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Chapter 4, Equations, Inequalites & Graphs

Chapter 4 covers equations, inequalities, and graphs, including sketching graphs of polynomials and solving related inequalities. It discusses finding stationary points, intersections of lines and curves, and conditions for tangents and distinct solutions. The chapter also includes exercises on cubic polynomials and their properties.

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Chapter 4, Equations, Inequalites & Graphs

Chapter 4 covers equations, inequalities, and graphs, including sketching graphs of polynomials and solving related inequalities. It discusses finding stationary points, intersections of lines and curves, and conditions for tangents and distinct solutions. The chapter also includes exercises on cubic polynomials and their properties.

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Chapter 4, Equations, Inequalities & Graphs

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1. (a) On the axes, sketch the graph of 𝑦 = − 5 (𝑥 + 2)(2𝑥 − 1)(𝑥 + 5)
stating the intercepts with the axes.

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(b) Hence solve the inequality − 5 (𝑥 + 2)(2𝑥 − 1)(𝑥 + 5) ≥ 0.

2. (a) Find the coordinates of the stationary points on the curve


𝑦 = (2𝑥 + 1)2 (𝑥 − 3).

(b) On the axes, sketch the graph of 𝑦 = (2𝑥 + 1)2 (𝑥 − 3), stating the
intercepts with the axes.

(c) Write down the values of 𝑘 for which the equation


(2𝑥 + 1)2 (𝑥 − 3) = 𝑘 has exactly one solution.

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3. (a) On the axes, sketch the graph of 𝑦 = (2𝑥 − 5)(𝑥 + 3)(1 − 𝑥),
stating the intercepts with the coordinate axes.

(b) Hence
(i) solve the inequality (2𝑥 − 5)(𝑥 + 3)(1 − 𝑥) ≤ 0
(ii) on the axes below, sketch the graph of
𝑦 = |(2𝑥 − 5)(𝑥 + 3)(1 − 𝑥)|

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4. (a)

The diagram shows the graph of 𝑦 = |f(𝑥)|, where f(𝑥) is a cubic


polynomial. Find, in factorised form, the possible expressions for f(𝑥).

(b) Solve the inequality |5𝑥 − 2| ≤ |4𝑥 + 1|.

5. The straight line 𝑦 = 3𝑥 − 11 and the curve 𝑥𝑦 = 4 − 3𝑥 − 2𝑥 2 intersect


at the points 𝐴 and 𝐵. The point 𝐶, with coordinates (𝑎, –8) where 𝑎 is a
constant, lies on the perpendicular bisector of the line AB. Find the value
of 𝑎.

6. The line with equation 𝑥 + 3𝑦 = 𝑘, where 𝑘 is a positive constant, is a


tangent to the curve with equation 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 + 2𝑦 − 9 = 0. Find the value
of 𝑘 and hence find the coordinates of the point where the line touches
the curve.

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|4𝑥−5|
7. (a) Solve the equation = 1.
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(b)

The diagram shows the graph of 𝑦 = |3𝑥 + 9|.


By drawing a suitable graph on the same diagram, solve the inequality
|3𝑥 + 9| ≤ |𝑥 − 5|.

8. A curve has equation 𝑦 = f(𝑥), where f(𝑥) = (2𝑥 + 1)(3𝑥 − 2)2 .


(a) Show that f ′(𝑥) can be written in the form 2(3𝑥 − 2)(𝑝𝑥 + 𝑞) ,
where 𝑝 and 𝑞 are integers.

(b) Hence find the coordinates of the stationary points on the curve.

(c) On the axes below, sketch the graph of 𝑦 = f(𝑥), stating the
intercepts with the coordinate axes.

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(d) Find the values of k such that the equation f(𝑥) = 𝑘 has 3 distinct
solutions.

9.

The diagram shows the graph of the cubic polynomial 𝑦 = f(𝑥).


(a) Find an expression for f(𝑥) in factorised form. Write each linear
factor with its coefficients as integers.

(b) (b) Write down the values of 𝑥 such that f(𝑥) < 0.

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10. The polynomial q(𝑥) is given by q(𝑥) = − 3 (2𝑥 − 1)(𝑥 + 3)2 .
(a) Find the 𝑥-coordinates of the stationary points on the curve
𝑦 = q(𝑥).

(b) On the axes, sketch the graph of 𝑦 = q(𝑥). stating the intercepts
with the coordinate axes.

(c) Find the values of 𝑘 such that q(𝑥) = 𝑘 has exactly one solution.

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