FUNCTION, QUADRATIC FUNCTIONS & QUADRATIC EQUATIONS

PAPER 1

2007
1. Find the range of the values of x for ( x  1)( x  2)  2( x  4). (3 marks)

y  p  x  r  , where p and r are constants, intersects the

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2. It is given that the curve

x-axis at points (-4,0) and (1,0). Find the value of p and of r. (3 marks)

3. Find the range of values of x for which 4x2 + 12x – 14 < x(2x + 9). (3 marks)
4. Solve the quadratic equation 4 x  9  (2 x  1)( x  3) . Give the answer correct to three significant figures.
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(3 marks)

5. The quadratic equation px2 + 30x + 45 = 0 has equal roots. Find the value of p.
(2 marks)
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6. It is given that g : x  x  4 and f : x  (3  x) . Find 2

a) g,
b) fg. (3 marks)
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7. Functions f and g are defined by f : x  3 x  1 and g : x  x  4 . Find the value of x such that
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fg ( x)  f ( x) .
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(3 marks)
PAPER 2

1. Diagram shows the graph of the curve y  a( x  p) 2  q , where a, p and q are constants.
y

(0, 12)

x
0

(3, -6)

Given that the curve has a minimum point (3, -6).

a) Find the value of a, p and q.
b) Hence, if the graph in the diagram is reflected on the y-axis, state the equation of the
new curve formed. (5 marks)

2. Find the range values of k if the straight line y  3 x  2k intersects the curve y  x 2  7 x  12 at two
distinct points. (3 marks)