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1. IYGB C3 Paper A_Q3

2. IYGB C3 Paper A_Q7
3. IYGB C3 Paper B_Q2
4. IYGB C3 Paper B_Q3
5. IYGB C3 Paper C_Q3
6. IYGB C3 Paper C_Q6
7. IYGB C3 Paper D_Q4
8. IYGB C3 Paper D_Q7
9. IYGB C3 Paper E_Q5
10. IYGB C3 Paper E_Q8
11. IYGB C3 Paper F_Q3
12. IYGB C3 Paper F_Q8
13. IYGB C3 Paper G_Q2
14. IYGB C3 Paper G_Q3
15. IYGB C3 Paper H_Q6
16. IYGB C3 Paper H_Q8
17. IYGB C3 Paper I_Q4
18. IYGB C3 Paper I_Q6
19. IYGB C3 Paper J_Q2
20. IYGB C3 Paper J_Q5
21. IYGB C3 Paper K_Q1
22. IYGB C3 Paper K_Q3
23. IYGB C3 Paper K_Q5
24. IYGB C3 Paper L_Q4
25. IYGB C3 Paper L_Q8
26. IYGB C3 Paper M_Q9
27. IYGB C3 Paper N_Q5
28. IYGB C3 Paper N_Q6
29. IYGB C3 Paper O_Q5
30. IYGB C3 Paper O_Q6
31. IYGB C3 Paper P_Q9
32. IYGB C3 Paper P_Q10
33. IYGB C3 Paper Q_Q5
34. IYGB C3 Paper Q_Q9
35. IYGB C3 Paper R_Q5
36. IYGB C3 Paper R_Q7
37. IYGB C3 Paper S_Q4
38. IYGB C3 Paper S_Q5
39. IYGB C3 Paper T_Q1
40. IYGB C3 Paper T_Q4
41. IYGB C3 Paper U_Q5
42. IYGB C3 Paper V_Q3
43. IYGB C3 Paper V_Q4
44. IYGB C3 Paper W_Q4
45. IYGB C3 Paper W_Q5
46. IYGB C3 Paper X_Q3
47. IYGB C3 Paper X_Q7
48. IYGB C3 Paper Y_Q5
49. IYGB C3 Paper Y_Q8
50. IYGB C3 Paper Z_Q6
51. IYGB C3 Paper Z_Q8
52. Solomon C3 Paper A QP_Q2
53. Solomon C3 Paper A QP_Q6
54. Solomon C3 Paper B QP_Q5
55. Solomon C3 Paper C QP_Q5
56. Solomon C3 Paper C QP_Q6
57. Solomon C3 Paper D QP_Q1
58. Solomon C3 Paper D QP_Q7
59. Solomon C3 Paper E QP_Q6
60. Solomon C3 Paper F QP_Q2
61. Solomon C3 Paper F QP_Q6
62. Solomon C3 Paper F QP_Q7
63. Solomon C3 Paper G QP_Q7
64. Solomon C3 Paper H QP_Q1
65. Solomon C3 Paper H QP_Q4
66. Solomon C3 Paper H QP_Q7
67. Solomon C3 Paper I QP_Q5
68. Solomon C3 Paper I QP_Q7
69. Solomon C3 Paper J QP_Q2
70. Solomon C3 Paper J QP_Q5
71. Solomon C3 Paper J QP_Q7
72. Solomon C3 Paper L QP_Q6
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Question 1 (**)

x3 + 10 x − 4 = 0 .

a) Show that the above equation has a root α , which lies between 0 and 1 . ( 2)

The recurrence relation

4 − xn3
xn+1 =
10

starting with x0 = 0.3 is to be used to find α .

b) Find, to 4 decimal places, the values of x1 , x2 , x3 and x4 . ( 3)

c) By considering the sign of an appropriate function f ( x ) in a suitable interval,

show clearly that α = 0.39389 , correct to 5 decimal places. ( 3)

Question 2 (**)
A curve C has equation

y = x − 3 , x > 3.

Find an equation of the normal to C at the point where x = 7 ( 5)

Question 3 (**)

f ( x ) = 3x + 2 , x ∈
.

a) Sketch the graph of f ( x ) , clearly indicating the coordinates of any points

where the graph of f ( x ) meets the coordinate axes. ( 3)

b) Solve the equation

f ( x) = 1 . ( 3)

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Question 7 (***)
The function f is defined as

2 4
f :x − 2 , x∈
, x >1.
x − 3 x − 4x + 3

a) Show clearly that

2
f :x , x∈
, x >1. ( 4)
x −1

b) Find an expression for f −1 , in its simplest form. ( 3)

The function g is given by

g : x  2 x2 + 4 , x ∈
.

c) Solve the equation

4
fg ( x ) = . ( 4)
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Question 8 (***)

6sec 2 2 x + 5 tan 2 x = 12 , 0 ≤ θ < π .

Find the solutions of the above trigonometric equation, giving the answers in radians
correct to two decimal places. (7)

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Question 1 (**+)
Given that

2 x3 + x − 2 Cx + D
2
≡ Ax + B + ,
x +1 x2 + 1

use polynomial division, or another appropriate method, to find the value of each of
the constants A , B , C and D .
( 4)

Question 2 (**)
The function f is given by

x
f :x֏ , x ∈ ℝ, x ≠ −3 .
x+3

a) Find an expression for f −1 ( x ) . ( 4)

The function g is defined as

2
g : x ֏ , x ∈ ℝ, x ≠ 0 .
x

3 ( )
b) Evaluate fg 2 . ( 2)

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Question 3 (**+)

y
C ( 2,5 )
y = f ( x)

B ( 0,3)
A ( −2,1)
D ( 4,0 )
O
x

The figure above shows part of the graph of the curve with equation y = f ( x ) .

The graph meets the coordinate axes at B ( 0,3) and D ( 4,0 ) and has stationary points
at A ( −2,1) and C ( 2,5 ) .

Sketch on separate diagrams the graph of …

a) … y = f ( x ) ( 2)

b) … y = f ( x ) ( 3)

c) … y = f ( 3x − 2 ) ( 3)

Indicate the new coordinates of the points A , B , C and D in these graphs.

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Question 3 (**+)
The figure below shows the graph of the curve with equation y = f ( x ) .

O B ( 4,0 )
x

A ( 0, −2 ) y = f ( x)

The curve meets the coordinate axes at the points A ( 0, −2 ) and B ( 4,0 ) .

Sketch in a separate diagram the graph of …

a) … y = f −1 ( x ) . ( 2)

b) … y = f ( x ) . ( 2)

c) … y = 2 f ( 2 x ) . ( 2)

Each sketch must indicate clearly the coordinates of any points where the graph meets
the coordinate axes.

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Question 6 (***)
The function f is defined as

1 2 x + 11 3
f :x֏ + 2 x∈ℝ, x > .
x + 2 2x + x − 6 2

a) Show clear that

4 3
f :x֏
2x − 3
, x∈ℝ, x > .
2
( 4)

b) Find an expression for f −1 , in its simplest form. (4)

c) Find the domain of f −1 . ( 1)

The function g is given by

g : x ֏ ln ( x − 1) , x ∈ ℝ , x > 1 .

d) Show that x = 1 + e is the solution of the equation

fg ( x ) = −2 . ( 4)

Question 7 (***+)
Find, in its simplest form, the solution of the following simultaneous equations

e2 x + 4 = e y

ln y = 4 x + 6 . ( 6)

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Question 4 (***)

y
B ( 4,1)
O x

A ( 0, −3)
y = f ( x)

The figure above shows part of the graph of the curve with equation y = f ( x ) .

The graph has stationary points at A ( 0, −3) and B ( 4,1) .

Sketch on separate diagrams the graph of …

a) … y = f ( x ) . ( 2)

b) … y = f ( x ) . ( 3)

c) … y = f ( 2 − x ) . ( 2)

Indicate the new coordinates of the points A and B in these graphs.

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Question 6 (***)
A car tyre develops a puncture.

The tyre pressure P , measured in suitable units known as p.s.i., t minutes after the
tyre got punctured is given by the expression

P = 8 + 32e − kt , t ≥ 0 ,

where k is a positive constant.

a) State the tyre pressure when the tyre got punctured. ( 1)

The tyre pressure halves 2 minutes after the puncture occurred.

b) Show that k = 0.4904 , correct to 4 significant figures. ( 4)

c) Calculate the time it takes for the tyre pressure to drop to 12 p.s.i. ( 3)
d) Find the rate at which the pressure of the tyre is changing one minute after the
puncture occurred. ( 3)

Question 7 (***)
The functions f ( x ) and g ( x ) are given by

2x + 3 3
f ( x) = , x ∈ ℝ, x ≠ .
2x − 3 2
g ( x ) = x 2 + 2, x ∈ ℝ .

a) State the range of g ( x ) . ( 1)

b) Find an expression, as a simplified algebraic fraction, for fg ( x ) . ( 2)

c) Determine an expression, as a simplified algebraic fraction, for f −1 ( x ) . ( 4)

d) Solve the equation

f −1 ( x ) = f ( x ) . ( 4)

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Question 5 (***)

O
x

The figure above shows the graph of the curve with equation y = f ( x ) .

The graph of y = f ( x ) …

… has as asymptotes the lines with equations y = 0 , x = 0 and x = 10 .

( )
… crosses the x axis at the point A − 1 ,0 .
2
… has local minimum and local maximum at B ( −3, −1) and C ( 2, −4 ) , respectively.

Sketch on separate diagrams the graph of …

a) … y = f ( x ) ( 4)
b) … y = f ( x ) ( 3)
Each of the two sketches must clearly indicate the coordinates of the new position of
A , B and C , and the equations of any asymptotes

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Question 8 (**+)
The functions f ( x ) and g ( x ) are given by

f ( x ) = x2 , x ∈ » .

1
g ( x) = , x ∈ » , x ≠ −2 .
x+2

a) State the range of f ( x ) . (1)

b) Solve the equation

4
fg ( x ) = . ( 5)
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c) Find, in its simplest form, an expression for g −1 ( x ) . ( 3)

Question 9 (***)
Solve the trigonometric equation

4 − 4 cos 2θ = cosecθ , 0 ≤ θ < 2π ,

giving the answers in terms of π . (6)

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Question 1 (**)
Differentiate each of the following expressions with respect to x .

6
(
a) y = 1 − x 2 ) ( 2)

b) y = x3 sin 3x ( 3)

5x
c) y = 3
( 3)
x +2

Question 2 (**+)
3
If sin x = , show clearly that
5

25
sec 2 x = . ( 4)
7

Question 3 (**)
Solve the equation

x2 − 2 x − 4 = 4 . (5)

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Question 8 (***+)

2 6
y= − .
x − 2 ( x − 2 )( 2 x − 1)

4
a) Show clearly that y = (4)
2x −1

4
The figure below shows the graph of y = , x ≠ a.
2x −1

4
y=
2x −1
x
f : xO
, x ∈ , x ≠ −3
x+3 x

b) State the equation of the vertical asymptote of the curve, shown dotted in the
figure above. (1)
The function f is defined

4
f ( x) = , x >1
2x −1

c) State the range of f ( x ) . ( 2)

d) Obtain an expression for the inverse of the function, f −1 ( x ) . ( 3)

e) State the domain and range of f −1 ( x ) . ( 2)

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Question 1 (**+)
Show that

x −8 2 x− p
1+ 2
− ≡ ,
x + 2x − 8 x+4 x−q

stating the value of each of the integer constants, p and q . (5)

Question 2 (**+)
The function f ( x ) is given by

f ( x ) = 4 − ln ( 2 x − 1) , x ∈ ℝ, x > 1 .
2

a) Find an expression for f −1 ( x ) , in its simplest form. (4)

b) Determine the exact value of ff (1) . ( 2)

c) Hence, or otherwise, solve the equation

f ( x ) = ff (1) . ( 3)

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Question 3 (**+)

y y = f ( x)

O C ( 7,0 )
x

A ( 0, −4 )

B ( 3, −7 )

The figure above shows part of the graph of the curve with equation y = f ( x ) .

The graph meets the coordinate axes at A ( 0, −4 ) and C ( 7,0 ) and has a stationary
point at B ( 3, −7 ) .

Sketch on separate diagrams, indicating the new coordinates of the points A , B and
C , the graph of …

a) … y = f ( x ) . ( 2)

b) … y = f ( x ) . ( 2)

c) … y = 3 f ( 3x ) . ( 2)

Question 4 (**+)
The angle x is acute so that tan x = 1 .
2

a) Find the exact value of cosec x . ( 2)

It is further given that tan ( x + y ) = 2 , where y is another angle.

b) Determine the value of tan y . ( 3)

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Question 6 (***)
The functions f and g are defined as

x+6
f ( x) = , x ∈ ℝ, x ≠ −2
x+2

g ( x ) = 7 − 2 x2 , x∈ℝ .

a) State the range of g ( x ) . (1)

b) Find, as a simplified fraction, an expression for fg ( x ) . ( 2)

c) Find, as a simplified fraction, an expression for f −1 ( x ) . (4)

d) Solve the equation

f −1 ( x ) = f ( x ) . ( 4)

Question 7 (***+)

y = e − x sin ( 3x ) , x ∈ ℝ .
Find the exact value of each of the constants R and α so that

dy
dx
= R e− x cos ( 3x + α ,)
π
where R > 0 and 0 < α < . ( 8)
2

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Question 8 (***+)
The figure below shows the graph of

y = f ( x), x ∈ ℝ ,

which consists of two straight line segments that meet at the point P (1, p ) .

y = f ( x)

O
x
A(−2,0) B ( 4,0 )
C

P (1, p )

The points A , B and C are the points where f ( x ) crosses the coordinate axes.

Sketch, in separate diagrams, the graph of …

a) … y = f ( 2 x + 1) . ( 3)
b) … y = f ( x ) . ( 3)
Each of these sketches must show the coordinates of any intersections with the x axis
and the new position of the point P .

It is now given that

f ( x) = x −1 − 3 , x ∈ ℝ .

c) Find the full coordinates of the points P and C . ( 2)

d) Solve the equation

f ( x ) = 4x . ( 5)

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Question 4 (***)
The function f is defined as

f : x  2x − 5 , x ∈
.

a) Sketch the graph of f ( x ) . ( 3)

Mark clearly in the sketch the coordinates of any x or y intercepts.

b) Solve the equation

f ( x) = x . ( 3)

The function g is defined as

g : x  x 2 − x, x ∈
.

c) Solve the equation

fg ( x ) = 7 . ( 5)

Question 5 (****)

f ( x ) ≡ 27 x3 − 9 x − 2 , x ∈
.

a) Show that (3 x + 1) is a factor of f ( x ) . ( 2)

It is further given that

36cos 2θ cos θ + 9sin 2θ sin θ = 4 .

b) Find the possible values of cos θ . ( 8)

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Question 6 (****)
The function f is defined as

1 π
f ( x) = , 0≤ x< .
1 + tan x 2

a) Use differentiation to show that f is a one to one function. (5)

b) Find a simplified expression for the inverse of f . ( 3)

c) Determine the range of f . ( 2)

Question 7 (****)
A curve C is defined by the equation

x = sec ( 2y ) , 0 ≤ y < π .
a) Show clearly that

dy 2
=
dx x x 2 − 1
. (4)

dy
b) Hence find the exact coordinates of the point on C , where = 2. (5)
dx

Question 8 (****)
By considering a sequence of three transformations, or otherwise, sketch the graph of

y = ln ( 2 − 4 x ) , x ∈
, x ≤ 1 .
2

The sketch must include the coordinates of any points where the graph meets the
coordinate axes and the equations of any asymptotes
(4)

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Question 1 (**+)
The curve C has equation

x
y= , x > 0 , x ≠ e−1 .
1 + ln x

Show that C has a single stationary point and find its coordinates. ( 6)

Question 2 (***)

y
x=2
y = f ( x)

O x
( 3,0 )

The figure above shows the graph of the curve with equation

y = f ( x) , x ∈
, x > 2 .

The curve meets the x axis at the point with coordinates ( 3,0 ) , and the straight line
with equation x = 2 is an asymptote to the curve.

Sketch, on separate diagrams, each of the following graphs.

a) y = f −1 ( x ) . ( 3)

b) y = f ( x ) . ( 2)
c) y = f ( 2 x − 1) . ( 2)
Each sketch must include the coordinates of any points where the graph meets the
coordinate axes and the equations of any asymptotes.

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Question 5 (***+)
The function f is defined as

2x −1 1
f :x 2
− , x∈
, x > 4 .
x −x−2 x−2

a) Show clearly that

1
f :x , x∈
, x > 4 . ( 4)
x +1

b) Find the range of f . (1)

c) Determine an expression for the inverse function, f −1 ( x ) . ( 3)

d) State the domain and range of f −1 ( x ) . ( 2)

The function g is given by

g : x  3x 2 − 2, x ∈
.

e) Solve the equation

fg ( x ) = 1 . ( 5)
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Question 1 (***)
Solve the following equation

4 x + 3x + 2 = 1 . (5)

Question 2 (***+)
The curve with equation y = 2 x intersects the straight line with equation y = 3 − 2 x
at the point P , whose x coordinate is α .

a) Show clearly that …

i. … 0.5 < α < 1 . ( 3)

ii. … α is the solution of the equation

ln ( 3 − 2 x )
x=
ln 2
. ( 3)

An iterative formula based on the equation of part (aii) is used to find α .

b) Starting with x0 = 0.5 , find the value of x1 , x2 and x3 , explaining why a

valid value of x4 cannot be produced. ( 3)
c) Use the iterative formula

3 − 2 xn
xn+1 = , x0 = 0.5 ,
2
with as many iterations as necessary, to determine the value of α correct to
2 decimal places. ( 2)

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Question 3 (***)
The functions f and g are defined by

f : x
4 − x2 , x ∈ 

5x
g:x
, x∈, x ≠ 1 .
2x −1 2

a) Evaluate fg −1 ( 3) . ( 4)

b) Solve the equation

g −1 f ( x ) = 7 . ( 5)
5

Question 4 (***)
Differentiate each of the following expressions with respect to x .

4
a) y = . ( 2)
( 2 x − 1)2

b) y = x3 e −2 x . ( 3)

2 x2 + 1
c) y = . ( 3)
3x 2 + 1

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Question 5 (***+)

4x −1 3
− − 2 , x ≠ 1 , x ≠ 1.
2 ( x − 1) 2 ( x − 1)( 2 x − 1) 2

3
a) Show that the above expression can be simplified to
2x −1
. (4)

b) Sketch the graph of the curve with equation

3
y= , x≠1, ( 3)
2x −1 2

c) Hence sketch the graph of the curve with equation

3
y= , x≠±1, ( 2)
2 x −1 2

Each of sketches in parts (b) and (c), must include the equation of the vertical
asymptote of the curve, and the coordinates of any points where the curve meets the
coordinate axes.

Question 6 (****)
Solve each of the following trigonometric equations.

sec2 x + 8
i. = 3 tan x , 0 ≤ x < 2π , tan x ≠ 4 . (7)
4 − tan x

ii. cos 2θ = sin θ , 0 ≤ θ < 360° . ( 6)

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Question 4 (***)

4x 15
f ( x) ≡ 1+ − 2 , x∈», x ≠ 5 , x ≠ k .
2x − 5 2x − 7 x + 5 2

a) Show that

3x + 2
f ( x) ≡ , x∈», x ≠ k ,
x−k

stating the value of k . (5)

b) Express f ( x ) in the form

B
A+ , x∈», x ≠ k ,
x−k

where A and B are integers to be found. ( 3)

c) Sketch on separate set of axes the graph of …

i. … y = f ( x ) . (4)

ii. … y = f ( x ) . (1)

iii. … y = f ( x ) . (1)

Each sketch must include the coordinates of any points where the graph meets the
coordinate axes and the equations of any asymptotes.

Question 5 (***+)
Given that cos x° = sin ( x − 45) ° , show that

tan x° = 1 + 2 . ( 5)

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Question 6 (***)
Differentiate each of the following expressions with respect to x , writing the final
answer as a simplified fraction.

ln x
a) y = . ( 3)
1 + ln x

 1 
b) y = ln  2 . (5)
 x +9

Question 7 (***)

cosecθ + 8cos θ = 0 , 0° ≤ θ < 360° .

Find the solutions of the above trigonometric equation, giving the answers in degrees
correct to one decimal place. ( 6)

Question 8 (**+)
Solve the equation

2 x + 1 x −1
− = 1. (4)
3 2

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Question 9 (****)

y y
f ( x) ( 4,3)
( 0, 4 )
g ( x)
( −2,0 )
x
O ( 5,1)
x
O (1,0 )
( −4, −4 )
figure 2
figure 1

Figure 1 and figure 2 above, show the graphs of two piecewise continuous functions
f ( x ) and g ( x ) , respectively.

Each graph consists of two straight line segments joining the points with the
coordinates shown in each figure.

a) Sketch on the same set of axes the graphs of f ( x ) and its inverse f −1 ( x ) ,
stating the domain and range of f −1 ( x ) . ( 4)

b) Evaluate …

i. … fg 1 .
2 ( ) ( 2)

ii. … fgf −1 (1) . ( 3)

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Question 4 (***)
It is given that

1 − cos 2θ
≡ tan θ , θ ≠ 90k °, k ∈  .
sin 2θ

a) Prove the validity of the above trigonometric identity. ( 4)

b) Hence show that

tan15° = 2 − 3 . ( 3)

Question 5 (**+)
The functions f and g are defined by

f ( x ) = e2 x − 1, x ∈

g ( x) = x , x ∈
.

a) Find the composite function gf ( x ) , and sketch its graph. ( 5)

b) Solve the equation

gf ( x ) = 1 . ( 3)

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Question 6 (***)

1
y= +2
x

x
O
x
f :x , x ∈
, x ≠ −3
x+3

The figure above shows the graph of

1
y= + 2, x ≠ 0 .
x

a) State the equation of the horizontal asymptote to the curve, marked as a dotted
line in the figure. (1)
The function f is defined

1
f ( x) = + 2 , x∈
, x >1.
x

b) State the range of f ( x ) . (1)

c) Obtain an expression for f −1 ( x ) . ( 3)

d) State the domain and range of f −1 ( x ) . ( 2)

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Question 5 (***)
The functions f and g are given by

f ( x ) = x , x ∈ », x ≥ 0 .

g ( x ) = x − 2, x ∈ » .

a) Find an expression for the function composition fg ( x ) . ( 2)

The function h , whose graph is shown below, is defined by

h ( x ) = fg ( x ) , x ∈ » , 3 ≤ x ≤ 11 .

h ( x)

x
O

b) State the range of h ( x ) . ( 2)

c) Determine an expression for the inverse function h −1 ( x ) . ( 2)

d) State the domain and range of h −1 ( x ) . ( 2)

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Question 6 (***+)

y
A

y = f ( x)
B

x
O C
( −6,0 )

The figure below shows the graph of

y = f ( x) , x ∈ » ,

which consists of two straight line segments which meet at the point A .

The graph of f ( x ) crosses the coordinate axes at the points ( −6,0 ) , B and C .

Sketch, in separate diagrams, the graph of …

a) … y = f ( x ) . ( 2)

b) … y = f ( x ) . ( 2)

It is now given that

f ( x) = 4 − x + 2 , x ∈ » .

c) Find the coordinates of the points A , B and C . ( 3)

d) Solve the equation

f ( x) = − 1 x .
2
( 5)

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Question 8 (***+)

f ( y ) = 6 + 3cos y + 4sin y , 0 < y < 2π .

π
a) Express 3cos y + 4sin y in the form a cos ( y − b ) , a > 0 , 0 < b < . ( 4)
2

It is further given that for 0 < y < 2π

A ≤ 2 f (2y) ≤ B .

b) Determine the value of each of the constants A and B . ( 2)

Question 9 (****)
The functions f and g are defined as

f ( x) = x − a , x ∈ ℝ ,

g ( x ) = 2 x + 4a , x ∈ ℝ ,

where a is a positive constant.

a) Sketch in the same diagram the graph of f ( x ) and the graph of g ( x ) .

The sketch must include the coordinates of any points where the graphs meet
the coordinate axes. ( 5)

b) Find the solutions of the equation

x − 3 = 2 x + 12 . ( 5)

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Question 10 (****)
The functions f and g satisfy

1x
f ( x) = 2 e2 , x ∈ ℝ

g ( x ) = ln 4 x x ∈ ℝ , x > 1 .
4

a) Find fg ( x ) in its simplest form. (4)

b) Find the domain and range of fg ( x ) . ( 2)

c) Solve the equation

fg ( x ) = 3x + 1 . ( 6)

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Question 4 (***+)
The curve C has equation

y = x2 e x , x ∈ » .

a) Find the exact coordinates of the stationary points of C . (6)

d2y
b) By considering the sign of at each of these points determine their nature.
dx 2 (4)

Question 5 (***+)
The functions f and g are defined as

f ( x ) = 2x −1 , x ∈ » ,

g ( x ) = ln ( x + 2 ) , x ∈ » , x > −2 .

a) State the range of f ( x ) . (1)

b) Find, in exact form, the solutions of the equation

gf ( x ) = 2 . (6)

c) Show that the equation f ( x ) = g ( x ) has a solution between 1 and 2 . ( 3)

d) Use the iteration formula

xn+1 = 1 1 + ln ( xn + 2 )  , x1 = 1 ,
2

to find the values of x2 , x3 and x4 , correct to three decimal places. ( 2)

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Question 9 (****)
The functions f and g are defined as

f ( x ) = 4a 2 − x 2 , x ∈ » ,

g ( x ) = 4x − a , x ∈ » ,

where a is a constant, such that a ≥ 1 .

a) Sketch in the same diagram the graph of f ( x ) and the graph of g ( x ) .

The sketch must include the coordinates of any points where each of the
graphs meets the coordinate axes. (4)
b) Find, in exact form where appropriate, the solutions of the equation

4 − x2 = 4x −1 . (6)

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Question 5 (***+)
f ( x) = ex , x ∈
, x > 0 .

g ( x ) = 2 x3 + 11 , x ∈
.

a) Find and simplify an expression for the composite function gf ( x ) . ( 2)

b) State the domain and range of gf ( x ) . ( 2)

c) Solve the equation

gf ( x ) = 27 . ( 3)

The equation gf ( x ) = k , where k is a constant, has solutions.

d) State the range of the possible values of k . (1)

Question 6 (***+)
The equation of a curve C is

x
y= 2
, x∈
.
x +9

a) Find the coordinates of the stationary points of C . (6)

d2y
b) Evaluate the exact value of at each of these stationary points. (4)
dx 2

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Question 7 (***+)

y y = 2x + a

y = x − 2a

x
O

The figure above shows the graphs of

C1 : y = x − 2a , x ∈
,

C2 : y = 2 x + a , x ∈
.

The finite region bounded by C1 , C2 and the coordinate axes is shown shaded in the
above diagram.

Find, in terms of a , the exact area of the shaded region. ( 8)

Question 8 (***+)
By considering the compound angle identity for tan ( A + B ) , with suitable values for
A and B , show that

cot 75° = 2 − 3 . (5)

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Question 1 (*****)
Show that the expression

  x+ 1 
2
e −  e 2  × 1
  e−2 x   e + ln e
3 x
   

simplifies to e− e3 x+1 . ( 8)

Question 2 (*****)

f ( x) ≡
( )(
3 − 2cos 2 x 1 + 6sin 2 x ) 2

, tan x ≠ −1 .
2
(1 + tan x )

π 
Determine the value of f ′   . (10 )
4

Question 3 (*****)
Solve the trigonometric equation

1 x π
sin x cos x + = cos 2  −  , 0 ≤ x < π ,
2 2 6

giving the answers in terms of π . (12 )

Question 4 (*****)
Sketch the graph of

y = x 2 − 16 + 2 x , x ∈ ℝ .

The sketch must include the coordinates of any cusps or any stationary points (7)

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Question 5 (*****)
The functions f and g are defined by

 x 2 , x ∈ ℝ, 0 < x ≤ 1
f ( x) = 
2 − x, x ∈ ℝ, 1 < x ≤ 2

1
g ( x ) = , x ∈ ℝ, x ≠ 0 .
x

a) Find expressions for the function compositions fg ( x ) and gf ( x ) , giving full

descriptions of their domains. (6)

b) Sketch the graphs of the function compositions fg ( x ) and gf ( x ) , and hence

state the ranges of fg ( x ) and gf ( x ) . ( 8)

Question 6 (*****)
It is given that θ and ϕ satisfy the simultaneous equations

sin 2θ
= 1 − sin ϕ ,
1 + sin θ

θ +ϕ = π

π
where 0 < θ < π , θ ≠ , 0 <ϕ <π .
2

a) Determine the value of tan θ . (6)

b) Show clearly that

4
tan ( 3θ + 5ϕ ) = − . ( 6)
3

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Question 1 (*****)

ex −1
f ( x) = , x∈
.
ex +1

a) Show clearly that …

i. … f ( − x ) = − f ( x ) . ( 3)

2e x
ii. … f ′ ( x ) = 2
. ( 3)
( ex +1 )
b) Explain how the results of part (a) show that f −1 ( x ) exists. (1)

c) Find an expression for f −1 ( x ) . ( 3)

The function g ( x ) is defined in a suitable domain, so that

x2 + 6 x + 8
fg ( x ) = .
x 2 + 6 x + 10

d) Determine the equation of g ( x ) , in its simplest form. ( 4)

Question 2 (*****)
Prove, by showing full workings that …

d  x−4  1
i. …   = (4)
dx  x + 2  2 x

 
d  4x − 8 x + 3  1
ii. …  2 
= 3
. (6)
dx 
 (
x −1 
 ) x ( x −1 )

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Question 3 (*****)
Show by a clear method that

 24 
4 arccot 2 + arctan   = π . (9)
 7 

Question 4 (*****)
Solve the following modulus inequality

3 x + 1 − x − 4 ≤ 11 , x ∈
. (8)

Question 5 (*****)
A function f is defined as

f ( x ) = e ax + b , − ln 2 ≤ x ≤ ln 2 ,

where a and b are positive constants.

( ( )) = 134 .
It is given that f ln 3
2

a) Show clearly that

a
b = 13 − 3
4 2( ). ( 2)

It is further given that

( ( )) = 139 .
f ln 2
3

b) Find the value of a and the value of b . (10 )

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Question 5 (****)
The function f is defined by

x2 − 4
f ( x) = , x∈ℝ.
x +2

a) Show that f ( x ) is even. ( 2)

b) Solve the equation

f ( x) = − 1 . (6)
2

Question 6 (***+)
It is given that

nπ
4cosec2 2θ − sec 2θ ≡ cosec2θ , θ ≠ , n∈ℤ .
2

a) Prove the validity of the above trigonometric identity. (5)

b) Hence show that if

( )
4 cosec2 2θ − 2 = sec 2 θ − 2cosecθ ,

then either sin θ = 1 or sin θ = − 1 . (5)

2 4

Question 7 (***)
It is given that arcsin x = arccos y .

Show, by a clear method, that

x2 + y2 = 1 . ( 4)

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Question 1 (***)

( )
f ( x ) = x ln 1 + x 2 , x ∈ » .

Show that an equation of the tangent to the curve with equation y = f ( x ) , at the point
where x = 1 , is given by

y = x (1 + ln 2 ) − 1 . (7)

Question 2 (***+)

12 15
sin x = and cos y = .
13 17

If x is obtuse and y is acute, show clearly that

220
sin ( x − y ) = . ( 5)
221

Question 3 (****)
The functions f and g are defined by

f ( x ) = x 2 + 3x − 7 , x ∈ »

g ( x ) = ax + b , x ∈ » ,

where a and b are positive constants.

When the composition fg ( x ) is divided by ( x + 2 ) the remainder is 21 , while

( x − 1) is a factor of the composition gf ( x ) .

Determine the value of a and the value of b . ( 8)

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Question 4 (****)
The function f is defined as

f ( x ) = a ln ( bx ) , x ∈ », x > 0 ,

where a and b are positive constants.

( )
a) Given that the graph of f ( x ) passes through the points 1 ,0 and ( 3, 4 ) , find
3
the exact value of a and the value of b . ( 5)

b) Sketch the graph of

y = f ( x) . ( 2)

c) Find, in exact form where appropriate, the solutions of the equation

f ( x) = 8 . ( 5)

Question 5 (****)
It is given that

cos 3 x ≡ 4cos3 x − 3cos x .

a) Prove the validity of the above trigonometric identity by writing cos 3 x as

cos ( 2 x + x ) . (5)

b) Hence, or otherwise, solve the trigonometric equation

8cos3 x − 6cos x + 1 = 0 , 0 ≤ x < 2π ,

giving the answers in terms of π . ( 5)

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Question 4 (****)
The function f is defined by

 4 − x, x ∈ ℝ, x ≤ 2
f ( x) =  2
2 ( x − 1) , x ∈ ℝ, x ≥ 2

a) Sketch the graph of f ( x ) . ( 4)

b) State the range of f ( x ) . (1)

c) Solve the equation

f ( x ) = 18 . ( 4)

Question 5 (****)

f ( x ) = 9 x2 + 6 x + 2 , x ∈ ℝ .

g ( x ) = ( x + 1)( x + 3) , x ∈ ℝ

Show clearly that …

a) … f ( x ) = f ( x ) . ( 3)

b) … the equation g ( x ) = 2 has no solutions. ( 3)

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Question 4 (****)
The function f is defined by

 4 − x, x ∈ ℝ, x ≤ 2
f ( x) =  2
2 ( x − 1) , x ∈ ℝ, x ≥ 2

a) Sketch the graph of f ( x ) . ( 4)

b) State the range of f ( x ) . (1)

c) Solve the equation

f ( x ) = 18 . ( 4)

Question 5 (****)

f ( x ) = 9 x2 + 6 x + 2 , x ∈ ℝ .

g ( x ) = ( x + 1)( x + 3) , x ∈ ℝ

Show clearly that …

a) … f ( x ) = f ( x ) . ( 3)

b) … the equation g ( x ) = 2 has no solutions. ( 3)

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Question 1 (***+)
The curve C has equation

x 2 − 6 x + 12 11
y= , x∈
, x ≠ .
4 x − 11 4

dy
a) Find a simplified expression for . (4)
dx

b) Determine the range of values of x , for which y is decreasing. (4)

Question 2 (***+)
Solve the following trigonometric equation

sin 2θ = cot θ , 0 ≤ θ ≤ 180° . (6)

Question 3 (****)
The function f is defined by

f ( x) = 1+ x , x ∈
, x ≥ 0 .

a) Evaluate ff ( 9 ) . (1)

b) Find an expression for the inverse function, f −1 ( x ) . ( 2)

c) Sketch in the same diagram the graph of f ( x ) and the graph of f −1 ( x ) ,

clearly marking the line of reflection between the two graphs. ( 3)

3+ 5
d) Show that x = is the only solution of the equation f ( x ) = f −1 ( x ) . ( 4)
2

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Question 7 (****+)
The function f is defined as

f : x  ln 4 x − 12 , x ∈
, x ≠ 3 .

Consider the following sequence of transformations T1 , T2 and T3

T1 T2 T3
ln x  → ln x → ln x − 12  → ln 4 x − 12 .

a) Describe geometrically the transformations T1 , T2 and T3 ( 6)

b) Hence sketch the graph of f .

Indicate clearly any intersections with the axes and the equation of its
asymptote. ( 3)

Question 8 (****)
A curve has equation given by

y = x x + 1 , x ≥ −1 .

a) Show clearly that

dy 1 −1
= ( 3 x + 2 )( x + 1) 2 . (5)
dx 2

The function f is defined as

f ( x ) = x x + 1sin 2 x , x ≥ 1 .

b) Show further that

π  π
f ′   = −π +1 . (5)
2 2

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Question 5 (****)

y 2
f ( x ) = 1 − ( 2 x − 1)

x
O A ( a,0 )

The figure above shows the graph of the function

2
f ( x ) ≡ 1 − ( 2 x − 1) , x ∈ ℝ , 0 ≤ x ≤ a .

a) Find the value of the constant a . ( 2)

b) State the range of f ( x ) . (1)

The function g is suitably defined by

( )
g ( x) = 2 f 1 x − 2 .
2

c) Sketch the graph of g ( x ) . (4)

d) State the domain and range of g ( x ) . (1)

Question 6 (****)
It is given that
2cot θ
≡ sin 2θ .
1 + cot 2 θ

a) Prove the validity of the above trigonometric identity. (4)

b) Use the above result to solve the trigonometric equation

( )
4cot 2 θ + 1 = 2sin 2θ 1 + cot 2 θ , 0 ≤ θ < 360° . (6)

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Question 7 (****)
The curves C1 and C2 have respective equations

y1 = 3arcsin ( x − 1) and y1 = 2 arccos ( x − 1) .

a) Sketch in the same set of axes the graph of C1 and the graph of C2 .
The sketch must include the coordinates.
• … of any points where each of the graphs meet the coordinate axes.
• … of the endpoints of each of the graphs. ( 5)
b) Use a suitable iteration formula of the form

xn+1 = f ( xn ) with x1 = 1.6 ,

to find an approximate value for the x coordinate of the point of intersection

between the graph of C1 and the graph of C2 . (6)

Question 8 (****+)
A curve is defined by

( )
f ( x ) = k x2 − 4 x , x ∈ ℝ ,

where k is a positive constant

The equation f ( x ) = 12 has three distinct roots.

a) Determine the value of k . (4)

b) Find the three roots of the equation, giving the answers in exact surd form
where appropriate. (6)

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Question 6 (****)

y
( 0, 4 )
f ( x ) = a + cos bx

x
O 2π

The figure above shows the graph of

f ( x ) = a + cos bx , 0 ≤ x ≤ 2π ,

where a and b are non zero constants.

The stationary points ( 0, 4 ) and ( 2π , 2 ) are the endpoints of the graph.

a) State the range of f ( x ) and hence find the value of a and b . ( 5)

b) Find an expression for f −1 ( x ) , the inverse function of f ( x ) . ( 3)

c) State the domain and range of f −1 ( x ) . ( 2)

d) Determine the gradient at the point on f ( x ) with coordinates 4 π , 5 .

3 2 ( ) ( 2)

(
e) State the gradient at the point on f −1 ( x ) with coordinates 5 , 4 π .
2 3 ) (1)

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Question 7 (****)
It is given that

 P+Q   P−Q 
sin P + sin Q ≡ 2sin   cos  .
 2   2 

a) Prove the validity of the above trigonometric identity, by using the compound
angle identities for sin ( A + B ) and sin ( A − B ) . ( 3)

b) Hence, or otherwise, solve the trigonometric equation

sin θ − sin 3θ + sin 5θ = 0 , 0 ≤ θ ≤ 180° . ( 6)

Question 8 (****+)
By considering the following sequence of transformations T1 , T2 and T3

T1 T2 T3
x  → x + 1 → x + 1  → x +1 +1

sketch the graph of y = x +1 +1 . ( 5)

Indicate the coordinates of any intersections with the axes, and the coordinates of the
cusp of the curve.

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1. Given that
x = sec2 y + tan y,
show that
dy cos 2 y
= . (4)
dx 2 tan y + 1

2. The functions f and g are defined by

f : x → 3x − 4, x ∈ ,
2
g:x→ , x ∈ , x ≠ −3.
x+3
(a) Evaluate fg(1). (2)

(b) Solve the equation gf(x) = 6. (4)

3. Giving your answers to 2 decimal places, solve the simultaneous equations

e2y − x + 2 = 0

ln (x + 3) − 2y − 1 = 0 (8)

4. (a) Use the derivatives of sin x and cos x to prove that

d
(tan x) = sec2 x. (4)
dx

The tangent to the curve y = 2x tan x at the point where x = π meets the y-axis
4
at the point P.

(b) Find the y-coordinate of P in the form kπ2 where k is a rational constant. (6)

5. (a) Express 3 cos x° + sin x° in the form R cos (x − α)° where R > 0
and 0 < α < 90. (4)

(b) Using your answer to part (a), or otherwise, solve the equation

6 cos2 x° + sin 2x° = 0,

for x in the interval 0 ≤ x ≤ 360, giving your answers to 1 decimal place

where appropriate. (6)

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1. Given that
x = sec2 y + tan y,
show that
dy cos 2 y
= . (4)
dx 2 tan y + 1

2. The functions f and g are defined by

f : x → 3x − 4, x ∈ ,
2
g:x→ , x ∈ , x ≠ −3.
x+3
(a) Evaluate fg(1). (2)

(b) Solve the equation gf(x) = 6. (4)

3. Giving your answers to 2 decimal places, solve the simultaneous equations

e2y − x + 2 = 0

ln (x + 3) − 2y − 1 = 0 (8)

4. (a) Use the derivatives of sin x and cos x to prove that

d
(tan x) = sec2 x. (4)
dx

The tangent to the curve y = 2x tan x at the point where x = π meets the y-axis
4
at the point P.

(b) Find the y-coordinate of P in the form kπ2 where k is a rational constant. (6)

5. (a) Express 3 cos x° + sin x° in the form R cos (x − α)° where R > 0
and 0 < α < 90. (4)

(b) Using your answer to part (a), or otherwise, solve the equation

6 cos2 x° + sin 2x° = 0,

for x in the interval 0 ≤ x ≤ 360, giving your answers to 1 decimal place

where appropriate. (6)

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1. (a) Simplify

x 2 + 7 x + 12
. (3)
2x2 + 9 x + 4

(b) Solve the equation

ln (x2 + 7x + 12) − 1 = ln (2x2 + 9x + 4),

giving your answer in terms of e. (4)

2. A curve has the equation y = 3x + 11 .

The point P on the curve has x-coordinate 3.

(a) Show that the tangent to the curve at P has the equation

3x − 4 5 y + 31 = 0. (6)

The normal to the curve at P crosses the y-axis at Q.

(b) Find the y-coordinate of Q in the form k 5 . (3)

3. (a) Use the identities for sin (A + B) and sin (A − B) to prove that
P+Q P−Q
sin P + sin Q ≡ 2 sin cos . (4)
2 2

(b) Find, in terms of π, the solutions of the equation

sin 5x + sin x = 0,

for x in the interval 0 ≤ x < π. (5)

5
4. The curve with equation y = x 2 ln x , x > 0 crosses the x-axis at the point P.
4

(a) Write down the coordinates of P. (1)

The normal to the curve at P crosses the y-axis at the point Q.

(b) Find the area of triangle OPQ where O is the origin. (6)

The curve has a stationary point at R.

(c) Find the x-coordinate of R in exact form. (3)

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5. y

(−3, 2)

O x

y = f(x)

(2, −4)

Figure 1

Figure 1 shows the curve y = f(x) which has a maximum point at (−3, 2) and a
minimum point at (2, −4).

(a) Showing the coordinates of any stationary points, sketch on separate diagrams
the graphs of

(i) y = f( | x | ),

(ii) y = 3f(2x). (7)

(b) Write down the values of the constants a and b such that the curve with equation
y = a + f(x + b) has a minimum point at the origin O. (2)

6. The function f is defined by

f(x) ≡ 4 − ln 3x, x ∈ , x > 0.

(a) Solve the equation f(x) = 0. (2)

(b) Sketch the curve y = f(x). (2)

(c) Find an expression for the inverse function, f −1(x). (3)

The function g is defined by

g(x) ≡ e2 − x, x ∈ .

(d) Show that

fg(x) = x + a − ln b,

where a and b are integers to be found. (3)

Turn over

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5. y

(−3, 2)

O x

y = f(x)

(2, −4)

Figure 1

Figure 1 shows the curve y = f(x) which has a maximum point at (−3, 2) and a
minimum point at (2, −4).

(a) Showing the coordinates of any stationary points, sketch on separate diagrams
the graphs of

(i) y = f( | x | ),

(ii) y = 3f(2x). (7)

(b) Write down the values of the constants a and b such that the curve with equation
y = a + f(x + b) has a minimum point at the origin O. (2)

6. The function f is defined by

f(x) ≡ 4 − ln 3x, x ∈ , x > 0.

(a) Solve the equation f(x) = 0. (2)

(b) Sketch the curve y = f(x). (2)

(c) Find an expression for the inverse function, f −1(x). (3)

The function g is defined by

g(x) ≡ e2 − x, x ∈ .

(d) Show that

fg(x) = x + a − ln b,

where a and b are integers to be found. (3)

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1. The function f is defined by

f(x) ≡ 2 + ln (3x − 2), x ∈ , x > 2

3
.

(a) Find the exact value of ff(1). (2)

(b) Find an expression for f −1(x). (3)

2. Find, to 2 decimal places, the solutions of the equation

3 cot2 x − 4 cosec x + cosec2 x = 0

in the interval 0 ≤ x ≤ 2π. (6)

3. (a) Given that y = ln x, find expressions in terms of y for

(i) log2 x,
2
(ii) ln x . (4)
e

(b) Hence, or otherwise, solve the equation

2
log2 x = 4 − ln x ,
e

giving your answer to 2 decimal places. (4)

4. (a) Use the identities for (sin A + sin B) and (cos A + cos B) to prove that

sin 2 x + sin 2 y
≡ tan (x + y). (4)
cos 2 x + cos 2 y

(b) Hence, show that

tan 52.5° = 6 − 3 − 2 + 2. (5)

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x −1 x + 11
5. f(x) = 3 − + , x ∈ , x < −1.
x−3 2x − 5x − 3
2

(a) Show that

4x −1
f(x) = . (5)
2x + 1

(b) Find an equation for the tangent to the curve y = f(x) at the point where x = −2,
giving your answer in the form ax + by + c = 0, where a, b and c are integers. (5)

6. A curve has the equation y = e3x cos 2x.

dy
(a) Find . (2)
dx
d2 y
(b) Show that 2
= e3x (5 cos 2x − 12 sin 2x). (3)
dx
The curve has a stationary point in the interval [0, 1].

(c) Find the x-coordinate of the stationary point to 3 significant figures. (4)

(d) Determine whether the stationary point is a maximum or minimum point and
justify your answer. (2)

7. (a) Sketch on the same diagram the graphs of y = 4a2 − x2 and y = 2x − a,
where a is a positive constant. Show, in terms of a, the coordinates of any
points where each graph meets the coordinate axes. (6)

(b) Find the exact solutions of the equation

4 − x2 = 2x − 1. (6)

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5. (a) Express 3 sin θ + cos θ in the form R sin (θ + α) where R > 0

and 0 < α < π . (4)
2

(b) State the maximum value of 3 sin θ + cos θ and the smallest positive
value of θ for which this maximum value occurs. (3)

(c) Solve the equation

3 sin θ + cos θ + 3 = 0,

for θ in the interval −π ≤ θ ≤ π, giving your answers in terms of π. (5)

6. The function f is defined by

f(x) ≡ 3 − x2, x ∈ , x ≥ 0.

(a) State the range of f. (1)

(b) Sketch the graphs of y = f(x) and y = f −1(x) on the same diagram. (3)

(c) Find an expression for f −1(x) and state its domain. (4)

The function g is defined by

8
g(x) ≡ , x ∈ , x ≠ 3.
3− x

(d) Evaluate fg(−3). (2)

(e) Solve the equation

f −1(x) = g(x). (3)

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1. Solve the equation

3 cosec θ ° + 8 cos θ ° = 0

for θ in the interval 0 ≤ θ ≤ 180, giving your answers to 1 decimal place. (6)

2. The functions f and g are defined by

f : x → 1 − ax, x ∈ ,

g : x → x2 + 2ax + 2, x ∈ ,

where a is a constant.

(a) Find the range of g in terms of a. (3)

Given that gf(3) = 7,

(b) find the two possible values of a. (4)

3. (a) Solve the equation

ln (3x + 1) = 2

giving your answer in terms of e. (3)

(b) Prove, by counter-example, that the statement

“ln (3x2 + 5x + 3) ≥ 0 for all real values of x”

is false. (5)

4. A curve has the equation x = y 1 − 2 y .

(a) Show that

dy 1− 2 y
= . (5)
dx 1− 3y

The point A on the curve has y-coordinate −1.

(b) Show that the equation of tangent to the curve at A can be written in the form

3 x + py + q = 0

where p and q are integers to be found. (3)

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5. (a) Sketch the graph of y = 2 + sec (x − π ) for x in the interval 0 ≤ x ≤ 2π.

6

Show on your sketch the coordinates of any turning points and the equations
of any asymptotes. (5)

(b) Find, in terms of π, the x-coordinates of the points where the graph crosses
the x-axis. (5)

6. y
(3, 6)

(0, 4)
y = f(x)

( − 32 , 0) O x

Figure 1

Figure 1 shows the curve y = f(x) which has a minimum point at ( − 32 , 0),
a maximum point at (3, 6) and crosses the y-axis at (0, 4).

Sketch each of the following graphs on separate diagrams. In each case, show
the coordinates of any turning points and of any points where the graph meets
the coordinate axes.

(a) y = f( | x | ) (3)

(b) y = 2 + f(x + 3) (4)

1
(c) y= 2
f(−x) (4)

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7. f(x) = 1 + − , x ∈ , x < 1.
2x − 5 2x − 7 x + 5
2

(a) Show that

3x + 2
f(x) = . (5)
x −1

(b) Find an expression for the inverse function f −1(x) and state its domain. (5)

(c) Solve the equation f(x) = 2. (2)

8. A curve has the equation y = x2 − 4 + ln x .

(a) Show that the tangent to the curve at the point where x = 1 has the equation

7x − 4y = 11. (5)

The curve has a stationary point with x-coordinate α.

(b) Show that 0.3 < α < 0.4 (3)

(c) Show that α is a solution of the equation

−1
x= 1
2
(4 + ln x) 4 . (2)

(d) Use the iteration formula

−1
xn + 1 = 1
2
(4 + ln xn ) 4 ,

with x0 = 0.35, to find x1, x2, x3 and x4, giving your answers to 5 decimal places. (3)

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7. y

y = f(x)

(a, 0) O x
(0, b)

Figure 1

Figure 1 shows the graph of y = f(x) which meets the coordinate axes at the points
(a, 0) and (0, b), where a and b are constants.

(a) Showing, in terms of a and b, the coordinates of any points of intersection with
the axes, sketch on separate diagrams the graphs of

(i) y = f −1(x),

(ii) y = 2f(3x). (6)

Given that

f(x) = 2 − x + 9 , x ∈ , x ≥ −9,

(b) find the values of a and b, (3)

(c) find an expression for f −1(x) and state its domain. (5)

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1. The functions f and g are defined by

f : x → 2 − x2, x ∈ ,

3x
g:x→ , x∈ , x≠ 1
.
2x −1 2

(a) Evaluate fg(2). (2)

1
(b) Solve the equation gf(x) = 2
. (4)

2. Giving your answers to 1 decimal place, solve the equation

5 tan2 2θ − 13 sec 2θ = 1,

for θ in the interval 0 ≤ θ ≤ 360°. (7)

3. (a) Simplify

2 x 2 + 3x − 9
. (3)
2x2 − 7 x + 6

(b) Solve the equation

ln (2x2 + 3x − 9) = 2 + ln (2x2 − 7x + 6),

giving your answer in terms of e. (4)

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4. y
x=π

O ( π , −1) x
2
( 3π , −5)
2

y = f(x)

Figure 1

Figure 1 shows the graph of y = f(x). The graph has a minimum at ( π , −1),
2
a maximum at ( 3π , −5) and an asymptote with equation x = π.
2

(a) Showing the coordinates of any stationary points, sketch the graph of y = f(x). (3)

Given that
f : x → a + b cosec x, x ∈ , 0 < x < 2π, x ≠ π,

(b) find the values of the constants a and b, (3)

(c) find, to 2 decimal places, the x-coordinates of the points where the graph of
y = f(x) crosses the x-axis. (3)

5. The number of bacteria present in a culture at time t hours is modelled by the

continuous variable N and the relationship

N = 2000ekt,

where k is a constant.

Given that when t = 3, N = 18 000, find

(a) the value of k to 3 significant figures, (3)

(b) how long it takes for the number of bacteria present to double, giving your
answer to the nearest minute, (4)

(c) the rate at which the number of bacteria is increasing when t = 3. (3)

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6. (a) Use the derivative of cos x to prove that

d
(sec x) = sec x tan x. (4)
dx

The curve C has the equation y = e2x sec x, − π < x < π .

2 2

(b) Find an equation for the tangent to C at the point where it crosses the y-axis. (4)

(c) Find, to 2 decimal places, the x-coordinate of the stationary point of C. (3)

7. f(x) = x2 − 2x + 5, x ∈ , x ≥ 1.

(a) Express f(x) in the form (x + a)2 + b, where a and b are constants. (2)

(b) State the range of f. (1)

(c) Find an expression for f −1(x). (3)

(d) Describe fully two transformations that would map the graph of y = f −1(x) onto
the graph of y = x , x ≥ 0. (2)

(e) Find an equation for the normal to the curve y = f −1(x) at the point where x = 8. (4)

2
8. A curve has the equation y = e + ex, x ≠ 0.
x
dy
(a) Find . (2)
dx
(b) Show that the curve has a stationary point in the interval [1.3, 1.4]. (3)

The point A on the curve has x-coordinate 2.

(c) Show that the tangent to the curve at A passes through the origin. (4)

The tangent to the curve at A intersects the curve again at the point B.

The x-coordinate of B is to be estimated using the iterative formula

xn + 1 = − 23 3 + 3xn e xn − 2 ,

with x0 = −1.

(d) Find x1, x2 and x3 to 7 significant figures and hence state the x-coordinate
of B to 5 significant figures. (4)

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4. The curve C has the equation y = x2 − 5x + 2 ln x , x > 0.

3

(a) Show that the normal to C at the point where x = 3 has the equation

3x + 5y + 21 = 0. (5)

(b) Find the x-coordinates of the stationary points of C. (3)

5. The functions f and g are defined by

f(x) ≡ 6x − 1, x ∈ ,

g(x) ≡ log2 (3x + 1), x ∈ , x > − 13 .

(a) Evaluate gf(1). (2)

(b) Find an expression for g−1(x). (3)

(c) Find, in terms of natural logarithms, the solution of the equation

fg−1(x) = 2. (4)

6. (a) Use the identities for cos (A + B) and cos (A − B) to prove that

P+Q P −Q
cos P − cos Q ≡ −2 sin sin . (4)
2 2

(b) Hence find all solutions in the interval 0 ≤ x < 180 to the equation

cos 5x° + sin 3x° − cos x° = 0. (7)

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7. The function f is defined by

f(x) ≡ x2 − 2ax, x ∈ ,

where a is a positive constant.

(a) Showing the coordinates of any points where each graph meets the axes,
sketch on separate diagrams the graphs of

(i) y = f(x),

(ii) y = f( | x | ). (6)

The function g is defined by

g(x) ≡ 3ax, x ∈ .

(b) Find fg(a) in terms of a. (2)

(c) Solve the equation

gf(x) = 9a3. (4)

8. f(x) = 2x + sin x − 3 cos x.

(a) Show that the equation f(x) = 0 has a root in the interval [0.7, 0.8]. (2)

(b) Find an equation for the tangent to the curve y = f(x) at the point where it
crosses the y-axis. (4)

(c) Find the values of the constants a, b and c, where b > 0 and 0 < c < π ,
2
such that

f ′(x) = a + b cos (x − c). (4)

(d) Hence find the x-coordinates of the stationary points of the curve y = f(x)
in the interval 0 ≤ x ≤ 2π, giving your answers to 2 decimal places. (4)

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1. (a) Given that cos x = 3 − 1, find the value of cos 2x in the form a + b 3 ,
where a and b are integers. (3)

(b) Given that

2 cos (y + 30)° = 3 sin (y − 30)°,

find the value of tan y in the form k 3 where k is a rational constant. (5)

2. The functions f and g are defined by

f(x) ≡ x2 − 3x + 7, x ∈ ,

g(x) ≡ 2x − 1, x ∈ .

(a) Find the range of f. (3)

(b) Evaluate gf(−1). (2)

(c) Solve the equation

fg(x) = 17. (4)

x 4 + x3 − 13x 2 + 26 x − 17
3. f(x) = , x∈ .
x 2 − 3x + 3

(a) Find the values of the constants A, B, C and D such that

Cx + D
f(x) = x2 + Ax + B + . (4)
x − 3x + 3
2

The point P on the curve y = f(x) has x-coordinate 1.

(b) Show that the normal to the curve y = f(x) at P has the equation

x + 5y + 9 = 0. (6)

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4. (a) Given that

y
x = sec , 0 ≤ y < π,
2

show that
dy 2
= . (5)
dx x x2 − 1

(b) Find an equation for the tangent to the curve y = 3 + 2 cos x at the point
where x = π . (6)
3

5. f(x) = 5 + e2x − 3, x ∈ .

(a) State the range of f. (1)

(b) Find an expression for f −1(x) and state its domain. (4)

(c) Solve the equation f(x) = 7. (2)

(d) Find an equation for the tangent to the curve y = f(x) at the point where y = 7. (4)

6. (a) Prove the identity

2 cot 2x + tan x ≡ cot x, x ≠ n π, n ∈ . (5)

2

(b) Solve, for 0 ≤ x < π, the equation

2 cot 2x + tan x = cosec2 x − 7,

giving your answers to 2 decimal places. (6)

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4. (a) Given that

y
x = sec , 0 ≤ y < π,
2

show that
dy 2
= . (5)
dx x x2 − 1

(b) Find an equation for the tangent to the curve y = 3 + 2 cos x at the point
where x = π . (6)
3

5. f(x) = 5 + e2x − 3, x ∈ .

(a) State the range of f. (1)

(b) Find an expression for f −1(x) and state its domain. (4)

(c) Solve the equation f(x) = 7. (2)

(d) Find an equation for the tangent to the curve y = f(x) at the point where y = 7. (4)

6. (a) Prove the identity

2 cot 2x + tan x ≡ cot x, x ≠ n π, n ∈ . (5)

2

(b) Solve, for 0 ≤ x < π, the equation

2 cot 2x + tan x = cosec2 x − 7,

giving your answers to 2 decimal places. (6)

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5. Find the values of x in the interval −180 < x < 180 for which

tan (x + 45)° − tan x° = 4,

giving your answers to 1 decimal place. (9)

6. (a) Sketch on the same diagram the graphs of y = x − a and y = 3x + 5a,
where a is a positive constant.

Show on your diagram the coordinates of any points where each graph meets
the coordinate axes. (6)

(b) Solve the equation

x − a = 3x + 5a. (4)

7. (a) Use the identity

cos (A + B) ≡ cos A cos B − sin A sin B

to prove that

cos x ≡ 1 − 2 sin2 x . (3)

2

(b) Prove that, for sin x ≠ 0,

1 − cos x
≡ tan x . (3)
sin x 2

(c) Find the values of x in the interval 0 ≤ x ≤ 360° for which

1 − cos x
= 2 sec2 x − 5,
sin x 2

giving your answers to 1 decimal place where appropriate. (6)

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