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3) The quadratic equation 𝑝𝑥 2 + 7𝑞𝑥 + 16𝑝 = 0, where p and q are constants, has equal roots. If p
and q are positive, find the ratio p : q in the simplest form.
a=p b=7q c=16p
b2-4ac
(7q)2-4(p)(16p)=0
49q2-64p2=0
49q2=64p2
7=8
7:8
2
4) The roots of the quadratic equation 3𝑥 2 + (−ℎ − 6)𝑥 + 𝑘 = 0 are h and − 3, where h and k are
constants. Find the value of h and of k.
Sor =-b/a por =h(-2/3)
=h+(-2/3) =-2h/3
=h-2/3
h-2/3=h/3+2 -2h/3=k/3
(h-2/3-h/3-2=0)3 -2(4)/3=k/3
3h-2-h-6=0 -8/3=k/3
2h-8=0 k=-8/3*3
2h=8 k=-8
h=4
5) The equation of a curve is 𝑦 = 𝑝(𝑥 + ℎ)2 + 𝑘, where p, h and k are constants. The curve has a
minimum point (3, 4) and passes through the point (1, 12)
a) State the value of h and of k
b) Find the value of p
a) p(x+h)2+k
x+h=0
3+h=0
H=-3
K=4
b) y=p(x+h)2+k
12=p(1-3)2+4
12=p(-2)2+4
12=4p+4
4p=8
P=2