Year 10 Topic Practice Papers - Using Quadratics

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Year 10 Topic Practice Papers: Using Quadratics

Quadratic Graphs 4 Grade 6
Objective: Identify roots, intercepts and turning points of quadratic functions graphically.
Question 1.
The quadratic graph shown is symmetrical about the line x = -2
D A (2, 7)
E 0 x
B (-2, −5)
x
a) D is the reflection of A in the line of symmetry.
Write down the coordinates of D.
(1)
b) E is the point (–4, 0).
Work out the equation of the curve.

Give your answer in the form y = x2 + bx
(3)
(Total 4 marks)
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Question 2.
a) Sketch the graph of f(x) = x2 − 3x + 5, showing the coordinates of the turning point and the
coordinates of any intercepts with the coordinate axes.
(4)
b) Hence, or otherwise, determine whether f(x + 3) − 2 = 0 has any real roots.

Give reasons for your answer.
(2)
(Total 6 marks)
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Question 1.
a) Complete the table of values for y = 2x2 – 1
x –2 –1 0 1 2
y 7 1
(2)
b) On the grid below, draw the graph of y = 2x2 – 1 for values of x from x = –2 to x = 2
(2)
(Total 4 marks)
Question 2.
a) Complete the table of values for y = x2 – 3x + 2
x –1 0 1 2 3 4 5
y 6 2 12
(2)
b) On the grid, draw the graph of y = x2 – 3x + 2 for values of x from –1 to 5
(2)
c) Find estimates for the solutions of the equation x2 – 3x + 2 = 4
................................................................................
(2)
(Total 6 marks)
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Question 1.
a) Complete the table of values for y = x2 + 5
x –2 –1 0 1 2
y 9 6
(2)
(2)
(Total 4 marks)
Question 2.
a) Complete the table of values for y = x2 – 2x – 1.
x –2 –1 0 1 2 3 4
y 7 –2 –1
(2)
b) On the grid, draw the graph of y = x2 – 2x – 1 for values of x from –2 to 4.
(2)
c) Solve x2 – 2x – 1 = x + 3
..............................................
(2)
(Total 6 marks)

Total /10

Question 1.
The quadratic graph shown is symmetrical about the line x = 1
D A (5, 12)
E 0 x
B (1, −4)
(1)

Give your answer in the form y = x2 + bx + c
(3)
(Total 4 marks)

Question 2.
(4)

(2)
(Total 6 marks)
Total /10
Quadratic equations (factorisation) 2 Grade 6
Objective: Solve quadratic equations by factorising.
Question 1.
Solve:
a) � 2 + 5� − 6 = 0
………………………
(1)
b) � 2 − 8� − 48 = 0
………………………
(1)
c) � 2 − 4 = 0
………………………
(1)
d) 4� 2 − 16 = 0
………………………
(1)
(Total 4 marks)

Question 2.
Solve � 2 − 30 = �
………………………
(Total 3 marks)
Question 3.
Solve by factorising 6� 2 + 5� − 4 = 0
………………………
(Total 3 marks)
TOTAL /10

Quadratics equations (factorisation) 4 Grade 6
Question 1.
4
a) Show that � = is a solution to the equation 6� 2 + 7� − 20 = 0
3
(2)
b) Find the other solution.
………………………
(1)
(Total 3 marks)
Question 2.
A right angle triangle has a hypotenuse of 17 cm.
The other two sides are (� + 3) cm and (� − 4) cm.
Calculate the numerical area of the triangle.
………………………cm2
(Total 3 marks)

Question 3.
A cyclist rides 50km. He calculates that if he were to increase his average speed by 5km/h, he
would take 30 minutes less. Work out his average speed.
……………………km/h
(Total 4 marks)
Total /10

Question 1.
Solve:
a) � 2 + 15� + 54 = 0
………………………
(1)
b) � 2 − 2� − 35 = 0
………………………
(1)
c) � 2 − 11� + 28 = 0
………………………
(1)
d) � 2 − 25 = 0
………………………
(1)
(Total 4 marks)

Question 2.
Solve �(� + 5) = 24
………………………
(Total 3 marks)
Question 3.
Solve by factorising 2� 2 + 13� + 15 = 0
………………………
(Total 3 marks)
TOTAL /10

Question 1.
The diagram shows a non-regular hexagon.
Diagram NOT accurately drawn
All the measurements are in centimetres.
The area of the hexagon is 31 cm2.
a) Show that 14� 2 + 14� − 28 = 0
(2)
b) Work out the value of �.
………………………
(2)
(Total 4 marks)

Question 2.
A rectangular classroom is 2m longer than it is wide.
Carpet tiles costs £12 per square metre and it costs £756 to carpet the whole classroom.
Write down an equation to represent this problem and find out how long the classroom is.
………………………
(Total 4 marks)
Question 3.
36
Solve � − =5
�
………………………
(Total 2 marks)
Total /10

Quadratic equations (needing re-arrangement) 1 Grade 7
Objective: Solve quadratic equations that need rearrangement
Question 1.
4(8+3�)
Solve = 2�
�+6
………………………
(Total 2 marks)
Question 2.
6 5
Show that − =1
�−1 �+1
can be written as � 2 − � − 12 = 0 and hence calculate the two solutions.
………………………
(Total 2 marks)

Question 3.
3 20
Solve − =3
�−1 �−3
………………………
(Total 3 marks)
Question 4.
8 2
Solve - =2
2�−1 �+1
………………………
(Total 3 marks)
TOTAL /10

Objective: Solve algebraic equations that need rearrangement
Question 1.
The sum of two numbers is 19 and their product is 84, use an algebraic method to find the
numbers.
You must show all your working.
………………………
(Total 3 marks)
Question 2.
37
A number and its reciprocal sum to form and solve an equation to calculate the number.
6
………………………
(Total 3 marks)

Question 3.
Bonny walks 900 � at a speed of (� − 1) �/�, then a further 270 � at (� − 2) �/�.
If the total time for her walk was 12 ��.
a) Show that 8� 2 − 37� + 39 = 0

b) Find the speed at which Bonny walked the 900 �.
………………………
(Total 4 marks)
Total /10

Quadratic equations (needing re-arrangements) 2 Grade 7
Question 1.
6(18+4�)
Solve = 12�
�+2
………………………
(Total 2 marks)
Question 2.
10 6
Show that − =1
�−1 �−2
can be written as � 2 − 9� + 18 = 0 and hence calculate the two solutions.
………………………
(Total 2 marks)

Question 3.
21 5
Solve − =4
�+2 �+1
………………………
(Total 3 marks)
Question 4.
42 8
Solve − =5
�+3 �+1
………………………
(Total 3 marks)
TOTAL /10

Question 1.
The product of two numbers is 72 and their mean is 9, use an algebraic method to find the
numbers.
………………………
(Total 3 marks)
Question 2.
A house has two rooms, one is a square of side 6 � whilst the other is rectangular with a
16 18
width of � and a length of �.
�−1 �−3
If the two rooms have the same area, form an equation and calculate the value of �.
………………………
(Total 3 marks)

Question 3.
When resistors are connected in series the total resistance is their sum:
�� = �1 + �2
When resistors are connected in parallel the total resistance is calculated using the equation:
1 1 1
= +
�� 1 �2
In both equations �� is the total resistance and �1 �� 2 are the individual resistances.
Two resistors when connected in series have a total resistance of 36 Ohms but if they are
connected in parallel then the total resistance drops to 5 Ohms. What value are the resistors?
………………………
(Total 4 marks)
Total /10

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Year 10 Topic Practice Papers: Using Quadratics

Quadratic Graphs 4 Grade 6 Solutions
Question 1.
The quadratic graph shown is symmetrical about the line x = -2
D A (2, 7)
E 0 x
B (-2, −5)
(-6, 7) (M1)
(1)

Give your answer in the form y = x2 + bx
x = 0 (B1)
x(x + 4) (M1)
x2 + 4x (A1)
(3)
(Total 4 marks)

Question 2.
(x – 1.5)2 – 1.52 + 5 = 0 (M1)

(x – 1.5)2 + 2.75 = 0 (C1)
Parabola drawn in first quadrant with y intercept

clearly labelled at (0, 5) (C1)
(0,5) Parabola drawn in first quadrant with minimum
point clearly labelled at (1.5, 2.75) (C1)
(1.5,2.75)
(4)

(x + 3)2 – 3(x + 3) + 5 – 2 = 0
x2 + 6x + 9 -3x – 9 + 5 -2 = 0
x2 + 3x + 3 = 0 (C1)
No real roots; y intercept (0, 3) (C1)
(-1.5,0.75) (0,3)
(2)
(Total 6 marks)
Total /10

Question 1.
a) Complete the table of values for y = 2x2 – 1
x –2 –1 0 1 2
y 7 1 -1 1 7
M2
* *
* *
M2
(Total 4 marks)
Question 2.
a) Complete the table of values for y = x2 – 3x + 2
x –1 0 1 2 3 4 5
y 6 2 0 0 2 6 12
M2
b) On the grid, draw the graph of y = x2 – 3x + 2 for values of x from –1 to 5
* *
* *
* *
M2
c) Find estimates for the solutions of the equation x2 – 3x + 2 = 4
−0.6, 3.6 (M1 A1)
(2)
(Total 6 marks)
Total /10

Question 1.
a) Complete the table of values for y = x2 + 5
x –2 –1 0 1 2
y 9 6 5 6 9
M2
b) On the grid below, draw the graph of y = x2 + 5 for values of x from x = –2 to x = 2
* *
* *
M2
(Total 4 marks)
Question 2.
a) Complete the table of values for y = x2 – 2x – 1.
x –2 –1 0 1 2 3 4
y 7 2 -1 –2 –1 2 7
M2
b) On the grid, draw the graph of y = x2 – 2x – 1 for values of x from –2 to 4.
* *
* *
* *
M2
c) Solve x2 – 2x – 1 = x + 3
x2 – 3x – 4 = 0
(x – 4)( x + 1) = 0 (M1)
x = 4 & x = -1 (A1)
(2)
(Total 6 marks)
Total /10
Question 1.
The quadratic graph shown is symmetrical about the line x = 1
D A (5, 12)
E 0 x
B (1, −4)
(–3, 12) (A1)

(1)

Give your answer in the form y = x2 + bx + c
x = 3 (B1)
(x + 1)(x – 3) (M1)
y = x2 – 2x – 3 (A1)
(3)
(Total 4 marks)

Question 2.
(x – 2.5)2 – 2.52 + 10 = 0 (M1)

(x – 2.5)2 + 3.75 = 0 (C1)
Parabola drawn in first quadrant with y intercept

clearly labelled at (0, 10) (C1)
Parabola drawn in first quadrant with minimum

point clearly labelled at (2.5, 3.75) (C1)
(0,10)
(2.5,3.75)
(4)

(x + 2)2 – 5(x + 2) + 10 – 3 = 0
x2 + 4x + 4 -5x – 10 + 10 -3 = 0
x2 – x + 1= 0 (C1)
No real roots; y intercept (0, 1) (C1)
(0,1) (0.5,0.75)
(2)
(Total 6 marks)
Total /10
Question 1.
Solve:
a) � 2 + 5� − 6 = 0
(� + 6)(� − 1) = 0
� = −6 �� = 1 (A1)
………………………
(1)
b) � 2 − 8� − 48 = 0
(� − 12)(� + 4) = 0
� = 12 �� = −4 (A1)
………………………
(1)
c) � 2 − 4 = 0
(� − 2)(� + 2) = 0
� = 2 �� = −2 (A1)
………………………
(1)
d) 4� 2 − 16 = 0
(2� − 4)(2� + 4) = 0
� = 2 �� = −2 (A1)
………………………
(1)
(Total 4 marks)

Question 2.
Solve � 2 − 30 = �
� 2 − � − 30 = 0 (M1)
(� + 5)(� − 6) = 0 (M1)
� = −5 �� = 6 (A1)
………………………
(Total 3 marks)
Question 3.
Solve by factorising 6� 2 + 5� − 4 = 0
(3� + 4)(2� − 1) = 0 (M2)

4 1
� = − �� = (A1)
3 2
………………………
(Total 3 marks)
TOTAL /10

Quadratic equations (factorisation) 4 Grade 6 SOLUTIONS
Question 1.
4
a) Show that � = is a solution to the equation 6� 2 + 7� − 20 = 0
3
(2� + 5)(3� − 4) = 0 (M1)
If 3� − 4 = 0 then 3� = 4 (C1)
4
so � =
3
(2)
b) Find the other solution.
If 2� + 5 = 0 then 2� = −5
5
so � = − (A1)
2
………………………
(1)
(Total 3 marks)
Question 2.
A right angle triangle has a hypotenuse of 17 cm.
The other two sides are (� + 3) cm and (� − 4) cm.
Calculate the numerical area of the triangle.
(� + 3)2 + (� − 4)2 = 172 (M1)
(� 2 + 6� + 9) + (� 2 − 8� + 16) = 289
2� 2 − 2� + 25 = 289
2� 2 − 2� − 264 = 0
� 2 − � − 132 = 0
(� − 12)(� + 11) = 0
� = 12 (�� = −11) (M1)

1
Area = (15 + 8) = 60cm2 (A1)
2
………………………cm2
(Total 3 marks)

Question 3.
A cyclist rides 50km. He calculates that if he were to increase his average speed by 5km/h, he
would take 30 minutes less. Work out his average speed.
Let his average speed be � km/h, so the increased speed would be (� + 5) km/h.
50 50
At � km/h time taken = hrs, at (� + 5) km/h time taken = hrs. (M1)
� �+5
50 50
If the journey takes 30 mins less, then: = + 0.5 (M1)
� �+5
100 100
= +1
� �+5
100 100 �+5
= +
� �+5 �+5
100 105 + �
=
� �+5
100(� + 5) = �(105 + �)
100� + 500 = 105� + � 2
� 2 + 5� − 500 = 0 (M1)
(� + 25)(� − 20) = 0
So � = 20 km/h (A1)
……………………km/h
(Total 4 marks)
Total /10

Question 1.
Solve:
a) � 2 + 15� + 54 = 0
(� + 9)(� + 6) = 0
� = −9 �� = −6 (A1)
………………………
(1)
b) � 2 − 2� − 35 = 0
(� − 7)(� + 5) = 0
� = 7 �� = −5 (A1)
………………………
(1)
c) � 2 − 11� + 28 = 0
(� − 4)(� − 7) = 0
� = 4 �� = 7 (A1)
………………………
(1)
d) � 2 − 25 = 0
(� + 5)(� − 5) = 0
� = −5 �� = 5 (A1)
………………………
(1)
(Total 4 marks)

Question 2.
Solve �(� + 5) = 24
� 2 + 5� − 24 = 0 (M1)
(� + 8)(� − 3) = 0 (M1)
� = −8 �� = 3 (A1)
………………………
(Total 3 marks)
Question 3.
Solve by factorising 2� 2 + 13� + 15 = 0
(2� + 3)(� + 5) = 0 (M2)

3
� = − �� = −5 (A1)
2
………………………
(Total 3 marks)
TOTAL /10

Question 1.
The diagram shows a non-regular hexagon.
Diagram NOT accurately drawn
All the measurements are in centimetres.
The area of the hexagon is 31 cm2.
a) Show that 14� 2 + 18� − 28 = 0
(2� + 3)(4� + 1) + (2� × 3�) = 31 (M1)

(8� 2 + 14� + 3) + 6� 2 = 31
14� 2 + 14� + 3 = 31
14� 2 + 14� − 28 = 0 (A1)

(2)
b) Work out the value of �.

14� 2 + 18� − 28 = 0
�2 + � − 2 = 0
(� − 1)(� + 2) = 0 (M1)
� = 1 (�� = −2)
�=1 (A1)
………………………
(2)

(Total 4 marks)
Question 2.
A rectangular classroom is 2m longer than it is wide.
Carpet tiles costs £12 per square metre and it costs £756 to carpet the whole classroom.
Write down an equation to represent this problem and find out how long the classroom is.
12(� 2 + 2�) = 756 (A1)
� 2 + 2� = 63
� 2 + 2� − 63 = 0 (M1)
(� − 7)(� + 9) = 0 (M1)
� = 7 (�� = −9)
Length = (7+2) m
=9m (A1)
………………………
(Total 4 marks)
Question 3.
36
Solve � − =5
�
� 2 − 36 = 5�
� 2 − 5� − 36 = 0 (M1)
(� − 9)(� + 4) = 0
� = 9 �� = −4 (A1)
………………………
(Total 2 marks)
Total /10

Quadratic equations (needing re-arrangement) 1 Grade 7 Solutions
Question 1.
4(8+3�)
Solve = 2�
�+6
32 + 12� = 2�(� + 6)
32 = 2� 2 + 12� − 12� (M1)
32 = 2� 2
16 = � 2
� = ±4 (A1)
………………………
(Total 2 marks)
Question 2.
6 5
Show that − =1
�−1 �+1
can be written as � 2 − � − 12 = 0 and hence calculate the two solutions.
6(� + 1) − 5(� − 1) = (� − 1)(� + 1)
6� + 6 − 5� + 5 = � 2 − 1
0 = � 2 − � − 12 (M1)
0 = (� − 4)(� + 3)
� = 4 �� = −3 (A1)
………………………
(Total 2 marks)

Question 3.
3 20
Solve − =3
�−1 �−3
3(� − 3) − 20(� − 1) = 3(� − 1)(� − 3) (M1)
3� − 9 − 20� + 20 = 3(� 2 − 4� + 3)
11 − 17� = 3� 2 − 12� + 9
0 = 3� 2 + 5� − 2 (M1)
0 = (3� − 1)(� + 2)
1
�= �� = −2 (A1)
3
………………………
(Total 3 marks)
Question 4.
8 2
Solve - =2
2�−1 �+1
8(� + 1) − 2(2� − 1) = 2(2� − 1)(� + 1) (M1)
8� + 8 − 4� + 2 = 2(2� 2 + � − 1)
4� + 10 = 4� 2 + 2� − 2
0 = 4� 2 − 2� − 12 (M1)
0 = (2� + 3)(2� − 4)
3
�= − �� = 2 (A1)
2
………………………
(Total 3 marks)
TOTAL /10

Quadratic equations (needing re-arrangement) 3 Grade 7 SOLUTIONS
Question 1.
The sum of two numbers is 19 and their product is 84, use an algebraic method to find the
numbers.

84
�� 1�� ℎ�� 2��
�
84
�+ = 19 (M1)
�
� 2 + 84 = 19x
� 2 − 19� + 84 = 0 (M1)
(� − 12)(� − 7) = 0
� = 12 �� = 7 �� ℎ� �� 12 �� 7 (A1)
………………………
(Total 3 marks)
Question 2.
37
A number and its reciprocal sum to form and solve an equation to calculate the number.
6
1 37
�+ = (M1)
� 6
37�
�2 + 1 =
6
6� 2 + 6 = 37�
6� 2 − 37� + 6 = 0 (M1)
(6� − 1)(� − 6) = 0
1
�= �� 6 so the number is 6 (A1)
6
………………………
(Total 3 marks)

Question 3.
Bonny walks 900 � at a speed of (� − 1) �/�, then a further 270 � at (� − 2) �/�.
If the total time for her walk was 12 ��.
a) Show that 8� 2 − 37� + 39 = 0

b) Find the speed at which Bonny walked the 900 �.
900 270
+ = 720
�−1 �−2
10 3
+ =8
�−1 �−2
10(� − 2) + 3(� − 1) = 8(� − 1)(� − 2) (oe. M1)
10� − 20 + 3� − 3 = 8(� 2 − 3� + 2)
13� − 23 = 8� 2 − 24� + 16
8� 2 − 37� + 39 = 0 (A1)
37±�(−37)2 −4×8×39
�= (M1)
2×8
�=3 �� 1.625
�� (� − 2) > 0 �� = 3
�� 900 � = � − 1 = 2 �/� (A1)
………………………
(Total 4 marks)
Total /10

Quadratic equations (needing re-arrangement) 2 Grade 7 Solutions
Question 1.
6(18+4�)
Solve = 12�
�+2
108 + 24� = 12�(� + 2)
108 + 24� = 12� 2 + 24�
108 = 12� 2 (M1)
9 = �2
� = ±3 (A1)
………………………
(Total 2 marks)
Question 2.
10 4
Show that − =1
�−1 �−2
can be written as � 2 − 9� + 18 = 0 and hence calculate the two solutions.
10(� − 2) − 4(� − 1) = 1(� − 1)(� − 2)
10� − 20 − 4� + 4 = � 2 − 3� + 2
6� − 16 = � 2 − 3� + 2
0 = � 2 − 9� + 18 (M1)
0 = (� − 3)(� − 6)
� = 3 �� = 6 (A1)
………………………
(Total 2 marks)

Question 3.
21 5
Solve − =4
�+2 �+1
21(� + 1) − 5(� + 2) = 4(� + 2)(� + 1) (M1)
21� + 21 − 5� − 10 = 4(� 2 + 3� + 2)
16� + 11 = 4� 2 + 12� + 8
0 = 4� 2 − 4� − 3 (M1)
0 = (2� + 1)(2� − 3)
1 3
� = − �� = (A1)
2 2
………………………
(Total 3 marks)
Question 4.
42 8
Solve − =5
�+3 �+1
42(� + 1) − 8(� + 3) = 5(� + 3)(� + 1) (M1)
42� + 42 − 8� − 24 = 5(� 2 + 4� + 3)
34� + 18 = 5� 2 + 20� + 15
0 = 5� 2 − 14� − 3 (M1)
0 = (5� + 1)(� − 3)
1
� = − �� = 3 (A1)
5
………………………
(Total 3 marks)
TOTAL /10

Quadratic equations (needing re-arrangement) 4 Grade 7 SOLUTIONS
Question 1.
The product of two numbers is 72 and their mean is 9, use an algebraic method to find the
numbers.

72
1�� : � �ℎ�� 2�� :
�
72
�+ �
=9 (M1)
2
72
�+ = 18
�
� 2 + 72 = 18�
� 2 − 18� + 72 = 0 (M1)
(� − 12)(� − 6) = 0
� = 12 �� 6 �� ℎ� �� 12 �� 6 (A1)
………………………
(Total 3 marks)
Question 2.
A house has two rooms, one is a square of side 6 � whilst the other is rectangular with a
16 18
width of � and a length of �.
�−1 �−3
If the two rooms have the same area, form an equation and calculate the value of �.
16 18
× = 36 (M1)
�−1 �−3
8 9
× = 18
�−1 �−3
72 = 18(� − 1)(� − 3)
72 = 18(� 2 − 4� + 3)
72 = 18� 2 − 72� + 54
18� 2 − 72� − 90 = 0

� 2 − 4� − 5 = 0 (oe. M1)
(� − 5)(� + 1) = 0
� = 5 �� − 1
(� − 1), (� − 2) �� ℎ� �� = 5 (A1)
………………………
(Total 3 marks)
Question 3.
When resistors are connected in series the total resistance is their sum:
�� = �1 + �2
When resistors are connected in parallel the total resistance is calculated using the equation:
1 1 1
= +
�� 1 �2
In both equations �� is the total resistance and �1 �� 2 are the individual resistances.
Two resistors when connected in series have a total resistance of 36 Ohms but if they are
connected in parallel then the total resistance drops to 5 Ohms. What value are the resistors?
1�� ℎ�� 2�� (36 − �)

1 1 1
+ = (M1)
� (36−�) 5
5(36 − �) + 5� = �(36 − �)
180 − 5� + 5� = 36� − � 2 (M1)
� 2 − 36� + 180 = 0
(� − 30)(� − 6) = 0 (M1)
� = 30 �� 6
�� 30 �ℎ�� 6 �ℎ�� (A1)
………………………
(Total 4 marks)
Total /10

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Year 10 Topic Practice Papers: Using Quadratics

The quadratic graph shown is symmetrical about the line x = -2

a) D is the reflection of A in the line of symmetry.

Write down the coordinates of D.

b) E is the point (–4, 0).

Work out the equation of the curve.

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b) Hence, or otherwise, determine whether f(x + 3) − 2 = 0 has any real roots.

a) Complete the table of values for y = 2x2 – 1

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a) Complete the table of values for y = x2 + 5

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The quadratic graph shown is symmetrical about the line x = 1

a) D is the reflection of A in the line of symmetry.

Write down the coordinates of D.

b) E is the point (–1, 0).

Work out the equation of the curve.

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b) Hence, or otherwise, determine whether f(x + 2) − 3 = 0 has any real roots.

Objective: Solve quadratic equations by factorising.

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Objective: Solve quadratic equations by factorising.

A right angle triangle has a hypotenuse of 17 cm.

The other two sides are (� + 3) cm and (� − 4) cm.

Calculate the numerical area of the triangle.

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Objective: Solve quadratic equations by factorising.

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Solve by factorising 2� 2 + 13� + 15 = 0

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Objective: Solve quadratic equations by factorising.

The diagram shows a non-regular hexagon.

Diagram NOT accurately drawn

All the measurements are in centimetres.

The area of the hexagon is 31 cm2.

a) Show that 14� 2 + 14� − 28 = 0

b) Work out the value of �.

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A rectangular classroom is 2m longer than it is wide.

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Objective: Solve quadratic equations that need rearrangement

can be written as � 2 − � − 12 = 0 and hence calculate the two solutions.

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Objective: Solve algebraic equations that need rearrangement

You must show all your working.

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Bonny walks 900 � at a speed of (� − 1) �/�, then a further 270 � at (� − 2) �/�.

If the total time for her walk was 12 �������.

a) Show that 8� 2 − 37� + 39 = 0

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Objective: Solve quadratic equations that need rearrangement

can be written as � 2 − 9� + 18 = 0 and hence calculate the two solutions.

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Objective: Solve algebraic equations that need rearrangement

You must show all your working.

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If the total time for her walk was 12 ��.

� = 12 (�� = −11) (M1)

� = 12 �� = 7 �� ℎ� �� 12 �� 7 (A1)