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Date: __________________________

Chapter 1 Test
Introduction to Functions

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Complete all questions in the space provided. Be sure to show all work for full marks.

1. State the degree of each function and whether each is linear, quadratic or
neither. [1 mark each]
f ( x ) ( x 2)( x 2)
f ( x )=3 ( x 2 +2 x ) 3 x2
a)
b)

2. For the function

f ( 2)
a) 2

f ( x ) 2 x 2 x 3

evaluate: [2 marks each]

f ( x 2)
b)

3. Circle the function which includes a translation of 3 units to the right? [1 mark]
a)
b)

f ( x ) ( x 3) 2 1
f ( x ) ( x 1) 2 3

c)
d)

f ( x ) ( x 3)2 1
f ( x ) 3( x 1) 2 1

4. Circle the function which describes a parabola that opens downward and has
(0, 2)
its vertex at
? [1 mark]
a)

f ( x ) ( x 2) 2

c)

f ( x ) ( x 2) 2

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b)

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f ( x) x2 2

d)

f ( x) x2 2

5. Write an equation of a parabola that satisfies the set of conditions: [2 marks]

Reflected in the x-axis
Vertical stretch by a factor of 3
( 3, 4)
Vertex
6. Determine, using a difference table, which type of relationship (linear,
quadratic, or neither) best models this table of values. Justify your decision.
[3 marks]
x

14

31

1st
Difference
s

7. For the function:

2nd
Difference
s

1
f ( x ) ( x 1) 2 4
2

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a) Graph using at least five points in your sketch.

[3 marks]

b) State the domain and range. [2 marks]

c) From the graph, how do you know if f

is a function? [1 mark]

8. A pebble is dropped from a bridge into a

river. The height of the pebble above the
water after it has been released is
h(t ) 80 5t 2
modeled by the function
,
where h(t) is the height in metres and t is
time in seconds.
a) Graph the function for reasonable
values of t. Show your work! [4
marks]
Dont forget to label the graph
appropriately.

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b) How high is the bridge? [1 mark]

c) How long does it take for the pebble to hit the water? [1 mark]

d) State the domain and range of the function. [2 marks]

9. The path of a football kicked can be modelled by the function

h( d ) .04(d 20)2 16
, where h(d)
is the height in yards and d is
the horizontal distance the ball
travels in yards down field.
a) Label the following graph
with an appropriate scale. [2
marks]

b) What is the maximum height reached by the ball? [1 mark]

c) How far down field is the ball kicked (where does the ball hit the ground)? [1
mark]

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10. The path of a baseball thrown can be modelled by the equation

h( t ) 0.5t 2 2t 1
, where
h(t) is the height in metres and t the time in seconds.
a) Graph the function for reasonable values of t. Show your
work! [4 marks] Dont forget to label the graph appropriately.

a) How high was the baseball when it was launched? [1 mark]

b) What was the maximum height that the baseball reached? [1 mark]

c) Was the baseball in the air after 5 seconds? [1 mark]

d) Approximately how long does it take for the ball to hit the ground? (Show
your work) [2 marks]

e) State the domain and range of the baseball. [2 marks]

11. Describe the transformations for the following functions. Use words such as
vertical compression, vertical stretch, horizontal/vertical shifts, reflection in the
x-axis, etc. Be specific. [3 marks]

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a)

1
f ( x) x2 4
3

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c)

1
f ( x ) 2( x )2 6
2