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Functions & Relationships (Grade 9)

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Answer ALL the questions in this question paper.
Answer QUESTION 1 by circling the letter (A–D) in the answer grid at the end of that section.
Show ALL calculations clearly.
Show all units where applicable.
Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in this question paper.
A non-programmable calculator may be used, unless stated otherwise.
Write neatly and legibly.

Question 1

[10 MARKS]

Four options are given as possible answers to the following questions. Choose the correct answer and circle the letter (A–D) in the grid at the end of this section. If you want to change your choice, put a cross through the wrong letter and circle your new choice.

1.1
For y = 4x − 3, the value of y when x = 5 is …
(1)
A)23
B)17✓
C)20
D)−7
Answer: B — 4(5) − 3 = 17.
- A — added the 3
- C — forgot to subtract the 3
- D — subtracted the wrong way round
1.2
For y = 4x − 3, the value of x when y = 29 is …
(1)
A)6,5
B)8✓
C)113
D)26
Answer: B — 4x = 32, so x = 8.
- A — divided 29 by 4 before adding 3
- C — multiplied instead of dividing
- D — added 3 but did not divide
1.3
A flow diagram gives the outputs 1 ; 4 ; 7 ; 10 for the inputs 1 ; 2 ; 3 ; 4. The rule is …
(1)
A)y = x + 3
B)y = 3x − 2✓
C)y = 3x
D)y = 2x − 1
Answer: B — The outputs go up by 3, and 3(1) − 2 = 1.
- A — gives 4 for x = 1
- C — gives 3 for x = 1
- D — gives 1 for x = 1 but 3 for x = 2
1.4
In the relationship y = −2x + 5, as x INCREASES the value of y …
(1)
A)increases
B)decreases✓
C)stays the same
D)first rises, then falls
Answer: B — The input is multiplied by a NEGATIVE number.
- A — that would need a positive coefficient
- C — the coefficient of x is not 0
- D — a LINEAR rule changes in one direction only; it never turns
1.5
For y = x² − 2, the value of y when x = 6 is …
(1)
A)10
B)34✓
C)36
D)−38
Answer: B — 6² − 2 = 34.
- A — multiplied 6 by 2 and subtracted 2
- C — forgot to subtract the 2
- D — subtracted 36 from −2
1.6
For y = x² − 2, which TWO inputs give y = 14?
(1)
A)4 only
B)4 and −4✓
C)16 and −16
D)8 and −8
Answer: B — x² = 16, and both 4 and −4 square to 16.
- A — missed the negative root
- C — that is x², not x
- D — halved 16
1.7
Which one of the following tables shows a LINEAR relationship?
(1)
A)1;2;3 → 1;4;9
B)1;2;3 → 5;8;11✓
C)1;2;3 → 2;4;8
D)1;2;3 → 1;8;27
Answer: B — The outputs go up by a CONSTANT 3.
- A — the differences are 3 and 5 — the squares
- C — the outputs DOUBLE — that is exponential
- D — the cubes
1.8
The rule "subtract 4, then multiply by 3" written as a formula is …
(1)
A)y = 3x − 4
B)y = 3(x − 4)✓
C)y = 3x + 4
D)y = x − 12
Answer: B — The subtraction happens FIRST, so it is inside the bracket.
- A — that multiplies first
- C — that adds instead of subtracting
- D — that leaves out the multiplication of x
1.9
For y = 3(x − 4), the value of y when x = 4 is …
(1)
A)12
B)0✓
C)−12
D)−8
Answer: B — 3(4 − 4) = 3(0) = 0.
- A — multiplied before subtracting
- C — used x = 0
- D — subtracted 12 from 4
1.10
In y = mx + c, the value of y when x = 0 is …
(1)
A)m
B)c✓
C)0
D)m + c
Answer: B — The mx term becomes 0, leaving c.
- A — m is multiplied by x, which is 0
- C — only if c is also 0
- D — the mx term vanishes

Answer grid — marking guideline

1.1	A	B	C	D
1.2	A	B	C	D
1.3	A	B	C	D
1.4	A	B	C	D
1.5	A	B	C	D
1.6	A	B	C	D
1.7	A	B	C	D
1.8	A	B	C	D
1.9	A	B	C	D
1.10	A	B	C	D

Question 2

[12 MARKS]

Answer the questions below on the relationship y = 4x − 3.

2.1
Determine y when x = 5, and the value of x for which y = 29.
(3)
y = 4(5) − 3 = 17 (2)
4x − 3 = 29 gives 4x = 32, so x = 8 (1)
2.2
Determine x when y = 17.
(3)
4x − 3 = 17 (1)
4x = 20 (1)
x = 5 (1)
2.3
Determine the rule, in the form y = …, for the table 1→4; 2→7; 3→10.
(3)
The outputs go up by 3 each time, so y = 3x + c (1)
3(1) + c = 4, so c = 1 (1)
y = 3x + 1 (1)
2.4
If y = x² − 2, determine y when x = 6, and the TWO values of x for which y = 14.
(3)
y = 6² − 2 = 34 (2)
x² − 2 = 14 gives x² = 16, so x = 4 or x = −4 (1)

Question 3

[12 MARKS]

The rule for finding the output values in the table below is y = −2x + 5.

x	−2	0	4	8
y

3.1
Complete the table by determining the four output values.
(4)
x = −2: y = −2(−2) + 5 = 9 (1)
x = 0: y = 5 (1)
x = 4: y = −3 (1)
x = 8: y = −11 (1)
3.2
Write the rule in words, and hence write down the output value when the input is 0.
(3)
Multiply the input by −2 (1)
and then add 5 (1)
When x = 0 the first step gives 0, so y = 5 (1)
3.3
Determine the value of x for which y = 0.
(3)
−2x + 5 = 0 (1)
−2x = −5 (1)
x = 2,5 (1)
3.4
State whether the output values increase or decrease as x increases, and give a reason.
(2)
They decrease (1) — the input is multiplied by a NEGATIVE number (reason 1)

TOTAL: 34 marks

This question paper consists of 3 questions.