Chapter 9: Non-linear relationships, functions and their

graphs
Test A (40 marks)
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Part A – Multiple-choice (10 marks)

1 The equation of the axis of symmetry for the graph to the right is:

A x=1 B y = –1 C y=3

D x=3 E x=2

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2 Compared to the graph of y=x , the graph of is:

A translated 4 units left

B translated 4 units right

C translated 4 units down

D narrower and has been reflected in the x-axis

E wider and has been reflected in the x-axis

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3 The rule for a parabola with turning point (1, 1) and y-intercept (0, 2) is:

A y= ( x +1 )2 + 1 B y= ( x −1 )2 +1 C y= ( x +2 )2 −1

D y= ( x +1 )2 + 2 E y= ( x −1 )2 +2

4 The equation of this graph is:

A y=x 2 −6 x +9 B y=x 2 + 6 x−9 C y=x 2 −3

D y=x 2 + 9 E y= ( x +3 )2

5 The equation of this graph is of the form y = (x + a)(x + b). The values of a and b,
and the coordinates of the turning point, are respectively:

A a = 1, b = 3, (2, 5) B a = 1, b = 3, (1, 0) C a = 1, b = 3, (1, 4)

D a = 1, b = 3, (2, –3) E a = 1, b = 3, (1, –2)

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6 The x-intercepts of the graph of y=2 ( x +5 ) −18 are at:

A (–18, 0) and (–5, 0) B (2, 0) and (8, 0) C (5, 0) and (18, 0)

D (–8, 0) and (–2, 0) E (–5, 0) and (3, 0)

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7 For the equation x + y =9 , the values of y when x = 2 are:

A –1 and 1 B –√ 2 and √ 2 C –√ 3 and √ 3

D –√ 5 and √ 5 E –√ 7 and √ 7

8 The intersection point of the graphs and y = –4 is:

A (–4, 2) B (2, –4) C (4, –2)

D (–2, –4) E (2, 4)

9 The equation of the following graph is:

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−x y=
A B y=4 C 4x

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y=
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10 The distance-time graphs below show various journeys, each with distance measured
from ‘home’ (i.e. distance = 0).
Which graph best shows a journey that is increasing its distance from home but at a
decreasing rate (i.e. a decreasing speed).

A B

C D

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Part B – Short-answer (23 marks)

1 Sketch graphs of the following quadratic relations, labelling the y-intercept and the
turning point. You do not need to label the x-intercepts.

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a b y= ( x +1 ) −3

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(1 + 2 = 3 marks)

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2 For the quadratic equation: y=x + 4 x−5

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 a Find the axis intercepts and determine b Sketch the graph labelling these
the coordinates of the turning point features.
using symmetry.

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(3 marks)

3 For the quadratic equation:

a Complete the square and write it in turning b Sketch its graph labelling the
point form. y-intercept and the turning point.

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(3 marks)

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4 a Find the exact coordinates of the points where x + y =4 intersects y = 2x.

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 b Sketch a graph of both equations labelling the intersection points.

(3 marks)

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5 Sketch the graphs of these exponentials on the same set of axes.
a Sketch and label the y-intercept and the point where x = 1.

b Sketch and label the y-intercept and the point where x = −1.

c Sketch and label the y-intercept and the point where x = 1.

(3 marks)

6 a If g is directly proportional to h and g = 60 when h = 15, determine:

i the relationship between g and h ii h when g = 100

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b If c is inversely proportional to d and c = 4 when d = 16, determine:

i the relationship between c and d ii d when c = 32

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((1 + ½) + (2 + ½) = 4 marks)

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7 Solve the following simultaneous equations, making use of the quadratic formula.
Give your answers to 1 d. p.

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(4 marks)

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Part C – Extended-response (7 marks)

1 A piece of wire 60 cm in length is bent into the shape of a rectangle.

Let x cm be the width of the rectangle. Draw a labelled diagram in the space below.

a Write an equation for the area A, of the rectangle in terms of x.

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b For the area equation, determine the axis intercepts and the turning point.

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c Sketch the graph of A versus x for suitable values of x, labelling key points.

e State the maximum area that can be formed from this length of wire.

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f What will the dimensions of the rectangle be at its maximum area?

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 (1 + 2 + 2 + 1 + 1 = 7 marks)

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