Year 12 Mathematics C3 Tasks

To enable the syllabus of Core 3 mathematics to be covered by January 2011 you need to
complete several topics before September 2010. Your teachers will cover the topics in
class before the end of this term and you will be expected to complete an assignment
before September.

C3 work to be handed in on last week of term

• Review Exercise 1C

• Review Exercise 2G

C3 Summer 2010 Assignment – handed in on first lesson in September 2010

• Algebraic Fractions

• Functions

• Equations involving Modulus signs

• Trigonometry preparation

o Learning Trigonometric Identities (Test 1st lesson back)

The review exercises and assignment are on the main A level Fronter page.

If you require help try using:

• The C3 Boardworks powerpoint slides on the C3 Fronter page.

• Mymaths website Login: nower Password: numbers

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C3 Algebraic Fractions and Functions Assignment

C3 Algebraic Fractions

1. Express

3x 2 7 (3 + 2 x )
×
(2 x + 7 x + 6)
2
3x 5

as a single fraction in its simplest form.

(Total 4 marks)

x x + 12
Express ( x + 1)( x + 3) + x − 9 as a single fraction in its simplest form.
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3.
(Total 6 marks)

4. (a) Express as a fraction in its simplest form

2 13
+ 2
x − 3 x + 4 x − 21 .
(3)

(b) Hence solve

2 13
+ 2 =1
x − 3 x + 4 x − 21 .
(3)
(Total 6 marks)

x2 − x − 6
f(x) = x − 3x , x ≠ 0, x ≠ 3.
2
5.

(a) Express f(x) in its simplest form.

(3)

(b) Hence, or otherwise, find the exact solutions of f(x) = x + 1.

(3)
(Total 6 marks)
C3 – Functions

1. The function f is given by

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f : x  2 + x + 2 , x ∈ , x ≠ –2.

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(a) Express 2 + x + 2 as a single fraction.
(1)
–1
(b) Find an expression for f (x).
(3)

–1
(c) Write down the domain of f .
(1)
(Total 5 marks)

2. The function f is defined by

5x + 1 3
f: x → x + x − 2 – x + 2 , x > 1.
2

2
(a) Show that f(x) = x − 1 , x > 1.
(4)
–1
(b) Find f (x). (3)
(Total 7 marks)

3.

2x + 5 1
f(x) = x + 3 – ( x + 3)( x + 2) , x > –2.

(a) Express f(x) as a single fraction in its simplest form.

(5)

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(b) Hence show that f(x) = 2 – x + 2 , x > –2.
(2)

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The curve y = x , x > 0, is mapped onto the curve y = f(x), using three successive
transformations T1, T2 and T3, where T1 and T3 are translations.

(c) Describe fully T1, T2 and T3.

(4)
(Total 11 marks)

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4.

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B( 3 , 1 )

– 1 O A( 2 , 0 ) 3 x

The diagram above shows a sketch of the curve with equation y = f(x), −1 ≤ x ≤ 3. The curve
touches the x-axis at the origin O, crosses the x-axis at the point A(2, 0) and has a
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maximum at the point B( 3 , 1).

In separate diagrams, show a sketch of the curve with equation

(a) y = f(x + 1), (3)

(b) y = | f(x)| ,
(3)

(c) y = f(| x| ),
(4)

marking on each sketch the coordinates of points at which the curve

(i) has a turning point,

(ii) meets the x-axis.

(Total 10 marks)
5.

y = f ( x)

O Q ( 3 , 0 ) x

( 0 , – 2 )
P

The figure above shows part of the curve with equation y = f(x), x ∈ , where f is an increasing
function of x. The curve passes through the points P(0, –2) and Q(3, 0) as shown.

In separate diagrams, sketch the curve with equation

 (a) y = |f(x)|,
(3)

–1
(b) y = f (x),
(3)

1
(c) y= 2 f(3x). (3)

Indicate clearly on each sketch the coordinates of the points at which the curve crosses or
meets the axes.
(Total 9 marks)

6.

– 2 – 1 O 1 2 3 x

( – 0 . 5 , – 2 )
( 0 . 4 , – 4 )

The diagram above shows a sketch of part of the curve with equation y = f(x), x ∈ R.

The curve has a minimum point at (−0.5, −2) and a maximum point at (0.4, −4). The lines x = 1,
the x-axis and the y-axis are asymptotes of the curve, as shown in the diagram above.

On a separate diagram sketch the graphs of

(a) y = f(x),
(4)

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 (b) y = f(x – 3), (4)

(c) y = f(x).
(4)

In each case show clearly

(i) the coordinates of any points at which the curve has a maximum or minimum point,

(ii) how the curve approaches the asymptotes of the curve.

(Total 12 marks)

7. The function f is defined by

f: x   2x – 5 , x ∈ .

(a) Sketch the graph of y = f(x), showing the coordinates of points at which the graph meets
or crosses the axes.
(3)

(b) Find the values of x for which f(x) = x.

(4)

The function g is defined by

g: x  x(x – 6), x ∈ .

(c) Find the range of g(x).

(3)

(d) Find fg(1).

(2)
(Total 12 marks)

8.

M ( 2 , 4 )

– 5 O 5 x

The figure above shows the graph of y = f(x), –5 ≤ x ≤ 5.

The point M (2, 4) is the maximum turning point of the graph.

Sketch, on separate diagrams, the graphs of

 (a) y = f(x) + 3, (2)

(b) y= |f(x)|,
(2)

(c) y = f(|x|).
(3)

Show on each graph the coordinates of any maximum turning points. (Total 7 marks)
9.

– 1 O 3 x
b
( 1a , )

This figure shows part of the graph of y = f(x), x ∈ ℝ. The graph consists of two line segments
that meet at the point (1, a), a < 0. One line meets the x-axis at (3, 0). The other line meets the x-
axis at (–1, 0) and the y-axis at (0, b), b < 0.

In separate diagrams, sketch the graph with equation

(a) y = f(x + 1), (2)

(b) y = f(x).
(3)

Indicate clearly on each sketch the coordinates of any points of intersection with the axes.

Given that f(x) = x – 1– 2, find

(c) the value of a and the value of b,

(2)

(d) the value of x for which f(x) = 5x.

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C3 – Equations involving Modulus signs

1. (a) Sketch, on the same axes, the graph with equation y = 2x – 3, and the line with
equation y = 5x – 1.
(2)

(b) Solve the inequality 2x – 3< 5x – 1.

(3)
(Total 5 marks)

2. (a) Sketch, on the same axes, the graph of y = |(x – 2)(x – 4)|, and the line with equation

y = 6 – 2x.
(4)

(b) Find the exact values of x for which |(x – 2)(x – 4)| = 6 – 2x.
(5)

(c) Hence solve the inequality |(x – 2)(x – 4)| < 6 – 2x.
(2)
(Total 11 marks)

3. (a) Sketch the graph of y =  x – 2a , given that a > 0.

(2)

(b) Solve  x – 2a > 2x + a, where a > 0.

(3)
(Total 5 marks)

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4. (a) On the same diagram, sketch the graphs of y =  x – 4  and y =  2x – 1  ,
showing the coordinates of the points where the graphs meet the axes.
(4)

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(b) Solve  x – 4  =  2x – 1  , giving your answers in surd form where appropriate.
(5)

2
(c) Hence, or otherwise, find the set of values of x for which  x – 4  >  2x – 1  .
(3)
(Total 12 marks)

5. Find the complete set of values of x for which

2
|x – 2| > 2x.
(Total 7 marks)

6. (a) Use algebra to find the exact solutions of the equation

 2
|2x + x – 6 | = 6 – 3x.
(6)
2
(b) On the same diagram, sketch the curve with equation y = | 2x + x – 6| and the line with
equation y = 6 – 3x.
(3)

(c) Find the set of values of x for which

2
|2x + x – 6 | > 6 – 3x.
(3)
(Total 12 marks)

Trigonometric Identities

In C2 you learnt two Identities

In C3 you need to learn several more

For September you need to learn all the Identities in the boxes
below. You will be tested on these in September.

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00900100000000000007400012540069006d006500730020004e0065007700200052006f006d0061006e0000
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