Mathematics 0580 · IGCSE · Graphs of functions

Graphs of functions — practice question

The table lists some values of $y = \frac{1}{2x} - \frac{x}{4}$ for $0.15 \le x \le 3.5$.
(a)[3]

Fill in the table.

(b)[4]

On the grid, sketch the graph of $y = \frac{1}{2x} - \frac{x}{4}$ for $0.15 \le x \le 3.5$. The final two points are already marked.

(c)[1]

Use your graph to solve $\frac{1}{2x} - \frac{x}{4} = \frac{1}{2}$ for $0.15 \le x \le 3.5$.

(d(i))[2]

On the grid, sketch the line $y = 2 - x$.

(d(ii))[2]

State the $x$-coordinates of the points at which the line $y = 2 - x$ intersects the graph of $y = \frac{1}{2x} - \frac{x}{4}$ for $0.15 \le x \le 3.5$.

(e)[2]

Show that the graph of $y = \frac{1}{2x} - \frac{x}{4}$ may be used to determine the value of $\sqrt{2}$ for $0.15 \le x \le 3.5$.

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