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2020 Functions and graphs tutorial

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 Question 1

1.1 Determine the coordinate of B and C. (4)

1.2 Write down the coordinate of 𝐷. (2)
1.3 Write down the value of 𝑎 and 𝑞. (2)
1.4 Determine the coordinate of E. (5)
1.5 Determine value(s) of 𝑥 for which 𝑔′ (𝑥). 𝑔(𝑥) > 0. (4)
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Question 2

2.1 Write down the coordinate of 𝐸. (2)

2.2 Calculate the coordinate of A. (3)
2.3 M is the reflection of C in the axis of symmetry of 𝑓. Write down the coordinate of M. (3)
2.4 Determine the equation of 𝑔 in the form 𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 + 𝑐. (3)
2.5 Write down the equation of 𝑔−1 in the form 𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 + 𝑐. (3)
2.6 For which value(s) of 𝑥 will 𝑥(𝑓(𝑥)) ≤ 0? (4)
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 Question 3

3.1 Write down the co-ordinate of A. (1)

3.2 S is the reflection of A about the axis of symmetry of 𝑓. Calculate the coordinate of S. (2)
3.3 Calculate the coordinate of B and C. (3)
3.4 If 𝑃𝑄 = 5 𝑢𝑛𝑖𝑡𝑠, calculate the length of 𝑂𝑅. (4)
3.5 Calculate the:
3.5.1 Coordinate of M. (4)
3.5.2 Maximum length of PQ between B and S. (4)
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Question 4
S(–2 ; 0) and T(6 ; 0) are the 𝑥-intercepts of the graph of 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑎𝑥 2 + 𝑏𝑥 + 𝑐 and R is the
𝑦-intercept. The straight line through R and T represents the graph of 𝑔(𝑥) = −2𝑥 + 𝑑.

4.1 Determine the value of 𝑑. (2)

4.2 Determine the equation of 𝑓 in the form 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑎𝑥 2 + 𝑏𝑥 + 𝑐. (4)
4.3 If 𝑓(𝑥) = −𝑥 2 + 4𝑥 + 12, calculate the coordinates of the turning point of 𝑓. (2)
4.4 For which values of 𝑘 will 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑘 have two distinct roots? (2)
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 Question 5
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The sketch shows the graphs of 𝑓(𝑥) = −𝑥 + 2𝑥 + 8 and 𝑔(𝑥) = 𝑥 + 2.

5.1 Determine the length of:

5.1.1 𝐴𝐵 (3)
5.1.2 𝐷𝐶 (2)
5.1.3 𝐴𝐸 (leave your answer in a surd form) (3)
5.1.4 𝑀𝑁, if 𝑀𝑁 is parallel to the 𝑦-aixs and the 𝑦-coordinate of 𝑀 is −3. (4)
5.2 Determine an expression for 𝑃𝑄 if 𝑃𝑄 is parallel to the 𝑦-axis. (2)
5.3 Hence find the maximum length for 𝑃𝑄. (4)
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0Question 6
The graph of 𝑓(𝑥)= 𝑥 2 − 𝑥 − 20 and 𝑔(𝑥) = 3𝑥 − 8 are given:

6.1 Calculate the length of the following lines:

6.1.1 𝐴𝐵 (3)
6.1.2 𝐶𝐷
6.1.3 𝐸𝐹 (5)
6.1.4 𝐺𝐻 (4)
6.2 Show that 𝐼𝐽 = 16 unit is the maximum length that 𝐼𝐽 can have. (5)
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 Question 7
Below is a sketch graph of parabola, f, and straight line, g. P(1; 8) is the turning point of f.
f cuts the y-axis at (0; 6) and g cuts the y-axis at (0; –1). f and g intersect at B and C. B is a
point on the x-axis.

7.1 Show that 𝑓(𝑥) = −2𝑥 2 + 4𝑥 + 6. (6)

7.2 Calculate the average gradient of 𝑓(𝑥) between 𝑥 = 1 and 𝑥 = 3 (3)
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7.3 Show that the equation of g is 𝑔(𝑥) = 3 𝑥 − 1. (3)
7.4 Calculate the coordinates of C. (6)
7.5 If h(x) = f(– x), explain how the graph of h may be obtained from the graph of f. (2)
7.6 Write down the equation of h. (2)
7.7 For value(s) of 𝑥 for which 𝑓 ′ (𝑥). 𝑔(𝑥) > 0. (2)
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Question 8
S(1 ; 18) is the turning point of the graph of 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑎𝑥 2 + 𝑏𝑥 + 𝑐. P and T are 𝑥-intercepts of 𝑓. The
graph of 𝑔(𝑥) = −2𝑥 + 8 has an 𝑥-intercept at T. R is a point of intersection of 𝑓 and 𝑔.

8.1 Calculate the coordinates of T. (2)

8.2 Determine the equation for f in the form 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑎𝑥 2 + 𝑏𝑥 + 𝑐. Show ALL your working. (4)
8.3 If 𝑓(𝑥) = −2𝑥 2 + 4𝑥 + 16, calculate the coordinates of R. (4)
8.4 Use your graphs to solve for 𝑥 where:
8.4.1 𝑓(𝑥) ≥ 𝑔(𝑥) (2)
` 8.4.2 −2𝑥 + 4𝑥 − 2 < 0 (4)
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 Question 9
Sketched below is the parabola 𝑓, with equation 𝑓(𝑥) = −𝑥 2 + 4𝑥 − 3 and a hyperbola 𝑔, with
equation (𝑥 − 𝑝)(𝑦 + 𝑡) = 3.
• B, the turning point of 𝑓, lies at the point of intersection of the asymptotes of 𝑔.
• 𝐴(−1; 0) is the 𝑥 −intercept of 𝑔.

9.1 Show that the coordinate of 𝐵 are (2; 1). (2)

9.2 Write down the range of 𝑓. (1)
9.3 For which value(s) of 𝑥 will 𝑔(𝑥) ≥ 0? (2)
9.4 Determine the equation of the vertical asymptote of the graph of ℎ if ℎ(𝑥) = 𝑔(𝑥 + 4) (1)
9.5 Determine the values of 𝑝 and 𝑡. (4)
9.6 Write down the values of 𝑥 for which 𝑓(𝑥). 𝑔′(𝑥) ≥ 0 (4)
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Question 10
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The function defined as 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑎𝑥 + 𝑏𝑥 + 𝑐 has the following properties:
• 𝑓 ′ (−2.5) = 0
• 𝑓(1) = 0
• 𝑏 2 + 4𝑎𝑐 > 0
• 𝑓(−2.5) = 6
Draw a neat sketch graph of 𝑓. [4]
Question 11
Draw a sketch graph of 𝑦 = 𝑎𝑥 2 + 𝑏𝑥 + 𝑐, 𝑎 < 0, 𝑏 < 0, 𝑐 < 0 and 𝑎𝑥 2 + 𝑏𝑥 + 𝑐 = 0 has only ONE
solution
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Question 12
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Consider the function 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥−1 − 2
12.1 Write down the equations of the asymptotes of 𝑓. (2)
12.2 Calculate the intercepts of the graph of 𝑓 with the axes. (3)
12.3 Sketch the graph of 𝑓. (3)
12.4 Write down the range of 𝑦 = −𝑓(𝑥). (1)
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12.5 Describe, in words, the transformation of 𝑓 to 𝑔 if 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥−1 − 2 (2)
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 Question 13
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13.1 Given: 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥+1
− 3.
13.1.1 Calculate the intercepts of 𝑓. (3)
13.1.2 Sketch the graph of 𝑓. (3)
13.1.3 One of the axes of symmetry of 𝑓 is graph of the decreasing function. Write down the
equation of this axis of symmetry. (3)
13.2 The graph of an increasing exponential function with equation 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑎. 𝑏 𝑥 + 𝑞 has the
following properties:
• Range: 𝑦 > 3
• The point (0;2) and (1;1) lie on the graph of 𝑓.
13.2.1 Determine the equation that defines 𝑓. (4)
13.2.2 Describe the transformation from 𝑓(𝑥) = 2.2𝑥 + 1. (2)
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Question 14
The graph of a hyperbola with equation 𝑦 = 𝑓(𝑥) has the following properties:
• Domain: 𝑥𝜖𝐑 , 𝑥 ≠ 5
• Range: 𝑦𝜖𝐑 , y ≠ 1
• Pass through the (2; 0)
Determine 𝑓(𝑥) [4]

Question 15
𝑎
Given (𝑥) = + 𝑞 . The point A(2;3) is the point of intersection of the asymptotes of 𝑓.
𝑥−𝑝
The graph of 𝑓 intersects the 𝑥-axis at (1;0). D is the 𝑦-intercept of 𝑓.

15.1 Write down the equations of the asymptotes of 𝑓. (2)

15.2 Determine an equation of 𝑓. (3)
15.3 Write down the coordinates of D. (2)
15.4 Write down an equation of g if 𝑔 is the straight line joining A and D. (3)
15.5 Write down the coordinates of the other point of intersection of 𝑓 and 𝑔. (4)
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 Question 16
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The diagram below shows the graphs of 𝑔(𝑥) = 𝑥+𝑝 + 𝑞 and 𝑓(𝑥) = log 3 𝑥.
• 𝑦 = −1 is the horizontal asymptote of 𝑔.
• 𝐵(1; 0) is the 𝑥 −intercpt of 𝑓.
• 𝐴(𝑡; 1) is the point of intersection between 𝑓 and 𝑔.
• The vertical asymptote of 𝑔 intersects the 𝑥 − 𝑎𝑥𝑖𝑠 at E and horizontal asymptote at D.
• OB=BE

16.1 Write down the rage of 𝑔. (2)

16.2 Determine the equation of 𝑔. (2)
16.3 Calculate the value of 𝑡. (3)
16.4 Write down the equation of 𝑓 −1, the inverse of 𝑓, in the form 𝑦 = ⋯ (2)
−1 (𝑥)
16.5 For which values of 𝑥 will 𝑓 < 3? (2)
16.6 Determine the point intersection of the graphs of 𝑓 and the axis of symmetry of 𝑔 that
has a negative gradient. (3)
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Question 17
1 𝑥
The graph of 𝑓(𝑥) = ( ) is sketched below.
3

17.1 Write down the domain of 𝑓. (1)

17.2 Write down the equation of the asymptote of 𝑓. (1)
17.3 Write down the equation of 𝑓 −1 in the form 𝑦 = ⋯ (2)
17.4 Sketch the graph of 𝑓 −1 . Indicate the 𝑥-intercept and ONE other point. (3)
17.5 Write down the equation of the asymptote of 𝑓 −1 (𝑥 + 2) . (2)
17.6 Prove that: [𝑓(𝑥)]2 + [𝑓(−𝑥)]2 = 𝑓(2𝑥) − 𝑓(−2𝑥) for all values of 𝑥. (3)
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 Question 18
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18. Given: ℎ(𝑥) = 𝑥
18.1 Draw a sketch of ℎ. (2)
18.2 Determine the values of 𝑚 for which 𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 intersect the graph of ℎ. (3)
1 𝑥−1
18.3 Given ℎ(𝑥) = (2) − 2.
18.3.1 Sketch the graph of ℎ(𝑥) and ℎ−1 (𝑥) on the same set of axis. (5)
18.3.2 Calculate the equation ℎ−1 (𝑥) (3)
18.3.3 Determine the values of 𝑥 for which ℎ(𝑥). ℎ−1 (𝑥) < 0. (2)
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Question 19
Sketch below are the graph of 𝑔(𝑥) = 𝑘 , where 𝑘 > 0 and 𝑦 = 𝑔−1 (𝑥). (2;36) is a point on 𝑔.
𝑥

19.1 Determine the value of 𝑘. (2)

19.2 Give the equation of 𝑔−1 in the form 𝑦 = ⋯ (2)
19.3 For which value(s) of 𝑘 is 𝑔−1 (𝑥) ≤ 0? (2)
19.4 Write down the domain of ℎ if ℎ(𝑥) = 𝑔−1 (𝑥 − 3). (1)
19.5 Sketch the graph of the inverse of y=1. (2)
19.6 is the inverse of y=1 a function? Motive your answer. (2)
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Question 20
The graph of 𝑔 is defined by the equation 𝑔(𝑥) = √𝑎𝑥 . The points (8;4) lies on 𝑔.
20.1 Calculate the value of 𝑎. (2)
20.2 If (𝑥) > 0 , for which values of 𝑥 will 𝑔 be undefined? (1)
20.3 Determine the range of 𝑔. (1)
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20.4 Write down the equation of 𝑔 , the inverse of g, in the form 𝑦 = ⋯ (2)
20.5 If ℎ(𝑥) = 𝑥 − 4 drawn, determine ALGEBRAICALLY the point(s) of intersection of ℎ and 𝑔.
(4)
20.6 Hence, or otherwise, determine the values of 𝑥 for which 𝑔(𝑥) > ℎ(𝑥). (2)
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 Question 21

21.1 Write down the coordinate of A, the 𝑥 −intercept of 𝑓. (1)

21.2 Determine the domain of 𝑓. (1)
21.3 Determine the equation of 𝑓 −1 in the form 𝑦 = ⋯ (2)
−1
21.4 Sketch the graph of 𝑓 . Clearly labelling the intercept(s) with the axes as well as the coordinate
of any one other point on the graph. (3)
21.5 Determine the equation of the asymptote of ℎ. (2)
21.6 Describe, in words, the transformation of ℎ to 𝑓 −1 . (2)
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Question 22

22.1 For which value(s) of 𝑥 is log 4 𝑥 ≤ 0? (2)

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22.2 Determine the value of 𝑝. Without the use of a calculator. (3)
22.3 Write done the equation of the inverse of 𝑓 in the form 𝑦 = ⋯ (2)
22.4 Write down the range of 𝑦 = 𝑓 −1 (𝑥). (2)
3
22.5 The function ℎ(𝑥) = (4)𝑥 is obtained after applying two reflections on 𝑓. Write down the
coordinate of 𝐵′′ , the image of B on ℎ. (2)
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 Question 23

23.1 Write down the domain of 𝑓. (2)

23.2 Determine the 𝑥 −intercept of 𝑓. (2)
23.3 Calculate the value of 𝑘. (3)
23.4 Write down the coordinate of C. (2)
23.5 Determine the equation of 𝑔 in the form 𝑦 = 𝑎(𝑥 + 𝑝)2 + 𝑞. (3)
𝑓(𝑥)
23.6 For which value(s) of 𝑥 will 𝑔(𝑥) ≤ 0. (4)
2
23.7 Use your graph of 𝑓 and 𝑔 to determine the number of real root of 𝑥 − 5 = −(𝑥 − 5)2 − 5. (4)
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 Question 24

24.1 Write down the coordinate of 𝑈. (1)

24.2 Write down the equation of the asymptotes of 𝑔. (2)
24.3 Determine the coordinate of T. (2)
24.4 Write down the equation of ℎ, the reflection of 𝑓 in the line 𝑦 = 𝑥. In the form 𝑦 = ⋯ (2)
24.5 Write done the equation of the asymptote of ℎ(𝑥 − 3). (1)
24.6 Calculate the coordinate of 𝑉. (4)
24.7 Determine the coordinate of T’ the point which is symmetrical to T about the point R. (2)
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Question 25

25.1 Determine the coordinate of C. (1)

25.2 Determine the length of AB. (4)
25.3 Determine the coordinate of D. (2)
25.4 Calculate the average gradient of 𝑓 between C and D. (2)
25.5 Calculate the size of 𝑂𝐶̂ 𝐵. (2)

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 25.6 Determine the values of 𝑘 for which 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑘 will have two unequal positive real roots.
(3)
′ (𝑥). ′′ (𝑥)
25.7 For which values of 𝑥 will 𝑓 𝑓 > 0? (3)
25.8 The graph of a parabola 𝑓 has 𝑥-intercepts at 𝑥 = 1 and 𝑥 = 5. 𝑔(𝑥) = 4 is a tangent to 𝑓 at P,
the turning point of 𝑓. Sketch the graph of 𝑓. (5)
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Question 26

Question 27

28.1 Calculate the coordinate of B. (2)

28.2 Determine the values of 𝑎 and 𝑏. (6)
28.3 If it is given that 𝑓(𝑥) = −2𝑥 2 − 4𝑥 + 16, determine:
28.3.1 The range of 𝑓. (5)
28.3.2 The value(s) of 𝑥 for which 𝑓 ′ (𝑥). 𝑔(𝑥) > 0. (2)
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 Question 29

29.1 Write down the value of 𝑝. (1)

29.2 Show that 𝑎 = 3 and 𝑏 = 2. (3)
29.3 Calculate the coordinate of 𝐶. (4)
29.4 Write down the range of 𝑓. (2)
29.5 Determine the equation of the line through C that makes an angle of 45° with the positive 𝑥-axis.
Write down your answer in the form 𝑦 = ⋯ (3)
29.6 Is the straight line, determine in QUESTION 24.5, a tangent to 𝑓? Explain your answer. (2)
29.7 The function ℎ(𝑥) = 𝑓(𝑚 − 𝑥) + 𝑞 has only one 𝑥-intercept at 𝑥 = 0. Determine the values of
𝑚 and 𝑞. (4)
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Question 30

30.1 Determine the value of 𝑘. (2)

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30.2 Graph 𝑔 is obtained by reflecting graph 𝑓 about the line 𝑦 = 𝑥. Determine the equation of 𝑔 (2)
30.3 Sketch the graph 𝑔. Indicate on your graph the coordinate of two points on 𝑔. (4)
30.4 Use your graph to determine the value(s) of 𝑥 for which:
30.4.1 𝑓(𝑥). 𝑔(𝑥) > 0 (2)
30.4.2 𝑔(𝑥) ≤ −1 (2)
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30.5 If ℎ(𝑥) = 𝑓(−𝑥), calculate the value of 𝑥 for which 𝑓(𝑥) − ℎ(𝑥) = 4 . (4)
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Question 31
1 𝑥
The graph of 𝑓(𝑥) = (2) is given.

Write down the equation of:

31.1 𝑔(𝑥) = 𝑓(𝑥) + 1 (1)
31.2 ℎ(𝑥) = 3. 𝑓(𝑥) (1)
31.3 𝑘(𝑥) = 𝑓(𝑥 − 2) (1)
31.4 𝑗(𝑥) = 𝑓(𝑥 + 4) − 1 (2)
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Question 32
Describe the transformation of 𝑓 to 𝑔, 𝑖𝑓;
1 1
32.1 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥 and 𝑔(𝑥) = 𝑥+1 − 2 (2)
𝑥 𝑥−3
32.2 𝑓(𝑥) = 2 and 𝑔(𝑥) = 2 −1 (2)
32.3 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥 and 𝑔(𝑥) = −(𝑥 + 2)2 − 1.
2
(3)
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Question 33
The graph of 𝑓(𝑥) is drawn. The turning point of 𝑓(𝑥) is 𝑃(−1; 6).

Find the coordinates of P if 𝑓(𝑥) becomes…

33.1 𝑦 = 𝑓(𝑥) − 2
33.2 𝑦 = 𝑓(𝑥) + 1
33.3 𝑦 = −𝑓(𝑥)
33.4 𝑦 = 𝑓(𝑥 − 3)
33.5 𝑦 = 𝑓(𝑥 + 4)
33.6 𝑦 = 𝑓(𝑥 − 1) + 2
33.7 𝑦 = 𝑓(𝑥 + 1) − 3

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 Question 34
−2
Given: 𝑓(𝑥) = 1+𝑥 + 3
Determine the equation of:
34.1 𝑔(𝑥); if 𝑓(𝑥) is reflected in the x−axis.
34.2 ℎ(𝑥); 𝑖𝑓 𝑓(𝑥) is reflected about the 𝑦 −axis
34.3 𝑘(𝑥); 𝑖𝑓 𝑓(𝑥) is reflected in the line 𝑥 = 1
34.4 𝑚(𝑥); 𝑖𝑓 𝑓(𝑥) is reflected in the line 𝑦 = 1

Question 35
The graph of 𝑓(𝑥) = −𝑥 2 + 2𝑥 + 15 and 𝑔(𝑥) = −𝑥 + 5 are given:

Determine the x-value for which:

35.1 𝑓(𝑥) = 0 (2) 35.2 𝑓(𝑥) ≥ 0. (2)
35.3 𝑓(𝑥) < 0 (2) 35.4 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑔(𝑥) (3)
35.5 𝑓(𝑥) − 𝑔(𝑥) = 0 (1) 35.6 𝑓(𝑥) > 𝑔(𝑥) (2)
35.7 𝑓(𝑥) − 𝑔(𝑥) ≤ 0 (1) 35.8 𝑓(𝑥). 𝑔(𝑥) > 0 (2)
𝑓(𝑥)
35.8 ≥0 (2) 35.9 𝑓(𝑥) − 𝑔(𝑥) = 10 (3)
𝑔(𝑥)
′ (𝑥).
35.10 𝑓 𝑔(𝑥) > 0 (3) 35.11 𝑥. 𝑓(𝑥) ≥ 0. (4)

Question 36
The graphs of 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥 2 − 5𝑥 + 4 and 𝑔(𝑥) = −𝑥 + 𝑘 are given;

36.1 Find a value of 𝑘 so that the graphs of 𝑓 and 𝑔 do not intersect. (2)
36.2 Find a value of 𝑘 so that the graphs of 𝑓 and 𝑔 intersect in two points. (2)
36.3 Find a value of 𝑘 so that the graphs of 𝑓 and 𝑔 intersect in exactly one point. (4)

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