Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches
Linear Functions
[Total Marks: 48]
SECTION A
Question 1 [Maximum mark: 6]
The following diagram shows the graph of 𝑦 = 𝑓(𝑥), −4 ≤ 𝑥 ≤ 5.
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a)
i. Write down the value of 𝑓(1).
ii. Find the value of (𝑓𝑜𝑓)(−2). [2 marks]
b) Given that 𝑓 !" (𝑎) = −1, determine the value of 𝑎. [2 marks]
c) Given that 𝑔(𝑥) = −3𝑓(𝑥 + 1), find the domain and range of 𝑔(𝑥). [2 marks]
Question 2 [Maximum mark: 8]
a) Find the equation of the line that passes though the point (2,12) and has slope of −3.
Write the equation in general form and in slope- intercept form.
b) Find the equation of the line that passes through the point (7, −17) and is parallel to
the line with equation 2𝑥 + 3𝑦 − 1 = 0. Write the line in slope- intercept form. (𝑦 =
𝑚𝑥 + 𝑐).
Question 3 [Maximum mark: 4]
Write an equation for each line:
a) the horizontal line that passes through (5, −6).
b) the vertical line that passes through (− 3, 2)
c) the line with gradient 0 that passes through (6,8)
d) the line that passes through (−4,5) and is perpendicular to the line 𝑦 = 3
Question 4 [Maximum mark: 8]
Find the line that passes through the two given points. Write the line in slope-intercept form
(𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 + 𝑐), if possible.
a) (−9,1) 𝑎𝑛𝑑 (3 − ,7)
b) (3, −4) and (10, −4)
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c) (−12, −9) and (4,11)
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Question 5 [Maximum mark: 4]
Do all linear equations represent a function? Justify your answer and give examples to
support your answer.
Question 6 [Maximum mark: 6]
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Two functions 𝑔(𝑥) = 2𝑥 − 7 and ℎ(𝑥) = .
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a) Find 𝑔!" (𝑥).
b) Solve the equation (𝑓𝑜𝑔!" ) = 8.
Question 7 [Maximum mark: 6]
Find the gradient of each line shown in the diagram below and write the equation of the
line.
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Question 8 [Maximum mark: 6]
A line passes through the points (6, −1) and (3, 𝑦) and is perpendicular to a line with gradient
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− ". Find the value of 𝑦.
References
Ibrahim Wazir&Tim Garry, Mathematics Analysis and Approaches for the IB Diploma Standard
Level, Pearson Education Limited, 2019
Natasha Awada et al, Mathematics Analysis and Approaches Standard Level, O.U.P, 2019
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