Function Exercises
Function Exercises
Exercises
(C) is the representative curve of the function f in an
orthonormal system.
Consider the function f defined over IR by 1. Determine the domain of definition D of f.
𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥 2 − 4𝑥 + 3. (C) is the representative curve 2. Study the sign of f(x) over D. Interpret
of the function f in an orthonormal system. graphically.
1. Study the sign of f(x) and interpret graphically. 3. Study the parity of f. Deduce an element of
2. Study the variations of f and set up its table of symmetry of (C).
variations. 4. Calculate the limits of f at the boundaries of D.
3. Show that the line of equation x=2 is an axis of Interpret graphically.
symmetry of (C). 5. Calculate f’(x) and set up the table of variations
4. Write the equation of the tangent to (C) at point of f.
of abscissa -1. 6. Plot (C)
5. Plot (C). 7. Solve graphically f(x) = m.
6. Find, according to the values of m, the number
of solutions of the equation 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑚.
(x+3)2
Consider the function f defined by f(x) = x+1 .
Consider the function f defined over IR by (C) is the representative curve of the function f in an
𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥 3 − 3𝑥 2 + 3𝑥. (C) is the representative orthonormal system.
curve of the function f in an orthonormal system. 1. Determine the domain of definition D of f.
1. Study the signs of f(x). Interpret graphically. 2. Calculate the limits of f at the boundaries of D.
2. Study the variations of f and set up its table of Deduce the equation of an asymptote.
variations. 3. Show that the line (d) of equation y = x + 5 is
3. Show that the point (1;1) is a center of an oblique asymptote to (C).
symmetry of (C). 4. Study the relative position between (C) and (d).
4. Write the equation of the tangent (T) to (C) at 5. Show that the point I(-1;4) is a center of
point of abscissa 1. symmetry of (C).
5. Plot (C) and (T). 6. Find f’(x) and set up the table of variations of f.
6. Find, according to the values of m, the number 7. Plot (C).
of solutions of the equation 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑚. 8. Study graphically the signs of f(x) according to
the values of x.
9. Solve graphically f(x) = m.
Consider the function f defined over IR by
𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥 4 − 𝑥 3 − 𝑥. (C) is the representative curve
x3 +2
of the function f in an orthonormal system. Consider the function f defined by f(x) = x2 +1.
1. Calculate the limit of f at ±∞. (C) is the representative curve of the function f in an
2. Prove that 𝑓 ′ (𝑥) = (𝑥 − 1)(4𝑥 2 + 𝑥 + 1). orthonormal system.
3. Set up the table of variations of f. 1. Determine the domain of definition D of f.
4. Write the equation of the tangent (T) to (C) at 2. Calculate the limits of f at the boundaries of D.
point of abscissa 0. 3. Show that the line (d) of equation y = x is an
5. Study the relative position between (C) and (T). oblique asymptote to (C).
6. Plot (C) and (T). 4. Study the relative position between (C) and (d).
x(x−1)(x2 +x+4)
5. Show that f’(x) = (x2 +1)2
and set up the
1 table of variations of f.
Consider the function f defined by f(x) = x2 +1.
6. Plot (C).
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b) The equation of the asymptotes and their
x3 +3x−1 types.
Consider the function f defined by f(x) = x2 .
2. Using the graph find the following limits:
(C) is the representative curve of the function f in an lim f(x) ; lim f(x) ; lim− f(x) ; lim+ f(x) ;
orthonormal system. x→−∞ x→+∞ x→−1 x→−1
1. Determine the domain of definition D of f. lim− f(x) ; lim+ f(x) ; lim [f(x) − (x + 4)] ;
x→0 x→0 x→−∞
2. Calculate the limits of f at the boundaries of D. f(x)−f(4) f(x)−1 f(x)−f(2)
lim ; lim ; lim
Deduce the equation of an asymptote. x→4 x−4 x→−2 x+2 x→2 x−2
3x−1 3. Solve:
3. Show that f(x) = x + x2 . Deduce the equation
a) f(x) > 0 b) f(x) < 0 c) f(x) = 0
of (d) the oblique asymptote of (C). d) f ′ (x) > 0 e) f ′ (x) < 0 f) f′(x) = 0
4. Study the relative position between (C) and (d). 4. Answer with true or false and justify.
(x−1)2 (x+2)
5. Show that f’(x) = and set up the a) f is continuous at x = 0.
x3
table of variations of f. b) f(−5) < f(−4)
6. Write the equation of the tangent (T) at point of c) f(−0.5) < f(1.5)
abscissa 1 and study its position with respect to d) f(4) < f(5)
(C). e) f has a local minimum at point of abscissa -
7. Plot (C) and (T). 2.
f) f has a local maximum at point of abscissa 2
g) The slope of the tangent at x = 1 is positive.
x2 −x+1 h) The slope of the tangent at x = 3 is positive.
Consider the function f defined by f(x) = x .
(C) is the representative curve of the function f in an
orthonormal system. Given the following table of variations of a function
1. Find the domain of definition of f then find the 1
f defined by f(x) = ax + b + x+c . (C) is the
limit of f at its boundaries
c representative curve of the function f in an
2. Write (𝑥) in the form of ax + b + x .
orthonormal system.
3. Show that (𝑑): 𝑦 = 𝑥 − 1 is an oblique asymptote
of (C)
4. Set up the table of variation of f. Plot (C)
5. Discuss, according to the values of m, the
number of solutions of the equation:
2
x − (m + 1)x + 1 = 0
1. Determine:
a) The domain of definition D of f.
b) f(-2) ; f(0) ; f’(-2) ; f’(0) ;
lim f(x) ; lim f(x) ; lim− f(x) ; lim+ f(x)
x→−∞ x→+∞ x→−1 x→−1
c) Equation of an asymptote and its nature.
d) The sign of f(x).
e) The equation of the tangent (T) at point of
abscissa -2.
2. Solve f(x) = m
3. Answer with true or false and justify.
a) f′(−3) < 0
b) f’(−0.5) × f’(−1.5) < 0
c) (C) is below (x’x) when x < −1.
4. Determine the values of a, b and c.
The curve above represents a function f. (T):y = 5. Show that the line (d): y = x − 1 is an
−0.64x + 1.36 is the tangent to (C) at (4;-1.2). asymptote of (C) and study its position with
1. Determine graphically: respect to (C).
a) The domain of definition D of f. 6. Plot (C).
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