Mathematics 0580 · IGCSE · Graphs of functions

Graphs of functions — practice question

Plot of $y = x^2 - 2x + \frac{12}{x}$.
(a)[2]

For $y = x^2 - 2x + \frac{12}{x}$, $x \ne 0$. Complete the values table.

(b)[5]

On the grid, sketch the graph of $y = x^2 - 2x + \frac{12}{x}$ for $-4 \le x \le -0.5$ and $0.5 \le x \le 4$.

(c)[3]

By drawing a suitable tangent, estimate the gradient of the graph at the point $(1,11)$.

(d)[3]

The equation $x^2 - 2x + \frac{12}{x} = k$ has exactly two distinct solutions. (i) Use the graph to find the value of $k$. (ii) Find the solutions of the equation.

(e)[3]

The equation $x^3 + ax^2 + bx + c = 0$ may be solved by plotting the line $y = 3x + 1$ on the grid. Find the values of $a$, $b$ and $c$.

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