2025 IGCSE Additional Mathematics October/November 0606/22 Q9

2025 IGCSE Additional Mathematics October/November 0606/22 Q9

5 marks

It is given that \(\mathrm f(x)=\ln(2x+5)\) for \(x>a\), where \(a\) is a constant.

  1. Write down the least possible value of \(a\).[1]
  2. Using your value of \(a\), write down the range of \(\mathrm f\).[1]
    It is also given that \(\mathrm g(x)=x^2+1\) for \(x\in\mathbb R\).
  3. Using your value of \(a\), solve the equation \(\mathrm{fg}(x)=4\).
    Give your answers in exact form.[3]

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Answer:(a) \(-5/2\) (b) \(\mathbb R\) (c) \(x=\pm\sqrt{(\mathrm e^4-7)/2}\)

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