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Exercise 3.3 — Class 9 Mathematics Solutions

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Exercise 3.3

7 Questions (14 Sub-parts)

Q1Question 1

Easy

For A={1,2,3,4}A = \{1, 2, 3, 4\}, find the following relations in AA. State the domain and range of each relation.

Q1Part (i)

EasyApproved by Wasif • Aug 30, 2026

{(x,y)y=x}\{(x, y) \mid y = x\}

Hint

Condition y=xy = x gives diagonal elements: R1={(1,1),(2,2),(3,3),(4,4)}R_1 = \{(1,1), (2,2), (3,3), (4,4)\}, Dom(R1)={1,2,3,4}\text{Dom}(R_1) = \{1, 2, 3, 4\}, Range(R1)={1,2,3,4}\text{Range}(R_1) = \{1, 2, 3, 4\}.

Solution

  1. Understand the Cartesian product A×AA \times A.

    For A={1,2,3,4}A = \{1, 2, 3, 4\}:

    A×A={(1,1),(1,2),(1,3),(1,4),(2,1),(2,2),(2,3),(2,4),(3,1),(3,2),(3,3),(3,4),(4,1),(4,2),(4,3),(4,4)}\begin{aligned} A \times A = \{ &(1,1), (1,2), (1,3), (1,4), \\ &(2,1), (2,2), (2,3), (2,4), \\ &(3,1), (3,2), (3,3), (3,4), \\ &(4,1), (4,2), (4,3), (4,4) \} \end{aligned}
  2. Find ordered pairs satisfying y=xy = x.

    The condition y=xy = x requires the second element to equal the first element:

    R1={(1,1),(2,2),(3,3),(4,4)}R_1 = \{(1, 1), (2, 2), (3, 3), (4, 4)\}
  3. Determine the Domain and Range.

    • Domain: Set of all first elements:
    Dom(R1)={1,2,3,4}\text{Dom}(R_1) = \{1, 2, 3, 4\}
    • Range: Set of all second elements:
    Range(R1)={1,2,3,4}\text{Range}(R_1) = \{1, 2, 3, 4\}
  4. Cartesian Graph Representation.

    Cartesian Graph of Relation R₁ (y = x)

    xy01234512345(1,1)(2,2)(3,3)(4,4)

    Figure: Points (1,1), (2,2), (3,3), (4,4) plotted on coordinate axes.

Answer

R1={(1,1),(2,2),(3,3),(4,4)},Dom(R1)={1,2,3,4},Range(R1)={1,2,3,4}R_1 = \{(1, 1), (2, 2), (3, 3), (4, 4)\}, \quad \text{Dom}(R_1) = \{1, 2, 3, 4\}, \quad \text{Range}(R_1) = \{1, 2, 3, 4\}

Cartesian Graph of Relation R₁ (y = x)

xy01234512345(1,1)(2,2)(3,3)(4,4)

Figure: Points (1,1), (2,2), (3,3), (4,4) plotted on coordinate axes.

Q1Part (ii)

EasyApproved by Wasif • Aug 30, 2026

{(x,y)y+x=5}\{(x, y) \mid y + x = 5\}

Hint

Pairs with sum x+y=5x + y = 5: R2={(1,4),(2,3),(3,2),(4,1)}R_2 = \{(1,4), (2,3), (3,2), (4,1)\}, Dom(R2)={1,2,3,4}\text{Dom}(R_2) = \{1, 2, 3, 4\}, Range(R2)={1,2,3,4}\text{Range}(R_2) = \{1, 2, 3, 4\}.

Solution

  1. Identify pairs in A×AA \times A where x+y=5x + y = 5.

    Testing elements from A={1,2,3,4}A = \{1, 2, 3, 4\}:

    If x=1    y=51=4A    (1,4)If x=2    y=52=3A    (2,3)If x=3    y=53=2A    (3,2)If x=4    y=54=1A    (4,1)\begin{aligned} \text{If } x = 1 &\implies y = 5 - 1 = 4 \in A \implies (1, 4) \\ \text{If } x = 2 &\implies y = 5 - 2 = 3 \in A \implies (2, 3) \\ \text{If } x = 3 &\implies y = 5 - 3 = 2 \in A \implies (3, 2) \\ \text{If } x = 4 &\implies y = 5 - 4 = 1 \in A \implies (4, 1) \end{aligned}

    Thus, the relation is:

    R2={(1,4),(2,3),(3,2),(4,1)}R_2 = \{(1, 4), (2, 3), (3, 2), (4, 1)\}
  2. Determine the Domain and Range.

    • Domain:
    Dom(R2)={1,2,3,4}\text{Dom}(R_2) = \{1, 2, 3, 4\}
    • Range:
    Range(R2)={1,2,3,4}\text{Range}(R_2) = \{1, 2, 3, 4\}
  3. Cartesian Graph Representation.

    Cartesian Graph of Relation R₂ (y + x = 5)

    xy01234512345(1,4)(2,3)(3,2)(4,1)

    Figure: Points (1,4), (2,3), (3,2), (4,1) plotted on coordinate axes.

Answer

R2={(1,4),(2,3),(3,2),(4,1)},Dom(R2)={1,2,3,4},Range(R2)={1,2,3,4}R_2 = \{(1, 4), (2, 3), (3, 2), (4, 1)\}, \quad \text{Dom}(R_2) = \{1, 2, 3, 4\}, \quad \text{Range}(R_2) = \{1, 2, 3, 4\}

Cartesian Graph of Relation R₂ (y + x = 5)

xy01234512345(1,4)(2,3)(3,2)(4,1)

Figure: Points (1,4), (2,3), (3,2), (4,1) plotted on coordinate axes.

Q1Part (iii)

EasyApproved by Wasif • Aug 30, 2026

{(x,y)x+y<5}\{(x, y) \mid x + y < 5\}

Hint

Check pairs with sum strictly less than 55: R3={(1,1),(1,2),(1,3),(2,1),(2,2),(3,1)}R_3 = \{(1,1), (1,2), (1,3), (2,1), (2,2), (3,1)\}, Dom(R3)={1,2,3}\text{Dom}(R_3) = \{1, 2, 3\}, Range(R3)={1,2,3}\text{Range}(R_3) = \{1, 2, 3\}.

Solution

  1. Identify pairs in A×AA \times A where sum x+y<5x + y < 5.

    Checking combinations from A={1,2,3,4}A = \{1, 2, 3, 4\}:

    x=1    y=1  (1+1=2<5),  y=2  (1+2=3<5),  y=3  (1+3=4<5)x=2    y=1  (2+1=3<5),  y=2  (2+2=4<5)x=3    y=1  (3+1=4<5)x=4    4+1=55(no valid y)\begin{aligned} x = 1 &\implies y = 1 \; (1+1=2 < 5), \; y = 2 \; (1+2=3 < 5), \; y = 3 \; (1+3=4 < 5) \\ x = 2 &\implies y = 1 \; (2+1=3 < 5), \; y = 2 \; (2+2=4 < 5) \\ x = 3 &\implies y = 1 \; (3+1=4 < 5) \\ x = 4 &\implies 4 + 1 = 5 \not< 5 \quad (\text{no valid } y) \end{aligned}

    Thus, the relation is:

    R3={(1,1),(1,2),(1,3),(2,1),(2,2),(3,1)}R_3 = \{(1, 1), (1, 2), (1, 3), (2, 1), (2, 2), (3, 1)\}
  2. Determine the Domain and Range.

    • Domain:
    Dom(R3)={1,2,3}\text{Dom}(R_3) = \{1, 2, 3\}
    • Range:
    Range(R3)={1,2,3}\text{Range}(R_3) = \{1, 2, 3\}
  3. Cartesian Graph Representation.

    Cartesian Graph of Relation R₃ (x + y < 5)

    xy01234512345(1,1)(1,2)(1,3)(2,1)(2,2)(3,1)

    Figure: Points (1,1), (1,2), (1,3), (2,1), (2,2), (3,1) plotted on coordinate axes.

Answer

R3={(1,1),(1,2),(1,3),(2,1),(2,2),(3,1)},Dom(R3)={1,2,3},Range(R3)={1,2,3}R_3 = \{(1, 1), (1, 2), (1, 3), (2, 1), (2, 2), (3, 1)\}, \quad \text{Dom}(R_3) = \{1, 2, 3\}, \quad \text{Range}(R_3) = \{1, 2, 3\}

Cartesian Graph of Relation R₃ (x + y < 5)

xy01234512345(1,1)(1,2)(1,3)(2,1)(2,2)(3,1)

Figure: Points (1,1), (1,2), (1,3), (2,1), (2,2), (3,1) plotted on coordinate axes.

Q1Part (iv)

EasyApproved by Wasif • Aug 30, 2026

R={(x,y)x+y>5}R = \{(x, y) \mid x + y > 5\}

Hint

Pairs with sum strictly greater than 55: R4={(2,4),(3,3),(3,4),(4,2),(4,3),(4,4)}R_4 = \{(2,4), (3,3), (3,4), (4,2), (4,3), (4,4)\}, Dom(R4)={2,3,4}\text{Dom}(R_4) = \{2, 3, 4\}, Range(R4)={2,3,4}\text{Range}(R_4) = \{2, 3, 4\}.

Solution

  1. Identify pairs in A×AA \times A where sum x+y>5x + y > 5.

    Checking combinations from A={1,2,3,4}A = \{1, 2, 3, 4\}:

    x=1    1+4=55(no valid y)x=2    2+4=6>5    (2,4)x=3    3+3=6>5    (3,3),3+4=7>5    (3,4)x=4    4+2=6>5    (4,2),4+3=7>5    (4,3),4+4=8>5    (4,4)\begin{aligned} x = 1 &\implies 1 + 4 = 5 \not> 5 \quad (\text{no valid } y) \\ x = 2 &\implies 2 + 4 = 6 > 5 \implies (2, 4) \\ x = 3 &\implies 3 + 3 = 6 > 5 \implies (3, 3), \quad 3 + 4 = 7 > 5 \implies (3, 4) \\ x = 4 &\implies 4 + 2 = 6 > 5 \implies (4, 2), \quad 4 + 3 = 7 > 5 \implies (4, 3), \quad 4 + 4 = 8 > 5 \implies (4, 4) \end{aligned}

    Thus, the relation is:

    R4={(2,4),(3,3),(3,4),(4,2),(4,3),(4,4)}R_4 = \{(2, 4), (3, 3), (3, 4), (4, 2), (4, 3), (4, 4)\}
  2. Determine the Domain and Range.

    • Domain:
    Dom(R4)={2,3,4}\text{Dom}(R_4) = \{2, 3, 4\}
    • Range:
    Range(R4)={2,3,4}\text{Range}(R_4) = \{2, 3, 4\}
  3. Cartesian Graph Representation.

    Cartesian Graph of Relation R₄ (x + y > 5)

    xy01234512345(2,4)(3,3)(3,4)(4,2)(4,3)(4,4)

    Figure: Points (2,4), (3,3), (3,4), (4,2), (4,3), (4,4) plotted on coordinate axes.

Answer

R4={(2,4),(3,3),(3,4),(4,2),(4,3),(4,4)},Dom(R4)={2,3,4},Range(R4)={2,3,4}R_4 = \{(2, 4), (3, 3), (3, 4), (4, 2), (4, 3), (4, 4)\}, \quad \text{Dom}(R_4) = \{2, 3, 4\}, \quad \text{Range}(R_4) = \{2, 3, 4\}

Cartesian Graph of Relation R₄ (x + y > 5)

xy01234512345(2,4)(3,3)(3,4)(4,2)(4,3)(4,4)

Figure: Points (2,4), (3,3), (3,4), (4,2), (4,3), (4,4) plotted on coordinate axes.

Q2Question 2

Medium

Which of the following diagrams represent functions and of which type?

Mapping Diagrams for Functions & Relationsmapping diagram
Fig (1). Mapping diagram. Domain contains 1, 2, 3. Codomain contains a, b, c, d. Arrows: 1 maps to a; 1 maps to b; 2 maps to c; 3 maps to d.123abcdFig (1)
Fig (2). Mapping diagram. Domain contains a, b, c. Codomain contains 1, 3, 5. Arrows: a maps to 1; b maps to 3; c maps to 5.abc135Fig (2)
Fig (3). Mapping diagram. Domain contains 1, 2, 3. Codomain contains a, b, c. Arrows: 1 maps to a; 2 maps to b; 3 maps to c.123abcFig (3)
Fig (4). Mapping diagram. Domain contains l, m, n. Codomain contains x, y, z. Arrows: l maps to x; m maps to x; n maps to z.lmnxyzFig (4)

Q2Part (i)

EasyApproved by Miss Alisha • Aug 30, 2026

Fig (1)

Fig (1). Mapping diagram. Domain contains 1, 2, 3. Codomain contains a, b, c, d. Arrows: 1 maps to a; 1 maps to b; 2 maps to c; 3 maps to d.123abcdFig (1)

Hint

Check if each element in the first set has a unique image. In Fig (1), element 11 has two images (aa and bb), so it is not a function.

Solution

  1. Write the given sets and relation.

    A={1,2,3}B={a,b,c,d}R={(1,a),(1,b),(2,c),(3,d)}\begin{aligned} A &= \{1, 2, 3\} \\ B &= \{a, b, c, d\} \\ R &= \{(1, a), (1, b), (2, c), (3, d)\} \end{aligned}
  2. Apply the definition of a function.

    A relation from AA to BB is a function if and only if:

    1. Every element in domain AA has an image in codomain BB.
    2. Each element in domain AA maps to exactly one unique image in BB.
  3. Conclusion.

    In this relation, the first element 1A1 \in A is repeated in two distinct ordered pairs (1,a)(1, a) and (1,b)(1, b) (i.e. element 11 has two images aa and bb). Therefore, RR is NOT a function.

Answer

Not a function (since element 11 has two distinct images aa and bb).

Q2Part (ii)

EasyApproved by Miss Alisha • Aug 30, 2026

Fig (2)

Fig (2). Mapping diagram. Domain contains a, b, c. Codomain contains 1, 3, 5. Arrows: a maps to 1; b maps to 3; c maps to 5.abc135Fig (2)

Hint

In Fig (2), each element of {a,b,c}\{a, b, c\} maps to a distinct element in {1,3,5}\{1, 3, 5\} and Range=Codomain\text{Range} = \text{Codomain}, so it is a bijective (one-to-one and onto) function.

Solution

  1. Write the given sets and relation.

    A={a,b,c}B={1,3,5}R={(a,1),(b,3),(c,5)}\begin{aligned} A &= \{a, b, c\} \\ B &= \{1, 3, 5\} \\ R &= \{(a, 1), (b, 3), (c, 5)\} \end{aligned}
  2. Test for function validity and type.

    1. Function check: Every element in AA maps to exactly one image in BB     \implies It is a function.
    2. One-to-One (Injective): Distinct elements of AA map to distinct elements of BB (a1,b3,c5a \to 1, b \to 3, c \to 5).
    3. Onto (Surjective):
    Range(R)={1,3,5}=B(Codomain)\text{Range}(R) = \{1, 3, 5\} = B \quad (\text{Codomain})
  3. Conclusion.

    Since the function is both one-to-one (injective) and onto (surjective), it is a bijective function.

Answer

Bijective function (One-to-One and Onto function).

Q2Part (iii)

EasyApproved by Miss Alisha • Aug 30, 2026

Fig (3)

Fig (3). Mapping diagram. Domain contains 1, 2, 3. Codomain contains a, b, c. Arrows: 1 maps to a; 2 maps to b; 3 maps to c.123abcFig (3)

Hint

In Fig (3), each element of {1,2,3}\{1, 2, 3\} maps to a unique element in {a,b,c}\{a, b, c\}, representing a bijective (one-to-one and onto) function.

Solution

  1. Write the given sets and relation.

    A={1,2,3}B={a,b,c}R={(1,a),(2,b),(3,c)}\begin{aligned} A &= \{1, 2, 3\} \\ B &= \{a, b, c\} \\ R &= \{(1, a), (2, b), (3, c)\} \end{aligned}
  2. Test for function validity and type.

    1. Function check: Every element in AA has a unique image in BB     \implies It is a function.
    2. One-to-One (Injective): Distinct elements of AA have distinct images in BB (1a,2b,3c1 \to a, 2 \to b, 3 \to c).
    3. Onto (Surjective):
    Range(R)={a,b,c}=B(Codomain)\text{Range}(R) = \{a, b, c\} = B \quad (\text{Codomain})
  3. Conclusion.

    Since it is both one-to-one and onto, it is a bijective function.

Answer

Bijective function (One-to-One and Onto function).

Q2Part (iv)

EasyApproved by Miss Alisha • Aug 30, 2026

Fig (4)

Fig (4). Mapping diagram. Domain contains l, m, n. Codomain contains x, y, z. Arrows: l maps to x; m maps to x; n maps to z.lmnxyzFig (4)

Hint

In Fig (4), every element in the domain {l,m,n}\{l, m, n\} has a unique image, so it is a function. Since Range={x,z}Codomain{x,y,z}\text{Range} = \{x, z\} \neq \text{Codomain} \{x, y, z\}, it represents an into function.

Solution

  1. Write the given sets and relation.

    A={l,m,n}B={x,y,z}R={(l,x),(m,x),(n,z)}\begin{aligned} A &= \{l, m, n\} \\ B &= \{x, y, z\} \\ R &= \{(l, x), (m, x), (n, z)\} \end{aligned}
  2. Test for function validity and type.

    1. Function check: Every element of AA has a unique image in BB     \implies It is a function.
    2. Many-to-One: Distinct elements ll and mm share the same image xx.
    3. Into function:
    Range(R)={x,z}B={x,y,z}\text{Range}(R) = \{x, z\} \subsetneq B = \{x, y, z\}

    Since element yBy \in B has no pre-image in AA, Range(R)Codomain(B)\text{Range}(R) \neq \text{Codomain}(B).

  3. Conclusion.

    Therefore, it is an into function (specifically a many-to-one into function).

Answer

Into function (Many-to-one into function, since Range={x,z}B\text{Range} = \{x, z\} \subsetneq B).

Q3Question 3

Easy

If g(x)=3x+2g(x) = 3x + 2 and h(x)=x2+1h(x) = x^2 + 1, then find:

Q3Part (i)

EasyApproved by Miss Alisha • Aug 30, 2026

g(0)g(0)

Hint

Substitute x=0x = 0 into g(x)=3(0)+2=2g(x) = 3(0) + 2 = 2.

Solution

  1. Substitute x=0x = 0 into g(x)=3x+2g(x) = 3x + 2.

    g(0)=3(0)+2=0+2=2\begin{aligned} g(0) &= 3(0) + 2 \\ &= 0 + 2 \\ &= 2 \end{aligned}

Answer

g(0)=2g(0) = 2

Q3Part (ii)

EasyApproved by Miss Alisha • Aug 30, 2026

g(3)g(-3)

Hint

Substitute x=3x = -3 into g(x)=3(3)+2=9+2=7g(x) = 3(-3) + 2 = -9 + 2 = -7.

Solution

  1. Substitute x=3x = -3 into g(x)=3x+2g(x) = 3x + 2.

    g(3)=3(3)+2=9+2=7\begin{aligned} g(-3) &= 3(-3) + 2 \\ &= -9 + 2 \\ &= -7 \end{aligned}

Answer

g(3)=7g(-3) = -7

Q3Part (iii)

EasyApproved by Miss Alisha • Aug 30, 2026

g(23)g\left(\frac{2}{3}\right)

Hint

Substitute x=23x = \frac{2}{3} into g(x)=3(23)+2=2+2=4g(x) = 3\left(\frac{2}{3}\right) + 2 = 2 + 2 = 4.

Solution

  1. Substitute x=23x = \frac{2}{3} into g(x)=3x+2g(x) = 3x + 2.

    g(23)=3(23)+2=2+2=4\begin{aligned} g\left(\frac{2}{3}\right) &= 3\left(\frac{2}{3}\right) + 2 \\ &= 2 + 2 \\ &= 4 \end{aligned}

Answer

g(23)=4g\left(\frac{2}{3}\right) = 4

Q3Part (iv)

EasyApproved by Miss Alisha • Aug 30, 2026

h(1)h(1)

Hint

Substitute x=1x = 1 into h(x)=(1)2+1=1+1=2h(x) = (1)^2 + 1 = 1 + 1 = 2.

Solution

  1. Substitute x=1x = 1 into h(x)=x2+1h(x) = x^2 + 1.

    h(1)=(1)2+1=1+1=2\begin{aligned} h(1) &= (1)^2 + 1 \\ &= 1 + 1 \\ &= 2 \end{aligned}

Answer

h(1)=2h(1) = 2

Q3Part (v)

EasyApproved by Miss Alisha • Aug 30, 2026

h(4)h(-4)

Hint

Substitute x=4x = -4 into h(x)=(4)2+1=16+1=17h(x) = (-4)^2 + 1 = 16 + 1 = 17.

Solution

  1. Substitute x=4x = -4 into h(x)=x2+1h(x) = x^2 + 1.

    h(4)=(4)2+1=16+1=17\begin{aligned} h(-4) &= (-4)^2 + 1 \\ &= 16 + 1 \\ &= 17 \end{aligned}

Answer

h(4)=17h(-4) = 17

Q3Part (vi)

EasyApproved by Miss Alisha • Aug 30, 2026

h(12)h\left(-\frac{1}{2}\right)

Hint

Substitute x=12x = -\frac{1}{2} into h(x)=(12)2+1=14+1=54h(x) = \left(-\frac{1}{2}\right)^2 + 1 = \frac{1}{4} + 1 = \frac{5}{4}.

Solution

  1. Substitute x=12x = -\frac{1}{2} into h(x)=x2+1h(x) = x^2 + 1.

    h(12)=(12)2+1=14+1=1+44=54\begin{aligned} h\left(-\frac{1}{2}\right) &= \left(-\frac{1}{2}\right)^2 + 1 \\ &= \frac{1}{4} + 1 \\ &= \frac{1 + 4}{4} \\ &= \frac{5}{4} \end{aligned}

Answer

h(12)=54h\left(-\frac{1}{2}\right) = \frac{5}{4}

Question 4

MediumApproved by Miss Alisha • Aug 30, 2026

Given that f(x)=ax+b+1f(x) = ax + b + 1, where aa and bb are constant numbers. If f(3)=8f(3) = 8 and f(6)=14f(6) = 14, then find the values of aa and bb.

Hint

Set up system of linear equations: (1) 3a+b+1=8    3a+b=73a + b + 1 = 8 \implies 3a + b = 7, and (2) 6a+b+1=14    6a+b=136a + b + 1 = 14 \implies 6a + b = 13. Solving gives a=2,b=1a = 2, b = 1.

Solution

  1. Use the given condition f(3)=8f(3) = 8.

    Substitute x=3x = 3 into f(x)=ax+b+1f(x) = ax + b + 1:

    f(3)=a(3)+b+18=3a+b+13a+b=813a+b=7— (1)\begin{aligned} f(3) &= a(3) + b + 1 \\ 8 &= 3a + b + 1 \\ 3a + b &= 8 - 1 \\ 3a + b &= 7 \quad \text{--- (1)} \end{aligned}
  2. Use the given condition f(6)=14f(6) = 14.

    Substitute x=6x = 6 into f(x)=ax+b+1f(x) = ax + b + 1:

    f(6)=a(6)+b+114=6a+b+16a+b=1416a+b=13— (2)\begin{aligned} f(6) &= a(6) + b + 1 \\ 14 &= 6a + b + 1 \\ 6a + b &= 14 - 1 \\ 6a + b &= 13 \quad \text{--- (2)} \end{aligned}
  3. Solve the simultaneous equations for aa.

    Subtract equation (1) from equation (2):

    (6a+b)(3a+b)=1373a=6a=63a=2\begin{aligned} (6a + b) - (3a + b) &= 13 - 7 \\ 3a &= 6 \\ a &= \frac{6}{3} \\ a &= 2 \end{aligned}
  4. Substitute a=2a = 2 into equation (1) to find bb.

    3(2)+b=76+b=7b=76b=1\begin{aligned} 3(2) + b &= 7 \\ 6 + b &= 7 \\ b &= 7 - 6 \\ b &= 1 \end{aligned}

Answer

a=2,b=1a = 2, \quad b = 1

Question 5

MediumApproved by Miss Alisha • Aug 30, 2026

Given that g(x)=ax+b+5g(x) = ax + b + 5, where aa and bb are constant numbers. If g(1)=0g(-1) = 0 and g(2)=10g(2) = 10, find the values of aa and bb.

Hint

Set up system: (1) a+b+5=0    ab=5-a + b + 5 = 0 \implies a - b = 5, and (2) 2a+b+5=10    2a+b=52a + b + 5 = 10 \implies 2a + b = 5. Solving gives a=103,b=53a = \frac{10}{3}, b = -\frac{5}{3}.

Solution

  1. Use the given condition g(1)=0g(-1) = 0.

    Substitute x=1x = -1 into g(x)=ax+b+5g(x) = ax + b + 5:

    g(1)=a(1)+b+50=a+b+5ab=5— (1)\begin{aligned} g(-1) &= a(-1) + b + 5 \\ 0 &= -a + b + 5 \\ a - b &= 5 \quad \text{--- (1)} \end{aligned}
  2. Use the given condition g(2)=10g(2) = 10.

    Substitute x=2x = 2 into g(x)=ax+b+5g(x) = ax + b + 5:

    g(2)=a(2)+b+510=2a+b+52a+b=1052a+b=5— (2)\begin{aligned} g(2) &= a(2) + b + 5 \\ 10 &= 2a + b + 5 \\ 2a + b &= 10 - 5 \\ 2a + b &= 5 \quad \text{--- (2)} \end{aligned}
  3. Solve the simultaneous equations for aa.

    Add equation (1) and equation (2):

    (ab)+(2a+b)=5+53a=10a=103\begin{aligned} (a - b) + (2a + b) &= 5 + 5 \\ 3a &= 10 \\ a &= \frac{10}{3} \end{aligned}
  4. Substitute a=103a = \frac{10}{3} into equation (1) to find bb.

    103b=5b=1035b=10153b=53\begin{aligned} \frac{10}{3} - b &= 5 \\ b &= \frac{10}{3} - 5 \\ b &= \frac{10 - 15}{3} \\ b &= -\frac{5}{3} \end{aligned}

Answer

a=103,b=53a = \frac{10}{3}, \quad b = -\frac{5}{3}

Question 6

EasyApproved by Miss Alisha • Aug 30, 2026

Consider the function defined by f(x)=5x+1f(x) = 5x + 1. If f(x)=32f(x) = 32, find the xx value.

Hint

Set 5x+1=32    5x=31    x=3155x + 1 = 32 \implies 5x = 31 \implies x = \frac{31}{5}.

Solution

  1. Set up the linear equation.

    Given that f(x)=5x+1f(x) = 5x + 1 and f(x)=32f(x) = 32:

    5x+1=325x + 1 = 32
  2. Solve for xx.

    5x=3215x=31x=315\begin{aligned} 5x &= 32 - 1 \\ 5x &= 31 \\ x &= \frac{31}{5} \end{aligned}

Answer

x=315x = \frac{31}{5}

Question 7

MediumApproved by Miss Alisha • Aug 30, 2026

Consider the function f(x)=cx2+df(x) = cx^2 + d, where cc and dd are constant numbers. If f(1)=6f(1) = 6 and f(2)=10f(-2) = 10, then find the values of cc and dd.

Hint

Set up system: (1) c(1)2+d=6    c+d=6c(1)^2 + d = 6 \implies c + d = 6, and (2) c(2)2+d=10    4c+d=10c(-2)^2 + d = 10 \implies 4c + d = 10. Subtracting gives 3c=4    c=433c = 4 \implies c = \frac{4}{3}, so d=143d = \frac{14}{3}.

Solution

  1. Use the given condition f(1)=6f(1) = 6.

    Substitute x=1x = 1 into f(x)=cx2+df(x) = cx^2 + d:

    f(1)=c(1)2+d6=c(1)+dc+d=6— (1)\begin{aligned} f(1) &= c(1)^2 + d \\ 6 &= c(1) + d \\ c + d &= 6 \quad \text{--- (1)} \end{aligned}
  2. Use the given condition f(2)=10f(-2) = 10.

    Substitute x=2x = -2 into f(x)=cx2+df(x) = cx^2 + d:

    f(2)=c(2)2+d10=c(4)+d4c+d=10— (2)\begin{aligned} f(-2) &= c(-2)^2 + d \\ 10 &= c(4) + d \\ 4c + d &= 10 \quad \text{--- (2)} \end{aligned}
  3. Solve the simultaneous equations for cc.

    Subtract equation (1) from equation (2):

    (4c+d)(c+d)=1063c=4c=43\begin{aligned} (4c + d) - (c + d) &= 10 - 6 \\ 3c &= 4 \\ c &= \frac{4}{3} \end{aligned}
  4. Substitute c=43c = \frac{4}{3} into equation (1) to find dd.

    43+d=6d=643d=1843d=143\begin{aligned} \frac{4}{3} + d &= 6 \\ d &= 6 - \frac{4}{3} \\ d &= \frac{18 - 4}{3} \\ d &= \frac{14}{3} \end{aligned}

Answer

c=43,d=143c = \frac{4}{3}, \quad d = \frac{14}{3}

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