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Functions - CW1 - Composite Functions

The document outlines a series of mathematical problems related to composite functions, including expressions for functions f and g, their domains and ranges, and solving equations involving these functions. It covers various scenarios, such as finding maximum values, simplifying expressions, and determining ranges based on given conditions. The problems require algebraic manipulation and understanding of function properties.

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Functions - CW1 - Composite Functions

The document outlines a series of mathematical problems related to composite functions, including expressions for functions f and g, their domains and ranges, and solving equations involving these functions. It covers various scenarios, such as finding maximum values, simplifying expressions, and determining ranges based on given conditions. The problems require algebraic manipulation and understanding of function properties.

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FUNCTIONS – Composite Functions

1 Functions f and g are defined as follows:

(a) Express 𝑓 (𝑥 ) in the form (𝑥 + 𝑎)2 + 𝑏 and state the range of f. [3]
(b) Find 𝑓𝑔(𝑥 ), simplifying the expression. Find the domain and range of fg(x). [6]
(c) Solve the equation gf(x) = 13. [3]

2 The function f is defined by 𝑓 (𝑥 ) = 2𝑥 2 + 3 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑥 ≥ 0.


(a) Find and simplify an expression for 𝑓𝑓 (𝑥 ). [2]
(b) Solve the equation 𝑓𝑓 (𝑥 ) = 34𝑥 2 + 19. [4]

3 Functions f and g are defined as follows:

Solve the equation fg(x) = 3. [4]

4 The one-one function f is defined by 𝑓(𝑥 ) = −3𝑥 2 + 12𝑥 + 2 for 𝑥 ≤ 𝑘.


(a) State the largest possible value of the constant k. [3]

It is now given that k = -1.


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

5 The functions f and g are defined by:

(a) Express f(x) in the form (𝑥 − 𝑎)2 + 𝑏. [2]

It is given that f is a one-one function.


(b) State the smallest possible value of c. [1]
It is now given that c = 5
(c) Find an expression for gf(x) and state the range of gf. [3]
6 The function g is defined by 𝑔(𝑥 ) = (𝑥 − 3)2 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑥 ≥ 0.
(a) Show that gg(2x) can be expressed in the form (2𝑥 − 3)4 + 𝑏(2𝑥 − 3)2 + 𝑐, where b and c are
constants to be found. [2]
(b) Hence expand gg(2x) completely, simplifying your answer. [4]

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7 The function f is defined by 𝑓(𝑥 ) = 𝑥−1 for 3 ≤ 𝑥 ≤ 7. The function g is defined by 𝑔(𝑥 ) = 2𝑥 − 4 for
𝑎 ≤ 𝑥 ≤ 𝑏, where a and b are constants.
(a) Find the greatest value of a and the least value of b which will permit the formation of the
composite function gf. [2]
(b) Find an expression for gf(x). [1]

8 Functions f and g are defined by:

(a) Find the range of f and the range of g. [3]


𝑎𝑥
(b) Find an expression for fg(x), giving your answer in the form 𝑏𝑥+𝑐, where a, b and c are integers.
(c) Find the domain and range of fg(x). [2]

9 The function f is defined by 𝑓 (𝑥 ) = 3𝑥 + 1 for 𝑥 ≤ 𝑎 where a is a constant. The function g is defined by


𝑔(𝑥 ) = −1 − 𝑥 2 for 𝑥 ≤ −1.
(a) Find the largest value of a for which the composite function gf can be formed. [2]

For the case where a = -1,


(b) Solve the equation fg (x) + 14 = 0. [3]
(c) Find the set of values of x which satisfy the inequality 𝑔𝑓(𝑥 ) ≤ −50. [4]

10 The function f is defined, for 𝑥 ∈ 𝑅, by 𝑓(𝑥 ) = 𝑥 2 + 𝑎𝑥 + 𝑏, where a and b are constants.


(a) In the case where a = 6 and b = -8 , find the range of f. [3]
(b) In the case where a = 5, the roots of the equation f (x) = 0 are k and -2k, where k is a constant. Find
the values of b and k. [3]
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(c) Show that if the equation f (x+a) = a has no real roots, then 𝑎 < 4(𝑏 − 𝑎). [3]

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