Functions Practice Questions

Question 1

3 marks

The function ff is such that

f(x)=2x2−5f(x)=2x^2-5

(a)

Find f(−4)f(-4).

(b)

Solve f(x)=45f(x)=45.

Question 2

2 marks

The function hh is such that

h(x)=x+22x−7h(x)=\frac{x+2}{2x-7}

(a)

Find h(4)h(4).

(b)

Write down the value of xx for which h(x)h(x) is not defined.

Question 3

3 marks

The function gg is described by the function machine below.

xx+ 5÷ 3g(x)

so that g(x)=x+53g(x)=\dfrac{x+5}{3}

(a)

Find g(1)g(1).

(b)

Find g−1(4)g^{-1}(4).