G11 Jan Exam Revision P1 - Long v.2
G11 Jan Exam Revision P1 - Long v.2
G11 Jan Exam Revision P1 - Long v.2
1a. [2 marks]
Let g ( x )= p x +q , for x , p , q ∈ R , p>1. The point A ( 0 , a ) lies on the graph of g.
Let f ( x )=g−1 ( x ) . The point B lies on the graph of f and is the reflection of point A in the line
y=x .
Write down the coordinates of B.
1b. [5 marks]
The line L1 is tangent to the graph of f at B.
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Given that f ( a )= , find the equation of L1 in terms of x , p and q .
ln p
1c. [7 marks]
The line L2 is tangent to the graph of g at A and has equation y= ( ln p ) x +q +1.
The function f can also be expressed in the form f ( x )=4 ( x−h )2+ k , where h , k ∈ R .
Given that triangle EDF and rectangle CDFG have equal areas, find the gradient of L2 in
terms of p.
4a. [1 mark]
Consider the functions f and g defined by f ( x )=ln |x| , x ∈ R \ { 0 }, and g ( x )=ln |x +k| , x ∈ R \
{−k }, where k ∈ R , k > 2.
Describe the transformation by which f ( x ) is transformed to g ( x ).
4b. [1 mark]
State the range of g.
4c. [6 marks]
Sketch the graphs of y=f ( x ) and y=g ( x ) on the same axes, clearly stating the points of
intersection with any axes.
4d. [2 marks]
The graphs of f and g intersect at the point P .
Find the coordinates of P.
5a. [2 marks]
1 3 2
Let f ( x )= x + x −15 x +17.
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Find f ' ( x ).
5b. [3 marks]
The graph of f has horizontal tangents at the points where x = a and x = b , a < b .
Find the value of a and the value of b .
5c. [1 mark]
Sketch the graph of y=f ' ( x ) .
5d. [1 mark]
Hence explain why the graph of f has a local maximum point at x=a .
5e. [3 marks]
Find f ″ ( b ).
5f. [1 mark]
Hence, use your answer to part (d)(i) to show that the graph of f has a local minimum point
at x=b .
5g. [5 marks]
The normal to the graph of f at x=a and the tangent to the graph of f at x=b intersect at
the point ( p, q ) .