MATHEMATICS

GRADE 12
Functions, graphs and
inverses
Worksheet
Compiled by:
Sarel van Greunen and
Wilbert Tenga
QUESTION 1

Consider the function 𝑓(𝑥) = 4!" − 2.

1.1 Determine the coordinates of the intercepts of 𝑓 with the axes. (3)

1.2 Sketch the graph of 𝑓 showing the intercepts with the axes and the horizontal
asymptote. (3)

1.3 Write down the equation of g if g is the graph of 𝑓 shifted 3 units right and
2 units up. (2)
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QUESTION 2

Given: 𝑓(𝑥) = log # 𝑥 and 𝑔(𝑥) = −3𝑥 + 6

2.1 Show that 𝑝 = 3 if the graph of 𝑓 passes through the point (9; 2) . (2)

2.2 Sketch the graphs of 𝑦 = 𝑓 !$ (𝑥) and 𝑦 = 𝑔(𝑥) on the same set of axes.
Indicate the intercepts with the axes and the point of intersection of both
graphs. (4)

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2.3 Determine graphically the solution of the equation: %
𝑓 !$ (𝑥) = 2 − 𝑥 (2)

2.4 Write down the domain of 𝑓. (1)

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QUESTION 3

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Given: 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑎𝑥 & + 𝑏𝑥 + 𝑐 and 𝑔(𝑥) = '() + 𝑞 for all 𝑥 > −1. The graph of 𝑓 cuts the
𝑥 − 𝑎𝑥𝑖𝑠 at A and B and the 𝑦 − 𝑎𝑥𝑖𝑠 at 6. It has its turning point at (2; 8). The graph of g
cuts the y-axis at 4 and intersects the line 𝑦 = 𝑥 at C. The line 𝑦 = 1 is an asymptote of 𝑔.

(2 ; 8)
f y=x
6

g
y =1

x = -1

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3.1 Show that 𝑎 = − & , 𝑏 = 2 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑐 = 6 by determining the equation of 𝑓. (3)

3.2 Determine the length of AB. (4)

3.3 Write down the equation of g. (1)

3.4 Determine the coordinates of C. (5)

3.5 Determine graphically the values of x for which

3.5.1 𝑔(𝑥) − 𝑥 < 0 (2)

3.5.2 𝑓 * (𝑥). 𝑔(𝑥) < 0 (1)

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3.6 For which values of k will the equation − & 𝑥 & + 2𝑥 = 𝑘 − 6 have equal
roots. (2)
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QUESTION 4
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Given: 𝑓(𝑥) = "!$ + 2 and 𝑔(𝑥) = −2"($ + 4.

4.1 Write down the asymptotes of the graph of 𝑓. (2)

4.2 Determine the intercepts with the axes for the graph of 𝑓. (1)

4.3 Determine the intercepts with the axes for the graph of 𝑓. (4)

4.4 Sketch the graphs of f and g on the same set of axes. (6)
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QUESTION 5
In the diagram below are the graphs of 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑎𝑥 & + 𝑏𝑥 + 𝑐 and 𝑔(𝑥) = 𝑥 + 4.
P is the turning point of 𝑓 and R is the point of intersection of 𝑓 and 𝑔.

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5.1 If 𝑂𝐴 = 4 units, 𝑂𝐵 = 1 & units and 𝑂𝐶 = 1 unit, determine:

5.1.1 the coordinates of D. (1)

5.1.2 the value of a, b and c. (4)

5.1.3 the coordinates of R. (5)

2.1.4 the length of NP. (4)

5.2 Determine graphically the values of x for which 𝑓(𝑥). 𝑔(𝑥) > 0. (1)

5.3 Determine the values of 𝑘 for which 𝑓(𝑥) + 𝑘 = 0 has two negative, unequal
roots. (2)
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QUESTION 6

The graphs of f ( x) = 2 x 2 + 4 x - 6 and g ( x) = a x are represented in the sketch below.

A and B are the x-intercepts of f and R is the turning point of f. The point C( - 2 ; 4)
is a point on the graph of g.

C(-2 ; 4)

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6.1 Show that 𝑎 = & . (2)

6.2 Determine the length of AB. (3)

6.3 Determine the length of SR. (5)

6.4 Write down the equation of h, if h is the reflection of f in the y-axis.

Express your answer in the form ℎ(𝑥) = 𝑎(𝑥 + 𝑝)& + 𝑞. (2)

6.5 Write down the equation of 𝑔!$ in the form 𝑦 = ⋯ (2)

6.6 Sketch the graph of 𝑦 = 𝑔!$ (𝑥) on a set of axes. (2)

6.7 Determine the values of x for which:

6.7.1 𝑔!$ (𝑥) ≥ −2 (3)

6.7.2 𝑥. 𝑓′(𝑥) < 0 (2)

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QUESTION 7
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The diagram below shows the hyperbola defined by 𝑓(𝑥) = "(# + 1. The lines g and
y = - x + 2 are axes of symmetry of f and intersect at B, the point of intersection
of the asymptotes.

y = -x + 2

7.1 Determine the equation of 𝑓 and hence the value of 𝑝. (4)

7.2 Determine the equation of g, the other axis of symmetry of 𝑓. (2)

7.3 Write down the domain of 𝑓. (2)

7.4 Suppose that the graph of 𝑓 is shifted left so that A coincides with the origin.
Determine the equation of the vertical asymptote of the newly formed graph. (3)
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QUESTION 8

8.1 The graph of a parabola f has x-intercepts at 𝑥 = 1 and𝑥 = 5.

The line 𝑔(𝑥) = 4 is a tangent to 𝑓 at P, the turning point of 𝑓.
Sketch the graph of 𝑓, clearly showing the intercepts with the axes and the
coordinates of the turning point. (5)
8.2 The diagram below shows the graph of the following functions:
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𝑓(𝑥) = , 𝑥 & where 𝑥 ≥ −2 and 𝑔(𝑥) = N%O .

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8.2.1 Determine the inverse of 𝑓 in the form 𝑦 = ⋯ (2)

8.2.2 Sketch the graph of 𝑓 !$ . (2)

8.2.3 Write down the range of 𝑓 !$ . (2)

8.2.4 Determine the inverse of g in the form 𝑦 = ⋯ (2)

8.2.5 For which values of x will 𝑔!$ ≥ −1? (3)

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8.3 Given: 𝑓 (𝑥 ) = +1
"#$

8.3.1 Find the equation of the horizontal asymptote of the graph of g if

𝑔(𝑥) = 𝑓(𝑥) − 2 (2)
8.3.2 Find the equation of the vertical asymptote of the graph of h if
ℎ(𝑥) = 𝑓(𝑥 − 2) (2)
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QUESTION 9

Given: 𝑓(𝑥) = log - 𝑥 passes through the point (9;2).

9.1 Show that 𝑎 = 3. (2)

9.2 Determine the equation of 𝑓 !$ (𝑥) in the form 𝑦 = ⋯ (2)

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9.3 Show that the point (3;1) lies both on 𝑓(𝑥) and 𝑔(𝑥) = " (2)

9.4 Sketch 𝑓(𝑥), 𝑔(𝑥) and 𝑓 !$ (𝑥) on the same set of axes. (4)
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QUESTION 10

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Given that 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑎 " which passes through the point N2; ,O
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10.1 Prove that 𝑎 = &. (2)
10.2 Determine the equation of 𝑦 = 𝑓 !$ (𝑥) in the form 𝑦 = ⋯ (2)
10.3 Determine the equation of 𝑦 = ℎ(𝑥) where ℎ(𝑥) is a reflection of 𝑓(𝑥) in 𝑥 −axis.
(2)
10.4 Sketch the graphs of 𝑓, 𝑓 !$ and ℎ on the same set of axes, showing all intercepts with
the axes. (4)
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