9709 P12 - Nov 2019 - Q9
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Functions f and g are defined by
\(f(x) = 2x^2 + 8x + 1\) for \(x \in \mathbb{R}\),
\(g(x) = 2x - k\) for \(x \in \mathbb{R}\),
where \(k\) is a constant.
(ii) In the case where \(k = -9\), find the set of values of \(x\) for which \(f(x) < g(x)\).
(iii) In the case where \(k = -1\), find \(g^{-1}f(x)\) and solve the equation \(g^{-1}f(x) = 0\).
(iv) Express \(f(x)\) in the form \(2(x + a)^2 + b\), where \(a\) and \(b\) are constants, and hence state the least value of \(f(x)\).
