Advanced Functions Review1
Advanced Functions Review1
Polynomial Functions
1. Factor the following using the factor theorem 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥 3 − 8𝑥 2 + 11𝑥 + 20.
4. A box holds two CD-ROMs and the instruction manual for a multimedia
encyclopedia. The width of the box is 15 cm greater than the height. The
length of the box is 20 cm greater than the height. The volume of the box
is 2500 𝑐𝑚3 . Determine the dimensions of the box.
5. Determine the value of k so that x+2 is a factor of 𝑥 3 − 2𝑘𝑥 2 + 6𝑥 − 4.
Rational Functions
1. Complete the table below.
𝑥 2 −4
2. Graph 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥 2 −3𝑥+2 on the grid below.
𝑎𝑥+𝑏
3. Determine an equation for the rational function of the form 𝑓(𝑥) =
𝑐𝑥+𝑑
that has an x-intercept of -2, a vertical asymptote at x=1, and a horizontal
asymptote at y=3.
2𝑥−1
4. Determine the inverse function for 𝑓(𝑥) = .
3𝑥
5. The current population of a city is 150 000 people and is expected to grow
at a rate of 2.3%/year.
a) Determine an equation to model this scenario.
b) Use your equation to determine how long it will take for the city to
double its population.
6. Write each expression as a single logarithm.
a) 2𝑙𝑜𝑔5 + 𝑙𝑜𝑔3 b) 𝑙𝑜𝑔2 240 − 𝑙𝑜𝑔2 10 − 𝑙𝑜𝑔2 3
c) 𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑥 = 4.52
2𝜋
c) 𝑡𝑎𝑛 3