MEI AS Mathematics Quadratic functions

Topic assessment

1. Find the set of values of a, where a  0 , for which the equation ax2 + 3x + 2 = 0 has two
distinct roots. [3]

2. The graph shows the curve y = ax 2 + bx + c .

Find the values of a, b and c. [4]

3. The quadratic equation 2x2 + 5x + k = 0 has equal roots.

(a) Find the value of k. [3]
(b) Solve the equation 2x2 + 5x + k = 0 . [2]

4. In this question you must show detailed reasoning.

Show that the equation 3x2 = 2 x − 4 has no real roots. [4]

5. Solve these equations, giving your answers in exact form.

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(a) x 3 + x 3 − 6 = 0 [4]
(b) x4 + 3x2 −10 = 0 [4]

6. (a) Express 2 x 2 + px + q in the form a( x + b)2 + c . [3]

(b) The curve y = 2 x 2 + px + q has a minimum point at (3, -2).
Find the values of p and q. [3]

7. The diagram shows a right-angled triangle. 2x + 1

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Find the value of x, correct to 3 s.f. [4]

8. Amy throws a ball so that when it is at its highest point, it passes through the centre of a
hoop. The path of the ball is modelled by the equation y = h + kx − 12 x2 , where y is the
height of the ball in metres above the ground and x is the horizontal distance in metres
from the point at which the ball was thrown. The centre of the hoop is at the point where
x = 2 and y = 5 .
(a) Find the values of h and k. [4]
(b) Find the value of x at which the ball hits the ground. [2]

Total 40 marks

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