SOBION’S PRIVATE TUTORING SERVICE

SUBJECT: Mathematics
Form 5
Topic: RELATIONS, FUNCTIONS, AND GRAPHS- Quadratic Functions
Subtopic: Past paper questions
JAN 2022 P2

(ii) On the grid below, complete the graph of ��(��) = �� + ���� − ����for −��
≤ �� ≤ ��
(3 marks)
(b) (i) Write down the equation of the axis of symmetry of the graph of ��(��) = �� + ���� − ����, [ 1 mark]

(ii) State the maximum value of the function. [ 1 mark]

JULY 2021 P2

The table below shows pairs of values for the function �� = ���� + �� − ��

(i) On the grid provided below, plot the remaining 4 points and draw the graph of the function �� = ���� + �� − �� for−��
≤ �� ≤ ��. [ 3 marks]
 (ii) Write down the maximum or minimum value of the function. [1 mark]

(iii) Using a ruler, draw the axis of symmetry on the graph on the previous page. [ 1 mark]

JAN 2020 P2

The function f is defined as follows ��(��) = ������ − ���� − ��

(i) Express f(x) in the form ��(�� + ��)�� + �� where a, h and k are constants. [3 marks]

(ii) State the minimum value of f(x). [ 1 mark]

(iii) Determine the equation of the axis of symmetry. [ 1 mark]

JAN 2019 P2
(ii) Complete the grid below to show all the points in the table on the page below and hence draw the graph of the function

��(��) = �� + ���� − ����for −�� ≤ �� ≤ ��

[ 2 marks]
 (iv) Using the graph on the previous
page, determine
a) The coordinates of the maximum point of f(x). [ 1 mark]

b) The range of values of x for which f(x) = 0. [ 2 marks]

c) The gradient of f(x) at x=1. [ 1 mark]

JAN 2018 P2

[ 3 marks]

JAN 2017 P2

The diagram below shows the graph of the function ��(��) = ���� − ���� + �� for values
of x from 0 to 6.

(i) Use the graph to solve the equation ���� − ���� + �� = ��. [ 2 marks]
 (ii) Write down the coordinates of the minimum point in the form (x, y). [ 1 mark] (v) Write

���� − ���� + �� in the form ��(�� + ��)�� + �� where a, h and k are constants. [3

marks]

(iii) On the same axes, draw the straight line g(x)= x -2 [3 marks]

(iv) Hence, solve the equation ���� − ���� + �� = �� − �� [2 marks]

JAN 2015 P2
(i) Express the quadratic function ��(��) = ������ + ���� − �� in the form ��(�� + ��)�� + �� where a, h and k are constants. [ 3
marks]

(ii) Hence, or otherwise, state the minimum value of ��(��) = ������ + ���� − ��. [ 1 mark]

(iii) State the equation of the axis of symmetry of the function ��(��) = ������ + ���� − ��. [ 2 marks]

(iv) Sketch the graph of �� = ������ + ���� − ��, showing on your sketch [ 4 marks]
(a) The intercept of the y-axis.
(b) The coordinates of the minimum point.

JAN 2014 P2
(i) State the roots of the equation ���� + ���� + �� = ��. [ 2 marks]

(ii) For the function �� = ���� +

���� + �� a) Determine the
value of c [ 2 marks]

b) Show that b=-4. [ 2 marks]

 (iii) State the coordinates of the MINIMUM point on the graph of the function �� = ���� + ���� + ��. [ 2 marks]

MAY 2013 P2

(i) Write ������ − ������ + �� in the form ��(�� + ��)�� + �� where a, h and k are constants. [ 3 marks]

(ii) Sketch the graph �� = ������ − ������ + ��, showing on your

sketch [ 4 marks] a) The intercept on the y-axis

b) The coordinates of the minimum point

JAN 2013 P2

(i) Write ��(��) = ������ − ���� + �� in the form ��(�� + ��)�� + �� where a, h and k are constants to be

determined. [ 2 marks] (ii) Hence, or otherwise, determine the minimum value of f(x) and the value of x for which f(x) is a

minimum. [ 2 marks]

(iii) Solve the equation ������ − ���� + �� = �� expressing your answer correct to two decimal places. [ 4 marks]
JAN 2012 P2

(a) Copy and complete the table.

(b) Using a scale of 2 cm to represent 1 unit on the x-axis, and 1 cm to represent 1 unit on the y-axis, plot the points whose x and y
values are recorded in your table and draw a smooth curve through your points. [ 4 marks]

(c) Using your graph, estimate the value of y when x = 3.5. Show on your graph how the value was obtained. [ 2 marks]

(d) Without further calculations,

i) Write the equation of the axis of symmetry of the graph [ 1 mark]

ii) Estimate the minimum value of the function y. [ 1 mark]

iii) State the values of the solutions of the equation ���� − ���� − �� = �� [ 1 mark]

MAY 2011 P2
(i) Express the function ��(��) = ������ − ���� − �� in the form ��(�� + ��)�� + �� where a, h and k are constants. [ 2
marks]

State
(ii) The minimum value of f(x) [ 1 mark]

(iii) The value of x for which f(x) is a minimum [ 1 mark]

JAN 2011 P2

(i) Express the quadratic function �� − ���� − ����in the form �� − ��(�� + ��)�� where a, h and k are constants. [ 3 marks]

(ii) Hence state [ 2 marks]

a) The maximum value of �� − ���� − ����
 b) The equation of the axis of symmetry of the quadratic function.

(iii) Determine the roots of �� − ���� − ���� = ��, giving your answers to 2 decimal places. [ 3 marks]

MAY 2010 P2

The diagram below shows the graph �� = ���� + ���� − �� for the domain −�� ≤ �� ≤
��
Use the graph above to determine
mark] (ii) The value of y for which

(i) The scale used for the x-axis [ 1 x= -1.5 [ 2 marks]

(iii) The values of x for which y= 0 [

 2 marks]

(iv) The range of values of y, giving your answer in the form �� ≤ �� ≤ ��, where a and b are real numbers. [ 2 marks]

JAN 2010 P2
Using the graph above, determine

(ii) The values of x when f(x) = 0

(i) The value of f(x) when x= 0
(iii) The coordinates of the symmetry (v) The values of x when

maximum point f(x) = 5

(iv) The equation of the axis of

 (vi) The interval within which x lies when f(x) > 5. Write your answer in the form a < x < b.

MAY 2009 P2
(a)

(b)
(c)
JAN 2009 P2
JAN 2008 P2
JAN 2007 P2
MAY 2006 P2
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MAY 2005 P2