Questions

EXTENSION 1
Functions (Ext1), F1 Further Work With Functions (Y11) 1. Functions, EXT1 F1 2020 HSC 1 MC
Inequalities (Ext1) Which diagram best represents the solution set of ?
Teacher: Gregory Chung
Exam Equivalent Time: 129 minutes (based on allocation of 1.5 minutes per mark)
A. B.

C. D.

2. Functions, EXT1* F1 2017 HSC 8 MC

 RAP Data - Bottom 22%: School result (75%) was 1% below state average (76%)

The region enclosed by and is shaded in the diagram below.

y
HISTORICAL CONTRIBUTION y=x

F1 Further Work With Functions has contributed a healthy 9.1% per new syllabus Ext1 exam since it
4
was introduced in 2020.
This topic has been split into four categories for analysis purposes which are: 1-Graphical
Relationships (2.9%), 2-Inequalities (1.9%), 3-Inverse Functions (3.3%) and 4-Parametric Functions
(1.0).
This analysis looks at Inequalities. O 4 x

HSC ANALYSIS - What to expect and common pitfalls

y= 4− x
Inequalities (1.9%) has been examined with a dedicated question in the 2022 and 2020 new syllabus
Ext1 exams (only absent in 2021). Going further back, it has been a super consistent contributor,
tested 8 times in the last decade. y = 2x + 1
When examined, the mark allocation has been a minimum of 3 marks, with 2020 and 2013 the only
outliers with an allocation of just 1 mark. Which of the following defines the shaded region?
Algebraic fraction inequalities are easily the most common question type from past Ext1 papers, last (A)
examined in 2022. A key revision area.
(B)
Absolute value inequalities were regularly examined in the old Mathematics course and are a gift
from examiners if asked. Numerous examples are included in the database. (C)
Graphing inequality regions was a sneaky contributor to the old Mathematics course, asked 6 times (D)
since 2011 and producing sub-50% mean marks half the time.
The content in this area is expected to present band 3-4 level difficulty questions with meaningful
mark allocations. Revision here should aim of eliminate errors and get ahead of the exam clock, in
that order!
3. Functions, EXT1 F1 2013 HSC 10 MC 7. Functions, EXT1* F1 2012 HSC 11b
Which inequality has the same solution as ? Solve (2 marks)

(A)
8. Functions, EXT1 F1 2004 HSC 1b
(B)
Solve (3 marks)
(C)
(D)
9. Functions, EXT1 F1 2010 HSC 1d

4. Functions, EXT1* F1 2012 HSC 8 MC Solve . (3 marks)

The diagram shows the region enclosed by and .

10. Functions, EXT1 F1 2011 HSC 1c

Solve . (3 marks)

11. Functions, EXT1 F1 2012 HSC 11c

Solve . (3 marks)

12. Functions, EXT1 F1 2014 HSC 11e

Solve . (3 marks)

13. Functions, EXT1 F1 2019 HSC 11b

For what values of is ? (3 marks)
Which of the following pairs of inequalities describes the shaded region in the diagram?
A.
14. Functions, EXT1 F1 SM-Bank 1
B.
C. Find the values of that satisfy the equation

D. . (3 marks)

5. Functions, EXT1* F1 2004 HSC 1f 15. Functions, EXT1 F1 SM-Bank 2

Find the values of for which . (2 marks) Solve . (3 marks)

6. Functions, EXT1* F1 2005 HSC 1e

16. Functions, EXT1* F1 2010 HSC 2b
Find the values of for which . (2 marks)
Solve the inequality . (2 marks)
17. Functions, EXT1* F1 2016 HSC 11c 26. Functions, EXT1* F1 2019 HSC 11g
Solve (2 marks)  RAP Data - Bottom 9%: School result (72%) was 4% below state average (76%)

The parabola meets the line at the points and . Do NOT prove
18. Functions, EXT1 F1 2004 HSC 1a this.

Indicate the region on the number plane satisfied by (2 marks)

By first sketching the graphs of and , shade the region which simultaneously
satisfies the two inequalities and . (2 marks)

19. Functions, EXT1 F1 2015 HSC 11c

27. Functions, EXT1 F1 2020 SPEC1 4
Solve the inequality . (3 marks)
Solve the inequality for , expressing your answer in interval notation. (3 marks)

20. Functions, EXT1 F1 2017 HSC 11c

28. Functions, EXT1 F1 SM-Bank 17
Solve . (3 marks)
Solve the inequality for .
Express your answer in interval notation. (3 marks)

21. Functions, EXT1 F1 2022 HSC 11f

Solve . (3 marks)
29. Functions, EXT1 F1 2007 HSC 3b

i. Find the vertical and horizontal asymptotes of the hyperbola

22. Functions, EXT1 F1 SM-Bank 3
and hence sketch the graph of . (3 marks)

A circle has centre and radius 3.

ii. Hence, or otherwise, find the values of for which
i. Describe, with inequalities, the region that consists of the interior of the circle and more than 2 units
above the -axis. (2 marks)
. (2 marks)
ii. Sketch the region. (1 mark)

30. Functions, EXT1* F1 2009 HSC 3c

23. Functions, EXT1 F1 2008 HSC 3a
i. Sketch the graph of . (1 mark)
 RAP Data - Bottom 18%: School result (66%) was 2% below state average (68%)

ii. Hence, or otherwise, solve . (3 marks) Shade the region in the plane defined by and . (2 marks)

24. Functions, EXT1 F1 2009 HSC 1d 31. Functions, EXT1* F1 2013 HSC 11g

Solve the inequality . (3 marks)

 RAP Data - Bottom 23%: School result (60%) was equal to state average (60%)

Sketch the region defined by . (3 marks)

25. Functions, EXT1 F1 2016 HSC 11e

Solve . (3 marks)
32. Functions, EXT1* F1 2015 HSC 13b Worked Solutions
i. Find the domain and range for the function . (2 marks)
1. Functions, EXT1 F1 2020 HSC 1 MC
ii. On a number plane, shade the region where the points satisfy both of the inequalities

and . (2 marks)

33. Functions, EXT1* F1 2011 HSC 4e

 RAP Data - Bottom 21%: School result (45%) was 1% below state average (46%)

The diagram shows the graphs and . 2. Functions, EXT1* F1 2017 HSC 8 MC

Write down inequalities that together describe the shaded region. (2 marks)

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♦♦ Mean mark 39% ♦ Mean mark 44%.

COMMENT: Note that the quick
elimination of and is
sufficient to get to the correct
answer without proving
(although we have done this in the
solution).

5. Functions, EXT1* F1 2004 HSC 1f

6. Functions, EXT1* F1 2005 HSC 1e 8. Functions, EXT1 F1 2004 HSC 1b

7. Functions, EXT1* F1 2012 HSC 11b

MARKER’S COMMENT: Note that

both conditions must be satisfied!
Dealing with negative signs and
division for inequalities produced
many errors.
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10. Functions, EXT1 F1 2011 HSC 1c
11. Functions, EXT1 F1 2012 HSC 11c
12. Functions, EXT1 F1 2014 HSC 11e 14. Functions, EXT1 F1 SM-Bank 1

13. Functions, EXT1 F1 2019 HSC 11b

15. Functions, EXT1 F1 SM-Bank 2 16. Functions, EXT1* F1 2010 HSC 2b

MARKER’S COMMENT: Drawing

the parabola proved the most
efficient way of answering this
question for students.

17. Functions, EXT1* F1 2016 HSC 11c

18. Functions, EXT1 F1 2004 HSC 1a 19. Functions, EXT1 F1 2015 HSC 11c
20. Functions, EXT1 F1 2017 HSC 11c 22. Functions, EXT1 F1 SM-Bank 3
i.

COMMENT: The broken line on the

graph represents an excluded
ii.
boundary.

21. Functions, EXT1 F1 2022 HSC 11f

23. Functions, EXT1 F1 2008 HSC 3a 24. Functions, EXT1 F1 2009 HSC 1d

i.

ii.
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26. Functions, EXT1* F1 2019 HSC 11g

28. Functions, EXT1 F1 SM-Bank 17 29. Functions, EXT1 F1 2007 HSC 3b

i.

ii.
30. Functions, EXT1* F1 2009 HSC 3c 32. Functions, EXT1* F1 2015 HSC 13b

i.
COMMENT: This past “Advanced”
HSC question now fits into the
Ext1 (new) syllabus.

ii. ♦ Mean mark 34%.

31. Functions, EXT1* F1 2013 HSC 11g

COMMENT: This past “Advanced”

HSC question now fits into the
Ext1 (new) syllabus.

33. Functions, EXT1* F1 2011 HSC 4e

♦ Mean mark 46%.

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