INTERMEDIATE 2 – ADDITIONAL QUESTION BANK UNIT 3 : Further Trig Algebraic Operations Quadratic...

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INTERMEDIATE 2 – ADDITIONAL QUESTION BANK

UNIT 3 :

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AlgebraicOperations

Quadratic Functions

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Express (m -7)

as a single fraction in its simplest form.

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2 ( 7)

Use the pattern

ab + c

dad + bc

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2 ( 7)

m2 - m

2m + 14=

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(m -7)

as a single fraction in its

simplest form.

2 ( 7)

1. Use the pattern

ab + c

dad + bc

2 ( 7)

= m (m + 7) - (2 x 4m)

2 (m + 7)

m2 + 7m - 8m2m + 14

m2 - m2m + 14

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1. Use the pattern

ab + c

dad + bc

2 ( 7)

m (m + 7) - (2 x 4m)

2 (m + 7)

m2 + 7m - 8m2m + 14

m2 - m2m + 14

To add or subtract fractions

use the results:

ad + bcbd

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Express (t 3)

10 ( 3)

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10 ( 3)

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10 ( 3)

7t2 + 19t

10t – 30 =

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Question 1B

Express

simplest form.

1. Use the pattern

ab + c

dad + bc

10 ( 3)

= 7t (t – 3) + (10 x 4t)

10 (t – 3)

7t2 – 21t +40t10t – 30

7t2 + 19t10t – 30

10 ( 3)

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To add or subtract fractions

use the results:

ad + bcbd

ad - bcbd

1. Use the pattern

ab + c

dad + bc

10 ( 3)

= 7t (t – 3) + (10 x 4t)

10 (t – 3)

7t2 – 21t +40t10t – 30

7t2 + 19t10t – 30

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7t2 + 19t10t - 30

Always check that you have

cancelled as far as possible.

This is the final result,

it does not cancel further.

1. Use the pattern

ab + c

dad + bc

10 ( 3)

= 7t (t – 3) + (10 x 4t)

10 (t – 3)

7t2 – 21t +40t10t – 30

7t2 + 19t10t – 30

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b a Express

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b a Express

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Multiply top line then

bottom line.

Cancel numbers

then letters in alphabetical

order.

b a Express

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Question 2

Express

simplest form.

5b x 15b2

30a2b2

20a3b=

1. Multiply top line then bottom line.

2. Cancel numbers then letters in alphabetical order.

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5b x 15b2

30a2b2

20a3b=

To multiply fractions use the result:

ab x c

dacbd=

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5b x 15b2

30a2b2

20a3b=

To simplify final answer write

out in full and cancel:

30a2b2

20a3b=

= 3b2a

30.a.a.b.b20.a.a.a.b

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2 6v v

w w Express

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Multiply top line then

bottom line.

Cancel numbers

then letters in alphabetical

order.

2 6v v

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turn it upside down and multiply.

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2 6v v

w w vw2

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Express

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1. To divide by a fraction : turn it upside down and multiply.

2 6v v

w 6v w3

w x 6vw3

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To divide fractions use the result:1. To divide by a fraction : turn it

upside down and multiply.

w 6v w3

w x 6vw3

ab ÷ c

dadbc= a

b x dc =

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1. To divide by a fraction : turn it upside down and multiply.

w 6v w3

w x 6vw3

To simplify final answer write

out in full and cancel:

6vw= 2.v.v.w.w.w

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4 424 8d d

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Remember subtracting negative is like adding.

Simplify 5 3

4 424 8d d

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4 424 8d d

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Question 3 1. Deal with numbers and then apply

laws of indices: when dividing subtract the powers.

2. Remember subtracting negative is like adding.

4 424 8d d

24d5/4 8d–3/4

= 3d5/4-(–3/4)

= 3d8/4

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1. Deal with numbers and then apply laws of indices: when dividing subtract the powers.

2. Remember subtracting negative is like adding.

24d5/4 8d–3/4

= 3d5/4-(–3/4)

= 3d8/4

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m n m na a a

5 23 3a a

5 2( )3 3a

5 23 3a

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powers & when multiplying add

powers.

Now divide remembering subtracting negative is like adding.

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Question 3B 1. Deal with top row first. Apply laws

of indices: when dividing subtract the powers & when multiplying add powers.

2. Now divide remembering subtracting negative is like adding.

a5/3 x a–2/3

= a1-(-2)

= a5/3 –2/3 a-2

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m n m na a a 1. Deal with top row first. Apply laws

a5/3 x a–2/3

= a1-(-2)

= a5/3 –2/3 a-2

= a3/3

m n m na a a 5 2

3 3a a

5 2( )3 3a

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m n m na a a 1. Deal with top row first. Apply laws

a5/3 x a–2/3

= a1-(-2)

= a5/3 –2/3 a-2

= a3/3

m n m na a a e.g.

1 ( 2)a 1 2a 3a

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3 3 3m m m

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answer with positive indices.

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3 3 3m m m

answer with positive indices.

Deal with numbers and then apply laws

of indices: when dividing subtract

the powers.

Remember subtracting negative is like adding.

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3 3 3m m m

answer with positive indices. = m2 + 1

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Question 4 1. Multiply out brackets remembering

to apply laws of indices: when multiplying add the powers.

2. Negative powers become positive on bottom line.

3 3 3m m m

Simplify

giving your answer with

positive indices.

m1/3( m5/3 + m-4/3 )

= m6/3 + m-3/3

= m2 + m-1

= m2 + 1 m

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m n m na a a

1. Multiply out brackets remembering to apply laws of indices: when multiplying add the powers.

2. Negative powers become positive on bottom line.

m1/3( m5/3 + m-4/3 )

= m6/3 + m-3/3

= m2 + m-1

= m2 + 1 m

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4 4 4w w w

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Simplify

Multiply out

brackets remembering to

apply laws of indices: when

multiplying add the powers.

Zero power is 1 and ½ power is

square root.

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4 4 4w w w

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4 4 4w w w

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Question 4B 1. Multiply out brackets remembering

to apply laws of indices: when multiplying add the powers.

2. Zero power is 1 and ½ power is square root.

Simplify

4 4 4w w w

w-1/4( w1/4 - w3/4 )

= w0 - w1/2

= 1 - w

= w-1/4+1/4 - w-1/4+3/4

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1. Multiply out brackets remembering to apply laws of indices: when multiplying add the powers.

2. Zero power is 1 and ½ power is square root.

w-1/4( w1/4 - w3/4 )

= w0 - w1/2

= 1 - w

= w-1/4+1/4 - w-1/4+3/4

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Evaluate 7c3/4 when c = 16

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Deal with indices first. Power ¾ is 4th root cubed.

Evaluate root before

Evaluate 7c3/4 when c = 16

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Evaluate 7c3/4 when c = 16 = 56

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Question 5 1. Deal with indices first. Power ¾ is

4th root cubed.

Evaluate

7c3/4 when c = 16 c3/4 = (4c)3

= (416)3

= (2)3

So 7c3/4 = 7 x 8

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1. Deal with indices first. Power ¾ is 4th root cubed.

= (4c)3

= (416)3

= (2)3

So 7c3/4 = 7 x 8

m n mna a

Think “Flower Power”:

Power on top

Root at bottom

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1. Deal with indices first. Power ¾ is 4th root cubed.

= (4c)3

= (416)3

= (2)3

So 7c3/4 = 7 x 8

m n mna ae.g. 4 3 43

4 3 4 433

8 8 ( 8)

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Evaluate 10f -1/2 when f = 25

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= 2 Evaluate 10f -1/2 when f = 25

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Evaluate

10f -1/2 when f = 25

1. Deal with indices first. Power – ½ is square root on bottom line.

10f -1/2

= 10 f

= 1025

= 10 5

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1. Deal with indices first. Power – ½ is square root on bottom line.

10f -1/2

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f(x) = 7x1/2 . Find the value of x if f(x) = 63.

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X = 81

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Question 6 1. Equate both things that are equal to

f(x). f(x) = 7x1/2 .

Find the value of x

if f(x) = 63.

7x1/2 = 63

so x1/2 = 9

2. Remember power ½ is the square root.

so x = 9

3. Now square each side.

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Learn Laws of Indices:1. Equate both things that are equal

to f(x).

7x1/2 = 63

so x1/2 = 9

2. Remember power ½ is the square root.

so x = 9

3. Now square each side.

so x = 92

ie x = 81

Note:In solving the equation

Square both sides2

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To get rid of cube roots cube both

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X = 1000

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Question 6B 1. Equate both things that are equal to

f(x). f(x) = 2x1/3 .

Find the value of x

if f(x) = 20. 2. Remember power 1/3 is the cube

3. Now cube each side.

ie x = 1000

2x1/3 = 20

so x1/3 = 10

so 3x = 10

so x = 103

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133a a

Note:In solving the equation

cube both sides

3 2a 32 8a

1. Equate both things that are equal to f(x).

2. Remember power 1/3 is the cube root.

3. Now cube each side.

ie x = 1000

2x1/3 = 20

so x1/3 = 10

so 3x = 10

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Simplify 75 - 27 + 48

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Find the largest “perfect square” factor of each of

the numbers! Collect identical

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Simplify 75 - 27 + 48 = 63

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Question 7 1. Find the largest “perfect square”

factor of each of the numbers!

2. Collect identical surds in same way as you would letters.

Simplify

75 - 27 + 48 = 25 x 3 - 9 x 3 + 16 x 3

= 53 - 33 + 43

= 63 5x – 3x + 4x = 6x

75 - 27 + 48

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1. Find the largest “perfect square” factor of each of the numbers!

= 25 x 3 - 9 x 3 + 16 x 3

= 53 - 33 + 43

5x – 3x + 4x = 6x

. .a b a b

e.g. 75 25.3

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= 25 x 3 - 9 x 3 + 16 x 3

= 53 - 33 + 43

5x – 3x + 4x = 6x

The key to these simplificationquestions is that all of theindividual terms can be reduced to a multiple of the same basic surd.

So check that once you have taken “perfect squares” all terms have the same basic surd. If not you may not have used thehighest perfect square for a term.

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Simplify 80 + 45 - 180 = 5

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Simplify

80 + 45 - 180

= 16 x 5 +

80 + 45 - 180

9 x 5 - 36 x 5

= 45 + 35 - 65

= 5 4x + 3x – 6x = x

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= 16 x 5 +

80 + 45 - 180

9 x 5 - 36 x 5

= 45 + 35 - 65

4x + 3x – 6x = x

. .a b a b

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= 16 x 5 +

80 + 45 - 180

9 x 5 - 36 x 5

= 45 + 35 - 65

4x + 3x – 6x = x

The key to these simplificationquestions is that all of theindividual terms can be reduced to a multiple of the same basic surd.

So check that once you have taken “perfect squares” all terms have the same basic surd. If not you may not have used thehighest perfect square for a term.

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Simplify 75 - 27 + 48 300 - 12

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Simplify 75 - 27 + 48 300 - 12

Now bring both parts together

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Question 7C 1. Deal with top and bottom lines separately. For each, find the largest “perfect square” factor of each of the numbers!

5x - 3x + 4x = 6x

Simplify

75 - 27 + 48

300 - 12 = 25 x 3 -

75 - 27 + 48

= 53 - 33 + 43

Top Line:

9 x 3 + 16 x 3

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Question 7C 1. Deal with top and bottom lines seperately. For each, find the largest “perfect square” factor of each of the numbers!

10x - 2x = 8x

Simplify

75 - 27 + 48

300 - 12

Bottom Line:

300 - 12

= 100 x 3 -

= 103 - 23

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Question 7C 2. Now bring both parts together again. Cancel out where the same basic surd is in evidence on both top and bottom.

Simplify

75 - 27 + 48

300 - 12

75 - 27 + 48

300 - 12

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. .a b a b

80 16.5

1. Deal with top and bottom lines seperately. For each, find the largest “perfect square” factor of each of the numbers!

5x - 3x + 4x = 6x

= 25 x 3 -

75 - 27 + 48

= 53 - 33 + 43

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9 x 3 + 16 x 3

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In questions involving fractions always treat each line separately.Reduce each line to its simplest form before dividing.

2. Now bring both parts together again. Cancel out where the same basic surd is in evidence on both top and bottom.

75 - 27 + 48

300 - 12

The key to these simplificationquestions is that all of theindividual terms can be reduced to a multiple of the same basic surd. In fractions these will thenoften cancel.

Remember to cancel numbers too!!

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6Express with a rational denominator.

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To change the look of a fraction but

not the value multiply top & bottom by the

same amount ie 6.

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Question 8 1. To change the look of a fraction but not the value multiply top & bottom by the same amount ie 6.12

6Express

with a rational

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Learn Laws of Surds:

Rationalising the denominator:

a Required to remove from the denominator.

Multiply top and bottom by a

1. To change the look of a fraction but not the value multiply top & bottom by the same amount ie 6.

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Rationalising the denominator:1. To change the look of a fraction but not the value multiply top & bottom by the same amount ie 6.

1 1 5 5.

55 5 5

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letters. .

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= 27 843

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Question 8B 1. Re-write expression using laws of surds

Simplify

= 4 x 7

. .a b a b

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1. Re-write expression using laws of surds

= 4 x 7

. .a b a b

24 244 2

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1. Re-write expression using laws of surds

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75 25.3 25. 3 5 3

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Find the value of tanx° giving your answer as a fraction with a rational denominator.

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Question 8C

Find the value of tanx°

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a fraction with a

rational denominator.

tanx° = 3

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tanx° = 3

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tanx° = 3

2 2 3 2 3.

33 3 3

In questions involving fractionsmake sure you have simplified as far as possible.

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UNIT 3 :Further Trig

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Further Trig : Question 1

The graph below shows a curve with equation in the form y = asinbx° .

Write down the values of a and b.

1200 2400 3600

y = asinbx°

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y = asinbx°

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y = asinbx°

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1200 2400 3600

y = asinbx°

1. a = amplitude = ½ vertical extent.

max /min = ±2 so a = 2

2. b = no. of waves in 3600

3 complete waves from 0 to 360

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so b = 3

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Max. = 1Min. = -1One cycle in 360˚

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so b = 3

i.e. y = sinx˚

y = asinx˚

Stretch factor

y = sinbx˚

Number of cycles in 360˚

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The graph below shows a curve with equation in the form y = acosbx° .

y = acosbx°

900 1800 36002700

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900 1800 36002700

a = amplitude = ½ vertical extent. b = no. of waves in 3600

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y = acosbx°

900 1800 36002700

a = 5 b = 2

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y = acosbx°

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so b = 2

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Max. = 1Min. = -1One cycle in 360˚

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so b = 3

i.e. y = cosx˚

y = acosx˚

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y = cosbx˚

Number of cycles in 360˚

One cycle

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Solve 5sinx° - 1 = 1 where 0<x<360

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sin x =cosx =tan x=

Use CAST diagram to decide which quadrants

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x = 23.6°

x = 156.4°

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Question 2 1. Always re-arrange to sinx0 = …...

2. Use the CAST diagram to decide which quadrant angles lie in.

5sinx° - 1 = 1

where 0<x<360

sinx = 0.4

5sinx° - 1 = 1

5sinx° = 2

180 + 360 -

sin all

tan cos

Q1 or Q2

Where is sin

positive?

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Question 2 1. Always re-arrange to sinx0 = …...

3. Calculate angles remembering that answers to trig equations come in pairs.

5sinx° - 1 = 1

where 0<x<360

sinx = 0.4

5sinx° - 1 = 1

5sinx° = 2

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sin-1 0.4 = 23.6

Q1: angle = 23.6°

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We are finding the two angles at which the sine curve reaches a height of 0.4

90 180 270 360

23.6 156.4

1. Always re-arrange to sinx0 = …...

sinx = 0.4

5sinx° - 1 = 1

5sinx° = 2

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Q2: angle = 180° - 23.6°

sin-1 0.4 = 23.6

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x = 121.0°

x = 301.0°

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3tanx° + 7 = 2

where 0<x<360

1. Always re-arrange to tanx0 = …...

tanx = -5/3

3tanx° + 7 = 2

3tanx° = -5

2. Use the CAST diagram to decide which quadrant angles lie in.

180 + 360 -

sin all

tan cos

Q2 or Q4

Where is tan

negative?

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3tanx° + 7 = 2

where 0<x<360

tanx = -5/3

3tanx° + 7 = 2

3tanx° = -5

Q2 or Q4

tan-1 (53) = 59.0

Q2: angle = 180° - 59.0°

Q4: angle = 360° - 59.0°

= 301.0°

= 121.0°

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tanx = -5/3

3tanx° + 7 = 2

3tanx° = -5

tan-1 (53) = 59.0

Q2: angle = 180° - 59.0°

Q4: angle = 360° - 59.0°

= 301.0°

= 121.0°

We are finding the two angles at which the tan graph reaches a height of 5

90 180 270 360

121.0 301.0

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tanx = -5/3

3tanx° + 7 = 2

3tanx° = -5

tan-1 (53) = 59.0

Q2: angle = 180° - 59.0°

Q4: angle = 360° - 59.0°

= 301.0°

= 121.0°

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Solve the equation x2 – 6x + 7 = 0 giving your answers to 2 decimal places.

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Solve the equation

x2 – 6x + 7 = 0

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1. Write down values of a, b & c.

x2 – 6x + 7 = 0

a = 1 b = (-6) c = 7

2. Evaluate b2 – 4ac .

b2 – 4ac = (-6)2 – (4x1x7)

= 36 – 28

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Solve the equation

x2 – 6x + 7 = 0

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x2 – 6x + 7 = 0

a = 1 b = -6 c = 7

3. Now use quadratic formula.

x = -b ± (b2 – 4ac )

x = 6 ± 8

24. Rewrite with brackets and now use

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= (6 + 8) 2 or (6 - 8) 2

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x2 – 6x + 7 = 0

a = 1 b = -6 c = 7

4. Rewrite with brackets and now use calculator.

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x2 – 6x + 7 = 0

a = 1 b = -6 c = 7

x = -b ± (b2 – 4ac )

x = 6 ± 8

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= (6 + 8) 2 or (6 - 8) 2

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x2 – 6x + 7 = 0

a = 1 b = -6 c = 7

x = -b ± (b2 – 4ac )

x = 6 ± 8

calculator.

= (6 + 8) 2 or (6 - 8) 2

ax2 + bx + c = 0

Refer to the Formula Sheet:

x = -b ± (b2 – 4ac )

Quadratic Formula:

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x2 – 6x + 7 = 0

a = 1 b = -6 c = 7

x = -b ± (b2 – 4ac )

x = 6 ± 8

calculator.

= (6 + 8) 2 or (6 - 8) 2

Take care when allocating a

value to a, b and c.

ax2 + bx + c = 0

1x2 - 6x + 7 = 0

a =1b = (-6)c = 7

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a = 1 b = -6 c = 7

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x = 0.18 or -1.8

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3x2 + 5x – 1 = 0

a = 3 b = 5 c = (-1)

b2 – 4ac = (5)2 – (4 x 3 x -1)

= 25 – (- 12)

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3x2 + 5x - 1 = 0

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x = -b ± (b2 – 4ac )

x = -5 ± 37

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= (-5 + 37) 2 or (-5 - 37) 2

3x2 + 5x – 1 = 0

a = 3 b = 5 c = (-1)

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= (-5 + 37) 2 or (-5 - 37) 2

x = 0.18 or -1.8

3x2 + 5x – 1 = 0

a = 3 b = 5 c = (-1)

Solve the equation

3x2 + 5x - 1 = 0

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= 0.180… or -1.847..

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x = -b ± (b2 – 4ac )

x = -5 ± 37

24. Rewrite with brackets and now

use calculator.

= (-5 + 37) 2 or (-5 - 37) 2

3x2 + 5x – 1 = 0

a = 3 b = 5 c = (-1)

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ax2 + bx + c = 0

x = -b ± (b2 – 4ac )

Quadratic Formula:

x = -b ± (b2 – 4ac )

x = -5 ± 37

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= (-5 + 37) 2 or (-5 - 37) 2

3x2 + 5x – 1 = 0

a = 3 b = 5 c = (-1)

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ax2 + bx + c = 0

3x2 + 5x - 1 = 0

a =3b = 5c = -1

x = -b ± (b2 – 4ac )

x = -5 ± 37

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= (-5 + 37) 2 or (-5 - 37) 2

3x2 + 5x – 1 = 0

a = 3 b = 5 c = (-1)

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b2 – 4ac1. Write down values of a, b & c.

3x2 + 5x – 1 = 0

a = 3 b = 5 c = (-1)

b2 – 4ac = (5)2 – (4 x 3 x -1)

= 25 – (- 12)

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Solve the equation 3x2 = x + 1 giving your answers to 2 decimal places.

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Re-write quadratic:

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x = 0.77 or -0.43

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3x2 – x – 1 = 0

a = 3 b = (-1) c = (-1)

b2 – 4ac = (-1)2 – (4 x 3 x -1)

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3x2 = x + 1

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1. Rearrange in quadratic form.

3x2 = x + 1

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3x2 –x – 1 = 0

a = 3 b = (-1) c = (-1)

x = -b ± (b2 – 4ac )

x = 1 ± 13

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= (1 + 13) 2 or (1 - 13) 2

Solve the equation

3x2 = x + 1

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3x2 – x – 1 = 0

a = 3 b = (-1) c = (-1)

= (1 + 13) 2 or (1 - 13) 2

x = 0.77 or -0.43Try another like this

Solve the equation

3x2 = x + 1

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= 0.767… or -0.434..

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3x2 – x – 1 = 0

a = 3 b = (-1) c = (-1)

b2 – 4ac = (-1)2 – (4 x 3 x -1)

= 1 – (-12)

3x2 = x + 1

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You must put the quadratic into standard quadratic form (make equation equal zero) before attempting to solve.

3x2 – x – 1 = 0

a = 3 b = (-1) c = (-1)

b2 – 4ac = (-1)2 – (4 x 3 x -1)

= 1 – (-12)

3x2 = x + 1

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ax2 + bx + c = 0

x = -b ± (b2 – 4ac )

Quadratic Formula:

3x2 –x – 1 = 0

a = 3 b = (-1) c = (-1)

x = -b ± (b2 – 4ac )

x = 1 ± 13

use calculator.

= (1 + 13) 2 or (1 - 13) 2

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ax2 + bx + c = 0

3x2 - 1x - 1 = 0

a =3b = (-1)c = (-1)

3x2 –x – 1 = 0

a = 3 b = (-1) c = (-1)

x = -b ± (b2 – 4ac )

x = 1 ± 13

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= (1 + 13) 2 or (1 - 13) 2

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b2 – 4ac

3x2 – x – 1 = 0

a = 3 b = (-1) c = (-1)

b2 – 4ac = (-1)2 – (4 x 3 x -1)

= 1 – (-12)

3x2 = x + 1

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b & c.

Evaluate b2 – 4ac .

two answers.

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x = 0.35 or -2.9

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2x(x + 2) = 2 - x

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2x2 + 5x – 2 = 0

a = 2 b = 5 c = (-2)

b2 – 4ac = (5)2 – (4 x 2 x -2)

= 25 – (-16)

2x(x + 2) = 2 – x 2x2 + 4x – 2 + x= 0

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x = -b ± (b2 – 4ac )

x = -5 ± 41

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= (-5 + 41) 2 or (-5 - 41) 2

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2x(x + 2) = 2 - x

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2x2 + 5x – 2 = 0

a = 2 b = 5 c = (-2)

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= (-5 + 41) 2 or (-5 - 41) 2

x = 0.35 or -2.9

2x2 + 5x – 2 = 0

a = 2 b = 5 c = (-2)

Solve the equation

2x(x + 2) = 2 - x

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= 0.350… or -2.850..

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2x2 + 5x – 2 = 0

a = 2 b = 5 c = (-2)

b2 – 4ac = (5)2 – (4 x 2 x -2)

= 25 – (-16)

2x(x + 2) = 2 – x 2x2 + 4x – 2 + x= 0

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2x2 + 5x – 2 = 0

a = 2 b = 5 c = (-2)

b2 – 4ac = (5)2 – (4 x 2 x -2)

= 25 – (-16)

2x(x + 2) = 2 – x 2x2 + 4x – 2 + x= 0

You must put the quadratic into standard quadratic form (make equation equal zero) before attempting to solve.

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ax2 + bx + c = 0

x = -b ± (b2 – 4ac )

Quadratic Formula:

x = -b ± (b2 – 4ac )

x = -5 ± 41

use calculator.

= (-5 + 41) 2 or (-5 - 41) 2

2x2 + 5x – 2 = 0

a = 2 b = 5 c = (-2)

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ax2 + bx + c = 0

2x2 + 5x - 2 = 0

a =2b = 5c = -2

x = -b ± (b2 – 4ac )

x = -5 ± 41

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= (-5 + 41) 2 or (-5 - 41) 2

2x2 + 5x – 2 = 0

a = 2 b = 5 c = (-2)

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b2 – 4ac

2x2 + 5x – 2 = 0

a = 2 b = 5 c = (-2)

b2 – 4ac = (5)2 – (4 x 2 x -2)

= 25 – (-16)

2x(x + 2) = 2 – x 2x2 + 4x – 2 + x= 0

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The diagram below shows an L-shaped plot of land with dimensions as given.

(x+4) m

(x+3) m

(a) Show that the total area is given by the expression x2 + 7x m2.

(b) Hence find the value of x when this area is 60 m2.

(x+4) m

(x+3) m

Find the area of each rectangle..

Add these to find total area.

In (b) make expression from (a) =

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(x+4) m

(x+3) m

x = 5m

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(x+4) m

(x+3) m

1. Find the area of each rectangle separately and add together to get total area.

Area rectangle = x(x+4)

= x2 + 4x m2

Length rectangle = (x + 3)2

= 3x m2Area rectangle 2

Hence total area = (x2 + 4x) + 3x

= x2 + 7x m2

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(x+4) m

(x+3) m

2. Use the expression for area given in part (a) and make it equal to 60.

If total area = 60 (b)

And total area = x2 + 7x

(b) Hence find the value of x

when this area is 60 m2.

then x2 + 7x = 60

x2 + 7x - 60 = 0

(x + 12)(x – 5) = 0

So (x + 12) = 0 or (x – 5) = 0

ie x = -12 or x = 5

Length must be 5m as negative

value not valid.

3. Make the equation equal to zero, factorise and solve.

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And total area = x2 + 7x then x2 + 7x = 60

x2 + 7x - 60 = 0

(x + 12)(x – 5) = 0

So (x + 12) = 0 or (x – 5) = 0

ie x = -12 or x = 5

value not valid.

The quadratic equation can also be solved by applyingthe quadratic formula:

ax2 + bx + c = 0

x = -b ± (b2 – 4ac )

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b2 – 4ac

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x2 + 7x - 60 = 0

(x + 12)(x – 5) = 0

So (x + 12) = 0 or (x – 5) = 0

ie x = -12 or x = 5

value not valid.

ax2 + bx + c = 0

1x2 + 7x - 60 = 0

a =1b = 7c = (-60)

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x2 + 7x - 60 = 0

(x + 12)(x – 5) = 0

So (x + 12) = 0 or (x – 5) = 0

ie x = -12 or x = 5

value not valid.

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The diagram below shows plans of the foundations for a house and garage.

7m house

? mgarage

Planning regulations state that the length of the garage should be 4m longer than its width and its floor area should be 25% of the floor area of the house.

to meet this requirement.

(a)Find an expression for the area of the garage in terms of x.

Area = length x

width. Use information

to find length of garage.

Find the numerical value of the

required area for the garage.

Use expression from (a) to

form a quadratic equation.

Make it equal to

zero, factorise &

solve.

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7m house

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7m house

garage

the length of the garage should

be 4m longer than its width and

its floor area should be 25%

of the floor area of the house.

Length of garage = (x+4) m

So area = x(x+4)

= x2 + 4x m2

1. Area = length x width. Width is x but still need to find length.

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2. Area = length x width. Find the required area and use your answer to (a) to establish quadratic equation.

7m house

garage

Area house = 12 x 7 = 84m2

Area garage = 25% of 84m2

= 21m2

So x2 + 4x = 21

x2 + 4x - 21 = 0

(x + 7)(x – 3) = 0

(x + 7) = 0 or (x – 3) = 0

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7m house

garage

x2 + 4x - 21 = 0

(x + 7)(x – 3) = 0

(x + 7) = 0 or (x – 3) = 0

ie. x = -7 or x = 3

Length must be 3m as

negative value not valid.

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The quadratic equation can also be solved by applyingthe quadratic formula:

ax2 + bx + c = 0

x = -b ± (b2 – 4ac )

Quadratic Formula:

Finding first eases working.Bracket all negative numbers.

b2 – 4ac

= 21m2

So x2 + 4x = 21

x2 + 4x - 21 = 0

(x + 7)(x – 3) = 0

(x + 7) = 0 or (x – 3) = 0

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ax2 + bx + c = 0

1x2 + 4x - 21 = 0

a =1b = 4c = (-21)

= 21m2

So x2 + 4x = 21

x2 + 4x - 21 = 0

(x + 7)(x – 3) = 0

(x + 7) = 0 or (x – 3) = 0

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negative answer may not be

correct in context given,

e.g. negative lengths or areas.

x2 + 4x - 21 = 0

(x + 7)(x – 3) = 0

(x + 7) = 0 or (x – 3) = 0

ie. x = -7 or x = 3

Length must be 3m as

negative value not valid.

(a) State the coordinates of E.

(b) The second parabola cuts the X-axis at C & D. D is the point (8,0), find the coordinates of C.

(c) Find the equation of the parabola with minimum turning point G.

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The blades in electric hair-clippers have grooves in the form of identical adjacent parabolas.

The second parabola has turning point E and equation y = (x – 5)2 – 9 .

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minimum value occurs when

bracket is zero.

Use symmetry of a parabola to find other root if you know one.

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use ‘completed square’ form to write equation of parabola.

The second parabola has turning point E and equation y = (x – 5)2 – 9 .

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E is the point (5,-9).

C is (2,0).

y = (x – 17)2 - 9

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1. In ‘completed square’, a minimum value occurs when bracket is zero.

The second parabola has

turning point E and equation

y = (x – 5)2 – 9 .

y will have a minimum value of

-9 when (x – 5)2 = 0.

ie when x = 5

so E is the point (5,-9).

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2. Use symmetry of a parabola to find other root if you know one.

(b) D is the point (8,0),

find the coordinates of C.

(b) Horizontal dist from E to D

= horizontal dist from E to C = 3 units

D has x-coordinate 8

so x-coordinate of C is 6 units less ie C is (2,0).

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3. Use symmetry of a parabola to find other turning points if you know one.X

(c)Distance from E to G

is 12 units so G is (17,-9)

4. If you know turning point, use ‘completed square’ form to write equation of parabola.

Equation of this parabola

in same form as the second

ie y = (x – 17)2 - 9Try another like this

(c) Find the equation of the

parabola with minimum G.

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Learn the following Results:

When a quadratic equation is in

the form y = (x – a)2 + b

the parabola has a

minimum T.P. at (a,b).

When a quadratic equation is in the form y = b - (x – a)2 the parabola has a maximum T.P. at (a,b).

-9 when (x – 5)2 = 0.

ie when x = 5

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y = (x – 5)2 - 9

Minimum T.P. at P(5,-9)

-9 when (x – 5)2 = 0.

ie when x = 5

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The roots are equidistant from theturning point (or axis of symmetry)in the horizontal direction.

2. Use symmetry of a parabola to find other root if you know one.

(b) Horizontal dist from E to D

= horizontal dist from E to C = 3 units

D has x-coordinate 8

so y-coordinate of C is 6 units less ie C is (2,0).

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The top of an ornate fence consists of a series of congruent adjacent parabolas.

The first parabola has turning point U and equation y = 4 – (x – 3)2 .

(a) State the coordinates of U.

(b) If T is the point (5,0) then find the coordinates of V, the maximum turning point on the second parabola.

(c) Find the equation of the parabola with maximum turning point W.

The top of an ornate fence consists of a series of adjacent parabolas.

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U is the point (3,4).

V is (7,4).

y = 4 – (x – 11)2

The top of an ornate fence consists of a series of adjacent parabolas.

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1. In ‘completed square’, a maximum value occurs when bracket is zero.

y will have a maximum value of

4 when (x – 3)2 = 0.

ie when x = 3

so U is the point (3,4).

The first parabola has turning

point U and equation

y = 4 – (x – 3)2 .

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2. Use symmetry of a parabola to find another turning point if you know one.

(b) T is the point (5,0),

find the coordinates of V.

(b) Horizontal dist from U to T

= horizontal dist from T to V = 2 units

T has x-coordinate 5

so x-coordinate of V is 2 units more

ie V is (7,4).

For identical parabolae,maximum values same so y-coordinate = 4

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3. Use symmetry of a parabola to find other turning points if you know one.

(c)Distance from U to W

is 8 units so W is (11,4)

in same form as the first

ie y = 4 - (x – 11)2Try another like this

parabola with maximum W.

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the parabola has a

4 when (x – 3)2 = 0.

ie when x = 3

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y = 4 – (x – 3)2

Maximum T.P. at P(3,4)

4 when (x – 3)2 = 0.

ie when x = 3

(a) State the coordinates of G.

(b) Find the coordinates of H and J.

(c) Find the equation of the parabola with minimum turning point at F.

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The diagram below shows some identical adjacent parabolas.

The last parabola has a minimum turning point at G and cuts the x-axis at H and J.

Its equation is y = (x – 12)2 – 4 .

Its equation is y = (x – 12)2 – 4 . In ‘completed

square’, a minimum value

occurs when bracket is zero.

If not given a root you must solve the quadratic.

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G is the point (12,-4).

y = (x – 8)2 - 4

H is (10,0) and J is (14,0)

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-4 when (x – 12)2 = 0.

ie when x = 12

so G is the point (12,-4).

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2. If you are not given one of the roots you must solve quadratic to find roots.

(b) Find the coordinates of

H and J.

(b) At H & J

(x – 12)2 – 4 = 0

so (x – 12)2 = 4

ie x – 12 = -2 or 2

ie x = 10 or 14

H is (10,0) and J is (14,0)

From diagram:

y = (x – 12)2 – 4 .

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3. Use symmetry of a parabola to find other turning points if you know one.

(c)Distance from G to H

is 2 units so F is 4 units horizontally from G.

in same form as the last

parabola with minimum F.

So F is the point (8,-4).

ie y = (x – 8)2 - 4

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the parabola has a

-4 when (x – 12)2 = 0.

ie when x = 12

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y = (x – 12)2 – 4

Minimum T.P. at P(12,-4)

-4 when (x – 12)2 = 0.

ie when x = 12

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