Year 11B (fun questions)

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Question 1
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a) Expand and simplify �1 + √2�

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b) Find all real values of 𝑥 (in the form of surds) that satisfy 𝑥 2 + = 12.
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Question 2

Choose two arbitrary points A and B on the curve (parabola) 𝑦 = 𝑥 2.

Let O be the origin: draw the line OC, parallel to AB, cutting the curve (parabola) again at C.

Let A have coordinates (𝑎, 𝑎2 ), B have coordinates (𝑏, 𝑏 2 ) and C have coordinates (𝑐, 𝑐 2 ).

Show that 𝑎 + 𝑏 = 𝑐.

Let there be another parallel line DE, where D and E are two other points on the curve (parabola). Show
that the midpoint of each of AB, OC and DE lies on a straight line.
Question 3

Given that f(x) is an equation of a straight line. The green area is 12 𝑐𝑚2 . Find the purple area.