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Chapter 18 Quiz Name Class

1. 𝑓(𝑥) = 3 − 𝑥 − 𝑥 2 𝑔(𝑥) = 3𝑥

(a) Complete the tables of values for 𝑓(𝑥) and 𝑔(𝑥).

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(b) On the grid, draw the graphs of 𝑦 = 𝑓(𝑥) and 𝑦 = 𝑔(𝑥) for −1.5 ≤ 𝑥 ≤ 1.5.

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(c) For −1.5 ≤ 𝑥 ≤ 1.5,use your graphs to solve

(i) 𝑓(𝑥) = 0,

Answer:𝑥 = .[1]

(ii) 𝑔(𝑥) = 4,

Answer:𝑥 = .[1]

(iii) 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑔(𝑥).

Answer:𝑥 = .[1]

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(d) By drawing a suitable tangent, find an estimate of the gradient of the graph of 𝑦 = 𝑓(𝑥)

when 𝑥 = 0.5.

Answer:𝑥 = .[3]
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2. 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥 − 𝑥 2

(a) Complete this table of values for the function,𝑥 ≠ 0. [3]

𝑥 −3 −2 −1 −0.5 −0.2 0.2 0.5 1 2 3

𝑓(𝑥) −9.33 −4.5 −2 −2.25 4.96 −3.5 −8.67
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(b) Draw the graph of 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥 − 𝑥 2 for −3 ≤ 𝑥 ≤ −0.2 and 0.2 ≤ 𝑥 ≤ 3.

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(c) Use your graph to solve 𝑓(𝑥) = −3.

Answer: 𝑥 = or 𝑥 = or 𝑥 = . [3]

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(d) By drawing a suitable line on your graph, solve the equation 𝑓(𝑥) = 2𝑥 − 2.

Answer: 𝑥 = or 𝑥 = or 𝑥 = . [3]

(e) By drawing a suitable tangent work out an estimate of the gradient of the curve at the point

where 𝑥 = −2.You must show your working.

Answer: . [3]

3. 𝑦 = 𝑥 3 − 3𝑥 + 1

(a) Complete the table of values for 𝑦 = 𝑥 3 − 3𝑥 + 1. [2]

𝑥 −2.5 −2 −1.5 −1 −0.5 0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5
𝑦 −7.125 −1 3 1 −0.375 −1 −0.125 3 9.125
(b) Draw the graph of 𝑦 = 𝑥 3 − 3𝑥 + 1 for −2.5 ≤ 𝑥 ≤ 2.5.

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(c) By drawing a suitable tangent, estimate the gradient of the curve at the point where 𝑥 = 2.

Answer: . [3]

(d) Use your graph to solve the equation 𝑥 3 − 3𝑥 + 1 = 1.

Answer: 𝑥 = or 𝑥 = or 𝑥 = . [3]

(e) Use your graph to complete the inequality in k for which the equation 𝑥 3 − 3𝑥 + 1 = 𝑘 has

three different solutions.

Answer: <𝑘< . [2]

4. A curve has equation 𝑦 = 2𝑥 3 − 4𝑥 2 + 6

𝑑𝑦
(a) Find 𝑑𝑥 , the derived function of 𝑦.

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(b) Calculate the gradient of the curve 𝑦 = 2𝑥 3 − 4𝑥 2 + 6 at 𝑥 = 4.

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(c) Find the coordinates of the two stationary points on the curve.

( , ) and ( , ) [2]

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5. 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥(𝑥 − 1)(𝑥 − 2)

(a) Find the coordinates of the points where the graph of 𝑦 = 𝑓(𝑥) crosses the x-axis.

( , )

( , )

( , ) [3]

(b) Show that 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥 3 − 3𝑥 2 + 2𝑥. [2]

(c) Find the coordinates of the turning points of the graph of 𝑦 = 𝑓(𝑥).

Show all your working and give your answer correct to 1decimal place.

( , )

( , ) [8]

(d) Sketch the graph of 𝑦 = 𝑓(𝑥).

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6. The table shows some values for 𝑦 = 𝑥 2 − ,𝑥 ≠ 0,given correct to 1decimal place.
2𝑥

(a) (i) Complete the table [3]

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(ii) On the grid, draw the graph of 𝑦 = 𝑥 2 − 2𝑥 for −3 ≤ 𝑥 ≤ −0.2 and 0.2 ≤ 𝑥 ≤ 3.

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(b) By drawing a suitable straight line on the grid, solve the equation 𝑥 2 − 2𝑥 = − 2𝑥 for −3 ≤
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𝑥 ≤ −0.2 and 0.2 ≤ 𝑥 ≤ 3.

𝑥= or 𝑥 = .[4]

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