MCR3U Functions U3 – Quadratic Functions

Unit 3 Assignment
Evaluation Results Name: _______________________________
Knowledge /
A Understanding
/10 Teacher: Mr. Beaudoin

B Inquiry /10 Useful information:

−𝑏±√𝑏 2 −4𝑎𝑐
Quadratic Formula: 𝑥 =
C Communication /10
Discriminant: 𝑏 2 − 4𝑎𝑐
2𝑎

Vertex: 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑎(𝑥 − ℎ)2 + 𝑘

D Application /10 Factored: 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑎(𝑥 − 𝑠)(𝑥 − 𝑡)
Standard: 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑎𝑥 2 + 𝑏𝑥 + 𝑐
Weighted TOTAL /100

Part A: Knowledge & Understanding (10 marks)

1. Determine the number of points of intersection in the linear-quadratic system defined by:
𝑓(𝑥) = 4𝑥 2 − 𝑥 + 7
𝑔(𝑥) = 3𝑥 + 2
(2 marks)

2. Simplify the following radical expression. Express your answer in simplest mixed radical form.
(3 marks)
√300 − √72 − √75 + √18 + √48

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3. Determine the 𝑥 −intercepts of the quadratic equation below. Use either factoring or the
quadratic formula as your method of choice.
(3 marks)
2
5𝑥 − 70𝑥 = 360

4. Expand and simplify.

(2 marks)
(2√5 + 3√7)(2√5 − 3√7)

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Part B: Inquiry / Thinking (10 marks)

5. An invisible Cena-like odd-shaped plastic projectile is trying to be tossed awkwardly in the air.
After taking some time to get it off the ground, it’s flight somehow follows a parabolic shape.
The height of the object is modelled by the quadratic function below. 𝐻(𝑡) is the height of the
projectile (in meters) after 𝑡 seconds.
𝐻(𝑡) = −4.9𝑡 2 + 58.8𝑡 − 98

a) Determine the maximum height of the projectile.

(4 marks)

b) How long does it take the object to land on the ground AFTER taking off?
(4 marks)

c) What is the height of the projectile after 4.5 seconds?

(1 mark)

d) What happens to the object when it hits the ground? {be creative, not mathematical!}
(1 mark)

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Part C: Communication (10 marks)

6. Consider the function defined by 𝑘(𝑥) = −2𝑥 2 − 4𝑥 + 6. State the vertex and graph the
function on the grid provided. Include all necessary components of a graph for full marks.
(7 marks)

7. Consider the quadratic function 𝑏(𝑥) = 2(𝑥 + 4)2 − 6. Describe in detail (in words) the
process to determine the inverse function of 𝑏(𝑥).
(3 marks)

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Part D: Application (10 marks)

8. A high density, high impact freN™ ball is launched off the ground. After travelling 24m
horizontally, it just passes over a tree that is 3m tall before hitting the ground 28m from where
it was launched.
a) Sketch a diagram to represent the situation.
(2 marks)

b) If the ball begins at the origin, determine the equation of the quadratic function (in factored
form) that models the flight of the freN™ ball.
(4 marks)

c) Determine the maximum height of the freN™ ball.

(1 mark)

d) How far does the freN™ ball travel horizontally when it reaches its maximum height?
(1 mark)

e) State the domain and range of the function.

(2 marks)