CRAWFORD COLLEGE LA LUCIA
Name: _____________________________
Teacher: ___________________________
MATHEMATICS
CONTROL TEST
September 2021
GRADE 11
Functions
EXAMINER: Mrs. A Allen MODERATOR: PR , PS , VB
TOTAL: 50 MARKS DURATION: 55 minutes
INSTRUCTIONS :
1. This paper consists of SIX QUESTIONS. Answer ALL the questions.
2. Answer all the questions on the question paper.
3. SHOW ALL WORKING.
4. Write neatly and legibly.
5. Write in blue or black ink only.
6. Extra space is provided at the end of the question paper.
−𝑏 ± √𝑏 2 − 4𝑎𝑐
𝑥=
2𝑎
QUESTION 1 [8 Marks]
x2
Given: p ( x) 2 1
a) Determine the y-intercept of p. (2)
b) Determine the x-intercept of p. (2)
c) Draw the graph of p on the system of axes below, clearly showing all (3)
asymptotes, intercepts with the axes and at least one other point on p.
d) Determine the equation of the function which is obtained by reflecting p (1)
about the y-axis.
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QUESTION 2 [3 Marks]
Draw a sketch on the systems of axes below of the graph:
a
y q if a 0 ; p 0 and q 0.
x p
O x
QUESTION 3 [4 Marks]
Given: f ( x)
4
x 12 4
9
a) State the range of f . (1)
b) For which values of x is f increasing? (1)
c) Determine the co-ordinates of the turning point of h( x ) if h( x) f ( x 1) 4 . (2)
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QUESTION 4 [12 Marks]
5
Sketched below are the graphs of f ( x) 2 and g ( x) b x q .
x 1
The graph of g passes through the points (0 ; 3) and (2 ; 6).
y
(2 ; 6)
3
g
f
x
(a) Write down the equations of the asymptotes of f ( x ) . (2)
(b) Determine the equation of the line of symmetry of f ( x ) which has a (2)
positive gradient.
(c) State the domain of f. (2)
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(d) Show that the equation of g ( x) is given by g ( x) 2 x 2 . (3)
(e) Determine the y-intercept of h if h( x) g ( x) 2 . (1)
5
(f) Use the graphs to solve for x if 2x 4 . (2)
x 1
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QUESTION 5 [18 Marks]
The parabola f ( x) ax 2 bx c and the straight line g ( x) x 1 are sketched below.
The turning point of f ( x ) is at T(–2 ; –9) and f passes through the point E(3; 16).
The graph of f and g intersect at points F and B.
P
f E(3 ;16)
D
A B x
Q
C
T(–2 ; –9)
a) Show that a = 1, b = 4 and c = –5. (3)
b) Calculate the length of AB. (3)
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c) Determine the co-ordinates of F, a point of intersection of f and g. (4)
d) Hence, determine for which values of x is f g ? (2)
e) Determine graphically the value of p such that the x-axis will be a tangent to (1)
the graph of h where h( x) f ( x) p .
f) If OD = 4 units, determine the length of PQ. (3)
g) Determine graphically the value(s) of k for which f ( x) k has two negative (2)
and unequal roots.
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QUESTION 6 [5 Marks]
A ball is thrown into the air from a
building window. Its pathway is
described by the equation
h(t ) 5t 2 25t 4 where h represents
its height, above the ground in metres
and t represents time in seconds. h
The graph of the pathway of the ball is
shown alongside.
Determine:
a) the height of the ball above the ground before it is thrown. (1)
b) the height of the ball above the ground after 2 seconds. (2)
c) the time at which the ball reaches a maximum height. (2)
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