Questions

ADV: Functions (Adv), F2 Graphing (Adv)

Transformations (Y12) 1. Functions, 2ADV F2 2016 HSC 3 MC

Teacher: Denis Vlismas Which diagram best shows the graph of the parabola
Exam Equivalent Time: 66 minutes (based on HSC allocation of 1.5 minutes approx. per
mark)

F2 Graphing

1% 2% 3% 4%
*Analytics based on the average
Transformations contribution to Advanced HSC
Non- Calculus Graphing exams since 2020.

HISTORICAL CONTRIBUTION
F2 Graphing Techniques is a Year 12 topic whose content includes a mixture of new
content and old course Mathematics and Ext1 content.
We have split the topic into 2 categories for analysis purposes: 1-Transformations
(1.5%) and 2-Non-Calculus Graphing (2.0%).
This analysis looks at Transformations.

HSC ANALYSIS - What to expect and common pitfalls

Transformations represents new syllabus content that explicitly looks at translations
and dilations of several function types, including the introduction of the
aforementioned terminology.
This topic has been examined in both new syllabus exams, with 2021 Q21 causing
problems with a 48% state mean mark.
The NESA sample HSC exam, released in March 2020, has been instructive in
developing this challenging database area. Pay careful attention to F2 EQ-Bank
questions.
There have been some examples in past HSC exams that looked at similar content.
Please review of F2 2013 HSC 15c which proved very challenging for a majority of
students.
We note that Trig transformations, which we regard as an extremely important
transformation sub-topic, are covered separately under T3 Trig Graphs.
This topic area provides scope for examiners to ask both low and high difficulty
questions, with a variety of underlying functions.
2. Functions, 2ADV F2 EQ-Bank 2 MC 4. Functions, 2ADV F2 SM-Bank 5 MC
Which diagram best shows the graph The point lies on the graph of a function . The graph of is translated four
units vertically up and then reflected in the -axis.
The coordinates of the final image of are
A. B.
A.

B.

C.

D.

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Which graph best represents ?

C. D.

3. Functions, 2ADV F2 2020 HSC 2 MC

The function is transformed to by a horizontal translation of

2 units followed by a vertical translation of 5 units.
Which row of the table shows the directions of the translations?
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The graph of a function is obtained from the graph of the function by a The transformation that maps the graph of onto the graph of is
a
reflection in the -axis followed by a dilation from the -axis by a factor of .
A. dilation by a factor of from the -axis.
Which one of the following is the function ?
B. dilation by a factor of from the -axis.
A.
C. dilation by a factor of from the -axis.
B.

C. D. dilation by a factor of from the -axis.

D.

10. Functions, 2ADV F2 2006 HSC 1c

7. Functions, 2ADV F2 SM-Bank 4 MC
Sketch the graph of . (2 marks)

The graph of the function is reflected in the -axis and then translated 3 units to the
right and 4 units down.
11. Functions, 2ADV F2 SM-Bank 1
The equation of the new graph is
i. Draw the graph . (1 mark)
A.
ii. Explain how the above graph can be transformed to produce the graph
B.

C.
and sketch the graph, clearly identifying all intercepts. (3 marks)

D.
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8. Functions, 2ADV F2 SM-Bank 7 MC
i. Sketch the function where on a number plane, labelling all
The point lies on the graph of the function . A transformation maps the graph of intercepts. (1 mark)
to the graph of , ii. On the same graph, sketch . Label all intercepts. (2 marks)

where . The same transformation maps the point to the point .

13. Functions, 2ADV F2 EQ-Bank 9
The coordinates of the point are
A. has been produced by three successive transformations: a translation, a
B. dilation and then a reflection.
C. i. Describe each transformation and state the equation of the graph after each transformation. (2
marks)
D.
ii. Sketch the graph. (1 mark)
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The function is transformed and the equation of the new function is
. The diagram below shows part of the graph of the function with rule
The graph of the new function is shown below. , where , and are real constants.

The graph has a vertical asymptote with equation .

The graph has a y-axis intercept at 1.
The point on the graph has coordinates , where is another real constant.

What are the values of , and . (2 marks)

15. Functions, 2ADV F2 EQ-Bank 14

List a set of transformations that, when applied in order, would transform to the graph with
equation . (3 marks)

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i. State the value of . (1 mark)

Let ii. Find the value of . (1 mark)

Let the graph of be a transformation of the graph of where the transformations have been
iii. Show that . (2 marks)
applied in the following order:

• dilation by a factor of from the vertical axis (parallel to the horizontal axis)
• translation by two units to the right (in the direction of the positive horizontal axis 19. Functions, 2ADV F2 EQ-Bank 13
Find and the coordinates of the horizontal axis intercepts of the graph of . (3 marks)
The curve is subject to the following transformations
Translated 2 units in the positive -direction
17. Functions, 2ADV F2 SM-Bank 2
Dilated in the positive -direction by a factor of 4
Sketch the graph . Reflected in the -axis
Show all asymptotes and state its domain and range. (3 marks)

The final equation of the curve is .

i. Find the equation of the graph after the dilation. (1 mark)

ii. Find the values of and . (2 marks)

20. Functions, 2ADV F2 2021 HSC 21 Worked Solutions
Consider the graph of as shown.
1. Functions, 2ADV F2 2016 HSC 3 MC
y

NOT TO
SCALE

O 6 x
2. Functions, 2ADV F2 EQ-Bank 2 MC
(4, −8)

Sketch the graph of showing the -intercepts and the coordinates of the turning
points. (2 marks)

21. Functions, 2ADV F2 2013 HSC 15c

i. Sketch the graph . (1 mark)

ii. Using the graph from part (i), or otherwise, find all values of for which the equation
has exactly one solution. (2 marks) 3. Functions, 2ADV F2 2020 HSC 2 MC

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6. Functions, 2ADV F2 SM-Bank 6 MC

COMMENT: Using "swap"

terminology for dilations from the
y-axis is simpler and more
intelligible for students in our view.
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7. Functions, 2ADV F2 SM-Bank 4 MC

10. Functions, 2ADV F2 2006 HSC 1c

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i. i.

ii.

ii.
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i.

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ii.
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i.

ii.

iii.

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i. i.

♦ Mean mark 49%

MARKER'S COMMENT: Many
students drew diagrams that were
"too small", didn't use rulers or
didn't use a consistent scale on the
axes!

ii.

COMMENT: Using "swap" ii.

terminology for reflections in the
y-axis is simpler and more
intelligible for students in our view.

♦♦ Mean mark 25%.

COMMENT: Students need a clear
20. Functions, 2ADV F2 2021 HSC 21 graphical understanding of what
they are finding to solve this very
challenging, Band 6 question.
y
♦ Mean mark 48%.
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