1. Consider the functions given below.

f(x) = 2x + 3
1
g(x) = x , x ≠ 0

(a) (i) Find (g ○ f)(x) and write down the domain of the function.

(ii) Find (f ○ g)(x) and write down the domain of the function.
(2)

(b) Find the coordinates of the point where the graph of y = f(x) and the graph of
–1
y = (g ○ f ○ g)(x) intersect.
(4)
(Total 6 marks)

2. The diagram below shows the graph of the function y = f(x), defined for all x  ,
where b > a > 0.

1
Consider the function g(x) = f ( x  a)  b .

(a) Find the largest possible domain of the function g.

(2)

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 (b) On the axes below, sketch the graph of y = g(x). On the graph, indicate any asymptotes
and local maxima or minima, and write down their equations and coordinates.

(6)
(Total 8 marks)

2
3. The quadratic function f(x) = p + qx – x has a maximum value of 5 when x = 3.

(a) Find the value of p and the value of q.

(4)

(b) The graph of f(x) is translated 3 units in the positive direction parallel to the x-axis.
Determine the equation of the new graph.
(2)
(Total 6 marks)

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4. The diagram shows the graph of y = f(x). The graph has a horizontal asymptote at y = 2.

1
(a) Sketch the graph of y = f ( x ) .
(3)

(b) Sketch the graph of y = x f(x).

(3)
(Total 6 marks)

1
 , x
5. A function is defined by h(x) = 2e
x ex –1
. Find an expression for h (x).
(Total 6 marks)

6. (a) (i) Sketch the graphs of y = sin x and y = sin 2x, on the same set of axes,
π
for 0 ≤ x ≤ 2 .

(ii) Find the x-coordinates of the points of intersection of the graphs in the
π
domain 0 ≤ x ≤ 2 .

(iii) Find the area enclosed by the graphs.

(9)

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(b) Find the value of
 0 4 x
dx
2
using the substitution x = 4 sin θ.
(8)

(c) The increasing function f satisfies f(0) = 0 and f(a) = b, where a > 0 and b > 0.

a b

By reference to a sketch, show that 

f ( x)dx  ab   f 1
( x)dx
(i) 0 0 .

2  x
(ii) Hence find the value of
 0
arcsin dx
4 .
(8)
(Total 25 marks)

7. The cumulative frequency graph below represents the weight in grams of 80 apples picked from
a particular tree.

(a) Estimate the

(i) median weight of the apples;

th
(ii) 30 percentile of the weight of the apples.
(2)

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 (b) Estimate the number of apples that weigh more than 110 grams.
(2)
(Total 4 marks)

The function f(x) = 4x + 2ax – 7a, a 

3
8. leaves a remainder of –10 when divided
by (x – a).

(a) Find the value of a.

(3)

(b) Show that for this value of a there is a unique real solution to the equation f(x) = 0.
(2)
(Total 5 marks)

8x
2
9. Sketch the graph of f(x) = x + x  9 . Clearly mark the coordinates of the two maximum points
and the two minimum points. Clearly mark and state the equations of the vertical asymptotes
and the oblique asymptote.
(Total 7 marks)

3 2
10. Given that Ax + Bx + x + 6 is exactly divisible by (x + 1)(x – 2), find the value of A
and the value of B.
(Total 5 marks)

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11. Shown below are the graphs of y = f(x) and y = g(x).

If (f ° g)(x) = 3, find all possible values of x.

(Total 4 marks)

x–1 x
12. Solve the equation 4 = 2 + 8.
(Total 5 marks)

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13. The graph of y = b  cx is drawn below.

(a) Find the value of a, the value of b and the value of c.

(4)

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 b  cx
(b) Using the values of a, b and c found in part (a), sketch the graph of y = a  x
on the axes below, showing clearly all intercepts and asymptotes.

(4)
(Total 8 marks)

Express the quadratic 3x – 6x + 5 in the form a(x + b) + c, where a, b, c 

2 2
14. (a) .
(3)

2
(b) Describe a sequence of transformations that transforms the graph of y = x to the graph of
2
y = 3x – 6x + 5.
(3)
(Total 6 marks)

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15. A function f is defined by f(x) = x  1 , x ≠ 1.
–1
(a) Find an expression for f (x).
(3)

–1 –1
(b) Solve the equation │f (x)│ = 1 + f (x).
(3)
(Total 6 marks)

16. Let A, B and C be non-singular 2×2 matrices, I the 2×2 identity matrix and k a scalar. The
following statements are incorrect. For each statement, write down the correct version of the
right hand side.
2 2 2
(a) (A + B) = A + 2AB + B
(2)

3 3 2 2 3
(b) (A – kI) = A – 3kA + 3k A – k
(2)

B
(c) CA = B  C= A
(2)
(Total 6 marks)

4  x2
17. Let f(x) = 4  x .

(a) State the largest possible domain for f.

(2)

(b) Solve the inequality f(x) ≥ 1.

(4)
(Total 6 marks)

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18. (a) Find the solution of the equation

4x–1 x+5 1–2x

ln 2 = ln 8 + log216 ,

expressing your answer in terms of ln 2.

(4)

(b) Using this value of x, find the value of a for which logax = 2, giving your answer to three
decimal places.
(2)
(Total 6 marks)

19. (a) Simplify the difference of binomial coefficients

 n   2n 
    
 3   2  , where n ≥ 3.
(4)

(b) Hence, solve the inequality

 n   2n 
    
 3   2  > 32n, where n ≥ 3.
(2)
(Total 6 marks)

20. The functions f, g and h are defined by

f(x) = 1 + e , for x  ,
x

1
g(x) = x , for x  / {0},
 2n  1 
 π, n  
h(x) = sec x, for x  /  2 .

(a) Determine the range of the composite function g ○ f.

(3)

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 (b) Determine the inverse of the function g ○ f, clearly stating the domain.
(4)

(c) (i) Show that the function y = (f ○ g ○ h)(x) satisfies the differential equation

dy
dx = (1 – y) sin x.

(ii) Hence, or otherwise, find  y sin xdx , as a function of x.

(iii) You are given that the domain of y = (f ○ g ○ h)(x) can be extended to the whole
real axis. That part of the graph of y = (f ○ g ○ h)(x), between its maximum at x = 0
and its first minimum for positive x, is rotated by 2π about the y-axis. Calculate the
volume of the solid generated.
(14)
(Total 21 marks)

21. Find the set of values of x for which │x – 1│>│2x – 1│.

(Total 4 marks)

π
 arccos x
22. Consider the function f : x → 4 .

(a) Find the largest possible domain of f.

(4)

–1
(b) Determine an expression for the inverse function, f , and write down its domain.
(4)
(Total 8 marks)

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23. Solve the equations

x
ln 1
y
3 2
ln x + ln y = 5.
(Total 5 marks)

24. The diagram shows the graphs of a linear function f and a quadratic function g.

f
On the same axes sketch the graph of g . Indicate clearly where the x-intercept and the
asymptotes occur.
(Total 5 marks)

25. Let g(x) = log5│2log3x│. Find the product of the zeros of g.

(Total 5 marks)

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x
26. (a) Let a > 0. Draw the graph of y = 2 for –a ≤ x ≤ a on the grid below.

(2)

0 a a a
(b) Find k such that
 a
x  dx  k
2 
0
x  dx
2 .
(5)
(Total 7 marks)

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27. The diagram below shows a solid with volume V, obtained from a cube with edge a > 1 when a
1
smaller cube with edge a is removed.

diagram not to scale

1
a
Let x = a.

(a) Find V in terms of x.

(4)

1 5
(b) Hence or otherwise, show that the only value of a for which V = 4x is a = 2 .
(4)
(Total 8 marks)

28. Let f be a function defined by f(x) = x – arctan x, x  .

(a) Find f(1) and f(  3 ).

(2)

(b) Show that f(–x) = –f(x), for x  .

(2)

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 π π
 f ( x)  x 
(c) Show that x – 2 2 , for x  .
(2)

(d) Find expressions for f′(x) and f″(x). Hence describe the behaviour of the graph of f at the
origin and justify your answer.
(8)

(e) Sketch a graph of f, showing clearly the asymptotes.

(3)

(f) Justify that the inverse of f is defined for all x  and sketch its graph.
(3)
(Total 20 marks)

3 2
29. When the function q(x) = x + kx – 7x + 3 is divided by (x + 1) the remainder is seven times the
remainder that is found when the function is divided by (x + 2).

Find the value of k.

(Total 5 marks)

30. A function is defined as f(x) = k x , with k > 0 and x ≥ 0.

(a) Sketch the graph of y = f(x).

(1)

(b) Show that f is a one-to-one function.

(1)

–1
(c) Find the inverse function, f (x) and state its domain.
(3)

–1
(d) If the graphs of y = f(x) and y = f (x) intersect at the point (4, 4) find the value of k.
(2)

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 –1
(e) Consider the graphs of y = f(x) and y = f (x) using the value of k found in part (d).

(i) Find the area enclosed by the two graphs.

–1
(ii) The line x = c cuts the graphs of y = f(x) and y = f (x) at the points P and Q
respectively. Given that the tangent to y = f(x) at point P is parallel to the tangent to
–1
y = f (x) at point Q find the value of c.
(9)
(Total 16 marks)

1 x
31. Let f(x) = 1  x and g(x) = x  1 , x > – 1.

Find the set of values of x for which f ′(x) ≤ f(x) ≤ g(x).

(Total 7 marks)

32. Let f be a function defined by f(x) = x + 2 cos x, x  [0, 2π]. The diagram below shows a region
S bound by the graph of f and the line y = x.

A and C are the points of intersection of the line y = x and the graph of f, and B is the minimum
point of f.

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a , b and c
(a) If A, B and C have x-coordinates 2 6 2 , where a, b, c  , find the values of
a, b and c.
(4)

(b) Find the range of f.

(3)

(c) Find the equation of the normal to the graph of f at the point C, giving your answer in the
form y = px + q.
(5)

(d) The region S is rotated through 2π about the x-axis to generate a solid.

(i) Write down an integral that represents the volume V of this solid.
2
(ii) Show that V = 6π .
(7)
(Total 19 marks)

33. (a) The graph of y = ln(x) is transformed into the graph of y = ln(2x + 1).
Describe two transformations that are required to do this.
(2)

(b) Solve ln(2x + 1) > 3 cos (x), x  [0, 10].

(4)
(Total 6 marks)

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34. The cubic curve y = 8x + bx + cx + d has two distinct points P and Q, where the gradient is
zero.

2
(a) Show that b > 24c.
(4)

1   3 
 ,  12  and   , 20 
(b) Given that the coordinates of P and Q are  2   2  , respectively, find the
values of b, c and d.
(4)
(Total 8 marks)

5π
–x –x
35. Consider the graphs y = e and y = e sin 4x, for 0 ≤ x ≤ 4 .

5π
(a) On the same set of axes draw, on graph paper, the graphs, for 0 ≤ x ≤ 4 .
π
Use a scale of 1 cm to 8 on your x-axis and 5 cm to 1 unit on your y-axis.
(3)

nπ
–x
(b) Show that the x-intercepts of the graph y = e sin 4x are 4 , n = 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.
(3)

–x
(c) Find the x-coordinates of the points at which the graph of y = e sin 4x meets the graph
–x
of y = e . Give your answers in terms of π.
(3)

–x –x
(d) (i) Show that when the graph of y = e sin 4x meets the graph of y = e , their
gradients are equal.

(ii) Hence explain why these three meeting points are not local maxima of the
–x
graph y = e sin 4x.
(6)

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 (e) (i) Determine the y-coordinates, y1, y2 and y3, where y1 > y2 > y3, of the local maxima
5π
–x
of y = e sin 4x for 0 ≤ x ≤ 4 . You do not need to show that they are maximum
values, but the values should be simplified.

(ii) Show that y1, y2 and y3 form a geometric sequence and determine the common ratio
r.
(7)
(Total 22 marks)

When 3x – ax + b is divided by x – 1 and x + 1 the remainders are equal. Given that a, b 

5
36. ,
find

(a) the value of a;

(4)

(b) the set of values of b.

(1)
(Total 5 marks)

37. Consider the function f, where f(x) = arcsin (ln x).

(a) Find the domain of f.

(3)

–1
(b) Find f (x).
(3)
(Total 6 marks)

3
38. The real root of the equation x – x + 4 = 0 is –1.796 to three decimal places.
Determine the real root for each of the following.

3
(a) (x – 1) – (x – 1) + 4 = 0
(2)

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(b) 8x – 2x + 4 = 0
(3)
(Total 5 marks)

39. A tangent to the graph of y = ln x passes through the origin.

(a) Sketch the graphs of y = ln x and the tangent on the same set of axes, and hence find the
equation of the tangent.
(11)

x
(b) Use your sketch to explain why ln x ≤ e for x > 0.
(1)

e x
(c) Show that x ≤ e for x > 0.
(3)

e π
(d) Determine which is larger, π or e .
(2)
(Total 17 marks)

3 2
40. Find the values of k such that the equation x + x – x + 2 = k has three distinct real solutions.
(Total 5 marks)

3x
2
41. Consider the function g, where g(x) = 5  x .

(a) Given that the domain of g is x ≥ a, find the least value of a such that g has an inverse
function.
(1)

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 (b) On the same set of axes, sketch

(i) the graph of g for this value of a;

–1
(ii) the corresponding inverse, g .
(4)

–1
(c) Find an expression for g (x).
(3)
(Total 8 marks)

42. The functions f and g are defined as:

x2
f (x) = e , x ³ 0
1
, x   3.
g (x) = x  3

(a) Find h (x) where h (x) = g ◦ f (x).

(2)

−1
(b) State the domain of h (x).
(2)

−1
(c) Find h (x).
(4)
(Total 8 marks)

3 2
43. The polynomial P(x) = x + ax + bx + 2 is divisible by (x +1) and by (x − 2).

Find the value of a and of b, where a, b .

(Total 6 marks)

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44. Let f (x) = x  2 and g (x) = x − 1.

If h = g ◦ f, find

(a) h (x);
(2)

−1 −1
(b) h (x), where h is the inverse of h.
(4)
(Total 6 marks)

45. (a) Sketch the curve f (x) = |1 + 3 sin (2x)|, for 0 £ x £ p. Write down on the graph the values
of the x and y intercepts.

(4)

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 (b) By adding one suitable line to your sketch, find the number of solutions to the equation
π f (x) = 4(π − x).
(2)
(Total 6 marks)

46. A system of equations is given by

cos x + cos y = 1.2

sin x + sin y = 1.4.

(a) For each equation express y in terms of x.

(2)

(b) Hence solve the system for 0  x < p, 0 < y < p.

(4)
(Total 6 marks)

47. The graph of y = f (x) for −2 £ x £ 8 is shown.

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,
On the set of axes provided, sketch the graph of y = f  x  clearly showing any asymptotes and
indicating the coordinates of any local maxima or minima.

(Total 5 marks)

0.1x 2  2 x  3  log10 x.
48. Find the set of values of x for which
(Total 6 marks)

4 3 2
49. When f(x) = x + 3x + px – 2x + q is divided by (x – 2) the remainder is 15,
and (x + 3) is a factor of f(x).

Find the values of p and q.

(Total 6 marks)

2 2
50. Write ln (x – 1) – 2 ln(x + 1) + ln(x + x) as a single logarithm, in its simplest form.
(Total 5 marks)

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51. (a) Sketch the curve y = │ln x│ – │cos x│ – 0.1, 0 < x < 4 showing clearly the coordinates
of the points of intersection with the x-axis and the coordinates of any local maxima and
minima.
(5)

(b) Find the values of x for which │ln x│ > │cos x│ + 0.1, 0 < x < 4.
(2)
(Total 7 marks)

2x
1
x 1
52. Find all values of x that satisfy the inequality .
(Total 5 marks)

3 2
53. The polynomial f(x) = x + 3x + ax + b leaves the same remainder when divided by (x – 2) as
when divided by (x +1). Find the value of a.
(Total 6 marks)

x
54. The functions f and g are defined by f : x  e ,g:x  x + 2.

Calculate
–1 –1
(a) f (3) × g (3);
(3)

–1
(b) (f ○ g) (3).
(3)
(Total 6 marks)

x4 x2
55. Let f(x) = x  1 , x ≠ –1 and g(x) = x  4 , x ≠ 4. Find the set of values of x such that f (x) ≤ g(x).
(Total 6 marks)

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