Questions

ADVANCED MATHEMATICS
Functions (Adv), F1 Working with Functions (Adv) 1. Functions, 2ADV F1 2019 HSC 2 MC
Further Functions and Relations (Y11) What values of satisfy ?
Teacher: Micheal Wagdy
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Exam Equivalent Time: 102 minutes (based on allocation of 1.5 minutes per mark)
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2. Functions, 2ADV F1 2013 HSC 3 MC

Which inequality defines the domain of the function ?

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HISTORICAL CONTRIBUTION
C.
F1 Working with Functions has contributed a healthy 7.3% per exam since the new syllabus was
introduced in 2020. D.

We have split the topic into 5 categories for analysis purposes: 1-Algebraic Techniques, 2-Linear Functions,
3-Quadratics and Cubic Functions, 4-Composite Functions and 5-Further Functions and Relations. 3. Functions, 2ADV F1 2020 HSC 1 MC
This analysis looks at the largest sub-topic, Further Functions and Relations (2.7%).
Which inequality gives the domain of ?

HSC ANALYSIS - What to expect and common pitfalls A.

Further Functions and Relations (2.7%) were last tested in 2022 in a chunky 4-mark question looking at
proportional relationships (2022 Adv 12). This question surprisingly produced a sub-50% mean mark in B.
part (a) and should be reviewed.
C.
Absolute value equations can be examined in the new course, although it must be emphasised that
absolute value inequality equations, which were the more common question type in the old syllabus, have
moved to the Ext1 course. D.

Graphing absolute value equations should be a revision focus in our view, as we expect this skill to be
examined more frequently going forward.
4. Functions, 2ADV F1 2023 HSC 3 MC
Inequalities involving linear (and square root) equations have been examined in 3 of the past 5 Advanced
papers (notably absent in 2021-22) and represent a great opportunity for scoring highly. What is the domain of ?
Reflections require students to graph and of certain equations. Examined in the
first new syllabus paper (2020 Adv 24) within the context of a circle function, this question and other A.
reflection examples in the database warrant attention. B.
C.
D.
5. Functions, 2ADV F1 SM-Bank 21 MC 13. Functions, 2ADV F1 2018 HSC 11b
A circle with centre and radius 5 units has equation Solve . (2 marks)

where and are real constants.

The values of and are respectively 14. Functions, 2ADV F1 2008 HSC 1d
A. −3 and 38 Solve . (2 marks)

B. 3 and 12
C. −3 and −8 15. Functions, 2ADV F1 SM-Bank 33
D. 3 and 18
i. State the domain and range of . (2 marks)

ii. Sketch the graph. (1 mark)

6. Functions, 2ADV F1 2023 HSC 9 MC
Let be any function with domain all real numbers. 16. Functions, 2ADV F1 SM-Bank 41
Which of the following is an even function, regardless of the choice of ?
Find the values of for which . (2 marks)
A.
B.
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C.
Find the values of for which . (2 marks)
D.

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7. Functions, 2ADV F1 2007 HSC 1b
Solve (2 marks)
Solve and graph the solution on a number line. (2 marks)

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8. Functions, 2ADV F1 2009 HSC 1c
Find all values of for which . (3 marks)
Solve . (2 marks)

9. Functions, 2ADV F1 2010 HSC 1d 20. Functions, 2ADV F1 2016 HSC 11a
Solve . (2 marks) Sketch the graph of (2 marks)

10. Functions, 2ADV F1 2006 HSC 1e

Solve . (2 marks)

11. Functions, 2ADV F1 2011 HSC 1e

Solve . (2 marks)

12. Functions, 2ADV F1 2017 HSC 11g

Solve . (2 marks)
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The graph of is shown below. It has asymptotes at and .
Consider the function .

Using interval notation, state the domain and range of . (2 marks)

i. Sketch the graph . (2 marks) 24. Functions, 2ADV F1 EQ-Bank 7

ii. On the same graph, sketch . (2 marks)
The current of an electrical circuit, measured in amps (A), varies inversely with its resistance, measured in
ohms (R).
22. Functions, 2ADV F1 2019 HSC 13e When the resistance of a circuit is 28 ohms, the current is 3 amps.

i. Sketch the graph of for . (1 mark)

What is the current when the resistance is 8 ohms? (2 marks)

ii. Using the sketch from part i, or otherwise, solve . (2 marks)

25. Functions, 2ADV F1 EQ-Bank 8
Jacques is a marine biologist and finds that the mass of a crab is directly proportional to the cube of the
diameter of its shell.
If a crab with a shell diameter of 15 cm weighs 680 grams, what will be the diameter of a crab that weighs
1.1 kilograms? Give your answer to 1 decimal place. (2 marks)

26. Functions, 2ADV F1 EQ-Bank 26

Fuifui finds that for Giant moray eels, the mass of an eel is directly proportional to the cube of its length.
An eel of this species has a length of 25 cm and a mass of 4350 grams.
What is the expected length of a Giant moray eel with a mass of 6.2 kg? Give your answer to one decimal
place. (3 marks)
27. Functions, 2ADV F1 EQ-Bank 27 32. Functions, 2ADV F1 2022 HSC 12
The stopping distance of a car on a certain road, once the brakes are applied, is directly proportional to the A student believes that the time it takes for an ice cube to melt ( minutes) varies inversely with the room
square of the speed of the car when the brakes are first applied. temperature . The student observes that at a room temperature of it takes 12 minutes for an
ice cube to melt.
A car travelling at 70 km/h takes 58.8 metres to stop.
a. Find the equation relating and . (2 marks)
How far does it take to stop if it is travelling at 105 km/h? (3 marks)
b. By first completing this table of values, graph the relationship between temperature and time from
to . (2 marks)
28. Functions, 2ADV F1 SM-Bank 32
Find the centre and radius of the circle with the equation
(2 marks)

29. Functions, 2ADV F1 2010 HSC 1c

Write down the equation of the circle with centre and radius 5. (1 mark)

30. Functions, 2ADV F1 2010 HSC 1g

Let . What is the domain of ? (1 mark)

31. Functions, 2ADV F1 2017 HSC 11h

Find the domain of the function . (2 marks)

33. Functions, 2ADV F1 2020 HSC 24

The circle of is reflected in the -axis.
Sketch the reflected circle, showing the coordinates of the centre and the radius. (3 marks)

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Worked Solutions 5. Functions, 2ADV F1 SM-Bank 21 MC

1. Functions, 2ADV F1 2019 HSC 2 MC

2. Functions, 2ADV F1 2013 HSC 3 MC

6. Functions, 2ADV F1 2023 HSC 9 MC
♦♦♦ Mean mark 24%.

3. Functions, 2ADV F1 2020 HSC 1 MC

7. Functions, 2ADV F1 2007 HSC 1b

4. Functions, 2ADV F1 2023 HSC 3 MC

8. Functions, 2ADV F1 2009 HSC 1c

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10. Functions, 2ADV F1 2006 HSC 1e

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11. Functions, 2ADV F1 2011 HSC 1e

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12. Functions, 2ADV F1 2017 HSC 11g

MARKER’S COMMENT: Note that

both conditions must be satisfied!
Dealing with negative signs and
division for inequalities produced
many errors.
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13. Functions, 2ADV F1 2018 HSC 11b

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29. Functions, 2ADV F1 2010 HSC 1c

MARKER’S COMMENT: Expanding

this equation is not necessary!

30. Functions, 2ADV F1 2010 HSC 1g

♦ Mean mark 49%.

MARKER’S COMMENT: was a
common incorrect answer.
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32. Functions, 2ADV F1 2022 HSC 12 ♦ Mean mark 48%.

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♦ Mean mark (a) 49%.

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