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6.7 Transformations of functions
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Circles y

1 Sketch the following circles using CAS technology.

a x2 + y2 = 1 b x2 + y2 = 22
c x2 + y2 = 32 d x2 + y2 = 42 x
e x2 + y2 = 52 f x2 + y2 = 62
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change the values of r.

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a When sketching a circle, what is the effect of changing the value of r?

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4 Sketch the following circles using CAS technology.
a (x – 1)2 + y2 = 2 2 b (x – 2)2 + y2 = 2 2 c (x – 3)2 + y2 = 2 2
d (x + 1)2 + y2 = 2 2 e (x + 2)2 + y2 = 2 2 f (x + 3)2 + y2 = 2 2

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5 Using CAS technology, enter (x – h)2 + y2 = 2 2 into the equation entry line and
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What effect does changing the value of h have on the graph of the circle?
6 Sketch the following circles using CAS technology.
a x2 + (y – 1)2 = 22 b x2 + (y – 2)2 = 22 c x2 + (y – 3)2 = 22
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7 Using CAS technology, enter x2 + (y – k)2 = 22 into the equation entry line and
use a slider to change the values of k.
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8 Using CAS technology and your answers to questions 1–7, create a pattern
using circles.
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 6.2 Functions and relations
The mathematical language, notation and functionality concepts that will be introduced
in this chapter will continue to be used throughout all subsequent chapters. Within this
chapter, functionality concepts will be illustrated using the now-familiar polynomial
Units 1 & 2 relationships. They will also be applied to some new relationships.
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Topic 5 Relations
Concept 1 A mathematical relation is any set of ordered pairs.
Functions and The ordered pairs may be listed or described by a rule or presented as a graph.
relations
Concept summary Examples of relations could include A = 5 (−2, 4), (1, 5), (3, 4) 6 where the

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ordered pairs have been listed, B = 5 (x, y) : y = 2x 6 where the ordered pairs are
described by a linear equation, and C = 5 (x, y) : y ≤ 2x 6 where the ordered pairs

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being graphed on coordinate axes. The graph of A would consist of three points, the

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ordered pairs and the range is the set of all the y-values of the ordered pairs.
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For A = 5 (−2, 4), (1, 5), (3, 4) 6 , the domain is 5 −2, 1, 3 6 and the range is 5 4, 5 6 .
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range is R.
The graph of any polynomial relation normally has a domain of R. For some
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some polynomial models. In these cases the polynomial relation has been defined
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but not every relation is a function. The relation C = 5 (x, y) : y ≤ 2x 6 is not a
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function as it contains many points such as (3, 1) and (3, 2) which are in the region
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defined by y ≤ 2x but which have the same x-coordinate. No two ordered pairs of a
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 Vertical line test
Functions can be recognised from their graphs by the vertical line test. Any vertical
line which cuts the graph of a function will do so exactly once. If the vertical line cuts
the graph at more than one place, the graph is not that of a function.
A y B y C y
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Vertical and 3
horizontal line test 2 2 2
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x x x
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a vertical line cuts once a vertical line cuts once a vertical line
cuts many times

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graph of C in many places. A and B are therefore functions; C is not a function.
B is a linear polynomial function. The graph of any polynomial can be cut by a
vertical line exactly once: every polynomial relation is a function.

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have the same x-coordinate? points with the same x-coordinate: (2, 0) and (2, 3).
b 1 State the domain. b Reading from left to right horizontally in the direction of
the x-axis, the graph uses every possible x-value.
The domain is (−∞, ∞) or R.
2 State the range. Reading from bottom to top vertically in the direction of
the y-axis, the graph’s y-values start at −2 and increase
from there. The range is [−2, ∞) or 5 y : y ≥ −2 6 .

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 3 Use the vertical line test. This is a function since any vertical line cuts the graph
exactly once.
c 1 State the domain and range. c The domain is [−1, 3]; The range is [−2, 2].
2 Use the vertical line test. This is not a function as a vertical line can cut the graph
more than once.
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2 State the range. It is the equation of a cubic polynomial with a negative
coefficient of its leading term, so as x → ±∞, y → ∓∞.
The range is R.

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3 Is the relation a function? This is a function, because all polynomial relations are
functions.
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Type of correspondence
Functions and relations can be classified according to the correspondence between
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the coordinates of their ordered pairs. There are four possible types:
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• one-to-one correspondence where each x-value is paired to a unique

y-value, such as 5 (1, 2), (3, 4) 6
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• many-to-one correspondence where more than one x-value may be paired to the
same y-value, such as 5 (1, 2), (3, 2) 6
• one-to-many correspondence where each x-value may be paired to more than one
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y-value, such as 5 (1, 2), (1, 4) 6

• many-to-many correspondence where more than one x-value may be paired to
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more than one y-value, such as 5 (1, 2), (1, 4), (3, 4) 6 .
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correspondence is determined by the horizontal line test.
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A function has a:
• one-to-one correspondence if a horizontal line cuts its graph exactly once
• many-to-one correspondence if a horizontal line cuts its graph more than once.
A relation which is not a function has a:
• one-to-many correspondence if a horizontal line cuts its graph exactly once
• many-to-many correspondence if a horizontal line cuts its graph more
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Graphically, the type of correspondence is determined by the number of intersections

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of a horizontal line (one or many) to the number of intersections of a vertical line

(one or many) with the graph. Functions have either a one-to-one or many-to-one
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correspondence, since their graphs must pass the vertical line test.
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eXaMPLe 2 function or not.
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y-intercept: (0, 18)
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(–3, 0) (1, 0) (6, 0)

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 2 Use the horizontal line test and A horizontal line cuts the graph in more than one place.
the vertical line test to determine A vertical line cuts the graph exactly once.
the type of correspondence. This is a many-to-one correspondence.
3 State whether the relation is y = (x + 3)(x − 1)(x − 6) is the equation of a polynomial
a function. function with a many-to-one correspondence.
b 1 Look to see if there are b 5 (1, 3), (2, 4), (1, 5) 6
points with the same x- or x = 1 is paired to both y = 3 and y = 5. The relation has a
y-coordinates. one-to-many correspondence. It is not a function.
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A horizontal line cuts the graph exactly once.

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Function notation
The rule for a function such as y = x2 will often be written as f(x) = x2. This is read
as ‘ f of x equals x2’. We shall also refer to a function as y = f(x), particularly when
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graphing a function as the set of ordered pairs (x, y) with x as the independent or
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explanatory variable and y as the dependent or response variable.

f(x) is called the image of x under the function mapping, which means that if, for
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example, x = 2 then f(2) is the y-value that x = 2 is paired with (mapped to), according
to the function rule. We have used P(x) notation for polynomial functions.
For f(x) = x2, f(2) = 22 = 4. The image of 2 under the mapping f is 4; the
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ordered pair (2, 4) lies on the graph of y = f(x); 2 is mapped to 4 under f : these 

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are all variations of the mathematical language that could be used for this function.
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The ordered pairs that form the function with rule

f(x) = x2 could be illustrated on a mapping diagram. f(x) = x2
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Ordered pairs
The mapping diagram shown uses two number lines,
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there are varied ways to show mapping diagrams.
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Under the mapping, every x-value in the domain 2 2
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is mapped to its square, x → x2. The range is the
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set of the images, or corresponding y-values, of –1 –1
each x-value in the domain. For this example, the –2 –2
polynomial function has a domain of R and a range –3 –3
of [0, ∞), since squared numbers are not negative. –4 –4
–5 –5
Not all of the real numbers on the y number line
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 set of all the available y-values, whether used in the mapping or not, is called the
codomain. Only the set of those y-values which are used for the mapping form
the range. For this example, the codomain is R and the range is a subset of the
codomain since [0, ∞) ⊂ R.
The mapping diagram also illustrates the many-to-one correspondence of the function
defined by y = x2.

Formal mapping notation

The mapping x → x2 is written formally as:
f: R → R, f(x) = x2
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name domain codomain rule for, or
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We will always use R as the codomain. Mappings will be written as f : D → R, where

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D is the domain. Usually a graph of the function is required in order to determine
its range.

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Note that f is a symbol for the name of the function or mapping, whereas f(x) is an
element of the range of the function: f(x) gives the image of x under the mapping f .
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eXaMPLe 3
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b Evaluate f(0).
c Calculate the value of x for which f(x) = 0.
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d Find the image of −5.

e Write the mapping for a function g which has the same rule as f but a
domain restricted to R+.
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a 1 Use the given information to set up a system of a f(x) = a + bx

f(1) = 4 ⇒ 4 = a + b × 1
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∴ a + b = 4......... (1)
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f(−1) = 6 ⇒ 6 = a + b × −1
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∴ a − b = 6........ (2)

2 Solve the system of simultaneous equations to obtain Equation (1) + equation (2)
the values of a and b. 2a = 10
a=5
Substitute a = 5 into equation (1)
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 3 State the answer. a = 5, b = −1
f(x) = 5 − x
b Substitute the given value of x. b f(x) = 5 − x
f(0) = 5 − 0
=5
c Substitute the rule for f(x) and solve the equation for x. c f(x) = 0
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relation is a function or not.
a 5 (4, 4), (3, 0), (2, 3), (0, −1) 6
b y c y
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5 5 (1, 4)
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(3, 0)
x x
–5 –4 –3 –2 –1 0 1 2 3 4 5 –2 –1 0 1 2 3 4 5
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function or not:
a 5 (x, y) : y = 8(x + 1) 3 − 1 6 b y
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0 x
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 4 a Sketch the graph of y = (x − 2) 2, stating its domain, range and type of
correspondence.
b Restrict the domain of the function defined by y = (x − 2) 2 so that it will be a
one-to-one and increasing function.
5 WE3 Consider f : R → R, f(x) = ax + b, where f(2) = 7 and f(3) = 9.
a Calculate the values of a and b and state the function rule.
b Evaluate f(0).
c Calculate the value of x for which f(x) = 0.
d Find the image of −3.
e Write the mapping for a function g which has the same rule as f but a domain
restricted to (−∞, 0].

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6 Express y = x2 − 6x + 10, 0 ≤ x < 7 in mapping notation and state its domain
and range.

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7 State the domain and range for each of the following relations.
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8 Consider each of the graphs in question 7.

a State the type of correspondence of each relation.
b Identify any of the relations which are not functions.

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 9 For each of the following relations, state the domain, range, type of
correspondence and whether the relation is a function.
a 5 (−11, 2), (−3, 8), (−1, 0), (5, 2) 6 b 5 (20, 6), (20, 20), (50, 10), (60, 10) 6
c 5 (−14, −7), (0, 0), (0, 2), (14, 7) 6 d 5 (x, y) : y = 2(x − 16) 3 + 13 6
e 5 (x, y) : y = 4 − (x − 6) 2 6 f 5 (x, y) : y = 3x2 (x − 5) 2 6
10 Given A = 5 (1, 2), (2, 3), (3, 2), (k, 3) 6 , state the possible values for k and the
type of correspondence, if the following apply.
a A is not a function.
b A is a function.
c Draw a mapping diagram for the relation in part a using the chosen k values.

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d Draw a mapping diagram for the function in part b using the chosen k values.
11 Sketch each of the functions defined by the following rules and state the domain

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a f(x) = 4x + 2, x ∈ (−1, 1] b g(x) = 4x(x + 2), x ≥ −2

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12 If f(x) = x2 + 2x − 3, calculate the following.
a i  f(−2) ii  f(9)
b i  f(2a) ii  f(1 − a)

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c f(x + h) − f(x)
d 5 x : f(x) > 0 6
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e The values of x for which f(x) = 12
f The values of x for which f(x) = 1 − x
13 Consider f : R → R, f(x) = x3 − x2.
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b Sketch the graph of y = f(x).
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c State the domain and range of the function f.

d What is the type of correspondence?
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e Give a restricted domain so that f is one-to-one and increasing.

f Calculate 5 x : f(x) = 4 6 .
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notation and state their ranges.
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a y = x2, x ∈ Z + b 2x + 3y = 6
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c y = ±x d 5 (x, 5), x ∈ R 6
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e 5 (−1, y), y ∈ R 6 f y = −x5, x ∈ R +

15 Consider the functions f and g where f(x) = a + bx + cx2 and g(x) = f(x − 1).
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a Given f(−2) = 0, f(5) = 0 and f(2) = 3, determine the rule for the function f.
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b Express the rule for g as a polynomial in x.

c Calculate any values of x for which f(x) = g(x).
d On the same axes, sketch the graphs of y = f(x) and y = g(x) and describe the
relationship between the two graphs.
16 a A toy car moves along a horizontal straight line so that at
time t its position x from a child at a fixed origin is given
by the function x(t) = 4 + 5t. For the interval t ∈ [0, 5] ,
state the domain and range of this function and calculate
how far the toy car travels in this interval.

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 b A hat is thrown vertically into the air and at
time t seconds its height above the ground is given by the
function h(t) = 10t − 5t2. Calculate how long it takes the hat
to return to the ground and hence state the domain and range
of this function.
c For part of its growth over a two-week period, the length of a leaf at
time t weeks is given by the function l(t) = 0.5 + 0.2t3, 0 ≤ t ≤ 2.
i State the domain and determine the range of this function.
ii Calculate how long it takes for the leaf to reach half the length that
it reaches by the end of the time period.
17 Sketch 5 (x, y) : y2 = x2 + 1 6 using CAS technology and hence state the domain

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and range, and determine if this relation is a function or not.
18 Define f(x) = x3 + lx2 + mx + n. Given f(3) = −25, f(5) = 49, f(7) = 243,

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a Calculate the constants l, m and n and hence state the rule for f(x).

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c Calculate, correct to 3 decimal places, the value of x such that f(x) = 20.
d Given x ≥ 0, express the function as a mapping and state its range.

6.3 The circle

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The circle is an example of a relation with a many-to-many correspondence. A circle
is not a function.
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Equation of a circle
To obtain the equation of a circle, consider a circle of y
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radius r and centre at the point C(h, k).
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Topic 5
Let P(x, y) be any point on the circumference. CP, of P(x, y)
length r, is the radius of the circle. r
Concept 2
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Using the formula for the distance between two points:

The circle C(h, k)
Concept summary
"(x − h) 2 + (y − k) 2 = CP = r
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(x − h) 2 + (y − k) 2 = r2 0 x
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The endpoints of the horizontal diameter have coordinates (h − r, k) and (h + r, k);

the endpoints of the vertical diameter are (h, k − r) and (h, k + r). These points,
together with the centre point, are usually used to sketch the circle. The intercepts
with the coordinate axes are not always calculated.
The domain and range are obtained from the endpoints of the horizontal and vertical
diameters.
The circle with the centre (h, k) and radius r has domain [h − r, h + r]
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 If the centre is at (0, 0), then the circle has equation y
x2 + y2 = r2, with domain [−r, r] and range [−r, r]. r x2 + y2 = r2

General form of the equation of a circle

The general form of the equation of a circle is the
–r 0 r x
expanded form of (x − h) 2 + (y − k) 2 = r2. Expanding
gives x2 + y2 − 2hx − 2ky + h2 + k2 − r2 = 0. This
is equivalent to x2 + y2 + ax + by + c = 0 where –r
a = −2h, b = −2k, c = h2 + k2 − r2, and shows that
three pieces of information are needed to calculate a, b
and c in order to determine the equation.

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The general form is converted into the standard centre–radius form by completing the
square both on the x terms and on the y terms.

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eXaMPLe (x + 3) 2 + ( y − 2) 2 = 16 and sketch the graph.
b Find the centre, radius, domain and range of the circle with equation
2x2 + 2y2 + 12x − 4y + 3 = 0.

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a 1 Identify the centre and radius
from the equation of the circle. Centre (−3, 2); radius !16 = 4
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diameter to state the domain. x ∈ [−3 − 4, −3 + 4]

Therefore, the domain is [−7, 1].
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3 Use the y coordinates of Range:

the endpoints of the vertical y ∈ [k − r, k + r]
R

diameter to state the range. y ∈ [2 − 4, 2 + 4]

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Therefore, the range is [−2, 6].

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4 Sketch the circle using the Circle has centre (−3, 2) and contains the points
(−7, 2), (1, 2), (−3, −2), (−3, 6).
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endpoints of the domain and

range, and the centre.
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(–3, 6) y
6
5 (x + 3) + (y – 2) = 16
2 2
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4
(–3, 2) 3
(–7, 2) 2 (1, 2)
1

–7 –6 –5 –4 –3 –2 –1 0 1 x
–1
–2
(–3, –2)

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 b 1 Express the equation in the b 2x2 + 2y2 + 12x − 4y + 3 = 0
form where the coefficients of Divide both sides by 2.
x2 and y2 are both 1. 3
∴ x2 + y2 + 6x − 2y + = 0
2
2 Group the terms in x together 3
x2 + 6x + y2 − 2y = −
and the terms in y together, 2
−3
and complete the squares. (x2 + 6x + 9) − 9 + (y2 − 2y + 1) − 1 =
2
3
(x + 3) 2 + (y − 1) 2 = − + 9 + 1
2
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(x + 3) 2 + (y − 1) 2 =
2
17 !34
=

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3 State the centre and radius. Centre (−3, 1); radius
Å2 2

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!34 !34
4 State the domain and range. Domain c −3 − , −3 + d

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2 2
!34 !34
Range c 1 − ,1 + d
2 2

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Semicircles
G y
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Interactivity
The equation of the circle x2 + y2 = r2 can be
Graph plotter: rearranged to make y the subject. r
Circles, semi-circles
and regions
y = r2 – x2
y =r −x
2 2 2
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y = ±"r2 − x2
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–r 0 r x
The equation of the circle can be expressed as y = – r2 – x2
y = ±"r2 − x2. This form of the equation indicates
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–r
two semicircle functions which together make up
the whole circle.
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For y = +"r2 − x2, the y-coordinates must be positive (or zero) so this is the
equation of the semicircle which lies above the x-axis.
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For y = −"r2 − x2, the y-coordinates must be negative (or zero) so this is the
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equation of the semicircle which lies below the x-axis.

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The semicircle y = "r 2 − x2 y

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The semicircle with equation y = "r2 − x2 is a r y = r2 – x2

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function with a many-to-one correspondence. It is

the top half of the circle, with centre (0, 0), radius r,
domain [−r, r] and range [0, r].
–r 0 r x
The domain can be deduced algebraically since
"r2 − x2 is only real if r2 − x2 ≥ 0. From this the
domain requirement −r ≤ x ≤ r can be obtained.
For the circle with centre (h, k) and radius r, rearranging
its equation (x − h) 2 + (y − k) 2 = r2 gives the equation
of the top, or upper, semicircle as y = "r2 − (x − h) 2 + k.

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 Regions
The region defined by x2 + y2 ≤ r2 could be y
determined by testing if (0, 0) satisfies the inequation. r
Substitution gives the true statement that 0 ≤ r2.
The region is therefore the closed interior of the
x2 + y2 ≤ r2
circle and includes its circumference. The closed –r r
region on or outside the circle is defined by the O x
inequation x2 + y2 ≥ r2.
–r

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WORKeD a Sketch the graph of y = "5 − x2 and state the domain and range.
5

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b Sketch {(x, y) : 4x2 + 4y2 < 1}.

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c For the circle with equation 4x2 + 4y2 = 1, give the equation of its lower

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semicircle and state its domain and range.

tHinK WritE

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a 1 State the centre and radius of the a y = "5 − x2 is the equation of a semicircle in the
circle this semicircle is part of.
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form of y = "r2 − x2.
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Centre: (0, 0)
Radius: r2 = 5 ⇒ r = !5 since r cannot be
negative.
D
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2 Sketch the graph. This is an upper semicircle.

y
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5 y = 5 – x2
R

– 5 0 5 x
R
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C
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3 Read from the graph its domain Domain [−!5, !5]; range [0, !5]
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and range.

b 1 State the equation of the circle which b 4x2 + 4y2 < 1 represents the open region inside the
is a boundary of this region. circle 4x2 + 4y2 = 1.

2 Express the equation in 4x2 + 4y2 = 1

the form x2 + y2 = r2. 1
x2 + y2 =
4

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 1 1
3 State the centre and radius of Centre (0, 0); radius r = =
the circle. Å4 2

4 Sketch the circle with an An open region inside the circle but not including the
open boundary and shade the circumference is required.
required region. y

1
2

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_1 0 1 x
2 2

_1

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2

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c 1 Rearrange the equation of the circle c 4x2 + 4y2 = 1
to make y the subject and state the Rearrange:
equation of the lower semicircle. 4y2 = 1 − 4x2

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1 − 4x2
y2 =
G 4
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1
y = ± − x2
Å4
Therefore the lower semicircle has the equation
D

1
y=− − x2.
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Å4
2 Alternatively, or as a check, use the Check: using part b, the centre of the circle has
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centre and radius already identified 1

coordinates (0, 0) and r = . The lower semicircle
in part b. 2
1
R

has equation y = −"r − x2 with r = .

2
2
R

1
∴y=− − x2
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Å4
or:
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1 − 4x2
y=−
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Å 4
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"1 − 4x2
=−
2
1
= − "1 − 4x2
2
1 1
3 State the domain and range. The domain is c − , d . This is the lower semicircle,
2 2
1
so the range is c − , 0 d .
2

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 tangents to circles
Interactivity A line and a circle can intersect in 2, 1 or 0 places. y
Graph plotter: The coordinates of any points of intersection are
Tangents to a circle
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found using simultaneous equations. If there are
2 points of intersection, the line is called a secant; Tangent
a line segment joining these points is called a chord.
If there is exactly 1 point of intersection, the line is 0 x
a tangent touching the circle at that point of contact.
This tangent line is perpendicular to the radius drawn
to the point of contact.

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The gradient of the tangent and the gradient of the
radius drawn to the point of contact must satisfy the relationship mtangent × mradius = −1.
Other coordinate geometry formulae may be required to determine the equation of a

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tangent or to calculate the length of a segment of the tangent.

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WORKeD
6 For the circle with equation (x − 1) 2 + y2 = 5, determine:

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a the equation of the tangent at the point (2, 2) on the circumference of the circle
b the length of the tangent drawn from the point (−4, −5) to its point of
contact with the circle, R.

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c the number of intersections the line y + 3x + 4 = 0 makes with the circle.
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tHinK WritE
a 1 State the centre and radius of a (x − 1) 2 + y2 = 5
the circle. Centre (1, 0)
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Radius: r2 = 5 ⇒ r = !5
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2 Draw a sketch of the circle and y

the tangent at the given point. P(2, 2)
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Tangent

0 x
C(1, 0)
R
R

(x – 1)2 + y2 = 5
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Let C be the centre (1, 0) and P the point (2, 2).

C

3 Calculate the gradient of The tangent is perpendicular to the radius CP.

2−0
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the tangent.
mCP =
2−1
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=2
1
As mtangent × mCP = −1, mtangent = − .
2
4 Form the equation of the Equation of the tangent line:
tangent line. 1
y − y1 = m(x − x1), m = − , (x1, y1) = (2, 2)
2
1
y − 2 = − (x − 2)
2
1
y=− x+3
2

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 b 1 Sketch the circle and a tangent b y (x – 1)2 + y2 = 5
drawn to the circle from the
given point. C(1, 0)
Note: Two tangents can be drawn 0 x
to the circle from a given point Tangent
but the required length will be the y (x – 1)2 + y2 = 5
R
same in either case.
C(1, 0)
T(–4, –5) 0 x
C(1, 0) Tangent
Let T be the point (−4, −5) and R the point of contact

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with the circle. TheR centre C is the point (1, 0).
The tangent is perpendicular
R to the radius CR, so the

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triangle CRT is right-angled.
T(–4, –5)
T(–4, –5)

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C(1, 0)

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R

T(–4, –5)

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2 Calculate the distance between
the centre and the given G
Using the formula for the distance between two points:
TC = "(−4 − 1) 2 + (−5 − 0) 2
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external point.
= !25 + 25
= !50
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3 Calculate the required length of r = !5 ⇒ CR = !5

TE

the tangent. Let TR = t, t > 0

Using Pythagoras’ theorem:
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(!50) 2 = (!5) 2 + t2
∴ 50 = 5 + t2
∴ t2 = 45
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∴ t = 3 !5
R
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4 State the answer. The length of the tangent from the external point to its
point of contact with the circle is 3 !5 units.
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c 1 Set up a system of simultaneous c y + 3x + 4 = 0....(1)

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equations. (x − 1) 2 + y2 = 5....(2)
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2 Use the substitution method From equation (1), y = −3x − 4.

to form the quadratic equation Substitute this into equation (2).
which determines the number of (x − 1) 2 + (−3x − 4) 2 = 5
solutions. ∴ x2 − 2x + 1 + 9x2 + 24x + 16 = 5
∴ 10x2 + 22x + 12 = 0
∴ 5x2 + 11x + 6 = 0

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 3 Calculate the discriminant. Δ = b2 − 4ac a = 5, b = 11, c = 6
= (11) 2 − 4 × 5 × 6
= 121 − 120
=1
4 State the answer. Since Δ > 0, there are two points of intersection.

Exercise 6.3 The circle

1 WE4 a  State the domain and range of the circle with equation
PRactise

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(x − 1) 2 + (y + 3) 2 = 9 and sketch the graph.
Work without CAS
b Find the centre, radius, domain and range of the circle with equation
x2 + y2 + 2x + 8y = 0.

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2 A circle with centre (−5, 0) passes through the point (2, 3). Determine its equation

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and express it in general form.

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3 WE5 a  Sketch the graph of y = −"2 − x2, stating the domain and range.
b Sketch 5 (x, y) : 4x2 + 4y2 > 25 6 .
c For the circle with equation 4x2 + 4y2 = 25, give the equation of its upper

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semicircle and state its domain and range.

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4 A semicircle has the equation y = 2 + "8 − 4x − x2.
a Identify the equation of the circle of which it is part.
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b State the domain and range of the semicircle.
5 WE6 For the circle with equation (x + 2) 2 + (y − 1) 2 = 10, determine:
a the equation of the tangent at the point (−3, −2) on the circumference of
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the circle
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b the length of the tangent drawn from the point (6, 0) to its point of contact with
the circle
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c the number of intersections the line y + 2x − 5 = 0 makes with the circle.

6 Determine the value(s) of m so that y = mx − 3 is a tangent to the
circle x2 + y2 = 4.
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7 Sketch the following circles and state

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Consolidate
the centre, radius, domain and range
Apply the most
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appropriate of each.
mathematical
a x2 + (y − 1) 2 = 1
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processes and tools

b (x + 2) 2 + (y + 4) 2 = 9
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c 16x2 + 16y2 = 81
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d x2 + y2 − 6x + 2y + 6 = 0
e 16x2 + 16y2 − 16x − 16y + 7 = 0
f (2x + 6) 2 + (6 − 2y) 2 = 4
8 Form the equations of the following circles from the given information.
a Centre (−8, 9); radius 6
b Centre (7, 0); radius 2 !2
c Centre (1, 6) and containing the point (−5, −4)
4 4
d Endpoints of a diameter are a− , 2b and a , 2b.
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 9 Sketch the following relations, state the domain and range, and express the
functions, if any, as mappings.
a 5 (x, y) : y = "36 − x2 6 b 5 (x, y) : y = −"0.25 − x2 6
c 5 (x, y) : y = "1 − x2 + 3 6 d 5 (x, y) : x2 + y2 < 5 6
e 5 (x, y) : (x − 2) 2 + (y − 4) 2 ≥ 4 6 f 5 (x, y) : y ≤ "4 − x2 6
10 a Does (3, −3) lie on, inside or outside the circle x2 + y2 − 3x + 3y + 3 = 0?
b Find the two values of a so that the point (a, 2) lies on the circle
x2 + y2 + 8x − 3y + 2 = 0, and identify the equation of the semicircle (of the
given circle) on which these points lie.
11 a Calculate the coordinates of the points of intersection of the line y = 2x and

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the circle (x − 2) 2 + (y − 2) 2 = 1.
b Calculate the coordinates of the points of intersection of y = 7 − x

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with the circle x2 + y2 = 49. On a diagram, sketch the region
5 (x, y) : y ≥ 7 − x 6 ∩ 5 (x, y) : x2 + y2 ≤ 49 6 .

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12 a Show that the line y + 2x = 5 is a tangent to the circle x2 + y2 = 5 and

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calculate the coordinates of the point of contact.
b Determine the value of k so the line y = kx + 2 and the circle
x2 + y2 + 5x − 4y + 10 = 0 have:

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i one intersection
ii two intersections
iii no intersections. G
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13 Consider the circle defined by x2 + y2 − 6x + 4y − 12 = 0.
a Specify its centre and radius.
b i Show that the point (−1, 1) lies on the circle.
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ii Find the equation of the tangent drawn to the circle at the point (−1, 1).
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c i Show that the point (3, 3) lies on the circle.

ii What is the equation of the tangent at the point (3, 3)?
d The tangent drawn from the point T(4, 10) meets the circle at a point R.
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Calculate the length of TR.

e Deduce the length of the tangent drawn from the point (8, −7) to where it meets
R

the circle.
f Obtain the coordinates of the point of intersection of the tangent in part b with
R

the tangent in part e.

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14 Consider the circle with equation x2 + y2 − 2x − 4y − 20 = 0.

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a Calculate the exact length of the intercept, or chord, cut off on the x-axis by
the circle.
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b Using clearly explained mathematical analysis, calculate the exact distance of

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the centre of the circle from the chord joining the points (5, −1) and (4, 6).
15 A circle passes through the three points (1, 0), (0, 2) and (0, 8). The general
equation of the circle is x2 + y2 + ax + by + c = 0.
a Calculate the values of a, b and c.
b Determine the coordinates of the centre and the length of the radius.
c Sketch the circle labelling all intercepts with the coordinate axes with their
coordinates.

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 d Calculate the shortest distance from the origin to the circle, giving your answer
correct to 2 decimal places.
e What is the greatest distance from the origin to the circle? Express the answer
correct to 2 decimal places.
16 a Sketch the circle x2 + y2 = 16 and two other circles that also pass through both
of the points (0, 4) and (4, 0). Why is it possible for several circles to pass
through these two points?
b Find the equation of the circle for which the points (0, 4) and (4, 0) are the
endpoints of a diameter and show that this circle passes through the origin.
c Relative to a fixed origin O on the edge of a circular lake, the circumference of
the circular shoreline passes through O and the points 4 km due north of O and

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4 km due east of O, so that the equation of its circumference is that of the circle
obtained in part b.

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Two friends, Sam and Rufus, have a competition to see who can first reach
kiosk K which lies at the intersection of the line y = x with the circle.

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i Find the coordinates of K.

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ii Sam decides to swim from O
directly to K along a straight line
while Rufus claims it would be

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faster to walk around the lake from
O to K. Given that Sam swims at
2.5 km/h while Rufus walks at
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4 km/h, who reaches the kiosk first
and by how many minutes?
17 Use the conic screen on a CAS calculator, or other technology, to sketch the
Master
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circle x2 + y2 + 4x − 7y + 2 = 0, locating the intercepts with the coordinate axes

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to 3 decimal places and stating the centre and radius.

18 Sketch (x − 6) 2 + (y + 4) 2 = 66 and determine the endpoints of the domain
and range to 3 decimal places. Why does CAS say the gradient of the tangent is
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undefined at the endpoints of the domain?

6.4 The rectangular hyperbola and the truncus

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The family of functions with rules y = xn, n ∈ N are the now-familiar polynomial
R

functions. If n is a negative number, however, these functions cannot be polynomials.

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Here we consider the functions with rule y = xn where n = −1 and n = −2.

Units 1 & 2
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AOS 1 The graph of y = 1

x
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Topic 5 1
With n = −1, the rule y = x−1 can also be written as y = . This is the rule for a
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Concept 3 x
The rectangular
rational function called a hyperbola. Two things can be immediately observed
hyperbola and from the rule:
the truncus
Concept summary • x = 0 must be excluded from the domain, since division by zero is not defined.
• y = 0 must be excluded from the range, since there is no number whose
reciprocal is zero.
Interactivity The lines x = 0 and y = 0 are asymptotes. An asymptote is a line the graph will
Graph plotter: The approach but never reach. As these two asymptotes x = 0 and y = 0 are a pair
hyperbola
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of perpendicular lines, the hyperbola is known as a rectangular hyperbola. The
asymptotes are a key feature of the graph of a hyperbola.

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 Completing a table of values can give us a ‘feel’ for this graph.
1 1 1 1 1 1
x −10 −4 −2 −1 −2 −4 −10 0 10 4 2
1 2 4 10

−12 −1 −2 −4 −10 no value

1 1
y −10 −14 10 4 2 1
1 1
possible 2 4 10

The values in the table illustrate that as

x → ∞, y → 0 and as x → −∞, y → 0.
The table also illustrates that as x → 0,
either y → −∞ or y → ∞.
These observations describe the asymptotic behaviour of the graph.

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1
The graph of the basic hyperbola y = is shown.
x
Key features:

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• Vertical asymptote has equation x = 0 y
x=0
(the y-axis). y = 1x–

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• Horizontal asymptote has equation y = 0

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(the x-axis). y=0 x
0
• Domain is R\ 5 0 6 .
• Range is R\ 5 0 6 .
• As x → ∞, y → 0 from above and as

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x → −∞, y → 0 from below. This can be
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written as: as x → ∞, y → 0 + and as x → −∞, y → 0−.
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• As x → 0−, y → −∞ and as x → 0 + , y → ∞.
• The graph is of a function with a one-to-one correspondence.
• The graph has two branches separated by the asymptotes.
• As the two branches do not join at x = 0, the function is said to be
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discontinuous at x = 0.
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• The graph lies in quadrants 1 and 3 as defined by the asymptotes.

The asymptotes divide the Cartesian plane into four areas or quadrants. The
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quadrants formed by the asymptotes are numbered 1 to 4 anticlockwise.

With the basic shape of the hyperbola established, transformations of the graph of
1
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y = can be studied.
x
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Dilation from the x-axis

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The effect of a dilation factor on the graph

1
can be illustrated by comparing y =
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x y
2
and y = .
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x=0
x
1
For x = 1 the point (1, 1) lies on y =
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x
2 y=– 2
whereas the point (1, 2) lies on y = . The x
x y=– 1
2 x
dilation effect on y = is to move the graph
x 0 y=0 x
further out from the x-axis. The graph has a
dilation factor of 2 from the x-axis.

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 Vertical translation
1 y
The graph of y = + 2 illustrates
x x=0
the effect of a vertical translation of 2
units upwards. 1 +2
y=–
x
Key features:
• The horizontal asymptote has
equation y = 2. This means 2 y=2
that as x → ±∞, y → 2. 1
• The vertical asymptote is unaffected and
remains x = 0.

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0 x
• Domain is R\ 5 0 6 .
• Range is R\ 5 2 6 .

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Horizontal translation

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1 x=2
For y = as the denominator y
x−2
cannot be zero, x − 2 ≠ 0 ⇒ x ≠ 2.
The domain must exclude x = 2, so the

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line x = 2 is the vertical asymptote.
y= 1
Key features:
G x –2
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• Vertical asymptote has equation x = 2.
0 y=0 x
• Horizontal asymptote is unaffected by
the horizontal translation and still has the
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equation y = 0.
• Domain is R\ 5 2 6 .
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• Range is R\ 5 0 6 .
1
The graph of y =
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demonstrates
x−2 y x=0
the same effect that we have seen with
other graphs that are translated 2 units to
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the right.
R

1
y = ––
x
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Reflection in the x-axis y=0

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1 0 x
The graph of y = − illustrates the effect
x
N

1
of inverting the graph by reflecting y =
x
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in the x-axis.
1
The graph of y = − lies in quadrants 2
x
and 4 as defined by the asymptotes.

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 General equation of a hyperbola
a
The equation y = + k is that of a hyperbola with the following key features.
x−h
• Vertical asymptote has the equation x = h.
• Horizontal asymptote has the equation y = k.
• Domain is R\ 5 h 6 .
• Range is R\ 5 k 6 .
• Asymptotic behaviour: as x → ±∞, y → k and as x → h, y → ±∞.
• There are two branches to the graph and the graph is discontinuous at x = h.
• If a > 0 the graph lies in the asymptote-formed quadrants 1 and 3.
• If a < 0 the graph lies in the asymptote-formed quadrants 2 and 4.

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• |a| gives the dilation factor from the x-axis.
a
If the equation of the hyperbola is in the form y = + k, then the vertical

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bx + c
asymptote can be identified by finding the x-value for which the denominator term

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a
bx + c = 0. The horizontal asymptote is y = k because as x → ±∞, → 0 and

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bx + c
therefore y → k.

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WORKeD Sketch the graphs of the following functions, stating the domain and range.
eXaMPLe 7
−1 4
a y=
x−2
+1
G b y= −2
x
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tHinK WritE
−1
a 1 State the equations of the a y= +1
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asymptotes. x−2
Vertical asymptote occurs when x − 2 = 0.
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Vertical asymptote: x = 2
Horizontal asymptote occurs as x → ±∞.
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Horizontal asymptote: y = 1
2 Calculate the coordinates of any y-intercept: let x = 0
axis intercepts. −1
R

y= +1
−2
R

3
=
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2
3
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a0, b is the y-intercept.

2
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x-intercept: let y = 0
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−1
+1=0
x−2
1
∴ =1
x−2
∴x−2=1
∴x =3
(3, 0) is the x-intercept.

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 3 Sketch the graph ensuring it
approaches but does not touch the y = ‒1 + 1
)0, 32) y x=2

x‒2 y=1
asymptotes.
1
Note: Check the graph has the shape 0 2 (3, 0) x
anticipated.

Since a < 0 the graph lies in the asymptote-formed

quadrants 2 and 4, as expected.
4 State the domain and range. The domain is R\ 5 2 6 ; the range is R\ 5 1 6 .

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b y=
4
b 1 State the equations of the −2
x
asymptotes.

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Vertical asymptote: x = 0
Horizontal asymptote: y = −2

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2 Calculate the coordinates of any No y-intercept since the y-axis is the vertical asymptote

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axes intercepts. x-intercept: let y = 0
4
0= −2
x

E
4
∴ =2
x
∴ 4 = 2x G
PA
∴x =2
(2, 0) is the x-intercept.
D

3 Anticipating the position of the Graph lies in asymptote-formed quadrants 1 and 3. A

graph, calculate the coordinates of point to the left of the vertical asymptote is required.
TE

a point so each branch of the graph Point: let x = −2

will have a known point. 4
y= −2
EC

−2
= −4
(−2, −4) is a point.
R

4 Sketch the graph. y

R

x=0
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y = 4x ‒ 2
C
N

(2, 0)
U

0 x

–2 y = ‒2

(‒2, ‒4)

5 State the domain and range. Domain R\ 5 0 6 ; range R\ 5 −2 6

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 Proper rational functions
a
The equation of the hyperbola y = + k is expressed in proper rational
x−h
a
function form. This means the rational term, , has a denominator of a higher
x−h
x−1
degree than that of the numerator. For example, y = is not expressed as a
x−2
proper rational function: the numerator has the same degree as the denominator. Using
1
division, it can be converted to the proper form y = + 1 which is recognisable
x−2
as a hyperbola and from which the asymptotes can be obtained.

FS
Forming the equation
a
From the equation y = + k it can be seen that three pieces of information will
x−h

O
be needed to form the equation of a hyperbola. These are usually the equations of the

O
asymptotes and the coordinates of a point on the graph.

PR
WORKeD a Identify the asymptotes of the y
eXaMPLe 8 2x − 3 x = ‒2
hyperbola with equation y = .
5 − 2x

E
b Form the equation of the hyperbola
shown.
G
PA
–2 0 x
D

–1
y = ‒1
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EC
R

tHinK WritE
2x − 3
R

a 1 The equation is in improper form so reduce a y=

5 − 2x
O

it to proper form using division.

Note: The long-division algorithm could also −1(5 − 2x) + 2
C

=
have been used to reduce the function to 5 − 2x
N

proper form.
2
= −1 +
U

5 − 2x
2
y= − 1 is the proper rational
5 − 2x
function form.
2 State the equations of the asymptotes. Vertical asymptote when 5 − 2x = 0
5
∴x=
2
Horizontal asymptote is y = −1.

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b 1 Substitute the equations of the asymptotes b Let equation of the graph be y = + k.
shown on the graph into the general equation x−h
From the graph, asymptotes have equations
of a hyperbola. x = −2, y = −1
a
∴y= −1
x+2
2 Use a known point on the graph to determine Point (0, 0) lies on the graph.
the remaining unknown constant. a
0= −1
2
a
∴1 =
2

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∴a = 2
2
The equation is y = − 1.

O
3 State the equation of the hyperbola.
x+2

O
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Inverse proportion
The hyperbola is also known as the inverse proportion graph. To illustrate this,
consider the time taken to travel a fixed distance of 60 km.

E
The time to travel a fixed distance depends on the speed of travel. For a distance of

G
60 km, the times taken for some different speeds are shown in the table.
PA
Speed, v (km/h) 10 15 20 30
Time, t (hours) 6 4 3 2
D

As the speed increases, the time will decrease; as the speed decreases, the time will
TE

increase. The time is inversely proportional to the speed, or the time varies inversely as
the speed.
From the table:
EC

t × v = 60
60
∴t=
R

v
R

This is the equation of a hyperbola where v is the independent variable and t the
dependent variable.
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(6, 10)
C

10
N

8
Time (t)
U

6 (10, 6)

4 (15, 4)
(20, 3)
(30, 2)
2 (60, 1)

0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60
Speed (v)

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 The graph of time versus speed exhibits the asymptotic behaviour typical of a
hyperbola. As the speed increases, becoming faster and faster, the time decreases,
becoming smaller and smaller. In other words, as v → ∞, t → 0, but t can never
reach zero nor can speed reach infinity. Further, as v → 0, t → ∞. Only one branch
of the hyperbola is given since neither time nor speed can be negative.

In general, the following rules apply.

1
• ‘y is inversely proportional to x’ is written as y ∝ .
x
k
• If y is inversely proportional to x, then y = where k is the
x
constant of proportionality.

FS
• This relationship can also be expressed as xy = k so if the product
of two variables is constant, the variables are in inverse proportion.

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k 1
If y = , then it could also be said that y is directly proportional to ; the graph of y

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x x
1
against is linear. The graph of y against x is a hyperbola.

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x
Functions of variables may be in inverse proportion. For example, the strength of a
radio signal I varies inversely as the square of the distance d from the transmitter, so

E
k
I = 2. The graph of I against d is not a hyperbola; it is called a truncus and is from
d
the family y = xn, n = −2. G
PA

WORKeD Boyle’s Law says that if the temperature of a given mass of gas remains
D

eXaMPLe 9 constant, its volume V is inversely proportional to the pressure P.

TE

A container of volume 100 cm3 is filled with a gas under a pressure of 75 cm

of mercury.
EC

a Find the relationship between the volume and pressure.

b The container is connected by a hose to an empty container of volume
R

50 cm3. Find the pressure in the two containers.

R

tHinK WritE
O

1
a 1 Write the rule for the inverse a V∝
C

proportion relation. P
N

k
∴V=
P
U

2 Use the given data to find k and Substitute V = 50, P = 75.

hence the rule. k
50 =
75
k = 50 × 75
= 3750
3750
Hence V = .
P

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 b 1 State the total volume. b The two containers are connected and can be
thought of as one. Therefore, the combined
volume is 100 + 50 = 150 cm3.

2 Calculate the pressure for this volume. 3750

V=
P
When V = 150,
3750
150 =
P
3750
P=

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150
= 25

O
3 State the answer. The gas in the containers is under a pressure of

O
25 cm of mercury.

PR
The graph of the truncus y = 1
x2

E
y
With n = −2, the rule y = x−2 is also x=0
1
G
written as y = 2. The rational function
x
PA
with this rule is called a truncus. Its
graph shares similarities with the
1
1 y = –2
graph of the hyperbola y = as the x
D

x
rule shows that x = 0 and y = 0 are
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vertical and horizontal asymptotes, 0 y=0 x

respectively.
EC

A major difference between the two

curves is that for a truncus, whether
x < 0 or x > 0, the y-values must be
R

1
positive. This means the graph of the truncus y = 2 will have two branches, one in
R

x
quadrant 1 and the other in quadrant 2. The quadrants are formed by the asymptote
O

positions.
C

Key features:
N

• Vertical asymptote has equation x = 0 (the y-axis).

U

• Horizontal asymptote has equation y = 0 (the x-axis).

• Domain is R\ 5 0 6 .
• Range is R + .
• As x → ±∞, y → 0 + .
• As x → 0, y → ∞.
• The graph is of a function with a many-to-one correspondence.
• The graph has two symmetric branches separated by the asymptotes.
• The graph lies in quadrants 1 and 2 as defined by the asymptotes.
• The function is discontinuous at x = 0.

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 1 y
The branches of the truncus y = x=0
x2 1
approach the horizontal asymptote more y = –2
x
rapidly than those of the hyperbola
1 1 1
y = because 2 < , for x > 1. This
x x x (1, 1)
can be seen when the graphs of the
hyperbola and truncus are drawn on the
same diagram. 0 y=0x

Under a dilation of factor a and y = –1x

translations of h units horizontally and k

FS
1
units vertically, y = 2 becomes
x
a
y= + k.

O
(x − h) 2

O
a
From this general form, y = + k, the key features can be identified:
(x − h) 2

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• There is a vertical asymptote with the equation x = h.
• There is a horizontal asymptote with the equation y = k.
• If a > 0 the graph lies in the asymptote-formed quadrants 1 and 2.

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• If a < 0 the graph lies in the asymptote-formed quadrants 3 and 4.
• Domain is R\ 5 h 6 .
G
• If a > 0, range is (k, ∞); if a < 0, range is (−∞, k).
PA
WORKeD Sketch the graphs of the following functions, stating the domain and range.
eXaMPLe 10
D

1 4
a y= +2 b y=1−
(x + 1) 2 (x − 2) 2
TE

tHinK WritE
EC

a y=
1
a 1 State the equations of the +2
asymptotes. 1x + 122
Vertical asymptote occurs when 1 x + 1 2 2 = 0.
R
R

∴x+1=0
∴ x = −1
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Vertical asymptote: x = −1
C

Horizontal asymptote: y = 2
N

2 Calculate the coordinates of any y-intercept: let x = 0

U

axis intercepts.
1
y= +2
(1) 2
=3

1 0, 3 2 is the y-intercept.
Since a > 0 the graph lies above the horizontal
asymptote, y = 2.
Hence, there is no x-intercept.

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 3 Sketch the graph ensuring that Let x = −2.
each branch has at least one
1
known point. y= +2
(−1) 2
=3

(−2, 3) lies on the graph.

y

y= 1 +2
(x + 1)2

FS
(−2, 3) (0, 3)

O
2 y=2

O
−1 0 x

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x = −1

E
4 State the domain and range. Domain is R\ 5 −1 6 ; range is (2, ∞).
G
PA
b 1 State the equations of the b y=1− 4
asymptotes. (x − 2) 2
−4
D

= +1
(x − 2) 2
TE

Vertical asymptote: x = 2
Horizontal asymptote: y = 1
EC

2 Calculate the coordinates of any y-intercept: let x = 0

axis intercepts. −4
R

Note: The symmetry of the graph y= +1

(−2) 2
R

about its vertical asymptote may

=0
enable key points to be identified.
O

The graph passes through the origin (0, 0).

C

x-intercepts: let y = 0
N

−4
+1=0
(x − 2) 2
U

4
=1
(x − 2) 2
(x − 2) 2 = 4
x − 2 = ±2
x = 0, x = 4

(4, 0) is also an x-intercept.

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 3 Sketch the graph ensuring that each y x=2
branch has at least one known y=1
point.
(0, 0)
0 (4, 0) x

4 State the domain and range. Domain R\ 5 2 6 ; range (−∞, 1)

FS
Modelling with the hyperbola and truncus

O
As for inverse proportionality, practical applications involving hyperbola or truncus
models may need domain restrictions. Unlike many polynomial models, neither

O
the hyperbola nor the truncus has maximum and minimum turning points, so the

PR
asymptotes are often where the interest will lie. The horizontal asymptote is often of
particular interest as it represents the limiting value of the model.

E
WORKeD A relocation plan to reduce the number
11
eXaMPLe
G
of bats in a public garden is formed and
t months after the plan is introduced the
PA
number of bats N in the garden is thought
30
to be modelled by N = 250 + .
t+1
D

a How many bats were removed from

TE

the garden in the first 9 months of the

relocation plan?
EC

b Sketch the graph of the bat population over time using the given model and
state its domain and range.
c What is the maximum number of bats that will be relocated according to
R

this model?
R

tHinK WritE
O

a Find the number of bats at the a N = 250 +

30
C

start of the plan and the number t+1

N

30
after 9 months and calculate the When t = 0, N = 250 + .
1
U

difference.
Therefore there were 280 bats when the plan was
introduced.
30
When t = 9, N = 250 + .
10
Therefore 9 months later there were 253 bats.
Hence, over the first 9 months, 27 bats were removed.

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 b N = 250 +
30
b 1 Identify the asymptotes and ,t≥0
other key features which t+1
are appropriate for the Vertical asymptote t = −1 (not applicable)
restriction t ≥ 0. Horizontal asymptote N = 250
Initial point is (0, 280).
2 Sketch the part of the graph of N
280 (0, 280)
the hyperbola that is applicable
and label axes appropriately. 270
Note: The vertical scale is
260
broken in order to better display (9, 253)

FS
the graph. 250 N = 250

O
0 t (months)
9

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3 State the domain and range for Domain 5 t : t ≥ 0 6

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this model. Range (250, 280]
c 1 Interpret the meaning of the c The horizontal asymptote shows that as t → ∞, N → 250.
horizontal asymptote. This means N = 250 gives the limiting population of the bats.

E
2 State the answer. Since the population of bats cannot fall below 250 and
G
there were 280 initially, the maximum number of bats that
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can be relocated is 30.

Exercise 6.4 The rectangular hyperbola and the truncus

D

1 WE7 Sketch the graphs of the following functions, stating the domain and range.
TE

PRactise
2 −1
Work without CAS a y = −1 b y =
x+2 x−2
EC

1 3
2 For f : R\ e f → R, f(x) = 4 − , state the equations of the asymptotes and
2 1 − 2x
R

the asymptote-formed quadrants in which the graph would lie.

R

6x
3 WE8 a  Identify the asymptotes of the hyperbola with equation y = .
3x + 2
O

b Form the equation of the y

C

hyperbola shown.
x=4
N
U

1
y=–
2

0 (6, 0) x

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 4 Find the domain and range of the hyperbola with equation xy − 4y + 1 = 0.
5 WE9 From Ohm’s Law, the electrical resistance, R ohms, of a metal conductor in
which the voltage is constant is inversely proportional to the current, I amperes.
When the current is 0.6 amperes, the resistance is 400 ohms.
a Find the relationship between the resistance and current.
b If the current is increased by 20%, what is the resistance?
1
6 Select the table of data which shows y ∝ , complete the table and state the rule
x
for y in terms of x.
a
x   0.5  1 2  4 8

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y 20.5 11 7 6.5 6.4
b

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x   0.5  1  2  4 8
y 14.4 7.2 3.6 1.8 6.4

O
7 WE10 Sketch the graphs of the following functions, stating the domain and range.

PR
1 −8
a y = −1 b y = −4
(x − 3) 2
(x + 2) 2
8 Determine the equations of the asymptotes and state the domain and range of the

E
3
truncus with equation y = .
G
2(1 − 5x) 2
PA
9 WE11 The number P of cattle owned by a farmer at a time
100
t years after purchase is modelled by P = 30 + .
2+t
a By how many cattle is the herd reduced after the
D

first 2 years?
TE

b Sketch the graph of the number of cattle over time using the
given model and state its domain and range.
c What is the minimum number the herd of cattle is expected to reach according
EC

to this model?
10 The height h metres of a hot air balloon above ground level
R

100
t minutes after take-off is given by h = 25 − , t ≥ 0.
(t + 2) 2
R

a How long, to the nearest second, does it take the balloon to

O

reach an altitude of 12.5 metres above ground level?

C

b What is its limiting altitude?

N

11 State the equations of the asymptotes of the following hyperbolas.

U

Consolidate
1 8
Apply the most a y = +2 b y = − 3
appropriate x+5 x
mathematical
−3 −3 3
processes and tools c y = d y = −
4x 14 + x 4
12 Sketch the graph of the following functions, stating the domain and range.
1 3
a y = −3 b y = 4 −
x+1 x−3
5 5
c y = − d y = −a1 + b
3+x 2−x

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 11 − 3x b
13 a If =a− calculate the values of a and b.
4−x 4−x
11 − 3x
b Hence, sketch the graph of y = .
4−x
11 − 3x
c For what values of x is > 0?
4−x
a
14 Express in the form y = + d and state the equations of the asymptotes for
bx + c
each of the following.
x
a y = b (x − 4)(y + 2) = 4
4x + 1

FS
1 + 2x
c y = d 2xy + 3y + 2 = 0
x
15 Identify the equations of the asymptotes and sketch the graphs of the following,

O
stating the domain and range.

O
12 −24 1
a y = +5 b y = +6 c y = 7 −

PR
(x − 2) 2
(x + 2) 2
7x2
4 1 x2 + 2
d y = e y = −2 − f y =
(2x − 1) 2 (2 − x) 2 x2

E
16 The diagrams in parts a to d are either of a hyperbola or a truncus. Form the
equations of each graph.
G
PA
a y b x = –3 y
x=3
D

y=1 (–5, 1.75) y=1

TE

1 1
(1, 0)
0 3 x –3 0 x
EC
R
R
O

c y d y
C

x = –3
N

y=2 (0, 1)
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(–1, 1) (1, 1) 0 x

x=0
0 x

y = –2

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 4
e The graph of a truncus has the same shape as y = but its vertical asymptote
x2
has the equation x = −2 . Give its rule and write the function in mapping
notation.
1
f A hyperbola is undefined when x = . As x → −∞ its graph approaches the
4
1
line y = − from below. The graph cuts the x-axis where x = 1.
2
i Determine the equation of the hyperbola and express it in the form
ax + b
y= where a, b, c, d ∈ Z.
cx + d
ii Write the function in mapping notation.

FS
17 The strength of a radio signal I varies inversely as the square of the
k
distance d from the transmitter, so I =

O
.
d2

O
a Draw a sketch of the shape of the graph of I against d.
b Describe the effect on the strength of the signal when the distance

PR
from the transmitter is doubled.
18 The time taken to travel a fixed distance of 180 km is inversely
proportional to the speed of travel.

E
a Write the variation statement, defining the variables used.

G
b What is the constant of proportionality?
PA
c Sketch a graph to show the nature of the relationship between the time and
the speed.
d What speed needs to be maintained if the entire journey is to be completed
D

in 214 hours?
x2
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19 a Calculate the coordinates of the point(s) of intersection of xy = 2 and y = .

4
x2
b On the same axes sketch the graphs of xy = 2 and y = .
EC

4
4 x2
c Calculate the coordinates of the point(s) of intersection of y = and y =
x2 4
4 x2
and sketch the graphs of y = 2 and y = on the same set of axes.
R

x 4
a x2
R

d Express the coordinates of the point(s) of intersection of y = and y = in

x2 a
terms of a, for a > 0.
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20 In an effort to protect a rare species of stick insect, 20 of the species were

C

captured and relocated to a small island where there were few predators. After
N

2 years the population size grew to 240 stick insects.

U

A model for the size N of the stick insect population

after t years on the island is thought to be defined by the
at + b
function N : R + ∪ 5 0 6 → R, N(t) = .
t+2
a Calculate the values of a and b.
b After what length of time, to the nearest month, did the stick
insect population reach 400?
880
c Show that N(t + 1) − N(t) = .
(t + 2)(t + 3)

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 d Hence, or otherwise, find the increase in the stick insect population during
the 12th year and compare this with the increase during the 14th year. What is
happening to the growth in population?
e When would the model predict the number of stick insects reaches 500?
f How large can the stick insect population grow?
x+1
21 Use CAS technology to sketch y = together with its asymptotes and use the
Master x+2
graphing screen to obtain:
x+1
a the number of intersections of y = x with y =
x+2
x+1
b the values of k for which y = x + k intersects y = once, twice or not at all.
x+2

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22 a Sketch the graphs of xy = 1 and x2 − y2 = 2 using the conic screen or other
technology and give the equations of their asymptotes.

O
b These hyperbolas are the same but they are sketched on different orientations of
the axes. Suggest a way to transform one graph into the other.

O
PR
6.5 The relation y 2 = x
Here we shall consider a relation with a one-to-many correspondence. This relation is

E
not a function.

Units 1 & 2 The relation y 2 = x G y

PA
AOS 1 The relation y2 = x cannot be a function y2 = x
Topic 5 since, for example, x = 1 is paired with
Concept 4 both y = 1 and y = −1; the graph of
D

(1, 1)
 he relation
T y2 = x therefore fails the vertical line test
(0, 0)
TE

y  2 = x for a function.

Concept summary 0 x
The shape of the graph of y2 = x could be (1, –1)
described as a sideways parabola
EC

opening to the right, like the reflector in a

car’s headlight.
Interactivity
R

Graph plotter: y  2 = x Key features of the graph of y2 = x are:

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• domain R + ∪ 5 0 6 with the graph y
R

x = –1
opening to the right y2 = –x
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• range R
C

• turning point, usually called a

vertex, at (0, 0) (1, 1)
N

• axis of symmetry is horizontal with (0, 0)

U

equation y = 0 (the x-axis) 0 x

• one-to-many correspondence. (–1, 1)
The graph of y2 = −x will open to the
left, with domain R− ∪ 5 0 6 .

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 transformations of the graph of y 2 = x
Horizontal and vertical translations are identifiable from the coordinates of the vertex,
just as they are for translations of the parabolic function y = x2; the analysis of the
curve is very similar to that applied to the parabolic function.
From the equation ( y − k) 2 = a(x − h) we can deduce:
• The vertex has coordinates (h, k), due to the horizontal and vertical translations h
and k respectively.
• The axis of symmetry has equation y = k.
• If a > 0, the graph opens to the right; if a < 0, it opens to the left.
• There is always one x-intercept obtained by substituting y = 0.
• There may be two, one or no y-intercepts, determined by substituting x = 0 and

FS
solving the resulting quadratic equation for y.
By considering the sign of a and the position of the vertex, it is possible to deduce

O
whether or not there will be a y-intercept. If there is no y-intercept, this consideration

O
can avoid wasted effort in attempting to solve a quadratic equation for which there are
no real solutions.

PR
If the equation of the graph is not given in the vertex form (y − k) 2 = a(x − h),
completing the square on the y terms may be necessary to transform the equation into
this form.

E
WORKeD
12 G
For each of the following relations, state the coordinates of the vertex and
PA
eXaMPLe sketch the graph stating its domain and range.
a ( y − 1) 2 = 8(x + 2) b y2 = 6 − 3x
D

tHinK WritE
TE

a 1 State the coordinates of the vertex. a (y − k) 2 = a(x − h) has vertex (h, k)

(y − 1) 2 = 8(x + 2) has vertex (−2, 1)
EC

2 Calculate any intercepts with the axes. x-intercept: let y = 0

(−1 ) 2 = 8 (x + 2 )
R

8 x = −1 5
15
R

∴x =−
8
O

15
x-intercept a− , 0b
C

8
y-intercepts: let x = 0
N

(y − 1 ) 2 = 1 6
U

y−1 = ±4
∴ y = −3 o r y = 5
y-intercepts (0, −3), (0, 5)

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 3 Sketch the graph showing the key features y
and state the domain and range.

(y – 1)2 = 8(x + 2)
(0, 5)

(–2, 1)

)
x
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0
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(0, –3)

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Domain 3 −2, ∞ 2 and range R.
b 1 Express the equation in the form b y2 = 6 − 3x
(y − k) 2 = a(x − h) and state the vertex. = −3(x − 2)

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Vertex is (2, 0).
2 Calculate any intercepts with the axes. G
x-intercept is the vertex (2, 0).
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y-intercepts: in y2 = 6 − 3x, let x = 0
y2 = 6
∴ y = ± !6
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y-intercepts 1 0, ±!6 2
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3 Sketch the graph and state the domain y

and range. y2 = 6 – 3x
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( )
0, 6
R

(2, 0)
R

0 x
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(
0, – 6 )
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Domain (−∞, 2]; range R.

Determining the rule for the sideways parabola

Since the most common form given for the equation of the sideways parabola is
the vertex form (y − k) 2 = a(x − h), once the coordinates of the vertex are known,
a second point can be used to obtain the value of a. Other sets of three pieces of
information and analysis could also determine the equation, including that the axis of
symmetry lies midway between the y-intercepts.

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13 a Determine the equation of the relation with rule ( y − k) 2 = a(x − h) and
eXaMPLe vertex (3, 5) which passes through the point (5, 3).
b Determine the equation of the sideways parabola which contains the three
points (0, 0), (0, −4), (3, 2).

tHinK WritE
a 1 Substitute the coordinates of the vertex into a (y − k) 2 = a(x − h)
the general form of the equation. Vertex (3, 5)
⇒ (y − 5) 2 = a(x − 3)
2 Use the given point on the graph to Point (5, 3) is on the curve.

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determine the remaining unknown constant. ⇒ (3 − 5) 2 = a(5 − 3)
4 = 2a

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∴a=2

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3 State the equation. The equation is (y − 5) 2 = 2(x − 3).

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b 1 Calculate the equation of the axis b Two of the given points, (0, 0) and (0, −4),
of symmetry. lie on the y-axis, so the axis of symmetry lies
Note: An alternative approach would be to midway between these two points.

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set up a system of 3 simultaneous equations Equation of axis of symmetry is:
using the coordinates of the 3 given points.
G y= 1
y + y2
2
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0 + (−4)
=
2
= −2
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y = −2 is the equation of the axis of symmetry.

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2 Substitute the equation of the axis of Let the equation be (y − k) 2 = a(x − h).
symmetry into the general equation of a Axis of symmetry y = −2
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sideways parabola. ∴ (y + 2) 2 = a(x − h)

3 Use the third point and one of the Substitute the point (0, 0).
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y-intercepts to form a system of two (2) 2 = a(−h)

simultaneous equations.
R

4 = −ah
Substitute the point (3, 2).
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(2 + 2) 2 = a(3 − h)
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16 = a(3 − h)
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= 3a − ah
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4 Solve the simultaneous equations to 4 = −ah ............. (1)

obtain a and h. 16 = 3a − ah ...... (2)
Equation (2) − equation (1)
12 = 3a
a=4
Equation (1) ⇒ h = −1
5 State the answer. The equation of the sideways parabola is
(y + 2) 2 = 4(x + 1).

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 The square root function
The square root function is formed as y
part of the relation y2 = x in much the
same way as the semicircle forms part y= x
of a circle.
Although y2 = x is not a function,
it is made up of two branches, the
upper branch and the lower branch, 0 x
each of which is a function. Since
y2 = x ⇒ y = ±!x, the upper branch
has the equation y = !x and the lower y= – x

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branch has the equation y = −!x.

The graph of y = !x

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1

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The square root function has the rule y = xn, n = . It is not a polynomial function.
2

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1 1
Since x = !x, the square root function is defined by the equation y = !x or y = x2.
2

The y-values of this function must be such that y ≥ 0. No term under a square root
symbol can be negative so this function also requires that x ≥ 0. The graph of the square

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root function is shown in the diagram.

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Key features of the graph of y = !x are: y
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• endpoint (0, 0) y= x
• as x → ∞, y → ∞
• defined only for x ≥ 0 so the (1, 1)
+ ∪ 5 6
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domain is R 0
(0, 0)
• y-values cannot be negative so the
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x
range is R + ∪ 5 0 6
0

• one-to-one correspondence
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• upper half of the sideways parabola y2 = x

Variations of the basic graph
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The term under the square root cannot be y

negative so y = !−x has a domain requiring
R

−x ≥ 0 ⇒ x ∈ (−∞, 0]. This graph can be y= x

y = –x
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obtained by reflecting the graph of y = !x in

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the y-axis. The four variations in position of the

basic graph are shown in the diagram.
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0 x
The diagram could also be interpreted as displaying
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the graphs of the two relations y2 = x (on the

right of the y-axis) and y2 = −x (on the left of the y= – x
y = – –x
y-axis). The endpoints of the square root functions
are the vertices of these sideways parabolas.

Transformations of the square root function

The features of the graph of y = a !x − h + k are:
• endpoint (h, k)
• if a > 0, the endpoint is the minimum point

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 • if a < 0, the endpoint is the maximum point
• either one or no x-intercepts
• either one or no y-intercepts
• domain [h, ∞) since x − h ≥ 0 ⇒ x ≥ h
• range is [k, ∞) if a > 0 or (−∞, k] if a < 0
The graph of y = a !−(x − h) + k also has its endpoint at (h, k) but its
domain is (−∞, h] .

WORKeD
14 a Sketch y = 2 !x + 1 − 4, stating its domain and range.
eXaMPLe
b For the function f(x) = !2 − x:

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i state its domain

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ii sketch the graph of y = f(x)

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iii form the equation of the sideways parabola of which it is part.

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tHinK WritE
a 1 State the coordinates of the endpoint. a y = 2 !x + 1 − 4
Endpoint (−1, −4)

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y-intercept: let x = 0
2 Calculate any intercepts with the
coordinate axes. G
y = 2 !1 − 4
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= −2
⇒ (0, −2)
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x-intercept: let y = 0
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2 !x + 1 − 4 = 0
∴"x + 1 = 2
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Square both sides:

x +1 =4
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∴x =3
⇒ (3, 0)
R
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3 Sketch the graph and state its domain y

and range. y = 2 x + 1– 4
C
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(3, 0)
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0 x

(0, –2)

(–1, –4)

Domain [−1, ∞); range [−4, ∞)

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 b i State the requirement on the b i f(x) = !2 − x
expression under the square root and Domain: require 2 − x ≥ 0
then state the domain. ∴ −x ≥ −2
∴x ≤2
Therefore the domain is (−∞, 2] .

ii Identify the key points of the graph ii f(x) = !2 − x

and sketch. y = !2 − x
= !−(x − 2)

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Endpoint (2, 0) is also the x-intercept.
y-intercept: let x = 0 in y = !2 − x

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y = !2
y-intercept is 1 0, !2 2 .

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y

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y= 2–x ( )
0, 2

(0, 2)

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x

G
0
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iii Form the equation of the iii Square root function: y = !2 − x

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sideways parabola. Square both sides:

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Note: The required equation cannot be y2 = 2 − x

written using f(x) notation since the The equation of the sideways parabola is
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sideways parabola is not a function. y2 = 2 − x or y2 = −(x − 2) or y = ±!2 − x.

Determining the equation of a square root function

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If a diagram is given, the direction of the graph will indicate whether to use the
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equation in the form of y = a !x − h + k or of y = a !−(x − h) + k. If a diagram is

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not given, the domain or a rough sketch of the given information may clarify which
form of the equation to use.
C
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WORKeD Form a possible equation for y

15
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eXaMPLe the square root function shown.

(0.5, 1)
(0, 0)
0 x

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 THINK WRITE
1 Note the direction of the graph to decide Graph opens to the left with x ≤ 0.5.
which form of the equation to use. Let equation be y = a !−(x − h) + k.
2 Substitute the coordinates of the endpoint Endpoint (0.5, 1)
into the equation.
y = a !−(x − 0.5) + 1
= a !−x + 0.5 + 1
3 Use a second point on the graph to determine (0, 0) lies on the graph.
the value of a. 0 = a !0.5 + 1

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1
−1 = a ×
!2

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a = −!2

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4 State the equation of the graph. The equation is y = −!2!−x + 0.5 + 1.

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1
5 Express the equation in a simplified form. y = −!2 −x + +1
Å 2
−2x + 1

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= −!2 +1
Å 2
G !−2x + 1
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= −!2 +1
!2
= −!−2x + 1 + 1
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Therefore the equation is y = 1 − !1 − 2x.

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Exercise 6.5 The relation y 2 = x

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1 WE12 For each of the following relations state the coordinates of the vertex and
PRactise
sketch the graph, stating its domain and range.
Work without CAS
a (y + 3) 2 = 4(x − 1) b 1 y − 3 2 2 = −9x
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2 Express the relation given by y2 + 8y − 3x + 20 = 0 in the form

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(y − k) 2 = a(x − h) and hence state the coordinates of its vertex and the
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equation of its axis of symmetry.

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3 WE13 a  Determine the equation of the relation with rule (y − k) 2 = a(x − h)

which passes through the point (−10, 0) and has a vertex at (4, −7).
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b Determine the equation of the sideways parabola which contains the points
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(0, 0), (0, 6) and (9, −3).

4 A parabola touches the y-axis at y = 3 and cuts the x-axis at x = 2. Explain
whether this parabola is a function or not and form its equation.
5 WE14 a  Sketch y = !x − 1 − 3, stating its domain and range.
b For the function f(x) = −!2x + 4:
i state its domain
ii sketch the graph of y = f(x)
iii form the equation of the sideways parabola of which it is part.

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 6 Consider the relation S = 5 (x, y) : (y + 2) 2 = 9(x − 1) 6 .
a Find the coordinates of its vertex and x-intercept and hence sketch its graph.
b Form the equation of the square root function which forms the lower half of S.
7 WE15 Form a possible equation for the square root function shown.
y

(0, 3)

(–2, 1)

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0 x

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8 The relation (y − a) 2 = b(x − c) has a vertex at (2, 5) and cuts the x-axis at

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x = −10.5. Determine the values of a, b and c, and hence state the equation of the
relation and its domain and range.
1
9 On the same diagram, sketch the graphs of y2 = x, y2 = 4x and y2 = x and

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Consolidate 4
comment on the effect of the change of the coefficient of the x-term.
Apply the most
appropriate
mathematical G
10 Sketch the following, labelling the coordinates of the vertex and any axis intercepts.
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processes and tools
a (y + 1) 2 = 3x b 9y2 = x + 1
c (y + 2) 2 = 8(x − 3) d (y − 4) 2 = 2x + 1
11 Sketch the following, stating the coordinates of the vertex and the exact
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coordinates of any intercept with the axes.

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a y2 = −2x b (y + 1) 2 = −2(x − 4)
c (6 − y) 2 = −8 − 2x d x = −(2y − 6) 2
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12 Express the following equations in the form (y − k) 2 = a(x − h) and hence state
the coordinates of the vertex and the domain.
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a y2 + 16y − 5x + 74 = 0 b y2 − 3y + 13x − 1 = 0
c (5 + 2y) 2 = 8 − 4x d (5 − y)(1 + y) + 5(x − 1) = 0
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Form the equation of the graph of

13 a  b Give a possible equation for the
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the parabola relation shown. graph shown.

C

y y
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(–2, 2)
(2, 0)
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0 x 0 x
(1, –1)
(1, –2)

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 c A curve in the shape of a sideways parabola touches the y-axis and passes
through the points (1, 12) and (1, −4).
i State the equation of its axis of symmetry.
ii Determine the equation of the curve.
d The reflector in a car’s headlight has a parabolic shape.

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12 cm 11 cm

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Placing the coordinate axes with the origin at the vertex of the parabola, form the
equation of the parabola relative to these axes.

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14 Consider the relation S = 5 (x, y) : (y − 2) 2 = 1 − x 6 .

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a Express the equation of the relation S with y as the subject.
PA
b Define, as mappings, the two functions f and g which together form the
relation S.
c Sketch, on the same diagram, the graphs of y = f(x) and y = g(x).
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d Give the image of −8 for each function.

15 Sketch the following relations and state their domains and ranges.
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a y = !x + 3 − 2 b y = 5 − !5x
c y = 2 !9 − x + 4 d y = !49 − 7x
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e y = 2 ± !x + 4 f y + 1 + !−2x + 3 = 0
Determine the equation for the graph shown, given it represents a square root
16 a 
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function with endpoint (−2, −2).

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y
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(–2, –2)
C
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0 x
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(1, –1)

b Form the equation of the square root function with endpoint (4, −1) and
containing the point (0, 9). At what point does this function cut the x-axis?
c Give the equation of the function which has the same shape as y = !−x and an
endpoint with coordinates (4, −4).

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 d A small object falls to the ground from a vertical height of h metres. The time,
t seconds, is proportional to the square root of the height. If it takes 2 seconds
for the object to reach the ground from a height of 19.6 metres, obtain the rule
for t in terms of h.
17 A function is defined as f : [0, ∞) → R, f(x) = !mx + n, f(1) = 1 and f(4) = 4.
a Determine the values of m and n.
b Calculate the value of x for which f(x) = 0.
c Sketch the graph of y = f(x) together with the graph of y = x and state
5 x : f(x) > x 6 .
d State the equation of the sideways parabola of which the function f is one of
its branches.

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18 Consider the curve with equation y2 = −8x.
a State the domain of the curve and show that the point P 1 −3, 2 !6 2 lies on the

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curve. Identify which branch of the curve it lies on.

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b Show that both the vertex V and the point P 1 −3, 2 !6 2 are at positions
which are equidistant from the point F 1 −2, 0 2 and the vertical line D with

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equation x = 2.
c Q is a point on the other branch of the curve to P, where x = a, a < 0. Express
the coordinates of Q in terms of a and show that Q is also equidistant from the

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point F 1 −2, 0 2 and the vertical line D with equation x = 2.

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d A property of a parabola is that rays travelling parallel to its axis of symmetry
are all reflected through a point called the focus. A radio telescope is designed
PA
on this principle so that signals received from outer space will be concentrated
at its focus.
D
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Focus
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R
R

 
Consider the equation y2 = −8x as a two-dimensional model of a telescope dish.
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Its focus is the point F 1 −2, 0 2 . A signal, travelling parallel to the axis of symmetry,
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strikes the dish at the point P 1 −3, 2 !6 2 and is reflected through the focus F,
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striking the curve at point Q where x = a, a < 0. Calculate the value of a.

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19 Consider the functions with rules f(x) = 3 !x + 1 + 2 and g(x) = "4 − x2 + 2.

Master
a State their domains and what types of function they are.
b Obtain the coordinates of any points of intersection of the graphs of y = f(x)
and y = g(x), expressing the coordinates to 1 decimal place.
c The function f is a branch of a relation A with the same domain as f ; the
function g is a branch of a relation B with the same domain as g. Form the rules
for the two relations A and B.
d Give the coordinates of the points of intersection of the two relations A and B
obtained in part c, to one decimal place.

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 20 A parabola can be defined as the path traced out by the set
of points which lie in positions that are equidistant from a
fixed point and a fixed line. Using Cabri or other geometry M
software, construct a vertical line and label it D; select a point
to the right of the line D and label it F.
F
Construct the following:
• a point M on the line D
• the perpendicular line to D through M
• the perpendicular bisector of MF D
• the intersection point P of these last two lines
• the locus of P as M moves along line D.

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a What shape is the locus path?
b Erase the locus and create, then measure, the line segments FP and PM. What

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do you observe about the measurements? Move F and M to test whether your
observation continues to hold. What conclusion can you form?

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Hypatia, who was born in Alexandria around 350 bc, is the first recorded female
mathematician of note. Amongst her mathematical interests were the curves, known as
the conic sections, which arise from a plane cutting a cone. One of these conics is the
parabola. When a plane parallel to the slant height of a right cone cuts the cone, the

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cross-section obtained is a parabola.
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PA
D
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HYPATIA    
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6.6 Other functions and relations

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In this section we will use the functions we have learnt about so far to shed insight
into and explore some connections between other functions and relations.
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Units 1 & 2 Maximal domains

AOS 1
When we write the function for which f(x) = x2 we imply that this function has
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Topic 5 domain R. This is called the maximal or implied domain of the function. The
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Concept 5 knowledge acquired about the domains of polynomial, hyperbola, truncus, semicircle
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 ther functions
O and square root functions can now be applied to identify the maximal domains of
and relations
Concept summary
algebraic functions with which we are not familiar.
We know, for example, that the maximal domain of any polynomial function is R; the
domain of the square root function y = !x is R + ∪ 5 0 6 since the expression under
1
the square root symbol cannot be negative; and the domain of the hyperbola y = is
x
R\ 5 0 6 since the denominator cannot be zero.

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 The maximal domain of any function must exclude:
• any value of x for which the denominator would become zero
• any value of x which would create a negative number or expression under
a square root sign.

Hence, to obtain maximal domains, the following conditions would have to be

satisfied:
g(x)
y= ⇒ f(x) ≠ 0
f(x)
y = !f(x) ⇒ f(x) ≥ 0

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g(x)
y= ⇒ f(x) > 0

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!f(x)
g(x)

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Numerators can be zero. For y = , if g(a) = 0 and f(a) = 2, for example, the
f(x)

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g(a) 0
value of = = 0, which is defined.
f(a) 2
At a value of x for which its denominator would be zero, a function will be

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discontinuous and its graph will have a vertical asymptote. As noted, this value of x is
excluded from the function’s domain.
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PA
Where a function is composed of the sum or difference of two functions, its domain
must be the set over which all of its parts are defined.

The maximal domain of y = f(x) ± g(x) is df ∩ dg where df and dg are the

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domains of f and g respectively.

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EC

WORKeD Identify the maximal domains of the rational functions with the following
eXaMPLe 16 rules.
R

1 x−4 1
a y= b y= c y=
R

x2 −9 x2 + 9 "x3 − 8
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tHinK WritE
C

1
a 1 Determine any values of x for which a y=
−9
x2
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the denominator would become

zero and exclude these values from If the denominator x2 − 9 = 0, then:
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the domain. (x + 3)(x − 3) = 0

∴ x = −3, x = 3
2 State the maximal domain. The values x = −3, x = 3 must be excluded from
the domain.
Therefore, the maximal domain is R\ 5 ±3 6 .

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 b 1 Determine any values of x for which b y=
x−4
the denominator would become zero. x2 + 9
If the denominator is zero:
x2 + 9 = 0
x2 = −9
There is no real solution.
As the denominator x2 + 9 is the sum of two
squares, it can never be zero.
2 State the maximal domain. The denominator cannot be zero and both the
numerator and denominator are polynomials, so they

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are always defined for any x-value.
Therefore the maximal domain of the function is R.

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c 1 State the condition the expression c y=
1

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contained under the square root sign "x3 − 8
must satisfy. The term "x3 − 8 requires x3 − 8 ≥ 0.

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However, this term cannot be allowed to be zero
since it is in the denominator.
Hence, x3 − 8 > 0.

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2 Solve the inequation and state the x3 > 8
maximal domain.
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∴x > 2
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The maximal domain is (2, ∞).

Inverse relations and functions

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The relation A = 5 (−1, 4), (0, 3), (1, 5) 6 is formed by the mapping:
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−1 → 4
0→3
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1→5
The inverse relation is formed by ‘undoing’ the mapping where:
R

4 → −1
R

3→0
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5→1
The inverse of A is the relation 5 (4, −1), (3, 0), (5, 1) 6 .
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The x- and y-coordinates of the points in relation A have been interchanged in its
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inverse. This causes the domains and ranges to be interchanged also.

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Domain of A = 5 −1, 0, 1 6 = range of its inverse

Range of A = 5 3, 4, 5 6 = domain of its inverse

• For any relation, the inverse is obtained by interchanging the

x- and y-coordinates of the ordered pairs.
• Domains and ranges are interchanged between a pair of inverse
relations.

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 The equation of the inverse
The effect of the operation ‘multiply by 2’ is undone by the operation ‘divide by 2’;
the effect of the operation ‘subtract 2’ is undone by the operation ‘add 2’, and so on.
These are examples of inverse operations and we use these ‘undoing’ operations to
solve equations. The ‘undoing’ operations can also be used to deduce the equation of
the inverse of a given relation.
The ‘multiply by 2’ rule is that of the relation y = 2x, so its inverse with the ‘divide
x
by 2’ rule is y = .
2
Algebraically, interchanging x and y in the equation y = 2x gives x = 2y. Rearranging
x
this to make y the subject gives y = , the equation of its inverse.

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2

To obtain the equation of the inverse:

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• Interchange x and y in the equation of the original relation or

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function and rearrange to make y the subject.

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In some cases, the domain will need to be included when stating the equation of the
inverse. For example, to find the equation of the inverse of the function y = !x,
interchanging coordinates gives x = !y. Expressing x = !y with y as the subject

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gives y = x2. This rule is not unexpected since ‘square root’ and ‘squaring’ are inverse

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operations. However, as the range of the function y = !x is [0, ∞), this must be the
domain of its inverse. Hence, the equation of the inverse of y = !x is y = x2, with the
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restriction that x ≥ 0.

Graphs of inverse relations

D

x
The graphs of the pair of inverses, y = 2x and y = show that their graphs are
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2
symmetric about the line y = x. The coordinates of symmetric points relative to y = x
are interchanged on each graph.
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Both graphs contain the point y

y = 2x
(0, 0) since interchanging
y=x
coordinates of this point does
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not change the point. (1, 2)

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• Given the graph of a function

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or another relation, 1
y = –x
reflection of this graph in 2
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the line y = x will create the

(2, 1)
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graph of its inverse. (0, 0)

x
The coordinates of known
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0
points, such as the axes
intercepts, are interchanged by (–4, –2)
this reflection. If the graphs
intersect, they will do so on the
(–2, –4)
line y = x since interchanging
the coordinates of any point
on y = x would not cause any
alteration to the coordinates.

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 notation for inverse functions
Interactivity Neither the original relation nor its inverse have to be functions.
Graph plotter:
inverse functions
However, when both a relation and its inverse are functions, there is a special symbol
int-2575 for the name of the inverse.

• If the inverse of a function f is itself a function, then the inverse

function is denoted by f −1.

The equation of the inverse of the square root function f(x) = !x can be written as
f −1 (x) = x2, x ≥ 0.

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In mapping notation, if f : [0, ∞) → R, f(x) = !x, then the inverse function is
f −1 : [0, ∞) → R, f −1 (x) = x2.

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The domain of f −1 equals the range of f and the range of f −1 equals the domain of f ;
that is, df −1 = rf and rf −1 = df .

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Note that f −1 is a function notation and cannot be used for relations which are not

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1
functions. Note also that the inverse function f −1 and the reciprocal function
f
1
represent different functions: f −1 ≠ .

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f

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Consider the linear function f : [0, 3) → R, f(x) = 2x − 2.
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a State the domain and determine the range of f .
b State the domain and range of f −1, the inverse of f .
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c Form the rule for the inverse and express the inverse function in mapping
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notation.
d Sketch the graphs of y = f(x) and y = f −1 (x) on the same set of axes.
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tHinK WritE
a State the domain and use its endpoints to a f : [0, 3) → R, f(x) = 2x − 2
R

determine the range. Domain [0, 3)

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Endpoints: when x = 0, f(0) = −2 (closed); when

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x = 3, f(3) = 4 (open)
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Therefore the range is [−2, 4).

b df −1 = rf
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b State the domain and range of

the inverse. = [−2, 4)
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r f −1 = df
= [0, 3)
The inverse has domain [−2, 4) and range [0, 3).
c 1 Interchange x- and y-coordinates c f(x) = 2x − 2
to form the equation of the Let y = 2x − 2
inverse function. Function: y = 2x − 2
Inverse: x = 2y − 2

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 2 Rearrange the equation to make y x + 2 = 2y
the subject.
x+2
∴y =
2
x+2
Therefore the rule for the inverse is f −1 (x) = .
2
3 Express the inverse function as The inverse function is:
a mapping. x+2
f −1: [−2, 4) → R, f −1 (x) =
2
d Sketch each line using its endpoints d y
y=x
and include the line y = x as part of

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(3, 4)
the graph.
(4, 3)
Note: The graph of f −1 could be deduced

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from the graph of f by interchanging
f –1

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coordinates of the endpoints.

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(0, –2)
0 x

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y=x (–2, 0)

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f and f −1 intersect on the line y = x.
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Condition for the inverse function f −1 to exist

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The inverse of the parabola with equation y = x2 y

can be obtained algebraically by interchanging y=x
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x- and y-coordinates to give x = y2 as the

equation of its inverse.
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Graphically, the inverse of the parabola is

obtained by reflecting the graph of the parabola
R

0 x
in the line y = x. This not only illustrates that
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the sideways parabola, y2 = x, is the inverse of

the parabola y = x2, but it also illustrates that
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although the parabola is a function, its inverse is not a function.

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The reflection has interchanged the types of correspondence, as well as the domains
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and ranges. The many-to-one function y = x2 has an inverse with a one-to-many

correspondence and therefore its inverse is not a function. This has an important
implication for functions.

For f −1 to exist, f must be a one-to-one function.

To ensure the inverse exists as a function, the domain of the original function may
need to be restricted in order to ensure its correspondence is one-to-one.

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18 Consider the quadratic function defined by y = 2 − x2.
eXaMPLe
a Form the rule for its inverse and explain why the inverse is not a function.
b Sketch the graph of y = 2 − x2, x ∈ R− and use this to sketch its inverse on
the same diagram.
c Form the equation of the inverse of y = 2 − x2, x ∈ R−.
d At what point do the two graphs intersect?

tHinK WritE

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a 1 Interchange x- and y-coordinates to a y = 2 − x2
form the rule for its inverse. Inverse: x = 2 − y2

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∴ y2 = 2 − x is the rule for the inverse.

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2 Explain why the inverse is not The quadratic function is many-to-one so its inverse
a function. has a one-to-many correspondence. Therefore the

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inverse is not a function.
b 1 Sketch the graph of the function b y = 2 − x2, x ∈ R−

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for the restricted domain. Domain: R−
y-intercept: (0, 2) is open since x ∈ R−.
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x-intercept: let y = 0
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2 − x2 = 0
∴ x2 = 2
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∴ x = ± !2
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⇒ x = −!2 since x ∈ R−
x-intercept 1 −!2, 0 2
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Turning point (0, 2).

y
R
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(0, 2)
y = 2 – x2 , x < 0
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(– 2 , 0 (
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0 x
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2 Deduce the key features of the For the inverse, (2, 0) is an open point on the x-axis
inverse and sketch its graph and and 1 0, −!2 2 is the y-intercept. Its graph is the
the line y = x on the same diagram reflection of the graph of y = 2 − x2, x ∈ R− in the
as the graph of the function. line y = x.

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y=x

2
y = 2 – x2, x < 0

(– 2 , 0)
–2 0 2 x

Inverse
(0, – 2 )
–2

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c Use the range of the inverse to help c From part a, the inverse of y = 2 − x2 is:
deduce its equation. y2 = 2 − x

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∴ y = ±!2 − x

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The range of the inverse must be R−, so the branch
with the negative square root is required.
Therefore the equation of the inverse is y = −!2 − x.

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d Choose two of the three equations
that contain the required point and G
d Point of intersection lies on y = x, y = 2 − x2 and
y = −!2 − x.
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solve this system of simultaneous Using the first two equations, at intersection:
equations. x = 2 − x2, x ∈ R−
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x2 + x − 2 = 0
(x + 2)(x − 1) = 0
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x = −2, x = 1
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Reject x = 1 since x ∈ R−.

Therefore (−2, −2) is the point of intersection.
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The inverse of y = x 3

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The cubic function y = x3 has a one-to-one correspondence, and both its domain and
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range are R. Its inverse will also be a function with both the domain and range of R.
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The rule for the inverse is obtained by interchanging the x- and y-coordinates.
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Function: y = x3
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Inverse function: x = y3
3
∴y=" x
3
The inverse of the cubic function y = x3 is the cube root function f : R → R, f(x) = " x.
1
3
In index form y = " x is written as y = x3, just as the square root function y = !x
1 1 1
can be expressed as y = x2. Both y = x3 and y = x2 belong to a category of functions
p
known as power functions of the form y = x q, p, q ∈ N.

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 the graph of y = x n, n = 1 y
y = x3
3 y=x
1
The graph of y = x is obtained by
3

reflecting the graph of y = x3 in

the line y = x. 1
–
y=x3
Note that the points (−1, −1), (1, 1)
(0, 0)
(0, 0), (1, 1) lie on y = x3 so the same x
1 0
three points must lie on y = x . 3

Key features: (−1, −1)

• Point of inflection at (0, 0)

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• As x → ∞, y → ∞ and as
x → −∞, y → −∞
• Domain R and range R

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Unlike the square root function, the cube root function has domain R since cube roots

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of negative numbers can be calculated.

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WORKeD On the same set of axes sketch the graphs of y = xn for n = 12 and n = 13 and
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hence state Ux : x3 > x2 V .

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tHinK WritE
G 1
PA
1 State the features of The function y = xn for n = 12 is the square root function, y = x2 or y = !x.
the first graph. Endpoint: (0, 0)
Point: the point (1, 1) lies on the graph.
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Domain requires x ≥ 0.
1
The function y = xn for n = 13 is the cube root function, y = x3 or y = " 3
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2 State features of the x.

second graph. Point of inflection: (0, 0)
Point: the point (1, 1) lies on the graph.
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Domain allows x ∈ R.
3 Sketch the graphs on y
R

the same set of axes. 1

–
y = x2
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(1, 1) 1
–
y = x3
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0 (0, 0) x
(–1, –1)
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4 State the answer to For x > 1 the square root values are larger than the cube root values.
the inequation. For 0 < x < 1 the cube root values are the larger.
1 1
5 x : x3 > x2 6 is 5 x : 0 < x < 1 6

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 hybrid functions
A hybrid function is one in which the rule may take a different form over different
sections of its domain. An example of a simple hybrid function is one defined
by the rule:
x, x ≥ 0
y= e
−x, x < 0
Graphing this function would give a line with positive gradient to the right of the
y-axis and a line with negative gradient to the left of the y-axis.
This hybrid function is continuous at x = 0 since both of its branches join, but that
may not be the case for all hybrid functions. If the branches do not join, the function

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is not continuous for that value of x: it is discontinuous at that point of its domain.
Sketching a hybrid function is like sketching a set of functions with restricted

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domains all on the same graph. Each branch of the hybrid rule is valid only for part of
the domain and, if the branches do not join,

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y
it is important to indicate which endpoints
y = x, x ≥ 0 y = x, x < 0

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are open and which are closed.
As for any function, each x-value can only
be paired to exactly one y-value in a hybrid
function. To calculate the corresponding

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y-value for a given value of x, the choice

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of which branch of the hybrid rule to use 0 (0, 0) x
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depends on which section of the domain the
x-value belongs to.
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WORKeD Consider the function:

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eXaMPLe x2 , x < 1
f(x) = e
−x, x ≥ 1
a Evaluate
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i f(−2) ii f(1) iii f(2).

b Sketch the graph of y = f(x) and state the domain and range.
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c State any value of x for which the function is not continuous.

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tHinK WritE
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x2, x < 1
a f(x) = e
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a Decide for each

x-value which section −x, x ≥ 1
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of the domain it i f(−2): Since x = −2 lies in the domain section x < 1, use the rule
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is in and calculate f(x) = x2.

its image using f(−2) = (−2) 2
the branch of the ∴ f(−2) = 4
hybrid function’s
rule applicable ii f(1): Since x = 1 lies in the domain section x ≥ 1, use the rule f(x) = −x.
to that section of ∴ f(1) = −1
the domain. iii f(2): Since x = 2 lies in the domain section x ≥ 1, use the rule f(x) = −x.
∴ f(2) = −2

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 b 1 Sketch each branch b  Sketch y = x2, x < 1
over its restricted Parabola, turning point (0, 0) open endpoint (1, 1)
domain to form Sketch y = −x, x ≥ 1
the graph of the Line, closed endpoint (1, −1)
hybrid function. Point x = 2 ⇒ (2, −2)
y

y = f(x)
1

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0 x
–1 1 (1, –1)
–1

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2 State the domain The domain is R.
and range. The range is (−∞, −1] ∪ [0, ∞).

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c State any value of x c  The function is not continuous at x = 1 because there is a break in the
where the branches of graph. G
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the graph do not join.
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Exercise 6.6 Other functions and relations

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1 WE16 Identify the maximal domains of the rational functions with the
PRactise
following rules.
Work without CAS
1 2−x 1
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a y = b y = c y =
16 − x 2
x +3
2
"x3 + 1
2 Give the implied domains of the functions defined by the following rules.
R

1
a f(x) = b g(x) = !x + 3 c h(x) = f(x) + g(x)
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x + 5x + 4
2

3 WE17 Consider the linear function f : (−∞, 2] → R, f(x) = 6 − 3x.

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a State the domain and determine the range of f .

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b State the domain and range of f −1, the inverse of f .

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c Form the rule for the inverse and express the inverse function in mapping notation.
d Sketch the graphs of y = f(x) and y = f −1 (x) on the same set of axes.
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4 Consider the semicircle with equation y = "4 − x2.

a Sketch the semicircle and its inverse on the same set of axes; state the type of
correspondence for each graph.
b Is the inverse a function?
5 WE18 Consider the quadratic function y = (x + 1) 2 defined on its maximal domain.
a Form the rule for its inverse and explain why the inverse is not a function.
b Sketch the graph of y = (x + 1) 2, x ∈ [−1, ∞) and use this to sketch its inverse
on the same diagram.

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 c Form the equation of the inverse of y = (x + 1) 2, x ∈ [−1, ∞).
d At what point do the two graphs intersect?
6 Given f : [a, ∞) → R, f(x) = x2 − 4x + 9, find the smallest value of a so that
f −1 exists.
1
7 WE19 On the same set of axes sketch the graphs of y = xn for n = 1 and n = ;
1 3
hence, state 5 x : x3 > x 6 .
Calculate the coordinates of the points of intersection of the two functions
8 a 
1
y = xn, n = −1 and n = .
3
1
b Sketch the graphs of y = xn, n = −1 and n = on the same set of axes.

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3
x3, x < 1
9 WE20 Consider the function for which f(x) = e

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2, x ≥ 1
a Evaluate the following.

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i f(−2) ii f(1) iii f(2)
b Sketch the graph of y = f(x) and state the domain and range.

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c State any value of x for which the function is not continuous.
4x + a, x < 1
10 Consider the function defined by f(x) =

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•2
, 1≤x≤4
G x
a Determine the value of a so the function will be continuous at x = 1.
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b Explain whether the function is continuous at x = 0.
11 Give the maximal domains of the functions with the following rules.
Consolidate
D

2x 1
Apply the most a y = "x2 − 4 b y = c y =
appropriate x −4
2
!4 − x
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mathematical
processes and tools
1
"x2 + 2
d y = !x + !2 − x e y = 4x6 + 6x−1 + 2x2 f y =
x2 + 8
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12 Find the rule for the inverse of each of the following.

2
a 4x − 8y = 1 b y = −3x − 4 c y2 = 4x
R
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d y = 4x2 e x2 + (y − 3) 2 = 1 f y = !2x + 1
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1
13 Consider the hyperbola function with the rule f(x) = defined on its
maximal domain. x−2
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a State the maximal domain and the equations of the asymptotes of the function.
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b Obtain the rule for its inverse.

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c State the equations of the asymptotes of the inverse.

1
d For any hyperbola with equation y = + b, what would the equations of
x−a
the asymptotes of its inverse be? Write down the equation of the inverse.
14 Consider f : [−2, 4) → R, f(x) = 4 − 2x.
a What are the domain and range of f −1?
b Obtain the rule for f −1 and write f −1 as a mapping.
c Sketch the graphs of y = f(x) and y = f −1 (x).
d For what value of x does f(x) = f −1 (x)?

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 Sketch the graphs of the following by reflecting the given relation in the
15 a 
line y = x.
    i y = 1 and its inverse  ii y = !−x and its inverse
1
iii y = and its inverse iv y = x3 − 1 and its inverse
x2
   v y = 1 − "1 − x2 and its inverse vi (y − 2) 2 = 1 − x and its inverse
b For those relations in part a that are functions, state which of them have
inverses that are also functions and give the inverses’ rules.
16 Sketch the graphs of each of the following hybrid functions and state their domain
and range.

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2, x≤0 x3, x < 1
a y = e b y = e
1 + x2, x > 0 x, x≥1

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1

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−2x, x < −1 , x<1
x−1

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c y = • 2, −1 ≤ x ≤ 1 d y = d
1
2x, x>1 , x>2
2−x

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1 x3, x < −1
x,
3
x≥0
e y = e
−x−2, x<0 G f y = • "x,
3
−1 ≤ x ≤ 1
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3x, x>1
−x −1, x < −1
17 Consider f : R → R, f(x) = • "1 − x2, −1 ≤ x ≤ 1
D

x + 1, x>1
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a Calculate the value of:

i f(0) ii f(3)
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iii f(−2) iv f(1)

b Show the function is not continuous at x = 1.
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c Sketch the graph of y = f(x) and state the type of correspondence.

d Determine the value of a such that f(a) = a.
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18 a Form a rule for the graph of the b Form the rule for the graph of the
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hybrid function. hybrid function.

y y
C

(4, 6)
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U

(0, 1)
3
0 x

(2 ,0)
0 x
2

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 c Determine the values of a and b so that the function with the rule

a, x ∈ (−∞, −3]
f(x) = • x + 2, x ∈ (−3, 3)
b, x ∈ [3, ∞)

is continuous for x ∈ R; for these values, sketch the graph of y = f(x).

d In an effort to reduce the time her children spend in the shower,
a mother introduced a penalty scheme with fines to be paid
from the children’s pocket money according to the following:

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If someone spends more than 5 minutes in the shower, the
fine in dollars is equal to the shower time in minutes; if
someone spends up to and including 5 minutes in the shower,

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there is no fine. If someone chooses not to shower at all, there

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is a fine of $2 because that child won’t be nice to be near.
Defining appropriate symbols, express the penalty scheme as a mathematical

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rule in hybrid form and sketch the graph which represents it.
19 Consider the function g : D → R, g(x) = x2 + 8x − 9.
a Give two possible domains D for which g−1 exists.

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b If the domain of g is chosen to be R + , form g−1 and state its range.

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 or this domain R + , sketch the graphs of y = g(x) and y = g−1 (x) on the
c  i F
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same set of axes.
ii Calculate the exact coordinates of any point(s) of intersection of the two graphs.
d What number is its own image under the mapping g−1?
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!x − 4 + 2, x>4
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20 A function is defined by the rule f(x) = • 2, 1≤x≤4

!1 − x + 2, x<1
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a Calculate the values of f(0) and f(5).

b Sketch y = f(x) and state its domain and range.
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c For what values of x does f(x) = 8?

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d Will the inverse of this function also be a function? Draw a sketch of the graph
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of the inverse on a new set of axes.

21 a Use CAS technology to find algebraically the rule for the
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Master
inverse of y = x2 + 5x − 2.
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b Use CAS technology to draw the graph of y = x2 + 5x − 2 and its inverse

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and find, to 2 decimal places, the coordinates of the points of intersection of

y = x2 + 5x − 2 with its inverse.

"2 + x2, x ≤ −2
22 Consider the hybrid function with the rule y = e x!2 + x, −2 < x < 2
1
, x≥2
!2 + x
a Identify any points of discontinuity.
b Graph the function and give its exact range.

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 6.7 Transformations of functions
Once the basic shape of a function is known, its features can be identified after various
transformations have been applied to it simply by interpreting the transformed
equation of the image. For example, we recognise the equation y = (x − 1) 2 + 3 to be
Units 1 & 2
a parabola formed by translating the basic parabola y = x2 horizontally 1 unit to the
AOS 1
1
right and vertically 3 units up. In exactly the same way, we recognise y = + 3 to
Topic 5
x−1
Concept 6 1
be a hyperbola formed by translating the basic hyperbola y = horizontally 1 unit to
Transforma­tions x
of functions the right and vertically 3 units up. The only difference is the basic shape.
Concept summary
In this section we extend such interpretation of the transformed equation to

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consider the image of a general function y = f(x) under a sequence of
transformations.

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Interactivity
Graph plotter:
Horizontal and vertical translations of y = f(x)

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Transformations of
functions Translations parallel to the x- and y-axis move graphs horizontally to the left or right

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and vertically up or down, respectively.
Under a horizontal translation of h units to the right, the following effect is seen:

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y = x2 → y = (x − h) 2;

y=G 1
→ y=
1
;
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x x−h
y = !x → y = !x − h;
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and so, for any function, y = f(x) → y = f(x − h).

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Under a vertical translation of k units upwards:

y = x2 → y = x2 + k;
EC

1 1
y= → y= + k;
x x
R

y = !x → y = !x + k;
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and so, for any function, y = f(x) → y = f(x) + k

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C
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Thus, for any function:

• y = f(x − h) is the image of y = f(x) under a horizontal translation of
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h units to the right.

• y = f(x) + k is the image of y = f(x) under a vertical translation of
k units upwards.
• Under the combined transformations of h units parallel to the x-axis and
k units parallel to the y-axis, y = f(x) → y = f(x − h) + k.

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 WORKeD The diagram shows the graph of y = f(x) passing y
eXaMPLe 21
through points (−2, 0), (0, 2), (3, 1).
y = f(x)
Sketch the graph of y = f(x + 1) using the (0, 2)
images of these three points.
(–2, 0) (3, 1)
0 x

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tHinK WritE
y = f(x + 1)

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1 Identify the transformation required.
This is a horizontal translation 1 unit to the left of the

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graph of y = f(x).

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2 Find the image of each key point. Under this transformation:
(−2, 0) → (−3, 0)
(0, 2) → (−1, 2)

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(3, 1) → (2, 1)
3 Sketch the image.
G y
y = f(x + 1) y = f(x)
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(–1, 2) (0, 2)
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(–3, 0) (2, 1) (3, 1)

x
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0
(–2, 0)
EC
R
R

Reflections in the coordinate axes

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The point (x, y) becomes (x, −y) when reflected in the x-axis and (−x, y) when
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reflected in the y-axis.

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y y
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(x, y) (–x, y) (x, y)

0 x 0 x

(x, –y)

Reflection in the x-axis Reflection in the y-axis

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 Reflecting the graph of y = !x in the x-axis gives the graph of y = −!x, so under a
reflection in the x-axis, y = f(x) → y = −f(x).
Reflecting the graph of y = !x in the y-axis gives the graph of y = !−x, so under a
reflection in the y-axis, y = f(x) → y = f(−x).

For any function:

• y = −f(x) is the image of y = f(x) under a reflection in the x-axis
• y = f(−x) is the image of y = f(x) under a reflection in the y-axis

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WORKeD Consider again the graph in Worked example 21. y
eXaMPLe 22
Sketch the graph of y = f(−x) using the images y = f(x)

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of the points (−2, 0), (0, 2), (3, 1). (0, 2)

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(–2, 0) (3, 1)

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0 x

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1 Identify the transformation required. y = f(−x)
This is a reflection in the y-axis of the graph of y = f(x).
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2 Find the image of each key point. Under this transformation, (x, y) → (−x, y)
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(−2, 0) → (2, 0)
(0, 2) → (0, 2)
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(3, 1) → (−3, 1)
y
R

3 Sketch the image.

y = f(–x) y = f(x)
R
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(–3, 1) (3, 1)
(–2, 0) 0 (2, 0) x
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Dilations from the coordinate axes

A dilation from an axis either stretches or compresses a graph from that axis,
depending on whether the dilation factor is greater than 1 or between 0 and 1,
respectively.

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 Dilation from the x-axis by factor a
A dilation from the x-axis acts parallel to the y
y-axis, or in the y-direction.
The point (x, y) → (x, ay) when dilated by a
factor a from the x-axis.
(x, ay)
A dilation of factor a from the x-axis
transforms y = x2 to y = ax2 and, generalising, ay
(x, y)
under a dilation of factor a from the
x-axis, y = f(x) → y = af(x).
y

For any function:

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• y = af(x) is the image of y = f(x) x
under a dilation of factor a from the

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x-axis, parallel to the y-axis. Dilation of factor a, (a > 1), from the x-axis

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Dilation from the y-axis by factor a
A dilation from the y-axis acts parallel to y
the x-axis, or in the x-direction.

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The point (x, y) → (ax, y) when dilated (x, y) (ax, y)

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by a factor a from the y-axis. To see the
effect of this dilation, consider the graph
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x
of y = x(x − 2) under a dilation of factor 2
ax
from the y-axis. Choosing the key points,
under this dilation:
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x
(0, 0) → (0, 0)
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Dilation of factor a from the y axis

(1, −1) → (2, −1)
y y = x(x – 2)
(2, 0) → (4, 0)
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image
and the transformed graph is as shown.
The equation of the image of
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x
y = x(x − 2) can be found
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by fitting the points to a quadratic

equation. Its equation is
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x x
y = (0.5x)(0.5x − 2) ⇒ y = a b a a b − 2b.
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2 2
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This illustrates that dilating y = f(x) by a factor a from the y-axis gives
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x
the image y = f a b.
a

For any function:

1
• y = f(ax) is the image of y = f(x) under a dilation of factor from the
a
y-axis, parallel to the x-axis.
x
• y = f a b is the image of y = f(x) under a dilation of factor a from the
a
y-axis, parallel to the x-axis.

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 x
y
Since y = af(x) could be written as = f(x), and y = f(ax) as y = f q 1 r ,
a a
dilations from the coordinate axes can be summarised as follows.
• Under a dilation of factor a from the x-axis (in the y-direction),
y
y = f(x) → = f(x).
a
• Under a dilation of factor a from the y-axis (in the x-direction),
x
y = f(x) → y = f a b.
a

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WORKeD For the graph given in Worked examples 21 y
23

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eXaMPLe and 22, sketch the graph of y = f(2x) using the y = f(x)
images of the points (−2, 0), (0, 2), (3, 1).

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(0, 2)

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(–2, 0) (3, 1)
0 x

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tHinK WritE
x
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1 Identify the transformation. y = f(2x) ⇒ y = f q 1 r

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2
1
The transformation is a dilation from the y-axis of factor .
2
This dilation acts in the x-direction.
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x
2 Find the image of each key point. Under this dilation (x, y) → a , yb
2
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(−2, 0) → (−1, 0)
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(0, 2) → (0, 2)
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(3, 1) → (1.5, 1)
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3 Sketch the image. y = f(2x) y = f(x)

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y
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(0, 2)

(–2, 0) (1.5, 1) (3, 1)

0 x
(–1, 0)

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 Combinations of transformations
The graph of y = af(n(x − h)) + k is the graph of y = f(x) under a set of
transformations which are identified as follows.
• a gives the dilation factor ∣a∣ from the x-axis, parallel to the y-axis.
• If a < 0, there is a reflection in the x-axis.
1
• n gives the dilation factor from the y-axis, parallel to the x-axis.
∣n∣
• If n < 0, there is a reflection in the y-axis.
• h gives the horizontal translation parallel to the x-axis.
• k gives the vertical translation parallel to the y-axis.

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When applying transformations to y = f(x) to form the graph of y = af(n(x − h)) + k,

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the order of operations can be important, so any dilation or reflection should be
applied before any translation.

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It is quite possible that more than one order or more than one set of transformations

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may achieve the same image. For example, y = 4x2 could be considered a dilation of
y = x2 by factor 4 from the x-axis or, as y = (2x) 2, it’s also a dilation of y = x2 by a
1
factor from the y-axis.

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2

WORKeD
eXaMPLe 24
y = 4 − 2f(3x + 2). G
a Describe the transformations applied to the graph of y = f(x) to obtain
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3
b Describe the transformations applied to the graph of y = "x to obtain
3
y =" 6 − 2x.
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tHinK WritE
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a 1 Express the image equation in the a y = 4 − 2f(3x + 2)

summary form.
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2
= −2f a3ax + b b + 4
3
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2 State the values of a, n, h, k from y = af(n(x − h)) + k

the summary form.
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2
a = −2, n = 3, h = − , k = 4
3
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3 Interpret the transformations, Dilation of factor 2 from the x-axis, followed by a

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leaving the translations to last. 1

reflection in the x-axis; then, a dilation of factor from
3
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2
the y-axis; then, a horizontal translation units to the
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3
left; finally, a vertical translation upwards of 4 units
3
b 1 Express the image equation in the b y = "6 − 2x
summary form. 3
=" − 2(x − 3)
2 Identify the transformations in the 1
Dilation of factor from the y-axis, followed by a
correct order. 2
reflection in the y-axis; then, a horizontal translation
3 units to the right

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 Exercise 6.7 Transformations of functions
1 WE21 For the graph of y = f(x) given in Worked example 21, sketch the graph of
PRactise
y = f(x) − 2 using the images of the points (−2, 0), (0, 2), (3, 1).
Work without CAS
2 For the graph of y = f(x) given in Worked example 21, sketch the graph of
y = f(x − 2) + 1 using the images of the points (−2, 0), (0, 2), (3, 1).
3 WE22 Consider again the graph given in Worked examples 21 and 22.
Sketch the graph of y = −f(x) using the images of the points (−2, 0), (0, 2), (3, 1).
4 a The parabola with equation y = (x − 1) 2 is reflected in the x-axis followed by a
vertical translation upwards of 3 units. What is the equation of its final image?

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b Obtain the equation of the image if the order of the transformations in part a
was reversed. Is the image the same as that in part a?
x
5 WE23 For the graph in Worked example 23, sketch the graph of y = f a b using

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the images of the points (−2, 0), (0, 2), (3, 1). 2

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1
6 For the graph of Worked example 23, sketch the graph of y = f(x) using the
2

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images of the points (−2, 0), (0, 2), (3, 1).
7 WE24 a Describe the transformations applied to the graph of y = f(x) to obtain
x
y = 4f a − 1b + 3.

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2
b Describe the transformations applied to the graph of y = !x to obtain
x G
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y= 3− .
Å 4
1
8 a The graph of y = undergoes two transformations in the order: dilation of factor
x
1
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from the y-axis, followed by a horizontal translation of 3 units to the left.

2
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What is the equation of its image?

b Describe the sequence of transformations that need to be applied to the image to
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1
undo the effect of the transformations and revert back to the graph of y = .
x
9 Identify the transformations that would be applied to the graph of y = x2 to obtain
Consolidate
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each of the following graphs.

Apply the most
a y = 3x2 b y = −x2 c y = x2 + 5 d y = (x + 5) 2
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appropriate
mathematical
processes and tools 10 Describe the transformations that have been applied to the graph of y = x3 to
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obtain each of the following graphs.

C

3
x
a y = a b b y = 1 2x 2 3 + 1
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3
c y = (x − 4) 3 − 4 d y = 1 1 + 2x 2 3
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11 Give the equation of the image

of i y = !x and ii y = x4 if their
graphs are:
a dilated by a factor 2 from the x-axis
b dilated by a factor 2 from the y-axis
c reflected in the x-axis and then translated
2 units vertically upwards
d translated 2 units vertically upwards and
then reflected in the x-axis

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 e reflected in the y-axis and then translated 2 units to the right
f translated 2 units to the right and then reflected in the y-axis.
12 Give the coordinates of the image of the point (3, −4) if it is:
a translated 2 units to the left and 4 units down
b reflected in the y-axis and then reflected in the x-axis
c dilated by a factor
1 from the x-axis parallel to the y-axis
5
1
d dilated by a factor from the y-axis parallel to the x-axis
5
e reflected in the line y = x
f rotated 90° anticlockwise about the origin.

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1
13 a i Give the equation of the image of y = after the two transformations
x
are applied in the order given: dilation by a factor 3 from the y-axis, then

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reflection in the y-axis.

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ii Reverse the order of the transformations and give the equation of the image.
1

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b i Give the equation of the image of y = after the two transformations are
x2
applied in the order given: dilation by a factor 3 from the x-axis, then vertical
translation 6 units up.

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ii Reverse the order of the transformations and give the equation of the image.

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c Describe the transformations applied to y = if its image has the equation
x
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1
y=− + 1.
2x + 2
1
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d If f(x) = , give the equations of the asymptotes of y = −2f(x + 1).

x2
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14 The graph of y = f(x) is shown. y

On separate diagrams sketch y = f (x)
EC

the graphs of the following.

a y = f(x − 1) (−1, 0)
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b y = −f(x) 0 x
c y = 2f(x) (0, −1)
R

d y = f(−x)
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(1, −2)
x
e y = f a b
C

2
f y = f(x) + 2
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15 Describe the transformations applied to y = f(x) if its image is:

a y = 2f(x + 3) b y = 6f(x − 2) + 1 c y = f(2x + 2)
1 x−3
d y = f(−x + 3) e y = 1 − f(4x) f y =
fa b.
9 9
16 Form the equation of the image after the given functions have been subjected to
the set of transformations in the order specified.
1 1
a y = undergoes a dilation of factor from the x-axis followed by a horizontal
2 3
x
translation of 3 units to the left.

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 b y = x5 undergoes a vertical translation of 3 units down followed by reflection in
the x-axis.
1
c y = undergoes a reflection in the y-axis followed by a horizontal translation of
x
1 unit to the right.
3
d y = "x undergoes a horizontal translation of 1 unit to the right followed by a
dilation of factor 0.5 from the y-axis.
e y = (x + 9)(x + 3)(x − 1) undergoes a horizontal translation of 6 units to the
right followed by a reflection in the x-axis.
f y = x2 (x + 2)(x − 2) undergoes a dilation of factor 2 from both the x- and y-axis.
17 a The function g : R → R, g(x) = x2 − 4 is

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reflected in the y-axis. Describe its image.
b Show that the image of the function

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1
f : R → R, f(x) = x3 when it is reflected in the

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y-axis is the same as when it is reflected in
the x-axis.

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c The function h : [−3, 3] → R, h(x) = −"9 − x2
is reflected in the x-axis. Describe its image. What
single transformation when applied to the image

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would return the curve back to its original position?

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d The graph of y = (x − 2) 2 + 5 is reflected in
both the x- and y-axis. What is the nature, and the
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coordinates, of the turning point of its image?
e The graph of a relation is shifted vertically
down 2 units, then reflected in the y-axis. If the
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equation of its image is y2 = (x − 3), undo the transformations (that is, form
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the inverse transformations) to obtain the equation of the original graph.

f A curve y = f(x) is dilated by a factor 2 from the x-axis, then vertically translated
1 unit up, then reflected in the x-axis. After these three transformations have
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been applied, the equation of its image is y = 6(x − 2) 3 − 1. Determine the

equation of y = f(x).
18 The graph of the function y = g(x) is given. y
R

y = g(x)
a Sketch the graph of y = −g(2x).
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(0, 7)
b Sketch the graph of y = g(2 − x).
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c For what values of h will all the x-intercepts (–2, 0) (0, 4)

of the graph of y = g(x + h) be negative?
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(–4, 0) 0 x
d Give a possible equation for the graph of
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y = g(x) and hence find an expression for g(2x).

e Reduce the graph of y = x3 (x − 4) 2 + 7 from the
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graph of y = x3 (x − 4) 2
19 On the same screen, graph y1 = x2 + 5x − 6, y2 = (2x) 2 + 5(2x) − 6 and
Master 2
x x
y3 = a b + 5a b − 6 and compare the graphs. Which are parabolas?
2 2
20 For the function defined by f(x) = "16 − x2, sketch on the same screen
x
y1 = f(x), y2 = f(2x), y3 = 2f(x) and y4 = f a b and compare the graphs. Which
2
are semicircles?

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 6 Answers
Exercise 6.2 8 a Relation a is one-to-one; b is many-to-one; c is
many-to-one; d is one-to-many; e is one-to-many;
1 a Domain 5 0, 2, 3, 4 6 ; range 5 −1, 0, 3, 4 6 ; a function
f is many-to-one
b Domain [−2, ∞); range R; not a function
b Relations d and e are not functions.
c Domain [0, 3] ; range [0, 4] ; a function
9 a Domain 5 −11, −3, −1, 5 6; range 5 0, 2, 8 6 ;
d Maximal domain R; range (−∞, 4] ; a function many-to-one function
y
2
b Domain 5 20, 50, 60 6 ; range 5 6, 10, 20 6 ;

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10
many-to-many: not a function
(–1, 4) y = –4x
5 c Domain 5 −14, 0, 14 6; range 5 −7, 0, 2, 7 6;
one-to-many: not a function

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0 x d Domain R; range R; one-to-one function
–2 –1 1 2 3 4

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–5 e Domain R; range (−∞, 4]; many-to-one function
f Domain R; range [0, ∞) ; many-to-one function

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–10
(3, –12) 10 a k = 1 or k = 3; many-to-many
b k ∈ R\ 5 1, 3 6 ; many-to-one
Domain is [−1, 3); range is (−12, 4] . c

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3 a One-to-one correspondence; a function 1 1
2 2

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b Many-to-many correspondence; not a function 2 2
3 3 3 3
4 a
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k=1 k=3
y = (x – 2)2
d
1
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(0, 4) 2 2
3 3
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0 (2, 0) x
11 a Line; endpoints (−1, −2)(open), (1, 6)(closed);
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domain (−1, 1] ; range (−2, 6]

Domain R; range R + ∪ 5 0 6 ; many-to-one
correspondence y
R

b An answer is [2, ∞).

R

5 a a = 2, b = 3; f(x) = 2x + 3
b f(0) = 3 (1, 6)
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c x = −1.5
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d f(−3) = −3 y = f(x)
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e g : (−∞, 0] → R, g(x) = 2x + 3 (0, 2)

6 f : [0, 7) → R, f(x) = − 6x + 10; domain is [0, 7);

x2
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0 x
range is [1, 17).
7 a Domain [0, 5] ; range [0, 15] (–1, –2)
b Domain [−4, 2) ∪ (2, ∞); range (−∞, 10)
c Domain [−3, 6] ; range [0, 8]
d Domain [−2, 2] ; range [−4, 4]
e Domain 5 3 6 ; range R
f Domain R; range R

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 b Parabola; endpoint (−2, 0)(closed); minimum 13 a 4
turning point (−1, −4); y-intercept (0, 0); b x-intercepts: (0, 0) at turning point, (1, 0)
domain [−2, ∞); range [−4, ∞)

(2, 4)

f
y = g(x)

(0, 0)
0 (1, 0) x

(–2, 0) (0, 0)

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0 x
c Domain R; range R
d Many-to-one

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(–1, –4) e An answer is R−.

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f 5 2 6
14 a Function; f : Z + → R, f(x) = x2;

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c Cubic with stationary point of inflection; and domain Z + ; range 5 1, 4, 9, 16, ....... 6
open endpoint (0, 4); x-intercept 1 "4, 0 2 ; 3
6 − 2x
b Function; f : R → R, f(x) = ; domain R; range R
domain R + ; range (−∞, 4) 3
c Not a function

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y
d Function; f : R → R, f(x) = 5; domain R; range 5 5 6
(0, 4)
y = h(x) G
e Not a function
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f Function; f : R + → R, f(x) = −x5; domain R + ;
range R−
3
( 4, 0) 5
x 15 a f(x) = + 34x − 14x2
0 2
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3
b g(x) = 2
+ 54x − 14x2
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c x = 2
d
( ) 5
0, –
y
( )
3 , 49
– —
2 16
( )
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2 –5 , 49
—
d Two sections of a horizontal line; open endpoints at 2 16
(±2, 4); domain R\[−2, 2] ; range 5 4 6 ( ) 3
0, –
2
f
(2, 3) g
R

0 x
(2, 4) (–2, 0)
(6, 0)
R

4
(–2, 4) (–1, 0)
(5, 0)
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y = f(x) y = g(x)

Graphs intersect at (2, 3).

C

–2 0 2 x
3 49
y = f(x): maximum turning point Q , R;
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2 16
12 a  i   −3
x-intercepts (−2, 0), (5, 0); y-intercept Q 0, 52 R
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96
ii
5 49
b   i    f(2a) = 4a2 + 4a − 3 y = g(x): maximum turning point Q , R;
2 16
f(1 − a) = a2 − 4a
ii x-intercepts (−1, 0), (6, 0); y-intercept Q 0, 32 R
c 2xh + h2 + 2h y = g(x) has the same shape as y = f(x) but it has
d 5 x : x < −3 6 ∪ 5 x : x > 1 6 been translated 1 unit to the right.
e x = −5, x = 3 16 a Domain 5 t : 0 ≤ t ≤ 5 6 ; range 5 x : 4 ≤ x ≤ 29 6 ;
f x = −4, x = 1 the distance travelled is 25 units.
b 2 seconds; domain [0, 2] ; range [0, 5]
c   i   Domain [0, 2] ; range [0.5, 2.1]
Approximately 1.4 weeks
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 17 Not a function; domain R; range R\(−1, 1) 1
5 a y = − x − 3
3
18 a l = 0; m = −12; n = −16; f(x) = x3 − 12x − 16 b !55 units
b −28.672 c No intersections
c 4.477 6 m = ±
!5
2
d f : ∪ 5 0 6 → R, f(x) = − 12x − 16;
R+ x3
domain R + ∪ 5 0 6 ; range [−32, ∞) 7
Centre Radius Domain Range
a (0, 1) 1 [−1, 1] [0, 2]
Exercise 6.3
y
1 a Centre (1, −3); radius 3; domain [−2, 4] ;
range [−6, 0] (0, 2)
2
y (x – 1)2 + ( y + 3)2 = 9

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(1, 0)
0 x (–1, 1) 1 (0, 1) (1, 1)

(1, –3)
(–2, –3) (4, –3)

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(0, 0) 0 x
–1 1
(1, –6)

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b Centre (−1, −4); radius !17; b (−2, −4) 3 [−5, 1] [−7, −1]
domain [−1 − !17, −1 + !17] ;
y
range [−4 − !17, −4 + !17]
2 x + y2 + 10x − 33 = 0
2

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–4 –2 0 2 x
3 a Centre (0, 0); radius !2; (–2, –1) –2
domain 3 − !2, !2 4 ; range 3 − !2, 0 4
y G (–5, –4) –4 (1, –4)
PA
y = – 2 – x2 C (–2, –4)
–6
(– 2, 0) ( 2, 0)
0 x (–2, –7)–8
D

(0, – 2)
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9 9 9 9 9
c (0, 0) c− , d c− , d
b Open region outside the circle with centre (0, 0) 4 4 4 4 4
and radius 52
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y
y

2.5 4x2 + 4y2 > 25 2.25

R

(0, 0)
R

0 x
–2.25 2.25
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–2.5 0 2.5 x –2.25

C
N

d (3, −1) 2 [1, 5] [−3, 1]

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–2.5
y
2
(3, 1)
25 5 5 1
c Upper semicircle y = " 4 − x2; domain S −2, 2 T ;
range S 0, 52 T –1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 x
–1 (5, –1)
4 a (x + 2) 2 + (y − 2) 2 = 12 (1, –1) C (3, –1)
b Domain 3 −2 − 2!3, −2 + 2!3 4 ; –2
range 3 2, 2 + 2!3 4 –3
(3, –3)

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 Centre Radius Domain Range Centre Radius Domain Range Description
1 1 1 1 3 1 3 b (0, 0) 0.5 [−0.5, 0.5] [−0.5, 0] Lower
e a , b 4 c , d c , d semicircle
2 2 4 4 4 4
y y
(–0.5, 0) (0.5, 0)
0 x

( )
1 1 – 3
– ,
2 4 y = – 0.25 – x2
(0, –0.5)

( ) 1 –
– ,
4 2
1 C ( ) 3 –
– ,
4 2
1

( ) ( )

FS
1 – 1
1 – 1 C – ,
2 2 c (0, 3) 1 [−1, 1] [3, 4] Upper
– ,
2 4 semicircle
0 1 x
y

O
5 y = 1 – x2 + 3
(0, 4)

O
4
f (−3, 3) 1 [−4, −2] [2, 4]

PR
(–1, 3) 3 (1, 3)

y 2
(–3, 4)
4
1

E
C(–3, 3)
(–4, 3) (–2, 3) 3
0 2 x

G
–2 –1 1
2
(–3, 2) –1
PA
1
d (0, 0) !5 1 −!5, !5 2 1 −!5, !5 2 Open
0 x region
–5 –4 –3 –2 –1
inside
D

circle
TE

y
8 a (x + 8) 2 + (y − 9) 2 = 36
b (x − 7) 2 + y2 = 8
√5
c (x − 1) 2 + (y − 6) 2 = 136
EC

d 9x2 + 9(y − 2) 2 = 16

– √5 x2 + y2 < 5 √5
9
R

Centre Radius Domain Range Description 0 x

a (0, 0) 6 [−6, 6] [0, 6] Upper
R

semicircle
O

y – √5
7 (0, 6)
–3
C

y = 36 – x2
N

(Continued)
U

(–6, 0) (0, 6)
0 7 x

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 y
Centre Radius Domain Range Description 7
e (2, 4) 2 R R Closed
Region
region
outside
circle

y –7 0 7 x
(2, 6) y=7–x

(0, 4) (4, 4)

(2, 2) –7 x2 + y2 = 49

FS
0 x
12 a (2, 1)
(x – 2)2 + (y – 4)2 ≥4 1 "6
b   i    k = ± =±

O
2!6 12
1 1 −"6 "6
ii − <k< <k<

O
or
f (0, 0) 2 [−2, 2] (−∞, 2] Closed 2!6 2!6 12 12
region

PR
below
semicircle 1 1 −"6 "6
iii k < − or k > or k < or k >
and 2!6 2!6 12 12
between 13 a Centre (3, −2); radius 5

E
x = −2 b   i   Proof required
and x = 2
G ii 3y − 4x = 7
PA
y c   i   Proof required
ii y = 3
d 2!30 units
D

e 5 units
(0, 2) y ≤ √4 – x2
f Either (8, 13) or (−7, −7)
TE

14 a 2!21
(– 2, 0)
0 (2, 0) x 5!2
b
EC

2
15 a a = −17, b = −10, c = 16
17 5!13
b Centre a , 5b; radius
R

2 2
c x-intercepts (1, 0), (16, 0); y-intercepts (0, 2), (0, 8)
R

y
O

a, b and c are functions.

C

a f : [−6, 6] → R, f(x) = "36 − x2

(– )
17
N

b g : [−0.5, 0.5] → R, g(x) = −"0.25 − x2 2

U

c h : [−1, 1] → R, h(x) = "1 − x2 + 3

0 x
10 a Outside
b a = 0, −8; y = 0.5"1 − 32x − 4x2 + 1.5
11 a (1, 2), (1.4, 2.8)
b (0, 7), (7, 0); region is inside circle and above the line
(boundaries included)

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 d 0.85 units 2
3 a Vertical asymptote x = − ; horizontal asymptote y = 2
e 18.88 units 3
−1 1
16 a Three points are required to determine a circle but b y= +
only two are given. x−4 2
b (x − 2) 2 + (y − 2) 2 = 8; proof required 4 Domain R\ 5 4 6 ; range R\ 5 0 6
c i (4, 4) 240
5a R=
ii Rufus by approximately 2 minutes I
1
17 Centre (−2, 3.5); radius 3.775; b 333 ohm
3
x-intercepts at x = −3.414, x = −0.586;
y-intercepts at y = 6.702, y = 0.298 7.2
6 Table b; y = , y = 6.4, x = 1.125; x = 8, y = 0.9
x
18 Domain [−2.124, 14.124] ; range [−12.124, 4.124] ;
7 a Domain R\ 5 3 6 ; range (−1, ∞)
tangent is vertical.

FS
y

ExErcisE 6.4

O
1 a Vertical asymptote x = −2; x=3 1
y = ––––2 – 1
horizontal asymptote y = −1; y-intercept (0, 0); (x – 3)

O
domain R\ 5 −2 6 ; range R\ 5 −1 6 (2, 0) (4, 0)

PR
y 0 x
y = –1
x = –2
2
y = ––– – 1
x+2
( ) 8
0, – –
9

E
(0, 0)
0
y = –1
x

G b Domain R\ 5 −2 6 ; range (−∞, −4)

PA
(–3, –3)
x = –2 y –8
y = ––––2 – 4
(x + 2)
D

0 x
b Vertical asymptote x = 2; horizontal asymptote y = 0;
TE

1 y = –4
y-intercept a0, b; domain R\ 5 2 6 ; range R\ 5 0 6 (–4, –6) (0, –6)
2
y
EC

–1
y = –––
x–2
R

x=2

1 1
R

(0, 0.5)
y=0 8 Asymptotes x = , y = 0; domain R\ e f ; range (0, ∞)
5 5
0 x
O

9 a Reduced by 25 cattle
(3, –1)
b Domain 5 t : t ≥ 0 6 ; range (30, 80]
C
N

80 (0, 80)
U

100
P = 30 + –––
2+t
1 60
2 Vertical asymptote x = ; horizontal asymptote y = 4;
2 40
graph lies in quadrants 1 and 3 (quadrants as defined by
the asymptotes) 20 P = 30

0 t
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

c The number of cattle will never go below 30.

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 10 a 50 seconds c x = 0, y = 0
b 25 metres above the ground 3
d x = −14, y = −
11 a x = −5, y = 2 4
b x = 0, y = −3

12
Asymptotes y-intercept x-intercept Domain Range Point
2
a x = −1, y = −3 (0, −2) Q− , 0R R \{−1} R \{−3} (−2, −4)
3

y
x = –1 1
y = ––– – 3
( ––2,0
3 ) x+1

FS
0
(0, –2)

y = –3

O
(–2, –4)

O
PR
15
b x = 3, y = 4 (0, 5) Q
4
, 0R R \{3} R \{4}
y x=3
3

E
y = 4 – –––
x‒3
(0, 5) y=4

G
PA
( (
0 x
15
––, 0
4
D
TE

5
c x = −3, y = 0 Q 0, − R none R \{−3} R \{0} (−4, 5)
3
y
x = –3
EC

5
y = – –––
3+x
(–4, 5)
y=0
R

0 x

( )
R

5
0, – –
3
O

7
d x = 2, y = −1 Q 0, − R (7, 0) R \{2} R \{−1}
C

y
N

( 5
)
U

y = – 1 + –––
2‒x

(7, 0)
0 x
y = –1

( ) 7
0, – –
2

x=2

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 13 a a = 3; b = 1 c x <
11
or x > 4
11 3
b Asymptotes x = 4, y = 3; y-intercept a0, b;
4 −1 1 1 1
11 14 a y = + , x = − ,y =
x-intercept a , 0b; point (5, 4) 16x + 4 4 4 4
4
y 4
x=4 y = 11 ‒ 3x
–––– b y = − 2, x = 4, y = −2
4‒x x−4
(5, 4)
(0, —114 ) 1
c y = + 2, x = 0, y = 2
y=3 x
( )
11
—
3
,0
d y =
−2 3
, x = − ,y = 0
0 x 2x + 3 2

FS
15 Asymptotes y-intercept x-intercept Domain Range

O
a x = 2, y = 5 (0, 8) none R \{2} (5, ∞)

O
y
12 + 5
y = –––
(x ‒ 2)2

PR
(4, 8)
(0, 8)
y=5

E
x=2

G
0 x
PA
b x = −2, y = 6 (0, 0) (0, 0) R \{−2} (−∞, 6)
‒24 + 6
y y = –––
x = –2 (x + 2)2
D

y=6
TE
EC

(–4, 0) (0, 0)
0 x
R
R
O
C
N

1
c x = 0, y = 7 none a± , 0b R \{0} (−∞, 7)
7
U

y x=0
y=7

1
y = 7 – –––
7x2

(– 1–7 , 0) ( 1–7 , 0)
0 x

(Continued)

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 15
Asymptotes y-intercept x-intercept Domain Range
1 1
d x = ,y = 0 1 0, 4 2 none R\ e f R+
2 2
y
1
x=–
2 4
y = –––––
(2x ‒ 1)2

(0, 4) (1, 4)

0 y=0 x

FS
9
x = 2, y = −2 a0, − b (−∞, −2)

O
e none R \{2}
4

O
y
x=2

PR
0 x

(0, –2.25) y = –2
(4, –2.25)

E
1
y = ‒2 ‒ ––––2
(2 ‒ x)

G
PA
f x = 0, y = 1 none none R \{0} (1, ∞)
y
x2 + 2
y = ––––
x2
D

(–1, 3) (1, 3)
TE

y=1

0 x
x=0
EC

2 b The constant is the distance; k = 180

16 a y = +1
R

x−3 c t
−1.5 18
R

b y= +1
x+3 12
O

3
c y= −2 6
x2 (60, 3) (90, 2)
C

(30, 6)
9
d y=2− 0 v
N

(x + 3) 2 30 60 90

4 4 d 80 km/h
U

e y= , f : R\ 5 −2 6 → R, f(x) =
(x + 2) 2 (x + 2) 2 19 a (2, 1)
b y
−2x + 2
2
y = x–
f i y= 4
4x − 1
1 −2x + 2 (2, 1) y=2
ii f : R\ e f → R, f(x) = (–2, 1)
4 4x − 1 x
0
17 a One branch of a truncus required (–2, –1)
b Intensity reduced by 75%
k
18 a t = where v is speed, time is t and k is the constant
v
of proportionality

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 c (−2, 1), (2, 1) 4 4
2 (y + 4) 2 = 3ax − b; vertex a , −4b; axis of
y y = x–
2 3 3
4
symmetry y = −4
7
3 a (y + 7) 2 = −2 (x − 4)
4
(–2, 1) (2, 1) y = x–2 b (y − 3) 2 = 3(x + 3)
0 x 4 Sideways parabola fails vertical line test for
9
functions; (y − 3) 2 = x
2
5 a Domain [1, ∞); range [−3, ∞)
d (− !a, 1), (!a, 1)
20 a a = 460; b = 40

FS
b 12 years 8 months y = √x – 1 – 3
c Proof required
0 (10, 0) x
d Increases by approximately 4 insects in 12th year and

O
3 in 14th year; growth is slowing.

O
e Never reaches 500 insects (1, –3)

f Cannot be larger than 460

PR
21 a Two intersections b   i    [−2, ∞)
b One intersection if k = 1, 5; two intersections if ii y
k < 1 or k > 5; no intersections if 1 < k < 5

E
22 a Asymptotes x = 0, y = 0 and y = −x, y = x
(–2, 0)
b Rotate axes on xy = 1 graph anticlockwise by 45°

G 0 x
PA
Exercise 6.5
1 a Vertex (1, −3) (–2, 0)
y y = – √2x + 4
D

(y + 3)2 = 4 (x – 1)
TE

(3.25, 0)
0 x iii y2 = 2(x + 2)
13
6 a Vertex (1, −2); x-intercept a , 0b
EC

9
(1, –3)
y
(y + 2)2 = 9(x –1)
R

( )
13
–, 0
9
R

0 x
O

b Vertex (0, 3) (1, –2)

C

y
N
U

(y – 3)2 = –9x

(0, 3)
(–1, 0)
0 x
b y = −!9(x − 1) − 2
7 y = !2!x + 2 + 1 ⇒ y = !2(x + 2) + 1
8 a = 5, b = −2, c = 2; (y − 5) 2 = −2(x − 2); domain
(−∞, 2] ; range R

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 9 Increasing the coefficient of x makes the graph wider (in
Vertex x-intercept y-intercepts
the y direction) or more open.
7
c (3, −2) Q , 0R
2
none
y
y

y2 = 4x (y + 2)2 = 8(x – 3)

(1, 2) (1, 1) y2 = x
1x
( )
7,0
–
2
y2 = – 0 x
(0, 0) 4
(3, –2)
0 x
) ) 1
1, – –
2

FS
(1, –2) (1, –1)

) )1
1, –
Q−
1 15

O
2 d 2
, 4R Q
2
, 0R (0, 3), (0, 5)

O
y
( 1,4
––
2 ) (y – 4)2 = 2x + 1

PR
(0, 5)
10
Vertex x-intercept y-intercepts
(0, 3)
1
a (0, −1) Q , 0R (0, −1)

E
3
(15–2 , 0)
y

G
0 x
(y + 1)2 = 3x
PA
) )
1
–
3
,0

0 x
D

(0, –1) 11
Vertex x-intercept y-intercepts
TE

a (0, 0) (0, 0) (0, 0)

y

±13 R
EC

b (−1, 0) (−1, 0) Q 0, y2 = –2x

y (–2, 2)

9y2 = x + 1
R

( )1
0, – (0, 0)
R

(–1, 0) 3 0 x
O

0 x
C

(–2, –2)
( ) 1
0, – –
3
N
U

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 c y
Vertex x-intercept y-intercepts f
(0, 3)
7
b (4, −1) Q
2
, 0R 1 0, −1 ± 2!2 2 (1, 2)
(–3, 0) g (0, 1)
y
0 x
(0, 1 + 2 2 )
(y + 1)2 = –2(x – 4)

( –72 , 0)
0 x
(4, –1) d Image is 5 under f and −1 under g.
15

Domain Range Endpoint x-intercept y-intercept

FS
a [−3, ∞) [−2, ∞) (−3, −2) (1, 0) 1 0, !3 − 2 2
(0, –1 – 2 2 ) y

O
y= x+3–2
c (−4, 6) (−22, 0) none

O
y (0, 3 – 2) (1, 0)
(6 – y)2 = –8 – 2x 0 x

PR
(–3, –2)
(–4, 6)
(–22, 0)

E
0 x
b [0, ∞) (−∞, 5] (0, 5) (5, 0) (0, 5)

G y
PA
d (0, 3) (−36, 0) (0, 3)
(0, 5)
y
6
(–36, 0) (0, 3)
y = 5 – 5x
D

0 x
x = –(2y – 6)2
TE

12 a (y + 8) 2 = 5(x − 2); vertex (2, −8); domain [2, ∞)

2
EC

3 1 1 3 (5, 0)
b ay − b = −13ax − b; vertex a , b; 0 x
2 4 4 2
1
domain a−∞, d
R

4
2 c (−∞, 9] [4, ∞) (9, 4) none 1 0, 10 2
5 5
R

c ay + b = −(x − 2); vertex a2, − b;

2 2 y
O

domain (−∞, 2]
4 4 (0, 10)
d (y − 2) 2 = 5ax + b; vertex a− , 2b; y=2 9–x +4
C

5 5
4
N

domain c − , ∞b
5
U

13 a (y + 1) 2 = −3(x − 1)
(9, 4)
b (y + 2) 2 = 4(x − 1)
c   i    y = 4
ii (y − 4) 2 = 64x x
0
121
d y2 = x
48
14 a y = 2 ± !1 − x
b f:(−∞, 1] → R, f(x) = 2 + !1 − x,
g:(−∞, 1] → R, g(x) = 2 − !1 − x

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 Domain Range Endpoint x-intercept y-intercept c 5 x : 1 < x < 4 6
y=x
d (−∞, 7] [0, ∞) (7, 0) (7, 0) (0, 7) y
y = 9x – 2
y
(4, 4)

(0, 7) ( )
4–
9,0
(1, 1)
y = 49 – 7x
0 x
(0, –2)

(7, 0)
0 x d (y + 2) 2 = 9x

FS
18 a Domain (−∞, 0]; P lies on upper branch
vertex b V is 2 units from both F and line D and P is 5 units
e [−4, ∞) R (0, 0) (0, 0), (0, 4)
(−4, 2) from F and line D.

O
y c 1 a, −!−8a 2 ; Q is 2 − a units from F and line D

O
y = 2 +– x + 4 4
d a = −
3

PR
(0, 4) 19 a f is a square root function with domain [−1, ∞); g is
a semicircle function with domain [−2, 2]
(–4, 2)
b (−0.6, 3.9)

E
(0, 0) c A has the rule (y − 2) 2 = 9(x + 1); B has
0 x
the rule x2 + (y − 2) 2 = 4.

G d (−0.6, 3.9), (−0.6, 0.1)

PA
20 a A sideways parabola opening to the right
3 3 1 0, −!3 − 1 2 b Distances are equal. Any point on the parabola is
f a−∞, d (−∞, −1] a , −1b none
2 2 equidistant from the point F and the line D.
D

y
y + 1 + –2x + 3 = 0 Exercise 6.6
TE

0 x 1 a R\ 5 ±4 6
(
3–
2 , –1 ) b R
c (−1, ∞)
EC

(0, – 3 –1)
R\ 5 −4, −1 6
2 a 
b [−3, ∞)
x+2
16 a y = −2 c [−3, ∞)\ 5 −1 6
R

Å 3
99 3 a Domain (−∞, 2] ; range R + ∪ 5 0 6
R

b y = 5!4 − x − 1; a , 0b b Domain R + ∪ {0 6 ; range (−∞, 2]

25
O

6−x
c y = !4 − x − 4 c f −1 : R + ∪ 5 0 6 → R, f −1 (x) =
3
C

h d y y=x
d t =
N

Å 4.9
(0, 6)
17 a m = 9; n = −2
U

y=f (x)
4
b x =
9 (0, 2)

(2, 0) (6, 0)
0 x
–1( x )
y=f

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 4 a 9 a   i   f(−2) = −8
ii f(1) = 2
(0, 2)
2
iii f(2) = 2
b Domain R; range (−∞, 1) ∪ 5 2 6
(–2, 0) (2, 0)
0 2 x (1, 2)

1
(0, –2)
(0, 0)
0 1 x

Upper semicircle has many-to-one correspondence;

semicircle to the right of the y-axis has one-to-many

FS
correspondence. c Not continuous at x = 1
b Not a function 10 a a = −2

O
5 a (y + 1) 2 = x or y = ± !x − 1; one-to-many b Continuous
correspondence so not a function 11 a R\(−2, 2)

O
b y y = (x + 1)2
y=x b R\ 5 ±2 6

PR
c (−∞, 4)

Inverse d [0, 2]
(–1, 0) e R +

E
0 x
f R
(0, –1)

G
12 a 4y − 8x = 1

3x
PA
b y = − −6
2
c y = !x − 1
x2
d No intersection c y =
4
D

6 a = 2
x !x
TE

7 y d y2 = aor y = ± b
4 2
y=x
e (x − 3) 2 + y2 = 1
EC

1
–
y = x3 x2 − 1
f y = , x≥0
(1, 1) 2
R

(0, 0) x 13 a Maximal domain is R\ 5 2 6 ; asymptote

(–1, –1)
equations x = 2, y = 0
R

1
O

b f −1 (x) = +2
x
C

c x = 0, y = 2

5 x : x < −1 6 ∪ 5 x : 0 < x < 1 6

N

1
d x = b; y = a; y = +a
8 a (−1, −1), (1, 1) x−b
U

b y
1 14 a Domain (−4, 8] ; range [−2, 4)
y =–
x
4−x
(1, 1) 1
–
b f −1 (x) = , −4 < x ≤ 8;
y = x3 2
4−x
0 x f −1 : (−4, 8] → R, f −1 (x) =
2
(–1, –1)

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 c v y
(–2, 8) y=x
y = 1 – 1 – x2

y = f(x)
(–1, –1) (1, 1)
(–4, 4) y=x

y = f –1(x)
0 x

0 x
(–1, 1)
(8, –2) Inverse

(4, –4)

FS
vi y
(y – 2)2 = 1 – x
y=x
4
d x = (0, 3)

O
3
y (1, 2)
15 a   i   y=x (0, 1)

O
(2, 1)
y=1

PR
(–3, 0) (1, 0) (3, 0)
0 x

0 x Inverse

x=1

E
(0, –3)

ii y= –x
G
PA
(–1, 1)
y=x
b Functions in ii and iv have inverses which are also
3
functions; y = −x2, x ≥ 0, y = " x+1
0 x
D

16 a Domain R; range (1, ∞)

(1, –1) y
TE

3
Inverse
(0, 2)
2
iii y=0
EC

1 1
y = –2
x
0 x
(–1, 1) (1, 1)
Inverse
R

x=0
0 x
R

y=x
(1, –1)
O
C

b Domain R; range R
iv y
N

y y= x3 – 1
y=x
U

(2, 2)
(0, 1)
Inverse
(1, 1)

0 x
(–1, 0) (1, 0)
0 x
(–2, –1)
(0, –1)
(–1, –2)

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 c Domain R; range [2, ∞) x + 1, x≤0
y 18 a y = e
−x + 1, x > 0
(–2, 4)
(2, 4) 3, x<2
b y = e
3x − 6, x≥2
(–1, 2) (1, 2)
c a = −1, b = 5
0 x
y (3, 5)

y = f (x)
d Domain R\[1, 2] ; range R−
(0, 2)
y
(–2, 0)
0 x

FS
(–3, –1)
0 x
(0, –1) (3, –1)

O
d With cost C dollars and time t minutes:

O
2, t=0

PR
e Domain R; range R C = c 0, 0<t≤5
y
t, t>5
(1, 1)
(0, 0) C

E
x
8
(–1, –1)

G 6
PA
(6, 6)
(5, 5)
f Domain R; range R\(1, 3] 4

2 (0, 2)
(2, 6) (5, 0)
D

0 2 4 6 t
(1, 3)
TE

(1, 1)
0 x
19 a Either D = [−4, ∞) or D = (−∞, −4]
(–1, –1)
(Other answers are possible.)
EC

b g−1 : (−9, ∞) → R, g−1 (x) = !x + 25 − 4; range R +

(–2, –8) c   i   
R

y
17 a   i f(0) = 1
y = g(x)
R

ii f(3) = 4 9
y=x
iii f(−2) = 1
O

iv f(1) = 0 y = g–1 (x)

(0, 1)
C

b Proof required (–9, 0) (1, 0)

c Many-to-one correspondence
N

–9 0 9 x
y
U

(2, 3)
(1, 2)
(–2, 1) 1 (1, 0) –9 (0, –9)
0 x

−7 + !85 −7 + !85
!2 ii a , b
d a = 2 2
2
−7 + !85
d
2

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 20 a f(0) = 3 = f(5) 2 y

b Domain R; range [2, ∞)

y (2, 3) y = f(x – 2) + 1
y = f(x)
(0, 3) (5, 3) (0, 2)
(5, 2)
(0, 1)
0 x (3, 1)

0 x

c x = −35, x = 40
d Inverse is not a function.

FS
y
y=x

O
(3, 5) (−2, 0) → (0, 1)
(0, 2) → (2, 3)

O
(3, 0) (3, 1) → (5, 2)

PR
0 x
3 y

y = f(x)
21 a y = 0.5 1 (4x + 33) 0.5 − 5 2 , y = −0.5 1 (4x + 33) 0.5 + 5 2 (0, 2)

E
2
b (−4.45, −4.45), (0.45, 0.45), (−0.76, −5.24),
(−5.24, −0.76)
22 a x = −2, x = 2 G (–2, 0)
(3, 1)
PA
0 x
4!6
b Range c − , ∞b
9 (0, –2) (3, –1) y = –f(x)
D

ExErcisE 6.7
TE

1 y

(−2, 0) → (−2, 0)
y = f(x)
(0, 2) (0, 2) → (0, −2)
EC

(3, 1) → (3, −1)

y = f(x) – 2
(3, 0) 4 a y = −(x − 1) 2 + 3
R

(–2, 0) (0, 0) b y = −(x − 1) 2 − 3; a different image

0 x
R

5 y y = f(x)
(3, –1) x
()
O

y=f –
(2, 0) 2
(–2, –2)
C

(3, 1) (6, 1)
N

(–1, 0) (–2, 0)
0 x
U

(−2, 0) → (−2, −2)

(0, 2) → (0, 0)
(3, 1) → (3, −1)
(−2, 0) → (−4, 0)
(0, 2) → (0, 2)
(3, 1) → (6, 1)

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 y
6 e y = (x − 2) 4
y = f(x)
(2, 0) f y = (x + 2) 4
12 a (1, −8)
(3, 1)
1 f(x) b (−3, 4)
(0, 1) y=–
(–2, 0) 2 c (3, −0.8)
0 x
( )1
3, –
2
d (0.6, −4)
e (−4, 3)
f (4, 3)
3
13 a   i    y = −
x
3
(−2, 0) → (−2, 0) ii y = −

FS
x
(0, 2) → (0, 1)
3
(3, 1) → Q 3, 12 R b   i   y = +6
x2

O
3
7 a Dilation of factor 4 from the x-axis; dilation of factor ii y = + 18
x2

O
2 from the y-axis; horizontal translation 2 units to the
right; vertical translation 3 units upwards 1
c Reflection in x-axis; dilation factorfrom x-axis (or

PR
b Either reflection in y-axis, dilation of factor 4 from 1 2
factor from y-axis); translation 1 unit left
the y-axis followed by horizontal translation 12 units 2
1 and 1 unit up
to the right, or reflection in y-axis, dilation of factor
2 d x = −1, y = 0

E
from the x-axis followed by horizontal translation
14 a y
12 units to the right.
8 a y =
1
2(x + 3) G y = f (x – 1)
PA
b a Horizontal translation 3 units to the right followed (0, 0)
by dilation of factor 2 from the y-axis. 0 (3, 0) x

9 a Dilation factor 3 from x-axis

D

(2, –3)
b Reflection in x-axis
TE

c Translation up 5
d Translation 5 to the left b y

10 a Dilation factor 3 from y-axis y = f (x) (1, 2)

EC

1
b Dilation factor from y-axis and translation 1 up
2 (2, 0)
c Horizontal translation 4 to the right; vertical (–1, 0) 0 x
R

translation 4 down
1 1
R

d Dilation factor from y-axis; translation left; or

2 2
O

1
dilation factor 8 from x-axis, translation left c y
2
C

11   i  a  y = 2!x y = 2f (x)

(–1, 0) (2, 0)
N

x
b y = 0 x
Å2
U

(0, 2)
c y = − !x + 2
d y = − !x − 2
(1, – 4)
e y = !2 − x
f y = !−x − 2 d y
y = f (–x)
ii a  y = 2x4
1 (– 2, 0) (1, 0)
b y = 16x4 x
0
c y = −x4 + 2
(– 1, – 2)
d y = −x4 − 2

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 e y b y

(– 2, 0)
x
y=f –
2() (0, 10)

0 x
(0, – 1) y = g(2 – x)
(2, –2)

y
f
y = f (x) + 2
(–1, 2) (–2, 0)
(2, 2)
(–2, 0)
0 (4, 0) (6, 0) x
0 (1, 0) x

c h > 4

FS
7
d g(x) = −32 (x + 4)(x + 2)(x − 4);

g(2x) = −74 (x + 2)(x + 1)(x − 2)

O
15 a Dilation factor 2 from x-axis; translation 3 left
e y
b Dilation factor 6 from x-axis; translation 2 right, 1 up y = x3(x – 4)2

O
y = x3(x – 4)2 + 7
c Dilation factor 0.5 from y-axis; translation 1 left

PR
d Reflection in y-axis; translation 3 right
e Reflection in x-axis; dilation factor 0.25 from y-axis;
translation 1 up (0, 7) (4, 7)
1 (4, 0)

E
f Dilation factor from x-axis; dilation factor 9 from 0 (0, 0) x
9
y-axis; translation 3 right

16 a y =
1 G 1
PA
19 y2 is a dilation of y1 factor from y-axis; y3 is a dilation
3(x + 3) 2 2
b y = −x5 + 3 of y1 factor 2 from y-axis. All are parabolas.
1
1 20 y2 is a dilation of y1 factor from y-axis; y3 is a dilation
c y =
D

2
1−x of y1 factor 2 from x-axis; y4 is a dilation of y1 factor 2
TE

3
d y = "2x − 1 from y-axis. Only y1 is a semicircle.
e y = −(x + 3)(x − 3)(x − 7)
1
f y = x2 (x + 4)(x − 4)
EC

8
17 a Image is the same parabola g.
1
b Image is y = −x3 for either reflection.
R

c Upper semicircle; reflect in the x-axis again

d Maximum turning point (−2, −5)
R

e (y − 2) 2 = −(x + 3)
O

f f(x) = −3(x − 2) 3
C

18 a y
N

(2, 0)
0 x
U

y = –g(2x)

(0, –7)

(1, –10)

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