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Exercise 3.3 — Class 9 Mathematics Solutions

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Exercise 3.3

7 Questions (14 Sub-parts)

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Q1Question 1

Easy

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

Q1Part (i)

EasyApproved by Wasif • Aug 30, 2026

{(x,y)|y=x}

Hint

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

Solution

  1. Understand the Cartesian product A×A.

    For 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)}
  2. Find ordered pairs satisfying y=x.

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

    R1={(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}
    • Range: Set of all second elements:
    Range(R1)={1,2,3,4}
  4. Cartesian Graph Representation.

    Cartesian Graph of Relation R₁ (y = x)cartesian plane
    Cartesian Graph of Relation R₁ (y = x). Cartesian coordinate plane with x from 0 to 5, y from 0 to 5. Marked points: (1,1)(1,1), (2,2)(2,2), (3,3)(3,3), (4,4)(4,4).xy1234512345O(0,0)(1,1)(2,2)(3,3)(4,4)

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

    Diagram Key & Elementsmobile-optimized
    (1, 1)
    (2, 2)
    (3, 3)
    (4, 4)

Answer

R1={(1,1),(2,2),(3,3),(4,4)},Dom(R1)={1,2,3,4},Range(R1)={1,2,3,4}

Cartesian Graph of Relation R₁ (y = x)cartesian plane
Cartesian Graph of Relation R₁ (y = x). Cartesian coordinate plane with x from 0 to 5, y from 0 to 5. Marked points: (1,1)(1,1), (2,2)(2,2), (3,3)(3,3), (4,4)(4,4).xy1234512345O(0,0)(1,1)(2,2)(3,3)(4,4)

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

Diagram Key & Elementsmobile-optimized
(1, 1)
(2, 2)
(3, 3)
(4, 4)

Q1Part (ii)

EasyApproved by Wasif • Aug 30, 2026

{(x,y)|y+x=5}

Hint

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

Solution

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

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

    If x=1⟹y=5−1=4∈A⟹(1,4)If x=2⟹y=5−2=3∈A⟹(2,3)If x=3⟹y=5−3=2∈A⟹(3,2)If x=4⟹y=5−4=1∈A⟹(4,1)

    Thus, the relation is:

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

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

    Cartesian Graph of Relation R₂ (y + x = 5)cartesian plane
    Cartesian Graph of Relation R₂ (y + x = 5). Cartesian coordinate plane with x from 0 to 5, y from 0 to 5. Marked points: (1,4)(1,4), (2,3)(2,3), (3,2)(3,2), (4,1)(4,1).xy1234512345O(0,0)(1,4)(2,3)(3,2)(4,1)

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

    Diagram Key & Elementsmobile-optimized
    (1, 4)
    (2, 3)
    (3, 2)
    (4, 1)

Answer

R2={(1,4),(2,3),(3,2),(4,1)},Dom(R2)={1,2,3,4},Range(R2)={1,2,3,4}

Cartesian Graph of Relation R₂ (y + x = 5)cartesian plane
Cartesian Graph of Relation R₂ (y + x = 5). Cartesian coordinate plane with x from 0 to 5, y from 0 to 5. Marked points: (1,4)(1,4), (2,3)(2,3), (3,2)(3,2), (4,1)(4,1).xy1234512345O(0,0)(1,4)(2,3)(3,2)(4,1)

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

Diagram Key & Elementsmobile-optimized
(1, 4)
(2, 3)
(3, 2)
(4, 1)

Q1Part (iii)

EasyApproved by Wasif • Aug 30, 2026

{(x,y)|x+y<5}

Hint

Check pairs with sum strictly less than 5: R3={(1,1),(1,2),(1,3),(2,1),(2,2),(3,1)}, Dom(R3)={1,2,3}, Range(R3)={1,2,3}.

Solution

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

    Checking combinations from 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=5≮5(no valid y)

    Thus, the relation is:

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

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

    Cartesian Graph of Relation R₃ (x + y < 5)cartesian plane
    Cartesian Graph of Relation R₃ (x + y < 5). Cartesian coordinate plane with x from 0 to 5, y from 0 to 5. Marked points: (1,1)(1,1), (1,2)(1,2), (1,3)(1,3), (2,1)(2,1), (2,2)(2,2), (3,1)(3,1).xy1234512345O(0,0)(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.

    Diagram Key & Elementsmobile-optimized
    (1, 1)
    (1, 2)
    (1, 3)
    (2, 1)
    (2, 2)
    (3, 1)

Answer

R3={(1,1),(1,2),(1,3),(2,1),(2,2),(3,1)},Dom(R3)={1,2,3},Range(R3)={1,2,3}

Cartesian Graph of Relation R₃ (x + y < 5)cartesian plane
Cartesian Graph of Relation R₃ (x + y < 5). Cartesian coordinate plane with x from 0 to 5, y from 0 to 5. Marked points: (1,1)(1,1), (1,2)(1,2), (1,3)(1,3), (2,1)(2,1), (2,2)(2,2), (3,1)(3,1).xy1234512345O(0,0)(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.

Diagram Key & Elementsmobile-optimized
(1, 1)
(1, 2)
(1, 3)
(2, 1)
(2, 2)
(3, 1)

Q1Part (iv)

EasyApproved by Wasif • Aug 30, 2026

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

Hint

Pairs with sum strictly greater than 5: R4={(2,4),(3,3),(3,4),(4,2),(4,3),(4,4)}, Dom(R4)={2,3,4}, Range(R4)={2,3,4}.

Solution

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

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

    x=1⟹1+4=5≯5(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)

    Thus, the relation is:

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

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

    Cartesian Graph of Relation R₄ (x + y > 5)cartesian plane
    Cartesian Graph of Relation R₄ (x + y > 5). Cartesian coordinate plane with x from 0 to 5, y from 0 to 5. Marked points: (2,4)(2,4), (3,3)(3,3), (3,4)(3,4), (4,2)(4,2), (4,3)(4,3), (4,4)(4,4).xy1234512345O(0,0)(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.

    Diagram Key & Elementsmobile-optimized
    (2, 4)
    (3, 3)
    (3, 4)
    (4, 2)
    (4, 3)
    (4, 4)

Answer

R4={(2,4),(3,3),(3,4),(4,2),(4,3),(4,4)},Dom(R4)={2,3,4},Range(R4)={2,3,4}

Cartesian Graph of Relation R₄ (x + y > 5)cartesian plane
Cartesian Graph of Relation R₄ (x + y > 5). Cartesian coordinate plane with x from 0 to 5, y from 0 to 5. Marked points: (2,4)(2,4), (3,3)(3,3), (3,4)(3,4), (4,2)(4,2), (4,3)(4,3), (4,4)(4,4).xy1234512345O(0,0)(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.

Diagram Key & Elementsmobile-optimized
(2, 4)
(3, 3)
(3, 4)
(4, 2)
(4, 3)
(4, 4)

Q2Question 2

Medium

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

Mapping Diagrams for Functions & Relationsmapping diagram
Fig (1). Function 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.DomainCodomain123abcdFig (1)
Fig (2). Function 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.DomainCodomainabc135Fig (2)
Fig (3). Function 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.DomainCodomain123abcFig (3)
Fig (4). Function 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.DomainCodomainlmnxyzFig (4)

Q2Part (i)

EasyApproved by Miss Alisha • Aug 30, 2026

Fig (1)

Fig (1). Function 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.DomainCodomain123abcdFig (1)

Hint

Check if each element in the first set has a unique image. In Fig (1), element 1 has two images (a and b), 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)}
  2. Apply the definition of a function.

    A relation from A to B is a function if and only if:

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

    In this relation, the first element 1∈A is repeated in two distinct ordered pairs (1,a) and (1,b) (i.e. element 1 has two images a and b). Therefore, R is NOT a function.

Answer

Not a function (since element 1 has two distinct images a and b).

Q2Part (ii)

EasyApproved by Miss Alisha • Aug 30, 2026

Fig (2)

Fig (2). Function 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.DomainCodomainabc135Fig (2)

Hint

In Fig (2), each element of {a,b,c} maps to a distinct element in {1,3,5} and Range=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)}
  2. Test for function validity and type.

    1. Function check: Every element in A maps to exactly one image in B ⟹ It is a function.
    2. One-to-One (Injective): Distinct elements of A map to distinct elements of B (a→1,b→3,c→5).
    3. Onto (Surjective):
    Range(R)={1,3,5}=B(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). Function 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.DomainCodomain123abcFig (3)

Hint

In Fig (3), each element of {1,2,3} maps to a unique element in {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)}
  2. Test for function validity and type.

    1. Function check: Every element in A has a unique image in B ⟹ It is a function.
    2. One-to-One (Injective): Distinct elements of A have distinct images in B (1→a,2→b,3→c).
    3. Onto (Surjective):
    Range(R)={a,b,c}=B(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). Function 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.DomainCodomainlmnxyzFig (4)

Hint

In Fig (4), every element in the domain {l,m,n} has a unique image, so it is a function. Since Range={x,z}≠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)}
  2. Test for function validity and type.

    1. Function check: Every element of A has a unique image in B ⟹ It is a function.
    2. Many-to-One: Distinct elements l and m share the same image x.
    3. Into function:
    Range(R)={x,z}⊊B={x,y,z}

    Since element y∈B has no pre-image in A, Range(R)≠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).

Q3Question 3

Easy

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

Q3Part (i)

EasyApproved by Miss Alisha • Aug 30, 2026

g(0)

Hint

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

Solution

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

g(0)=3(0)+2=0+2=2

Answer

g(0)=2

Q3Part (ii)

EasyApproved by Miss Alisha • Aug 30, 2026

g(−3)

Hint

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

Solution

Substitute x=−3 into g(x)=3x+2.

g(−3)=3(−3)+2=−9+2=−7

Answer

g(−3)=−7

Q3Part (iii)

EasyApproved by Miss Alisha • Aug 30, 2026

g(23)

Hint

Substitute x=23 into g(x)=3(23)+2=2+2=4.

Solution

Substitute x=23 into g(x)=3x+2.

g(23)=3(23)+2=2+2=4

Answer

g(23)=4

Q3Part (iv)

EasyApproved by Miss Alisha • Aug 30, 2026

h(1)

Hint

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

Solution

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

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

Answer

h(1)=2

Q3Part (v)

EasyApproved by Miss Alisha • Aug 30, 2026

h(−4)

Hint

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

Solution

Substitute x=−4 into h(x)=x2+1.

h(−4)=(−4)2+1=16+1=17

Answer

h(−4)=17

Q3Part (vi)

EasyApproved by Miss Alisha • Aug 30, 2026

h(−12)

Hint

Substitute x=−12 into h(x)=(−12)2+1=14+1=54.

Solution

Substitute x=−12 into h(x)=x2+1.

h(−12)=(−12)2+1=14+1=1+44=54

Answer

h(−12)=54

Question 4

MediumApproved by Miss Alisha • Aug 30, 2026

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

Hint

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

Solution

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

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

    f(3)=a(3)+b+18=3a+b+13a+b=8−13a+b=7— (1)
  2. Use the given condition f(6)=14.

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

    f(6)=a(6)+b+114=6a+b+16a+b=14−16a+b=13— (2)
  3. Solve the simultaneous equations for a.

    Subtract equation (1) from equation (2):

    (6a+b)−(3a+b)=13−73a=6a=63a=2
  4. Substitute a=2 into equation (1) to find b.

    3(2)+b=76+b=7b=7−6b=1

Answer

a=2,b=1

Question 5

MediumApproved by Miss Alisha • Aug 30, 2026

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

Hint

Set up system: (1) −a+b+5=0⟹a−b=5, and (2) 2a+b+5=10⟹2a+b=5. Solving gives a=103,b=−53.

Solution

  1. Use the given condition g(−1)=0.

    Substitute x=−1 into g(x)=ax+b+5:

    g(−1)=a(−1)+b+50=−a+b+5a−b=5— (1)
  2. Use the given condition g(2)=10.

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

    g(2)=a(2)+b+510=2a+b+52a+b=10−52a+b=5— (2)
  3. Solve the simultaneous equations for a.

    Add equation (1) and equation (2):

    (a−b)+(2a+b)=5+53a=10a=103
  4. Substitute a=103 into equation (1) to find b.

    103−b=5b=103−5b=10−153b=−53

Answer

a=103,b=−53

Question 6

EasyApproved by Miss Alisha • Aug 30, 2026

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

Hint

Set 5x+1=32⟹5x=31⟹x=315.

Solution

  1. Set up the linear equation.

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

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

    5x=32−15x=31x=315

Answer

x=315

Question 7

MediumApproved by Miss Alisha • Aug 30, 2026

Consider the function f(x)=cx2+d, where c and d are constant numbers. If f(1)=6 and f(−2)=10, then find the values of c and d.

Hint

Set up system: (1) c(1)2+d=6⟹c+d=6, and (2) c(−2)2+d=10⟹4c+d=10. Subtracting gives 3c=4⟹c=43, so d=143.

Solution

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

    Substitute x=1 into f(x)=cx2+d:

    f(1)=c(1)2+d6=c(1)+dc+d=6— (1)
  2. Use the given condition f(−2)=10.

    Substitute x=−2 into f(x)=cx2+d:

    f(−2)=c(−2)2+d10=c(4)+d4c+d=10— (2)
  3. Solve the simultaneous equations for c.

    Subtract equation (1) from equation (2):

    (4c+d)−(c+d)=10−63c=4c=43
  4. Substitute c=43 into equation (1) to find d.

    43+d=6d=6−43d=18−43d=143

Answer

c=43,d=143

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