Quiz 3 : Quadratic Functions
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1. The diagram shows the graph of a quadratic function ( x )=2( x + p) +1 ,
where
p is a constant.
y=f ( x)
(3, q)
x
0
The curve
the value of
y=f ( x)
has a minimum point (3, q) , where q
is a constant. State
p , the value of q , and the equation of the axis of symmetry.
[3
marks ]
2. The function f ( x )=x +4 x6 can be expressed in the form
f ( x )=(x+ m)2n
where m and n are constants. Find the values of m and n .
marks ]
[3
x for which ( 2 x3 )( x +5 ) > x +5 .
3. Find the range of values of
[ 3 marks ]
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4. The diagram shows the curve of a quadratic function f ( x )=x + kx11 . The
curve has a maximum point at B (3, p) and cuts the f ( x ) - axis at point
A .
f (x)
B (3, p)
A (0,10)
By using the method of completing the square, find the values of k
determine the range of values of
x , if f ( x ) 11 .
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5. The quadratic function ( x )= p(x +q) +r
, where
p , q
and
p . Hence,
[ 3 marks ]
and r
are constants,
has a minimum value of 3 . The equation of the axis of symmetry is
State the range of values of
[ 3 marks ]
p , the value of q , and the value of r .
x=5 .