HSC by Topic 1995 to 2006 Graphs Page 1

Mathematics Extension 2 HSC Examination

Topic: Graphs

06 3a The diagram shows the graph of

HSC y = (x). The graph has a horizontal
asymptote at y = 2.
Draw separate one-third page
sketches of the graphs of the
following:
(i) y = (f(x))2 2
1
(ii) y= 2
f (x )
2
(iii) y = x f(x)
05 3a The diagram shows the graph of y = (x).
HSC Draw separate one-third page sketches of
the graphs of the following:
(i) y = f(x + 3) 1
(ii) y= |f(x)| 1
(iii) y= f (x ) 2
(iv) y = f(|x|) 2

8x
05 3b Sketch the graph of y = x + , clearly indicating any asymptotes and any 4
2
x 9
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points where the graph meets the axes.
04 3a 4x 2 3
Sketch the curve y = showing all asymptotes.
2
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x 9

04 3b The diagram shows the graph of y = f(x).

HSC Draw separate one-third page sketches of
the graphs of the following:
(i) y= |f(x)| 2
2
(ii) y = (f(x)) 2
1
(iii) y= 2
f (x)

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03 3a The diagram shows the graph of y = f(x).

HSC Draw separate one-third page sketches of
the graphs of the following:
1
(i) y= 2
f (x)
2
(ii) y = f(x) + |f(x)|
1
(iii) y = (f(x))2
2
(iv) y = ef(x)
02 3a The diagram shows the graph of y = f(x).
HSC Draw separate one-third page sketches of
the graphs of the following:
1
(i) y= 2
f (x)
2
(ii) y2 = f(x)
2
(iii) y = |f(|x|)|
2
(iv) y = ln(f(x))
01 4a The diagram shows a sketch of y = (x),
HSC the derivative function of y = (x).
The curve y = (x) has a horizontal
asymptote y = 1.
(i) Identify and classify the turning 3
points of the curve y = (x).
(ii) Sketch the curve y = (x) given 4
that (0) = 0 = (2) and y = (x)
is continuous. On your diagram, clearly identify and label any important
features.
00 3a The diagram shows the graph of the 6
HSC (decreasing) function y = f(x). Draw
separate one-third page sketches of the
graphs of the following:
(i) y= |f(x)|
1
(ii) y=
f (x)

(iii) y2 = f(x)
(iv) the inverse function y = f -1(x).

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99 3a The diagram shows the graph of the 6

HSC function y = f(x). The graph has a
horizontal asymptote at y = 1.
Draw separate half-page sketches of the
graphs of the following functions:
(i) y= |f(x)|
1
(ii) y=
f (x)

(iii) y = ln f(x)
4
98 3a Let f(x) = x - . Provide separate half-page sketches of the graphs of the following 6
x
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functions.
(i) y = (x). (ii) y= f (x ) (iii) y = ef(x)

Label each graph with its equation.

97 3b Let f(x) = 3x5 10x3 + 16x. 6
HSC (i) Show that f (x) 1 for all x.
(ii) For what values of x is f (x) positive?
(iii) Sketch the graph of y= f(x), indicating any turning points and points of
inflection.
95 3a Let f(x) = -x2 +6x-8. 10

HSC On separate diagrams, and without using calculus, sketch the following graphs.
Indicate clearly any asymptotes and intercepts with the axes.
(i) y = (x). (ii) y= |f(x)| (iii) y2 = f(x)
1
(iv) y= (v) y = ef(x)
f (x)

A 2001 4a. Max at x= -1, Mins at x = 1 & 3 1997 3b.(ii) -1<x<0, x>1

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