Functions AA HL W 1
Functions AA HL W 1
Functions AA HL W 1
Functions
Worksheet 1
1. No GDC
When the function f (x) = 6x4 + 11x3 – 22x2 + ax + 6 is divided by (x + 1) the remainder
is –20. Find the value of a.
(Total 4 marks)
2. No GDC
The diagram below shows the graph of y1 = f(x). The x-axis is a tangent to f(x) at x = m
and
f(x) crosses the x-axis at x = n.
y
y1 = f(x)
m x
0 n
On the same diagram sketch the graph of y2 = f(x – k), where 0 < k < n – m and indicate
the coordinates of the points of intersection of y2 with the x-axis.
(Total 4 marks)
3. No GDC
Given f(x) = x2 + x(2 – k) + k2, find the range of values of k for which f(x) > 0 for all real
values of x.
(Total 4 marks)
4. No GDC
For which values of the real number x is | x + k | = | x | + k, where k is a positive real
number?
(Total 4 marks)
5. No GDC
The roots α and β of the quadratic equation
x2 – kx + (k + l) = 0
are such that α2 + β2 = 13. Find the possible values of the real number k.
(Total 4 marks)
6. No GDC
Find the largest domain for the function f : x 1 .
4 − 9x 2
(Total 4 marks)
7. No GDC
The polynomial p(x) = (ax + b)3 leaves a remainder of –1 when divided by (x + 1), and a
remainder of 27 when divided by (x – 2). Find the values of the real numbers a and b.
(Total 4 marks)
8. Given that x > 0, find the solution of the following system of equations:
8x 3 = 3
y
xy – y = x2 + 9
4
(Total 3 marks)
9. The diagram below shows the graphs of y = –x3 + 3x2 and y = g(x), where g(x) is a
polynomial of degree 3.
y
y = –x 3 + 3x 2
g(x)
0 x
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