QUADRATIC FUNCTIONS

YR 10
1. Find x-intercepts by factorising
a) y=x 213 x +36

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b) y=x + x +20

2. Find x-intercepts by completing the square

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y=x 8 x +13

3. Find x-intercepts by using quadratic formula

y=x 2+ 6 x 6

4. Consider the quadratic function y=( x+3)(x1)

a) Find the axes intercepts.
b) Find the equation of the axis of symmetry.
c) Find the coordinates of the vertex.
d) Sketch the function, showing all important features (x-intercepts, y-intercept, axis
of the symmetry and the vertex).
5. The graph of quadratic function y=a x 2 +bx +c is shown below
y

Which one is correct? ( )

A. a<0, b< 0
B. a>0, b> 0
C. a>0, b< 0
D. a<0, b> 0

6. The graph below is translated from y=x 2 . Which quadratic function gives this
graph? ( )

A. y=( x1)2 +1
B. y=( x+1)21
C. y=( x1)2 1
D. y=( x+1)2 +1
7. The height of a ball t seconds after it is kicked upwards is given by
H (t )=12 t2 t 2 metres.
a) How long does the ball take to reach its maximum height?
b) Find the maximum height reached by the ball.
c) How long does it take for the ball to hit the ground?