1.

The function f(x) = 4x3 + 2ax 7a, a

by (x a).
(a)

leaves a remainder of 10 when divided

Find the value of a.

(3)

(b)

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

2.

Sketch the graph of f(x) = x +

8x

. Clearly mark the coordinates of the two maximum points

x 9
and the two minimum points. Clearly mark and state the equations of the vertical asymptotes
and the oblique asymptote.
2

(Total 7 marks)

3.

Given that Ax3 + Bx2 + x + 6 is exactly divisible by (x + 1)(x 2), find the value of A
and the value of B.
(Total 5 marks)

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4.

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

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

(Total 4 marks)

5.

Solve the equation 4x1 = 2x + 8.

(Total 5 marks)

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6.

The graph of y =

(a)

ax
is drawn below.
b cx

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

(4)

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(b)

Using the values of a, b and c found in part (a), sketch the graph of y =

b cx
ax

on the axes below, showing clearly all intercepts and asymptotes.

(4)
(Total 8 marks)

7.

Let f(x) =
(a)

4 x2
4 x

State the largest possible domain for f.

(2)

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(b)

Solve the inequality f(x) 1.

(4)
(Total 6 marks)

8.

(a)

Find the solution of the equation

ln 24x1 = ln 8x+5 + log21612x,
expressing your answer in terms of ln 2.
(4)

(b)

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

9.

The functions f, g and h are defined by

f(x) = 1 + ex, for x ,
1
g(x) = , for x / {0},
x
2n 1
, n
h(x) = sec x, for x /
2

(a)

Determine the range of the composite function g f.

(3)

(b)

Determine the inverse of the function g f, clearly stating the domain.

(4)

(c)

(i)

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

dy
= (1 y) sin x.
dx

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 y sin xdx , as a function of x.

(ii)

Hence, or otherwise, find

(iii)

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

10.

Let g(x) = log52log3x. Find the product of the zeros of g.

(Total 5 marks)

11.

When the function q(x) = x3 + kx2 7x + 3 is divided by (x + 1) the remainder is seven times the
remainder that is found when the function is divided by (x + 2).
Find the value of k.
(Total 5 marks)

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