Quiz 2 : Quadratic Equations

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1. Solve the quadratic equation 4 x 9 x +1=0 . Give your answers correct to

two decimal places.

[ 2 marks ]

2. Form the quadratic equation which has the roots 5 and

2
3. One of the roots of the equation 3 x 6 x+ k=0

1
4 .

[ 2 marks ]

is three times the other.

Find the roots and the value of k .

[3

marks ]

4. Find the values of k

2

y=4 x 10 x+17 .

if the straight line

y=k x8 is a tangent to the curve

[ 3 marks ]