Mathematics 0580 · IGCSE · Functions

Functions — practice question

The given functions are $f(x) = 5x + 7$ and $g(x) = \frac{4}{x - 3}$, with $x \ne 3$.
(a(i))[2]

Calculate $fg(1)$.

(a(ii))[2]

Calculate $gf(x)$.

(a(iii))[3]

Calculate $g^{-1}(x)$.

(a(iv))[1]

Calculate $f^{-1}(2)$.

(b(i))[3]

Show that the equation becomes $5x^2 - 8x - 25 = 0$.

(b(ii))[4]

Solve $5x^2 - 8x - 25 = 0$. Show your full working and write your answers to 2 decimal places.

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