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Functions and Their Compositions Explained

The document consists of a series of mathematical problems related to functions, including composition, finding values of constants, graphing, and solving inequalities. It covers various aspects such as showing function compositions, determining inverses, and analyzing asymptotes. The problems are structured to assess understanding of function behavior and manipulation.

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Functions and Their Compositions Explained

The document consists of a series of mathematical problems related to functions, including composition, finding values of constants, graphing, and solving inequalities. It covers various aspects such as showing function compositions, determining inverses, and analyzing asymptotes. The problems are structured to assess understanding of function behavior and manipulation.

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Functions [43 marks]

1. [Maximum mark: 5]
The functions f and g are defined such that f (x) =
x+3

4
and
g (x) = 8x + 5.

(a) Show that (g ∘ f ) (x) = 2x + 11. [2]

(b) Given that (g ∘ f )


−1
(a) = 4, find the value of a. [3]

2. [Maximum mark: 6]
The functions f and g are defined for x ∈ R by f (x) = x − 2 and

g(x) = ax + b, where a, b ∈ R.

Given that (f ∘ g)(2) = −3 and (g ∘ f )(1) = 5, find the value

of a and the value of b. [6]

3. [Maximum mark: 15]


The function f is defined by f (x) = 5(x + 1)(x + 3), where x ∈ R.

(a) Write f (x) in the form a(x − h2) + k, where a, h, k ∈ Z. [4]

(b) Sketch the graph of y = f (x), showing the values of any


intercepts with the axes and the coordinates of the vertex. [4]

(c) Solve the inequality f (x) ≤ 40. [4]

The function g is defined by g(x) = ln x, where x ∈ R, x > 0.

(d.i) Write down an expression for (f ∘ g) (x). [1]

([Link]) Solve the inequality (f ∘ g) (x) ≤ 40.


[2]

4. [Maximum mark: 5]
Consider the functions f (x) = x − 3 and g(x) = x
2
+ k , where k is a
2

real constant.

(a) Write down an expression for (g ∘ f )(x). [2]

(b) Given that (g ∘ f )(2) = 10, find the possible values of k. [3]

5. [Maximum mark: 5]
Consider the functions f (x) = x − 3 and g(x) = x
2
+ k , where k is a
2

real constant.

(a) Write down an expression for (g ∘ f )(x). [2]

(b) Given that (g ∘ f )(2) = 10, find the possible values of k. [3]

6. [Maximum mark: 7]
The function f is defined by f (x) for x ∈ R, x ≠ 2.
7x+7
=
2x−4

(a) Find the zero of f (x). [2]

(b) For the graph of y = f (x), write down the equation of

(b.i) the vertical asymptote; [1]

([Link]) the horizontal asymptote. [1]

(c) Find f −1(x), the inverse function of f (x). [3]


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