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Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics

2.13Functions

Functions in Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Learning objectives

What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.

  1. 2.13.1Extended: use function notation and understand the domain and range of a function.
  2. 2.13.2Extended: find the inverse function f⁻¹(x).
  3. 2.13.3Extended: form composite functions such as gf(x) = g(f(x)).

Lessons

  • Function notation

    30 min

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  • Inverse and composite functions

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Sample question

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Functions: sample question

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f(x)=x2−5f(x) = x^2 - 5. Find f(−3)f(-3).

Complete: f(-3) = …

Only if the answer has a unit, e.g. cm or km/h.

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