Name: ________________________

Teacher: □ Ms. Rouzbehi (11MatAdv.01)

(Tick one box) □ Ms. Ren (11MatAdv.02)
□ Mr. Simon (11MatAdv.03)
□ Mr. Inall (11MatAdv.04)
□ Ms. Cheng (11MatAdv.05)
□ Ms. Moodley (11MatAdv.06)
□ Mr. Bugden (11MatAdv.07)

YEAR 11
2020 ASSESSMENT TASK 2
TUESDAY 16 JUNE

Mathematics Advanced

General Working time – 55 minutes

Instructions Write using blue or black pen
Calculators approved by NESA may be used

Total marks: Attempt Questions 1–5 on the multiple choice answer sheet
38 Attempt Questions 6–17 in the spaces provided

Marker’s use only:

Questions 6-8 Question 9-14 Question 15-17

Questions 1-5
Questions Functions Calculus Trigonometry Total
Multiple Choice
MA11-2 MA11-5 MA11-4

MARKS /5 /9 /17 /7 /38

This paper MUST NOT be removed from the examination room

Section I: Multiple-Choice (5 marks)
Answer the following questions on the multiple-choice answer sheet at the back of the paper

1 The graph below shows the function 𝑦𝑦 = 𝑓𝑓(𝑥𝑥)

Which of the following could be the equation of 𝑓𝑓(𝑥𝑥)?

(A) 𝑓𝑓(𝑥𝑥) = 𝑎𝑎𝑥𝑥 2 (𝑥𝑥 2 − 1) (B) 𝑓𝑓(𝑥𝑥) = 𝑎𝑎𝑥𝑥 2 (𝑥𝑥 2 + 1)

(C) 𝑓𝑓(𝑥𝑥) = 𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎(𝑥𝑥 2 − 1) (D) 𝑓𝑓(𝑥𝑥) = 𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎(𝑥𝑥 − 1)2

2 Let 𝑓𝑓(𝑥𝑥) be a function such that 𝑓𝑓(2) = 5, 𝑓𝑓(3) = 4, 𝑓𝑓(4) = 2 and 𝑓𝑓(5) = 3

The value of 𝑓𝑓�𝑓𝑓(2)� is:

(A) 2 (B) 3

(C) 4 (D) 5

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The function 𝑓𝑓(𝑥𝑥) = 𝑥𝑥 has a restricted domain (𝑎𝑎, 𝑏𝑏] where 0 < 𝑎𝑎 < 𝑏𝑏

The range of 𝑓𝑓(𝑥𝑥) is:

1 1 1 1
(A) �𝑎𝑎 , 𝑏𝑏� (B) �𝑏𝑏 , 𝑎𝑎�

1 1 1 1
(C) �𝑎𝑎 , 𝑏𝑏� (D) �𝑏𝑏 , 𝑎𝑎�

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4 Part of the graph of 𝑦𝑦 = 𝑓𝑓(𝑥𝑥) is shown below.

The corresponding part of the graph of 𝑦𝑦 = 𝑓𝑓 ′ (𝑥𝑥) is best represented by:

(A) (B)

(C) (D)

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5 The graph of the cubic function 𝑦𝑦 = 𝑓𝑓(𝑥𝑥) is shown below.

The interval for 𝑓𝑓 ′ (𝑥𝑥) > 0 is:

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(A) (−5,0) ∪ (3, ∞) (B) (−∞, −3) ∪ � , ∞�
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(C) �−3, 3� (D) (−∞, 36) ∪ �−
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Section II (33 marks)
Answer the following questions in the spaces provided

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6𝑥𝑥 Consider the function 𝑓𝑓(𝑥𝑥) = (𝑥𝑥−1)2 + 1
(a) State the domain and range, in interval notation, for this function. 2

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(b) Is the graph continuous over the domain (−∞, ∞)? Explain your answer. 2

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7𝑥𝑥 Determine if the function 𝑓𝑓(𝑥𝑥) = 𝑥𝑥 3 − 𝑥𝑥 is odd, even or neither. Show your working. 2

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8 Consider the function 𝑓𝑓(𝑥𝑥) = |𝑥𝑥|
(a) Find an expression for 𝑔𝑔(𝑥𝑥) given that 𝑔𝑔(𝑥𝑥) = −2𝑓𝑓(𝑥𝑥 − 1) + 3 1

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(b) The graph below shows 𝑦𝑦 = 𝑓𝑓(𝑥𝑥). Sketch the graph of 𝑦𝑦 = 𝑔𝑔(𝑥𝑥) 2

9 Differentiate 𝑓𝑓(𝑥𝑥) = 𝑥𝑥 2 − 𝑥𝑥 + 3 by first principles. 3

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10𝑥𝑥 𝑑𝑑 1
Find 𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑 �𝑡𝑡 2 +𝑡𝑡� 2

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11𝑥𝑥 Consider the curve 𝑦𝑦 =
√𝑥𝑥+1
(a) Find 𝑦𝑦 ′ 2

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(b) Hence, find the gradient of the tangent at 𝑥𝑥 = 1 1

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12 Find the equation of the normal to the curve 𝑦𝑦 = 2𝑥𝑥(𝑥𝑥 2 + 4) when 𝑥𝑥 = −1 3

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13 Find the average rate of change of the function 𝑓𝑓(𝑥𝑥) = 𝑥𝑥−2 where 𝑎𝑎 > 0 from 𝑥𝑥 = 4 to 2
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14 A particle moves in a straight line according to 𝑥𝑥(𝑡𝑡) = 𝑡𝑡 3 − 4𝑡𝑡 2 + 4𝑡𝑡 where 𝑥𝑥 is in

metres and 𝑡𝑡 is in seconds.

(a) Find the particle’s initial displacement. 1

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(b) Find the time(s) at which the particle has a velocity of 0. 3

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15 A boat is 150 𝑚𝑚 from the base of a cliff. Find the height of the cliff, given that the angle 2
of elevation from the boat to the top of the cliff is 67°8′. Give your answer to the
nearest metre.

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16 The side lengths of a triangle are in the ratio 2: 3: 4. Find the smallest angle in 2
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17 Find the value(s) of 𝑥𝑥, to the nearest minute, given that the area of the triangle is 3
92 𝑐𝑐𝑚𝑚2 .

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End of Examination
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 Answer Sheet for Section I

Name: _________________________

Teacher: □ Ms. Rouzbehi (11MatAdv.01)

(Tick one box)
□ Ms. Ren (11MatAdv.02)
□ Mr. Simon (11MatAdv.03)
□ Mr. Inall (11MatAdv.04)
□ Ms. Cheng (11MatAdv.05)
□ Ms. Moodley (11MatAdv.06)
□ Mr. Bugden (11MatAdv.07)

1. A B C D

2. A B C D

3. A B C D

4. A B C D

5. A B C D

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