Exercise 1

Q1. 𝑓: 𝑥 → 3𝑥 2 − 2𝑥 + 1

(i) Evaluate 𝑓 (1).

(ii) Evaluate 𝑓(𝑥 + 2) in terms of 𝑥.

Q2. 𝑓: 𝑥 → 𝑥 2 + 2𝑥 − 5

(i) Evaluate 𝑓 (0) and 𝑓 (2).

(ii) Express 𝑓(−1 − 𝑥 ) in terms of 𝑥.
(iii) Show that 𝑓(−1 − 𝑥 ) = 𝑓(−1 + 𝑥)

Answers:

Q1. (i) 2
(ii) 3𝑥 2 + 10𝑥 + 9

Q2. (i) -5, 3

(ii) 𝑥 2 − 6