraically and graphically.

(T: /4)(C: /4)

4x 4x
27. Explain the difference between the solution to the equation  3 and the solution to  3.
x2 x2
(C: /4)

28. Write an equation for a rational function whose graph has all of the indicated features.
• vertical asymptote with equation x = 3
• horizontal asymptote with equation y = 2
• hole at x = 1
• no x-intercepts
(T: /5)

29. Prove . (T: /5)

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30. Determine the number of solutions for the trigonometric equation on the interval .
(T: /5)

31. When a ball is thrown, the horizontal distance travelled, d, in metres, is given by the equation ,

where g is a constant, v is the velocity with which the ball is thrown, in metres per second, and  is the angle
of elevation, in radians. If a ball is to travel a distance d, determine the range of values for v in terms of g and
d. ( )
(T: /3)(A: /3)

32. Sketch a graph the function f(x)  3 x . Identify the key features.
a) domain and range
b) any intercepts
c) intervals for which the function is increasing and intervals for which it is decreasing
(T: /3)(C: /3)

33. Given log7  0.8451 and log2  0.3010, find the value of log28. (A: /3)

34. Given the functions and , determine the equation(s) of the vertical

asymptote(s) of the function .

(A: /3)

35. The pressure exerted on the floor by the heel of someone’s shoe is inversely proportional to the square of the
width of the heel of their shoe. When Megumi wears 2-cm wide heals, she exerts a pressure of 400 kPa.
a) Determine a function to represent the pressure, p, exerted by Megumi if she wears heels of width w.
b) Sketch a graph of this function.
c) If she wears spike heels with a width of 0.5 cm, what pressure does she exert?
d) What do the slopes of the tangents of the function in part a) allow you conclude about the rate of change in
the pressure as Megumi decreases the width of her heels?
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Answer Section

MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: 2 REF: Knowledge and Understanding

OBJ: Section 1.3 LOC: C1.3 TOP: Polynomial and Rational Functions
KEY: end behaviour BNK: Chapter 1 Polynomial Functions, Advanced Functions 12
2. ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: 2 REF: Knowledge and Understanding
OBJ: Section 1.3 LOC: C1.5 TOP: Polynomial and Rational Functions
KEY: factored form, graph BNK: Chapter 1 Polynomial Functions, Advanced Functions 12
3. ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: 3 REF: Knowledge and Understanding
OBJ: Sections 2.5, 2.6 LOC: C4.2, C4.3 TOP: Polynomial and Rational Functions
KEY: polynomial inequality
BNK: Chapter 2 Polynomial Equations and Inequalities, Advanced Functions 12
4. ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: 2
REF: Knowledge and Understanding; Application OBJ: Section 3.1
LOC: C3.6, C3.7 TOP: Polynomial and Rational Functions KEY: reciprocal of linear function
BNK: Chapter 3 Rational Functions, Advanced Functions 12
5. ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: 2
REF: Knowledge and Understanding; Thinking; Application OBJ: Section 3.4
LOC: C3.5 TOP: Polynomial and Rational Functions KEY: rational function, x-intercept
BNK: Chapter 3 Rational Functions, Advanced Functions 12
6. ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: 1 REF: Knowledge and Understanding
OBJ: Section 5.1 LOC: B2.1 TOP: Trigonometric Functions
KEY: period, primary trigonometric function
BNK: Chapter 5 Trigonometric Functions, Advanced Functions 12
7. ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: 2 REF: Knowledge and Understanding
OBJ: Section 5.3 LOC: B2.6 TOP: Trigonometric Functions
KEY: graph, equation, sinusoidal function
BNK: Chapter 5 Trigonometric Functions, Advanced Functions 12
8. ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: 2 REF: Knowledge and Understanding
OBJ: Section 5.3 LOC: B2.6 TOP: Trigonometric Functions
KEY: graph, equation, sinusoidal function
BNK: Chapter 5 Trigonometric Functions, Advanced Functions 12
9. ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: 2
REF: Knowledge and Understanding; Application OBJ: Section 5.3
LOC: B2.7 TOP: Trigonometric Functions KEY: minimum, sinusoidal function
BNK: Chapter 5 Trigonometric Functions, Advanced Functions 12
10. ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: 2 REF: Knowledge and Understanding
OBJ: Section 5.4 LOC: B3.4 TOP: Trigonometric Functions
KEY: linear trigonometric equation
BNK: Chapter 5 Trigonometric Functions, Advanced Functions 12
11. ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: 2 REF: Knowledge and Understanding
OBJ: Section 5.4 LOC: B3.4 TOP: Trigonometric Functions
KEY: linear trigonometric equation
BNK: Chapter 5 Trigonometric Functions, Advanced Functions 12

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12. ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: 1 REF: Knowledge and Understanding

OBJ: Section 7.2 LOC: A3.2, A1.4 TOP: Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
KEY: exponential equation, different bases
BNK: Chapter 7 Tools and Strategies for Solving Exponential and Logarithmic Equations, Advanced
Functions 12
13. ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: 3 REF: Knowledge and Understanding
OBJ: Section 7.4 LOC: A1.4, A3.3 TOP: Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
KEY: logarithmic equation, extraneous root
BNK: Chapter 7 Tools and Strategies for Solving Exponential and Logarithmic Equations, Advanced
Functions 12
14. ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: 3 REF: Knowledge and Understanding
OBJ: Section 7.4 LOC: A1.4, A3.3 TOP: Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
KEY: logarithmic equation, extraneous root
BNK: Chapter 7 Tools and Strategies for Solving Exponential and Logarithmic Equations, Advanced
Functions 12
15. ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: 2 REF: Knowledge and Understanding
OBJ: Section 8.2 LOC: D2.1, D2.3 TOP: Characteristics of Functions
KEY: divide functions, zeros
BNK: Chapter 8 Combining Functions, Advanced Functions 12
16. ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: 2 REF: Knowledge and Understanding
OBJ: Section 8.3 LOC: D2.5 TOP: Characteristics of Functions
KEY: composite functions BNK: Chapter 8 Combining Functions, Advanced Functions 12

SHORT ANSWER

17. ANS:
0.53 radians

PTS: 1 DIF: 2 REF: Knowledge and Understanding; Application

OBJ: Section 4.1 LOC: B1.1 TOP: Trigonometric Functions
KEY: central angle BNK: Chapter 4 Trigonometry, Advanced Functions 12
18. ANS:

PTS: 1 DIF: 3 REF: Knowledge and Understanding; Application

OBJ: Section 4.4 LOC: B3.2 TOP: Trigonometric Functions
KEY: compound angle formulas BNK: Chapter 4 Trigonometry, Advanced Functions 12
19. ANS:
8

PTS: 1 DIF: 2 REF: Knowledge and Understanding

OBJ: Section 6.4 LOC: A1.4 TOP: Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
KEY: power law of logarithms
BNK: Chapter 6 Exponential and Logarithmic Functions, Advanced Functions 12

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20. ANS:
approximately 3.8

PTS: 1 DIF: 3 REF: Knowledge and Understanding; Application

OBJ: Section 6.5 LOC: A2.4, A3.4 TOP: Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
KEY: logarithmic scales NOT: pH scale
BNK: Chapter 6 Exponential and Logarithmic Functions, Advanced Functions 12
21. ANS:
54

PTS: 1 DIF: 2 REF: Knowledge and Understanding; Application

OBJ: Section 6.1 LOC: D1.5 TOP: Characteristics of Functions
KEY: rate of change
BNK: Chapter 6 Exponential and Logarithmic Functions, Advanced Functions 12
22. ANS:
3

PTS: 1 DIF: 2 REF: Knowledge and Understanding

OBJ: Section 7.3 LOC: A1.4, A3.1 TOP: Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
KEY: laws of logarithms
BNK: Chapter 7 Tools and Strategies for Solving Exponential and Logarithmic Equations, Advanced
Functions 12
23. ANS:
approximately 4.5 years

PTS: 1 DIF: 3 REF: Knowledge and Understanding; Application

OBJ: Section 7.5 LOC: A3.2, A3.4, D3.3
TOP: Exponential and Logarithmic Functions, Characteristics of Functions
KEY: exponential equation, compound interest formula
BNK: Chapter 7 Tools and Strategies for Solving Exponential and Logarithmic Equations, Advanced
Functions 12
24. ANS:
a reflection in the x-axis, a vertical stretch by a factor of 2, a horizontal expansion by a factor of 8, a phase

shift of rad to the right, and a vertical translation of 1 unit up
3

PTS: 1 DIF: 2
REF: Knowledge and Understanding; Application; Communication
OBJ: Section 5.3 LOC: B2.4 TOP: Trigonometric Functions
KEY: transformations, sinusoidal function
BNK: Chapter 5 Trigonometric Functions, Advanced Functions 12

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25. ANS:
Answers may vary.

PTS: 1 DIF: 3 REF: Knowledge and Understanding; Thinking;

Communication
OBJ: Sections 2.5, 2.6 LOC: C4.1 TOP: Polynomial and Rational Functions
KEY: inequality BNK: Chapter 2 Polynomial Equations and Inequalities, Advanced Functions 12

PROBLEM

26. ANS:
Factor x 3  5x 2  8x  4 using the factor theorem.
x 3  5x 2  8x  4 = –(x – 2)(x – 2)(x – 1)
So, the inequality becomes –(x – 2)(x – 2)(x – 1)  0.
The three factors are –(x – 2), x – 2, and x – 1. There are four cases to consider.
Case 1: –(x – 2)  0, x – 2  0, x – 1  0
So, x = 2 is a solution.
Case 2: –(x – 2)  0, x – 2  0, x – 1  0
So, x = 2 is a solution.
Case 3: –(x – 2)  0, x – 2  0, x – 1  0
No solution.
Case 4: –(x – 2)  0, x – 2  0, x – 1  0
So, x  1 is a solution.
Combining the results, the solution is x  1 or x = 2.

Use a graphing calculator to graph the corresponding polynomial function y  x 3  5x 2  8x  4. Then, use
the Zero operation.
The zeros are 1 and 2. From the graph, x 3  5x 2  8x  4  0 when x  1 or x = 2.

PTS: 1 DIF: 3 REF: Knowledge and Understanding

OBJ: Sections 2.5, 2.6 LOC: C4.2, C4.3 TOP: Polynomial and Rational Functions
KEY: polynomial inequality
BNK: Chapter 2 Polynomial Equations and Inequalities, Advanced Functions 12
27. ANS:
4x 4x
The equation  3 has one solution, x = –6. However, there are infinitely many solutions to  3,
x2 x2
with x = –6 being one of them, acting as a boundary on the interval of solutions for x.

PTS: 1 DIF: 2 REF: Knowledge and Understanding; Communication

OBJ: Section 3.4 LOC: C3.5, C4.1 TOP: Polynomial and Rational Functions
KEY: rational inequality, rational equation
BNK: Chapter 3 Rational Functions, Advanced Functions 12

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28. ANS:
2(x  1) 2
There are many possible answers. One is f(x)  .
(x  1)(x  3)

PTS: 1 DIF: 4 REF: Knowledge and Understanding; Thinking; Application

OBJ: Section 3.5 LOC: C3.5, C3.7 TOP: Polynomial and Rational Functions
KEY: rational function, hole BNK: Chapter 3 Rational Functions, Advanced
Functions 12
29. ANS:

L.S. = R.S.
Therefore, .

PTS: 1 DIF: 3 REF: Knowledge and Understanding; Thinking

OBJ: Section 4.5 LOC: B3.3 TOP: Trigonometric Functions
KEY: trigonometric identity BNK: Chapter 4 Trigonometry, Advanced Functions 12
30. ANS:

There are two solutions.

PTS: 1 DIF: 3 REF: Knowledge and Understanding; Thinking

OBJ: Section 5.4 LOC: B3.4 TOP: Trigonometric Functions
KEY: linear trigonometric solution
BNK: Chapter 5 Trigonometric Functions, Advanced Functions 12

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31. ANS:

Since , then and .

PTS: 1 DIF: 3 REF: Knowledge and Understanding; Thinking; Application

OBJ: Section 5.4 LOC: B3.4 TOP: Trigonometric Functions
KEY: trigonometric equation
BNK: Chapter 5 Trigonometric Functions, Advanced Functions 12
32. ANS:

a) domain: {x   }; range: { y  ,y  0 }

b) no x-intercepts; y-intercept = 1
c) increasing for all intervals

PTS: 1 DIF: 3 REF: T | C OBJ: Section 6.1

LOC: D3.1 TOP: Characteristics of Functions KEY: exponential function
BNK: Chapter 6 Exponential and Logarithmic Functions, Advanced Functions 12
33. ANS:
log 28  log(7  2 2 )
 log7  2 log2
 0.8451  2(0.3010)
 1.4471

PTS: 3 DIF: 4 REF: Knowledge and Understanding; Application

OBJ: Section 6.4 LOC: A1.4 TOP: Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
KEY: power law of logarithms
BNK: Chapter 6 Exponential and Logarithmic Functions, Advanced Functions 12

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34. ANS:

PTS: 1 DIF: 3 REF: Knowledge and Understanding; Application

OBJ: Section 8.2 LOC: D2.1, D2.3 TOP: Characteristics of Functions
KEY: divide functions, vertical asymptotes
BNK: Chapter 8 Combining Functions, Advanced Functions 12
35. ANS:
a) Since the pressure exerted by a person’s shoe, p, is inversely proportional to the width of the shoe, w, you
k k
can write p(w)  2 for some k. Since p(2) = 400, substituting these values into p(w)  2 gives that k =
w w
1600.
1600
p(w)  2 ,w  0.
w
b)

c) 6400 kPa
d) The slopes of the tangents grow in a negative way as w  0, showing that the more Megumi decreases the
width of her heels, the more she increases the pressure she exerts on the floor. This rate of change is
accelerating because the size of the slope is growing.

PTS: 1 DIF: 2
REF: Knowledge and Understanding; Application; Communication
OBJ: Sections 3.2, 3.5
LOC: C2.1, C2.3, C3.7, D1.3, D1.5, D1.6, D1.7, D1.8, D1.9, D2.2
TOP: Polynomial and Rational Functions, Characteristics of Functions
KEY: word problem, reciprocal of quadratic function, rate of change, graph
BNK: Chapter 3 Rational Functions, Advanced Functions 12

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A
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B 10.
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B
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A
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A 11.
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A
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A
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A 12.
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C
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C 13.
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D 14.
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D
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D 15.
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D 16.
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C
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MHF4U Final Exam (K: /25) (T: /25) (A: /25) (C: /25)

Multiple Choice (K: /16)

Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.

____ 1. Solve on the interval , to the nearest hundredth of a radian.

a. c.
b. d.

____ 2. The graph of the polynomial function y = –2x(x –1)2(x – 2)2 extends from
a. quadrant 3 to quadrant 1 c. quadrant 3 to quadrant 4
b. quadrant 2 to quadrant 1 d. quadrant 2 to quadrant 4

____ 3. Solve the equation 6 x  3  17.

a. x  1.58 c.  3.63
x
b. x  1.42 d. x
 2.36

____ 4. The zeros of a function appear on the graph of as

a. x-intercepts c. vertical asymptotes
b. holes d. B or C

____ 5. Determine an equation for the sinusoidal function shown.

a. c.
b. d.

____ 6. Given two polynomial functions and , when does ?

a. at many possible values of x, depending on the functions
b. not enough information to answer with certainty
c. always
d. never

____ 7. Solve on the interval , to the nearest hundredth of a radian.

a. c.
b. d.

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____ 8. The height, h, in centimetres, of a piston moving up and down in an engine cylinder can be modelled by the
function , where t is the time, in seconds. What is the piston’s minimum height?
a. 0 cm c. 18 cm
b. 9 cm d. –18 cm
 
____ 9. Solve the equation log 4  x 2  9x  18   log 4 x  3  2.
 
a. x = 10 c. x = 16
b. x = 1 d. x = 22

____ 10. The graph of the function y = x(x – 1)3(x + 2)2 would most closely resemble

a. c.

b. d.

3k
____ 11. What is the value of k in the function f(x)  if its graph passes through the point (5, –0.35) ?
2x  k
13 47
a. c. 
4 6
b. 10 d. No such k exists

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____ 12. A graph of y  2x 4  4x 3  24x 2  80x  64 is shown. Use the graph to solve 2x 4  4x 3  24x 2  80x  64  0.

a. 2  x  4 c. x  2,x  4
b. x  2,4 d. 2  x  4

____ 13. Solve the equation log x  2  log x  1  1.

a. x = –3 c. neither A nor B
b. x = 4 d. A and B

____ 14. Determine an equation for the sinusoidal function shown.

a. c.
b. d.

____ 15. The graph of has a period of

a. c. 1
b. d.

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x 2  kx  9
____ 16. For what value(s) of k does the graph of f(x)  have exactly one x-intercept?
x 2  14x  49
a. k 7 c. k   35
b. 6  k  6 d. k = –6 or k = 6

Short Answer

17. Compare and contrast the solutions to a polynomial equation and the corresponding polynomial inequality.
Explain how they are similar and how they are different. Clarify your discussion by referring to a specific
example of each.
(C: /2)(T: /2)

18. Evaluate, using the laws of logarithms. (K: /3)

log 18 9  log 18 864  log 18 4  log 18 3

19. Evaluate log 3 812 .

(K: /3)

20. A person needs $15 000 for a down payment on a car. If the person invests $10 000 at 9% interest,
compounded monthly, how many years will it take before she can make the down payment? (A: /3)

21. Darren wishes to cut his birthday cake, which is circular and has a diameter of 30 cm. If his slice is in the
shape of a sector with arc length 8 cm, what is the measure of the central angle of the slice, in radians,
rounded to two decimal places?
(A: /3)

22. Determine the pH of a solution with a hydronium ion concentration of 1.6  104 mol/L.
(A: /2.5)

23. Find the exact value of .

(K: /3)

24. Describe the transformations that when applied to the graph of result in the graph of

. (C: /4)

25. Determine the average rate of change of the function f(x)  3 x over the interval x = 3 to x = 4.
(A: /2.5)

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Problem

26. When a ball is thrown, the horizontal distance travelled, d, in metres, is given by the equation ,

where g is a constant, v is the velocity with which the ball is thrown, in metres per second, and  is the angle
of elevation, in radians. If a ball is to travel a distance d, determine the range of values for v in terms of g and
d. ( )
(T: /3)(A: /3)

27. Solve x 3  5x 2  8x  4  0 algebraically and graphically.

(T: /4)(C: /4)

28. Given the functions and , determine the equation(s) of the vertical

asymptote(s) of the function .

(A: /3)

4x 4x
29. Explain the difference between the solution to the equation  3 and the solution to  3.
x2 x2
(C: /4)

30. The pressure exerted on the floor by the heel of someone’s shoe is inversely proportional to the square of the
width of the heel of their shoe. When Megumi wears 2-cm wide heals, she exerts a pressure of 400 kPa.
a) Determine a function to represent the pressure, p, exerted by Megumi if she wears heels of width w.
b) Sketch a graph of this function.
c) If she wears spike heels with a width of 0.5 cm, what pressure does she exert?
d) What do the slopes of the tangents of the function in part a) allow you conclude about the rate of change in
the pressure as Megumi decreases the width of her heels?
(A: /4)(C: /8)

31. Determine the number of solutions for the trigonometric equation on the interval .
(T: /5)

32. Prove . (T: /5)

33. Sketch a graph the function f(x)  3 x . Identify the key features.
a) domain and range
b) any intercepts
c) intervals for which the function is increasing and intervals for which it is decreasing
(T: /3)(C: /3)

34. Given log7  0.8451 and log2  0.3010, find the value of log28. (A: /3)

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35. Write an equation for a rational function whose graph has all of the indicated features.
• vertical asymptote with equation x = 3
• horizontal asymptote with equation y = 2
• hole at x = 1
• no x-intercepts
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MHF4U Final Exam (K: /25) (T: /25) (A: /25) (C: /25)
Answer Section

MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: 2 REF: Knowledge and Understanding

OBJ: Section 5.4 LOC: B3.4 TOP: Trigonometric Functions
KEY: linear trigonometric equation
BNK: Chapter 5 Trigonometric Functions, Advanced Functions 12
2. ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: 2 REF: Knowledge and Understanding
OBJ: Section 1.3 LOC: C1.3 TOP: Polynomial and Rational Functions
KEY: end behaviour BNK: Chapter 1 Polynomial Functions, Advanced Functions 12
3. ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: 1 REF: Knowledge and Understanding
OBJ: Section 7.2 LOC: A3.2, A1.4 TOP: Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
KEY: exponential equation, different bases
BNK: Chapter 7 Tools and Strategies for Solving Exponential and Logarithmic Equations, Advanced
Functions 12
4. ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: 2 REF: Knowledge and Understanding
OBJ: Section 8.2 LOC: D2.1, D2.3 TOP: Characteristics of Functions
KEY: divide functions, zeros BNK: Chapter 8 Combining Functions, Advanced Functions 12
5. ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: 2 REF: Knowledge and Understanding
OBJ: Section 5.3 LOC: B2.6 TOP: Trigonometric Functions
KEY: graph, equation, sinusoidal function
BNK: Chapter 5 Trigonometric Functions, Advanced Functions 12
6. ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: 2 REF: Knowledge and Understanding
OBJ: Section 8.3 LOC: D2.5 TOP: Characteristics of Functions
KEY: composite functions BNK: Chapter 8 Combining Functions, Advanced Functions 12
7. ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: 2 REF: Knowledge and Understanding
OBJ: Section 5.4 LOC: B3.4 TOP: Trigonometric Functions
KEY: linear trigonometric equation
BNK: Chapter 5 Trigonometric Functions, Advanced Functions 12
8. ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: 2
REF: Knowledge and Understanding; Application OBJ: Section 5.3
LOC: B2.7 TOP: Trigonometric Functions KEY: minimum, sinusoidal function
BNK: Chapter 5 Trigonometric Functions, Advanced Functions 12
9. ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: 3 REF: Knowledge and Understanding
OBJ: Section 7.4 LOC: A1.4, A3.3 TOP: Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
KEY: logarithmic equation, extraneous root
BNK: Chapter 7 Tools and Strategies for Solving Exponential and Logarithmic Equations, Advanced
Functions 12
10. ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: 2 REF: Knowledge and Understanding
OBJ: Section 1.3 LOC: C1.5 TOP: Polynomial and Rational Functions
KEY: factored form, graph BNK: Chapter 1 Polynomial Functions, Advanced Functions 12
11. ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: 2
REF: Knowledge and Understanding; Application OBJ: Section 3.1
LOC: C3.6, C3.7 TOP: Polynomial and Rational Functions
KEY: reciprocal of linear function BNK: Chapter 3 Rational Functions, Advanced Functions 12

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12. ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: 3 REF: Knowledge and Understanding

OBJ: Sections 2.5, 2.6 LOC: C4.2, C4.3 TOP: Polynomial and Rational Functions
KEY: polynomial inequality
BNK: Chapter 2 Polynomial Equations and Inequalities, Advanced Functions 12
13. ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: 3 REF: Knowledge and Understanding
OBJ: Section 7.4 LOC: A1.4, A3.3 TOP: Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
KEY: logarithmic equation, extraneous root
BNK: Chapter 7 Tools and Strategies for Solving Exponential and Logarithmic Equations, Advanced
Functions 12
14. ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: 2 REF: Knowledge and Understanding
OBJ: Section 5.3 LOC: B2.6 TOP: Trigonometric Functions
KEY: graph, equation, sinusoidal function
BNK: Chapter 5 Trigonometric Functions, Advanced Functions 12
15. ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: 1 REF: Knowledge and Understanding
OBJ: Section 5.1 LOC: B2.1 TOP: Trigonometric Functions
KEY: period, primary trigonometric function
BNK: Chapter 5 Trigonometric Functions, Advanced Functions 12
16. ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: 2
REF: Knowledge and Understanding; Thinking; Application OBJ: Section 3.4
LOC: C3.5 TOP: Polynomial and Rational Functions
KEY: rational function, x-intercept BNK: Chapter 3 Rational Functions, Advanced Functions 12

SHORT ANSWER

17. ANS:
Answers may vary.

PTS: 1 DIF: 3
REF: Knowledge and Understanding; Thinking; Communication
OBJ: Sections 2.5, 2.6 LOC: C4.1 TOP: Polynomial and Rational Functions
KEY: inequality BNK: Chapter 2 Polynomial Equations and Inequalities, Advanced Functions 12
18. ANS:
3

PTS: 1 DIF: 2 REF: Knowledge and Understanding

OBJ: Section 7.3 LOC: A1.4, A3.1 TOP: Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
KEY: laws of logarithms
BNK: Chapter 7 Tools and Strategies for Solving Exponential and Logarithmic Equations, Advanced
Functions 12
19. ANS:
8

PTS: 1 DIF: 2 REF: Knowledge and Understanding

OBJ: Section 6.4 LOC: A1.4 TOP: Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
KEY: power law of logarithms
BNK: Chapter 6 Exponential and Logarithmic Functions, Advanced Functions 12

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20. ANS:
approximately 4.5 years

PTS: 1 DIF: 3 REF: Knowledge and Understanding; Application

OBJ: Section 7.5 LOC: A3.2, A3.4, D3.3
TOP: Exponential and Logarithmic Functions, Characteristics of Functions
KEY: exponential equation, compound interest formula
BNK: Chapter 7 Tools and Strategies for Solving Exponential and Logarithmic Equations, Advanced
Functions 12
21. ANS:
0.53 radians

PTS: 1 DIF: 2 REF: Knowledge and Understanding; Application

OBJ: Section 4.1 LOC: B1.1 TOP: Trigonometric Functions
KEY: central angle BNK: Chapter 4 Trigonometry, Advanced Functions 12
22. ANS:
approximately 3.8

PTS: 1 DIF: 3 REF: Knowledge and Understanding; Application

OBJ: Section 6.5 LOC: A2.4, A3.4 TOP: Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
KEY: logarithmic scales NOT: pH scale
BNK: Chapter 6 Exponential and Logarithmic Functions, Advanced Functions 12
23. ANS:

PTS: 1 DIF: 3 REF: Knowledge and Understanding; Application

OBJ: Section 4.4 LOC: B3.2 TOP: Trigonometric Functions
KEY: compound angle formulas BNK: Chapter 4 Trigonometry, Advanced Functions 12
24. ANS:
a reflection in the x-axis, a vertical stretch by a factor of 2, a horizontal expansion by a factor of 8, a phase

shift of rad to the right, and a vertical translation of 1 unit up
3

PTS: 1 DIF: 2
REF: Knowledge and Understanding; Application; Communication
OBJ: Section 5.3 LOC: B2.4 TOP: Trigonometric Functions
KEY: transformations, sinusoidal function
BNK: Chapter 5 Trigonometric Functions, Advanced Functions 12
25. ANS:
54

PTS: 1 DIF: 2 REF: Knowledge and Understanding; Application

OBJ: Section 6.1 LOC: D1.5 TOP: Characteristics of Functions
KEY: rate of change
BNK: Chapter 6 Exponential and Logarithmic Functions, Advanced Functions 12

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PROBLEM

26. ANS:

Since , then and .

PTS: 1 DIF: 3 REF: Knowledge and Understanding; Thinking; Application

OBJ: Section 5.4 LOC: B3.4 TOP: Trigonometric Functions
KEY: trigonometric equation
BNK: Chapter 5 Trigonometric Functions, Advanced Functions 12
27. ANS:
Factor x 3  5x 2  8x  4 using the factor theorem.
x 3  5x 2  8x  4 = –(x – 2)(x – 2)(x – 1)
So, the inequality becomes –(x – 2)(x – 2)(x – 1)  0.
The three factors are –(x – 2), x – 2, and x – 1. There are four cases to consider.
Case 1: –(x – 2)  0, x – 2  0, x – 1  0
So, x = 2 is a solution.
Case 2: –(x – 2)  0, x – 2  0, x – 1  0
So, x = 2 is a solution.
Case 3: –(x – 2)  0, x – 2  0, x – 1  0
No solution.
Case 4: –(x – 2)  0, x – 2  0, x – 1  0
So, x  1 is a solution.
Combining the results, the solution is x  1 or x = 2.

Use a graphing calculator to graph the corresponding polynomial function y  x 3  5x 2  8x  4. Then, use
the Zero operation.
The zeros are 1 and 2. From the graph, x 3  5x 2  8x  4  0 when x  1 or x = 2.

PTS: 1 DIF: 3 REF: Knowledge and Understanding

OBJ: Sections 2.5, 2.6 LOC: C4.2, C4.3 TOP: Polynomial and Rational Functions
KEY: polynomial inequality
BNK: Chapter 2 Polynomial Equations and Inequalities, Advanced Functions 12
28. ANS:

PTS: 1 DIF: 3 REF: Knowledge and Understanding; Application

OBJ: Section 8.2 LOC: D2.1, D2.3 TOP: Characteristics of Functions
KEY: divide functions, vertical asymptotes
BNK: Chapter 8 Combining Functions, Advanced Functions 12

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29. ANS:
4x 4x
The equation  3 has one solution, x = –6. However, there are infinitely many solutions to  3,
x2 x2
with x = –6 being one of them, acting as a boundary on the interval of solutions for x.

PTS: 1 DIF: 2 REF: Knowledge and Understanding; Communication

OBJ: Section 3.4 LOC: C3.5, C4.1 TOP: Polynomial and Rational Functions
KEY: rational inequality, rational equation
BNK: Chapter 3 Rational Functions, Advanced Functions 12
30. ANS:
a) Since the pressure exerted by a person’s shoe, p, is inversely proportional to the width of the shoe, w, you
k k
can write p(w)  2 for some k. Since p(2) = 400, substituting these values into p(w)  2 gives that k =
w w
1600.
1600
p(w)  2 ,w  0.
w
b)

c) 6400 kPa
d) The slopes of the tangents grow in a negative way as w  0, showing that the more Megumi decreases the
width of her heels, the more she increases the pressure she exerts on the floor. This rate of change is
accelerating because the size of the slope is growing.

PTS: 1 DIF: 2
REF: Knowledge and Understanding; Application; Communication
OBJ: Sections 3.2, 3.5
LOC: C2.1, C2.3, C3.7, D1.3, D1.5, D1.6, D1.7, D1.8, D1.9, D2.2
TOP: Polynomial and Rational Functions, Characteristics of Functions
KEY: word problem, reciprocal of quadratic function, rate of change, graph
BNK: Chapter 3 Rational Functions, Advanced Functions 12

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31. ANS:

There are two solutions.

PTS: 1 DIF: 3 REF: Knowledge and Understanding; Thinking

OBJ: Section 5.4 LOC: B3.4 TOP: Trigonometric Functions
KEY: linear trigonometric solution
BNK: Chapter 5 Trigonometric Functions, Advanced Functions 12
32. ANS:

L.S. = R.S.
Therefore, .

PTS: 1 DIF: 3 REF: Knowledge and Understanding; Thinking

OBJ: Section 4.5 LOC: B3.3 TOP: Trigonometric Functions
KEY: trigonometric identity BNK: Chapter 4 Trigonometry, Advanced Functions 12

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33. ANS:

a) domain: {x   }; range: { y  ,y  0 }

b) no x-intercepts; y-intercept = 1
c) increasing for all intervals

PTS: 1 DIF: 3 REF: T | C OBJ: Section 6.1

LOC: D3.1 TOP: Characteristics of Functions KEY: exponential function
BNK: Chapter 6 Exponential and Logarithmic Functions, Advanced Functions 12
34. ANS:
log 28  log(7  2 2 )
 log7  2 log2
 0.8451  2(0.3010)
 1.4471

PTS: 3 DIF: 4 REF: Knowledge and Understanding; Application

OBJ: Section 6.4 LOC: A1.4 TOP: Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
KEY: power law of logarithms
BNK: Chapter 6 Exponential and Logarithmic Functions, Advanced Functions 12
35. ANS:
2(x  1) 2
There are many possible answers. One is f(x)  .
(x  1)(x  3)

PTS: 1 DIF: 4 REF: Knowledge and Understanding; Thinking; Application

OBJ: Section 3.5 LOC: C3.5, C3.7 TOP: Polynomial and Rational Functions
KEY: rational function, hole BNK: Chapter 3 Rational Functions, Advanced Functions 12

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