University of the Philippines, Manila

College of Arts and Sciences

Department of Physical Sciences and Mathematics
MATHEMATICS 17: College Algebra and Trigonometry
Third Departmental Exam
September 11, 2013

I. Write TRUE if the given statement is always accurate; otherwise write FALSE. (2 points each)

1. For any a > b > 0, the solution set of ||x| + a| ≤ b is φ.

2. If x ≤ y then x − y is negative.

3. If f and g are nonconstant polynomial functions with degrees m and n respectively, then the
polynomial function f ◦ g has degree m + n.

4. The expression x2 + y 2 = 2xy is a function with domain equal to R.

5. If |a + b + c| > 0 then |a| + |b| + |c| > 0.

6. A function that is symmetric with respect to the line y = x is self invertible.

f
7. If f is an even function and g is an odd function then is an odd function.
g
8. The graph of f (x) = ||1 + ||x| − 1|| − 2| has 7 corners.

9. If y = k is a horizontal asymptote of a function f then f does not intersect y = k.

10. All linear functions with nonzero slope are invertible.

II. Give only your FINAL ANSWER to each of the following problem. (2 points each)

1
1. Find the domain of f (x) = √ .
x2 − 2x − 3
√
2. Find the range of y = − 3 − 2x − x2 + 4
x−1 2
3. Given f (x) = and g(x) = , find f ◦ g.
x+1 1 + x2
4. Find the value of r such that the solution set of rx2 + r(x + 1) + r ≥ 0 is R.
x−1
5. Find the value of k such that y = is self-invertible.
2x − k
III. Show your COMPLETE SOLUTION for each of the following problem.

1. Solve for x ∈ R in each of the following:

a. (8 points)

b. (9 points)

2. Find the inverse of f (x) = x2 − 4x + 5 for x ≤ 2. Graph and find the domain of f −1 . (8 points)

3. Sketch a graph of the given function. Determine its domain and range. (15 points)

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 2x + 8 x < −2
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 p
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 2 + 4 − (x + 2)2 −2<x<0
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 5x − 8
0<x≤5


2x − 4
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f (x) =
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−x2 + 10x − 18 5<x<7
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

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
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2 |x − 8| + 1 7 ≤ x ≤ 10
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5 + √x − 10
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
x > 10

*****END OF EXAM*****
Total Points: 70

“In the confrontation between the stream and the rock, the stream always wins, not
through strength but by perseverance.”
H. Jackson Brown Jr.