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Functions and Graphs Practice Problems with Solutions - IGCSE Year 10

IGCSE Year 10 | Math | Functions and Graphs
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f(4) for f(x) = 2x + 3 is 11 and g(−3) for g(x) = x² is 9, so this Year 10 sheet opens by substituting into function rules. The key records a parabola graph and an x-intercept of (2, 0).

Key Takeaways

Section A: Multiple Choice Questions (1 Mark Each)

Choose the correct option for each question.
1. Given f(x) = 2x + 3, find f(4).
(a) 8(b) 11(c) 7(d) 24
2. Given g(x) = x², find g(-3).
(a) -9(b) 6(c) 9(d) -6
3. The graph of y = x² is called a what?
(a) straight line(b) cubic curve(c) parabola(d) hyperbola
4. The line y = 2x - 4 crosses the x-axis at which point?
(a) (0, -4)(b) (4, 0)(c) (2, 0)(d) (-2, 0)
5. The gradient of the line y = 3x + 1 is what?
(a) 3(b) 1(c) 4(d) 13
6. A function machine doubles a number then adds 3. What is the output for an input of 7?
(a) 17(b) 20(c) 10(d) 14

Section B: Short Answer Type Questions (2 Marks Each)

Show all steps clearly.
7. If f(x) = 5x - 2, find f(3).
8. If f(x) = x² + 1, find f(2).
9. State the gradient and the y-intercept of the line y = 2x - 7.
10. If f(x) = 3x, find the value of x such that f(x) = 18.
11. A function is f(x) = x - 4. Find f(f(10)).
12. State the coordinates of the turning point of the graph y = (x - 2)² + 3.
13. The lines y = x + 1 and y = 2x - 1 intersect where x = what?
14. Given g(x) = x², evaluate g(2) + g(3).

Section C: Numericals & Word Problems (3 Marks Each)

Apply the concepts to solve the problems. Show all working.
15. The cost in dollars of hiring a bike is C = 5 + 3h where h is the number of hours. Find the cost for 4 hours.
16. The area of a circle is A = πr². Find A when r = 2, taking π = 3.14.
17. A taxi charges a flat fee of 3 dollars plus 2 dollars per km. Write a formula for the cost C in terms of the distance d in km.
18. A colony starts with 50 bacteria and its population doubles every hour. Find the population after 4 hours.
19. The height of a projectile is h = 30t - 5t². Find its height after 2 seconds.
20. A line has equation y = 3x - 2. Find the y-coordinate of the point on the line where x = 5.

Answer Key

1. b) 11
2. c) 9
3. c) parabola
4. c) (2, 0)
5. a) 3
6. a) 17
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People Also Ask

What is f(4) when f(x) = 2x + 3?

11, option (b) in this worksheet (Q1).

What is g(−3) when g(x) = x²?

9, option (c) in this worksheet (Q2).

What shape is the graph of a quadratic?

A parabola, option (c) in this worksheet (Q3).

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