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2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
SPM Topical Analysis
RELATIONS
HUBUNGAN
FUNCTIONS
FUNGSI
Types of Relations Jenis Hubunganbull One-to-onebull Many-to-one
bull One-to-manybull Many-to-many
Absolute Value FunctionsFungsi Nilai Mutlak
f x rarr|g( x )|
Composite FunctionsFungsi GubahanThe function of f
followed by g is gf
Graphs of Absolute Value FunctionsGraf Fungsi Nilai Mutlak The graph of a linear absolutevalue function has a V shape
Problems that involve CompositeFunctions and Inverse FunctionsMasalah melibatkan Fungsi Gubahandan Fungsi Songsang
Inverse FunctionsFungsi SongsangGiven that y = f ( x )
then f ndash1( y ) = x
DomainDomain
CodomainKodomain
Objects
Objek
ImagesImej
Range Julat
1 Functions
CHAPTER FORM 4
ONCEPT MAP
Learning ObjectivesCOMPANION W EBSITE
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Functions 2
Facts1 A relation from set A to set B is the linking (or pairing) of theelements of set A to the elements of set B
2 A relation between two sets can be represented by
(a) an arrow diagram (b) ordered pairs (c) a graph
11 Relations
1
A relation from set A = 12 14 23 25 43 to set B = 3 5 7 is defined by
lsquosum of digits of rsquo Represent the relation by
(a) an arrow diagram(b) ordered pairs
(c) a graph
Solution
(a) Arrow diagram
3
5
7
12
14
23
25
43
AB
lsquosum of digits ofrsquo
(b) Ordered pairs
(12 3) (14 5) (23 5) (25 7) (43 7)
(c) Graph7
5
3
12 14 23 25 43Set A
Set B
Try Question 1 Self Assess 11
In a relation between set ( A) and another set (B)bull the first set ( A) is known as domainbull the second set (B) is known as codomainbull the elements in the domain are known as objectsbull the elements in the codomain that are linked to the objects are known
as imagesbull the set of images is known as range
A set is a well-defined collectionof objects
For exampleUniversal set = x 10 x 30
x is an integerSet A = Factors of 36Set B = Prime numbersSet C = Numbers where the sum
of the digits is 3The list of elements of each of thesets A B and C is as follows = 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
18 19 20 21 22 23 2425 26 27 28 29 30
A = 12 18B = 11 13 17 19 23 29C = 12 21 30
11a Representation of a Relation
11b Domain Codomain Objects Images and Range
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3 Functions
2
Try Question 2 Self Assess 11
A relation from set P = 16 36 49 64 to set
Q = 4 6 7 8 11 is defined by lsquo factor(s) of rsquo
(a) Represent this relation using an arrow diagram
(b) State
(i) the domain
(ii) the codomain
(iii) the images of 36 (iv) the images of 64
(v) the object of 7
(vi) the objects of 4
(vii) the range
of this relation
Solution
(a) The arrow diagram that represents the given
relation is as shown in the next column
16
36
49
64
4
6
7
8
11
P Qlsquofactor(s) ofrsquo
Range
Non-imageDomain Codomain
(b) (i) The domain is 16 36 49 64
(ii) The codomain is 4 6 7 8 11
(iii) The images of 36 are 4 and 6
(iv) The images of 64 are 4 and 8
(v) The object of 7 is 49
(vi) The objects of 4 are 16 36 and 64
(vii) The range is 4 6 7 8
11c Types of Relations 3
State the type of relation shown by each of the
following arrow diagrams
(a) (b)
A Blsquoreciprocal ofrsquo
3
4
5
1
3
1
4
1
5
10
21
2
3
5
7
lsquofactors ofrsquo P Q
Solution(a) One-to-one relation
(b) One-to-many relation
Try Question 3 Self Assess 11
4
Draw arrow diagrams to represent the relationsbecause it is easier to interpret arrow diagramscompared to ordered pairs or graphs
State the type of relation shown by
(a) the ordered pairs
(4 8) (4 10) (4 12) (6 10) (7 12)
(b) the graph
Set X
Set Y
M
P
5 7 9 12 15Solution
Types of Relations
1 One-to-one relation
Each object in the
domain has only one
image in the
codomain
2 Many-to-one relation
There are more than
one object in the
domain that have the
same image in the
codomain
3 One-to-many relation
There is at least one
object in the domain
that has more than
one image in thecodomain
4 Many-to-many relation There is at least one
object in the domain
that has more than
one image in the
codomain and there is
at least one element in
the codomain that is
linked to more than
one object in the
domain
Domain Codomain
Domain Codomain
Domain Codomain
Domain Codomain
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Functions 4
11
1 Represent each of the following relations by
(a) an arrow diagram
(b) ordered pairs
(c) a graph
(i) The relation lsquoremainder when divided
by 5rsquo from set A = 6 12 18 24 to set
B = 1 2 3 4
(ii) The relation lsquo factors of rsquo from set P to
set Q where P = Q = 2 3 4 8
(iii) The relation lsquodifference of digits of rsquofrom set X = 14 21 23 34 48 to set
Y = 1 3 4
2 A relation from set P = 26 34 45 62 to set
Q = 12 20 24 48 is defined by lsquo product of
digits of rsquo
(a) Represent the relation by an arrow diagram
(b) State
(i) the domain
(ii) the codomain
(iii) the image of 45
(iv) the objects of 12
(v) the range
of the relation
3 State the type of relation shown by each of the
following arrow diagrams
(a) M N lsquocapital ofrsquo
Sarawak
Perak
Kedah
Kuching
Ipoh
Alor Setar
(b) P Qlsquoelements ofrsquo
methane
water
carbondioxide
carbon
hydrogen
oxygen
4 State the type of relation of
(a) the ordered pairs
(4 0) (4 1) (5 2) (6 7) (6 8)
Try Question 4 Self Assess 11
(a)4
6
7
8
10
12
there4 The above arrow diagram shows
many-to-many relation
(b) X Y
5
7
9
12
15
P
M
there4 The above arrow diagram shows
many-to-one relation
1
The following ordered pairs represent a relation
from set A = 3 5 7 to set B = 9 15 21
(3 9) (5 15) (7 21)
(a) State the type of the above relation
(b) State the range
(c) Using function notation write down a relationbetween set A and set B
Solution
3
5
7
9
15
21
A B
Based on the arrow diagram
(a) the relation is a one-to-one relation(b) the range is 9 15 21
(c) the function notation is
f ( x) = 3 x
Try Question 5 Self Assess 11
SPMClone
rsquo07
SPMClone
rsquo06
Each image is three timesits objectsIt is better to draw an arrow diagram to represent
the above relation because it is easier to interpretan arrow diagram compared to ordered pairs
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5 Functions
(b) the graph
3 4 6 7 9
Set B
Set A
11
10
8
5 The following ordered pairs represent a relation
from set P = 2 6 10 to set Q = 1 3 5
(2 1) (6 3) (10 5)
(a) State the type of the above relation
(b) State the range
(c) Using function notation write down a
relation between set P and set Q
1 A function is a special type of relation where each and every object inthe domain has only one image
2 The types of relations that are considered as functions are(a) one-to-one relation (b) many-to-one relation
x
y
z
a
b
c
a
b
c
d
w
x
y
z
3 The main properties for a relation to be considered a function are(a) Each and every object must have one and only one image [If there are objects that have two or more images the relation is not a
function](b) Two or more objects are allowed to have the same image [ Many-to-one relation is considered a function](c) It is not necessary that all elements in the codomain are images [ Non-image elements are allowed in a function]
4 If a function links x to x2 ndash 3 x + 5 by using function notation it is written as f x rarr x2 ndash 3 x + 5 or f ( x) = x2 ndash 3 x + 5 It is read as lsquofunction f
that maps x onto x2 ndash 3 x + 5rsquo
12 Functions
Facts
Function is also known asmapping
Facts
The types of relations that are not
considered as functions are(a) one-to-many relation
a
b
x
y
z
[Not a function becauseelement lsquoarsquo has more thanone image]
(b) many-to-many relation
a
b
c
x
y
z
[Not a function becauseelement lsquobrsquo has more thanone image]
(c) relation where there areelements in the domainthat do not have an image
x
y
z
a
b
c
d
[Not a function becauseelement lsquodrsquo does not havean image]
5
Explain whether each of the following relations is a function
(a) (b) (c)
A Blsquohasrsquo
January
June
August
28 days
30 days
31 days
P Qlsquoconsists of rsquo
Bronze
Brass
cuprum
stanum
zinc
1
3
57
3
9
15
M N lsquothree times ofrsquo
Solution
(a) It is a function because
bull each and every object has only one image
bull many-to-one relation is allowed
bull non-image element ie lsquo28 daysrsquo is allowed
(b) It is not a function because there are objects that have more than one image
(c) It is not a function because there is an element in the domain that does not
have an image ie lsquo7rsquo
12a To Recognise Functions
Try Question 1 Self Assess 12
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Functions 6
6
Try Questions 2ndash3 Self Assess 12
Given the function f x rarr x 2 ndash 4 x ndash 1 find
(a) the image of 2
(b) the objects that have the image 4
Solution(a) f x rarr x 2 ndash 4 x ndash 1
f ( x ) = x 2 ndash 4 x ndash 1
When x = 2
f (2) = 22 ndash 4(2) ndash 1
= 4 ndash 8 ndash 1
= ndash5
Hence the image of 2 is ndash5
(b)
When f ( x ) = 4
x 2 ndash 4 x ndash 1 = 4
x 2 ndash 4 x ndash 5 = 0
( x + 1)( x ndash 5) = 0
x = ndash1 or 5
Hence the objects that have the image 4 are
ndash1 or 5
Object
12b To Solve Problems involving Functions
7
The arrow diagram below shows the function
15 f x rarr mdashmdashmdashmdash ax + b
ndash3
x f
ax +b
ndash4
ndash5
ndash3
15
(a) Find the value of a and of b
(b) State the value of x such that the function f is
undefined
Solution
15(a) f x rarr mdashmdashmdashmdash ax + b
15 f ( x ) = mdashmdashmdashmdash ax + b
f (ndash3) = ndash5
15 ndashndashndashndashndashndashndash = ndash5 ndash3a + b
15a ndash 5b = 15
3a ndash b = 3 1
f (ndash4) = ndash3
15 ndashndashndashndashndashndashndashndash = ndash3 ndash4a + b
12a ndash 3b = 15
4a ndash b = 5 2
1 ndash 2 ndasha = ndash2
a = 2
From 1 3(2) ndash b = 3
b = 3
(b)
15 f ( x ) = mdashmdashmdashmdashmdash 2 x + 3
When the denominator 0
2 x + 3 0
3 x ndash ndashndash
2
1 x ndash1ndashndash
2
Hence the value of x such that the
1 function f is undefined is ndash1ndashndash
2
Substitute x = ndash4
Substitute x = ndash3
Try Questions 4ndash8 Self Assess 12
When the function f has an image 4 it meansthat f ( x) = 4
A function f is undefined when its denominatoris zero
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7 Functions
9
Try Question 11 Self Assess 12
(a) Given the function f ( x ) = 3 sin x ndash tan x find
the image of 30deg
(b) Given the function g( x ) = 2 cos x find the
value of x such that the function g has the
image 16 for the domain 0deg x 90deg
Solution
(a) f ( x ) = 3 sin x ndash tan x
f (30deg) = 3 sin 30deg ndash tan 30deg
= 3(05) ndash 05774
= 09226
Hence the image of 30deg is 09226
(b) g( x ) = 16
2 cos x = 16
16cos x = ndashndashndash
2
cos x = 08
x = 3687deg
The value of x such that the function g has the
image 16 is 3687deg
Press SHIFT cos
08 =
Answer display 3686989765
10
Try Question 12 Self Assess 12
12c Domain Range Objects and Imagesof a Function
The arrow diagram represents the function
f x rarr 2 x 2 ndash 5 State
(a) the domain
(b) the range
(c) the image of 0
(d) the objects of (i) 3
(ii) ndash3
Solution
(a) Domain = ndash2 ndash1 0 1 2
(b) Range = ndash5 ndash3 3
(c) The image of 0 is ndash5
(d) (i) The objects of 3 are 2 and ndash2
(ii) The objects of ndash3 are 1 and ndash1
8
Try Questions 9ndash10 Self Assess 12
3 x + k A function f is defined by f x rarr ndashndashndashndashndashndash for all 2 x ndash 4
values of x except x = p and k is a constant
(a) State the value of p
(b) Given that the value 5 is mapped onto itself
under f find
(i) the value of k (ii) another value of x that is mapped onto
itself
Solution
3 x + k (a) For f x rarr ndashndashndashndashndashndashndash 2 x ndash 4
Denominator ne 0
2 x ndash 4 ne 0
x ne 2
It is given that x ne p there4 p = 2
(b)
(i) 5 is mapped onto itself
thus f (5) = 5
3(5) + k mdashmdashmdashmdashmdash = 5 2(5) ndash 4
15 + k mdashmdashmdashmdash = 5 6
15 + k = 30
k = 15
(ii) For self-mapping
f ( x ) = x
3 x + 15 mdashndashmdashmdashmdash = x 2 x ndash 4
3 x + 15 = 2 x 2 ndash 4 x
2 x 2 ndash 7 x ndash 15 = 0 (2 x + 3)( x ndash 5) = 0
3 x = ndash ndashndash or 5 2
Hence another value of x that is mapped
1 onto itself apart from 5 is ndash1ndashndash 2
x f
23
2 x 2 ndash 5
1
0
ndash1
ndash2
ndash3
ndash5
Self-mapping is given by f ( x) = x where both theobject and the image have the same value
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Functions 8
12
1 State whether each of the following relations is a
function
(a) A Blsquotype of numberrsquo
6
14
15
24
multiple of 3
multiple of 7
(b)
Consonants
Vowels
i
v
w
u
P Qlsquoconsist of lettersrsquo
(c)
21
32
5364
2
6
15
M N lsquoproduct of digits ofrsquo
(d) X Y lsquohasrsquo
PERAK
KEDAH
SELANGOR
2 vowels
3 vowels
4 vowels
2 Given the function f x rarr 18 9mdash x ne ndashndash find
2 x ndash 9 2
(a) the image of (i) 0 (ii) 12 (b) the object that has the image (i) 2 (ii) 6
a 3 Given that f x rarr ndashndashndashndashndashndash f (3) = ndash5 and
x ndash b
f (ndash5) = ndash1 find
(a) the value of a and of b
(b) the value of x such that the function f is
undefined
4 The arrow diagram
shows the function
b f x rarr ax + ndashndash x Find
(a) the value of a and of b
(b) the value of x such that
the function f is undefined
(c) the object that has the image 7 apart from
x = 2
2 x 5 The function g is defined by g x rarr mdashmdashmdashmdash
x + m
If g(5) = 3g(2) find the value of m Hence find
(a) the image of 10
1(b) the object that has the image ndash ndashndash 2
(c) the value of x such that the function f is
undefined
6 Given that f x rarr
f (3) = 4 find
(a) the value of p and of q
4(b) the values of x such that f ( x ) = ndashndash x
3
7 Given that g x rarr a + bx g(1) = ndash3 and
g(ndash2) = 3 find
(a) the value of a and of b
(b) the values of n if g(n2 + 1) = 5n ndash 6
8 A function f is defined by f x rarr 5 x ndash 2 Find
(a) the object that has the image 5
(b) the object that is mapped onto itself
a 9 A function f is defined by f x rarr mdashmdashmdash The
b ndash x
values 3 and 5 are mapped onto themselves under
f
(a) Find the value of a and of b
(b) State the value of x such that the function f is
undefined
10 The arrow diagram
shows the function
f x rarr px + qx 2
Find
(a) the value of p and
of q
(b) the values of x that
are mapped onto themselves
11 (a) Given the function f x rarr sin x + cos x find
the image of (i) 45deg (ii) 60deg
(b) Given the function g x rarr tan x find the
value of x such that the image is 1527 if x is
an acute angle
12 The arrow diagram
represents the function
f x rarr x 2 + 2 State
(a) the domain
(b) the range
(c) the image of 0
(d) the objects of
(i) 3
(ii) 6
ndash5
7
2
ndash1
x f b ndash
x ax +
ndash5
ndash16
ndash1
ndash2
x f
px + qx 2
6
x f x 2 + 2
32
1
0
ndash1
ndash2
2
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9 Functions
13 Absolute Value Functions
1 The absolute value of x is written as 983135 x983135 and it is read aslsquothe modulus of x rsquo
2 The definition of 983135 x983135 is
x if x 0 983135 x 983135 =
ndash x if x 0
3 The absolute value function is defined by
f ( x) if f ( x) 0 983135 f ( x)983135 =
ndash f ( x) if f ( x) 0
Facts
983135 x 983135 is the numerical value of x iepositive numbers are still positivebut negative numbers will bechanged to positive For example
9831355983135 = 5 and 983135ndash5983135 = 5
Facts
The graph of a linear absolutevalue function has a V shape
2
Given the function f x rarr
9831354 x ndash 5983135 find(a) the image of
(i) ndash1 (ii) 4
(b) the objects that have the image 3
Solution
(a) f x rarr 9831354 x ndash 5983135
f ( x ) = 9831354 x ndash 5983135 (i) f (ndash1) = 9831354(ndash1) ndash 5983135 = 983135ndash9983135 = 9
Hence the image of ndash1 is 9
(ii) f (4) = 9831354(4) ndash 5983135 = 98313511983135 = 11
Hence the image of 4 is 11
(b)
f ( x ) = 3
9831354 x ndash 5983135 = 3
4 x ndash 5 = plusmn 3
The first equation is
4 x ndash 5 = 3
4 x = 8
x = 2
The second equation is
4 x ndash 5 = ndash3
4 x = 2
x =
1
ndashndash2 Hence the objects that have the image 3 are
2 or 1ndashndash2
Try Questions 1ndash2 Self Assess 13
SPMClone
rsquo07
3
Sketch the graph of each of the following absolute
value functions
(a) f ( x ) = 983135 x + 3983135 for the domain ndash 4 x 1
(b) f ( x ) = 9831354 x ndash 7983135 for the domain 0 x 4
State the corresponding range of values of f ( x )
Solution
(a) Prepare a table as shown below
The sketch of the graph of f ( x ) = 983135 x + 3983135 is as shown
below
ndash4 ndash3 ndash 2 ndash1 O 1
y
x
4
3
2
1
Range
Domain
SPMClone
rsquo08
x
ndash4 ndash3 ndash2 ndash1 0 1
f ( x ) 1 0 1 2 3 4
For any 983135 f ( x)983135 = k there are two equations that canbe formed ie f ( x) = k or f ( x) = ndashk
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Functions 10
1 If f is a function which maps set A onto set B and g is a function whichmaps set B onto set C then gf is a composite function of f followedby g which maps set A onto set C
x f ( x ) g[f ( x )] = gf ( x )
gf
A B C
f g
14 Composite Functions
14a To Find Composite Functions
Facts
bull fg ( x) means f [ g ( x)]bull In general fg ne gf bull f 2 = ff f 3 = fff or ff 2 and so on
13
1 Given the function f x rarr 983135 x 2 ndash 4 x ndash 3983135 find the
image of
(a) ndash3 (b) 0 (c) 2
2 Given the function f ( x ) = 983135 2 ndash 5 x 983135 find
(a) the image of
(i) 2 (ii) ndash2
(b) the objects that have the image 7
3 Sketch the graph of each of the following
absolute value functions
(a) f ( x ) = 983135 x + 2983135 for the domain ndash3 x 3
(b) f ( x ) = 983135 2 x ndash 5983135 for the domain 0 x 7
(c) f ( x ) = 983135 3 ndash 2 x 983135 for the domain ndash3 x 4 (d) f ( x ) = 983135 3 x ndash 5983135 for the domain ndash2 x 4
State the corresponding range of values of f ( x )
Try Question 3 Self Assess 13
there4 The corresponding range of values of
f ( x ) is 0 f ( x) 4
(b)
At the x -axis y = 0
Thus 9831354 x ndash 7983135 = 0
4 x ndash 7 = 0
4 x = 7
7 3 x = ndashndash = 1ndashndash
4 4
Hence the graph touches the x -axis at 13ndashndash4
0Prepare a table as shown below
The sketch of graph of f ( x ) = 9831354 x ndash 7983135 is as shown
below
O 1 2 3 4 x
y
10
8
6
4
2
3ndash4
1
Range
Domain
there4 The corresponding range of values of
f ( x ) is 0
f ( x)
9
x 0 1 2 3 4
f ( x ) 7 3 1 5 9
The corresponding range of values of f ( x) meansthe range from the smallest value of y to the largest
value of y based on the given domain
First of all determine the point where the graphtouches the x-axis
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11 Functions
11
The functions f and g are defined by f x rarr 2 x + 1
and g x rarr x 2 ndash 2 respectively Find
(a) the value of fg(3) and of gf (ndash2)
(b) the composite functions
(i) fg (iii) f 2
(ii) gf (iv) g2
(c) the values of x if gf ( x ) = 23Solution
(a) fg(3) = f [g(3)] = f (32 ndash 2) = f (7) = 2(7) + 1
= 15
gf (ndash2) = g[2(ndash2) + 1] = g(ndash3) = (ndash3)2 ndash 2
= 7
(b) f x rarr 2 x + 1 g x rarr x 2 ndash 2
f ( x ) = 2 x + 1 g( x ) = x 2 ndash 2
(i) fg( x )
= f [g( x )]
= f ( x 2 ndash 2)
= 2( x 2 ndash 2) + 1
= 2 x 2 ndash 3
there4 fg x rarr 2 x2 ndash 3
(ii) gf ( x )
= g[ f ( x )]
= g(2 x + 1)
= (2 x + 1)2 ndash 2
= 4 x 2 + 4 x + 1 ndash 2
= 4 x 2 + 4 x ndash 1
there4 gf x rarr 4 x2 + 4 x ndash 1
(iii) f 2( x )
= ff ( x )
= f (2 x + 1)
= 2(2 x + 1) + 1 = 4 x + 3
there4 f 2 x rarr 4 x + 3
(iv) g2( x )
= gg( x )
= g( x 2 ndash 2)
= ( x 2 ndash 2)2 ndash 2
= x 4 ndash 4 x 2 + 4 ndash 2
= x 4 ndash 4 x 2 + 2
there4 g2 x rarr x4 ndash 4 x2 + 2
(c) gf ( x ) = 23
4 x 2 + 4 x ndash 1 = 23
4 x 2 + 4 x ndash24 = 0
x 2 + x ndash 6 = 0
( x ndash 2)( x + 3) = 0
x = 2 or ndash3
Try Questions 1ndash5 Self Assess 14
Substitute the x inf ( x ) = 2 x + 1
darrwith ( x 2 ndash 2)
Substitute the x in g( x ) = x 2 ndash 2
darrwith (2 x + 1)
Substitute the x inf ( x ) = 2 x + 1
darrwith (2 x + 1)
Substitute the x in g( x ) = x 2 ndash 2
darrwith ( x 2 ndash 2)
12
Given the function f x rarr
expression for each of the following functions
(a) f 2 (b) f 8 (c) f 9
Solution
x + 1(a) f x rarr mdashmdashmdash x ndash 1
x + 1 f ( x ) = mdashmdashmdash x ndash 1
f 2( x ) = ff ( x )
x + 1 = f mdashmdashmdash x ndash 1
x + 1
= mdashmdashmdash + 1 x ndash 1 = mdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdash x + 1 = mdashmdashmdash ndash 1 x ndash 1
x + 1 + x ndash 1 mdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdashndashmdash x ndash 1 = mdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdashndashmdash x + 1 ndash ( x ndash 1) mdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdashndashmdash x ndash 1
2 x = ndashndash 2
= x
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4
(a) The function f is defined by f x rarr 2 x + 4
Another function g is such that
fg x rarr 3 x ndash 8 Find the function g
(b) The function f is defined by f x rarr x ndash 2
Another function g is such that
gf x rarr x ne 11 ndash 3 x 3
1 11 Find the function g
Solution
(a) Case where the function g that has to
be determined is situated lsquoinsidersquo
It is given that f x rarr 2 x + 4 and
fg x rarr 3 x ndash 8
fg( x ) = 3 x ndash 8
f [g( x )] = 3 x ndash 8
2g( x ) + 4 = 3 x ndash 8
2g( x ) = 3 x ndash 12
3 x ndash 12 g( x ) = mdashmdashmdashndashndashndashmdash 2
3 x ndash 12 there4 g x rarr mdashmdashmdashndashndashndashmdash 2
(b)Case where the function g that has to
be determined is situated lsquooutsidersquo
It is given that f x rarr x ndash 2 and
1 gf x rarr mdashndashmdashmdashmdash 11 ndash 3 x
1 gf ( x ) = mdashndashmdashmdashmdash 11 ndash 3 x
1 g[ f ( x )] = mdashndashmdashmdashmdash 11 ndash 3 x
1 g( x ndash 2) = mdashndashmdashmdashmdash 11 ndash 3 x
Let x ndash 2 = u then x = u + 2
1 there4 g(u) = mdashndashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdash 11 ndash 3(u + 2)
1 = mdashndashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdash 11 ndash 3u ndash 6
1
= mdashmdashmdashmdashmdash 5 ndash 3u there4 g x rarr mdash x ne ndashndash
5 ndash 3 x 3
51
Try Questions 8ndash10 Self Assess 14
SPMClone
rsquo06
g is inside
Substitute the x inf ( x ) = 2 x + 4
darrwith g( x )
g is outside
Change each x tothe terms in u
14b To Find the Related Function Given theComposite Function and One of the Functions
Try Questions 6ndash7 Self Assess 14
(b) f 8( x ) = f 2 f 2 f 2 f 2( x )
= f 2 f 2 f 2( x )
= f 2 f 2( x )
= f 2( x )
= x
(c) f 9( x ) = ff 8( x )
= f ( x )
x + 1 = mdashmdashndashndashndashndashndashndashndashndashndash x ne 1 x ndash 1
f 2( x ) = x
f 8( x ) = x
In the SPM marking schemeit is not compulsory for
students to write down x ne 1in the answer
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14c Further Examples on Composite Functions
5
Given the functions f x rarr hx + k
g x rarr ( x + 1)2 + 2 and fg x rarr 2( x + 1)2 + 1 find
(a) the value of g2(2)
(b) the value of h and of k
Solution
(a) g2(2) = gg(2)
= g[(2 + 1)2 + 2]
= g(11)
= (11 + 1)2 + 2
= 146
(b)
It is given that f x rarr hx + k and
g x rarr ( x + 1)2 + 2
Thus fg( x ) = f [( x + 1)2 + 2]
= h[( x + 1)2 + 2] + k
= h( x + 1)2 + 2h + k
But it is given that fg( x ) = 2( x + 1)2 + 1
Hence by comparison
h = 2 and 2h + k = 1
2(2) + k = 1
k = ndash3
Try Questions 11ndash12 Self Assess 14
SPMClone
rsquo07
14
1 Given the functions f x rarr 983135 4 ndash 5 x 983135 and
g x rarr 983152 983151983151983151983151983151983151983151
x ndash 2 x 2 find the value of
(a) fg(6) (c) f 2(0)
(b) gf (2) (d) g2(27)
2 Find the composite functions fg and gf for each
of the following pairs of functions f and g
(a) f x rarr x 2 ndash 1 (c) f x rarr x ndash 3
g x rarr 3 x + 1 g x rarr983135 x 983135(b) f x rarr ( x + 1)2 (d) f x rarr 2 ndash x
g x rarr 1 ndash 3 x 1 g x rarr mdashmdashmdashmdash
x 2 + 2
3 The functions f and g are defined by
f x rarr 4 x ndash 3 and g x rarr x + 1 respectively
13
Try Question 8 SPM Exam Practice 1 ndash Paper 2
Given the functions f ( x ) = 3 x + 7 and fg( x ) = 22 ndash 3 x
find gf ( x )
Solution
Find g( x ) first
fg( x ) = 22 ndash 3 x
f (g( x )) = 22 ndash 3 x
3g( x ) + 7 = 22 ndash 3 x
3g( x ) = 22 ndash 3 x ndash 7
3g( x ) = 15 ndash 3 x
15 ndash 3 x g( x ) = mdashmdashmdashmdashmdash 3
g( x ) = 5 ndash x
Hence gf ( x ) = g(3 x + 7)
= 5 ndash (3 x + 7)
= 5 ndash 3 x ndash 7
= ndash3 x ndash 2
Substitute the x in f ( x ) = 3 x + 7
darr with g( x )
Substitute the x in g( x ) = 5 ndash x
darr with (3 x ndash 7)
The following function problem can be solved bymaking a comparison
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Functions 14
1 If f x rarr y is a function that maps x onto y its inverse function isdenoted by f ndash1 Inverse function is a function that maps y back to x
x y
f
f ndash1
2 The main step to find the inverse function islsquoLet y = f ( x) then x = f ndash1 (y )rsquo or lsquoLet f ndash1( x) = y then f (y ) = xrsquo
Find the expressions for f 2 and g2 Hence find
the value of x such that
(a) f = g (b) f 2 = g2
4 The functions f and g are defined by
f x rarr mx + 2 and g x rarr kx ndash 3 respectively If
fg = gf find the relation between m and k If
m = 5 find the value of x that satisfies each of the
following equations
(a) f 2 = f (b) g2 = g
5 The functions f and g are defined by
f x rarr ( x + 1)2 and g x rarr x ndash 2 respectively
Find
(a) the composite functions fg and gf
(b) the values of x if
(i) fg = 9
(ii) gf = 14
(c) the value of x if fg = gf
6 Given the functions f x rarr 5 x ndash 7 and
g x rarr 2 x
x ne 0 find the expression for
each of the following functions
(a) fg (c) g6
(b) g2 (d) g7
7 If f is defined by f x rarr x ndash 1
x + 1 x ne ndash1 find the
expression for each of the following functions
(a) f 2 (c) f 16
(b) f 4 (d) f 17
8 The function f and the composite function fg aredefined as follows Find the function g
(a) f x rarr x + 2 fg x rarr 3 x ndash 2
(b) f x rarr 3 x + 2
fg x rarr 2 x + 5
x ndash 2 x ne 2
(c) f x rarr x 2 ndash 1 fg x rarr x 2 + 4 x + 3
9 The function f and the composite function gf are
defined as follows Find the function g
(a) f x rarr
3 x + 1 gf x rarr x ne 2
x ndash 2
(b) f x rarr ndashndash rarr x ne ndashndashndash x
11 5
10 x ndash 1gf x 10
1
(c) f x rarr 3 x + 2 gf x rarr 9 x 2 + 9 x + 2
10 Find the expressions for the functions g and h in
each of the following
(a) f x rarr 2 x fg x rarr 4 x ndash 12
2 x + 1 hf x rarr mdashmdashmdashmdash 2
2 x ndash 1(b) f x rarr 2 x ndash 2 gf x rarr mdashmdashmdashmdash 3
fh x rarr 2 x 2
(c) f x rarr x 2
ndash 2 fg x rarr x 2
+ 6 x + 7 hf x rarr 2 x 2 ndash 7
11 The functions f and g are defined by
f x rarr 1 ndash x and g x rarr px 2 + q respectively If
the composite function gf is given by
gf x rarr 3 x 2 ndash 6 x + 5 find
(a) the value of p and of q
(b) the value of g2(0)
12 The functions f and f 2 are such that
f x rarr hx + k and f 2 x rarr 9 x + 16
(a) Find the values of h and the corresponding
values of k
(b) Considering h 0 find the values of x such
that f ( x 2) = 8 x
15 Inverse Functions
15a To Find Inverse Functions
Facts
bull (fg)ndash1 = gndash1f ndash1 and ( gf )ndash1 = f ndash1 g ndash1
bull (f2
)ndash1
= (fndash1
)2
bull ff ndash1( x ) = f ndash1f ( x ) = x
Facts
The conditions for the existenceof inverse functions are(a) the function must be one-to-
one(b) that every element in the
codomain must be linked toan object
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15 Functions
1 + 2 y there4 f ndash1( y) = mdashmdashndashmdash 2 ndash y
1 + 2 x f ndash1( x ) = mdashmdashndashmdash 2 ndash x
there4 f ndash1
Method 2
Let f ndash1( x ) = y
Thus f ( y) = x
2 y ndash 1 mdashmdashndashmdash = x y + 2
2 y ndash 1 = x ( y + 2)
2 y ndash 1 = xy + 2 x
2 y ndash xy = 2 x + 1
y(2 ndash x ) = 2 x + 1
2 x + 1 y = mdashmdashndashmdash 2 ndash x
2 x + 1 f ndash1( x ) = mdashmdashndashmdash 2 ndash x
there4 f ndash1 x rarr
In the SPM marking schemeit is not compulsory forstudents to write x ne 2
Rearrange the formulamaking y the subject
14
Try Question 2 Self Assess 15
Find the inverse function of f x rarr x ne ndash2
2 x ndash 1
x + 2
Solution
Method 1
2 x ndash 1 f x rarr mdashmdashndashmdash x + 2
2 x ndash 1 Let y = mdashmdashndashmdash x + 2
y( x + 2) = 2 x ndash 1
yx + 2 y = 2 x ndash 1
yx ndash 2 x = ndash1 ndash 2 y
x ( y ndash 2) = ndash1 ndash 2 y
ndash1 ndash 2 y x = mdashndashndashndashmdashndashmdash y ndash 2
ndash(1 + 2 y) x = mdashndashndashndashmdashndashmdashndashndashmdash ndash(2 ndash y)
1 + 2 y x = mdashmdashndashmdash 2 ndash y
Rearrange making x the subject
Cross multiplication
Expand the left-handside
Group the terms in xtogether
Factorise the
left-hand side
Making x the subject
15
Given the functions f ( x ) = 6 ndash 2 x and g( x ) =1ndashndash
x
x ne 0 find f ndash1gndash1
Solution
First of all find the inverse functions f ndash1 and gndash1
f ( x ) = 6 ndash 2 x
Let f ndash1( x ) = y
Thus f ( y) = x
6 ndash 2 y = x
6 ndash x = 2 y
6 ndash x y = mdashndashndashndashmdash 2
6 ndash x there4
f
ndash1
( x ) = mdashndashndashndashmdash 2
g( x ) =1ndashndash x
Let gndash1( x ) = y
Thus g( y) = x
1ndashndash y
= x
y =1ndashndash x
there4 gndash1( x ) =1ndashndash x
Try Question 1 Self Assess 15
6 SPM
Clone
rsquo03
SPMClone
rsquo05
SPMClone
rsquo08
SPMClone
rsquo10
Given the function f ndash1 x rarr
find the value of f ndash1(3)
Solution
Let y = f ndash1
(3) f ( y) = 3
y + 8 mdashmdashmdash = 3 y ndash 6
y + 8 = 3( y ndash 6)
y + 8 = 3 y ndash 18
2 y = 26
y = 13
there4 f ndash1(3) = 13
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Functions 16
7
Try Questions 8ndash9 Self Assess 15
SPMClone
rsquo04
Given the function f x rarr mdashmdashmdashmdash and its
x hx ndash 5
x ne 2 x ndash 2
inverse function f ndash1 x rarr
mdashmdashmdashmdash2 x + k
x ne 3 find x ndash 3
(a) the value of h and of k
(b) the values of t such that f (t ) =4ndashndash3
t
Solution
(a) Let f ndash1( x ) = y Thus f ( y) = x
hy ndash 5 mdashmdashmdashmdash = x y ndash 2
hy ndash 5 = x ( y ndash 2)
hy ndash 5 = xy ndash 2 x
2 x ndash 5 = xy ndash hy
2 x ndash 5 = y( x ndash h)
2 x ndash 5 y = mdashmdashmdashmdash x ndash h
2 x ndash 5 there4 f ndash1( x ) = mdashmdashmdashmdash
x ndash h
2 x + k But it is given that f ndash1( x ) = mdashmdashmdashmdash x ndash 3
Hence by comparison k = ndash5 h = 3
(b) f(t ) =4ndashndash3
t
3t ndash 5 mdashmdashmdashmdash =
4ndashndash3
t t ndash 2
3(3t ndash 5) = 4t (t ndash 2)
9t ndash 15 = 4t 2 ndash 8t
0 = 4t 2 ndash 17t + 15
0 = (4t ndash 5)(t ndash 3)
t =5ndashndash4 or 3
Try Questions 3ndash7 Self Assess 15
Hence f ndash1gndash1 ( x )
= f ndash11ndashndash x 6 ndash 1ndashndash x = mdashndashmdashmdashndashndashmdash 2
= mdashndashmdashmdashndashndashmdash x ne 02 x
6 x ndash 1
Apply the compositefunction of gndash1 followed by f ndash1
8 SPM
Clone
rsquo05
13ndash2
10
x
f
y z
g
The above diagram shows the representation of the
mapping of y onto x by the function
f y rarr py + q and the mapping of y onto z by
the function
5 qg yrarrmdashmdashndashmdash ndashndash Find
3 y ne
3 y ndash q
(a) the value of p and of q
(b) the function that maps x onto y
(c) the function that maps x onto z
Solution
5(a) f y rarr py + q g y rarr mdashndashmdashndashmdash 3 y ndash q
5 f ( y) = py + q g( y) = mdashndashmdashndashmdash 3 y ndash q
f 3ndashndash2 = 1 g3
ndashndash2 = 10
5
3ndashndash2
p + q = 1 mdashndashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdash = 10
33ndashndash2 ndash q
3 p + 2q = 2 1 5mdashndashmdashmdash = 10
9ndashndash2 ndash q
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17 Functions
Try Question 10 Self Assess 15
The inverse of an inverse function f ndash1( x) will give
us back the original function f ( x)
15b To Find a Function Given its InverseFunction
15c Further Examples on InverseFunctions
16
The function f is defined by f ( x ) =
2 x + 1 x ne 1
x ndash 1
If f ndash1(k ) =4ndashndash3
k find the values of k
Solution
f ndash1(k ) =4ndashndash3
k
k = f 4ndashndash3
k
24k ndashndash3 + 1 k = mdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdash
4k ndashndash3
ndash 1
8k + 3 mdashmdashmdashmdash 3 k = mdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdash 4k ndash 3 mdashmdashmdashmdash 3
8k + 3 3 k = mdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdash 3 4k ndash 3
8k + 3 k = mdashmdashmdashmdash 4k ndash 3
If f ndash1 ( x ) = y then x = f ( y )
5 mdashndashmdashmdashndashmdash = 10 9 ndash 2q mdashndashmdashmdashmdash 2
10 mdashndashmdashmdashmdash = 10 9 ndash 2q
1 mdashndashmdashmdashmdashmdash = 1 9 ndash 2q
1 = 9 ndash 2q
2q = 8 q = 4
From 1 When q = 4 3 p + 2(4) = 2
p = ndash2
(b) The function that maps x onto y is f ndash1( x )
It has been found that f ( y) = ndash2 y + 4
Let f ndash1( x ) = w
Thus f (w) = x
ndash2w + 4 = x
4 ndash x = 2w
4 ndash x
w = mdashndashndashmdash 2 4 ndash x there4 f ndash1( x) = mdashmdashmdashmdash 2
(c) Based on the diagram the function that maps x
onto z is gf ndash1( x )
x y z
gf ndash1
gf ndash1
gf ndash1( x )
4 ndash x = gmdashndashndashmdash 2
5 = mdashndashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdashndashmdash 4 ndash x 3mdashndashndashmdash ndash 4 2
5 = mdashndashmdashmdashmdashndashmdashmdash 12 ndash 3 x ndash 8 mdashmdashmdashmdashndashmdashmdashmdash 2
10 = mdashndashmdashmdash 4 ndash 3 x
there4 gf ndash1 x rarr 10
4 ndash 3 x x ne
4
3
9
Try Question 11 Self Assess 15
SPMClone
rsquo11
Rearrange making x the subject
Given that gndash1( x ) =2 x + 1
2 x ndash 1 x ne
1
2 find g( x )
Solution
2 x + 1 Let y = mdashmdashmdashmdash 2 x ndash 1
y(2 x ndash 1) = 2 x + 1
2 xy ndash y = 2 x + 1
2 xy ndash 2 x = y + 1
x (2 y ndash 2) = y + 1
y + 1 x = mdashmdashmdashmdash 2 y ndash 2
y + 1 g( y) = mdashmdashmdashmdash 2 y ndash 2
there4 g( x) = x + 1
2 x ndash 2 x ne 1
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Functions 18
19
Try Question 30 SPM Exam Practice 1 ndash Paper 1
4k 2 ndash 3k = 8k + 3
4k 2 ndash 11k ndash 3 = 0
(4k + 1)(k ndash 3) = 0
k = ndash1ndashndash4 or 3
Given that f ndash1( x ) = 1
x x ne ndashm and x + m
g( x ) = 3 ndash x find
1 ndash 3 x (a) the value of m if f ( x ) = mdashndashmdashndashndashmdash x
(b) the values of k if ff ndash1(k 2 ndash 7) = g[(k + 2)2]
Solution
(a) Let f ndash1( x ) = y
f ( y) = x
1 ndash 3 y
mdashndashmdashndashndashndashmdash = x
y 1 ndash 3 y = xy
1 = xy + 3 y
1 = y( x + 3)
1 y = mdashndashmdashmdash x + 3
1 there4 f ndash1( x ) = mdashndashmdashmdash x + 3
1 But it is given that f ndash1( x ) = mdashndashmdashndashndashndashndashndashndashndashmdash x + m
Hence by comparison m = 3
Try Question 21 SPM Exam Practice 1 ndash Paper 2
18
Given the function f x rarr 5 x ndash 2 find ( f 2)ndash1 in the
same form
Solution
Find f 2( x ) first
f 2( x ) = ff ( x )
= f (5 x ndash 2)
= 5(5 x ndash 2) ndash 2 = 25 x ndash 10 ndash 2
= 25 x ndash 12
Next find the inverse of f 2( x )
Let ( f 2)ndash1 ( x ) = y
Thus f 2( y) = x
25 y ndash 12 = x
25 y = x + 12
x + 12 y = mdashmdashndashndashndashmdash 25
x + 12 ( f
2
)ndash1
( x ) = mdashmdashndashndashndashmdash 25
x + 12there4 ( f 2)ndash1 xrarr mdashmdashndashndashndashmdash 25
If the question requiresus to state the answerin the lsquosame formrsquo wehave to express theanswer in the form x + 12(f
2
)ndash1
x rarr mdashmdashmdashmdashmdash 25and not
x + 12(f 2)ndash1 ( x ) = mdashmdashmdashmdashmdash 25
Try Question 20 SPM Exam Practice 1 ndash Paper 2
17
The inverse of g ndash1 will give us back g
2 ndash kx Given that gndash1( x ) = mdashmdashmdashmdash and f ( x ) = 3 x find 4
(a) g( x ) in terms of k
(b) the values of k such that fg(1) = ndash3ndashndash2
k
Solution
2 ndash kx (a) gndash1( x ) = mdashmdashmdashmdash 4
2 ndash kx Let y = mdashmdashmdashmdash 4
4 y = 2 ndash kx
kx = 2 ndash 4 y 2 ndash 4 y x = mdashmdashmdashmdash k
2 ndash 4 y g( y) = mdashmdashmdashmdash k
2 ndash 4 x g( x) = mdashmdashmdashmdash k
(b) fg(1) = ndash3ndashndash2
k
2 ndash 4(1) f mdashmdashmdashmdashndashndashmdash = ndash
3ndashndash2
k k
f ndash2mdashmdash
k = ndash3ndashndash2
k
3ndash2mdashmdash
k = ndash3ndashndash2
k
ndash6
k =
ndash3k
2
ndash3k 2 = ndash12
k 2 = 4
k = plusmn 2
Rearrange making x the subject
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19 Functions
Try Question 22 SPM Exam Practice 1 ndash Paper 2
15
1 Evaluate f ndash1(4) for each of the following
functions
(a) f x rarr 5 ndash 4 x
5(b) f xrarr 6 ndash mdash x ne 0
x
(c) f xrarr x ne ndash3
2
3 x + 2
2 x + 3
2 Find the inverse function of each of the
following functions
(a) f x rarr 7 x ndash 4
3 x ndash 4(b) g x rarr mdashmdashndashmdashmdash 2
(c)3
h xrarr 9 ndashmdash x ne 0 x
(d) x ne3
55 x ndash 3m xrarr
2 x + 2
(e) n x rarr 983152 983151983151983151983151983151983151983151
2 ndash x ndash x x 2
3 Given the functions
4mdash x
f xrarr x ne 0 and
g x rarr 2 x + 3 find each of the followingfunctions
(a) fg (d) g2 (g) f ndash1gndash1
(b) gf (e) f ndash1 (h) gndash1 f ndash1
(c) f 2 (f) gndash1
3 x ndash 1 4 The function f is defined by f x rarr mdashmdashndashmdashmdash
x ndash 2
x ne k find
(a) the value of k
(b) f 2
(c) f ndash1
5 Given the functions f x rarr 2 ndash 4 x and
3g xrarr x ne 1 find
x ndash 1
(a) f ndash1 (c) f ndash1gndash1 (e) (gf )ndash1
(b) gndash1 (d) gf
Is (gf )ndash1 = f ndash1gndash1
6 Given the functions f x rarr 1 ndash 2 x and
g xrarrmdashndashmdashmdash x ndash 2
x + 2 x ne 2 find
(a) f ndash1 (d) fg
(b) gndash1 (e) ( fg)ndash1
(c) gndash1 f ndash1
Is ( fg)ndash1 = gndash1 f ndash1
7 The function f is defined by f x rarr 2 x ndash 1
(a) Find the expressions for f 2 dan f ndash1
(b) Show that ( f ndash1)2 = ( f 2)ndash1
8 Given the function f x rarr 4 x + h and its inverse
kx + 5 function f ndash1 x rarr mdashndashndashmdashmdashmdash find 4
(a) the value of h and of k
(b) the expression for f ndash1 f
9 Given the function f xrarr x
x + p x ne 5 and
x ndash 5
qx + 6 its inverse function f ndash1 x rarr mdashndashndashndashmdashmdash
x ndash 1
x ne 1 find
(a) the value of p
and ofq
(b) the values of x for which f ndash1( x ) = 8 x
10
ndash2
2
ndash1
x y z
The diagram shows the representation of the
mapping of y onto x by the function
f y rarr my + n and the mapping of y onto z by
the function g yrarr m mdash y nemdash Findn ndash 2 y 2
n
(a) the value of m and of n
(b) the function that maps x onto y
(c) the function that maps x onto z
3 x + 10 11 (a) Given that f ndash1( x ) = mdashmdashmdashmdashmdash find f ( x ) 4
2 x + 3 (b) Given that gndash1( x ) = mdashmdashmdashmdash find g( x ) x + 4
(b) ff ndash1(k 2 ndash 7) = g[(k + 2)2]
k 2 ndash 7 = 3 ndash (k + 2)2
k 2 ndash 7 = 3 ndash (k 2 + 4k + 4)
k 2 ndash 7 = 3 ndash k 2 ndash 4k ndash 4
2k 2 + 4k ndash 6 = 0
k 2 + 2k ndash 3 = 0
(k + 3)(k ndash 1) = 0
k = ndash3 or 1
ff ndash1( x ) = x is always true and it hasto be memorised
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Functions 20
(a) State the value of k (b) Using the function notation
express f ( x ) in terms of x
[2 marks]
8 The diagram shows the relation
between set X and set Y in the form
of a graph
n
m
k
h
2 4 6 8
Set Y
Set X
State
(a) the relation in the form of
ordered pairs
(b) the type of the relation
(c) the domain of the relation
[3 marks]
12 Functions
13 Absolute Value Functions
9 x f a
10bx ndash 2
4
1 1
The arrow diagram represents
the function f x rarr a
bx ndash 2 x ne k
where a b and k are constants
Find
(a) the value of a and of b
(b) the value of k
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11 Relations
1
15
24
35
45
P Q
6
7
8
9
The arrow diagram shows the
relation between set P and set Q
Based on the arrow diagram state
(a) the domain(b) the range
(c) the codomain
2 The arrow diagram shows the
relation between set A and set B
1
5
6
8
A B
a
e
(a) Represent the given relation
using ordered pairs
(b) State the type of the given
relation
3 Set Q
11
9
7
5
Set P 2 6 8
The above graph represents therelation from set P = 2 6 8 to set
Q = 5 7 9 11 State
(a) the images of 6
(b) the objects of 7
(c) the range
4 P = 2 6 8
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Based on the above informationthe relation from P to Q is defined
by the ordered pairs (2 1) (2 3)
(6 5) (6 7) State
(a) the images of 2
(b) the object of 7
[2 marks]
5 The diagram below shows the
relation between set P and set Q
x
y
z
10
2030
40
Set P Set Q
State
(a) the range of the relation
(b) the type of the relation
[2 marks]
6 In the diagram below set Q shows
the images of the elements of set P
3
2
ndash2
ndash3
81
16
Set P Set Q
(a) State the type of relation
between set P and set Q
(b) Using function notation
write down a relation between
set P and set Q
[2 marks]
7 The following arrow diagram
represents a linear function f
x f ( x )
2
5
7
k
1
4
6
8
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21 Functions
10 (a) Sketch the graph of the
absolute value function
f ( x ) = 3 ndash x for the domain
0 x 4
(b) Hence state the corresponding
range of values of f ( x )
11 Given the function g( x ) = 2 x ndash 9find the possible values of
x if g( x ) = 4
12 The diagram shows the function
m x rarr x ndash h
h where h is
a constant
7
x x ndash hm
2
h
Find the value of h [2 marks]
13 Given the function f x rarr 983135 x ndash 4983135find the values of x such that
f ( x ) = 9 [2 marks]
14 The given diagram shows the graph
of the function f ( x ) = |2 x ndash 3| for thedomain 0 le x le 4
y
x
3
4O k
State(a) the value of k
(b) the range of values of f ( x )
corresponding to the given
domain [3 marks]
14 Composite Functions
15 The functions f and g are defined by
f x rarr 3 x ndash 2 and g x rarr x + 2
respectively Calculate fg(5)
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16 Given the functions g x rarr 4 + x 2
and h x rarr 2 x ndash 4 find gh
17 Given the function f x rarr 4 ndash 5 x
find f 2
18 Given that f x rarr 2 x + m and
f 2 x rarr px + 6 find the value of m
and of p
19 Given the functions f x rarr 3 x ndash 7
and fg x rarr x 2 + 1 find the
function g
20 The function f is defined by
f x rarr x ndash 2 Another function g is
such that gf x rarr x 2 + 1 Find the
function g
21 Given the functions f ( x ) = 2 x ndash 4
and fg( x ) = 8 x + 2 find gf ( x )
22 Given the functions h( x ) = 7 x ndash 1
and the composite function
hg( x ) = 35 x + 13 find
(a) g( x )
(b) the value of x when
gh( x ) = 4
[4 marks]
23 Given the function g x rarr px + q
and its composite function
g2 x rarr 49 x ndash 32 find the value of p
and of q such that p gt 0
[3 marks]
24 Given the function f ( x) = x + 4 and
g( x ) = tx ndash 6 find
(a) f (6)
(b) the value of t such that
gf (6) = 24
[3 marks]
25 Given the function g x rarr 4 x ndash 1
and h x rarr 8 x find
(a) hg ( x )
(b) the value of x if hg( x ) = 2g( x )
[4 marks]
15 Inverse Functions
26 Given the function f ( x ) =4 x + 3
x + 5
x ne ndash5 calculate the value of
f ndash1(2)
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27 Given the function g x rarr 4 x + 1
x + 4
x ne ndash4 find gndash1
28 Given the functions f ( x ) =2
x ndash3
x ne 3 and g( x ) = 4 x ndash 1 find
f ndash1g
1ndashndash
2
29 Given the function f x rarr 3 x + h
and its inverse function
f ndash1 x rarr kx ndash2ndashndash3
find the value of h
and of k
30 Given the function f ( x ) =24
px + q
f (1) = 8 find
(a) the value of p and of q
(b) the values of k if f ndash1 (k ) = k
31 Given the inverse function
f ndash1( x ) = 2 x ndash 5 find
(a) f ( x )
(b) the values of k if
f ndash1 f (k ) = k 2 ndash 12
32
x fndash14 x + p
ndash2
ndash6
The arrow diagram represents
f ndash1( x ) = 4 x + p where
p is a constant Find
(a) the value of p(b) f ( x )
33 Given the functions f ( x ) =2
3 x + 1
(a) gndash1 f ( x )
(b) the values of x which are
mapped onto themselves
under the function f
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34 Given that g x rarr 4 x ndash 1 and
h x rarr x 2 ndash 3 x + 5 find
(a) gndash1(7)
(b) hg( x )
[4 marks]
35 Given the functions h x rarr mmdashndash x
ndash 3
x ne 0 and h ndash1 x rarr
10mdashmdashmdash x + k
x ne ndashk
where m and k are constants find
the value of m and of k
[3 marks]
36 In the following arrow diagram the
function f maps x onto y and the
function g maps y onto z
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Paper Long Questions2
14 Composite Functions
1 The following diagram shows the
functions f and g that are defined
by f xrarr ax + b and g x rarr10
c ndash x
x ne c respectively
ndash2
ndash 4
4
17
ndash3
m
g
g
f
f
Find
(a) the value of a of b and of c(b) the value of m
(c) the expression for gf
2 The functions f and g are
defined by f x rarr hx ndash 5 and
g x rarr x 2 + 3 x + 5 respectively
If the composite function fg is
defined by fg x rarr 2 x 2 + kx + 5
find the value of h and of k
3 The functions f and g are definedax
by f xrarr mdashmdashmdash x ne 1 and1 ndash x
g x rarr bx ndash 1 respectively If
f (4) = ndash4 and g(2) = 3 find
(a) the value of a and of b
(b) the value of x for which
fg =gf
4 Given the functions f x rarr 3 ndash x
1and g xrarr mdashmdashmdash x ne 1 find the
1 ndash x
expression for each of the
following
(a) fg
(b) f 2
(c) f 13
(d) g
2
(e) g3
(f) g19
5 The function f is defined by
f x rarr 2 x + 3 Another function g is
such that gf x rarr 4 x 2 + 12 x + 15
Find
(a) the function g
(b) the values of c if g(c) = 7c
(c) the values of x if fg = gf
6
5
89
x y
f
g
z
The above arrow diagram shows
the representation of the mapping
of x onto y by the function f x rarr
4 x ndash a and the mapping of y onto z
b by the function g y rarr mdashmdashndashndashmdash
12 ndash y
y ne 12 Find
(a) the value of a and of b
(b) the expression for the function
that maps x onto z
(c) the element x that does not
change when it is mapped
onto z
7 The functions f and g are
defined by f x rarr 2 x + 3 and
g x rarr x 2 + bx + c respectively
If the composite function fg is
given by fg x rarr 2 x 2 + 4 x ndash 3
find
(a) the value of b and of c
(b) the value of g2(1)
x y f g
z
4
1
ndash2
Write down the value of (a) gndash1(4)
(b) gf (1)
[2 marks]
37 The functionsh and w are defined
by h( x ) = 3 x + 5 and w( x ) =2
1 ndash 4 x
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(a) hndash1(6)
(b) wndash1( x ) [4 marks]
38 Given the functions m x rarr 4 x ndash 6
and n xrarr 3
mdash x
x ne 0 find nm ndash1
[3 marks]
39 Given the function g x rarr 6 ndash 2 x
find(a) g(ndash4)
(b) the value of p such that
gndash1( p) = 8
[3 marks]
40 Given the functions g x rarr 2 x + 3
and h x rarr 5 x ndash 8 find
(a) gndash1( x )
(b) hgndash1(11)
[3 marks]
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23 Functions
8 Given the functions f x rarr 3 x ndash 2
and fg x rarr 4 ndash 15 x find
(a) the expression for gf
(b) the values of n if
gf (n2 ndash 1) = 6n + 6
9 The functions f and f 2 are such
that f x rarr ax + b and
f 2
x rarr 9 x + 8(a) Find the values of a and
the corresponding values
of b
(b) Considering a 0 find the
values of k for which
f (2k + 1) = k (k + 2)
10 The function g is defined by
g x rarr x + 2 Another function f
is such that fg x rarr x 2 + 5 x + 7
Find(a) the function f ( x )
(b) the values of c if f (2c) = 7c
15 Inverse Functions
11 The function f is defined by
f x rarr mx + k where m and k
are constants The function g is
defined by
g xrarr12
mdashmdashmdash
x + 1
x ne ndash1
(a) Find the expression for gndash1
(b) Find the expression for fg in
terms of m and k
(c) If f (3) = gndash1(3) and
fg(ndash2) = ndash2 find the value of m
and of k
12 Given the functions f x rarr x + 1
x ndash 2
x ne 2 and g xrarrmdashmdashmdashmdash
x
kx + 3 x ne 0
find the value of k if gf ndash1(0) = 3
13 Given the function f x rarr x + p
x + q
x ne ndashq and its inverse function
f ndash1 x rarr2 ndash 3 x
1 ndash x x ne 1 find
(a) the value of p and of q
(b) the values of k if f 2(k ) =1mdash3 k
14
7
5
3
ndash1
A B
f
gndash1
C
The diagram shows the mapping of
the functions f and gndash1 such that
f x rarr
2 x + a andg x rarr bx + c Given that g maps 1
onto itself find
(a) the value of a
(b) the value of b and of c
15 Given the function f x rarr 5 x + h
and its inverse function
f ndash1 x rarr kx +2mdash5 find
(a) the value of h and of k
(b) (i) f (3) (ii) f ndash1 f (3)
mx ndash n 16 Given the function f x rarr mdashmdashmdashndashndashndashmdash x ndash 2
x ne 2 and its inverse function
f ndash1 x rarrndash
mdashmdashmdashmdash x ne 2 find5 ndash 2 x
2 ndash x
(a) the value of m and of n
(b) the value of k for which
f (k ) = k + 2
17 The following diagram represents
the mapping of y onto x by the
function f y rarr hy + k and
the mapping of y onto z by the
function g y rarr6
2 y ndash k y ne
k
2
3 2
ndash2
x y z
Find
(a) the value of h and of k
(b) the function that maps x
onto y
(c) the function that maps x
onto z
18 Given the functions f ( x ) = 2 x ndash 5
3 x and g( x ) = mdashmdashmdash x ne ndash3 find
x + 3
(a) f ndash1g( x )
(b) the value of x for which
gf (ndash x ) = f 2(2)
19 Given that f x rarr p ndash qx find
(a) f ndash1( x ) in terms of p and q
(b) the value of p and of q if
f ndash1(8) = ndash1 and f (1) = ndash2
3 ndash kx 20 Given that gndash1( x ) = mdashmdashmdashmdash and
2
f ( x ) = 2 x 2 ndash 3 find
(a) g( x ) in terms of k
(b) the value of k for which
g( x 2) = 2 f (ndash x )
21 Given the functions f x rarr hx + k
h 0 and f 2 x rarr 25 x ndash 18
find
(a) the value of h and of k
(b) ( f ndash1)2 in the same form
22 Given that f ndash1( x ) =
1 x ne k
k ndash x
and g( x ) = 2 + x find
(a) f ( x ) in terms of k
(b) the value k if
ff ndash1(k 2 + 2) = g[(5 + k )2]
23 Given that f x rarr 2 x ndash 3 and
g x rarr x
2 + 2 find
(a) f ndash1
g [3 marks]
(b) the function h such that
hg x rarr 2 x + 4
[3 marks]
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1 The function f and its inverse function f ndash1 are
defined by f ( x ) =hx
x ndash 3 x ne 3 f ndash1( x ) =
kx
x ndash 2 x ne 2
respectively where h and k are constants Another
function g is defined by g( x ) =1
x x ne 0
(a) Find the value of h and of k [4 marks]
(b) If gf ndash1( x ) = ndash5 x find the values of x [3 marks]
2 Given the functions f xrarr x
2 ndash 2 and g x rarr 3 x + k
where k is a constant find
(a) f ndash1(3) [2 marks]
(b) the value of k if f ndash1g x rarr 6 x ndash 4 [2 marks]
(c) h( x ) such that hf x rarr 9 x ndash 3 [2 marks]
Long Questions
Paper 2
1 The relation between set
X = 6 12 15 21 and set
Y = 3 5 7 is lsquo factor of rsquo
(a) Find the image of 12
(b) Express the relation in the
form of ordered pairs
[3 marks]
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2 Given the functions g( x ) = 5 x ndash 11
and h( x ) = 3 x find the value of
gh(2)
[2 marks]
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3 The inverse function hndash1 is defined
by hndash1 x rarr 3
4 ndash x x ne 4 Find
(a) h( x )
(b) the value of x such that
h( x ) = ndash14
[4 marks]
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Paper 1
1 The graph below shows the relation
between set A and B
40
30
20
10
S e t B
Set A
4321
State
(a) the object of 40
(b) the type of the relation
[2 marks]
2 The relation between two variables
is represented by the following set
of ordered pairs
(ndash4 16) (ndash3 9) (ndash2 4) (2 4)
(3 9) (4 16)
(a) State the type of the above
relation
(b) Represent the above relation
using a function notation
[2 marks]
3 Given the function f ( x ) = px + q and
f 2 ( x ) = 4 x + 9 where p and q are
constants find the value of p and of
q if p lt 0 [3 marks]
4 Given the function f x rarr x + 4
and the composite function
gf x rarr x 2 + 6 x + 2 find
(a) g( x )
(b) fg(4) [4 marks]
5 Given the function f ( x ) =
2 x + p
5 and
its inverse function f ndash1( x ) =
5 x + 3
q
find the value of p and of q
[4 marks]
Short Questions
Paper 1
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SPM Topical Analysis
RELATIONS
HUBUNGAN
FUNCTIONS
FUNGSI
Types of Relations Jenis Hubunganbull One-to-onebull Many-to-one
bull One-to-manybull Many-to-many
Absolute Value FunctionsFungsi Nilai Mutlak
f x rarr|g( x )|
Composite FunctionsFungsi GubahanThe function of f
followed by g is gf
Graphs of Absolute Value FunctionsGraf Fungsi Nilai Mutlak The graph of a linear absolutevalue function has a V shape
Problems that involve CompositeFunctions and Inverse FunctionsMasalah melibatkan Fungsi Gubahandan Fungsi Songsang
Inverse FunctionsFungsi SongsangGiven that y = f ( x )
then f ndash1( y ) = x
DomainDomain
CodomainKodomain
Objects
Objek
ImagesImej
Range Julat
1 Functions
CHAPTER FORM 4
ONCEPT MAP
Learning ObjectivesCOMPANION W EBSITE
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Functions 2
Facts1 A relation from set A to set B is the linking (or pairing) of theelements of set A to the elements of set B
2 A relation between two sets can be represented by
(a) an arrow diagram (b) ordered pairs (c) a graph
11 Relations
1
A relation from set A = 12 14 23 25 43 to set B = 3 5 7 is defined by
lsquosum of digits of rsquo Represent the relation by
(a) an arrow diagram(b) ordered pairs
(c) a graph
Solution
(a) Arrow diagram
3
5
7
12
14
23
25
43
AB
lsquosum of digits ofrsquo
(b) Ordered pairs
(12 3) (14 5) (23 5) (25 7) (43 7)
(c) Graph7
5
3
12 14 23 25 43Set A
Set B
Try Question 1 Self Assess 11
In a relation between set ( A) and another set (B)bull the first set ( A) is known as domainbull the second set (B) is known as codomainbull the elements in the domain are known as objectsbull the elements in the codomain that are linked to the objects are known
as imagesbull the set of images is known as range
A set is a well-defined collectionof objects
For exampleUniversal set = x 10 x 30
x is an integerSet A = Factors of 36Set B = Prime numbersSet C = Numbers where the sum
of the digits is 3The list of elements of each of thesets A B and C is as follows = 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
18 19 20 21 22 23 2425 26 27 28 29 30
A = 12 18B = 11 13 17 19 23 29C = 12 21 30
11a Representation of a Relation
11b Domain Codomain Objects Images and Range
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3 Functions
2
Try Question 2 Self Assess 11
A relation from set P = 16 36 49 64 to set
Q = 4 6 7 8 11 is defined by lsquo factor(s) of rsquo
(a) Represent this relation using an arrow diagram
(b) State
(i) the domain
(ii) the codomain
(iii) the images of 36 (iv) the images of 64
(v) the object of 7
(vi) the objects of 4
(vii) the range
of this relation
Solution
(a) The arrow diagram that represents the given
relation is as shown in the next column
16
36
49
64
4
6
7
8
11
P Qlsquofactor(s) ofrsquo
Range
Non-imageDomain Codomain
(b) (i) The domain is 16 36 49 64
(ii) The codomain is 4 6 7 8 11
(iii) The images of 36 are 4 and 6
(iv) The images of 64 are 4 and 8
(v) The object of 7 is 49
(vi) The objects of 4 are 16 36 and 64
(vii) The range is 4 6 7 8
11c Types of Relations 3
State the type of relation shown by each of the
following arrow diagrams
(a) (b)
A Blsquoreciprocal ofrsquo
3
4
5
1
3
1
4
1
5
10
21
2
3
5
7
lsquofactors ofrsquo P Q
Solution(a) One-to-one relation
(b) One-to-many relation
Try Question 3 Self Assess 11
4
Draw arrow diagrams to represent the relationsbecause it is easier to interpret arrow diagramscompared to ordered pairs or graphs
State the type of relation shown by
(a) the ordered pairs
(4 8) (4 10) (4 12) (6 10) (7 12)
(b) the graph
Set X
Set Y
M
P
5 7 9 12 15Solution
Types of Relations
1 One-to-one relation
Each object in the
domain has only one
image in the
codomain
2 Many-to-one relation
There are more than
one object in the
domain that have the
same image in the
codomain
3 One-to-many relation
There is at least one
object in the domain
that has more than
one image in thecodomain
4 Many-to-many relation There is at least one
object in the domain
that has more than
one image in the
codomain and there is
at least one element in
the codomain that is
linked to more than
one object in the
domain
Domain Codomain
Domain Codomain
Domain Codomain
Domain Codomain
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11
1 Represent each of the following relations by
(a) an arrow diagram
(b) ordered pairs
(c) a graph
(i) The relation lsquoremainder when divided
by 5rsquo from set A = 6 12 18 24 to set
B = 1 2 3 4
(ii) The relation lsquo factors of rsquo from set P to
set Q where P = Q = 2 3 4 8
(iii) The relation lsquodifference of digits of rsquofrom set X = 14 21 23 34 48 to set
Y = 1 3 4
2 A relation from set P = 26 34 45 62 to set
Q = 12 20 24 48 is defined by lsquo product of
digits of rsquo
(a) Represent the relation by an arrow diagram
(b) State
(i) the domain
(ii) the codomain
(iii) the image of 45
(iv) the objects of 12
(v) the range
of the relation
3 State the type of relation shown by each of the
following arrow diagrams
(a) M N lsquocapital ofrsquo
Sarawak
Perak
Kedah
Kuching
Ipoh
Alor Setar
(b) P Qlsquoelements ofrsquo
methane
water
carbondioxide
carbon
hydrogen
oxygen
4 State the type of relation of
(a) the ordered pairs
(4 0) (4 1) (5 2) (6 7) (6 8)
Try Question 4 Self Assess 11
(a)4
6
7
8
10
12
there4 The above arrow diagram shows
many-to-many relation
(b) X Y
5
7
9
12
15
P
M
there4 The above arrow diagram shows
many-to-one relation
1
The following ordered pairs represent a relation
from set A = 3 5 7 to set B = 9 15 21
(3 9) (5 15) (7 21)
(a) State the type of the above relation
(b) State the range
(c) Using function notation write down a relationbetween set A and set B
Solution
3
5
7
9
15
21
A B
Based on the arrow diagram
(a) the relation is a one-to-one relation(b) the range is 9 15 21
(c) the function notation is
f ( x) = 3 x
Try Question 5 Self Assess 11
SPMClone
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SPMClone
rsquo06
Each image is three timesits objectsIt is better to draw an arrow diagram to represent
the above relation because it is easier to interpretan arrow diagram compared to ordered pairs
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5 Functions
(b) the graph
3 4 6 7 9
Set B
Set A
11
10
8
5 The following ordered pairs represent a relation
from set P = 2 6 10 to set Q = 1 3 5
(2 1) (6 3) (10 5)
(a) State the type of the above relation
(b) State the range
(c) Using function notation write down a
relation between set P and set Q
1 A function is a special type of relation where each and every object inthe domain has only one image
2 The types of relations that are considered as functions are(a) one-to-one relation (b) many-to-one relation
x
y
z
a
b
c
a
b
c
d
w
x
y
z
3 The main properties for a relation to be considered a function are(a) Each and every object must have one and only one image [If there are objects that have two or more images the relation is not a
function](b) Two or more objects are allowed to have the same image [ Many-to-one relation is considered a function](c) It is not necessary that all elements in the codomain are images [ Non-image elements are allowed in a function]
4 If a function links x to x2 ndash 3 x + 5 by using function notation it is written as f x rarr x2 ndash 3 x + 5 or f ( x) = x2 ndash 3 x + 5 It is read as lsquofunction f
that maps x onto x2 ndash 3 x + 5rsquo
12 Functions
Facts
Function is also known asmapping
Facts
The types of relations that are not
considered as functions are(a) one-to-many relation
a
b
x
y
z
[Not a function becauseelement lsquoarsquo has more thanone image]
(b) many-to-many relation
a
b
c
x
y
z
[Not a function becauseelement lsquobrsquo has more thanone image]
(c) relation where there areelements in the domainthat do not have an image
x
y
z
a
b
c
d
[Not a function becauseelement lsquodrsquo does not havean image]
5
Explain whether each of the following relations is a function
(a) (b) (c)
A Blsquohasrsquo
January
June
August
28 days
30 days
31 days
P Qlsquoconsists of rsquo
Bronze
Brass
cuprum
stanum
zinc
1
3
57
3
9
15
M N lsquothree times ofrsquo
Solution
(a) It is a function because
bull each and every object has only one image
bull many-to-one relation is allowed
bull non-image element ie lsquo28 daysrsquo is allowed
(b) It is not a function because there are objects that have more than one image
(c) It is not a function because there is an element in the domain that does not
have an image ie lsquo7rsquo
12a To Recognise Functions
Try Question 1 Self Assess 12
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Functions 6
6
Try Questions 2ndash3 Self Assess 12
Given the function f x rarr x 2 ndash 4 x ndash 1 find
(a) the image of 2
(b) the objects that have the image 4
Solution(a) f x rarr x 2 ndash 4 x ndash 1
f ( x ) = x 2 ndash 4 x ndash 1
When x = 2
f (2) = 22 ndash 4(2) ndash 1
= 4 ndash 8 ndash 1
= ndash5
Hence the image of 2 is ndash5
(b)
When f ( x ) = 4
x 2 ndash 4 x ndash 1 = 4
x 2 ndash 4 x ndash 5 = 0
( x + 1)( x ndash 5) = 0
x = ndash1 or 5
Hence the objects that have the image 4 are
ndash1 or 5
Object
12b To Solve Problems involving Functions
7
The arrow diagram below shows the function
15 f x rarr mdashmdashmdashmdash ax + b
ndash3
x f
ax +b
ndash4
ndash5
ndash3
15
(a) Find the value of a and of b
(b) State the value of x such that the function f is
undefined
Solution
15(a) f x rarr mdashmdashmdashmdash ax + b
15 f ( x ) = mdashmdashmdashmdash ax + b
f (ndash3) = ndash5
15 ndashndashndashndashndashndashndash = ndash5 ndash3a + b
15a ndash 5b = 15
3a ndash b = 3 1
f (ndash4) = ndash3
15 ndashndashndashndashndashndashndashndash = ndash3 ndash4a + b
12a ndash 3b = 15
4a ndash b = 5 2
1 ndash 2 ndasha = ndash2
a = 2
From 1 3(2) ndash b = 3
b = 3
(b)
15 f ( x ) = mdashmdashmdashmdashmdash 2 x + 3
When the denominator 0
2 x + 3 0
3 x ndash ndashndash
2
1 x ndash1ndashndash
2
Hence the value of x such that the
1 function f is undefined is ndash1ndashndash
2
Substitute x = ndash4
Substitute x = ndash3
Try Questions 4ndash8 Self Assess 12
When the function f has an image 4 it meansthat f ( x) = 4
A function f is undefined when its denominatoris zero
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7 Functions
9
Try Question 11 Self Assess 12
(a) Given the function f ( x ) = 3 sin x ndash tan x find
the image of 30deg
(b) Given the function g( x ) = 2 cos x find the
value of x such that the function g has the
image 16 for the domain 0deg x 90deg
Solution
(a) f ( x ) = 3 sin x ndash tan x
f (30deg) = 3 sin 30deg ndash tan 30deg
= 3(05) ndash 05774
= 09226
Hence the image of 30deg is 09226
(b) g( x ) = 16
2 cos x = 16
16cos x = ndashndashndash
2
cos x = 08
x = 3687deg
The value of x such that the function g has the
image 16 is 3687deg
Press SHIFT cos
08 =
Answer display 3686989765
10
Try Question 12 Self Assess 12
12c Domain Range Objects and Imagesof a Function
The arrow diagram represents the function
f x rarr 2 x 2 ndash 5 State
(a) the domain
(b) the range
(c) the image of 0
(d) the objects of (i) 3
(ii) ndash3
Solution
(a) Domain = ndash2 ndash1 0 1 2
(b) Range = ndash5 ndash3 3
(c) The image of 0 is ndash5
(d) (i) The objects of 3 are 2 and ndash2
(ii) The objects of ndash3 are 1 and ndash1
8
Try Questions 9ndash10 Self Assess 12
3 x + k A function f is defined by f x rarr ndashndashndashndashndashndash for all 2 x ndash 4
values of x except x = p and k is a constant
(a) State the value of p
(b) Given that the value 5 is mapped onto itself
under f find
(i) the value of k (ii) another value of x that is mapped onto
itself
Solution
3 x + k (a) For f x rarr ndashndashndashndashndashndashndash 2 x ndash 4
Denominator ne 0
2 x ndash 4 ne 0
x ne 2
It is given that x ne p there4 p = 2
(b)
(i) 5 is mapped onto itself
thus f (5) = 5
3(5) + k mdashmdashmdashmdashmdash = 5 2(5) ndash 4
15 + k mdashmdashmdashmdash = 5 6
15 + k = 30
k = 15
(ii) For self-mapping
f ( x ) = x
3 x + 15 mdashndashmdashmdashmdash = x 2 x ndash 4
3 x + 15 = 2 x 2 ndash 4 x
2 x 2 ndash 7 x ndash 15 = 0 (2 x + 3)( x ndash 5) = 0
3 x = ndash ndashndash or 5 2
Hence another value of x that is mapped
1 onto itself apart from 5 is ndash1ndashndash 2
x f
23
2 x 2 ndash 5
1
0
ndash1
ndash2
ndash3
ndash5
Self-mapping is given by f ( x) = x where both theobject and the image have the same value
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Functions 8
12
1 State whether each of the following relations is a
function
(a) A Blsquotype of numberrsquo
6
14
15
24
multiple of 3
multiple of 7
(b)
Consonants
Vowels
i
v
w
u
P Qlsquoconsist of lettersrsquo
(c)
21
32
5364
2
6
15
M N lsquoproduct of digits ofrsquo
(d) X Y lsquohasrsquo
PERAK
KEDAH
SELANGOR
2 vowels
3 vowels
4 vowels
2 Given the function f x rarr 18 9mdash x ne ndashndash find
2 x ndash 9 2
(a) the image of (i) 0 (ii) 12 (b) the object that has the image (i) 2 (ii) 6
a 3 Given that f x rarr ndashndashndashndashndashndash f (3) = ndash5 and
x ndash b
f (ndash5) = ndash1 find
(a) the value of a and of b
(b) the value of x such that the function f is
undefined
4 The arrow diagram
shows the function
b f x rarr ax + ndashndash x Find
(a) the value of a and of b
(b) the value of x such that
the function f is undefined
(c) the object that has the image 7 apart from
x = 2
2 x 5 The function g is defined by g x rarr mdashmdashmdashmdash
x + m
If g(5) = 3g(2) find the value of m Hence find
(a) the image of 10
1(b) the object that has the image ndash ndashndash 2
(c) the value of x such that the function f is
undefined
6 Given that f x rarr
f (3) = 4 find
(a) the value of p and of q
4(b) the values of x such that f ( x ) = ndashndash x
3
7 Given that g x rarr a + bx g(1) = ndash3 and
g(ndash2) = 3 find
(a) the value of a and of b
(b) the values of n if g(n2 + 1) = 5n ndash 6
8 A function f is defined by f x rarr 5 x ndash 2 Find
(a) the object that has the image 5
(b) the object that is mapped onto itself
a 9 A function f is defined by f x rarr mdashmdashmdash The
b ndash x
values 3 and 5 are mapped onto themselves under
f
(a) Find the value of a and of b
(b) State the value of x such that the function f is
undefined
10 The arrow diagram
shows the function
f x rarr px + qx 2
Find
(a) the value of p and
of q
(b) the values of x that
are mapped onto themselves
11 (a) Given the function f x rarr sin x + cos x find
the image of (i) 45deg (ii) 60deg
(b) Given the function g x rarr tan x find the
value of x such that the image is 1527 if x is
an acute angle
12 The arrow diagram
represents the function
f x rarr x 2 + 2 State
(a) the domain
(b) the range
(c) the image of 0
(d) the objects of
(i) 3
(ii) 6
ndash5
7
2
ndash1
x f b ndash
x ax +
ndash5
ndash16
ndash1
ndash2
x f
px + qx 2
6
x f x 2 + 2
32
1
0
ndash1
ndash2
2
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9 Functions
13 Absolute Value Functions
1 The absolute value of x is written as 983135 x983135 and it is read aslsquothe modulus of x rsquo
2 The definition of 983135 x983135 is
x if x 0 983135 x 983135 =
ndash x if x 0
3 The absolute value function is defined by
f ( x) if f ( x) 0 983135 f ( x)983135 =
ndash f ( x) if f ( x) 0
Facts
983135 x 983135 is the numerical value of x iepositive numbers are still positivebut negative numbers will bechanged to positive For example
9831355983135 = 5 and 983135ndash5983135 = 5
Facts
The graph of a linear absolutevalue function has a V shape
2
Given the function f x rarr
9831354 x ndash 5983135 find(a) the image of
(i) ndash1 (ii) 4
(b) the objects that have the image 3
Solution
(a) f x rarr 9831354 x ndash 5983135
f ( x ) = 9831354 x ndash 5983135 (i) f (ndash1) = 9831354(ndash1) ndash 5983135 = 983135ndash9983135 = 9
Hence the image of ndash1 is 9
(ii) f (4) = 9831354(4) ndash 5983135 = 98313511983135 = 11
Hence the image of 4 is 11
(b)
f ( x ) = 3
9831354 x ndash 5983135 = 3
4 x ndash 5 = plusmn 3
The first equation is
4 x ndash 5 = 3
4 x = 8
x = 2
The second equation is
4 x ndash 5 = ndash3
4 x = 2
x =
1
ndashndash2 Hence the objects that have the image 3 are
2 or 1ndashndash2
Try Questions 1ndash2 Self Assess 13
SPMClone
rsquo07
3
Sketch the graph of each of the following absolute
value functions
(a) f ( x ) = 983135 x + 3983135 for the domain ndash 4 x 1
(b) f ( x ) = 9831354 x ndash 7983135 for the domain 0 x 4
State the corresponding range of values of f ( x )
Solution
(a) Prepare a table as shown below
The sketch of the graph of f ( x ) = 983135 x + 3983135 is as shown
below
ndash4 ndash3 ndash 2 ndash1 O 1
y
x
4
3
2
1
Range
Domain
SPMClone
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x
ndash4 ndash3 ndash2 ndash1 0 1
f ( x ) 1 0 1 2 3 4
For any 983135 f ( x)983135 = k there are two equations that canbe formed ie f ( x) = k or f ( x) = ndashk
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Functions 10
1 If f is a function which maps set A onto set B and g is a function whichmaps set B onto set C then gf is a composite function of f followedby g which maps set A onto set C
x f ( x ) g[f ( x )] = gf ( x )
gf
A B C
f g
14 Composite Functions
14a To Find Composite Functions
Facts
bull fg ( x) means f [ g ( x)]bull In general fg ne gf bull f 2 = ff f 3 = fff or ff 2 and so on
13
1 Given the function f x rarr 983135 x 2 ndash 4 x ndash 3983135 find the
image of
(a) ndash3 (b) 0 (c) 2
2 Given the function f ( x ) = 983135 2 ndash 5 x 983135 find
(a) the image of
(i) 2 (ii) ndash2
(b) the objects that have the image 7
3 Sketch the graph of each of the following
absolute value functions
(a) f ( x ) = 983135 x + 2983135 for the domain ndash3 x 3
(b) f ( x ) = 983135 2 x ndash 5983135 for the domain 0 x 7
(c) f ( x ) = 983135 3 ndash 2 x 983135 for the domain ndash3 x 4 (d) f ( x ) = 983135 3 x ndash 5983135 for the domain ndash2 x 4
State the corresponding range of values of f ( x )
Try Question 3 Self Assess 13
there4 The corresponding range of values of
f ( x ) is 0 f ( x) 4
(b)
At the x -axis y = 0
Thus 9831354 x ndash 7983135 = 0
4 x ndash 7 = 0
4 x = 7
7 3 x = ndashndash = 1ndashndash
4 4
Hence the graph touches the x -axis at 13ndashndash4
0Prepare a table as shown below
The sketch of graph of f ( x ) = 9831354 x ndash 7983135 is as shown
below
O 1 2 3 4 x
y
10
8
6
4
2
3ndash4
1
Range
Domain
there4 The corresponding range of values of
f ( x ) is 0
f ( x)
9
x 0 1 2 3 4
f ( x ) 7 3 1 5 9
The corresponding range of values of f ( x) meansthe range from the smallest value of y to the largest
value of y based on the given domain
First of all determine the point where the graphtouches the x-axis
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11 Functions
11
The functions f and g are defined by f x rarr 2 x + 1
and g x rarr x 2 ndash 2 respectively Find
(a) the value of fg(3) and of gf (ndash2)
(b) the composite functions
(i) fg (iii) f 2
(ii) gf (iv) g2
(c) the values of x if gf ( x ) = 23Solution
(a) fg(3) = f [g(3)] = f (32 ndash 2) = f (7) = 2(7) + 1
= 15
gf (ndash2) = g[2(ndash2) + 1] = g(ndash3) = (ndash3)2 ndash 2
= 7
(b) f x rarr 2 x + 1 g x rarr x 2 ndash 2
f ( x ) = 2 x + 1 g( x ) = x 2 ndash 2
(i) fg( x )
= f [g( x )]
= f ( x 2 ndash 2)
= 2( x 2 ndash 2) + 1
= 2 x 2 ndash 3
there4 fg x rarr 2 x2 ndash 3
(ii) gf ( x )
= g[ f ( x )]
= g(2 x + 1)
= (2 x + 1)2 ndash 2
= 4 x 2 + 4 x + 1 ndash 2
= 4 x 2 + 4 x ndash 1
there4 gf x rarr 4 x2 + 4 x ndash 1
(iii) f 2( x )
= ff ( x )
= f (2 x + 1)
= 2(2 x + 1) + 1 = 4 x + 3
there4 f 2 x rarr 4 x + 3
(iv) g2( x )
= gg( x )
= g( x 2 ndash 2)
= ( x 2 ndash 2)2 ndash 2
= x 4 ndash 4 x 2 + 4 ndash 2
= x 4 ndash 4 x 2 + 2
there4 g2 x rarr x4 ndash 4 x2 + 2
(c) gf ( x ) = 23
4 x 2 + 4 x ndash 1 = 23
4 x 2 + 4 x ndash24 = 0
x 2 + x ndash 6 = 0
( x ndash 2)( x + 3) = 0
x = 2 or ndash3
Try Questions 1ndash5 Self Assess 14
Substitute the x inf ( x ) = 2 x + 1
darrwith ( x 2 ndash 2)
Substitute the x in g( x ) = x 2 ndash 2
darrwith (2 x + 1)
Substitute the x inf ( x ) = 2 x + 1
darrwith (2 x + 1)
Substitute the x in g( x ) = x 2 ndash 2
darrwith ( x 2 ndash 2)
12
Given the function f x rarr
expression for each of the following functions
(a) f 2 (b) f 8 (c) f 9
Solution
x + 1(a) f x rarr mdashmdashmdash x ndash 1
x + 1 f ( x ) = mdashmdashmdash x ndash 1
f 2( x ) = ff ( x )
x + 1 = f mdashmdashmdash x ndash 1
x + 1
= mdashmdashmdash + 1 x ndash 1 = mdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdash x + 1 = mdashmdashmdash ndash 1 x ndash 1
x + 1 + x ndash 1 mdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdashndashmdash x ndash 1 = mdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdashndashmdash x + 1 ndash ( x ndash 1) mdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdashndashmdash x ndash 1
2 x = ndashndash 2
= x
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Functions 12
4
(a) The function f is defined by f x rarr 2 x + 4
Another function g is such that
fg x rarr 3 x ndash 8 Find the function g
(b) The function f is defined by f x rarr x ndash 2
Another function g is such that
gf x rarr x ne 11 ndash 3 x 3
1 11 Find the function g
Solution
(a) Case where the function g that has to
be determined is situated lsquoinsidersquo
It is given that f x rarr 2 x + 4 and
fg x rarr 3 x ndash 8
fg( x ) = 3 x ndash 8
f [g( x )] = 3 x ndash 8
2g( x ) + 4 = 3 x ndash 8
2g( x ) = 3 x ndash 12
3 x ndash 12 g( x ) = mdashmdashmdashndashndashndashmdash 2
3 x ndash 12 there4 g x rarr mdashmdashmdashndashndashndashmdash 2
(b)Case where the function g that has to
be determined is situated lsquooutsidersquo
It is given that f x rarr x ndash 2 and
1 gf x rarr mdashndashmdashmdashmdash 11 ndash 3 x
1 gf ( x ) = mdashndashmdashmdashmdash 11 ndash 3 x
1 g[ f ( x )] = mdashndashmdashmdashmdash 11 ndash 3 x
1 g( x ndash 2) = mdashndashmdashmdashmdash 11 ndash 3 x
Let x ndash 2 = u then x = u + 2
1 there4 g(u) = mdashndashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdash 11 ndash 3(u + 2)
1 = mdashndashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdash 11 ndash 3u ndash 6
1
= mdashmdashmdashmdashmdash 5 ndash 3u there4 g x rarr mdash x ne ndashndash
5 ndash 3 x 3
51
Try Questions 8ndash10 Self Assess 14
SPMClone
rsquo06
g is inside
Substitute the x inf ( x ) = 2 x + 4
darrwith g( x )
g is outside
Change each x tothe terms in u
14b To Find the Related Function Given theComposite Function and One of the Functions
Try Questions 6ndash7 Self Assess 14
(b) f 8( x ) = f 2 f 2 f 2 f 2( x )
= f 2 f 2 f 2( x )
= f 2 f 2( x )
= f 2( x )
= x
(c) f 9( x ) = ff 8( x )
= f ( x )
x + 1 = mdashmdashndashndashndashndashndashndashndashndashndash x ne 1 x ndash 1
f 2( x ) = x
f 8( x ) = x
In the SPM marking schemeit is not compulsory for
students to write down x ne 1in the answer
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13 Functions
14c Further Examples on Composite Functions
5
Given the functions f x rarr hx + k
g x rarr ( x + 1)2 + 2 and fg x rarr 2( x + 1)2 + 1 find
(a) the value of g2(2)
(b) the value of h and of k
Solution
(a) g2(2) = gg(2)
= g[(2 + 1)2 + 2]
= g(11)
= (11 + 1)2 + 2
= 146
(b)
It is given that f x rarr hx + k and
g x rarr ( x + 1)2 + 2
Thus fg( x ) = f [( x + 1)2 + 2]
= h[( x + 1)2 + 2] + k
= h( x + 1)2 + 2h + k
But it is given that fg( x ) = 2( x + 1)2 + 1
Hence by comparison
h = 2 and 2h + k = 1
2(2) + k = 1
k = ndash3
Try Questions 11ndash12 Self Assess 14
SPMClone
rsquo07
14
1 Given the functions f x rarr 983135 4 ndash 5 x 983135 and
g x rarr 983152 983151983151983151983151983151983151983151
x ndash 2 x 2 find the value of
(a) fg(6) (c) f 2(0)
(b) gf (2) (d) g2(27)
2 Find the composite functions fg and gf for each
of the following pairs of functions f and g
(a) f x rarr x 2 ndash 1 (c) f x rarr x ndash 3
g x rarr 3 x + 1 g x rarr983135 x 983135(b) f x rarr ( x + 1)2 (d) f x rarr 2 ndash x
g x rarr 1 ndash 3 x 1 g x rarr mdashmdashmdashmdash
x 2 + 2
3 The functions f and g are defined by
f x rarr 4 x ndash 3 and g x rarr x + 1 respectively
13
Try Question 8 SPM Exam Practice 1 ndash Paper 2
Given the functions f ( x ) = 3 x + 7 and fg( x ) = 22 ndash 3 x
find gf ( x )
Solution
Find g( x ) first
fg( x ) = 22 ndash 3 x
f (g( x )) = 22 ndash 3 x
3g( x ) + 7 = 22 ndash 3 x
3g( x ) = 22 ndash 3 x ndash 7
3g( x ) = 15 ndash 3 x
15 ndash 3 x g( x ) = mdashmdashmdashmdashmdash 3
g( x ) = 5 ndash x
Hence gf ( x ) = g(3 x + 7)
= 5 ndash (3 x + 7)
= 5 ndash 3 x ndash 7
= ndash3 x ndash 2
Substitute the x in f ( x ) = 3 x + 7
darr with g( x )
Substitute the x in g( x ) = 5 ndash x
darr with (3 x ndash 7)
The following function problem can be solved bymaking a comparison
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Functions 14
1 If f x rarr y is a function that maps x onto y its inverse function isdenoted by f ndash1 Inverse function is a function that maps y back to x
x y
f
f ndash1
2 The main step to find the inverse function islsquoLet y = f ( x) then x = f ndash1 (y )rsquo or lsquoLet f ndash1( x) = y then f (y ) = xrsquo
Find the expressions for f 2 and g2 Hence find
the value of x such that
(a) f = g (b) f 2 = g2
4 The functions f and g are defined by
f x rarr mx + 2 and g x rarr kx ndash 3 respectively If
fg = gf find the relation between m and k If
m = 5 find the value of x that satisfies each of the
following equations
(a) f 2 = f (b) g2 = g
5 The functions f and g are defined by
f x rarr ( x + 1)2 and g x rarr x ndash 2 respectively
Find
(a) the composite functions fg and gf
(b) the values of x if
(i) fg = 9
(ii) gf = 14
(c) the value of x if fg = gf
6 Given the functions f x rarr 5 x ndash 7 and
g x rarr 2 x
x ne 0 find the expression for
each of the following functions
(a) fg (c) g6
(b) g2 (d) g7
7 If f is defined by f x rarr x ndash 1
x + 1 x ne ndash1 find the
expression for each of the following functions
(a) f 2 (c) f 16
(b) f 4 (d) f 17
8 The function f and the composite function fg aredefined as follows Find the function g
(a) f x rarr x + 2 fg x rarr 3 x ndash 2
(b) f x rarr 3 x + 2
fg x rarr 2 x + 5
x ndash 2 x ne 2
(c) f x rarr x 2 ndash 1 fg x rarr x 2 + 4 x + 3
9 The function f and the composite function gf are
defined as follows Find the function g
(a) f x rarr
3 x + 1 gf x rarr x ne 2
x ndash 2
(b) f x rarr ndashndash rarr x ne ndashndashndash x
11 5
10 x ndash 1gf x 10
1
(c) f x rarr 3 x + 2 gf x rarr 9 x 2 + 9 x + 2
10 Find the expressions for the functions g and h in
each of the following
(a) f x rarr 2 x fg x rarr 4 x ndash 12
2 x + 1 hf x rarr mdashmdashmdashmdash 2
2 x ndash 1(b) f x rarr 2 x ndash 2 gf x rarr mdashmdashmdashmdash 3
fh x rarr 2 x 2
(c) f x rarr x 2
ndash 2 fg x rarr x 2
+ 6 x + 7 hf x rarr 2 x 2 ndash 7
11 The functions f and g are defined by
f x rarr 1 ndash x and g x rarr px 2 + q respectively If
the composite function gf is given by
gf x rarr 3 x 2 ndash 6 x + 5 find
(a) the value of p and of q
(b) the value of g2(0)
12 The functions f and f 2 are such that
f x rarr hx + k and f 2 x rarr 9 x + 16
(a) Find the values of h and the corresponding
values of k
(b) Considering h 0 find the values of x such
that f ( x 2) = 8 x
15 Inverse Functions
15a To Find Inverse Functions
Facts
bull (fg)ndash1 = gndash1f ndash1 and ( gf )ndash1 = f ndash1 g ndash1
bull (f2
)ndash1
= (fndash1
)2
bull ff ndash1( x ) = f ndash1f ( x ) = x
Facts
The conditions for the existenceof inverse functions are(a) the function must be one-to-
one(b) that every element in the
codomain must be linked toan object
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1 + 2 y there4 f ndash1( y) = mdashmdashndashmdash 2 ndash y
1 + 2 x f ndash1( x ) = mdashmdashndashmdash 2 ndash x
there4 f ndash1
Method 2
Let f ndash1( x ) = y
Thus f ( y) = x
2 y ndash 1 mdashmdashndashmdash = x y + 2
2 y ndash 1 = x ( y + 2)
2 y ndash 1 = xy + 2 x
2 y ndash xy = 2 x + 1
y(2 ndash x ) = 2 x + 1
2 x + 1 y = mdashmdashndashmdash 2 ndash x
2 x + 1 f ndash1( x ) = mdashmdashndashmdash 2 ndash x
there4 f ndash1 x rarr
In the SPM marking schemeit is not compulsory forstudents to write x ne 2
Rearrange the formulamaking y the subject
14
Try Question 2 Self Assess 15
Find the inverse function of f x rarr x ne ndash2
2 x ndash 1
x + 2
Solution
Method 1
2 x ndash 1 f x rarr mdashmdashndashmdash x + 2
2 x ndash 1 Let y = mdashmdashndashmdash x + 2
y( x + 2) = 2 x ndash 1
yx + 2 y = 2 x ndash 1
yx ndash 2 x = ndash1 ndash 2 y
x ( y ndash 2) = ndash1 ndash 2 y
ndash1 ndash 2 y x = mdashndashndashndashmdashndashmdash y ndash 2
ndash(1 + 2 y) x = mdashndashndashndashmdashndashmdashndashndashmdash ndash(2 ndash y)
1 + 2 y x = mdashmdashndashmdash 2 ndash y
Rearrange making x the subject
Cross multiplication
Expand the left-handside
Group the terms in xtogether
Factorise the
left-hand side
Making x the subject
15
Given the functions f ( x ) = 6 ndash 2 x and g( x ) =1ndashndash
x
x ne 0 find f ndash1gndash1
Solution
First of all find the inverse functions f ndash1 and gndash1
f ( x ) = 6 ndash 2 x
Let f ndash1( x ) = y
Thus f ( y) = x
6 ndash 2 y = x
6 ndash x = 2 y
6 ndash x y = mdashndashndashndashmdash 2
6 ndash x there4
f
ndash1
( x ) = mdashndashndashndashmdash 2
g( x ) =1ndashndash x
Let gndash1( x ) = y
Thus g( y) = x
1ndashndash y
= x
y =1ndashndash x
there4 gndash1( x ) =1ndashndash x
Try Question 1 Self Assess 15
6 SPM
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Given the function f ndash1 x rarr
find the value of f ndash1(3)
Solution
Let y = f ndash1
(3) f ( y) = 3
y + 8 mdashmdashmdash = 3 y ndash 6
y + 8 = 3( y ndash 6)
y + 8 = 3 y ndash 18
2 y = 26
y = 13
there4 f ndash1(3) = 13
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7
Try Questions 8ndash9 Self Assess 15
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Given the function f x rarr mdashmdashmdashmdash and its
x hx ndash 5
x ne 2 x ndash 2
inverse function f ndash1 x rarr
mdashmdashmdashmdash2 x + k
x ne 3 find x ndash 3
(a) the value of h and of k
(b) the values of t such that f (t ) =4ndashndash3
t
Solution
(a) Let f ndash1( x ) = y Thus f ( y) = x
hy ndash 5 mdashmdashmdashmdash = x y ndash 2
hy ndash 5 = x ( y ndash 2)
hy ndash 5 = xy ndash 2 x
2 x ndash 5 = xy ndash hy
2 x ndash 5 = y( x ndash h)
2 x ndash 5 y = mdashmdashmdashmdash x ndash h
2 x ndash 5 there4 f ndash1( x ) = mdashmdashmdashmdash
x ndash h
2 x + k But it is given that f ndash1( x ) = mdashmdashmdashmdash x ndash 3
Hence by comparison k = ndash5 h = 3
(b) f(t ) =4ndashndash3
t
3t ndash 5 mdashmdashmdashmdash =
4ndashndash3
t t ndash 2
3(3t ndash 5) = 4t (t ndash 2)
9t ndash 15 = 4t 2 ndash 8t
0 = 4t 2 ndash 17t + 15
0 = (4t ndash 5)(t ndash 3)
t =5ndashndash4 or 3
Try Questions 3ndash7 Self Assess 15
Hence f ndash1gndash1 ( x )
= f ndash11ndashndash x 6 ndash 1ndashndash x = mdashndashmdashmdashndashndashmdash 2
= mdashndashmdashmdashndashndashmdash x ne 02 x
6 x ndash 1
Apply the compositefunction of gndash1 followed by f ndash1
8 SPM
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13ndash2
10
x
f
y z
g
The above diagram shows the representation of the
mapping of y onto x by the function
f y rarr py + q and the mapping of y onto z by
the function
5 qg yrarrmdashmdashndashmdash ndashndash Find
3 y ne
3 y ndash q
(a) the value of p and of q
(b) the function that maps x onto y
(c) the function that maps x onto z
Solution
5(a) f y rarr py + q g y rarr mdashndashmdashndashmdash 3 y ndash q
5 f ( y) = py + q g( y) = mdashndashmdashndashmdash 3 y ndash q
f 3ndashndash2 = 1 g3
ndashndash2 = 10
5
3ndashndash2
p + q = 1 mdashndashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdash = 10
33ndashndash2 ndash q
3 p + 2q = 2 1 5mdashndashmdashmdash = 10
9ndashndash2 ndash q
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Try Question 10 Self Assess 15
The inverse of an inverse function f ndash1( x) will give
us back the original function f ( x)
15b To Find a Function Given its InverseFunction
15c Further Examples on InverseFunctions
16
The function f is defined by f ( x ) =
2 x + 1 x ne 1
x ndash 1
If f ndash1(k ) =4ndashndash3
k find the values of k
Solution
f ndash1(k ) =4ndashndash3
k
k = f 4ndashndash3
k
24k ndashndash3 + 1 k = mdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdash
4k ndashndash3
ndash 1
8k + 3 mdashmdashmdashmdash 3 k = mdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdash 4k ndash 3 mdashmdashmdashmdash 3
8k + 3 3 k = mdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdash 3 4k ndash 3
8k + 3 k = mdashmdashmdashmdash 4k ndash 3
If f ndash1 ( x ) = y then x = f ( y )
5 mdashndashmdashmdashndashmdash = 10 9 ndash 2q mdashndashmdashmdashmdash 2
10 mdashndashmdashmdashmdash = 10 9 ndash 2q
1 mdashndashmdashmdashmdashmdash = 1 9 ndash 2q
1 = 9 ndash 2q
2q = 8 q = 4
From 1 When q = 4 3 p + 2(4) = 2
p = ndash2
(b) The function that maps x onto y is f ndash1( x )
It has been found that f ( y) = ndash2 y + 4
Let f ndash1( x ) = w
Thus f (w) = x
ndash2w + 4 = x
4 ndash x = 2w
4 ndash x
w = mdashndashndashmdash 2 4 ndash x there4 f ndash1( x) = mdashmdashmdashmdash 2
(c) Based on the diagram the function that maps x
onto z is gf ndash1( x )
x y z
gf ndash1
gf ndash1
gf ndash1( x )
4 ndash x = gmdashndashndashmdash 2
5 = mdashndashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdashndashmdash 4 ndash x 3mdashndashndashmdash ndash 4 2
5 = mdashndashmdashmdashmdashndashmdashmdash 12 ndash 3 x ndash 8 mdashmdashmdashmdashndashmdashmdashmdash 2
10 = mdashndashmdashmdash 4 ndash 3 x
there4 gf ndash1 x rarr 10
4 ndash 3 x x ne
4
3
9
Try Question 11 Self Assess 15
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Rearrange making x the subject
Given that gndash1( x ) =2 x + 1
2 x ndash 1 x ne
1
2 find g( x )
Solution
2 x + 1 Let y = mdashmdashmdashmdash 2 x ndash 1
y(2 x ndash 1) = 2 x + 1
2 xy ndash y = 2 x + 1
2 xy ndash 2 x = y + 1
x (2 y ndash 2) = y + 1
y + 1 x = mdashmdashmdashmdash 2 y ndash 2
y + 1 g( y) = mdashmdashmdashmdash 2 y ndash 2
there4 g( x) = x + 1
2 x ndash 2 x ne 1
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19
Try Question 30 SPM Exam Practice 1 ndash Paper 1
4k 2 ndash 3k = 8k + 3
4k 2 ndash 11k ndash 3 = 0
(4k + 1)(k ndash 3) = 0
k = ndash1ndashndash4 or 3
Given that f ndash1( x ) = 1
x x ne ndashm and x + m
g( x ) = 3 ndash x find
1 ndash 3 x (a) the value of m if f ( x ) = mdashndashmdashndashndashmdash x
(b) the values of k if ff ndash1(k 2 ndash 7) = g[(k + 2)2]
Solution
(a) Let f ndash1( x ) = y
f ( y) = x
1 ndash 3 y
mdashndashmdashndashndashndashmdash = x
y 1 ndash 3 y = xy
1 = xy + 3 y
1 = y( x + 3)
1 y = mdashndashmdashmdash x + 3
1 there4 f ndash1( x ) = mdashndashmdashmdash x + 3
1 But it is given that f ndash1( x ) = mdashndashmdashndashndashndashndashndashndashndashmdash x + m
Hence by comparison m = 3
Try Question 21 SPM Exam Practice 1 ndash Paper 2
18
Given the function f x rarr 5 x ndash 2 find ( f 2)ndash1 in the
same form
Solution
Find f 2( x ) first
f 2( x ) = ff ( x )
= f (5 x ndash 2)
= 5(5 x ndash 2) ndash 2 = 25 x ndash 10 ndash 2
= 25 x ndash 12
Next find the inverse of f 2( x )
Let ( f 2)ndash1 ( x ) = y
Thus f 2( y) = x
25 y ndash 12 = x
25 y = x + 12
x + 12 y = mdashmdashndashndashndashmdash 25
x + 12 ( f
2
)ndash1
( x ) = mdashmdashndashndashndashmdash 25
x + 12there4 ( f 2)ndash1 xrarr mdashmdashndashndashndashmdash 25
If the question requiresus to state the answerin the lsquosame formrsquo wehave to express theanswer in the form x + 12(f
2
)ndash1
x rarr mdashmdashmdashmdashmdash 25and not
x + 12(f 2)ndash1 ( x ) = mdashmdashmdashmdashmdash 25
Try Question 20 SPM Exam Practice 1 ndash Paper 2
17
The inverse of g ndash1 will give us back g
2 ndash kx Given that gndash1( x ) = mdashmdashmdashmdash and f ( x ) = 3 x find 4
(a) g( x ) in terms of k
(b) the values of k such that fg(1) = ndash3ndashndash2
k
Solution
2 ndash kx (a) gndash1( x ) = mdashmdashmdashmdash 4
2 ndash kx Let y = mdashmdashmdashmdash 4
4 y = 2 ndash kx
kx = 2 ndash 4 y 2 ndash 4 y x = mdashmdashmdashmdash k
2 ndash 4 y g( y) = mdashmdashmdashmdash k
2 ndash 4 x g( x) = mdashmdashmdashmdash k
(b) fg(1) = ndash3ndashndash2
k
2 ndash 4(1) f mdashmdashmdashmdashndashndashmdash = ndash
3ndashndash2
k k
f ndash2mdashmdash
k = ndash3ndashndash2
k
3ndash2mdashmdash
k = ndash3ndashndash2
k
ndash6
k =
ndash3k
2
ndash3k 2 = ndash12
k 2 = 4
k = plusmn 2
Rearrange making x the subject
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Try Question 22 SPM Exam Practice 1 ndash Paper 2
15
1 Evaluate f ndash1(4) for each of the following
functions
(a) f x rarr 5 ndash 4 x
5(b) f xrarr 6 ndash mdash x ne 0
x
(c) f xrarr x ne ndash3
2
3 x + 2
2 x + 3
2 Find the inverse function of each of the
following functions
(a) f x rarr 7 x ndash 4
3 x ndash 4(b) g x rarr mdashmdashndashmdashmdash 2
(c)3
h xrarr 9 ndashmdash x ne 0 x
(d) x ne3
55 x ndash 3m xrarr
2 x + 2
(e) n x rarr 983152 983151983151983151983151983151983151983151
2 ndash x ndash x x 2
3 Given the functions
4mdash x
f xrarr x ne 0 and
g x rarr 2 x + 3 find each of the followingfunctions
(a) fg (d) g2 (g) f ndash1gndash1
(b) gf (e) f ndash1 (h) gndash1 f ndash1
(c) f 2 (f) gndash1
3 x ndash 1 4 The function f is defined by f x rarr mdashmdashndashmdashmdash
x ndash 2
x ne k find
(a) the value of k
(b) f 2
(c) f ndash1
5 Given the functions f x rarr 2 ndash 4 x and
3g xrarr x ne 1 find
x ndash 1
(a) f ndash1 (c) f ndash1gndash1 (e) (gf )ndash1
(b) gndash1 (d) gf
Is (gf )ndash1 = f ndash1gndash1
6 Given the functions f x rarr 1 ndash 2 x and
g xrarrmdashndashmdashmdash x ndash 2
x + 2 x ne 2 find
(a) f ndash1 (d) fg
(b) gndash1 (e) ( fg)ndash1
(c) gndash1 f ndash1
Is ( fg)ndash1 = gndash1 f ndash1
7 The function f is defined by f x rarr 2 x ndash 1
(a) Find the expressions for f 2 dan f ndash1
(b) Show that ( f ndash1)2 = ( f 2)ndash1
8 Given the function f x rarr 4 x + h and its inverse
kx + 5 function f ndash1 x rarr mdashndashndashmdashmdashmdash find 4
(a) the value of h and of k
(b) the expression for f ndash1 f
9 Given the function f xrarr x
x + p x ne 5 and
x ndash 5
qx + 6 its inverse function f ndash1 x rarr mdashndashndashndashmdashmdash
x ndash 1
x ne 1 find
(a) the value of p
and ofq
(b) the values of x for which f ndash1( x ) = 8 x
10
ndash2
2
ndash1
x y z
The diagram shows the representation of the
mapping of y onto x by the function
f y rarr my + n and the mapping of y onto z by
the function g yrarr m mdash y nemdash Findn ndash 2 y 2
n
(a) the value of m and of n
(b) the function that maps x onto y
(c) the function that maps x onto z
3 x + 10 11 (a) Given that f ndash1( x ) = mdashmdashmdashmdashmdash find f ( x ) 4
2 x + 3 (b) Given that gndash1( x ) = mdashmdashmdashmdash find g( x ) x + 4
(b) ff ndash1(k 2 ndash 7) = g[(k + 2)2]
k 2 ndash 7 = 3 ndash (k + 2)2
k 2 ndash 7 = 3 ndash (k 2 + 4k + 4)
k 2 ndash 7 = 3 ndash k 2 ndash 4k ndash 4
2k 2 + 4k ndash 6 = 0
k 2 + 2k ndash 3 = 0
(k + 3)(k ndash 1) = 0
k = ndash3 or 1
ff ndash1( x ) = x is always true and it hasto be memorised
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(a) State the value of k (b) Using the function notation
express f ( x ) in terms of x
[2 marks]
8 The diagram shows the relation
between set X and set Y in the form
of a graph
n
m
k
h
2 4 6 8
Set Y
Set X
State
(a) the relation in the form of
ordered pairs
(b) the type of the relation
(c) the domain of the relation
[3 marks]
12 Functions
13 Absolute Value Functions
9 x f a
10bx ndash 2
4
1 1
The arrow diagram represents
the function f x rarr a
bx ndash 2 x ne k
where a b and k are constants
Find
(a) the value of a and of b
(b) the value of k
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1
11 Relations
1
15
24
35
45
P Q
6
7
8
9
The arrow diagram shows the
relation between set P and set Q
Based on the arrow diagram state
(a) the domain(b) the range
(c) the codomain
2 The arrow diagram shows the
relation between set A and set B
1
5
6
8
A B
a
e
(a) Represent the given relation
using ordered pairs
(b) State the type of the given
relation
3 Set Q
11
9
7
5
Set P 2 6 8
The above graph represents therelation from set P = 2 6 8 to set
Q = 5 7 9 11 State
(a) the images of 6
(b) the objects of 7
(c) the range
4 P = 2 6 8
Q = 1 3 5 7 9SPMClone
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Paper Short Questions1
Based on the above informationthe relation from P to Q is defined
by the ordered pairs (2 1) (2 3)
(6 5) (6 7) State
(a) the images of 2
(b) the object of 7
[2 marks]
5 The diagram below shows the
relation between set P and set Q
x
y
z
10
2030
40
Set P Set Q
State
(a) the range of the relation
(b) the type of the relation
[2 marks]
6 In the diagram below set Q shows
the images of the elements of set P
3
2
ndash2
ndash3
81
16
Set P Set Q
(a) State the type of relation
between set P and set Q
(b) Using function notation
write down a relation between
set P and set Q
[2 marks]
7 The following arrow diagram
represents a linear function f
x f ( x )
2
5
7
k
1
4
6
8
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10 (a) Sketch the graph of the
absolute value function
f ( x ) = 3 ndash x for the domain
0 x 4
(b) Hence state the corresponding
range of values of f ( x )
11 Given the function g( x ) = 2 x ndash 9find the possible values of
x if g( x ) = 4
12 The diagram shows the function
m x rarr x ndash h
h where h is
a constant
7
x x ndash hm
2
h
Find the value of h [2 marks]
13 Given the function f x rarr 983135 x ndash 4983135find the values of x such that
f ( x ) = 9 [2 marks]
14 The given diagram shows the graph
of the function f ( x ) = |2 x ndash 3| for thedomain 0 le x le 4
y
x
3
4O k
State(a) the value of k
(b) the range of values of f ( x )
corresponding to the given
domain [3 marks]
14 Composite Functions
15 The functions f and g are defined by
f x rarr 3 x ndash 2 and g x rarr x + 2
respectively Calculate fg(5)
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16 Given the functions g x rarr 4 + x 2
and h x rarr 2 x ndash 4 find gh
17 Given the function f x rarr 4 ndash 5 x
find f 2
18 Given that f x rarr 2 x + m and
f 2 x rarr px + 6 find the value of m
and of p
19 Given the functions f x rarr 3 x ndash 7
and fg x rarr x 2 + 1 find the
function g
20 The function f is defined by
f x rarr x ndash 2 Another function g is
such that gf x rarr x 2 + 1 Find the
function g
21 Given the functions f ( x ) = 2 x ndash 4
and fg( x ) = 8 x + 2 find gf ( x )
22 Given the functions h( x ) = 7 x ndash 1
and the composite function
hg( x ) = 35 x + 13 find
(a) g( x )
(b) the value of x when
gh( x ) = 4
[4 marks]
23 Given the function g x rarr px + q
and its composite function
g2 x rarr 49 x ndash 32 find the value of p
and of q such that p gt 0
[3 marks]
24 Given the function f ( x) = x + 4 and
g( x ) = tx ndash 6 find
(a) f (6)
(b) the value of t such that
gf (6) = 24
[3 marks]
25 Given the function g x rarr 4 x ndash 1
and h x rarr 8 x find
(a) hg ( x )
(b) the value of x if hg( x ) = 2g( x )
[4 marks]
15 Inverse Functions
26 Given the function f ( x ) =4 x + 3
x + 5
x ne ndash5 calculate the value of
f ndash1(2)
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27 Given the function g x rarr 4 x + 1
x + 4
x ne ndash4 find gndash1
28 Given the functions f ( x ) =2
x ndash3
x ne 3 and g( x ) = 4 x ndash 1 find
f ndash1g
1ndashndash
2
29 Given the function f x rarr 3 x + h
and its inverse function
f ndash1 x rarr kx ndash2ndashndash3
find the value of h
and of k
30 Given the function f ( x ) =24
px + q
f (1) = 8 find
(a) the value of p and of q
(b) the values of k if f ndash1 (k ) = k
31 Given the inverse function
f ndash1( x ) = 2 x ndash 5 find
(a) f ( x )
(b) the values of k if
f ndash1 f (k ) = k 2 ndash 12
32
x fndash14 x + p
ndash2
ndash6
The arrow diagram represents
f ndash1( x ) = 4 x + p where
p is a constant Find
(a) the value of p(b) f ( x )
33 Given the functions f ( x ) =2
3 x + 1
(a) gndash1 f ( x )
(b) the values of x which are
mapped onto themselves
under the function f
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34 Given that g x rarr 4 x ndash 1 and
h x rarr x 2 ndash 3 x + 5 find
(a) gndash1(7)
(b) hg( x )
[4 marks]
35 Given the functions h x rarr mmdashndash x
ndash 3
x ne 0 and h ndash1 x rarr
10mdashmdashmdash x + k
x ne ndashk
where m and k are constants find
the value of m and of k
[3 marks]
36 In the following arrow diagram the
function f maps x onto y and the
function g maps y onto z
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Paper Long Questions2
14 Composite Functions
1 The following diagram shows the
functions f and g that are defined
by f xrarr ax + b and g x rarr10
c ndash x
x ne c respectively
ndash2
ndash 4
4
17
ndash3
m
g
g
f
f
Find
(a) the value of a of b and of c(b) the value of m
(c) the expression for gf
2 The functions f and g are
defined by f x rarr hx ndash 5 and
g x rarr x 2 + 3 x + 5 respectively
If the composite function fg is
defined by fg x rarr 2 x 2 + kx + 5
find the value of h and of k
3 The functions f and g are definedax
by f xrarr mdashmdashmdash x ne 1 and1 ndash x
g x rarr bx ndash 1 respectively If
f (4) = ndash4 and g(2) = 3 find
(a) the value of a and of b
(b) the value of x for which
fg =gf
4 Given the functions f x rarr 3 ndash x
1and g xrarr mdashmdashmdash x ne 1 find the
1 ndash x
expression for each of the
following
(a) fg
(b) f 2
(c) f 13
(d) g
2
(e) g3
(f) g19
5 The function f is defined by
f x rarr 2 x + 3 Another function g is
such that gf x rarr 4 x 2 + 12 x + 15
Find
(a) the function g
(b) the values of c if g(c) = 7c
(c) the values of x if fg = gf
6
5
89
x y
f
g
z
The above arrow diagram shows
the representation of the mapping
of x onto y by the function f x rarr
4 x ndash a and the mapping of y onto z
b by the function g y rarr mdashmdashndashndashmdash
12 ndash y
y ne 12 Find
(a) the value of a and of b
(b) the expression for the function
that maps x onto z
(c) the element x that does not
change when it is mapped
onto z
7 The functions f and g are
defined by f x rarr 2 x + 3 and
g x rarr x 2 + bx + c respectively
If the composite function fg is
given by fg x rarr 2 x 2 + 4 x ndash 3
find
(a) the value of b and of c
(b) the value of g2(1)
x y f g
z
4
1
ndash2
Write down the value of (a) gndash1(4)
(b) gf (1)
[2 marks]
37 The functionsh and w are defined
by h( x ) = 3 x + 5 and w( x ) =2
1 ndash 4 x
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(a) hndash1(6)
(b) wndash1( x ) [4 marks]
38 Given the functions m x rarr 4 x ndash 6
and n xrarr 3
mdash x
x ne 0 find nm ndash1
[3 marks]
39 Given the function g x rarr 6 ndash 2 x
find(a) g(ndash4)
(b) the value of p such that
gndash1( p) = 8
[3 marks]
40 Given the functions g x rarr 2 x + 3
and h x rarr 5 x ndash 8 find
(a) gndash1( x )
(b) hgndash1(11)
[3 marks]
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8 Given the functions f x rarr 3 x ndash 2
and fg x rarr 4 ndash 15 x find
(a) the expression for gf
(b) the values of n if
gf (n2 ndash 1) = 6n + 6
9 The functions f and f 2 are such
that f x rarr ax + b and
f 2
x rarr 9 x + 8(a) Find the values of a and
the corresponding values
of b
(b) Considering a 0 find the
values of k for which
f (2k + 1) = k (k + 2)
10 The function g is defined by
g x rarr x + 2 Another function f
is such that fg x rarr x 2 + 5 x + 7
Find(a) the function f ( x )
(b) the values of c if f (2c) = 7c
15 Inverse Functions
11 The function f is defined by
f x rarr mx + k where m and k
are constants The function g is
defined by
g xrarr12
mdashmdashmdash
x + 1
x ne ndash1
(a) Find the expression for gndash1
(b) Find the expression for fg in
terms of m and k
(c) If f (3) = gndash1(3) and
fg(ndash2) = ndash2 find the value of m
and of k
12 Given the functions f x rarr x + 1
x ndash 2
x ne 2 and g xrarrmdashmdashmdashmdash
x
kx + 3 x ne 0
find the value of k if gf ndash1(0) = 3
13 Given the function f x rarr x + p
x + q
x ne ndashq and its inverse function
f ndash1 x rarr2 ndash 3 x
1 ndash x x ne 1 find
(a) the value of p and of q
(b) the values of k if f 2(k ) =1mdash3 k
14
7
5
3
ndash1
A B
f
gndash1
C
The diagram shows the mapping of
the functions f and gndash1 such that
f x rarr
2 x + a andg x rarr bx + c Given that g maps 1
onto itself find
(a) the value of a
(b) the value of b and of c
15 Given the function f x rarr 5 x + h
and its inverse function
f ndash1 x rarr kx +2mdash5 find
(a) the value of h and of k
(b) (i) f (3) (ii) f ndash1 f (3)
mx ndash n 16 Given the function f x rarr mdashmdashmdashndashndashndashmdash x ndash 2
x ne 2 and its inverse function
f ndash1 x rarrndash
mdashmdashmdashmdash x ne 2 find5 ndash 2 x
2 ndash x
(a) the value of m and of n
(b) the value of k for which
f (k ) = k + 2
17 The following diagram represents
the mapping of y onto x by the
function f y rarr hy + k and
the mapping of y onto z by the
function g y rarr6
2 y ndash k y ne
k
2
3 2
ndash2
x y z
Find
(a) the value of h and of k
(b) the function that maps x
onto y
(c) the function that maps x
onto z
18 Given the functions f ( x ) = 2 x ndash 5
3 x and g( x ) = mdashmdashmdash x ne ndash3 find
x + 3
(a) f ndash1g( x )
(b) the value of x for which
gf (ndash x ) = f 2(2)
19 Given that f x rarr p ndash qx find
(a) f ndash1( x ) in terms of p and q
(b) the value of p and of q if
f ndash1(8) = ndash1 and f (1) = ndash2
3 ndash kx 20 Given that gndash1( x ) = mdashmdashmdashmdash and
2
f ( x ) = 2 x 2 ndash 3 find
(a) g( x ) in terms of k
(b) the value of k for which
g( x 2) = 2 f (ndash x )
21 Given the functions f x rarr hx + k
h 0 and f 2 x rarr 25 x ndash 18
find
(a) the value of h and of k
(b) ( f ndash1)2 in the same form
22 Given that f ndash1( x ) =
1 x ne k
k ndash x
and g( x ) = 2 + x find
(a) f ( x ) in terms of k
(b) the value k if
ff ndash1(k 2 + 2) = g[(5 + k )2]
23 Given that f x rarr 2 x ndash 3 and
g x rarr x
2 + 2 find
(a) f ndash1
g [3 marks]
(b) the function h such that
hg x rarr 2 x + 4
[3 marks]
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1 The function f and its inverse function f ndash1 are
defined by f ( x ) =hx
x ndash 3 x ne 3 f ndash1( x ) =
kx
x ndash 2 x ne 2
respectively where h and k are constants Another
function g is defined by g( x ) =1
x x ne 0
(a) Find the value of h and of k [4 marks]
(b) If gf ndash1( x ) = ndash5 x find the values of x [3 marks]
2 Given the functions f xrarr x
2 ndash 2 and g x rarr 3 x + k
where k is a constant find
(a) f ndash1(3) [2 marks]
(b) the value of k if f ndash1g x rarr 6 x ndash 4 [2 marks]
(c) h( x ) such that hf x rarr 9 x ndash 3 [2 marks]
Long Questions
Paper 2
1 The relation between set
X = 6 12 15 21 and set
Y = 3 5 7 is lsquo factor of rsquo
(a) Find the image of 12
(b) Express the relation in the
form of ordered pairs
[3 marks]
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2 Given the functions g( x ) = 5 x ndash 11
and h( x ) = 3 x find the value of
gh(2)
[2 marks]
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3 The inverse function hndash1 is defined
by hndash1 x rarr 3
4 ndash x x ne 4 Find
(a) h( x )
(b) the value of x such that
h( x ) = ndash14
[4 marks]
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Paper 1
1 The graph below shows the relation
between set A and B
40
30
20
10
S e t B
Set A
4321
State
(a) the object of 40
(b) the type of the relation
[2 marks]
2 The relation between two variables
is represented by the following set
of ordered pairs
(ndash4 16) (ndash3 9) (ndash2 4) (2 4)
(3 9) (4 16)
(a) State the type of the above
relation
(b) Represent the above relation
using a function notation
[2 marks]
3 Given the function f ( x ) = px + q and
f 2 ( x ) = 4 x + 9 where p and q are
constants find the value of p and of
q if p lt 0 [3 marks]
4 Given the function f x rarr x + 4
and the composite function
gf x rarr x 2 + 6 x + 2 find
(a) g( x )
(b) fg(4) [4 marks]
5 Given the function f ( x ) =
2 x + p
5 and
its inverse function f ndash1( x ) =
5 x + 3
q
find the value of p and of q
[4 marks]
Short Questions
Paper 1
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Facts1 A relation from set A to set B is the linking (or pairing) of theelements of set A to the elements of set B
2 A relation between two sets can be represented by
(a) an arrow diagram (b) ordered pairs (c) a graph
11 Relations
1
A relation from set A = 12 14 23 25 43 to set B = 3 5 7 is defined by
lsquosum of digits of rsquo Represent the relation by
(a) an arrow diagram(b) ordered pairs
(c) a graph
Solution
(a) Arrow diagram
3
5
7
12
14
23
25
43
AB
lsquosum of digits ofrsquo
(b) Ordered pairs
(12 3) (14 5) (23 5) (25 7) (43 7)
(c) Graph7
5
3
12 14 23 25 43Set A
Set B
Try Question 1 Self Assess 11
In a relation between set ( A) and another set (B)bull the first set ( A) is known as domainbull the second set (B) is known as codomainbull the elements in the domain are known as objectsbull the elements in the codomain that are linked to the objects are known
as imagesbull the set of images is known as range
A set is a well-defined collectionof objects
For exampleUniversal set = x 10 x 30
x is an integerSet A = Factors of 36Set B = Prime numbersSet C = Numbers where the sum
of the digits is 3The list of elements of each of thesets A B and C is as follows = 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
18 19 20 21 22 23 2425 26 27 28 29 30
A = 12 18B = 11 13 17 19 23 29C = 12 21 30
11a Representation of a Relation
11b Domain Codomain Objects Images and Range
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3 Functions
2
Try Question 2 Self Assess 11
A relation from set P = 16 36 49 64 to set
Q = 4 6 7 8 11 is defined by lsquo factor(s) of rsquo
(a) Represent this relation using an arrow diagram
(b) State
(i) the domain
(ii) the codomain
(iii) the images of 36 (iv) the images of 64
(v) the object of 7
(vi) the objects of 4
(vii) the range
of this relation
Solution
(a) The arrow diagram that represents the given
relation is as shown in the next column
16
36
49
64
4
6
7
8
11
P Qlsquofactor(s) ofrsquo
Range
Non-imageDomain Codomain
(b) (i) The domain is 16 36 49 64
(ii) The codomain is 4 6 7 8 11
(iii) The images of 36 are 4 and 6
(iv) The images of 64 are 4 and 8
(v) The object of 7 is 49
(vi) The objects of 4 are 16 36 and 64
(vii) The range is 4 6 7 8
11c Types of Relations 3
State the type of relation shown by each of the
following arrow diagrams
(a) (b)
A Blsquoreciprocal ofrsquo
3
4
5
1
3
1
4
1
5
10
21
2
3
5
7
lsquofactors ofrsquo P Q
Solution(a) One-to-one relation
(b) One-to-many relation
Try Question 3 Self Assess 11
4
Draw arrow diagrams to represent the relationsbecause it is easier to interpret arrow diagramscompared to ordered pairs or graphs
State the type of relation shown by
(a) the ordered pairs
(4 8) (4 10) (4 12) (6 10) (7 12)
(b) the graph
Set X
Set Y
M
P
5 7 9 12 15Solution
Types of Relations
1 One-to-one relation
Each object in the
domain has only one
image in the
codomain
2 Many-to-one relation
There are more than
one object in the
domain that have the
same image in the
codomain
3 One-to-many relation
There is at least one
object in the domain
that has more than
one image in thecodomain
4 Many-to-many relation There is at least one
object in the domain
that has more than
one image in the
codomain and there is
at least one element in
the codomain that is
linked to more than
one object in the
domain
Domain Codomain
Domain Codomain
Domain Codomain
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11
1 Represent each of the following relations by
(a) an arrow diagram
(b) ordered pairs
(c) a graph
(i) The relation lsquoremainder when divided
by 5rsquo from set A = 6 12 18 24 to set
B = 1 2 3 4
(ii) The relation lsquo factors of rsquo from set P to
set Q where P = Q = 2 3 4 8
(iii) The relation lsquodifference of digits of rsquofrom set X = 14 21 23 34 48 to set
Y = 1 3 4
2 A relation from set P = 26 34 45 62 to set
Q = 12 20 24 48 is defined by lsquo product of
digits of rsquo
(a) Represent the relation by an arrow diagram
(b) State
(i) the domain
(ii) the codomain
(iii) the image of 45
(iv) the objects of 12
(v) the range
of the relation
3 State the type of relation shown by each of the
following arrow diagrams
(a) M N lsquocapital ofrsquo
Sarawak
Perak
Kedah
Kuching
Ipoh
Alor Setar
(b) P Qlsquoelements ofrsquo
methane
water
carbondioxide
carbon
hydrogen
oxygen
4 State the type of relation of
(a) the ordered pairs
(4 0) (4 1) (5 2) (6 7) (6 8)
Try Question 4 Self Assess 11
(a)4
6
7
8
10
12
there4 The above arrow diagram shows
many-to-many relation
(b) X Y
5
7
9
12
15
P
M
there4 The above arrow diagram shows
many-to-one relation
1
The following ordered pairs represent a relation
from set A = 3 5 7 to set B = 9 15 21
(3 9) (5 15) (7 21)
(a) State the type of the above relation
(b) State the range
(c) Using function notation write down a relationbetween set A and set B
Solution
3
5
7
9
15
21
A B
Based on the arrow diagram
(a) the relation is a one-to-one relation(b) the range is 9 15 21
(c) the function notation is
f ( x) = 3 x
Try Question 5 Self Assess 11
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Each image is three timesits objectsIt is better to draw an arrow diagram to represent
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(b) the graph
3 4 6 7 9
Set B
Set A
11
10
8
5 The following ordered pairs represent a relation
from set P = 2 6 10 to set Q = 1 3 5
(2 1) (6 3) (10 5)
(a) State the type of the above relation
(b) State the range
(c) Using function notation write down a
relation between set P and set Q
1 A function is a special type of relation where each and every object inthe domain has only one image
2 The types of relations that are considered as functions are(a) one-to-one relation (b) many-to-one relation
x
y
z
a
b
c
a
b
c
d
w
x
y
z
3 The main properties for a relation to be considered a function are(a) Each and every object must have one and only one image [If there are objects that have two or more images the relation is not a
function](b) Two or more objects are allowed to have the same image [ Many-to-one relation is considered a function](c) It is not necessary that all elements in the codomain are images [ Non-image elements are allowed in a function]
4 If a function links x to x2 ndash 3 x + 5 by using function notation it is written as f x rarr x2 ndash 3 x + 5 or f ( x) = x2 ndash 3 x + 5 It is read as lsquofunction f
that maps x onto x2 ndash 3 x + 5rsquo
12 Functions
Facts
Function is also known asmapping
Facts
The types of relations that are not
considered as functions are(a) one-to-many relation
a
b
x
y
z
[Not a function becauseelement lsquoarsquo has more thanone image]
(b) many-to-many relation
a
b
c
x
y
z
[Not a function becauseelement lsquobrsquo has more thanone image]
(c) relation where there areelements in the domainthat do not have an image
x
y
z
a
b
c
d
[Not a function becauseelement lsquodrsquo does not havean image]
5
Explain whether each of the following relations is a function
(a) (b) (c)
A Blsquohasrsquo
January
June
August
28 days
30 days
31 days
P Qlsquoconsists of rsquo
Bronze
Brass
cuprum
stanum
zinc
1
3
57
3
9
15
M N lsquothree times ofrsquo
Solution
(a) It is a function because
bull each and every object has only one image
bull many-to-one relation is allowed
bull non-image element ie lsquo28 daysrsquo is allowed
(b) It is not a function because there are objects that have more than one image
(c) It is not a function because there is an element in the domain that does not
have an image ie lsquo7rsquo
12a To Recognise Functions
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6
Try Questions 2ndash3 Self Assess 12
Given the function f x rarr x 2 ndash 4 x ndash 1 find
(a) the image of 2
(b) the objects that have the image 4
Solution(a) f x rarr x 2 ndash 4 x ndash 1
f ( x ) = x 2 ndash 4 x ndash 1
When x = 2
f (2) = 22 ndash 4(2) ndash 1
= 4 ndash 8 ndash 1
= ndash5
Hence the image of 2 is ndash5
(b)
When f ( x ) = 4
x 2 ndash 4 x ndash 1 = 4
x 2 ndash 4 x ndash 5 = 0
( x + 1)( x ndash 5) = 0
x = ndash1 or 5
Hence the objects that have the image 4 are
ndash1 or 5
Object
12b To Solve Problems involving Functions
7
The arrow diagram below shows the function
15 f x rarr mdashmdashmdashmdash ax + b
ndash3
x f
ax +b
ndash4
ndash5
ndash3
15
(a) Find the value of a and of b
(b) State the value of x such that the function f is
undefined
Solution
15(a) f x rarr mdashmdashmdashmdash ax + b
15 f ( x ) = mdashmdashmdashmdash ax + b
f (ndash3) = ndash5
15 ndashndashndashndashndashndashndash = ndash5 ndash3a + b
15a ndash 5b = 15
3a ndash b = 3 1
f (ndash4) = ndash3
15 ndashndashndashndashndashndashndashndash = ndash3 ndash4a + b
12a ndash 3b = 15
4a ndash b = 5 2
1 ndash 2 ndasha = ndash2
a = 2
From 1 3(2) ndash b = 3
b = 3
(b)
15 f ( x ) = mdashmdashmdashmdashmdash 2 x + 3
When the denominator 0
2 x + 3 0
3 x ndash ndashndash
2
1 x ndash1ndashndash
2
Hence the value of x such that the
1 function f is undefined is ndash1ndashndash
2
Substitute x = ndash4
Substitute x = ndash3
Try Questions 4ndash8 Self Assess 12
When the function f has an image 4 it meansthat f ( x) = 4
A function f is undefined when its denominatoris zero
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9
Try Question 11 Self Assess 12
(a) Given the function f ( x ) = 3 sin x ndash tan x find
the image of 30deg
(b) Given the function g( x ) = 2 cos x find the
value of x such that the function g has the
image 16 for the domain 0deg x 90deg
Solution
(a) f ( x ) = 3 sin x ndash tan x
f (30deg) = 3 sin 30deg ndash tan 30deg
= 3(05) ndash 05774
= 09226
Hence the image of 30deg is 09226
(b) g( x ) = 16
2 cos x = 16
16cos x = ndashndashndash
2
cos x = 08
x = 3687deg
The value of x such that the function g has the
image 16 is 3687deg
Press SHIFT cos
08 =
Answer display 3686989765
10
Try Question 12 Self Assess 12
12c Domain Range Objects and Imagesof a Function
The arrow diagram represents the function
f x rarr 2 x 2 ndash 5 State
(a) the domain
(b) the range
(c) the image of 0
(d) the objects of (i) 3
(ii) ndash3
Solution
(a) Domain = ndash2 ndash1 0 1 2
(b) Range = ndash5 ndash3 3
(c) The image of 0 is ndash5
(d) (i) The objects of 3 are 2 and ndash2
(ii) The objects of ndash3 are 1 and ndash1
8
Try Questions 9ndash10 Self Assess 12
3 x + k A function f is defined by f x rarr ndashndashndashndashndashndash for all 2 x ndash 4
values of x except x = p and k is a constant
(a) State the value of p
(b) Given that the value 5 is mapped onto itself
under f find
(i) the value of k (ii) another value of x that is mapped onto
itself
Solution
3 x + k (a) For f x rarr ndashndashndashndashndashndashndash 2 x ndash 4
Denominator ne 0
2 x ndash 4 ne 0
x ne 2
It is given that x ne p there4 p = 2
(b)
(i) 5 is mapped onto itself
thus f (5) = 5
3(5) + k mdashmdashmdashmdashmdash = 5 2(5) ndash 4
15 + k mdashmdashmdashmdash = 5 6
15 + k = 30
k = 15
(ii) For self-mapping
f ( x ) = x
3 x + 15 mdashndashmdashmdashmdash = x 2 x ndash 4
3 x + 15 = 2 x 2 ndash 4 x
2 x 2 ndash 7 x ndash 15 = 0 (2 x + 3)( x ndash 5) = 0
3 x = ndash ndashndash or 5 2
Hence another value of x that is mapped
1 onto itself apart from 5 is ndash1ndashndash 2
x f
23
2 x 2 ndash 5
1
0
ndash1
ndash2
ndash3
ndash5
Self-mapping is given by f ( x) = x where both theobject and the image have the same value
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Functions 8
12
1 State whether each of the following relations is a
function
(a) A Blsquotype of numberrsquo
6
14
15
24
multiple of 3
multiple of 7
(b)
Consonants
Vowels
i
v
w
u
P Qlsquoconsist of lettersrsquo
(c)
21
32
5364
2
6
15
M N lsquoproduct of digits ofrsquo
(d) X Y lsquohasrsquo
PERAK
KEDAH
SELANGOR
2 vowels
3 vowels
4 vowels
2 Given the function f x rarr 18 9mdash x ne ndashndash find
2 x ndash 9 2
(a) the image of (i) 0 (ii) 12 (b) the object that has the image (i) 2 (ii) 6
a 3 Given that f x rarr ndashndashndashndashndashndash f (3) = ndash5 and
x ndash b
f (ndash5) = ndash1 find
(a) the value of a and of b
(b) the value of x such that the function f is
undefined
4 The arrow diagram
shows the function
b f x rarr ax + ndashndash x Find
(a) the value of a and of b
(b) the value of x such that
the function f is undefined
(c) the object that has the image 7 apart from
x = 2
2 x 5 The function g is defined by g x rarr mdashmdashmdashmdash
x + m
If g(5) = 3g(2) find the value of m Hence find
(a) the image of 10
1(b) the object that has the image ndash ndashndash 2
(c) the value of x such that the function f is
undefined
6 Given that f x rarr
f (3) = 4 find
(a) the value of p and of q
4(b) the values of x such that f ( x ) = ndashndash x
3
7 Given that g x rarr a + bx g(1) = ndash3 and
g(ndash2) = 3 find
(a) the value of a and of b
(b) the values of n if g(n2 + 1) = 5n ndash 6
8 A function f is defined by f x rarr 5 x ndash 2 Find
(a) the object that has the image 5
(b) the object that is mapped onto itself
a 9 A function f is defined by f x rarr mdashmdashmdash The
b ndash x
values 3 and 5 are mapped onto themselves under
f
(a) Find the value of a and of b
(b) State the value of x such that the function f is
undefined
10 The arrow diagram
shows the function
f x rarr px + qx 2
Find
(a) the value of p and
of q
(b) the values of x that
are mapped onto themselves
11 (a) Given the function f x rarr sin x + cos x find
the image of (i) 45deg (ii) 60deg
(b) Given the function g x rarr tan x find the
value of x such that the image is 1527 if x is
an acute angle
12 The arrow diagram
represents the function
f x rarr x 2 + 2 State
(a) the domain
(b) the range
(c) the image of 0
(d) the objects of
(i) 3
(ii) 6
ndash5
7
2
ndash1
x f b ndash
x ax +
ndash5
ndash16
ndash1
ndash2
x f
px + qx 2
6
x f x 2 + 2
32
1
0
ndash1
ndash2
2
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9 Functions
13 Absolute Value Functions
1 The absolute value of x is written as 983135 x983135 and it is read aslsquothe modulus of x rsquo
2 The definition of 983135 x983135 is
x if x 0 983135 x 983135 =
ndash x if x 0
3 The absolute value function is defined by
f ( x) if f ( x) 0 983135 f ( x)983135 =
ndash f ( x) if f ( x) 0
Facts
983135 x 983135 is the numerical value of x iepositive numbers are still positivebut negative numbers will bechanged to positive For example
9831355983135 = 5 and 983135ndash5983135 = 5
Facts
The graph of a linear absolutevalue function has a V shape
2
Given the function f x rarr
9831354 x ndash 5983135 find(a) the image of
(i) ndash1 (ii) 4
(b) the objects that have the image 3
Solution
(a) f x rarr 9831354 x ndash 5983135
f ( x ) = 9831354 x ndash 5983135 (i) f (ndash1) = 9831354(ndash1) ndash 5983135 = 983135ndash9983135 = 9
Hence the image of ndash1 is 9
(ii) f (4) = 9831354(4) ndash 5983135 = 98313511983135 = 11
Hence the image of 4 is 11
(b)
f ( x ) = 3
9831354 x ndash 5983135 = 3
4 x ndash 5 = plusmn 3
The first equation is
4 x ndash 5 = 3
4 x = 8
x = 2
The second equation is
4 x ndash 5 = ndash3
4 x = 2
x =
1
ndashndash2 Hence the objects that have the image 3 are
2 or 1ndashndash2
Try Questions 1ndash2 Self Assess 13
SPMClone
rsquo07
3
Sketch the graph of each of the following absolute
value functions
(a) f ( x ) = 983135 x + 3983135 for the domain ndash 4 x 1
(b) f ( x ) = 9831354 x ndash 7983135 for the domain 0 x 4
State the corresponding range of values of f ( x )
Solution
(a) Prepare a table as shown below
The sketch of the graph of f ( x ) = 983135 x + 3983135 is as shown
below
ndash4 ndash3 ndash 2 ndash1 O 1
y
x
4
3
2
1
Range
Domain
SPMClone
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x
ndash4 ndash3 ndash2 ndash1 0 1
f ( x ) 1 0 1 2 3 4
For any 983135 f ( x)983135 = k there are two equations that canbe formed ie f ( x) = k or f ( x) = ndashk
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Functions 10
1 If f is a function which maps set A onto set B and g is a function whichmaps set B onto set C then gf is a composite function of f followedby g which maps set A onto set C
x f ( x ) g[f ( x )] = gf ( x )
gf
A B C
f g
14 Composite Functions
14a To Find Composite Functions
Facts
bull fg ( x) means f [ g ( x)]bull In general fg ne gf bull f 2 = ff f 3 = fff or ff 2 and so on
13
1 Given the function f x rarr 983135 x 2 ndash 4 x ndash 3983135 find the
image of
(a) ndash3 (b) 0 (c) 2
2 Given the function f ( x ) = 983135 2 ndash 5 x 983135 find
(a) the image of
(i) 2 (ii) ndash2
(b) the objects that have the image 7
3 Sketch the graph of each of the following
absolute value functions
(a) f ( x ) = 983135 x + 2983135 for the domain ndash3 x 3
(b) f ( x ) = 983135 2 x ndash 5983135 for the domain 0 x 7
(c) f ( x ) = 983135 3 ndash 2 x 983135 for the domain ndash3 x 4 (d) f ( x ) = 983135 3 x ndash 5983135 for the domain ndash2 x 4
State the corresponding range of values of f ( x )
Try Question 3 Self Assess 13
there4 The corresponding range of values of
f ( x ) is 0 f ( x) 4
(b)
At the x -axis y = 0
Thus 9831354 x ndash 7983135 = 0
4 x ndash 7 = 0
4 x = 7
7 3 x = ndashndash = 1ndashndash
4 4
Hence the graph touches the x -axis at 13ndashndash4
0Prepare a table as shown below
The sketch of graph of f ( x ) = 9831354 x ndash 7983135 is as shown
below
O 1 2 3 4 x
y
10
8
6
4
2
3ndash4
1
Range
Domain
there4 The corresponding range of values of
f ( x ) is 0
f ( x)
9
x 0 1 2 3 4
f ( x ) 7 3 1 5 9
The corresponding range of values of f ( x) meansthe range from the smallest value of y to the largest
value of y based on the given domain
First of all determine the point where the graphtouches the x-axis
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11 Functions
11
The functions f and g are defined by f x rarr 2 x + 1
and g x rarr x 2 ndash 2 respectively Find
(a) the value of fg(3) and of gf (ndash2)
(b) the composite functions
(i) fg (iii) f 2
(ii) gf (iv) g2
(c) the values of x if gf ( x ) = 23Solution
(a) fg(3) = f [g(3)] = f (32 ndash 2) = f (7) = 2(7) + 1
= 15
gf (ndash2) = g[2(ndash2) + 1] = g(ndash3) = (ndash3)2 ndash 2
= 7
(b) f x rarr 2 x + 1 g x rarr x 2 ndash 2
f ( x ) = 2 x + 1 g( x ) = x 2 ndash 2
(i) fg( x )
= f [g( x )]
= f ( x 2 ndash 2)
= 2( x 2 ndash 2) + 1
= 2 x 2 ndash 3
there4 fg x rarr 2 x2 ndash 3
(ii) gf ( x )
= g[ f ( x )]
= g(2 x + 1)
= (2 x + 1)2 ndash 2
= 4 x 2 + 4 x + 1 ndash 2
= 4 x 2 + 4 x ndash 1
there4 gf x rarr 4 x2 + 4 x ndash 1
(iii) f 2( x )
= ff ( x )
= f (2 x + 1)
= 2(2 x + 1) + 1 = 4 x + 3
there4 f 2 x rarr 4 x + 3
(iv) g2( x )
= gg( x )
= g( x 2 ndash 2)
= ( x 2 ndash 2)2 ndash 2
= x 4 ndash 4 x 2 + 4 ndash 2
= x 4 ndash 4 x 2 + 2
there4 g2 x rarr x4 ndash 4 x2 + 2
(c) gf ( x ) = 23
4 x 2 + 4 x ndash 1 = 23
4 x 2 + 4 x ndash24 = 0
x 2 + x ndash 6 = 0
( x ndash 2)( x + 3) = 0
x = 2 or ndash3
Try Questions 1ndash5 Self Assess 14
Substitute the x inf ( x ) = 2 x + 1
darrwith ( x 2 ndash 2)
Substitute the x in g( x ) = x 2 ndash 2
darrwith (2 x + 1)
Substitute the x inf ( x ) = 2 x + 1
darrwith (2 x + 1)
Substitute the x in g( x ) = x 2 ndash 2
darrwith ( x 2 ndash 2)
12
Given the function f x rarr
expression for each of the following functions
(a) f 2 (b) f 8 (c) f 9
Solution
x + 1(a) f x rarr mdashmdashmdash x ndash 1
x + 1 f ( x ) = mdashmdashmdash x ndash 1
f 2( x ) = ff ( x )
x + 1 = f mdashmdashmdash x ndash 1
x + 1
= mdashmdashmdash + 1 x ndash 1 = mdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdash x + 1 = mdashmdashmdash ndash 1 x ndash 1
x + 1 + x ndash 1 mdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdashndashmdash x ndash 1 = mdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdashndashmdash x + 1 ndash ( x ndash 1) mdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdashndashmdash x ndash 1
2 x = ndashndash 2
= x
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Functions 12
4
(a) The function f is defined by f x rarr 2 x + 4
Another function g is such that
fg x rarr 3 x ndash 8 Find the function g
(b) The function f is defined by f x rarr x ndash 2
Another function g is such that
gf x rarr x ne 11 ndash 3 x 3
1 11 Find the function g
Solution
(a) Case where the function g that has to
be determined is situated lsquoinsidersquo
It is given that f x rarr 2 x + 4 and
fg x rarr 3 x ndash 8
fg( x ) = 3 x ndash 8
f [g( x )] = 3 x ndash 8
2g( x ) + 4 = 3 x ndash 8
2g( x ) = 3 x ndash 12
3 x ndash 12 g( x ) = mdashmdashmdashndashndashndashmdash 2
3 x ndash 12 there4 g x rarr mdashmdashmdashndashndashndashmdash 2
(b)Case where the function g that has to
be determined is situated lsquooutsidersquo
It is given that f x rarr x ndash 2 and
1 gf x rarr mdashndashmdashmdashmdash 11 ndash 3 x
1 gf ( x ) = mdashndashmdashmdashmdash 11 ndash 3 x
1 g[ f ( x )] = mdashndashmdashmdashmdash 11 ndash 3 x
1 g( x ndash 2) = mdashndashmdashmdashmdash 11 ndash 3 x
Let x ndash 2 = u then x = u + 2
1 there4 g(u) = mdashndashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdash 11 ndash 3(u + 2)
1 = mdashndashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdash 11 ndash 3u ndash 6
1
= mdashmdashmdashmdashmdash 5 ndash 3u there4 g x rarr mdash x ne ndashndash
5 ndash 3 x 3
51
Try Questions 8ndash10 Self Assess 14
SPMClone
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g is inside
Substitute the x inf ( x ) = 2 x + 4
darrwith g( x )
g is outside
Change each x tothe terms in u
14b To Find the Related Function Given theComposite Function and One of the Functions
Try Questions 6ndash7 Self Assess 14
(b) f 8( x ) = f 2 f 2 f 2 f 2( x )
= f 2 f 2 f 2( x )
= f 2 f 2( x )
= f 2( x )
= x
(c) f 9( x ) = ff 8( x )
= f ( x )
x + 1 = mdashmdashndashndashndashndashndashndashndashndashndash x ne 1 x ndash 1
f 2( x ) = x
f 8( x ) = x
In the SPM marking schemeit is not compulsory for
students to write down x ne 1in the answer
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13 Functions
14c Further Examples on Composite Functions
5
Given the functions f x rarr hx + k
g x rarr ( x + 1)2 + 2 and fg x rarr 2( x + 1)2 + 1 find
(a) the value of g2(2)
(b) the value of h and of k
Solution
(a) g2(2) = gg(2)
= g[(2 + 1)2 + 2]
= g(11)
= (11 + 1)2 + 2
= 146
(b)
It is given that f x rarr hx + k and
g x rarr ( x + 1)2 + 2
Thus fg( x ) = f [( x + 1)2 + 2]
= h[( x + 1)2 + 2] + k
= h( x + 1)2 + 2h + k
But it is given that fg( x ) = 2( x + 1)2 + 1
Hence by comparison
h = 2 and 2h + k = 1
2(2) + k = 1
k = ndash3
Try Questions 11ndash12 Self Assess 14
SPMClone
rsquo07
14
1 Given the functions f x rarr 983135 4 ndash 5 x 983135 and
g x rarr 983152 983151983151983151983151983151983151983151
x ndash 2 x 2 find the value of
(a) fg(6) (c) f 2(0)
(b) gf (2) (d) g2(27)
2 Find the composite functions fg and gf for each
of the following pairs of functions f and g
(a) f x rarr x 2 ndash 1 (c) f x rarr x ndash 3
g x rarr 3 x + 1 g x rarr983135 x 983135(b) f x rarr ( x + 1)2 (d) f x rarr 2 ndash x
g x rarr 1 ndash 3 x 1 g x rarr mdashmdashmdashmdash
x 2 + 2
3 The functions f and g are defined by
f x rarr 4 x ndash 3 and g x rarr x + 1 respectively
13
Try Question 8 SPM Exam Practice 1 ndash Paper 2
Given the functions f ( x ) = 3 x + 7 and fg( x ) = 22 ndash 3 x
find gf ( x )
Solution
Find g( x ) first
fg( x ) = 22 ndash 3 x
f (g( x )) = 22 ndash 3 x
3g( x ) + 7 = 22 ndash 3 x
3g( x ) = 22 ndash 3 x ndash 7
3g( x ) = 15 ndash 3 x
15 ndash 3 x g( x ) = mdashmdashmdashmdashmdash 3
g( x ) = 5 ndash x
Hence gf ( x ) = g(3 x + 7)
= 5 ndash (3 x + 7)
= 5 ndash 3 x ndash 7
= ndash3 x ndash 2
Substitute the x in f ( x ) = 3 x + 7
darr with g( x )
Substitute the x in g( x ) = 5 ndash x
darr with (3 x ndash 7)
The following function problem can be solved bymaking a comparison
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Functions 14
1 If f x rarr y is a function that maps x onto y its inverse function isdenoted by f ndash1 Inverse function is a function that maps y back to x
x y
f
f ndash1
2 The main step to find the inverse function islsquoLet y = f ( x) then x = f ndash1 (y )rsquo or lsquoLet f ndash1( x) = y then f (y ) = xrsquo
Find the expressions for f 2 and g2 Hence find
the value of x such that
(a) f = g (b) f 2 = g2
4 The functions f and g are defined by
f x rarr mx + 2 and g x rarr kx ndash 3 respectively If
fg = gf find the relation between m and k If
m = 5 find the value of x that satisfies each of the
following equations
(a) f 2 = f (b) g2 = g
5 The functions f and g are defined by
f x rarr ( x + 1)2 and g x rarr x ndash 2 respectively
Find
(a) the composite functions fg and gf
(b) the values of x if
(i) fg = 9
(ii) gf = 14
(c) the value of x if fg = gf
6 Given the functions f x rarr 5 x ndash 7 and
g x rarr 2 x
x ne 0 find the expression for
each of the following functions
(a) fg (c) g6
(b) g2 (d) g7
7 If f is defined by f x rarr x ndash 1
x + 1 x ne ndash1 find the
expression for each of the following functions
(a) f 2 (c) f 16
(b) f 4 (d) f 17
8 The function f and the composite function fg aredefined as follows Find the function g
(a) f x rarr x + 2 fg x rarr 3 x ndash 2
(b) f x rarr 3 x + 2
fg x rarr 2 x + 5
x ndash 2 x ne 2
(c) f x rarr x 2 ndash 1 fg x rarr x 2 + 4 x + 3
9 The function f and the composite function gf are
defined as follows Find the function g
(a) f x rarr
3 x + 1 gf x rarr x ne 2
x ndash 2
(b) f x rarr ndashndash rarr x ne ndashndashndash x
11 5
10 x ndash 1gf x 10
1
(c) f x rarr 3 x + 2 gf x rarr 9 x 2 + 9 x + 2
10 Find the expressions for the functions g and h in
each of the following
(a) f x rarr 2 x fg x rarr 4 x ndash 12
2 x + 1 hf x rarr mdashmdashmdashmdash 2
2 x ndash 1(b) f x rarr 2 x ndash 2 gf x rarr mdashmdashmdashmdash 3
fh x rarr 2 x 2
(c) f x rarr x 2
ndash 2 fg x rarr x 2
+ 6 x + 7 hf x rarr 2 x 2 ndash 7
11 The functions f and g are defined by
f x rarr 1 ndash x and g x rarr px 2 + q respectively If
the composite function gf is given by
gf x rarr 3 x 2 ndash 6 x + 5 find
(a) the value of p and of q
(b) the value of g2(0)
12 The functions f and f 2 are such that
f x rarr hx + k and f 2 x rarr 9 x + 16
(a) Find the values of h and the corresponding
values of k
(b) Considering h 0 find the values of x such
that f ( x 2) = 8 x
15 Inverse Functions
15a To Find Inverse Functions
Facts
bull (fg)ndash1 = gndash1f ndash1 and ( gf )ndash1 = f ndash1 g ndash1
bull (f2
)ndash1
= (fndash1
)2
bull ff ndash1( x ) = f ndash1f ( x ) = x
Facts
The conditions for the existenceof inverse functions are(a) the function must be one-to-
one(b) that every element in the
codomain must be linked toan object
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1 + 2 y there4 f ndash1( y) = mdashmdashndashmdash 2 ndash y
1 + 2 x f ndash1( x ) = mdashmdashndashmdash 2 ndash x
there4 f ndash1
Method 2
Let f ndash1( x ) = y
Thus f ( y) = x
2 y ndash 1 mdashmdashndashmdash = x y + 2
2 y ndash 1 = x ( y + 2)
2 y ndash 1 = xy + 2 x
2 y ndash xy = 2 x + 1
y(2 ndash x ) = 2 x + 1
2 x + 1 y = mdashmdashndashmdash 2 ndash x
2 x + 1 f ndash1( x ) = mdashmdashndashmdash 2 ndash x
there4 f ndash1 x rarr
In the SPM marking schemeit is not compulsory forstudents to write x ne 2
Rearrange the formulamaking y the subject
14
Try Question 2 Self Assess 15
Find the inverse function of f x rarr x ne ndash2
2 x ndash 1
x + 2
Solution
Method 1
2 x ndash 1 f x rarr mdashmdashndashmdash x + 2
2 x ndash 1 Let y = mdashmdashndashmdash x + 2
y( x + 2) = 2 x ndash 1
yx + 2 y = 2 x ndash 1
yx ndash 2 x = ndash1 ndash 2 y
x ( y ndash 2) = ndash1 ndash 2 y
ndash1 ndash 2 y x = mdashndashndashndashmdashndashmdash y ndash 2
ndash(1 + 2 y) x = mdashndashndashndashmdashndashmdashndashndashmdash ndash(2 ndash y)
1 + 2 y x = mdashmdashndashmdash 2 ndash y
Rearrange making x the subject
Cross multiplication
Expand the left-handside
Group the terms in xtogether
Factorise the
left-hand side
Making x the subject
15
Given the functions f ( x ) = 6 ndash 2 x and g( x ) =1ndashndash
x
x ne 0 find f ndash1gndash1
Solution
First of all find the inverse functions f ndash1 and gndash1
f ( x ) = 6 ndash 2 x
Let f ndash1( x ) = y
Thus f ( y) = x
6 ndash 2 y = x
6 ndash x = 2 y
6 ndash x y = mdashndashndashndashmdash 2
6 ndash x there4
f
ndash1
( x ) = mdashndashndashndashmdash 2
g( x ) =1ndashndash x
Let gndash1( x ) = y
Thus g( y) = x
1ndashndash y
= x
y =1ndashndash x
there4 gndash1( x ) =1ndashndash x
Try Question 1 Self Assess 15
6 SPM
Clone
rsquo03
SPMClone
rsquo05
SPMClone
rsquo08
SPMClone
rsquo10
Given the function f ndash1 x rarr
find the value of f ndash1(3)
Solution
Let y = f ndash1
(3) f ( y) = 3
y + 8 mdashmdashmdash = 3 y ndash 6
y + 8 = 3( y ndash 6)
y + 8 = 3 y ndash 18
2 y = 26
y = 13
there4 f ndash1(3) = 13
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Functions 16
7
Try Questions 8ndash9 Self Assess 15
SPMClone
rsquo04
Given the function f x rarr mdashmdashmdashmdash and its
x hx ndash 5
x ne 2 x ndash 2
inverse function f ndash1 x rarr
mdashmdashmdashmdash2 x + k
x ne 3 find x ndash 3
(a) the value of h and of k
(b) the values of t such that f (t ) =4ndashndash3
t
Solution
(a) Let f ndash1( x ) = y Thus f ( y) = x
hy ndash 5 mdashmdashmdashmdash = x y ndash 2
hy ndash 5 = x ( y ndash 2)
hy ndash 5 = xy ndash 2 x
2 x ndash 5 = xy ndash hy
2 x ndash 5 = y( x ndash h)
2 x ndash 5 y = mdashmdashmdashmdash x ndash h
2 x ndash 5 there4 f ndash1( x ) = mdashmdashmdashmdash
x ndash h
2 x + k But it is given that f ndash1( x ) = mdashmdashmdashmdash x ndash 3
Hence by comparison k = ndash5 h = 3
(b) f(t ) =4ndashndash3
t
3t ndash 5 mdashmdashmdashmdash =
4ndashndash3
t t ndash 2
3(3t ndash 5) = 4t (t ndash 2)
9t ndash 15 = 4t 2 ndash 8t
0 = 4t 2 ndash 17t + 15
0 = (4t ndash 5)(t ndash 3)
t =5ndashndash4 or 3
Try Questions 3ndash7 Self Assess 15
Hence f ndash1gndash1 ( x )
= f ndash11ndashndash x 6 ndash 1ndashndash x = mdashndashmdashmdashndashndashmdash 2
= mdashndashmdashmdashndashndashmdash x ne 02 x
6 x ndash 1
Apply the compositefunction of gndash1 followed by f ndash1
8 SPM
Clone
rsquo05
13ndash2
10
x
f
y z
g
The above diagram shows the representation of the
mapping of y onto x by the function
f y rarr py + q and the mapping of y onto z by
the function
5 qg yrarrmdashmdashndashmdash ndashndash Find
3 y ne
3 y ndash q
(a) the value of p and of q
(b) the function that maps x onto y
(c) the function that maps x onto z
Solution
5(a) f y rarr py + q g y rarr mdashndashmdashndashmdash 3 y ndash q
5 f ( y) = py + q g( y) = mdashndashmdashndashmdash 3 y ndash q
f 3ndashndash2 = 1 g3
ndashndash2 = 10
5
3ndashndash2
p + q = 1 mdashndashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdash = 10
33ndashndash2 ndash q
3 p + 2q = 2 1 5mdashndashmdashmdash = 10
9ndashndash2 ndash q
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Try Question 10 Self Assess 15
The inverse of an inverse function f ndash1( x) will give
us back the original function f ( x)
15b To Find a Function Given its InverseFunction
15c Further Examples on InverseFunctions
16
The function f is defined by f ( x ) =
2 x + 1 x ne 1
x ndash 1
If f ndash1(k ) =4ndashndash3
k find the values of k
Solution
f ndash1(k ) =4ndashndash3
k
k = f 4ndashndash3
k
24k ndashndash3 + 1 k = mdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdash
4k ndashndash3
ndash 1
8k + 3 mdashmdashmdashmdash 3 k = mdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdash 4k ndash 3 mdashmdashmdashmdash 3
8k + 3 3 k = mdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdash 3 4k ndash 3
8k + 3 k = mdashmdashmdashmdash 4k ndash 3
If f ndash1 ( x ) = y then x = f ( y )
5 mdashndashmdashmdashndashmdash = 10 9 ndash 2q mdashndashmdashmdashmdash 2
10 mdashndashmdashmdashmdash = 10 9 ndash 2q
1 mdashndashmdashmdashmdashmdash = 1 9 ndash 2q
1 = 9 ndash 2q
2q = 8 q = 4
From 1 When q = 4 3 p + 2(4) = 2
p = ndash2
(b) The function that maps x onto y is f ndash1( x )
It has been found that f ( y) = ndash2 y + 4
Let f ndash1( x ) = w
Thus f (w) = x
ndash2w + 4 = x
4 ndash x = 2w
4 ndash x
w = mdashndashndashmdash 2 4 ndash x there4 f ndash1( x) = mdashmdashmdashmdash 2
(c) Based on the diagram the function that maps x
onto z is gf ndash1( x )
x y z
gf ndash1
gf ndash1
gf ndash1( x )
4 ndash x = gmdashndashndashmdash 2
5 = mdashndashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdashndashmdash 4 ndash x 3mdashndashndashmdash ndash 4 2
5 = mdashndashmdashmdashmdashndashmdashmdash 12 ndash 3 x ndash 8 mdashmdashmdashmdashndashmdashmdashmdash 2
10 = mdashndashmdashmdash 4 ndash 3 x
there4 gf ndash1 x rarr 10
4 ndash 3 x x ne
4
3
9
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Given that gndash1( x ) =2 x + 1
2 x ndash 1 x ne
1
2 find g( x )
Solution
2 x + 1 Let y = mdashmdashmdashmdash 2 x ndash 1
y(2 x ndash 1) = 2 x + 1
2 xy ndash y = 2 x + 1
2 xy ndash 2 x = y + 1
x (2 y ndash 2) = y + 1
y + 1 x = mdashmdashmdashmdash 2 y ndash 2
y + 1 g( y) = mdashmdashmdashmdash 2 y ndash 2
there4 g( x) = x + 1
2 x ndash 2 x ne 1
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19
Try Question 30 SPM Exam Practice 1 ndash Paper 1
4k 2 ndash 3k = 8k + 3
4k 2 ndash 11k ndash 3 = 0
(4k + 1)(k ndash 3) = 0
k = ndash1ndashndash4 or 3
Given that f ndash1( x ) = 1
x x ne ndashm and x + m
g( x ) = 3 ndash x find
1 ndash 3 x (a) the value of m if f ( x ) = mdashndashmdashndashndashmdash x
(b) the values of k if ff ndash1(k 2 ndash 7) = g[(k + 2)2]
Solution
(a) Let f ndash1( x ) = y
f ( y) = x
1 ndash 3 y
mdashndashmdashndashndashndashmdash = x
y 1 ndash 3 y = xy
1 = xy + 3 y
1 = y( x + 3)
1 y = mdashndashmdashmdash x + 3
1 there4 f ndash1( x ) = mdashndashmdashmdash x + 3
1 But it is given that f ndash1( x ) = mdashndashmdashndashndashndashndashndashndashndashmdash x + m
Hence by comparison m = 3
Try Question 21 SPM Exam Practice 1 ndash Paper 2
18
Given the function f x rarr 5 x ndash 2 find ( f 2)ndash1 in the
same form
Solution
Find f 2( x ) first
f 2( x ) = ff ( x )
= f (5 x ndash 2)
= 5(5 x ndash 2) ndash 2 = 25 x ndash 10 ndash 2
= 25 x ndash 12
Next find the inverse of f 2( x )
Let ( f 2)ndash1 ( x ) = y
Thus f 2( y) = x
25 y ndash 12 = x
25 y = x + 12
x + 12 y = mdashmdashndashndashndashmdash 25
x + 12 ( f
2
)ndash1
( x ) = mdashmdashndashndashndashmdash 25
x + 12there4 ( f 2)ndash1 xrarr mdashmdashndashndashndashmdash 25
If the question requiresus to state the answerin the lsquosame formrsquo wehave to express theanswer in the form x + 12(f
2
)ndash1
x rarr mdashmdashmdashmdashmdash 25and not
x + 12(f 2)ndash1 ( x ) = mdashmdashmdashmdashmdash 25
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17
The inverse of g ndash1 will give us back g
2 ndash kx Given that gndash1( x ) = mdashmdashmdashmdash and f ( x ) = 3 x find 4
(a) g( x ) in terms of k
(b) the values of k such that fg(1) = ndash3ndashndash2
k
Solution
2 ndash kx (a) gndash1( x ) = mdashmdashmdashmdash 4
2 ndash kx Let y = mdashmdashmdashmdash 4
4 y = 2 ndash kx
kx = 2 ndash 4 y 2 ndash 4 y x = mdashmdashmdashmdash k
2 ndash 4 y g( y) = mdashmdashmdashmdash k
2 ndash 4 x g( x) = mdashmdashmdashmdash k
(b) fg(1) = ndash3ndashndash2
k
2 ndash 4(1) f mdashmdashmdashmdashndashndashmdash = ndash
3ndashndash2
k k
f ndash2mdashmdash
k = ndash3ndashndash2
k
3ndash2mdashmdash
k = ndash3ndashndash2
k
ndash6
k =
ndash3k
2
ndash3k 2 = ndash12
k 2 = 4
k = plusmn 2
Rearrange making x the subject
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Try Question 22 SPM Exam Practice 1 ndash Paper 2
15
1 Evaluate f ndash1(4) for each of the following
functions
(a) f x rarr 5 ndash 4 x
5(b) f xrarr 6 ndash mdash x ne 0
x
(c) f xrarr x ne ndash3
2
3 x + 2
2 x + 3
2 Find the inverse function of each of the
following functions
(a) f x rarr 7 x ndash 4
3 x ndash 4(b) g x rarr mdashmdashndashmdashmdash 2
(c)3
h xrarr 9 ndashmdash x ne 0 x
(d) x ne3
55 x ndash 3m xrarr
2 x + 2
(e) n x rarr 983152 983151983151983151983151983151983151983151
2 ndash x ndash x x 2
3 Given the functions
4mdash x
f xrarr x ne 0 and
g x rarr 2 x + 3 find each of the followingfunctions
(a) fg (d) g2 (g) f ndash1gndash1
(b) gf (e) f ndash1 (h) gndash1 f ndash1
(c) f 2 (f) gndash1
3 x ndash 1 4 The function f is defined by f x rarr mdashmdashndashmdashmdash
x ndash 2
x ne k find
(a) the value of k
(b) f 2
(c) f ndash1
5 Given the functions f x rarr 2 ndash 4 x and
3g xrarr x ne 1 find
x ndash 1
(a) f ndash1 (c) f ndash1gndash1 (e) (gf )ndash1
(b) gndash1 (d) gf
Is (gf )ndash1 = f ndash1gndash1
6 Given the functions f x rarr 1 ndash 2 x and
g xrarrmdashndashmdashmdash x ndash 2
x + 2 x ne 2 find
(a) f ndash1 (d) fg
(b) gndash1 (e) ( fg)ndash1
(c) gndash1 f ndash1
Is ( fg)ndash1 = gndash1 f ndash1
7 The function f is defined by f x rarr 2 x ndash 1
(a) Find the expressions for f 2 dan f ndash1
(b) Show that ( f ndash1)2 = ( f 2)ndash1
8 Given the function f x rarr 4 x + h and its inverse
kx + 5 function f ndash1 x rarr mdashndashndashmdashmdashmdash find 4
(a) the value of h and of k
(b) the expression for f ndash1 f
9 Given the function f xrarr x
x + p x ne 5 and
x ndash 5
qx + 6 its inverse function f ndash1 x rarr mdashndashndashndashmdashmdash
x ndash 1
x ne 1 find
(a) the value of p
and ofq
(b) the values of x for which f ndash1( x ) = 8 x
10
ndash2
2
ndash1
x y z
The diagram shows the representation of the
mapping of y onto x by the function
f y rarr my + n and the mapping of y onto z by
the function g yrarr m mdash y nemdash Findn ndash 2 y 2
n
(a) the value of m and of n
(b) the function that maps x onto y
(c) the function that maps x onto z
3 x + 10 11 (a) Given that f ndash1( x ) = mdashmdashmdashmdashmdash find f ( x ) 4
2 x + 3 (b) Given that gndash1( x ) = mdashmdashmdashmdash find g( x ) x + 4
(b) ff ndash1(k 2 ndash 7) = g[(k + 2)2]
k 2 ndash 7 = 3 ndash (k + 2)2
k 2 ndash 7 = 3 ndash (k 2 + 4k + 4)
k 2 ndash 7 = 3 ndash k 2 ndash 4k ndash 4
2k 2 + 4k ndash 6 = 0
k 2 + 2k ndash 3 = 0
(k + 3)(k ndash 1) = 0
k = ndash3 or 1
ff ndash1( x ) = x is always true and it hasto be memorised
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(a) State the value of k (b) Using the function notation
express f ( x ) in terms of x
[2 marks]
8 The diagram shows the relation
between set X and set Y in the form
of a graph
n
m
k
h
2 4 6 8
Set Y
Set X
State
(a) the relation in the form of
ordered pairs
(b) the type of the relation
(c) the domain of the relation
[3 marks]
12 Functions
13 Absolute Value Functions
9 x f a
10bx ndash 2
4
1 1
The arrow diagram represents
the function f x rarr a
bx ndash 2 x ne k
where a b and k are constants
Find
(a) the value of a and of b
(b) the value of k
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11 Relations
1
15
24
35
45
P Q
6
7
8
9
The arrow diagram shows the
relation between set P and set Q
Based on the arrow diagram state
(a) the domain(b) the range
(c) the codomain
2 The arrow diagram shows the
relation between set A and set B
1
5
6
8
A B
a
e
(a) Represent the given relation
using ordered pairs
(b) State the type of the given
relation
3 Set Q
11
9
7
5
Set P 2 6 8
The above graph represents therelation from set P = 2 6 8 to set
Q = 5 7 9 11 State
(a) the images of 6
(b) the objects of 7
(c) the range
4 P = 2 6 8
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Based on the above informationthe relation from P to Q is defined
by the ordered pairs (2 1) (2 3)
(6 5) (6 7) State
(a) the images of 2
(b) the object of 7
[2 marks]
5 The diagram below shows the
relation between set P and set Q
x
y
z
10
2030
40
Set P Set Q
State
(a) the range of the relation
(b) the type of the relation
[2 marks]
6 In the diagram below set Q shows
the images of the elements of set P
3
2
ndash2
ndash3
81
16
Set P Set Q
(a) State the type of relation
between set P and set Q
(b) Using function notation
write down a relation between
set P and set Q
[2 marks]
7 The following arrow diagram
represents a linear function f
x f ( x )
2
5
7
k
1
4
6
8
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10 (a) Sketch the graph of the
absolute value function
f ( x ) = 3 ndash x for the domain
0 x 4
(b) Hence state the corresponding
range of values of f ( x )
11 Given the function g( x ) = 2 x ndash 9find the possible values of
x if g( x ) = 4
12 The diagram shows the function
m x rarr x ndash h
h where h is
a constant
7
x x ndash hm
2
h
Find the value of h [2 marks]
13 Given the function f x rarr 983135 x ndash 4983135find the values of x such that
f ( x ) = 9 [2 marks]
14 The given diagram shows the graph
of the function f ( x ) = |2 x ndash 3| for thedomain 0 le x le 4
y
x
3
4O k
State(a) the value of k
(b) the range of values of f ( x )
corresponding to the given
domain [3 marks]
14 Composite Functions
15 The functions f and g are defined by
f x rarr 3 x ndash 2 and g x rarr x + 2
respectively Calculate fg(5)
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16 Given the functions g x rarr 4 + x 2
and h x rarr 2 x ndash 4 find gh
17 Given the function f x rarr 4 ndash 5 x
find f 2
18 Given that f x rarr 2 x + m and
f 2 x rarr px + 6 find the value of m
and of p
19 Given the functions f x rarr 3 x ndash 7
and fg x rarr x 2 + 1 find the
function g
20 The function f is defined by
f x rarr x ndash 2 Another function g is
such that gf x rarr x 2 + 1 Find the
function g
21 Given the functions f ( x ) = 2 x ndash 4
and fg( x ) = 8 x + 2 find gf ( x )
22 Given the functions h( x ) = 7 x ndash 1
and the composite function
hg( x ) = 35 x + 13 find
(a) g( x )
(b) the value of x when
gh( x ) = 4
[4 marks]
23 Given the function g x rarr px + q
and its composite function
g2 x rarr 49 x ndash 32 find the value of p
and of q such that p gt 0
[3 marks]
24 Given the function f ( x) = x + 4 and
g( x ) = tx ndash 6 find
(a) f (6)
(b) the value of t such that
gf (6) = 24
[3 marks]
25 Given the function g x rarr 4 x ndash 1
and h x rarr 8 x find
(a) hg ( x )
(b) the value of x if hg( x ) = 2g( x )
[4 marks]
15 Inverse Functions
26 Given the function f ( x ) =4 x + 3
x + 5
x ne ndash5 calculate the value of
f ndash1(2)
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27 Given the function g x rarr 4 x + 1
x + 4
x ne ndash4 find gndash1
28 Given the functions f ( x ) =2
x ndash3
x ne 3 and g( x ) = 4 x ndash 1 find
f ndash1g
1ndashndash
2
29 Given the function f x rarr 3 x + h
and its inverse function
f ndash1 x rarr kx ndash2ndashndash3
find the value of h
and of k
30 Given the function f ( x ) =24
px + q
f (1) = 8 find
(a) the value of p and of q
(b) the values of k if f ndash1 (k ) = k
31 Given the inverse function
f ndash1( x ) = 2 x ndash 5 find
(a) f ( x )
(b) the values of k if
f ndash1 f (k ) = k 2 ndash 12
32
x fndash14 x + p
ndash2
ndash6
The arrow diagram represents
f ndash1( x ) = 4 x + p where
p is a constant Find
(a) the value of p(b) f ( x )
33 Given the functions f ( x ) =2
3 x + 1
(a) gndash1 f ( x )
(b) the values of x which are
mapped onto themselves
under the function f
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34 Given that g x rarr 4 x ndash 1 and
h x rarr x 2 ndash 3 x + 5 find
(a) gndash1(7)
(b) hg( x )
[4 marks]
35 Given the functions h x rarr mmdashndash x
ndash 3
x ne 0 and h ndash1 x rarr
10mdashmdashmdash x + k
x ne ndashk
where m and k are constants find
the value of m and of k
[3 marks]
36 In the following arrow diagram the
function f maps x onto y and the
function g maps y onto z
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14 Composite Functions
1 The following diagram shows the
functions f and g that are defined
by f xrarr ax + b and g x rarr10
c ndash x
x ne c respectively
ndash2
ndash 4
4
17
ndash3
m
g
g
f
f
Find
(a) the value of a of b and of c(b) the value of m
(c) the expression for gf
2 The functions f and g are
defined by f x rarr hx ndash 5 and
g x rarr x 2 + 3 x + 5 respectively
If the composite function fg is
defined by fg x rarr 2 x 2 + kx + 5
find the value of h and of k
3 The functions f and g are definedax
by f xrarr mdashmdashmdash x ne 1 and1 ndash x
g x rarr bx ndash 1 respectively If
f (4) = ndash4 and g(2) = 3 find
(a) the value of a and of b
(b) the value of x for which
fg =gf
4 Given the functions f x rarr 3 ndash x
1and g xrarr mdashmdashmdash x ne 1 find the
1 ndash x
expression for each of the
following
(a) fg
(b) f 2
(c) f 13
(d) g
2
(e) g3
(f) g19
5 The function f is defined by
f x rarr 2 x + 3 Another function g is
such that gf x rarr 4 x 2 + 12 x + 15
Find
(a) the function g
(b) the values of c if g(c) = 7c
(c) the values of x if fg = gf
6
5
89
x y
f
g
z
The above arrow diagram shows
the representation of the mapping
of x onto y by the function f x rarr
4 x ndash a and the mapping of y onto z
b by the function g y rarr mdashmdashndashndashmdash
12 ndash y
y ne 12 Find
(a) the value of a and of b
(b) the expression for the function
that maps x onto z
(c) the element x that does not
change when it is mapped
onto z
7 The functions f and g are
defined by f x rarr 2 x + 3 and
g x rarr x 2 + bx + c respectively
If the composite function fg is
given by fg x rarr 2 x 2 + 4 x ndash 3
find
(a) the value of b and of c
(b) the value of g2(1)
x y f g
z
4
1
ndash2
Write down the value of (a) gndash1(4)
(b) gf (1)
[2 marks]
37 The functionsh and w are defined
by h( x ) = 3 x + 5 and w( x ) =2
1 ndash 4 x
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(b) wndash1( x ) [4 marks]
38 Given the functions m x rarr 4 x ndash 6
and n xrarr 3
mdash x
x ne 0 find nm ndash1
[3 marks]
39 Given the function g x rarr 6 ndash 2 x
find(a) g(ndash4)
(b) the value of p such that
gndash1( p) = 8
[3 marks]
40 Given the functions g x rarr 2 x + 3
and h x rarr 5 x ndash 8 find
(a) gndash1( x )
(b) hgndash1(11)
[3 marks]
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8 Given the functions f x rarr 3 x ndash 2
and fg x rarr 4 ndash 15 x find
(a) the expression for gf
(b) the values of n if
gf (n2 ndash 1) = 6n + 6
9 The functions f and f 2 are such
that f x rarr ax + b and
f 2
x rarr 9 x + 8(a) Find the values of a and
the corresponding values
of b
(b) Considering a 0 find the
values of k for which
f (2k + 1) = k (k + 2)
10 The function g is defined by
g x rarr x + 2 Another function f
is such that fg x rarr x 2 + 5 x + 7
Find(a) the function f ( x )
(b) the values of c if f (2c) = 7c
15 Inverse Functions
11 The function f is defined by
f x rarr mx + k where m and k
are constants The function g is
defined by
g xrarr12
mdashmdashmdash
x + 1
x ne ndash1
(a) Find the expression for gndash1
(b) Find the expression for fg in
terms of m and k
(c) If f (3) = gndash1(3) and
fg(ndash2) = ndash2 find the value of m
and of k
12 Given the functions f x rarr x + 1
x ndash 2
x ne 2 and g xrarrmdashmdashmdashmdash
x
kx + 3 x ne 0
find the value of k if gf ndash1(0) = 3
13 Given the function f x rarr x + p
x + q
x ne ndashq and its inverse function
f ndash1 x rarr2 ndash 3 x
1 ndash x x ne 1 find
(a) the value of p and of q
(b) the values of k if f 2(k ) =1mdash3 k
14
7
5
3
ndash1
A B
f
gndash1
C
The diagram shows the mapping of
the functions f and gndash1 such that
f x rarr
2 x + a andg x rarr bx + c Given that g maps 1
onto itself find
(a) the value of a
(b) the value of b and of c
15 Given the function f x rarr 5 x + h
and its inverse function
f ndash1 x rarr kx +2mdash5 find
(a) the value of h and of k
(b) (i) f (3) (ii) f ndash1 f (3)
mx ndash n 16 Given the function f x rarr mdashmdashmdashndashndashndashmdash x ndash 2
x ne 2 and its inverse function
f ndash1 x rarrndash
mdashmdashmdashmdash x ne 2 find5 ndash 2 x
2 ndash x
(a) the value of m and of n
(b) the value of k for which
f (k ) = k + 2
17 The following diagram represents
the mapping of y onto x by the
function f y rarr hy + k and
the mapping of y onto z by the
function g y rarr6
2 y ndash k y ne
k
2
3 2
ndash2
x y z
Find
(a) the value of h and of k
(b) the function that maps x
onto y
(c) the function that maps x
onto z
18 Given the functions f ( x ) = 2 x ndash 5
3 x and g( x ) = mdashmdashmdash x ne ndash3 find
x + 3
(a) f ndash1g( x )
(b) the value of x for which
gf (ndash x ) = f 2(2)
19 Given that f x rarr p ndash qx find
(a) f ndash1( x ) in terms of p and q
(b) the value of p and of q if
f ndash1(8) = ndash1 and f (1) = ndash2
3 ndash kx 20 Given that gndash1( x ) = mdashmdashmdashmdash and
2
f ( x ) = 2 x 2 ndash 3 find
(a) g( x ) in terms of k
(b) the value of k for which
g( x 2) = 2 f (ndash x )
21 Given the functions f x rarr hx + k
h 0 and f 2 x rarr 25 x ndash 18
find
(a) the value of h and of k
(b) ( f ndash1)2 in the same form
22 Given that f ndash1( x ) =
1 x ne k
k ndash x
and g( x ) = 2 + x find
(a) f ( x ) in terms of k
(b) the value k if
ff ndash1(k 2 + 2) = g[(5 + k )2]
23 Given that f x rarr 2 x ndash 3 and
g x rarr x
2 + 2 find
(a) f ndash1
g [3 marks]
(b) the function h such that
hg x rarr 2 x + 4
[3 marks]
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1 The function f and its inverse function f ndash1 are
defined by f ( x ) =hx
x ndash 3 x ne 3 f ndash1( x ) =
kx
x ndash 2 x ne 2
respectively where h and k are constants Another
function g is defined by g( x ) =1
x x ne 0
(a) Find the value of h and of k [4 marks]
(b) If gf ndash1( x ) = ndash5 x find the values of x [3 marks]
2 Given the functions f xrarr x
2 ndash 2 and g x rarr 3 x + k
where k is a constant find
(a) f ndash1(3) [2 marks]
(b) the value of k if f ndash1g x rarr 6 x ndash 4 [2 marks]
(c) h( x ) such that hf x rarr 9 x ndash 3 [2 marks]
Long Questions
Paper 2
1 The relation between set
X = 6 12 15 21 and set
Y = 3 5 7 is lsquo factor of rsquo
(a) Find the image of 12
(b) Express the relation in the
form of ordered pairs
[3 marks]
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2 Given the functions g( x ) = 5 x ndash 11
and h( x ) = 3 x find the value of
gh(2)
[2 marks]
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3 The inverse function hndash1 is defined
by hndash1 x rarr 3
4 ndash x x ne 4 Find
(a) h( x )
(b) the value of x such that
h( x ) = ndash14
[4 marks]
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Short Questions
Paper 1
1 The graph below shows the relation
between set A and B
40
30
20
10
S e t B
Set A
4321
State
(a) the object of 40
(b) the type of the relation
[2 marks]
2 The relation between two variables
is represented by the following set
of ordered pairs
(ndash4 16) (ndash3 9) (ndash2 4) (2 4)
(3 9) (4 16)
(a) State the type of the above
relation
(b) Represent the above relation
using a function notation
[2 marks]
3 Given the function f ( x ) = px + q and
f 2 ( x ) = 4 x + 9 where p and q are
constants find the value of p and of
q if p lt 0 [3 marks]
4 Given the function f x rarr x + 4
and the composite function
gf x rarr x 2 + 6 x + 2 find
(a) g( x )
(b) fg(4) [4 marks]
5 Given the function f ( x ) =
2 x + p
5 and
its inverse function f ndash1( x ) =
5 x + 3
q
find the value of p and of q
[4 marks]
Short Questions
Paper 1
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3 Functions
2
Try Question 2 Self Assess 11
A relation from set P = 16 36 49 64 to set
Q = 4 6 7 8 11 is defined by lsquo factor(s) of rsquo
(a) Represent this relation using an arrow diagram
(b) State
(i) the domain
(ii) the codomain
(iii) the images of 36 (iv) the images of 64
(v) the object of 7
(vi) the objects of 4
(vii) the range
of this relation
Solution
(a) The arrow diagram that represents the given
relation is as shown in the next column
16
36
49
64
4
6
7
8
11
P Qlsquofactor(s) ofrsquo
Range
Non-imageDomain Codomain
(b) (i) The domain is 16 36 49 64
(ii) The codomain is 4 6 7 8 11
(iii) The images of 36 are 4 and 6
(iv) The images of 64 are 4 and 8
(v) The object of 7 is 49
(vi) The objects of 4 are 16 36 and 64
(vii) The range is 4 6 7 8
11c Types of Relations 3
State the type of relation shown by each of the
following arrow diagrams
(a) (b)
A Blsquoreciprocal ofrsquo
3
4
5
1
3
1
4
1
5
10
21
2
3
5
7
lsquofactors ofrsquo P Q
Solution(a) One-to-one relation
(b) One-to-many relation
Try Question 3 Self Assess 11
4
Draw arrow diagrams to represent the relationsbecause it is easier to interpret arrow diagramscompared to ordered pairs or graphs
State the type of relation shown by
(a) the ordered pairs
(4 8) (4 10) (4 12) (6 10) (7 12)
(b) the graph
Set X
Set Y
M
P
5 7 9 12 15Solution
Types of Relations
1 One-to-one relation
Each object in the
domain has only one
image in the
codomain
2 Many-to-one relation
There are more than
one object in the
domain that have the
same image in the
codomain
3 One-to-many relation
There is at least one
object in the domain
that has more than
one image in thecodomain
4 Many-to-many relation There is at least one
object in the domain
that has more than
one image in the
codomain and there is
at least one element in
the codomain that is
linked to more than
one object in the
domain
Domain Codomain
Domain Codomain
Domain Codomain
Domain Codomain
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11
1 Represent each of the following relations by
(a) an arrow diagram
(b) ordered pairs
(c) a graph
(i) The relation lsquoremainder when divided
by 5rsquo from set A = 6 12 18 24 to set
B = 1 2 3 4
(ii) The relation lsquo factors of rsquo from set P to
set Q where P = Q = 2 3 4 8
(iii) The relation lsquodifference of digits of rsquofrom set X = 14 21 23 34 48 to set
Y = 1 3 4
2 A relation from set P = 26 34 45 62 to set
Q = 12 20 24 48 is defined by lsquo product of
digits of rsquo
(a) Represent the relation by an arrow diagram
(b) State
(i) the domain
(ii) the codomain
(iii) the image of 45
(iv) the objects of 12
(v) the range
of the relation
3 State the type of relation shown by each of the
following arrow diagrams
(a) M N lsquocapital ofrsquo
Sarawak
Perak
Kedah
Kuching
Ipoh
Alor Setar
(b) P Qlsquoelements ofrsquo
methane
water
carbondioxide
carbon
hydrogen
oxygen
4 State the type of relation of
(a) the ordered pairs
(4 0) (4 1) (5 2) (6 7) (6 8)
Try Question 4 Self Assess 11
(a)4
6
7
8
10
12
there4 The above arrow diagram shows
many-to-many relation
(b) X Y
5
7
9
12
15
P
M
there4 The above arrow diagram shows
many-to-one relation
1
The following ordered pairs represent a relation
from set A = 3 5 7 to set B = 9 15 21
(3 9) (5 15) (7 21)
(a) State the type of the above relation
(b) State the range
(c) Using function notation write down a relationbetween set A and set B
Solution
3
5
7
9
15
21
A B
Based on the arrow diagram
(a) the relation is a one-to-one relation(b) the range is 9 15 21
(c) the function notation is
f ( x) = 3 x
Try Question 5 Self Assess 11
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Each image is three timesits objectsIt is better to draw an arrow diagram to represent
the above relation because it is easier to interpretan arrow diagram compared to ordered pairs
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5 Functions
(b) the graph
3 4 6 7 9
Set B
Set A
11
10
8
5 The following ordered pairs represent a relation
from set P = 2 6 10 to set Q = 1 3 5
(2 1) (6 3) (10 5)
(a) State the type of the above relation
(b) State the range
(c) Using function notation write down a
relation between set P and set Q
1 A function is a special type of relation where each and every object inthe domain has only one image
2 The types of relations that are considered as functions are(a) one-to-one relation (b) many-to-one relation
x
y
z
a
b
c
a
b
c
d
w
x
y
z
3 The main properties for a relation to be considered a function are(a) Each and every object must have one and only one image [If there are objects that have two or more images the relation is not a
function](b) Two or more objects are allowed to have the same image [ Many-to-one relation is considered a function](c) It is not necessary that all elements in the codomain are images [ Non-image elements are allowed in a function]
4 If a function links x to x2 ndash 3 x + 5 by using function notation it is written as f x rarr x2 ndash 3 x + 5 or f ( x) = x2 ndash 3 x + 5 It is read as lsquofunction f
that maps x onto x2 ndash 3 x + 5rsquo
12 Functions
Facts
Function is also known asmapping
Facts
The types of relations that are not
considered as functions are(a) one-to-many relation
a
b
x
y
z
[Not a function becauseelement lsquoarsquo has more thanone image]
(b) many-to-many relation
a
b
c
x
y
z
[Not a function becauseelement lsquobrsquo has more thanone image]
(c) relation where there areelements in the domainthat do not have an image
x
y
z
a
b
c
d
[Not a function becauseelement lsquodrsquo does not havean image]
5
Explain whether each of the following relations is a function
(a) (b) (c)
A Blsquohasrsquo
January
June
August
28 days
30 days
31 days
P Qlsquoconsists of rsquo
Bronze
Brass
cuprum
stanum
zinc
1
3
57
3
9
15
M N lsquothree times ofrsquo
Solution
(a) It is a function because
bull each and every object has only one image
bull many-to-one relation is allowed
bull non-image element ie lsquo28 daysrsquo is allowed
(b) It is not a function because there are objects that have more than one image
(c) It is not a function because there is an element in the domain that does not
have an image ie lsquo7rsquo
12a To Recognise Functions
Try Question 1 Self Assess 12
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Functions 6
6
Try Questions 2ndash3 Self Assess 12
Given the function f x rarr x 2 ndash 4 x ndash 1 find
(a) the image of 2
(b) the objects that have the image 4
Solution(a) f x rarr x 2 ndash 4 x ndash 1
f ( x ) = x 2 ndash 4 x ndash 1
When x = 2
f (2) = 22 ndash 4(2) ndash 1
= 4 ndash 8 ndash 1
= ndash5
Hence the image of 2 is ndash5
(b)
When f ( x ) = 4
x 2 ndash 4 x ndash 1 = 4
x 2 ndash 4 x ndash 5 = 0
( x + 1)( x ndash 5) = 0
x = ndash1 or 5
Hence the objects that have the image 4 are
ndash1 or 5
Object
12b To Solve Problems involving Functions
7
The arrow diagram below shows the function
15 f x rarr mdashmdashmdashmdash ax + b
ndash3
x f
ax +b
ndash4
ndash5
ndash3
15
(a) Find the value of a and of b
(b) State the value of x such that the function f is
undefined
Solution
15(a) f x rarr mdashmdashmdashmdash ax + b
15 f ( x ) = mdashmdashmdashmdash ax + b
f (ndash3) = ndash5
15 ndashndashndashndashndashndashndash = ndash5 ndash3a + b
15a ndash 5b = 15
3a ndash b = 3 1
f (ndash4) = ndash3
15 ndashndashndashndashndashndashndashndash = ndash3 ndash4a + b
12a ndash 3b = 15
4a ndash b = 5 2
1 ndash 2 ndasha = ndash2
a = 2
From 1 3(2) ndash b = 3
b = 3
(b)
15 f ( x ) = mdashmdashmdashmdashmdash 2 x + 3
When the denominator 0
2 x + 3 0
3 x ndash ndashndash
2
1 x ndash1ndashndash
2
Hence the value of x such that the
1 function f is undefined is ndash1ndashndash
2
Substitute x = ndash4
Substitute x = ndash3
Try Questions 4ndash8 Self Assess 12
When the function f has an image 4 it meansthat f ( x) = 4
A function f is undefined when its denominatoris zero
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7 Functions
9
Try Question 11 Self Assess 12
(a) Given the function f ( x ) = 3 sin x ndash tan x find
the image of 30deg
(b) Given the function g( x ) = 2 cos x find the
value of x such that the function g has the
image 16 for the domain 0deg x 90deg
Solution
(a) f ( x ) = 3 sin x ndash tan x
f (30deg) = 3 sin 30deg ndash tan 30deg
= 3(05) ndash 05774
= 09226
Hence the image of 30deg is 09226
(b) g( x ) = 16
2 cos x = 16
16cos x = ndashndashndash
2
cos x = 08
x = 3687deg
The value of x such that the function g has the
image 16 is 3687deg
Press SHIFT cos
08 =
Answer display 3686989765
10
Try Question 12 Self Assess 12
12c Domain Range Objects and Imagesof a Function
The arrow diagram represents the function
f x rarr 2 x 2 ndash 5 State
(a) the domain
(b) the range
(c) the image of 0
(d) the objects of (i) 3
(ii) ndash3
Solution
(a) Domain = ndash2 ndash1 0 1 2
(b) Range = ndash5 ndash3 3
(c) The image of 0 is ndash5
(d) (i) The objects of 3 are 2 and ndash2
(ii) The objects of ndash3 are 1 and ndash1
8
Try Questions 9ndash10 Self Assess 12
3 x + k A function f is defined by f x rarr ndashndashndashndashndashndash for all 2 x ndash 4
values of x except x = p and k is a constant
(a) State the value of p
(b) Given that the value 5 is mapped onto itself
under f find
(i) the value of k (ii) another value of x that is mapped onto
itself
Solution
3 x + k (a) For f x rarr ndashndashndashndashndashndashndash 2 x ndash 4
Denominator ne 0
2 x ndash 4 ne 0
x ne 2
It is given that x ne p there4 p = 2
(b)
(i) 5 is mapped onto itself
thus f (5) = 5
3(5) + k mdashmdashmdashmdashmdash = 5 2(5) ndash 4
15 + k mdashmdashmdashmdash = 5 6
15 + k = 30
k = 15
(ii) For self-mapping
f ( x ) = x
3 x + 15 mdashndashmdashmdashmdash = x 2 x ndash 4
3 x + 15 = 2 x 2 ndash 4 x
2 x 2 ndash 7 x ndash 15 = 0 (2 x + 3)( x ndash 5) = 0
3 x = ndash ndashndash or 5 2
Hence another value of x that is mapped
1 onto itself apart from 5 is ndash1ndashndash 2
x f
23
2 x 2 ndash 5
1
0
ndash1
ndash2
ndash3
ndash5
Self-mapping is given by f ( x) = x where both theobject and the image have the same value
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12
1 State whether each of the following relations is a
function
(a) A Blsquotype of numberrsquo
6
14
15
24
multiple of 3
multiple of 7
(b)
Consonants
Vowels
i
v
w
u
P Qlsquoconsist of lettersrsquo
(c)
21
32
5364
2
6
15
M N lsquoproduct of digits ofrsquo
(d) X Y lsquohasrsquo
PERAK
KEDAH
SELANGOR
2 vowels
3 vowels
4 vowels
2 Given the function f x rarr 18 9mdash x ne ndashndash find
2 x ndash 9 2
(a) the image of (i) 0 (ii) 12 (b) the object that has the image (i) 2 (ii) 6
a 3 Given that f x rarr ndashndashndashndashndashndash f (3) = ndash5 and
x ndash b
f (ndash5) = ndash1 find
(a) the value of a and of b
(b) the value of x such that the function f is
undefined
4 The arrow diagram
shows the function
b f x rarr ax + ndashndash x Find
(a) the value of a and of b
(b) the value of x such that
the function f is undefined
(c) the object that has the image 7 apart from
x = 2
2 x 5 The function g is defined by g x rarr mdashmdashmdashmdash
x + m
If g(5) = 3g(2) find the value of m Hence find
(a) the image of 10
1(b) the object that has the image ndash ndashndash 2
(c) the value of x such that the function f is
undefined
6 Given that f x rarr
f (3) = 4 find
(a) the value of p and of q
4(b) the values of x such that f ( x ) = ndashndash x
3
7 Given that g x rarr a + bx g(1) = ndash3 and
g(ndash2) = 3 find
(a) the value of a and of b
(b) the values of n if g(n2 + 1) = 5n ndash 6
8 A function f is defined by f x rarr 5 x ndash 2 Find
(a) the object that has the image 5
(b) the object that is mapped onto itself
a 9 A function f is defined by f x rarr mdashmdashmdash The
b ndash x
values 3 and 5 are mapped onto themselves under
f
(a) Find the value of a and of b
(b) State the value of x such that the function f is
undefined
10 The arrow diagram
shows the function
f x rarr px + qx 2
Find
(a) the value of p and
of q
(b) the values of x that
are mapped onto themselves
11 (a) Given the function f x rarr sin x + cos x find
the image of (i) 45deg (ii) 60deg
(b) Given the function g x rarr tan x find the
value of x such that the image is 1527 if x is
an acute angle
12 The arrow diagram
represents the function
f x rarr x 2 + 2 State
(a) the domain
(b) the range
(c) the image of 0
(d) the objects of
(i) 3
(ii) 6
ndash5
7
2
ndash1
x f b ndash
x ax +
ndash5
ndash16
ndash1
ndash2
x f
px + qx 2
6
x f x 2 + 2
32
1
0
ndash1
ndash2
2
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9 Functions
13 Absolute Value Functions
1 The absolute value of x is written as 983135 x983135 and it is read aslsquothe modulus of x rsquo
2 The definition of 983135 x983135 is
x if x 0 983135 x 983135 =
ndash x if x 0
3 The absolute value function is defined by
f ( x) if f ( x) 0 983135 f ( x)983135 =
ndash f ( x) if f ( x) 0
Facts
983135 x 983135 is the numerical value of x iepositive numbers are still positivebut negative numbers will bechanged to positive For example
9831355983135 = 5 and 983135ndash5983135 = 5
Facts
The graph of a linear absolutevalue function has a V shape
2
Given the function f x rarr
9831354 x ndash 5983135 find(a) the image of
(i) ndash1 (ii) 4
(b) the objects that have the image 3
Solution
(a) f x rarr 9831354 x ndash 5983135
f ( x ) = 9831354 x ndash 5983135 (i) f (ndash1) = 9831354(ndash1) ndash 5983135 = 983135ndash9983135 = 9
Hence the image of ndash1 is 9
(ii) f (4) = 9831354(4) ndash 5983135 = 98313511983135 = 11
Hence the image of 4 is 11
(b)
f ( x ) = 3
9831354 x ndash 5983135 = 3
4 x ndash 5 = plusmn 3
The first equation is
4 x ndash 5 = 3
4 x = 8
x = 2
The second equation is
4 x ndash 5 = ndash3
4 x = 2
x =
1
ndashndash2 Hence the objects that have the image 3 are
2 or 1ndashndash2
Try Questions 1ndash2 Self Assess 13
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3
Sketch the graph of each of the following absolute
value functions
(a) f ( x ) = 983135 x + 3983135 for the domain ndash 4 x 1
(b) f ( x ) = 9831354 x ndash 7983135 for the domain 0 x 4
State the corresponding range of values of f ( x )
Solution
(a) Prepare a table as shown below
The sketch of the graph of f ( x ) = 983135 x + 3983135 is as shown
below
ndash4 ndash3 ndash 2 ndash1 O 1
y
x
4
3
2
1
Range
Domain
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x
ndash4 ndash3 ndash2 ndash1 0 1
f ( x ) 1 0 1 2 3 4
For any 983135 f ( x)983135 = k there are two equations that canbe formed ie f ( x) = k or f ( x) = ndashk
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Functions 10
1 If f is a function which maps set A onto set B and g is a function whichmaps set B onto set C then gf is a composite function of f followedby g which maps set A onto set C
x f ( x ) g[f ( x )] = gf ( x )
gf
A B C
f g
14 Composite Functions
14a To Find Composite Functions
Facts
bull fg ( x) means f [ g ( x)]bull In general fg ne gf bull f 2 = ff f 3 = fff or ff 2 and so on
13
1 Given the function f x rarr 983135 x 2 ndash 4 x ndash 3983135 find the
image of
(a) ndash3 (b) 0 (c) 2
2 Given the function f ( x ) = 983135 2 ndash 5 x 983135 find
(a) the image of
(i) 2 (ii) ndash2
(b) the objects that have the image 7
3 Sketch the graph of each of the following
absolute value functions
(a) f ( x ) = 983135 x + 2983135 for the domain ndash3 x 3
(b) f ( x ) = 983135 2 x ndash 5983135 for the domain 0 x 7
(c) f ( x ) = 983135 3 ndash 2 x 983135 for the domain ndash3 x 4 (d) f ( x ) = 983135 3 x ndash 5983135 for the domain ndash2 x 4
State the corresponding range of values of f ( x )
Try Question 3 Self Assess 13
there4 The corresponding range of values of
f ( x ) is 0 f ( x) 4
(b)
At the x -axis y = 0
Thus 9831354 x ndash 7983135 = 0
4 x ndash 7 = 0
4 x = 7
7 3 x = ndashndash = 1ndashndash
4 4
Hence the graph touches the x -axis at 13ndashndash4
0Prepare a table as shown below
The sketch of graph of f ( x ) = 9831354 x ndash 7983135 is as shown
below
O 1 2 3 4 x
y
10
8
6
4
2
3ndash4
1
Range
Domain
there4 The corresponding range of values of
f ( x ) is 0
f ( x)
9
x 0 1 2 3 4
f ( x ) 7 3 1 5 9
The corresponding range of values of f ( x) meansthe range from the smallest value of y to the largest
value of y based on the given domain
First of all determine the point where the graphtouches the x-axis
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11
The functions f and g are defined by f x rarr 2 x + 1
and g x rarr x 2 ndash 2 respectively Find
(a) the value of fg(3) and of gf (ndash2)
(b) the composite functions
(i) fg (iii) f 2
(ii) gf (iv) g2
(c) the values of x if gf ( x ) = 23Solution
(a) fg(3) = f [g(3)] = f (32 ndash 2) = f (7) = 2(7) + 1
= 15
gf (ndash2) = g[2(ndash2) + 1] = g(ndash3) = (ndash3)2 ndash 2
= 7
(b) f x rarr 2 x + 1 g x rarr x 2 ndash 2
f ( x ) = 2 x + 1 g( x ) = x 2 ndash 2
(i) fg( x )
= f [g( x )]
= f ( x 2 ndash 2)
= 2( x 2 ndash 2) + 1
= 2 x 2 ndash 3
there4 fg x rarr 2 x2 ndash 3
(ii) gf ( x )
= g[ f ( x )]
= g(2 x + 1)
= (2 x + 1)2 ndash 2
= 4 x 2 + 4 x + 1 ndash 2
= 4 x 2 + 4 x ndash 1
there4 gf x rarr 4 x2 + 4 x ndash 1
(iii) f 2( x )
= ff ( x )
= f (2 x + 1)
= 2(2 x + 1) + 1 = 4 x + 3
there4 f 2 x rarr 4 x + 3
(iv) g2( x )
= gg( x )
= g( x 2 ndash 2)
= ( x 2 ndash 2)2 ndash 2
= x 4 ndash 4 x 2 + 4 ndash 2
= x 4 ndash 4 x 2 + 2
there4 g2 x rarr x4 ndash 4 x2 + 2
(c) gf ( x ) = 23
4 x 2 + 4 x ndash 1 = 23
4 x 2 + 4 x ndash24 = 0
x 2 + x ndash 6 = 0
( x ndash 2)( x + 3) = 0
x = 2 or ndash3
Try Questions 1ndash5 Self Assess 14
Substitute the x inf ( x ) = 2 x + 1
darrwith ( x 2 ndash 2)
Substitute the x in g( x ) = x 2 ndash 2
darrwith (2 x + 1)
Substitute the x inf ( x ) = 2 x + 1
darrwith (2 x + 1)
Substitute the x in g( x ) = x 2 ndash 2
darrwith ( x 2 ndash 2)
12
Given the function f x rarr
expression for each of the following functions
(a) f 2 (b) f 8 (c) f 9
Solution
x + 1(a) f x rarr mdashmdashmdash x ndash 1
x + 1 f ( x ) = mdashmdashmdash x ndash 1
f 2( x ) = ff ( x )
x + 1 = f mdashmdashmdash x ndash 1
x + 1
= mdashmdashmdash + 1 x ndash 1 = mdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdash x + 1 = mdashmdashmdash ndash 1 x ndash 1
x + 1 + x ndash 1 mdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdashndashmdash x ndash 1 = mdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdashndashmdash x + 1 ndash ( x ndash 1) mdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdashndashmdash x ndash 1
2 x = ndashndash 2
= x
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4
(a) The function f is defined by f x rarr 2 x + 4
Another function g is such that
fg x rarr 3 x ndash 8 Find the function g
(b) The function f is defined by f x rarr x ndash 2
Another function g is such that
gf x rarr x ne 11 ndash 3 x 3
1 11 Find the function g
Solution
(a) Case where the function g that has to
be determined is situated lsquoinsidersquo
It is given that f x rarr 2 x + 4 and
fg x rarr 3 x ndash 8
fg( x ) = 3 x ndash 8
f [g( x )] = 3 x ndash 8
2g( x ) + 4 = 3 x ndash 8
2g( x ) = 3 x ndash 12
3 x ndash 12 g( x ) = mdashmdashmdashndashndashndashmdash 2
3 x ndash 12 there4 g x rarr mdashmdashmdashndashndashndashmdash 2
(b)Case where the function g that has to
be determined is situated lsquooutsidersquo
It is given that f x rarr x ndash 2 and
1 gf x rarr mdashndashmdashmdashmdash 11 ndash 3 x
1 gf ( x ) = mdashndashmdashmdashmdash 11 ndash 3 x
1 g[ f ( x )] = mdashndashmdashmdashmdash 11 ndash 3 x
1 g( x ndash 2) = mdashndashmdashmdashmdash 11 ndash 3 x
Let x ndash 2 = u then x = u + 2
1 there4 g(u) = mdashndashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdash 11 ndash 3(u + 2)
1 = mdashndashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdash 11 ndash 3u ndash 6
1
= mdashmdashmdashmdashmdash 5 ndash 3u there4 g x rarr mdash x ne ndashndash
5 ndash 3 x 3
51
Try Questions 8ndash10 Self Assess 14
SPMClone
rsquo06
g is inside
Substitute the x inf ( x ) = 2 x + 4
darrwith g( x )
g is outside
Change each x tothe terms in u
14b To Find the Related Function Given theComposite Function and One of the Functions
Try Questions 6ndash7 Self Assess 14
(b) f 8( x ) = f 2 f 2 f 2 f 2( x )
= f 2 f 2 f 2( x )
= f 2 f 2( x )
= f 2( x )
= x
(c) f 9( x ) = ff 8( x )
= f ( x )
x + 1 = mdashmdashndashndashndashndashndashndashndashndashndash x ne 1 x ndash 1
f 2( x ) = x
f 8( x ) = x
In the SPM marking schemeit is not compulsory for
students to write down x ne 1in the answer
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14c Further Examples on Composite Functions
5
Given the functions f x rarr hx + k
g x rarr ( x + 1)2 + 2 and fg x rarr 2( x + 1)2 + 1 find
(a) the value of g2(2)
(b) the value of h and of k
Solution
(a) g2(2) = gg(2)
= g[(2 + 1)2 + 2]
= g(11)
= (11 + 1)2 + 2
= 146
(b)
It is given that f x rarr hx + k and
g x rarr ( x + 1)2 + 2
Thus fg( x ) = f [( x + 1)2 + 2]
= h[( x + 1)2 + 2] + k
= h( x + 1)2 + 2h + k
But it is given that fg( x ) = 2( x + 1)2 + 1
Hence by comparison
h = 2 and 2h + k = 1
2(2) + k = 1
k = ndash3
Try Questions 11ndash12 Self Assess 14
SPMClone
rsquo07
14
1 Given the functions f x rarr 983135 4 ndash 5 x 983135 and
g x rarr 983152 983151983151983151983151983151983151983151
x ndash 2 x 2 find the value of
(a) fg(6) (c) f 2(0)
(b) gf (2) (d) g2(27)
2 Find the composite functions fg and gf for each
of the following pairs of functions f and g
(a) f x rarr x 2 ndash 1 (c) f x rarr x ndash 3
g x rarr 3 x + 1 g x rarr983135 x 983135(b) f x rarr ( x + 1)2 (d) f x rarr 2 ndash x
g x rarr 1 ndash 3 x 1 g x rarr mdashmdashmdashmdash
x 2 + 2
3 The functions f and g are defined by
f x rarr 4 x ndash 3 and g x rarr x + 1 respectively
13
Try Question 8 SPM Exam Practice 1 ndash Paper 2
Given the functions f ( x ) = 3 x + 7 and fg( x ) = 22 ndash 3 x
find gf ( x )
Solution
Find g( x ) first
fg( x ) = 22 ndash 3 x
f (g( x )) = 22 ndash 3 x
3g( x ) + 7 = 22 ndash 3 x
3g( x ) = 22 ndash 3 x ndash 7
3g( x ) = 15 ndash 3 x
15 ndash 3 x g( x ) = mdashmdashmdashmdashmdash 3
g( x ) = 5 ndash x
Hence gf ( x ) = g(3 x + 7)
= 5 ndash (3 x + 7)
= 5 ndash 3 x ndash 7
= ndash3 x ndash 2
Substitute the x in f ( x ) = 3 x + 7
darr with g( x )
Substitute the x in g( x ) = 5 ndash x
darr with (3 x ndash 7)
The following function problem can be solved bymaking a comparison
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Functions 14
1 If f x rarr y is a function that maps x onto y its inverse function isdenoted by f ndash1 Inverse function is a function that maps y back to x
x y
f
f ndash1
2 The main step to find the inverse function islsquoLet y = f ( x) then x = f ndash1 (y )rsquo or lsquoLet f ndash1( x) = y then f (y ) = xrsquo
Find the expressions for f 2 and g2 Hence find
the value of x such that
(a) f = g (b) f 2 = g2
4 The functions f and g are defined by
f x rarr mx + 2 and g x rarr kx ndash 3 respectively If
fg = gf find the relation between m and k If
m = 5 find the value of x that satisfies each of the
following equations
(a) f 2 = f (b) g2 = g
5 The functions f and g are defined by
f x rarr ( x + 1)2 and g x rarr x ndash 2 respectively
Find
(a) the composite functions fg and gf
(b) the values of x if
(i) fg = 9
(ii) gf = 14
(c) the value of x if fg = gf
6 Given the functions f x rarr 5 x ndash 7 and
g x rarr 2 x
x ne 0 find the expression for
each of the following functions
(a) fg (c) g6
(b) g2 (d) g7
7 If f is defined by f x rarr x ndash 1
x + 1 x ne ndash1 find the
expression for each of the following functions
(a) f 2 (c) f 16
(b) f 4 (d) f 17
8 The function f and the composite function fg aredefined as follows Find the function g
(a) f x rarr x + 2 fg x rarr 3 x ndash 2
(b) f x rarr 3 x + 2
fg x rarr 2 x + 5
x ndash 2 x ne 2
(c) f x rarr x 2 ndash 1 fg x rarr x 2 + 4 x + 3
9 The function f and the composite function gf are
defined as follows Find the function g
(a) f x rarr
3 x + 1 gf x rarr x ne 2
x ndash 2
(b) f x rarr ndashndash rarr x ne ndashndashndash x
11 5
10 x ndash 1gf x 10
1
(c) f x rarr 3 x + 2 gf x rarr 9 x 2 + 9 x + 2
10 Find the expressions for the functions g and h in
each of the following
(a) f x rarr 2 x fg x rarr 4 x ndash 12
2 x + 1 hf x rarr mdashmdashmdashmdash 2
2 x ndash 1(b) f x rarr 2 x ndash 2 gf x rarr mdashmdashmdashmdash 3
fh x rarr 2 x 2
(c) f x rarr x 2
ndash 2 fg x rarr x 2
+ 6 x + 7 hf x rarr 2 x 2 ndash 7
11 The functions f and g are defined by
f x rarr 1 ndash x and g x rarr px 2 + q respectively If
the composite function gf is given by
gf x rarr 3 x 2 ndash 6 x + 5 find
(a) the value of p and of q
(b) the value of g2(0)
12 The functions f and f 2 are such that
f x rarr hx + k and f 2 x rarr 9 x + 16
(a) Find the values of h and the corresponding
values of k
(b) Considering h 0 find the values of x such
that f ( x 2) = 8 x
15 Inverse Functions
15a To Find Inverse Functions
Facts
bull (fg)ndash1 = gndash1f ndash1 and ( gf )ndash1 = f ndash1 g ndash1
bull (f2
)ndash1
= (fndash1
)2
bull ff ndash1( x ) = f ndash1f ( x ) = x
Facts
The conditions for the existenceof inverse functions are(a) the function must be one-to-
one(b) that every element in the
codomain must be linked toan object
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15 Functions
1 + 2 y there4 f ndash1( y) = mdashmdashndashmdash 2 ndash y
1 + 2 x f ndash1( x ) = mdashmdashndashmdash 2 ndash x
there4 f ndash1
Method 2
Let f ndash1( x ) = y
Thus f ( y) = x
2 y ndash 1 mdashmdashndashmdash = x y + 2
2 y ndash 1 = x ( y + 2)
2 y ndash 1 = xy + 2 x
2 y ndash xy = 2 x + 1
y(2 ndash x ) = 2 x + 1
2 x + 1 y = mdashmdashndashmdash 2 ndash x
2 x + 1 f ndash1( x ) = mdashmdashndashmdash 2 ndash x
there4 f ndash1 x rarr
In the SPM marking schemeit is not compulsory forstudents to write x ne 2
Rearrange the formulamaking y the subject
14
Try Question 2 Self Assess 15
Find the inverse function of f x rarr x ne ndash2
2 x ndash 1
x + 2
Solution
Method 1
2 x ndash 1 f x rarr mdashmdashndashmdash x + 2
2 x ndash 1 Let y = mdashmdashndashmdash x + 2
y( x + 2) = 2 x ndash 1
yx + 2 y = 2 x ndash 1
yx ndash 2 x = ndash1 ndash 2 y
x ( y ndash 2) = ndash1 ndash 2 y
ndash1 ndash 2 y x = mdashndashndashndashmdashndashmdash y ndash 2
ndash(1 + 2 y) x = mdashndashndashndashmdashndashmdashndashndashmdash ndash(2 ndash y)
1 + 2 y x = mdashmdashndashmdash 2 ndash y
Rearrange making x the subject
Cross multiplication
Expand the left-handside
Group the terms in xtogether
Factorise the
left-hand side
Making x the subject
15
Given the functions f ( x ) = 6 ndash 2 x and g( x ) =1ndashndash
x
x ne 0 find f ndash1gndash1
Solution
First of all find the inverse functions f ndash1 and gndash1
f ( x ) = 6 ndash 2 x
Let f ndash1( x ) = y
Thus f ( y) = x
6 ndash 2 y = x
6 ndash x = 2 y
6 ndash x y = mdashndashndashndashmdash 2
6 ndash x there4
f
ndash1
( x ) = mdashndashndashndashmdash 2
g( x ) =1ndashndash x
Let gndash1( x ) = y
Thus g( y) = x
1ndashndash y
= x
y =1ndashndash x
there4 gndash1( x ) =1ndashndash x
Try Question 1 Self Assess 15
6 SPM
Clone
rsquo03
SPMClone
rsquo05
SPMClone
rsquo08
SPMClone
rsquo10
Given the function f ndash1 x rarr
find the value of f ndash1(3)
Solution
Let y = f ndash1
(3) f ( y) = 3
y + 8 mdashmdashmdash = 3 y ndash 6
y + 8 = 3( y ndash 6)
y + 8 = 3 y ndash 18
2 y = 26
y = 13
there4 f ndash1(3) = 13
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Functions 16
7
Try Questions 8ndash9 Self Assess 15
SPMClone
rsquo04
Given the function f x rarr mdashmdashmdashmdash and its
x hx ndash 5
x ne 2 x ndash 2
inverse function f ndash1 x rarr
mdashmdashmdashmdash2 x + k
x ne 3 find x ndash 3
(a) the value of h and of k
(b) the values of t such that f (t ) =4ndashndash3
t
Solution
(a) Let f ndash1( x ) = y Thus f ( y) = x
hy ndash 5 mdashmdashmdashmdash = x y ndash 2
hy ndash 5 = x ( y ndash 2)
hy ndash 5 = xy ndash 2 x
2 x ndash 5 = xy ndash hy
2 x ndash 5 = y( x ndash h)
2 x ndash 5 y = mdashmdashmdashmdash x ndash h
2 x ndash 5 there4 f ndash1( x ) = mdashmdashmdashmdash
x ndash h
2 x + k But it is given that f ndash1( x ) = mdashmdashmdashmdash x ndash 3
Hence by comparison k = ndash5 h = 3
(b) f(t ) =4ndashndash3
t
3t ndash 5 mdashmdashmdashmdash =
4ndashndash3
t t ndash 2
3(3t ndash 5) = 4t (t ndash 2)
9t ndash 15 = 4t 2 ndash 8t
0 = 4t 2 ndash 17t + 15
0 = (4t ndash 5)(t ndash 3)
t =5ndashndash4 or 3
Try Questions 3ndash7 Self Assess 15
Hence f ndash1gndash1 ( x )
= f ndash11ndashndash x 6 ndash 1ndashndash x = mdashndashmdashmdashndashndashmdash 2
= mdashndashmdashmdashndashndashmdash x ne 02 x
6 x ndash 1
Apply the compositefunction of gndash1 followed by f ndash1
8 SPM
Clone
rsquo05
13ndash2
10
x
f
y z
g
The above diagram shows the representation of the
mapping of y onto x by the function
f y rarr py + q and the mapping of y onto z by
the function
5 qg yrarrmdashmdashndashmdash ndashndash Find
3 y ne
3 y ndash q
(a) the value of p and of q
(b) the function that maps x onto y
(c) the function that maps x onto z
Solution
5(a) f y rarr py + q g y rarr mdashndashmdashndashmdash 3 y ndash q
5 f ( y) = py + q g( y) = mdashndashmdashndashmdash 3 y ndash q
f 3ndashndash2 = 1 g3
ndashndash2 = 10
5
3ndashndash2
p + q = 1 mdashndashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdash = 10
33ndashndash2 ndash q
3 p + 2q = 2 1 5mdashndashmdashmdash = 10
9ndashndash2 ndash q
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17 Functions
Try Question 10 Self Assess 15
The inverse of an inverse function f ndash1( x) will give
us back the original function f ( x)
15b To Find a Function Given its InverseFunction
15c Further Examples on InverseFunctions
16
The function f is defined by f ( x ) =
2 x + 1 x ne 1
x ndash 1
If f ndash1(k ) =4ndashndash3
k find the values of k
Solution
f ndash1(k ) =4ndashndash3
k
k = f 4ndashndash3
k
24k ndashndash3 + 1 k = mdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdash
4k ndashndash3
ndash 1
8k + 3 mdashmdashmdashmdash 3 k = mdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdash 4k ndash 3 mdashmdashmdashmdash 3
8k + 3 3 k = mdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdash 3 4k ndash 3
8k + 3 k = mdashmdashmdashmdash 4k ndash 3
If f ndash1 ( x ) = y then x = f ( y )
5 mdashndashmdashmdashndashmdash = 10 9 ndash 2q mdashndashmdashmdashmdash 2
10 mdashndashmdashmdashmdash = 10 9 ndash 2q
1 mdashndashmdashmdashmdashmdash = 1 9 ndash 2q
1 = 9 ndash 2q
2q = 8 q = 4
From 1 When q = 4 3 p + 2(4) = 2
p = ndash2
(b) The function that maps x onto y is f ndash1( x )
It has been found that f ( y) = ndash2 y + 4
Let f ndash1( x ) = w
Thus f (w) = x
ndash2w + 4 = x
4 ndash x = 2w
4 ndash x
w = mdashndashndashmdash 2 4 ndash x there4 f ndash1( x) = mdashmdashmdashmdash 2
(c) Based on the diagram the function that maps x
onto z is gf ndash1( x )
x y z
gf ndash1
gf ndash1
gf ndash1( x )
4 ndash x = gmdashndashndashmdash 2
5 = mdashndashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdashndashmdash 4 ndash x 3mdashndashndashmdash ndash 4 2
5 = mdashndashmdashmdashmdashndashmdashmdash 12 ndash 3 x ndash 8 mdashmdashmdashmdashndashmdashmdashmdash 2
10 = mdashndashmdashmdash 4 ndash 3 x
there4 gf ndash1 x rarr 10
4 ndash 3 x x ne
4
3
9
Try Question 11 Self Assess 15
SPMClone
rsquo11
Rearrange making x the subject
Given that gndash1( x ) =2 x + 1
2 x ndash 1 x ne
1
2 find g( x )
Solution
2 x + 1 Let y = mdashmdashmdashmdash 2 x ndash 1
y(2 x ndash 1) = 2 x + 1
2 xy ndash y = 2 x + 1
2 xy ndash 2 x = y + 1
x (2 y ndash 2) = y + 1
y + 1 x = mdashmdashmdashmdash 2 y ndash 2
y + 1 g( y) = mdashmdashmdashmdash 2 y ndash 2
there4 g( x) = x + 1
2 x ndash 2 x ne 1
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Functions 18
19
Try Question 30 SPM Exam Practice 1 ndash Paper 1
4k 2 ndash 3k = 8k + 3
4k 2 ndash 11k ndash 3 = 0
(4k + 1)(k ndash 3) = 0
k = ndash1ndashndash4 or 3
Given that f ndash1( x ) = 1
x x ne ndashm and x + m
g( x ) = 3 ndash x find
1 ndash 3 x (a) the value of m if f ( x ) = mdashndashmdashndashndashmdash x
(b) the values of k if ff ndash1(k 2 ndash 7) = g[(k + 2)2]
Solution
(a) Let f ndash1( x ) = y
f ( y) = x
1 ndash 3 y
mdashndashmdashndashndashndashmdash = x
y 1 ndash 3 y = xy
1 = xy + 3 y
1 = y( x + 3)
1 y = mdashndashmdashmdash x + 3
1 there4 f ndash1( x ) = mdashndashmdashmdash x + 3
1 But it is given that f ndash1( x ) = mdashndashmdashndashndashndashndashndashndashndashmdash x + m
Hence by comparison m = 3
Try Question 21 SPM Exam Practice 1 ndash Paper 2
18
Given the function f x rarr 5 x ndash 2 find ( f 2)ndash1 in the
same form
Solution
Find f 2( x ) first
f 2( x ) = ff ( x )
= f (5 x ndash 2)
= 5(5 x ndash 2) ndash 2 = 25 x ndash 10 ndash 2
= 25 x ndash 12
Next find the inverse of f 2( x )
Let ( f 2)ndash1 ( x ) = y
Thus f 2( y) = x
25 y ndash 12 = x
25 y = x + 12
x + 12 y = mdashmdashndashndashndashmdash 25
x + 12 ( f
2
)ndash1
( x ) = mdashmdashndashndashndashmdash 25
x + 12there4 ( f 2)ndash1 xrarr mdashmdashndashndashndashmdash 25
If the question requiresus to state the answerin the lsquosame formrsquo wehave to express theanswer in the form x + 12(f
2
)ndash1
x rarr mdashmdashmdashmdashmdash 25and not
x + 12(f 2)ndash1 ( x ) = mdashmdashmdashmdashmdash 25
Try Question 20 SPM Exam Practice 1 ndash Paper 2
17
The inverse of g ndash1 will give us back g
2 ndash kx Given that gndash1( x ) = mdashmdashmdashmdash and f ( x ) = 3 x find 4
(a) g( x ) in terms of k
(b) the values of k such that fg(1) = ndash3ndashndash2
k
Solution
2 ndash kx (a) gndash1( x ) = mdashmdashmdashmdash 4
2 ndash kx Let y = mdashmdashmdashmdash 4
4 y = 2 ndash kx
kx = 2 ndash 4 y 2 ndash 4 y x = mdashmdashmdashmdash k
2 ndash 4 y g( y) = mdashmdashmdashmdash k
2 ndash 4 x g( x) = mdashmdashmdashmdash k
(b) fg(1) = ndash3ndashndash2
k
2 ndash 4(1) f mdashmdashmdashmdashndashndashmdash = ndash
3ndashndash2
k k
f ndash2mdashmdash
k = ndash3ndashndash2
k
3ndash2mdashmdash
k = ndash3ndashndash2
k
ndash6
k =
ndash3k
2
ndash3k 2 = ndash12
k 2 = 4
k = plusmn 2
Rearrange making x the subject
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19 Functions
Try Question 22 SPM Exam Practice 1 ndash Paper 2
15
1 Evaluate f ndash1(4) for each of the following
functions
(a) f x rarr 5 ndash 4 x
5(b) f xrarr 6 ndash mdash x ne 0
x
(c) f xrarr x ne ndash3
2
3 x + 2
2 x + 3
2 Find the inverse function of each of the
following functions
(a) f x rarr 7 x ndash 4
3 x ndash 4(b) g x rarr mdashmdashndashmdashmdash 2
(c)3
h xrarr 9 ndashmdash x ne 0 x
(d) x ne3
55 x ndash 3m xrarr
2 x + 2
(e) n x rarr 983152 983151983151983151983151983151983151983151
2 ndash x ndash x x 2
3 Given the functions
4mdash x
f xrarr x ne 0 and
g x rarr 2 x + 3 find each of the followingfunctions
(a) fg (d) g2 (g) f ndash1gndash1
(b) gf (e) f ndash1 (h) gndash1 f ndash1
(c) f 2 (f) gndash1
3 x ndash 1 4 The function f is defined by f x rarr mdashmdashndashmdashmdash
x ndash 2
x ne k find
(a) the value of k
(b) f 2
(c) f ndash1
5 Given the functions f x rarr 2 ndash 4 x and
3g xrarr x ne 1 find
x ndash 1
(a) f ndash1 (c) f ndash1gndash1 (e) (gf )ndash1
(b) gndash1 (d) gf
Is (gf )ndash1 = f ndash1gndash1
6 Given the functions f x rarr 1 ndash 2 x and
g xrarrmdashndashmdashmdash x ndash 2
x + 2 x ne 2 find
(a) f ndash1 (d) fg
(b) gndash1 (e) ( fg)ndash1
(c) gndash1 f ndash1
Is ( fg)ndash1 = gndash1 f ndash1
7 The function f is defined by f x rarr 2 x ndash 1
(a) Find the expressions for f 2 dan f ndash1
(b) Show that ( f ndash1)2 = ( f 2)ndash1
8 Given the function f x rarr 4 x + h and its inverse
kx + 5 function f ndash1 x rarr mdashndashndashmdashmdashmdash find 4
(a) the value of h and of k
(b) the expression for f ndash1 f
9 Given the function f xrarr x
x + p x ne 5 and
x ndash 5
qx + 6 its inverse function f ndash1 x rarr mdashndashndashndashmdashmdash
x ndash 1
x ne 1 find
(a) the value of p
and ofq
(b) the values of x for which f ndash1( x ) = 8 x
10
ndash2
2
ndash1
x y z
The diagram shows the representation of the
mapping of y onto x by the function
f y rarr my + n and the mapping of y onto z by
the function g yrarr m mdash y nemdash Findn ndash 2 y 2
n
(a) the value of m and of n
(b) the function that maps x onto y
(c) the function that maps x onto z
3 x + 10 11 (a) Given that f ndash1( x ) = mdashmdashmdashmdashmdash find f ( x ) 4
2 x + 3 (b) Given that gndash1( x ) = mdashmdashmdashmdash find g( x ) x + 4
(b) ff ndash1(k 2 ndash 7) = g[(k + 2)2]
k 2 ndash 7 = 3 ndash (k + 2)2
k 2 ndash 7 = 3 ndash (k 2 + 4k + 4)
k 2 ndash 7 = 3 ndash k 2 ndash 4k ndash 4
2k 2 + 4k ndash 6 = 0
k 2 + 2k ndash 3 = 0
(k + 3)(k ndash 1) = 0
k = ndash3 or 1
ff ndash1( x ) = x is always true and it hasto be memorised
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Functions 20
(a) State the value of k (b) Using the function notation
express f ( x ) in terms of x
[2 marks]
8 The diagram shows the relation
between set X and set Y in the form
of a graph
n
m
k
h
2 4 6 8
Set Y
Set X
State
(a) the relation in the form of
ordered pairs
(b) the type of the relation
(c) the domain of the relation
[3 marks]
12 Functions
13 Absolute Value Functions
9 x f a
10bx ndash 2
4
1 1
The arrow diagram represents
the function f x rarr a
bx ndash 2 x ne k
where a b and k are constants
Find
(a) the value of a and of b
(b) the value of k
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11 Relations
1
15
24
35
45
P Q
6
7
8
9
The arrow diagram shows the
relation between set P and set Q
Based on the arrow diagram state
(a) the domain(b) the range
(c) the codomain
2 The arrow diagram shows the
relation between set A and set B
1
5
6
8
A B
a
e
(a) Represent the given relation
using ordered pairs
(b) State the type of the given
relation
3 Set Q
11
9
7
5
Set P 2 6 8
The above graph represents therelation from set P = 2 6 8 to set
Q = 5 7 9 11 State
(a) the images of 6
(b) the objects of 7
(c) the range
4 P = 2 6 8
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Paper Short Questions1
Based on the above informationthe relation from P to Q is defined
by the ordered pairs (2 1) (2 3)
(6 5) (6 7) State
(a) the images of 2
(b) the object of 7
[2 marks]
5 The diagram below shows the
relation between set P and set Q
x
y
z
10
2030
40
Set P Set Q
State
(a) the range of the relation
(b) the type of the relation
[2 marks]
6 In the diagram below set Q shows
the images of the elements of set P
3
2
ndash2
ndash3
81
16
Set P Set Q
(a) State the type of relation
between set P and set Q
(b) Using function notation
write down a relation between
set P and set Q
[2 marks]
7 The following arrow diagram
represents a linear function f
x f ( x )
2
5
7
k
1
4
6
8
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21 Functions
10 (a) Sketch the graph of the
absolute value function
f ( x ) = 3 ndash x for the domain
0 x 4
(b) Hence state the corresponding
range of values of f ( x )
11 Given the function g( x ) = 2 x ndash 9find the possible values of
x if g( x ) = 4
12 The diagram shows the function
m x rarr x ndash h
h where h is
a constant
7
x x ndash hm
2
h
Find the value of h [2 marks]
13 Given the function f x rarr 983135 x ndash 4983135find the values of x such that
f ( x ) = 9 [2 marks]
14 The given diagram shows the graph
of the function f ( x ) = |2 x ndash 3| for thedomain 0 le x le 4
y
x
3
4O k
State(a) the value of k
(b) the range of values of f ( x )
corresponding to the given
domain [3 marks]
14 Composite Functions
15 The functions f and g are defined by
f x rarr 3 x ndash 2 and g x rarr x + 2
respectively Calculate fg(5)
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16 Given the functions g x rarr 4 + x 2
and h x rarr 2 x ndash 4 find gh
17 Given the function f x rarr 4 ndash 5 x
find f 2
18 Given that f x rarr 2 x + m and
f 2 x rarr px + 6 find the value of m
and of p
19 Given the functions f x rarr 3 x ndash 7
and fg x rarr x 2 + 1 find the
function g
20 The function f is defined by
f x rarr x ndash 2 Another function g is
such that gf x rarr x 2 + 1 Find the
function g
21 Given the functions f ( x ) = 2 x ndash 4
and fg( x ) = 8 x + 2 find gf ( x )
22 Given the functions h( x ) = 7 x ndash 1
and the composite function
hg( x ) = 35 x + 13 find
(a) g( x )
(b) the value of x when
gh( x ) = 4
[4 marks]
23 Given the function g x rarr px + q
and its composite function
g2 x rarr 49 x ndash 32 find the value of p
and of q such that p gt 0
[3 marks]
24 Given the function f ( x) = x + 4 and
g( x ) = tx ndash 6 find
(a) f (6)
(b) the value of t such that
gf (6) = 24
[3 marks]
25 Given the function g x rarr 4 x ndash 1
and h x rarr 8 x find
(a) hg ( x )
(b) the value of x if hg( x ) = 2g( x )
[4 marks]
15 Inverse Functions
26 Given the function f ( x ) =4 x + 3
x + 5
x ne ndash5 calculate the value of
f ndash1(2)
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27 Given the function g x rarr 4 x + 1
x + 4
x ne ndash4 find gndash1
28 Given the functions f ( x ) =2
x ndash3
x ne 3 and g( x ) = 4 x ndash 1 find
f ndash1g
1ndashndash
2
29 Given the function f x rarr 3 x + h
and its inverse function
f ndash1 x rarr kx ndash2ndashndash3
find the value of h
and of k
30 Given the function f ( x ) =24
px + q
f (1) = 8 find
(a) the value of p and of q
(b) the values of k if f ndash1 (k ) = k
31 Given the inverse function
f ndash1( x ) = 2 x ndash 5 find
(a) f ( x )
(b) the values of k if
f ndash1 f (k ) = k 2 ndash 12
32
x fndash14 x + p
ndash2
ndash6
The arrow diagram represents
f ndash1( x ) = 4 x + p where
p is a constant Find
(a) the value of p(b) f ( x )
33 Given the functions f ( x ) =2
3 x + 1
(a) gndash1 f ( x )
(b) the values of x which are
mapped onto themselves
under the function f
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Functions 22
34 Given that g x rarr 4 x ndash 1 and
h x rarr x 2 ndash 3 x + 5 find
(a) gndash1(7)
(b) hg( x )
[4 marks]
35 Given the functions h x rarr mmdashndash x
ndash 3
x ne 0 and h ndash1 x rarr
10mdashmdashmdash x + k
x ne ndashk
where m and k are constants find
the value of m and of k
[3 marks]
36 In the following arrow diagram the
function f maps x onto y and the
function g maps y onto z
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Paper Long Questions2
14 Composite Functions
1 The following diagram shows the
functions f and g that are defined
by f xrarr ax + b and g x rarr10
c ndash x
x ne c respectively
ndash2
ndash 4
4
17
ndash3
m
g
g
f
f
Find
(a) the value of a of b and of c(b) the value of m
(c) the expression for gf
2 The functions f and g are
defined by f x rarr hx ndash 5 and
g x rarr x 2 + 3 x + 5 respectively
If the composite function fg is
defined by fg x rarr 2 x 2 + kx + 5
find the value of h and of k
3 The functions f and g are definedax
by f xrarr mdashmdashmdash x ne 1 and1 ndash x
g x rarr bx ndash 1 respectively If
f (4) = ndash4 and g(2) = 3 find
(a) the value of a and of b
(b) the value of x for which
fg =gf
4 Given the functions f x rarr 3 ndash x
1and g xrarr mdashmdashmdash x ne 1 find the
1 ndash x
expression for each of the
following
(a) fg
(b) f 2
(c) f 13
(d) g
2
(e) g3
(f) g19
5 The function f is defined by
f x rarr 2 x + 3 Another function g is
such that gf x rarr 4 x 2 + 12 x + 15
Find
(a) the function g
(b) the values of c if g(c) = 7c
(c) the values of x if fg = gf
6
5
89
x y
f
g
z
The above arrow diagram shows
the representation of the mapping
of x onto y by the function f x rarr
4 x ndash a and the mapping of y onto z
b by the function g y rarr mdashmdashndashndashmdash
12 ndash y
y ne 12 Find
(a) the value of a and of b
(b) the expression for the function
that maps x onto z
(c) the element x that does not
change when it is mapped
onto z
7 The functions f and g are
defined by f x rarr 2 x + 3 and
g x rarr x 2 + bx + c respectively
If the composite function fg is
given by fg x rarr 2 x 2 + 4 x ndash 3
find
(a) the value of b and of c
(b) the value of g2(1)
x y f g
z
4
1
ndash2
Write down the value of (a) gndash1(4)
(b) gf (1)
[2 marks]
37 The functionsh and w are defined
by h( x ) = 3 x + 5 and w( x ) =2
1 ndash 4 x
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(a) hndash1(6)
(b) wndash1( x ) [4 marks]
38 Given the functions m x rarr 4 x ndash 6
and n xrarr 3
mdash x
x ne 0 find nm ndash1
[3 marks]
39 Given the function g x rarr 6 ndash 2 x
find(a) g(ndash4)
(b) the value of p such that
gndash1( p) = 8
[3 marks]
40 Given the functions g x rarr 2 x + 3
and h x rarr 5 x ndash 8 find
(a) gndash1( x )
(b) hgndash1(11)
[3 marks]
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23 Functions
8 Given the functions f x rarr 3 x ndash 2
and fg x rarr 4 ndash 15 x find
(a) the expression for gf
(b) the values of n if
gf (n2 ndash 1) = 6n + 6
9 The functions f and f 2 are such
that f x rarr ax + b and
f 2
x rarr 9 x + 8(a) Find the values of a and
the corresponding values
of b
(b) Considering a 0 find the
values of k for which
f (2k + 1) = k (k + 2)
10 The function g is defined by
g x rarr x + 2 Another function f
is such that fg x rarr x 2 + 5 x + 7
Find(a) the function f ( x )
(b) the values of c if f (2c) = 7c
15 Inverse Functions
11 The function f is defined by
f x rarr mx + k where m and k
are constants The function g is
defined by
g xrarr12
mdashmdashmdash
x + 1
x ne ndash1
(a) Find the expression for gndash1
(b) Find the expression for fg in
terms of m and k
(c) If f (3) = gndash1(3) and
fg(ndash2) = ndash2 find the value of m
and of k
12 Given the functions f x rarr x + 1
x ndash 2
x ne 2 and g xrarrmdashmdashmdashmdash
x
kx + 3 x ne 0
find the value of k if gf ndash1(0) = 3
13 Given the function f x rarr x + p
x + q
x ne ndashq and its inverse function
f ndash1 x rarr2 ndash 3 x
1 ndash x x ne 1 find
(a) the value of p and of q
(b) the values of k if f 2(k ) =1mdash3 k
14
7
5
3
ndash1
A B
f
gndash1
C
The diagram shows the mapping of
the functions f and gndash1 such that
f x rarr
2 x + a andg x rarr bx + c Given that g maps 1
onto itself find
(a) the value of a
(b) the value of b and of c
15 Given the function f x rarr 5 x + h
and its inverse function
f ndash1 x rarr kx +2mdash5 find
(a) the value of h and of k
(b) (i) f (3) (ii) f ndash1 f (3)
mx ndash n 16 Given the function f x rarr mdashmdashmdashndashndashndashmdash x ndash 2
x ne 2 and its inverse function
f ndash1 x rarrndash
mdashmdashmdashmdash x ne 2 find5 ndash 2 x
2 ndash x
(a) the value of m and of n
(b) the value of k for which
f (k ) = k + 2
17 The following diagram represents
the mapping of y onto x by the
function f y rarr hy + k and
the mapping of y onto z by the
function g y rarr6
2 y ndash k y ne
k
2
3 2
ndash2
x y z
Find
(a) the value of h and of k
(b) the function that maps x
onto y
(c) the function that maps x
onto z
18 Given the functions f ( x ) = 2 x ndash 5
3 x and g( x ) = mdashmdashmdash x ne ndash3 find
x + 3
(a) f ndash1g( x )
(b) the value of x for which
gf (ndash x ) = f 2(2)
19 Given that f x rarr p ndash qx find
(a) f ndash1( x ) in terms of p and q
(b) the value of p and of q if
f ndash1(8) = ndash1 and f (1) = ndash2
3 ndash kx 20 Given that gndash1( x ) = mdashmdashmdashmdash and
2
f ( x ) = 2 x 2 ndash 3 find
(a) g( x ) in terms of k
(b) the value of k for which
g( x 2) = 2 f (ndash x )
21 Given the functions f x rarr hx + k
h 0 and f 2 x rarr 25 x ndash 18
find
(a) the value of h and of k
(b) ( f ndash1)2 in the same form
22 Given that f ndash1( x ) =
1 x ne k
k ndash x
and g( x ) = 2 + x find
(a) f ( x ) in terms of k
(b) the value k if
ff ndash1(k 2 + 2) = g[(5 + k )2]
23 Given that f x rarr 2 x ndash 3 and
g x rarr x
2 + 2 find
(a) f ndash1
g [3 marks]
(b) the function h such that
hg x rarr 2 x + 4
[3 marks]
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1 The function f and its inverse function f ndash1 are
defined by f ( x ) =hx
x ndash 3 x ne 3 f ndash1( x ) =
kx
x ndash 2 x ne 2
respectively where h and k are constants Another
function g is defined by g( x ) =1
x x ne 0
(a) Find the value of h and of k [4 marks]
(b) If gf ndash1( x ) = ndash5 x find the values of x [3 marks]
2 Given the functions f xrarr x
2 ndash 2 and g x rarr 3 x + k
where k is a constant find
(a) f ndash1(3) [2 marks]
(b) the value of k if f ndash1g x rarr 6 x ndash 4 [2 marks]
(c) h( x ) such that hf x rarr 9 x ndash 3 [2 marks]
Long Questions
Paper 2
1 The relation between set
X = 6 12 15 21 and set
Y = 3 5 7 is lsquo factor of rsquo
(a) Find the image of 12
(b) Express the relation in the
form of ordered pairs
[3 marks]
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2 Given the functions g( x ) = 5 x ndash 11
and h( x ) = 3 x find the value of
gh(2)
[2 marks]
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3 The inverse function hndash1 is defined
by hndash1 x rarr 3
4 ndash x x ne 4 Find
(a) h( x )
(b) the value of x such that
h( x ) = ndash14
[4 marks]
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Paper 1
1 The graph below shows the relation
between set A and B
40
30
20
10
S e t B
Set A
4321
State
(a) the object of 40
(b) the type of the relation
[2 marks]
2 The relation between two variables
is represented by the following set
of ordered pairs
(ndash4 16) (ndash3 9) (ndash2 4) (2 4)
(3 9) (4 16)
(a) State the type of the above
relation
(b) Represent the above relation
using a function notation
[2 marks]
3 Given the function f ( x ) = px + q and
f 2 ( x ) = 4 x + 9 where p and q are
constants find the value of p and of
q if p lt 0 [3 marks]
4 Given the function f x rarr x + 4
and the composite function
gf x rarr x 2 + 6 x + 2 find
(a) g( x )
(b) fg(4) [4 marks]
5 Given the function f ( x ) =
2 x + p
5 and
its inverse function f ndash1( x ) =
5 x + 3
q
find the value of p and of q
[4 marks]
Short Questions
Paper 1
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Functions 4
11
1 Represent each of the following relations by
(a) an arrow diagram
(b) ordered pairs
(c) a graph
(i) The relation lsquoremainder when divided
by 5rsquo from set A = 6 12 18 24 to set
B = 1 2 3 4
(ii) The relation lsquo factors of rsquo from set P to
set Q where P = Q = 2 3 4 8
(iii) The relation lsquodifference of digits of rsquofrom set X = 14 21 23 34 48 to set
Y = 1 3 4
2 A relation from set P = 26 34 45 62 to set
Q = 12 20 24 48 is defined by lsquo product of
digits of rsquo
(a) Represent the relation by an arrow diagram
(b) State
(i) the domain
(ii) the codomain
(iii) the image of 45
(iv) the objects of 12
(v) the range
of the relation
3 State the type of relation shown by each of the
following arrow diagrams
(a) M N lsquocapital ofrsquo
Sarawak
Perak
Kedah
Kuching
Ipoh
Alor Setar
(b) P Qlsquoelements ofrsquo
methane
water
carbondioxide
carbon
hydrogen
oxygen
4 State the type of relation of
(a) the ordered pairs
(4 0) (4 1) (5 2) (6 7) (6 8)
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(a)4
6
7
8
10
12
there4 The above arrow diagram shows
many-to-many relation
(b) X Y
5
7
9
12
15
P
M
there4 The above arrow diagram shows
many-to-one relation
1
The following ordered pairs represent a relation
from set A = 3 5 7 to set B = 9 15 21
(3 9) (5 15) (7 21)
(a) State the type of the above relation
(b) State the range
(c) Using function notation write down a relationbetween set A and set B
Solution
3
5
7
9
15
21
A B
Based on the arrow diagram
(a) the relation is a one-to-one relation(b) the range is 9 15 21
(c) the function notation is
f ( x) = 3 x
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5 Functions
(b) the graph
3 4 6 7 9
Set B
Set A
11
10
8
5 The following ordered pairs represent a relation
from set P = 2 6 10 to set Q = 1 3 5
(2 1) (6 3) (10 5)
(a) State the type of the above relation
(b) State the range
(c) Using function notation write down a
relation between set P and set Q
1 A function is a special type of relation where each and every object inthe domain has only one image
2 The types of relations that are considered as functions are(a) one-to-one relation (b) many-to-one relation
x
y
z
a
b
c
a
b
c
d
w
x
y
z
3 The main properties for a relation to be considered a function are(a) Each and every object must have one and only one image [If there are objects that have two or more images the relation is not a
function](b) Two or more objects are allowed to have the same image [ Many-to-one relation is considered a function](c) It is not necessary that all elements in the codomain are images [ Non-image elements are allowed in a function]
4 If a function links x to x2 ndash 3 x + 5 by using function notation it is written as f x rarr x2 ndash 3 x + 5 or f ( x) = x2 ndash 3 x + 5 It is read as lsquofunction f
that maps x onto x2 ndash 3 x + 5rsquo
12 Functions
Facts
Function is also known asmapping
Facts
The types of relations that are not
considered as functions are(a) one-to-many relation
a
b
x
y
z
[Not a function becauseelement lsquoarsquo has more thanone image]
(b) many-to-many relation
a
b
c
x
y
z
[Not a function becauseelement lsquobrsquo has more thanone image]
(c) relation where there areelements in the domainthat do not have an image
x
y
z
a
b
c
d
[Not a function becauseelement lsquodrsquo does not havean image]
5
Explain whether each of the following relations is a function
(a) (b) (c)
A Blsquohasrsquo
January
June
August
28 days
30 days
31 days
P Qlsquoconsists of rsquo
Bronze
Brass
cuprum
stanum
zinc
1
3
57
3
9
15
M N lsquothree times ofrsquo
Solution
(a) It is a function because
bull each and every object has only one image
bull many-to-one relation is allowed
bull non-image element ie lsquo28 daysrsquo is allowed
(b) It is not a function because there are objects that have more than one image
(c) It is not a function because there is an element in the domain that does not
have an image ie lsquo7rsquo
12a To Recognise Functions
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Functions 6
6
Try Questions 2ndash3 Self Assess 12
Given the function f x rarr x 2 ndash 4 x ndash 1 find
(a) the image of 2
(b) the objects that have the image 4
Solution(a) f x rarr x 2 ndash 4 x ndash 1
f ( x ) = x 2 ndash 4 x ndash 1
When x = 2
f (2) = 22 ndash 4(2) ndash 1
= 4 ndash 8 ndash 1
= ndash5
Hence the image of 2 is ndash5
(b)
When f ( x ) = 4
x 2 ndash 4 x ndash 1 = 4
x 2 ndash 4 x ndash 5 = 0
( x + 1)( x ndash 5) = 0
x = ndash1 or 5
Hence the objects that have the image 4 are
ndash1 or 5
Object
12b To Solve Problems involving Functions
7
The arrow diagram below shows the function
15 f x rarr mdashmdashmdashmdash ax + b
ndash3
x f
ax +b
ndash4
ndash5
ndash3
15
(a) Find the value of a and of b
(b) State the value of x such that the function f is
undefined
Solution
15(a) f x rarr mdashmdashmdashmdash ax + b
15 f ( x ) = mdashmdashmdashmdash ax + b
f (ndash3) = ndash5
15 ndashndashndashndashndashndashndash = ndash5 ndash3a + b
15a ndash 5b = 15
3a ndash b = 3 1
f (ndash4) = ndash3
15 ndashndashndashndashndashndashndashndash = ndash3 ndash4a + b
12a ndash 3b = 15
4a ndash b = 5 2
1 ndash 2 ndasha = ndash2
a = 2
From 1 3(2) ndash b = 3
b = 3
(b)
15 f ( x ) = mdashmdashmdashmdashmdash 2 x + 3
When the denominator 0
2 x + 3 0
3 x ndash ndashndash
2
1 x ndash1ndashndash
2
Hence the value of x such that the
1 function f is undefined is ndash1ndashndash
2
Substitute x = ndash4
Substitute x = ndash3
Try Questions 4ndash8 Self Assess 12
When the function f has an image 4 it meansthat f ( x) = 4
A function f is undefined when its denominatoris zero
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7 Functions
9
Try Question 11 Self Assess 12
(a) Given the function f ( x ) = 3 sin x ndash tan x find
the image of 30deg
(b) Given the function g( x ) = 2 cos x find the
value of x such that the function g has the
image 16 for the domain 0deg x 90deg
Solution
(a) f ( x ) = 3 sin x ndash tan x
f (30deg) = 3 sin 30deg ndash tan 30deg
= 3(05) ndash 05774
= 09226
Hence the image of 30deg is 09226
(b) g( x ) = 16
2 cos x = 16
16cos x = ndashndashndash
2
cos x = 08
x = 3687deg
The value of x such that the function g has the
image 16 is 3687deg
Press SHIFT cos
08 =
Answer display 3686989765
10
Try Question 12 Self Assess 12
12c Domain Range Objects and Imagesof a Function
The arrow diagram represents the function
f x rarr 2 x 2 ndash 5 State
(a) the domain
(b) the range
(c) the image of 0
(d) the objects of (i) 3
(ii) ndash3
Solution
(a) Domain = ndash2 ndash1 0 1 2
(b) Range = ndash5 ndash3 3
(c) The image of 0 is ndash5
(d) (i) The objects of 3 are 2 and ndash2
(ii) The objects of ndash3 are 1 and ndash1
8
Try Questions 9ndash10 Self Assess 12
3 x + k A function f is defined by f x rarr ndashndashndashndashndashndash for all 2 x ndash 4
values of x except x = p and k is a constant
(a) State the value of p
(b) Given that the value 5 is mapped onto itself
under f find
(i) the value of k (ii) another value of x that is mapped onto
itself
Solution
3 x + k (a) For f x rarr ndashndashndashndashndashndashndash 2 x ndash 4
Denominator ne 0
2 x ndash 4 ne 0
x ne 2
It is given that x ne p there4 p = 2
(b)
(i) 5 is mapped onto itself
thus f (5) = 5
3(5) + k mdashmdashmdashmdashmdash = 5 2(5) ndash 4
15 + k mdashmdashmdashmdash = 5 6
15 + k = 30
k = 15
(ii) For self-mapping
f ( x ) = x
3 x + 15 mdashndashmdashmdashmdash = x 2 x ndash 4
3 x + 15 = 2 x 2 ndash 4 x
2 x 2 ndash 7 x ndash 15 = 0 (2 x + 3)( x ndash 5) = 0
3 x = ndash ndashndash or 5 2
Hence another value of x that is mapped
1 onto itself apart from 5 is ndash1ndashndash 2
x f
23
2 x 2 ndash 5
1
0
ndash1
ndash2
ndash3
ndash5
Self-mapping is given by f ( x) = x where both theobject and the image have the same value
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Functions 8
12
1 State whether each of the following relations is a
function
(a) A Blsquotype of numberrsquo
6
14
15
24
multiple of 3
multiple of 7
(b)
Consonants
Vowels
i
v
w
u
P Qlsquoconsist of lettersrsquo
(c)
21
32
5364
2
6
15
M N lsquoproduct of digits ofrsquo
(d) X Y lsquohasrsquo
PERAK
KEDAH
SELANGOR
2 vowels
3 vowels
4 vowels
2 Given the function f x rarr 18 9mdash x ne ndashndash find
2 x ndash 9 2
(a) the image of (i) 0 (ii) 12 (b) the object that has the image (i) 2 (ii) 6
a 3 Given that f x rarr ndashndashndashndashndashndash f (3) = ndash5 and
x ndash b
f (ndash5) = ndash1 find
(a) the value of a and of b
(b) the value of x such that the function f is
undefined
4 The arrow diagram
shows the function
b f x rarr ax + ndashndash x Find
(a) the value of a and of b
(b) the value of x such that
the function f is undefined
(c) the object that has the image 7 apart from
x = 2
2 x 5 The function g is defined by g x rarr mdashmdashmdashmdash
x + m
If g(5) = 3g(2) find the value of m Hence find
(a) the image of 10
1(b) the object that has the image ndash ndashndash 2
(c) the value of x such that the function f is
undefined
6 Given that f x rarr
f (3) = 4 find
(a) the value of p and of q
4(b) the values of x such that f ( x ) = ndashndash x
3
7 Given that g x rarr a + bx g(1) = ndash3 and
g(ndash2) = 3 find
(a) the value of a and of b
(b) the values of n if g(n2 + 1) = 5n ndash 6
8 A function f is defined by f x rarr 5 x ndash 2 Find
(a) the object that has the image 5
(b) the object that is mapped onto itself
a 9 A function f is defined by f x rarr mdashmdashmdash The
b ndash x
values 3 and 5 are mapped onto themselves under
f
(a) Find the value of a and of b
(b) State the value of x such that the function f is
undefined
10 The arrow diagram
shows the function
f x rarr px + qx 2
Find
(a) the value of p and
of q
(b) the values of x that
are mapped onto themselves
11 (a) Given the function f x rarr sin x + cos x find
the image of (i) 45deg (ii) 60deg
(b) Given the function g x rarr tan x find the
value of x such that the image is 1527 if x is
an acute angle
12 The arrow diagram
represents the function
f x rarr x 2 + 2 State
(a) the domain
(b) the range
(c) the image of 0
(d) the objects of
(i) 3
(ii) 6
ndash5
7
2
ndash1
x f b ndash
x ax +
ndash5
ndash16
ndash1
ndash2
x f
px + qx 2
6
x f x 2 + 2
32
1
0
ndash1
ndash2
2
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9 Functions
13 Absolute Value Functions
1 The absolute value of x is written as 983135 x983135 and it is read aslsquothe modulus of x rsquo
2 The definition of 983135 x983135 is
x if x 0 983135 x 983135 =
ndash x if x 0
3 The absolute value function is defined by
f ( x) if f ( x) 0 983135 f ( x)983135 =
ndash f ( x) if f ( x) 0
Facts
983135 x 983135 is the numerical value of x iepositive numbers are still positivebut negative numbers will bechanged to positive For example
9831355983135 = 5 and 983135ndash5983135 = 5
Facts
The graph of a linear absolutevalue function has a V shape
2
Given the function f x rarr
9831354 x ndash 5983135 find(a) the image of
(i) ndash1 (ii) 4
(b) the objects that have the image 3
Solution
(a) f x rarr 9831354 x ndash 5983135
f ( x ) = 9831354 x ndash 5983135 (i) f (ndash1) = 9831354(ndash1) ndash 5983135 = 983135ndash9983135 = 9
Hence the image of ndash1 is 9
(ii) f (4) = 9831354(4) ndash 5983135 = 98313511983135 = 11
Hence the image of 4 is 11
(b)
f ( x ) = 3
9831354 x ndash 5983135 = 3
4 x ndash 5 = plusmn 3
The first equation is
4 x ndash 5 = 3
4 x = 8
x = 2
The second equation is
4 x ndash 5 = ndash3
4 x = 2
x =
1
ndashndash2 Hence the objects that have the image 3 are
2 or 1ndashndash2
Try Questions 1ndash2 Self Assess 13
SPMClone
rsquo07
3
Sketch the graph of each of the following absolute
value functions
(a) f ( x ) = 983135 x + 3983135 for the domain ndash 4 x 1
(b) f ( x ) = 9831354 x ndash 7983135 for the domain 0 x 4
State the corresponding range of values of f ( x )
Solution
(a) Prepare a table as shown below
The sketch of the graph of f ( x ) = 983135 x + 3983135 is as shown
below
ndash4 ndash3 ndash 2 ndash1 O 1
y
x
4
3
2
1
Range
Domain
SPMClone
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x
ndash4 ndash3 ndash2 ndash1 0 1
f ( x ) 1 0 1 2 3 4
For any 983135 f ( x)983135 = k there are two equations that canbe formed ie f ( x) = k or f ( x) = ndashk
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Functions 10
1 If f is a function which maps set A onto set B and g is a function whichmaps set B onto set C then gf is a composite function of f followedby g which maps set A onto set C
x f ( x ) g[f ( x )] = gf ( x )
gf
A B C
f g
14 Composite Functions
14a To Find Composite Functions
Facts
bull fg ( x) means f [ g ( x)]bull In general fg ne gf bull f 2 = ff f 3 = fff or ff 2 and so on
13
1 Given the function f x rarr 983135 x 2 ndash 4 x ndash 3983135 find the
image of
(a) ndash3 (b) 0 (c) 2
2 Given the function f ( x ) = 983135 2 ndash 5 x 983135 find
(a) the image of
(i) 2 (ii) ndash2
(b) the objects that have the image 7
3 Sketch the graph of each of the following
absolute value functions
(a) f ( x ) = 983135 x + 2983135 for the domain ndash3 x 3
(b) f ( x ) = 983135 2 x ndash 5983135 for the domain 0 x 7
(c) f ( x ) = 983135 3 ndash 2 x 983135 for the domain ndash3 x 4 (d) f ( x ) = 983135 3 x ndash 5983135 for the domain ndash2 x 4
State the corresponding range of values of f ( x )
Try Question 3 Self Assess 13
there4 The corresponding range of values of
f ( x ) is 0 f ( x) 4
(b)
At the x -axis y = 0
Thus 9831354 x ndash 7983135 = 0
4 x ndash 7 = 0
4 x = 7
7 3 x = ndashndash = 1ndashndash
4 4
Hence the graph touches the x -axis at 13ndashndash4
0Prepare a table as shown below
The sketch of graph of f ( x ) = 9831354 x ndash 7983135 is as shown
below
O 1 2 3 4 x
y
10
8
6
4
2
3ndash4
1
Range
Domain
there4 The corresponding range of values of
f ( x ) is 0
f ( x)
9
x 0 1 2 3 4
f ( x ) 7 3 1 5 9
The corresponding range of values of f ( x) meansthe range from the smallest value of y to the largest
value of y based on the given domain
First of all determine the point where the graphtouches the x-axis
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11 Functions
11
The functions f and g are defined by f x rarr 2 x + 1
and g x rarr x 2 ndash 2 respectively Find
(a) the value of fg(3) and of gf (ndash2)
(b) the composite functions
(i) fg (iii) f 2
(ii) gf (iv) g2
(c) the values of x if gf ( x ) = 23Solution
(a) fg(3) = f [g(3)] = f (32 ndash 2) = f (7) = 2(7) + 1
= 15
gf (ndash2) = g[2(ndash2) + 1] = g(ndash3) = (ndash3)2 ndash 2
= 7
(b) f x rarr 2 x + 1 g x rarr x 2 ndash 2
f ( x ) = 2 x + 1 g( x ) = x 2 ndash 2
(i) fg( x )
= f [g( x )]
= f ( x 2 ndash 2)
= 2( x 2 ndash 2) + 1
= 2 x 2 ndash 3
there4 fg x rarr 2 x2 ndash 3
(ii) gf ( x )
= g[ f ( x )]
= g(2 x + 1)
= (2 x + 1)2 ndash 2
= 4 x 2 + 4 x + 1 ndash 2
= 4 x 2 + 4 x ndash 1
there4 gf x rarr 4 x2 + 4 x ndash 1
(iii) f 2( x )
= ff ( x )
= f (2 x + 1)
= 2(2 x + 1) + 1 = 4 x + 3
there4 f 2 x rarr 4 x + 3
(iv) g2( x )
= gg( x )
= g( x 2 ndash 2)
= ( x 2 ndash 2)2 ndash 2
= x 4 ndash 4 x 2 + 4 ndash 2
= x 4 ndash 4 x 2 + 2
there4 g2 x rarr x4 ndash 4 x2 + 2
(c) gf ( x ) = 23
4 x 2 + 4 x ndash 1 = 23
4 x 2 + 4 x ndash24 = 0
x 2 + x ndash 6 = 0
( x ndash 2)( x + 3) = 0
x = 2 or ndash3
Try Questions 1ndash5 Self Assess 14
Substitute the x inf ( x ) = 2 x + 1
darrwith ( x 2 ndash 2)
Substitute the x in g( x ) = x 2 ndash 2
darrwith (2 x + 1)
Substitute the x inf ( x ) = 2 x + 1
darrwith (2 x + 1)
Substitute the x in g( x ) = x 2 ndash 2
darrwith ( x 2 ndash 2)
12
Given the function f x rarr
expression for each of the following functions
(a) f 2 (b) f 8 (c) f 9
Solution
x + 1(a) f x rarr mdashmdashmdash x ndash 1
x + 1 f ( x ) = mdashmdashmdash x ndash 1
f 2( x ) = ff ( x )
x + 1 = f mdashmdashmdash x ndash 1
x + 1
= mdashmdashmdash + 1 x ndash 1 = mdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdash x + 1 = mdashmdashmdash ndash 1 x ndash 1
x + 1 + x ndash 1 mdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdashndashmdash x ndash 1 = mdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdashndashmdash x + 1 ndash ( x ndash 1) mdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdashndashmdash x ndash 1
2 x = ndashndash 2
= x
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Functions 12
4
(a) The function f is defined by f x rarr 2 x + 4
Another function g is such that
fg x rarr 3 x ndash 8 Find the function g
(b) The function f is defined by f x rarr x ndash 2
Another function g is such that
gf x rarr x ne 11 ndash 3 x 3
1 11 Find the function g
Solution
(a) Case where the function g that has to
be determined is situated lsquoinsidersquo
It is given that f x rarr 2 x + 4 and
fg x rarr 3 x ndash 8
fg( x ) = 3 x ndash 8
f [g( x )] = 3 x ndash 8
2g( x ) + 4 = 3 x ndash 8
2g( x ) = 3 x ndash 12
3 x ndash 12 g( x ) = mdashmdashmdashndashndashndashmdash 2
3 x ndash 12 there4 g x rarr mdashmdashmdashndashndashndashmdash 2
(b)Case where the function g that has to
be determined is situated lsquooutsidersquo
It is given that f x rarr x ndash 2 and
1 gf x rarr mdashndashmdashmdashmdash 11 ndash 3 x
1 gf ( x ) = mdashndashmdashmdashmdash 11 ndash 3 x
1 g[ f ( x )] = mdashndashmdashmdashmdash 11 ndash 3 x
1 g( x ndash 2) = mdashndashmdashmdashmdash 11 ndash 3 x
Let x ndash 2 = u then x = u + 2
1 there4 g(u) = mdashndashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdash 11 ndash 3(u + 2)
1 = mdashndashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdash 11 ndash 3u ndash 6
1
= mdashmdashmdashmdashmdash 5 ndash 3u there4 g x rarr mdash x ne ndashndash
5 ndash 3 x 3
51
Try Questions 8ndash10 Self Assess 14
SPMClone
rsquo06
g is inside
Substitute the x inf ( x ) = 2 x + 4
darrwith g( x )
g is outside
Change each x tothe terms in u
14b To Find the Related Function Given theComposite Function and One of the Functions
Try Questions 6ndash7 Self Assess 14
(b) f 8( x ) = f 2 f 2 f 2 f 2( x )
= f 2 f 2 f 2( x )
= f 2 f 2( x )
= f 2( x )
= x
(c) f 9( x ) = ff 8( x )
= f ( x )
x + 1 = mdashmdashndashndashndashndashndashndashndashndashndash x ne 1 x ndash 1
f 2( x ) = x
f 8( x ) = x
In the SPM marking schemeit is not compulsory for
students to write down x ne 1in the answer
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13 Functions
14c Further Examples on Composite Functions
5
Given the functions f x rarr hx + k
g x rarr ( x + 1)2 + 2 and fg x rarr 2( x + 1)2 + 1 find
(a) the value of g2(2)
(b) the value of h and of k
Solution
(a) g2(2) = gg(2)
= g[(2 + 1)2 + 2]
= g(11)
= (11 + 1)2 + 2
= 146
(b)
It is given that f x rarr hx + k and
g x rarr ( x + 1)2 + 2
Thus fg( x ) = f [( x + 1)2 + 2]
= h[( x + 1)2 + 2] + k
= h( x + 1)2 + 2h + k
But it is given that fg( x ) = 2( x + 1)2 + 1
Hence by comparison
h = 2 and 2h + k = 1
2(2) + k = 1
k = ndash3
Try Questions 11ndash12 Self Assess 14
SPMClone
rsquo07
14
1 Given the functions f x rarr 983135 4 ndash 5 x 983135 and
g x rarr 983152 983151983151983151983151983151983151983151
x ndash 2 x 2 find the value of
(a) fg(6) (c) f 2(0)
(b) gf (2) (d) g2(27)
2 Find the composite functions fg and gf for each
of the following pairs of functions f and g
(a) f x rarr x 2 ndash 1 (c) f x rarr x ndash 3
g x rarr 3 x + 1 g x rarr983135 x 983135(b) f x rarr ( x + 1)2 (d) f x rarr 2 ndash x
g x rarr 1 ndash 3 x 1 g x rarr mdashmdashmdashmdash
x 2 + 2
3 The functions f and g are defined by
f x rarr 4 x ndash 3 and g x rarr x + 1 respectively
13
Try Question 8 SPM Exam Practice 1 ndash Paper 2
Given the functions f ( x ) = 3 x + 7 and fg( x ) = 22 ndash 3 x
find gf ( x )
Solution
Find g( x ) first
fg( x ) = 22 ndash 3 x
f (g( x )) = 22 ndash 3 x
3g( x ) + 7 = 22 ndash 3 x
3g( x ) = 22 ndash 3 x ndash 7
3g( x ) = 15 ndash 3 x
15 ndash 3 x g( x ) = mdashmdashmdashmdashmdash 3
g( x ) = 5 ndash x
Hence gf ( x ) = g(3 x + 7)
= 5 ndash (3 x + 7)
= 5 ndash 3 x ndash 7
= ndash3 x ndash 2
Substitute the x in f ( x ) = 3 x + 7
darr with g( x )
Substitute the x in g( x ) = 5 ndash x
darr with (3 x ndash 7)
The following function problem can be solved bymaking a comparison
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Functions 14
1 If f x rarr y is a function that maps x onto y its inverse function isdenoted by f ndash1 Inverse function is a function that maps y back to x
x y
f
f ndash1
2 The main step to find the inverse function islsquoLet y = f ( x) then x = f ndash1 (y )rsquo or lsquoLet f ndash1( x) = y then f (y ) = xrsquo
Find the expressions for f 2 and g2 Hence find
the value of x such that
(a) f = g (b) f 2 = g2
4 The functions f and g are defined by
f x rarr mx + 2 and g x rarr kx ndash 3 respectively If
fg = gf find the relation between m and k If
m = 5 find the value of x that satisfies each of the
following equations
(a) f 2 = f (b) g2 = g
5 The functions f and g are defined by
f x rarr ( x + 1)2 and g x rarr x ndash 2 respectively
Find
(a) the composite functions fg and gf
(b) the values of x if
(i) fg = 9
(ii) gf = 14
(c) the value of x if fg = gf
6 Given the functions f x rarr 5 x ndash 7 and
g x rarr 2 x
x ne 0 find the expression for
each of the following functions
(a) fg (c) g6
(b) g2 (d) g7
7 If f is defined by f x rarr x ndash 1
x + 1 x ne ndash1 find the
expression for each of the following functions
(a) f 2 (c) f 16
(b) f 4 (d) f 17
8 The function f and the composite function fg aredefined as follows Find the function g
(a) f x rarr x + 2 fg x rarr 3 x ndash 2
(b) f x rarr 3 x + 2
fg x rarr 2 x + 5
x ndash 2 x ne 2
(c) f x rarr x 2 ndash 1 fg x rarr x 2 + 4 x + 3
9 The function f and the composite function gf are
defined as follows Find the function g
(a) f x rarr
3 x + 1 gf x rarr x ne 2
x ndash 2
(b) f x rarr ndashndash rarr x ne ndashndashndash x
11 5
10 x ndash 1gf x 10
1
(c) f x rarr 3 x + 2 gf x rarr 9 x 2 + 9 x + 2
10 Find the expressions for the functions g and h in
each of the following
(a) f x rarr 2 x fg x rarr 4 x ndash 12
2 x + 1 hf x rarr mdashmdashmdashmdash 2
2 x ndash 1(b) f x rarr 2 x ndash 2 gf x rarr mdashmdashmdashmdash 3
fh x rarr 2 x 2
(c) f x rarr x 2
ndash 2 fg x rarr x 2
+ 6 x + 7 hf x rarr 2 x 2 ndash 7
11 The functions f and g are defined by
f x rarr 1 ndash x and g x rarr px 2 + q respectively If
the composite function gf is given by
gf x rarr 3 x 2 ndash 6 x + 5 find
(a) the value of p and of q
(b) the value of g2(0)
12 The functions f and f 2 are such that
f x rarr hx + k and f 2 x rarr 9 x + 16
(a) Find the values of h and the corresponding
values of k
(b) Considering h 0 find the values of x such
that f ( x 2) = 8 x
15 Inverse Functions
15a To Find Inverse Functions
Facts
bull (fg)ndash1 = gndash1f ndash1 and ( gf )ndash1 = f ndash1 g ndash1
bull (f2
)ndash1
= (fndash1
)2
bull ff ndash1( x ) = f ndash1f ( x ) = x
Facts
The conditions for the existenceof inverse functions are(a) the function must be one-to-
one(b) that every element in the
codomain must be linked toan object
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15 Functions
1 + 2 y there4 f ndash1( y) = mdashmdashndashmdash 2 ndash y
1 + 2 x f ndash1( x ) = mdashmdashndashmdash 2 ndash x
there4 f ndash1
Method 2
Let f ndash1( x ) = y
Thus f ( y) = x
2 y ndash 1 mdashmdashndashmdash = x y + 2
2 y ndash 1 = x ( y + 2)
2 y ndash 1 = xy + 2 x
2 y ndash xy = 2 x + 1
y(2 ndash x ) = 2 x + 1
2 x + 1 y = mdashmdashndashmdash 2 ndash x
2 x + 1 f ndash1( x ) = mdashmdashndashmdash 2 ndash x
there4 f ndash1 x rarr
In the SPM marking schemeit is not compulsory forstudents to write x ne 2
Rearrange the formulamaking y the subject
14
Try Question 2 Self Assess 15
Find the inverse function of f x rarr x ne ndash2
2 x ndash 1
x + 2
Solution
Method 1
2 x ndash 1 f x rarr mdashmdashndashmdash x + 2
2 x ndash 1 Let y = mdashmdashndashmdash x + 2
y( x + 2) = 2 x ndash 1
yx + 2 y = 2 x ndash 1
yx ndash 2 x = ndash1 ndash 2 y
x ( y ndash 2) = ndash1 ndash 2 y
ndash1 ndash 2 y x = mdashndashndashndashmdashndashmdash y ndash 2
ndash(1 + 2 y) x = mdashndashndashndashmdashndashmdashndashndashmdash ndash(2 ndash y)
1 + 2 y x = mdashmdashndashmdash 2 ndash y
Rearrange making x the subject
Cross multiplication
Expand the left-handside
Group the terms in xtogether
Factorise the
left-hand side
Making x the subject
15
Given the functions f ( x ) = 6 ndash 2 x and g( x ) =1ndashndash
x
x ne 0 find f ndash1gndash1
Solution
First of all find the inverse functions f ndash1 and gndash1
f ( x ) = 6 ndash 2 x
Let f ndash1( x ) = y
Thus f ( y) = x
6 ndash 2 y = x
6 ndash x = 2 y
6 ndash x y = mdashndashndashndashmdash 2
6 ndash x there4
f
ndash1
( x ) = mdashndashndashndashmdash 2
g( x ) =1ndashndash x
Let gndash1( x ) = y
Thus g( y) = x
1ndashndash y
= x
y =1ndashndash x
there4 gndash1( x ) =1ndashndash x
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Given the function f ndash1 x rarr
find the value of f ndash1(3)
Solution
Let y = f ndash1
(3) f ( y) = 3
y + 8 mdashmdashmdash = 3 y ndash 6
y + 8 = 3( y ndash 6)
y + 8 = 3 y ndash 18
2 y = 26
y = 13
there4 f ndash1(3) = 13
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7
Try Questions 8ndash9 Self Assess 15
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Given the function f x rarr mdashmdashmdashmdash and its
x hx ndash 5
x ne 2 x ndash 2
inverse function f ndash1 x rarr
mdashmdashmdashmdash2 x + k
x ne 3 find x ndash 3
(a) the value of h and of k
(b) the values of t such that f (t ) =4ndashndash3
t
Solution
(a) Let f ndash1( x ) = y Thus f ( y) = x
hy ndash 5 mdashmdashmdashmdash = x y ndash 2
hy ndash 5 = x ( y ndash 2)
hy ndash 5 = xy ndash 2 x
2 x ndash 5 = xy ndash hy
2 x ndash 5 = y( x ndash h)
2 x ndash 5 y = mdashmdashmdashmdash x ndash h
2 x ndash 5 there4 f ndash1( x ) = mdashmdashmdashmdash
x ndash h
2 x + k But it is given that f ndash1( x ) = mdashmdashmdashmdash x ndash 3
Hence by comparison k = ndash5 h = 3
(b) f(t ) =4ndashndash3
t
3t ndash 5 mdashmdashmdashmdash =
4ndashndash3
t t ndash 2
3(3t ndash 5) = 4t (t ndash 2)
9t ndash 15 = 4t 2 ndash 8t
0 = 4t 2 ndash 17t + 15
0 = (4t ndash 5)(t ndash 3)
t =5ndashndash4 or 3
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Hence f ndash1gndash1 ( x )
= f ndash11ndashndash x 6 ndash 1ndashndash x = mdashndashmdashmdashndashndashmdash 2
= mdashndashmdashmdashndashndashmdash x ne 02 x
6 x ndash 1
Apply the compositefunction of gndash1 followed by f ndash1
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10
x
f
y z
g
The above diagram shows the representation of the
mapping of y onto x by the function
f y rarr py + q and the mapping of y onto z by
the function
5 qg yrarrmdashmdashndashmdash ndashndash Find
3 y ne
3 y ndash q
(a) the value of p and of q
(b) the function that maps x onto y
(c) the function that maps x onto z
Solution
5(a) f y rarr py + q g y rarr mdashndashmdashndashmdash 3 y ndash q
5 f ( y) = py + q g( y) = mdashndashmdashndashmdash 3 y ndash q
f 3ndashndash2 = 1 g3
ndashndash2 = 10
5
3ndashndash2
p + q = 1 mdashndashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdash = 10
33ndashndash2 ndash q
3 p + 2q = 2 1 5mdashndashmdashmdash = 10
9ndashndash2 ndash q
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Try Question 10 Self Assess 15
The inverse of an inverse function f ndash1( x) will give
us back the original function f ( x)
15b To Find a Function Given its InverseFunction
15c Further Examples on InverseFunctions
16
The function f is defined by f ( x ) =
2 x + 1 x ne 1
x ndash 1
If f ndash1(k ) =4ndashndash3
k find the values of k
Solution
f ndash1(k ) =4ndashndash3
k
k = f 4ndashndash3
k
24k ndashndash3 + 1 k = mdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdash
4k ndashndash3
ndash 1
8k + 3 mdashmdashmdashmdash 3 k = mdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdash 4k ndash 3 mdashmdashmdashmdash 3
8k + 3 3 k = mdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdash 3 4k ndash 3
8k + 3 k = mdashmdashmdashmdash 4k ndash 3
If f ndash1 ( x ) = y then x = f ( y )
5 mdashndashmdashmdashndashmdash = 10 9 ndash 2q mdashndashmdashmdashmdash 2
10 mdashndashmdashmdashmdash = 10 9 ndash 2q
1 mdashndashmdashmdashmdashmdash = 1 9 ndash 2q
1 = 9 ndash 2q
2q = 8 q = 4
From 1 When q = 4 3 p + 2(4) = 2
p = ndash2
(b) The function that maps x onto y is f ndash1( x )
It has been found that f ( y) = ndash2 y + 4
Let f ndash1( x ) = w
Thus f (w) = x
ndash2w + 4 = x
4 ndash x = 2w
4 ndash x
w = mdashndashndashmdash 2 4 ndash x there4 f ndash1( x) = mdashmdashmdashmdash 2
(c) Based on the diagram the function that maps x
onto z is gf ndash1( x )
x y z
gf ndash1
gf ndash1
gf ndash1( x )
4 ndash x = gmdashndashndashmdash 2
5 = mdashndashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdashndashmdash 4 ndash x 3mdashndashndashmdash ndash 4 2
5 = mdashndashmdashmdashmdashndashmdashmdash 12 ndash 3 x ndash 8 mdashmdashmdashmdashndashmdashmdashmdash 2
10 = mdashndashmdashmdash 4 ndash 3 x
there4 gf ndash1 x rarr 10
4 ndash 3 x x ne
4
3
9
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Given that gndash1( x ) =2 x + 1
2 x ndash 1 x ne
1
2 find g( x )
Solution
2 x + 1 Let y = mdashmdashmdashmdash 2 x ndash 1
y(2 x ndash 1) = 2 x + 1
2 xy ndash y = 2 x + 1
2 xy ndash 2 x = y + 1
x (2 y ndash 2) = y + 1
y + 1 x = mdashmdashmdashmdash 2 y ndash 2
y + 1 g( y) = mdashmdashmdashmdash 2 y ndash 2
there4 g( x) = x + 1
2 x ndash 2 x ne 1
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19
Try Question 30 SPM Exam Practice 1 ndash Paper 1
4k 2 ndash 3k = 8k + 3
4k 2 ndash 11k ndash 3 = 0
(4k + 1)(k ndash 3) = 0
k = ndash1ndashndash4 or 3
Given that f ndash1( x ) = 1
x x ne ndashm and x + m
g( x ) = 3 ndash x find
1 ndash 3 x (a) the value of m if f ( x ) = mdashndashmdashndashndashmdash x
(b) the values of k if ff ndash1(k 2 ndash 7) = g[(k + 2)2]
Solution
(a) Let f ndash1( x ) = y
f ( y) = x
1 ndash 3 y
mdashndashmdashndashndashndashmdash = x
y 1 ndash 3 y = xy
1 = xy + 3 y
1 = y( x + 3)
1 y = mdashndashmdashmdash x + 3
1 there4 f ndash1( x ) = mdashndashmdashmdash x + 3
1 But it is given that f ndash1( x ) = mdashndashmdashndashndashndashndashndashndashndashmdash x + m
Hence by comparison m = 3
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18
Given the function f x rarr 5 x ndash 2 find ( f 2)ndash1 in the
same form
Solution
Find f 2( x ) first
f 2( x ) = ff ( x )
= f (5 x ndash 2)
= 5(5 x ndash 2) ndash 2 = 25 x ndash 10 ndash 2
= 25 x ndash 12
Next find the inverse of f 2( x )
Let ( f 2)ndash1 ( x ) = y
Thus f 2( y) = x
25 y ndash 12 = x
25 y = x + 12
x + 12 y = mdashmdashndashndashndashmdash 25
x + 12 ( f
2
)ndash1
( x ) = mdashmdashndashndashndashmdash 25
x + 12there4 ( f 2)ndash1 xrarr mdashmdashndashndashndashmdash 25
If the question requiresus to state the answerin the lsquosame formrsquo wehave to express theanswer in the form x + 12(f
2
)ndash1
x rarr mdashmdashmdashmdashmdash 25and not
x + 12(f 2)ndash1 ( x ) = mdashmdashmdashmdashmdash 25
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17
The inverse of g ndash1 will give us back g
2 ndash kx Given that gndash1( x ) = mdashmdashmdashmdash and f ( x ) = 3 x find 4
(a) g( x ) in terms of k
(b) the values of k such that fg(1) = ndash3ndashndash2
k
Solution
2 ndash kx (a) gndash1( x ) = mdashmdashmdashmdash 4
2 ndash kx Let y = mdashmdashmdashmdash 4
4 y = 2 ndash kx
kx = 2 ndash 4 y 2 ndash 4 y x = mdashmdashmdashmdash k
2 ndash 4 y g( y) = mdashmdashmdashmdash k
2 ndash 4 x g( x) = mdashmdashmdashmdash k
(b) fg(1) = ndash3ndashndash2
k
2 ndash 4(1) f mdashmdashmdashmdashndashndashmdash = ndash
3ndashndash2
k k
f ndash2mdashmdash
k = ndash3ndashndash2
k
3ndash2mdashmdash
k = ndash3ndashndash2
k
ndash6
k =
ndash3k
2
ndash3k 2 = ndash12
k 2 = 4
k = plusmn 2
Rearrange making x the subject
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Try Question 22 SPM Exam Practice 1 ndash Paper 2
15
1 Evaluate f ndash1(4) for each of the following
functions
(a) f x rarr 5 ndash 4 x
5(b) f xrarr 6 ndash mdash x ne 0
x
(c) f xrarr x ne ndash3
2
3 x + 2
2 x + 3
2 Find the inverse function of each of the
following functions
(a) f x rarr 7 x ndash 4
3 x ndash 4(b) g x rarr mdashmdashndashmdashmdash 2
(c)3
h xrarr 9 ndashmdash x ne 0 x
(d) x ne3
55 x ndash 3m xrarr
2 x + 2
(e) n x rarr 983152 983151983151983151983151983151983151983151
2 ndash x ndash x x 2
3 Given the functions
4mdash x
f xrarr x ne 0 and
g x rarr 2 x + 3 find each of the followingfunctions
(a) fg (d) g2 (g) f ndash1gndash1
(b) gf (e) f ndash1 (h) gndash1 f ndash1
(c) f 2 (f) gndash1
3 x ndash 1 4 The function f is defined by f x rarr mdashmdashndashmdashmdash
x ndash 2
x ne k find
(a) the value of k
(b) f 2
(c) f ndash1
5 Given the functions f x rarr 2 ndash 4 x and
3g xrarr x ne 1 find
x ndash 1
(a) f ndash1 (c) f ndash1gndash1 (e) (gf )ndash1
(b) gndash1 (d) gf
Is (gf )ndash1 = f ndash1gndash1
6 Given the functions f x rarr 1 ndash 2 x and
g xrarrmdashndashmdashmdash x ndash 2
x + 2 x ne 2 find
(a) f ndash1 (d) fg
(b) gndash1 (e) ( fg)ndash1
(c) gndash1 f ndash1
Is ( fg)ndash1 = gndash1 f ndash1
7 The function f is defined by f x rarr 2 x ndash 1
(a) Find the expressions for f 2 dan f ndash1
(b) Show that ( f ndash1)2 = ( f 2)ndash1
8 Given the function f x rarr 4 x + h and its inverse
kx + 5 function f ndash1 x rarr mdashndashndashmdashmdashmdash find 4
(a) the value of h and of k
(b) the expression for f ndash1 f
9 Given the function f xrarr x
x + p x ne 5 and
x ndash 5
qx + 6 its inverse function f ndash1 x rarr mdashndashndashndashmdashmdash
x ndash 1
x ne 1 find
(a) the value of p
and ofq
(b) the values of x for which f ndash1( x ) = 8 x
10
ndash2
2
ndash1
x y z
The diagram shows the representation of the
mapping of y onto x by the function
f y rarr my + n and the mapping of y onto z by
the function g yrarr m mdash y nemdash Findn ndash 2 y 2
n
(a) the value of m and of n
(b) the function that maps x onto y
(c) the function that maps x onto z
3 x + 10 11 (a) Given that f ndash1( x ) = mdashmdashmdashmdashmdash find f ( x ) 4
2 x + 3 (b) Given that gndash1( x ) = mdashmdashmdashmdash find g( x ) x + 4
(b) ff ndash1(k 2 ndash 7) = g[(k + 2)2]
k 2 ndash 7 = 3 ndash (k + 2)2
k 2 ndash 7 = 3 ndash (k 2 + 4k + 4)
k 2 ndash 7 = 3 ndash k 2 ndash 4k ndash 4
2k 2 + 4k ndash 6 = 0
k 2 + 2k ndash 3 = 0
(k + 3)(k ndash 1) = 0
k = ndash3 or 1
ff ndash1( x ) = x is always true and it hasto be memorised
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(a) State the value of k (b) Using the function notation
express f ( x ) in terms of x
[2 marks]
8 The diagram shows the relation
between set X and set Y in the form
of a graph
n
m
k
h
2 4 6 8
Set Y
Set X
State
(a) the relation in the form of
ordered pairs
(b) the type of the relation
(c) the domain of the relation
[3 marks]
12 Functions
13 Absolute Value Functions
9 x f a
10bx ndash 2
4
1 1
The arrow diagram represents
the function f x rarr a
bx ndash 2 x ne k
where a b and k are constants
Find
(a) the value of a and of b
(b) the value of k
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11 Relations
1
15
24
35
45
P Q
6
7
8
9
The arrow diagram shows the
relation between set P and set Q
Based on the arrow diagram state
(a) the domain(b) the range
(c) the codomain
2 The arrow diagram shows the
relation between set A and set B
1
5
6
8
A B
a
e
(a) Represent the given relation
using ordered pairs
(b) State the type of the given
relation
3 Set Q
11
9
7
5
Set P 2 6 8
The above graph represents therelation from set P = 2 6 8 to set
Q = 5 7 9 11 State
(a) the images of 6
(b) the objects of 7
(c) the range
4 P = 2 6 8
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Based on the above informationthe relation from P to Q is defined
by the ordered pairs (2 1) (2 3)
(6 5) (6 7) State
(a) the images of 2
(b) the object of 7
[2 marks]
5 The diagram below shows the
relation between set P and set Q
x
y
z
10
2030
40
Set P Set Q
State
(a) the range of the relation
(b) the type of the relation
[2 marks]
6 In the diagram below set Q shows
the images of the elements of set P
3
2
ndash2
ndash3
81
16
Set P Set Q
(a) State the type of relation
between set P and set Q
(b) Using function notation
write down a relation between
set P and set Q
[2 marks]
7 The following arrow diagram
represents a linear function f
x f ( x )
2
5
7
k
1
4
6
8
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10 (a) Sketch the graph of the
absolute value function
f ( x ) = 3 ndash x for the domain
0 x 4
(b) Hence state the corresponding
range of values of f ( x )
11 Given the function g( x ) = 2 x ndash 9find the possible values of
x if g( x ) = 4
12 The diagram shows the function
m x rarr x ndash h
h where h is
a constant
7
x x ndash hm
2
h
Find the value of h [2 marks]
13 Given the function f x rarr 983135 x ndash 4983135find the values of x such that
f ( x ) = 9 [2 marks]
14 The given diagram shows the graph
of the function f ( x ) = |2 x ndash 3| for thedomain 0 le x le 4
y
x
3
4O k
State(a) the value of k
(b) the range of values of f ( x )
corresponding to the given
domain [3 marks]
14 Composite Functions
15 The functions f and g are defined by
f x rarr 3 x ndash 2 and g x rarr x + 2
respectively Calculate fg(5)
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16 Given the functions g x rarr 4 + x 2
and h x rarr 2 x ndash 4 find gh
17 Given the function f x rarr 4 ndash 5 x
find f 2
18 Given that f x rarr 2 x + m and
f 2 x rarr px + 6 find the value of m
and of p
19 Given the functions f x rarr 3 x ndash 7
and fg x rarr x 2 + 1 find the
function g
20 The function f is defined by
f x rarr x ndash 2 Another function g is
such that gf x rarr x 2 + 1 Find the
function g
21 Given the functions f ( x ) = 2 x ndash 4
and fg( x ) = 8 x + 2 find gf ( x )
22 Given the functions h( x ) = 7 x ndash 1
and the composite function
hg( x ) = 35 x + 13 find
(a) g( x )
(b) the value of x when
gh( x ) = 4
[4 marks]
23 Given the function g x rarr px + q
and its composite function
g2 x rarr 49 x ndash 32 find the value of p
and of q such that p gt 0
[3 marks]
24 Given the function f ( x) = x + 4 and
g( x ) = tx ndash 6 find
(a) f (6)
(b) the value of t such that
gf (6) = 24
[3 marks]
25 Given the function g x rarr 4 x ndash 1
and h x rarr 8 x find
(a) hg ( x )
(b) the value of x if hg( x ) = 2g( x )
[4 marks]
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26 Given the function f ( x ) =4 x + 3
x + 5
x ne ndash5 calculate the value of
f ndash1(2)
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27 Given the function g x rarr 4 x + 1
x + 4
x ne ndash4 find gndash1
28 Given the functions f ( x ) =2
x ndash3
x ne 3 and g( x ) = 4 x ndash 1 find
f ndash1g
1ndashndash
2
29 Given the function f x rarr 3 x + h
and its inverse function
f ndash1 x rarr kx ndash2ndashndash3
find the value of h
and of k
30 Given the function f ( x ) =24
px + q
f (1) = 8 find
(a) the value of p and of q
(b) the values of k if f ndash1 (k ) = k
31 Given the inverse function
f ndash1( x ) = 2 x ndash 5 find
(a) f ( x )
(b) the values of k if
f ndash1 f (k ) = k 2 ndash 12
32
x fndash14 x + p
ndash2
ndash6
The arrow diagram represents
f ndash1( x ) = 4 x + p where
p is a constant Find
(a) the value of p(b) f ( x )
33 Given the functions f ( x ) =2
3 x + 1
(a) gndash1 f ( x )
(b) the values of x which are
mapped onto themselves
under the function f
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34 Given that g x rarr 4 x ndash 1 and
h x rarr x 2 ndash 3 x + 5 find
(a) gndash1(7)
(b) hg( x )
[4 marks]
35 Given the functions h x rarr mmdashndash x
ndash 3
x ne 0 and h ndash1 x rarr
10mdashmdashmdash x + k
x ne ndashk
where m and k are constants find
the value of m and of k
[3 marks]
36 In the following arrow diagram the
function f maps x onto y and the
function g maps y onto z
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14 Composite Functions
1 The following diagram shows the
functions f and g that are defined
by f xrarr ax + b and g x rarr10
c ndash x
x ne c respectively
ndash2
ndash 4
4
17
ndash3
m
g
g
f
f
Find
(a) the value of a of b and of c(b) the value of m
(c) the expression for gf
2 The functions f and g are
defined by f x rarr hx ndash 5 and
g x rarr x 2 + 3 x + 5 respectively
If the composite function fg is
defined by fg x rarr 2 x 2 + kx + 5
find the value of h and of k
3 The functions f and g are definedax
by f xrarr mdashmdashmdash x ne 1 and1 ndash x
g x rarr bx ndash 1 respectively If
f (4) = ndash4 and g(2) = 3 find
(a) the value of a and of b
(b) the value of x for which
fg =gf
4 Given the functions f x rarr 3 ndash x
1and g xrarr mdashmdashmdash x ne 1 find the
1 ndash x
expression for each of the
following
(a) fg
(b) f 2
(c) f 13
(d) g
2
(e) g3
(f) g19
5 The function f is defined by
f x rarr 2 x + 3 Another function g is
such that gf x rarr 4 x 2 + 12 x + 15
Find
(a) the function g
(b) the values of c if g(c) = 7c
(c) the values of x if fg = gf
6
5
89
x y
f
g
z
The above arrow diagram shows
the representation of the mapping
of x onto y by the function f x rarr
4 x ndash a and the mapping of y onto z
b by the function g y rarr mdashmdashndashndashmdash
12 ndash y
y ne 12 Find
(a) the value of a and of b
(b) the expression for the function
that maps x onto z
(c) the element x that does not
change when it is mapped
onto z
7 The functions f and g are
defined by f x rarr 2 x + 3 and
g x rarr x 2 + bx + c respectively
If the composite function fg is
given by fg x rarr 2 x 2 + 4 x ndash 3
find
(a) the value of b and of c
(b) the value of g2(1)
x y f g
z
4
1
ndash2
Write down the value of (a) gndash1(4)
(b) gf (1)
[2 marks]
37 The functionsh and w are defined
by h( x ) = 3 x + 5 and w( x ) =2
1 ndash 4 x
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(b) wndash1( x ) [4 marks]
38 Given the functions m x rarr 4 x ndash 6
and n xrarr 3
mdash x
x ne 0 find nm ndash1
[3 marks]
39 Given the function g x rarr 6 ndash 2 x
find(a) g(ndash4)
(b) the value of p such that
gndash1( p) = 8
[3 marks]
40 Given the functions g x rarr 2 x + 3
and h x rarr 5 x ndash 8 find
(a) gndash1( x )
(b) hgndash1(11)
[3 marks]
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8 Given the functions f x rarr 3 x ndash 2
and fg x rarr 4 ndash 15 x find
(a) the expression for gf
(b) the values of n if
gf (n2 ndash 1) = 6n + 6
9 The functions f and f 2 are such
that f x rarr ax + b and
f 2
x rarr 9 x + 8(a) Find the values of a and
the corresponding values
of b
(b) Considering a 0 find the
values of k for which
f (2k + 1) = k (k + 2)
10 The function g is defined by
g x rarr x + 2 Another function f
is such that fg x rarr x 2 + 5 x + 7
Find(a) the function f ( x )
(b) the values of c if f (2c) = 7c
15 Inverse Functions
11 The function f is defined by
f x rarr mx + k where m and k
are constants The function g is
defined by
g xrarr12
mdashmdashmdash
x + 1
x ne ndash1
(a) Find the expression for gndash1
(b) Find the expression for fg in
terms of m and k
(c) If f (3) = gndash1(3) and
fg(ndash2) = ndash2 find the value of m
and of k
12 Given the functions f x rarr x + 1
x ndash 2
x ne 2 and g xrarrmdashmdashmdashmdash
x
kx + 3 x ne 0
find the value of k if gf ndash1(0) = 3
13 Given the function f x rarr x + p
x + q
x ne ndashq and its inverse function
f ndash1 x rarr2 ndash 3 x
1 ndash x x ne 1 find
(a) the value of p and of q
(b) the values of k if f 2(k ) =1mdash3 k
14
7
5
3
ndash1
A B
f
gndash1
C
The diagram shows the mapping of
the functions f and gndash1 such that
f x rarr
2 x + a andg x rarr bx + c Given that g maps 1
onto itself find
(a) the value of a
(b) the value of b and of c
15 Given the function f x rarr 5 x + h
and its inverse function
f ndash1 x rarr kx +2mdash5 find
(a) the value of h and of k
(b) (i) f (3) (ii) f ndash1 f (3)
mx ndash n 16 Given the function f x rarr mdashmdashmdashndashndashndashmdash x ndash 2
x ne 2 and its inverse function
f ndash1 x rarrndash
mdashmdashmdashmdash x ne 2 find5 ndash 2 x
2 ndash x
(a) the value of m and of n
(b) the value of k for which
f (k ) = k + 2
17 The following diagram represents
the mapping of y onto x by the
function f y rarr hy + k and
the mapping of y onto z by the
function g y rarr6
2 y ndash k y ne
k
2
3 2
ndash2
x y z
Find
(a) the value of h and of k
(b) the function that maps x
onto y
(c) the function that maps x
onto z
18 Given the functions f ( x ) = 2 x ndash 5
3 x and g( x ) = mdashmdashmdash x ne ndash3 find
x + 3
(a) f ndash1g( x )
(b) the value of x for which
gf (ndash x ) = f 2(2)
19 Given that f x rarr p ndash qx find
(a) f ndash1( x ) in terms of p and q
(b) the value of p and of q if
f ndash1(8) = ndash1 and f (1) = ndash2
3 ndash kx 20 Given that gndash1( x ) = mdashmdashmdashmdash and
2
f ( x ) = 2 x 2 ndash 3 find
(a) g( x ) in terms of k
(b) the value of k for which
g( x 2) = 2 f (ndash x )
21 Given the functions f x rarr hx + k
h 0 and f 2 x rarr 25 x ndash 18
find
(a) the value of h and of k
(b) ( f ndash1)2 in the same form
22 Given that f ndash1( x ) =
1 x ne k
k ndash x
and g( x ) = 2 + x find
(a) f ( x ) in terms of k
(b) the value k if
ff ndash1(k 2 + 2) = g[(5 + k )2]
23 Given that f x rarr 2 x ndash 3 and
g x rarr x
2 + 2 find
(a) f ndash1
g [3 marks]
(b) the function h such that
hg x rarr 2 x + 4
[3 marks]
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1 The function f and its inverse function f ndash1 are
defined by f ( x ) =hx
x ndash 3 x ne 3 f ndash1( x ) =
kx
x ndash 2 x ne 2
respectively where h and k are constants Another
function g is defined by g( x ) =1
x x ne 0
(a) Find the value of h and of k [4 marks]
(b) If gf ndash1( x ) = ndash5 x find the values of x [3 marks]
2 Given the functions f xrarr x
2 ndash 2 and g x rarr 3 x + k
where k is a constant find
(a) f ndash1(3) [2 marks]
(b) the value of k if f ndash1g x rarr 6 x ndash 4 [2 marks]
(c) h( x ) such that hf x rarr 9 x ndash 3 [2 marks]
Long Questions
Paper 2
1 The relation between set
X = 6 12 15 21 and set
Y = 3 5 7 is lsquo factor of rsquo
(a) Find the image of 12
(b) Express the relation in the
form of ordered pairs
[3 marks]
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2 Given the functions g( x ) = 5 x ndash 11
and h( x ) = 3 x find the value of
gh(2)
[2 marks]
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3 The inverse function hndash1 is defined
by hndash1 x rarr 3
4 ndash x x ne 4 Find
(a) h( x )
(b) the value of x such that
h( x ) = ndash14
[4 marks]
SPMClone
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Short Questions
Paper 1
1 The graph below shows the relation
between set A and B
40
30
20
10
S e t B
Set A
4321
State
(a) the object of 40
(b) the type of the relation
[2 marks]
2 The relation between two variables
is represented by the following set
of ordered pairs
(ndash4 16) (ndash3 9) (ndash2 4) (2 4)
(3 9) (4 16)
(a) State the type of the above
relation
(b) Represent the above relation
using a function notation
[2 marks]
3 Given the function f ( x ) = px + q and
f 2 ( x ) = 4 x + 9 where p and q are
constants find the value of p and of
q if p lt 0 [3 marks]
4 Given the function f x rarr x + 4
and the composite function
gf x rarr x 2 + 6 x + 2 find
(a) g( x )
(b) fg(4) [4 marks]
5 Given the function f ( x ) =
2 x + p
5 and
its inverse function f ndash1( x ) =
5 x + 3
q
find the value of p and of q
[4 marks]
Short Questions
Paper 1
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5 Functions
(b) the graph
3 4 6 7 9
Set B
Set A
11
10
8
5 The following ordered pairs represent a relation
from set P = 2 6 10 to set Q = 1 3 5
(2 1) (6 3) (10 5)
(a) State the type of the above relation
(b) State the range
(c) Using function notation write down a
relation between set P and set Q
1 A function is a special type of relation where each and every object inthe domain has only one image
2 The types of relations that are considered as functions are(a) one-to-one relation (b) many-to-one relation
x
y
z
a
b
c
a
b
c
d
w
x
y
z
3 The main properties for a relation to be considered a function are(a) Each and every object must have one and only one image [If there are objects that have two or more images the relation is not a
function](b) Two or more objects are allowed to have the same image [ Many-to-one relation is considered a function](c) It is not necessary that all elements in the codomain are images [ Non-image elements are allowed in a function]
4 If a function links x to x2 ndash 3 x + 5 by using function notation it is written as f x rarr x2 ndash 3 x + 5 or f ( x) = x2 ndash 3 x + 5 It is read as lsquofunction f
that maps x onto x2 ndash 3 x + 5rsquo
12 Functions
Facts
Function is also known asmapping
Facts
The types of relations that are not
considered as functions are(a) one-to-many relation
a
b
x
y
z
[Not a function becauseelement lsquoarsquo has more thanone image]
(b) many-to-many relation
a
b
c
x
y
z
[Not a function becauseelement lsquobrsquo has more thanone image]
(c) relation where there areelements in the domainthat do not have an image
x
y
z
a
b
c
d
[Not a function becauseelement lsquodrsquo does not havean image]
5
Explain whether each of the following relations is a function
(a) (b) (c)
A Blsquohasrsquo
January
June
August
28 days
30 days
31 days
P Qlsquoconsists of rsquo
Bronze
Brass
cuprum
stanum
zinc
1
3
57
3
9
15
M N lsquothree times ofrsquo
Solution
(a) It is a function because
bull each and every object has only one image
bull many-to-one relation is allowed
bull non-image element ie lsquo28 daysrsquo is allowed
(b) It is not a function because there are objects that have more than one image
(c) It is not a function because there is an element in the domain that does not
have an image ie lsquo7rsquo
12a To Recognise Functions
Try Question 1 Self Assess 12
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Functions 6
6
Try Questions 2ndash3 Self Assess 12
Given the function f x rarr x 2 ndash 4 x ndash 1 find
(a) the image of 2
(b) the objects that have the image 4
Solution(a) f x rarr x 2 ndash 4 x ndash 1
f ( x ) = x 2 ndash 4 x ndash 1
When x = 2
f (2) = 22 ndash 4(2) ndash 1
= 4 ndash 8 ndash 1
= ndash5
Hence the image of 2 is ndash5
(b)
When f ( x ) = 4
x 2 ndash 4 x ndash 1 = 4
x 2 ndash 4 x ndash 5 = 0
( x + 1)( x ndash 5) = 0
x = ndash1 or 5
Hence the objects that have the image 4 are
ndash1 or 5
Object
12b To Solve Problems involving Functions
7
The arrow diagram below shows the function
15 f x rarr mdashmdashmdashmdash ax + b
ndash3
x f
ax +b
ndash4
ndash5
ndash3
15
(a) Find the value of a and of b
(b) State the value of x such that the function f is
undefined
Solution
15(a) f x rarr mdashmdashmdashmdash ax + b
15 f ( x ) = mdashmdashmdashmdash ax + b
f (ndash3) = ndash5
15 ndashndashndashndashndashndashndash = ndash5 ndash3a + b
15a ndash 5b = 15
3a ndash b = 3 1
f (ndash4) = ndash3
15 ndashndashndashndashndashndashndashndash = ndash3 ndash4a + b
12a ndash 3b = 15
4a ndash b = 5 2
1 ndash 2 ndasha = ndash2
a = 2
From 1 3(2) ndash b = 3
b = 3
(b)
15 f ( x ) = mdashmdashmdashmdashmdash 2 x + 3
When the denominator 0
2 x + 3 0
3 x ndash ndashndash
2
1 x ndash1ndashndash
2
Hence the value of x such that the
1 function f is undefined is ndash1ndashndash
2
Substitute x = ndash4
Substitute x = ndash3
Try Questions 4ndash8 Self Assess 12
When the function f has an image 4 it meansthat f ( x) = 4
A function f is undefined when its denominatoris zero
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7 Functions
9
Try Question 11 Self Assess 12
(a) Given the function f ( x ) = 3 sin x ndash tan x find
the image of 30deg
(b) Given the function g( x ) = 2 cos x find the
value of x such that the function g has the
image 16 for the domain 0deg x 90deg
Solution
(a) f ( x ) = 3 sin x ndash tan x
f (30deg) = 3 sin 30deg ndash tan 30deg
= 3(05) ndash 05774
= 09226
Hence the image of 30deg is 09226
(b) g( x ) = 16
2 cos x = 16
16cos x = ndashndashndash
2
cos x = 08
x = 3687deg
The value of x such that the function g has the
image 16 is 3687deg
Press SHIFT cos
08 =
Answer display 3686989765
10
Try Question 12 Self Assess 12
12c Domain Range Objects and Imagesof a Function
The arrow diagram represents the function
f x rarr 2 x 2 ndash 5 State
(a) the domain
(b) the range
(c) the image of 0
(d) the objects of (i) 3
(ii) ndash3
Solution
(a) Domain = ndash2 ndash1 0 1 2
(b) Range = ndash5 ndash3 3
(c) The image of 0 is ndash5
(d) (i) The objects of 3 are 2 and ndash2
(ii) The objects of ndash3 are 1 and ndash1
8
Try Questions 9ndash10 Self Assess 12
3 x + k A function f is defined by f x rarr ndashndashndashndashndashndash for all 2 x ndash 4
values of x except x = p and k is a constant
(a) State the value of p
(b) Given that the value 5 is mapped onto itself
under f find
(i) the value of k (ii) another value of x that is mapped onto
itself
Solution
3 x + k (a) For f x rarr ndashndashndashndashndashndashndash 2 x ndash 4
Denominator ne 0
2 x ndash 4 ne 0
x ne 2
It is given that x ne p there4 p = 2
(b)
(i) 5 is mapped onto itself
thus f (5) = 5
3(5) + k mdashmdashmdashmdashmdash = 5 2(5) ndash 4
15 + k mdashmdashmdashmdash = 5 6
15 + k = 30
k = 15
(ii) For self-mapping
f ( x ) = x
3 x + 15 mdashndashmdashmdashmdash = x 2 x ndash 4
3 x + 15 = 2 x 2 ndash 4 x
2 x 2 ndash 7 x ndash 15 = 0 (2 x + 3)( x ndash 5) = 0
3 x = ndash ndashndash or 5 2
Hence another value of x that is mapped
1 onto itself apart from 5 is ndash1ndashndash 2
x f
23
2 x 2 ndash 5
1
0
ndash1
ndash2
ndash3
ndash5
Self-mapping is given by f ( x) = x where both theobject and the image have the same value
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12
1 State whether each of the following relations is a
function
(a) A Blsquotype of numberrsquo
6
14
15
24
multiple of 3
multiple of 7
(b)
Consonants
Vowels
i
v
w
u
P Qlsquoconsist of lettersrsquo
(c)
21
32
5364
2
6
15
M N lsquoproduct of digits ofrsquo
(d) X Y lsquohasrsquo
PERAK
KEDAH
SELANGOR
2 vowels
3 vowels
4 vowels
2 Given the function f x rarr 18 9mdash x ne ndashndash find
2 x ndash 9 2
(a) the image of (i) 0 (ii) 12 (b) the object that has the image (i) 2 (ii) 6
a 3 Given that f x rarr ndashndashndashndashndashndash f (3) = ndash5 and
x ndash b
f (ndash5) = ndash1 find
(a) the value of a and of b
(b) the value of x such that the function f is
undefined
4 The arrow diagram
shows the function
b f x rarr ax + ndashndash x Find
(a) the value of a and of b
(b) the value of x such that
the function f is undefined
(c) the object that has the image 7 apart from
x = 2
2 x 5 The function g is defined by g x rarr mdashmdashmdashmdash
x + m
If g(5) = 3g(2) find the value of m Hence find
(a) the image of 10
1(b) the object that has the image ndash ndashndash 2
(c) the value of x such that the function f is
undefined
6 Given that f x rarr
f (3) = 4 find
(a) the value of p and of q
4(b) the values of x such that f ( x ) = ndashndash x
3
7 Given that g x rarr a + bx g(1) = ndash3 and
g(ndash2) = 3 find
(a) the value of a and of b
(b) the values of n if g(n2 + 1) = 5n ndash 6
8 A function f is defined by f x rarr 5 x ndash 2 Find
(a) the object that has the image 5
(b) the object that is mapped onto itself
a 9 A function f is defined by f x rarr mdashmdashmdash The
b ndash x
values 3 and 5 are mapped onto themselves under
f
(a) Find the value of a and of b
(b) State the value of x such that the function f is
undefined
10 The arrow diagram
shows the function
f x rarr px + qx 2
Find
(a) the value of p and
of q
(b) the values of x that
are mapped onto themselves
11 (a) Given the function f x rarr sin x + cos x find
the image of (i) 45deg (ii) 60deg
(b) Given the function g x rarr tan x find the
value of x such that the image is 1527 if x is
an acute angle
12 The arrow diagram
represents the function
f x rarr x 2 + 2 State
(a) the domain
(b) the range
(c) the image of 0
(d) the objects of
(i) 3
(ii) 6
ndash5
7
2
ndash1
x f b ndash
x ax +
ndash5
ndash16
ndash1
ndash2
x f
px + qx 2
6
x f x 2 + 2
32
1
0
ndash1
ndash2
2
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9 Functions
13 Absolute Value Functions
1 The absolute value of x is written as 983135 x983135 and it is read aslsquothe modulus of x rsquo
2 The definition of 983135 x983135 is
x if x 0 983135 x 983135 =
ndash x if x 0
3 The absolute value function is defined by
f ( x) if f ( x) 0 983135 f ( x)983135 =
ndash f ( x) if f ( x) 0
Facts
983135 x 983135 is the numerical value of x iepositive numbers are still positivebut negative numbers will bechanged to positive For example
9831355983135 = 5 and 983135ndash5983135 = 5
Facts
The graph of a linear absolutevalue function has a V shape
2
Given the function f x rarr
9831354 x ndash 5983135 find(a) the image of
(i) ndash1 (ii) 4
(b) the objects that have the image 3
Solution
(a) f x rarr 9831354 x ndash 5983135
f ( x ) = 9831354 x ndash 5983135 (i) f (ndash1) = 9831354(ndash1) ndash 5983135 = 983135ndash9983135 = 9
Hence the image of ndash1 is 9
(ii) f (4) = 9831354(4) ndash 5983135 = 98313511983135 = 11
Hence the image of 4 is 11
(b)
f ( x ) = 3
9831354 x ndash 5983135 = 3
4 x ndash 5 = plusmn 3
The first equation is
4 x ndash 5 = 3
4 x = 8
x = 2
The second equation is
4 x ndash 5 = ndash3
4 x = 2
x =
1
ndashndash2 Hence the objects that have the image 3 are
2 or 1ndashndash2
Try Questions 1ndash2 Self Assess 13
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3
Sketch the graph of each of the following absolute
value functions
(a) f ( x ) = 983135 x + 3983135 for the domain ndash 4 x 1
(b) f ( x ) = 9831354 x ndash 7983135 for the domain 0 x 4
State the corresponding range of values of f ( x )
Solution
(a) Prepare a table as shown below
The sketch of the graph of f ( x ) = 983135 x + 3983135 is as shown
below
ndash4 ndash3 ndash 2 ndash1 O 1
y
x
4
3
2
1
Range
Domain
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x
ndash4 ndash3 ndash2 ndash1 0 1
f ( x ) 1 0 1 2 3 4
For any 983135 f ( x)983135 = k there are two equations that canbe formed ie f ( x) = k or f ( x) = ndashk
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Functions 10
1 If f is a function which maps set A onto set B and g is a function whichmaps set B onto set C then gf is a composite function of f followedby g which maps set A onto set C
x f ( x ) g[f ( x )] = gf ( x )
gf
A B C
f g
14 Composite Functions
14a To Find Composite Functions
Facts
bull fg ( x) means f [ g ( x)]bull In general fg ne gf bull f 2 = ff f 3 = fff or ff 2 and so on
13
1 Given the function f x rarr 983135 x 2 ndash 4 x ndash 3983135 find the
image of
(a) ndash3 (b) 0 (c) 2
2 Given the function f ( x ) = 983135 2 ndash 5 x 983135 find
(a) the image of
(i) 2 (ii) ndash2
(b) the objects that have the image 7
3 Sketch the graph of each of the following
absolute value functions
(a) f ( x ) = 983135 x + 2983135 for the domain ndash3 x 3
(b) f ( x ) = 983135 2 x ndash 5983135 for the domain 0 x 7
(c) f ( x ) = 983135 3 ndash 2 x 983135 for the domain ndash3 x 4 (d) f ( x ) = 983135 3 x ndash 5983135 for the domain ndash2 x 4
State the corresponding range of values of f ( x )
Try Question 3 Self Assess 13
there4 The corresponding range of values of
f ( x ) is 0 f ( x) 4
(b)
At the x -axis y = 0
Thus 9831354 x ndash 7983135 = 0
4 x ndash 7 = 0
4 x = 7
7 3 x = ndashndash = 1ndashndash
4 4
Hence the graph touches the x -axis at 13ndashndash4
0Prepare a table as shown below
The sketch of graph of f ( x ) = 9831354 x ndash 7983135 is as shown
below
O 1 2 3 4 x
y
10
8
6
4
2
3ndash4
1
Range
Domain
there4 The corresponding range of values of
f ( x ) is 0
f ( x)
9
x 0 1 2 3 4
f ( x ) 7 3 1 5 9
The corresponding range of values of f ( x) meansthe range from the smallest value of y to the largest
value of y based on the given domain
First of all determine the point where the graphtouches the x-axis
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11 Functions
11
The functions f and g are defined by f x rarr 2 x + 1
and g x rarr x 2 ndash 2 respectively Find
(a) the value of fg(3) and of gf (ndash2)
(b) the composite functions
(i) fg (iii) f 2
(ii) gf (iv) g2
(c) the values of x if gf ( x ) = 23Solution
(a) fg(3) = f [g(3)] = f (32 ndash 2) = f (7) = 2(7) + 1
= 15
gf (ndash2) = g[2(ndash2) + 1] = g(ndash3) = (ndash3)2 ndash 2
= 7
(b) f x rarr 2 x + 1 g x rarr x 2 ndash 2
f ( x ) = 2 x + 1 g( x ) = x 2 ndash 2
(i) fg( x )
= f [g( x )]
= f ( x 2 ndash 2)
= 2( x 2 ndash 2) + 1
= 2 x 2 ndash 3
there4 fg x rarr 2 x2 ndash 3
(ii) gf ( x )
= g[ f ( x )]
= g(2 x + 1)
= (2 x + 1)2 ndash 2
= 4 x 2 + 4 x + 1 ndash 2
= 4 x 2 + 4 x ndash 1
there4 gf x rarr 4 x2 + 4 x ndash 1
(iii) f 2( x )
= ff ( x )
= f (2 x + 1)
= 2(2 x + 1) + 1 = 4 x + 3
there4 f 2 x rarr 4 x + 3
(iv) g2( x )
= gg( x )
= g( x 2 ndash 2)
= ( x 2 ndash 2)2 ndash 2
= x 4 ndash 4 x 2 + 4 ndash 2
= x 4 ndash 4 x 2 + 2
there4 g2 x rarr x4 ndash 4 x2 + 2
(c) gf ( x ) = 23
4 x 2 + 4 x ndash 1 = 23
4 x 2 + 4 x ndash24 = 0
x 2 + x ndash 6 = 0
( x ndash 2)( x + 3) = 0
x = 2 or ndash3
Try Questions 1ndash5 Self Assess 14
Substitute the x inf ( x ) = 2 x + 1
darrwith ( x 2 ndash 2)
Substitute the x in g( x ) = x 2 ndash 2
darrwith (2 x + 1)
Substitute the x inf ( x ) = 2 x + 1
darrwith (2 x + 1)
Substitute the x in g( x ) = x 2 ndash 2
darrwith ( x 2 ndash 2)
12
Given the function f x rarr
expression for each of the following functions
(a) f 2 (b) f 8 (c) f 9
Solution
x + 1(a) f x rarr mdashmdashmdash x ndash 1
x + 1 f ( x ) = mdashmdashmdash x ndash 1
f 2( x ) = ff ( x )
x + 1 = f mdashmdashmdash x ndash 1
x + 1
= mdashmdashmdash + 1 x ndash 1 = mdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdash x + 1 = mdashmdashmdash ndash 1 x ndash 1
x + 1 + x ndash 1 mdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdashndashmdash x ndash 1 = mdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdashndashmdash x + 1 ndash ( x ndash 1) mdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdashndashmdash x ndash 1
2 x = ndashndash 2
= x
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Functions 12
4
(a) The function f is defined by f x rarr 2 x + 4
Another function g is such that
fg x rarr 3 x ndash 8 Find the function g
(b) The function f is defined by f x rarr x ndash 2
Another function g is such that
gf x rarr x ne 11 ndash 3 x 3
1 11 Find the function g
Solution
(a) Case where the function g that has to
be determined is situated lsquoinsidersquo
It is given that f x rarr 2 x + 4 and
fg x rarr 3 x ndash 8
fg( x ) = 3 x ndash 8
f [g( x )] = 3 x ndash 8
2g( x ) + 4 = 3 x ndash 8
2g( x ) = 3 x ndash 12
3 x ndash 12 g( x ) = mdashmdashmdashndashndashndashmdash 2
3 x ndash 12 there4 g x rarr mdashmdashmdashndashndashndashmdash 2
(b)Case where the function g that has to
be determined is situated lsquooutsidersquo
It is given that f x rarr x ndash 2 and
1 gf x rarr mdashndashmdashmdashmdash 11 ndash 3 x
1 gf ( x ) = mdashndashmdashmdashmdash 11 ndash 3 x
1 g[ f ( x )] = mdashndashmdashmdashmdash 11 ndash 3 x
1 g( x ndash 2) = mdashndashmdashmdashmdash 11 ndash 3 x
Let x ndash 2 = u then x = u + 2
1 there4 g(u) = mdashndashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdash 11 ndash 3(u + 2)
1 = mdashndashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdash 11 ndash 3u ndash 6
1
= mdashmdashmdashmdashmdash 5 ndash 3u there4 g x rarr mdash x ne ndashndash
5 ndash 3 x 3
51
Try Questions 8ndash10 Self Assess 14
SPMClone
rsquo06
g is inside
Substitute the x inf ( x ) = 2 x + 4
darrwith g( x )
g is outside
Change each x tothe terms in u
14b To Find the Related Function Given theComposite Function and One of the Functions
Try Questions 6ndash7 Self Assess 14
(b) f 8( x ) = f 2 f 2 f 2 f 2( x )
= f 2 f 2 f 2( x )
= f 2 f 2( x )
= f 2( x )
= x
(c) f 9( x ) = ff 8( x )
= f ( x )
x + 1 = mdashmdashndashndashndashndashndashndashndashndashndash x ne 1 x ndash 1
f 2( x ) = x
f 8( x ) = x
In the SPM marking schemeit is not compulsory for
students to write down x ne 1in the answer
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14c Further Examples on Composite Functions
5
Given the functions f x rarr hx + k
g x rarr ( x + 1)2 + 2 and fg x rarr 2( x + 1)2 + 1 find
(a) the value of g2(2)
(b) the value of h and of k
Solution
(a) g2(2) = gg(2)
= g[(2 + 1)2 + 2]
= g(11)
= (11 + 1)2 + 2
= 146
(b)
It is given that f x rarr hx + k and
g x rarr ( x + 1)2 + 2
Thus fg( x ) = f [( x + 1)2 + 2]
= h[( x + 1)2 + 2] + k
= h( x + 1)2 + 2h + k
But it is given that fg( x ) = 2( x + 1)2 + 1
Hence by comparison
h = 2 and 2h + k = 1
2(2) + k = 1
k = ndash3
Try Questions 11ndash12 Self Assess 14
SPMClone
rsquo07
14
1 Given the functions f x rarr 983135 4 ndash 5 x 983135 and
g x rarr 983152 983151983151983151983151983151983151983151
x ndash 2 x 2 find the value of
(a) fg(6) (c) f 2(0)
(b) gf (2) (d) g2(27)
2 Find the composite functions fg and gf for each
of the following pairs of functions f and g
(a) f x rarr x 2 ndash 1 (c) f x rarr x ndash 3
g x rarr 3 x + 1 g x rarr983135 x 983135(b) f x rarr ( x + 1)2 (d) f x rarr 2 ndash x
g x rarr 1 ndash 3 x 1 g x rarr mdashmdashmdashmdash
x 2 + 2
3 The functions f and g are defined by
f x rarr 4 x ndash 3 and g x rarr x + 1 respectively
13
Try Question 8 SPM Exam Practice 1 ndash Paper 2
Given the functions f ( x ) = 3 x + 7 and fg( x ) = 22 ndash 3 x
find gf ( x )
Solution
Find g( x ) first
fg( x ) = 22 ndash 3 x
f (g( x )) = 22 ndash 3 x
3g( x ) + 7 = 22 ndash 3 x
3g( x ) = 22 ndash 3 x ndash 7
3g( x ) = 15 ndash 3 x
15 ndash 3 x g( x ) = mdashmdashmdashmdashmdash 3
g( x ) = 5 ndash x
Hence gf ( x ) = g(3 x + 7)
= 5 ndash (3 x + 7)
= 5 ndash 3 x ndash 7
= ndash3 x ndash 2
Substitute the x in f ( x ) = 3 x + 7
darr with g( x )
Substitute the x in g( x ) = 5 ndash x
darr with (3 x ndash 7)
The following function problem can be solved bymaking a comparison
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Functions 14
1 If f x rarr y is a function that maps x onto y its inverse function isdenoted by f ndash1 Inverse function is a function that maps y back to x
x y
f
f ndash1
2 The main step to find the inverse function islsquoLet y = f ( x) then x = f ndash1 (y )rsquo or lsquoLet f ndash1( x) = y then f (y ) = xrsquo
Find the expressions for f 2 and g2 Hence find
the value of x such that
(a) f = g (b) f 2 = g2
4 The functions f and g are defined by
f x rarr mx + 2 and g x rarr kx ndash 3 respectively If
fg = gf find the relation between m and k If
m = 5 find the value of x that satisfies each of the
following equations
(a) f 2 = f (b) g2 = g
5 The functions f and g are defined by
f x rarr ( x + 1)2 and g x rarr x ndash 2 respectively
Find
(a) the composite functions fg and gf
(b) the values of x if
(i) fg = 9
(ii) gf = 14
(c) the value of x if fg = gf
6 Given the functions f x rarr 5 x ndash 7 and
g x rarr 2 x
x ne 0 find the expression for
each of the following functions
(a) fg (c) g6
(b) g2 (d) g7
7 If f is defined by f x rarr x ndash 1
x + 1 x ne ndash1 find the
expression for each of the following functions
(a) f 2 (c) f 16
(b) f 4 (d) f 17
8 The function f and the composite function fg aredefined as follows Find the function g
(a) f x rarr x + 2 fg x rarr 3 x ndash 2
(b) f x rarr 3 x + 2
fg x rarr 2 x + 5
x ndash 2 x ne 2
(c) f x rarr x 2 ndash 1 fg x rarr x 2 + 4 x + 3
9 The function f and the composite function gf are
defined as follows Find the function g
(a) f x rarr
3 x + 1 gf x rarr x ne 2
x ndash 2
(b) f x rarr ndashndash rarr x ne ndashndashndash x
11 5
10 x ndash 1gf x 10
1
(c) f x rarr 3 x + 2 gf x rarr 9 x 2 + 9 x + 2
10 Find the expressions for the functions g and h in
each of the following
(a) f x rarr 2 x fg x rarr 4 x ndash 12
2 x + 1 hf x rarr mdashmdashmdashmdash 2
2 x ndash 1(b) f x rarr 2 x ndash 2 gf x rarr mdashmdashmdashmdash 3
fh x rarr 2 x 2
(c) f x rarr x 2
ndash 2 fg x rarr x 2
+ 6 x + 7 hf x rarr 2 x 2 ndash 7
11 The functions f and g are defined by
f x rarr 1 ndash x and g x rarr px 2 + q respectively If
the composite function gf is given by
gf x rarr 3 x 2 ndash 6 x + 5 find
(a) the value of p and of q
(b) the value of g2(0)
12 The functions f and f 2 are such that
f x rarr hx + k and f 2 x rarr 9 x + 16
(a) Find the values of h and the corresponding
values of k
(b) Considering h 0 find the values of x such
that f ( x 2) = 8 x
15 Inverse Functions
15a To Find Inverse Functions
Facts
bull (fg)ndash1 = gndash1f ndash1 and ( gf )ndash1 = f ndash1 g ndash1
bull (f2
)ndash1
= (fndash1
)2
bull ff ndash1( x ) = f ndash1f ( x ) = x
Facts
The conditions for the existenceof inverse functions are(a) the function must be one-to-
one(b) that every element in the
codomain must be linked toan object
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15 Functions
1 + 2 y there4 f ndash1( y) = mdashmdashndashmdash 2 ndash y
1 + 2 x f ndash1( x ) = mdashmdashndashmdash 2 ndash x
there4 f ndash1
Method 2
Let f ndash1( x ) = y
Thus f ( y) = x
2 y ndash 1 mdashmdashndashmdash = x y + 2
2 y ndash 1 = x ( y + 2)
2 y ndash 1 = xy + 2 x
2 y ndash xy = 2 x + 1
y(2 ndash x ) = 2 x + 1
2 x + 1 y = mdashmdashndashmdash 2 ndash x
2 x + 1 f ndash1( x ) = mdashmdashndashmdash 2 ndash x
there4 f ndash1 x rarr
In the SPM marking schemeit is not compulsory forstudents to write x ne 2
Rearrange the formulamaking y the subject
14
Try Question 2 Self Assess 15
Find the inverse function of f x rarr x ne ndash2
2 x ndash 1
x + 2
Solution
Method 1
2 x ndash 1 f x rarr mdashmdashndashmdash x + 2
2 x ndash 1 Let y = mdashmdashndashmdash x + 2
y( x + 2) = 2 x ndash 1
yx + 2 y = 2 x ndash 1
yx ndash 2 x = ndash1 ndash 2 y
x ( y ndash 2) = ndash1 ndash 2 y
ndash1 ndash 2 y x = mdashndashndashndashmdashndashmdash y ndash 2
ndash(1 + 2 y) x = mdashndashndashndashmdashndashmdashndashndashmdash ndash(2 ndash y)
1 + 2 y x = mdashmdashndashmdash 2 ndash y
Rearrange making x the subject
Cross multiplication
Expand the left-handside
Group the terms in xtogether
Factorise the
left-hand side
Making x the subject
15
Given the functions f ( x ) = 6 ndash 2 x and g( x ) =1ndashndash
x
x ne 0 find f ndash1gndash1
Solution
First of all find the inverse functions f ndash1 and gndash1
f ( x ) = 6 ndash 2 x
Let f ndash1( x ) = y
Thus f ( y) = x
6 ndash 2 y = x
6 ndash x = 2 y
6 ndash x y = mdashndashndashndashmdash 2
6 ndash x there4
f
ndash1
( x ) = mdashndashndashndashmdash 2
g( x ) =1ndashndash x
Let gndash1( x ) = y
Thus g( y) = x
1ndashndash y
= x
y =1ndashndash x
there4 gndash1( x ) =1ndashndash x
Try Question 1 Self Assess 15
6 SPM
Clone
rsquo03
SPMClone
rsquo05
SPMClone
rsquo08
SPMClone
rsquo10
Given the function f ndash1 x rarr
find the value of f ndash1(3)
Solution
Let y = f ndash1
(3) f ( y) = 3
y + 8 mdashmdashmdash = 3 y ndash 6
y + 8 = 3( y ndash 6)
y + 8 = 3 y ndash 18
2 y = 26
y = 13
there4 f ndash1(3) = 13
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Functions 16
7
Try Questions 8ndash9 Self Assess 15
SPMClone
rsquo04
Given the function f x rarr mdashmdashmdashmdash and its
x hx ndash 5
x ne 2 x ndash 2
inverse function f ndash1 x rarr
mdashmdashmdashmdash2 x + k
x ne 3 find x ndash 3
(a) the value of h and of k
(b) the values of t such that f (t ) =4ndashndash3
t
Solution
(a) Let f ndash1( x ) = y Thus f ( y) = x
hy ndash 5 mdashmdashmdashmdash = x y ndash 2
hy ndash 5 = x ( y ndash 2)
hy ndash 5 = xy ndash 2 x
2 x ndash 5 = xy ndash hy
2 x ndash 5 = y( x ndash h)
2 x ndash 5 y = mdashmdashmdashmdash x ndash h
2 x ndash 5 there4 f ndash1( x ) = mdashmdashmdashmdash
x ndash h
2 x + k But it is given that f ndash1( x ) = mdashmdashmdashmdash x ndash 3
Hence by comparison k = ndash5 h = 3
(b) f(t ) =4ndashndash3
t
3t ndash 5 mdashmdashmdashmdash =
4ndashndash3
t t ndash 2
3(3t ndash 5) = 4t (t ndash 2)
9t ndash 15 = 4t 2 ndash 8t
0 = 4t 2 ndash 17t + 15
0 = (4t ndash 5)(t ndash 3)
t =5ndashndash4 or 3
Try Questions 3ndash7 Self Assess 15
Hence f ndash1gndash1 ( x )
= f ndash11ndashndash x 6 ndash 1ndashndash x = mdashndashmdashmdashndashndashmdash 2
= mdashndashmdashmdashndashndashmdash x ne 02 x
6 x ndash 1
Apply the compositefunction of gndash1 followed by f ndash1
8 SPM
Clone
rsquo05
13ndash2
10
x
f
y z
g
The above diagram shows the representation of the
mapping of y onto x by the function
f y rarr py + q and the mapping of y onto z by
the function
5 qg yrarrmdashmdashndashmdash ndashndash Find
3 y ne
3 y ndash q
(a) the value of p and of q
(b) the function that maps x onto y
(c) the function that maps x onto z
Solution
5(a) f y rarr py + q g y rarr mdashndashmdashndashmdash 3 y ndash q
5 f ( y) = py + q g( y) = mdashndashmdashndashmdash 3 y ndash q
f 3ndashndash2 = 1 g3
ndashndash2 = 10
5
3ndashndash2
p + q = 1 mdashndashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdash = 10
33ndashndash2 ndash q
3 p + 2q = 2 1 5mdashndashmdashmdash = 10
9ndashndash2 ndash q
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17 Functions
Try Question 10 Self Assess 15
The inverse of an inverse function f ndash1( x) will give
us back the original function f ( x)
15b To Find a Function Given its InverseFunction
15c Further Examples on InverseFunctions
16
The function f is defined by f ( x ) =
2 x + 1 x ne 1
x ndash 1
If f ndash1(k ) =4ndashndash3
k find the values of k
Solution
f ndash1(k ) =4ndashndash3
k
k = f 4ndashndash3
k
24k ndashndash3 + 1 k = mdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdash
4k ndashndash3
ndash 1
8k + 3 mdashmdashmdashmdash 3 k = mdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdash 4k ndash 3 mdashmdashmdashmdash 3
8k + 3 3 k = mdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdash 3 4k ndash 3
8k + 3 k = mdashmdashmdashmdash 4k ndash 3
If f ndash1 ( x ) = y then x = f ( y )
5 mdashndashmdashmdashndashmdash = 10 9 ndash 2q mdashndashmdashmdashmdash 2
10 mdashndashmdashmdashmdash = 10 9 ndash 2q
1 mdashndashmdashmdashmdashmdash = 1 9 ndash 2q
1 = 9 ndash 2q
2q = 8 q = 4
From 1 When q = 4 3 p + 2(4) = 2
p = ndash2
(b) The function that maps x onto y is f ndash1( x )
It has been found that f ( y) = ndash2 y + 4
Let f ndash1( x ) = w
Thus f (w) = x
ndash2w + 4 = x
4 ndash x = 2w
4 ndash x
w = mdashndashndashmdash 2 4 ndash x there4 f ndash1( x) = mdashmdashmdashmdash 2
(c) Based on the diagram the function that maps x
onto z is gf ndash1( x )
x y z
gf ndash1
gf ndash1
gf ndash1( x )
4 ndash x = gmdashndashndashmdash 2
5 = mdashndashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdashndashmdash 4 ndash x 3mdashndashndashmdash ndash 4 2
5 = mdashndashmdashmdashmdashndashmdashmdash 12 ndash 3 x ndash 8 mdashmdashmdashmdashndashmdashmdashmdash 2
10 = mdashndashmdashmdash 4 ndash 3 x
there4 gf ndash1 x rarr 10
4 ndash 3 x x ne
4
3
9
Try Question 11 Self Assess 15
SPMClone
rsquo11
Rearrange making x the subject
Given that gndash1( x ) =2 x + 1
2 x ndash 1 x ne
1
2 find g( x )
Solution
2 x + 1 Let y = mdashmdashmdashmdash 2 x ndash 1
y(2 x ndash 1) = 2 x + 1
2 xy ndash y = 2 x + 1
2 xy ndash 2 x = y + 1
x (2 y ndash 2) = y + 1
y + 1 x = mdashmdashmdashmdash 2 y ndash 2
y + 1 g( y) = mdashmdashmdashmdash 2 y ndash 2
there4 g( x) = x + 1
2 x ndash 2 x ne 1
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Functions 18
19
Try Question 30 SPM Exam Practice 1 ndash Paper 1
4k 2 ndash 3k = 8k + 3
4k 2 ndash 11k ndash 3 = 0
(4k + 1)(k ndash 3) = 0
k = ndash1ndashndash4 or 3
Given that f ndash1( x ) = 1
x x ne ndashm and x + m
g( x ) = 3 ndash x find
1 ndash 3 x (a) the value of m if f ( x ) = mdashndashmdashndashndashmdash x
(b) the values of k if ff ndash1(k 2 ndash 7) = g[(k + 2)2]
Solution
(a) Let f ndash1( x ) = y
f ( y) = x
1 ndash 3 y
mdashndashmdashndashndashndashmdash = x
y 1 ndash 3 y = xy
1 = xy + 3 y
1 = y( x + 3)
1 y = mdashndashmdashmdash x + 3
1 there4 f ndash1( x ) = mdashndashmdashmdash x + 3
1 But it is given that f ndash1( x ) = mdashndashmdashndashndashndashndashndashndashndashmdash x + m
Hence by comparison m = 3
Try Question 21 SPM Exam Practice 1 ndash Paper 2
18
Given the function f x rarr 5 x ndash 2 find ( f 2)ndash1 in the
same form
Solution
Find f 2( x ) first
f 2( x ) = ff ( x )
= f (5 x ndash 2)
= 5(5 x ndash 2) ndash 2 = 25 x ndash 10 ndash 2
= 25 x ndash 12
Next find the inverse of f 2( x )
Let ( f 2)ndash1 ( x ) = y
Thus f 2( y) = x
25 y ndash 12 = x
25 y = x + 12
x + 12 y = mdashmdashndashndashndashmdash 25
x + 12 ( f
2
)ndash1
( x ) = mdashmdashndashndashndashmdash 25
x + 12there4 ( f 2)ndash1 xrarr mdashmdashndashndashndashmdash 25
If the question requiresus to state the answerin the lsquosame formrsquo wehave to express theanswer in the form x + 12(f
2
)ndash1
x rarr mdashmdashmdashmdashmdash 25and not
x + 12(f 2)ndash1 ( x ) = mdashmdashmdashmdashmdash 25
Try Question 20 SPM Exam Practice 1 ndash Paper 2
17
The inverse of g ndash1 will give us back g
2 ndash kx Given that gndash1( x ) = mdashmdashmdashmdash and f ( x ) = 3 x find 4
(a) g( x ) in terms of k
(b) the values of k such that fg(1) = ndash3ndashndash2
k
Solution
2 ndash kx (a) gndash1( x ) = mdashmdashmdashmdash 4
2 ndash kx Let y = mdashmdashmdashmdash 4
4 y = 2 ndash kx
kx = 2 ndash 4 y 2 ndash 4 y x = mdashmdashmdashmdash k
2 ndash 4 y g( y) = mdashmdashmdashmdash k
2 ndash 4 x g( x) = mdashmdashmdashmdash k
(b) fg(1) = ndash3ndashndash2
k
2 ndash 4(1) f mdashmdashmdashmdashndashndashmdash = ndash
3ndashndash2
k k
f ndash2mdashmdash
k = ndash3ndashndash2
k
3ndash2mdashmdash
k = ndash3ndashndash2
k
ndash6
k =
ndash3k
2
ndash3k 2 = ndash12
k 2 = 4
k = plusmn 2
Rearrange making x the subject
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19 Functions
Try Question 22 SPM Exam Practice 1 ndash Paper 2
15
1 Evaluate f ndash1(4) for each of the following
functions
(a) f x rarr 5 ndash 4 x
5(b) f xrarr 6 ndash mdash x ne 0
x
(c) f xrarr x ne ndash3
2
3 x + 2
2 x + 3
2 Find the inverse function of each of the
following functions
(a) f x rarr 7 x ndash 4
3 x ndash 4(b) g x rarr mdashmdashndashmdashmdash 2
(c)3
h xrarr 9 ndashmdash x ne 0 x
(d) x ne3
55 x ndash 3m xrarr
2 x + 2
(e) n x rarr 983152 983151983151983151983151983151983151983151
2 ndash x ndash x x 2
3 Given the functions
4mdash x
f xrarr x ne 0 and
g x rarr 2 x + 3 find each of the followingfunctions
(a) fg (d) g2 (g) f ndash1gndash1
(b) gf (e) f ndash1 (h) gndash1 f ndash1
(c) f 2 (f) gndash1
3 x ndash 1 4 The function f is defined by f x rarr mdashmdashndashmdashmdash
x ndash 2
x ne k find
(a) the value of k
(b) f 2
(c) f ndash1
5 Given the functions f x rarr 2 ndash 4 x and
3g xrarr x ne 1 find
x ndash 1
(a) f ndash1 (c) f ndash1gndash1 (e) (gf )ndash1
(b) gndash1 (d) gf
Is (gf )ndash1 = f ndash1gndash1
6 Given the functions f x rarr 1 ndash 2 x and
g xrarrmdashndashmdashmdash x ndash 2
x + 2 x ne 2 find
(a) f ndash1 (d) fg
(b) gndash1 (e) ( fg)ndash1
(c) gndash1 f ndash1
Is ( fg)ndash1 = gndash1 f ndash1
7 The function f is defined by f x rarr 2 x ndash 1
(a) Find the expressions for f 2 dan f ndash1
(b) Show that ( f ndash1)2 = ( f 2)ndash1
8 Given the function f x rarr 4 x + h and its inverse
kx + 5 function f ndash1 x rarr mdashndashndashmdashmdashmdash find 4
(a) the value of h and of k
(b) the expression for f ndash1 f
9 Given the function f xrarr x
x + p x ne 5 and
x ndash 5
qx + 6 its inverse function f ndash1 x rarr mdashndashndashndashmdashmdash
x ndash 1
x ne 1 find
(a) the value of p
and ofq
(b) the values of x for which f ndash1( x ) = 8 x
10
ndash2
2
ndash1
x y z
The diagram shows the representation of the
mapping of y onto x by the function
f y rarr my + n and the mapping of y onto z by
the function g yrarr m mdash y nemdash Findn ndash 2 y 2
n
(a) the value of m and of n
(b) the function that maps x onto y
(c) the function that maps x onto z
3 x + 10 11 (a) Given that f ndash1( x ) = mdashmdashmdashmdashmdash find f ( x ) 4
2 x + 3 (b) Given that gndash1( x ) = mdashmdashmdashmdash find g( x ) x + 4
(b) ff ndash1(k 2 ndash 7) = g[(k + 2)2]
k 2 ndash 7 = 3 ndash (k + 2)2
k 2 ndash 7 = 3 ndash (k 2 + 4k + 4)
k 2 ndash 7 = 3 ndash k 2 ndash 4k ndash 4
2k 2 + 4k ndash 6 = 0
k 2 + 2k ndash 3 = 0
(k + 3)(k ndash 1) = 0
k = ndash3 or 1
ff ndash1( x ) = x is always true and it hasto be memorised
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Functions 20
(a) State the value of k (b) Using the function notation
express f ( x ) in terms of x
[2 marks]
8 The diagram shows the relation
between set X and set Y in the form
of a graph
n
m
k
h
2 4 6 8
Set Y
Set X
State
(a) the relation in the form of
ordered pairs
(b) the type of the relation
(c) the domain of the relation
[3 marks]
12 Functions
13 Absolute Value Functions
9 x f a
10bx ndash 2
4
1 1
The arrow diagram represents
the function f x rarr a
bx ndash 2 x ne k
where a b and k are constants
Find
(a) the value of a and of b
(b) the value of k
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11 Relations
1
15
24
35
45
P Q
6
7
8
9
The arrow diagram shows the
relation between set P and set Q
Based on the arrow diagram state
(a) the domain(b) the range
(c) the codomain
2 The arrow diagram shows the
relation between set A and set B
1
5
6
8
A B
a
e
(a) Represent the given relation
using ordered pairs
(b) State the type of the given
relation
3 Set Q
11
9
7
5
Set P 2 6 8
The above graph represents therelation from set P = 2 6 8 to set
Q = 5 7 9 11 State
(a) the images of 6
(b) the objects of 7
(c) the range
4 P = 2 6 8
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Paper Short Questions1
Based on the above informationthe relation from P to Q is defined
by the ordered pairs (2 1) (2 3)
(6 5) (6 7) State
(a) the images of 2
(b) the object of 7
[2 marks]
5 The diagram below shows the
relation between set P and set Q
x
y
z
10
2030
40
Set P Set Q
State
(a) the range of the relation
(b) the type of the relation
[2 marks]
6 In the diagram below set Q shows
the images of the elements of set P
3
2
ndash2
ndash3
81
16
Set P Set Q
(a) State the type of relation
between set P and set Q
(b) Using function notation
write down a relation between
set P and set Q
[2 marks]
7 The following arrow diagram
represents a linear function f
x f ( x )
2
5
7
k
1
4
6
8
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21 Functions
10 (a) Sketch the graph of the
absolute value function
f ( x ) = 3 ndash x for the domain
0 x 4
(b) Hence state the corresponding
range of values of f ( x )
11 Given the function g( x ) = 2 x ndash 9find the possible values of
x if g( x ) = 4
12 The diagram shows the function
m x rarr x ndash h
h where h is
a constant
7
x x ndash hm
2
h
Find the value of h [2 marks]
13 Given the function f x rarr 983135 x ndash 4983135find the values of x such that
f ( x ) = 9 [2 marks]
14 The given diagram shows the graph
of the function f ( x ) = |2 x ndash 3| for thedomain 0 le x le 4
y
x
3
4O k
State(a) the value of k
(b) the range of values of f ( x )
corresponding to the given
domain [3 marks]
14 Composite Functions
15 The functions f and g are defined by
f x rarr 3 x ndash 2 and g x rarr x + 2
respectively Calculate fg(5)
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16 Given the functions g x rarr 4 + x 2
and h x rarr 2 x ndash 4 find gh
17 Given the function f x rarr 4 ndash 5 x
find f 2
18 Given that f x rarr 2 x + m and
f 2 x rarr px + 6 find the value of m
and of p
19 Given the functions f x rarr 3 x ndash 7
and fg x rarr x 2 + 1 find the
function g
20 The function f is defined by
f x rarr x ndash 2 Another function g is
such that gf x rarr x 2 + 1 Find the
function g
21 Given the functions f ( x ) = 2 x ndash 4
and fg( x ) = 8 x + 2 find gf ( x )
22 Given the functions h( x ) = 7 x ndash 1
and the composite function
hg( x ) = 35 x + 13 find
(a) g( x )
(b) the value of x when
gh( x ) = 4
[4 marks]
23 Given the function g x rarr px + q
and its composite function
g2 x rarr 49 x ndash 32 find the value of p
and of q such that p gt 0
[3 marks]
24 Given the function f ( x) = x + 4 and
g( x ) = tx ndash 6 find
(a) f (6)
(b) the value of t such that
gf (6) = 24
[3 marks]
25 Given the function g x rarr 4 x ndash 1
and h x rarr 8 x find
(a) hg ( x )
(b) the value of x if hg( x ) = 2g( x )
[4 marks]
15 Inverse Functions
26 Given the function f ( x ) =4 x + 3
x + 5
x ne ndash5 calculate the value of
f ndash1(2)
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27 Given the function g x rarr 4 x + 1
x + 4
x ne ndash4 find gndash1
28 Given the functions f ( x ) =2
x ndash3
x ne 3 and g( x ) = 4 x ndash 1 find
f ndash1g
1ndashndash
2
29 Given the function f x rarr 3 x + h
and its inverse function
f ndash1 x rarr kx ndash2ndashndash3
find the value of h
and of k
30 Given the function f ( x ) =24
px + q
f (1) = 8 find
(a) the value of p and of q
(b) the values of k if f ndash1 (k ) = k
31 Given the inverse function
f ndash1( x ) = 2 x ndash 5 find
(a) f ( x )
(b) the values of k if
f ndash1 f (k ) = k 2 ndash 12
32
x fndash14 x + p
ndash2
ndash6
The arrow diagram represents
f ndash1( x ) = 4 x + p where
p is a constant Find
(a) the value of p(b) f ( x )
33 Given the functions f ( x ) =2
3 x + 1
(a) gndash1 f ( x )
(b) the values of x which are
mapped onto themselves
under the function f
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34 Given that g x rarr 4 x ndash 1 and
h x rarr x 2 ndash 3 x + 5 find
(a) gndash1(7)
(b) hg( x )
[4 marks]
35 Given the functions h x rarr mmdashndash x
ndash 3
x ne 0 and h ndash1 x rarr
10mdashmdashmdash x + k
x ne ndashk
where m and k are constants find
the value of m and of k
[3 marks]
36 In the following arrow diagram the
function f maps x onto y and the
function g maps y onto z
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Paper Long Questions2
14 Composite Functions
1 The following diagram shows the
functions f and g that are defined
by f xrarr ax + b and g x rarr10
c ndash x
x ne c respectively
ndash2
ndash 4
4
17
ndash3
m
g
g
f
f
Find
(a) the value of a of b and of c(b) the value of m
(c) the expression for gf
2 The functions f and g are
defined by f x rarr hx ndash 5 and
g x rarr x 2 + 3 x + 5 respectively
If the composite function fg is
defined by fg x rarr 2 x 2 + kx + 5
find the value of h and of k
3 The functions f and g are definedax
by f xrarr mdashmdashmdash x ne 1 and1 ndash x
g x rarr bx ndash 1 respectively If
f (4) = ndash4 and g(2) = 3 find
(a) the value of a and of b
(b) the value of x for which
fg =gf
4 Given the functions f x rarr 3 ndash x
1and g xrarr mdashmdashmdash x ne 1 find the
1 ndash x
expression for each of the
following
(a) fg
(b) f 2
(c) f 13
(d) g
2
(e) g3
(f) g19
5 The function f is defined by
f x rarr 2 x + 3 Another function g is
such that gf x rarr 4 x 2 + 12 x + 15
Find
(a) the function g
(b) the values of c if g(c) = 7c
(c) the values of x if fg = gf
6
5
89
x y
f
g
z
The above arrow diagram shows
the representation of the mapping
of x onto y by the function f x rarr
4 x ndash a and the mapping of y onto z
b by the function g y rarr mdashmdashndashndashmdash
12 ndash y
y ne 12 Find
(a) the value of a and of b
(b) the expression for the function
that maps x onto z
(c) the element x that does not
change when it is mapped
onto z
7 The functions f and g are
defined by f x rarr 2 x + 3 and
g x rarr x 2 + bx + c respectively
If the composite function fg is
given by fg x rarr 2 x 2 + 4 x ndash 3
find
(a) the value of b and of c
(b) the value of g2(1)
x y f g
z
4
1
ndash2
Write down the value of (a) gndash1(4)
(b) gf (1)
[2 marks]
37 The functionsh and w are defined
by h( x ) = 3 x + 5 and w( x ) =2
1 ndash 4 x
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(a) hndash1(6)
(b) wndash1( x ) [4 marks]
38 Given the functions m x rarr 4 x ndash 6
and n xrarr 3
mdash x
x ne 0 find nm ndash1
[3 marks]
39 Given the function g x rarr 6 ndash 2 x
find(a) g(ndash4)
(b) the value of p such that
gndash1( p) = 8
[3 marks]
40 Given the functions g x rarr 2 x + 3
and h x rarr 5 x ndash 8 find
(a) gndash1( x )
(b) hgndash1(11)
[3 marks]
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23 Functions
8 Given the functions f x rarr 3 x ndash 2
and fg x rarr 4 ndash 15 x find
(a) the expression for gf
(b) the values of n if
gf (n2 ndash 1) = 6n + 6
9 The functions f and f 2 are such
that f x rarr ax + b and
f 2
x rarr 9 x + 8(a) Find the values of a and
the corresponding values
of b
(b) Considering a 0 find the
values of k for which
f (2k + 1) = k (k + 2)
10 The function g is defined by
g x rarr x + 2 Another function f
is such that fg x rarr x 2 + 5 x + 7
Find(a) the function f ( x )
(b) the values of c if f (2c) = 7c
15 Inverse Functions
11 The function f is defined by
f x rarr mx + k where m and k
are constants The function g is
defined by
g xrarr12
mdashmdashmdash
x + 1
x ne ndash1
(a) Find the expression for gndash1
(b) Find the expression for fg in
terms of m and k
(c) If f (3) = gndash1(3) and
fg(ndash2) = ndash2 find the value of m
and of k
12 Given the functions f x rarr x + 1
x ndash 2
x ne 2 and g xrarrmdashmdashmdashmdash
x
kx + 3 x ne 0
find the value of k if gf ndash1(0) = 3
13 Given the function f x rarr x + p
x + q
x ne ndashq and its inverse function
f ndash1 x rarr2 ndash 3 x
1 ndash x x ne 1 find
(a) the value of p and of q
(b) the values of k if f 2(k ) =1mdash3 k
14
7
5
3
ndash1
A B
f
gndash1
C
The diagram shows the mapping of
the functions f and gndash1 such that
f x rarr
2 x + a andg x rarr bx + c Given that g maps 1
onto itself find
(a) the value of a
(b) the value of b and of c
15 Given the function f x rarr 5 x + h
and its inverse function
f ndash1 x rarr kx +2mdash5 find
(a) the value of h and of k
(b) (i) f (3) (ii) f ndash1 f (3)
mx ndash n 16 Given the function f x rarr mdashmdashmdashndashndashndashmdash x ndash 2
x ne 2 and its inverse function
f ndash1 x rarrndash
mdashmdashmdashmdash x ne 2 find5 ndash 2 x
2 ndash x
(a) the value of m and of n
(b) the value of k for which
f (k ) = k + 2
17 The following diagram represents
the mapping of y onto x by the
function f y rarr hy + k and
the mapping of y onto z by the
function g y rarr6
2 y ndash k y ne
k
2
3 2
ndash2
x y z
Find
(a) the value of h and of k
(b) the function that maps x
onto y
(c) the function that maps x
onto z
18 Given the functions f ( x ) = 2 x ndash 5
3 x and g( x ) = mdashmdashmdash x ne ndash3 find
x + 3
(a) f ndash1g( x )
(b) the value of x for which
gf (ndash x ) = f 2(2)
19 Given that f x rarr p ndash qx find
(a) f ndash1( x ) in terms of p and q
(b) the value of p and of q if
f ndash1(8) = ndash1 and f (1) = ndash2
3 ndash kx 20 Given that gndash1( x ) = mdashmdashmdashmdash and
2
f ( x ) = 2 x 2 ndash 3 find
(a) g( x ) in terms of k
(b) the value of k for which
g( x 2) = 2 f (ndash x )
21 Given the functions f x rarr hx + k
h 0 and f 2 x rarr 25 x ndash 18
find
(a) the value of h and of k
(b) ( f ndash1)2 in the same form
22 Given that f ndash1( x ) =
1 x ne k
k ndash x
and g( x ) = 2 + x find
(a) f ( x ) in terms of k
(b) the value k if
ff ndash1(k 2 + 2) = g[(5 + k )2]
23 Given that f x rarr 2 x ndash 3 and
g x rarr x
2 + 2 find
(a) f ndash1
g [3 marks]
(b) the function h such that
hg x rarr 2 x + 4
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1 The function f and its inverse function f ndash1 are
defined by f ( x ) =hx
x ndash 3 x ne 3 f ndash1( x ) =
kx
x ndash 2 x ne 2
respectively where h and k are constants Another
function g is defined by g( x ) =1
x x ne 0
(a) Find the value of h and of k [4 marks]
(b) If gf ndash1( x ) = ndash5 x find the values of x [3 marks]
2 Given the functions f xrarr x
2 ndash 2 and g x rarr 3 x + k
where k is a constant find
(a) f ndash1(3) [2 marks]
(b) the value of k if f ndash1g x rarr 6 x ndash 4 [2 marks]
(c) h( x ) such that hf x rarr 9 x ndash 3 [2 marks]
Long Questions
Paper 2
1 The relation between set
X = 6 12 15 21 and set
Y = 3 5 7 is lsquo factor of rsquo
(a) Find the image of 12
(b) Express the relation in the
form of ordered pairs
[3 marks]
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2 Given the functions g( x ) = 5 x ndash 11
and h( x ) = 3 x find the value of
gh(2)
[2 marks]
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3 The inverse function hndash1 is defined
by hndash1 x rarr 3
4 ndash x x ne 4 Find
(a) h( x )
(b) the value of x such that
h( x ) = ndash14
[4 marks]
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Short Questions
Paper 1
1 The graph below shows the relation
between set A and B
40
30
20
10
S e t B
Set A
4321
State
(a) the object of 40
(b) the type of the relation
[2 marks]
2 The relation between two variables
is represented by the following set
of ordered pairs
(ndash4 16) (ndash3 9) (ndash2 4) (2 4)
(3 9) (4 16)
(a) State the type of the above
relation
(b) Represent the above relation
using a function notation
[2 marks]
3 Given the function f ( x ) = px + q and
f 2 ( x ) = 4 x + 9 where p and q are
constants find the value of p and of
q if p lt 0 [3 marks]
4 Given the function f x rarr x + 4
and the composite function
gf x rarr x 2 + 6 x + 2 find
(a) g( x )
(b) fg(4) [4 marks]
5 Given the function f ( x ) =
2 x + p
5 and
its inverse function f ndash1( x ) =
5 x + 3
q
find the value of p and of q
[4 marks]
Short Questions
Paper 1
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Functions 6
6
Try Questions 2ndash3 Self Assess 12
Given the function f x rarr x 2 ndash 4 x ndash 1 find
(a) the image of 2
(b) the objects that have the image 4
Solution(a) f x rarr x 2 ndash 4 x ndash 1
f ( x ) = x 2 ndash 4 x ndash 1
When x = 2
f (2) = 22 ndash 4(2) ndash 1
= 4 ndash 8 ndash 1
= ndash5
Hence the image of 2 is ndash5
(b)
When f ( x ) = 4
x 2 ndash 4 x ndash 1 = 4
x 2 ndash 4 x ndash 5 = 0
( x + 1)( x ndash 5) = 0
x = ndash1 or 5
Hence the objects that have the image 4 are
ndash1 or 5
Object
12b To Solve Problems involving Functions
7
The arrow diagram below shows the function
15 f x rarr mdashmdashmdashmdash ax + b
ndash3
x f
ax +b
ndash4
ndash5
ndash3
15
(a) Find the value of a and of b
(b) State the value of x such that the function f is
undefined
Solution
15(a) f x rarr mdashmdashmdashmdash ax + b
15 f ( x ) = mdashmdashmdashmdash ax + b
f (ndash3) = ndash5
15 ndashndashndashndashndashndashndash = ndash5 ndash3a + b
15a ndash 5b = 15
3a ndash b = 3 1
f (ndash4) = ndash3
15 ndashndashndashndashndashndashndashndash = ndash3 ndash4a + b
12a ndash 3b = 15
4a ndash b = 5 2
1 ndash 2 ndasha = ndash2
a = 2
From 1 3(2) ndash b = 3
b = 3
(b)
15 f ( x ) = mdashmdashmdashmdashmdash 2 x + 3
When the denominator 0
2 x + 3 0
3 x ndash ndashndash
2
1 x ndash1ndashndash
2
Hence the value of x such that the
1 function f is undefined is ndash1ndashndash
2
Substitute x = ndash4
Substitute x = ndash3
Try Questions 4ndash8 Self Assess 12
When the function f has an image 4 it meansthat f ( x) = 4
A function f is undefined when its denominatoris zero
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7 Functions
9
Try Question 11 Self Assess 12
(a) Given the function f ( x ) = 3 sin x ndash tan x find
the image of 30deg
(b) Given the function g( x ) = 2 cos x find the
value of x such that the function g has the
image 16 for the domain 0deg x 90deg
Solution
(a) f ( x ) = 3 sin x ndash tan x
f (30deg) = 3 sin 30deg ndash tan 30deg
= 3(05) ndash 05774
= 09226
Hence the image of 30deg is 09226
(b) g( x ) = 16
2 cos x = 16
16cos x = ndashndashndash
2
cos x = 08
x = 3687deg
The value of x such that the function g has the
image 16 is 3687deg
Press SHIFT cos
08 =
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10
Try Question 12 Self Assess 12
12c Domain Range Objects and Imagesof a Function
The arrow diagram represents the function
f x rarr 2 x 2 ndash 5 State
(a) the domain
(b) the range
(c) the image of 0
(d) the objects of (i) 3
(ii) ndash3
Solution
(a) Domain = ndash2 ndash1 0 1 2
(b) Range = ndash5 ndash3 3
(c) The image of 0 is ndash5
(d) (i) The objects of 3 are 2 and ndash2
(ii) The objects of ndash3 are 1 and ndash1
8
Try Questions 9ndash10 Self Assess 12
3 x + k A function f is defined by f x rarr ndashndashndashndashndashndash for all 2 x ndash 4
values of x except x = p and k is a constant
(a) State the value of p
(b) Given that the value 5 is mapped onto itself
under f find
(i) the value of k (ii) another value of x that is mapped onto
itself
Solution
3 x + k (a) For f x rarr ndashndashndashndashndashndashndash 2 x ndash 4
Denominator ne 0
2 x ndash 4 ne 0
x ne 2
It is given that x ne p there4 p = 2
(b)
(i) 5 is mapped onto itself
thus f (5) = 5
3(5) + k mdashmdashmdashmdashmdash = 5 2(5) ndash 4
15 + k mdashmdashmdashmdash = 5 6
15 + k = 30
k = 15
(ii) For self-mapping
f ( x ) = x
3 x + 15 mdashndashmdashmdashmdash = x 2 x ndash 4
3 x + 15 = 2 x 2 ndash 4 x
2 x 2 ndash 7 x ndash 15 = 0 (2 x + 3)( x ndash 5) = 0
3 x = ndash ndashndash or 5 2
Hence another value of x that is mapped
1 onto itself apart from 5 is ndash1ndashndash 2
x f
23
2 x 2 ndash 5
1
0
ndash1
ndash2
ndash3
ndash5
Self-mapping is given by f ( x) = x where both theobject and the image have the same value
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12
1 State whether each of the following relations is a
function
(a) A Blsquotype of numberrsquo
6
14
15
24
multiple of 3
multiple of 7
(b)
Consonants
Vowels
i
v
w
u
P Qlsquoconsist of lettersrsquo
(c)
21
32
5364
2
6
15
M N lsquoproduct of digits ofrsquo
(d) X Y lsquohasrsquo
PERAK
KEDAH
SELANGOR
2 vowels
3 vowels
4 vowels
2 Given the function f x rarr 18 9mdash x ne ndashndash find
2 x ndash 9 2
(a) the image of (i) 0 (ii) 12 (b) the object that has the image (i) 2 (ii) 6
a 3 Given that f x rarr ndashndashndashndashndashndash f (3) = ndash5 and
x ndash b
f (ndash5) = ndash1 find
(a) the value of a and of b
(b) the value of x such that the function f is
undefined
4 The arrow diagram
shows the function
b f x rarr ax + ndashndash x Find
(a) the value of a and of b
(b) the value of x such that
the function f is undefined
(c) the object that has the image 7 apart from
x = 2
2 x 5 The function g is defined by g x rarr mdashmdashmdashmdash
x + m
If g(5) = 3g(2) find the value of m Hence find
(a) the image of 10
1(b) the object that has the image ndash ndashndash 2
(c) the value of x such that the function f is
undefined
6 Given that f x rarr
f (3) = 4 find
(a) the value of p and of q
4(b) the values of x such that f ( x ) = ndashndash x
3
7 Given that g x rarr a + bx g(1) = ndash3 and
g(ndash2) = 3 find
(a) the value of a and of b
(b) the values of n if g(n2 + 1) = 5n ndash 6
8 A function f is defined by f x rarr 5 x ndash 2 Find
(a) the object that has the image 5
(b) the object that is mapped onto itself
a 9 A function f is defined by f x rarr mdashmdashmdash The
b ndash x
values 3 and 5 are mapped onto themselves under
f
(a) Find the value of a and of b
(b) State the value of x such that the function f is
undefined
10 The arrow diagram
shows the function
f x rarr px + qx 2
Find
(a) the value of p and
of q
(b) the values of x that
are mapped onto themselves
11 (a) Given the function f x rarr sin x + cos x find
the image of (i) 45deg (ii) 60deg
(b) Given the function g x rarr tan x find the
value of x such that the image is 1527 if x is
an acute angle
12 The arrow diagram
represents the function
f x rarr x 2 + 2 State
(a) the domain
(b) the range
(c) the image of 0
(d) the objects of
(i) 3
(ii) 6
ndash5
7
2
ndash1
x f b ndash
x ax +
ndash5
ndash16
ndash1
ndash2
x f
px + qx 2
6
x f x 2 + 2
32
1
0
ndash1
ndash2
2
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9 Functions
13 Absolute Value Functions
1 The absolute value of x is written as 983135 x983135 and it is read aslsquothe modulus of x rsquo
2 The definition of 983135 x983135 is
x if x 0 983135 x 983135 =
ndash x if x 0
3 The absolute value function is defined by
f ( x) if f ( x) 0 983135 f ( x)983135 =
ndash f ( x) if f ( x) 0
Facts
983135 x 983135 is the numerical value of x iepositive numbers are still positivebut negative numbers will bechanged to positive For example
9831355983135 = 5 and 983135ndash5983135 = 5
Facts
The graph of a linear absolutevalue function has a V shape
2
Given the function f x rarr
9831354 x ndash 5983135 find(a) the image of
(i) ndash1 (ii) 4
(b) the objects that have the image 3
Solution
(a) f x rarr 9831354 x ndash 5983135
f ( x ) = 9831354 x ndash 5983135 (i) f (ndash1) = 9831354(ndash1) ndash 5983135 = 983135ndash9983135 = 9
Hence the image of ndash1 is 9
(ii) f (4) = 9831354(4) ndash 5983135 = 98313511983135 = 11
Hence the image of 4 is 11
(b)
f ( x ) = 3
9831354 x ndash 5983135 = 3
4 x ndash 5 = plusmn 3
The first equation is
4 x ndash 5 = 3
4 x = 8
x = 2
The second equation is
4 x ndash 5 = ndash3
4 x = 2
x =
1
ndashndash2 Hence the objects that have the image 3 are
2 or 1ndashndash2
Try Questions 1ndash2 Self Assess 13
SPMClone
rsquo07
3
Sketch the graph of each of the following absolute
value functions
(a) f ( x ) = 983135 x + 3983135 for the domain ndash 4 x 1
(b) f ( x ) = 9831354 x ndash 7983135 for the domain 0 x 4
State the corresponding range of values of f ( x )
Solution
(a) Prepare a table as shown below
The sketch of the graph of f ( x ) = 983135 x + 3983135 is as shown
below
ndash4 ndash3 ndash 2 ndash1 O 1
y
x
4
3
2
1
Range
Domain
SPMClone
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x
ndash4 ndash3 ndash2 ndash1 0 1
f ( x ) 1 0 1 2 3 4
For any 983135 f ( x)983135 = k there are two equations that canbe formed ie f ( x) = k or f ( x) = ndashk
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Functions 10
1 If f is a function which maps set A onto set B and g is a function whichmaps set B onto set C then gf is a composite function of f followedby g which maps set A onto set C
x f ( x ) g[f ( x )] = gf ( x )
gf
A B C
f g
14 Composite Functions
14a To Find Composite Functions
Facts
bull fg ( x) means f [ g ( x)]bull In general fg ne gf bull f 2 = ff f 3 = fff or ff 2 and so on
13
1 Given the function f x rarr 983135 x 2 ndash 4 x ndash 3983135 find the
image of
(a) ndash3 (b) 0 (c) 2
2 Given the function f ( x ) = 983135 2 ndash 5 x 983135 find
(a) the image of
(i) 2 (ii) ndash2
(b) the objects that have the image 7
3 Sketch the graph of each of the following
absolute value functions
(a) f ( x ) = 983135 x + 2983135 for the domain ndash3 x 3
(b) f ( x ) = 983135 2 x ndash 5983135 for the domain 0 x 7
(c) f ( x ) = 983135 3 ndash 2 x 983135 for the domain ndash3 x 4 (d) f ( x ) = 983135 3 x ndash 5983135 for the domain ndash2 x 4
State the corresponding range of values of f ( x )
Try Question 3 Self Assess 13
there4 The corresponding range of values of
f ( x ) is 0 f ( x) 4
(b)
At the x -axis y = 0
Thus 9831354 x ndash 7983135 = 0
4 x ndash 7 = 0
4 x = 7
7 3 x = ndashndash = 1ndashndash
4 4
Hence the graph touches the x -axis at 13ndashndash4
0Prepare a table as shown below
The sketch of graph of f ( x ) = 9831354 x ndash 7983135 is as shown
below
O 1 2 3 4 x
y
10
8
6
4
2
3ndash4
1
Range
Domain
there4 The corresponding range of values of
f ( x ) is 0
f ( x)
9
x 0 1 2 3 4
f ( x ) 7 3 1 5 9
The corresponding range of values of f ( x) meansthe range from the smallest value of y to the largest
value of y based on the given domain
First of all determine the point where the graphtouches the x-axis
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11 Functions
11
The functions f and g are defined by f x rarr 2 x + 1
and g x rarr x 2 ndash 2 respectively Find
(a) the value of fg(3) and of gf (ndash2)
(b) the composite functions
(i) fg (iii) f 2
(ii) gf (iv) g2
(c) the values of x if gf ( x ) = 23Solution
(a) fg(3) = f [g(3)] = f (32 ndash 2) = f (7) = 2(7) + 1
= 15
gf (ndash2) = g[2(ndash2) + 1] = g(ndash3) = (ndash3)2 ndash 2
= 7
(b) f x rarr 2 x + 1 g x rarr x 2 ndash 2
f ( x ) = 2 x + 1 g( x ) = x 2 ndash 2
(i) fg( x )
= f [g( x )]
= f ( x 2 ndash 2)
= 2( x 2 ndash 2) + 1
= 2 x 2 ndash 3
there4 fg x rarr 2 x2 ndash 3
(ii) gf ( x )
= g[ f ( x )]
= g(2 x + 1)
= (2 x + 1)2 ndash 2
= 4 x 2 + 4 x + 1 ndash 2
= 4 x 2 + 4 x ndash 1
there4 gf x rarr 4 x2 + 4 x ndash 1
(iii) f 2( x )
= ff ( x )
= f (2 x + 1)
= 2(2 x + 1) + 1 = 4 x + 3
there4 f 2 x rarr 4 x + 3
(iv) g2( x )
= gg( x )
= g( x 2 ndash 2)
= ( x 2 ndash 2)2 ndash 2
= x 4 ndash 4 x 2 + 4 ndash 2
= x 4 ndash 4 x 2 + 2
there4 g2 x rarr x4 ndash 4 x2 + 2
(c) gf ( x ) = 23
4 x 2 + 4 x ndash 1 = 23
4 x 2 + 4 x ndash24 = 0
x 2 + x ndash 6 = 0
( x ndash 2)( x + 3) = 0
x = 2 or ndash3
Try Questions 1ndash5 Self Assess 14
Substitute the x inf ( x ) = 2 x + 1
darrwith ( x 2 ndash 2)
Substitute the x in g( x ) = x 2 ndash 2
darrwith (2 x + 1)
Substitute the x inf ( x ) = 2 x + 1
darrwith (2 x + 1)
Substitute the x in g( x ) = x 2 ndash 2
darrwith ( x 2 ndash 2)
12
Given the function f x rarr
expression for each of the following functions
(a) f 2 (b) f 8 (c) f 9
Solution
x + 1(a) f x rarr mdashmdashmdash x ndash 1
x + 1 f ( x ) = mdashmdashmdash x ndash 1
f 2( x ) = ff ( x )
x + 1 = f mdashmdashmdash x ndash 1
x + 1
= mdashmdashmdash + 1 x ndash 1 = mdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdash x + 1 = mdashmdashmdash ndash 1 x ndash 1
x + 1 + x ndash 1 mdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdashndashmdash x ndash 1 = mdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdashndashmdash x + 1 ndash ( x ndash 1) mdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdashndashmdash x ndash 1
2 x = ndashndash 2
= x
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Functions 12
4
(a) The function f is defined by f x rarr 2 x + 4
Another function g is such that
fg x rarr 3 x ndash 8 Find the function g
(b) The function f is defined by f x rarr x ndash 2
Another function g is such that
gf x rarr x ne 11 ndash 3 x 3
1 11 Find the function g
Solution
(a) Case where the function g that has to
be determined is situated lsquoinsidersquo
It is given that f x rarr 2 x + 4 and
fg x rarr 3 x ndash 8
fg( x ) = 3 x ndash 8
f [g( x )] = 3 x ndash 8
2g( x ) + 4 = 3 x ndash 8
2g( x ) = 3 x ndash 12
3 x ndash 12 g( x ) = mdashmdashmdashndashndashndashmdash 2
3 x ndash 12 there4 g x rarr mdashmdashmdashndashndashndashmdash 2
(b)Case where the function g that has to
be determined is situated lsquooutsidersquo
It is given that f x rarr x ndash 2 and
1 gf x rarr mdashndashmdashmdashmdash 11 ndash 3 x
1 gf ( x ) = mdashndashmdashmdashmdash 11 ndash 3 x
1 g[ f ( x )] = mdashndashmdashmdashmdash 11 ndash 3 x
1 g( x ndash 2) = mdashndashmdashmdashmdash 11 ndash 3 x
Let x ndash 2 = u then x = u + 2
1 there4 g(u) = mdashndashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdash 11 ndash 3(u + 2)
1 = mdashndashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdash 11 ndash 3u ndash 6
1
= mdashmdashmdashmdashmdash 5 ndash 3u there4 g x rarr mdash x ne ndashndash
5 ndash 3 x 3
51
Try Questions 8ndash10 Self Assess 14
SPMClone
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g is inside
Substitute the x inf ( x ) = 2 x + 4
darrwith g( x )
g is outside
Change each x tothe terms in u
14b To Find the Related Function Given theComposite Function and One of the Functions
Try Questions 6ndash7 Self Assess 14
(b) f 8( x ) = f 2 f 2 f 2 f 2( x )
= f 2 f 2 f 2( x )
= f 2 f 2( x )
= f 2( x )
= x
(c) f 9( x ) = ff 8( x )
= f ( x )
x + 1 = mdashmdashndashndashndashndashndashndashndashndashndash x ne 1 x ndash 1
f 2( x ) = x
f 8( x ) = x
In the SPM marking schemeit is not compulsory for
students to write down x ne 1in the answer
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13 Functions
14c Further Examples on Composite Functions
5
Given the functions f x rarr hx + k
g x rarr ( x + 1)2 + 2 and fg x rarr 2( x + 1)2 + 1 find
(a) the value of g2(2)
(b) the value of h and of k
Solution
(a) g2(2) = gg(2)
= g[(2 + 1)2 + 2]
= g(11)
= (11 + 1)2 + 2
= 146
(b)
It is given that f x rarr hx + k and
g x rarr ( x + 1)2 + 2
Thus fg( x ) = f [( x + 1)2 + 2]
= h[( x + 1)2 + 2] + k
= h( x + 1)2 + 2h + k
But it is given that fg( x ) = 2( x + 1)2 + 1
Hence by comparison
h = 2 and 2h + k = 1
2(2) + k = 1
k = ndash3
Try Questions 11ndash12 Self Assess 14
SPMClone
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14
1 Given the functions f x rarr 983135 4 ndash 5 x 983135 and
g x rarr 983152 983151983151983151983151983151983151983151
x ndash 2 x 2 find the value of
(a) fg(6) (c) f 2(0)
(b) gf (2) (d) g2(27)
2 Find the composite functions fg and gf for each
of the following pairs of functions f and g
(a) f x rarr x 2 ndash 1 (c) f x rarr x ndash 3
g x rarr 3 x + 1 g x rarr983135 x 983135(b) f x rarr ( x + 1)2 (d) f x rarr 2 ndash x
g x rarr 1 ndash 3 x 1 g x rarr mdashmdashmdashmdash
x 2 + 2
3 The functions f and g are defined by
f x rarr 4 x ndash 3 and g x rarr x + 1 respectively
13
Try Question 8 SPM Exam Practice 1 ndash Paper 2
Given the functions f ( x ) = 3 x + 7 and fg( x ) = 22 ndash 3 x
find gf ( x )
Solution
Find g( x ) first
fg( x ) = 22 ndash 3 x
f (g( x )) = 22 ndash 3 x
3g( x ) + 7 = 22 ndash 3 x
3g( x ) = 22 ndash 3 x ndash 7
3g( x ) = 15 ndash 3 x
15 ndash 3 x g( x ) = mdashmdashmdashmdashmdash 3
g( x ) = 5 ndash x
Hence gf ( x ) = g(3 x + 7)
= 5 ndash (3 x + 7)
= 5 ndash 3 x ndash 7
= ndash3 x ndash 2
Substitute the x in f ( x ) = 3 x + 7
darr with g( x )
Substitute the x in g( x ) = 5 ndash x
darr with (3 x ndash 7)
The following function problem can be solved bymaking a comparison
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Functions 14
1 If f x rarr y is a function that maps x onto y its inverse function isdenoted by f ndash1 Inverse function is a function that maps y back to x
x y
f
f ndash1
2 The main step to find the inverse function islsquoLet y = f ( x) then x = f ndash1 (y )rsquo or lsquoLet f ndash1( x) = y then f (y ) = xrsquo
Find the expressions for f 2 and g2 Hence find
the value of x such that
(a) f = g (b) f 2 = g2
4 The functions f and g are defined by
f x rarr mx + 2 and g x rarr kx ndash 3 respectively If
fg = gf find the relation between m and k If
m = 5 find the value of x that satisfies each of the
following equations
(a) f 2 = f (b) g2 = g
5 The functions f and g are defined by
f x rarr ( x + 1)2 and g x rarr x ndash 2 respectively
Find
(a) the composite functions fg and gf
(b) the values of x if
(i) fg = 9
(ii) gf = 14
(c) the value of x if fg = gf
6 Given the functions f x rarr 5 x ndash 7 and
g x rarr 2 x
x ne 0 find the expression for
each of the following functions
(a) fg (c) g6
(b) g2 (d) g7
7 If f is defined by f x rarr x ndash 1
x + 1 x ne ndash1 find the
expression for each of the following functions
(a) f 2 (c) f 16
(b) f 4 (d) f 17
8 The function f and the composite function fg aredefined as follows Find the function g
(a) f x rarr x + 2 fg x rarr 3 x ndash 2
(b) f x rarr 3 x + 2
fg x rarr 2 x + 5
x ndash 2 x ne 2
(c) f x rarr x 2 ndash 1 fg x rarr x 2 + 4 x + 3
9 The function f and the composite function gf are
defined as follows Find the function g
(a) f x rarr
3 x + 1 gf x rarr x ne 2
x ndash 2
(b) f x rarr ndashndash rarr x ne ndashndashndash x
11 5
10 x ndash 1gf x 10
1
(c) f x rarr 3 x + 2 gf x rarr 9 x 2 + 9 x + 2
10 Find the expressions for the functions g and h in
each of the following
(a) f x rarr 2 x fg x rarr 4 x ndash 12
2 x + 1 hf x rarr mdashmdashmdashmdash 2
2 x ndash 1(b) f x rarr 2 x ndash 2 gf x rarr mdashmdashmdashmdash 3
fh x rarr 2 x 2
(c) f x rarr x 2
ndash 2 fg x rarr x 2
+ 6 x + 7 hf x rarr 2 x 2 ndash 7
11 The functions f and g are defined by
f x rarr 1 ndash x and g x rarr px 2 + q respectively If
the composite function gf is given by
gf x rarr 3 x 2 ndash 6 x + 5 find
(a) the value of p and of q
(b) the value of g2(0)
12 The functions f and f 2 are such that
f x rarr hx + k and f 2 x rarr 9 x + 16
(a) Find the values of h and the corresponding
values of k
(b) Considering h 0 find the values of x such
that f ( x 2) = 8 x
15 Inverse Functions
15a To Find Inverse Functions
Facts
bull (fg)ndash1 = gndash1f ndash1 and ( gf )ndash1 = f ndash1 g ndash1
bull (f2
)ndash1
= (fndash1
)2
bull ff ndash1( x ) = f ndash1f ( x ) = x
Facts
The conditions for the existenceof inverse functions are(a) the function must be one-to-
one(b) that every element in the
codomain must be linked toan object
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1 + 2 y there4 f ndash1( y) = mdashmdashndashmdash 2 ndash y
1 + 2 x f ndash1( x ) = mdashmdashndashmdash 2 ndash x
there4 f ndash1
Method 2
Let f ndash1( x ) = y
Thus f ( y) = x
2 y ndash 1 mdashmdashndashmdash = x y + 2
2 y ndash 1 = x ( y + 2)
2 y ndash 1 = xy + 2 x
2 y ndash xy = 2 x + 1
y(2 ndash x ) = 2 x + 1
2 x + 1 y = mdashmdashndashmdash 2 ndash x
2 x + 1 f ndash1( x ) = mdashmdashndashmdash 2 ndash x
there4 f ndash1 x rarr
In the SPM marking schemeit is not compulsory forstudents to write x ne 2
Rearrange the formulamaking y the subject
14
Try Question 2 Self Assess 15
Find the inverse function of f x rarr x ne ndash2
2 x ndash 1
x + 2
Solution
Method 1
2 x ndash 1 f x rarr mdashmdashndashmdash x + 2
2 x ndash 1 Let y = mdashmdashndashmdash x + 2
y( x + 2) = 2 x ndash 1
yx + 2 y = 2 x ndash 1
yx ndash 2 x = ndash1 ndash 2 y
x ( y ndash 2) = ndash1 ndash 2 y
ndash1 ndash 2 y x = mdashndashndashndashmdashndashmdash y ndash 2
ndash(1 + 2 y) x = mdashndashndashndashmdashndashmdashndashndashmdash ndash(2 ndash y)
1 + 2 y x = mdashmdashndashmdash 2 ndash y
Rearrange making x the subject
Cross multiplication
Expand the left-handside
Group the terms in xtogether
Factorise the
left-hand side
Making x the subject
15
Given the functions f ( x ) = 6 ndash 2 x and g( x ) =1ndashndash
x
x ne 0 find f ndash1gndash1
Solution
First of all find the inverse functions f ndash1 and gndash1
f ( x ) = 6 ndash 2 x
Let f ndash1( x ) = y
Thus f ( y) = x
6 ndash 2 y = x
6 ndash x = 2 y
6 ndash x y = mdashndashndashndashmdash 2
6 ndash x there4
f
ndash1
( x ) = mdashndashndashndashmdash 2
g( x ) =1ndashndash x
Let gndash1( x ) = y
Thus g( y) = x
1ndashndash y
= x
y =1ndashndash x
there4 gndash1( x ) =1ndashndash x
Try Question 1 Self Assess 15
6 SPM
Clone
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SPMClone
rsquo05
SPMClone
rsquo08
SPMClone
rsquo10
Given the function f ndash1 x rarr
find the value of f ndash1(3)
Solution
Let y = f ndash1
(3) f ( y) = 3
y + 8 mdashmdashmdash = 3 y ndash 6
y + 8 = 3( y ndash 6)
y + 8 = 3 y ndash 18
2 y = 26
y = 13
there4 f ndash1(3) = 13
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Functions 16
7
Try Questions 8ndash9 Self Assess 15
SPMClone
rsquo04
Given the function f x rarr mdashmdashmdashmdash and its
x hx ndash 5
x ne 2 x ndash 2
inverse function f ndash1 x rarr
mdashmdashmdashmdash2 x + k
x ne 3 find x ndash 3
(a) the value of h and of k
(b) the values of t such that f (t ) =4ndashndash3
t
Solution
(a) Let f ndash1( x ) = y Thus f ( y) = x
hy ndash 5 mdashmdashmdashmdash = x y ndash 2
hy ndash 5 = x ( y ndash 2)
hy ndash 5 = xy ndash 2 x
2 x ndash 5 = xy ndash hy
2 x ndash 5 = y( x ndash h)
2 x ndash 5 y = mdashmdashmdashmdash x ndash h
2 x ndash 5 there4 f ndash1( x ) = mdashmdashmdashmdash
x ndash h
2 x + k But it is given that f ndash1( x ) = mdashmdashmdashmdash x ndash 3
Hence by comparison k = ndash5 h = 3
(b) f(t ) =4ndashndash3
t
3t ndash 5 mdashmdashmdashmdash =
4ndashndash3
t t ndash 2
3(3t ndash 5) = 4t (t ndash 2)
9t ndash 15 = 4t 2 ndash 8t
0 = 4t 2 ndash 17t + 15
0 = (4t ndash 5)(t ndash 3)
t =5ndashndash4 or 3
Try Questions 3ndash7 Self Assess 15
Hence f ndash1gndash1 ( x )
= f ndash11ndashndash x 6 ndash 1ndashndash x = mdashndashmdashmdashndashndashmdash 2
= mdashndashmdashmdashndashndashmdash x ne 02 x
6 x ndash 1
Apply the compositefunction of gndash1 followed by f ndash1
8 SPM
Clone
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13ndash2
10
x
f
y z
g
The above diagram shows the representation of the
mapping of y onto x by the function
f y rarr py + q and the mapping of y onto z by
the function
5 qg yrarrmdashmdashndashmdash ndashndash Find
3 y ne
3 y ndash q
(a) the value of p and of q
(b) the function that maps x onto y
(c) the function that maps x onto z
Solution
5(a) f y rarr py + q g y rarr mdashndashmdashndashmdash 3 y ndash q
5 f ( y) = py + q g( y) = mdashndashmdashndashmdash 3 y ndash q
f 3ndashndash2 = 1 g3
ndashndash2 = 10
5
3ndashndash2
p + q = 1 mdashndashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdash = 10
33ndashndash2 ndash q
3 p + 2q = 2 1 5mdashndashmdashmdash = 10
9ndashndash2 ndash q
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17 Functions
Try Question 10 Self Assess 15
The inverse of an inverse function f ndash1( x) will give
us back the original function f ( x)
15b To Find a Function Given its InverseFunction
15c Further Examples on InverseFunctions
16
The function f is defined by f ( x ) =
2 x + 1 x ne 1
x ndash 1
If f ndash1(k ) =4ndashndash3
k find the values of k
Solution
f ndash1(k ) =4ndashndash3
k
k = f 4ndashndash3
k
24k ndashndash3 + 1 k = mdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdash
4k ndashndash3
ndash 1
8k + 3 mdashmdashmdashmdash 3 k = mdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdash 4k ndash 3 mdashmdashmdashmdash 3
8k + 3 3 k = mdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdash 3 4k ndash 3
8k + 3 k = mdashmdashmdashmdash 4k ndash 3
If f ndash1 ( x ) = y then x = f ( y )
5 mdashndashmdashmdashndashmdash = 10 9 ndash 2q mdashndashmdashmdashmdash 2
10 mdashndashmdashmdashmdash = 10 9 ndash 2q
1 mdashndashmdashmdashmdashmdash = 1 9 ndash 2q
1 = 9 ndash 2q
2q = 8 q = 4
From 1 When q = 4 3 p + 2(4) = 2
p = ndash2
(b) The function that maps x onto y is f ndash1( x )
It has been found that f ( y) = ndash2 y + 4
Let f ndash1( x ) = w
Thus f (w) = x
ndash2w + 4 = x
4 ndash x = 2w
4 ndash x
w = mdashndashndashmdash 2 4 ndash x there4 f ndash1( x) = mdashmdashmdashmdash 2
(c) Based on the diagram the function that maps x
onto z is gf ndash1( x )
x y z
gf ndash1
gf ndash1
gf ndash1( x )
4 ndash x = gmdashndashndashmdash 2
5 = mdashndashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdashndashmdash 4 ndash x 3mdashndashndashmdash ndash 4 2
5 = mdashndashmdashmdashmdashndashmdashmdash 12 ndash 3 x ndash 8 mdashmdashmdashmdashndashmdashmdashmdash 2
10 = mdashndashmdashmdash 4 ndash 3 x
there4 gf ndash1 x rarr 10
4 ndash 3 x x ne
4
3
9
Try Question 11 Self Assess 15
SPMClone
rsquo11
Rearrange making x the subject
Given that gndash1( x ) =2 x + 1
2 x ndash 1 x ne
1
2 find g( x )
Solution
2 x + 1 Let y = mdashmdashmdashmdash 2 x ndash 1
y(2 x ndash 1) = 2 x + 1
2 xy ndash y = 2 x + 1
2 xy ndash 2 x = y + 1
x (2 y ndash 2) = y + 1
y + 1 x = mdashmdashmdashmdash 2 y ndash 2
y + 1 g( y) = mdashmdashmdashmdash 2 y ndash 2
there4 g( x) = x + 1
2 x ndash 2 x ne 1
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Try Question 30 SPM Exam Practice 1 ndash Paper 1
4k 2 ndash 3k = 8k + 3
4k 2 ndash 11k ndash 3 = 0
(4k + 1)(k ndash 3) = 0
k = ndash1ndashndash4 or 3
Given that f ndash1( x ) = 1
x x ne ndashm and x + m
g( x ) = 3 ndash x find
1 ndash 3 x (a) the value of m if f ( x ) = mdashndashmdashndashndashmdash x
(b) the values of k if ff ndash1(k 2 ndash 7) = g[(k + 2)2]
Solution
(a) Let f ndash1( x ) = y
f ( y) = x
1 ndash 3 y
mdashndashmdashndashndashndashmdash = x
y 1 ndash 3 y = xy
1 = xy + 3 y
1 = y( x + 3)
1 y = mdashndashmdashmdash x + 3
1 there4 f ndash1( x ) = mdashndashmdashmdash x + 3
1 But it is given that f ndash1( x ) = mdashndashmdashndashndashndashndashndashndashndashmdash x + m
Hence by comparison m = 3
Try Question 21 SPM Exam Practice 1 ndash Paper 2
18
Given the function f x rarr 5 x ndash 2 find ( f 2)ndash1 in the
same form
Solution
Find f 2( x ) first
f 2( x ) = ff ( x )
= f (5 x ndash 2)
= 5(5 x ndash 2) ndash 2 = 25 x ndash 10 ndash 2
= 25 x ndash 12
Next find the inverse of f 2( x )
Let ( f 2)ndash1 ( x ) = y
Thus f 2( y) = x
25 y ndash 12 = x
25 y = x + 12
x + 12 y = mdashmdashndashndashndashmdash 25
x + 12 ( f
2
)ndash1
( x ) = mdashmdashndashndashndashmdash 25
x + 12there4 ( f 2)ndash1 xrarr mdashmdashndashndashndashmdash 25
If the question requiresus to state the answerin the lsquosame formrsquo wehave to express theanswer in the form x + 12(f
2
)ndash1
x rarr mdashmdashmdashmdashmdash 25and not
x + 12(f 2)ndash1 ( x ) = mdashmdashmdashmdashmdash 25
Try Question 20 SPM Exam Practice 1 ndash Paper 2
17
The inverse of g ndash1 will give us back g
2 ndash kx Given that gndash1( x ) = mdashmdashmdashmdash and f ( x ) = 3 x find 4
(a) g( x ) in terms of k
(b) the values of k such that fg(1) = ndash3ndashndash2
k
Solution
2 ndash kx (a) gndash1( x ) = mdashmdashmdashmdash 4
2 ndash kx Let y = mdashmdashmdashmdash 4
4 y = 2 ndash kx
kx = 2 ndash 4 y 2 ndash 4 y x = mdashmdashmdashmdash k
2 ndash 4 y g( y) = mdashmdashmdashmdash k
2 ndash 4 x g( x) = mdashmdashmdashmdash k
(b) fg(1) = ndash3ndashndash2
k
2 ndash 4(1) f mdashmdashmdashmdashndashndashmdash = ndash
3ndashndash2
k k
f ndash2mdashmdash
k = ndash3ndashndash2
k
3ndash2mdashmdash
k = ndash3ndashndash2
k
ndash6
k =
ndash3k
2
ndash3k 2 = ndash12
k 2 = 4
k = plusmn 2
Rearrange making x the subject
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19 Functions
Try Question 22 SPM Exam Practice 1 ndash Paper 2
15
1 Evaluate f ndash1(4) for each of the following
functions
(a) f x rarr 5 ndash 4 x
5(b) f xrarr 6 ndash mdash x ne 0
x
(c) f xrarr x ne ndash3
2
3 x + 2
2 x + 3
2 Find the inverse function of each of the
following functions
(a) f x rarr 7 x ndash 4
3 x ndash 4(b) g x rarr mdashmdashndashmdashmdash 2
(c)3
h xrarr 9 ndashmdash x ne 0 x
(d) x ne3
55 x ndash 3m xrarr
2 x + 2
(e) n x rarr 983152 983151983151983151983151983151983151983151
2 ndash x ndash x x 2
3 Given the functions
4mdash x
f xrarr x ne 0 and
g x rarr 2 x + 3 find each of the followingfunctions
(a) fg (d) g2 (g) f ndash1gndash1
(b) gf (e) f ndash1 (h) gndash1 f ndash1
(c) f 2 (f) gndash1
3 x ndash 1 4 The function f is defined by f x rarr mdashmdashndashmdashmdash
x ndash 2
x ne k find
(a) the value of k
(b) f 2
(c) f ndash1
5 Given the functions f x rarr 2 ndash 4 x and
3g xrarr x ne 1 find
x ndash 1
(a) f ndash1 (c) f ndash1gndash1 (e) (gf )ndash1
(b) gndash1 (d) gf
Is (gf )ndash1 = f ndash1gndash1
6 Given the functions f x rarr 1 ndash 2 x and
g xrarrmdashndashmdashmdash x ndash 2
x + 2 x ne 2 find
(a) f ndash1 (d) fg
(b) gndash1 (e) ( fg)ndash1
(c) gndash1 f ndash1
Is ( fg)ndash1 = gndash1 f ndash1
7 The function f is defined by f x rarr 2 x ndash 1
(a) Find the expressions for f 2 dan f ndash1
(b) Show that ( f ndash1)2 = ( f 2)ndash1
8 Given the function f x rarr 4 x + h and its inverse
kx + 5 function f ndash1 x rarr mdashndashndashmdashmdashmdash find 4
(a) the value of h and of k
(b) the expression for f ndash1 f
9 Given the function f xrarr x
x + p x ne 5 and
x ndash 5
qx + 6 its inverse function f ndash1 x rarr mdashndashndashndashmdashmdash
x ndash 1
x ne 1 find
(a) the value of p
and ofq
(b) the values of x for which f ndash1( x ) = 8 x
10
ndash2
2
ndash1
x y z
The diagram shows the representation of the
mapping of y onto x by the function
f y rarr my + n and the mapping of y onto z by
the function g yrarr m mdash y nemdash Findn ndash 2 y 2
n
(a) the value of m and of n
(b) the function that maps x onto y
(c) the function that maps x onto z
3 x + 10 11 (a) Given that f ndash1( x ) = mdashmdashmdashmdashmdash find f ( x ) 4
2 x + 3 (b) Given that gndash1( x ) = mdashmdashmdashmdash find g( x ) x + 4
(b) ff ndash1(k 2 ndash 7) = g[(k + 2)2]
k 2 ndash 7 = 3 ndash (k + 2)2
k 2 ndash 7 = 3 ndash (k 2 + 4k + 4)
k 2 ndash 7 = 3 ndash k 2 ndash 4k ndash 4
2k 2 + 4k ndash 6 = 0
k 2 + 2k ndash 3 = 0
(k + 3)(k ndash 1) = 0
k = ndash3 or 1
ff ndash1( x ) = x is always true and it hasto be memorised
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(a) State the value of k (b) Using the function notation
express f ( x ) in terms of x
[2 marks]
8 The diagram shows the relation
between set X and set Y in the form
of a graph
n
m
k
h
2 4 6 8
Set Y
Set X
State
(a) the relation in the form of
ordered pairs
(b) the type of the relation
(c) the domain of the relation
[3 marks]
12 Functions
13 Absolute Value Functions
9 x f a
10bx ndash 2
4
1 1
The arrow diagram represents
the function f x rarr a
bx ndash 2 x ne k
where a b and k are constants
Find
(a) the value of a and of b
(b) the value of k
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11 Relations
1
15
24
35
45
P Q
6
7
8
9
The arrow diagram shows the
relation between set P and set Q
Based on the arrow diagram state
(a) the domain(b) the range
(c) the codomain
2 The arrow diagram shows the
relation between set A and set B
1
5
6
8
A B
a
e
(a) Represent the given relation
using ordered pairs
(b) State the type of the given
relation
3 Set Q
11
9
7
5
Set P 2 6 8
The above graph represents therelation from set P = 2 6 8 to set
Q = 5 7 9 11 State
(a) the images of 6
(b) the objects of 7
(c) the range
4 P = 2 6 8
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Based on the above informationthe relation from P to Q is defined
by the ordered pairs (2 1) (2 3)
(6 5) (6 7) State
(a) the images of 2
(b) the object of 7
[2 marks]
5 The diagram below shows the
relation between set P and set Q
x
y
z
10
2030
40
Set P Set Q
State
(a) the range of the relation
(b) the type of the relation
[2 marks]
6 In the diagram below set Q shows
the images of the elements of set P
3
2
ndash2
ndash3
81
16
Set P Set Q
(a) State the type of relation
between set P and set Q
(b) Using function notation
write down a relation between
set P and set Q
[2 marks]
7 The following arrow diagram
represents a linear function f
x f ( x )
2
5
7
k
1
4
6
8
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10 (a) Sketch the graph of the
absolute value function
f ( x ) = 3 ndash x for the domain
0 x 4
(b) Hence state the corresponding
range of values of f ( x )
11 Given the function g( x ) = 2 x ndash 9find the possible values of
x if g( x ) = 4
12 The diagram shows the function
m x rarr x ndash h
h where h is
a constant
7
x x ndash hm
2
h
Find the value of h [2 marks]
13 Given the function f x rarr 983135 x ndash 4983135find the values of x such that
f ( x ) = 9 [2 marks]
14 The given diagram shows the graph
of the function f ( x ) = |2 x ndash 3| for thedomain 0 le x le 4
y
x
3
4O k
State(a) the value of k
(b) the range of values of f ( x )
corresponding to the given
domain [3 marks]
14 Composite Functions
15 The functions f and g are defined by
f x rarr 3 x ndash 2 and g x rarr x + 2
respectively Calculate fg(5)
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16 Given the functions g x rarr 4 + x 2
and h x rarr 2 x ndash 4 find gh
17 Given the function f x rarr 4 ndash 5 x
find f 2
18 Given that f x rarr 2 x + m and
f 2 x rarr px + 6 find the value of m
and of p
19 Given the functions f x rarr 3 x ndash 7
and fg x rarr x 2 + 1 find the
function g
20 The function f is defined by
f x rarr x ndash 2 Another function g is
such that gf x rarr x 2 + 1 Find the
function g
21 Given the functions f ( x ) = 2 x ndash 4
and fg( x ) = 8 x + 2 find gf ( x )
22 Given the functions h( x ) = 7 x ndash 1
and the composite function
hg( x ) = 35 x + 13 find
(a) g( x )
(b) the value of x when
gh( x ) = 4
[4 marks]
23 Given the function g x rarr px + q
and its composite function
g2 x rarr 49 x ndash 32 find the value of p
and of q such that p gt 0
[3 marks]
24 Given the function f ( x) = x + 4 and
g( x ) = tx ndash 6 find
(a) f (6)
(b) the value of t such that
gf (6) = 24
[3 marks]
25 Given the function g x rarr 4 x ndash 1
and h x rarr 8 x find
(a) hg ( x )
(b) the value of x if hg( x ) = 2g( x )
[4 marks]
15 Inverse Functions
26 Given the function f ( x ) =4 x + 3
x + 5
x ne ndash5 calculate the value of
f ndash1(2)
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27 Given the function g x rarr 4 x + 1
x + 4
x ne ndash4 find gndash1
28 Given the functions f ( x ) =2
x ndash3
x ne 3 and g( x ) = 4 x ndash 1 find
f ndash1g
1ndashndash
2
29 Given the function f x rarr 3 x + h
and its inverse function
f ndash1 x rarr kx ndash2ndashndash3
find the value of h
and of k
30 Given the function f ( x ) =24
px + q
f (1) = 8 find
(a) the value of p and of q
(b) the values of k if f ndash1 (k ) = k
31 Given the inverse function
f ndash1( x ) = 2 x ndash 5 find
(a) f ( x )
(b) the values of k if
f ndash1 f (k ) = k 2 ndash 12
32
x fndash14 x + p
ndash2
ndash6
The arrow diagram represents
f ndash1( x ) = 4 x + p where
p is a constant Find
(a) the value of p(b) f ( x )
33 Given the functions f ( x ) =2
3 x + 1
(a) gndash1 f ( x )
(b) the values of x which are
mapped onto themselves
under the function f
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34 Given that g x rarr 4 x ndash 1 and
h x rarr x 2 ndash 3 x + 5 find
(a) gndash1(7)
(b) hg( x )
[4 marks]
35 Given the functions h x rarr mmdashndash x
ndash 3
x ne 0 and h ndash1 x rarr
10mdashmdashmdash x + k
x ne ndashk
where m and k are constants find
the value of m and of k
[3 marks]
36 In the following arrow diagram the
function f maps x onto y and the
function g maps y onto z
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14 Composite Functions
1 The following diagram shows the
functions f and g that are defined
by f xrarr ax + b and g x rarr10
c ndash x
x ne c respectively
ndash2
ndash 4
4
17
ndash3
m
g
g
f
f
Find
(a) the value of a of b and of c(b) the value of m
(c) the expression for gf
2 The functions f and g are
defined by f x rarr hx ndash 5 and
g x rarr x 2 + 3 x + 5 respectively
If the composite function fg is
defined by fg x rarr 2 x 2 + kx + 5
find the value of h and of k
3 The functions f and g are definedax
by f xrarr mdashmdashmdash x ne 1 and1 ndash x
g x rarr bx ndash 1 respectively If
f (4) = ndash4 and g(2) = 3 find
(a) the value of a and of b
(b) the value of x for which
fg =gf
4 Given the functions f x rarr 3 ndash x
1and g xrarr mdashmdashmdash x ne 1 find the
1 ndash x
expression for each of the
following
(a) fg
(b) f 2
(c) f 13
(d) g
2
(e) g3
(f) g19
5 The function f is defined by
f x rarr 2 x + 3 Another function g is
such that gf x rarr 4 x 2 + 12 x + 15
Find
(a) the function g
(b) the values of c if g(c) = 7c
(c) the values of x if fg = gf
6
5
89
x y
f
g
z
The above arrow diagram shows
the representation of the mapping
of x onto y by the function f x rarr
4 x ndash a and the mapping of y onto z
b by the function g y rarr mdashmdashndashndashmdash
12 ndash y
y ne 12 Find
(a) the value of a and of b
(b) the expression for the function
that maps x onto z
(c) the element x that does not
change when it is mapped
onto z
7 The functions f and g are
defined by f x rarr 2 x + 3 and
g x rarr x 2 + bx + c respectively
If the composite function fg is
given by fg x rarr 2 x 2 + 4 x ndash 3
find
(a) the value of b and of c
(b) the value of g2(1)
x y f g
z
4
1
ndash2
Write down the value of (a) gndash1(4)
(b) gf (1)
[2 marks]
37 The functionsh and w are defined
by h( x ) = 3 x + 5 and w( x ) =2
1 ndash 4 x
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(b) wndash1( x ) [4 marks]
38 Given the functions m x rarr 4 x ndash 6
and n xrarr 3
mdash x
x ne 0 find nm ndash1
[3 marks]
39 Given the function g x rarr 6 ndash 2 x
find(a) g(ndash4)
(b) the value of p such that
gndash1( p) = 8
[3 marks]
40 Given the functions g x rarr 2 x + 3
and h x rarr 5 x ndash 8 find
(a) gndash1( x )
(b) hgndash1(11)
[3 marks]
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8 Given the functions f x rarr 3 x ndash 2
and fg x rarr 4 ndash 15 x find
(a) the expression for gf
(b) the values of n if
gf (n2 ndash 1) = 6n + 6
9 The functions f and f 2 are such
that f x rarr ax + b and
f 2
x rarr 9 x + 8(a) Find the values of a and
the corresponding values
of b
(b) Considering a 0 find the
values of k for which
f (2k + 1) = k (k + 2)
10 The function g is defined by
g x rarr x + 2 Another function f
is such that fg x rarr x 2 + 5 x + 7
Find(a) the function f ( x )
(b) the values of c if f (2c) = 7c
15 Inverse Functions
11 The function f is defined by
f x rarr mx + k where m and k
are constants The function g is
defined by
g xrarr12
mdashmdashmdash
x + 1
x ne ndash1
(a) Find the expression for gndash1
(b) Find the expression for fg in
terms of m and k
(c) If f (3) = gndash1(3) and
fg(ndash2) = ndash2 find the value of m
and of k
12 Given the functions f x rarr x + 1
x ndash 2
x ne 2 and g xrarrmdashmdashmdashmdash
x
kx + 3 x ne 0
find the value of k if gf ndash1(0) = 3
13 Given the function f x rarr x + p
x + q
x ne ndashq and its inverse function
f ndash1 x rarr2 ndash 3 x
1 ndash x x ne 1 find
(a) the value of p and of q
(b) the values of k if f 2(k ) =1mdash3 k
14
7
5
3
ndash1
A B
f
gndash1
C
The diagram shows the mapping of
the functions f and gndash1 such that
f x rarr
2 x + a andg x rarr bx + c Given that g maps 1
onto itself find
(a) the value of a
(b) the value of b and of c
15 Given the function f x rarr 5 x + h
and its inverse function
f ndash1 x rarr kx +2mdash5 find
(a) the value of h and of k
(b) (i) f (3) (ii) f ndash1 f (3)
mx ndash n 16 Given the function f x rarr mdashmdashmdashndashndashndashmdash x ndash 2
x ne 2 and its inverse function
f ndash1 x rarrndash
mdashmdashmdashmdash x ne 2 find5 ndash 2 x
2 ndash x
(a) the value of m and of n
(b) the value of k for which
f (k ) = k + 2
17 The following diagram represents
the mapping of y onto x by the
function f y rarr hy + k and
the mapping of y onto z by the
function g y rarr6
2 y ndash k y ne
k
2
3 2
ndash2
x y z
Find
(a) the value of h and of k
(b) the function that maps x
onto y
(c) the function that maps x
onto z
18 Given the functions f ( x ) = 2 x ndash 5
3 x and g( x ) = mdashmdashmdash x ne ndash3 find
x + 3
(a) f ndash1g( x )
(b) the value of x for which
gf (ndash x ) = f 2(2)
19 Given that f x rarr p ndash qx find
(a) f ndash1( x ) in terms of p and q
(b) the value of p and of q if
f ndash1(8) = ndash1 and f (1) = ndash2
3 ndash kx 20 Given that gndash1( x ) = mdashmdashmdashmdash and
2
f ( x ) = 2 x 2 ndash 3 find
(a) g( x ) in terms of k
(b) the value of k for which
g( x 2) = 2 f (ndash x )
21 Given the functions f x rarr hx + k
h 0 and f 2 x rarr 25 x ndash 18
find
(a) the value of h and of k
(b) ( f ndash1)2 in the same form
22 Given that f ndash1( x ) =
1 x ne k
k ndash x
and g( x ) = 2 + x find
(a) f ( x ) in terms of k
(b) the value k if
ff ndash1(k 2 + 2) = g[(5 + k )2]
23 Given that f x rarr 2 x ndash 3 and
g x rarr x
2 + 2 find
(a) f ndash1
g [3 marks]
(b) the function h such that
hg x rarr 2 x + 4
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1 The function f and its inverse function f ndash1 are
defined by f ( x ) =hx
x ndash 3 x ne 3 f ndash1( x ) =
kx
x ndash 2 x ne 2
respectively where h and k are constants Another
function g is defined by g( x ) =1
x x ne 0
(a) Find the value of h and of k [4 marks]
(b) If gf ndash1( x ) = ndash5 x find the values of x [3 marks]
2 Given the functions f xrarr x
2 ndash 2 and g x rarr 3 x + k
where k is a constant find
(a) f ndash1(3) [2 marks]
(b) the value of k if f ndash1g x rarr 6 x ndash 4 [2 marks]
(c) h( x ) such that hf x rarr 9 x ndash 3 [2 marks]
Long Questions
Paper 2
1 The relation between set
X = 6 12 15 21 and set
Y = 3 5 7 is lsquo factor of rsquo
(a) Find the image of 12
(b) Express the relation in the
form of ordered pairs
[3 marks]
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2 Given the functions g( x ) = 5 x ndash 11
and h( x ) = 3 x find the value of
gh(2)
[2 marks]
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3 The inverse function hndash1 is defined
by hndash1 x rarr 3
4 ndash x x ne 4 Find
(a) h( x )
(b) the value of x such that
h( x ) = ndash14
[4 marks]
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Paper 1
1 The graph below shows the relation
between set A and B
40
30
20
10
S e t B
Set A
4321
State
(a) the object of 40
(b) the type of the relation
[2 marks]
2 The relation between two variables
is represented by the following set
of ordered pairs
(ndash4 16) (ndash3 9) (ndash2 4) (2 4)
(3 9) (4 16)
(a) State the type of the above
relation
(b) Represent the above relation
using a function notation
[2 marks]
3 Given the function f ( x ) = px + q and
f 2 ( x ) = 4 x + 9 where p and q are
constants find the value of p and of
q if p lt 0 [3 marks]
4 Given the function f x rarr x + 4
and the composite function
gf x rarr x 2 + 6 x + 2 find
(a) g( x )
(b) fg(4) [4 marks]
5 Given the function f ( x ) =
2 x + p
5 and
its inverse function f ndash1( x ) =
5 x + 3
q
find the value of p and of q
[4 marks]
Short Questions
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7 Functions
9
Try Question 11 Self Assess 12
(a) Given the function f ( x ) = 3 sin x ndash tan x find
the image of 30deg
(b) Given the function g( x ) = 2 cos x find the
value of x such that the function g has the
image 16 for the domain 0deg x 90deg
Solution
(a) f ( x ) = 3 sin x ndash tan x
f (30deg) = 3 sin 30deg ndash tan 30deg
= 3(05) ndash 05774
= 09226
Hence the image of 30deg is 09226
(b) g( x ) = 16
2 cos x = 16
16cos x = ndashndashndash
2
cos x = 08
x = 3687deg
The value of x such that the function g has the
image 16 is 3687deg
Press SHIFT cos
08 =
Answer display 3686989765
10
Try Question 12 Self Assess 12
12c Domain Range Objects and Imagesof a Function
The arrow diagram represents the function
f x rarr 2 x 2 ndash 5 State
(a) the domain
(b) the range
(c) the image of 0
(d) the objects of (i) 3
(ii) ndash3
Solution
(a) Domain = ndash2 ndash1 0 1 2
(b) Range = ndash5 ndash3 3
(c) The image of 0 is ndash5
(d) (i) The objects of 3 are 2 and ndash2
(ii) The objects of ndash3 are 1 and ndash1
8
Try Questions 9ndash10 Self Assess 12
3 x + k A function f is defined by f x rarr ndashndashndashndashndashndash for all 2 x ndash 4
values of x except x = p and k is a constant
(a) State the value of p
(b) Given that the value 5 is mapped onto itself
under f find
(i) the value of k (ii) another value of x that is mapped onto
itself
Solution
3 x + k (a) For f x rarr ndashndashndashndashndashndashndash 2 x ndash 4
Denominator ne 0
2 x ndash 4 ne 0
x ne 2
It is given that x ne p there4 p = 2
(b)
(i) 5 is mapped onto itself
thus f (5) = 5
3(5) + k mdashmdashmdashmdashmdash = 5 2(5) ndash 4
15 + k mdashmdashmdashmdash = 5 6
15 + k = 30
k = 15
(ii) For self-mapping
f ( x ) = x
3 x + 15 mdashndashmdashmdashmdash = x 2 x ndash 4
3 x + 15 = 2 x 2 ndash 4 x
2 x 2 ndash 7 x ndash 15 = 0 (2 x + 3)( x ndash 5) = 0
3 x = ndash ndashndash or 5 2
Hence another value of x that is mapped
1 onto itself apart from 5 is ndash1ndashndash 2
x f
23
2 x 2 ndash 5
1
0
ndash1
ndash2
ndash3
ndash5
Self-mapping is given by f ( x) = x where both theobject and the image have the same value
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Functions 8
12
1 State whether each of the following relations is a
function
(a) A Blsquotype of numberrsquo
6
14
15
24
multiple of 3
multiple of 7
(b)
Consonants
Vowels
i
v
w
u
P Qlsquoconsist of lettersrsquo
(c)
21
32
5364
2
6
15
M N lsquoproduct of digits ofrsquo
(d) X Y lsquohasrsquo
PERAK
KEDAH
SELANGOR
2 vowels
3 vowels
4 vowels
2 Given the function f x rarr 18 9mdash x ne ndashndash find
2 x ndash 9 2
(a) the image of (i) 0 (ii) 12 (b) the object that has the image (i) 2 (ii) 6
a 3 Given that f x rarr ndashndashndashndashndashndash f (3) = ndash5 and
x ndash b
f (ndash5) = ndash1 find
(a) the value of a and of b
(b) the value of x such that the function f is
undefined
4 The arrow diagram
shows the function
b f x rarr ax + ndashndash x Find
(a) the value of a and of b
(b) the value of x such that
the function f is undefined
(c) the object that has the image 7 apart from
x = 2
2 x 5 The function g is defined by g x rarr mdashmdashmdashmdash
x + m
If g(5) = 3g(2) find the value of m Hence find
(a) the image of 10
1(b) the object that has the image ndash ndashndash 2
(c) the value of x such that the function f is
undefined
6 Given that f x rarr
f (3) = 4 find
(a) the value of p and of q
4(b) the values of x such that f ( x ) = ndashndash x
3
7 Given that g x rarr a + bx g(1) = ndash3 and
g(ndash2) = 3 find
(a) the value of a and of b
(b) the values of n if g(n2 + 1) = 5n ndash 6
8 A function f is defined by f x rarr 5 x ndash 2 Find
(a) the object that has the image 5
(b) the object that is mapped onto itself
a 9 A function f is defined by f x rarr mdashmdashmdash The
b ndash x
values 3 and 5 are mapped onto themselves under
f
(a) Find the value of a and of b
(b) State the value of x such that the function f is
undefined
10 The arrow diagram
shows the function
f x rarr px + qx 2
Find
(a) the value of p and
of q
(b) the values of x that
are mapped onto themselves
11 (a) Given the function f x rarr sin x + cos x find
the image of (i) 45deg (ii) 60deg
(b) Given the function g x rarr tan x find the
value of x such that the image is 1527 if x is
an acute angle
12 The arrow diagram
represents the function
f x rarr x 2 + 2 State
(a) the domain
(b) the range
(c) the image of 0
(d) the objects of
(i) 3
(ii) 6
ndash5
7
2
ndash1
x f b ndash
x ax +
ndash5
ndash16
ndash1
ndash2
x f
px + qx 2
6
x f x 2 + 2
32
1
0
ndash1
ndash2
2
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9 Functions
13 Absolute Value Functions
1 The absolute value of x is written as 983135 x983135 and it is read aslsquothe modulus of x rsquo
2 The definition of 983135 x983135 is
x if x 0 983135 x 983135 =
ndash x if x 0
3 The absolute value function is defined by
f ( x) if f ( x) 0 983135 f ( x)983135 =
ndash f ( x) if f ( x) 0
Facts
983135 x 983135 is the numerical value of x iepositive numbers are still positivebut negative numbers will bechanged to positive For example
9831355983135 = 5 and 983135ndash5983135 = 5
Facts
The graph of a linear absolutevalue function has a V shape
2
Given the function f x rarr
9831354 x ndash 5983135 find(a) the image of
(i) ndash1 (ii) 4
(b) the objects that have the image 3
Solution
(a) f x rarr 9831354 x ndash 5983135
f ( x ) = 9831354 x ndash 5983135 (i) f (ndash1) = 9831354(ndash1) ndash 5983135 = 983135ndash9983135 = 9
Hence the image of ndash1 is 9
(ii) f (4) = 9831354(4) ndash 5983135 = 98313511983135 = 11
Hence the image of 4 is 11
(b)
f ( x ) = 3
9831354 x ndash 5983135 = 3
4 x ndash 5 = plusmn 3
The first equation is
4 x ndash 5 = 3
4 x = 8
x = 2
The second equation is
4 x ndash 5 = ndash3
4 x = 2
x =
1
ndashndash2 Hence the objects that have the image 3 are
2 or 1ndashndash2
Try Questions 1ndash2 Self Assess 13
SPMClone
rsquo07
3
Sketch the graph of each of the following absolute
value functions
(a) f ( x ) = 983135 x + 3983135 for the domain ndash 4 x 1
(b) f ( x ) = 9831354 x ndash 7983135 for the domain 0 x 4
State the corresponding range of values of f ( x )
Solution
(a) Prepare a table as shown below
The sketch of the graph of f ( x ) = 983135 x + 3983135 is as shown
below
ndash4 ndash3 ndash 2 ndash1 O 1
y
x
4
3
2
1
Range
Domain
SPMClone
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x
ndash4 ndash3 ndash2 ndash1 0 1
f ( x ) 1 0 1 2 3 4
For any 983135 f ( x)983135 = k there are two equations that canbe formed ie f ( x) = k or f ( x) = ndashk
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Functions 10
1 If f is a function which maps set A onto set B and g is a function whichmaps set B onto set C then gf is a composite function of f followedby g which maps set A onto set C
x f ( x ) g[f ( x )] = gf ( x )
gf
A B C
f g
14 Composite Functions
14a To Find Composite Functions
Facts
bull fg ( x) means f [ g ( x)]bull In general fg ne gf bull f 2 = ff f 3 = fff or ff 2 and so on
13
1 Given the function f x rarr 983135 x 2 ndash 4 x ndash 3983135 find the
image of
(a) ndash3 (b) 0 (c) 2
2 Given the function f ( x ) = 983135 2 ndash 5 x 983135 find
(a) the image of
(i) 2 (ii) ndash2
(b) the objects that have the image 7
3 Sketch the graph of each of the following
absolute value functions
(a) f ( x ) = 983135 x + 2983135 for the domain ndash3 x 3
(b) f ( x ) = 983135 2 x ndash 5983135 for the domain 0 x 7
(c) f ( x ) = 983135 3 ndash 2 x 983135 for the domain ndash3 x 4 (d) f ( x ) = 983135 3 x ndash 5983135 for the domain ndash2 x 4
State the corresponding range of values of f ( x )
Try Question 3 Self Assess 13
there4 The corresponding range of values of
f ( x ) is 0 f ( x) 4
(b)
At the x -axis y = 0
Thus 9831354 x ndash 7983135 = 0
4 x ndash 7 = 0
4 x = 7
7 3 x = ndashndash = 1ndashndash
4 4
Hence the graph touches the x -axis at 13ndashndash4
0Prepare a table as shown below
The sketch of graph of f ( x ) = 9831354 x ndash 7983135 is as shown
below
O 1 2 3 4 x
y
10
8
6
4
2
3ndash4
1
Range
Domain
there4 The corresponding range of values of
f ( x ) is 0
f ( x)
9
x 0 1 2 3 4
f ( x ) 7 3 1 5 9
The corresponding range of values of f ( x) meansthe range from the smallest value of y to the largest
value of y based on the given domain
First of all determine the point where the graphtouches the x-axis
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11 Functions
11
The functions f and g are defined by f x rarr 2 x + 1
and g x rarr x 2 ndash 2 respectively Find
(a) the value of fg(3) and of gf (ndash2)
(b) the composite functions
(i) fg (iii) f 2
(ii) gf (iv) g2
(c) the values of x if gf ( x ) = 23Solution
(a) fg(3) = f [g(3)] = f (32 ndash 2) = f (7) = 2(7) + 1
= 15
gf (ndash2) = g[2(ndash2) + 1] = g(ndash3) = (ndash3)2 ndash 2
= 7
(b) f x rarr 2 x + 1 g x rarr x 2 ndash 2
f ( x ) = 2 x + 1 g( x ) = x 2 ndash 2
(i) fg( x )
= f [g( x )]
= f ( x 2 ndash 2)
= 2( x 2 ndash 2) + 1
= 2 x 2 ndash 3
there4 fg x rarr 2 x2 ndash 3
(ii) gf ( x )
= g[ f ( x )]
= g(2 x + 1)
= (2 x + 1)2 ndash 2
= 4 x 2 + 4 x + 1 ndash 2
= 4 x 2 + 4 x ndash 1
there4 gf x rarr 4 x2 + 4 x ndash 1
(iii) f 2( x )
= ff ( x )
= f (2 x + 1)
= 2(2 x + 1) + 1 = 4 x + 3
there4 f 2 x rarr 4 x + 3
(iv) g2( x )
= gg( x )
= g( x 2 ndash 2)
= ( x 2 ndash 2)2 ndash 2
= x 4 ndash 4 x 2 + 4 ndash 2
= x 4 ndash 4 x 2 + 2
there4 g2 x rarr x4 ndash 4 x2 + 2
(c) gf ( x ) = 23
4 x 2 + 4 x ndash 1 = 23
4 x 2 + 4 x ndash24 = 0
x 2 + x ndash 6 = 0
( x ndash 2)( x + 3) = 0
x = 2 or ndash3
Try Questions 1ndash5 Self Assess 14
Substitute the x inf ( x ) = 2 x + 1
darrwith ( x 2 ndash 2)
Substitute the x in g( x ) = x 2 ndash 2
darrwith (2 x + 1)
Substitute the x inf ( x ) = 2 x + 1
darrwith (2 x + 1)
Substitute the x in g( x ) = x 2 ndash 2
darrwith ( x 2 ndash 2)
12
Given the function f x rarr
expression for each of the following functions
(a) f 2 (b) f 8 (c) f 9
Solution
x + 1(a) f x rarr mdashmdashmdash x ndash 1
x + 1 f ( x ) = mdashmdashmdash x ndash 1
f 2( x ) = ff ( x )
x + 1 = f mdashmdashmdash x ndash 1
x + 1
= mdashmdashmdash + 1 x ndash 1 = mdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdash x + 1 = mdashmdashmdash ndash 1 x ndash 1
x + 1 + x ndash 1 mdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdashndashmdash x ndash 1 = mdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdashndashmdash x + 1 ndash ( x ndash 1) mdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdashndashmdash x ndash 1
2 x = ndashndash 2
= x
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Functions 12
4
(a) The function f is defined by f x rarr 2 x + 4
Another function g is such that
fg x rarr 3 x ndash 8 Find the function g
(b) The function f is defined by f x rarr x ndash 2
Another function g is such that
gf x rarr x ne 11 ndash 3 x 3
1 11 Find the function g
Solution
(a) Case where the function g that has to
be determined is situated lsquoinsidersquo
It is given that f x rarr 2 x + 4 and
fg x rarr 3 x ndash 8
fg( x ) = 3 x ndash 8
f [g( x )] = 3 x ndash 8
2g( x ) + 4 = 3 x ndash 8
2g( x ) = 3 x ndash 12
3 x ndash 12 g( x ) = mdashmdashmdashndashndashndashmdash 2
3 x ndash 12 there4 g x rarr mdashmdashmdashndashndashndashmdash 2
(b)Case where the function g that has to
be determined is situated lsquooutsidersquo
It is given that f x rarr x ndash 2 and
1 gf x rarr mdashndashmdashmdashmdash 11 ndash 3 x
1 gf ( x ) = mdashndashmdashmdashmdash 11 ndash 3 x
1 g[ f ( x )] = mdashndashmdashmdashmdash 11 ndash 3 x
1 g( x ndash 2) = mdashndashmdashmdashmdash 11 ndash 3 x
Let x ndash 2 = u then x = u + 2
1 there4 g(u) = mdashndashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdash 11 ndash 3(u + 2)
1 = mdashndashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdash 11 ndash 3u ndash 6
1
= mdashmdashmdashmdashmdash 5 ndash 3u there4 g x rarr mdash x ne ndashndash
5 ndash 3 x 3
51
Try Questions 8ndash10 Self Assess 14
SPMClone
rsquo06
g is inside
Substitute the x inf ( x ) = 2 x + 4
darrwith g( x )
g is outside
Change each x tothe terms in u
14b To Find the Related Function Given theComposite Function and One of the Functions
Try Questions 6ndash7 Self Assess 14
(b) f 8( x ) = f 2 f 2 f 2 f 2( x )
= f 2 f 2 f 2( x )
= f 2 f 2( x )
= f 2( x )
= x
(c) f 9( x ) = ff 8( x )
= f ( x )
x + 1 = mdashmdashndashndashndashndashndashndashndashndashndash x ne 1 x ndash 1
f 2( x ) = x
f 8( x ) = x
In the SPM marking schemeit is not compulsory for
students to write down x ne 1in the answer
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13 Functions
14c Further Examples on Composite Functions
5
Given the functions f x rarr hx + k
g x rarr ( x + 1)2 + 2 and fg x rarr 2( x + 1)2 + 1 find
(a) the value of g2(2)
(b) the value of h and of k
Solution
(a) g2(2) = gg(2)
= g[(2 + 1)2 + 2]
= g(11)
= (11 + 1)2 + 2
= 146
(b)
It is given that f x rarr hx + k and
g x rarr ( x + 1)2 + 2
Thus fg( x ) = f [( x + 1)2 + 2]
= h[( x + 1)2 + 2] + k
= h( x + 1)2 + 2h + k
But it is given that fg( x ) = 2( x + 1)2 + 1
Hence by comparison
h = 2 and 2h + k = 1
2(2) + k = 1
k = ndash3
Try Questions 11ndash12 Self Assess 14
SPMClone
rsquo07
14
1 Given the functions f x rarr 983135 4 ndash 5 x 983135 and
g x rarr 983152 983151983151983151983151983151983151983151
x ndash 2 x 2 find the value of
(a) fg(6) (c) f 2(0)
(b) gf (2) (d) g2(27)
2 Find the composite functions fg and gf for each
of the following pairs of functions f and g
(a) f x rarr x 2 ndash 1 (c) f x rarr x ndash 3
g x rarr 3 x + 1 g x rarr983135 x 983135(b) f x rarr ( x + 1)2 (d) f x rarr 2 ndash x
g x rarr 1 ndash 3 x 1 g x rarr mdashmdashmdashmdash
x 2 + 2
3 The functions f and g are defined by
f x rarr 4 x ndash 3 and g x rarr x + 1 respectively
13
Try Question 8 SPM Exam Practice 1 ndash Paper 2
Given the functions f ( x ) = 3 x + 7 and fg( x ) = 22 ndash 3 x
find gf ( x )
Solution
Find g( x ) first
fg( x ) = 22 ndash 3 x
f (g( x )) = 22 ndash 3 x
3g( x ) + 7 = 22 ndash 3 x
3g( x ) = 22 ndash 3 x ndash 7
3g( x ) = 15 ndash 3 x
15 ndash 3 x g( x ) = mdashmdashmdashmdashmdash 3
g( x ) = 5 ndash x
Hence gf ( x ) = g(3 x + 7)
= 5 ndash (3 x + 7)
= 5 ndash 3 x ndash 7
= ndash3 x ndash 2
Substitute the x in f ( x ) = 3 x + 7
darr with g( x )
Substitute the x in g( x ) = 5 ndash x
darr with (3 x ndash 7)
The following function problem can be solved bymaking a comparison
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Functions 14
1 If f x rarr y is a function that maps x onto y its inverse function isdenoted by f ndash1 Inverse function is a function that maps y back to x
x y
f
f ndash1
2 The main step to find the inverse function islsquoLet y = f ( x) then x = f ndash1 (y )rsquo or lsquoLet f ndash1( x) = y then f (y ) = xrsquo
Find the expressions for f 2 and g2 Hence find
the value of x such that
(a) f = g (b) f 2 = g2
4 The functions f and g are defined by
f x rarr mx + 2 and g x rarr kx ndash 3 respectively If
fg = gf find the relation between m and k If
m = 5 find the value of x that satisfies each of the
following equations
(a) f 2 = f (b) g2 = g
5 The functions f and g are defined by
f x rarr ( x + 1)2 and g x rarr x ndash 2 respectively
Find
(a) the composite functions fg and gf
(b) the values of x if
(i) fg = 9
(ii) gf = 14
(c) the value of x if fg = gf
6 Given the functions f x rarr 5 x ndash 7 and
g x rarr 2 x
x ne 0 find the expression for
each of the following functions
(a) fg (c) g6
(b) g2 (d) g7
7 If f is defined by f x rarr x ndash 1
x + 1 x ne ndash1 find the
expression for each of the following functions
(a) f 2 (c) f 16
(b) f 4 (d) f 17
8 The function f and the composite function fg aredefined as follows Find the function g
(a) f x rarr x + 2 fg x rarr 3 x ndash 2
(b) f x rarr 3 x + 2
fg x rarr 2 x + 5
x ndash 2 x ne 2
(c) f x rarr x 2 ndash 1 fg x rarr x 2 + 4 x + 3
9 The function f and the composite function gf are
defined as follows Find the function g
(a) f x rarr
3 x + 1 gf x rarr x ne 2
x ndash 2
(b) f x rarr ndashndash rarr x ne ndashndashndash x
11 5
10 x ndash 1gf x 10
1
(c) f x rarr 3 x + 2 gf x rarr 9 x 2 + 9 x + 2
10 Find the expressions for the functions g and h in
each of the following
(a) f x rarr 2 x fg x rarr 4 x ndash 12
2 x + 1 hf x rarr mdashmdashmdashmdash 2
2 x ndash 1(b) f x rarr 2 x ndash 2 gf x rarr mdashmdashmdashmdash 3
fh x rarr 2 x 2
(c) f x rarr x 2
ndash 2 fg x rarr x 2
+ 6 x + 7 hf x rarr 2 x 2 ndash 7
11 The functions f and g are defined by
f x rarr 1 ndash x and g x rarr px 2 + q respectively If
the composite function gf is given by
gf x rarr 3 x 2 ndash 6 x + 5 find
(a) the value of p and of q
(b) the value of g2(0)
12 The functions f and f 2 are such that
f x rarr hx + k and f 2 x rarr 9 x + 16
(a) Find the values of h and the corresponding
values of k
(b) Considering h 0 find the values of x such
that f ( x 2) = 8 x
15 Inverse Functions
15a To Find Inverse Functions
Facts
bull (fg)ndash1 = gndash1f ndash1 and ( gf )ndash1 = f ndash1 g ndash1
bull (f2
)ndash1
= (fndash1
)2
bull ff ndash1( x ) = f ndash1f ( x ) = x
Facts
The conditions for the existenceof inverse functions are(a) the function must be one-to-
one(b) that every element in the
codomain must be linked toan object
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15 Functions
1 + 2 y there4 f ndash1( y) = mdashmdashndashmdash 2 ndash y
1 + 2 x f ndash1( x ) = mdashmdashndashmdash 2 ndash x
there4 f ndash1
Method 2
Let f ndash1( x ) = y
Thus f ( y) = x
2 y ndash 1 mdashmdashndashmdash = x y + 2
2 y ndash 1 = x ( y + 2)
2 y ndash 1 = xy + 2 x
2 y ndash xy = 2 x + 1
y(2 ndash x ) = 2 x + 1
2 x + 1 y = mdashmdashndashmdash 2 ndash x
2 x + 1 f ndash1( x ) = mdashmdashndashmdash 2 ndash x
there4 f ndash1 x rarr
In the SPM marking schemeit is not compulsory forstudents to write x ne 2
Rearrange the formulamaking y the subject
14
Try Question 2 Self Assess 15
Find the inverse function of f x rarr x ne ndash2
2 x ndash 1
x + 2
Solution
Method 1
2 x ndash 1 f x rarr mdashmdashndashmdash x + 2
2 x ndash 1 Let y = mdashmdashndashmdash x + 2
y( x + 2) = 2 x ndash 1
yx + 2 y = 2 x ndash 1
yx ndash 2 x = ndash1 ndash 2 y
x ( y ndash 2) = ndash1 ndash 2 y
ndash1 ndash 2 y x = mdashndashndashndashmdashndashmdash y ndash 2
ndash(1 + 2 y) x = mdashndashndashndashmdashndashmdashndashndashmdash ndash(2 ndash y)
1 + 2 y x = mdashmdashndashmdash 2 ndash y
Rearrange making x the subject
Cross multiplication
Expand the left-handside
Group the terms in xtogether
Factorise the
left-hand side
Making x the subject
15
Given the functions f ( x ) = 6 ndash 2 x and g( x ) =1ndashndash
x
x ne 0 find f ndash1gndash1
Solution
First of all find the inverse functions f ndash1 and gndash1
f ( x ) = 6 ndash 2 x
Let f ndash1( x ) = y
Thus f ( y) = x
6 ndash 2 y = x
6 ndash x = 2 y
6 ndash x y = mdashndashndashndashmdash 2
6 ndash x there4
f
ndash1
( x ) = mdashndashndashndashmdash 2
g( x ) =1ndashndash x
Let gndash1( x ) = y
Thus g( y) = x
1ndashndash y
= x
y =1ndashndash x
there4 gndash1( x ) =1ndashndash x
Try Question 1 Self Assess 15
6 SPM
Clone
rsquo03
SPMClone
rsquo05
SPMClone
rsquo08
SPMClone
rsquo10
Given the function f ndash1 x rarr
find the value of f ndash1(3)
Solution
Let y = f ndash1
(3) f ( y) = 3
y + 8 mdashmdashmdash = 3 y ndash 6
y + 8 = 3( y ndash 6)
y + 8 = 3 y ndash 18
2 y = 26
y = 13
there4 f ndash1(3) = 13
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Functions 16
7
Try Questions 8ndash9 Self Assess 15
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Given the function f x rarr mdashmdashmdashmdash and its
x hx ndash 5
x ne 2 x ndash 2
inverse function f ndash1 x rarr
mdashmdashmdashmdash2 x + k
x ne 3 find x ndash 3
(a) the value of h and of k
(b) the values of t such that f (t ) =4ndashndash3
t
Solution
(a) Let f ndash1( x ) = y Thus f ( y) = x
hy ndash 5 mdashmdashmdashmdash = x y ndash 2
hy ndash 5 = x ( y ndash 2)
hy ndash 5 = xy ndash 2 x
2 x ndash 5 = xy ndash hy
2 x ndash 5 = y( x ndash h)
2 x ndash 5 y = mdashmdashmdashmdash x ndash h
2 x ndash 5 there4 f ndash1( x ) = mdashmdashmdashmdash
x ndash h
2 x + k But it is given that f ndash1( x ) = mdashmdashmdashmdash x ndash 3
Hence by comparison k = ndash5 h = 3
(b) f(t ) =4ndashndash3
t
3t ndash 5 mdashmdashmdashmdash =
4ndashndash3
t t ndash 2
3(3t ndash 5) = 4t (t ndash 2)
9t ndash 15 = 4t 2 ndash 8t
0 = 4t 2 ndash 17t + 15
0 = (4t ndash 5)(t ndash 3)
t =5ndashndash4 or 3
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Hence f ndash1gndash1 ( x )
= f ndash11ndashndash x 6 ndash 1ndashndash x = mdashndashmdashmdashndashndashmdash 2
= mdashndashmdashmdashndashndashmdash x ne 02 x
6 x ndash 1
Apply the compositefunction of gndash1 followed by f ndash1
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10
x
f
y z
g
The above diagram shows the representation of the
mapping of y onto x by the function
f y rarr py + q and the mapping of y onto z by
the function
5 qg yrarrmdashmdashndashmdash ndashndash Find
3 y ne
3 y ndash q
(a) the value of p and of q
(b) the function that maps x onto y
(c) the function that maps x onto z
Solution
5(a) f y rarr py + q g y rarr mdashndashmdashndashmdash 3 y ndash q
5 f ( y) = py + q g( y) = mdashndashmdashndashmdash 3 y ndash q
f 3ndashndash2 = 1 g3
ndashndash2 = 10
5
3ndashndash2
p + q = 1 mdashndashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdash = 10
33ndashndash2 ndash q
3 p + 2q = 2 1 5mdashndashmdashmdash = 10
9ndashndash2 ndash q
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Try Question 10 Self Assess 15
The inverse of an inverse function f ndash1( x) will give
us back the original function f ( x)
15b To Find a Function Given its InverseFunction
15c Further Examples on InverseFunctions
16
The function f is defined by f ( x ) =
2 x + 1 x ne 1
x ndash 1
If f ndash1(k ) =4ndashndash3
k find the values of k
Solution
f ndash1(k ) =4ndashndash3
k
k = f 4ndashndash3
k
24k ndashndash3 + 1 k = mdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdash
4k ndashndash3
ndash 1
8k + 3 mdashmdashmdashmdash 3 k = mdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdash 4k ndash 3 mdashmdashmdashmdash 3
8k + 3 3 k = mdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdash 3 4k ndash 3
8k + 3 k = mdashmdashmdashmdash 4k ndash 3
If f ndash1 ( x ) = y then x = f ( y )
5 mdashndashmdashmdashndashmdash = 10 9 ndash 2q mdashndashmdashmdashmdash 2
10 mdashndashmdashmdashmdash = 10 9 ndash 2q
1 mdashndashmdashmdashmdashmdash = 1 9 ndash 2q
1 = 9 ndash 2q
2q = 8 q = 4
From 1 When q = 4 3 p + 2(4) = 2
p = ndash2
(b) The function that maps x onto y is f ndash1( x )
It has been found that f ( y) = ndash2 y + 4
Let f ndash1( x ) = w
Thus f (w) = x
ndash2w + 4 = x
4 ndash x = 2w
4 ndash x
w = mdashndashndashmdash 2 4 ndash x there4 f ndash1( x) = mdashmdashmdashmdash 2
(c) Based on the diagram the function that maps x
onto z is gf ndash1( x )
x y z
gf ndash1
gf ndash1
gf ndash1( x )
4 ndash x = gmdashndashndashmdash 2
5 = mdashndashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdashndashmdash 4 ndash x 3mdashndashndashmdash ndash 4 2
5 = mdashndashmdashmdashmdashndashmdashmdash 12 ndash 3 x ndash 8 mdashmdashmdashmdashndashmdashmdashmdash 2
10 = mdashndashmdashmdash 4 ndash 3 x
there4 gf ndash1 x rarr 10
4 ndash 3 x x ne
4
3
9
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Given that gndash1( x ) =2 x + 1
2 x ndash 1 x ne
1
2 find g( x )
Solution
2 x + 1 Let y = mdashmdashmdashmdash 2 x ndash 1
y(2 x ndash 1) = 2 x + 1
2 xy ndash y = 2 x + 1
2 xy ndash 2 x = y + 1
x (2 y ndash 2) = y + 1
y + 1 x = mdashmdashmdashmdash 2 y ndash 2
y + 1 g( y) = mdashmdashmdashmdash 2 y ndash 2
there4 g( x) = x + 1
2 x ndash 2 x ne 1
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19
Try Question 30 SPM Exam Practice 1 ndash Paper 1
4k 2 ndash 3k = 8k + 3
4k 2 ndash 11k ndash 3 = 0
(4k + 1)(k ndash 3) = 0
k = ndash1ndashndash4 or 3
Given that f ndash1( x ) = 1
x x ne ndashm and x + m
g( x ) = 3 ndash x find
1 ndash 3 x (a) the value of m if f ( x ) = mdashndashmdashndashndashmdash x
(b) the values of k if ff ndash1(k 2 ndash 7) = g[(k + 2)2]
Solution
(a) Let f ndash1( x ) = y
f ( y) = x
1 ndash 3 y
mdashndashmdashndashndashndashmdash = x
y 1 ndash 3 y = xy
1 = xy + 3 y
1 = y( x + 3)
1 y = mdashndashmdashmdash x + 3
1 there4 f ndash1( x ) = mdashndashmdashmdash x + 3
1 But it is given that f ndash1( x ) = mdashndashmdashndashndashndashndashndashndashndashmdash x + m
Hence by comparison m = 3
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18
Given the function f x rarr 5 x ndash 2 find ( f 2)ndash1 in the
same form
Solution
Find f 2( x ) first
f 2( x ) = ff ( x )
= f (5 x ndash 2)
= 5(5 x ndash 2) ndash 2 = 25 x ndash 10 ndash 2
= 25 x ndash 12
Next find the inverse of f 2( x )
Let ( f 2)ndash1 ( x ) = y
Thus f 2( y) = x
25 y ndash 12 = x
25 y = x + 12
x + 12 y = mdashmdashndashndashndashmdash 25
x + 12 ( f
2
)ndash1
( x ) = mdashmdashndashndashndashmdash 25
x + 12there4 ( f 2)ndash1 xrarr mdashmdashndashndashndashmdash 25
If the question requiresus to state the answerin the lsquosame formrsquo wehave to express theanswer in the form x + 12(f
2
)ndash1
x rarr mdashmdashmdashmdashmdash 25and not
x + 12(f 2)ndash1 ( x ) = mdashmdashmdashmdashmdash 25
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17
The inverse of g ndash1 will give us back g
2 ndash kx Given that gndash1( x ) = mdashmdashmdashmdash and f ( x ) = 3 x find 4
(a) g( x ) in terms of k
(b) the values of k such that fg(1) = ndash3ndashndash2
k
Solution
2 ndash kx (a) gndash1( x ) = mdashmdashmdashmdash 4
2 ndash kx Let y = mdashmdashmdashmdash 4
4 y = 2 ndash kx
kx = 2 ndash 4 y 2 ndash 4 y x = mdashmdashmdashmdash k
2 ndash 4 y g( y) = mdashmdashmdashmdash k
2 ndash 4 x g( x) = mdashmdashmdashmdash k
(b) fg(1) = ndash3ndashndash2
k
2 ndash 4(1) f mdashmdashmdashmdashndashndashmdash = ndash
3ndashndash2
k k
f ndash2mdashmdash
k = ndash3ndashndash2
k
3ndash2mdashmdash
k = ndash3ndashndash2
k
ndash6
k =
ndash3k
2
ndash3k 2 = ndash12
k 2 = 4
k = plusmn 2
Rearrange making x the subject
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Try Question 22 SPM Exam Practice 1 ndash Paper 2
15
1 Evaluate f ndash1(4) for each of the following
functions
(a) f x rarr 5 ndash 4 x
5(b) f xrarr 6 ndash mdash x ne 0
x
(c) f xrarr x ne ndash3
2
3 x + 2
2 x + 3
2 Find the inverse function of each of the
following functions
(a) f x rarr 7 x ndash 4
3 x ndash 4(b) g x rarr mdashmdashndashmdashmdash 2
(c)3
h xrarr 9 ndashmdash x ne 0 x
(d) x ne3
55 x ndash 3m xrarr
2 x + 2
(e) n x rarr 983152 983151983151983151983151983151983151983151
2 ndash x ndash x x 2
3 Given the functions
4mdash x
f xrarr x ne 0 and
g x rarr 2 x + 3 find each of the followingfunctions
(a) fg (d) g2 (g) f ndash1gndash1
(b) gf (e) f ndash1 (h) gndash1 f ndash1
(c) f 2 (f) gndash1
3 x ndash 1 4 The function f is defined by f x rarr mdashmdashndashmdashmdash
x ndash 2
x ne k find
(a) the value of k
(b) f 2
(c) f ndash1
5 Given the functions f x rarr 2 ndash 4 x and
3g xrarr x ne 1 find
x ndash 1
(a) f ndash1 (c) f ndash1gndash1 (e) (gf )ndash1
(b) gndash1 (d) gf
Is (gf )ndash1 = f ndash1gndash1
6 Given the functions f x rarr 1 ndash 2 x and
g xrarrmdashndashmdashmdash x ndash 2
x + 2 x ne 2 find
(a) f ndash1 (d) fg
(b) gndash1 (e) ( fg)ndash1
(c) gndash1 f ndash1
Is ( fg)ndash1 = gndash1 f ndash1
7 The function f is defined by f x rarr 2 x ndash 1
(a) Find the expressions for f 2 dan f ndash1
(b) Show that ( f ndash1)2 = ( f 2)ndash1
8 Given the function f x rarr 4 x + h and its inverse
kx + 5 function f ndash1 x rarr mdashndashndashmdashmdashmdash find 4
(a) the value of h and of k
(b) the expression for f ndash1 f
9 Given the function f xrarr x
x + p x ne 5 and
x ndash 5
qx + 6 its inverse function f ndash1 x rarr mdashndashndashndashmdashmdash
x ndash 1
x ne 1 find
(a) the value of p
and ofq
(b) the values of x for which f ndash1( x ) = 8 x
10
ndash2
2
ndash1
x y z
The diagram shows the representation of the
mapping of y onto x by the function
f y rarr my + n and the mapping of y onto z by
the function g yrarr m mdash y nemdash Findn ndash 2 y 2
n
(a) the value of m and of n
(b) the function that maps x onto y
(c) the function that maps x onto z
3 x + 10 11 (a) Given that f ndash1( x ) = mdashmdashmdashmdashmdash find f ( x ) 4
2 x + 3 (b) Given that gndash1( x ) = mdashmdashmdashmdash find g( x ) x + 4
(b) ff ndash1(k 2 ndash 7) = g[(k + 2)2]
k 2 ndash 7 = 3 ndash (k + 2)2
k 2 ndash 7 = 3 ndash (k 2 + 4k + 4)
k 2 ndash 7 = 3 ndash k 2 ndash 4k ndash 4
2k 2 + 4k ndash 6 = 0
k 2 + 2k ndash 3 = 0
(k + 3)(k ndash 1) = 0
k = ndash3 or 1
ff ndash1( x ) = x is always true and it hasto be memorised
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(a) State the value of k (b) Using the function notation
express f ( x ) in terms of x
[2 marks]
8 The diagram shows the relation
between set X and set Y in the form
of a graph
n
m
k
h
2 4 6 8
Set Y
Set X
State
(a) the relation in the form of
ordered pairs
(b) the type of the relation
(c) the domain of the relation
[3 marks]
12 Functions
13 Absolute Value Functions
9 x f a
10bx ndash 2
4
1 1
The arrow diagram represents
the function f x rarr a
bx ndash 2 x ne k
where a b and k are constants
Find
(a) the value of a and of b
(b) the value of k
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11 Relations
1
15
24
35
45
P Q
6
7
8
9
The arrow diagram shows the
relation between set P and set Q
Based on the arrow diagram state
(a) the domain(b) the range
(c) the codomain
2 The arrow diagram shows the
relation between set A and set B
1
5
6
8
A B
a
e
(a) Represent the given relation
using ordered pairs
(b) State the type of the given
relation
3 Set Q
11
9
7
5
Set P 2 6 8
The above graph represents therelation from set P = 2 6 8 to set
Q = 5 7 9 11 State
(a) the images of 6
(b) the objects of 7
(c) the range
4 P = 2 6 8
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Based on the above informationthe relation from P to Q is defined
by the ordered pairs (2 1) (2 3)
(6 5) (6 7) State
(a) the images of 2
(b) the object of 7
[2 marks]
5 The diagram below shows the
relation between set P and set Q
x
y
z
10
2030
40
Set P Set Q
State
(a) the range of the relation
(b) the type of the relation
[2 marks]
6 In the diagram below set Q shows
the images of the elements of set P
3
2
ndash2
ndash3
81
16
Set P Set Q
(a) State the type of relation
between set P and set Q
(b) Using function notation
write down a relation between
set P and set Q
[2 marks]
7 The following arrow diagram
represents a linear function f
x f ( x )
2
5
7
k
1
4
6
8
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10 (a) Sketch the graph of the
absolute value function
f ( x ) = 3 ndash x for the domain
0 x 4
(b) Hence state the corresponding
range of values of f ( x )
11 Given the function g( x ) = 2 x ndash 9find the possible values of
x if g( x ) = 4
12 The diagram shows the function
m x rarr x ndash h
h where h is
a constant
7
x x ndash hm
2
h
Find the value of h [2 marks]
13 Given the function f x rarr 983135 x ndash 4983135find the values of x such that
f ( x ) = 9 [2 marks]
14 The given diagram shows the graph
of the function f ( x ) = |2 x ndash 3| for thedomain 0 le x le 4
y
x
3
4O k
State(a) the value of k
(b) the range of values of f ( x )
corresponding to the given
domain [3 marks]
14 Composite Functions
15 The functions f and g are defined by
f x rarr 3 x ndash 2 and g x rarr x + 2
respectively Calculate fg(5)
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16 Given the functions g x rarr 4 + x 2
and h x rarr 2 x ndash 4 find gh
17 Given the function f x rarr 4 ndash 5 x
find f 2
18 Given that f x rarr 2 x + m and
f 2 x rarr px + 6 find the value of m
and of p
19 Given the functions f x rarr 3 x ndash 7
and fg x rarr x 2 + 1 find the
function g
20 The function f is defined by
f x rarr x ndash 2 Another function g is
such that gf x rarr x 2 + 1 Find the
function g
21 Given the functions f ( x ) = 2 x ndash 4
and fg( x ) = 8 x + 2 find gf ( x )
22 Given the functions h( x ) = 7 x ndash 1
and the composite function
hg( x ) = 35 x + 13 find
(a) g( x )
(b) the value of x when
gh( x ) = 4
[4 marks]
23 Given the function g x rarr px + q
and its composite function
g2 x rarr 49 x ndash 32 find the value of p
and of q such that p gt 0
[3 marks]
24 Given the function f ( x) = x + 4 and
g( x ) = tx ndash 6 find
(a) f (6)
(b) the value of t such that
gf (6) = 24
[3 marks]
25 Given the function g x rarr 4 x ndash 1
and h x rarr 8 x find
(a) hg ( x )
(b) the value of x if hg( x ) = 2g( x )
[4 marks]
15 Inverse Functions
26 Given the function f ( x ) =4 x + 3
x + 5
x ne ndash5 calculate the value of
f ndash1(2)
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27 Given the function g x rarr 4 x + 1
x + 4
x ne ndash4 find gndash1
28 Given the functions f ( x ) =2
x ndash3
x ne 3 and g( x ) = 4 x ndash 1 find
f ndash1g
1ndashndash
2
29 Given the function f x rarr 3 x + h
and its inverse function
f ndash1 x rarr kx ndash2ndashndash3
find the value of h
and of k
30 Given the function f ( x ) =24
px + q
f (1) = 8 find
(a) the value of p and of q
(b) the values of k if f ndash1 (k ) = k
31 Given the inverse function
f ndash1( x ) = 2 x ndash 5 find
(a) f ( x )
(b) the values of k if
f ndash1 f (k ) = k 2 ndash 12
32
x fndash14 x + p
ndash2
ndash6
The arrow diagram represents
f ndash1( x ) = 4 x + p where
p is a constant Find
(a) the value of p(b) f ( x )
33 Given the functions f ( x ) =2
3 x + 1
(a) gndash1 f ( x )
(b) the values of x which are
mapped onto themselves
under the function f
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34 Given that g x rarr 4 x ndash 1 and
h x rarr x 2 ndash 3 x + 5 find
(a) gndash1(7)
(b) hg( x )
[4 marks]
35 Given the functions h x rarr mmdashndash x
ndash 3
x ne 0 and h ndash1 x rarr
10mdashmdashmdash x + k
x ne ndashk
where m and k are constants find
the value of m and of k
[3 marks]
36 In the following arrow diagram the
function f maps x onto y and the
function g maps y onto z
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14 Composite Functions
1 The following diagram shows the
functions f and g that are defined
by f xrarr ax + b and g x rarr10
c ndash x
x ne c respectively
ndash2
ndash 4
4
17
ndash3
m
g
g
f
f
Find
(a) the value of a of b and of c(b) the value of m
(c) the expression for gf
2 The functions f and g are
defined by f x rarr hx ndash 5 and
g x rarr x 2 + 3 x + 5 respectively
If the composite function fg is
defined by fg x rarr 2 x 2 + kx + 5
find the value of h and of k
3 The functions f and g are definedax
by f xrarr mdashmdashmdash x ne 1 and1 ndash x
g x rarr bx ndash 1 respectively If
f (4) = ndash4 and g(2) = 3 find
(a) the value of a and of b
(b) the value of x for which
fg =gf
4 Given the functions f x rarr 3 ndash x
1and g xrarr mdashmdashmdash x ne 1 find the
1 ndash x
expression for each of the
following
(a) fg
(b) f 2
(c) f 13
(d) g
2
(e) g3
(f) g19
5 The function f is defined by
f x rarr 2 x + 3 Another function g is
such that gf x rarr 4 x 2 + 12 x + 15
Find
(a) the function g
(b) the values of c if g(c) = 7c
(c) the values of x if fg = gf
6
5
89
x y
f
g
z
The above arrow diagram shows
the representation of the mapping
of x onto y by the function f x rarr
4 x ndash a and the mapping of y onto z
b by the function g y rarr mdashmdashndashndashmdash
12 ndash y
y ne 12 Find
(a) the value of a and of b
(b) the expression for the function
that maps x onto z
(c) the element x that does not
change when it is mapped
onto z
7 The functions f and g are
defined by f x rarr 2 x + 3 and
g x rarr x 2 + bx + c respectively
If the composite function fg is
given by fg x rarr 2 x 2 + 4 x ndash 3
find
(a) the value of b and of c
(b) the value of g2(1)
x y f g
z
4
1
ndash2
Write down the value of (a) gndash1(4)
(b) gf (1)
[2 marks]
37 The functionsh and w are defined
by h( x ) = 3 x + 5 and w( x ) =2
1 ndash 4 x
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(b) wndash1( x ) [4 marks]
38 Given the functions m x rarr 4 x ndash 6
and n xrarr 3
mdash x
x ne 0 find nm ndash1
[3 marks]
39 Given the function g x rarr 6 ndash 2 x
find(a) g(ndash4)
(b) the value of p such that
gndash1( p) = 8
[3 marks]
40 Given the functions g x rarr 2 x + 3
and h x rarr 5 x ndash 8 find
(a) gndash1( x )
(b) hgndash1(11)
[3 marks]
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8 Given the functions f x rarr 3 x ndash 2
and fg x rarr 4 ndash 15 x find
(a) the expression for gf
(b) the values of n if
gf (n2 ndash 1) = 6n + 6
9 The functions f and f 2 are such
that f x rarr ax + b and
f 2
x rarr 9 x + 8(a) Find the values of a and
the corresponding values
of b
(b) Considering a 0 find the
values of k for which
f (2k + 1) = k (k + 2)
10 The function g is defined by
g x rarr x + 2 Another function f
is such that fg x rarr x 2 + 5 x + 7
Find(a) the function f ( x )
(b) the values of c if f (2c) = 7c
15 Inverse Functions
11 The function f is defined by
f x rarr mx + k where m and k
are constants The function g is
defined by
g xrarr12
mdashmdashmdash
x + 1
x ne ndash1
(a) Find the expression for gndash1
(b) Find the expression for fg in
terms of m and k
(c) If f (3) = gndash1(3) and
fg(ndash2) = ndash2 find the value of m
and of k
12 Given the functions f x rarr x + 1
x ndash 2
x ne 2 and g xrarrmdashmdashmdashmdash
x
kx + 3 x ne 0
find the value of k if gf ndash1(0) = 3
13 Given the function f x rarr x + p
x + q
x ne ndashq and its inverse function
f ndash1 x rarr2 ndash 3 x
1 ndash x x ne 1 find
(a) the value of p and of q
(b) the values of k if f 2(k ) =1mdash3 k
14
7
5
3
ndash1
A B
f
gndash1
C
The diagram shows the mapping of
the functions f and gndash1 such that
f x rarr
2 x + a andg x rarr bx + c Given that g maps 1
onto itself find
(a) the value of a
(b) the value of b and of c
15 Given the function f x rarr 5 x + h
and its inverse function
f ndash1 x rarr kx +2mdash5 find
(a) the value of h and of k
(b) (i) f (3) (ii) f ndash1 f (3)
mx ndash n 16 Given the function f x rarr mdashmdashmdashndashndashndashmdash x ndash 2
x ne 2 and its inverse function
f ndash1 x rarrndash
mdashmdashmdashmdash x ne 2 find5 ndash 2 x
2 ndash x
(a) the value of m and of n
(b) the value of k for which
f (k ) = k + 2
17 The following diagram represents
the mapping of y onto x by the
function f y rarr hy + k and
the mapping of y onto z by the
function g y rarr6
2 y ndash k y ne
k
2
3 2
ndash2
x y z
Find
(a) the value of h and of k
(b) the function that maps x
onto y
(c) the function that maps x
onto z
18 Given the functions f ( x ) = 2 x ndash 5
3 x and g( x ) = mdashmdashmdash x ne ndash3 find
x + 3
(a) f ndash1g( x )
(b) the value of x for which
gf (ndash x ) = f 2(2)
19 Given that f x rarr p ndash qx find
(a) f ndash1( x ) in terms of p and q
(b) the value of p and of q if
f ndash1(8) = ndash1 and f (1) = ndash2
3 ndash kx 20 Given that gndash1( x ) = mdashmdashmdashmdash and
2
f ( x ) = 2 x 2 ndash 3 find
(a) g( x ) in terms of k
(b) the value of k for which
g( x 2) = 2 f (ndash x )
21 Given the functions f x rarr hx + k
h 0 and f 2 x rarr 25 x ndash 18
find
(a) the value of h and of k
(b) ( f ndash1)2 in the same form
22 Given that f ndash1( x ) =
1 x ne k
k ndash x
and g( x ) = 2 + x find
(a) f ( x ) in terms of k
(b) the value k if
ff ndash1(k 2 + 2) = g[(5 + k )2]
23 Given that f x rarr 2 x ndash 3 and
g x rarr x
2 + 2 find
(a) f ndash1
g [3 marks]
(b) the function h such that
hg x rarr 2 x + 4
[3 marks]
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1 The function f and its inverse function f ndash1 are
defined by f ( x ) =hx
x ndash 3 x ne 3 f ndash1( x ) =
kx
x ndash 2 x ne 2
respectively where h and k are constants Another
function g is defined by g( x ) =1
x x ne 0
(a) Find the value of h and of k [4 marks]
(b) If gf ndash1( x ) = ndash5 x find the values of x [3 marks]
2 Given the functions f xrarr x
2 ndash 2 and g x rarr 3 x + k
where k is a constant find
(a) f ndash1(3) [2 marks]
(b) the value of k if f ndash1g x rarr 6 x ndash 4 [2 marks]
(c) h( x ) such that hf x rarr 9 x ndash 3 [2 marks]
Long Questions
Paper 2
1 The relation between set
X = 6 12 15 21 and set
Y = 3 5 7 is lsquo factor of rsquo
(a) Find the image of 12
(b) Express the relation in the
form of ordered pairs
[3 marks]
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2 Given the functions g( x ) = 5 x ndash 11
and h( x ) = 3 x find the value of
gh(2)
[2 marks]
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3 The inverse function hndash1 is defined
by hndash1 x rarr 3
4 ndash x x ne 4 Find
(a) h( x )
(b) the value of x such that
h( x ) = ndash14
[4 marks]
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Short Questions
Paper 1
1 The graph below shows the relation
between set A and B
40
30
20
10
S e t B
Set A
4321
State
(a) the object of 40
(b) the type of the relation
[2 marks]
2 The relation between two variables
is represented by the following set
of ordered pairs
(ndash4 16) (ndash3 9) (ndash2 4) (2 4)
(3 9) (4 16)
(a) State the type of the above
relation
(b) Represent the above relation
using a function notation
[2 marks]
3 Given the function f ( x ) = px + q and
f 2 ( x ) = 4 x + 9 where p and q are
constants find the value of p and of
q if p lt 0 [3 marks]
4 Given the function f x rarr x + 4
and the composite function
gf x rarr x 2 + 6 x + 2 find
(a) g( x )
(b) fg(4) [4 marks]
5 Given the function f ( x ) =
2 x + p
5 and
its inverse function f ndash1( x ) =
5 x + 3
q
find the value of p and of q
[4 marks]
Short Questions
Paper 1
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Functions 8
12
1 State whether each of the following relations is a
function
(a) A Blsquotype of numberrsquo
6
14
15
24
multiple of 3
multiple of 7
(b)
Consonants
Vowels
i
v
w
u
P Qlsquoconsist of lettersrsquo
(c)
21
32
5364
2
6
15
M N lsquoproduct of digits ofrsquo
(d) X Y lsquohasrsquo
PERAK
KEDAH
SELANGOR
2 vowels
3 vowels
4 vowels
2 Given the function f x rarr 18 9mdash x ne ndashndash find
2 x ndash 9 2
(a) the image of (i) 0 (ii) 12 (b) the object that has the image (i) 2 (ii) 6
a 3 Given that f x rarr ndashndashndashndashndashndash f (3) = ndash5 and
x ndash b
f (ndash5) = ndash1 find
(a) the value of a and of b
(b) the value of x such that the function f is
undefined
4 The arrow diagram
shows the function
b f x rarr ax + ndashndash x Find
(a) the value of a and of b
(b) the value of x such that
the function f is undefined
(c) the object that has the image 7 apart from
x = 2
2 x 5 The function g is defined by g x rarr mdashmdashmdashmdash
x + m
If g(5) = 3g(2) find the value of m Hence find
(a) the image of 10
1(b) the object that has the image ndash ndashndash 2
(c) the value of x such that the function f is
undefined
6 Given that f x rarr
f (3) = 4 find
(a) the value of p and of q
4(b) the values of x such that f ( x ) = ndashndash x
3
7 Given that g x rarr a + bx g(1) = ndash3 and
g(ndash2) = 3 find
(a) the value of a and of b
(b) the values of n if g(n2 + 1) = 5n ndash 6
8 A function f is defined by f x rarr 5 x ndash 2 Find
(a) the object that has the image 5
(b) the object that is mapped onto itself
a 9 A function f is defined by f x rarr mdashmdashmdash The
b ndash x
values 3 and 5 are mapped onto themselves under
f
(a) Find the value of a and of b
(b) State the value of x such that the function f is
undefined
10 The arrow diagram
shows the function
f x rarr px + qx 2
Find
(a) the value of p and
of q
(b) the values of x that
are mapped onto themselves
11 (a) Given the function f x rarr sin x + cos x find
the image of (i) 45deg (ii) 60deg
(b) Given the function g x rarr tan x find the
value of x such that the image is 1527 if x is
an acute angle
12 The arrow diagram
represents the function
f x rarr x 2 + 2 State
(a) the domain
(b) the range
(c) the image of 0
(d) the objects of
(i) 3
(ii) 6
ndash5
7
2
ndash1
x f b ndash
x ax +
ndash5
ndash16
ndash1
ndash2
x f
px + qx 2
6
x f x 2 + 2
32
1
0
ndash1
ndash2
2
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9 Functions
13 Absolute Value Functions
1 The absolute value of x is written as 983135 x983135 and it is read aslsquothe modulus of x rsquo
2 The definition of 983135 x983135 is
x if x 0 983135 x 983135 =
ndash x if x 0
3 The absolute value function is defined by
f ( x) if f ( x) 0 983135 f ( x)983135 =
ndash f ( x) if f ( x) 0
Facts
983135 x 983135 is the numerical value of x iepositive numbers are still positivebut negative numbers will bechanged to positive For example
9831355983135 = 5 and 983135ndash5983135 = 5
Facts
The graph of a linear absolutevalue function has a V shape
2
Given the function f x rarr
9831354 x ndash 5983135 find(a) the image of
(i) ndash1 (ii) 4
(b) the objects that have the image 3
Solution
(a) f x rarr 9831354 x ndash 5983135
f ( x ) = 9831354 x ndash 5983135 (i) f (ndash1) = 9831354(ndash1) ndash 5983135 = 983135ndash9983135 = 9
Hence the image of ndash1 is 9
(ii) f (4) = 9831354(4) ndash 5983135 = 98313511983135 = 11
Hence the image of 4 is 11
(b)
f ( x ) = 3
9831354 x ndash 5983135 = 3
4 x ndash 5 = plusmn 3
The first equation is
4 x ndash 5 = 3
4 x = 8
x = 2
The second equation is
4 x ndash 5 = ndash3
4 x = 2
x =
1
ndashndash2 Hence the objects that have the image 3 are
2 or 1ndashndash2
Try Questions 1ndash2 Self Assess 13
SPMClone
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3
Sketch the graph of each of the following absolute
value functions
(a) f ( x ) = 983135 x + 3983135 for the domain ndash 4 x 1
(b) f ( x ) = 9831354 x ndash 7983135 for the domain 0 x 4
State the corresponding range of values of f ( x )
Solution
(a) Prepare a table as shown below
The sketch of the graph of f ( x ) = 983135 x + 3983135 is as shown
below
ndash4 ndash3 ndash 2 ndash1 O 1
y
x
4
3
2
1
Range
Domain
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x
ndash4 ndash3 ndash2 ndash1 0 1
f ( x ) 1 0 1 2 3 4
For any 983135 f ( x)983135 = k there are two equations that canbe formed ie f ( x) = k or f ( x) = ndashk
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Functions 10
1 If f is a function which maps set A onto set B and g is a function whichmaps set B onto set C then gf is a composite function of f followedby g which maps set A onto set C
x f ( x ) g[f ( x )] = gf ( x )
gf
A B C
f g
14 Composite Functions
14a To Find Composite Functions
Facts
bull fg ( x) means f [ g ( x)]bull In general fg ne gf bull f 2 = ff f 3 = fff or ff 2 and so on
13
1 Given the function f x rarr 983135 x 2 ndash 4 x ndash 3983135 find the
image of
(a) ndash3 (b) 0 (c) 2
2 Given the function f ( x ) = 983135 2 ndash 5 x 983135 find
(a) the image of
(i) 2 (ii) ndash2
(b) the objects that have the image 7
3 Sketch the graph of each of the following
absolute value functions
(a) f ( x ) = 983135 x + 2983135 for the domain ndash3 x 3
(b) f ( x ) = 983135 2 x ndash 5983135 for the domain 0 x 7
(c) f ( x ) = 983135 3 ndash 2 x 983135 for the domain ndash3 x 4 (d) f ( x ) = 983135 3 x ndash 5983135 for the domain ndash2 x 4
State the corresponding range of values of f ( x )
Try Question 3 Self Assess 13
there4 The corresponding range of values of
f ( x ) is 0 f ( x) 4
(b)
At the x -axis y = 0
Thus 9831354 x ndash 7983135 = 0
4 x ndash 7 = 0
4 x = 7
7 3 x = ndashndash = 1ndashndash
4 4
Hence the graph touches the x -axis at 13ndashndash4
0Prepare a table as shown below
The sketch of graph of f ( x ) = 9831354 x ndash 7983135 is as shown
below
O 1 2 3 4 x
y
10
8
6
4
2
3ndash4
1
Range
Domain
there4 The corresponding range of values of
f ( x ) is 0
f ( x)
9
x 0 1 2 3 4
f ( x ) 7 3 1 5 9
The corresponding range of values of f ( x) meansthe range from the smallest value of y to the largest
value of y based on the given domain
First of all determine the point where the graphtouches the x-axis
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11 Functions
11
The functions f and g are defined by f x rarr 2 x + 1
and g x rarr x 2 ndash 2 respectively Find
(a) the value of fg(3) and of gf (ndash2)
(b) the composite functions
(i) fg (iii) f 2
(ii) gf (iv) g2
(c) the values of x if gf ( x ) = 23Solution
(a) fg(3) = f [g(3)] = f (32 ndash 2) = f (7) = 2(7) + 1
= 15
gf (ndash2) = g[2(ndash2) + 1] = g(ndash3) = (ndash3)2 ndash 2
= 7
(b) f x rarr 2 x + 1 g x rarr x 2 ndash 2
f ( x ) = 2 x + 1 g( x ) = x 2 ndash 2
(i) fg( x )
= f [g( x )]
= f ( x 2 ndash 2)
= 2( x 2 ndash 2) + 1
= 2 x 2 ndash 3
there4 fg x rarr 2 x2 ndash 3
(ii) gf ( x )
= g[ f ( x )]
= g(2 x + 1)
= (2 x + 1)2 ndash 2
= 4 x 2 + 4 x + 1 ndash 2
= 4 x 2 + 4 x ndash 1
there4 gf x rarr 4 x2 + 4 x ndash 1
(iii) f 2( x )
= ff ( x )
= f (2 x + 1)
= 2(2 x + 1) + 1 = 4 x + 3
there4 f 2 x rarr 4 x + 3
(iv) g2( x )
= gg( x )
= g( x 2 ndash 2)
= ( x 2 ndash 2)2 ndash 2
= x 4 ndash 4 x 2 + 4 ndash 2
= x 4 ndash 4 x 2 + 2
there4 g2 x rarr x4 ndash 4 x2 + 2
(c) gf ( x ) = 23
4 x 2 + 4 x ndash 1 = 23
4 x 2 + 4 x ndash24 = 0
x 2 + x ndash 6 = 0
( x ndash 2)( x + 3) = 0
x = 2 or ndash3
Try Questions 1ndash5 Self Assess 14
Substitute the x inf ( x ) = 2 x + 1
darrwith ( x 2 ndash 2)
Substitute the x in g( x ) = x 2 ndash 2
darrwith (2 x + 1)
Substitute the x inf ( x ) = 2 x + 1
darrwith (2 x + 1)
Substitute the x in g( x ) = x 2 ndash 2
darrwith ( x 2 ndash 2)
12
Given the function f x rarr
expression for each of the following functions
(a) f 2 (b) f 8 (c) f 9
Solution
x + 1(a) f x rarr mdashmdashmdash x ndash 1
x + 1 f ( x ) = mdashmdashmdash x ndash 1
f 2( x ) = ff ( x )
x + 1 = f mdashmdashmdash x ndash 1
x + 1
= mdashmdashmdash + 1 x ndash 1 = mdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdash x + 1 = mdashmdashmdash ndash 1 x ndash 1
x + 1 + x ndash 1 mdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdashndashmdash x ndash 1 = mdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdashndashmdash x + 1 ndash ( x ndash 1) mdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdashndashmdash x ndash 1
2 x = ndashndash 2
= x
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Functions 12
4
(a) The function f is defined by f x rarr 2 x + 4
Another function g is such that
fg x rarr 3 x ndash 8 Find the function g
(b) The function f is defined by f x rarr x ndash 2
Another function g is such that
gf x rarr x ne 11 ndash 3 x 3
1 11 Find the function g
Solution
(a) Case where the function g that has to
be determined is situated lsquoinsidersquo
It is given that f x rarr 2 x + 4 and
fg x rarr 3 x ndash 8
fg( x ) = 3 x ndash 8
f [g( x )] = 3 x ndash 8
2g( x ) + 4 = 3 x ndash 8
2g( x ) = 3 x ndash 12
3 x ndash 12 g( x ) = mdashmdashmdashndashndashndashmdash 2
3 x ndash 12 there4 g x rarr mdashmdashmdashndashndashndashmdash 2
(b)Case where the function g that has to
be determined is situated lsquooutsidersquo
It is given that f x rarr x ndash 2 and
1 gf x rarr mdashndashmdashmdashmdash 11 ndash 3 x
1 gf ( x ) = mdashndashmdashmdashmdash 11 ndash 3 x
1 g[ f ( x )] = mdashndashmdashmdashmdash 11 ndash 3 x
1 g( x ndash 2) = mdashndashmdashmdashmdash 11 ndash 3 x
Let x ndash 2 = u then x = u + 2
1 there4 g(u) = mdashndashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdash 11 ndash 3(u + 2)
1 = mdashndashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdash 11 ndash 3u ndash 6
1
= mdashmdashmdashmdashmdash 5 ndash 3u there4 g x rarr mdash x ne ndashndash
5 ndash 3 x 3
51
Try Questions 8ndash10 Self Assess 14
SPMClone
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g is inside
Substitute the x inf ( x ) = 2 x + 4
darrwith g( x )
g is outside
Change each x tothe terms in u
14b To Find the Related Function Given theComposite Function and One of the Functions
Try Questions 6ndash7 Self Assess 14
(b) f 8( x ) = f 2 f 2 f 2 f 2( x )
= f 2 f 2 f 2( x )
= f 2 f 2( x )
= f 2( x )
= x
(c) f 9( x ) = ff 8( x )
= f ( x )
x + 1 = mdashmdashndashndashndashndashndashndashndashndashndash x ne 1 x ndash 1
f 2( x ) = x
f 8( x ) = x
In the SPM marking schemeit is not compulsory for
students to write down x ne 1in the answer
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13 Functions
14c Further Examples on Composite Functions
5
Given the functions f x rarr hx + k
g x rarr ( x + 1)2 + 2 and fg x rarr 2( x + 1)2 + 1 find
(a) the value of g2(2)
(b) the value of h and of k
Solution
(a) g2(2) = gg(2)
= g[(2 + 1)2 + 2]
= g(11)
= (11 + 1)2 + 2
= 146
(b)
It is given that f x rarr hx + k and
g x rarr ( x + 1)2 + 2
Thus fg( x ) = f [( x + 1)2 + 2]
= h[( x + 1)2 + 2] + k
= h( x + 1)2 + 2h + k
But it is given that fg( x ) = 2( x + 1)2 + 1
Hence by comparison
h = 2 and 2h + k = 1
2(2) + k = 1
k = ndash3
Try Questions 11ndash12 Self Assess 14
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14
1 Given the functions f x rarr 983135 4 ndash 5 x 983135 and
g x rarr 983152 983151983151983151983151983151983151983151
x ndash 2 x 2 find the value of
(a) fg(6) (c) f 2(0)
(b) gf (2) (d) g2(27)
2 Find the composite functions fg and gf for each
of the following pairs of functions f and g
(a) f x rarr x 2 ndash 1 (c) f x rarr x ndash 3
g x rarr 3 x + 1 g x rarr983135 x 983135(b) f x rarr ( x + 1)2 (d) f x rarr 2 ndash x
g x rarr 1 ndash 3 x 1 g x rarr mdashmdashmdashmdash
x 2 + 2
3 The functions f and g are defined by
f x rarr 4 x ndash 3 and g x rarr x + 1 respectively
13
Try Question 8 SPM Exam Practice 1 ndash Paper 2
Given the functions f ( x ) = 3 x + 7 and fg( x ) = 22 ndash 3 x
find gf ( x )
Solution
Find g( x ) first
fg( x ) = 22 ndash 3 x
f (g( x )) = 22 ndash 3 x
3g( x ) + 7 = 22 ndash 3 x
3g( x ) = 22 ndash 3 x ndash 7
3g( x ) = 15 ndash 3 x
15 ndash 3 x g( x ) = mdashmdashmdashmdashmdash 3
g( x ) = 5 ndash x
Hence gf ( x ) = g(3 x + 7)
= 5 ndash (3 x + 7)
= 5 ndash 3 x ndash 7
= ndash3 x ndash 2
Substitute the x in f ( x ) = 3 x + 7
darr with g( x )
Substitute the x in g( x ) = 5 ndash x
darr with (3 x ndash 7)
The following function problem can be solved bymaking a comparison
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Functions 14
1 If f x rarr y is a function that maps x onto y its inverse function isdenoted by f ndash1 Inverse function is a function that maps y back to x
x y
f
f ndash1
2 The main step to find the inverse function islsquoLet y = f ( x) then x = f ndash1 (y )rsquo or lsquoLet f ndash1( x) = y then f (y ) = xrsquo
Find the expressions for f 2 and g2 Hence find
the value of x such that
(a) f = g (b) f 2 = g2
4 The functions f and g are defined by
f x rarr mx + 2 and g x rarr kx ndash 3 respectively If
fg = gf find the relation between m and k If
m = 5 find the value of x that satisfies each of the
following equations
(a) f 2 = f (b) g2 = g
5 The functions f and g are defined by
f x rarr ( x + 1)2 and g x rarr x ndash 2 respectively
Find
(a) the composite functions fg and gf
(b) the values of x if
(i) fg = 9
(ii) gf = 14
(c) the value of x if fg = gf
6 Given the functions f x rarr 5 x ndash 7 and
g x rarr 2 x
x ne 0 find the expression for
each of the following functions
(a) fg (c) g6
(b) g2 (d) g7
7 If f is defined by f x rarr x ndash 1
x + 1 x ne ndash1 find the
expression for each of the following functions
(a) f 2 (c) f 16
(b) f 4 (d) f 17
8 The function f and the composite function fg aredefined as follows Find the function g
(a) f x rarr x + 2 fg x rarr 3 x ndash 2
(b) f x rarr 3 x + 2
fg x rarr 2 x + 5
x ndash 2 x ne 2
(c) f x rarr x 2 ndash 1 fg x rarr x 2 + 4 x + 3
9 The function f and the composite function gf are
defined as follows Find the function g
(a) f x rarr
3 x + 1 gf x rarr x ne 2
x ndash 2
(b) f x rarr ndashndash rarr x ne ndashndashndash x
11 5
10 x ndash 1gf x 10
1
(c) f x rarr 3 x + 2 gf x rarr 9 x 2 + 9 x + 2
10 Find the expressions for the functions g and h in
each of the following
(a) f x rarr 2 x fg x rarr 4 x ndash 12
2 x + 1 hf x rarr mdashmdashmdashmdash 2
2 x ndash 1(b) f x rarr 2 x ndash 2 gf x rarr mdashmdashmdashmdash 3
fh x rarr 2 x 2
(c) f x rarr x 2
ndash 2 fg x rarr x 2
+ 6 x + 7 hf x rarr 2 x 2 ndash 7
11 The functions f and g are defined by
f x rarr 1 ndash x and g x rarr px 2 + q respectively If
the composite function gf is given by
gf x rarr 3 x 2 ndash 6 x + 5 find
(a) the value of p and of q
(b) the value of g2(0)
12 The functions f and f 2 are such that
f x rarr hx + k and f 2 x rarr 9 x + 16
(a) Find the values of h and the corresponding
values of k
(b) Considering h 0 find the values of x such
that f ( x 2) = 8 x
15 Inverse Functions
15a To Find Inverse Functions
Facts
bull (fg)ndash1 = gndash1f ndash1 and ( gf )ndash1 = f ndash1 g ndash1
bull (f2
)ndash1
= (fndash1
)2
bull ff ndash1( x ) = f ndash1f ( x ) = x
Facts
The conditions for the existenceof inverse functions are(a) the function must be one-to-
one(b) that every element in the
codomain must be linked toan object
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15 Functions
1 + 2 y there4 f ndash1( y) = mdashmdashndashmdash 2 ndash y
1 + 2 x f ndash1( x ) = mdashmdashndashmdash 2 ndash x
there4 f ndash1
Method 2
Let f ndash1( x ) = y
Thus f ( y) = x
2 y ndash 1 mdashmdashndashmdash = x y + 2
2 y ndash 1 = x ( y + 2)
2 y ndash 1 = xy + 2 x
2 y ndash xy = 2 x + 1
y(2 ndash x ) = 2 x + 1
2 x + 1 y = mdashmdashndashmdash 2 ndash x
2 x + 1 f ndash1( x ) = mdashmdashndashmdash 2 ndash x
there4 f ndash1 x rarr
In the SPM marking schemeit is not compulsory forstudents to write x ne 2
Rearrange the formulamaking y the subject
14
Try Question 2 Self Assess 15
Find the inverse function of f x rarr x ne ndash2
2 x ndash 1
x + 2
Solution
Method 1
2 x ndash 1 f x rarr mdashmdashndashmdash x + 2
2 x ndash 1 Let y = mdashmdashndashmdash x + 2
y( x + 2) = 2 x ndash 1
yx + 2 y = 2 x ndash 1
yx ndash 2 x = ndash1 ndash 2 y
x ( y ndash 2) = ndash1 ndash 2 y
ndash1 ndash 2 y x = mdashndashndashndashmdashndashmdash y ndash 2
ndash(1 + 2 y) x = mdashndashndashndashmdashndashmdashndashndashmdash ndash(2 ndash y)
1 + 2 y x = mdashmdashndashmdash 2 ndash y
Rearrange making x the subject
Cross multiplication
Expand the left-handside
Group the terms in xtogether
Factorise the
left-hand side
Making x the subject
15
Given the functions f ( x ) = 6 ndash 2 x and g( x ) =1ndashndash
x
x ne 0 find f ndash1gndash1
Solution
First of all find the inverse functions f ndash1 and gndash1
f ( x ) = 6 ndash 2 x
Let f ndash1( x ) = y
Thus f ( y) = x
6 ndash 2 y = x
6 ndash x = 2 y
6 ndash x y = mdashndashndashndashmdash 2
6 ndash x there4
f
ndash1
( x ) = mdashndashndashndashmdash 2
g( x ) =1ndashndash x
Let gndash1( x ) = y
Thus g( y) = x
1ndashndash y
= x
y =1ndashndash x
there4 gndash1( x ) =1ndashndash x
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Given the function f ndash1 x rarr
find the value of f ndash1(3)
Solution
Let y = f ndash1
(3) f ( y) = 3
y + 8 mdashmdashmdash = 3 y ndash 6
y + 8 = 3( y ndash 6)
y + 8 = 3 y ndash 18
2 y = 26
y = 13
there4 f ndash1(3) = 13
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7
Try Questions 8ndash9 Self Assess 15
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Given the function f x rarr mdashmdashmdashmdash and its
x hx ndash 5
x ne 2 x ndash 2
inverse function f ndash1 x rarr
mdashmdashmdashmdash2 x + k
x ne 3 find x ndash 3
(a) the value of h and of k
(b) the values of t such that f (t ) =4ndashndash3
t
Solution
(a) Let f ndash1( x ) = y Thus f ( y) = x
hy ndash 5 mdashmdashmdashmdash = x y ndash 2
hy ndash 5 = x ( y ndash 2)
hy ndash 5 = xy ndash 2 x
2 x ndash 5 = xy ndash hy
2 x ndash 5 = y( x ndash h)
2 x ndash 5 y = mdashmdashmdashmdash x ndash h
2 x ndash 5 there4 f ndash1( x ) = mdashmdashmdashmdash
x ndash h
2 x + k But it is given that f ndash1( x ) = mdashmdashmdashmdash x ndash 3
Hence by comparison k = ndash5 h = 3
(b) f(t ) =4ndashndash3
t
3t ndash 5 mdashmdashmdashmdash =
4ndashndash3
t t ndash 2
3(3t ndash 5) = 4t (t ndash 2)
9t ndash 15 = 4t 2 ndash 8t
0 = 4t 2 ndash 17t + 15
0 = (4t ndash 5)(t ndash 3)
t =5ndashndash4 or 3
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Hence f ndash1gndash1 ( x )
= f ndash11ndashndash x 6 ndash 1ndashndash x = mdashndashmdashmdashndashndashmdash 2
= mdashndashmdashmdashndashndashmdash x ne 02 x
6 x ndash 1
Apply the compositefunction of gndash1 followed by f ndash1
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10
x
f
y z
g
The above diagram shows the representation of the
mapping of y onto x by the function
f y rarr py + q and the mapping of y onto z by
the function
5 qg yrarrmdashmdashndashmdash ndashndash Find
3 y ne
3 y ndash q
(a) the value of p and of q
(b) the function that maps x onto y
(c) the function that maps x onto z
Solution
5(a) f y rarr py + q g y rarr mdashndashmdashndashmdash 3 y ndash q
5 f ( y) = py + q g( y) = mdashndashmdashndashmdash 3 y ndash q
f 3ndashndash2 = 1 g3
ndashndash2 = 10
5
3ndashndash2
p + q = 1 mdashndashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdash = 10
33ndashndash2 ndash q
3 p + 2q = 2 1 5mdashndashmdashmdash = 10
9ndashndash2 ndash q
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Try Question 10 Self Assess 15
The inverse of an inverse function f ndash1( x) will give
us back the original function f ( x)
15b To Find a Function Given its InverseFunction
15c Further Examples on InverseFunctions
16
The function f is defined by f ( x ) =
2 x + 1 x ne 1
x ndash 1
If f ndash1(k ) =4ndashndash3
k find the values of k
Solution
f ndash1(k ) =4ndashndash3
k
k = f 4ndashndash3
k
24k ndashndash3 + 1 k = mdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdash
4k ndashndash3
ndash 1
8k + 3 mdashmdashmdashmdash 3 k = mdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdash 4k ndash 3 mdashmdashmdashmdash 3
8k + 3 3 k = mdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdash 3 4k ndash 3
8k + 3 k = mdashmdashmdashmdash 4k ndash 3
If f ndash1 ( x ) = y then x = f ( y )
5 mdashndashmdashmdashndashmdash = 10 9 ndash 2q mdashndashmdashmdashmdash 2
10 mdashndashmdashmdashmdash = 10 9 ndash 2q
1 mdashndashmdashmdashmdashmdash = 1 9 ndash 2q
1 = 9 ndash 2q
2q = 8 q = 4
From 1 When q = 4 3 p + 2(4) = 2
p = ndash2
(b) The function that maps x onto y is f ndash1( x )
It has been found that f ( y) = ndash2 y + 4
Let f ndash1( x ) = w
Thus f (w) = x
ndash2w + 4 = x
4 ndash x = 2w
4 ndash x
w = mdashndashndashmdash 2 4 ndash x there4 f ndash1( x) = mdashmdashmdashmdash 2
(c) Based on the diagram the function that maps x
onto z is gf ndash1( x )
x y z
gf ndash1
gf ndash1
gf ndash1( x )
4 ndash x = gmdashndashndashmdash 2
5 = mdashndashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdashndashmdash 4 ndash x 3mdashndashndashmdash ndash 4 2
5 = mdashndashmdashmdashmdashndashmdashmdash 12 ndash 3 x ndash 8 mdashmdashmdashmdashndashmdashmdashmdash 2
10 = mdashndashmdashmdash 4 ndash 3 x
there4 gf ndash1 x rarr 10
4 ndash 3 x x ne
4
3
9
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Given that gndash1( x ) =2 x + 1
2 x ndash 1 x ne
1
2 find g( x )
Solution
2 x + 1 Let y = mdashmdashmdashmdash 2 x ndash 1
y(2 x ndash 1) = 2 x + 1
2 xy ndash y = 2 x + 1
2 xy ndash 2 x = y + 1
x (2 y ndash 2) = y + 1
y + 1 x = mdashmdashmdashmdash 2 y ndash 2
y + 1 g( y) = mdashmdashmdashmdash 2 y ndash 2
there4 g( x) = x + 1
2 x ndash 2 x ne 1
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19
Try Question 30 SPM Exam Practice 1 ndash Paper 1
4k 2 ndash 3k = 8k + 3
4k 2 ndash 11k ndash 3 = 0
(4k + 1)(k ndash 3) = 0
k = ndash1ndashndash4 or 3
Given that f ndash1( x ) = 1
x x ne ndashm and x + m
g( x ) = 3 ndash x find
1 ndash 3 x (a) the value of m if f ( x ) = mdashndashmdashndashndashmdash x
(b) the values of k if ff ndash1(k 2 ndash 7) = g[(k + 2)2]
Solution
(a) Let f ndash1( x ) = y
f ( y) = x
1 ndash 3 y
mdashndashmdashndashndashndashmdash = x
y 1 ndash 3 y = xy
1 = xy + 3 y
1 = y( x + 3)
1 y = mdashndashmdashmdash x + 3
1 there4 f ndash1( x ) = mdashndashmdashmdash x + 3
1 But it is given that f ndash1( x ) = mdashndashmdashndashndashndashndashndashndashndashmdash x + m
Hence by comparison m = 3
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18
Given the function f x rarr 5 x ndash 2 find ( f 2)ndash1 in the
same form
Solution
Find f 2( x ) first
f 2( x ) = ff ( x )
= f (5 x ndash 2)
= 5(5 x ndash 2) ndash 2 = 25 x ndash 10 ndash 2
= 25 x ndash 12
Next find the inverse of f 2( x )
Let ( f 2)ndash1 ( x ) = y
Thus f 2( y) = x
25 y ndash 12 = x
25 y = x + 12
x + 12 y = mdashmdashndashndashndashmdash 25
x + 12 ( f
2
)ndash1
( x ) = mdashmdashndashndashndashmdash 25
x + 12there4 ( f 2)ndash1 xrarr mdashmdashndashndashndashmdash 25
If the question requiresus to state the answerin the lsquosame formrsquo wehave to express theanswer in the form x + 12(f
2
)ndash1
x rarr mdashmdashmdashmdashmdash 25and not
x + 12(f 2)ndash1 ( x ) = mdashmdashmdashmdashmdash 25
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17
The inverse of g ndash1 will give us back g
2 ndash kx Given that gndash1( x ) = mdashmdashmdashmdash and f ( x ) = 3 x find 4
(a) g( x ) in terms of k
(b) the values of k such that fg(1) = ndash3ndashndash2
k
Solution
2 ndash kx (a) gndash1( x ) = mdashmdashmdashmdash 4
2 ndash kx Let y = mdashmdashmdashmdash 4
4 y = 2 ndash kx
kx = 2 ndash 4 y 2 ndash 4 y x = mdashmdashmdashmdash k
2 ndash 4 y g( y) = mdashmdashmdashmdash k
2 ndash 4 x g( x) = mdashmdashmdashmdash k
(b) fg(1) = ndash3ndashndash2
k
2 ndash 4(1) f mdashmdashmdashmdashndashndashmdash = ndash
3ndashndash2
k k
f ndash2mdashmdash
k = ndash3ndashndash2
k
3ndash2mdashmdash
k = ndash3ndashndash2
k
ndash6
k =
ndash3k
2
ndash3k 2 = ndash12
k 2 = 4
k = plusmn 2
Rearrange making x the subject
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Try Question 22 SPM Exam Practice 1 ndash Paper 2
15
1 Evaluate f ndash1(4) for each of the following
functions
(a) f x rarr 5 ndash 4 x
5(b) f xrarr 6 ndash mdash x ne 0
x
(c) f xrarr x ne ndash3
2
3 x + 2
2 x + 3
2 Find the inverse function of each of the
following functions
(a) f x rarr 7 x ndash 4
3 x ndash 4(b) g x rarr mdashmdashndashmdashmdash 2
(c)3
h xrarr 9 ndashmdash x ne 0 x
(d) x ne3
55 x ndash 3m xrarr
2 x + 2
(e) n x rarr 983152 983151983151983151983151983151983151983151
2 ndash x ndash x x 2
3 Given the functions
4mdash x
f xrarr x ne 0 and
g x rarr 2 x + 3 find each of the followingfunctions
(a) fg (d) g2 (g) f ndash1gndash1
(b) gf (e) f ndash1 (h) gndash1 f ndash1
(c) f 2 (f) gndash1
3 x ndash 1 4 The function f is defined by f x rarr mdashmdashndashmdashmdash
x ndash 2
x ne k find
(a) the value of k
(b) f 2
(c) f ndash1
5 Given the functions f x rarr 2 ndash 4 x and
3g xrarr x ne 1 find
x ndash 1
(a) f ndash1 (c) f ndash1gndash1 (e) (gf )ndash1
(b) gndash1 (d) gf
Is (gf )ndash1 = f ndash1gndash1
6 Given the functions f x rarr 1 ndash 2 x and
g xrarrmdashndashmdashmdash x ndash 2
x + 2 x ne 2 find
(a) f ndash1 (d) fg
(b) gndash1 (e) ( fg)ndash1
(c) gndash1 f ndash1
Is ( fg)ndash1 = gndash1 f ndash1
7 The function f is defined by f x rarr 2 x ndash 1
(a) Find the expressions for f 2 dan f ndash1
(b) Show that ( f ndash1)2 = ( f 2)ndash1
8 Given the function f x rarr 4 x + h and its inverse
kx + 5 function f ndash1 x rarr mdashndashndashmdashmdashmdash find 4
(a) the value of h and of k
(b) the expression for f ndash1 f
9 Given the function f xrarr x
x + p x ne 5 and
x ndash 5
qx + 6 its inverse function f ndash1 x rarr mdashndashndashndashmdashmdash
x ndash 1
x ne 1 find
(a) the value of p
and ofq
(b) the values of x for which f ndash1( x ) = 8 x
10
ndash2
2
ndash1
x y z
The diagram shows the representation of the
mapping of y onto x by the function
f y rarr my + n and the mapping of y onto z by
the function g yrarr m mdash y nemdash Findn ndash 2 y 2
n
(a) the value of m and of n
(b) the function that maps x onto y
(c) the function that maps x onto z
3 x + 10 11 (a) Given that f ndash1( x ) = mdashmdashmdashmdashmdash find f ( x ) 4
2 x + 3 (b) Given that gndash1( x ) = mdashmdashmdashmdash find g( x ) x + 4
(b) ff ndash1(k 2 ndash 7) = g[(k + 2)2]
k 2 ndash 7 = 3 ndash (k + 2)2
k 2 ndash 7 = 3 ndash (k 2 + 4k + 4)
k 2 ndash 7 = 3 ndash k 2 ndash 4k ndash 4
2k 2 + 4k ndash 6 = 0
k 2 + 2k ndash 3 = 0
(k + 3)(k ndash 1) = 0
k = ndash3 or 1
ff ndash1( x ) = x is always true and it hasto be memorised
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(a) State the value of k (b) Using the function notation
express f ( x ) in terms of x
[2 marks]
8 The diagram shows the relation
between set X and set Y in the form
of a graph
n
m
k
h
2 4 6 8
Set Y
Set X
State
(a) the relation in the form of
ordered pairs
(b) the type of the relation
(c) the domain of the relation
[3 marks]
12 Functions
13 Absolute Value Functions
9 x f a
10bx ndash 2
4
1 1
The arrow diagram represents
the function f x rarr a
bx ndash 2 x ne k
where a b and k are constants
Find
(a) the value of a and of b
(b) the value of k
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11 Relations
1
15
24
35
45
P Q
6
7
8
9
The arrow diagram shows the
relation between set P and set Q
Based on the arrow diagram state
(a) the domain(b) the range
(c) the codomain
2 The arrow diagram shows the
relation between set A and set B
1
5
6
8
A B
a
e
(a) Represent the given relation
using ordered pairs
(b) State the type of the given
relation
3 Set Q
11
9
7
5
Set P 2 6 8
The above graph represents therelation from set P = 2 6 8 to set
Q = 5 7 9 11 State
(a) the images of 6
(b) the objects of 7
(c) the range
4 P = 2 6 8
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Based on the above informationthe relation from P to Q is defined
by the ordered pairs (2 1) (2 3)
(6 5) (6 7) State
(a) the images of 2
(b) the object of 7
[2 marks]
5 The diagram below shows the
relation between set P and set Q
x
y
z
10
2030
40
Set P Set Q
State
(a) the range of the relation
(b) the type of the relation
[2 marks]
6 In the diagram below set Q shows
the images of the elements of set P
3
2
ndash2
ndash3
81
16
Set P Set Q
(a) State the type of relation
between set P and set Q
(b) Using function notation
write down a relation between
set P and set Q
[2 marks]
7 The following arrow diagram
represents a linear function f
x f ( x )
2
5
7
k
1
4
6
8
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10 (a) Sketch the graph of the
absolute value function
f ( x ) = 3 ndash x for the domain
0 x 4
(b) Hence state the corresponding
range of values of f ( x )
11 Given the function g( x ) = 2 x ndash 9find the possible values of
x if g( x ) = 4
12 The diagram shows the function
m x rarr x ndash h
h where h is
a constant
7
x x ndash hm
2
h
Find the value of h [2 marks]
13 Given the function f x rarr 983135 x ndash 4983135find the values of x such that
f ( x ) = 9 [2 marks]
14 The given diagram shows the graph
of the function f ( x ) = |2 x ndash 3| for thedomain 0 le x le 4
y
x
3
4O k
State(a) the value of k
(b) the range of values of f ( x )
corresponding to the given
domain [3 marks]
14 Composite Functions
15 The functions f and g are defined by
f x rarr 3 x ndash 2 and g x rarr x + 2
respectively Calculate fg(5)
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16 Given the functions g x rarr 4 + x 2
and h x rarr 2 x ndash 4 find gh
17 Given the function f x rarr 4 ndash 5 x
find f 2
18 Given that f x rarr 2 x + m and
f 2 x rarr px + 6 find the value of m
and of p
19 Given the functions f x rarr 3 x ndash 7
and fg x rarr x 2 + 1 find the
function g
20 The function f is defined by
f x rarr x ndash 2 Another function g is
such that gf x rarr x 2 + 1 Find the
function g
21 Given the functions f ( x ) = 2 x ndash 4
and fg( x ) = 8 x + 2 find gf ( x )
22 Given the functions h( x ) = 7 x ndash 1
and the composite function
hg( x ) = 35 x + 13 find
(a) g( x )
(b) the value of x when
gh( x ) = 4
[4 marks]
23 Given the function g x rarr px + q
and its composite function
g2 x rarr 49 x ndash 32 find the value of p
and of q such that p gt 0
[3 marks]
24 Given the function f ( x) = x + 4 and
g( x ) = tx ndash 6 find
(a) f (6)
(b) the value of t such that
gf (6) = 24
[3 marks]
25 Given the function g x rarr 4 x ndash 1
and h x rarr 8 x find
(a) hg ( x )
(b) the value of x if hg( x ) = 2g( x )
[4 marks]
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26 Given the function f ( x ) =4 x + 3
x + 5
x ne ndash5 calculate the value of
f ndash1(2)
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27 Given the function g x rarr 4 x + 1
x + 4
x ne ndash4 find gndash1
28 Given the functions f ( x ) =2
x ndash3
x ne 3 and g( x ) = 4 x ndash 1 find
f ndash1g
1ndashndash
2
29 Given the function f x rarr 3 x + h
and its inverse function
f ndash1 x rarr kx ndash2ndashndash3
find the value of h
and of k
30 Given the function f ( x ) =24
px + q
f (1) = 8 find
(a) the value of p and of q
(b) the values of k if f ndash1 (k ) = k
31 Given the inverse function
f ndash1( x ) = 2 x ndash 5 find
(a) f ( x )
(b) the values of k if
f ndash1 f (k ) = k 2 ndash 12
32
x fndash14 x + p
ndash2
ndash6
The arrow diagram represents
f ndash1( x ) = 4 x + p where
p is a constant Find
(a) the value of p(b) f ( x )
33 Given the functions f ( x ) =2
3 x + 1
(a) gndash1 f ( x )
(b) the values of x which are
mapped onto themselves
under the function f
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34 Given that g x rarr 4 x ndash 1 and
h x rarr x 2 ndash 3 x + 5 find
(a) gndash1(7)
(b) hg( x )
[4 marks]
35 Given the functions h x rarr mmdashndash x
ndash 3
x ne 0 and h ndash1 x rarr
10mdashmdashmdash x + k
x ne ndashk
where m and k are constants find
the value of m and of k
[3 marks]
36 In the following arrow diagram the
function f maps x onto y and the
function g maps y onto z
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14 Composite Functions
1 The following diagram shows the
functions f and g that are defined
by f xrarr ax + b and g x rarr10
c ndash x
x ne c respectively
ndash2
ndash 4
4
17
ndash3
m
g
g
f
f
Find
(a) the value of a of b and of c(b) the value of m
(c) the expression for gf
2 The functions f and g are
defined by f x rarr hx ndash 5 and
g x rarr x 2 + 3 x + 5 respectively
If the composite function fg is
defined by fg x rarr 2 x 2 + kx + 5
find the value of h and of k
3 The functions f and g are definedax
by f xrarr mdashmdashmdash x ne 1 and1 ndash x
g x rarr bx ndash 1 respectively If
f (4) = ndash4 and g(2) = 3 find
(a) the value of a and of b
(b) the value of x for which
fg =gf
4 Given the functions f x rarr 3 ndash x
1and g xrarr mdashmdashmdash x ne 1 find the
1 ndash x
expression for each of the
following
(a) fg
(b) f 2
(c) f 13
(d) g
2
(e) g3
(f) g19
5 The function f is defined by
f x rarr 2 x + 3 Another function g is
such that gf x rarr 4 x 2 + 12 x + 15
Find
(a) the function g
(b) the values of c if g(c) = 7c
(c) the values of x if fg = gf
6
5
89
x y
f
g
z
The above arrow diagram shows
the representation of the mapping
of x onto y by the function f x rarr
4 x ndash a and the mapping of y onto z
b by the function g y rarr mdashmdashndashndashmdash
12 ndash y
y ne 12 Find
(a) the value of a and of b
(b) the expression for the function
that maps x onto z
(c) the element x that does not
change when it is mapped
onto z
7 The functions f and g are
defined by f x rarr 2 x + 3 and
g x rarr x 2 + bx + c respectively
If the composite function fg is
given by fg x rarr 2 x 2 + 4 x ndash 3
find
(a) the value of b and of c
(b) the value of g2(1)
x y f g
z
4
1
ndash2
Write down the value of (a) gndash1(4)
(b) gf (1)
[2 marks]
37 The functionsh and w are defined
by h( x ) = 3 x + 5 and w( x ) =2
1 ndash 4 x
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(a) hndash1(6)
(b) wndash1( x ) [4 marks]
38 Given the functions m x rarr 4 x ndash 6
and n xrarr 3
mdash x
x ne 0 find nm ndash1
[3 marks]
39 Given the function g x rarr 6 ndash 2 x
find(a) g(ndash4)
(b) the value of p such that
gndash1( p) = 8
[3 marks]
40 Given the functions g x rarr 2 x + 3
and h x rarr 5 x ndash 8 find
(a) gndash1( x )
(b) hgndash1(11)
[3 marks]
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23 Functions
8 Given the functions f x rarr 3 x ndash 2
and fg x rarr 4 ndash 15 x find
(a) the expression for gf
(b) the values of n if
gf (n2 ndash 1) = 6n + 6
9 The functions f and f 2 are such
that f x rarr ax + b and
f 2
x rarr 9 x + 8(a) Find the values of a and
the corresponding values
of b
(b) Considering a 0 find the
values of k for which
f (2k + 1) = k (k + 2)
10 The function g is defined by
g x rarr x + 2 Another function f
is such that fg x rarr x 2 + 5 x + 7
Find(a) the function f ( x )
(b) the values of c if f (2c) = 7c
15 Inverse Functions
11 The function f is defined by
f x rarr mx + k where m and k
are constants The function g is
defined by
g xrarr12
mdashmdashmdash
x + 1
x ne ndash1
(a) Find the expression for gndash1
(b) Find the expression for fg in
terms of m and k
(c) If f (3) = gndash1(3) and
fg(ndash2) = ndash2 find the value of m
and of k
12 Given the functions f x rarr x + 1
x ndash 2
x ne 2 and g xrarrmdashmdashmdashmdash
x
kx + 3 x ne 0
find the value of k if gf ndash1(0) = 3
13 Given the function f x rarr x + p
x + q
x ne ndashq and its inverse function
f ndash1 x rarr2 ndash 3 x
1 ndash x x ne 1 find
(a) the value of p and of q
(b) the values of k if f 2(k ) =1mdash3 k
14
7
5
3
ndash1
A B
f
gndash1
C
The diagram shows the mapping of
the functions f and gndash1 such that
f x rarr
2 x + a andg x rarr bx + c Given that g maps 1
onto itself find
(a) the value of a
(b) the value of b and of c
15 Given the function f x rarr 5 x + h
and its inverse function
f ndash1 x rarr kx +2mdash5 find
(a) the value of h and of k
(b) (i) f (3) (ii) f ndash1 f (3)
mx ndash n 16 Given the function f x rarr mdashmdashmdashndashndashndashmdash x ndash 2
x ne 2 and its inverse function
f ndash1 x rarrndash
mdashmdashmdashmdash x ne 2 find5 ndash 2 x
2 ndash x
(a) the value of m and of n
(b) the value of k for which
f (k ) = k + 2
17 The following diagram represents
the mapping of y onto x by the
function f y rarr hy + k and
the mapping of y onto z by the
function g y rarr6
2 y ndash k y ne
k
2
3 2
ndash2
x y z
Find
(a) the value of h and of k
(b) the function that maps x
onto y
(c) the function that maps x
onto z
18 Given the functions f ( x ) = 2 x ndash 5
3 x and g( x ) = mdashmdashmdash x ne ndash3 find
x + 3
(a) f ndash1g( x )
(b) the value of x for which
gf (ndash x ) = f 2(2)
19 Given that f x rarr p ndash qx find
(a) f ndash1( x ) in terms of p and q
(b) the value of p and of q if
f ndash1(8) = ndash1 and f (1) = ndash2
3 ndash kx 20 Given that gndash1( x ) = mdashmdashmdashmdash and
2
f ( x ) = 2 x 2 ndash 3 find
(a) g( x ) in terms of k
(b) the value of k for which
g( x 2) = 2 f (ndash x )
21 Given the functions f x rarr hx + k
h 0 and f 2 x rarr 25 x ndash 18
find
(a) the value of h and of k
(b) ( f ndash1)2 in the same form
22 Given that f ndash1( x ) =
1 x ne k
k ndash x
and g( x ) = 2 + x find
(a) f ( x ) in terms of k
(b) the value k if
ff ndash1(k 2 + 2) = g[(5 + k )2]
23 Given that f x rarr 2 x ndash 3 and
g x rarr x
2 + 2 find
(a) f ndash1
g [3 marks]
(b) the function h such that
hg x rarr 2 x + 4
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1 The function f and its inverse function f ndash1 are
defined by f ( x ) =hx
x ndash 3 x ne 3 f ndash1( x ) =
kx
x ndash 2 x ne 2
respectively where h and k are constants Another
function g is defined by g( x ) =1
x x ne 0
(a) Find the value of h and of k [4 marks]
(b) If gf ndash1( x ) = ndash5 x find the values of x [3 marks]
2 Given the functions f xrarr x
2 ndash 2 and g x rarr 3 x + k
where k is a constant find
(a) f ndash1(3) [2 marks]
(b) the value of k if f ndash1g x rarr 6 x ndash 4 [2 marks]
(c) h( x ) such that hf x rarr 9 x ndash 3 [2 marks]
Long Questions
Paper 2
1 The relation between set
X = 6 12 15 21 and set
Y = 3 5 7 is lsquo factor of rsquo
(a) Find the image of 12
(b) Express the relation in the
form of ordered pairs
[3 marks]
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2 Given the functions g( x ) = 5 x ndash 11
and h( x ) = 3 x find the value of
gh(2)
[2 marks]
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3 The inverse function hndash1 is defined
by hndash1 x rarr 3
4 ndash x x ne 4 Find
(a) h( x )
(b) the value of x such that
h( x ) = ndash14
[4 marks]
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Short Questions
Paper 1
1 The graph below shows the relation
between set A and B
40
30
20
10
S e t B
Set A
4321
State
(a) the object of 40
(b) the type of the relation
[2 marks]
2 The relation between two variables
is represented by the following set
of ordered pairs
(ndash4 16) (ndash3 9) (ndash2 4) (2 4)
(3 9) (4 16)
(a) State the type of the above
relation
(b) Represent the above relation
using a function notation
[2 marks]
3 Given the function f ( x ) = px + q and
f 2 ( x ) = 4 x + 9 where p and q are
constants find the value of p and of
q if p lt 0 [3 marks]
4 Given the function f x rarr x + 4
and the composite function
gf x rarr x 2 + 6 x + 2 find
(a) g( x )
(b) fg(4) [4 marks]
5 Given the function f ( x ) =
2 x + p
5 and
its inverse function f ndash1( x ) =
5 x + 3
q
find the value of p and of q
[4 marks]
Short Questions
Paper 1
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9 Functions
13 Absolute Value Functions
1 The absolute value of x is written as 983135 x983135 and it is read aslsquothe modulus of x rsquo
2 The definition of 983135 x983135 is
x if x 0 983135 x 983135 =
ndash x if x 0
3 The absolute value function is defined by
f ( x) if f ( x) 0 983135 f ( x)983135 =
ndash f ( x) if f ( x) 0
Facts
983135 x 983135 is the numerical value of x iepositive numbers are still positivebut negative numbers will bechanged to positive For example
9831355983135 = 5 and 983135ndash5983135 = 5
Facts
The graph of a linear absolutevalue function has a V shape
2
Given the function f x rarr
9831354 x ndash 5983135 find(a) the image of
(i) ndash1 (ii) 4
(b) the objects that have the image 3
Solution
(a) f x rarr 9831354 x ndash 5983135
f ( x ) = 9831354 x ndash 5983135 (i) f (ndash1) = 9831354(ndash1) ndash 5983135 = 983135ndash9983135 = 9
Hence the image of ndash1 is 9
(ii) f (4) = 9831354(4) ndash 5983135 = 98313511983135 = 11
Hence the image of 4 is 11
(b)
f ( x ) = 3
9831354 x ndash 5983135 = 3
4 x ndash 5 = plusmn 3
The first equation is
4 x ndash 5 = 3
4 x = 8
x = 2
The second equation is
4 x ndash 5 = ndash3
4 x = 2
x =
1
ndashndash2 Hence the objects that have the image 3 are
2 or 1ndashndash2
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3
Sketch the graph of each of the following absolute
value functions
(a) f ( x ) = 983135 x + 3983135 for the domain ndash 4 x 1
(b) f ( x ) = 9831354 x ndash 7983135 for the domain 0 x 4
State the corresponding range of values of f ( x )
Solution
(a) Prepare a table as shown below
The sketch of the graph of f ( x ) = 983135 x + 3983135 is as shown
below
ndash4 ndash3 ndash 2 ndash1 O 1
y
x
4
3
2
1
Range
Domain
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x
ndash4 ndash3 ndash2 ndash1 0 1
f ( x ) 1 0 1 2 3 4
For any 983135 f ( x)983135 = k there are two equations that canbe formed ie f ( x) = k or f ( x) = ndashk
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Functions 10
1 If f is a function which maps set A onto set B and g is a function whichmaps set B onto set C then gf is a composite function of f followedby g which maps set A onto set C
x f ( x ) g[f ( x )] = gf ( x )
gf
A B C
f g
14 Composite Functions
14a To Find Composite Functions
Facts
bull fg ( x) means f [ g ( x)]bull In general fg ne gf bull f 2 = ff f 3 = fff or ff 2 and so on
13
1 Given the function f x rarr 983135 x 2 ndash 4 x ndash 3983135 find the
image of
(a) ndash3 (b) 0 (c) 2
2 Given the function f ( x ) = 983135 2 ndash 5 x 983135 find
(a) the image of
(i) 2 (ii) ndash2
(b) the objects that have the image 7
3 Sketch the graph of each of the following
absolute value functions
(a) f ( x ) = 983135 x + 2983135 for the domain ndash3 x 3
(b) f ( x ) = 983135 2 x ndash 5983135 for the domain 0 x 7
(c) f ( x ) = 983135 3 ndash 2 x 983135 for the domain ndash3 x 4 (d) f ( x ) = 983135 3 x ndash 5983135 for the domain ndash2 x 4
State the corresponding range of values of f ( x )
Try Question 3 Self Assess 13
there4 The corresponding range of values of
f ( x ) is 0 f ( x) 4
(b)
At the x -axis y = 0
Thus 9831354 x ndash 7983135 = 0
4 x ndash 7 = 0
4 x = 7
7 3 x = ndashndash = 1ndashndash
4 4
Hence the graph touches the x -axis at 13ndashndash4
0Prepare a table as shown below
The sketch of graph of f ( x ) = 9831354 x ndash 7983135 is as shown
below
O 1 2 3 4 x
y
10
8
6
4
2
3ndash4
1
Range
Domain
there4 The corresponding range of values of
f ( x ) is 0
f ( x)
9
x 0 1 2 3 4
f ( x ) 7 3 1 5 9
The corresponding range of values of f ( x) meansthe range from the smallest value of y to the largest
value of y based on the given domain
First of all determine the point where the graphtouches the x-axis
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11 Functions
11
The functions f and g are defined by f x rarr 2 x + 1
and g x rarr x 2 ndash 2 respectively Find
(a) the value of fg(3) and of gf (ndash2)
(b) the composite functions
(i) fg (iii) f 2
(ii) gf (iv) g2
(c) the values of x if gf ( x ) = 23Solution
(a) fg(3) = f [g(3)] = f (32 ndash 2) = f (7) = 2(7) + 1
= 15
gf (ndash2) = g[2(ndash2) + 1] = g(ndash3) = (ndash3)2 ndash 2
= 7
(b) f x rarr 2 x + 1 g x rarr x 2 ndash 2
f ( x ) = 2 x + 1 g( x ) = x 2 ndash 2
(i) fg( x )
= f [g( x )]
= f ( x 2 ndash 2)
= 2( x 2 ndash 2) + 1
= 2 x 2 ndash 3
there4 fg x rarr 2 x2 ndash 3
(ii) gf ( x )
= g[ f ( x )]
= g(2 x + 1)
= (2 x + 1)2 ndash 2
= 4 x 2 + 4 x + 1 ndash 2
= 4 x 2 + 4 x ndash 1
there4 gf x rarr 4 x2 + 4 x ndash 1
(iii) f 2( x )
= ff ( x )
= f (2 x + 1)
= 2(2 x + 1) + 1 = 4 x + 3
there4 f 2 x rarr 4 x + 3
(iv) g2( x )
= gg( x )
= g( x 2 ndash 2)
= ( x 2 ndash 2)2 ndash 2
= x 4 ndash 4 x 2 + 4 ndash 2
= x 4 ndash 4 x 2 + 2
there4 g2 x rarr x4 ndash 4 x2 + 2
(c) gf ( x ) = 23
4 x 2 + 4 x ndash 1 = 23
4 x 2 + 4 x ndash24 = 0
x 2 + x ndash 6 = 0
( x ndash 2)( x + 3) = 0
x = 2 or ndash3
Try Questions 1ndash5 Self Assess 14
Substitute the x inf ( x ) = 2 x + 1
darrwith ( x 2 ndash 2)
Substitute the x in g( x ) = x 2 ndash 2
darrwith (2 x + 1)
Substitute the x inf ( x ) = 2 x + 1
darrwith (2 x + 1)
Substitute the x in g( x ) = x 2 ndash 2
darrwith ( x 2 ndash 2)
12
Given the function f x rarr
expression for each of the following functions
(a) f 2 (b) f 8 (c) f 9
Solution
x + 1(a) f x rarr mdashmdashmdash x ndash 1
x + 1 f ( x ) = mdashmdashmdash x ndash 1
f 2( x ) = ff ( x )
x + 1 = f mdashmdashmdash x ndash 1
x + 1
= mdashmdashmdash + 1 x ndash 1 = mdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdash x + 1 = mdashmdashmdash ndash 1 x ndash 1
x + 1 + x ndash 1 mdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdashndashmdash x ndash 1 = mdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdashndashmdash x + 1 ndash ( x ndash 1) mdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdashndashmdash x ndash 1
2 x = ndashndash 2
= x
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Functions 12
4
(a) The function f is defined by f x rarr 2 x + 4
Another function g is such that
fg x rarr 3 x ndash 8 Find the function g
(b) The function f is defined by f x rarr x ndash 2
Another function g is such that
gf x rarr x ne 11 ndash 3 x 3
1 11 Find the function g
Solution
(a) Case where the function g that has to
be determined is situated lsquoinsidersquo
It is given that f x rarr 2 x + 4 and
fg x rarr 3 x ndash 8
fg( x ) = 3 x ndash 8
f [g( x )] = 3 x ndash 8
2g( x ) + 4 = 3 x ndash 8
2g( x ) = 3 x ndash 12
3 x ndash 12 g( x ) = mdashmdashmdashndashndashndashmdash 2
3 x ndash 12 there4 g x rarr mdashmdashmdashndashndashndashmdash 2
(b)Case where the function g that has to
be determined is situated lsquooutsidersquo
It is given that f x rarr x ndash 2 and
1 gf x rarr mdashndashmdashmdashmdash 11 ndash 3 x
1 gf ( x ) = mdashndashmdashmdashmdash 11 ndash 3 x
1 g[ f ( x )] = mdashndashmdashmdashmdash 11 ndash 3 x
1 g( x ndash 2) = mdashndashmdashmdashmdash 11 ndash 3 x
Let x ndash 2 = u then x = u + 2
1 there4 g(u) = mdashndashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdash 11 ndash 3(u + 2)
1 = mdashndashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdash 11 ndash 3u ndash 6
1
= mdashmdashmdashmdashmdash 5 ndash 3u there4 g x rarr mdash x ne ndashndash
5 ndash 3 x 3
51
Try Questions 8ndash10 Self Assess 14
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g is inside
Substitute the x inf ( x ) = 2 x + 4
darrwith g( x )
g is outside
Change each x tothe terms in u
14b To Find the Related Function Given theComposite Function and One of the Functions
Try Questions 6ndash7 Self Assess 14
(b) f 8( x ) = f 2 f 2 f 2 f 2( x )
= f 2 f 2 f 2( x )
= f 2 f 2( x )
= f 2( x )
= x
(c) f 9( x ) = ff 8( x )
= f ( x )
x + 1 = mdashmdashndashndashndashndashndashndashndashndashndash x ne 1 x ndash 1
f 2( x ) = x
f 8( x ) = x
In the SPM marking schemeit is not compulsory for
students to write down x ne 1in the answer
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13 Functions
14c Further Examples on Composite Functions
5
Given the functions f x rarr hx + k
g x rarr ( x + 1)2 + 2 and fg x rarr 2( x + 1)2 + 1 find
(a) the value of g2(2)
(b) the value of h and of k
Solution
(a) g2(2) = gg(2)
= g[(2 + 1)2 + 2]
= g(11)
= (11 + 1)2 + 2
= 146
(b)
It is given that f x rarr hx + k and
g x rarr ( x + 1)2 + 2
Thus fg( x ) = f [( x + 1)2 + 2]
= h[( x + 1)2 + 2] + k
= h( x + 1)2 + 2h + k
But it is given that fg( x ) = 2( x + 1)2 + 1
Hence by comparison
h = 2 and 2h + k = 1
2(2) + k = 1
k = ndash3
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1 Given the functions f x rarr 983135 4 ndash 5 x 983135 and
g x rarr 983152 983151983151983151983151983151983151983151
x ndash 2 x 2 find the value of
(a) fg(6) (c) f 2(0)
(b) gf (2) (d) g2(27)
2 Find the composite functions fg and gf for each
of the following pairs of functions f and g
(a) f x rarr x 2 ndash 1 (c) f x rarr x ndash 3
g x rarr 3 x + 1 g x rarr983135 x 983135(b) f x rarr ( x + 1)2 (d) f x rarr 2 ndash x
g x rarr 1 ndash 3 x 1 g x rarr mdashmdashmdashmdash
x 2 + 2
3 The functions f and g are defined by
f x rarr 4 x ndash 3 and g x rarr x + 1 respectively
13
Try Question 8 SPM Exam Practice 1 ndash Paper 2
Given the functions f ( x ) = 3 x + 7 and fg( x ) = 22 ndash 3 x
find gf ( x )
Solution
Find g( x ) first
fg( x ) = 22 ndash 3 x
f (g( x )) = 22 ndash 3 x
3g( x ) + 7 = 22 ndash 3 x
3g( x ) = 22 ndash 3 x ndash 7
3g( x ) = 15 ndash 3 x
15 ndash 3 x g( x ) = mdashmdashmdashmdashmdash 3
g( x ) = 5 ndash x
Hence gf ( x ) = g(3 x + 7)
= 5 ndash (3 x + 7)
= 5 ndash 3 x ndash 7
= ndash3 x ndash 2
Substitute the x in f ( x ) = 3 x + 7
darr with g( x )
Substitute the x in g( x ) = 5 ndash x
darr with (3 x ndash 7)
The following function problem can be solved bymaking a comparison
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Functions 14
1 If f x rarr y is a function that maps x onto y its inverse function isdenoted by f ndash1 Inverse function is a function that maps y back to x
x y
f
f ndash1
2 The main step to find the inverse function islsquoLet y = f ( x) then x = f ndash1 (y )rsquo or lsquoLet f ndash1( x) = y then f (y ) = xrsquo
Find the expressions for f 2 and g2 Hence find
the value of x such that
(a) f = g (b) f 2 = g2
4 The functions f and g are defined by
f x rarr mx + 2 and g x rarr kx ndash 3 respectively If
fg = gf find the relation between m and k If
m = 5 find the value of x that satisfies each of the
following equations
(a) f 2 = f (b) g2 = g
5 The functions f and g are defined by
f x rarr ( x + 1)2 and g x rarr x ndash 2 respectively
Find
(a) the composite functions fg and gf
(b) the values of x if
(i) fg = 9
(ii) gf = 14
(c) the value of x if fg = gf
6 Given the functions f x rarr 5 x ndash 7 and
g x rarr 2 x
x ne 0 find the expression for
each of the following functions
(a) fg (c) g6
(b) g2 (d) g7
7 If f is defined by f x rarr x ndash 1
x + 1 x ne ndash1 find the
expression for each of the following functions
(a) f 2 (c) f 16
(b) f 4 (d) f 17
8 The function f and the composite function fg aredefined as follows Find the function g
(a) f x rarr x + 2 fg x rarr 3 x ndash 2
(b) f x rarr 3 x + 2
fg x rarr 2 x + 5
x ndash 2 x ne 2
(c) f x rarr x 2 ndash 1 fg x rarr x 2 + 4 x + 3
9 The function f and the composite function gf are
defined as follows Find the function g
(a) f x rarr
3 x + 1 gf x rarr x ne 2
x ndash 2
(b) f x rarr ndashndash rarr x ne ndashndashndash x
11 5
10 x ndash 1gf x 10
1
(c) f x rarr 3 x + 2 gf x rarr 9 x 2 + 9 x + 2
10 Find the expressions for the functions g and h in
each of the following
(a) f x rarr 2 x fg x rarr 4 x ndash 12
2 x + 1 hf x rarr mdashmdashmdashmdash 2
2 x ndash 1(b) f x rarr 2 x ndash 2 gf x rarr mdashmdashmdashmdash 3
fh x rarr 2 x 2
(c) f x rarr x 2
ndash 2 fg x rarr x 2
+ 6 x + 7 hf x rarr 2 x 2 ndash 7
11 The functions f and g are defined by
f x rarr 1 ndash x and g x rarr px 2 + q respectively If
the composite function gf is given by
gf x rarr 3 x 2 ndash 6 x + 5 find
(a) the value of p and of q
(b) the value of g2(0)
12 The functions f and f 2 are such that
f x rarr hx + k and f 2 x rarr 9 x + 16
(a) Find the values of h and the corresponding
values of k
(b) Considering h 0 find the values of x such
that f ( x 2) = 8 x
15 Inverse Functions
15a To Find Inverse Functions
Facts
bull (fg)ndash1 = gndash1f ndash1 and ( gf )ndash1 = f ndash1 g ndash1
bull (f2
)ndash1
= (fndash1
)2
bull ff ndash1( x ) = f ndash1f ( x ) = x
Facts
The conditions for the existenceof inverse functions are(a) the function must be one-to-
one(b) that every element in the
codomain must be linked toan object
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15 Functions
1 + 2 y there4 f ndash1( y) = mdashmdashndashmdash 2 ndash y
1 + 2 x f ndash1( x ) = mdashmdashndashmdash 2 ndash x
there4 f ndash1
Method 2
Let f ndash1( x ) = y
Thus f ( y) = x
2 y ndash 1 mdashmdashndashmdash = x y + 2
2 y ndash 1 = x ( y + 2)
2 y ndash 1 = xy + 2 x
2 y ndash xy = 2 x + 1
y(2 ndash x ) = 2 x + 1
2 x + 1 y = mdashmdashndashmdash 2 ndash x
2 x + 1 f ndash1( x ) = mdashmdashndashmdash 2 ndash x
there4 f ndash1 x rarr
In the SPM marking schemeit is not compulsory forstudents to write x ne 2
Rearrange the formulamaking y the subject
14
Try Question 2 Self Assess 15
Find the inverse function of f x rarr x ne ndash2
2 x ndash 1
x + 2
Solution
Method 1
2 x ndash 1 f x rarr mdashmdashndashmdash x + 2
2 x ndash 1 Let y = mdashmdashndashmdash x + 2
y( x + 2) = 2 x ndash 1
yx + 2 y = 2 x ndash 1
yx ndash 2 x = ndash1 ndash 2 y
x ( y ndash 2) = ndash1 ndash 2 y
ndash1 ndash 2 y x = mdashndashndashndashmdashndashmdash y ndash 2
ndash(1 + 2 y) x = mdashndashndashndashmdashndashmdashndashndashmdash ndash(2 ndash y)
1 + 2 y x = mdashmdashndashmdash 2 ndash y
Rearrange making x the subject
Cross multiplication
Expand the left-handside
Group the terms in xtogether
Factorise the
left-hand side
Making x the subject
15
Given the functions f ( x ) = 6 ndash 2 x and g( x ) =1ndashndash
x
x ne 0 find f ndash1gndash1
Solution
First of all find the inverse functions f ndash1 and gndash1
f ( x ) = 6 ndash 2 x
Let f ndash1( x ) = y
Thus f ( y) = x
6 ndash 2 y = x
6 ndash x = 2 y
6 ndash x y = mdashndashndashndashmdash 2
6 ndash x there4
f
ndash1
( x ) = mdashndashndashndashmdash 2
g( x ) =1ndashndash x
Let gndash1( x ) = y
Thus g( y) = x
1ndashndash y
= x
y =1ndashndash x
there4 gndash1( x ) =1ndashndash x
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Given the function f ndash1 x rarr
find the value of f ndash1(3)
Solution
Let y = f ndash1
(3) f ( y) = 3
y + 8 mdashmdashmdash = 3 y ndash 6
y + 8 = 3( y ndash 6)
y + 8 = 3 y ndash 18
2 y = 26
y = 13
there4 f ndash1(3) = 13
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7
Try Questions 8ndash9 Self Assess 15
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Given the function f x rarr mdashmdashmdashmdash and its
x hx ndash 5
x ne 2 x ndash 2
inverse function f ndash1 x rarr
mdashmdashmdashmdash2 x + k
x ne 3 find x ndash 3
(a) the value of h and of k
(b) the values of t such that f (t ) =4ndashndash3
t
Solution
(a) Let f ndash1( x ) = y Thus f ( y) = x
hy ndash 5 mdashmdashmdashmdash = x y ndash 2
hy ndash 5 = x ( y ndash 2)
hy ndash 5 = xy ndash 2 x
2 x ndash 5 = xy ndash hy
2 x ndash 5 = y( x ndash h)
2 x ndash 5 y = mdashmdashmdashmdash x ndash h
2 x ndash 5 there4 f ndash1( x ) = mdashmdashmdashmdash
x ndash h
2 x + k But it is given that f ndash1( x ) = mdashmdashmdashmdash x ndash 3
Hence by comparison k = ndash5 h = 3
(b) f(t ) =4ndashndash3
t
3t ndash 5 mdashmdashmdashmdash =
4ndashndash3
t t ndash 2
3(3t ndash 5) = 4t (t ndash 2)
9t ndash 15 = 4t 2 ndash 8t
0 = 4t 2 ndash 17t + 15
0 = (4t ndash 5)(t ndash 3)
t =5ndashndash4 or 3
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Hence f ndash1gndash1 ( x )
= f ndash11ndashndash x 6 ndash 1ndashndash x = mdashndashmdashmdashndashndashmdash 2
= mdashndashmdashmdashndashndashmdash x ne 02 x
6 x ndash 1
Apply the compositefunction of gndash1 followed by f ndash1
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10
x
f
y z
g
The above diagram shows the representation of the
mapping of y onto x by the function
f y rarr py + q and the mapping of y onto z by
the function
5 qg yrarrmdashmdashndashmdash ndashndash Find
3 y ne
3 y ndash q
(a) the value of p and of q
(b) the function that maps x onto y
(c) the function that maps x onto z
Solution
5(a) f y rarr py + q g y rarr mdashndashmdashndashmdash 3 y ndash q
5 f ( y) = py + q g( y) = mdashndashmdashndashmdash 3 y ndash q
f 3ndashndash2 = 1 g3
ndashndash2 = 10
5
3ndashndash2
p + q = 1 mdashndashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdash = 10
33ndashndash2 ndash q
3 p + 2q = 2 1 5mdashndashmdashmdash = 10
9ndashndash2 ndash q
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Try Question 10 Self Assess 15
The inverse of an inverse function f ndash1( x) will give
us back the original function f ( x)
15b To Find a Function Given its InverseFunction
15c Further Examples on InverseFunctions
16
The function f is defined by f ( x ) =
2 x + 1 x ne 1
x ndash 1
If f ndash1(k ) =4ndashndash3
k find the values of k
Solution
f ndash1(k ) =4ndashndash3
k
k = f 4ndashndash3
k
24k ndashndash3 + 1 k = mdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdash
4k ndashndash3
ndash 1
8k + 3 mdashmdashmdashmdash 3 k = mdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdash 4k ndash 3 mdashmdashmdashmdash 3
8k + 3 3 k = mdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdash 3 4k ndash 3
8k + 3 k = mdashmdashmdashmdash 4k ndash 3
If f ndash1 ( x ) = y then x = f ( y )
5 mdashndashmdashmdashndashmdash = 10 9 ndash 2q mdashndashmdashmdashmdash 2
10 mdashndashmdashmdashmdash = 10 9 ndash 2q
1 mdashndashmdashmdashmdashmdash = 1 9 ndash 2q
1 = 9 ndash 2q
2q = 8 q = 4
From 1 When q = 4 3 p + 2(4) = 2
p = ndash2
(b) The function that maps x onto y is f ndash1( x )
It has been found that f ( y) = ndash2 y + 4
Let f ndash1( x ) = w
Thus f (w) = x
ndash2w + 4 = x
4 ndash x = 2w
4 ndash x
w = mdashndashndashmdash 2 4 ndash x there4 f ndash1( x) = mdashmdashmdashmdash 2
(c) Based on the diagram the function that maps x
onto z is gf ndash1( x )
x y z
gf ndash1
gf ndash1
gf ndash1( x )
4 ndash x = gmdashndashndashmdash 2
5 = mdashndashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdashndashmdash 4 ndash x 3mdashndashndashmdash ndash 4 2
5 = mdashndashmdashmdashmdashndashmdashmdash 12 ndash 3 x ndash 8 mdashmdashmdashmdashndashmdashmdashmdash 2
10 = mdashndashmdashmdash 4 ndash 3 x
there4 gf ndash1 x rarr 10
4 ndash 3 x x ne
4
3
9
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Given that gndash1( x ) =2 x + 1
2 x ndash 1 x ne
1
2 find g( x )
Solution
2 x + 1 Let y = mdashmdashmdashmdash 2 x ndash 1
y(2 x ndash 1) = 2 x + 1
2 xy ndash y = 2 x + 1
2 xy ndash 2 x = y + 1
x (2 y ndash 2) = y + 1
y + 1 x = mdashmdashmdashmdash 2 y ndash 2
y + 1 g( y) = mdashmdashmdashmdash 2 y ndash 2
there4 g( x) = x + 1
2 x ndash 2 x ne 1
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19
Try Question 30 SPM Exam Practice 1 ndash Paper 1
4k 2 ndash 3k = 8k + 3
4k 2 ndash 11k ndash 3 = 0
(4k + 1)(k ndash 3) = 0
k = ndash1ndashndash4 or 3
Given that f ndash1( x ) = 1
x x ne ndashm and x + m
g( x ) = 3 ndash x find
1 ndash 3 x (a) the value of m if f ( x ) = mdashndashmdashndashndashmdash x
(b) the values of k if ff ndash1(k 2 ndash 7) = g[(k + 2)2]
Solution
(a) Let f ndash1( x ) = y
f ( y) = x
1 ndash 3 y
mdashndashmdashndashndashndashmdash = x
y 1 ndash 3 y = xy
1 = xy + 3 y
1 = y( x + 3)
1 y = mdashndashmdashmdash x + 3
1 there4 f ndash1( x ) = mdashndashmdashmdash x + 3
1 But it is given that f ndash1( x ) = mdashndashmdashndashndashndashndashndashndashndashmdash x + m
Hence by comparison m = 3
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18
Given the function f x rarr 5 x ndash 2 find ( f 2)ndash1 in the
same form
Solution
Find f 2( x ) first
f 2( x ) = ff ( x )
= f (5 x ndash 2)
= 5(5 x ndash 2) ndash 2 = 25 x ndash 10 ndash 2
= 25 x ndash 12
Next find the inverse of f 2( x )
Let ( f 2)ndash1 ( x ) = y
Thus f 2( y) = x
25 y ndash 12 = x
25 y = x + 12
x + 12 y = mdashmdashndashndashndashmdash 25
x + 12 ( f
2
)ndash1
( x ) = mdashmdashndashndashndashmdash 25
x + 12there4 ( f 2)ndash1 xrarr mdashmdashndashndashndashmdash 25
If the question requiresus to state the answerin the lsquosame formrsquo wehave to express theanswer in the form x + 12(f
2
)ndash1
x rarr mdashmdashmdashmdashmdash 25and not
x + 12(f 2)ndash1 ( x ) = mdashmdashmdashmdashmdash 25
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17
The inverse of g ndash1 will give us back g
2 ndash kx Given that gndash1( x ) = mdashmdashmdashmdash and f ( x ) = 3 x find 4
(a) g( x ) in terms of k
(b) the values of k such that fg(1) = ndash3ndashndash2
k
Solution
2 ndash kx (a) gndash1( x ) = mdashmdashmdashmdash 4
2 ndash kx Let y = mdashmdashmdashmdash 4
4 y = 2 ndash kx
kx = 2 ndash 4 y 2 ndash 4 y x = mdashmdashmdashmdash k
2 ndash 4 y g( y) = mdashmdashmdashmdash k
2 ndash 4 x g( x) = mdashmdashmdashmdash k
(b) fg(1) = ndash3ndashndash2
k
2 ndash 4(1) f mdashmdashmdashmdashndashndashmdash = ndash
3ndashndash2
k k
f ndash2mdashmdash
k = ndash3ndashndash2
k
3ndash2mdashmdash
k = ndash3ndashndash2
k
ndash6
k =
ndash3k
2
ndash3k 2 = ndash12
k 2 = 4
k = plusmn 2
Rearrange making x the subject
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Try Question 22 SPM Exam Practice 1 ndash Paper 2
15
1 Evaluate f ndash1(4) for each of the following
functions
(a) f x rarr 5 ndash 4 x
5(b) f xrarr 6 ndash mdash x ne 0
x
(c) f xrarr x ne ndash3
2
3 x + 2
2 x + 3
2 Find the inverse function of each of the
following functions
(a) f x rarr 7 x ndash 4
3 x ndash 4(b) g x rarr mdashmdashndashmdashmdash 2
(c)3
h xrarr 9 ndashmdash x ne 0 x
(d) x ne3
55 x ndash 3m xrarr
2 x + 2
(e) n x rarr 983152 983151983151983151983151983151983151983151
2 ndash x ndash x x 2
3 Given the functions
4mdash x
f xrarr x ne 0 and
g x rarr 2 x + 3 find each of the followingfunctions
(a) fg (d) g2 (g) f ndash1gndash1
(b) gf (e) f ndash1 (h) gndash1 f ndash1
(c) f 2 (f) gndash1
3 x ndash 1 4 The function f is defined by f x rarr mdashmdashndashmdashmdash
x ndash 2
x ne k find
(a) the value of k
(b) f 2
(c) f ndash1
5 Given the functions f x rarr 2 ndash 4 x and
3g xrarr x ne 1 find
x ndash 1
(a) f ndash1 (c) f ndash1gndash1 (e) (gf )ndash1
(b) gndash1 (d) gf
Is (gf )ndash1 = f ndash1gndash1
6 Given the functions f x rarr 1 ndash 2 x and
g xrarrmdashndashmdashmdash x ndash 2
x + 2 x ne 2 find
(a) f ndash1 (d) fg
(b) gndash1 (e) ( fg)ndash1
(c) gndash1 f ndash1
Is ( fg)ndash1 = gndash1 f ndash1
7 The function f is defined by f x rarr 2 x ndash 1
(a) Find the expressions for f 2 dan f ndash1
(b) Show that ( f ndash1)2 = ( f 2)ndash1
8 Given the function f x rarr 4 x + h and its inverse
kx + 5 function f ndash1 x rarr mdashndashndashmdashmdashmdash find 4
(a) the value of h and of k
(b) the expression for f ndash1 f
9 Given the function f xrarr x
x + p x ne 5 and
x ndash 5
qx + 6 its inverse function f ndash1 x rarr mdashndashndashndashmdashmdash
x ndash 1
x ne 1 find
(a) the value of p
and ofq
(b) the values of x for which f ndash1( x ) = 8 x
10
ndash2
2
ndash1
x y z
The diagram shows the representation of the
mapping of y onto x by the function
f y rarr my + n and the mapping of y onto z by
the function g yrarr m mdash y nemdash Findn ndash 2 y 2
n
(a) the value of m and of n
(b) the function that maps x onto y
(c) the function that maps x onto z
3 x + 10 11 (a) Given that f ndash1( x ) = mdashmdashmdashmdashmdash find f ( x ) 4
2 x + 3 (b) Given that gndash1( x ) = mdashmdashmdashmdash find g( x ) x + 4
(b) ff ndash1(k 2 ndash 7) = g[(k + 2)2]
k 2 ndash 7 = 3 ndash (k + 2)2
k 2 ndash 7 = 3 ndash (k 2 + 4k + 4)
k 2 ndash 7 = 3 ndash k 2 ndash 4k ndash 4
2k 2 + 4k ndash 6 = 0
k 2 + 2k ndash 3 = 0
(k + 3)(k ndash 1) = 0
k = ndash3 or 1
ff ndash1( x ) = x is always true and it hasto be memorised
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(a) State the value of k (b) Using the function notation
express f ( x ) in terms of x
[2 marks]
8 The diagram shows the relation
between set X and set Y in the form
of a graph
n
m
k
h
2 4 6 8
Set Y
Set X
State
(a) the relation in the form of
ordered pairs
(b) the type of the relation
(c) the domain of the relation
[3 marks]
12 Functions
13 Absolute Value Functions
9 x f a
10bx ndash 2
4
1 1
The arrow diagram represents
the function f x rarr a
bx ndash 2 x ne k
where a b and k are constants
Find
(a) the value of a and of b
(b) the value of k
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11 Relations
1
15
24
35
45
P Q
6
7
8
9
The arrow diagram shows the
relation between set P and set Q
Based on the arrow diagram state
(a) the domain(b) the range
(c) the codomain
2 The arrow diagram shows the
relation between set A and set B
1
5
6
8
A B
a
e
(a) Represent the given relation
using ordered pairs
(b) State the type of the given
relation
3 Set Q
11
9
7
5
Set P 2 6 8
The above graph represents therelation from set P = 2 6 8 to set
Q = 5 7 9 11 State
(a) the images of 6
(b) the objects of 7
(c) the range
4 P = 2 6 8
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Based on the above informationthe relation from P to Q is defined
by the ordered pairs (2 1) (2 3)
(6 5) (6 7) State
(a) the images of 2
(b) the object of 7
[2 marks]
5 The diagram below shows the
relation between set P and set Q
x
y
z
10
2030
40
Set P Set Q
State
(a) the range of the relation
(b) the type of the relation
[2 marks]
6 In the diagram below set Q shows
the images of the elements of set P
3
2
ndash2
ndash3
81
16
Set P Set Q
(a) State the type of relation
between set P and set Q
(b) Using function notation
write down a relation between
set P and set Q
[2 marks]
7 The following arrow diagram
represents a linear function f
x f ( x )
2
5
7
k
1
4
6
8
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10 (a) Sketch the graph of the
absolute value function
f ( x ) = 3 ndash x for the domain
0 x 4
(b) Hence state the corresponding
range of values of f ( x )
11 Given the function g( x ) = 2 x ndash 9find the possible values of
x if g( x ) = 4
12 The diagram shows the function
m x rarr x ndash h
h where h is
a constant
7
x x ndash hm
2
h
Find the value of h [2 marks]
13 Given the function f x rarr 983135 x ndash 4983135find the values of x such that
f ( x ) = 9 [2 marks]
14 The given diagram shows the graph
of the function f ( x ) = |2 x ndash 3| for thedomain 0 le x le 4
y
x
3
4O k
State(a) the value of k
(b) the range of values of f ( x )
corresponding to the given
domain [3 marks]
14 Composite Functions
15 The functions f and g are defined by
f x rarr 3 x ndash 2 and g x rarr x + 2
respectively Calculate fg(5)
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16 Given the functions g x rarr 4 + x 2
and h x rarr 2 x ndash 4 find gh
17 Given the function f x rarr 4 ndash 5 x
find f 2
18 Given that f x rarr 2 x + m and
f 2 x rarr px + 6 find the value of m
and of p
19 Given the functions f x rarr 3 x ndash 7
and fg x rarr x 2 + 1 find the
function g
20 The function f is defined by
f x rarr x ndash 2 Another function g is
such that gf x rarr x 2 + 1 Find the
function g
21 Given the functions f ( x ) = 2 x ndash 4
and fg( x ) = 8 x + 2 find gf ( x )
22 Given the functions h( x ) = 7 x ndash 1
and the composite function
hg( x ) = 35 x + 13 find
(a) g( x )
(b) the value of x when
gh( x ) = 4
[4 marks]
23 Given the function g x rarr px + q
and its composite function
g2 x rarr 49 x ndash 32 find the value of p
and of q such that p gt 0
[3 marks]
24 Given the function f ( x) = x + 4 and
g( x ) = tx ndash 6 find
(a) f (6)
(b) the value of t such that
gf (6) = 24
[3 marks]
25 Given the function g x rarr 4 x ndash 1
and h x rarr 8 x find
(a) hg ( x )
(b) the value of x if hg( x ) = 2g( x )
[4 marks]
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26 Given the function f ( x ) =4 x + 3
x + 5
x ne ndash5 calculate the value of
f ndash1(2)
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27 Given the function g x rarr 4 x + 1
x + 4
x ne ndash4 find gndash1
28 Given the functions f ( x ) =2
x ndash3
x ne 3 and g( x ) = 4 x ndash 1 find
f ndash1g
1ndashndash
2
29 Given the function f x rarr 3 x + h
and its inverse function
f ndash1 x rarr kx ndash2ndashndash3
find the value of h
and of k
30 Given the function f ( x ) =24
px + q
f (1) = 8 find
(a) the value of p and of q
(b) the values of k if f ndash1 (k ) = k
31 Given the inverse function
f ndash1( x ) = 2 x ndash 5 find
(a) f ( x )
(b) the values of k if
f ndash1 f (k ) = k 2 ndash 12
32
x fndash14 x + p
ndash2
ndash6
The arrow diagram represents
f ndash1( x ) = 4 x + p where
p is a constant Find
(a) the value of p(b) f ( x )
33 Given the functions f ( x ) =2
3 x + 1
(a) gndash1 f ( x )
(b) the values of x which are
mapped onto themselves
under the function f
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34 Given that g x rarr 4 x ndash 1 and
h x rarr x 2 ndash 3 x + 5 find
(a) gndash1(7)
(b) hg( x )
[4 marks]
35 Given the functions h x rarr mmdashndash x
ndash 3
x ne 0 and h ndash1 x rarr
10mdashmdashmdash x + k
x ne ndashk
where m and k are constants find
the value of m and of k
[3 marks]
36 In the following arrow diagram the
function f maps x onto y and the
function g maps y onto z
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14 Composite Functions
1 The following diagram shows the
functions f and g that are defined
by f xrarr ax + b and g x rarr10
c ndash x
x ne c respectively
ndash2
ndash 4
4
17
ndash3
m
g
g
f
f
Find
(a) the value of a of b and of c(b) the value of m
(c) the expression for gf
2 The functions f and g are
defined by f x rarr hx ndash 5 and
g x rarr x 2 + 3 x + 5 respectively
If the composite function fg is
defined by fg x rarr 2 x 2 + kx + 5
find the value of h and of k
3 The functions f and g are definedax
by f xrarr mdashmdashmdash x ne 1 and1 ndash x
g x rarr bx ndash 1 respectively If
f (4) = ndash4 and g(2) = 3 find
(a) the value of a and of b
(b) the value of x for which
fg =gf
4 Given the functions f x rarr 3 ndash x
1and g xrarr mdashmdashmdash x ne 1 find the
1 ndash x
expression for each of the
following
(a) fg
(b) f 2
(c) f 13
(d) g
2
(e) g3
(f) g19
5 The function f is defined by
f x rarr 2 x + 3 Another function g is
such that gf x rarr 4 x 2 + 12 x + 15
Find
(a) the function g
(b) the values of c if g(c) = 7c
(c) the values of x if fg = gf
6
5
89
x y
f
g
z
The above arrow diagram shows
the representation of the mapping
of x onto y by the function f x rarr
4 x ndash a and the mapping of y onto z
b by the function g y rarr mdashmdashndashndashmdash
12 ndash y
y ne 12 Find
(a) the value of a and of b
(b) the expression for the function
that maps x onto z
(c) the element x that does not
change when it is mapped
onto z
7 The functions f and g are
defined by f x rarr 2 x + 3 and
g x rarr x 2 + bx + c respectively
If the composite function fg is
given by fg x rarr 2 x 2 + 4 x ndash 3
find
(a) the value of b and of c
(b) the value of g2(1)
x y f g
z
4
1
ndash2
Write down the value of (a) gndash1(4)
(b) gf (1)
[2 marks]
37 The functionsh and w are defined
by h( x ) = 3 x + 5 and w( x ) =2
1 ndash 4 x
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(a) hndash1(6)
(b) wndash1( x ) [4 marks]
38 Given the functions m x rarr 4 x ndash 6
and n xrarr 3
mdash x
x ne 0 find nm ndash1
[3 marks]
39 Given the function g x rarr 6 ndash 2 x
find(a) g(ndash4)
(b) the value of p such that
gndash1( p) = 8
[3 marks]
40 Given the functions g x rarr 2 x + 3
and h x rarr 5 x ndash 8 find
(a) gndash1( x )
(b) hgndash1(11)
[3 marks]
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23 Functions
8 Given the functions f x rarr 3 x ndash 2
and fg x rarr 4 ndash 15 x find
(a) the expression for gf
(b) the values of n if
gf (n2 ndash 1) = 6n + 6
9 The functions f and f 2 are such
that f x rarr ax + b and
f 2
x rarr 9 x + 8(a) Find the values of a and
the corresponding values
of b
(b) Considering a 0 find the
values of k for which
f (2k + 1) = k (k + 2)
10 The function g is defined by
g x rarr x + 2 Another function f
is such that fg x rarr x 2 + 5 x + 7
Find(a) the function f ( x )
(b) the values of c if f (2c) = 7c
15 Inverse Functions
11 The function f is defined by
f x rarr mx + k where m and k
are constants The function g is
defined by
g xrarr12
mdashmdashmdash
x + 1
x ne ndash1
(a) Find the expression for gndash1
(b) Find the expression for fg in
terms of m and k
(c) If f (3) = gndash1(3) and
fg(ndash2) = ndash2 find the value of m
and of k
12 Given the functions f x rarr x + 1
x ndash 2
x ne 2 and g xrarrmdashmdashmdashmdash
x
kx + 3 x ne 0
find the value of k if gf ndash1(0) = 3
13 Given the function f x rarr x + p
x + q
x ne ndashq and its inverse function
f ndash1 x rarr2 ndash 3 x
1 ndash x x ne 1 find
(a) the value of p and of q
(b) the values of k if f 2(k ) =1mdash3 k
14
7
5
3
ndash1
A B
f
gndash1
C
The diagram shows the mapping of
the functions f and gndash1 such that
f x rarr
2 x + a andg x rarr bx + c Given that g maps 1
onto itself find
(a) the value of a
(b) the value of b and of c
15 Given the function f x rarr 5 x + h
and its inverse function
f ndash1 x rarr kx +2mdash5 find
(a) the value of h and of k
(b) (i) f (3) (ii) f ndash1 f (3)
mx ndash n 16 Given the function f x rarr mdashmdashmdashndashndashndashmdash x ndash 2
x ne 2 and its inverse function
f ndash1 x rarrndash
mdashmdashmdashmdash x ne 2 find5 ndash 2 x
2 ndash x
(a) the value of m and of n
(b) the value of k for which
f (k ) = k + 2
17 The following diagram represents
the mapping of y onto x by the
function f y rarr hy + k and
the mapping of y onto z by the
function g y rarr6
2 y ndash k y ne
k
2
3 2
ndash2
x y z
Find
(a) the value of h and of k
(b) the function that maps x
onto y
(c) the function that maps x
onto z
18 Given the functions f ( x ) = 2 x ndash 5
3 x and g( x ) = mdashmdashmdash x ne ndash3 find
x + 3
(a) f ndash1g( x )
(b) the value of x for which
gf (ndash x ) = f 2(2)
19 Given that f x rarr p ndash qx find
(a) f ndash1( x ) in terms of p and q
(b) the value of p and of q if
f ndash1(8) = ndash1 and f (1) = ndash2
3 ndash kx 20 Given that gndash1( x ) = mdashmdashmdashmdash and
2
f ( x ) = 2 x 2 ndash 3 find
(a) g( x ) in terms of k
(b) the value of k for which
g( x 2) = 2 f (ndash x )
21 Given the functions f x rarr hx + k
h 0 and f 2 x rarr 25 x ndash 18
find
(a) the value of h and of k
(b) ( f ndash1)2 in the same form
22 Given that f ndash1( x ) =
1 x ne k
k ndash x
and g( x ) = 2 + x find
(a) f ( x ) in terms of k
(b) the value k if
ff ndash1(k 2 + 2) = g[(5 + k )2]
23 Given that f x rarr 2 x ndash 3 and
g x rarr x
2 + 2 find
(a) f ndash1
g [3 marks]
(b) the function h such that
hg x rarr 2 x + 4
[3 marks]
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1 The function f and its inverse function f ndash1 are
defined by f ( x ) =hx
x ndash 3 x ne 3 f ndash1( x ) =
kx
x ndash 2 x ne 2
respectively where h and k are constants Another
function g is defined by g( x ) =1
x x ne 0
(a) Find the value of h and of k [4 marks]
(b) If gf ndash1( x ) = ndash5 x find the values of x [3 marks]
2 Given the functions f xrarr x
2 ndash 2 and g x rarr 3 x + k
where k is a constant find
(a) f ndash1(3) [2 marks]
(b) the value of k if f ndash1g x rarr 6 x ndash 4 [2 marks]
(c) h( x ) such that hf x rarr 9 x ndash 3 [2 marks]
Long Questions
Paper 2
1 The relation between set
X = 6 12 15 21 and set
Y = 3 5 7 is lsquo factor of rsquo
(a) Find the image of 12
(b) Express the relation in the
form of ordered pairs
[3 marks]
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2 Given the functions g( x ) = 5 x ndash 11
and h( x ) = 3 x find the value of
gh(2)
[2 marks]
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3 The inverse function hndash1 is defined
by hndash1 x rarr 3
4 ndash x x ne 4 Find
(a) h( x )
(b) the value of x such that
h( x ) = ndash14
[4 marks]
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Short Questions
Paper 1
1 The graph below shows the relation
between set A and B
40
30
20
10
S e t B
Set A
4321
State
(a) the object of 40
(b) the type of the relation
[2 marks]
2 The relation between two variables
is represented by the following set
of ordered pairs
(ndash4 16) (ndash3 9) (ndash2 4) (2 4)
(3 9) (4 16)
(a) State the type of the above
relation
(b) Represent the above relation
using a function notation
[2 marks]
3 Given the function f ( x ) = px + q and
f 2 ( x ) = 4 x + 9 where p and q are
constants find the value of p and of
q if p lt 0 [3 marks]
4 Given the function f x rarr x + 4
and the composite function
gf x rarr x 2 + 6 x + 2 find
(a) g( x )
(b) fg(4) [4 marks]
5 Given the function f ( x ) =
2 x + p
5 and
its inverse function f ndash1( x ) =
5 x + 3
q
find the value of p and of q
[4 marks]
Short Questions
Paper 1
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Functions 10
1 If f is a function which maps set A onto set B and g is a function whichmaps set B onto set C then gf is a composite function of f followedby g which maps set A onto set C
x f ( x ) g[f ( x )] = gf ( x )
gf
A B C
f g
14 Composite Functions
14a To Find Composite Functions
Facts
bull fg ( x) means f [ g ( x)]bull In general fg ne gf bull f 2 = ff f 3 = fff or ff 2 and so on
13
1 Given the function f x rarr 983135 x 2 ndash 4 x ndash 3983135 find the
image of
(a) ndash3 (b) 0 (c) 2
2 Given the function f ( x ) = 983135 2 ndash 5 x 983135 find
(a) the image of
(i) 2 (ii) ndash2
(b) the objects that have the image 7
3 Sketch the graph of each of the following
absolute value functions
(a) f ( x ) = 983135 x + 2983135 for the domain ndash3 x 3
(b) f ( x ) = 983135 2 x ndash 5983135 for the domain 0 x 7
(c) f ( x ) = 983135 3 ndash 2 x 983135 for the domain ndash3 x 4 (d) f ( x ) = 983135 3 x ndash 5983135 for the domain ndash2 x 4
State the corresponding range of values of f ( x )
Try Question 3 Self Assess 13
there4 The corresponding range of values of
f ( x ) is 0 f ( x) 4
(b)
At the x -axis y = 0
Thus 9831354 x ndash 7983135 = 0
4 x ndash 7 = 0
4 x = 7
7 3 x = ndashndash = 1ndashndash
4 4
Hence the graph touches the x -axis at 13ndashndash4
0Prepare a table as shown below
The sketch of graph of f ( x ) = 9831354 x ndash 7983135 is as shown
below
O 1 2 3 4 x
y
10
8
6
4
2
3ndash4
1
Range
Domain
there4 The corresponding range of values of
f ( x ) is 0
f ( x)
9
x 0 1 2 3 4
f ( x ) 7 3 1 5 9
The corresponding range of values of f ( x) meansthe range from the smallest value of y to the largest
value of y based on the given domain
First of all determine the point where the graphtouches the x-axis
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11 Functions
11
The functions f and g are defined by f x rarr 2 x + 1
and g x rarr x 2 ndash 2 respectively Find
(a) the value of fg(3) and of gf (ndash2)
(b) the composite functions
(i) fg (iii) f 2
(ii) gf (iv) g2
(c) the values of x if gf ( x ) = 23Solution
(a) fg(3) = f [g(3)] = f (32 ndash 2) = f (7) = 2(7) + 1
= 15
gf (ndash2) = g[2(ndash2) + 1] = g(ndash3) = (ndash3)2 ndash 2
= 7
(b) f x rarr 2 x + 1 g x rarr x 2 ndash 2
f ( x ) = 2 x + 1 g( x ) = x 2 ndash 2
(i) fg( x )
= f [g( x )]
= f ( x 2 ndash 2)
= 2( x 2 ndash 2) + 1
= 2 x 2 ndash 3
there4 fg x rarr 2 x2 ndash 3
(ii) gf ( x )
= g[ f ( x )]
= g(2 x + 1)
= (2 x + 1)2 ndash 2
= 4 x 2 + 4 x + 1 ndash 2
= 4 x 2 + 4 x ndash 1
there4 gf x rarr 4 x2 + 4 x ndash 1
(iii) f 2( x )
= ff ( x )
= f (2 x + 1)
= 2(2 x + 1) + 1 = 4 x + 3
there4 f 2 x rarr 4 x + 3
(iv) g2( x )
= gg( x )
= g( x 2 ndash 2)
= ( x 2 ndash 2)2 ndash 2
= x 4 ndash 4 x 2 + 4 ndash 2
= x 4 ndash 4 x 2 + 2
there4 g2 x rarr x4 ndash 4 x2 + 2
(c) gf ( x ) = 23
4 x 2 + 4 x ndash 1 = 23
4 x 2 + 4 x ndash24 = 0
x 2 + x ndash 6 = 0
( x ndash 2)( x + 3) = 0
x = 2 or ndash3
Try Questions 1ndash5 Self Assess 14
Substitute the x inf ( x ) = 2 x + 1
darrwith ( x 2 ndash 2)
Substitute the x in g( x ) = x 2 ndash 2
darrwith (2 x + 1)
Substitute the x inf ( x ) = 2 x + 1
darrwith (2 x + 1)
Substitute the x in g( x ) = x 2 ndash 2
darrwith ( x 2 ndash 2)
12
Given the function f x rarr
expression for each of the following functions
(a) f 2 (b) f 8 (c) f 9
Solution
x + 1(a) f x rarr mdashmdashmdash x ndash 1
x + 1 f ( x ) = mdashmdashmdash x ndash 1
f 2( x ) = ff ( x )
x + 1 = f mdashmdashmdash x ndash 1
x + 1
= mdashmdashmdash + 1 x ndash 1 = mdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdash x + 1 = mdashmdashmdash ndash 1 x ndash 1
x + 1 + x ndash 1 mdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdashndashmdash x ndash 1 = mdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdashndashmdash x + 1 ndash ( x ndash 1) mdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdashndashmdash x ndash 1
2 x = ndashndash 2
= x
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Functions 12
4
(a) The function f is defined by f x rarr 2 x + 4
Another function g is such that
fg x rarr 3 x ndash 8 Find the function g
(b) The function f is defined by f x rarr x ndash 2
Another function g is such that
gf x rarr x ne 11 ndash 3 x 3
1 11 Find the function g
Solution
(a) Case where the function g that has to
be determined is situated lsquoinsidersquo
It is given that f x rarr 2 x + 4 and
fg x rarr 3 x ndash 8
fg( x ) = 3 x ndash 8
f [g( x )] = 3 x ndash 8
2g( x ) + 4 = 3 x ndash 8
2g( x ) = 3 x ndash 12
3 x ndash 12 g( x ) = mdashmdashmdashndashndashndashmdash 2
3 x ndash 12 there4 g x rarr mdashmdashmdashndashndashndashmdash 2
(b)Case where the function g that has to
be determined is situated lsquooutsidersquo
It is given that f x rarr x ndash 2 and
1 gf x rarr mdashndashmdashmdashmdash 11 ndash 3 x
1 gf ( x ) = mdashndashmdashmdashmdash 11 ndash 3 x
1 g[ f ( x )] = mdashndashmdashmdashmdash 11 ndash 3 x
1 g( x ndash 2) = mdashndashmdashmdashmdash 11 ndash 3 x
Let x ndash 2 = u then x = u + 2
1 there4 g(u) = mdashndashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdash 11 ndash 3(u + 2)
1 = mdashndashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdash 11 ndash 3u ndash 6
1
= mdashmdashmdashmdashmdash 5 ndash 3u there4 g x rarr mdash x ne ndashndash
5 ndash 3 x 3
51
Try Questions 8ndash10 Self Assess 14
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g is inside
Substitute the x inf ( x ) = 2 x + 4
darrwith g( x )
g is outside
Change each x tothe terms in u
14b To Find the Related Function Given theComposite Function and One of the Functions
Try Questions 6ndash7 Self Assess 14
(b) f 8( x ) = f 2 f 2 f 2 f 2( x )
= f 2 f 2 f 2( x )
= f 2 f 2( x )
= f 2( x )
= x
(c) f 9( x ) = ff 8( x )
= f ( x )
x + 1 = mdashmdashndashndashndashndashndashndashndashndashndash x ne 1 x ndash 1
f 2( x ) = x
f 8( x ) = x
In the SPM marking schemeit is not compulsory for
students to write down x ne 1in the answer
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13 Functions
14c Further Examples on Composite Functions
5
Given the functions f x rarr hx + k
g x rarr ( x + 1)2 + 2 and fg x rarr 2( x + 1)2 + 1 find
(a) the value of g2(2)
(b) the value of h and of k
Solution
(a) g2(2) = gg(2)
= g[(2 + 1)2 + 2]
= g(11)
= (11 + 1)2 + 2
= 146
(b)
It is given that f x rarr hx + k and
g x rarr ( x + 1)2 + 2
Thus fg( x ) = f [( x + 1)2 + 2]
= h[( x + 1)2 + 2] + k
= h( x + 1)2 + 2h + k
But it is given that fg( x ) = 2( x + 1)2 + 1
Hence by comparison
h = 2 and 2h + k = 1
2(2) + k = 1
k = ndash3
Try Questions 11ndash12 Self Assess 14
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14
1 Given the functions f x rarr 983135 4 ndash 5 x 983135 and
g x rarr 983152 983151983151983151983151983151983151983151
x ndash 2 x 2 find the value of
(a) fg(6) (c) f 2(0)
(b) gf (2) (d) g2(27)
2 Find the composite functions fg and gf for each
of the following pairs of functions f and g
(a) f x rarr x 2 ndash 1 (c) f x rarr x ndash 3
g x rarr 3 x + 1 g x rarr983135 x 983135(b) f x rarr ( x + 1)2 (d) f x rarr 2 ndash x
g x rarr 1 ndash 3 x 1 g x rarr mdashmdashmdashmdash
x 2 + 2
3 The functions f and g are defined by
f x rarr 4 x ndash 3 and g x rarr x + 1 respectively
13
Try Question 8 SPM Exam Practice 1 ndash Paper 2
Given the functions f ( x ) = 3 x + 7 and fg( x ) = 22 ndash 3 x
find gf ( x )
Solution
Find g( x ) first
fg( x ) = 22 ndash 3 x
f (g( x )) = 22 ndash 3 x
3g( x ) + 7 = 22 ndash 3 x
3g( x ) = 22 ndash 3 x ndash 7
3g( x ) = 15 ndash 3 x
15 ndash 3 x g( x ) = mdashmdashmdashmdashmdash 3
g( x ) = 5 ndash x
Hence gf ( x ) = g(3 x + 7)
= 5 ndash (3 x + 7)
= 5 ndash 3 x ndash 7
= ndash3 x ndash 2
Substitute the x in f ( x ) = 3 x + 7
darr with g( x )
Substitute the x in g( x ) = 5 ndash x
darr with (3 x ndash 7)
The following function problem can be solved bymaking a comparison
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Functions 14
1 If f x rarr y is a function that maps x onto y its inverse function isdenoted by f ndash1 Inverse function is a function that maps y back to x
x y
f
f ndash1
2 The main step to find the inverse function islsquoLet y = f ( x) then x = f ndash1 (y )rsquo or lsquoLet f ndash1( x) = y then f (y ) = xrsquo
Find the expressions for f 2 and g2 Hence find
the value of x such that
(a) f = g (b) f 2 = g2
4 The functions f and g are defined by
f x rarr mx + 2 and g x rarr kx ndash 3 respectively If
fg = gf find the relation between m and k If
m = 5 find the value of x that satisfies each of the
following equations
(a) f 2 = f (b) g2 = g
5 The functions f and g are defined by
f x rarr ( x + 1)2 and g x rarr x ndash 2 respectively
Find
(a) the composite functions fg and gf
(b) the values of x if
(i) fg = 9
(ii) gf = 14
(c) the value of x if fg = gf
6 Given the functions f x rarr 5 x ndash 7 and
g x rarr 2 x
x ne 0 find the expression for
each of the following functions
(a) fg (c) g6
(b) g2 (d) g7
7 If f is defined by f x rarr x ndash 1
x + 1 x ne ndash1 find the
expression for each of the following functions
(a) f 2 (c) f 16
(b) f 4 (d) f 17
8 The function f and the composite function fg aredefined as follows Find the function g
(a) f x rarr x + 2 fg x rarr 3 x ndash 2
(b) f x rarr 3 x + 2
fg x rarr 2 x + 5
x ndash 2 x ne 2
(c) f x rarr x 2 ndash 1 fg x rarr x 2 + 4 x + 3
9 The function f and the composite function gf are
defined as follows Find the function g
(a) f x rarr
3 x + 1 gf x rarr x ne 2
x ndash 2
(b) f x rarr ndashndash rarr x ne ndashndashndash x
11 5
10 x ndash 1gf x 10
1
(c) f x rarr 3 x + 2 gf x rarr 9 x 2 + 9 x + 2
10 Find the expressions for the functions g and h in
each of the following
(a) f x rarr 2 x fg x rarr 4 x ndash 12
2 x + 1 hf x rarr mdashmdashmdashmdash 2
2 x ndash 1(b) f x rarr 2 x ndash 2 gf x rarr mdashmdashmdashmdash 3
fh x rarr 2 x 2
(c) f x rarr x 2
ndash 2 fg x rarr x 2
+ 6 x + 7 hf x rarr 2 x 2 ndash 7
11 The functions f and g are defined by
f x rarr 1 ndash x and g x rarr px 2 + q respectively If
the composite function gf is given by
gf x rarr 3 x 2 ndash 6 x + 5 find
(a) the value of p and of q
(b) the value of g2(0)
12 The functions f and f 2 are such that
f x rarr hx + k and f 2 x rarr 9 x + 16
(a) Find the values of h and the corresponding
values of k
(b) Considering h 0 find the values of x such
that f ( x 2) = 8 x
15 Inverse Functions
15a To Find Inverse Functions
Facts
bull (fg)ndash1 = gndash1f ndash1 and ( gf )ndash1 = f ndash1 g ndash1
bull (f2
)ndash1
= (fndash1
)2
bull ff ndash1( x ) = f ndash1f ( x ) = x
Facts
The conditions for the existenceof inverse functions are(a) the function must be one-to-
one(b) that every element in the
codomain must be linked toan object
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15 Functions
1 + 2 y there4 f ndash1( y) = mdashmdashndashmdash 2 ndash y
1 + 2 x f ndash1( x ) = mdashmdashndashmdash 2 ndash x
there4 f ndash1
Method 2
Let f ndash1( x ) = y
Thus f ( y) = x
2 y ndash 1 mdashmdashndashmdash = x y + 2
2 y ndash 1 = x ( y + 2)
2 y ndash 1 = xy + 2 x
2 y ndash xy = 2 x + 1
y(2 ndash x ) = 2 x + 1
2 x + 1 y = mdashmdashndashmdash 2 ndash x
2 x + 1 f ndash1( x ) = mdashmdashndashmdash 2 ndash x
there4 f ndash1 x rarr
In the SPM marking schemeit is not compulsory forstudents to write x ne 2
Rearrange the formulamaking y the subject
14
Try Question 2 Self Assess 15
Find the inverse function of f x rarr x ne ndash2
2 x ndash 1
x + 2
Solution
Method 1
2 x ndash 1 f x rarr mdashmdashndashmdash x + 2
2 x ndash 1 Let y = mdashmdashndashmdash x + 2
y( x + 2) = 2 x ndash 1
yx + 2 y = 2 x ndash 1
yx ndash 2 x = ndash1 ndash 2 y
x ( y ndash 2) = ndash1 ndash 2 y
ndash1 ndash 2 y x = mdashndashndashndashmdashndashmdash y ndash 2
ndash(1 + 2 y) x = mdashndashndashndashmdashndashmdashndashndashmdash ndash(2 ndash y)
1 + 2 y x = mdashmdashndashmdash 2 ndash y
Rearrange making x the subject
Cross multiplication
Expand the left-handside
Group the terms in xtogether
Factorise the
left-hand side
Making x the subject
15
Given the functions f ( x ) = 6 ndash 2 x and g( x ) =1ndashndash
x
x ne 0 find f ndash1gndash1
Solution
First of all find the inverse functions f ndash1 and gndash1
f ( x ) = 6 ndash 2 x
Let f ndash1( x ) = y
Thus f ( y) = x
6 ndash 2 y = x
6 ndash x = 2 y
6 ndash x y = mdashndashndashndashmdash 2
6 ndash x there4
f
ndash1
( x ) = mdashndashndashndashmdash 2
g( x ) =1ndashndash x
Let gndash1( x ) = y
Thus g( y) = x
1ndashndash y
= x
y =1ndashndash x
there4 gndash1( x ) =1ndashndash x
Try Question 1 Self Assess 15
6 SPM
Clone
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SPMClone
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SPMClone
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SPMClone
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Given the function f ndash1 x rarr
find the value of f ndash1(3)
Solution
Let y = f ndash1
(3) f ( y) = 3
y + 8 mdashmdashmdash = 3 y ndash 6
y + 8 = 3( y ndash 6)
y + 8 = 3 y ndash 18
2 y = 26
y = 13
there4 f ndash1(3) = 13
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7
Try Questions 8ndash9 Self Assess 15
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Given the function f x rarr mdashmdashmdashmdash and its
x hx ndash 5
x ne 2 x ndash 2
inverse function f ndash1 x rarr
mdashmdashmdashmdash2 x + k
x ne 3 find x ndash 3
(a) the value of h and of k
(b) the values of t such that f (t ) =4ndashndash3
t
Solution
(a) Let f ndash1( x ) = y Thus f ( y) = x
hy ndash 5 mdashmdashmdashmdash = x y ndash 2
hy ndash 5 = x ( y ndash 2)
hy ndash 5 = xy ndash 2 x
2 x ndash 5 = xy ndash hy
2 x ndash 5 = y( x ndash h)
2 x ndash 5 y = mdashmdashmdashmdash x ndash h
2 x ndash 5 there4 f ndash1( x ) = mdashmdashmdashmdash
x ndash h
2 x + k But it is given that f ndash1( x ) = mdashmdashmdashmdash x ndash 3
Hence by comparison k = ndash5 h = 3
(b) f(t ) =4ndashndash3
t
3t ndash 5 mdashmdashmdashmdash =
4ndashndash3
t t ndash 2
3(3t ndash 5) = 4t (t ndash 2)
9t ndash 15 = 4t 2 ndash 8t
0 = 4t 2 ndash 17t + 15
0 = (4t ndash 5)(t ndash 3)
t =5ndashndash4 or 3
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Hence f ndash1gndash1 ( x )
= f ndash11ndashndash x 6 ndash 1ndashndash x = mdashndashmdashmdashndashndashmdash 2
= mdashndashmdashmdashndashndashmdash x ne 02 x
6 x ndash 1
Apply the compositefunction of gndash1 followed by f ndash1
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10
x
f
y z
g
The above diagram shows the representation of the
mapping of y onto x by the function
f y rarr py + q and the mapping of y onto z by
the function
5 qg yrarrmdashmdashndashmdash ndashndash Find
3 y ne
3 y ndash q
(a) the value of p and of q
(b) the function that maps x onto y
(c) the function that maps x onto z
Solution
5(a) f y rarr py + q g y rarr mdashndashmdashndashmdash 3 y ndash q
5 f ( y) = py + q g( y) = mdashndashmdashndashmdash 3 y ndash q
f 3ndashndash2 = 1 g3
ndashndash2 = 10
5
3ndashndash2
p + q = 1 mdashndashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdash = 10
33ndashndash2 ndash q
3 p + 2q = 2 1 5mdashndashmdashmdash = 10
9ndashndash2 ndash q
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Try Question 10 Self Assess 15
The inverse of an inverse function f ndash1( x) will give
us back the original function f ( x)
15b To Find a Function Given its InverseFunction
15c Further Examples on InverseFunctions
16
The function f is defined by f ( x ) =
2 x + 1 x ne 1
x ndash 1
If f ndash1(k ) =4ndashndash3
k find the values of k
Solution
f ndash1(k ) =4ndashndash3
k
k = f 4ndashndash3
k
24k ndashndash3 + 1 k = mdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdash
4k ndashndash3
ndash 1
8k + 3 mdashmdashmdashmdash 3 k = mdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdash 4k ndash 3 mdashmdashmdashmdash 3
8k + 3 3 k = mdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdash 3 4k ndash 3
8k + 3 k = mdashmdashmdashmdash 4k ndash 3
If f ndash1 ( x ) = y then x = f ( y )
5 mdashndashmdashmdashndashmdash = 10 9 ndash 2q mdashndashmdashmdashmdash 2
10 mdashndashmdashmdashmdash = 10 9 ndash 2q
1 mdashndashmdashmdashmdashmdash = 1 9 ndash 2q
1 = 9 ndash 2q
2q = 8 q = 4
From 1 When q = 4 3 p + 2(4) = 2
p = ndash2
(b) The function that maps x onto y is f ndash1( x )
It has been found that f ( y) = ndash2 y + 4
Let f ndash1( x ) = w
Thus f (w) = x
ndash2w + 4 = x
4 ndash x = 2w
4 ndash x
w = mdashndashndashmdash 2 4 ndash x there4 f ndash1( x) = mdashmdashmdashmdash 2
(c) Based on the diagram the function that maps x
onto z is gf ndash1( x )
x y z
gf ndash1
gf ndash1
gf ndash1( x )
4 ndash x = gmdashndashndashmdash 2
5 = mdashndashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdashndashmdash 4 ndash x 3mdashndashndashmdash ndash 4 2
5 = mdashndashmdashmdashmdashndashmdashmdash 12 ndash 3 x ndash 8 mdashmdashmdashmdashndashmdashmdashmdash 2
10 = mdashndashmdashmdash 4 ndash 3 x
there4 gf ndash1 x rarr 10
4 ndash 3 x x ne
4
3
9
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Given that gndash1( x ) =2 x + 1
2 x ndash 1 x ne
1
2 find g( x )
Solution
2 x + 1 Let y = mdashmdashmdashmdash 2 x ndash 1
y(2 x ndash 1) = 2 x + 1
2 xy ndash y = 2 x + 1
2 xy ndash 2 x = y + 1
x (2 y ndash 2) = y + 1
y + 1 x = mdashmdashmdashmdash 2 y ndash 2
y + 1 g( y) = mdashmdashmdashmdash 2 y ndash 2
there4 g( x) = x + 1
2 x ndash 2 x ne 1
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19
Try Question 30 SPM Exam Practice 1 ndash Paper 1
4k 2 ndash 3k = 8k + 3
4k 2 ndash 11k ndash 3 = 0
(4k + 1)(k ndash 3) = 0
k = ndash1ndashndash4 or 3
Given that f ndash1( x ) = 1
x x ne ndashm and x + m
g( x ) = 3 ndash x find
1 ndash 3 x (a) the value of m if f ( x ) = mdashndashmdashndashndashmdash x
(b) the values of k if ff ndash1(k 2 ndash 7) = g[(k + 2)2]
Solution
(a) Let f ndash1( x ) = y
f ( y) = x
1 ndash 3 y
mdashndashmdashndashndashndashmdash = x
y 1 ndash 3 y = xy
1 = xy + 3 y
1 = y( x + 3)
1 y = mdashndashmdashmdash x + 3
1 there4 f ndash1( x ) = mdashndashmdashmdash x + 3
1 But it is given that f ndash1( x ) = mdashndashmdashndashndashndashndashndashndashndashmdash x + m
Hence by comparison m = 3
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18
Given the function f x rarr 5 x ndash 2 find ( f 2)ndash1 in the
same form
Solution
Find f 2( x ) first
f 2( x ) = ff ( x )
= f (5 x ndash 2)
= 5(5 x ndash 2) ndash 2 = 25 x ndash 10 ndash 2
= 25 x ndash 12
Next find the inverse of f 2( x )
Let ( f 2)ndash1 ( x ) = y
Thus f 2( y) = x
25 y ndash 12 = x
25 y = x + 12
x + 12 y = mdashmdashndashndashndashmdash 25
x + 12 ( f
2
)ndash1
( x ) = mdashmdashndashndashndashmdash 25
x + 12there4 ( f 2)ndash1 xrarr mdashmdashndashndashndashmdash 25
If the question requiresus to state the answerin the lsquosame formrsquo wehave to express theanswer in the form x + 12(f
2
)ndash1
x rarr mdashmdashmdashmdashmdash 25and not
x + 12(f 2)ndash1 ( x ) = mdashmdashmdashmdashmdash 25
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17
The inverse of g ndash1 will give us back g
2 ndash kx Given that gndash1( x ) = mdashmdashmdashmdash and f ( x ) = 3 x find 4
(a) g( x ) in terms of k
(b) the values of k such that fg(1) = ndash3ndashndash2
k
Solution
2 ndash kx (a) gndash1( x ) = mdashmdashmdashmdash 4
2 ndash kx Let y = mdashmdashmdashmdash 4
4 y = 2 ndash kx
kx = 2 ndash 4 y 2 ndash 4 y x = mdashmdashmdashmdash k
2 ndash 4 y g( y) = mdashmdashmdashmdash k
2 ndash 4 x g( x) = mdashmdashmdashmdash k
(b) fg(1) = ndash3ndashndash2
k
2 ndash 4(1) f mdashmdashmdashmdashndashndashmdash = ndash
3ndashndash2
k k
f ndash2mdashmdash
k = ndash3ndashndash2
k
3ndash2mdashmdash
k = ndash3ndashndash2
k
ndash6
k =
ndash3k
2
ndash3k 2 = ndash12
k 2 = 4
k = plusmn 2
Rearrange making x the subject
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Try Question 22 SPM Exam Practice 1 ndash Paper 2
15
1 Evaluate f ndash1(4) for each of the following
functions
(a) f x rarr 5 ndash 4 x
5(b) f xrarr 6 ndash mdash x ne 0
x
(c) f xrarr x ne ndash3
2
3 x + 2
2 x + 3
2 Find the inverse function of each of the
following functions
(a) f x rarr 7 x ndash 4
3 x ndash 4(b) g x rarr mdashmdashndashmdashmdash 2
(c)3
h xrarr 9 ndashmdash x ne 0 x
(d) x ne3
55 x ndash 3m xrarr
2 x + 2
(e) n x rarr 983152 983151983151983151983151983151983151983151
2 ndash x ndash x x 2
3 Given the functions
4mdash x
f xrarr x ne 0 and
g x rarr 2 x + 3 find each of the followingfunctions
(a) fg (d) g2 (g) f ndash1gndash1
(b) gf (e) f ndash1 (h) gndash1 f ndash1
(c) f 2 (f) gndash1
3 x ndash 1 4 The function f is defined by f x rarr mdashmdashndashmdashmdash
x ndash 2
x ne k find
(a) the value of k
(b) f 2
(c) f ndash1
5 Given the functions f x rarr 2 ndash 4 x and
3g xrarr x ne 1 find
x ndash 1
(a) f ndash1 (c) f ndash1gndash1 (e) (gf )ndash1
(b) gndash1 (d) gf
Is (gf )ndash1 = f ndash1gndash1
6 Given the functions f x rarr 1 ndash 2 x and
g xrarrmdashndashmdashmdash x ndash 2
x + 2 x ne 2 find
(a) f ndash1 (d) fg
(b) gndash1 (e) ( fg)ndash1
(c) gndash1 f ndash1
Is ( fg)ndash1 = gndash1 f ndash1
7 The function f is defined by f x rarr 2 x ndash 1
(a) Find the expressions for f 2 dan f ndash1
(b) Show that ( f ndash1)2 = ( f 2)ndash1
8 Given the function f x rarr 4 x + h and its inverse
kx + 5 function f ndash1 x rarr mdashndashndashmdashmdashmdash find 4
(a) the value of h and of k
(b) the expression for f ndash1 f
9 Given the function f xrarr x
x + p x ne 5 and
x ndash 5
qx + 6 its inverse function f ndash1 x rarr mdashndashndashndashmdashmdash
x ndash 1
x ne 1 find
(a) the value of p
and ofq
(b) the values of x for which f ndash1( x ) = 8 x
10
ndash2
2
ndash1
x y z
The diagram shows the representation of the
mapping of y onto x by the function
f y rarr my + n and the mapping of y onto z by
the function g yrarr m mdash y nemdash Findn ndash 2 y 2
n
(a) the value of m and of n
(b) the function that maps x onto y
(c) the function that maps x onto z
3 x + 10 11 (a) Given that f ndash1( x ) = mdashmdashmdashmdashmdash find f ( x ) 4
2 x + 3 (b) Given that gndash1( x ) = mdashmdashmdashmdash find g( x ) x + 4
(b) ff ndash1(k 2 ndash 7) = g[(k + 2)2]
k 2 ndash 7 = 3 ndash (k + 2)2
k 2 ndash 7 = 3 ndash (k 2 + 4k + 4)
k 2 ndash 7 = 3 ndash k 2 ndash 4k ndash 4
2k 2 + 4k ndash 6 = 0
k 2 + 2k ndash 3 = 0
(k + 3)(k ndash 1) = 0
k = ndash3 or 1
ff ndash1( x ) = x is always true and it hasto be memorised
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(a) State the value of k (b) Using the function notation
express f ( x ) in terms of x
[2 marks]
8 The diagram shows the relation
between set X and set Y in the form
of a graph
n
m
k
h
2 4 6 8
Set Y
Set X
State
(a) the relation in the form of
ordered pairs
(b) the type of the relation
(c) the domain of the relation
[3 marks]
12 Functions
13 Absolute Value Functions
9 x f a
10bx ndash 2
4
1 1
The arrow diagram represents
the function f x rarr a
bx ndash 2 x ne k
where a b and k are constants
Find
(a) the value of a and of b
(b) the value of k
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11 Relations
1
15
24
35
45
P Q
6
7
8
9
The arrow diagram shows the
relation between set P and set Q
Based on the arrow diagram state
(a) the domain(b) the range
(c) the codomain
2 The arrow diagram shows the
relation between set A and set B
1
5
6
8
A B
a
e
(a) Represent the given relation
using ordered pairs
(b) State the type of the given
relation
3 Set Q
11
9
7
5
Set P 2 6 8
The above graph represents therelation from set P = 2 6 8 to set
Q = 5 7 9 11 State
(a) the images of 6
(b) the objects of 7
(c) the range
4 P = 2 6 8
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Based on the above informationthe relation from P to Q is defined
by the ordered pairs (2 1) (2 3)
(6 5) (6 7) State
(a) the images of 2
(b) the object of 7
[2 marks]
5 The diagram below shows the
relation between set P and set Q
x
y
z
10
2030
40
Set P Set Q
State
(a) the range of the relation
(b) the type of the relation
[2 marks]
6 In the diagram below set Q shows
the images of the elements of set P
3
2
ndash2
ndash3
81
16
Set P Set Q
(a) State the type of relation
between set P and set Q
(b) Using function notation
write down a relation between
set P and set Q
[2 marks]
7 The following arrow diagram
represents a linear function f
x f ( x )
2
5
7
k
1
4
6
8
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10 (a) Sketch the graph of the
absolute value function
f ( x ) = 3 ndash x for the domain
0 x 4
(b) Hence state the corresponding
range of values of f ( x )
11 Given the function g( x ) = 2 x ndash 9find the possible values of
x if g( x ) = 4
12 The diagram shows the function
m x rarr x ndash h
h where h is
a constant
7
x x ndash hm
2
h
Find the value of h [2 marks]
13 Given the function f x rarr 983135 x ndash 4983135find the values of x such that
f ( x ) = 9 [2 marks]
14 The given diagram shows the graph
of the function f ( x ) = |2 x ndash 3| for thedomain 0 le x le 4
y
x
3
4O k
State(a) the value of k
(b) the range of values of f ( x )
corresponding to the given
domain [3 marks]
14 Composite Functions
15 The functions f and g are defined by
f x rarr 3 x ndash 2 and g x rarr x + 2
respectively Calculate fg(5)
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16 Given the functions g x rarr 4 + x 2
and h x rarr 2 x ndash 4 find gh
17 Given the function f x rarr 4 ndash 5 x
find f 2
18 Given that f x rarr 2 x + m and
f 2 x rarr px + 6 find the value of m
and of p
19 Given the functions f x rarr 3 x ndash 7
and fg x rarr x 2 + 1 find the
function g
20 The function f is defined by
f x rarr x ndash 2 Another function g is
such that gf x rarr x 2 + 1 Find the
function g
21 Given the functions f ( x ) = 2 x ndash 4
and fg( x ) = 8 x + 2 find gf ( x )
22 Given the functions h( x ) = 7 x ndash 1
and the composite function
hg( x ) = 35 x + 13 find
(a) g( x )
(b) the value of x when
gh( x ) = 4
[4 marks]
23 Given the function g x rarr px + q
and its composite function
g2 x rarr 49 x ndash 32 find the value of p
and of q such that p gt 0
[3 marks]
24 Given the function f ( x) = x + 4 and
g( x ) = tx ndash 6 find
(a) f (6)
(b) the value of t such that
gf (6) = 24
[3 marks]
25 Given the function g x rarr 4 x ndash 1
and h x rarr 8 x find
(a) hg ( x )
(b) the value of x if hg( x ) = 2g( x )
[4 marks]
15 Inverse Functions
26 Given the function f ( x ) =4 x + 3
x + 5
x ne ndash5 calculate the value of
f ndash1(2)
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27 Given the function g x rarr 4 x + 1
x + 4
x ne ndash4 find gndash1
28 Given the functions f ( x ) =2
x ndash3
x ne 3 and g( x ) = 4 x ndash 1 find
f ndash1g
1ndashndash
2
29 Given the function f x rarr 3 x + h
and its inverse function
f ndash1 x rarr kx ndash2ndashndash3
find the value of h
and of k
30 Given the function f ( x ) =24
px + q
f (1) = 8 find
(a) the value of p and of q
(b) the values of k if f ndash1 (k ) = k
31 Given the inverse function
f ndash1( x ) = 2 x ndash 5 find
(a) f ( x )
(b) the values of k if
f ndash1 f (k ) = k 2 ndash 12
32
x fndash14 x + p
ndash2
ndash6
The arrow diagram represents
f ndash1( x ) = 4 x + p where
p is a constant Find
(a) the value of p(b) f ( x )
33 Given the functions f ( x ) =2
3 x + 1
(a) gndash1 f ( x )
(b) the values of x which are
mapped onto themselves
under the function f
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34 Given that g x rarr 4 x ndash 1 and
h x rarr x 2 ndash 3 x + 5 find
(a) gndash1(7)
(b) hg( x )
[4 marks]
35 Given the functions h x rarr mmdashndash x
ndash 3
x ne 0 and h ndash1 x rarr
10mdashmdashmdash x + k
x ne ndashk
where m and k are constants find
the value of m and of k
[3 marks]
36 In the following arrow diagram the
function f maps x onto y and the
function g maps y onto z
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Paper Long Questions2
14 Composite Functions
1 The following diagram shows the
functions f and g that are defined
by f xrarr ax + b and g x rarr10
c ndash x
x ne c respectively
ndash2
ndash 4
4
17
ndash3
m
g
g
f
f
Find
(a) the value of a of b and of c(b) the value of m
(c) the expression for gf
2 The functions f and g are
defined by f x rarr hx ndash 5 and
g x rarr x 2 + 3 x + 5 respectively
If the composite function fg is
defined by fg x rarr 2 x 2 + kx + 5
find the value of h and of k
3 The functions f and g are definedax
by f xrarr mdashmdashmdash x ne 1 and1 ndash x
g x rarr bx ndash 1 respectively If
f (4) = ndash4 and g(2) = 3 find
(a) the value of a and of b
(b) the value of x for which
fg =gf
4 Given the functions f x rarr 3 ndash x
1and g xrarr mdashmdashmdash x ne 1 find the
1 ndash x
expression for each of the
following
(a) fg
(b) f 2
(c) f 13
(d) g
2
(e) g3
(f) g19
5 The function f is defined by
f x rarr 2 x + 3 Another function g is
such that gf x rarr 4 x 2 + 12 x + 15
Find
(a) the function g
(b) the values of c if g(c) = 7c
(c) the values of x if fg = gf
6
5
89
x y
f
g
z
The above arrow diagram shows
the representation of the mapping
of x onto y by the function f x rarr
4 x ndash a and the mapping of y onto z
b by the function g y rarr mdashmdashndashndashmdash
12 ndash y
y ne 12 Find
(a) the value of a and of b
(b) the expression for the function
that maps x onto z
(c) the element x that does not
change when it is mapped
onto z
7 The functions f and g are
defined by f x rarr 2 x + 3 and
g x rarr x 2 + bx + c respectively
If the composite function fg is
given by fg x rarr 2 x 2 + 4 x ndash 3
find
(a) the value of b and of c
(b) the value of g2(1)
x y f g
z
4
1
ndash2
Write down the value of (a) gndash1(4)
(b) gf (1)
[2 marks]
37 The functionsh and w are defined
by h( x ) = 3 x + 5 and w( x ) =2
1 ndash 4 x
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(b) wndash1( x ) [4 marks]
38 Given the functions m x rarr 4 x ndash 6
and n xrarr 3
mdash x
x ne 0 find nm ndash1
[3 marks]
39 Given the function g x rarr 6 ndash 2 x
find(a) g(ndash4)
(b) the value of p such that
gndash1( p) = 8
[3 marks]
40 Given the functions g x rarr 2 x + 3
and h x rarr 5 x ndash 8 find
(a) gndash1( x )
(b) hgndash1(11)
[3 marks]
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8 Given the functions f x rarr 3 x ndash 2
and fg x rarr 4 ndash 15 x find
(a) the expression for gf
(b) the values of n if
gf (n2 ndash 1) = 6n + 6
9 The functions f and f 2 are such
that f x rarr ax + b and
f 2
x rarr 9 x + 8(a) Find the values of a and
the corresponding values
of b
(b) Considering a 0 find the
values of k for which
f (2k + 1) = k (k + 2)
10 The function g is defined by
g x rarr x + 2 Another function f
is such that fg x rarr x 2 + 5 x + 7
Find(a) the function f ( x )
(b) the values of c if f (2c) = 7c
15 Inverse Functions
11 The function f is defined by
f x rarr mx + k where m and k
are constants The function g is
defined by
g xrarr12
mdashmdashmdash
x + 1
x ne ndash1
(a) Find the expression for gndash1
(b) Find the expression for fg in
terms of m and k
(c) If f (3) = gndash1(3) and
fg(ndash2) = ndash2 find the value of m
and of k
12 Given the functions f x rarr x + 1
x ndash 2
x ne 2 and g xrarrmdashmdashmdashmdash
x
kx + 3 x ne 0
find the value of k if gf ndash1(0) = 3
13 Given the function f x rarr x + p
x + q
x ne ndashq and its inverse function
f ndash1 x rarr2 ndash 3 x
1 ndash x x ne 1 find
(a) the value of p and of q
(b) the values of k if f 2(k ) =1mdash3 k
14
7
5
3
ndash1
A B
f
gndash1
C
The diagram shows the mapping of
the functions f and gndash1 such that
f x rarr
2 x + a andg x rarr bx + c Given that g maps 1
onto itself find
(a) the value of a
(b) the value of b and of c
15 Given the function f x rarr 5 x + h
and its inverse function
f ndash1 x rarr kx +2mdash5 find
(a) the value of h and of k
(b) (i) f (3) (ii) f ndash1 f (3)
mx ndash n 16 Given the function f x rarr mdashmdashmdashndashndashndashmdash x ndash 2
x ne 2 and its inverse function
f ndash1 x rarrndash
mdashmdashmdashmdash x ne 2 find5 ndash 2 x
2 ndash x
(a) the value of m and of n
(b) the value of k for which
f (k ) = k + 2
17 The following diagram represents
the mapping of y onto x by the
function f y rarr hy + k and
the mapping of y onto z by the
function g y rarr6
2 y ndash k y ne
k
2
3 2
ndash2
x y z
Find
(a) the value of h and of k
(b) the function that maps x
onto y
(c) the function that maps x
onto z
18 Given the functions f ( x ) = 2 x ndash 5
3 x and g( x ) = mdashmdashmdash x ne ndash3 find
x + 3
(a) f ndash1g( x )
(b) the value of x for which
gf (ndash x ) = f 2(2)
19 Given that f x rarr p ndash qx find
(a) f ndash1( x ) in terms of p and q
(b) the value of p and of q if
f ndash1(8) = ndash1 and f (1) = ndash2
3 ndash kx 20 Given that gndash1( x ) = mdashmdashmdashmdash and
2
f ( x ) = 2 x 2 ndash 3 find
(a) g( x ) in terms of k
(b) the value of k for which
g( x 2) = 2 f (ndash x )
21 Given the functions f x rarr hx + k
h 0 and f 2 x rarr 25 x ndash 18
find
(a) the value of h and of k
(b) ( f ndash1)2 in the same form
22 Given that f ndash1( x ) =
1 x ne k
k ndash x
and g( x ) = 2 + x find
(a) f ( x ) in terms of k
(b) the value k if
ff ndash1(k 2 + 2) = g[(5 + k )2]
23 Given that f x rarr 2 x ndash 3 and
g x rarr x
2 + 2 find
(a) f ndash1
g [3 marks]
(b) the function h such that
hg x rarr 2 x + 4
[3 marks]
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1 The function f and its inverse function f ndash1 are
defined by f ( x ) =hx
x ndash 3 x ne 3 f ndash1( x ) =
kx
x ndash 2 x ne 2
respectively where h and k are constants Another
function g is defined by g( x ) =1
x x ne 0
(a) Find the value of h and of k [4 marks]
(b) If gf ndash1( x ) = ndash5 x find the values of x [3 marks]
2 Given the functions f xrarr x
2 ndash 2 and g x rarr 3 x + k
where k is a constant find
(a) f ndash1(3) [2 marks]
(b) the value of k if f ndash1g x rarr 6 x ndash 4 [2 marks]
(c) h( x ) such that hf x rarr 9 x ndash 3 [2 marks]
Long Questions
Paper 2
1 The relation between set
X = 6 12 15 21 and set
Y = 3 5 7 is lsquo factor of rsquo
(a) Find the image of 12
(b) Express the relation in the
form of ordered pairs
[3 marks]
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2 Given the functions g( x ) = 5 x ndash 11
and h( x ) = 3 x find the value of
gh(2)
[2 marks]
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3 The inverse function hndash1 is defined
by hndash1 x rarr 3
4 ndash x x ne 4 Find
(a) h( x )
(b) the value of x such that
h( x ) = ndash14
[4 marks]
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Short Questions
Paper 1
1 The graph below shows the relation
between set A and B
40
30
20
10
S e t B
Set A
4321
State
(a) the object of 40
(b) the type of the relation
[2 marks]
2 The relation between two variables
is represented by the following set
of ordered pairs
(ndash4 16) (ndash3 9) (ndash2 4) (2 4)
(3 9) (4 16)
(a) State the type of the above
relation
(b) Represent the above relation
using a function notation
[2 marks]
3 Given the function f ( x ) = px + q and
f 2 ( x ) = 4 x + 9 where p and q are
constants find the value of p and of
q if p lt 0 [3 marks]
4 Given the function f x rarr x + 4
and the composite function
gf x rarr x 2 + 6 x + 2 find
(a) g( x )
(b) fg(4) [4 marks]
5 Given the function f ( x ) =
2 x + p
5 and
its inverse function f ndash1( x ) =
5 x + 3
q
find the value of p and of q
[4 marks]
Short Questions
Paper 1
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11 Functions
11
The functions f and g are defined by f x rarr 2 x + 1
and g x rarr x 2 ndash 2 respectively Find
(a) the value of fg(3) and of gf (ndash2)
(b) the composite functions
(i) fg (iii) f 2
(ii) gf (iv) g2
(c) the values of x if gf ( x ) = 23Solution
(a) fg(3) = f [g(3)] = f (32 ndash 2) = f (7) = 2(7) + 1
= 15
gf (ndash2) = g[2(ndash2) + 1] = g(ndash3) = (ndash3)2 ndash 2
= 7
(b) f x rarr 2 x + 1 g x rarr x 2 ndash 2
f ( x ) = 2 x + 1 g( x ) = x 2 ndash 2
(i) fg( x )
= f [g( x )]
= f ( x 2 ndash 2)
= 2( x 2 ndash 2) + 1
= 2 x 2 ndash 3
there4 fg x rarr 2 x2 ndash 3
(ii) gf ( x )
= g[ f ( x )]
= g(2 x + 1)
= (2 x + 1)2 ndash 2
= 4 x 2 + 4 x + 1 ndash 2
= 4 x 2 + 4 x ndash 1
there4 gf x rarr 4 x2 + 4 x ndash 1
(iii) f 2( x )
= ff ( x )
= f (2 x + 1)
= 2(2 x + 1) + 1 = 4 x + 3
there4 f 2 x rarr 4 x + 3
(iv) g2( x )
= gg( x )
= g( x 2 ndash 2)
= ( x 2 ndash 2)2 ndash 2
= x 4 ndash 4 x 2 + 4 ndash 2
= x 4 ndash 4 x 2 + 2
there4 g2 x rarr x4 ndash 4 x2 + 2
(c) gf ( x ) = 23
4 x 2 + 4 x ndash 1 = 23
4 x 2 + 4 x ndash24 = 0
x 2 + x ndash 6 = 0
( x ndash 2)( x + 3) = 0
x = 2 or ndash3
Try Questions 1ndash5 Self Assess 14
Substitute the x inf ( x ) = 2 x + 1
darrwith ( x 2 ndash 2)
Substitute the x in g( x ) = x 2 ndash 2
darrwith (2 x + 1)
Substitute the x inf ( x ) = 2 x + 1
darrwith (2 x + 1)
Substitute the x in g( x ) = x 2 ndash 2
darrwith ( x 2 ndash 2)
12
Given the function f x rarr
expression for each of the following functions
(a) f 2 (b) f 8 (c) f 9
Solution
x + 1(a) f x rarr mdashmdashmdash x ndash 1
x + 1 f ( x ) = mdashmdashmdash x ndash 1
f 2( x ) = ff ( x )
x + 1 = f mdashmdashmdash x ndash 1
x + 1
= mdashmdashmdash + 1 x ndash 1 = mdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdash x + 1 = mdashmdashmdash ndash 1 x ndash 1
x + 1 + x ndash 1 mdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdashndashmdash x ndash 1 = mdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdashndashmdash x + 1 ndash ( x ndash 1) mdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdashndashmdash x ndash 1
2 x = ndashndash 2
= x
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Functions 12
4
(a) The function f is defined by f x rarr 2 x + 4
Another function g is such that
fg x rarr 3 x ndash 8 Find the function g
(b) The function f is defined by f x rarr x ndash 2
Another function g is such that
gf x rarr x ne 11 ndash 3 x 3
1 11 Find the function g
Solution
(a) Case where the function g that has to
be determined is situated lsquoinsidersquo
It is given that f x rarr 2 x + 4 and
fg x rarr 3 x ndash 8
fg( x ) = 3 x ndash 8
f [g( x )] = 3 x ndash 8
2g( x ) + 4 = 3 x ndash 8
2g( x ) = 3 x ndash 12
3 x ndash 12 g( x ) = mdashmdashmdashndashndashndashmdash 2
3 x ndash 12 there4 g x rarr mdashmdashmdashndashndashndashmdash 2
(b)Case where the function g that has to
be determined is situated lsquooutsidersquo
It is given that f x rarr x ndash 2 and
1 gf x rarr mdashndashmdashmdashmdash 11 ndash 3 x
1 gf ( x ) = mdashndashmdashmdashmdash 11 ndash 3 x
1 g[ f ( x )] = mdashndashmdashmdashmdash 11 ndash 3 x
1 g( x ndash 2) = mdashndashmdashmdashmdash 11 ndash 3 x
Let x ndash 2 = u then x = u + 2
1 there4 g(u) = mdashndashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdash 11 ndash 3(u + 2)
1 = mdashndashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdash 11 ndash 3u ndash 6
1
= mdashmdashmdashmdashmdash 5 ndash 3u there4 g x rarr mdash x ne ndashndash
5 ndash 3 x 3
51
Try Questions 8ndash10 Self Assess 14
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g is inside
Substitute the x inf ( x ) = 2 x + 4
darrwith g( x )
g is outside
Change each x tothe terms in u
14b To Find the Related Function Given theComposite Function and One of the Functions
Try Questions 6ndash7 Self Assess 14
(b) f 8( x ) = f 2 f 2 f 2 f 2( x )
= f 2 f 2 f 2( x )
= f 2 f 2( x )
= f 2( x )
= x
(c) f 9( x ) = ff 8( x )
= f ( x )
x + 1 = mdashmdashndashndashndashndashndashndashndashndashndash x ne 1 x ndash 1
f 2( x ) = x
f 8( x ) = x
In the SPM marking schemeit is not compulsory for
students to write down x ne 1in the answer
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14c Further Examples on Composite Functions
5
Given the functions f x rarr hx + k
g x rarr ( x + 1)2 + 2 and fg x rarr 2( x + 1)2 + 1 find
(a) the value of g2(2)
(b) the value of h and of k
Solution
(a) g2(2) = gg(2)
= g[(2 + 1)2 + 2]
= g(11)
= (11 + 1)2 + 2
= 146
(b)
It is given that f x rarr hx + k and
g x rarr ( x + 1)2 + 2
Thus fg( x ) = f [( x + 1)2 + 2]
= h[( x + 1)2 + 2] + k
= h( x + 1)2 + 2h + k
But it is given that fg( x ) = 2( x + 1)2 + 1
Hence by comparison
h = 2 and 2h + k = 1
2(2) + k = 1
k = ndash3
Try Questions 11ndash12 Self Assess 14
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14
1 Given the functions f x rarr 983135 4 ndash 5 x 983135 and
g x rarr 983152 983151983151983151983151983151983151983151
x ndash 2 x 2 find the value of
(a) fg(6) (c) f 2(0)
(b) gf (2) (d) g2(27)
2 Find the composite functions fg and gf for each
of the following pairs of functions f and g
(a) f x rarr x 2 ndash 1 (c) f x rarr x ndash 3
g x rarr 3 x + 1 g x rarr983135 x 983135(b) f x rarr ( x + 1)2 (d) f x rarr 2 ndash x
g x rarr 1 ndash 3 x 1 g x rarr mdashmdashmdashmdash
x 2 + 2
3 The functions f and g are defined by
f x rarr 4 x ndash 3 and g x rarr x + 1 respectively
13
Try Question 8 SPM Exam Practice 1 ndash Paper 2
Given the functions f ( x ) = 3 x + 7 and fg( x ) = 22 ndash 3 x
find gf ( x )
Solution
Find g( x ) first
fg( x ) = 22 ndash 3 x
f (g( x )) = 22 ndash 3 x
3g( x ) + 7 = 22 ndash 3 x
3g( x ) = 22 ndash 3 x ndash 7
3g( x ) = 15 ndash 3 x
15 ndash 3 x g( x ) = mdashmdashmdashmdashmdash 3
g( x ) = 5 ndash x
Hence gf ( x ) = g(3 x + 7)
= 5 ndash (3 x + 7)
= 5 ndash 3 x ndash 7
= ndash3 x ndash 2
Substitute the x in f ( x ) = 3 x + 7
darr with g( x )
Substitute the x in g( x ) = 5 ndash x
darr with (3 x ndash 7)
The following function problem can be solved bymaking a comparison
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Functions 14
1 If f x rarr y is a function that maps x onto y its inverse function isdenoted by f ndash1 Inverse function is a function that maps y back to x
x y
f
f ndash1
2 The main step to find the inverse function islsquoLet y = f ( x) then x = f ndash1 (y )rsquo or lsquoLet f ndash1( x) = y then f (y ) = xrsquo
Find the expressions for f 2 and g2 Hence find
the value of x such that
(a) f = g (b) f 2 = g2
4 The functions f and g are defined by
f x rarr mx + 2 and g x rarr kx ndash 3 respectively If
fg = gf find the relation between m and k If
m = 5 find the value of x that satisfies each of the
following equations
(a) f 2 = f (b) g2 = g
5 The functions f and g are defined by
f x rarr ( x + 1)2 and g x rarr x ndash 2 respectively
Find
(a) the composite functions fg and gf
(b) the values of x if
(i) fg = 9
(ii) gf = 14
(c) the value of x if fg = gf
6 Given the functions f x rarr 5 x ndash 7 and
g x rarr 2 x
x ne 0 find the expression for
each of the following functions
(a) fg (c) g6
(b) g2 (d) g7
7 If f is defined by f x rarr x ndash 1
x + 1 x ne ndash1 find the
expression for each of the following functions
(a) f 2 (c) f 16
(b) f 4 (d) f 17
8 The function f and the composite function fg aredefined as follows Find the function g
(a) f x rarr x + 2 fg x rarr 3 x ndash 2
(b) f x rarr 3 x + 2
fg x rarr 2 x + 5
x ndash 2 x ne 2
(c) f x rarr x 2 ndash 1 fg x rarr x 2 + 4 x + 3
9 The function f and the composite function gf are
defined as follows Find the function g
(a) f x rarr
3 x + 1 gf x rarr x ne 2
x ndash 2
(b) f x rarr ndashndash rarr x ne ndashndashndash x
11 5
10 x ndash 1gf x 10
1
(c) f x rarr 3 x + 2 gf x rarr 9 x 2 + 9 x + 2
10 Find the expressions for the functions g and h in
each of the following
(a) f x rarr 2 x fg x rarr 4 x ndash 12
2 x + 1 hf x rarr mdashmdashmdashmdash 2
2 x ndash 1(b) f x rarr 2 x ndash 2 gf x rarr mdashmdashmdashmdash 3
fh x rarr 2 x 2
(c) f x rarr x 2
ndash 2 fg x rarr x 2
+ 6 x + 7 hf x rarr 2 x 2 ndash 7
11 The functions f and g are defined by
f x rarr 1 ndash x and g x rarr px 2 + q respectively If
the composite function gf is given by
gf x rarr 3 x 2 ndash 6 x + 5 find
(a) the value of p and of q
(b) the value of g2(0)
12 The functions f and f 2 are such that
f x rarr hx + k and f 2 x rarr 9 x + 16
(a) Find the values of h and the corresponding
values of k
(b) Considering h 0 find the values of x such
that f ( x 2) = 8 x
15 Inverse Functions
15a To Find Inverse Functions
Facts
bull (fg)ndash1 = gndash1f ndash1 and ( gf )ndash1 = f ndash1 g ndash1
bull (f2
)ndash1
= (fndash1
)2
bull ff ndash1( x ) = f ndash1f ( x ) = x
Facts
The conditions for the existenceof inverse functions are(a) the function must be one-to-
one(b) that every element in the
codomain must be linked toan object
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1 + 2 y there4 f ndash1( y) = mdashmdashndashmdash 2 ndash y
1 + 2 x f ndash1( x ) = mdashmdashndashmdash 2 ndash x
there4 f ndash1
Method 2
Let f ndash1( x ) = y
Thus f ( y) = x
2 y ndash 1 mdashmdashndashmdash = x y + 2
2 y ndash 1 = x ( y + 2)
2 y ndash 1 = xy + 2 x
2 y ndash xy = 2 x + 1
y(2 ndash x ) = 2 x + 1
2 x + 1 y = mdashmdashndashmdash 2 ndash x
2 x + 1 f ndash1( x ) = mdashmdashndashmdash 2 ndash x
there4 f ndash1 x rarr
In the SPM marking schemeit is not compulsory forstudents to write x ne 2
Rearrange the formulamaking y the subject
14
Try Question 2 Self Assess 15
Find the inverse function of f x rarr x ne ndash2
2 x ndash 1
x + 2
Solution
Method 1
2 x ndash 1 f x rarr mdashmdashndashmdash x + 2
2 x ndash 1 Let y = mdashmdashndashmdash x + 2
y( x + 2) = 2 x ndash 1
yx + 2 y = 2 x ndash 1
yx ndash 2 x = ndash1 ndash 2 y
x ( y ndash 2) = ndash1 ndash 2 y
ndash1 ndash 2 y x = mdashndashndashndashmdashndashmdash y ndash 2
ndash(1 + 2 y) x = mdashndashndashndashmdashndashmdashndashndashmdash ndash(2 ndash y)
1 + 2 y x = mdashmdashndashmdash 2 ndash y
Rearrange making x the subject
Cross multiplication
Expand the left-handside
Group the terms in xtogether
Factorise the
left-hand side
Making x the subject
15
Given the functions f ( x ) = 6 ndash 2 x and g( x ) =1ndashndash
x
x ne 0 find f ndash1gndash1
Solution
First of all find the inverse functions f ndash1 and gndash1
f ( x ) = 6 ndash 2 x
Let f ndash1( x ) = y
Thus f ( y) = x
6 ndash 2 y = x
6 ndash x = 2 y
6 ndash x y = mdashndashndashndashmdash 2
6 ndash x there4
f
ndash1
( x ) = mdashndashndashndashmdash 2
g( x ) =1ndashndash x
Let gndash1( x ) = y
Thus g( y) = x
1ndashndash y
= x
y =1ndashndash x
there4 gndash1( x ) =1ndashndash x
Try Question 1 Self Assess 15
6 SPM
Clone
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Given the function f ndash1 x rarr
find the value of f ndash1(3)
Solution
Let y = f ndash1
(3) f ( y) = 3
y + 8 mdashmdashmdash = 3 y ndash 6
y + 8 = 3( y ndash 6)
y + 8 = 3 y ndash 18
2 y = 26
y = 13
there4 f ndash1(3) = 13
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Functions 16
7
Try Questions 8ndash9 Self Assess 15
SPMClone
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Given the function f x rarr mdashmdashmdashmdash and its
x hx ndash 5
x ne 2 x ndash 2
inverse function f ndash1 x rarr
mdashmdashmdashmdash2 x + k
x ne 3 find x ndash 3
(a) the value of h and of k
(b) the values of t such that f (t ) =4ndashndash3
t
Solution
(a) Let f ndash1( x ) = y Thus f ( y) = x
hy ndash 5 mdashmdashmdashmdash = x y ndash 2
hy ndash 5 = x ( y ndash 2)
hy ndash 5 = xy ndash 2 x
2 x ndash 5 = xy ndash hy
2 x ndash 5 = y( x ndash h)
2 x ndash 5 y = mdashmdashmdashmdash x ndash h
2 x ndash 5 there4 f ndash1( x ) = mdashmdashmdashmdash
x ndash h
2 x + k But it is given that f ndash1( x ) = mdashmdashmdashmdash x ndash 3
Hence by comparison k = ndash5 h = 3
(b) f(t ) =4ndashndash3
t
3t ndash 5 mdashmdashmdashmdash =
4ndashndash3
t t ndash 2
3(3t ndash 5) = 4t (t ndash 2)
9t ndash 15 = 4t 2 ndash 8t
0 = 4t 2 ndash 17t + 15
0 = (4t ndash 5)(t ndash 3)
t =5ndashndash4 or 3
Try Questions 3ndash7 Self Assess 15
Hence f ndash1gndash1 ( x )
= f ndash11ndashndash x 6 ndash 1ndashndash x = mdashndashmdashmdashndashndashmdash 2
= mdashndashmdashmdashndashndashmdash x ne 02 x
6 x ndash 1
Apply the compositefunction of gndash1 followed by f ndash1
8 SPM
Clone
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13ndash2
10
x
f
y z
g
The above diagram shows the representation of the
mapping of y onto x by the function
f y rarr py + q and the mapping of y onto z by
the function
5 qg yrarrmdashmdashndashmdash ndashndash Find
3 y ne
3 y ndash q
(a) the value of p and of q
(b) the function that maps x onto y
(c) the function that maps x onto z
Solution
5(a) f y rarr py + q g y rarr mdashndashmdashndashmdash 3 y ndash q
5 f ( y) = py + q g( y) = mdashndashmdashndashmdash 3 y ndash q
f 3ndashndash2 = 1 g3
ndashndash2 = 10
5
3ndashndash2
p + q = 1 mdashndashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdash = 10
33ndashndash2 ndash q
3 p + 2q = 2 1 5mdashndashmdashmdash = 10
9ndashndash2 ndash q
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17 Functions
Try Question 10 Self Assess 15
The inverse of an inverse function f ndash1( x) will give
us back the original function f ( x)
15b To Find a Function Given its InverseFunction
15c Further Examples on InverseFunctions
16
The function f is defined by f ( x ) =
2 x + 1 x ne 1
x ndash 1
If f ndash1(k ) =4ndashndash3
k find the values of k
Solution
f ndash1(k ) =4ndashndash3
k
k = f 4ndashndash3
k
24k ndashndash3 + 1 k = mdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdash
4k ndashndash3
ndash 1
8k + 3 mdashmdashmdashmdash 3 k = mdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdash 4k ndash 3 mdashmdashmdashmdash 3
8k + 3 3 k = mdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdash 3 4k ndash 3
8k + 3 k = mdashmdashmdashmdash 4k ndash 3
If f ndash1 ( x ) = y then x = f ( y )
5 mdashndashmdashmdashndashmdash = 10 9 ndash 2q mdashndashmdashmdashmdash 2
10 mdashndashmdashmdashmdash = 10 9 ndash 2q
1 mdashndashmdashmdashmdashmdash = 1 9 ndash 2q
1 = 9 ndash 2q
2q = 8 q = 4
From 1 When q = 4 3 p + 2(4) = 2
p = ndash2
(b) The function that maps x onto y is f ndash1( x )
It has been found that f ( y) = ndash2 y + 4
Let f ndash1( x ) = w
Thus f (w) = x
ndash2w + 4 = x
4 ndash x = 2w
4 ndash x
w = mdashndashndashmdash 2 4 ndash x there4 f ndash1( x) = mdashmdashmdashmdash 2
(c) Based on the diagram the function that maps x
onto z is gf ndash1( x )
x y z
gf ndash1
gf ndash1
gf ndash1( x )
4 ndash x = gmdashndashndashmdash 2
5 = mdashndashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdashndashmdash 4 ndash x 3mdashndashndashmdash ndash 4 2
5 = mdashndashmdashmdashmdashndashmdashmdash 12 ndash 3 x ndash 8 mdashmdashmdashmdashndashmdashmdashmdash 2
10 = mdashndashmdashmdash 4 ndash 3 x
there4 gf ndash1 x rarr 10
4 ndash 3 x x ne
4
3
9
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Given that gndash1( x ) =2 x + 1
2 x ndash 1 x ne
1
2 find g( x )
Solution
2 x + 1 Let y = mdashmdashmdashmdash 2 x ndash 1
y(2 x ndash 1) = 2 x + 1
2 xy ndash y = 2 x + 1
2 xy ndash 2 x = y + 1
x (2 y ndash 2) = y + 1
y + 1 x = mdashmdashmdashmdash 2 y ndash 2
y + 1 g( y) = mdashmdashmdashmdash 2 y ndash 2
there4 g( x) = x + 1
2 x ndash 2 x ne 1
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19
Try Question 30 SPM Exam Practice 1 ndash Paper 1
4k 2 ndash 3k = 8k + 3
4k 2 ndash 11k ndash 3 = 0
(4k + 1)(k ndash 3) = 0
k = ndash1ndashndash4 or 3
Given that f ndash1( x ) = 1
x x ne ndashm and x + m
g( x ) = 3 ndash x find
1 ndash 3 x (a) the value of m if f ( x ) = mdashndashmdashndashndashmdash x
(b) the values of k if ff ndash1(k 2 ndash 7) = g[(k + 2)2]
Solution
(a) Let f ndash1( x ) = y
f ( y) = x
1 ndash 3 y
mdashndashmdashndashndashndashmdash = x
y 1 ndash 3 y = xy
1 = xy + 3 y
1 = y( x + 3)
1 y = mdashndashmdashmdash x + 3
1 there4 f ndash1( x ) = mdashndashmdashmdash x + 3
1 But it is given that f ndash1( x ) = mdashndashmdashndashndashndashndashndashndashndashmdash x + m
Hence by comparison m = 3
Try Question 21 SPM Exam Practice 1 ndash Paper 2
18
Given the function f x rarr 5 x ndash 2 find ( f 2)ndash1 in the
same form
Solution
Find f 2( x ) first
f 2( x ) = ff ( x )
= f (5 x ndash 2)
= 5(5 x ndash 2) ndash 2 = 25 x ndash 10 ndash 2
= 25 x ndash 12
Next find the inverse of f 2( x )
Let ( f 2)ndash1 ( x ) = y
Thus f 2( y) = x
25 y ndash 12 = x
25 y = x + 12
x + 12 y = mdashmdashndashndashndashmdash 25
x + 12 ( f
2
)ndash1
( x ) = mdashmdashndashndashndashmdash 25
x + 12there4 ( f 2)ndash1 xrarr mdashmdashndashndashndashmdash 25
If the question requiresus to state the answerin the lsquosame formrsquo wehave to express theanswer in the form x + 12(f
2
)ndash1
x rarr mdashmdashmdashmdashmdash 25and not
x + 12(f 2)ndash1 ( x ) = mdashmdashmdashmdashmdash 25
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17
The inverse of g ndash1 will give us back g
2 ndash kx Given that gndash1( x ) = mdashmdashmdashmdash and f ( x ) = 3 x find 4
(a) g( x ) in terms of k
(b) the values of k such that fg(1) = ndash3ndashndash2
k
Solution
2 ndash kx (a) gndash1( x ) = mdashmdashmdashmdash 4
2 ndash kx Let y = mdashmdashmdashmdash 4
4 y = 2 ndash kx
kx = 2 ndash 4 y 2 ndash 4 y x = mdashmdashmdashmdash k
2 ndash 4 y g( y) = mdashmdashmdashmdash k
2 ndash 4 x g( x) = mdashmdashmdashmdash k
(b) fg(1) = ndash3ndashndash2
k
2 ndash 4(1) f mdashmdashmdashmdashndashndashmdash = ndash
3ndashndash2
k k
f ndash2mdashmdash
k = ndash3ndashndash2
k
3ndash2mdashmdash
k = ndash3ndashndash2
k
ndash6
k =
ndash3k
2
ndash3k 2 = ndash12
k 2 = 4
k = plusmn 2
Rearrange making x the subject
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19 Functions
Try Question 22 SPM Exam Practice 1 ndash Paper 2
15
1 Evaluate f ndash1(4) for each of the following
functions
(a) f x rarr 5 ndash 4 x
5(b) f xrarr 6 ndash mdash x ne 0
x
(c) f xrarr x ne ndash3
2
3 x + 2
2 x + 3
2 Find the inverse function of each of the
following functions
(a) f x rarr 7 x ndash 4
3 x ndash 4(b) g x rarr mdashmdashndashmdashmdash 2
(c)3
h xrarr 9 ndashmdash x ne 0 x
(d) x ne3
55 x ndash 3m xrarr
2 x + 2
(e) n x rarr 983152 983151983151983151983151983151983151983151
2 ndash x ndash x x 2
3 Given the functions
4mdash x
f xrarr x ne 0 and
g x rarr 2 x + 3 find each of the followingfunctions
(a) fg (d) g2 (g) f ndash1gndash1
(b) gf (e) f ndash1 (h) gndash1 f ndash1
(c) f 2 (f) gndash1
3 x ndash 1 4 The function f is defined by f x rarr mdashmdashndashmdashmdash
x ndash 2
x ne k find
(a) the value of k
(b) f 2
(c) f ndash1
5 Given the functions f x rarr 2 ndash 4 x and
3g xrarr x ne 1 find
x ndash 1
(a) f ndash1 (c) f ndash1gndash1 (e) (gf )ndash1
(b) gndash1 (d) gf
Is (gf )ndash1 = f ndash1gndash1
6 Given the functions f x rarr 1 ndash 2 x and
g xrarrmdashndashmdashmdash x ndash 2
x + 2 x ne 2 find
(a) f ndash1 (d) fg
(b) gndash1 (e) ( fg)ndash1
(c) gndash1 f ndash1
Is ( fg)ndash1 = gndash1 f ndash1
7 The function f is defined by f x rarr 2 x ndash 1
(a) Find the expressions for f 2 dan f ndash1
(b) Show that ( f ndash1)2 = ( f 2)ndash1
8 Given the function f x rarr 4 x + h and its inverse
kx + 5 function f ndash1 x rarr mdashndashndashmdashmdashmdash find 4
(a) the value of h and of k
(b) the expression for f ndash1 f
9 Given the function f xrarr x
x + p x ne 5 and
x ndash 5
qx + 6 its inverse function f ndash1 x rarr mdashndashndashndashmdashmdash
x ndash 1
x ne 1 find
(a) the value of p
and ofq
(b) the values of x for which f ndash1( x ) = 8 x
10
ndash2
2
ndash1
x y z
The diagram shows the representation of the
mapping of y onto x by the function
f y rarr my + n and the mapping of y onto z by
the function g yrarr m mdash y nemdash Findn ndash 2 y 2
n
(a) the value of m and of n
(b) the function that maps x onto y
(c) the function that maps x onto z
3 x + 10 11 (a) Given that f ndash1( x ) = mdashmdashmdashmdashmdash find f ( x ) 4
2 x + 3 (b) Given that gndash1( x ) = mdashmdashmdashmdash find g( x ) x + 4
(b) ff ndash1(k 2 ndash 7) = g[(k + 2)2]
k 2 ndash 7 = 3 ndash (k + 2)2
k 2 ndash 7 = 3 ndash (k 2 + 4k + 4)
k 2 ndash 7 = 3 ndash k 2 ndash 4k ndash 4
2k 2 + 4k ndash 6 = 0
k 2 + 2k ndash 3 = 0
(k + 3)(k ndash 1) = 0
k = ndash3 or 1
ff ndash1( x ) = x is always true and it hasto be memorised
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(a) State the value of k (b) Using the function notation
express f ( x ) in terms of x
[2 marks]
8 The diagram shows the relation
between set X and set Y in the form
of a graph
n
m
k
h
2 4 6 8
Set Y
Set X
State
(a) the relation in the form of
ordered pairs
(b) the type of the relation
(c) the domain of the relation
[3 marks]
12 Functions
13 Absolute Value Functions
9 x f a
10bx ndash 2
4
1 1
The arrow diagram represents
the function f x rarr a
bx ndash 2 x ne k
where a b and k are constants
Find
(a) the value of a and of b
(b) the value of k
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11 Relations
1
15
24
35
45
P Q
6
7
8
9
The arrow diagram shows the
relation between set P and set Q
Based on the arrow diagram state
(a) the domain(b) the range
(c) the codomain
2 The arrow diagram shows the
relation between set A and set B
1
5
6
8
A B
a
e
(a) Represent the given relation
using ordered pairs
(b) State the type of the given
relation
3 Set Q
11
9
7
5
Set P 2 6 8
The above graph represents therelation from set P = 2 6 8 to set
Q = 5 7 9 11 State
(a) the images of 6
(b) the objects of 7
(c) the range
4 P = 2 6 8
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Based on the above informationthe relation from P to Q is defined
by the ordered pairs (2 1) (2 3)
(6 5) (6 7) State
(a) the images of 2
(b) the object of 7
[2 marks]
5 The diagram below shows the
relation between set P and set Q
x
y
z
10
2030
40
Set P Set Q
State
(a) the range of the relation
(b) the type of the relation
[2 marks]
6 In the diagram below set Q shows
the images of the elements of set P
3
2
ndash2
ndash3
81
16
Set P Set Q
(a) State the type of relation
between set P and set Q
(b) Using function notation
write down a relation between
set P and set Q
[2 marks]
7 The following arrow diagram
represents a linear function f
x f ( x )
2
5
7
k
1
4
6
8
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10 (a) Sketch the graph of the
absolute value function
f ( x ) = 3 ndash x for the domain
0 x 4
(b) Hence state the corresponding
range of values of f ( x )
11 Given the function g( x ) = 2 x ndash 9find the possible values of
x if g( x ) = 4
12 The diagram shows the function
m x rarr x ndash h
h where h is
a constant
7
x x ndash hm
2
h
Find the value of h [2 marks]
13 Given the function f x rarr 983135 x ndash 4983135find the values of x such that
f ( x ) = 9 [2 marks]
14 The given diagram shows the graph
of the function f ( x ) = |2 x ndash 3| for thedomain 0 le x le 4
y
x
3
4O k
State(a) the value of k
(b) the range of values of f ( x )
corresponding to the given
domain [3 marks]
14 Composite Functions
15 The functions f and g are defined by
f x rarr 3 x ndash 2 and g x rarr x + 2
respectively Calculate fg(5)
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16 Given the functions g x rarr 4 + x 2
and h x rarr 2 x ndash 4 find gh
17 Given the function f x rarr 4 ndash 5 x
find f 2
18 Given that f x rarr 2 x + m and
f 2 x rarr px + 6 find the value of m
and of p
19 Given the functions f x rarr 3 x ndash 7
and fg x rarr x 2 + 1 find the
function g
20 The function f is defined by
f x rarr x ndash 2 Another function g is
such that gf x rarr x 2 + 1 Find the
function g
21 Given the functions f ( x ) = 2 x ndash 4
and fg( x ) = 8 x + 2 find gf ( x )
22 Given the functions h( x ) = 7 x ndash 1
and the composite function
hg( x ) = 35 x + 13 find
(a) g( x )
(b) the value of x when
gh( x ) = 4
[4 marks]
23 Given the function g x rarr px + q
and its composite function
g2 x rarr 49 x ndash 32 find the value of p
and of q such that p gt 0
[3 marks]
24 Given the function f ( x) = x + 4 and
g( x ) = tx ndash 6 find
(a) f (6)
(b) the value of t such that
gf (6) = 24
[3 marks]
25 Given the function g x rarr 4 x ndash 1
and h x rarr 8 x find
(a) hg ( x )
(b) the value of x if hg( x ) = 2g( x )
[4 marks]
15 Inverse Functions
26 Given the function f ( x ) =4 x + 3
x + 5
x ne ndash5 calculate the value of
f ndash1(2)
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27 Given the function g x rarr 4 x + 1
x + 4
x ne ndash4 find gndash1
28 Given the functions f ( x ) =2
x ndash3
x ne 3 and g( x ) = 4 x ndash 1 find
f ndash1g
1ndashndash
2
29 Given the function f x rarr 3 x + h
and its inverse function
f ndash1 x rarr kx ndash2ndashndash3
find the value of h
and of k
30 Given the function f ( x ) =24
px + q
f (1) = 8 find
(a) the value of p and of q
(b) the values of k if f ndash1 (k ) = k
31 Given the inverse function
f ndash1( x ) = 2 x ndash 5 find
(a) f ( x )
(b) the values of k if
f ndash1 f (k ) = k 2 ndash 12
32
x fndash14 x + p
ndash2
ndash6
The arrow diagram represents
f ndash1( x ) = 4 x + p where
p is a constant Find
(a) the value of p(b) f ( x )
33 Given the functions f ( x ) =2
3 x + 1
(a) gndash1 f ( x )
(b) the values of x which are
mapped onto themselves
under the function f
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34 Given that g x rarr 4 x ndash 1 and
h x rarr x 2 ndash 3 x + 5 find
(a) gndash1(7)
(b) hg( x )
[4 marks]
35 Given the functions h x rarr mmdashndash x
ndash 3
x ne 0 and h ndash1 x rarr
10mdashmdashmdash x + k
x ne ndashk
where m and k are constants find
the value of m and of k
[3 marks]
36 In the following arrow diagram the
function f maps x onto y and the
function g maps y onto z
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14 Composite Functions
1 The following diagram shows the
functions f and g that are defined
by f xrarr ax + b and g x rarr10
c ndash x
x ne c respectively
ndash2
ndash 4
4
17
ndash3
m
g
g
f
f
Find
(a) the value of a of b and of c(b) the value of m
(c) the expression for gf
2 The functions f and g are
defined by f x rarr hx ndash 5 and
g x rarr x 2 + 3 x + 5 respectively
If the composite function fg is
defined by fg x rarr 2 x 2 + kx + 5
find the value of h and of k
3 The functions f and g are definedax
by f xrarr mdashmdashmdash x ne 1 and1 ndash x
g x rarr bx ndash 1 respectively If
f (4) = ndash4 and g(2) = 3 find
(a) the value of a and of b
(b) the value of x for which
fg =gf
4 Given the functions f x rarr 3 ndash x
1and g xrarr mdashmdashmdash x ne 1 find the
1 ndash x
expression for each of the
following
(a) fg
(b) f 2
(c) f 13
(d) g
2
(e) g3
(f) g19
5 The function f is defined by
f x rarr 2 x + 3 Another function g is
such that gf x rarr 4 x 2 + 12 x + 15
Find
(a) the function g
(b) the values of c if g(c) = 7c
(c) the values of x if fg = gf
6
5
89
x y
f
g
z
The above arrow diagram shows
the representation of the mapping
of x onto y by the function f x rarr
4 x ndash a and the mapping of y onto z
b by the function g y rarr mdashmdashndashndashmdash
12 ndash y
y ne 12 Find
(a) the value of a and of b
(b) the expression for the function
that maps x onto z
(c) the element x that does not
change when it is mapped
onto z
7 The functions f and g are
defined by f x rarr 2 x + 3 and
g x rarr x 2 + bx + c respectively
If the composite function fg is
given by fg x rarr 2 x 2 + 4 x ndash 3
find
(a) the value of b and of c
(b) the value of g2(1)
x y f g
z
4
1
ndash2
Write down the value of (a) gndash1(4)
(b) gf (1)
[2 marks]
37 The functionsh and w are defined
by h( x ) = 3 x + 5 and w( x ) =2
1 ndash 4 x
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(b) wndash1( x ) [4 marks]
38 Given the functions m x rarr 4 x ndash 6
and n xrarr 3
mdash x
x ne 0 find nm ndash1
[3 marks]
39 Given the function g x rarr 6 ndash 2 x
find(a) g(ndash4)
(b) the value of p such that
gndash1( p) = 8
[3 marks]
40 Given the functions g x rarr 2 x + 3
and h x rarr 5 x ndash 8 find
(a) gndash1( x )
(b) hgndash1(11)
[3 marks]
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8 Given the functions f x rarr 3 x ndash 2
and fg x rarr 4 ndash 15 x find
(a) the expression for gf
(b) the values of n if
gf (n2 ndash 1) = 6n + 6
9 The functions f and f 2 are such
that f x rarr ax + b and
f 2
x rarr 9 x + 8(a) Find the values of a and
the corresponding values
of b
(b) Considering a 0 find the
values of k for which
f (2k + 1) = k (k + 2)
10 The function g is defined by
g x rarr x + 2 Another function f
is such that fg x rarr x 2 + 5 x + 7
Find(a) the function f ( x )
(b) the values of c if f (2c) = 7c
15 Inverse Functions
11 The function f is defined by
f x rarr mx + k where m and k
are constants The function g is
defined by
g xrarr12
mdashmdashmdash
x + 1
x ne ndash1
(a) Find the expression for gndash1
(b) Find the expression for fg in
terms of m and k
(c) If f (3) = gndash1(3) and
fg(ndash2) = ndash2 find the value of m
and of k
12 Given the functions f x rarr x + 1
x ndash 2
x ne 2 and g xrarrmdashmdashmdashmdash
x
kx + 3 x ne 0
find the value of k if gf ndash1(0) = 3
13 Given the function f x rarr x + p
x + q
x ne ndashq and its inverse function
f ndash1 x rarr2 ndash 3 x
1 ndash x x ne 1 find
(a) the value of p and of q
(b) the values of k if f 2(k ) =1mdash3 k
14
7
5
3
ndash1
A B
f
gndash1
C
The diagram shows the mapping of
the functions f and gndash1 such that
f x rarr
2 x + a andg x rarr bx + c Given that g maps 1
onto itself find
(a) the value of a
(b) the value of b and of c
15 Given the function f x rarr 5 x + h
and its inverse function
f ndash1 x rarr kx +2mdash5 find
(a) the value of h and of k
(b) (i) f (3) (ii) f ndash1 f (3)
mx ndash n 16 Given the function f x rarr mdashmdashmdashndashndashndashmdash x ndash 2
x ne 2 and its inverse function
f ndash1 x rarrndash
mdashmdashmdashmdash x ne 2 find5 ndash 2 x
2 ndash x
(a) the value of m and of n
(b) the value of k for which
f (k ) = k + 2
17 The following diagram represents
the mapping of y onto x by the
function f y rarr hy + k and
the mapping of y onto z by the
function g y rarr6
2 y ndash k y ne
k
2
3 2
ndash2
x y z
Find
(a) the value of h and of k
(b) the function that maps x
onto y
(c) the function that maps x
onto z
18 Given the functions f ( x ) = 2 x ndash 5
3 x and g( x ) = mdashmdashmdash x ne ndash3 find
x + 3
(a) f ndash1g( x )
(b) the value of x for which
gf (ndash x ) = f 2(2)
19 Given that f x rarr p ndash qx find
(a) f ndash1( x ) in terms of p and q
(b) the value of p and of q if
f ndash1(8) = ndash1 and f (1) = ndash2
3 ndash kx 20 Given that gndash1( x ) = mdashmdashmdashmdash and
2
f ( x ) = 2 x 2 ndash 3 find
(a) g( x ) in terms of k
(b) the value of k for which
g( x 2) = 2 f (ndash x )
21 Given the functions f x rarr hx + k
h 0 and f 2 x rarr 25 x ndash 18
find
(a) the value of h and of k
(b) ( f ndash1)2 in the same form
22 Given that f ndash1( x ) =
1 x ne k
k ndash x
and g( x ) = 2 + x find
(a) f ( x ) in terms of k
(b) the value k if
ff ndash1(k 2 + 2) = g[(5 + k )2]
23 Given that f x rarr 2 x ndash 3 and
g x rarr x
2 + 2 find
(a) f ndash1
g [3 marks]
(b) the function h such that
hg x rarr 2 x + 4
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1 The function f and its inverse function f ndash1 are
defined by f ( x ) =hx
x ndash 3 x ne 3 f ndash1( x ) =
kx
x ndash 2 x ne 2
respectively where h and k are constants Another
function g is defined by g( x ) =1
x x ne 0
(a) Find the value of h and of k [4 marks]
(b) If gf ndash1( x ) = ndash5 x find the values of x [3 marks]
2 Given the functions f xrarr x
2 ndash 2 and g x rarr 3 x + k
where k is a constant find
(a) f ndash1(3) [2 marks]
(b) the value of k if f ndash1g x rarr 6 x ndash 4 [2 marks]
(c) h( x ) such that hf x rarr 9 x ndash 3 [2 marks]
Long Questions
Paper 2
1 The relation between set
X = 6 12 15 21 and set
Y = 3 5 7 is lsquo factor of rsquo
(a) Find the image of 12
(b) Express the relation in the
form of ordered pairs
[3 marks]
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2 Given the functions g( x ) = 5 x ndash 11
and h( x ) = 3 x find the value of
gh(2)
[2 marks]
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3 The inverse function hndash1 is defined
by hndash1 x rarr 3
4 ndash x x ne 4 Find
(a) h( x )
(b) the value of x such that
h( x ) = ndash14
[4 marks]
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Paper 1
1 The graph below shows the relation
between set A and B
40
30
20
10
S e t B
Set A
4321
State
(a) the object of 40
(b) the type of the relation
[2 marks]
2 The relation between two variables
is represented by the following set
of ordered pairs
(ndash4 16) (ndash3 9) (ndash2 4) (2 4)
(3 9) (4 16)
(a) State the type of the above
relation
(b) Represent the above relation
using a function notation
[2 marks]
3 Given the function f ( x ) = px + q and
f 2 ( x ) = 4 x + 9 where p and q are
constants find the value of p and of
q if p lt 0 [3 marks]
4 Given the function f x rarr x + 4
and the composite function
gf x rarr x 2 + 6 x + 2 find
(a) g( x )
(b) fg(4) [4 marks]
5 Given the function f ( x ) =
2 x + p
5 and
its inverse function f ndash1( x ) =
5 x + 3
q
find the value of p and of q
[4 marks]
Short Questions
Paper 1
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4
(a) The function f is defined by f x rarr 2 x + 4
Another function g is such that
fg x rarr 3 x ndash 8 Find the function g
(b) The function f is defined by f x rarr x ndash 2
Another function g is such that
gf x rarr x ne 11 ndash 3 x 3
1 11 Find the function g
Solution
(a) Case where the function g that has to
be determined is situated lsquoinsidersquo
It is given that f x rarr 2 x + 4 and
fg x rarr 3 x ndash 8
fg( x ) = 3 x ndash 8
f [g( x )] = 3 x ndash 8
2g( x ) + 4 = 3 x ndash 8
2g( x ) = 3 x ndash 12
3 x ndash 12 g( x ) = mdashmdashmdashndashndashndashmdash 2
3 x ndash 12 there4 g x rarr mdashmdashmdashndashndashndashmdash 2
(b)Case where the function g that has to
be determined is situated lsquooutsidersquo
It is given that f x rarr x ndash 2 and
1 gf x rarr mdashndashmdashmdashmdash 11 ndash 3 x
1 gf ( x ) = mdashndashmdashmdashmdash 11 ndash 3 x
1 g[ f ( x )] = mdashndashmdashmdashmdash 11 ndash 3 x
1 g( x ndash 2) = mdashndashmdashmdashmdash 11 ndash 3 x
Let x ndash 2 = u then x = u + 2
1 there4 g(u) = mdashndashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdash 11 ndash 3(u + 2)
1 = mdashndashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdash 11 ndash 3u ndash 6
1
= mdashmdashmdashmdashmdash 5 ndash 3u there4 g x rarr mdash x ne ndashndash
5 ndash 3 x 3
51
Try Questions 8ndash10 Self Assess 14
SPMClone
rsquo06
g is inside
Substitute the x inf ( x ) = 2 x + 4
darrwith g( x )
g is outside
Change each x tothe terms in u
14b To Find the Related Function Given theComposite Function and One of the Functions
Try Questions 6ndash7 Self Assess 14
(b) f 8( x ) = f 2 f 2 f 2 f 2( x )
= f 2 f 2 f 2( x )
= f 2 f 2( x )
= f 2( x )
= x
(c) f 9( x ) = ff 8( x )
= f ( x )
x + 1 = mdashmdashndashndashndashndashndashndashndashndashndash x ne 1 x ndash 1
f 2( x ) = x
f 8( x ) = x
In the SPM marking schemeit is not compulsory for
students to write down x ne 1in the answer
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14c Further Examples on Composite Functions
5
Given the functions f x rarr hx + k
g x rarr ( x + 1)2 + 2 and fg x rarr 2( x + 1)2 + 1 find
(a) the value of g2(2)
(b) the value of h and of k
Solution
(a) g2(2) = gg(2)
= g[(2 + 1)2 + 2]
= g(11)
= (11 + 1)2 + 2
= 146
(b)
It is given that f x rarr hx + k and
g x rarr ( x + 1)2 + 2
Thus fg( x ) = f [( x + 1)2 + 2]
= h[( x + 1)2 + 2] + k
= h( x + 1)2 + 2h + k
But it is given that fg( x ) = 2( x + 1)2 + 1
Hence by comparison
h = 2 and 2h + k = 1
2(2) + k = 1
k = ndash3
Try Questions 11ndash12 Self Assess 14
SPMClone
rsquo07
14
1 Given the functions f x rarr 983135 4 ndash 5 x 983135 and
g x rarr 983152 983151983151983151983151983151983151983151
x ndash 2 x 2 find the value of
(a) fg(6) (c) f 2(0)
(b) gf (2) (d) g2(27)
2 Find the composite functions fg and gf for each
of the following pairs of functions f and g
(a) f x rarr x 2 ndash 1 (c) f x rarr x ndash 3
g x rarr 3 x + 1 g x rarr983135 x 983135(b) f x rarr ( x + 1)2 (d) f x rarr 2 ndash x
g x rarr 1 ndash 3 x 1 g x rarr mdashmdashmdashmdash
x 2 + 2
3 The functions f and g are defined by
f x rarr 4 x ndash 3 and g x rarr x + 1 respectively
13
Try Question 8 SPM Exam Practice 1 ndash Paper 2
Given the functions f ( x ) = 3 x + 7 and fg( x ) = 22 ndash 3 x
find gf ( x )
Solution
Find g( x ) first
fg( x ) = 22 ndash 3 x
f (g( x )) = 22 ndash 3 x
3g( x ) + 7 = 22 ndash 3 x
3g( x ) = 22 ndash 3 x ndash 7
3g( x ) = 15 ndash 3 x
15 ndash 3 x g( x ) = mdashmdashmdashmdashmdash 3
g( x ) = 5 ndash x
Hence gf ( x ) = g(3 x + 7)
= 5 ndash (3 x + 7)
= 5 ndash 3 x ndash 7
= ndash3 x ndash 2
Substitute the x in f ( x ) = 3 x + 7
darr with g( x )
Substitute the x in g( x ) = 5 ndash x
darr with (3 x ndash 7)
The following function problem can be solved bymaking a comparison
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Functions 14
1 If f x rarr y is a function that maps x onto y its inverse function isdenoted by f ndash1 Inverse function is a function that maps y back to x
x y
f
f ndash1
2 The main step to find the inverse function islsquoLet y = f ( x) then x = f ndash1 (y )rsquo or lsquoLet f ndash1( x) = y then f (y ) = xrsquo
Find the expressions for f 2 and g2 Hence find
the value of x such that
(a) f = g (b) f 2 = g2
4 The functions f and g are defined by
f x rarr mx + 2 and g x rarr kx ndash 3 respectively If
fg = gf find the relation between m and k If
m = 5 find the value of x that satisfies each of the
following equations
(a) f 2 = f (b) g2 = g
5 The functions f and g are defined by
f x rarr ( x + 1)2 and g x rarr x ndash 2 respectively
Find
(a) the composite functions fg and gf
(b) the values of x if
(i) fg = 9
(ii) gf = 14
(c) the value of x if fg = gf
6 Given the functions f x rarr 5 x ndash 7 and
g x rarr 2 x
x ne 0 find the expression for
each of the following functions
(a) fg (c) g6
(b) g2 (d) g7
7 If f is defined by f x rarr x ndash 1
x + 1 x ne ndash1 find the
expression for each of the following functions
(a) f 2 (c) f 16
(b) f 4 (d) f 17
8 The function f and the composite function fg aredefined as follows Find the function g
(a) f x rarr x + 2 fg x rarr 3 x ndash 2
(b) f x rarr 3 x + 2
fg x rarr 2 x + 5
x ndash 2 x ne 2
(c) f x rarr x 2 ndash 1 fg x rarr x 2 + 4 x + 3
9 The function f and the composite function gf are
defined as follows Find the function g
(a) f x rarr
3 x + 1 gf x rarr x ne 2
x ndash 2
(b) f x rarr ndashndash rarr x ne ndashndashndash x
11 5
10 x ndash 1gf x 10
1
(c) f x rarr 3 x + 2 gf x rarr 9 x 2 + 9 x + 2
10 Find the expressions for the functions g and h in
each of the following
(a) f x rarr 2 x fg x rarr 4 x ndash 12
2 x + 1 hf x rarr mdashmdashmdashmdash 2
2 x ndash 1(b) f x rarr 2 x ndash 2 gf x rarr mdashmdashmdashmdash 3
fh x rarr 2 x 2
(c) f x rarr x 2
ndash 2 fg x rarr x 2
+ 6 x + 7 hf x rarr 2 x 2 ndash 7
11 The functions f and g are defined by
f x rarr 1 ndash x and g x rarr px 2 + q respectively If
the composite function gf is given by
gf x rarr 3 x 2 ndash 6 x + 5 find
(a) the value of p and of q
(b) the value of g2(0)
12 The functions f and f 2 are such that
f x rarr hx + k and f 2 x rarr 9 x + 16
(a) Find the values of h and the corresponding
values of k
(b) Considering h 0 find the values of x such
that f ( x 2) = 8 x
15 Inverse Functions
15a To Find Inverse Functions
Facts
bull (fg)ndash1 = gndash1f ndash1 and ( gf )ndash1 = f ndash1 g ndash1
bull (f2
)ndash1
= (fndash1
)2
bull ff ndash1( x ) = f ndash1f ( x ) = x
Facts
The conditions for the existenceof inverse functions are(a) the function must be one-to-
one(b) that every element in the
codomain must be linked toan object
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15 Functions
1 + 2 y there4 f ndash1( y) = mdashmdashndashmdash 2 ndash y
1 + 2 x f ndash1( x ) = mdashmdashndashmdash 2 ndash x
there4 f ndash1
Method 2
Let f ndash1( x ) = y
Thus f ( y) = x
2 y ndash 1 mdashmdashndashmdash = x y + 2
2 y ndash 1 = x ( y + 2)
2 y ndash 1 = xy + 2 x
2 y ndash xy = 2 x + 1
y(2 ndash x ) = 2 x + 1
2 x + 1 y = mdashmdashndashmdash 2 ndash x
2 x + 1 f ndash1( x ) = mdashmdashndashmdash 2 ndash x
there4 f ndash1 x rarr
In the SPM marking schemeit is not compulsory forstudents to write x ne 2
Rearrange the formulamaking y the subject
14
Try Question 2 Self Assess 15
Find the inverse function of f x rarr x ne ndash2
2 x ndash 1
x + 2
Solution
Method 1
2 x ndash 1 f x rarr mdashmdashndashmdash x + 2
2 x ndash 1 Let y = mdashmdashndashmdash x + 2
y( x + 2) = 2 x ndash 1
yx + 2 y = 2 x ndash 1
yx ndash 2 x = ndash1 ndash 2 y
x ( y ndash 2) = ndash1 ndash 2 y
ndash1 ndash 2 y x = mdashndashndashndashmdashndashmdash y ndash 2
ndash(1 + 2 y) x = mdashndashndashndashmdashndashmdashndashndashmdash ndash(2 ndash y)
1 + 2 y x = mdashmdashndashmdash 2 ndash y
Rearrange making x the subject
Cross multiplication
Expand the left-handside
Group the terms in xtogether
Factorise the
left-hand side
Making x the subject
15
Given the functions f ( x ) = 6 ndash 2 x and g( x ) =1ndashndash
x
x ne 0 find f ndash1gndash1
Solution
First of all find the inverse functions f ndash1 and gndash1
f ( x ) = 6 ndash 2 x
Let f ndash1( x ) = y
Thus f ( y) = x
6 ndash 2 y = x
6 ndash x = 2 y
6 ndash x y = mdashndashndashndashmdash 2
6 ndash x there4
f
ndash1
( x ) = mdashndashndashndashmdash 2
g( x ) =1ndashndash x
Let gndash1( x ) = y
Thus g( y) = x
1ndashndash y
= x
y =1ndashndash x
there4 gndash1( x ) =1ndashndash x
Try Question 1 Self Assess 15
6 SPM
Clone
rsquo03
SPMClone
rsquo05
SPMClone
rsquo08
SPMClone
rsquo10
Given the function f ndash1 x rarr
find the value of f ndash1(3)
Solution
Let y = f ndash1
(3) f ( y) = 3
y + 8 mdashmdashmdash = 3 y ndash 6
y + 8 = 3( y ndash 6)
y + 8 = 3 y ndash 18
2 y = 26
y = 13
there4 f ndash1(3) = 13
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Functions 16
7
Try Questions 8ndash9 Self Assess 15
SPMClone
rsquo04
Given the function f x rarr mdashmdashmdashmdash and its
x hx ndash 5
x ne 2 x ndash 2
inverse function f ndash1 x rarr
mdashmdashmdashmdash2 x + k
x ne 3 find x ndash 3
(a) the value of h and of k
(b) the values of t such that f (t ) =4ndashndash3
t
Solution
(a) Let f ndash1( x ) = y Thus f ( y) = x
hy ndash 5 mdashmdashmdashmdash = x y ndash 2
hy ndash 5 = x ( y ndash 2)
hy ndash 5 = xy ndash 2 x
2 x ndash 5 = xy ndash hy
2 x ndash 5 = y( x ndash h)
2 x ndash 5 y = mdashmdashmdashmdash x ndash h
2 x ndash 5 there4 f ndash1( x ) = mdashmdashmdashmdash
x ndash h
2 x + k But it is given that f ndash1( x ) = mdashmdashmdashmdash x ndash 3
Hence by comparison k = ndash5 h = 3
(b) f(t ) =4ndashndash3
t
3t ndash 5 mdashmdashmdashmdash =
4ndashndash3
t t ndash 2
3(3t ndash 5) = 4t (t ndash 2)
9t ndash 15 = 4t 2 ndash 8t
0 = 4t 2 ndash 17t + 15
0 = (4t ndash 5)(t ndash 3)
t =5ndashndash4 or 3
Try Questions 3ndash7 Self Assess 15
Hence f ndash1gndash1 ( x )
= f ndash11ndashndash x 6 ndash 1ndashndash x = mdashndashmdashmdashndashndashmdash 2
= mdashndashmdashmdashndashndashmdash x ne 02 x
6 x ndash 1
Apply the compositefunction of gndash1 followed by f ndash1
8 SPM
Clone
rsquo05
13ndash2
10
x
f
y z
g
The above diagram shows the representation of the
mapping of y onto x by the function
f y rarr py + q and the mapping of y onto z by
the function
5 qg yrarrmdashmdashndashmdash ndashndash Find
3 y ne
3 y ndash q
(a) the value of p and of q
(b) the function that maps x onto y
(c) the function that maps x onto z
Solution
5(a) f y rarr py + q g y rarr mdashndashmdashndashmdash 3 y ndash q
5 f ( y) = py + q g( y) = mdashndashmdashndashmdash 3 y ndash q
f 3ndashndash2 = 1 g3
ndashndash2 = 10
5
3ndashndash2
p + q = 1 mdashndashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdash = 10
33ndashndash2 ndash q
3 p + 2q = 2 1 5mdashndashmdashmdash = 10
9ndashndash2 ndash q
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17 Functions
Try Question 10 Self Assess 15
The inverse of an inverse function f ndash1( x) will give
us back the original function f ( x)
15b To Find a Function Given its InverseFunction
15c Further Examples on InverseFunctions
16
The function f is defined by f ( x ) =
2 x + 1 x ne 1
x ndash 1
If f ndash1(k ) =4ndashndash3
k find the values of k
Solution
f ndash1(k ) =4ndashndash3
k
k = f 4ndashndash3
k
24k ndashndash3 + 1 k = mdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdash
4k ndashndash3
ndash 1
8k + 3 mdashmdashmdashmdash 3 k = mdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdash 4k ndash 3 mdashmdashmdashmdash 3
8k + 3 3 k = mdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdash 3 4k ndash 3
8k + 3 k = mdashmdashmdashmdash 4k ndash 3
If f ndash1 ( x ) = y then x = f ( y )
5 mdashndashmdashmdashndashmdash = 10 9 ndash 2q mdashndashmdashmdashmdash 2
10 mdashndashmdashmdashmdash = 10 9 ndash 2q
1 mdashndashmdashmdashmdashmdash = 1 9 ndash 2q
1 = 9 ndash 2q
2q = 8 q = 4
From 1 When q = 4 3 p + 2(4) = 2
p = ndash2
(b) The function that maps x onto y is f ndash1( x )
It has been found that f ( y) = ndash2 y + 4
Let f ndash1( x ) = w
Thus f (w) = x
ndash2w + 4 = x
4 ndash x = 2w
4 ndash x
w = mdashndashndashmdash 2 4 ndash x there4 f ndash1( x) = mdashmdashmdashmdash 2
(c) Based on the diagram the function that maps x
onto z is gf ndash1( x )
x y z
gf ndash1
gf ndash1
gf ndash1( x )
4 ndash x = gmdashndashndashmdash 2
5 = mdashndashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdashndashmdash 4 ndash x 3mdashndashndashmdash ndash 4 2
5 = mdashndashmdashmdashmdashndashmdashmdash 12 ndash 3 x ndash 8 mdashmdashmdashmdashndashmdashmdashmdash 2
10 = mdashndashmdashmdash 4 ndash 3 x
there4 gf ndash1 x rarr 10
4 ndash 3 x x ne
4
3
9
Try Question 11 Self Assess 15
SPMClone
rsquo11
Rearrange making x the subject
Given that gndash1( x ) =2 x + 1
2 x ndash 1 x ne
1
2 find g( x )
Solution
2 x + 1 Let y = mdashmdashmdashmdash 2 x ndash 1
y(2 x ndash 1) = 2 x + 1
2 xy ndash y = 2 x + 1
2 xy ndash 2 x = y + 1
x (2 y ndash 2) = y + 1
y + 1 x = mdashmdashmdashmdash 2 y ndash 2
y + 1 g( y) = mdashmdashmdashmdash 2 y ndash 2
there4 g( x) = x + 1
2 x ndash 2 x ne 1
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Functions 18
19
Try Question 30 SPM Exam Practice 1 ndash Paper 1
4k 2 ndash 3k = 8k + 3
4k 2 ndash 11k ndash 3 = 0
(4k + 1)(k ndash 3) = 0
k = ndash1ndashndash4 or 3
Given that f ndash1( x ) = 1
x x ne ndashm and x + m
g( x ) = 3 ndash x find
1 ndash 3 x (a) the value of m if f ( x ) = mdashndashmdashndashndashmdash x
(b) the values of k if ff ndash1(k 2 ndash 7) = g[(k + 2)2]
Solution
(a) Let f ndash1( x ) = y
f ( y) = x
1 ndash 3 y
mdashndashmdashndashndashndashmdash = x
y 1 ndash 3 y = xy
1 = xy + 3 y
1 = y( x + 3)
1 y = mdashndashmdashmdash x + 3
1 there4 f ndash1( x ) = mdashndashmdashmdash x + 3
1 But it is given that f ndash1( x ) = mdashndashmdashndashndashndashndashndashndashndashmdash x + m
Hence by comparison m = 3
Try Question 21 SPM Exam Practice 1 ndash Paper 2
18
Given the function f x rarr 5 x ndash 2 find ( f 2)ndash1 in the
same form
Solution
Find f 2( x ) first
f 2( x ) = ff ( x )
= f (5 x ndash 2)
= 5(5 x ndash 2) ndash 2 = 25 x ndash 10 ndash 2
= 25 x ndash 12
Next find the inverse of f 2( x )
Let ( f 2)ndash1 ( x ) = y
Thus f 2( y) = x
25 y ndash 12 = x
25 y = x + 12
x + 12 y = mdashmdashndashndashndashmdash 25
x + 12 ( f
2
)ndash1
( x ) = mdashmdashndashndashndashmdash 25
x + 12there4 ( f 2)ndash1 xrarr mdashmdashndashndashndashmdash 25
If the question requiresus to state the answerin the lsquosame formrsquo wehave to express theanswer in the form x + 12(f
2
)ndash1
x rarr mdashmdashmdashmdashmdash 25and not
x + 12(f 2)ndash1 ( x ) = mdashmdashmdashmdashmdash 25
Try Question 20 SPM Exam Practice 1 ndash Paper 2
17
The inverse of g ndash1 will give us back g
2 ndash kx Given that gndash1( x ) = mdashmdashmdashmdash and f ( x ) = 3 x find 4
(a) g( x ) in terms of k
(b) the values of k such that fg(1) = ndash3ndashndash2
k
Solution
2 ndash kx (a) gndash1( x ) = mdashmdashmdashmdash 4
2 ndash kx Let y = mdashmdashmdashmdash 4
4 y = 2 ndash kx
kx = 2 ndash 4 y 2 ndash 4 y x = mdashmdashmdashmdash k
2 ndash 4 y g( y) = mdashmdashmdashmdash k
2 ndash 4 x g( x) = mdashmdashmdashmdash k
(b) fg(1) = ndash3ndashndash2
k
2 ndash 4(1) f mdashmdashmdashmdashndashndashmdash = ndash
3ndashndash2
k k
f ndash2mdashmdash
k = ndash3ndashndash2
k
3ndash2mdashmdash
k = ndash3ndashndash2
k
ndash6
k =
ndash3k
2
ndash3k 2 = ndash12
k 2 = 4
k = plusmn 2
Rearrange making x the subject
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19 Functions
Try Question 22 SPM Exam Practice 1 ndash Paper 2
15
1 Evaluate f ndash1(4) for each of the following
functions
(a) f x rarr 5 ndash 4 x
5(b) f xrarr 6 ndash mdash x ne 0
x
(c) f xrarr x ne ndash3
2
3 x + 2
2 x + 3
2 Find the inverse function of each of the
following functions
(a) f x rarr 7 x ndash 4
3 x ndash 4(b) g x rarr mdashmdashndashmdashmdash 2
(c)3
h xrarr 9 ndashmdash x ne 0 x
(d) x ne3
55 x ndash 3m xrarr
2 x + 2
(e) n x rarr 983152 983151983151983151983151983151983151983151
2 ndash x ndash x x 2
3 Given the functions
4mdash x
f xrarr x ne 0 and
g x rarr 2 x + 3 find each of the followingfunctions
(a) fg (d) g2 (g) f ndash1gndash1
(b) gf (e) f ndash1 (h) gndash1 f ndash1
(c) f 2 (f) gndash1
3 x ndash 1 4 The function f is defined by f x rarr mdashmdashndashmdashmdash
x ndash 2
x ne k find
(a) the value of k
(b) f 2
(c) f ndash1
5 Given the functions f x rarr 2 ndash 4 x and
3g xrarr x ne 1 find
x ndash 1
(a) f ndash1 (c) f ndash1gndash1 (e) (gf )ndash1
(b) gndash1 (d) gf
Is (gf )ndash1 = f ndash1gndash1
6 Given the functions f x rarr 1 ndash 2 x and
g xrarrmdashndashmdashmdash x ndash 2
x + 2 x ne 2 find
(a) f ndash1 (d) fg
(b) gndash1 (e) ( fg)ndash1
(c) gndash1 f ndash1
Is ( fg)ndash1 = gndash1 f ndash1
7 The function f is defined by f x rarr 2 x ndash 1
(a) Find the expressions for f 2 dan f ndash1
(b) Show that ( f ndash1)2 = ( f 2)ndash1
8 Given the function f x rarr 4 x + h and its inverse
kx + 5 function f ndash1 x rarr mdashndashndashmdashmdashmdash find 4
(a) the value of h and of k
(b) the expression for f ndash1 f
9 Given the function f xrarr x
x + p x ne 5 and
x ndash 5
qx + 6 its inverse function f ndash1 x rarr mdashndashndashndashmdashmdash
x ndash 1
x ne 1 find
(a) the value of p
and ofq
(b) the values of x for which f ndash1( x ) = 8 x
10
ndash2
2
ndash1
x y z
The diagram shows the representation of the
mapping of y onto x by the function
f y rarr my + n and the mapping of y onto z by
the function g yrarr m mdash y nemdash Findn ndash 2 y 2
n
(a) the value of m and of n
(b) the function that maps x onto y
(c) the function that maps x onto z
3 x + 10 11 (a) Given that f ndash1( x ) = mdashmdashmdashmdashmdash find f ( x ) 4
2 x + 3 (b) Given that gndash1( x ) = mdashmdashmdashmdash find g( x ) x + 4
(b) ff ndash1(k 2 ndash 7) = g[(k + 2)2]
k 2 ndash 7 = 3 ndash (k + 2)2
k 2 ndash 7 = 3 ndash (k 2 + 4k + 4)
k 2 ndash 7 = 3 ndash k 2 ndash 4k ndash 4
2k 2 + 4k ndash 6 = 0
k 2 + 2k ndash 3 = 0
(k + 3)(k ndash 1) = 0
k = ndash3 or 1
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(a) State the value of k (b) Using the function notation
express f ( x ) in terms of x
[2 marks]
8 The diagram shows the relation
between set X and set Y in the form
of a graph
n
m
k
h
2 4 6 8
Set Y
Set X
State
(a) the relation in the form of
ordered pairs
(b) the type of the relation
(c) the domain of the relation
[3 marks]
12 Functions
13 Absolute Value Functions
9 x f a
10bx ndash 2
4
1 1
The arrow diagram represents
the function f x rarr a
bx ndash 2 x ne k
where a b and k are constants
Find
(a) the value of a and of b
(b) the value of k
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11 Relations
1
15
24
35
45
P Q
6
7
8
9
The arrow diagram shows the
relation between set P and set Q
Based on the arrow diagram state
(a) the domain(b) the range
(c) the codomain
2 The arrow diagram shows the
relation between set A and set B
1
5
6
8
A B
a
e
(a) Represent the given relation
using ordered pairs
(b) State the type of the given
relation
3 Set Q
11
9
7
5
Set P 2 6 8
The above graph represents therelation from set P = 2 6 8 to set
Q = 5 7 9 11 State
(a) the images of 6
(b) the objects of 7
(c) the range
4 P = 2 6 8
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Paper Short Questions1
Based on the above informationthe relation from P to Q is defined
by the ordered pairs (2 1) (2 3)
(6 5) (6 7) State
(a) the images of 2
(b) the object of 7
[2 marks]
5 The diagram below shows the
relation between set P and set Q
x
y
z
10
2030
40
Set P Set Q
State
(a) the range of the relation
(b) the type of the relation
[2 marks]
6 In the diagram below set Q shows
the images of the elements of set P
3
2
ndash2
ndash3
81
16
Set P Set Q
(a) State the type of relation
between set P and set Q
(b) Using function notation
write down a relation between
set P and set Q
[2 marks]
7 The following arrow diagram
represents a linear function f
x f ( x )
2
5
7
k
1
4
6
8
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21 Functions
10 (a) Sketch the graph of the
absolute value function
f ( x ) = 3 ndash x for the domain
0 x 4
(b) Hence state the corresponding
range of values of f ( x )
11 Given the function g( x ) = 2 x ndash 9find the possible values of
x if g( x ) = 4
12 The diagram shows the function
m x rarr x ndash h
h where h is
a constant
7
x x ndash hm
2
h
Find the value of h [2 marks]
13 Given the function f x rarr 983135 x ndash 4983135find the values of x such that
f ( x ) = 9 [2 marks]
14 The given diagram shows the graph
of the function f ( x ) = |2 x ndash 3| for thedomain 0 le x le 4
y
x
3
4O k
State(a) the value of k
(b) the range of values of f ( x )
corresponding to the given
domain [3 marks]
14 Composite Functions
15 The functions f and g are defined by
f x rarr 3 x ndash 2 and g x rarr x + 2
respectively Calculate fg(5)
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16 Given the functions g x rarr 4 + x 2
and h x rarr 2 x ndash 4 find gh
17 Given the function f x rarr 4 ndash 5 x
find f 2
18 Given that f x rarr 2 x + m and
f 2 x rarr px + 6 find the value of m
and of p
19 Given the functions f x rarr 3 x ndash 7
and fg x rarr x 2 + 1 find the
function g
20 The function f is defined by
f x rarr x ndash 2 Another function g is
such that gf x rarr x 2 + 1 Find the
function g
21 Given the functions f ( x ) = 2 x ndash 4
and fg( x ) = 8 x + 2 find gf ( x )
22 Given the functions h( x ) = 7 x ndash 1
and the composite function
hg( x ) = 35 x + 13 find
(a) g( x )
(b) the value of x when
gh( x ) = 4
[4 marks]
23 Given the function g x rarr px + q
and its composite function
g2 x rarr 49 x ndash 32 find the value of p
and of q such that p gt 0
[3 marks]
24 Given the function f ( x) = x + 4 and
g( x ) = tx ndash 6 find
(a) f (6)
(b) the value of t such that
gf (6) = 24
[3 marks]
25 Given the function g x rarr 4 x ndash 1
and h x rarr 8 x find
(a) hg ( x )
(b) the value of x if hg( x ) = 2g( x )
[4 marks]
15 Inverse Functions
26 Given the function f ( x ) =4 x + 3
x + 5
x ne ndash5 calculate the value of
f ndash1(2)
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27 Given the function g x rarr 4 x + 1
x + 4
x ne ndash4 find gndash1
28 Given the functions f ( x ) =2
x ndash3
x ne 3 and g( x ) = 4 x ndash 1 find
f ndash1g
1ndashndash
2
29 Given the function f x rarr 3 x + h
and its inverse function
f ndash1 x rarr kx ndash2ndashndash3
find the value of h
and of k
30 Given the function f ( x ) =24
px + q
f (1) = 8 find
(a) the value of p and of q
(b) the values of k if f ndash1 (k ) = k
31 Given the inverse function
f ndash1( x ) = 2 x ndash 5 find
(a) f ( x )
(b) the values of k if
f ndash1 f (k ) = k 2 ndash 12
32
x fndash14 x + p
ndash2
ndash6
The arrow diagram represents
f ndash1( x ) = 4 x + p where
p is a constant Find
(a) the value of p(b) f ( x )
33 Given the functions f ( x ) =2
3 x + 1
(a) gndash1 f ( x )
(b) the values of x which are
mapped onto themselves
under the function f
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34 Given that g x rarr 4 x ndash 1 and
h x rarr x 2 ndash 3 x + 5 find
(a) gndash1(7)
(b) hg( x )
[4 marks]
35 Given the functions h x rarr mmdashndash x
ndash 3
x ne 0 and h ndash1 x rarr
10mdashmdashmdash x + k
x ne ndashk
where m and k are constants find
the value of m and of k
[3 marks]
36 In the following arrow diagram the
function f maps x onto y and the
function g maps y onto z
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14 Composite Functions
1 The following diagram shows the
functions f and g that are defined
by f xrarr ax + b and g x rarr10
c ndash x
x ne c respectively
ndash2
ndash 4
4
17
ndash3
m
g
g
f
f
Find
(a) the value of a of b and of c(b) the value of m
(c) the expression for gf
2 The functions f and g are
defined by f x rarr hx ndash 5 and
g x rarr x 2 + 3 x + 5 respectively
If the composite function fg is
defined by fg x rarr 2 x 2 + kx + 5
find the value of h and of k
3 The functions f and g are definedax
by f xrarr mdashmdashmdash x ne 1 and1 ndash x
g x rarr bx ndash 1 respectively If
f (4) = ndash4 and g(2) = 3 find
(a) the value of a and of b
(b) the value of x for which
fg =gf
4 Given the functions f x rarr 3 ndash x
1and g xrarr mdashmdashmdash x ne 1 find the
1 ndash x
expression for each of the
following
(a) fg
(b) f 2
(c) f 13
(d) g
2
(e) g3
(f) g19
5 The function f is defined by
f x rarr 2 x + 3 Another function g is
such that gf x rarr 4 x 2 + 12 x + 15
Find
(a) the function g
(b) the values of c if g(c) = 7c
(c) the values of x if fg = gf
6
5
89
x y
f
g
z
The above arrow diagram shows
the representation of the mapping
of x onto y by the function f x rarr
4 x ndash a and the mapping of y onto z
b by the function g y rarr mdashmdashndashndashmdash
12 ndash y
y ne 12 Find
(a) the value of a and of b
(b) the expression for the function
that maps x onto z
(c) the element x that does not
change when it is mapped
onto z
7 The functions f and g are
defined by f x rarr 2 x + 3 and
g x rarr x 2 + bx + c respectively
If the composite function fg is
given by fg x rarr 2 x 2 + 4 x ndash 3
find
(a) the value of b and of c
(b) the value of g2(1)
x y f g
z
4
1
ndash2
Write down the value of (a) gndash1(4)
(b) gf (1)
[2 marks]
37 The functionsh and w are defined
by h( x ) = 3 x + 5 and w( x ) =2
1 ndash 4 x
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(a) hndash1(6)
(b) wndash1( x ) [4 marks]
38 Given the functions m x rarr 4 x ndash 6
and n xrarr 3
mdash x
x ne 0 find nm ndash1
[3 marks]
39 Given the function g x rarr 6 ndash 2 x
find(a) g(ndash4)
(b) the value of p such that
gndash1( p) = 8
[3 marks]
40 Given the functions g x rarr 2 x + 3
and h x rarr 5 x ndash 8 find
(a) gndash1( x )
(b) hgndash1(11)
[3 marks]
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23 Functions
8 Given the functions f x rarr 3 x ndash 2
and fg x rarr 4 ndash 15 x find
(a) the expression for gf
(b) the values of n if
gf (n2 ndash 1) = 6n + 6
9 The functions f and f 2 are such
that f x rarr ax + b and
f 2
x rarr 9 x + 8(a) Find the values of a and
the corresponding values
of b
(b) Considering a 0 find the
values of k for which
f (2k + 1) = k (k + 2)
10 The function g is defined by
g x rarr x + 2 Another function f
is such that fg x rarr x 2 + 5 x + 7
Find(a) the function f ( x )
(b) the values of c if f (2c) = 7c
15 Inverse Functions
11 The function f is defined by
f x rarr mx + k where m and k
are constants The function g is
defined by
g xrarr12
mdashmdashmdash
x + 1
x ne ndash1
(a) Find the expression for gndash1
(b) Find the expression for fg in
terms of m and k
(c) If f (3) = gndash1(3) and
fg(ndash2) = ndash2 find the value of m
and of k
12 Given the functions f x rarr x + 1
x ndash 2
x ne 2 and g xrarrmdashmdashmdashmdash
x
kx + 3 x ne 0
find the value of k if gf ndash1(0) = 3
13 Given the function f x rarr x + p
x + q
x ne ndashq and its inverse function
f ndash1 x rarr2 ndash 3 x
1 ndash x x ne 1 find
(a) the value of p and of q
(b) the values of k if f 2(k ) =1mdash3 k
14
7
5
3
ndash1
A B
f
gndash1
C
The diagram shows the mapping of
the functions f and gndash1 such that
f x rarr
2 x + a andg x rarr bx + c Given that g maps 1
onto itself find
(a) the value of a
(b) the value of b and of c
15 Given the function f x rarr 5 x + h
and its inverse function
f ndash1 x rarr kx +2mdash5 find
(a) the value of h and of k
(b) (i) f (3) (ii) f ndash1 f (3)
mx ndash n 16 Given the function f x rarr mdashmdashmdashndashndashndashmdash x ndash 2
x ne 2 and its inverse function
f ndash1 x rarrndash
mdashmdashmdashmdash x ne 2 find5 ndash 2 x
2 ndash x
(a) the value of m and of n
(b) the value of k for which
f (k ) = k + 2
17 The following diagram represents
the mapping of y onto x by the
function f y rarr hy + k and
the mapping of y onto z by the
function g y rarr6
2 y ndash k y ne
k
2
3 2
ndash2
x y z
Find
(a) the value of h and of k
(b) the function that maps x
onto y
(c) the function that maps x
onto z
18 Given the functions f ( x ) = 2 x ndash 5
3 x and g( x ) = mdashmdashmdash x ne ndash3 find
x + 3
(a) f ndash1g( x )
(b) the value of x for which
gf (ndash x ) = f 2(2)
19 Given that f x rarr p ndash qx find
(a) f ndash1( x ) in terms of p and q
(b) the value of p and of q if
f ndash1(8) = ndash1 and f (1) = ndash2
3 ndash kx 20 Given that gndash1( x ) = mdashmdashmdashmdash and
2
f ( x ) = 2 x 2 ndash 3 find
(a) g( x ) in terms of k
(b) the value of k for which
g( x 2) = 2 f (ndash x )
21 Given the functions f x rarr hx + k
h 0 and f 2 x rarr 25 x ndash 18
find
(a) the value of h and of k
(b) ( f ndash1)2 in the same form
22 Given that f ndash1( x ) =
1 x ne k
k ndash x
and g( x ) = 2 + x find
(a) f ( x ) in terms of k
(b) the value k if
ff ndash1(k 2 + 2) = g[(5 + k )2]
23 Given that f x rarr 2 x ndash 3 and
g x rarr x
2 + 2 find
(a) f ndash1
g [3 marks]
(b) the function h such that
hg x rarr 2 x + 4
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1 The function f and its inverse function f ndash1 are
defined by f ( x ) =hx
x ndash 3 x ne 3 f ndash1( x ) =
kx
x ndash 2 x ne 2
respectively where h and k are constants Another
function g is defined by g( x ) =1
x x ne 0
(a) Find the value of h and of k [4 marks]
(b) If gf ndash1( x ) = ndash5 x find the values of x [3 marks]
2 Given the functions f xrarr x
2 ndash 2 and g x rarr 3 x + k
where k is a constant find
(a) f ndash1(3) [2 marks]
(b) the value of k if f ndash1g x rarr 6 x ndash 4 [2 marks]
(c) h( x ) such that hf x rarr 9 x ndash 3 [2 marks]
Long Questions
Paper 2
1 The relation between set
X = 6 12 15 21 and set
Y = 3 5 7 is lsquo factor of rsquo
(a) Find the image of 12
(b) Express the relation in the
form of ordered pairs
[3 marks]
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2 Given the functions g( x ) = 5 x ndash 11
and h( x ) = 3 x find the value of
gh(2)
[2 marks]
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3 The inverse function hndash1 is defined
by hndash1 x rarr 3
4 ndash x x ne 4 Find
(a) h( x )
(b) the value of x such that
h( x ) = ndash14
[4 marks]
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Paper 1
1 The graph below shows the relation
between set A and B
40
30
20
10
S e t B
Set A
4321
State
(a) the object of 40
(b) the type of the relation
[2 marks]
2 The relation between two variables
is represented by the following set
of ordered pairs
(ndash4 16) (ndash3 9) (ndash2 4) (2 4)
(3 9) (4 16)
(a) State the type of the above
relation
(b) Represent the above relation
using a function notation
[2 marks]
3 Given the function f ( x ) = px + q and
f 2 ( x ) = 4 x + 9 where p and q are
constants find the value of p and of
q if p lt 0 [3 marks]
4 Given the function f x rarr x + 4
and the composite function
gf x rarr x 2 + 6 x + 2 find
(a) g( x )
(b) fg(4) [4 marks]
5 Given the function f ( x ) =
2 x + p
5 and
its inverse function f ndash1( x ) =
5 x + 3
q
find the value of p and of q
[4 marks]
Short Questions
Paper 1
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14c Further Examples on Composite Functions
5
Given the functions f x rarr hx + k
g x rarr ( x + 1)2 + 2 and fg x rarr 2( x + 1)2 + 1 find
(a) the value of g2(2)
(b) the value of h and of k
Solution
(a) g2(2) = gg(2)
= g[(2 + 1)2 + 2]
= g(11)
= (11 + 1)2 + 2
= 146
(b)
It is given that f x rarr hx + k and
g x rarr ( x + 1)2 + 2
Thus fg( x ) = f [( x + 1)2 + 2]
= h[( x + 1)2 + 2] + k
= h( x + 1)2 + 2h + k
But it is given that fg( x ) = 2( x + 1)2 + 1
Hence by comparison
h = 2 and 2h + k = 1
2(2) + k = 1
k = ndash3
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1 Given the functions f x rarr 983135 4 ndash 5 x 983135 and
g x rarr 983152 983151983151983151983151983151983151983151
x ndash 2 x 2 find the value of
(a) fg(6) (c) f 2(0)
(b) gf (2) (d) g2(27)
2 Find the composite functions fg and gf for each
of the following pairs of functions f and g
(a) f x rarr x 2 ndash 1 (c) f x rarr x ndash 3
g x rarr 3 x + 1 g x rarr983135 x 983135(b) f x rarr ( x + 1)2 (d) f x rarr 2 ndash x
g x rarr 1 ndash 3 x 1 g x rarr mdashmdashmdashmdash
x 2 + 2
3 The functions f and g are defined by
f x rarr 4 x ndash 3 and g x rarr x + 1 respectively
13
Try Question 8 SPM Exam Practice 1 ndash Paper 2
Given the functions f ( x ) = 3 x + 7 and fg( x ) = 22 ndash 3 x
find gf ( x )
Solution
Find g( x ) first
fg( x ) = 22 ndash 3 x
f (g( x )) = 22 ndash 3 x
3g( x ) + 7 = 22 ndash 3 x
3g( x ) = 22 ndash 3 x ndash 7
3g( x ) = 15 ndash 3 x
15 ndash 3 x g( x ) = mdashmdashmdashmdashmdash 3
g( x ) = 5 ndash x
Hence gf ( x ) = g(3 x + 7)
= 5 ndash (3 x + 7)
= 5 ndash 3 x ndash 7
= ndash3 x ndash 2
Substitute the x in f ( x ) = 3 x + 7
darr with g( x )
Substitute the x in g( x ) = 5 ndash x
darr with (3 x ndash 7)
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Functions 14
1 If f x rarr y is a function that maps x onto y its inverse function isdenoted by f ndash1 Inverse function is a function that maps y back to x
x y
f
f ndash1
2 The main step to find the inverse function islsquoLet y = f ( x) then x = f ndash1 (y )rsquo or lsquoLet f ndash1( x) = y then f (y ) = xrsquo
Find the expressions for f 2 and g2 Hence find
the value of x such that
(a) f = g (b) f 2 = g2
4 The functions f and g are defined by
f x rarr mx + 2 and g x rarr kx ndash 3 respectively If
fg = gf find the relation between m and k If
m = 5 find the value of x that satisfies each of the
following equations
(a) f 2 = f (b) g2 = g
5 The functions f and g are defined by
f x rarr ( x + 1)2 and g x rarr x ndash 2 respectively
Find
(a) the composite functions fg and gf
(b) the values of x if
(i) fg = 9
(ii) gf = 14
(c) the value of x if fg = gf
6 Given the functions f x rarr 5 x ndash 7 and
g x rarr 2 x
x ne 0 find the expression for
each of the following functions
(a) fg (c) g6
(b) g2 (d) g7
7 If f is defined by f x rarr x ndash 1
x + 1 x ne ndash1 find the
expression for each of the following functions
(a) f 2 (c) f 16
(b) f 4 (d) f 17
8 The function f and the composite function fg aredefined as follows Find the function g
(a) f x rarr x + 2 fg x rarr 3 x ndash 2
(b) f x rarr 3 x + 2
fg x rarr 2 x + 5
x ndash 2 x ne 2
(c) f x rarr x 2 ndash 1 fg x rarr x 2 + 4 x + 3
9 The function f and the composite function gf are
defined as follows Find the function g
(a) f x rarr
3 x + 1 gf x rarr x ne 2
x ndash 2
(b) f x rarr ndashndash rarr x ne ndashndashndash x
11 5
10 x ndash 1gf x 10
1
(c) f x rarr 3 x + 2 gf x rarr 9 x 2 + 9 x + 2
10 Find the expressions for the functions g and h in
each of the following
(a) f x rarr 2 x fg x rarr 4 x ndash 12
2 x + 1 hf x rarr mdashmdashmdashmdash 2
2 x ndash 1(b) f x rarr 2 x ndash 2 gf x rarr mdashmdashmdashmdash 3
fh x rarr 2 x 2
(c) f x rarr x 2
ndash 2 fg x rarr x 2
+ 6 x + 7 hf x rarr 2 x 2 ndash 7
11 The functions f and g are defined by
f x rarr 1 ndash x and g x rarr px 2 + q respectively If
the composite function gf is given by
gf x rarr 3 x 2 ndash 6 x + 5 find
(a) the value of p and of q
(b) the value of g2(0)
12 The functions f and f 2 are such that
f x rarr hx + k and f 2 x rarr 9 x + 16
(a) Find the values of h and the corresponding
values of k
(b) Considering h 0 find the values of x such
that f ( x 2) = 8 x
15 Inverse Functions
15a To Find Inverse Functions
Facts
bull (fg)ndash1 = gndash1f ndash1 and ( gf )ndash1 = f ndash1 g ndash1
bull (f2
)ndash1
= (fndash1
)2
bull ff ndash1( x ) = f ndash1f ( x ) = x
Facts
The conditions for the existenceof inverse functions are(a) the function must be one-to-
one(b) that every element in the
codomain must be linked toan object
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1 + 2 y there4 f ndash1( y) = mdashmdashndashmdash 2 ndash y
1 + 2 x f ndash1( x ) = mdashmdashndashmdash 2 ndash x
there4 f ndash1
Method 2
Let f ndash1( x ) = y
Thus f ( y) = x
2 y ndash 1 mdashmdashndashmdash = x y + 2
2 y ndash 1 = x ( y + 2)
2 y ndash 1 = xy + 2 x
2 y ndash xy = 2 x + 1
y(2 ndash x ) = 2 x + 1
2 x + 1 y = mdashmdashndashmdash 2 ndash x
2 x + 1 f ndash1( x ) = mdashmdashndashmdash 2 ndash x
there4 f ndash1 x rarr
In the SPM marking schemeit is not compulsory forstudents to write x ne 2
Rearrange the formulamaking y the subject
14
Try Question 2 Self Assess 15
Find the inverse function of f x rarr x ne ndash2
2 x ndash 1
x + 2
Solution
Method 1
2 x ndash 1 f x rarr mdashmdashndashmdash x + 2
2 x ndash 1 Let y = mdashmdashndashmdash x + 2
y( x + 2) = 2 x ndash 1
yx + 2 y = 2 x ndash 1
yx ndash 2 x = ndash1 ndash 2 y
x ( y ndash 2) = ndash1 ndash 2 y
ndash1 ndash 2 y x = mdashndashndashndashmdashndashmdash y ndash 2
ndash(1 + 2 y) x = mdashndashndashndashmdashndashmdashndashndashmdash ndash(2 ndash y)
1 + 2 y x = mdashmdashndashmdash 2 ndash y
Rearrange making x the subject
Cross multiplication
Expand the left-handside
Group the terms in xtogether
Factorise the
left-hand side
Making x the subject
15
Given the functions f ( x ) = 6 ndash 2 x and g( x ) =1ndashndash
x
x ne 0 find f ndash1gndash1
Solution
First of all find the inverse functions f ndash1 and gndash1
f ( x ) = 6 ndash 2 x
Let f ndash1( x ) = y
Thus f ( y) = x
6 ndash 2 y = x
6 ndash x = 2 y
6 ndash x y = mdashndashndashndashmdash 2
6 ndash x there4
f
ndash1
( x ) = mdashndashndashndashmdash 2
g( x ) =1ndashndash x
Let gndash1( x ) = y
Thus g( y) = x
1ndashndash y
= x
y =1ndashndash x
there4 gndash1( x ) =1ndashndash x
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Given the function f ndash1 x rarr
find the value of f ndash1(3)
Solution
Let y = f ndash1
(3) f ( y) = 3
y + 8 mdashmdashmdash = 3 y ndash 6
y + 8 = 3( y ndash 6)
y + 8 = 3 y ndash 18
2 y = 26
y = 13
there4 f ndash1(3) = 13
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7
Try Questions 8ndash9 Self Assess 15
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Given the function f x rarr mdashmdashmdashmdash and its
x hx ndash 5
x ne 2 x ndash 2
inverse function f ndash1 x rarr
mdashmdashmdashmdash2 x + k
x ne 3 find x ndash 3
(a) the value of h and of k
(b) the values of t such that f (t ) =4ndashndash3
t
Solution
(a) Let f ndash1( x ) = y Thus f ( y) = x
hy ndash 5 mdashmdashmdashmdash = x y ndash 2
hy ndash 5 = x ( y ndash 2)
hy ndash 5 = xy ndash 2 x
2 x ndash 5 = xy ndash hy
2 x ndash 5 = y( x ndash h)
2 x ndash 5 y = mdashmdashmdashmdash x ndash h
2 x ndash 5 there4 f ndash1( x ) = mdashmdashmdashmdash
x ndash h
2 x + k But it is given that f ndash1( x ) = mdashmdashmdashmdash x ndash 3
Hence by comparison k = ndash5 h = 3
(b) f(t ) =4ndashndash3
t
3t ndash 5 mdashmdashmdashmdash =
4ndashndash3
t t ndash 2
3(3t ndash 5) = 4t (t ndash 2)
9t ndash 15 = 4t 2 ndash 8t
0 = 4t 2 ndash 17t + 15
0 = (4t ndash 5)(t ndash 3)
t =5ndashndash4 or 3
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Hence f ndash1gndash1 ( x )
= f ndash11ndashndash x 6 ndash 1ndashndash x = mdashndashmdashmdashndashndashmdash 2
= mdashndashmdashmdashndashndashmdash x ne 02 x
6 x ndash 1
Apply the compositefunction of gndash1 followed by f ndash1
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10
x
f
y z
g
The above diagram shows the representation of the
mapping of y onto x by the function
f y rarr py + q and the mapping of y onto z by
the function
5 qg yrarrmdashmdashndashmdash ndashndash Find
3 y ne
3 y ndash q
(a) the value of p and of q
(b) the function that maps x onto y
(c) the function that maps x onto z
Solution
5(a) f y rarr py + q g y rarr mdashndashmdashndashmdash 3 y ndash q
5 f ( y) = py + q g( y) = mdashndashmdashndashmdash 3 y ndash q
f 3ndashndash2 = 1 g3
ndashndash2 = 10
5
3ndashndash2
p + q = 1 mdashndashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdash = 10
33ndashndash2 ndash q
3 p + 2q = 2 1 5mdashndashmdashmdash = 10
9ndashndash2 ndash q
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Try Question 10 Self Assess 15
The inverse of an inverse function f ndash1( x) will give
us back the original function f ( x)
15b To Find a Function Given its InverseFunction
15c Further Examples on InverseFunctions
16
The function f is defined by f ( x ) =
2 x + 1 x ne 1
x ndash 1
If f ndash1(k ) =4ndashndash3
k find the values of k
Solution
f ndash1(k ) =4ndashndash3
k
k = f 4ndashndash3
k
24k ndashndash3 + 1 k = mdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdash
4k ndashndash3
ndash 1
8k + 3 mdashmdashmdashmdash 3 k = mdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdash 4k ndash 3 mdashmdashmdashmdash 3
8k + 3 3 k = mdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdash 3 4k ndash 3
8k + 3 k = mdashmdashmdashmdash 4k ndash 3
If f ndash1 ( x ) = y then x = f ( y )
5 mdashndashmdashmdashndashmdash = 10 9 ndash 2q mdashndashmdashmdashmdash 2
10 mdashndashmdashmdashmdash = 10 9 ndash 2q
1 mdashndashmdashmdashmdashmdash = 1 9 ndash 2q
1 = 9 ndash 2q
2q = 8 q = 4
From 1 When q = 4 3 p + 2(4) = 2
p = ndash2
(b) The function that maps x onto y is f ndash1( x )
It has been found that f ( y) = ndash2 y + 4
Let f ndash1( x ) = w
Thus f (w) = x
ndash2w + 4 = x
4 ndash x = 2w
4 ndash x
w = mdashndashndashmdash 2 4 ndash x there4 f ndash1( x) = mdashmdashmdashmdash 2
(c) Based on the diagram the function that maps x
onto z is gf ndash1( x )
x y z
gf ndash1
gf ndash1
gf ndash1( x )
4 ndash x = gmdashndashndashmdash 2
5 = mdashndashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdashndashmdash 4 ndash x 3mdashndashndashmdash ndash 4 2
5 = mdashndashmdashmdashmdashndashmdashmdash 12 ndash 3 x ndash 8 mdashmdashmdashmdashndashmdashmdashmdash 2
10 = mdashndashmdashmdash 4 ndash 3 x
there4 gf ndash1 x rarr 10
4 ndash 3 x x ne
4
3
9
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Given that gndash1( x ) =2 x + 1
2 x ndash 1 x ne
1
2 find g( x )
Solution
2 x + 1 Let y = mdashmdashmdashmdash 2 x ndash 1
y(2 x ndash 1) = 2 x + 1
2 xy ndash y = 2 x + 1
2 xy ndash 2 x = y + 1
x (2 y ndash 2) = y + 1
y + 1 x = mdashmdashmdashmdash 2 y ndash 2
y + 1 g( y) = mdashmdashmdashmdash 2 y ndash 2
there4 g( x) = x + 1
2 x ndash 2 x ne 1
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19
Try Question 30 SPM Exam Practice 1 ndash Paper 1
4k 2 ndash 3k = 8k + 3
4k 2 ndash 11k ndash 3 = 0
(4k + 1)(k ndash 3) = 0
k = ndash1ndashndash4 or 3
Given that f ndash1( x ) = 1
x x ne ndashm and x + m
g( x ) = 3 ndash x find
1 ndash 3 x (a) the value of m if f ( x ) = mdashndashmdashndashndashmdash x
(b) the values of k if ff ndash1(k 2 ndash 7) = g[(k + 2)2]
Solution
(a) Let f ndash1( x ) = y
f ( y) = x
1 ndash 3 y
mdashndashmdashndashndashndashmdash = x
y 1 ndash 3 y = xy
1 = xy + 3 y
1 = y( x + 3)
1 y = mdashndashmdashmdash x + 3
1 there4 f ndash1( x ) = mdashndashmdashmdash x + 3
1 But it is given that f ndash1( x ) = mdashndashmdashndashndashndashndashndashndashndashmdash x + m
Hence by comparison m = 3
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18
Given the function f x rarr 5 x ndash 2 find ( f 2)ndash1 in the
same form
Solution
Find f 2( x ) first
f 2( x ) = ff ( x )
= f (5 x ndash 2)
= 5(5 x ndash 2) ndash 2 = 25 x ndash 10 ndash 2
= 25 x ndash 12
Next find the inverse of f 2( x )
Let ( f 2)ndash1 ( x ) = y
Thus f 2( y) = x
25 y ndash 12 = x
25 y = x + 12
x + 12 y = mdashmdashndashndashndashmdash 25
x + 12 ( f
2
)ndash1
( x ) = mdashmdashndashndashndashmdash 25
x + 12there4 ( f 2)ndash1 xrarr mdashmdashndashndashndashmdash 25
If the question requiresus to state the answerin the lsquosame formrsquo wehave to express theanswer in the form x + 12(f
2
)ndash1
x rarr mdashmdashmdashmdashmdash 25and not
x + 12(f 2)ndash1 ( x ) = mdashmdashmdashmdashmdash 25
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17
The inverse of g ndash1 will give us back g
2 ndash kx Given that gndash1( x ) = mdashmdashmdashmdash and f ( x ) = 3 x find 4
(a) g( x ) in terms of k
(b) the values of k such that fg(1) = ndash3ndashndash2
k
Solution
2 ndash kx (a) gndash1( x ) = mdashmdashmdashmdash 4
2 ndash kx Let y = mdashmdashmdashmdash 4
4 y = 2 ndash kx
kx = 2 ndash 4 y 2 ndash 4 y x = mdashmdashmdashmdash k
2 ndash 4 y g( y) = mdashmdashmdashmdash k
2 ndash 4 x g( x) = mdashmdashmdashmdash k
(b) fg(1) = ndash3ndashndash2
k
2 ndash 4(1) f mdashmdashmdashmdashndashndashmdash = ndash
3ndashndash2
k k
f ndash2mdashmdash
k = ndash3ndashndash2
k
3ndash2mdashmdash
k = ndash3ndashndash2
k
ndash6
k =
ndash3k
2
ndash3k 2 = ndash12
k 2 = 4
k = plusmn 2
Rearrange making x the subject
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Try Question 22 SPM Exam Practice 1 ndash Paper 2
15
1 Evaluate f ndash1(4) for each of the following
functions
(a) f x rarr 5 ndash 4 x
5(b) f xrarr 6 ndash mdash x ne 0
x
(c) f xrarr x ne ndash3
2
3 x + 2
2 x + 3
2 Find the inverse function of each of the
following functions
(a) f x rarr 7 x ndash 4
3 x ndash 4(b) g x rarr mdashmdashndashmdashmdash 2
(c)3
h xrarr 9 ndashmdash x ne 0 x
(d) x ne3
55 x ndash 3m xrarr
2 x + 2
(e) n x rarr 983152 983151983151983151983151983151983151983151
2 ndash x ndash x x 2
3 Given the functions
4mdash x
f xrarr x ne 0 and
g x rarr 2 x + 3 find each of the followingfunctions
(a) fg (d) g2 (g) f ndash1gndash1
(b) gf (e) f ndash1 (h) gndash1 f ndash1
(c) f 2 (f) gndash1
3 x ndash 1 4 The function f is defined by f x rarr mdashmdashndashmdashmdash
x ndash 2
x ne k find
(a) the value of k
(b) f 2
(c) f ndash1
5 Given the functions f x rarr 2 ndash 4 x and
3g xrarr x ne 1 find
x ndash 1
(a) f ndash1 (c) f ndash1gndash1 (e) (gf )ndash1
(b) gndash1 (d) gf
Is (gf )ndash1 = f ndash1gndash1
6 Given the functions f x rarr 1 ndash 2 x and
g xrarrmdashndashmdashmdash x ndash 2
x + 2 x ne 2 find
(a) f ndash1 (d) fg
(b) gndash1 (e) ( fg)ndash1
(c) gndash1 f ndash1
Is ( fg)ndash1 = gndash1 f ndash1
7 The function f is defined by f x rarr 2 x ndash 1
(a) Find the expressions for f 2 dan f ndash1
(b) Show that ( f ndash1)2 = ( f 2)ndash1
8 Given the function f x rarr 4 x + h and its inverse
kx + 5 function f ndash1 x rarr mdashndashndashmdashmdashmdash find 4
(a) the value of h and of k
(b) the expression for f ndash1 f
9 Given the function f xrarr x
x + p x ne 5 and
x ndash 5
qx + 6 its inverse function f ndash1 x rarr mdashndashndashndashmdashmdash
x ndash 1
x ne 1 find
(a) the value of p
and ofq
(b) the values of x for which f ndash1( x ) = 8 x
10
ndash2
2
ndash1
x y z
The diagram shows the representation of the
mapping of y onto x by the function
f y rarr my + n and the mapping of y onto z by
the function g yrarr m mdash y nemdash Findn ndash 2 y 2
n
(a) the value of m and of n
(b) the function that maps x onto y
(c) the function that maps x onto z
3 x + 10 11 (a) Given that f ndash1( x ) = mdashmdashmdashmdashmdash find f ( x ) 4
2 x + 3 (b) Given that gndash1( x ) = mdashmdashmdashmdash find g( x ) x + 4
(b) ff ndash1(k 2 ndash 7) = g[(k + 2)2]
k 2 ndash 7 = 3 ndash (k + 2)2
k 2 ndash 7 = 3 ndash (k 2 + 4k + 4)
k 2 ndash 7 = 3 ndash k 2 ndash 4k ndash 4
2k 2 + 4k ndash 6 = 0
k 2 + 2k ndash 3 = 0
(k + 3)(k ndash 1) = 0
k = ndash3 or 1
ff ndash1( x ) = x is always true and it hasto be memorised
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(a) State the value of k (b) Using the function notation
express f ( x ) in terms of x
[2 marks]
8 The diagram shows the relation
between set X and set Y in the form
of a graph
n
m
k
h
2 4 6 8
Set Y
Set X
State
(a) the relation in the form of
ordered pairs
(b) the type of the relation
(c) the domain of the relation
[3 marks]
12 Functions
13 Absolute Value Functions
9 x f a
10bx ndash 2
4
1 1
The arrow diagram represents
the function f x rarr a
bx ndash 2 x ne k
where a b and k are constants
Find
(a) the value of a and of b
(b) the value of k
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11 Relations
1
15
24
35
45
P Q
6
7
8
9
The arrow diagram shows the
relation between set P and set Q
Based on the arrow diagram state
(a) the domain(b) the range
(c) the codomain
2 The arrow diagram shows the
relation between set A and set B
1
5
6
8
A B
a
e
(a) Represent the given relation
using ordered pairs
(b) State the type of the given
relation
3 Set Q
11
9
7
5
Set P 2 6 8
The above graph represents therelation from set P = 2 6 8 to set
Q = 5 7 9 11 State
(a) the images of 6
(b) the objects of 7
(c) the range
4 P = 2 6 8
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Based on the above informationthe relation from P to Q is defined
by the ordered pairs (2 1) (2 3)
(6 5) (6 7) State
(a) the images of 2
(b) the object of 7
[2 marks]
5 The diagram below shows the
relation between set P and set Q
x
y
z
10
2030
40
Set P Set Q
State
(a) the range of the relation
(b) the type of the relation
[2 marks]
6 In the diagram below set Q shows
the images of the elements of set P
3
2
ndash2
ndash3
81
16
Set P Set Q
(a) State the type of relation
between set P and set Q
(b) Using function notation
write down a relation between
set P and set Q
[2 marks]
7 The following arrow diagram
represents a linear function f
x f ( x )
2
5
7
k
1
4
6
8
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10 (a) Sketch the graph of the
absolute value function
f ( x ) = 3 ndash x for the domain
0 x 4
(b) Hence state the corresponding
range of values of f ( x )
11 Given the function g( x ) = 2 x ndash 9find the possible values of
x if g( x ) = 4
12 The diagram shows the function
m x rarr x ndash h
h where h is
a constant
7
x x ndash hm
2
h
Find the value of h [2 marks]
13 Given the function f x rarr 983135 x ndash 4983135find the values of x such that
f ( x ) = 9 [2 marks]
14 The given diagram shows the graph
of the function f ( x ) = |2 x ndash 3| for thedomain 0 le x le 4
y
x
3
4O k
State(a) the value of k
(b) the range of values of f ( x )
corresponding to the given
domain [3 marks]
14 Composite Functions
15 The functions f and g are defined by
f x rarr 3 x ndash 2 and g x rarr x + 2
respectively Calculate fg(5)
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16 Given the functions g x rarr 4 + x 2
and h x rarr 2 x ndash 4 find gh
17 Given the function f x rarr 4 ndash 5 x
find f 2
18 Given that f x rarr 2 x + m and
f 2 x rarr px + 6 find the value of m
and of p
19 Given the functions f x rarr 3 x ndash 7
and fg x rarr x 2 + 1 find the
function g
20 The function f is defined by
f x rarr x ndash 2 Another function g is
such that gf x rarr x 2 + 1 Find the
function g
21 Given the functions f ( x ) = 2 x ndash 4
and fg( x ) = 8 x + 2 find gf ( x )
22 Given the functions h( x ) = 7 x ndash 1
and the composite function
hg( x ) = 35 x + 13 find
(a) g( x )
(b) the value of x when
gh( x ) = 4
[4 marks]
23 Given the function g x rarr px + q
and its composite function
g2 x rarr 49 x ndash 32 find the value of p
and of q such that p gt 0
[3 marks]
24 Given the function f ( x) = x + 4 and
g( x ) = tx ndash 6 find
(a) f (6)
(b) the value of t such that
gf (6) = 24
[3 marks]
25 Given the function g x rarr 4 x ndash 1
and h x rarr 8 x find
(a) hg ( x )
(b) the value of x if hg( x ) = 2g( x )
[4 marks]
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26 Given the function f ( x ) =4 x + 3
x + 5
x ne ndash5 calculate the value of
f ndash1(2)
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27 Given the function g x rarr 4 x + 1
x + 4
x ne ndash4 find gndash1
28 Given the functions f ( x ) =2
x ndash3
x ne 3 and g( x ) = 4 x ndash 1 find
f ndash1g
1ndashndash
2
29 Given the function f x rarr 3 x + h
and its inverse function
f ndash1 x rarr kx ndash2ndashndash3
find the value of h
and of k
30 Given the function f ( x ) =24
px + q
f (1) = 8 find
(a) the value of p and of q
(b) the values of k if f ndash1 (k ) = k
31 Given the inverse function
f ndash1( x ) = 2 x ndash 5 find
(a) f ( x )
(b) the values of k if
f ndash1 f (k ) = k 2 ndash 12
32
x fndash14 x + p
ndash2
ndash6
The arrow diagram represents
f ndash1( x ) = 4 x + p where
p is a constant Find
(a) the value of p(b) f ( x )
33 Given the functions f ( x ) =2
3 x + 1
(a) gndash1 f ( x )
(b) the values of x which are
mapped onto themselves
under the function f
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34 Given that g x rarr 4 x ndash 1 and
h x rarr x 2 ndash 3 x + 5 find
(a) gndash1(7)
(b) hg( x )
[4 marks]
35 Given the functions h x rarr mmdashndash x
ndash 3
x ne 0 and h ndash1 x rarr
10mdashmdashmdash x + k
x ne ndashk
where m and k are constants find
the value of m and of k
[3 marks]
36 In the following arrow diagram the
function f maps x onto y and the
function g maps y onto z
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14 Composite Functions
1 The following diagram shows the
functions f and g that are defined
by f xrarr ax + b and g x rarr10
c ndash x
x ne c respectively
ndash2
ndash 4
4
17
ndash3
m
g
g
f
f
Find
(a) the value of a of b and of c(b) the value of m
(c) the expression for gf
2 The functions f and g are
defined by f x rarr hx ndash 5 and
g x rarr x 2 + 3 x + 5 respectively
If the composite function fg is
defined by fg x rarr 2 x 2 + kx + 5
find the value of h and of k
3 The functions f and g are definedax
by f xrarr mdashmdashmdash x ne 1 and1 ndash x
g x rarr bx ndash 1 respectively If
f (4) = ndash4 and g(2) = 3 find
(a) the value of a and of b
(b) the value of x for which
fg =gf
4 Given the functions f x rarr 3 ndash x
1and g xrarr mdashmdashmdash x ne 1 find the
1 ndash x
expression for each of the
following
(a) fg
(b) f 2
(c) f 13
(d) g
2
(e) g3
(f) g19
5 The function f is defined by
f x rarr 2 x + 3 Another function g is
such that gf x rarr 4 x 2 + 12 x + 15
Find
(a) the function g
(b) the values of c if g(c) = 7c
(c) the values of x if fg = gf
6
5
89
x y
f
g
z
The above arrow diagram shows
the representation of the mapping
of x onto y by the function f x rarr
4 x ndash a and the mapping of y onto z
b by the function g y rarr mdashmdashndashndashmdash
12 ndash y
y ne 12 Find
(a) the value of a and of b
(b) the expression for the function
that maps x onto z
(c) the element x that does not
change when it is mapped
onto z
7 The functions f and g are
defined by f x rarr 2 x + 3 and
g x rarr x 2 + bx + c respectively
If the composite function fg is
given by fg x rarr 2 x 2 + 4 x ndash 3
find
(a) the value of b and of c
(b) the value of g2(1)
x y f g
z
4
1
ndash2
Write down the value of (a) gndash1(4)
(b) gf (1)
[2 marks]
37 The functionsh and w are defined
by h( x ) = 3 x + 5 and w( x ) =2
1 ndash 4 x
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(b) wndash1( x ) [4 marks]
38 Given the functions m x rarr 4 x ndash 6
and n xrarr 3
mdash x
x ne 0 find nm ndash1
[3 marks]
39 Given the function g x rarr 6 ndash 2 x
find(a) g(ndash4)
(b) the value of p such that
gndash1( p) = 8
[3 marks]
40 Given the functions g x rarr 2 x + 3
and h x rarr 5 x ndash 8 find
(a) gndash1( x )
(b) hgndash1(11)
[3 marks]
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8 Given the functions f x rarr 3 x ndash 2
and fg x rarr 4 ndash 15 x find
(a) the expression for gf
(b) the values of n if
gf (n2 ndash 1) = 6n + 6
9 The functions f and f 2 are such
that f x rarr ax + b and
f 2
x rarr 9 x + 8(a) Find the values of a and
the corresponding values
of b
(b) Considering a 0 find the
values of k for which
f (2k + 1) = k (k + 2)
10 The function g is defined by
g x rarr x + 2 Another function f
is such that fg x rarr x 2 + 5 x + 7
Find(a) the function f ( x )
(b) the values of c if f (2c) = 7c
15 Inverse Functions
11 The function f is defined by
f x rarr mx + k where m and k
are constants The function g is
defined by
g xrarr12
mdashmdashmdash
x + 1
x ne ndash1
(a) Find the expression for gndash1
(b) Find the expression for fg in
terms of m and k
(c) If f (3) = gndash1(3) and
fg(ndash2) = ndash2 find the value of m
and of k
12 Given the functions f x rarr x + 1
x ndash 2
x ne 2 and g xrarrmdashmdashmdashmdash
x
kx + 3 x ne 0
find the value of k if gf ndash1(0) = 3
13 Given the function f x rarr x + p
x + q
x ne ndashq and its inverse function
f ndash1 x rarr2 ndash 3 x
1 ndash x x ne 1 find
(a) the value of p and of q
(b) the values of k if f 2(k ) =1mdash3 k
14
7
5
3
ndash1
A B
f
gndash1
C
The diagram shows the mapping of
the functions f and gndash1 such that
f x rarr
2 x + a andg x rarr bx + c Given that g maps 1
onto itself find
(a) the value of a
(b) the value of b and of c
15 Given the function f x rarr 5 x + h
and its inverse function
f ndash1 x rarr kx +2mdash5 find
(a) the value of h and of k
(b) (i) f (3) (ii) f ndash1 f (3)
mx ndash n 16 Given the function f x rarr mdashmdashmdashndashndashndashmdash x ndash 2
x ne 2 and its inverse function
f ndash1 x rarrndash
mdashmdashmdashmdash x ne 2 find5 ndash 2 x
2 ndash x
(a) the value of m and of n
(b) the value of k for which
f (k ) = k + 2
17 The following diagram represents
the mapping of y onto x by the
function f y rarr hy + k and
the mapping of y onto z by the
function g y rarr6
2 y ndash k y ne
k
2
3 2
ndash2
x y z
Find
(a) the value of h and of k
(b) the function that maps x
onto y
(c) the function that maps x
onto z
18 Given the functions f ( x ) = 2 x ndash 5
3 x and g( x ) = mdashmdashmdash x ne ndash3 find
x + 3
(a) f ndash1g( x )
(b) the value of x for which
gf (ndash x ) = f 2(2)
19 Given that f x rarr p ndash qx find
(a) f ndash1( x ) in terms of p and q
(b) the value of p and of q if
f ndash1(8) = ndash1 and f (1) = ndash2
3 ndash kx 20 Given that gndash1( x ) = mdashmdashmdashmdash and
2
f ( x ) = 2 x 2 ndash 3 find
(a) g( x ) in terms of k
(b) the value of k for which
g( x 2) = 2 f (ndash x )
21 Given the functions f x rarr hx + k
h 0 and f 2 x rarr 25 x ndash 18
find
(a) the value of h and of k
(b) ( f ndash1)2 in the same form
22 Given that f ndash1( x ) =
1 x ne k
k ndash x
and g( x ) = 2 + x find
(a) f ( x ) in terms of k
(b) the value k if
ff ndash1(k 2 + 2) = g[(5 + k )2]
23 Given that f x rarr 2 x ndash 3 and
g x rarr x
2 + 2 find
(a) f ndash1
g [3 marks]
(b) the function h such that
hg x rarr 2 x + 4
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1 The function f and its inverse function f ndash1 are
defined by f ( x ) =hx
x ndash 3 x ne 3 f ndash1( x ) =
kx
x ndash 2 x ne 2
respectively where h and k are constants Another
function g is defined by g( x ) =1
x x ne 0
(a) Find the value of h and of k [4 marks]
(b) If gf ndash1( x ) = ndash5 x find the values of x [3 marks]
2 Given the functions f xrarr x
2 ndash 2 and g x rarr 3 x + k
where k is a constant find
(a) f ndash1(3) [2 marks]
(b) the value of k if f ndash1g x rarr 6 x ndash 4 [2 marks]
(c) h( x ) such that hf x rarr 9 x ndash 3 [2 marks]
Long Questions
Paper 2
1 The relation between set
X = 6 12 15 21 and set
Y = 3 5 7 is lsquo factor of rsquo
(a) Find the image of 12
(b) Express the relation in the
form of ordered pairs
[3 marks]
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2 Given the functions g( x ) = 5 x ndash 11
and h( x ) = 3 x find the value of
gh(2)
[2 marks]
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3 The inverse function hndash1 is defined
by hndash1 x rarr 3
4 ndash x x ne 4 Find
(a) h( x )
(b) the value of x such that
h( x ) = ndash14
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Short Questions
Paper 1
1 The graph below shows the relation
between set A and B
40
30
20
10
S e t B
Set A
4321
State
(a) the object of 40
(b) the type of the relation
[2 marks]
2 The relation between two variables
is represented by the following set
of ordered pairs
(ndash4 16) (ndash3 9) (ndash2 4) (2 4)
(3 9) (4 16)
(a) State the type of the above
relation
(b) Represent the above relation
using a function notation
[2 marks]
3 Given the function f ( x ) = px + q and
f 2 ( x ) = 4 x + 9 where p and q are
constants find the value of p and of
q if p lt 0 [3 marks]
4 Given the function f x rarr x + 4
and the composite function
gf x rarr x 2 + 6 x + 2 find
(a) g( x )
(b) fg(4) [4 marks]
5 Given the function f ( x ) =
2 x + p
5 and
its inverse function f ndash1( x ) =
5 x + 3
q
find the value of p and of q
[4 marks]
Short Questions
Paper 1
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1 If f x rarr y is a function that maps x onto y its inverse function isdenoted by f ndash1 Inverse function is a function that maps y back to x
x y
f
f ndash1
2 The main step to find the inverse function islsquoLet y = f ( x) then x = f ndash1 (y )rsquo or lsquoLet f ndash1( x) = y then f (y ) = xrsquo
Find the expressions for f 2 and g2 Hence find
the value of x such that
(a) f = g (b) f 2 = g2
4 The functions f and g are defined by
f x rarr mx + 2 and g x rarr kx ndash 3 respectively If
fg = gf find the relation between m and k If
m = 5 find the value of x that satisfies each of the
following equations
(a) f 2 = f (b) g2 = g
5 The functions f and g are defined by
f x rarr ( x + 1)2 and g x rarr x ndash 2 respectively
Find
(a) the composite functions fg and gf
(b) the values of x if
(i) fg = 9
(ii) gf = 14
(c) the value of x if fg = gf
6 Given the functions f x rarr 5 x ndash 7 and
g x rarr 2 x
x ne 0 find the expression for
each of the following functions
(a) fg (c) g6
(b) g2 (d) g7
7 If f is defined by f x rarr x ndash 1
x + 1 x ne ndash1 find the
expression for each of the following functions
(a) f 2 (c) f 16
(b) f 4 (d) f 17
8 The function f and the composite function fg aredefined as follows Find the function g
(a) f x rarr x + 2 fg x rarr 3 x ndash 2
(b) f x rarr 3 x + 2
fg x rarr 2 x + 5
x ndash 2 x ne 2
(c) f x rarr x 2 ndash 1 fg x rarr x 2 + 4 x + 3
9 The function f and the composite function gf are
defined as follows Find the function g
(a) f x rarr
3 x + 1 gf x rarr x ne 2
x ndash 2
(b) f x rarr ndashndash rarr x ne ndashndashndash x
11 5
10 x ndash 1gf x 10
1
(c) f x rarr 3 x + 2 gf x rarr 9 x 2 + 9 x + 2
10 Find the expressions for the functions g and h in
each of the following
(a) f x rarr 2 x fg x rarr 4 x ndash 12
2 x + 1 hf x rarr mdashmdashmdashmdash 2
2 x ndash 1(b) f x rarr 2 x ndash 2 gf x rarr mdashmdashmdashmdash 3
fh x rarr 2 x 2
(c) f x rarr x 2
ndash 2 fg x rarr x 2
+ 6 x + 7 hf x rarr 2 x 2 ndash 7
11 The functions f and g are defined by
f x rarr 1 ndash x and g x rarr px 2 + q respectively If
the composite function gf is given by
gf x rarr 3 x 2 ndash 6 x + 5 find
(a) the value of p and of q
(b) the value of g2(0)
12 The functions f and f 2 are such that
f x rarr hx + k and f 2 x rarr 9 x + 16
(a) Find the values of h and the corresponding
values of k
(b) Considering h 0 find the values of x such
that f ( x 2) = 8 x
15 Inverse Functions
15a To Find Inverse Functions
Facts
bull (fg)ndash1 = gndash1f ndash1 and ( gf )ndash1 = f ndash1 g ndash1
bull (f2
)ndash1
= (fndash1
)2
bull ff ndash1( x ) = f ndash1f ( x ) = x
Facts
The conditions for the existenceof inverse functions are(a) the function must be one-to-
one(b) that every element in the
codomain must be linked toan object
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1 + 2 y there4 f ndash1( y) = mdashmdashndashmdash 2 ndash y
1 + 2 x f ndash1( x ) = mdashmdashndashmdash 2 ndash x
there4 f ndash1
Method 2
Let f ndash1( x ) = y
Thus f ( y) = x
2 y ndash 1 mdashmdashndashmdash = x y + 2
2 y ndash 1 = x ( y + 2)
2 y ndash 1 = xy + 2 x
2 y ndash xy = 2 x + 1
y(2 ndash x ) = 2 x + 1
2 x + 1 y = mdashmdashndashmdash 2 ndash x
2 x + 1 f ndash1( x ) = mdashmdashndashmdash 2 ndash x
there4 f ndash1 x rarr
In the SPM marking schemeit is not compulsory forstudents to write x ne 2
Rearrange the formulamaking y the subject
14
Try Question 2 Self Assess 15
Find the inverse function of f x rarr x ne ndash2
2 x ndash 1
x + 2
Solution
Method 1
2 x ndash 1 f x rarr mdashmdashndashmdash x + 2
2 x ndash 1 Let y = mdashmdashndashmdash x + 2
y( x + 2) = 2 x ndash 1
yx + 2 y = 2 x ndash 1
yx ndash 2 x = ndash1 ndash 2 y
x ( y ndash 2) = ndash1 ndash 2 y
ndash1 ndash 2 y x = mdashndashndashndashmdashndashmdash y ndash 2
ndash(1 + 2 y) x = mdashndashndashndashmdashndashmdashndashndashmdash ndash(2 ndash y)
1 + 2 y x = mdashmdashndashmdash 2 ndash y
Rearrange making x the subject
Cross multiplication
Expand the left-handside
Group the terms in xtogether
Factorise the
left-hand side
Making x the subject
15
Given the functions f ( x ) = 6 ndash 2 x and g( x ) =1ndashndash
x
x ne 0 find f ndash1gndash1
Solution
First of all find the inverse functions f ndash1 and gndash1
f ( x ) = 6 ndash 2 x
Let f ndash1( x ) = y
Thus f ( y) = x
6 ndash 2 y = x
6 ndash x = 2 y
6 ndash x y = mdashndashndashndashmdash 2
6 ndash x there4
f
ndash1
( x ) = mdashndashndashndashmdash 2
g( x ) =1ndashndash x
Let gndash1( x ) = y
Thus g( y) = x
1ndashndash y
= x
y =1ndashndash x
there4 gndash1( x ) =1ndashndash x
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6 SPM
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Given the function f ndash1 x rarr
find the value of f ndash1(3)
Solution
Let y = f ndash1
(3) f ( y) = 3
y + 8 mdashmdashmdash = 3 y ndash 6
y + 8 = 3( y ndash 6)
y + 8 = 3 y ndash 18
2 y = 26
y = 13
there4 f ndash1(3) = 13
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7
Try Questions 8ndash9 Self Assess 15
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Given the function f x rarr mdashmdashmdashmdash and its
x hx ndash 5
x ne 2 x ndash 2
inverse function f ndash1 x rarr
mdashmdashmdashmdash2 x + k
x ne 3 find x ndash 3
(a) the value of h and of k
(b) the values of t such that f (t ) =4ndashndash3
t
Solution
(a) Let f ndash1( x ) = y Thus f ( y) = x
hy ndash 5 mdashmdashmdashmdash = x y ndash 2
hy ndash 5 = x ( y ndash 2)
hy ndash 5 = xy ndash 2 x
2 x ndash 5 = xy ndash hy
2 x ndash 5 = y( x ndash h)
2 x ndash 5 y = mdashmdashmdashmdash x ndash h
2 x ndash 5 there4 f ndash1( x ) = mdashmdashmdashmdash
x ndash h
2 x + k But it is given that f ndash1( x ) = mdashmdashmdashmdash x ndash 3
Hence by comparison k = ndash5 h = 3
(b) f(t ) =4ndashndash3
t
3t ndash 5 mdashmdashmdashmdash =
4ndashndash3
t t ndash 2
3(3t ndash 5) = 4t (t ndash 2)
9t ndash 15 = 4t 2 ndash 8t
0 = 4t 2 ndash 17t + 15
0 = (4t ndash 5)(t ndash 3)
t =5ndashndash4 or 3
Try Questions 3ndash7 Self Assess 15
Hence f ndash1gndash1 ( x )
= f ndash11ndashndash x 6 ndash 1ndashndash x = mdashndashmdashmdashndashndashmdash 2
= mdashndashmdashmdashndashndashmdash x ne 02 x
6 x ndash 1
Apply the compositefunction of gndash1 followed by f ndash1
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13ndash2
10
x
f
y z
g
The above diagram shows the representation of the
mapping of y onto x by the function
f y rarr py + q and the mapping of y onto z by
the function
5 qg yrarrmdashmdashndashmdash ndashndash Find
3 y ne
3 y ndash q
(a) the value of p and of q
(b) the function that maps x onto y
(c) the function that maps x onto z
Solution
5(a) f y rarr py + q g y rarr mdashndashmdashndashmdash 3 y ndash q
5 f ( y) = py + q g( y) = mdashndashmdashndashmdash 3 y ndash q
f 3ndashndash2 = 1 g3
ndashndash2 = 10
5
3ndashndash2
p + q = 1 mdashndashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdash = 10
33ndashndash2 ndash q
3 p + 2q = 2 1 5mdashndashmdashmdash = 10
9ndashndash2 ndash q
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Try Question 10 Self Assess 15
The inverse of an inverse function f ndash1( x) will give
us back the original function f ( x)
15b To Find a Function Given its InverseFunction
15c Further Examples on InverseFunctions
16
The function f is defined by f ( x ) =
2 x + 1 x ne 1
x ndash 1
If f ndash1(k ) =4ndashndash3
k find the values of k
Solution
f ndash1(k ) =4ndashndash3
k
k = f 4ndashndash3
k
24k ndashndash3 + 1 k = mdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdash
4k ndashndash3
ndash 1
8k + 3 mdashmdashmdashmdash 3 k = mdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdash 4k ndash 3 mdashmdashmdashmdash 3
8k + 3 3 k = mdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdash 3 4k ndash 3
8k + 3 k = mdashmdashmdashmdash 4k ndash 3
If f ndash1 ( x ) = y then x = f ( y )
5 mdashndashmdashmdashndashmdash = 10 9 ndash 2q mdashndashmdashmdashmdash 2
10 mdashndashmdashmdashmdash = 10 9 ndash 2q
1 mdashndashmdashmdashmdashmdash = 1 9 ndash 2q
1 = 9 ndash 2q
2q = 8 q = 4
From 1 When q = 4 3 p + 2(4) = 2
p = ndash2
(b) The function that maps x onto y is f ndash1( x )
It has been found that f ( y) = ndash2 y + 4
Let f ndash1( x ) = w
Thus f (w) = x
ndash2w + 4 = x
4 ndash x = 2w
4 ndash x
w = mdashndashndashmdash 2 4 ndash x there4 f ndash1( x) = mdashmdashmdashmdash 2
(c) Based on the diagram the function that maps x
onto z is gf ndash1( x )
x y z
gf ndash1
gf ndash1
gf ndash1( x )
4 ndash x = gmdashndashndashmdash 2
5 = mdashndashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdashndashmdash 4 ndash x 3mdashndashndashmdash ndash 4 2
5 = mdashndashmdashmdashmdashndashmdashmdash 12 ndash 3 x ndash 8 mdashmdashmdashmdashndashmdashmdashmdash 2
10 = mdashndashmdashmdash 4 ndash 3 x
there4 gf ndash1 x rarr 10
4 ndash 3 x x ne
4
3
9
Try Question 11 Self Assess 15
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Rearrange making x the subject
Given that gndash1( x ) =2 x + 1
2 x ndash 1 x ne
1
2 find g( x )
Solution
2 x + 1 Let y = mdashmdashmdashmdash 2 x ndash 1
y(2 x ndash 1) = 2 x + 1
2 xy ndash y = 2 x + 1
2 xy ndash 2 x = y + 1
x (2 y ndash 2) = y + 1
y + 1 x = mdashmdashmdashmdash 2 y ndash 2
y + 1 g( y) = mdashmdashmdashmdash 2 y ndash 2
there4 g( x) = x + 1
2 x ndash 2 x ne 1
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19
Try Question 30 SPM Exam Practice 1 ndash Paper 1
4k 2 ndash 3k = 8k + 3
4k 2 ndash 11k ndash 3 = 0
(4k + 1)(k ndash 3) = 0
k = ndash1ndashndash4 or 3
Given that f ndash1( x ) = 1
x x ne ndashm and x + m
g( x ) = 3 ndash x find
1 ndash 3 x (a) the value of m if f ( x ) = mdashndashmdashndashndashmdash x
(b) the values of k if ff ndash1(k 2 ndash 7) = g[(k + 2)2]
Solution
(a) Let f ndash1( x ) = y
f ( y) = x
1 ndash 3 y
mdashndashmdashndashndashndashmdash = x
y 1 ndash 3 y = xy
1 = xy + 3 y
1 = y( x + 3)
1 y = mdashndashmdashmdash x + 3
1 there4 f ndash1( x ) = mdashndashmdashmdash x + 3
1 But it is given that f ndash1( x ) = mdashndashmdashndashndashndashndashndashndashndashmdash x + m
Hence by comparison m = 3
Try Question 21 SPM Exam Practice 1 ndash Paper 2
18
Given the function f x rarr 5 x ndash 2 find ( f 2)ndash1 in the
same form
Solution
Find f 2( x ) first
f 2( x ) = ff ( x )
= f (5 x ndash 2)
= 5(5 x ndash 2) ndash 2 = 25 x ndash 10 ndash 2
= 25 x ndash 12
Next find the inverse of f 2( x )
Let ( f 2)ndash1 ( x ) = y
Thus f 2( y) = x
25 y ndash 12 = x
25 y = x + 12
x + 12 y = mdashmdashndashndashndashmdash 25
x + 12 ( f
2
)ndash1
( x ) = mdashmdashndashndashndashmdash 25
x + 12there4 ( f 2)ndash1 xrarr mdashmdashndashndashndashmdash 25
If the question requiresus to state the answerin the lsquosame formrsquo wehave to express theanswer in the form x + 12(f
2
)ndash1
x rarr mdashmdashmdashmdashmdash 25and not
x + 12(f 2)ndash1 ( x ) = mdashmdashmdashmdashmdash 25
Try Question 20 SPM Exam Practice 1 ndash Paper 2
17
The inverse of g ndash1 will give us back g
2 ndash kx Given that gndash1( x ) = mdashmdashmdashmdash and f ( x ) = 3 x find 4
(a) g( x ) in terms of k
(b) the values of k such that fg(1) = ndash3ndashndash2
k
Solution
2 ndash kx (a) gndash1( x ) = mdashmdashmdashmdash 4
2 ndash kx Let y = mdashmdashmdashmdash 4
4 y = 2 ndash kx
kx = 2 ndash 4 y 2 ndash 4 y x = mdashmdashmdashmdash k
2 ndash 4 y g( y) = mdashmdashmdashmdash k
2 ndash 4 x g( x) = mdashmdashmdashmdash k
(b) fg(1) = ndash3ndashndash2
k
2 ndash 4(1) f mdashmdashmdashmdashndashndashmdash = ndash
3ndashndash2
k k
f ndash2mdashmdash
k = ndash3ndashndash2
k
3ndash2mdashmdash
k = ndash3ndashndash2
k
ndash6
k =
ndash3k
2
ndash3k 2 = ndash12
k 2 = 4
k = plusmn 2
Rearrange making x the subject
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19 Functions
Try Question 22 SPM Exam Practice 1 ndash Paper 2
15
1 Evaluate f ndash1(4) for each of the following
functions
(a) f x rarr 5 ndash 4 x
5(b) f xrarr 6 ndash mdash x ne 0
x
(c) f xrarr x ne ndash3
2
3 x + 2
2 x + 3
2 Find the inverse function of each of the
following functions
(a) f x rarr 7 x ndash 4
3 x ndash 4(b) g x rarr mdashmdashndashmdashmdash 2
(c)3
h xrarr 9 ndashmdash x ne 0 x
(d) x ne3
55 x ndash 3m xrarr
2 x + 2
(e) n x rarr 983152 983151983151983151983151983151983151983151
2 ndash x ndash x x 2
3 Given the functions
4mdash x
f xrarr x ne 0 and
g x rarr 2 x + 3 find each of the followingfunctions
(a) fg (d) g2 (g) f ndash1gndash1
(b) gf (e) f ndash1 (h) gndash1 f ndash1
(c) f 2 (f) gndash1
3 x ndash 1 4 The function f is defined by f x rarr mdashmdashndashmdashmdash
x ndash 2
x ne k find
(a) the value of k
(b) f 2
(c) f ndash1
5 Given the functions f x rarr 2 ndash 4 x and
3g xrarr x ne 1 find
x ndash 1
(a) f ndash1 (c) f ndash1gndash1 (e) (gf )ndash1
(b) gndash1 (d) gf
Is (gf )ndash1 = f ndash1gndash1
6 Given the functions f x rarr 1 ndash 2 x and
g xrarrmdashndashmdashmdash x ndash 2
x + 2 x ne 2 find
(a) f ndash1 (d) fg
(b) gndash1 (e) ( fg)ndash1
(c) gndash1 f ndash1
Is ( fg)ndash1 = gndash1 f ndash1
7 The function f is defined by f x rarr 2 x ndash 1
(a) Find the expressions for f 2 dan f ndash1
(b) Show that ( f ndash1)2 = ( f 2)ndash1
8 Given the function f x rarr 4 x + h and its inverse
kx + 5 function f ndash1 x rarr mdashndashndashmdashmdashmdash find 4
(a) the value of h and of k
(b) the expression for f ndash1 f
9 Given the function f xrarr x
x + p x ne 5 and
x ndash 5
qx + 6 its inverse function f ndash1 x rarr mdashndashndashndashmdashmdash
x ndash 1
x ne 1 find
(a) the value of p
and ofq
(b) the values of x for which f ndash1( x ) = 8 x
10
ndash2
2
ndash1
x y z
The diagram shows the representation of the
mapping of y onto x by the function
f y rarr my + n and the mapping of y onto z by
the function g yrarr m mdash y nemdash Findn ndash 2 y 2
n
(a) the value of m and of n
(b) the function that maps x onto y
(c) the function that maps x onto z
3 x + 10 11 (a) Given that f ndash1( x ) = mdashmdashmdashmdashmdash find f ( x ) 4
2 x + 3 (b) Given that gndash1( x ) = mdashmdashmdashmdash find g( x ) x + 4
(b) ff ndash1(k 2 ndash 7) = g[(k + 2)2]
k 2 ndash 7 = 3 ndash (k + 2)2
k 2 ndash 7 = 3 ndash (k 2 + 4k + 4)
k 2 ndash 7 = 3 ndash k 2 ndash 4k ndash 4
2k 2 + 4k ndash 6 = 0
k 2 + 2k ndash 3 = 0
(k + 3)(k ndash 1) = 0
k = ndash3 or 1
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(a) State the value of k (b) Using the function notation
express f ( x ) in terms of x
[2 marks]
8 The diagram shows the relation
between set X and set Y in the form
of a graph
n
m
k
h
2 4 6 8
Set Y
Set X
State
(a) the relation in the form of
ordered pairs
(b) the type of the relation
(c) the domain of the relation
[3 marks]
12 Functions
13 Absolute Value Functions
9 x f a
10bx ndash 2
4
1 1
The arrow diagram represents
the function f x rarr a
bx ndash 2 x ne k
where a b and k are constants
Find
(a) the value of a and of b
(b) the value of k
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11 Relations
1
15
24
35
45
P Q
6
7
8
9
The arrow diagram shows the
relation between set P and set Q
Based on the arrow diagram state
(a) the domain(b) the range
(c) the codomain
2 The arrow diagram shows the
relation between set A and set B
1
5
6
8
A B
a
e
(a) Represent the given relation
using ordered pairs
(b) State the type of the given
relation
3 Set Q
11
9
7
5
Set P 2 6 8
The above graph represents therelation from set P = 2 6 8 to set
Q = 5 7 9 11 State
(a) the images of 6
(b) the objects of 7
(c) the range
4 P = 2 6 8
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Based on the above informationthe relation from P to Q is defined
by the ordered pairs (2 1) (2 3)
(6 5) (6 7) State
(a) the images of 2
(b) the object of 7
[2 marks]
5 The diagram below shows the
relation between set P and set Q
x
y
z
10
2030
40
Set P Set Q
State
(a) the range of the relation
(b) the type of the relation
[2 marks]
6 In the diagram below set Q shows
the images of the elements of set P
3
2
ndash2
ndash3
81
16
Set P Set Q
(a) State the type of relation
between set P and set Q
(b) Using function notation
write down a relation between
set P and set Q
[2 marks]
7 The following arrow diagram
represents a linear function f
x f ( x )
2
5
7
k
1
4
6
8
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10 (a) Sketch the graph of the
absolute value function
f ( x ) = 3 ndash x for the domain
0 x 4
(b) Hence state the corresponding
range of values of f ( x )
11 Given the function g( x ) = 2 x ndash 9find the possible values of
x if g( x ) = 4
12 The diagram shows the function
m x rarr x ndash h
h where h is
a constant
7
x x ndash hm
2
h
Find the value of h [2 marks]
13 Given the function f x rarr 983135 x ndash 4983135find the values of x such that
f ( x ) = 9 [2 marks]
14 The given diagram shows the graph
of the function f ( x ) = |2 x ndash 3| for thedomain 0 le x le 4
y
x
3
4O k
State(a) the value of k
(b) the range of values of f ( x )
corresponding to the given
domain [3 marks]
14 Composite Functions
15 The functions f and g are defined by
f x rarr 3 x ndash 2 and g x rarr x + 2
respectively Calculate fg(5)
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16 Given the functions g x rarr 4 + x 2
and h x rarr 2 x ndash 4 find gh
17 Given the function f x rarr 4 ndash 5 x
find f 2
18 Given that f x rarr 2 x + m and
f 2 x rarr px + 6 find the value of m
and of p
19 Given the functions f x rarr 3 x ndash 7
and fg x rarr x 2 + 1 find the
function g
20 The function f is defined by
f x rarr x ndash 2 Another function g is
such that gf x rarr x 2 + 1 Find the
function g
21 Given the functions f ( x ) = 2 x ndash 4
and fg( x ) = 8 x + 2 find gf ( x )
22 Given the functions h( x ) = 7 x ndash 1
and the composite function
hg( x ) = 35 x + 13 find
(a) g( x )
(b) the value of x when
gh( x ) = 4
[4 marks]
23 Given the function g x rarr px + q
and its composite function
g2 x rarr 49 x ndash 32 find the value of p
and of q such that p gt 0
[3 marks]
24 Given the function f ( x) = x + 4 and
g( x ) = tx ndash 6 find
(a) f (6)
(b) the value of t such that
gf (6) = 24
[3 marks]
25 Given the function g x rarr 4 x ndash 1
and h x rarr 8 x find
(a) hg ( x )
(b) the value of x if hg( x ) = 2g( x )
[4 marks]
15 Inverse Functions
26 Given the function f ( x ) =4 x + 3
x + 5
x ne ndash5 calculate the value of
f ndash1(2)
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27 Given the function g x rarr 4 x + 1
x + 4
x ne ndash4 find gndash1
28 Given the functions f ( x ) =2
x ndash3
x ne 3 and g( x ) = 4 x ndash 1 find
f ndash1g
1ndashndash
2
29 Given the function f x rarr 3 x + h
and its inverse function
f ndash1 x rarr kx ndash2ndashndash3
find the value of h
and of k
30 Given the function f ( x ) =24
px + q
f (1) = 8 find
(a) the value of p and of q
(b) the values of k if f ndash1 (k ) = k
31 Given the inverse function
f ndash1( x ) = 2 x ndash 5 find
(a) f ( x )
(b) the values of k if
f ndash1 f (k ) = k 2 ndash 12
32
x fndash14 x + p
ndash2
ndash6
The arrow diagram represents
f ndash1( x ) = 4 x + p where
p is a constant Find
(a) the value of p(b) f ( x )
33 Given the functions f ( x ) =2
3 x + 1
(a) gndash1 f ( x )
(b) the values of x which are
mapped onto themselves
under the function f
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34 Given that g x rarr 4 x ndash 1 and
h x rarr x 2 ndash 3 x + 5 find
(a) gndash1(7)
(b) hg( x )
[4 marks]
35 Given the functions h x rarr mmdashndash x
ndash 3
x ne 0 and h ndash1 x rarr
10mdashmdashmdash x + k
x ne ndashk
where m and k are constants find
the value of m and of k
[3 marks]
36 In the following arrow diagram the
function f maps x onto y and the
function g maps y onto z
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14 Composite Functions
1 The following diagram shows the
functions f and g that are defined
by f xrarr ax + b and g x rarr10
c ndash x
x ne c respectively
ndash2
ndash 4
4
17
ndash3
m
g
g
f
f
Find
(a) the value of a of b and of c(b) the value of m
(c) the expression for gf
2 The functions f and g are
defined by f x rarr hx ndash 5 and
g x rarr x 2 + 3 x + 5 respectively
If the composite function fg is
defined by fg x rarr 2 x 2 + kx + 5
find the value of h and of k
3 The functions f and g are definedax
by f xrarr mdashmdashmdash x ne 1 and1 ndash x
g x rarr bx ndash 1 respectively If
f (4) = ndash4 and g(2) = 3 find
(a) the value of a and of b
(b) the value of x for which
fg =gf
4 Given the functions f x rarr 3 ndash x
1and g xrarr mdashmdashmdash x ne 1 find the
1 ndash x
expression for each of the
following
(a) fg
(b) f 2
(c) f 13
(d) g
2
(e) g3
(f) g19
5 The function f is defined by
f x rarr 2 x + 3 Another function g is
such that gf x rarr 4 x 2 + 12 x + 15
Find
(a) the function g
(b) the values of c if g(c) = 7c
(c) the values of x if fg = gf
6
5
89
x y
f
g
z
The above arrow diagram shows
the representation of the mapping
of x onto y by the function f x rarr
4 x ndash a and the mapping of y onto z
b by the function g y rarr mdashmdashndashndashmdash
12 ndash y
y ne 12 Find
(a) the value of a and of b
(b) the expression for the function
that maps x onto z
(c) the element x that does not
change when it is mapped
onto z
7 The functions f and g are
defined by f x rarr 2 x + 3 and
g x rarr x 2 + bx + c respectively
If the composite function fg is
given by fg x rarr 2 x 2 + 4 x ndash 3
find
(a) the value of b and of c
(b) the value of g2(1)
x y f g
z
4
1
ndash2
Write down the value of (a) gndash1(4)
(b) gf (1)
[2 marks]
37 The functionsh and w are defined
by h( x ) = 3 x + 5 and w( x ) =2
1 ndash 4 x
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(b) wndash1( x ) [4 marks]
38 Given the functions m x rarr 4 x ndash 6
and n xrarr 3
mdash x
x ne 0 find nm ndash1
[3 marks]
39 Given the function g x rarr 6 ndash 2 x
find(a) g(ndash4)
(b) the value of p such that
gndash1( p) = 8
[3 marks]
40 Given the functions g x rarr 2 x + 3
and h x rarr 5 x ndash 8 find
(a) gndash1( x )
(b) hgndash1(11)
[3 marks]
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8 Given the functions f x rarr 3 x ndash 2
and fg x rarr 4 ndash 15 x find
(a) the expression for gf
(b) the values of n if
gf (n2 ndash 1) = 6n + 6
9 The functions f and f 2 are such
that f x rarr ax + b and
f 2
x rarr 9 x + 8(a) Find the values of a and
the corresponding values
of b
(b) Considering a 0 find the
values of k for which
f (2k + 1) = k (k + 2)
10 The function g is defined by
g x rarr x + 2 Another function f
is such that fg x rarr x 2 + 5 x + 7
Find(a) the function f ( x )
(b) the values of c if f (2c) = 7c
15 Inverse Functions
11 The function f is defined by
f x rarr mx + k where m and k
are constants The function g is
defined by
g xrarr12
mdashmdashmdash
x + 1
x ne ndash1
(a) Find the expression for gndash1
(b) Find the expression for fg in
terms of m and k
(c) If f (3) = gndash1(3) and
fg(ndash2) = ndash2 find the value of m
and of k
12 Given the functions f x rarr x + 1
x ndash 2
x ne 2 and g xrarrmdashmdashmdashmdash
x
kx + 3 x ne 0
find the value of k if gf ndash1(0) = 3
13 Given the function f x rarr x + p
x + q
x ne ndashq and its inverse function
f ndash1 x rarr2 ndash 3 x
1 ndash x x ne 1 find
(a) the value of p and of q
(b) the values of k if f 2(k ) =1mdash3 k
14
7
5
3
ndash1
A B
f
gndash1
C
The diagram shows the mapping of
the functions f and gndash1 such that
f x rarr
2 x + a andg x rarr bx + c Given that g maps 1
onto itself find
(a) the value of a
(b) the value of b and of c
15 Given the function f x rarr 5 x + h
and its inverse function
f ndash1 x rarr kx +2mdash5 find
(a) the value of h and of k
(b) (i) f (3) (ii) f ndash1 f (3)
mx ndash n 16 Given the function f x rarr mdashmdashmdashndashndashndashmdash x ndash 2
x ne 2 and its inverse function
f ndash1 x rarrndash
mdashmdashmdashmdash x ne 2 find5 ndash 2 x
2 ndash x
(a) the value of m and of n
(b) the value of k for which
f (k ) = k + 2
17 The following diagram represents
the mapping of y onto x by the
function f y rarr hy + k and
the mapping of y onto z by the
function g y rarr6
2 y ndash k y ne
k
2
3 2
ndash2
x y z
Find
(a) the value of h and of k
(b) the function that maps x
onto y
(c) the function that maps x
onto z
18 Given the functions f ( x ) = 2 x ndash 5
3 x and g( x ) = mdashmdashmdash x ne ndash3 find
x + 3
(a) f ndash1g( x )
(b) the value of x for which
gf (ndash x ) = f 2(2)
19 Given that f x rarr p ndash qx find
(a) f ndash1( x ) in terms of p and q
(b) the value of p and of q if
f ndash1(8) = ndash1 and f (1) = ndash2
3 ndash kx 20 Given that gndash1( x ) = mdashmdashmdashmdash and
2
f ( x ) = 2 x 2 ndash 3 find
(a) g( x ) in terms of k
(b) the value of k for which
g( x 2) = 2 f (ndash x )
21 Given the functions f x rarr hx + k
h 0 and f 2 x rarr 25 x ndash 18
find
(a) the value of h and of k
(b) ( f ndash1)2 in the same form
22 Given that f ndash1( x ) =
1 x ne k
k ndash x
and g( x ) = 2 + x find
(a) f ( x ) in terms of k
(b) the value k if
ff ndash1(k 2 + 2) = g[(5 + k )2]
23 Given that f x rarr 2 x ndash 3 and
g x rarr x
2 + 2 find
(a) f ndash1
g [3 marks]
(b) the function h such that
hg x rarr 2 x + 4
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1 The function f and its inverse function f ndash1 are
defined by f ( x ) =hx
x ndash 3 x ne 3 f ndash1( x ) =
kx
x ndash 2 x ne 2
respectively where h and k are constants Another
function g is defined by g( x ) =1
x x ne 0
(a) Find the value of h and of k [4 marks]
(b) If gf ndash1( x ) = ndash5 x find the values of x [3 marks]
2 Given the functions f xrarr x
2 ndash 2 and g x rarr 3 x + k
where k is a constant find
(a) f ndash1(3) [2 marks]
(b) the value of k if f ndash1g x rarr 6 x ndash 4 [2 marks]
(c) h( x ) such that hf x rarr 9 x ndash 3 [2 marks]
Long Questions
Paper 2
1 The relation between set
X = 6 12 15 21 and set
Y = 3 5 7 is lsquo factor of rsquo
(a) Find the image of 12
(b) Express the relation in the
form of ordered pairs
[3 marks]
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2 Given the functions g( x ) = 5 x ndash 11
and h( x ) = 3 x find the value of
gh(2)
[2 marks]
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3 The inverse function hndash1 is defined
by hndash1 x rarr 3
4 ndash x x ne 4 Find
(a) h( x )
(b) the value of x such that
h( x ) = ndash14
[4 marks]
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Paper 1
1 The graph below shows the relation
between set A and B
40
30
20
10
S e t B
Set A
4321
State
(a) the object of 40
(b) the type of the relation
[2 marks]
2 The relation between two variables
is represented by the following set
of ordered pairs
(ndash4 16) (ndash3 9) (ndash2 4) (2 4)
(3 9) (4 16)
(a) State the type of the above
relation
(b) Represent the above relation
using a function notation
[2 marks]
3 Given the function f ( x ) = px + q and
f 2 ( x ) = 4 x + 9 where p and q are
constants find the value of p and of
q if p lt 0 [3 marks]
4 Given the function f x rarr x + 4
and the composite function
gf x rarr x 2 + 6 x + 2 find
(a) g( x )
(b) fg(4) [4 marks]
5 Given the function f ( x ) =
2 x + p
5 and
its inverse function f ndash1( x ) =
5 x + 3
q
find the value of p and of q
[4 marks]
Short Questions
Paper 1
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1 + 2 y there4 f ndash1( y) = mdashmdashndashmdash 2 ndash y
1 + 2 x f ndash1( x ) = mdashmdashndashmdash 2 ndash x
there4 f ndash1
Method 2
Let f ndash1( x ) = y
Thus f ( y) = x
2 y ndash 1 mdashmdashndashmdash = x y + 2
2 y ndash 1 = x ( y + 2)
2 y ndash 1 = xy + 2 x
2 y ndash xy = 2 x + 1
y(2 ndash x ) = 2 x + 1
2 x + 1 y = mdashmdashndashmdash 2 ndash x
2 x + 1 f ndash1( x ) = mdashmdashndashmdash 2 ndash x
there4 f ndash1 x rarr
In the SPM marking schemeit is not compulsory forstudents to write x ne 2
Rearrange the formulamaking y the subject
14
Try Question 2 Self Assess 15
Find the inverse function of f x rarr x ne ndash2
2 x ndash 1
x + 2
Solution
Method 1
2 x ndash 1 f x rarr mdashmdashndashmdash x + 2
2 x ndash 1 Let y = mdashmdashndashmdash x + 2
y( x + 2) = 2 x ndash 1
yx + 2 y = 2 x ndash 1
yx ndash 2 x = ndash1 ndash 2 y
x ( y ndash 2) = ndash1 ndash 2 y
ndash1 ndash 2 y x = mdashndashndashndashmdashndashmdash y ndash 2
ndash(1 + 2 y) x = mdashndashndashndashmdashndashmdashndashndashmdash ndash(2 ndash y)
1 + 2 y x = mdashmdashndashmdash 2 ndash y
Rearrange making x the subject
Cross multiplication
Expand the left-handside
Group the terms in xtogether
Factorise the
left-hand side
Making x the subject
15
Given the functions f ( x ) = 6 ndash 2 x and g( x ) =1ndashndash
x
x ne 0 find f ndash1gndash1
Solution
First of all find the inverse functions f ndash1 and gndash1
f ( x ) = 6 ndash 2 x
Let f ndash1( x ) = y
Thus f ( y) = x
6 ndash 2 y = x
6 ndash x = 2 y
6 ndash x y = mdashndashndashndashmdash 2
6 ndash x there4
f
ndash1
( x ) = mdashndashndashndashmdash 2
g( x ) =1ndashndash x
Let gndash1( x ) = y
Thus g( y) = x
1ndashndash y
= x
y =1ndashndash x
there4 gndash1( x ) =1ndashndash x
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Given the function f ndash1 x rarr
find the value of f ndash1(3)
Solution
Let y = f ndash1
(3) f ( y) = 3
y + 8 mdashmdashmdash = 3 y ndash 6
y + 8 = 3( y ndash 6)
y + 8 = 3 y ndash 18
2 y = 26
y = 13
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7
Try Questions 8ndash9 Self Assess 15
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Given the function f x rarr mdashmdashmdashmdash and its
x hx ndash 5
x ne 2 x ndash 2
inverse function f ndash1 x rarr
mdashmdashmdashmdash2 x + k
x ne 3 find x ndash 3
(a) the value of h and of k
(b) the values of t such that f (t ) =4ndashndash3
t
Solution
(a) Let f ndash1( x ) = y Thus f ( y) = x
hy ndash 5 mdashmdashmdashmdash = x y ndash 2
hy ndash 5 = x ( y ndash 2)
hy ndash 5 = xy ndash 2 x
2 x ndash 5 = xy ndash hy
2 x ndash 5 = y( x ndash h)
2 x ndash 5 y = mdashmdashmdashmdash x ndash h
2 x ndash 5 there4 f ndash1( x ) = mdashmdashmdashmdash
x ndash h
2 x + k But it is given that f ndash1( x ) = mdashmdashmdashmdash x ndash 3
Hence by comparison k = ndash5 h = 3
(b) f(t ) =4ndashndash3
t
3t ndash 5 mdashmdashmdashmdash =
4ndashndash3
t t ndash 2
3(3t ndash 5) = 4t (t ndash 2)
9t ndash 15 = 4t 2 ndash 8t
0 = 4t 2 ndash 17t + 15
0 = (4t ndash 5)(t ndash 3)
t =5ndashndash4 or 3
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Hence f ndash1gndash1 ( x )
= f ndash11ndashndash x 6 ndash 1ndashndash x = mdashndashmdashmdashndashndashmdash 2
= mdashndashmdashmdashndashndashmdash x ne 02 x
6 x ndash 1
Apply the compositefunction of gndash1 followed by f ndash1
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10
x
f
y z
g
The above diagram shows the representation of the
mapping of y onto x by the function
f y rarr py + q and the mapping of y onto z by
the function
5 qg yrarrmdashmdashndashmdash ndashndash Find
3 y ne
3 y ndash q
(a) the value of p and of q
(b) the function that maps x onto y
(c) the function that maps x onto z
Solution
5(a) f y rarr py + q g y rarr mdashndashmdashndashmdash 3 y ndash q
5 f ( y) = py + q g( y) = mdashndashmdashndashmdash 3 y ndash q
f 3ndashndash2 = 1 g3
ndashndash2 = 10
5
3ndashndash2
p + q = 1 mdashndashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdash = 10
33ndashndash2 ndash q
3 p + 2q = 2 1 5mdashndashmdashmdash = 10
9ndashndash2 ndash q
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Try Question 10 Self Assess 15
The inverse of an inverse function f ndash1( x) will give
us back the original function f ( x)
15b To Find a Function Given its InverseFunction
15c Further Examples on InverseFunctions
16
The function f is defined by f ( x ) =
2 x + 1 x ne 1
x ndash 1
If f ndash1(k ) =4ndashndash3
k find the values of k
Solution
f ndash1(k ) =4ndashndash3
k
k = f 4ndashndash3
k
24k ndashndash3 + 1 k = mdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdash
4k ndashndash3
ndash 1
8k + 3 mdashmdashmdashmdash 3 k = mdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdash 4k ndash 3 mdashmdashmdashmdash 3
8k + 3 3 k = mdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdash 3 4k ndash 3
8k + 3 k = mdashmdashmdashmdash 4k ndash 3
If f ndash1 ( x ) = y then x = f ( y )
5 mdashndashmdashmdashndashmdash = 10 9 ndash 2q mdashndashmdashmdashmdash 2
10 mdashndashmdashmdashmdash = 10 9 ndash 2q
1 mdashndashmdashmdashmdashmdash = 1 9 ndash 2q
1 = 9 ndash 2q
2q = 8 q = 4
From 1 When q = 4 3 p + 2(4) = 2
p = ndash2
(b) The function that maps x onto y is f ndash1( x )
It has been found that f ( y) = ndash2 y + 4
Let f ndash1( x ) = w
Thus f (w) = x
ndash2w + 4 = x
4 ndash x = 2w
4 ndash x
w = mdashndashndashmdash 2 4 ndash x there4 f ndash1( x) = mdashmdashmdashmdash 2
(c) Based on the diagram the function that maps x
onto z is gf ndash1( x )
x y z
gf ndash1
gf ndash1
gf ndash1( x )
4 ndash x = gmdashndashndashmdash 2
5 = mdashndashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdashndashmdash 4 ndash x 3mdashndashndashmdash ndash 4 2
5 = mdashndashmdashmdashmdashndashmdashmdash 12 ndash 3 x ndash 8 mdashmdashmdashmdashndashmdashmdashmdash 2
10 = mdashndashmdashmdash 4 ndash 3 x
there4 gf ndash1 x rarr 10
4 ndash 3 x x ne
4
3
9
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Given that gndash1( x ) =2 x + 1
2 x ndash 1 x ne
1
2 find g( x )
Solution
2 x + 1 Let y = mdashmdashmdashmdash 2 x ndash 1
y(2 x ndash 1) = 2 x + 1
2 xy ndash y = 2 x + 1
2 xy ndash 2 x = y + 1
x (2 y ndash 2) = y + 1
y + 1 x = mdashmdashmdashmdash 2 y ndash 2
y + 1 g( y) = mdashmdashmdashmdash 2 y ndash 2
there4 g( x) = x + 1
2 x ndash 2 x ne 1
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19
Try Question 30 SPM Exam Practice 1 ndash Paper 1
4k 2 ndash 3k = 8k + 3
4k 2 ndash 11k ndash 3 = 0
(4k + 1)(k ndash 3) = 0
k = ndash1ndashndash4 or 3
Given that f ndash1( x ) = 1
x x ne ndashm and x + m
g( x ) = 3 ndash x find
1 ndash 3 x (a) the value of m if f ( x ) = mdashndashmdashndashndashmdash x
(b) the values of k if ff ndash1(k 2 ndash 7) = g[(k + 2)2]
Solution
(a) Let f ndash1( x ) = y
f ( y) = x
1 ndash 3 y
mdashndashmdashndashndashndashmdash = x
y 1 ndash 3 y = xy
1 = xy + 3 y
1 = y( x + 3)
1 y = mdashndashmdashmdash x + 3
1 there4 f ndash1( x ) = mdashndashmdashmdash x + 3
1 But it is given that f ndash1( x ) = mdashndashmdashndashndashndashndashndashndashndashmdash x + m
Hence by comparison m = 3
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18
Given the function f x rarr 5 x ndash 2 find ( f 2)ndash1 in the
same form
Solution
Find f 2( x ) first
f 2( x ) = ff ( x )
= f (5 x ndash 2)
= 5(5 x ndash 2) ndash 2 = 25 x ndash 10 ndash 2
= 25 x ndash 12
Next find the inverse of f 2( x )
Let ( f 2)ndash1 ( x ) = y
Thus f 2( y) = x
25 y ndash 12 = x
25 y = x + 12
x + 12 y = mdashmdashndashndashndashmdash 25
x + 12 ( f
2
)ndash1
( x ) = mdashmdashndashndashndashmdash 25
x + 12there4 ( f 2)ndash1 xrarr mdashmdashndashndashndashmdash 25
If the question requiresus to state the answerin the lsquosame formrsquo wehave to express theanswer in the form x + 12(f
2
)ndash1
x rarr mdashmdashmdashmdashmdash 25and not
x + 12(f 2)ndash1 ( x ) = mdashmdashmdashmdashmdash 25
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17
The inverse of g ndash1 will give us back g
2 ndash kx Given that gndash1( x ) = mdashmdashmdashmdash and f ( x ) = 3 x find 4
(a) g( x ) in terms of k
(b) the values of k such that fg(1) = ndash3ndashndash2
k
Solution
2 ndash kx (a) gndash1( x ) = mdashmdashmdashmdash 4
2 ndash kx Let y = mdashmdashmdashmdash 4
4 y = 2 ndash kx
kx = 2 ndash 4 y 2 ndash 4 y x = mdashmdashmdashmdash k
2 ndash 4 y g( y) = mdashmdashmdashmdash k
2 ndash 4 x g( x) = mdashmdashmdashmdash k
(b) fg(1) = ndash3ndashndash2
k
2 ndash 4(1) f mdashmdashmdashmdashndashndashmdash = ndash
3ndashndash2
k k
f ndash2mdashmdash
k = ndash3ndashndash2
k
3ndash2mdashmdash
k = ndash3ndashndash2
k
ndash6
k =
ndash3k
2
ndash3k 2 = ndash12
k 2 = 4
k = plusmn 2
Rearrange making x the subject
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Try Question 22 SPM Exam Practice 1 ndash Paper 2
15
1 Evaluate f ndash1(4) for each of the following
functions
(a) f x rarr 5 ndash 4 x
5(b) f xrarr 6 ndash mdash x ne 0
x
(c) f xrarr x ne ndash3
2
3 x + 2
2 x + 3
2 Find the inverse function of each of the
following functions
(a) f x rarr 7 x ndash 4
3 x ndash 4(b) g x rarr mdashmdashndashmdashmdash 2
(c)3
h xrarr 9 ndashmdash x ne 0 x
(d) x ne3
55 x ndash 3m xrarr
2 x + 2
(e) n x rarr 983152 983151983151983151983151983151983151983151
2 ndash x ndash x x 2
3 Given the functions
4mdash x
f xrarr x ne 0 and
g x rarr 2 x + 3 find each of the followingfunctions
(a) fg (d) g2 (g) f ndash1gndash1
(b) gf (e) f ndash1 (h) gndash1 f ndash1
(c) f 2 (f) gndash1
3 x ndash 1 4 The function f is defined by f x rarr mdashmdashndashmdashmdash
x ndash 2
x ne k find
(a) the value of k
(b) f 2
(c) f ndash1
5 Given the functions f x rarr 2 ndash 4 x and
3g xrarr x ne 1 find
x ndash 1
(a) f ndash1 (c) f ndash1gndash1 (e) (gf )ndash1
(b) gndash1 (d) gf
Is (gf )ndash1 = f ndash1gndash1
6 Given the functions f x rarr 1 ndash 2 x and
g xrarrmdashndashmdashmdash x ndash 2
x + 2 x ne 2 find
(a) f ndash1 (d) fg
(b) gndash1 (e) ( fg)ndash1
(c) gndash1 f ndash1
Is ( fg)ndash1 = gndash1 f ndash1
7 The function f is defined by f x rarr 2 x ndash 1
(a) Find the expressions for f 2 dan f ndash1
(b) Show that ( f ndash1)2 = ( f 2)ndash1
8 Given the function f x rarr 4 x + h and its inverse
kx + 5 function f ndash1 x rarr mdashndashndashmdashmdashmdash find 4
(a) the value of h and of k
(b) the expression for f ndash1 f
9 Given the function f xrarr x
x + p x ne 5 and
x ndash 5
qx + 6 its inverse function f ndash1 x rarr mdashndashndashndashmdashmdash
x ndash 1
x ne 1 find
(a) the value of p
and ofq
(b) the values of x for which f ndash1( x ) = 8 x
10
ndash2
2
ndash1
x y z
The diagram shows the representation of the
mapping of y onto x by the function
f y rarr my + n and the mapping of y onto z by
the function g yrarr m mdash y nemdash Findn ndash 2 y 2
n
(a) the value of m and of n
(b) the function that maps x onto y
(c) the function that maps x onto z
3 x + 10 11 (a) Given that f ndash1( x ) = mdashmdashmdashmdashmdash find f ( x ) 4
2 x + 3 (b) Given that gndash1( x ) = mdashmdashmdashmdash find g( x ) x + 4
(b) ff ndash1(k 2 ndash 7) = g[(k + 2)2]
k 2 ndash 7 = 3 ndash (k + 2)2
k 2 ndash 7 = 3 ndash (k 2 + 4k + 4)
k 2 ndash 7 = 3 ndash k 2 ndash 4k ndash 4
2k 2 + 4k ndash 6 = 0
k 2 + 2k ndash 3 = 0
(k + 3)(k ndash 1) = 0
k = ndash3 or 1
ff ndash1( x ) = x is always true and it hasto be memorised
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(a) State the value of k (b) Using the function notation
express f ( x ) in terms of x
[2 marks]
8 The diagram shows the relation
between set X and set Y in the form
of a graph
n
m
k
h
2 4 6 8
Set Y
Set X
State
(a) the relation in the form of
ordered pairs
(b) the type of the relation
(c) the domain of the relation
[3 marks]
12 Functions
13 Absolute Value Functions
9 x f a
10bx ndash 2
4
1 1
The arrow diagram represents
the function f x rarr a
bx ndash 2 x ne k
where a b and k are constants
Find
(a) the value of a and of b
(b) the value of k
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11 Relations
1
15
24
35
45
P Q
6
7
8
9
The arrow diagram shows the
relation between set P and set Q
Based on the arrow diagram state
(a) the domain(b) the range
(c) the codomain
2 The arrow diagram shows the
relation between set A and set B
1
5
6
8
A B
a
e
(a) Represent the given relation
using ordered pairs
(b) State the type of the given
relation
3 Set Q
11
9
7
5
Set P 2 6 8
The above graph represents therelation from set P = 2 6 8 to set
Q = 5 7 9 11 State
(a) the images of 6
(b) the objects of 7
(c) the range
4 P = 2 6 8
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Based on the above informationthe relation from P to Q is defined
by the ordered pairs (2 1) (2 3)
(6 5) (6 7) State
(a) the images of 2
(b) the object of 7
[2 marks]
5 The diagram below shows the
relation between set P and set Q
x
y
z
10
2030
40
Set P Set Q
State
(a) the range of the relation
(b) the type of the relation
[2 marks]
6 In the diagram below set Q shows
the images of the elements of set P
3
2
ndash2
ndash3
81
16
Set P Set Q
(a) State the type of relation
between set P and set Q
(b) Using function notation
write down a relation between
set P and set Q
[2 marks]
7 The following arrow diagram
represents a linear function f
x f ( x )
2
5
7
k
1
4
6
8
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10 (a) Sketch the graph of the
absolute value function
f ( x ) = 3 ndash x for the domain
0 x 4
(b) Hence state the corresponding
range of values of f ( x )
11 Given the function g( x ) = 2 x ndash 9find the possible values of
x if g( x ) = 4
12 The diagram shows the function
m x rarr x ndash h
h where h is
a constant
7
x x ndash hm
2
h
Find the value of h [2 marks]
13 Given the function f x rarr 983135 x ndash 4983135find the values of x such that
f ( x ) = 9 [2 marks]
14 The given diagram shows the graph
of the function f ( x ) = |2 x ndash 3| for thedomain 0 le x le 4
y
x
3
4O k
State(a) the value of k
(b) the range of values of f ( x )
corresponding to the given
domain [3 marks]
14 Composite Functions
15 The functions f and g are defined by
f x rarr 3 x ndash 2 and g x rarr x + 2
respectively Calculate fg(5)
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16 Given the functions g x rarr 4 + x 2
and h x rarr 2 x ndash 4 find gh
17 Given the function f x rarr 4 ndash 5 x
find f 2
18 Given that f x rarr 2 x + m and
f 2 x rarr px + 6 find the value of m
and of p
19 Given the functions f x rarr 3 x ndash 7
and fg x rarr x 2 + 1 find the
function g
20 The function f is defined by
f x rarr x ndash 2 Another function g is
such that gf x rarr x 2 + 1 Find the
function g
21 Given the functions f ( x ) = 2 x ndash 4
and fg( x ) = 8 x + 2 find gf ( x )
22 Given the functions h( x ) = 7 x ndash 1
and the composite function
hg( x ) = 35 x + 13 find
(a) g( x )
(b) the value of x when
gh( x ) = 4
[4 marks]
23 Given the function g x rarr px + q
and its composite function
g2 x rarr 49 x ndash 32 find the value of p
and of q such that p gt 0
[3 marks]
24 Given the function f ( x) = x + 4 and
g( x ) = tx ndash 6 find
(a) f (6)
(b) the value of t such that
gf (6) = 24
[3 marks]
25 Given the function g x rarr 4 x ndash 1
and h x rarr 8 x find
(a) hg ( x )
(b) the value of x if hg( x ) = 2g( x )
[4 marks]
15 Inverse Functions
26 Given the function f ( x ) =4 x + 3
x + 5
x ne ndash5 calculate the value of
f ndash1(2)
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27 Given the function g x rarr 4 x + 1
x + 4
x ne ndash4 find gndash1
28 Given the functions f ( x ) =2
x ndash3
x ne 3 and g( x ) = 4 x ndash 1 find
f ndash1g
1ndashndash
2
29 Given the function f x rarr 3 x + h
and its inverse function
f ndash1 x rarr kx ndash2ndashndash3
find the value of h
and of k
30 Given the function f ( x ) =24
px + q
f (1) = 8 find
(a) the value of p and of q
(b) the values of k if f ndash1 (k ) = k
31 Given the inverse function
f ndash1( x ) = 2 x ndash 5 find
(a) f ( x )
(b) the values of k if
f ndash1 f (k ) = k 2 ndash 12
32
x fndash14 x + p
ndash2
ndash6
The arrow diagram represents
f ndash1( x ) = 4 x + p where
p is a constant Find
(a) the value of p(b) f ( x )
33 Given the functions f ( x ) =2
3 x + 1
(a) gndash1 f ( x )
(b) the values of x which are
mapped onto themselves
under the function f
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34 Given that g x rarr 4 x ndash 1 and
h x rarr x 2 ndash 3 x + 5 find
(a) gndash1(7)
(b) hg( x )
[4 marks]
35 Given the functions h x rarr mmdashndash x
ndash 3
x ne 0 and h ndash1 x rarr
10mdashmdashmdash x + k
x ne ndashk
where m and k are constants find
the value of m and of k
[3 marks]
36 In the following arrow diagram the
function f maps x onto y and the
function g maps y onto z
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14 Composite Functions
1 The following diagram shows the
functions f and g that are defined
by f xrarr ax + b and g x rarr10
c ndash x
x ne c respectively
ndash2
ndash 4
4
17
ndash3
m
g
g
f
f
Find
(a) the value of a of b and of c(b) the value of m
(c) the expression for gf
2 The functions f and g are
defined by f x rarr hx ndash 5 and
g x rarr x 2 + 3 x + 5 respectively
If the composite function fg is
defined by fg x rarr 2 x 2 + kx + 5
find the value of h and of k
3 The functions f and g are definedax
by f xrarr mdashmdashmdash x ne 1 and1 ndash x
g x rarr bx ndash 1 respectively If
f (4) = ndash4 and g(2) = 3 find
(a) the value of a and of b
(b) the value of x for which
fg =gf
4 Given the functions f x rarr 3 ndash x
1and g xrarr mdashmdashmdash x ne 1 find the
1 ndash x
expression for each of the
following
(a) fg
(b) f 2
(c) f 13
(d) g
2
(e) g3
(f) g19
5 The function f is defined by
f x rarr 2 x + 3 Another function g is
such that gf x rarr 4 x 2 + 12 x + 15
Find
(a) the function g
(b) the values of c if g(c) = 7c
(c) the values of x if fg = gf
6
5
89
x y
f
g
z
The above arrow diagram shows
the representation of the mapping
of x onto y by the function f x rarr
4 x ndash a and the mapping of y onto z
b by the function g y rarr mdashmdashndashndashmdash
12 ndash y
y ne 12 Find
(a) the value of a and of b
(b) the expression for the function
that maps x onto z
(c) the element x that does not
change when it is mapped
onto z
7 The functions f and g are
defined by f x rarr 2 x + 3 and
g x rarr x 2 + bx + c respectively
If the composite function fg is
given by fg x rarr 2 x 2 + 4 x ndash 3
find
(a) the value of b and of c
(b) the value of g2(1)
x y f g
z
4
1
ndash2
Write down the value of (a) gndash1(4)
(b) gf (1)
[2 marks]
37 The functionsh and w are defined
by h( x ) = 3 x + 5 and w( x ) =2
1 ndash 4 x
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(b) wndash1( x ) [4 marks]
38 Given the functions m x rarr 4 x ndash 6
and n xrarr 3
mdash x
x ne 0 find nm ndash1
[3 marks]
39 Given the function g x rarr 6 ndash 2 x
find(a) g(ndash4)
(b) the value of p such that
gndash1( p) = 8
[3 marks]
40 Given the functions g x rarr 2 x + 3
and h x rarr 5 x ndash 8 find
(a) gndash1( x )
(b) hgndash1(11)
[3 marks]
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8 Given the functions f x rarr 3 x ndash 2
and fg x rarr 4 ndash 15 x find
(a) the expression for gf
(b) the values of n if
gf (n2 ndash 1) = 6n + 6
9 The functions f and f 2 are such
that f x rarr ax + b and
f 2
x rarr 9 x + 8(a) Find the values of a and
the corresponding values
of b
(b) Considering a 0 find the
values of k for which
f (2k + 1) = k (k + 2)
10 The function g is defined by
g x rarr x + 2 Another function f
is such that fg x rarr x 2 + 5 x + 7
Find(a) the function f ( x )
(b) the values of c if f (2c) = 7c
15 Inverse Functions
11 The function f is defined by
f x rarr mx + k where m and k
are constants The function g is
defined by
g xrarr12
mdashmdashmdash
x + 1
x ne ndash1
(a) Find the expression for gndash1
(b) Find the expression for fg in
terms of m and k
(c) If f (3) = gndash1(3) and
fg(ndash2) = ndash2 find the value of m
and of k
12 Given the functions f x rarr x + 1
x ndash 2
x ne 2 and g xrarrmdashmdashmdashmdash
x
kx + 3 x ne 0
find the value of k if gf ndash1(0) = 3
13 Given the function f x rarr x + p
x + q
x ne ndashq and its inverse function
f ndash1 x rarr2 ndash 3 x
1 ndash x x ne 1 find
(a) the value of p and of q
(b) the values of k if f 2(k ) =1mdash3 k
14
7
5
3
ndash1
A B
f
gndash1
C
The diagram shows the mapping of
the functions f and gndash1 such that
f x rarr
2 x + a andg x rarr bx + c Given that g maps 1
onto itself find
(a) the value of a
(b) the value of b and of c
15 Given the function f x rarr 5 x + h
and its inverse function
f ndash1 x rarr kx +2mdash5 find
(a) the value of h and of k
(b) (i) f (3) (ii) f ndash1 f (3)
mx ndash n 16 Given the function f x rarr mdashmdashmdashndashndashndashmdash x ndash 2
x ne 2 and its inverse function
f ndash1 x rarrndash
mdashmdashmdashmdash x ne 2 find5 ndash 2 x
2 ndash x
(a) the value of m and of n
(b) the value of k for which
f (k ) = k + 2
17 The following diagram represents
the mapping of y onto x by the
function f y rarr hy + k and
the mapping of y onto z by the
function g y rarr6
2 y ndash k y ne
k
2
3 2
ndash2
x y z
Find
(a) the value of h and of k
(b) the function that maps x
onto y
(c) the function that maps x
onto z
18 Given the functions f ( x ) = 2 x ndash 5
3 x and g( x ) = mdashmdashmdash x ne ndash3 find
x + 3
(a) f ndash1g( x )
(b) the value of x for which
gf (ndash x ) = f 2(2)
19 Given that f x rarr p ndash qx find
(a) f ndash1( x ) in terms of p and q
(b) the value of p and of q if
f ndash1(8) = ndash1 and f (1) = ndash2
3 ndash kx 20 Given that gndash1( x ) = mdashmdashmdashmdash and
2
f ( x ) = 2 x 2 ndash 3 find
(a) g( x ) in terms of k
(b) the value of k for which
g( x 2) = 2 f (ndash x )
21 Given the functions f x rarr hx + k
h 0 and f 2 x rarr 25 x ndash 18
find
(a) the value of h and of k
(b) ( f ndash1)2 in the same form
22 Given that f ndash1( x ) =
1 x ne k
k ndash x
and g( x ) = 2 + x find
(a) f ( x ) in terms of k
(b) the value k if
ff ndash1(k 2 + 2) = g[(5 + k )2]
23 Given that f x rarr 2 x ndash 3 and
g x rarr x
2 + 2 find
(a) f ndash1
g [3 marks]
(b) the function h such that
hg x rarr 2 x + 4
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1 The function f and its inverse function f ndash1 are
defined by f ( x ) =hx
x ndash 3 x ne 3 f ndash1( x ) =
kx
x ndash 2 x ne 2
respectively where h and k are constants Another
function g is defined by g( x ) =1
x x ne 0
(a) Find the value of h and of k [4 marks]
(b) If gf ndash1( x ) = ndash5 x find the values of x [3 marks]
2 Given the functions f xrarr x
2 ndash 2 and g x rarr 3 x + k
where k is a constant find
(a) f ndash1(3) [2 marks]
(b) the value of k if f ndash1g x rarr 6 x ndash 4 [2 marks]
(c) h( x ) such that hf x rarr 9 x ndash 3 [2 marks]
Long Questions
Paper 2
1 The relation between set
X = 6 12 15 21 and set
Y = 3 5 7 is lsquo factor of rsquo
(a) Find the image of 12
(b) Express the relation in the
form of ordered pairs
[3 marks]
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2 Given the functions g( x ) = 5 x ndash 11
and h( x ) = 3 x find the value of
gh(2)
[2 marks]
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3 The inverse function hndash1 is defined
by hndash1 x rarr 3
4 ndash x x ne 4 Find
(a) h( x )
(b) the value of x such that
h( x ) = ndash14
[4 marks]
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Short Questions
Paper 1
1 The graph below shows the relation
between set A and B
40
30
20
10
S e t B
Set A
4321
State
(a) the object of 40
(b) the type of the relation
[2 marks]
2 The relation between two variables
is represented by the following set
of ordered pairs
(ndash4 16) (ndash3 9) (ndash2 4) (2 4)
(3 9) (4 16)
(a) State the type of the above
relation
(b) Represent the above relation
using a function notation
[2 marks]
3 Given the function f ( x ) = px + q and
f 2 ( x ) = 4 x + 9 where p and q are
constants find the value of p and of
q if p lt 0 [3 marks]
4 Given the function f x rarr x + 4
and the composite function
gf x rarr x 2 + 6 x + 2 find
(a) g( x )
(b) fg(4) [4 marks]
5 Given the function f ( x ) =
2 x + p
5 and
its inverse function f ndash1( x ) =
5 x + 3
q
find the value of p and of q
[4 marks]
Short Questions
Paper 1
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7
Try Questions 8ndash9 Self Assess 15
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Given the function f x rarr mdashmdashmdashmdash and its
x hx ndash 5
x ne 2 x ndash 2
inverse function f ndash1 x rarr
mdashmdashmdashmdash2 x + k
x ne 3 find x ndash 3
(a) the value of h and of k
(b) the values of t such that f (t ) =4ndashndash3
t
Solution
(a) Let f ndash1( x ) = y Thus f ( y) = x
hy ndash 5 mdashmdashmdashmdash = x y ndash 2
hy ndash 5 = x ( y ndash 2)
hy ndash 5 = xy ndash 2 x
2 x ndash 5 = xy ndash hy
2 x ndash 5 = y( x ndash h)
2 x ndash 5 y = mdashmdashmdashmdash x ndash h
2 x ndash 5 there4 f ndash1( x ) = mdashmdashmdashmdash
x ndash h
2 x + k But it is given that f ndash1( x ) = mdashmdashmdashmdash x ndash 3
Hence by comparison k = ndash5 h = 3
(b) f(t ) =4ndashndash3
t
3t ndash 5 mdashmdashmdashmdash =
4ndashndash3
t t ndash 2
3(3t ndash 5) = 4t (t ndash 2)
9t ndash 15 = 4t 2 ndash 8t
0 = 4t 2 ndash 17t + 15
0 = (4t ndash 5)(t ndash 3)
t =5ndashndash4 or 3
Try Questions 3ndash7 Self Assess 15
Hence f ndash1gndash1 ( x )
= f ndash11ndashndash x 6 ndash 1ndashndash x = mdashndashmdashmdashndashndashmdash 2
= mdashndashmdashmdashndashndashmdash x ne 02 x
6 x ndash 1
Apply the compositefunction of gndash1 followed by f ndash1
8 SPM
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13ndash2
10
x
f
y z
g
The above diagram shows the representation of the
mapping of y onto x by the function
f y rarr py + q and the mapping of y onto z by
the function
5 qg yrarrmdashmdashndashmdash ndashndash Find
3 y ne
3 y ndash q
(a) the value of p and of q
(b) the function that maps x onto y
(c) the function that maps x onto z
Solution
5(a) f y rarr py + q g y rarr mdashndashmdashndashmdash 3 y ndash q
5 f ( y) = py + q g( y) = mdashndashmdashndashmdash 3 y ndash q
f 3ndashndash2 = 1 g3
ndashndash2 = 10
5
3ndashndash2
p + q = 1 mdashndashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdash = 10
33ndashndash2 ndash q
3 p + 2q = 2 1 5mdashndashmdashmdash = 10
9ndashndash2 ndash q
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Try Question 10 Self Assess 15
The inverse of an inverse function f ndash1( x) will give
us back the original function f ( x)
15b To Find a Function Given its InverseFunction
15c Further Examples on InverseFunctions
16
The function f is defined by f ( x ) =
2 x + 1 x ne 1
x ndash 1
If f ndash1(k ) =4ndashndash3
k find the values of k
Solution
f ndash1(k ) =4ndashndash3
k
k = f 4ndashndash3
k
24k ndashndash3 + 1 k = mdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdash
4k ndashndash3
ndash 1
8k + 3 mdashmdashmdashmdash 3 k = mdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdash 4k ndash 3 mdashmdashmdashmdash 3
8k + 3 3 k = mdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdash 3 4k ndash 3
8k + 3 k = mdashmdashmdashmdash 4k ndash 3
If f ndash1 ( x ) = y then x = f ( y )
5 mdashndashmdashmdashndashmdash = 10 9 ndash 2q mdashndashmdashmdashmdash 2
10 mdashndashmdashmdashmdash = 10 9 ndash 2q
1 mdashndashmdashmdashmdashmdash = 1 9 ndash 2q
1 = 9 ndash 2q
2q = 8 q = 4
From 1 When q = 4 3 p + 2(4) = 2
p = ndash2
(b) The function that maps x onto y is f ndash1( x )
It has been found that f ( y) = ndash2 y + 4
Let f ndash1( x ) = w
Thus f (w) = x
ndash2w + 4 = x
4 ndash x = 2w
4 ndash x
w = mdashndashndashmdash 2 4 ndash x there4 f ndash1( x) = mdashmdashmdashmdash 2
(c) Based on the diagram the function that maps x
onto z is gf ndash1( x )
x y z
gf ndash1
gf ndash1
gf ndash1( x )
4 ndash x = gmdashndashndashmdash 2
5 = mdashndashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdashndashmdash 4 ndash x 3mdashndashndashmdash ndash 4 2
5 = mdashndashmdashmdashmdashndashmdashmdash 12 ndash 3 x ndash 8 mdashmdashmdashmdashndashmdashmdashmdash 2
10 = mdashndashmdashmdash 4 ndash 3 x
there4 gf ndash1 x rarr 10
4 ndash 3 x x ne
4
3
9
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Rearrange making x the subject
Given that gndash1( x ) =2 x + 1
2 x ndash 1 x ne
1
2 find g( x )
Solution
2 x + 1 Let y = mdashmdashmdashmdash 2 x ndash 1
y(2 x ndash 1) = 2 x + 1
2 xy ndash y = 2 x + 1
2 xy ndash 2 x = y + 1
x (2 y ndash 2) = y + 1
y + 1 x = mdashmdashmdashmdash 2 y ndash 2
y + 1 g( y) = mdashmdashmdashmdash 2 y ndash 2
there4 g( x) = x + 1
2 x ndash 2 x ne 1
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19
Try Question 30 SPM Exam Practice 1 ndash Paper 1
4k 2 ndash 3k = 8k + 3
4k 2 ndash 11k ndash 3 = 0
(4k + 1)(k ndash 3) = 0
k = ndash1ndashndash4 or 3
Given that f ndash1( x ) = 1
x x ne ndashm and x + m
g( x ) = 3 ndash x find
1 ndash 3 x (a) the value of m if f ( x ) = mdashndashmdashndashndashmdash x
(b) the values of k if ff ndash1(k 2 ndash 7) = g[(k + 2)2]
Solution
(a) Let f ndash1( x ) = y
f ( y) = x
1 ndash 3 y
mdashndashmdashndashndashndashmdash = x
y 1 ndash 3 y = xy
1 = xy + 3 y
1 = y( x + 3)
1 y = mdashndashmdashmdash x + 3
1 there4 f ndash1( x ) = mdashndashmdashmdash x + 3
1 But it is given that f ndash1( x ) = mdashndashmdashndashndashndashndashndashndashndashmdash x + m
Hence by comparison m = 3
Try Question 21 SPM Exam Practice 1 ndash Paper 2
18
Given the function f x rarr 5 x ndash 2 find ( f 2)ndash1 in the
same form
Solution
Find f 2( x ) first
f 2( x ) = ff ( x )
= f (5 x ndash 2)
= 5(5 x ndash 2) ndash 2 = 25 x ndash 10 ndash 2
= 25 x ndash 12
Next find the inverse of f 2( x )
Let ( f 2)ndash1 ( x ) = y
Thus f 2( y) = x
25 y ndash 12 = x
25 y = x + 12
x + 12 y = mdashmdashndashndashndashmdash 25
x + 12 ( f
2
)ndash1
( x ) = mdashmdashndashndashndashmdash 25
x + 12there4 ( f 2)ndash1 xrarr mdashmdashndashndashndashmdash 25
If the question requiresus to state the answerin the lsquosame formrsquo wehave to express theanswer in the form x + 12(f
2
)ndash1
x rarr mdashmdashmdashmdashmdash 25and not
x + 12(f 2)ndash1 ( x ) = mdashmdashmdashmdashmdash 25
Try Question 20 SPM Exam Practice 1 ndash Paper 2
17
The inverse of g ndash1 will give us back g
2 ndash kx Given that gndash1( x ) = mdashmdashmdashmdash and f ( x ) = 3 x find 4
(a) g( x ) in terms of k
(b) the values of k such that fg(1) = ndash3ndashndash2
k
Solution
2 ndash kx (a) gndash1( x ) = mdashmdashmdashmdash 4
2 ndash kx Let y = mdashmdashmdashmdash 4
4 y = 2 ndash kx
kx = 2 ndash 4 y 2 ndash 4 y x = mdashmdashmdashmdash k
2 ndash 4 y g( y) = mdashmdashmdashmdash k
2 ndash 4 x g( x) = mdashmdashmdashmdash k
(b) fg(1) = ndash3ndashndash2
k
2 ndash 4(1) f mdashmdashmdashmdashndashndashmdash = ndash
3ndashndash2
k k
f ndash2mdashmdash
k = ndash3ndashndash2
k
3ndash2mdashmdash
k = ndash3ndashndash2
k
ndash6
k =
ndash3k
2
ndash3k 2 = ndash12
k 2 = 4
k = plusmn 2
Rearrange making x the subject
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Try Question 22 SPM Exam Practice 1 ndash Paper 2
15
1 Evaluate f ndash1(4) for each of the following
functions
(a) f x rarr 5 ndash 4 x
5(b) f xrarr 6 ndash mdash x ne 0
x
(c) f xrarr x ne ndash3
2
3 x + 2
2 x + 3
2 Find the inverse function of each of the
following functions
(a) f x rarr 7 x ndash 4
3 x ndash 4(b) g x rarr mdashmdashndashmdashmdash 2
(c)3
h xrarr 9 ndashmdash x ne 0 x
(d) x ne3
55 x ndash 3m xrarr
2 x + 2
(e) n x rarr 983152 983151983151983151983151983151983151983151
2 ndash x ndash x x 2
3 Given the functions
4mdash x
f xrarr x ne 0 and
g x rarr 2 x + 3 find each of the followingfunctions
(a) fg (d) g2 (g) f ndash1gndash1
(b) gf (e) f ndash1 (h) gndash1 f ndash1
(c) f 2 (f) gndash1
3 x ndash 1 4 The function f is defined by f x rarr mdashmdashndashmdashmdash
x ndash 2
x ne k find
(a) the value of k
(b) f 2
(c) f ndash1
5 Given the functions f x rarr 2 ndash 4 x and
3g xrarr x ne 1 find
x ndash 1
(a) f ndash1 (c) f ndash1gndash1 (e) (gf )ndash1
(b) gndash1 (d) gf
Is (gf )ndash1 = f ndash1gndash1
6 Given the functions f x rarr 1 ndash 2 x and
g xrarrmdashndashmdashmdash x ndash 2
x + 2 x ne 2 find
(a) f ndash1 (d) fg
(b) gndash1 (e) ( fg)ndash1
(c) gndash1 f ndash1
Is ( fg)ndash1 = gndash1 f ndash1
7 The function f is defined by f x rarr 2 x ndash 1
(a) Find the expressions for f 2 dan f ndash1
(b) Show that ( f ndash1)2 = ( f 2)ndash1
8 Given the function f x rarr 4 x + h and its inverse
kx + 5 function f ndash1 x rarr mdashndashndashmdashmdashmdash find 4
(a) the value of h and of k
(b) the expression for f ndash1 f
9 Given the function f xrarr x
x + p x ne 5 and
x ndash 5
qx + 6 its inverse function f ndash1 x rarr mdashndashndashndashmdashmdash
x ndash 1
x ne 1 find
(a) the value of p
and ofq
(b) the values of x for which f ndash1( x ) = 8 x
10
ndash2
2
ndash1
x y z
The diagram shows the representation of the
mapping of y onto x by the function
f y rarr my + n and the mapping of y onto z by
the function g yrarr m mdash y nemdash Findn ndash 2 y 2
n
(a) the value of m and of n
(b) the function that maps x onto y
(c) the function that maps x onto z
3 x + 10 11 (a) Given that f ndash1( x ) = mdashmdashmdashmdashmdash find f ( x ) 4
2 x + 3 (b) Given that gndash1( x ) = mdashmdashmdashmdash find g( x ) x + 4
(b) ff ndash1(k 2 ndash 7) = g[(k + 2)2]
k 2 ndash 7 = 3 ndash (k + 2)2
k 2 ndash 7 = 3 ndash (k 2 + 4k + 4)
k 2 ndash 7 = 3 ndash k 2 ndash 4k ndash 4
2k 2 + 4k ndash 6 = 0
k 2 + 2k ndash 3 = 0
(k + 3)(k ndash 1) = 0
k = ndash3 or 1
ff ndash1( x ) = x is always true and it hasto be memorised
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(a) State the value of k (b) Using the function notation
express f ( x ) in terms of x
[2 marks]
8 The diagram shows the relation
between set X and set Y in the form
of a graph
n
m
k
h
2 4 6 8
Set Y
Set X
State
(a) the relation in the form of
ordered pairs
(b) the type of the relation
(c) the domain of the relation
[3 marks]
12 Functions
13 Absolute Value Functions
9 x f a
10bx ndash 2
4
1 1
The arrow diagram represents
the function f x rarr a
bx ndash 2 x ne k
where a b and k are constants
Find
(a) the value of a and of b
(b) the value of k
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1
11 Relations
1
15
24
35
45
P Q
6
7
8
9
The arrow diagram shows the
relation between set P and set Q
Based on the arrow diagram state
(a) the domain(b) the range
(c) the codomain
2 The arrow diagram shows the
relation between set A and set B
1
5
6
8
A B
a
e
(a) Represent the given relation
using ordered pairs
(b) State the type of the given
relation
3 Set Q
11
9
7
5
Set P 2 6 8
The above graph represents therelation from set P = 2 6 8 to set
Q = 5 7 9 11 State
(a) the images of 6
(b) the objects of 7
(c) the range
4 P = 2 6 8
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Paper Short Questions1
Based on the above informationthe relation from P to Q is defined
by the ordered pairs (2 1) (2 3)
(6 5) (6 7) State
(a) the images of 2
(b) the object of 7
[2 marks]
5 The diagram below shows the
relation between set P and set Q
x
y
z
10
2030
40
Set P Set Q
State
(a) the range of the relation
(b) the type of the relation
[2 marks]
6 In the diagram below set Q shows
the images of the elements of set P
3
2
ndash2
ndash3
81
16
Set P Set Q
(a) State the type of relation
between set P and set Q
(b) Using function notation
write down a relation between
set P and set Q
[2 marks]
7 The following arrow diagram
represents a linear function f
x f ( x )
2
5
7
k
1
4
6
8
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10 (a) Sketch the graph of the
absolute value function
f ( x ) = 3 ndash x for the domain
0 x 4
(b) Hence state the corresponding
range of values of f ( x )
11 Given the function g( x ) = 2 x ndash 9find the possible values of
x if g( x ) = 4
12 The diagram shows the function
m x rarr x ndash h
h where h is
a constant
7
x x ndash hm
2
h
Find the value of h [2 marks]
13 Given the function f x rarr 983135 x ndash 4983135find the values of x such that
f ( x ) = 9 [2 marks]
14 The given diagram shows the graph
of the function f ( x ) = |2 x ndash 3| for thedomain 0 le x le 4
y
x
3
4O k
State(a) the value of k
(b) the range of values of f ( x )
corresponding to the given
domain [3 marks]
14 Composite Functions
15 The functions f and g are defined by
f x rarr 3 x ndash 2 and g x rarr x + 2
respectively Calculate fg(5)
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16 Given the functions g x rarr 4 + x 2
and h x rarr 2 x ndash 4 find gh
17 Given the function f x rarr 4 ndash 5 x
find f 2
18 Given that f x rarr 2 x + m and
f 2 x rarr px + 6 find the value of m
and of p
19 Given the functions f x rarr 3 x ndash 7
and fg x rarr x 2 + 1 find the
function g
20 The function f is defined by
f x rarr x ndash 2 Another function g is
such that gf x rarr x 2 + 1 Find the
function g
21 Given the functions f ( x ) = 2 x ndash 4
and fg( x ) = 8 x + 2 find gf ( x )
22 Given the functions h( x ) = 7 x ndash 1
and the composite function
hg( x ) = 35 x + 13 find
(a) g( x )
(b) the value of x when
gh( x ) = 4
[4 marks]
23 Given the function g x rarr px + q
and its composite function
g2 x rarr 49 x ndash 32 find the value of p
and of q such that p gt 0
[3 marks]
24 Given the function f ( x) = x + 4 and
g( x ) = tx ndash 6 find
(a) f (6)
(b) the value of t such that
gf (6) = 24
[3 marks]
25 Given the function g x rarr 4 x ndash 1
and h x rarr 8 x find
(a) hg ( x )
(b) the value of x if hg( x ) = 2g( x )
[4 marks]
15 Inverse Functions
26 Given the function f ( x ) =4 x + 3
x + 5
x ne ndash5 calculate the value of
f ndash1(2)
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27 Given the function g x rarr 4 x + 1
x + 4
x ne ndash4 find gndash1
28 Given the functions f ( x ) =2
x ndash3
x ne 3 and g( x ) = 4 x ndash 1 find
f ndash1g
1ndashndash
2
29 Given the function f x rarr 3 x + h
and its inverse function
f ndash1 x rarr kx ndash2ndashndash3
find the value of h
and of k
30 Given the function f ( x ) =24
px + q
f (1) = 8 find
(a) the value of p and of q
(b) the values of k if f ndash1 (k ) = k
31 Given the inverse function
f ndash1( x ) = 2 x ndash 5 find
(a) f ( x )
(b) the values of k if
f ndash1 f (k ) = k 2 ndash 12
32
x fndash14 x + p
ndash2
ndash6
The arrow diagram represents
f ndash1( x ) = 4 x + p where
p is a constant Find
(a) the value of p(b) f ( x )
33 Given the functions f ( x ) =2
3 x + 1
(a) gndash1 f ( x )
(b) the values of x which are
mapped onto themselves
under the function f
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34 Given that g x rarr 4 x ndash 1 and
h x rarr x 2 ndash 3 x + 5 find
(a) gndash1(7)
(b) hg( x )
[4 marks]
35 Given the functions h x rarr mmdashndash x
ndash 3
x ne 0 and h ndash1 x rarr
10mdashmdashmdash x + k
x ne ndashk
where m and k are constants find
the value of m and of k
[3 marks]
36 In the following arrow diagram the
function f maps x onto y and the
function g maps y onto z
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Paper Long Questions2
14 Composite Functions
1 The following diagram shows the
functions f and g that are defined
by f xrarr ax + b and g x rarr10
c ndash x
x ne c respectively
ndash2
ndash 4
4
17
ndash3
m
g
g
f
f
Find
(a) the value of a of b and of c(b) the value of m
(c) the expression for gf
2 The functions f and g are
defined by f x rarr hx ndash 5 and
g x rarr x 2 + 3 x + 5 respectively
If the composite function fg is
defined by fg x rarr 2 x 2 + kx + 5
find the value of h and of k
3 The functions f and g are definedax
by f xrarr mdashmdashmdash x ne 1 and1 ndash x
g x rarr bx ndash 1 respectively If
f (4) = ndash4 and g(2) = 3 find
(a) the value of a and of b
(b) the value of x for which
fg =gf
4 Given the functions f x rarr 3 ndash x
1and g xrarr mdashmdashmdash x ne 1 find the
1 ndash x
expression for each of the
following
(a) fg
(b) f 2
(c) f 13
(d) g
2
(e) g3
(f) g19
5 The function f is defined by
f x rarr 2 x + 3 Another function g is
such that gf x rarr 4 x 2 + 12 x + 15
Find
(a) the function g
(b) the values of c if g(c) = 7c
(c) the values of x if fg = gf
6
5
89
x y
f
g
z
The above arrow diagram shows
the representation of the mapping
of x onto y by the function f x rarr
4 x ndash a and the mapping of y onto z
b by the function g y rarr mdashmdashndashndashmdash
12 ndash y
y ne 12 Find
(a) the value of a and of b
(b) the expression for the function
that maps x onto z
(c) the element x that does not
change when it is mapped
onto z
7 The functions f and g are
defined by f x rarr 2 x + 3 and
g x rarr x 2 + bx + c respectively
If the composite function fg is
given by fg x rarr 2 x 2 + 4 x ndash 3
find
(a) the value of b and of c
(b) the value of g2(1)
x y f g
z
4
1
ndash2
Write down the value of (a) gndash1(4)
(b) gf (1)
[2 marks]
37 The functionsh and w are defined
by h( x ) = 3 x + 5 and w( x ) =2
1 ndash 4 x
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(b) wndash1( x ) [4 marks]
38 Given the functions m x rarr 4 x ndash 6
and n xrarr 3
mdash x
x ne 0 find nm ndash1
[3 marks]
39 Given the function g x rarr 6 ndash 2 x
find(a) g(ndash4)
(b) the value of p such that
gndash1( p) = 8
[3 marks]
40 Given the functions g x rarr 2 x + 3
and h x rarr 5 x ndash 8 find
(a) gndash1( x )
(b) hgndash1(11)
[3 marks]
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8 Given the functions f x rarr 3 x ndash 2
and fg x rarr 4 ndash 15 x find
(a) the expression for gf
(b) the values of n if
gf (n2 ndash 1) = 6n + 6
9 The functions f and f 2 are such
that f x rarr ax + b and
f 2
x rarr 9 x + 8(a) Find the values of a and
the corresponding values
of b
(b) Considering a 0 find the
values of k for which
f (2k + 1) = k (k + 2)
10 The function g is defined by
g x rarr x + 2 Another function f
is such that fg x rarr x 2 + 5 x + 7
Find(a) the function f ( x )
(b) the values of c if f (2c) = 7c
15 Inverse Functions
11 The function f is defined by
f x rarr mx + k where m and k
are constants The function g is
defined by
g xrarr12
mdashmdashmdash
x + 1
x ne ndash1
(a) Find the expression for gndash1
(b) Find the expression for fg in
terms of m and k
(c) If f (3) = gndash1(3) and
fg(ndash2) = ndash2 find the value of m
and of k
12 Given the functions f x rarr x + 1
x ndash 2
x ne 2 and g xrarrmdashmdashmdashmdash
x
kx + 3 x ne 0
find the value of k if gf ndash1(0) = 3
13 Given the function f x rarr x + p
x + q
x ne ndashq and its inverse function
f ndash1 x rarr2 ndash 3 x
1 ndash x x ne 1 find
(a) the value of p and of q
(b) the values of k if f 2(k ) =1mdash3 k
14
7
5
3
ndash1
A B
f
gndash1
C
The diagram shows the mapping of
the functions f and gndash1 such that
f x rarr
2 x + a andg x rarr bx + c Given that g maps 1
onto itself find
(a) the value of a
(b) the value of b and of c
15 Given the function f x rarr 5 x + h
and its inverse function
f ndash1 x rarr kx +2mdash5 find
(a) the value of h and of k
(b) (i) f (3) (ii) f ndash1 f (3)
mx ndash n 16 Given the function f x rarr mdashmdashmdashndashndashndashmdash x ndash 2
x ne 2 and its inverse function
f ndash1 x rarrndash
mdashmdashmdashmdash x ne 2 find5 ndash 2 x
2 ndash x
(a) the value of m and of n
(b) the value of k for which
f (k ) = k + 2
17 The following diagram represents
the mapping of y onto x by the
function f y rarr hy + k and
the mapping of y onto z by the
function g y rarr6
2 y ndash k y ne
k
2
3 2
ndash2
x y z
Find
(a) the value of h and of k
(b) the function that maps x
onto y
(c) the function that maps x
onto z
18 Given the functions f ( x ) = 2 x ndash 5
3 x and g( x ) = mdashmdashmdash x ne ndash3 find
x + 3
(a) f ndash1g( x )
(b) the value of x for which
gf (ndash x ) = f 2(2)
19 Given that f x rarr p ndash qx find
(a) f ndash1( x ) in terms of p and q
(b) the value of p and of q if
f ndash1(8) = ndash1 and f (1) = ndash2
3 ndash kx 20 Given that gndash1( x ) = mdashmdashmdashmdash and
2
f ( x ) = 2 x 2 ndash 3 find
(a) g( x ) in terms of k
(b) the value of k for which
g( x 2) = 2 f (ndash x )
21 Given the functions f x rarr hx + k
h 0 and f 2 x rarr 25 x ndash 18
find
(a) the value of h and of k
(b) ( f ndash1)2 in the same form
22 Given that f ndash1( x ) =
1 x ne k
k ndash x
and g( x ) = 2 + x find
(a) f ( x ) in terms of k
(b) the value k if
ff ndash1(k 2 + 2) = g[(5 + k )2]
23 Given that f x rarr 2 x ndash 3 and
g x rarr x
2 + 2 find
(a) f ndash1
g [3 marks]
(b) the function h such that
hg x rarr 2 x + 4
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1 The function f and its inverse function f ndash1 are
defined by f ( x ) =hx
x ndash 3 x ne 3 f ndash1( x ) =
kx
x ndash 2 x ne 2
respectively where h and k are constants Another
function g is defined by g( x ) =1
x x ne 0
(a) Find the value of h and of k [4 marks]
(b) If gf ndash1( x ) = ndash5 x find the values of x [3 marks]
2 Given the functions f xrarr x
2 ndash 2 and g x rarr 3 x + k
where k is a constant find
(a) f ndash1(3) [2 marks]
(b) the value of k if f ndash1g x rarr 6 x ndash 4 [2 marks]
(c) h( x ) such that hf x rarr 9 x ndash 3 [2 marks]
Long Questions
Paper 2
1 The relation between set
X = 6 12 15 21 and set
Y = 3 5 7 is lsquo factor of rsquo
(a) Find the image of 12
(b) Express the relation in the
form of ordered pairs
[3 marks]
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2 Given the functions g( x ) = 5 x ndash 11
and h( x ) = 3 x find the value of
gh(2)
[2 marks]
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3 The inverse function hndash1 is defined
by hndash1 x rarr 3
4 ndash x x ne 4 Find
(a) h( x )
(b) the value of x such that
h( x ) = ndash14
[4 marks]
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Paper 1
1 The graph below shows the relation
between set A and B
40
30
20
10
S e t B
Set A
4321
State
(a) the object of 40
(b) the type of the relation
[2 marks]
2 The relation between two variables
is represented by the following set
of ordered pairs
(ndash4 16) (ndash3 9) (ndash2 4) (2 4)
(3 9) (4 16)
(a) State the type of the above
relation
(b) Represent the above relation
using a function notation
[2 marks]
3 Given the function f ( x ) = px + q and
f 2 ( x ) = 4 x + 9 where p and q are
constants find the value of p and of
q if p lt 0 [3 marks]
4 Given the function f x rarr x + 4
and the composite function
gf x rarr x 2 + 6 x + 2 find
(a) g( x )
(b) fg(4) [4 marks]
5 Given the function f ( x ) =
2 x + p
5 and
its inverse function f ndash1( x ) =
5 x + 3
q
find the value of p and of q
[4 marks]
Short Questions
Paper 1
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Try Question 10 Self Assess 15
The inverse of an inverse function f ndash1( x) will give
us back the original function f ( x)
15b To Find a Function Given its InverseFunction
15c Further Examples on InverseFunctions
16
The function f is defined by f ( x ) =
2 x + 1 x ne 1
x ndash 1
If f ndash1(k ) =4ndashndash3
k find the values of k
Solution
f ndash1(k ) =4ndashndash3
k
k = f 4ndashndash3
k
24k ndashndash3 + 1 k = mdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdash
4k ndashndash3
ndash 1
8k + 3 mdashmdashmdashmdash 3 k = mdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdash 4k ndash 3 mdashmdashmdashmdash 3
8k + 3 3 k = mdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdash 3 4k ndash 3
8k + 3 k = mdashmdashmdashmdash 4k ndash 3
If f ndash1 ( x ) = y then x = f ( y )
5 mdashndashmdashmdashndashmdash = 10 9 ndash 2q mdashndashmdashmdashmdash 2
10 mdashndashmdashmdashmdash = 10 9 ndash 2q
1 mdashndashmdashmdashmdashmdash = 1 9 ndash 2q
1 = 9 ndash 2q
2q = 8 q = 4
From 1 When q = 4 3 p + 2(4) = 2
p = ndash2
(b) The function that maps x onto y is f ndash1( x )
It has been found that f ( y) = ndash2 y + 4
Let f ndash1( x ) = w
Thus f (w) = x
ndash2w + 4 = x
4 ndash x = 2w
4 ndash x
w = mdashndashndashmdash 2 4 ndash x there4 f ndash1( x) = mdashmdashmdashmdash 2
(c) Based on the diagram the function that maps x
onto z is gf ndash1( x )
x y z
gf ndash1
gf ndash1
gf ndash1( x )
4 ndash x = gmdashndashndashmdash 2
5 = mdashndashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdashndashmdash 4 ndash x 3mdashndashndashmdash ndash 4 2
5 = mdashndashmdashmdashmdashndashmdashmdash 12 ndash 3 x ndash 8 mdashmdashmdashmdashndashmdashmdashmdash 2
10 = mdashndashmdashmdash 4 ndash 3 x
there4 gf ndash1 x rarr 10
4 ndash 3 x x ne
4
3
9
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Given that gndash1( x ) =2 x + 1
2 x ndash 1 x ne
1
2 find g( x )
Solution
2 x + 1 Let y = mdashmdashmdashmdash 2 x ndash 1
y(2 x ndash 1) = 2 x + 1
2 xy ndash y = 2 x + 1
2 xy ndash 2 x = y + 1
x (2 y ndash 2) = y + 1
y + 1 x = mdashmdashmdashmdash 2 y ndash 2
y + 1 g( y) = mdashmdashmdashmdash 2 y ndash 2
there4 g( x) = x + 1
2 x ndash 2 x ne 1
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19
Try Question 30 SPM Exam Practice 1 ndash Paper 1
4k 2 ndash 3k = 8k + 3
4k 2 ndash 11k ndash 3 = 0
(4k + 1)(k ndash 3) = 0
k = ndash1ndashndash4 or 3
Given that f ndash1( x ) = 1
x x ne ndashm and x + m
g( x ) = 3 ndash x find
1 ndash 3 x (a) the value of m if f ( x ) = mdashndashmdashndashndashmdash x
(b) the values of k if ff ndash1(k 2 ndash 7) = g[(k + 2)2]
Solution
(a) Let f ndash1( x ) = y
f ( y) = x
1 ndash 3 y
mdashndashmdashndashndashndashmdash = x
y 1 ndash 3 y = xy
1 = xy + 3 y
1 = y( x + 3)
1 y = mdashndashmdashmdash x + 3
1 there4 f ndash1( x ) = mdashndashmdashmdash x + 3
1 But it is given that f ndash1( x ) = mdashndashmdashndashndashndashndashndashndashndashmdash x + m
Hence by comparison m = 3
Try Question 21 SPM Exam Practice 1 ndash Paper 2
18
Given the function f x rarr 5 x ndash 2 find ( f 2)ndash1 in the
same form
Solution
Find f 2( x ) first
f 2( x ) = ff ( x )
= f (5 x ndash 2)
= 5(5 x ndash 2) ndash 2 = 25 x ndash 10 ndash 2
= 25 x ndash 12
Next find the inverse of f 2( x )
Let ( f 2)ndash1 ( x ) = y
Thus f 2( y) = x
25 y ndash 12 = x
25 y = x + 12
x + 12 y = mdashmdashndashndashndashmdash 25
x + 12 ( f
2
)ndash1
( x ) = mdashmdashndashndashndashmdash 25
x + 12there4 ( f 2)ndash1 xrarr mdashmdashndashndashndashmdash 25
If the question requiresus to state the answerin the lsquosame formrsquo wehave to express theanswer in the form x + 12(f
2
)ndash1
x rarr mdashmdashmdashmdashmdash 25and not
x + 12(f 2)ndash1 ( x ) = mdashmdashmdashmdashmdash 25
Try Question 20 SPM Exam Practice 1 ndash Paper 2
17
The inverse of g ndash1 will give us back g
2 ndash kx Given that gndash1( x ) = mdashmdashmdashmdash and f ( x ) = 3 x find 4
(a) g( x ) in terms of k
(b) the values of k such that fg(1) = ndash3ndashndash2
k
Solution
2 ndash kx (a) gndash1( x ) = mdashmdashmdashmdash 4
2 ndash kx Let y = mdashmdashmdashmdash 4
4 y = 2 ndash kx
kx = 2 ndash 4 y 2 ndash 4 y x = mdashmdashmdashmdash k
2 ndash 4 y g( y) = mdashmdashmdashmdash k
2 ndash 4 x g( x) = mdashmdashmdashmdash k
(b) fg(1) = ndash3ndashndash2
k
2 ndash 4(1) f mdashmdashmdashmdashndashndashmdash = ndash
3ndashndash2
k k
f ndash2mdashmdash
k = ndash3ndashndash2
k
3ndash2mdashmdash
k = ndash3ndashndash2
k
ndash6
k =
ndash3k
2
ndash3k 2 = ndash12
k 2 = 4
k = plusmn 2
Rearrange making x the subject
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Try Question 22 SPM Exam Practice 1 ndash Paper 2
15
1 Evaluate f ndash1(4) for each of the following
functions
(a) f x rarr 5 ndash 4 x
5(b) f xrarr 6 ndash mdash x ne 0
x
(c) f xrarr x ne ndash3
2
3 x + 2
2 x + 3
2 Find the inverse function of each of the
following functions
(a) f x rarr 7 x ndash 4
3 x ndash 4(b) g x rarr mdashmdashndashmdashmdash 2
(c)3
h xrarr 9 ndashmdash x ne 0 x
(d) x ne3
55 x ndash 3m xrarr
2 x + 2
(e) n x rarr 983152 983151983151983151983151983151983151983151
2 ndash x ndash x x 2
3 Given the functions
4mdash x
f xrarr x ne 0 and
g x rarr 2 x + 3 find each of the followingfunctions
(a) fg (d) g2 (g) f ndash1gndash1
(b) gf (e) f ndash1 (h) gndash1 f ndash1
(c) f 2 (f) gndash1
3 x ndash 1 4 The function f is defined by f x rarr mdashmdashndashmdashmdash
x ndash 2
x ne k find
(a) the value of k
(b) f 2
(c) f ndash1
5 Given the functions f x rarr 2 ndash 4 x and
3g xrarr x ne 1 find
x ndash 1
(a) f ndash1 (c) f ndash1gndash1 (e) (gf )ndash1
(b) gndash1 (d) gf
Is (gf )ndash1 = f ndash1gndash1
6 Given the functions f x rarr 1 ndash 2 x and
g xrarrmdashndashmdashmdash x ndash 2
x + 2 x ne 2 find
(a) f ndash1 (d) fg
(b) gndash1 (e) ( fg)ndash1
(c) gndash1 f ndash1
Is ( fg)ndash1 = gndash1 f ndash1
7 The function f is defined by f x rarr 2 x ndash 1
(a) Find the expressions for f 2 dan f ndash1
(b) Show that ( f ndash1)2 = ( f 2)ndash1
8 Given the function f x rarr 4 x + h and its inverse
kx + 5 function f ndash1 x rarr mdashndashndashmdashmdashmdash find 4
(a) the value of h and of k
(b) the expression for f ndash1 f
9 Given the function f xrarr x
x + p x ne 5 and
x ndash 5
qx + 6 its inverse function f ndash1 x rarr mdashndashndashndashmdashmdash
x ndash 1
x ne 1 find
(a) the value of p
and ofq
(b) the values of x for which f ndash1( x ) = 8 x
10
ndash2
2
ndash1
x y z
The diagram shows the representation of the
mapping of y onto x by the function
f y rarr my + n and the mapping of y onto z by
the function g yrarr m mdash y nemdash Findn ndash 2 y 2
n
(a) the value of m and of n
(b) the function that maps x onto y
(c) the function that maps x onto z
3 x + 10 11 (a) Given that f ndash1( x ) = mdashmdashmdashmdashmdash find f ( x ) 4
2 x + 3 (b) Given that gndash1( x ) = mdashmdashmdashmdash find g( x ) x + 4
(b) ff ndash1(k 2 ndash 7) = g[(k + 2)2]
k 2 ndash 7 = 3 ndash (k + 2)2
k 2 ndash 7 = 3 ndash (k 2 + 4k + 4)
k 2 ndash 7 = 3 ndash k 2 ndash 4k ndash 4
2k 2 + 4k ndash 6 = 0
k 2 + 2k ndash 3 = 0
(k + 3)(k ndash 1) = 0
k = ndash3 or 1
ff ndash1( x ) = x is always true and it hasto be memorised
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(a) State the value of k (b) Using the function notation
express f ( x ) in terms of x
[2 marks]
8 The diagram shows the relation
between set X and set Y in the form
of a graph
n
m
k
h
2 4 6 8
Set Y
Set X
State
(a) the relation in the form of
ordered pairs
(b) the type of the relation
(c) the domain of the relation
[3 marks]
12 Functions
13 Absolute Value Functions
9 x f a
10bx ndash 2
4
1 1
The arrow diagram represents
the function f x rarr a
bx ndash 2 x ne k
where a b and k are constants
Find
(a) the value of a and of b
(b) the value of k
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11 Relations
1
15
24
35
45
P Q
6
7
8
9
The arrow diagram shows the
relation between set P and set Q
Based on the arrow diagram state
(a) the domain(b) the range
(c) the codomain
2 The arrow diagram shows the
relation between set A and set B
1
5
6
8
A B
a
e
(a) Represent the given relation
using ordered pairs
(b) State the type of the given
relation
3 Set Q
11
9
7
5
Set P 2 6 8
The above graph represents therelation from set P = 2 6 8 to set
Q = 5 7 9 11 State
(a) the images of 6
(b) the objects of 7
(c) the range
4 P = 2 6 8
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Based on the above informationthe relation from P to Q is defined
by the ordered pairs (2 1) (2 3)
(6 5) (6 7) State
(a) the images of 2
(b) the object of 7
[2 marks]
5 The diagram below shows the
relation between set P and set Q
x
y
z
10
2030
40
Set P Set Q
State
(a) the range of the relation
(b) the type of the relation
[2 marks]
6 In the diagram below set Q shows
the images of the elements of set P
3
2
ndash2
ndash3
81
16
Set P Set Q
(a) State the type of relation
between set P and set Q
(b) Using function notation
write down a relation between
set P and set Q
[2 marks]
7 The following arrow diagram
represents a linear function f
x f ( x )
2
5
7
k
1
4
6
8
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10 (a) Sketch the graph of the
absolute value function
f ( x ) = 3 ndash x for the domain
0 x 4
(b) Hence state the corresponding
range of values of f ( x )
11 Given the function g( x ) = 2 x ndash 9find the possible values of
x if g( x ) = 4
12 The diagram shows the function
m x rarr x ndash h
h where h is
a constant
7
x x ndash hm
2
h
Find the value of h [2 marks]
13 Given the function f x rarr 983135 x ndash 4983135find the values of x such that
f ( x ) = 9 [2 marks]
14 The given diagram shows the graph
of the function f ( x ) = |2 x ndash 3| for thedomain 0 le x le 4
y
x
3
4O k
State(a) the value of k
(b) the range of values of f ( x )
corresponding to the given
domain [3 marks]
14 Composite Functions
15 The functions f and g are defined by
f x rarr 3 x ndash 2 and g x rarr x + 2
respectively Calculate fg(5)
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16 Given the functions g x rarr 4 + x 2
and h x rarr 2 x ndash 4 find gh
17 Given the function f x rarr 4 ndash 5 x
find f 2
18 Given that f x rarr 2 x + m and
f 2 x rarr px + 6 find the value of m
and of p
19 Given the functions f x rarr 3 x ndash 7
and fg x rarr x 2 + 1 find the
function g
20 The function f is defined by
f x rarr x ndash 2 Another function g is
such that gf x rarr x 2 + 1 Find the
function g
21 Given the functions f ( x ) = 2 x ndash 4
and fg( x ) = 8 x + 2 find gf ( x )
22 Given the functions h( x ) = 7 x ndash 1
and the composite function
hg( x ) = 35 x + 13 find
(a) g( x )
(b) the value of x when
gh( x ) = 4
[4 marks]
23 Given the function g x rarr px + q
and its composite function
g2 x rarr 49 x ndash 32 find the value of p
and of q such that p gt 0
[3 marks]
24 Given the function f ( x) = x + 4 and
g( x ) = tx ndash 6 find
(a) f (6)
(b) the value of t such that
gf (6) = 24
[3 marks]
25 Given the function g x rarr 4 x ndash 1
and h x rarr 8 x find
(a) hg ( x )
(b) the value of x if hg( x ) = 2g( x )
[4 marks]
15 Inverse Functions
26 Given the function f ( x ) =4 x + 3
x + 5
x ne ndash5 calculate the value of
f ndash1(2)
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27 Given the function g x rarr 4 x + 1
x + 4
x ne ndash4 find gndash1
28 Given the functions f ( x ) =2
x ndash3
x ne 3 and g( x ) = 4 x ndash 1 find
f ndash1g
1ndashndash
2
29 Given the function f x rarr 3 x + h
and its inverse function
f ndash1 x rarr kx ndash2ndashndash3
find the value of h
and of k
30 Given the function f ( x ) =24
px + q
f (1) = 8 find
(a) the value of p and of q
(b) the values of k if f ndash1 (k ) = k
31 Given the inverse function
f ndash1( x ) = 2 x ndash 5 find
(a) f ( x )
(b) the values of k if
f ndash1 f (k ) = k 2 ndash 12
32
x fndash14 x + p
ndash2
ndash6
The arrow diagram represents
f ndash1( x ) = 4 x + p where
p is a constant Find
(a) the value of p(b) f ( x )
33 Given the functions f ( x ) =2
3 x + 1
(a) gndash1 f ( x )
(b) the values of x which are
mapped onto themselves
under the function f
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34 Given that g x rarr 4 x ndash 1 and
h x rarr x 2 ndash 3 x + 5 find
(a) gndash1(7)
(b) hg( x )
[4 marks]
35 Given the functions h x rarr mmdashndash x
ndash 3
x ne 0 and h ndash1 x rarr
10mdashmdashmdash x + k
x ne ndashk
where m and k are constants find
the value of m and of k
[3 marks]
36 In the following arrow diagram the
function f maps x onto y and the
function g maps y onto z
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14 Composite Functions
1 The following diagram shows the
functions f and g that are defined
by f xrarr ax + b and g x rarr10
c ndash x
x ne c respectively
ndash2
ndash 4
4
17
ndash3
m
g
g
f
f
Find
(a) the value of a of b and of c(b) the value of m
(c) the expression for gf
2 The functions f and g are
defined by f x rarr hx ndash 5 and
g x rarr x 2 + 3 x + 5 respectively
If the composite function fg is
defined by fg x rarr 2 x 2 + kx + 5
find the value of h and of k
3 The functions f and g are definedax
by f xrarr mdashmdashmdash x ne 1 and1 ndash x
g x rarr bx ndash 1 respectively If
f (4) = ndash4 and g(2) = 3 find
(a) the value of a and of b
(b) the value of x for which
fg =gf
4 Given the functions f x rarr 3 ndash x
1and g xrarr mdashmdashmdash x ne 1 find the
1 ndash x
expression for each of the
following
(a) fg
(b) f 2
(c) f 13
(d) g
2
(e) g3
(f) g19
5 The function f is defined by
f x rarr 2 x + 3 Another function g is
such that gf x rarr 4 x 2 + 12 x + 15
Find
(a) the function g
(b) the values of c if g(c) = 7c
(c) the values of x if fg = gf
6
5
89
x y
f
g
z
The above arrow diagram shows
the representation of the mapping
of x onto y by the function f x rarr
4 x ndash a and the mapping of y onto z
b by the function g y rarr mdashmdashndashndashmdash
12 ndash y
y ne 12 Find
(a) the value of a and of b
(b) the expression for the function
that maps x onto z
(c) the element x that does not
change when it is mapped
onto z
7 The functions f and g are
defined by f x rarr 2 x + 3 and
g x rarr x 2 + bx + c respectively
If the composite function fg is
given by fg x rarr 2 x 2 + 4 x ndash 3
find
(a) the value of b and of c
(b) the value of g2(1)
x y f g
z
4
1
ndash2
Write down the value of (a) gndash1(4)
(b) gf (1)
[2 marks]
37 The functionsh and w are defined
by h( x ) = 3 x + 5 and w( x ) =2
1 ndash 4 x
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(b) wndash1( x ) [4 marks]
38 Given the functions m x rarr 4 x ndash 6
and n xrarr 3
mdash x
x ne 0 find nm ndash1
[3 marks]
39 Given the function g x rarr 6 ndash 2 x
find(a) g(ndash4)
(b) the value of p such that
gndash1( p) = 8
[3 marks]
40 Given the functions g x rarr 2 x + 3
and h x rarr 5 x ndash 8 find
(a) gndash1( x )
(b) hgndash1(11)
[3 marks]
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8 Given the functions f x rarr 3 x ndash 2
and fg x rarr 4 ndash 15 x find
(a) the expression for gf
(b) the values of n if
gf (n2 ndash 1) = 6n + 6
9 The functions f and f 2 are such
that f x rarr ax + b and
f 2
x rarr 9 x + 8(a) Find the values of a and
the corresponding values
of b
(b) Considering a 0 find the
values of k for which
f (2k + 1) = k (k + 2)
10 The function g is defined by
g x rarr x + 2 Another function f
is such that fg x rarr x 2 + 5 x + 7
Find(a) the function f ( x )
(b) the values of c if f (2c) = 7c
15 Inverse Functions
11 The function f is defined by
f x rarr mx + k where m and k
are constants The function g is
defined by
g xrarr12
mdashmdashmdash
x + 1
x ne ndash1
(a) Find the expression for gndash1
(b) Find the expression for fg in
terms of m and k
(c) If f (3) = gndash1(3) and
fg(ndash2) = ndash2 find the value of m
and of k
12 Given the functions f x rarr x + 1
x ndash 2
x ne 2 and g xrarrmdashmdashmdashmdash
x
kx + 3 x ne 0
find the value of k if gf ndash1(0) = 3
13 Given the function f x rarr x + p
x + q
x ne ndashq and its inverse function
f ndash1 x rarr2 ndash 3 x
1 ndash x x ne 1 find
(a) the value of p and of q
(b) the values of k if f 2(k ) =1mdash3 k
14
7
5
3
ndash1
A B
f
gndash1
C
The diagram shows the mapping of
the functions f and gndash1 such that
f x rarr
2 x + a andg x rarr bx + c Given that g maps 1
onto itself find
(a) the value of a
(b) the value of b and of c
15 Given the function f x rarr 5 x + h
and its inverse function
f ndash1 x rarr kx +2mdash5 find
(a) the value of h and of k
(b) (i) f (3) (ii) f ndash1 f (3)
mx ndash n 16 Given the function f x rarr mdashmdashmdashndashndashndashmdash x ndash 2
x ne 2 and its inverse function
f ndash1 x rarrndash
mdashmdashmdashmdash x ne 2 find5 ndash 2 x
2 ndash x
(a) the value of m and of n
(b) the value of k for which
f (k ) = k + 2
17 The following diagram represents
the mapping of y onto x by the
function f y rarr hy + k and
the mapping of y onto z by the
function g y rarr6
2 y ndash k y ne
k
2
3 2
ndash2
x y z
Find
(a) the value of h and of k
(b) the function that maps x
onto y
(c) the function that maps x
onto z
18 Given the functions f ( x ) = 2 x ndash 5
3 x and g( x ) = mdashmdashmdash x ne ndash3 find
x + 3
(a) f ndash1g( x )
(b) the value of x for which
gf (ndash x ) = f 2(2)
19 Given that f x rarr p ndash qx find
(a) f ndash1( x ) in terms of p and q
(b) the value of p and of q if
f ndash1(8) = ndash1 and f (1) = ndash2
3 ndash kx 20 Given that gndash1( x ) = mdashmdashmdashmdash and
2
f ( x ) = 2 x 2 ndash 3 find
(a) g( x ) in terms of k
(b) the value of k for which
g( x 2) = 2 f (ndash x )
21 Given the functions f x rarr hx + k
h 0 and f 2 x rarr 25 x ndash 18
find
(a) the value of h and of k
(b) ( f ndash1)2 in the same form
22 Given that f ndash1( x ) =
1 x ne k
k ndash x
and g( x ) = 2 + x find
(a) f ( x ) in terms of k
(b) the value k if
ff ndash1(k 2 + 2) = g[(5 + k )2]
23 Given that f x rarr 2 x ndash 3 and
g x rarr x
2 + 2 find
(a) f ndash1
g [3 marks]
(b) the function h such that
hg x rarr 2 x + 4
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1 The function f and its inverse function f ndash1 are
defined by f ( x ) =hx
x ndash 3 x ne 3 f ndash1( x ) =
kx
x ndash 2 x ne 2
respectively where h and k are constants Another
function g is defined by g( x ) =1
x x ne 0
(a) Find the value of h and of k [4 marks]
(b) If gf ndash1( x ) = ndash5 x find the values of x [3 marks]
2 Given the functions f xrarr x
2 ndash 2 and g x rarr 3 x + k
where k is a constant find
(a) f ndash1(3) [2 marks]
(b) the value of k if f ndash1g x rarr 6 x ndash 4 [2 marks]
(c) h( x ) such that hf x rarr 9 x ndash 3 [2 marks]
Long Questions
Paper 2
1 The relation between set
X = 6 12 15 21 and set
Y = 3 5 7 is lsquo factor of rsquo
(a) Find the image of 12
(b) Express the relation in the
form of ordered pairs
[3 marks]
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2 Given the functions g( x ) = 5 x ndash 11
and h( x ) = 3 x find the value of
gh(2)
[2 marks]
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3 The inverse function hndash1 is defined
by hndash1 x rarr 3
4 ndash x x ne 4 Find
(a) h( x )
(b) the value of x such that
h( x ) = ndash14
[4 marks]
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Paper 1
1 The graph below shows the relation
between set A and B
40
30
20
10
S e t B
Set A
4321
State
(a) the object of 40
(b) the type of the relation
[2 marks]
2 The relation between two variables
is represented by the following set
of ordered pairs
(ndash4 16) (ndash3 9) (ndash2 4) (2 4)
(3 9) (4 16)
(a) State the type of the above
relation
(b) Represent the above relation
using a function notation
[2 marks]
3 Given the function f ( x ) = px + q and
f 2 ( x ) = 4 x + 9 where p and q are
constants find the value of p and of
q if p lt 0 [3 marks]
4 Given the function f x rarr x + 4
and the composite function
gf x rarr x 2 + 6 x + 2 find
(a) g( x )
(b) fg(4) [4 marks]
5 Given the function f ( x ) =
2 x + p
5 and
its inverse function f ndash1( x ) =
5 x + 3
q
find the value of p and of q
[4 marks]
Short Questions
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19
Try Question 30 SPM Exam Practice 1 ndash Paper 1
4k 2 ndash 3k = 8k + 3
4k 2 ndash 11k ndash 3 = 0
(4k + 1)(k ndash 3) = 0
k = ndash1ndashndash4 or 3
Given that f ndash1( x ) = 1
x x ne ndashm and x + m
g( x ) = 3 ndash x find
1 ndash 3 x (a) the value of m if f ( x ) = mdashndashmdashndashndashmdash x
(b) the values of k if ff ndash1(k 2 ndash 7) = g[(k + 2)2]
Solution
(a) Let f ndash1( x ) = y
f ( y) = x
1 ndash 3 y
mdashndashmdashndashndashndashmdash = x
y 1 ndash 3 y = xy
1 = xy + 3 y
1 = y( x + 3)
1 y = mdashndashmdashmdash x + 3
1 there4 f ndash1( x ) = mdashndashmdashmdash x + 3
1 But it is given that f ndash1( x ) = mdashndashmdashndashndashndashndashndashndashndashmdash x + m
Hence by comparison m = 3
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18
Given the function f x rarr 5 x ndash 2 find ( f 2)ndash1 in the
same form
Solution
Find f 2( x ) first
f 2( x ) = ff ( x )
= f (5 x ndash 2)
= 5(5 x ndash 2) ndash 2 = 25 x ndash 10 ndash 2
= 25 x ndash 12
Next find the inverse of f 2( x )
Let ( f 2)ndash1 ( x ) = y
Thus f 2( y) = x
25 y ndash 12 = x
25 y = x + 12
x + 12 y = mdashmdashndashndashndashmdash 25
x + 12 ( f
2
)ndash1
( x ) = mdashmdashndashndashndashmdash 25
x + 12there4 ( f 2)ndash1 xrarr mdashmdashndashndashndashmdash 25
If the question requiresus to state the answerin the lsquosame formrsquo wehave to express theanswer in the form x + 12(f
2
)ndash1
x rarr mdashmdashmdashmdashmdash 25and not
x + 12(f 2)ndash1 ( x ) = mdashmdashmdashmdashmdash 25
Try Question 20 SPM Exam Practice 1 ndash Paper 2
17
The inverse of g ndash1 will give us back g
2 ndash kx Given that gndash1( x ) = mdashmdashmdashmdash and f ( x ) = 3 x find 4
(a) g( x ) in terms of k
(b) the values of k such that fg(1) = ndash3ndashndash2
k
Solution
2 ndash kx (a) gndash1( x ) = mdashmdashmdashmdash 4
2 ndash kx Let y = mdashmdashmdashmdash 4
4 y = 2 ndash kx
kx = 2 ndash 4 y 2 ndash 4 y x = mdashmdashmdashmdash k
2 ndash 4 y g( y) = mdashmdashmdashmdash k
2 ndash 4 x g( x) = mdashmdashmdashmdash k
(b) fg(1) = ndash3ndashndash2
k
2 ndash 4(1) f mdashmdashmdashmdashndashndashmdash = ndash
3ndashndash2
k k
f ndash2mdashmdash
k = ndash3ndashndash2
k
3ndash2mdashmdash
k = ndash3ndashndash2
k
ndash6
k =
ndash3k
2
ndash3k 2 = ndash12
k 2 = 4
k = plusmn 2
Rearrange making x the subject
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19 Functions
Try Question 22 SPM Exam Practice 1 ndash Paper 2
15
1 Evaluate f ndash1(4) for each of the following
functions
(a) f x rarr 5 ndash 4 x
5(b) f xrarr 6 ndash mdash x ne 0
x
(c) f xrarr x ne ndash3
2
3 x + 2
2 x + 3
2 Find the inverse function of each of the
following functions
(a) f x rarr 7 x ndash 4
3 x ndash 4(b) g x rarr mdashmdashndashmdashmdash 2
(c)3
h xrarr 9 ndashmdash x ne 0 x
(d) x ne3
55 x ndash 3m xrarr
2 x + 2
(e) n x rarr 983152 983151983151983151983151983151983151983151
2 ndash x ndash x x 2
3 Given the functions
4mdash x
f xrarr x ne 0 and
g x rarr 2 x + 3 find each of the followingfunctions
(a) fg (d) g2 (g) f ndash1gndash1
(b) gf (e) f ndash1 (h) gndash1 f ndash1
(c) f 2 (f) gndash1
3 x ndash 1 4 The function f is defined by f x rarr mdashmdashndashmdashmdash
x ndash 2
x ne k find
(a) the value of k
(b) f 2
(c) f ndash1
5 Given the functions f x rarr 2 ndash 4 x and
3g xrarr x ne 1 find
x ndash 1
(a) f ndash1 (c) f ndash1gndash1 (e) (gf )ndash1
(b) gndash1 (d) gf
Is (gf )ndash1 = f ndash1gndash1
6 Given the functions f x rarr 1 ndash 2 x and
g xrarrmdashndashmdashmdash x ndash 2
x + 2 x ne 2 find
(a) f ndash1 (d) fg
(b) gndash1 (e) ( fg)ndash1
(c) gndash1 f ndash1
Is ( fg)ndash1 = gndash1 f ndash1
7 The function f is defined by f x rarr 2 x ndash 1
(a) Find the expressions for f 2 dan f ndash1
(b) Show that ( f ndash1)2 = ( f 2)ndash1
8 Given the function f x rarr 4 x + h and its inverse
kx + 5 function f ndash1 x rarr mdashndashndashmdashmdashmdash find 4
(a) the value of h and of k
(b) the expression for f ndash1 f
9 Given the function f xrarr x
x + p x ne 5 and
x ndash 5
qx + 6 its inverse function f ndash1 x rarr mdashndashndashndashmdashmdash
x ndash 1
x ne 1 find
(a) the value of p
and ofq
(b) the values of x for which f ndash1( x ) = 8 x
10
ndash2
2
ndash1
x y z
The diagram shows the representation of the
mapping of y onto x by the function
f y rarr my + n and the mapping of y onto z by
the function g yrarr m mdash y nemdash Findn ndash 2 y 2
n
(a) the value of m and of n
(b) the function that maps x onto y
(c) the function that maps x onto z
3 x + 10 11 (a) Given that f ndash1( x ) = mdashmdashmdashmdashmdash find f ( x ) 4
2 x + 3 (b) Given that gndash1( x ) = mdashmdashmdashmdash find g( x ) x + 4
(b) ff ndash1(k 2 ndash 7) = g[(k + 2)2]
k 2 ndash 7 = 3 ndash (k + 2)2
k 2 ndash 7 = 3 ndash (k 2 + 4k + 4)
k 2 ndash 7 = 3 ndash k 2 ndash 4k ndash 4
2k 2 + 4k ndash 6 = 0
k 2 + 2k ndash 3 = 0
(k + 3)(k ndash 1) = 0
k = ndash3 or 1
ff ndash1( x ) = x is always true and it hasto be memorised
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(a) State the value of k (b) Using the function notation
express f ( x ) in terms of x
[2 marks]
8 The diagram shows the relation
between set X and set Y in the form
of a graph
n
m
k
h
2 4 6 8
Set Y
Set X
State
(a) the relation in the form of
ordered pairs
(b) the type of the relation
(c) the domain of the relation
[3 marks]
12 Functions
13 Absolute Value Functions
9 x f a
10bx ndash 2
4
1 1
The arrow diagram represents
the function f x rarr a
bx ndash 2 x ne k
where a b and k are constants
Find
(a) the value of a and of b
(b) the value of k
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11 Relations
1
15
24
35
45
P Q
6
7
8
9
The arrow diagram shows the
relation between set P and set Q
Based on the arrow diagram state
(a) the domain(b) the range
(c) the codomain
2 The arrow diagram shows the
relation between set A and set B
1
5
6
8
A B
a
e
(a) Represent the given relation
using ordered pairs
(b) State the type of the given
relation
3 Set Q
11
9
7
5
Set P 2 6 8
The above graph represents therelation from set P = 2 6 8 to set
Q = 5 7 9 11 State
(a) the images of 6
(b) the objects of 7
(c) the range
4 P = 2 6 8
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Based on the above informationthe relation from P to Q is defined
by the ordered pairs (2 1) (2 3)
(6 5) (6 7) State
(a) the images of 2
(b) the object of 7
[2 marks]
5 The diagram below shows the
relation between set P and set Q
x
y
z
10
2030
40
Set P Set Q
State
(a) the range of the relation
(b) the type of the relation
[2 marks]
6 In the diagram below set Q shows
the images of the elements of set P
3
2
ndash2
ndash3
81
16
Set P Set Q
(a) State the type of relation
between set P and set Q
(b) Using function notation
write down a relation between
set P and set Q
[2 marks]
7 The following arrow diagram
represents a linear function f
x f ( x )
2
5
7
k
1
4
6
8
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10 (a) Sketch the graph of the
absolute value function
f ( x ) = 3 ndash x for the domain
0 x 4
(b) Hence state the corresponding
range of values of f ( x )
11 Given the function g( x ) = 2 x ndash 9find the possible values of
x if g( x ) = 4
12 The diagram shows the function
m x rarr x ndash h
h where h is
a constant
7
x x ndash hm
2
h
Find the value of h [2 marks]
13 Given the function f x rarr 983135 x ndash 4983135find the values of x such that
f ( x ) = 9 [2 marks]
14 The given diagram shows the graph
of the function f ( x ) = |2 x ndash 3| for thedomain 0 le x le 4
y
x
3
4O k
State(a) the value of k
(b) the range of values of f ( x )
corresponding to the given
domain [3 marks]
14 Composite Functions
15 The functions f and g are defined by
f x rarr 3 x ndash 2 and g x rarr x + 2
respectively Calculate fg(5)
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16 Given the functions g x rarr 4 + x 2
and h x rarr 2 x ndash 4 find gh
17 Given the function f x rarr 4 ndash 5 x
find f 2
18 Given that f x rarr 2 x + m and
f 2 x rarr px + 6 find the value of m
and of p
19 Given the functions f x rarr 3 x ndash 7
and fg x rarr x 2 + 1 find the
function g
20 The function f is defined by
f x rarr x ndash 2 Another function g is
such that gf x rarr x 2 + 1 Find the
function g
21 Given the functions f ( x ) = 2 x ndash 4
and fg( x ) = 8 x + 2 find gf ( x )
22 Given the functions h( x ) = 7 x ndash 1
and the composite function
hg( x ) = 35 x + 13 find
(a) g( x )
(b) the value of x when
gh( x ) = 4
[4 marks]
23 Given the function g x rarr px + q
and its composite function
g2 x rarr 49 x ndash 32 find the value of p
and of q such that p gt 0
[3 marks]
24 Given the function f ( x) = x + 4 and
g( x ) = tx ndash 6 find
(a) f (6)
(b) the value of t such that
gf (6) = 24
[3 marks]
25 Given the function g x rarr 4 x ndash 1
and h x rarr 8 x find
(a) hg ( x )
(b) the value of x if hg( x ) = 2g( x )
[4 marks]
15 Inverse Functions
26 Given the function f ( x ) =4 x + 3
x + 5
x ne ndash5 calculate the value of
f ndash1(2)
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27 Given the function g x rarr 4 x + 1
x + 4
x ne ndash4 find gndash1
28 Given the functions f ( x ) =2
x ndash3
x ne 3 and g( x ) = 4 x ndash 1 find
f ndash1g
1ndashndash
2
29 Given the function f x rarr 3 x + h
and its inverse function
f ndash1 x rarr kx ndash2ndashndash3
find the value of h
and of k
30 Given the function f ( x ) =24
px + q
f (1) = 8 find
(a) the value of p and of q
(b) the values of k if f ndash1 (k ) = k
31 Given the inverse function
f ndash1( x ) = 2 x ndash 5 find
(a) f ( x )
(b) the values of k if
f ndash1 f (k ) = k 2 ndash 12
32
x fndash14 x + p
ndash2
ndash6
The arrow diagram represents
f ndash1( x ) = 4 x + p where
p is a constant Find
(a) the value of p(b) f ( x )
33 Given the functions f ( x ) =2
3 x + 1
(a) gndash1 f ( x )
(b) the values of x which are
mapped onto themselves
under the function f
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34 Given that g x rarr 4 x ndash 1 and
h x rarr x 2 ndash 3 x + 5 find
(a) gndash1(7)
(b) hg( x )
[4 marks]
35 Given the functions h x rarr mmdashndash x
ndash 3
x ne 0 and h ndash1 x rarr
10mdashmdashmdash x + k
x ne ndashk
where m and k are constants find
the value of m and of k
[3 marks]
36 In the following arrow diagram the
function f maps x onto y and the
function g maps y onto z
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Paper Long Questions2
14 Composite Functions
1 The following diagram shows the
functions f and g that are defined
by f xrarr ax + b and g x rarr10
c ndash x
x ne c respectively
ndash2
ndash 4
4
17
ndash3
m
g
g
f
f
Find
(a) the value of a of b and of c(b) the value of m
(c) the expression for gf
2 The functions f and g are
defined by f x rarr hx ndash 5 and
g x rarr x 2 + 3 x + 5 respectively
If the composite function fg is
defined by fg x rarr 2 x 2 + kx + 5
find the value of h and of k
3 The functions f and g are definedax
by f xrarr mdashmdashmdash x ne 1 and1 ndash x
g x rarr bx ndash 1 respectively If
f (4) = ndash4 and g(2) = 3 find
(a) the value of a and of b
(b) the value of x for which
fg =gf
4 Given the functions f x rarr 3 ndash x
1and g xrarr mdashmdashmdash x ne 1 find the
1 ndash x
expression for each of the
following
(a) fg
(b) f 2
(c) f 13
(d) g
2
(e) g3
(f) g19
5 The function f is defined by
f x rarr 2 x + 3 Another function g is
such that gf x rarr 4 x 2 + 12 x + 15
Find
(a) the function g
(b) the values of c if g(c) = 7c
(c) the values of x if fg = gf
6
5
89
x y
f
g
z
The above arrow diagram shows
the representation of the mapping
of x onto y by the function f x rarr
4 x ndash a and the mapping of y onto z
b by the function g y rarr mdashmdashndashndashmdash
12 ndash y
y ne 12 Find
(a) the value of a and of b
(b) the expression for the function
that maps x onto z
(c) the element x that does not
change when it is mapped
onto z
7 The functions f and g are
defined by f x rarr 2 x + 3 and
g x rarr x 2 + bx + c respectively
If the composite function fg is
given by fg x rarr 2 x 2 + 4 x ndash 3
find
(a) the value of b and of c
(b) the value of g2(1)
x y f g
z
4
1
ndash2
Write down the value of (a) gndash1(4)
(b) gf (1)
[2 marks]
37 The functionsh and w are defined
by h( x ) = 3 x + 5 and w( x ) =2
1 ndash 4 x
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(b) wndash1( x ) [4 marks]
38 Given the functions m x rarr 4 x ndash 6
and n xrarr 3
mdash x
x ne 0 find nm ndash1
[3 marks]
39 Given the function g x rarr 6 ndash 2 x
find(a) g(ndash4)
(b) the value of p such that
gndash1( p) = 8
[3 marks]
40 Given the functions g x rarr 2 x + 3
and h x rarr 5 x ndash 8 find
(a) gndash1( x )
(b) hgndash1(11)
[3 marks]
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8 Given the functions f x rarr 3 x ndash 2
and fg x rarr 4 ndash 15 x find
(a) the expression for gf
(b) the values of n if
gf (n2 ndash 1) = 6n + 6
9 The functions f and f 2 are such
that f x rarr ax + b and
f 2
x rarr 9 x + 8(a) Find the values of a and
the corresponding values
of b
(b) Considering a 0 find the
values of k for which
f (2k + 1) = k (k + 2)
10 The function g is defined by
g x rarr x + 2 Another function f
is such that fg x rarr x 2 + 5 x + 7
Find(a) the function f ( x )
(b) the values of c if f (2c) = 7c
15 Inverse Functions
11 The function f is defined by
f x rarr mx + k where m and k
are constants The function g is
defined by
g xrarr12
mdashmdashmdash
x + 1
x ne ndash1
(a) Find the expression for gndash1
(b) Find the expression for fg in
terms of m and k
(c) If f (3) = gndash1(3) and
fg(ndash2) = ndash2 find the value of m
and of k
12 Given the functions f x rarr x + 1
x ndash 2
x ne 2 and g xrarrmdashmdashmdashmdash
x
kx + 3 x ne 0
find the value of k if gf ndash1(0) = 3
13 Given the function f x rarr x + p
x + q
x ne ndashq and its inverse function
f ndash1 x rarr2 ndash 3 x
1 ndash x x ne 1 find
(a) the value of p and of q
(b) the values of k if f 2(k ) =1mdash3 k
14
7
5
3
ndash1
A B
f
gndash1
C
The diagram shows the mapping of
the functions f and gndash1 such that
f x rarr
2 x + a andg x rarr bx + c Given that g maps 1
onto itself find
(a) the value of a
(b) the value of b and of c
15 Given the function f x rarr 5 x + h
and its inverse function
f ndash1 x rarr kx +2mdash5 find
(a) the value of h and of k
(b) (i) f (3) (ii) f ndash1 f (3)
mx ndash n 16 Given the function f x rarr mdashmdashmdashndashndashndashmdash x ndash 2
x ne 2 and its inverse function
f ndash1 x rarrndash
mdashmdashmdashmdash x ne 2 find5 ndash 2 x
2 ndash x
(a) the value of m and of n
(b) the value of k for which
f (k ) = k + 2
17 The following diagram represents
the mapping of y onto x by the
function f y rarr hy + k and
the mapping of y onto z by the
function g y rarr6
2 y ndash k y ne
k
2
3 2
ndash2
x y z
Find
(a) the value of h and of k
(b) the function that maps x
onto y
(c) the function that maps x
onto z
18 Given the functions f ( x ) = 2 x ndash 5
3 x and g( x ) = mdashmdashmdash x ne ndash3 find
x + 3
(a) f ndash1g( x )
(b) the value of x for which
gf (ndash x ) = f 2(2)
19 Given that f x rarr p ndash qx find
(a) f ndash1( x ) in terms of p and q
(b) the value of p and of q if
f ndash1(8) = ndash1 and f (1) = ndash2
3 ndash kx 20 Given that gndash1( x ) = mdashmdashmdashmdash and
2
f ( x ) = 2 x 2 ndash 3 find
(a) g( x ) in terms of k
(b) the value of k for which
g( x 2) = 2 f (ndash x )
21 Given the functions f x rarr hx + k
h 0 and f 2 x rarr 25 x ndash 18
find
(a) the value of h and of k
(b) ( f ndash1)2 in the same form
22 Given that f ndash1( x ) =
1 x ne k
k ndash x
and g( x ) = 2 + x find
(a) f ( x ) in terms of k
(b) the value k if
ff ndash1(k 2 + 2) = g[(5 + k )2]
23 Given that f x rarr 2 x ndash 3 and
g x rarr x
2 + 2 find
(a) f ndash1
g [3 marks]
(b) the function h such that
hg x rarr 2 x + 4
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1 The function f and its inverse function f ndash1 are
defined by f ( x ) =hx
x ndash 3 x ne 3 f ndash1( x ) =
kx
x ndash 2 x ne 2
respectively where h and k are constants Another
function g is defined by g( x ) =1
x x ne 0
(a) Find the value of h and of k [4 marks]
(b) If gf ndash1( x ) = ndash5 x find the values of x [3 marks]
2 Given the functions f xrarr x
2 ndash 2 and g x rarr 3 x + k
where k is a constant find
(a) f ndash1(3) [2 marks]
(b) the value of k if f ndash1g x rarr 6 x ndash 4 [2 marks]
(c) h( x ) such that hf x rarr 9 x ndash 3 [2 marks]
Long Questions
Paper 2
1 The relation between set
X = 6 12 15 21 and set
Y = 3 5 7 is lsquo factor of rsquo
(a) Find the image of 12
(b) Express the relation in the
form of ordered pairs
[3 marks]
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2 Given the functions g( x ) = 5 x ndash 11
and h( x ) = 3 x find the value of
gh(2)
[2 marks]
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3 The inverse function hndash1 is defined
by hndash1 x rarr 3
4 ndash x x ne 4 Find
(a) h( x )
(b) the value of x such that
h( x ) = ndash14
[4 marks]
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Paper 1
1 The graph below shows the relation
between set A and B
40
30
20
10
S e t B
Set A
4321
State
(a) the object of 40
(b) the type of the relation
[2 marks]
2 The relation between two variables
is represented by the following set
of ordered pairs
(ndash4 16) (ndash3 9) (ndash2 4) (2 4)
(3 9) (4 16)
(a) State the type of the above
relation
(b) Represent the above relation
using a function notation
[2 marks]
3 Given the function f ( x ) = px + q and
f 2 ( x ) = 4 x + 9 where p and q are
constants find the value of p and of
q if p lt 0 [3 marks]
4 Given the function f x rarr x + 4
and the composite function
gf x rarr x 2 + 6 x + 2 find
(a) g( x )
(b) fg(4) [4 marks]
5 Given the function f ( x ) =
2 x + p
5 and
its inverse function f ndash1( x ) =
5 x + 3
q
find the value of p and of q
[4 marks]
Short Questions
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19 Functions
Try Question 22 SPM Exam Practice 1 ndash Paper 2
15
1 Evaluate f ndash1(4) for each of the following
functions
(a) f x rarr 5 ndash 4 x
5(b) f xrarr 6 ndash mdash x ne 0
x
(c) f xrarr x ne ndash3
2
3 x + 2
2 x + 3
2 Find the inverse function of each of the
following functions
(a) f x rarr 7 x ndash 4
3 x ndash 4(b) g x rarr mdashmdashndashmdashmdash 2
(c)3
h xrarr 9 ndashmdash x ne 0 x
(d) x ne3
55 x ndash 3m xrarr
2 x + 2
(e) n x rarr 983152 983151983151983151983151983151983151983151
2 ndash x ndash x x 2
3 Given the functions
4mdash x
f xrarr x ne 0 and
g x rarr 2 x + 3 find each of the followingfunctions
(a) fg (d) g2 (g) f ndash1gndash1
(b) gf (e) f ndash1 (h) gndash1 f ndash1
(c) f 2 (f) gndash1
3 x ndash 1 4 The function f is defined by f x rarr mdashmdashndashmdashmdash
x ndash 2
x ne k find
(a) the value of k
(b) f 2
(c) f ndash1
5 Given the functions f x rarr 2 ndash 4 x and
3g xrarr x ne 1 find
x ndash 1
(a) f ndash1 (c) f ndash1gndash1 (e) (gf )ndash1
(b) gndash1 (d) gf
Is (gf )ndash1 = f ndash1gndash1
6 Given the functions f x rarr 1 ndash 2 x and
g xrarrmdashndashmdashmdash x ndash 2
x + 2 x ne 2 find
(a) f ndash1 (d) fg
(b) gndash1 (e) ( fg)ndash1
(c) gndash1 f ndash1
Is ( fg)ndash1 = gndash1 f ndash1
7 The function f is defined by f x rarr 2 x ndash 1
(a) Find the expressions for f 2 dan f ndash1
(b) Show that ( f ndash1)2 = ( f 2)ndash1
8 Given the function f x rarr 4 x + h and its inverse
kx + 5 function f ndash1 x rarr mdashndashndashmdashmdashmdash find 4
(a) the value of h and of k
(b) the expression for f ndash1 f
9 Given the function f xrarr x
x + p x ne 5 and
x ndash 5
qx + 6 its inverse function f ndash1 x rarr mdashndashndashndashmdashmdash
x ndash 1
x ne 1 find
(a) the value of p
and ofq
(b) the values of x for which f ndash1( x ) = 8 x
10
ndash2
2
ndash1
x y z
The diagram shows the representation of the
mapping of y onto x by the function
f y rarr my + n and the mapping of y onto z by
the function g yrarr m mdash y nemdash Findn ndash 2 y 2
n
(a) the value of m and of n
(b) the function that maps x onto y
(c) the function that maps x onto z
3 x + 10 11 (a) Given that f ndash1( x ) = mdashmdashmdashmdashmdash find f ( x ) 4
2 x + 3 (b) Given that gndash1( x ) = mdashmdashmdashmdash find g( x ) x + 4
(b) ff ndash1(k 2 ndash 7) = g[(k + 2)2]
k 2 ndash 7 = 3 ndash (k + 2)2
k 2 ndash 7 = 3 ndash (k 2 + 4k + 4)
k 2 ndash 7 = 3 ndash k 2 ndash 4k ndash 4
2k 2 + 4k ndash 6 = 0
k 2 + 2k ndash 3 = 0
(k + 3)(k ndash 1) = 0
k = ndash3 or 1
ff ndash1( x ) = x is always true and it hasto be memorised
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Functions 20
(a) State the value of k (b) Using the function notation
express f ( x ) in terms of x
[2 marks]
8 The diagram shows the relation
between set X and set Y in the form
of a graph
n
m
k
h
2 4 6 8
Set Y
Set X
State
(a) the relation in the form of
ordered pairs
(b) the type of the relation
(c) the domain of the relation
[3 marks]
12 Functions
13 Absolute Value Functions
9 x f a
10bx ndash 2
4
1 1
The arrow diagram represents
the function f x rarr a
bx ndash 2 x ne k
where a b and k are constants
Find
(a) the value of a and of b
(b) the value of k
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11 Relations
1
15
24
35
45
P Q
6
7
8
9
The arrow diagram shows the
relation between set P and set Q
Based on the arrow diagram state
(a) the domain(b) the range
(c) the codomain
2 The arrow diagram shows the
relation between set A and set B
1
5
6
8
A B
a
e
(a) Represent the given relation
using ordered pairs
(b) State the type of the given
relation
3 Set Q
11
9
7
5
Set P 2 6 8
The above graph represents therelation from set P = 2 6 8 to set
Q = 5 7 9 11 State
(a) the images of 6
(b) the objects of 7
(c) the range
4 P = 2 6 8
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Paper Short Questions1
Based on the above informationthe relation from P to Q is defined
by the ordered pairs (2 1) (2 3)
(6 5) (6 7) State
(a) the images of 2
(b) the object of 7
[2 marks]
5 The diagram below shows the
relation between set P and set Q
x
y
z
10
2030
40
Set P Set Q
State
(a) the range of the relation
(b) the type of the relation
[2 marks]
6 In the diagram below set Q shows
the images of the elements of set P
3
2
ndash2
ndash3
81
16
Set P Set Q
(a) State the type of relation
between set P and set Q
(b) Using function notation
write down a relation between
set P and set Q
[2 marks]
7 The following arrow diagram
represents a linear function f
x f ( x )
2
5
7
k
1
4
6
8
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21 Functions
10 (a) Sketch the graph of the
absolute value function
f ( x ) = 3 ndash x for the domain
0 x 4
(b) Hence state the corresponding
range of values of f ( x )
11 Given the function g( x ) = 2 x ndash 9find the possible values of
x if g( x ) = 4
12 The diagram shows the function
m x rarr x ndash h
h where h is
a constant
7
x x ndash hm
2
h
Find the value of h [2 marks]
13 Given the function f x rarr 983135 x ndash 4983135find the values of x such that
f ( x ) = 9 [2 marks]
14 The given diagram shows the graph
of the function f ( x ) = |2 x ndash 3| for thedomain 0 le x le 4
y
x
3
4O k
State(a) the value of k
(b) the range of values of f ( x )
corresponding to the given
domain [3 marks]
14 Composite Functions
15 The functions f and g are defined by
f x rarr 3 x ndash 2 and g x rarr x + 2
respectively Calculate fg(5)
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16 Given the functions g x rarr 4 + x 2
and h x rarr 2 x ndash 4 find gh
17 Given the function f x rarr 4 ndash 5 x
find f 2
18 Given that f x rarr 2 x + m and
f 2 x rarr px + 6 find the value of m
and of p
19 Given the functions f x rarr 3 x ndash 7
and fg x rarr x 2 + 1 find the
function g
20 The function f is defined by
f x rarr x ndash 2 Another function g is
such that gf x rarr x 2 + 1 Find the
function g
21 Given the functions f ( x ) = 2 x ndash 4
and fg( x ) = 8 x + 2 find gf ( x )
22 Given the functions h( x ) = 7 x ndash 1
and the composite function
hg( x ) = 35 x + 13 find
(a) g( x )
(b) the value of x when
gh( x ) = 4
[4 marks]
23 Given the function g x rarr px + q
and its composite function
g2 x rarr 49 x ndash 32 find the value of p
and of q such that p gt 0
[3 marks]
24 Given the function f ( x) = x + 4 and
g( x ) = tx ndash 6 find
(a) f (6)
(b) the value of t such that
gf (6) = 24
[3 marks]
25 Given the function g x rarr 4 x ndash 1
and h x rarr 8 x find
(a) hg ( x )
(b) the value of x if hg( x ) = 2g( x )
[4 marks]
15 Inverse Functions
26 Given the function f ( x ) =4 x + 3
x + 5
x ne ndash5 calculate the value of
f ndash1(2)
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27 Given the function g x rarr 4 x + 1
x + 4
x ne ndash4 find gndash1
28 Given the functions f ( x ) =2
x ndash3
x ne 3 and g( x ) = 4 x ndash 1 find
f ndash1g
1ndashndash
2
29 Given the function f x rarr 3 x + h
and its inverse function
f ndash1 x rarr kx ndash2ndashndash3
find the value of h
and of k
30 Given the function f ( x ) =24
px + q
f (1) = 8 find
(a) the value of p and of q
(b) the values of k if f ndash1 (k ) = k
31 Given the inverse function
f ndash1( x ) = 2 x ndash 5 find
(a) f ( x )
(b) the values of k if
f ndash1 f (k ) = k 2 ndash 12
32
x fndash14 x + p
ndash2
ndash6
The arrow diagram represents
f ndash1( x ) = 4 x + p where
p is a constant Find
(a) the value of p(b) f ( x )
33 Given the functions f ( x ) =2
3 x + 1
(a) gndash1 f ( x )
(b) the values of x which are
mapped onto themselves
under the function f
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34 Given that g x rarr 4 x ndash 1 and
h x rarr x 2 ndash 3 x + 5 find
(a) gndash1(7)
(b) hg( x )
[4 marks]
35 Given the functions h x rarr mmdashndash x
ndash 3
x ne 0 and h ndash1 x rarr
10mdashmdashmdash x + k
x ne ndashk
where m and k are constants find
the value of m and of k
[3 marks]
36 In the following arrow diagram the
function f maps x onto y and the
function g maps y onto z
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14 Composite Functions
1 The following diagram shows the
functions f and g that are defined
by f xrarr ax + b and g x rarr10
c ndash x
x ne c respectively
ndash2
ndash 4
4
17
ndash3
m
g
g
f
f
Find
(a) the value of a of b and of c(b) the value of m
(c) the expression for gf
2 The functions f and g are
defined by f x rarr hx ndash 5 and
g x rarr x 2 + 3 x + 5 respectively
If the composite function fg is
defined by fg x rarr 2 x 2 + kx + 5
find the value of h and of k
3 The functions f and g are definedax
by f xrarr mdashmdashmdash x ne 1 and1 ndash x
g x rarr bx ndash 1 respectively If
f (4) = ndash4 and g(2) = 3 find
(a) the value of a and of b
(b) the value of x for which
fg =gf
4 Given the functions f x rarr 3 ndash x
1and g xrarr mdashmdashmdash x ne 1 find the
1 ndash x
expression for each of the
following
(a) fg
(b) f 2
(c) f 13
(d) g
2
(e) g3
(f) g19
5 The function f is defined by
f x rarr 2 x + 3 Another function g is
such that gf x rarr 4 x 2 + 12 x + 15
Find
(a) the function g
(b) the values of c if g(c) = 7c
(c) the values of x if fg = gf
6
5
89
x y
f
g
z
The above arrow diagram shows
the representation of the mapping
of x onto y by the function f x rarr
4 x ndash a and the mapping of y onto z
b by the function g y rarr mdashmdashndashndashmdash
12 ndash y
y ne 12 Find
(a) the value of a and of b
(b) the expression for the function
that maps x onto z
(c) the element x that does not
change when it is mapped
onto z
7 The functions f and g are
defined by f x rarr 2 x + 3 and
g x rarr x 2 + bx + c respectively
If the composite function fg is
given by fg x rarr 2 x 2 + 4 x ndash 3
find
(a) the value of b and of c
(b) the value of g2(1)
x y f g
z
4
1
ndash2
Write down the value of (a) gndash1(4)
(b) gf (1)
[2 marks]
37 The functionsh and w are defined
by h( x ) = 3 x + 5 and w( x ) =2
1 ndash 4 x
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(b) wndash1( x ) [4 marks]
38 Given the functions m x rarr 4 x ndash 6
and n xrarr 3
mdash x
x ne 0 find nm ndash1
[3 marks]
39 Given the function g x rarr 6 ndash 2 x
find(a) g(ndash4)
(b) the value of p such that
gndash1( p) = 8
[3 marks]
40 Given the functions g x rarr 2 x + 3
and h x rarr 5 x ndash 8 find
(a) gndash1( x )
(b) hgndash1(11)
[3 marks]
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23 Functions
8 Given the functions f x rarr 3 x ndash 2
and fg x rarr 4 ndash 15 x find
(a) the expression for gf
(b) the values of n if
gf (n2 ndash 1) = 6n + 6
9 The functions f and f 2 are such
that f x rarr ax + b and
f 2
x rarr 9 x + 8(a) Find the values of a and
the corresponding values
of b
(b) Considering a 0 find the
values of k for which
f (2k + 1) = k (k + 2)
10 The function g is defined by
g x rarr x + 2 Another function f
is such that fg x rarr x 2 + 5 x + 7
Find(a) the function f ( x )
(b) the values of c if f (2c) = 7c
15 Inverse Functions
11 The function f is defined by
f x rarr mx + k where m and k
are constants The function g is
defined by
g xrarr12
mdashmdashmdash
x + 1
x ne ndash1
(a) Find the expression for gndash1
(b) Find the expression for fg in
terms of m and k
(c) If f (3) = gndash1(3) and
fg(ndash2) = ndash2 find the value of m
and of k
12 Given the functions f x rarr x + 1
x ndash 2
x ne 2 and g xrarrmdashmdashmdashmdash
x
kx + 3 x ne 0
find the value of k if gf ndash1(0) = 3
13 Given the function f x rarr x + p
x + q
x ne ndashq and its inverse function
f ndash1 x rarr2 ndash 3 x
1 ndash x x ne 1 find
(a) the value of p and of q
(b) the values of k if f 2(k ) =1mdash3 k
14
7
5
3
ndash1
A B
f
gndash1
C
The diagram shows the mapping of
the functions f and gndash1 such that
f x rarr
2 x + a andg x rarr bx + c Given that g maps 1
onto itself find
(a) the value of a
(b) the value of b and of c
15 Given the function f x rarr 5 x + h
and its inverse function
f ndash1 x rarr kx +2mdash5 find
(a) the value of h and of k
(b) (i) f (3) (ii) f ndash1 f (3)
mx ndash n 16 Given the function f x rarr mdashmdashmdashndashndashndashmdash x ndash 2
x ne 2 and its inverse function
f ndash1 x rarrndash
mdashmdashmdashmdash x ne 2 find5 ndash 2 x
2 ndash x
(a) the value of m and of n
(b) the value of k for which
f (k ) = k + 2
17 The following diagram represents
the mapping of y onto x by the
function f y rarr hy + k and
the mapping of y onto z by the
function g y rarr6
2 y ndash k y ne
k
2
3 2
ndash2
x y z
Find
(a) the value of h and of k
(b) the function that maps x
onto y
(c) the function that maps x
onto z
18 Given the functions f ( x ) = 2 x ndash 5
3 x and g( x ) = mdashmdashmdash x ne ndash3 find
x + 3
(a) f ndash1g( x )
(b) the value of x for which
gf (ndash x ) = f 2(2)
19 Given that f x rarr p ndash qx find
(a) f ndash1( x ) in terms of p and q
(b) the value of p and of q if
f ndash1(8) = ndash1 and f (1) = ndash2
3 ndash kx 20 Given that gndash1( x ) = mdashmdashmdashmdash and
2
f ( x ) = 2 x 2 ndash 3 find
(a) g( x ) in terms of k
(b) the value of k for which
g( x 2) = 2 f (ndash x )
21 Given the functions f x rarr hx + k
h 0 and f 2 x rarr 25 x ndash 18
find
(a) the value of h and of k
(b) ( f ndash1)2 in the same form
22 Given that f ndash1( x ) =
1 x ne k
k ndash x
and g( x ) = 2 + x find
(a) f ( x ) in terms of k
(b) the value k if
ff ndash1(k 2 + 2) = g[(5 + k )2]
23 Given that f x rarr 2 x ndash 3 and
g x rarr x
2 + 2 find
(a) f ndash1
g [3 marks]
(b) the function h such that
hg x rarr 2 x + 4
[3 marks]
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1 The function f and its inverse function f ndash1 are
defined by f ( x ) =hx
x ndash 3 x ne 3 f ndash1( x ) =
kx
x ndash 2 x ne 2
respectively where h and k are constants Another
function g is defined by g( x ) =1
x x ne 0
(a) Find the value of h and of k [4 marks]
(b) If gf ndash1( x ) = ndash5 x find the values of x [3 marks]
2 Given the functions f xrarr x
2 ndash 2 and g x rarr 3 x + k
where k is a constant find
(a) f ndash1(3) [2 marks]
(b) the value of k if f ndash1g x rarr 6 x ndash 4 [2 marks]
(c) h( x ) such that hf x rarr 9 x ndash 3 [2 marks]
Long Questions
Paper 2
1 The relation between set
X = 6 12 15 21 and set
Y = 3 5 7 is lsquo factor of rsquo
(a) Find the image of 12
(b) Express the relation in the
form of ordered pairs
[3 marks]
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2 Given the functions g( x ) = 5 x ndash 11
and h( x ) = 3 x find the value of
gh(2)
[2 marks]
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3 The inverse function hndash1 is defined
by hndash1 x rarr 3
4 ndash x x ne 4 Find
(a) h( x )
(b) the value of x such that
h( x ) = ndash14
[4 marks]
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Paper 1
1 The graph below shows the relation
between set A and B
40
30
20
10
S e t B
Set A
4321
State
(a) the object of 40
(b) the type of the relation
[2 marks]
2 The relation between two variables
is represented by the following set
of ordered pairs
(ndash4 16) (ndash3 9) (ndash2 4) (2 4)
(3 9) (4 16)
(a) State the type of the above
relation
(b) Represent the above relation
using a function notation
[2 marks]
3 Given the function f ( x ) = px + q and
f 2 ( x ) = 4 x + 9 where p and q are
constants find the value of p and of
q if p lt 0 [3 marks]
4 Given the function f x rarr x + 4
and the composite function
gf x rarr x 2 + 6 x + 2 find
(a) g( x )
(b) fg(4) [4 marks]
5 Given the function f ( x ) =
2 x + p
5 and
its inverse function f ndash1( x ) =
5 x + 3
q
find the value of p and of q
[4 marks]
Short Questions
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Functions 20
(a) State the value of k (b) Using the function notation
express f ( x ) in terms of x
[2 marks]
8 The diagram shows the relation
between set X and set Y in the form
of a graph
n
m
k
h
2 4 6 8
Set Y
Set X
State
(a) the relation in the form of
ordered pairs
(b) the type of the relation
(c) the domain of the relation
[3 marks]
12 Functions
13 Absolute Value Functions
9 x f a
10bx ndash 2
4
1 1
The arrow diagram represents
the function f x rarr a
bx ndash 2 x ne k
where a b and k are constants
Find
(a) the value of a and of b
(b) the value of k
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1
11 Relations
1
15
24
35
45
P Q
6
7
8
9
The arrow diagram shows the
relation between set P and set Q
Based on the arrow diagram state
(a) the domain(b) the range
(c) the codomain
2 The arrow diagram shows the
relation between set A and set B
1
5
6
8
A B
a
e
(a) Represent the given relation
using ordered pairs
(b) State the type of the given
relation
3 Set Q
11
9
7
5
Set P 2 6 8
The above graph represents therelation from set P = 2 6 8 to set
Q = 5 7 9 11 State
(a) the images of 6
(b) the objects of 7
(c) the range
4 P = 2 6 8
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Based on the above informationthe relation from P to Q is defined
by the ordered pairs (2 1) (2 3)
(6 5) (6 7) State
(a) the images of 2
(b) the object of 7
[2 marks]
5 The diagram below shows the
relation between set P and set Q
x
y
z
10
2030
40
Set P Set Q
State
(a) the range of the relation
(b) the type of the relation
[2 marks]
6 In the diagram below set Q shows
the images of the elements of set P
3
2
ndash2
ndash3
81
16
Set P Set Q
(a) State the type of relation
between set P and set Q
(b) Using function notation
write down a relation between
set P and set Q
[2 marks]
7 The following arrow diagram
represents a linear function f
x f ( x )
2
5
7
k
1
4
6
8
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21 Functions
10 (a) Sketch the graph of the
absolute value function
f ( x ) = 3 ndash x for the domain
0 x 4
(b) Hence state the corresponding
range of values of f ( x )
11 Given the function g( x ) = 2 x ndash 9find the possible values of
x if g( x ) = 4
12 The diagram shows the function
m x rarr x ndash h
h where h is
a constant
7
x x ndash hm
2
h
Find the value of h [2 marks]
13 Given the function f x rarr 983135 x ndash 4983135find the values of x such that
f ( x ) = 9 [2 marks]
14 The given diagram shows the graph
of the function f ( x ) = |2 x ndash 3| for thedomain 0 le x le 4
y
x
3
4O k
State(a) the value of k
(b) the range of values of f ( x )
corresponding to the given
domain [3 marks]
14 Composite Functions
15 The functions f and g are defined by
f x rarr 3 x ndash 2 and g x rarr x + 2
respectively Calculate fg(5)
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16 Given the functions g x rarr 4 + x 2
and h x rarr 2 x ndash 4 find gh
17 Given the function f x rarr 4 ndash 5 x
find f 2
18 Given that f x rarr 2 x + m and
f 2 x rarr px + 6 find the value of m
and of p
19 Given the functions f x rarr 3 x ndash 7
and fg x rarr x 2 + 1 find the
function g
20 The function f is defined by
f x rarr x ndash 2 Another function g is
such that gf x rarr x 2 + 1 Find the
function g
21 Given the functions f ( x ) = 2 x ndash 4
and fg( x ) = 8 x + 2 find gf ( x )
22 Given the functions h( x ) = 7 x ndash 1
and the composite function
hg( x ) = 35 x + 13 find
(a) g( x )
(b) the value of x when
gh( x ) = 4
[4 marks]
23 Given the function g x rarr px + q
and its composite function
g2 x rarr 49 x ndash 32 find the value of p
and of q such that p gt 0
[3 marks]
24 Given the function f ( x) = x + 4 and
g( x ) = tx ndash 6 find
(a) f (6)
(b) the value of t such that
gf (6) = 24
[3 marks]
25 Given the function g x rarr 4 x ndash 1
and h x rarr 8 x find
(a) hg ( x )
(b) the value of x if hg( x ) = 2g( x )
[4 marks]
15 Inverse Functions
26 Given the function f ( x ) =4 x + 3
x + 5
x ne ndash5 calculate the value of
f ndash1(2)
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27 Given the function g x rarr 4 x + 1
x + 4
x ne ndash4 find gndash1
28 Given the functions f ( x ) =2
x ndash3
x ne 3 and g( x ) = 4 x ndash 1 find
f ndash1g
1ndashndash
2
29 Given the function f x rarr 3 x + h
and its inverse function
f ndash1 x rarr kx ndash2ndashndash3
find the value of h
and of k
30 Given the function f ( x ) =24
px + q
f (1) = 8 find
(a) the value of p and of q
(b) the values of k if f ndash1 (k ) = k
31 Given the inverse function
f ndash1( x ) = 2 x ndash 5 find
(a) f ( x )
(b) the values of k if
f ndash1 f (k ) = k 2 ndash 12
32
x fndash14 x + p
ndash2
ndash6
The arrow diagram represents
f ndash1( x ) = 4 x + p where
p is a constant Find
(a) the value of p(b) f ( x )
33 Given the functions f ( x ) =2
3 x + 1
(a) gndash1 f ( x )
(b) the values of x which are
mapped onto themselves
under the function f
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34 Given that g x rarr 4 x ndash 1 and
h x rarr x 2 ndash 3 x + 5 find
(a) gndash1(7)
(b) hg( x )
[4 marks]
35 Given the functions h x rarr mmdashndash x
ndash 3
x ne 0 and h ndash1 x rarr
10mdashmdashmdash x + k
x ne ndashk
where m and k are constants find
the value of m and of k
[3 marks]
36 In the following arrow diagram the
function f maps x onto y and the
function g maps y onto z
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14 Composite Functions
1 The following diagram shows the
functions f and g that are defined
by f xrarr ax + b and g x rarr10
c ndash x
x ne c respectively
ndash2
ndash 4
4
17
ndash3
m
g
g
f
f
Find
(a) the value of a of b and of c(b) the value of m
(c) the expression for gf
2 The functions f and g are
defined by f x rarr hx ndash 5 and
g x rarr x 2 + 3 x + 5 respectively
If the composite function fg is
defined by fg x rarr 2 x 2 + kx + 5
find the value of h and of k
3 The functions f and g are definedax
by f xrarr mdashmdashmdash x ne 1 and1 ndash x
g x rarr bx ndash 1 respectively If
f (4) = ndash4 and g(2) = 3 find
(a) the value of a and of b
(b) the value of x for which
fg =gf
4 Given the functions f x rarr 3 ndash x
1and g xrarr mdashmdashmdash x ne 1 find the
1 ndash x
expression for each of the
following
(a) fg
(b) f 2
(c) f 13
(d) g
2
(e) g3
(f) g19
5 The function f is defined by
f x rarr 2 x + 3 Another function g is
such that gf x rarr 4 x 2 + 12 x + 15
Find
(a) the function g
(b) the values of c if g(c) = 7c
(c) the values of x if fg = gf
6
5
89
x y
f
g
z
The above arrow diagram shows
the representation of the mapping
of x onto y by the function f x rarr
4 x ndash a and the mapping of y onto z
b by the function g y rarr mdashmdashndashndashmdash
12 ndash y
y ne 12 Find
(a) the value of a and of b
(b) the expression for the function
that maps x onto z
(c) the element x that does not
change when it is mapped
onto z
7 The functions f and g are
defined by f x rarr 2 x + 3 and
g x rarr x 2 + bx + c respectively
If the composite function fg is
given by fg x rarr 2 x 2 + 4 x ndash 3
find
(a) the value of b and of c
(b) the value of g2(1)
x y f g
z
4
1
ndash2
Write down the value of (a) gndash1(4)
(b) gf (1)
[2 marks]
37 The functionsh and w are defined
by h( x ) = 3 x + 5 and w( x ) =2
1 ndash 4 x
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(b) wndash1( x ) [4 marks]
38 Given the functions m x rarr 4 x ndash 6
and n xrarr 3
mdash x
x ne 0 find nm ndash1
[3 marks]
39 Given the function g x rarr 6 ndash 2 x
find(a) g(ndash4)
(b) the value of p such that
gndash1( p) = 8
[3 marks]
40 Given the functions g x rarr 2 x + 3
and h x rarr 5 x ndash 8 find
(a) gndash1( x )
(b) hgndash1(11)
[3 marks]
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23 Functions
8 Given the functions f x rarr 3 x ndash 2
and fg x rarr 4 ndash 15 x find
(a) the expression for gf
(b) the values of n if
gf (n2 ndash 1) = 6n + 6
9 The functions f and f 2 are such
that f x rarr ax + b and
f 2
x rarr 9 x + 8(a) Find the values of a and
the corresponding values
of b
(b) Considering a 0 find the
values of k for which
f (2k + 1) = k (k + 2)
10 The function g is defined by
g x rarr x + 2 Another function f
is such that fg x rarr x 2 + 5 x + 7
Find(a) the function f ( x )
(b) the values of c if f (2c) = 7c
15 Inverse Functions
11 The function f is defined by
f x rarr mx + k where m and k
are constants The function g is
defined by
g xrarr12
mdashmdashmdash
x + 1
x ne ndash1
(a) Find the expression for gndash1
(b) Find the expression for fg in
terms of m and k
(c) If f (3) = gndash1(3) and
fg(ndash2) = ndash2 find the value of m
and of k
12 Given the functions f x rarr x + 1
x ndash 2
x ne 2 and g xrarrmdashmdashmdashmdash
x
kx + 3 x ne 0
find the value of k if gf ndash1(0) = 3
13 Given the function f x rarr x + p
x + q
x ne ndashq and its inverse function
f ndash1 x rarr2 ndash 3 x
1 ndash x x ne 1 find
(a) the value of p and of q
(b) the values of k if f 2(k ) =1mdash3 k
14
7
5
3
ndash1
A B
f
gndash1
C
The diagram shows the mapping of
the functions f and gndash1 such that
f x rarr
2 x + a andg x rarr bx + c Given that g maps 1
onto itself find
(a) the value of a
(b) the value of b and of c
15 Given the function f x rarr 5 x + h
and its inverse function
f ndash1 x rarr kx +2mdash5 find
(a) the value of h and of k
(b) (i) f (3) (ii) f ndash1 f (3)
mx ndash n 16 Given the function f x rarr mdashmdashmdashndashndashndashmdash x ndash 2
x ne 2 and its inverse function
f ndash1 x rarrndash
mdashmdashmdashmdash x ne 2 find5 ndash 2 x
2 ndash x
(a) the value of m and of n
(b) the value of k for which
f (k ) = k + 2
17 The following diagram represents
the mapping of y onto x by the
function f y rarr hy + k and
the mapping of y onto z by the
function g y rarr6
2 y ndash k y ne
k
2
3 2
ndash2
x y z
Find
(a) the value of h and of k
(b) the function that maps x
onto y
(c) the function that maps x
onto z
18 Given the functions f ( x ) = 2 x ndash 5
3 x and g( x ) = mdashmdashmdash x ne ndash3 find
x + 3
(a) f ndash1g( x )
(b) the value of x for which
gf (ndash x ) = f 2(2)
19 Given that f x rarr p ndash qx find
(a) f ndash1( x ) in terms of p and q
(b) the value of p and of q if
f ndash1(8) = ndash1 and f (1) = ndash2
3 ndash kx 20 Given that gndash1( x ) = mdashmdashmdashmdash and
2
f ( x ) = 2 x 2 ndash 3 find
(a) g( x ) in terms of k
(b) the value of k for which
g( x 2) = 2 f (ndash x )
21 Given the functions f x rarr hx + k
h 0 and f 2 x rarr 25 x ndash 18
find
(a) the value of h and of k
(b) ( f ndash1)2 in the same form
22 Given that f ndash1( x ) =
1 x ne k
k ndash x
and g( x ) = 2 + x find
(a) f ( x ) in terms of k
(b) the value k if
ff ndash1(k 2 + 2) = g[(5 + k )2]
23 Given that f x rarr 2 x ndash 3 and
g x rarr x
2 + 2 find
(a) f ndash1
g [3 marks]
(b) the function h such that
hg x rarr 2 x + 4
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1 The function f and its inverse function f ndash1 are
defined by f ( x ) =hx
x ndash 3 x ne 3 f ndash1( x ) =
kx
x ndash 2 x ne 2
respectively where h and k are constants Another
function g is defined by g( x ) =1
x x ne 0
(a) Find the value of h and of k [4 marks]
(b) If gf ndash1( x ) = ndash5 x find the values of x [3 marks]
2 Given the functions f xrarr x
2 ndash 2 and g x rarr 3 x + k
where k is a constant find
(a) f ndash1(3) [2 marks]
(b) the value of k if f ndash1g x rarr 6 x ndash 4 [2 marks]
(c) h( x ) such that hf x rarr 9 x ndash 3 [2 marks]
Long Questions
Paper 2
1 The relation between set
X = 6 12 15 21 and set
Y = 3 5 7 is lsquo factor of rsquo
(a) Find the image of 12
(b) Express the relation in the
form of ordered pairs
[3 marks]
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2 Given the functions g( x ) = 5 x ndash 11
and h( x ) = 3 x find the value of
gh(2)
[2 marks]
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3 The inverse function hndash1 is defined
by hndash1 x rarr 3
4 ndash x x ne 4 Find
(a) h( x )
(b) the value of x such that
h( x ) = ndash14
[4 marks]
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Paper 1
1 The graph below shows the relation
between set A and B
40
30
20
10
S e t B
Set A
4321
State
(a) the object of 40
(b) the type of the relation
[2 marks]
2 The relation between two variables
is represented by the following set
of ordered pairs
(ndash4 16) (ndash3 9) (ndash2 4) (2 4)
(3 9) (4 16)
(a) State the type of the above
relation
(b) Represent the above relation
using a function notation
[2 marks]
3 Given the function f ( x ) = px + q and
f 2 ( x ) = 4 x + 9 where p and q are
constants find the value of p and of
q if p lt 0 [3 marks]
4 Given the function f x rarr x + 4
and the composite function
gf x rarr x 2 + 6 x + 2 find
(a) g( x )
(b) fg(4) [4 marks]
5 Given the function f ( x ) =
2 x + p
5 and
its inverse function f ndash1( x ) =
5 x + 3
q
find the value of p and of q
[4 marks]
Short Questions
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21 Functions
10 (a) Sketch the graph of the
absolute value function
f ( x ) = 3 ndash x for the domain
0 x 4
(b) Hence state the corresponding
range of values of f ( x )
11 Given the function g( x ) = 2 x ndash 9find the possible values of
x if g( x ) = 4
12 The diagram shows the function
m x rarr x ndash h
h where h is
a constant
7
x x ndash hm
2
h
Find the value of h [2 marks]
13 Given the function f x rarr 983135 x ndash 4983135find the values of x such that
f ( x ) = 9 [2 marks]
14 The given diagram shows the graph
of the function f ( x ) = |2 x ndash 3| for thedomain 0 le x le 4
y
x
3
4O k
State(a) the value of k
(b) the range of values of f ( x )
corresponding to the given
domain [3 marks]
14 Composite Functions
15 The functions f and g are defined by
f x rarr 3 x ndash 2 and g x rarr x + 2
respectively Calculate fg(5)
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16 Given the functions g x rarr 4 + x 2
and h x rarr 2 x ndash 4 find gh
17 Given the function f x rarr 4 ndash 5 x
find f 2
18 Given that f x rarr 2 x + m and
f 2 x rarr px + 6 find the value of m
and of p
19 Given the functions f x rarr 3 x ndash 7
and fg x rarr x 2 + 1 find the
function g
20 The function f is defined by
f x rarr x ndash 2 Another function g is
such that gf x rarr x 2 + 1 Find the
function g
21 Given the functions f ( x ) = 2 x ndash 4
and fg( x ) = 8 x + 2 find gf ( x )
22 Given the functions h( x ) = 7 x ndash 1
and the composite function
hg( x ) = 35 x + 13 find
(a) g( x )
(b) the value of x when
gh( x ) = 4
[4 marks]
23 Given the function g x rarr px + q
and its composite function
g2 x rarr 49 x ndash 32 find the value of p
and of q such that p gt 0
[3 marks]
24 Given the function f ( x) = x + 4 and
g( x ) = tx ndash 6 find
(a) f (6)
(b) the value of t such that
gf (6) = 24
[3 marks]
25 Given the function g x rarr 4 x ndash 1
and h x rarr 8 x find
(a) hg ( x )
(b) the value of x if hg( x ) = 2g( x )
[4 marks]
15 Inverse Functions
26 Given the function f ( x ) =4 x + 3
x + 5
x ne ndash5 calculate the value of
f ndash1(2)
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27 Given the function g x rarr 4 x + 1
x + 4
x ne ndash4 find gndash1
28 Given the functions f ( x ) =2
x ndash3
x ne 3 and g( x ) = 4 x ndash 1 find
f ndash1g
1ndashndash
2
29 Given the function f x rarr 3 x + h
and its inverse function
f ndash1 x rarr kx ndash2ndashndash3
find the value of h
and of k
30 Given the function f ( x ) =24
px + q
f (1) = 8 find
(a) the value of p and of q
(b) the values of k if f ndash1 (k ) = k
31 Given the inverse function
f ndash1( x ) = 2 x ndash 5 find
(a) f ( x )
(b) the values of k if
f ndash1 f (k ) = k 2 ndash 12
32
x fndash14 x + p
ndash2
ndash6
The arrow diagram represents
f ndash1( x ) = 4 x + p where
p is a constant Find
(a) the value of p(b) f ( x )
33 Given the functions f ( x ) =2
3 x + 1
(a) gndash1 f ( x )
(b) the values of x which are
mapped onto themselves
under the function f
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34 Given that g x rarr 4 x ndash 1 and
h x rarr x 2 ndash 3 x + 5 find
(a) gndash1(7)
(b) hg( x )
[4 marks]
35 Given the functions h x rarr mmdashndash x
ndash 3
x ne 0 and h ndash1 x rarr
10mdashmdashmdash x + k
x ne ndashk
where m and k are constants find
the value of m and of k
[3 marks]
36 In the following arrow diagram the
function f maps x onto y and the
function g maps y onto z
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Paper Long Questions2
14 Composite Functions
1 The following diagram shows the
functions f and g that are defined
by f xrarr ax + b and g x rarr10
c ndash x
x ne c respectively
ndash2
ndash 4
4
17
ndash3
m
g
g
f
f
Find
(a) the value of a of b and of c(b) the value of m
(c) the expression for gf
2 The functions f and g are
defined by f x rarr hx ndash 5 and
g x rarr x 2 + 3 x + 5 respectively
If the composite function fg is
defined by fg x rarr 2 x 2 + kx + 5
find the value of h and of k
3 The functions f and g are definedax
by f xrarr mdashmdashmdash x ne 1 and1 ndash x
g x rarr bx ndash 1 respectively If
f (4) = ndash4 and g(2) = 3 find
(a) the value of a and of b
(b) the value of x for which
fg =gf
4 Given the functions f x rarr 3 ndash x
1and g xrarr mdashmdashmdash x ne 1 find the
1 ndash x
expression for each of the
following
(a) fg
(b) f 2
(c) f 13
(d) g
2
(e) g3
(f) g19
5 The function f is defined by
f x rarr 2 x + 3 Another function g is
such that gf x rarr 4 x 2 + 12 x + 15
Find
(a) the function g
(b) the values of c if g(c) = 7c
(c) the values of x if fg = gf
6
5
89
x y
f
g
z
The above arrow diagram shows
the representation of the mapping
of x onto y by the function f x rarr
4 x ndash a and the mapping of y onto z
b by the function g y rarr mdashmdashndashndashmdash
12 ndash y
y ne 12 Find
(a) the value of a and of b
(b) the expression for the function
that maps x onto z
(c) the element x that does not
change when it is mapped
onto z
7 The functions f and g are
defined by f x rarr 2 x + 3 and
g x rarr x 2 + bx + c respectively
If the composite function fg is
given by fg x rarr 2 x 2 + 4 x ndash 3
find
(a) the value of b and of c
(b) the value of g2(1)
x y f g
z
4
1
ndash2
Write down the value of (a) gndash1(4)
(b) gf (1)
[2 marks]
37 The functionsh and w are defined
by h( x ) = 3 x + 5 and w( x ) =2
1 ndash 4 x
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(b) wndash1( x ) [4 marks]
38 Given the functions m x rarr 4 x ndash 6
and n xrarr 3
mdash x
x ne 0 find nm ndash1
[3 marks]
39 Given the function g x rarr 6 ndash 2 x
find(a) g(ndash4)
(b) the value of p such that
gndash1( p) = 8
[3 marks]
40 Given the functions g x rarr 2 x + 3
and h x rarr 5 x ndash 8 find
(a) gndash1( x )
(b) hgndash1(11)
[3 marks]
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23 Functions
8 Given the functions f x rarr 3 x ndash 2
and fg x rarr 4 ndash 15 x find
(a) the expression for gf
(b) the values of n if
gf (n2 ndash 1) = 6n + 6
9 The functions f and f 2 are such
that f x rarr ax + b and
f 2
x rarr 9 x + 8(a) Find the values of a and
the corresponding values
of b
(b) Considering a 0 find the
values of k for which
f (2k + 1) = k (k + 2)
10 The function g is defined by
g x rarr x + 2 Another function f
is such that fg x rarr x 2 + 5 x + 7
Find(a) the function f ( x )
(b) the values of c if f (2c) = 7c
15 Inverse Functions
11 The function f is defined by
f x rarr mx + k where m and k
are constants The function g is
defined by
g xrarr12
mdashmdashmdash
x + 1
x ne ndash1
(a) Find the expression for gndash1
(b) Find the expression for fg in
terms of m and k
(c) If f (3) = gndash1(3) and
fg(ndash2) = ndash2 find the value of m
and of k
12 Given the functions f x rarr x + 1
x ndash 2
x ne 2 and g xrarrmdashmdashmdashmdash
x
kx + 3 x ne 0
find the value of k if gf ndash1(0) = 3
13 Given the function f x rarr x + p
x + q
x ne ndashq and its inverse function
f ndash1 x rarr2 ndash 3 x
1 ndash x x ne 1 find
(a) the value of p and of q
(b) the values of k if f 2(k ) =1mdash3 k
14
7
5
3
ndash1
A B
f
gndash1
C
The diagram shows the mapping of
the functions f and gndash1 such that
f x rarr
2 x + a andg x rarr bx + c Given that g maps 1
onto itself find
(a) the value of a
(b) the value of b and of c
15 Given the function f x rarr 5 x + h
and its inverse function
f ndash1 x rarr kx +2mdash5 find
(a) the value of h and of k
(b) (i) f (3) (ii) f ndash1 f (3)
mx ndash n 16 Given the function f x rarr mdashmdashmdashndashndashndashmdash x ndash 2
x ne 2 and its inverse function
f ndash1 x rarrndash
mdashmdashmdashmdash x ne 2 find5 ndash 2 x
2 ndash x
(a) the value of m and of n
(b) the value of k for which
f (k ) = k + 2
17 The following diagram represents
the mapping of y onto x by the
function f y rarr hy + k and
the mapping of y onto z by the
function g y rarr6
2 y ndash k y ne
k
2
3 2
ndash2
x y z
Find
(a) the value of h and of k
(b) the function that maps x
onto y
(c) the function that maps x
onto z
18 Given the functions f ( x ) = 2 x ndash 5
3 x and g( x ) = mdashmdashmdash x ne ndash3 find
x + 3
(a) f ndash1g( x )
(b) the value of x for which
gf (ndash x ) = f 2(2)
19 Given that f x rarr p ndash qx find
(a) f ndash1( x ) in terms of p and q
(b) the value of p and of q if
f ndash1(8) = ndash1 and f (1) = ndash2
3 ndash kx 20 Given that gndash1( x ) = mdashmdashmdashmdash and
2
f ( x ) = 2 x 2 ndash 3 find
(a) g( x ) in terms of k
(b) the value of k for which
g( x 2) = 2 f (ndash x )
21 Given the functions f x rarr hx + k
h 0 and f 2 x rarr 25 x ndash 18
find
(a) the value of h and of k
(b) ( f ndash1)2 in the same form
22 Given that f ndash1( x ) =
1 x ne k
k ndash x
and g( x ) = 2 + x find
(a) f ( x ) in terms of k
(b) the value k if
ff ndash1(k 2 + 2) = g[(5 + k )2]
23 Given that f x rarr 2 x ndash 3 and
g x rarr x
2 + 2 find
(a) f ndash1
g [3 marks]
(b) the function h such that
hg x rarr 2 x + 4
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1 The function f and its inverse function f ndash1 are
defined by f ( x ) =hx
x ndash 3 x ne 3 f ndash1( x ) =
kx
x ndash 2 x ne 2
respectively where h and k are constants Another
function g is defined by g( x ) =1
x x ne 0
(a) Find the value of h and of k [4 marks]
(b) If gf ndash1( x ) = ndash5 x find the values of x [3 marks]
2 Given the functions f xrarr x
2 ndash 2 and g x rarr 3 x + k
where k is a constant find
(a) f ndash1(3) [2 marks]
(b) the value of k if f ndash1g x rarr 6 x ndash 4 [2 marks]
(c) h( x ) such that hf x rarr 9 x ndash 3 [2 marks]
Long Questions
Paper 2
1 The relation between set
X = 6 12 15 21 and set
Y = 3 5 7 is lsquo factor of rsquo
(a) Find the image of 12
(b) Express the relation in the
form of ordered pairs
[3 marks]
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2 Given the functions g( x ) = 5 x ndash 11
and h( x ) = 3 x find the value of
gh(2)
[2 marks]
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3 The inverse function hndash1 is defined
by hndash1 x rarr 3
4 ndash x x ne 4 Find
(a) h( x )
(b) the value of x such that
h( x ) = ndash14
[4 marks]
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Paper 1
1 The graph below shows the relation
between set A and B
40
30
20
10
S e t B
Set A
4321
State
(a) the object of 40
(b) the type of the relation
[2 marks]
2 The relation between two variables
is represented by the following set
of ordered pairs
(ndash4 16) (ndash3 9) (ndash2 4) (2 4)
(3 9) (4 16)
(a) State the type of the above
relation
(b) Represent the above relation
using a function notation
[2 marks]
3 Given the function f ( x ) = px + q and
f 2 ( x ) = 4 x + 9 where p and q are
constants find the value of p and of
q if p lt 0 [3 marks]
4 Given the function f x rarr x + 4
and the composite function
gf x rarr x 2 + 6 x + 2 find
(a) g( x )
(b) fg(4) [4 marks]
5 Given the function f ( x ) =
2 x + p
5 and
its inverse function f ndash1( x ) =
5 x + 3
q
find the value of p and of q
[4 marks]
Short Questions
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34 Given that g x rarr 4 x ndash 1 and
h x rarr x 2 ndash 3 x + 5 find
(a) gndash1(7)
(b) hg( x )
[4 marks]
35 Given the functions h x rarr mmdashndash x
ndash 3
x ne 0 and h ndash1 x rarr
10mdashmdashmdash x + k
x ne ndashk
where m and k are constants find
the value of m and of k
[3 marks]
36 In the following arrow diagram the
function f maps x onto y and the
function g maps y onto z
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Paper Long Questions2
14 Composite Functions
1 The following diagram shows the
functions f and g that are defined
by f xrarr ax + b and g x rarr10
c ndash x
x ne c respectively
ndash2
ndash 4
4
17
ndash3
m
g
g
f
f
Find
(a) the value of a of b and of c(b) the value of m
(c) the expression for gf
2 The functions f and g are
defined by f x rarr hx ndash 5 and
g x rarr x 2 + 3 x + 5 respectively
If the composite function fg is
defined by fg x rarr 2 x 2 + kx + 5
find the value of h and of k
3 The functions f and g are definedax
by f xrarr mdashmdashmdash x ne 1 and1 ndash x
g x rarr bx ndash 1 respectively If
f (4) = ndash4 and g(2) = 3 find
(a) the value of a and of b
(b) the value of x for which
fg =gf
4 Given the functions f x rarr 3 ndash x
1and g xrarr mdashmdashmdash x ne 1 find the
1 ndash x
expression for each of the
following
(a) fg
(b) f 2
(c) f 13
(d) g
2
(e) g3
(f) g19
5 The function f is defined by
f x rarr 2 x + 3 Another function g is
such that gf x rarr 4 x 2 + 12 x + 15
Find
(a) the function g
(b) the values of c if g(c) = 7c
(c) the values of x if fg = gf
6
5
89
x y
f
g
z
The above arrow diagram shows
the representation of the mapping
of x onto y by the function f x rarr
4 x ndash a and the mapping of y onto z
b by the function g y rarr mdashmdashndashndashmdash
12 ndash y
y ne 12 Find
(a) the value of a and of b
(b) the expression for the function
that maps x onto z
(c) the element x that does not
change when it is mapped
onto z
7 The functions f and g are
defined by f x rarr 2 x + 3 and
g x rarr x 2 + bx + c respectively
If the composite function fg is
given by fg x rarr 2 x 2 + 4 x ndash 3
find
(a) the value of b and of c
(b) the value of g2(1)
x y f g
z
4
1
ndash2
Write down the value of (a) gndash1(4)
(b) gf (1)
[2 marks]
37 The functionsh and w are defined
by h( x ) = 3 x + 5 and w( x ) =2
1 ndash 4 x
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(a) hndash1(6)
(b) wndash1( x ) [4 marks]
38 Given the functions m x rarr 4 x ndash 6
and n xrarr 3
mdash x
x ne 0 find nm ndash1
[3 marks]
39 Given the function g x rarr 6 ndash 2 x
find(a) g(ndash4)
(b) the value of p such that
gndash1( p) = 8
[3 marks]
40 Given the functions g x rarr 2 x + 3
and h x rarr 5 x ndash 8 find
(a) gndash1( x )
(b) hgndash1(11)
[3 marks]
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23 Functions
8 Given the functions f x rarr 3 x ndash 2
and fg x rarr 4 ndash 15 x find
(a) the expression for gf
(b) the values of n if
gf (n2 ndash 1) = 6n + 6
9 The functions f and f 2 are such
that f x rarr ax + b and
f 2
x rarr 9 x + 8(a) Find the values of a and
the corresponding values
of b
(b) Considering a 0 find the
values of k for which
f (2k + 1) = k (k + 2)
10 The function g is defined by
g x rarr x + 2 Another function f
is such that fg x rarr x 2 + 5 x + 7
Find(a) the function f ( x )
(b) the values of c if f (2c) = 7c
15 Inverse Functions
11 The function f is defined by
f x rarr mx + k where m and k
are constants The function g is
defined by
g xrarr12
mdashmdashmdash
x + 1
x ne ndash1
(a) Find the expression for gndash1
(b) Find the expression for fg in
terms of m and k
(c) If f (3) = gndash1(3) and
fg(ndash2) = ndash2 find the value of m
and of k
12 Given the functions f x rarr x + 1
x ndash 2
x ne 2 and g xrarrmdashmdashmdashmdash
x
kx + 3 x ne 0
find the value of k if gf ndash1(0) = 3
13 Given the function f x rarr x + p
x + q
x ne ndashq and its inverse function
f ndash1 x rarr2 ndash 3 x
1 ndash x x ne 1 find
(a) the value of p and of q
(b) the values of k if f 2(k ) =1mdash3 k
14
7
5
3
ndash1
A B
f
gndash1
C
The diagram shows the mapping of
the functions f and gndash1 such that
f x rarr
2 x + a andg x rarr bx + c Given that g maps 1
onto itself find
(a) the value of a
(b) the value of b and of c
15 Given the function f x rarr 5 x + h
and its inverse function
f ndash1 x rarr kx +2mdash5 find
(a) the value of h and of k
(b) (i) f (3) (ii) f ndash1 f (3)
mx ndash n 16 Given the function f x rarr mdashmdashmdashndashndashndashmdash x ndash 2
x ne 2 and its inverse function
f ndash1 x rarrndash
mdashmdashmdashmdash x ne 2 find5 ndash 2 x
2 ndash x
(a) the value of m and of n
(b) the value of k for which
f (k ) = k + 2
17 The following diagram represents
the mapping of y onto x by the
function f y rarr hy + k and
the mapping of y onto z by the
function g y rarr6
2 y ndash k y ne
k
2
3 2
ndash2
x y z
Find
(a) the value of h and of k
(b) the function that maps x
onto y
(c) the function that maps x
onto z
18 Given the functions f ( x ) = 2 x ndash 5
3 x and g( x ) = mdashmdashmdash x ne ndash3 find
x + 3
(a) f ndash1g( x )
(b) the value of x for which
gf (ndash x ) = f 2(2)
19 Given that f x rarr p ndash qx find
(a) f ndash1( x ) in terms of p and q
(b) the value of p and of q if
f ndash1(8) = ndash1 and f (1) = ndash2
3 ndash kx 20 Given that gndash1( x ) = mdashmdashmdashmdash and
2
f ( x ) = 2 x 2 ndash 3 find
(a) g( x ) in terms of k
(b) the value of k for which
g( x 2) = 2 f (ndash x )
21 Given the functions f x rarr hx + k
h 0 and f 2 x rarr 25 x ndash 18
find
(a) the value of h and of k
(b) ( f ndash1)2 in the same form
22 Given that f ndash1( x ) =
1 x ne k
k ndash x
and g( x ) = 2 + x find
(a) f ( x ) in terms of k
(b) the value k if
ff ndash1(k 2 + 2) = g[(5 + k )2]
23 Given that f x rarr 2 x ndash 3 and
g x rarr x
2 + 2 find
(a) f ndash1
g [3 marks]
(b) the function h such that
hg x rarr 2 x + 4
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1 The function f and its inverse function f ndash1 are
defined by f ( x ) =hx
x ndash 3 x ne 3 f ndash1( x ) =
kx
x ndash 2 x ne 2
respectively where h and k are constants Another
function g is defined by g( x ) =1
x x ne 0
(a) Find the value of h and of k [4 marks]
(b) If gf ndash1( x ) = ndash5 x find the values of x [3 marks]
2 Given the functions f xrarr x
2 ndash 2 and g x rarr 3 x + k
where k is a constant find
(a) f ndash1(3) [2 marks]
(b) the value of k if f ndash1g x rarr 6 x ndash 4 [2 marks]
(c) h( x ) such that hf x rarr 9 x ndash 3 [2 marks]
Long Questions
Paper 2
1 The relation between set
X = 6 12 15 21 and set
Y = 3 5 7 is lsquo factor of rsquo
(a) Find the image of 12
(b) Express the relation in the
form of ordered pairs
[3 marks]
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2 Given the functions g( x ) = 5 x ndash 11
and h( x ) = 3 x find the value of
gh(2)
[2 marks]
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3 The inverse function hndash1 is defined
by hndash1 x rarr 3
4 ndash x x ne 4 Find
(a) h( x )
(b) the value of x such that
h( x ) = ndash14
[4 marks]
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Paper 1
1 The graph below shows the relation
between set A and B
40
30
20
10
S e t B
Set A
4321
State
(a) the object of 40
(b) the type of the relation
[2 marks]
2 The relation between two variables
is represented by the following set
of ordered pairs
(ndash4 16) (ndash3 9) (ndash2 4) (2 4)
(3 9) (4 16)
(a) State the type of the above
relation
(b) Represent the above relation
using a function notation
[2 marks]
3 Given the function f ( x ) = px + q and
f 2 ( x ) = 4 x + 9 where p and q are
constants find the value of p and of
q if p lt 0 [3 marks]
4 Given the function f x rarr x + 4
and the composite function
gf x rarr x 2 + 6 x + 2 find
(a) g( x )
(b) fg(4) [4 marks]
5 Given the function f ( x ) =
2 x + p
5 and
its inverse function f ndash1( x ) =
5 x + 3
q
find the value of p and of q
[4 marks]
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23 Functions
8 Given the functions f x rarr 3 x ndash 2
and fg x rarr 4 ndash 15 x find
(a) the expression for gf
(b) the values of n if
gf (n2 ndash 1) = 6n + 6
9 The functions f and f 2 are such
that f x rarr ax + b and
f 2
x rarr 9 x + 8(a) Find the values of a and
the corresponding values
of b
(b) Considering a 0 find the
values of k for which
f (2k + 1) = k (k + 2)
10 The function g is defined by
g x rarr x + 2 Another function f
is such that fg x rarr x 2 + 5 x + 7
Find(a) the function f ( x )
(b) the values of c if f (2c) = 7c
15 Inverse Functions
11 The function f is defined by
f x rarr mx + k where m and k
are constants The function g is
defined by
g xrarr12
mdashmdashmdash
x + 1
x ne ndash1
(a) Find the expression for gndash1
(b) Find the expression for fg in
terms of m and k
(c) If f (3) = gndash1(3) and
fg(ndash2) = ndash2 find the value of m
and of k
12 Given the functions f x rarr x + 1
x ndash 2
x ne 2 and g xrarrmdashmdashmdashmdash
x
kx + 3 x ne 0
find the value of k if gf ndash1(0) = 3
13 Given the function f x rarr x + p
x + q
x ne ndashq and its inverse function
f ndash1 x rarr2 ndash 3 x
1 ndash x x ne 1 find
(a) the value of p and of q
(b) the values of k if f 2(k ) =1mdash3 k
14
7
5
3
ndash1
A B
f
gndash1
C
The diagram shows the mapping of
the functions f and gndash1 such that
f x rarr
2 x + a andg x rarr bx + c Given that g maps 1
onto itself find
(a) the value of a
(b) the value of b and of c
15 Given the function f x rarr 5 x + h
and its inverse function
f ndash1 x rarr kx +2mdash5 find
(a) the value of h and of k
(b) (i) f (3) (ii) f ndash1 f (3)
mx ndash n 16 Given the function f x rarr mdashmdashmdashndashndashndashmdash x ndash 2
x ne 2 and its inverse function
f ndash1 x rarrndash
mdashmdashmdashmdash x ne 2 find5 ndash 2 x
2 ndash x
(a) the value of m and of n
(b) the value of k for which
f (k ) = k + 2
17 The following diagram represents
the mapping of y onto x by the
function f y rarr hy + k and
the mapping of y onto z by the
function g y rarr6
2 y ndash k y ne
k
2
3 2
ndash2
x y z
Find
(a) the value of h and of k
(b) the function that maps x
onto y
(c) the function that maps x
onto z
18 Given the functions f ( x ) = 2 x ndash 5
3 x and g( x ) = mdashmdashmdash x ne ndash3 find
x + 3
(a) f ndash1g( x )
(b) the value of x for which
gf (ndash x ) = f 2(2)
19 Given that f x rarr p ndash qx find
(a) f ndash1( x ) in terms of p and q
(b) the value of p and of q if
f ndash1(8) = ndash1 and f (1) = ndash2
3 ndash kx 20 Given that gndash1( x ) = mdashmdashmdashmdash and
2
f ( x ) = 2 x 2 ndash 3 find
(a) g( x ) in terms of k
(b) the value of k for which
g( x 2) = 2 f (ndash x )
21 Given the functions f x rarr hx + k
h 0 and f 2 x rarr 25 x ndash 18
find
(a) the value of h and of k
(b) ( f ndash1)2 in the same form
22 Given that f ndash1( x ) =
1 x ne k
k ndash x
and g( x ) = 2 + x find
(a) f ( x ) in terms of k
(b) the value k if
ff ndash1(k 2 + 2) = g[(5 + k )2]
23 Given that f x rarr 2 x ndash 3 and
g x rarr x
2 + 2 find
(a) f ndash1
g [3 marks]
(b) the function h such that
hg x rarr 2 x + 4
[3 marks]
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1 The function f and its inverse function f ndash1 are
defined by f ( x ) =hx
x ndash 3 x ne 3 f ndash1( x ) =
kx
x ndash 2 x ne 2
respectively where h and k are constants Another
function g is defined by g( x ) =1
x x ne 0
(a) Find the value of h and of k [4 marks]
(b) If gf ndash1( x ) = ndash5 x find the values of x [3 marks]
2 Given the functions f xrarr x
2 ndash 2 and g x rarr 3 x + k
where k is a constant find
(a) f ndash1(3) [2 marks]
(b) the value of k if f ndash1g x rarr 6 x ndash 4 [2 marks]
(c) h( x ) such that hf x rarr 9 x ndash 3 [2 marks]
Long Questions
Paper 2
1 The relation between set
X = 6 12 15 21 and set
Y = 3 5 7 is lsquo factor of rsquo
(a) Find the image of 12
(b) Express the relation in the
form of ordered pairs
[3 marks]
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2 Given the functions g( x ) = 5 x ndash 11
and h( x ) = 3 x find the value of
gh(2)
[2 marks]
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3 The inverse function hndash1 is defined
by hndash1 x rarr 3
4 ndash x x ne 4 Find
(a) h( x )
(b) the value of x such that
h( x ) = ndash14
[4 marks]
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Short Questions
Paper 1
1 The graph below shows the relation
between set A and B
40
30
20
10
S e t B
Set A
4321
State
(a) the object of 40
(b) the type of the relation
[2 marks]
2 The relation between two variables
is represented by the following set
of ordered pairs
(ndash4 16) (ndash3 9) (ndash2 4) (2 4)
(3 9) (4 16)
(a) State the type of the above
relation
(b) Represent the above relation
using a function notation
[2 marks]
3 Given the function f ( x ) = px + q and
f 2 ( x ) = 4 x + 9 where p and q are
constants find the value of p and of
q if p lt 0 [3 marks]
4 Given the function f x rarr x + 4
and the composite function
gf x rarr x 2 + 6 x + 2 find
(a) g( x )
(b) fg(4) [4 marks]
5 Given the function f ( x ) =
2 x + p
5 and
its inverse function f ndash1( x ) =
5 x + 3
q
find the value of p and of q
[4 marks]
Short Questions
Paper 1
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1 The function f and its inverse function f ndash1 are
defined by f ( x ) =hx
x ndash 3 x ne 3 f ndash1( x ) =
kx
x ndash 2 x ne 2
respectively where h and k are constants Another
function g is defined by g( x ) =1
x x ne 0
(a) Find the value of h and of k [4 marks]
(b) If gf ndash1( x ) = ndash5 x find the values of x [3 marks]
2 Given the functions f xrarr x
2 ndash 2 and g x rarr 3 x + k
where k is a constant find
(a) f ndash1(3) [2 marks]
(b) the value of k if f ndash1g x rarr 6 x ndash 4 [2 marks]
(c) h( x ) such that hf x rarr 9 x ndash 3 [2 marks]
Long Questions
Paper 2
1 The relation between set
X = 6 12 15 21 and set
Y = 3 5 7 is lsquo factor of rsquo
(a) Find the image of 12
(b) Express the relation in the
form of ordered pairs
[3 marks]
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2 Given the functions g( x ) = 5 x ndash 11
and h( x ) = 3 x find the value of
gh(2)
[2 marks]
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3 The inverse function hndash1 is defined
by hndash1 x rarr 3
4 ndash x x ne 4 Find
(a) h( x )
(b) the value of x such that
h( x ) = ndash14
[4 marks]
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Short Questions
Paper 1
1 The graph below shows the relation
between set A and B
40
30
20
10
S e t B
Set A
4321
State
(a) the object of 40
(b) the type of the relation
[2 marks]
2 The relation between two variables
is represented by the following set
of ordered pairs
(ndash4 16) (ndash3 9) (ndash2 4) (2 4)
(3 9) (4 16)
(a) State the type of the above
relation
(b) Represent the above relation
using a function notation
[2 marks]
3 Given the function f ( x ) = px + q and
f 2 ( x ) = 4 x + 9 where p and q are
constants find the value of p and of
q if p lt 0 [3 marks]
4 Given the function f x rarr x + 4
and the composite function
gf x rarr x 2 + 6 x + 2 find
(a) g( x )
(b) fg(4) [4 marks]
5 Given the function f ( x ) =
2 x + p
5 and
its inverse function f ndash1( x ) =
5 x + 3
q
find the value of p and of q
[4 marks]
Short Questions
Paper 1