GRADE 12
INFORMAL TEST
MARKS : 14 TIME 17 Minutes
QUESTION 1
()
x
1
f ( x )=
Given: 4
Determine the value of f (−2 ) . (2)
1.1
Write down the equation of f −1 ( x ) in the form y = … (2)
1.2
1.3 Andrew has no idea how to draw the graph of f −1 . Explain to Andrew how he may use
the graph of f to draw the graph of f −1 . (1)
1.4 Hence or otherwise, sketch the graph of f −1 . Clearly indicate ALL intercepts with the
axes. (2)
1.5 Write down the domain of f −1 . (1)
−1
1.6 For which values of x will f ( x )≥−2 ? (2)
1
1.7 q=log 1
2
Given: 4
Determine the value of q. (1)
1.7.1
1.7.2 Hence or otherwise, determine the coordinates of the point of intersection
−1
of f and f . (3)
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SOLUTIONS
QUESTION 1
()
−2
1.1 1
y=
4 ✔substitution
2
¿4
¿ 16
✔ answer
(2)
( )
x
1.2 1
y=
4
( )
y
−1 1
f : x=
4
y= log 1 x or y=− log 4 x
4 ✔interchange
x and y
✔ answer
(2)
1.3 f and f –1 are symmetrical about the line y = x, to obtain f –1, reflect f in
the line y = x.
✔reflect in y = x
OR
(1)
The x and y-coordinates of points on f may be swopped around to obtain
✔swop x and y
the coordinates of the points on f –1. Two points that lie on the graph of f
are (0 ; 1) and (–2 ; 16). The corresponding points that will lie on f −1 will
therefore be (1 ; 0) and (16 ; –2).
(1)
1.4
✔ shape of f –1
✔x-int of f –1at 1
(2)
1.5 x >0 ✔ x >0
(1)
OR
✔( 0 ; ∞)
(0 ; ∞ ) (1)
−1
1.6 f ( x ) ≥−2
From 1.1 f −1 (16 )=−2 ✔ x >0
✔ x≤16
0< x ≤16 or x ∈(0; 16) (2)
1.7.1 1 1
q= q=
2 (using a calculator) ✔ 2
(1)
OR
Without a calculator (not necessary)
1
q=log 1
4
2
1
q=log 1 1
2 log
4 2
1q 1 q=
= 1
4 2 log
4
2−2 q =2−1 −log 2
q=
2 q=1 −2 log 2
1 1
q= q=
2 OR 2
1
q=
✔ 2
(1)
1.7.2 At the intersection point of f and f -1, y= x (by symmetry).
Thus need only solve f −1 ( x )=x (instead of f ( x )=f −1 ( x ) )
log 1 x=x
4
1 1
log 1 = from 5 . 7 .1
4
2 2
1 1 1
x= =log 1
2 2 2
✔ 4
1
y=
2 1
x=
( )
1 1
;
2 2
✔ 2
OR
1
y=
1 1 ✔ 2
=log 1
2 2
By 1.7.1, 4 (3)
Which means that
( 12 ; 12 ) lies on the graph of f −1 ./
But clearly,
( 12 ; 12 ) lies on y= x /Maar,
( 12 ; 12 ) lê op y= x 1
=log 1
1
2 2
✔ 4
Hence
( 12 ; 12 ) is the intersection point of f and f -1 ✔
x=
1
2
1
y=
✔ 2
(3)
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