Q U A D R A T I C S

1. Jan 2017 – Q2(e) Hence, or otherwise, determine

Given that 𝑥 2 + 𝑎𝑥 + 𝑏 = (𝑥 + 2)2 − 3, work out the values of 𝑎 and 𝑏. b. The values of 𝑥 at which the graph cuts the 𝑥-axis

c. The interval for which 𝑓(𝑥) ≤ 0

2. Jan 2009 – Q9(b)

a. Express the function 𝑓(𝑥) = 2𝑥 2 − 4𝑥 − 13 in the form
d. The minimum value of 𝑓(𝑥)
𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑎(𝑥 + ℎ)2 + 𝑘, where 𝑎, ℎ and 𝑘.

e. The value of 𝑥 at which 𝑓(𝑥) is a minimum

3. Jan 2011 – Q9(b) c. Determine the roots of 1 − 6𝑥 − 𝑥 2 = 0, giving your answer to 2
a. Express the quadratic function 1 − 6𝑥 − 𝑥 2 , in the form decimal places.
𝑘 − 𝑎(𝑥 + ℎ)2 , where 𝑎, ℎ and 𝑘 are constants.

b. Hence state
i. The maximum value of 1 − 6𝑥 − 𝑥 2

ii. The equation of the axis of symmetry of the quadratic

function
4. Jan 2013 – Q9(b) c. Solve the equation 3𝑥 2 − 5𝑥 + 1, expressing your answer to 2
a. Write 𝑓(𝑥) = 3𝑥 2 − 5𝑥 + 1 in the form 𝑎(𝑥 − ℎ)2 + 𝑘 where 𝑎, ℎ and decimal places.
𝑘 are constants to be determine.

b. Hence, or otherwise, determine the minimum value of 𝑓(𝑥) and the

value of 𝑥 for which 𝑓(𝑥) is minimum.
5. Jan 2020 – Q9(b) 6. Jan 2006 – Q9(b)
a. Express 4𝑥 2 − 12𝑥 − 3 in the form 𝑎(𝑥 + ℎ)2 + 𝑘 where 𝑎, ℎ and 𝑘
The function 𝑓 is defined as follows: 𝑓(𝑥) = 4𝑥 2 − 8𝑥 − 2
are real numbers.
a. Express 𝑓(𝑥) in the form 𝑎(𝑥 + ℎ)2 + 𝑘 when 𝑎, ℎ and 𝑘 are
constants.

b. Using your answer from above, or otherwise, calculate the minimum

value of 4𝑥 2 − 12𝑥 − 3 = 0, expressing your answer to 3 significant
figures.

b. State the minimum value of 𝑓(𝑥)

c. Determine the equation of the axis of symmetry

7. Jan 2010 – Q9(b)
Given 𝑔(𝑥) = 3𝑥 2 − 8𝑥 + 2 c. A sketch of the graph of 𝑔(𝑥) is shown below
a. Write 𝑔(𝑥) in the form 𝑎(𝑥 + 𝑏)2 + 𝑐 where 𝑎, 𝑏, 𝑐 ∈ ℝ

Using the sketch state:

i. The 𝑦-coordinate of 𝐴
b. Solve the equation 𝑔(𝑥) = 0 writing your answer(s) correct to 2
decimal places.

ii. The 𝑥-coordinate of 𝐶

iii. The 𝑥- and 𝑦-coordinates of 𝐵.

8. Jan 2007 – Q9(c) d. Sketch the graph of 𝑓(𝑥)
Given 𝑓(𝑥) = 2𝑥 2 + 4𝑥 − 5
a. Write 𝑓(𝑥) in the form 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑎(𝑥 + 𝑏)2 + 𝑐 where 𝑎, 𝑏, 𝑐 ∈ ℝ

b. State the equation of the axis of symmetry

e. On the graph of 𝑓(𝑥) show clearly
i. The minimum point

c. State the coordinates of the minimum point ii. The axis of symmetry
9. Jan 2015 – Q9(b) d. Sketch the graph of 𝑦 = 3𝑥 2 + 6𝑥 − 2, showing on your sketch
a. Express the quadratic function 𝑓(𝑥) = 3𝑥 2 + 6𝑥 − 2, in the form i. The intercept on the 𝑦-axis
𝑎(𝑥 + ℎ)2 + 𝑘 where 𝑎, ℎ, 𝑘 are constants. ii. The coordinates of the minimum point

b. Hence, or otherwise, state the minimum value of

𝑓(𝑥) = 3𝑥 2 + 6𝑥 − 2.

c. State the equation of the axis of symmetry of the function

𝑓(𝑥) = 3𝑥 2 + 6𝑥 − 2
10. June 2005 – Q9 c. Find the values of 𝑥 for which 5𝑥 2 + 2𝑥 − 7 = 0
a. Write 5𝑥 2 + 2𝑥 − 7 in the form 𝑎(𝑥 + 𝑏)2 + 𝑐 where 𝑎, 𝑏 and 𝑐 are
real numbers.

d. Sketch the graph of 𝑦 = 5𝑥 2 + 2𝑥 − 7, clearly showing

i. The coordinates of the minimum point
ii. The value of the 𝑦-intercept
iii. The points where the graph cuts the 𝑥-axis

b. Hence, or otherwise, determine

i. The minimum value of the function 𝑦 = 5𝑥 2 + 2𝑥 − 7

ii. The value of 𝑥 at which the minimum occurs.

11. Jan 2017 – Q9(b) b. Write down the coordinates of the minimum point in the form (𝑥, 𝑦)
The diagram below shows the function 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥 2 − 6𝑥 + 8

c. Write 𝑥 2 − 6𝑥 + 8 in the form 𝑎(𝑥 + ℎ)2 + 𝑘

d. On the same axes, draw the graph of the straight line 𝑔(𝑥) = 𝑥 − 2

e. Hence, solve the equation 𝑥 2 − 6𝑥 + 8 = 𝑥 − 2

a. Use the graph to solve the equation 𝑥 2 − 6𝑥 + 8 = 0

 12. Jan 2018 – Q9(a) Hence, or otherwise, solve the simultaneous equations
Show, by calculation, that the EXACT roots of the quadratic equation 2+𝑥 =𝑦
𝑥 2 + 2𝑥 − 5 = 0
𝑥𝑦 = 5
are −1 ± √6.
 13. June 2019 – Q9(b) b. Calculate, to 3 decimal places, the value of 𝑥
The diagram below shows 2 rectangles 𝐴𝐵𝐶𝐷 and 𝐺𝐹𝐸𝐷. 𝐴𝐵𝐶𝐷 has an area of 44
cm2. 𝐺𝐹𝐸𝐷 has sides 4 cm and 2 cm. 𝐴𝐺 = 𝐸𝐶 = 3𝑥cm

a. By writing an expression for the area of rectangle 𝐴𝐵𝐶𝐷, show that

𝑥 2 + 2𝑥 − 4 = 0
c. Calculate the perimeter of the UNSHADED region
 14. June 2004 – Q9(b) b. Given that the area of rectangle 𝐴𝐾𝐿𝑀 is 60cm2, show that
In the diagram below, NOT DRAWN TO SCALE, 𝐴𝐾𝐿𝑀 and 𝐴𝑆𝑇𝐽 are both 2𝑥 2 + 7𝑥 − 15 = 0
rectangles.

c. Hence, calculate the value of 𝑥 and state the length of 𝐴𝐾 and 𝐴𝑀.

Given that 𝐴𝑆 = 3𝑥cm, 𝐴𝐽 = 2𝑥cm, 𝑆𝐾 = 3cm, 𝐽𝑀 = 5cm

a. Obtain an expression, in terms of 𝑥, for the area of rectangle 𝐴𝐾𝐿𝑀
15. Jan 2006 – Q9(a) 16. Jan 2020 – Q9(a)
2𝑥 + 𝑦 = 7
𝑦 2 + 2𝑦 + 11 = 𝑥
𝑥 2 − 𝑥𝑦 = 6
𝑥 = 5 − 3𝑦