IB MATH ANALYSIS AND APPROACHES I: SUMMER ASSIGNMENT

We are so happy that you have decided to take IB Math Analysis and Approaches 1. The summer assignment is
designed to help you review some important Geometry and Algebra 2 skills that we will use in class. The
assignment is divided into two parts.

In part 1, you will review transformations of functions by graphing.

In part 2, you will try some questions covering Geometry and Algebra 2 from old IB exams.

For each part, you should have the background knowledge needed to complete the questions but can do some
research if you can’t remember. There are a ton of great math videos on YouTube that might help, but we
especially recommend Khan Academy.

We will spend some time over the first few classes reviewing this assignment and making sure that you
understand all the content. Please make sure to have it completed to the best of your ability on the first day of
school so we can get started.

If you have any questions regarding the assignment, please email Mrs. Bergesen at scbergesen@fcps.edu or Mrs.
Bowersox at mtbowersox@fcps.edu
Part 1
Given the graph of f ( x ) below, graph the following functions. Then identify the domain and range of each
transformed function. Give your answer in interval notation.

a) f ( x ) + 3

Domain: __________ Range: __________

1
a) f ( x + 4 ) b) f ( x)
2

Domain: __________ Range: __________ Domain: __________ Range: __________

1
d) f ( x) e)
f ( x)

Domain: __________ Range: __________ Domain: __________ Range: __________

 Given the graph of f ( x ) to the left, graph the
following functions. Then identify the domain and
range of each transformed function. Give your answer
in interval notation.

a) f ( x + 2 ) − 3 b) − f ( x )

Domain: __________ Range: __________ Domain: __________ Range: __________

c) f ( − x ) d) f (x )

Domain: __________ Range: __________ Domain: __________ Range: __________

Part 2
The following questions are from past IB exams and cover topics from Geometry and Algebra 2. There are a few
things that you should know about these IB questions. The first is the number of marks is the number of points
the question was worth. You should estimate about a minute per number of marks. Next,the word gradient
means the same as slope. Lastly, a question that says “show that” gives you the answer the problem. You cannot
use the answer in your explanation. The easiest approach is just to pretend you don’t have the answer and just
work through the problem as you would normally.

1a. [1 mark]
A buoy is floating in the sea and can be seen from the top of a vertical cliff. A boat is travelling from the base of
the cliff directly towards the buoy.
The top of the cliff is 142 m above sea level. Currently the boat is 100 metres from the buoy and the angle of
depression from the top of the cliff to the boat is 64°.

Draw and label the angle of depression on the diagram.

1b. [2 marks]
Find 𝑥, the horizontal distance currently between the base of the cliff and the boat.

1c. [3 marks]
Find the distance from the top of the cliff to the buoy.
2a. [2 marks]
Line 𝐿 has a 𝑦-intercept at (0, 3) and an 𝑥-intercept at (4, 0), as shown on the following diagram.

Find the gradient of 𝐿.

2b. [1 mark]
Write down the equation of 𝐿 in the form 𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 + 𝑐.

2c. [1 mark]
Line 𝑁 is perpendicular to 𝐿, and passes through point P(2, 1).
Write down the gradient of 𝑁.

2d. [2 marks]
Find the equation of 𝑁 in the form 𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 + 𝑐.
3a. [2 marks]
Consider the function 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑎(𝑥 − 𝑝)(𝑥 − 𝑞), shown on the following graph.

Find the equation of the axis of symmetry.

3b. [2 marks]
Find the value of 𝑝 and of 𝑞.

3c. [2 marks]
Find the value of 𝑎.
4a. [1 mark]

Consider the quadratic function 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑎𝑥 2 + 𝑏𝑥 + 22.

The equation of the line of symmetry of the graph 𝑦 = 𝑓(𝑥) is 𝑥 = 1.75.
Using only this information, write down an equation in terms of a and b.

4b. [1 mark]
The graph intersects the x-axis at the point (−2 , 0).
Using this information, write down a second equation in terms of a and b.

4c. [2 marks]
Hence find the value of a and of b.

4d. [2 marks]
The graph intersects the x-axis at a second point, P.
Find the x-coordinate of P.
5a. [2 marks]
The base of an electric iron can be modelled as a pentagon ABCDE, where:
BCDE is a rectangle with sides of length (𝑥 + 3) cm and (𝑥 + 5) cm;
ABE is an isosceles triangle, with AB = AE and a height of 𝑥 cm;
the area of ABCDE is 222 cm2 .

Write down an equation for the area of ABCDE using the above information.

5b. [2 marks]

Show that the equation in part (a)(i) simplifies to 3𝑥 2 + 19𝑥 − 414 = 0.

5c. [2 marks]
Find the length of CD.

5d. [3 marks]
̂ 𝐸 = 67.4∘ , correct to one decimal place.
Show that angle 𝐵 𝐴

5e. [3 marks]
Insulation tape is wrapped around the perimeter of the base of the iron, ABCDE.
Find the length of the perimeter of ABCDE.
6a. [1 mark]
Elvis Presley is an extremely popular singer. Although he passed away in 1977, many of his fans continue to pay
tribute by dressing like Elvis and singing his songs.
The number of Elvis impersonators, 𝑁(𝑡), can be modelled by the function
𝑁(𝑡) = 170 × 1.31𝑡 ,
where 𝑡, is the number of years since 1977.
Write down the number of Elvis impersonators in 1977.

6b. [2 marks]
Calculate the time taken for the number of Elvis impersonators to reach 130000.

6c. [2 marks]
Calculate the number of Elvis impersonators when 𝑡 = 70.

6d. [1 mark]
The world population in 2047 is projected to be 9500000000 people.
Use this information to explain why the model for the number of Elvis impersonators is unrealistic.