Mathematics 9709 · AS & A Level · Functions

Functions — practice question

The function $f$ is given by $f : x \mapsto 6x - x^2 - 5$ for all $x \in \mathbb{R}$.
(a)[3]

Find the set of $x$ values for which $f(x) \le 3$.

(b)[3]

Given that $y = mx + c$ is tangent to the curve $y = f(x)$, show that $4c = m^2 - 12m + 16$.

(c)[2]

The function $g$ is defined by $g : x \mapsto 6x - x^2 - 5$ for $x \ge k$, where $k$ is a constant. Write $6x - x^2 - 5$ in the form $a - (x - b)^2$, with $a$ and $b$ as constants.

(d)[1]

State the least value of $k$ for which $g$ has an inverse.

(e)[2]

For this value of $k$, find an expression for $g^{-1}(x)$.

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