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The document outlines a mathematics examination with various problems related to functions, including composition, inverse functions, probability distributions, quadratic equations, and logarithmic functions. Each problem specifies maximum marks and requires students to demonstrate understanding and application of mathematical concepts. The document includes tasks such as finding values, justifying answers, and describing transformations of graphs.

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Functions

The document outlines a mathematics examination with various problems related to functions, including composition, inverse functions, probability distributions, quadratic equations, and logarithmic functions. Each problem specifies maximum marks and requires students to demonstrate understanding and application of mathematical concepts. The document includes tasks such as finding values, justifying answers, and describing transformations of graphs.

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Functions [38 marks]

1. [Maximum mark: 5] SPM.1.SL.TZ0.5


The functions f and g are defined such that f (x) =
x+3

4
and
g (x) = 8x + 5.

(a) Show that (g ∘ f ) (x) = 2x + 11. [2]

(b) Given that (g ∘ f )


−1
(a) = 4, find the value of a. [3]

2. [Maximum mark: 8] SPM.1.AHL.TZ0.9


The function f is defined by f (x) = e
2x
− 6e
x
+ 5, x ∈ R, x ⩽ a. The

graph of y = f (x) is shown in the following diagram.


(a) Find the largest value of a such that f has an inverse function. [3]

(b) For this value of a, find an expression for f −1 (x), stating its
domain. [5]

3. [Maximum mark: 6] EXN.1.SL.TZ0.3


The following table shows the probability distribution of a discrete
random variable X where x = 1, 2, 3, 4.
[6]
Find the value of k, justifying your answer.

4. [Maximum mark: 5] EXN.2.SL.TZ0.5


The quadratic equation (k − 1)x 2
+ 2x + (2k − 3) = 0, where

k ∈ R, has real distinct roots.

Find the range of possible values for k. [5]

5. [Maximum mark: 14] 24N.1.SL.TZ1.8


The function f is defined as f (x) = log2 (8x), where x > 0.

(a) Find the value of

(a.i) f (2); [2]

(a.ii) f(
1
). [1]
8

(b) Find an expression for f −1(x). [4]

(c) Hence, or otherwise, find f −1(0). [1]

The graph of y = f (4x ) can


2
be obtained by translating and stretching the
graph of y = log2 x.

(d) Describe these two transformations specifying the order in


which they are to be applied. [6]
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