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quadratics

Quadratic functions are of the form y = ax² + bx + c .

A quadratic function has a maximum or a minimum value, and its graph is symmetrical.


EXAMPLE

(a)6x² + 5 = 17x

(b) 9x² -39x -30 = 0

(c) A rectangle has sides of length x cm and (6x − 7) cm. The area of the rectangle is

90 cm² Find the lengths of the sides of the rectangle.




The quadratic formula



EXAMPLE

(a) Solve 6x² + 5x+3 = 0 for x.

Hint:Here a = 6 ,b= 5, c = 3


Solving simultaneous equations using the graphical method


The diagram shows the graphs of y =x² -4 and y=2x-1.

The coordinates of the points of intersection of the two graphs are ( 1− −, 3) and (3, 5).

x=-1 , y= -3 and x = 3,y=5 are the solutions of the simultaneous.


Algebraic solution

y =x² -4 and y=2x-1.

Substitute a variable,

x² -4 = 2x-1

Rearranging and factorising gives x=-1 , y= -3 and x = 3,y=5 as solutions


Complex forms:

Example :



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