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EXAM BASED WORKSHEET
OBJECTIVES:
• Parabola. y = ax 2 + bx + c , y = a ( x − x1 )( x − x2 ) , y = a ( x + p ) 2 + q . x - and y − intercepts.

Turning Point, axis of symmetry, nature of roots, sketching, determining equations given TP or x -
intercepts, Application of Maximum and minimum.
• Hyperbola. Asymptotes, intercepts, sketching, axis of symmetry with a positive or negative
x−a a
gradient, changing form: y = to y = +q
x −b x+ p
• Linear. y = ax + b . Dual intercept method, gradient concepts (Borrow from Analytical geometry),
and sketching.
• Exponential. y = a.b x + p + q . Horizontal asymptote, x -(If any) and y − intercepts, b  1 , 0  b  1 .
Sketching
• Inverse functions. y = a x  y = log a x Logarithmic graphs. Parabolic graphs with restrictions

(Concept of a function and vertical line test)

• Interpretation of graphs (e.g. For which value (s) of x is f ( x)  0 ). Translation of graphs (Shifts
up and down, left and right)
• Reflections. About y = x , x − axis, y − axis, axis of symmetry, asymptotes.
QUESTION 1
Given: f ( x) = −2 x 2 + x + 6
1.1. Calculate the coordinates of the turning point of f . (4)
1.2. Determine the 𝑦 −intercept of f (1)
1.3. Determine the 𝑥 −intercepts of f (4)
1.4. Sketch the graph of f clearly showing all intercepts with the axes and turning point. (3)
1.5. Determine the values of 𝑘 such that 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑘 has equal roots. (2)
1.6 If the graph of f is shifted two units to the right and one unit upwards to form h . Determine (3)

the equation of h in the form y = a ( x + p ) 2 + q

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QUESTION 2
S(−2;0) and T(6;0) are the x − intercepts of the graph of f ( x) = ax 2 + bx + c and R is the y −
intercept. The straight line through R and T represents the graph of g ( x) = −2 x + d

2.1. Determine the value of d (4)

2.2. Determine the equation of f in the form f ( x) = ax 2 + bx + c . (4)

2.3. If f ( x) = − x 2 + 4 x + 12 , Calculate the coordinates of the turning point of f . (2)

2.4. For which values of k will f ( x) = k have two distinct roots? (2)
2.5. Determine the maximum value of h( x) = 3 f ( x )−12 (3)

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QUESTION 3
The sketch below shows the functions defined by: f ( x) = − x 2 + 2 x + 3 and g ( x) = mx + c

3.1. Find the coordinates of C, the turning point of the curve of f (4)
3.2. Determine the length of KC. (1)
3.3. If A and B are the 𝑥 −intercepts of 𝑓, find the length of AB (4)
3.4. Determine the equation of g (2)
7.1. 3.5. If H and D are the mirror images of each other with respect to KC, determine the coordinates
of H. (D is the 𝑦 −intercept of 𝑓 and g ). (2)
3.6.
7.2.Through C a tangent is drawn to 𝑓.
7.3.3.6.1.
7.4. What is the gradient of the tangent? (1)
7.5.3.6.2. What are the coordinates of the point E where this tangent and the graph of g
(4)
intersect?
3.7. Explain how you would shift the graph of 𝑓 so that it represents the function defined by
(2)
y = − x2 + 2x + 1

3.8. Use the graph and 3.3. to write down the values of 𝑥 for which f ( x)  0 . (2)
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QUESTION 4
1 2
The sketch below represents the graphs of two parabolas, f and g . f ( x) = x −8.
2
The turning point of g is C(2;9) and the y − intercept of g is A(0;5) .
B and D are the x − intercept of f and g respectively.

4.1 Show that g ( x) = − x 2 + 4 x + 5 (4)

4.2. Calculate the average gradient of g between A and C. (2)

4.3. Calculate the length of BD (5)
4.4. Use the graphs to solve for x , if:
4.4.1. f ( x)  0 (2)
4.4.2. f and g are both strictly increasing. (2)
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QUESTION 5
The sketch below shows the graphs of f ( x) = 2 x + 3 and g ( x) = −2 x 2 + 14 x + k . C is any point on
f and D any point on g , such that CD is parallel to the y − axis. axis. k is a value such that C lies
above D.

5.1. Write down a simplified expression for the length of CD in terms of x and k (3)
5.2. If the minimum length of CD is 5, calculate the value of k . (4)
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QUESTION 6
4
Given: f ( x) = + 2 and g ( x) = x + 2
x −3
6.1. Write down the equation of the asymptotes of 𝑓 (2)
6.2. Determine the 𝑥-intercept of f (3)
6.3. Determine the 𝑦 −intercept of f (2)
6.4. Sketch the graphs of f and g on the same system of axes. Show clearly ALL the intercepts
with the axes and any asymptotes. (5)
6.5. Calculate the 𝑥 −coordinates of the points of intersection of f and g (4)
6.6. 4 (2)
If x  3 , determine the values of 𝑥 for which +2 x+2
x −3
6.7. The line y = x − 1 cuts 𝑓 at 𝑃(1; 0) and Q. Write down the coordinates of Q. (3)
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QUESTION 7
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1
Sketched below is the graph of h( x) = + q . The asymptotes of h intersect at (1; 2) .
x+ p

7.1. Write down the values of p and q (2)

7.2. Calculate the coordinates of the x − intercept of h (2)
7.3. Write down the x − coordinate of the x − intercept of g if g ( x) = h( x + 3) (2)
7.4. The equation of the axis of symmetry of h is y = x + t . Determine the value of t (2)
7.5. 1 (3)
Determine the values of x for which −2 
x −1
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QUESTION 8
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Given: g ( x) = −1
x+2
8.1. Write down the equations of the asymptotes of g . (2)
8.2. Calculate:
8.2.1. The y − intercept of g (1)
8.2.2. The x − intercept of g (2)
8.3. Draw the graph of g , showing clearly the asymptotes and the intercepts with the axes (3)
8.4. Determine the equation of the line of symmetry that has a negative gradient, in the form (3)
y = ...
8.5. 6 (2)
Determine the value (s) of x for which −1  − x − 3
x+2
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QUESTION 9
x+3
Given: f ( x) =
x +1
9.1. 2
Show that: f ( x) = +1
x +1 (2)
9.2. Calculate the coordinates of the x - and y - intercepts of 𝑓 (4)
9.3. Write down the equations of the asymptotes of 𝑓 (2)
9.4. Sketch the graph of f ( x) , showing clearly the intercepts with the axes and asymptotes. (4)
9.5. Using the graph, for which value (s) of x is:
9.5.1. 2 (3)
 −1
x +1
9.5.2. f ( x)  3 (2)
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QUESTION 10
−3 −x
Given: f ( x) = + 1 and g ( x) = 2 − 4
x+2
10.1. Determine f (−3) (1)
10.2. Determine x if g ( x) = 4 (2)
10.3. Write down the asymptotes of f (2)
10.4. Write down the range of g (1)
10.5. Determine the coordinates of the x - and y - intercepts of f (5)

10.6. Determine the equation of the axes of symmetry of f that has negative gradient. Leave
your answer in the form y = mx + c (2)

10.7. Sketch the graphs of f and g on the same system of axes. Clearly show ALL intercepts
with the axes and any asymptotes. (6)
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QUESTION 11
x −3
Given: f ( x) =
x+2
11.1. 5 (2)
Show that: f ( x) = 1 −
x+2
11.2. Write down the equations of the vertical and horizontal asymptotes of f . (2)
11.3. Determine the coordinates of the x - and y - intercepts of f (2)
11.4. Write down the value of c if y = x + c is a line of symmetry to the graph of f (2)
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QUESTION 12
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The sketch below shows the graphs of f ( x) = + q and g ( x) = 2 x + r
x− p

• g intersects the vertical asymptote of f at A.

• B is the common y − intercept of f and g .
• y = 2 is a common horizontal asymptote of f and g .

12.1. Write down the value of r . (1)

12.2. Determine the value of p . (4)
12.3. Determine the coordinates of A. (3)
12.4. For which value (s) of x is f ( x) − g ( x)  0 ? (2)
12.5. If h( x) = f ( x − 2) , write down the equation of h (2)

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QUESTION 13
Sketched below is the graph of h( x) = a x , a  0 . R is the y − intercept of h . The point P (2;9) and

 1
Q  b;  lies on h .
 81 

13.1. Write down the equation of the asymptotes of h (1)

13.2. Determine the coordinates of R. (1)
13.3. Calculate the value of a (2)
13.4. D is a point such that DQ y − axis and DP x − axis . Calculate the length of DP. (4)
13.5. Determine the values of k for which the equation h( x − 2) + k = 0 will have a root that is (3)
less than −6 .
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QUESTION 14
Given: h( x) = 4 ( 2− x ) + 1

14.1. Determine the coordinates of the y - intercept of h (2)

14.2. Explain why h does not have an x - intercept (1)
14.3. Draw a sketch graph of h , clearly showing all asymptotes, intercepts with the axes and at
least one point on h . (4)
14.4. Describe the transformation from h to g if g ( x) = 4 ( 2− x + 2 ) (2)

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QUESTION 15
Given: h( x) = − ( 4− x ) + 4

15.1. Write down an equation of the asymptote of f (2)

15.2. Determine the coordinates of the y − intercept of f (2)
15.3. Determine the coordinates of the x − intercept of f (3)
15.3. Sketch a graph of y = f ( x) , clearly indicating the asymptote and the coordinates of all
intercepts with the x − and y − axes. (4)

15.4. If the graph of f is now reflected in the line y = 4 to create the graph of k , write down a
formula for k in the form y = ... (2)

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QUESTION 16
Given: h( x) = a.2 x −1 + q . The line y = −6 is an asymptote to the graph of h . P is the y − intercept
of h and T is the and T is the x − intercept of h .

16.1. Write down the value of q (1)

16.2.  1 (4)
If the graph of h passes through the point  −1; −5  , calculate the value of a
 4
16.3. Calculate the average gradient between the x − intercept and the y − intercept of h (5)
16.4. Determine the equation of p if p( x) = h( x − 2) in the form p ( x) = a.2 x −1 + q (2)

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QUESTION 17
Given: f ( x) = 2 x +1 − 8
17.1. Write down the equation of the asymptotes of f (1)
17.2. Sketch the graph of f . Clearly indicate ALL intercepts with the axes as well as the (4)
asymptote.
17.3. The Graph of g is obtained by reflecting the graph of f in the y − axis. Write down the (1)
equation of g
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QUESTION 18
The graph of g ( x) = a x is drawn in the sketch below. The point 𝑆(2; 9) lies on 𝑔. T is the
𝑦 −intercept of 𝑔.

18.1. Write down the coordinates of T. (2)

18.2. Calculate the value of a (2)
18.3. Determine the equation of g −1 ( x) in the form y = ... (2)

18.4. The graph of h is obtained by reflecting g on the y - axis. Write down the equation of h (2)
18.5. Write down the values of x for which 0  log 3 x  1 (2)

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QUESTION 19
Sketched below is the graph of f ( x) = k x ; k  0 . The point (4;16) lies of f

19.1. Determine the value of k (2)

19.2. Graph g is obtained by reflecting graph f about the line y = x . Determine the equation of
g. (2)

19.3. Sketch the graph of g . Indicate on your graph the coordinates of two points on g (4)
19.4. Use the graph to determine the value (s) of x for which: (2)
19.4.1. f ( x)  g ( x)  0 (2)
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QUESTION 20
 16 
The graph of f ( x) = log 4 x is drawn below. B  ; p  is a point on f
3 9 

20.1. For which value(s) of x is log 4 x  0? (2)

3

20.2. Determine the value of p , without the use of a calculator. (3)

20.3. Write down the equation of the inverse of f in the form y = ... (2)
20.4. Write down the range of y = f −1 ( x) (2)

20.5. x
3
The function h( x) =   is obtained after applying two reflections on f . Write the
4
coordinates of B , the image of B on h (2)
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QUESTION 21
The graph of f ( x) = ax 2 , x  0 is sketched below. The point P(−6; −8) lies on the graph of f

21.1. Calculate the value of a (2)

21.2. Determine the equation of f −1 , in the form y = ... (3)

21.3. Write down the range of f −1 (1)

21.4. Draw the graph of f −1 . Indicate the coordinates of a point on the graph different from (0;0) (2)

21.5. The graph of f is reflected across the line y = x and thereafter it is reflected across the x −
axis. Determine the equation of the new function in the form y = ... (3)

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QUESTION 22
1 2
Given: f ( x) = x , x0
4
22.1. Determine the equation of f −1 in the form f −1 ( x) = ... (3)

22.2. On the same system of axes, sketch the graphs of f and f −1 . Indicate clearly the intercepts

with the axes, as well as another point on the graph of each of f and f −1 (3)

22.3. Is f −1 a function? Give a reason for your answer. (2)

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QUESTION 23 [Nov 2023]

Sketched below is the graph of f ( x) = 2 x − 4 for x  [−2; 4) . A and B are respectively the y − and
x − intercepts of f

23.1. Write down the equation of the asymptote of f (1)

23.2. Determine the coordinates of B (2)
23.3. Determine the equation of k , a straight line passing through A and B in the form k ( x) = ... (3)
23.4. Calculate the vertical distance between k and f at x = 1 (3)
23.5. Write down the equation of g if it is given that g ( x) = f ( x) + 4 (1)
23.6. Write down the domain of g −1 (2)

23.7. Write down the equation of g −1 in the form y = ... (2)

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QUESTION 24
The Graph of f ( x) = − 27 x for x  0 is sketched alongside. The point P(3; −9) lies on the graph
of f .

24.1. Use the graph to determine the values of x for which f ( x)  −9 (2)
24.2. Write down the equation of f −1 in the form y = ...

Include all restrictions. (3)

24.3. Sketch f −1 , the inverse of f on the graph above. Indicate the intercept(s) with the axes and
(3)
coordinates of ONE other point
24.4. Describe the transformation from f to g if g ( x) = 27 x , where x  0 (1)

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QUESTION 25
The graphs of f ( x) = 2 x − 8 and g ( x) = ax 2 + bx + c are sketched below. B and C(0; 4,5) are the
y − intercepts of the graphs of f and g respectively. The two graphs intersect at A, which is the
turning point of the graph of g and the x − intercept of the graphs of f and g

25.1. Determine the coordinates of A and B (4)

25.2. Write down an equation of the asymptote of the graph of f (1)
25.3. Determine the equation of h if h( x) = f (2 x) + 8 . (2)
25.4. Determine an equation of h −1 in the form y = ... (2)

25.5. Write and equation of p , if p is the reflection of h −1 about the x − axis. (1)

25.6. 3 5 (4)
Calculate  g (k ) − g (k ) . Show ALL your workings.
k =0 k =4

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QUESTION 26
x
1
The graph of f ( x) =   is sketched alongside.
3

26.1. Write down the domain of f (1)

26.2. Write down the equation of the asymptote of f (1)
26.3. Write down the equation of f −1 in the form y = ... (2)

26.4. Sketch the graph of f −1 . Indicate the x − intercept and the coordinates of ONE other point. (3)

26.5. Write down the equation of the asymptote of f −1 ( x + 2) (2)

 ( )  ( ) ( ) ( )
26.6. Prove that:  f x  2 −  f − x  2 = f 2 x − f −2 x for all values of x . (3)

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FUNCTIONS AND GRAPHS INVOLVING CALCULUS APPLICATION

QUESTION 27
Given: f ( x) = −ax 2 + bx + 6
27.1.  7 1
The gradient of the tangent to the graph of f at the point  −1;  is 3. Show that a = and
 2 2
b=2. (5)
27.2. Calculate the x − intercepts of f (3)
27.3. Calculate the coordinates of the turning point of f (3)
27.4. Sketch the graph of f . Clearly indicate ALL intercepts with the axes and turning point. (4)
27.5. Use the graph to determine the values of x for which f ( x)  6 (3)
27.6. Sketch the graph of g ( x) = − x − 1 on the same system of axes as f . Clearly show ALL (2)
intercepts with the axes.
27.7. Write down the values of x for which f ( x).g ( x)  0 (3)
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INFORMATION SHEET

−b  b2 − 4ac
x=
2a
A = P(1 + in) A = P(1 − in) A = P (1 − i ) n A = P (1 + i ) n

Tn = a + (n − 1)d Tn = ar n−1
n a(r n − 1) a
Sn =  2a + (n − 1)d  Sn = S = ; −1  r  1
2 r −1 1− r

x[(1 + i ) n − 1] x[1 − (1 + i ) − n ]
F= P=
i i
f ( x + h) − f ( x )
f / ( x) = lim
h →0 h

d = ( x2 − x1 ) 2 + ( y2 − y1 ) 2  x + x y + y2 
M 1 2; 1 
 2 2 
y = mx + c y − y1 = m( x − x1 ) y2 − y1 m = tan 
m=
x2 − y1

( x − a ) 2 + ( y − b) 2 = r 2

a b c
ABC : = =
sin A sin B sin C
a 2 = b2 + c 2 − 2bc.cos A sin( +  ) = sin  cos  + cos  sin  sin( −  ) = sin  cos  − cos  sin 
1 cos( +  ) = cos  cos  − sin  sin  cos( −  ) = cos  cos  + sin  sin 
Area ABC = ab.sin C
2
 cos 2  − sin 2  
 
cos 2 =  2 cos −2 1 sin 2 = 2sin  cos 
2

 1 − 2sin  
 
n n

x i  (x − x ) 2

x= i =1
2 = i =1

n n

P( A) =
n( A) P( A or B) = P( A) + P( B) − P( A and B)
b=
 ( x − x )( y − y )
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