Fourth Form Functions Assessment

Using the following functions answer solve the questions which follow.

f ( x )=3 x−2 2 x +2
g ( x )=
x

h ( x )=1−x 2−2 x
k ( x )=
4 x −1

1. Calculate
a) f ( 2 )
b) g(−2)
c) h (−3 )

d) k ( 12 )
2. Write down expressions for the following
a) fh(x )
b) kh ( x )
c) f −1 ( x)
d) k −1 ( x )
3. Calculate
a) h−1(4)
b) g f ( 2 )
4. In your own words, explain the relationship between the solutions in
1 c) and 3 a).
5. State the value for x for which
a) g( x ) is not defined.
b) k ( x) is not defined.
6. Show that ( fh )−1 ( x )=h−1 f −1 ( x)