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2. Given the function f(x)= x2+4, g(x)= x-3 and fg(k)= 8, find the value of k. [3 marks]
3. One root of the quadratic equation x2 + mx – (2m+9) = 0 is negative the other. Find the value of m and
hence, find the roots. [3
marks]
4. The line y=2x+k is a tangent to the curve y=3x2-6x+5. Find the value of k. [3 marks]
6. Find the range of values of x for which (x-2)2 > (x-2). [3 marks]
ym
2m xm
7. Diagram above shows a cuboid with volume 6m 3. Given the total length of the edges of the cuboid is 24m.
Find the value of x and y. [6 marks]
log 2 10 × log 5 4
10. Evaluate . [3 marks]
log 25 √10
11. The quadratic function f(x)= 4x- x2- 9 has a maximum point.
(a) Find the coordinates of the maximum point by using the method of completing the square.
(b) Sketch the graph of the quadratic function for -1 ≤ x ≤ 5.
(c) Determine the maximum value and the axis of symmetry for this quadratic function. [7 marks]
13. (a) Find the value of k if the points A (-2,4), B (1, k) and C (4, 4k) are collinear.
(b) A straight line passes through points P (-2, -2) and R (8, 18). Given a point Q (k, 3) divides PR internally
in the ratio of 1: p. Find the value of k and of p. [5 marks]