Graphs, Intersections and Applications

41 MCQs This test covers intercepts of lines, graphs of linear, quadratic, square root and cube root functions, and points of intersection. It also covers the building and tree growth problem and the radioactive decay problem.

MCQs

41 questions · 35 min · 41 marks

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Sample questions

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  1. Question 1

    The line y = -5x + 10 meets the x-axis at:

    • A(2, 0)
    • B(0, 2)
    • C(10, 0)
    • D(5, 0)
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    Answer: A

    Put y = 0: x = 2.

  2. Question 2

    The line y = -5x + 10 meets the y-axis at:

    • A(10, 0)
    • B(0, 10)
    • C(0, 5)
    • D(0, -10)
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    Answer: B

    Put x = 0: y = 10.

  3. Question 3

    The line y = 2x - 1 meets the x-axis at:

    • A(-1, 0)
    • B(0, 1/2)
    • C(1/2, 0)
    • D(2, 0)
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    Answer: C

    Put y = 0: x = 1/2.

  4. Question 4

    The line y = 2x - 1 meets the y-axis at:

    • A(1, 0)
    • B(0, 1)
    • C(0, 2)
    • D(0, -1)
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    Answer: D

    Put x = 0: y = -1.

  5. Question 5

    The line y = x/2 - 3 meets the x-axis at:

    • A(-6, 0)
    • B(6, 0)
    • C(3, 0)
    • D(0, 6)
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    Answer: B

    Put y = 0: x = 6.

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