Unit 2: Functions

Topic 2.4: Key Features of Graphs Questions

Practice 16 exam-style questions for IB Math AA SL Topic 2.4. Review the question stems below, then unlock the full Question Bank to access markschemes, model answers, and AI grading.

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2026Aimnova practice — 2.4.2
Write down the equation you would solve to find where y = 2x − 1 meets y = x + 5.
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2026Aimnova practice — 2.4.1
The graph of f has its lowest point at (2, −7). Write down the minimum value of f.
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2026Aimnova practice — 2.4.1
State the zeros of f(x) = (x + 1)(x − 6).
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2026Aimnova practice — 2.4.2
The graphs of y = f(x) and y = g(x) meet at the point (4, 7). Write down the value of (a) f(4) and (b) g(4).
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5State2 marks
2026Aimnova practice — 2.4.1
For the graph of y = 3 − 2/(x + 4): (a) state the vertical asymptote, and (b) state the horizontal asymptote.
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2026Aimnova practice — 2.4.1
A quadratic has vertex (3, 5) and opens downward. (a) State its maximum value. (b) State the equation of its axis of symmetry.
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7Find3 marks
2026Aimnova practice — 2.4.1
Consider f(x) = x² − 6x + 8. (a) Find the coordinates of the minimum point. (b) State the interval on which f is decreasing.
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2026Aimnova practice — 2.4.2
Find the coordinates where y = 2ˣ meets the line y = 8.
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9Find3 marks
2026Aimnova practice — 2.4.2
Find the coordinates where the graph of y = x² − 1 meets the line y = 3.
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10Find4 marks
2026Aimnova practice — 2.4.2
Find the coordinates where the line y = x + 2 meets the parabola y = x².
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2026Aimnova practice — 2.4.1
For the graph of y = 4/(x − 1): (a) write down the vertical asymptote, and (b) state the value y approaches as x → ∞.
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2026Aimnova practice — 2.4.2
The curves y = x² − 4x and y = x intersect. (a) Show that their x-coordinates satisfy x² − 5x = 0. (b) Find the coordinates of the intersection points.
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13Find3 marks
2026Aimnova practice — 2.4.1
The graph of y = f(x) passes through (0, 4), has a local maximum at (2, 8) and a local minimum at (5, 1). (a) Write down the y-intercept. (b) Write down the maximum value. (c) State the x-value at which the minimum occurs.
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14State2 marks
2026Aimnova practice — 2.4.1
A function f is increasing for x < −2 and for x > 1, and decreasing for −2 < x < 1. State the x-coordinate of (a) its local maximum and (b) its local minimum.
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15Find4 marks
2026Aimnova practice — 2.4.2
Find the coordinates where y = 6/x meets y = x + 1.
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16State2 marks
2026Aimnova practice — 2.4.2
On a GDC, y = x³ − 2x and y = 1 are graphed and the intersect tool gives x = 1.52 (3 s.f.). State the equation in x that this value solves.
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