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Edexcel AS and A level Mathematics
Pure Mathematics
Year 1/AS
Series Editor: Harry Smith
Authors: Greg Attwood, Jack Barraclough, Ian Bettison, Alistair Macpherson,
Bronwen Moran, Su Nicholson, Diane Oliver, Joe Petran, Keith Pledger, Harry Smith,
Geoff Staley, Robert Ward-Penny, Dave Wilkins
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Overarching themes
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Algebraic expressions
Index laws
Expanding brackets
Factorising
Negative and fractional indices
Surds
Rationalising denominators
Mixed exercise 1
Quadratics
Solving quadratic equations
Completing the square
Functions
Quadratic graphs
The discriminant
Modelling with quadratics
Mixed exercise 2
Equations and inequalities
Linear simultaneous equations
Quadratic simultaneous equations
Simultaneous equations on graphs
Linear inequalities
Quadratic inequalities
Inequalities on graphs
Regions
Mixed exercise 3
Graphs and transformations
Cubic graphs
Quartic graphs
Reciprocal graphs
Points of intersection
Translating graphs
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Stretching graphs
Transforming functions
Mixed exercise 4
Review exercise 1
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Straight line graphs
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Equations of straight lines
Parallel and perpendicular lines
Length and area
Modelling with straight lines
Mixed exercise 5
Circles
Midpoints and perpendicular
bisectors
Equation of a circle
Intersections of straight lines
and circles
Use tangent and chord properties
Circles and triangles
Mixed exercise 6
Algebraic methods
Algebraic fractions
Dividing polynomials
The factor theorem
Mathematical proof
Methods of proof
Mixed exercise 7
The binomial expansion
Pascal's triangle
Factorial notation
The binomial expansion
Solving binomial problems
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1658.5 Binomial estimation
Mixed exercise 8
9 Trigonometric ratios
9.1 The cosine rule
9.2 The sine rule
9.3 Areas of triangles
9.4 Solving triangle problems
9.5 Graphs of sine, cosine and tangent
9.6 Transforming trigonometric graphs
Mixed exercise 9
10 Trigonometric identities and
equations
10.1 Angles in all four quadrants
10.2 Exact values of trigonometrical ratios
10.3. Trigonometric identities
10.4 Simple trigonometric equations
10.5 Harder trigonometric equations
10.6 Equations and identities
Mixed exercise 10
Review exercise 2
11 Vectors
11.1 Vectors
11.2 Representing vectors
11.3. Magnitude and direction
11.4 Position vectors
11.5. Solving geometric problems
11.6 Modelling with vectors
Mixed exercise 11
12 _ Differentiation
12.1 Gradients of curves
12.2 Finding the derivative
12.3 Differentiating 2"
124 Differentiating quadratics
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12.5. Differentiating functions with two
‘or more terms
12.6. Gradients, tangents and normal
12.7 Increasing and decreasing functions
12.8 Second order derivatives
12.9 Stationary points
12.10 Sketching gradient functions
12.11 Modelling with differentiation
Mixed exercise 12
13. Integration
13.1. Integrating x"
13.2. Indefinite integrals
13.3. Finding functions
13.4 Definite integrals
13.5 Areas under curves
13.6 Areas under the x-axis
13.7 Areas between curves and lines
Mixed exercise 13
14 — Exponentials and logarithms
14.1. Exponential functions
142 y=e
14,3 Exponential modelling
14.4 Logarithms
14.5. Laws of logarithms
14.6 Solving equations using logarithms
14.7 Working with natural logarithms
14.8. Logarithms and non-linear data
Mixed exercise 14
Review exercise 3
Practice exam paper
Answers
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‘* Rigorous and consistent approach throughout
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© Opportunities to critique arguments and justify methods
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* Hundreds of problem-solving questions, fully integrated r speify the problem 1
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* Problem-solving boxes provide tips and strategies interpret cesults
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* Structured and unstructured questions to build confidence
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3. Mathematical modelling
* Dedicated modelling sections in relevant topics provide plenty of practice where you need it
‘+ Examples and exercises include qualitative questions that allow you to interpret answers in the
context of the model
+ Dedicated chapter in Statistics & Mechanics Year 1/AS explains the principles of modelling in
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viiiAfter completing this chapter you should be able to:
© Multiply and divide integer powers ++ pages 2-3
© Expand a single term over brackets and collect like
terms + pages 3-4
© Expand the product of two or three expressions + pages 4-6
© Factorise linear, quadratic and simple cubic expressions > pages 6-9
© Know and use the laws of indices > pages 9-11
© Simplify and use the rules of surds > pages 12-13
@ Rationalise denominators > pages 13-16
simplify;
a 4m’n + Smn? - 2ne'n + mn? — 3mn®
b 3x°-5x4+243x?-Tx-12
+ GCSE Mathematics
Write as a single power of 2:
aex2 ob 2ez2
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a3@+4) — b 52-32)
€ 6(2x-5y) + GCSE Mathematics
Write down the highest common factor of
a 24and 16 b 6xand 8x7
Computer scientists use indices to describe © 4xy’ and 3xy + GCSE Mathematics
very large numbers. A quantum computer with
1000 qubits (quantum bits) can consider 20
values simultaneously. This is greater than a 10x ¢ 40x
the number of particles in the observable 5 24
universe. € GCSE Mathematics
Simplify;Chapter 1
@ Index laws
® You can use the laws of indices to simplify powers of the same base.
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bf
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a -3x(7x-4) b 3-2) every term inside the brackets.
© 4xGx-2a2+ 5x4) d 2x(Sy #3) -SQv+3)[a -3x(7x— 4) =-21x? + 12x
b ye - 299) = 3y? - ay?
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= 12x2 — 8x? + 20x4
ine ony ee — ieee
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5x2
BAxT 72 4 3x57? = Axo + By
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m 9x? x 3(x2)3
p (yf = 28
20x7 + 15x3
Sx?
b 2x x 3x2
ee
ax
h (p's pt
k 2a x 3a°
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a %x-2) b x49) © -3y(4-3y)
d x45) © -x(3x +5) f -Sx(4v-+ 1)
g x4 5)x h -3y(5 - 29) i -20(5x-4)
i Gr-5)x2 k 3042)400-7) 1 Sx-6-@x-2)
m4(c43d?)-3Qc+a2) nm (P43 +9)- (2 + 37-4)
0 x(3x? = 2x + 5) p 72-54 3°) q -29°5 = Ty +3)
br Tx-2)4 34 4)-6(x-2) $s Sx- 34-23) +6
t 3x? xG- 4x) +7 uw 4x(x + 3) = 2x(3x 7)
3x%(2x + 1) - Sx°(3x - 4)
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2x © ae
g Slt Sx Tx74 5x? fp oeizset
2e 3x By
@® Expanding brackets
To find the product of two expressions you muttiply each term in one expression by each term in the
other expression,
Multiplying each of the 2 terms in the first expression by each of the
Bs 3 terms in the second expression gives 2 x 3 = 6 terms.
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(x 5) dx —2y +3) = xGGx—2y +3) + 5x27 43)
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a (x4 5\x+2) b (x 2y)2 +1) fe (xy 4 (x+3)x- 2p 4)
2x4
7x +10
bw -2)a?+)——4Algebraic expressions
d (x + yBx - 2y - 4)
chee a ee
x2 = 2xy — 4x + Sxy - 2y? - Ay
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a x2v+3v-7) b x(Sx- 3yX2x-y 44) © (x= 4)(rt r+ 1)
x8 14x? + Bx? - Bie
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a (xt 4\x+7) b (x-3)r+2) © (x- 2?
d (x y)2x43) © (x4 3y)(4x-9) f Qx-4y)3x+y)
g Qx-3)v-4) h Gx +2yP i Qx+8y)2r+3)
fj @+5)Qx+3p-5) k (r= Gx-4y-5) 1 (e-4)Qe ty + 3)
m (x4 2y = Ile +3) n (Qx+2y43)v+6) 0 (4-y)4y—x +3)
p Gy +5S)3x-y+2) q Gy-2x+3)x-4) b (Ap=x-2)(5-y)Chapter 1
2 Expand and simplify if possible:
a Six + 1-4) b Tx-2)2x+5) © Xx-3)(x-3)
@ x= yor y) € x(2x + y)(Gx +4) f yor S)rt 1)
8 yr —2y4x +2) h (7-2-5) i xQx+y)6x-2)
j xv +2043y-4) k yQv+y-Dov+5) 1 yGx42y-3)Qv+1)
m xQx + 3)(x+y-5) nm 2x(3x—1)4x—y-3) 0 3x(v—2p)2v + 3p 45)
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S (x= S)(x-4\(a- 3) t Qx+ r-rel) uw Qx+3)Gx-DO+2)
¥ Gx=2Qx+Gx=2) w (xt ye=yOr= 1 x Ox = 39)
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constants, find the values of a, b, ¢ and d. (2 marks)
fac ;
Expand and simplify (x + )% expressions like (x +) quickly. ~ Section 8.3
@® Factorising
You can write expressions as a product of their factors. “Beanie
= Factorising is the opposite of expanding
brackets. 34 15x? + 75x + 125
2—3xy— 10)?Algebraic expressions
Factorise these expressions completely:
a 3ve9 b e-5x © 82 +20 d 92y4 15x? e 3x2 -9xy
———__ iia
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a 3x49 =3(x+ 3)
b x2 -Sx=xv- 5)
© Bx? + 20x= 4x(2x + 5)
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© 3x? - Oxy = 3x(x - 3y)
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™ Aquadratic expression has the form Real numbers are all the positive and
ax? + by + cwhere a, b and c are real negative numbers, or zero, including fractions
numbers and a0. and surds.
To factorise a quadratic expression:
+ Find two factors of ac that add up to
+ Rewrite the b term as a sum of these two
factors
+ Factorise each pair of terms. = x(@x-1) + 3x1)
+ Take out the common factor v + 3)(2x-1)
wpa (vt y)e-y) An expression in the form x?- y2is
called the difference of two squares.
Factorise:
a x -5x-6 b x24 6x48 © 6x7- 11-10 d 2-25 e 4x2- 9)?
For the expression 2x? + 5-3, ac=-6=-1x 6
and-1+6
2x2 + 6x3
a x?-5x-6
ae
Sox? -5x-G =x? +x-Gx-6
a(x + )- G(x + 1)
= (xt Dv 6)Chapter 1
bx +er+6
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a(x + 2) + A(x + 2)
= (x + 2\ix+ 4)
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= 6x? = 15x + 40-10
= 3x(2x - 5) + 2(2x - 5)
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ax? se
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= x(x? - 52)
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a dy+8 b 6x-24 © 20v+15
dont e dx? +20 f 6x?—18y
g Ix hoox+4y i ar-x
j 6x*- 26 k loy"=5y 1 35x°= 28x
m x24 2x n 3242p 0 Ax + dy
p 5y°-20y q 9x + 122y bah — 2ab?
8 Sx 25xy" t 12x2p + Sup uw 15y—20y2?
vy 12x*- 30 wxysatp x 12)? -4px2 Factorise:
a vty b 2x? + 6x
d e+ 8x412 ee +3r-40
g P4546 h xe-2x-24
k 2x? + 5x42
n 6x°-8x-8
0 I+ Ix= 15 p 2x4 lax? + 24
qxe-4 r e-49
s 4x?-25 t 9x? = 25y?
v dx?-50 W 6x°= 10x 4
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ase 2r b
d 3-9y e
g 8-72 + 6x h
jo 2nd + 13x? + 15x k
G@) 4 Factorise completely x4 — y*.
1
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wet diy +24
w= 8x $12
w= 3x-10
3x? + 10x -8
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factor first. For part p, let y =x2,
u 36x= 4
15x24 42-9
x= Sx
28+ 11x? + 30x
2x3 = Sx? = 3x
3x3 + 2747 + 60x
Watch out for terms that can be written as a
function of a function: x4 = (x?)?
©) 5 Factorise completely 6x? + 7x? - 51
Challenge
Write 4x4 - 13x? + 9 as the product of four linear factors.
@ Negative and fractional indices
Indices can be negative numbers or fractions.
whe x
similarly whet... x vba glee
terms
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(2 marks)
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numbers are those that
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and b are integers.
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Given that y = zhx? express each of the following in the form kx", where k and n are constants.
ayt b dy
Laren
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a ext b xSsa7
dy
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b Simplify x(2x-4
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Check that your answers are in the correct form.
If kand n ate constants they could be positive or
negative, and they could be integers, fractions or
surds.
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ay?
bay?
(2 marks)
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@® Surds
If nis an integer that is not a square number, then any multiple of 7 is called a surd.
Examples of surds are v2, 19 and 5y2.
P = Irrational numbers cannot be written
Surds are examples of irrational numbers. inthe Form where w and b are integers.
The decimal expansion ofa surd is never-ending surde are examples of rational numbers.
and never repeats, for example /2 = 1.414213562...
You can use surds to write exact answers to calculations.
You can manipulate surds using these rules:
+ ab =Vaxvb
Simplify:
a 12
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© SVG - 2/24 + (294
= SVG - EVA + VE x 49
VG -2x247)
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Expand and simplify if possible:
a (5-3) b (2-V3)5 403)
a V2(5 - v3)
= 5v2 —V2V3
= 5/2 -VG
(5 + V3) - V3(5 + V3)
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a (28 b 72 © 50
= wo fie
aD © tS
oF ew a
8 h 20 +80 i 200 + /18 - 72
j V17S +63 +228 k 28 - 2/63 +7, 1 80-220 +345
m 3V80 - 2/20 + Sv45_ a 0 12 + 3/48 +75
VIL
2. Expand and simplify if possible:
a (3(24V3) b V58-\3) © V2(4-v5)
d (2-¥2)3+V5) e (2-¥3)3-v7) £ (445)(2 45)
g (5-31 -V3) h (443)(2-V3) i (7-VID2+VvN)
® 3 Simplify v75 -\T2 giving your answer in the form av'3, where a is an integer. (2 marks)
@® Rationalising denominators
Ifa fraction has a surd in the denominator, it is sometimes useful to rearrange it so that the
denominator is a rational number. This is called rationalising the denominator.
© The rules to rationalise denominators are:
+ For fractions in the form a multiply the numerator and denominator by Va.
a
+ For fractions in the form —1_, multiply the numerator and denominator by a - Vb.
aad
+ For fractions in the form ae multiply the numerator and denominator by a +b.
a=ee
B42 B+i218-V2)
2
3212
Ee
sie esas) |;
-v2 5-125 +2)
“4-28
= 14 + 28)
© (4 = 2)3)4 + 2/3)
4
_ 4a 28
“16 + 6/3 - 8/3 — 12 ———]
44S _ 243
= 4 = a
14Algebraic expressions
[Soran
1 Simplify:
1 1 1 3
at b et ae
5 v1 v2 vIS
eB pik v2 nie
a8 780 8 ise 63
2. Rationalise the denominators and simplify:
1 1 4 1
7 a
"1G ‘Te 35 5-3
;
34/11,
3 Rationalise the denominators and simplify:
1 1
—1_ »—_
* Gm Q+5p © Grp
«— e —_—_ _ 1. ———_
(64122 (54V2)3-V2) (5-V3)2 +3)
@®a4 Simplify 3=24> = ® sivng your answer in the
You can check that your answer is in the correct
fe 3, is id q are rational
form p +45 where pane gare (eink) form by writing down the values of p and q and
checking that they are rational numbers.
PE Crary
1 Simplify:
ayxys bx 2x) € (4x2) = 2x5 4B? x 308 x bt
2 Expand and simplify if possible:
a (x43)(x-5) b Qx-7)3x+ 1) © Qx+5)Gx-y+2)
3. Expand and simplify if possible:
a x(x + 4)r—1) b (+ 2v- 37) € Ax +3)(x-2)Gx-1)
4 Expand the brackets:
a MSy +4) b Sx43-Sx 2x2) © SxQx43)— 21 —3x) ed 30° 43x) —2x(3x-2)
15Chapter 1
10
i
12
13,
14
Factorise these expressions completely:
a 324dy b 4y? + 10y ¢ @4aytay? d 8x)? 4 10x2y
Factorise:
a xe43x42 b 3x2 + 6x © 2-35 d 2xe-y-3
e Sx?- 13x-6 f 6-Sx-x
Factorise:
a 2x34 6x b x3 - 36x © 2x34 7x? 15x
Simplify:
a 9x8 + © 3x? x 2x4 d 3xiz6x
ca ba)
Evaluate: ;
«(z) > (355),
Simplify:
a b +0 -\0
a Find the value of 35x? + 2x - 48 when x = 25.
b By factorising the expression, show that your answer to part a can be written as the product
of two prime factors.
Expand and simplify if possible:
a (2345) b (2-V5)(5+V3) © (6-V2\(4-V7)
Rationalise the denominator and simplify:
at »— 3 @ Ba e— r—!
a 2-1 v3-2 V33-4 357 Q4V3P (4-\77
a Given that x3 - x2 - 17x — 15 = (x + 3)(x2 + bx + 0), where b and c are constants, work out
the values of b and c.
b Hence, fully factorise x4 = x? - 17x - 15.
Given that y = dx? express each of the following in the form kx", where k and n are constants,
ay (1 mark)
b 4y-! (1 mark)
Show that =" ra; can be written in the form Ya +VB, where a and b are integers. (S marks)
Expand and simplify (vTI - 5)(5 - 11). (2 marks)
Factorise completely x — 64°, (3 marks)
Express 272+! in the form 3, stating y in terms of x, (2:marks)Algebraic expressions
20. Solve the equation 8 + x/T2 =**
Give your answer in the form av where a and b are integers. (4 marks)
@® 21 A rectangle has a length of (1 + V3)em and area of /T2em*.
Calculate the width of the rectangle in cm.
Express your answer in the form a + bV3, where a and b are integers to be found.
(2 marks)
(3 marks)
vx
and the value of 6. (2 marks)
a Simplify (Va + Vb) (a - J).
b Hence show that co y y
1 =
We asa Gtk ae
Summary of key points
1. You can use the laws of indices to simplify powers of the same base.
@atxat=anen eunsa=an-"
° y= am © (aby"= 0b"
2. Factorising is the opposite of expanding brackets.
3 Aquadratic expression has the form ax + bx + c where a, b and c are real numbers and a # 0.
4 v-ya(xty)r-y)
5
You can use the laws of indices with any rational power.
eam
7 The rules to rationalise denominators are:
@ Fractions in the form
B multiply the numerator and denominator by va.
a
1
@ Fractions in the form
a+vb
-, multiply the numerator and denominator by a— vb.
@ Fractions in the form
1 7 ultply the numerator and denominator bya +B.
av
7After completing this chapter you should be able to:
Solve quadratic equations using factorisation, the quadratic
formula and completing the square > pages 19 - 24
© Read and use f(x) notation when working with
functions > pages 25-27
© Sketch the graph and find the turning point of a quadratic
function “> pages 27-30
© Find and interpret the discriminant of a quadratic
expression > pages 30-32
@ Use and apply models that involve quadratic
functions > pages 32-35
Solve the following equations:
a 3x+6=x-4
b 5(x+3)=6(2x- 1)
© 4x?= 100
d (x-8)=64 © GCSE Mathematics
2. Factorise the following expressions:
a x 4+8r415 b x2+3x-10
© 3x2-1ax-5 d x2 - 400
© Section 1.3
3. Sketch the graphs of the following
equations, labelling the points where each
graph crosses the axes:
a a y=3x-6 b y=10-2x
Sey | C x+2y=18 2
+ GCSE Mathematics
4 Solve the following inequalities: pi
3a 6
Quadratic functions are used to model
projectile motion. Whenever an object
> axt+8<1l bex-5 is thrown or launched, its path will
€ 4x-752(x-1) d4-x<11 [& approximately follow the shape of a
+ GCSE Mathematics “" parabola. + Mixed exercise Q11
i@ Solving quadratic equations
A quadratic equation can be written in the form a:
Quadratics
bx +¢=0, where a, b and care real constants,
and a 0. Quadratic equations can have one, two, or no real solutions.
® To solve a quadratic equation by factorising: CEE the cottons to an
+ Write the equation in the form ax? + bx +c=0 arto eau cole
+ Factorise the left-hand side
the roots of the equation
+ Set each factor equal to zero and solve to find the value(s) of x
Solve the following equations:
a x°-2y-15=0
€ 6x24 13y-5=0 0d at@—Syt18=2 43x
(x + 3)r-5)=0
[— Factorise the quadratic. € Section 1.3
If the product of the factors is zero, one of the
factors must be zero.
CEE the symbol + means implies that.
This statement says ‘ifx-+3 =0, then.x=—3'
Then either x+3=O>x
or x-5=04x
So x= ~3 and x = 5 are the two solutions
of the equation.
___ Aquadratic equation with two distinct factors has
two distinct solutions.
— CEEEERD the signs of the solutions are
‘opposite to the signs of the constant terms in
each factor.
b x? = Ox
x -9x=0
x(r- 9) =O
Then either x= 0
o = x-9=05x
The solutions are x= O and a
Be careful not to divide both sides by x, since x
{may have the value 0. Instead, rearrange into the
form ax? + bx +¢=0.
e 6x? +13x-5= | Factorise.
(Gx - N2x + 5)
Then either 3x-1=O > x= 5 | Factorise.
or 2x+5=0>
The solutions are x = 5 and x =
do x Sy 418 =2 + 3x
Solutions to quadratic equations do not have to
be integers.
The quadratic equation (px + g)(rx +s) = Owill
x? - Bx +16 =O
(x - 4) 4) = 0
Then either x- 4 =O = x
or x-4=0>K
xsd
4
— | have solutions x=—4 and.x=
s
? r
Rearrange into the form ax? + bx +¢=0.
‘— Factorise.
CEE wen a quadratic equation has
exactly one root it is called a repeated root. You
can also say that the equation has two equal roots.
19Chapter 2
In some cases it may be more straightforward to solve a quadratic equation without factorising,
Solve the following equations
a (Qx-3f=25 b (x-37
(2x - 3}
25 =
[sc
1 Solve the following equations using factorisation:
b v4 5r44=0
f °-9x+20=0
a x43x42=0
e x7- 8+ 15=0
2 Solve the following equations using factorisation:
¢ P4Ix410=0
g x -Sx-6=0
CREED the symbol «lets you write two
statements in one line of working. You say
‘plus or minus’,
Take the square root of both sides.
Remember 5? = (5)? = 25.
‘add 3 to both sides.
Take square roots of both sides.
You can leave your answer in surd form.
d -x-6=0
h x-4x-12=0
b x°=25x © 3x°= 6x 5x2 = 30x
€2xt+7x+3=0 f 6x2-Iw-3=0 — g 6x7 -Sy-6=0 h 4x? - 16x + 15 =0
3 Solve the following equations:
a 3x? Sx=2 b Qx-3) € (x- 78 =36 d 2x7=8
f (v-3P513 g Gr-1) 2
i 6x?-7= 11x jo 4x2 + 17x = 6x - 2x7
4 This shape has an area of 44m*,
Find the value of x.
2m)
@® 5 Solve the equation 5x +3=V3x+7.
20Quadratics
Some equations cannot be easily factorised. You can also solve quadratic equations using the
quadratic formula
™ The solutions of the equation CEEEDD Vou need to rearrange the equation
ax? + bx + c= 0 are given by the formula: into the form ax? + bx + ¢ = 0 before reading off
ba (Brhae the coefficients.
yah hae
2a
Solve 3x2 - 7x
= 0 by using the formula.
=-Tande=
— 453,
+ VE7F = 4k
Put brackets around any negative values.
-4x3x (1) =412
1 Solve the following equations using the quadratic formula
Give your answers exactly, leaving them in surd form where necessary.
=0 bxt-3x-220 ee +ON+6=0 — d xP-Sx-
f 4x2-4y-1=0 g 4x?-Tx=2 bh Llx? +2x-
a tt3yt
e 32+ 10x =
2 Solve the following equations using the quadratie formula.
Give your answers to three significant figures.
a t44x+2=0 b xe-8x+1=0 extlly-950 0 d 8-7-1720
@ Sx249x-150 — f 2x?-3y- 1850 g 37+ 8= lox h 2x? + Lv = 5x? 18
3 For each of the equations below, choose a suitable method and find all of the solutions.
Where necessary, give your answers to three significant figures,
a x74+8x+12=0 b x?+9x-11=0
wy qoweaetee (int
you are confident with to solve
246212
00 f 6x°+6= 12x these equations,
© 8-9r-
© Qx +8}
g 2-11
21Chapter 2
4 This trapezium has an area of 50m2.
Show that the height of the trapezium is equal to S(/5 ~ I)m.
ae
Height must be positive. You will have to discard
the negative solution of your quadratic equation.
<— (+ 10)m—>
{ challenge ) GBD site the equation in the form
‘ax? + bx + c= 0 before using the quadratic
Given that is positive, solve the equation ommineeandena
pee aN
x X+2. 195
@ Completing the square
Itis frequently useful to rewrite quadratic expressions by completing the square:
be (by .
s erbr=(x+3)'-(3) . ji
You can draw a diagram of this process when x and b i
are positive: x
— ab
The original rectangle has been rearranged into the
shape of a square with a smaller square missing.
The two areas shaded blue are the same.
CEEED i siscieic preion te
form p(x+ 4)? +r where p, q and r are real
constants is in completed square form.
xe + bx =
Complete the square for the expressions:
aee8r bear © We 12x
> Begin by halving the coefficient of x. Using the
eee aes
a cinn lae! tule given above, b= 8 so = 4,
=F 4P 16 2
2_ py 2
b xe—3x= (x - 3)" - (3) (— Be careful itis a fraction. Here (3) = =2.
32 _ 9 2 2) Bw
2(e-3-4 im
¢ 2x2 — 12x= lx? — Ga) Here the coefficient of xis 2, 5o take out a factor
LL of 2. The other factor ‘the form (x2 + bx) so
= 2(x - 3F - 3°) ‘you can use the rule to complete the square.
= 2v - 3F- 9)
= 2x - 3)? = 18 ————__Expand the outer bracket by multiplying 2 by 9 to
get your answer in this form,
22Quadratics
. axtebree=a(s+2)' «(0
2a.
Write 3x? + 6x + 1 in the form p(x + q)? +r, where p, q and r are integers to be found.
Be rexel Thisisan expression, :o ou cant
divide every term by 3 without changing its value.
“al
oe Instead, you need to take a factor of 3 out of
= Bie + 1 - 7) 44 3x2 + 6x,
= Birt? -3 41
= Bix 412-2 ae os Hieehen
So p= 3,q=1andr= aaa ORE
La Trety
=) QD inciesionss
write the expression as
—4x2— 16x + 10 then
take a factor of ~4 out
of the first two terms
toget ~4(x2 + 4x) + 10.
1 Complete the square for the expressions:
a x 4dy b x? - 6x e e-l6x d etx er-14
2. Complete the square for the expressions:
a 2?+16x b 3x7- 24x ¢ Sx7+20x d 2x?-Sx e@ Bx-2x?
3. Write each of these expressions in the form p(x + q)? + r, where p, q and r are constants
to be found:
a We8vel — b Sx? 1Sr43 © 3x2 42x- @ 10-16x-4x? @ 2v-8x2 +10
© 4 Given that
© 5 Write 2 + 0.8x — 0.04x? in the form 4 - B(x + C, where A, Band Care constants to
be determined. (marks)
Solve the equation x? + 8x + 10 =0 by completing the square.
Give your answers in surd form.
3x46 = (x4 a)’ +, find the values of the constants a and b, (marks)
x2 48x + 10=0
x? + Bx =-10
(e+ 4F 4? = 10
(+ 4F 5-10 416
(we4P =e
+4 =v
xe-44V6
So the solutions are
x= 7446 and x =-4-V6
23Chapter 2
Solve the equation 2x? = 8x + 7 = 0. Give your answers in surd form.
Gena
This is an equation so you can divide every term
by the same constant. Divide by 2 to get x? on its
own. The right-hand side is 0 so itis unchanged.
— Complete the square for x2 — 4a.
{add 2? to both sides.
— Take square roots of both sides.
| Add 2 to both sides.
solutions to quadratic equations quickly.
I Solve these quadratic equations by completing the square. Leave your answers in surd form.
aet6xt1=0 bb xt412r+3=0 © x244x-2=0 de 10x=5
2 Solve these quadratic equations by completing the square. Leave your answers in surd form.
a 2x74+6x-3=0 b 5x?4+8x-2=0 e 4x°-x-8=0 d 15-6x- 2x
© 3 v= 14x41 = (x +p) +g, where p and q are constants.
a Find the values of p and q (2 marks)
b Using your answer to part a, or otherwise, show that the solutions to the equation
= 14x + 1 =0 can be written in the form r + 5/3, where r and s are constants
to be found. (2 marks)
4 By completing the square, show that the solutions to
the equation x? + 2hx + ¢=0 are given by the formula Foon necameetcreeeyeutrenta
bt (4 marks) if the coefficients were numbers.
a Show that the solutions to the equation
Start by dividing the whole
equation by a.
ax? + 2hx + c= 0 are given by x
b Hence, or otherwise, show that the solutions to the
equation ax? + by + e= 0 can be written as You can use this
xb be hac method to prove the quadratic
2a formula. > Section 7.4
24Quadratics
@® Functions
A function is a mathematical relationship that maps each value of a set of inputs to a single output.
The notation f(x) is used to represent a function of x.
= The set of possible inputs for afunction is called the domain, Pomain_f)=9 __—_—Range
fa)
= The set of possible outputs of a function is called the range.
This diagram shows how the function f(x) = x? maps five
values in its domain to values in its range.
© The roots of a function are the values of x for which f(x) = 0.
The functions f and g are given by (x) = 2x = 10 mene
and g(x) = 7-9, xe R, ‘x, can be any real number the
a Find the values of (5) and g(10). domain can be written as x € R.
b Find the value of x for which f(x) = g(x). The symbol e means ‘is a member
of’ and the symbol IR represents the
25) - 10=10- 10=0 real numbers.
= (10% - 9 = 100-9
b fx) = lx)
2x -10
x2 = 2x4
wtf
The function f is defined as f(x
a Write f(x) in the form (x +p)? + 4.
i
To find f(5), substitute x = 5 into the function f(a).
{Set f(x) equal to g(x) and solve for x.
b Hence, or otherwise, find the roots of f(x), leaving your answers in surd form.
¢ Write down the minimum value of f(x), and state the value of x for which it occurs.
a fi) =x? +6x-5 —]
= (4329-5 Complete the square for x2 + 6x and then
ie BP 14 simplify the expression.
0 To find the root(s) of a function, set it equal to zero.
14=0
4 > ___ You can solve this equation directly. Remember to
V14 ‘write + when you take square roots of both sides.
-3 + Via .
f(x) has two roots:
-3 + V14 and -3 - V14,
25Chapter 2
¢ (x43 20
So the minimum value of f(x) is
This occurs when (x + 3)? = O,
50 when x= -3
Find the roots of the function f(x) = 6 + 7x - 8, x ER,
|
|
=O cues
(a) can be written as a function ofa function.
The only powers of x in f(x) are 6,3 and 0 so you
can write it as a quadratic function of x3.
fx)
x64 7x9 -8=0
(23)? + 703) - 8 = 0:
(x? - Nx? + 8) =0
$0 x3 =10rx8 =
eeiaxel
eat roe |_|
The roots of f(x) are 1 and -2.
Alternatively, let w
So when f(x) = O,u = 1 oru
1>x=1
e ESTED The solutions to the quadratic
Ox ‘equation will be values of u. Convert back to
The roots of f(x) are 1 and -2. values of x using your substitution.
[ore
1 Using the functions f(x) = 5x + 3, g(x)
Hustla x
tu=-85
x? - 2 and h(x) = Vx + 1, find the values of:
a fil) b 2(3) © hi8) d f(1.5) e g(v2)
(4)
f h(t) gf4)+22) bh HO) +g) +H) i &
@® 2 The function f(x) is defined by f(x) = x? - 2x, x ER. Sees
Given that f(a) = 8, find two possible values for a. SIGRRIE Sara ho ere anon
3 Find all of the roots of the following functions: See Tuas
a fix) = 10- 15x b g(a) = («+ 9-2) © A(x) =x? + 6x-40
d jx) = 144-2 © k(x) = x(x + Sv +7) £ m(x)= x9 + 5x? - 24x
26Quadratics
4 The functions p and q are given by p(x) = x? - 3x and q(x) = 2x -6,xER.
Find the two values of x for which p(x) = q(x)
5 The functions f and g are given by f(x) = 2x3 + 30x and g(x) = 17.2, xR.
Find the three values of x for which f(x) = g(x).
© 6 The function fis defined as ft
a Write f(x) in the form (x + p)' +g, where p and q are constants to be found (2 marks)
= 2v+2, VER.
b Hence, or otherwise, explain why f(x) > 0 for all values of x, and find the minimum,
value of f(x) (1 mark)
1257432 YD the tunction in
—33x5 +1 part b has four roots.
xi + 2x12
7 Find all roots of the following functions:
a flxy=x +908 +8 b g(x)
¢ h(x) =27x% + 26x - 1 d j(x) = 322
e k(x Wx +10 f m(x)
8 The function f is defined as f(r) = 3** - 28(3*) + 27, xER.
function f is defined as f(x) (3°) +27, Sas
a Write f(x) in the form (3° — a)(3° — 6), where a and 6 are "
real constants (marks) Consider f(x) as a
_ . function of a function.
b Hence find the two roots of fx). (2 marks)
@ Quadratic graphs
When f(x) = ax? + bx + ¢, the graph of y = f(x) has a curved shape called a parabola.
You can sketch a quadratic graph by identifying key features.
The coefficient of x determines the overall shape of the graph.
When a is positive the parabola will have this shape: \/
When a is negative the parabola will have this shape: /\
@ The graph crosses the y-axis when
0. The y-coordinate Is equal to
@ The graph crosses the x-axis when y= 0. The
.x-coordinates are roots of the function f(x).
© Quadratic graphs have one turning point.
This can be a minimum or a maximum.
Since a parabola is symmetrical, the turning
point and line of symmetry are half-way
between the two roots.
® You can find the coordinates of the turning point The graph of y =alx +p +q
of a quadratic graph by completing the square. isa translation of the graph of
If f(x) = a(x +p)? +q, the graph of y = f(x) hasa y= ax by a + Section 4.5
turning point at (-p, q).
27_
Sketch the graph of y = x? - $x+ 4, and find the coordinates of its turning point
As a =1is positive, the graph has a \/
shape and a minimum point.
When x = 0, y = 4, s0 the graph crosses
the y-axis at (O, 4).
When y = 0,
x@-5x+4=0
iw - 4) =0
x= 1 orx = 4,50 the graph crosses the
saris at (1, 0) and (4, O}
ea aia >= zz ee
xe Bx t4=(x-$)°- 344
)
2
:
tenn
So the minimum point has coordinates
(a) CED if you use symmetry to find the
you use symmetry
Alternatively, the minimum occurs when x-coordinate of the minimum point, you need to
substitute this value into the equation to find the
‘}-coordinate of the minimum poi
x is half-way between 1 and 4,
s0 the minimum has coordinates ('
The sketch of the graph is:
EMD cstorerowsnegammer CP
y= (+ pP-+q changes as the values of p
and q change using GeoGebra
28Quadratics
Sketch the graph of y = 4x - 2x? 3. Find the coordinates of its turning point and write down the
equation of its line of symmetry.
shape and a maximum point.
When x = -3, 90 the graph
crosses the y-axis at (0, -3).
When y =O,
-2x2 + 4x-3=0
Using the quadratic formula,
44° - 4(-2)-3)
2x (2)
There are no real solutions, so the graph
does not cross the x-axis.
Completing the square:
a a)
=-2(x? - 2x)-3
=-2ir-F- 1-5
axe P4+2=3
=-2r- 1? 1
So the maximum point has coordinates
(, -.
The line of symmetry is vertical and goes
through the maximum point. It has the
equation x = 1.
As a= -2 is negative, the graph has a (\.
|. ttseasierto see that a <0 ifyou write the
equation in the form y= 2x? + 4x ~ 3,
You would need to square root a negative
number to evaluate this expression, Therefore
this equation has no real solutions.
— The coefficient of x? is -2 so take out a factor of -2
CERIN & stcrcn graph does not need to be
plotted exactly or drawn to scale. However you
should:
© draw a smooth curve by hand
© identify any relevant key points (such as
intercepts and turning points)
© label your axes.
29Chapter 2
Ls Ciera
1 Sketch the graphs of the following equations, For each graph, show the coordinates of the point(s)
where the graph crosses the coordinate axes, and write down the coordinate of the turning point
and the equation of the line of symmetry.
by=at42x-15 ¢ y=25-x d yax243x42
f y=Qttayt10 g y=2xt+Iy-15 bh y=6x?- 19x 410
Sx? + 0.2 + 0.02
2 These sketches are graphs of quadratic functions of the form ax? + bx + c.
Find the values of a, b and ¢ for each function.
oe
b
Check your answers
by substituting values
into the function. in
part ¢ the graph passes
through (0, ~18), so h(0)
should be -18.
3 The graph of y= ax? + bx + chi imum at (5, -3) and passes through (4, 0).
Find the values of a, b and ¢. (3 marks)
@ The discriminant
If you square any real number, the result is greater than or equal to 0. This means that if y is negative,
Jy cannot be a real number. Look at the quadratic formula:
If the value under the square root sign is negative, x cannot be
a real number and there are no real solutions. If the value under
the square root is equal to 0, both solutions will be the same.
ab Vb? = hae
2a
™ For the quadratic function f(x) = ax? + bx + c, the expression 5? - 4ac is called the
discriminant. The value of the discriminant shows how many roots f(x) has:
+ IF? - 4ac > 0 then f(x) has two distinct real roots.
+ If? ~ 4ac =O then f(x) has one repeated root.
+ IFS? - 4ac <0 then f(x) has no real roots.
30Quadratics
You can use the discriminant to check the shape of sketch graphs.
Below are some graphs of y= f(x) where f(x) = ax? + by +.
hae >0
Two distinct real roots
\v,
Bhac=0
One repeated root
be —4ae <0
No real roots
2
ob
Find the values of k for which f(x) = x? + kx +9 has equal roots.
wtkx+9=0
Here a =1,b=kande
For equal roots, b? - 4ac
K-4x1x9=0
k2-36=0
k= 36
sok=+6
Gann
we t4vtk=0
Here a=1,b=4 andc=k,
For two real solutions, b? - 4ac > O
B-4x1xk>O
16-4k>0
16 > 4k
4>k
Sok<4
Find the range of values of & for which x2 + 4x +k
Use the condition given in the question to write a
statement about the discriminant.
Substitute for a, b and c to get an equation with
cone unknown.
Solve to find the values of k.
0 has two di
inct real solutions.
‘This statement involves an inequality, so your
answer will also be an inequality.
For any value of k less than 4, the equation will
have 2 distinct real solutions,
CEE expore how the value of the
discriminant changes with k using GeoGebra.
31Chapter 2
Exercise
a Calculate the value of the discriminant for each of these five functions:
i fa)ext+ 8x43 fi gy =20
iv j(x) =x? - 8x 4 16 v(x) =2v-3x?-4
b Using your answers to part a, match the same five functions to these sketch graphs.
AV AMM
Find the values of & for which x° + 6x + k = 0 has two real solutions. (2 marks)
hog
Find the value of ¢ for which 2x? ~ 3x + = 0 has exactly one solution. (2 marks)
Given that the function f(x) = sx? + 8x + s has equal roots, find the value of the positive
constant s. (2marks)
Find the range of values of & for which 3x? - 4 + & = 0 has no real solutions. (2 marks)
The function g(x) =
24 3px + (4p — 3), where p is an integer, has two equal roots,
a Find the value of p. (2 marks)
b For this value of p, solve the equation x? + 3px + (14p - 3) = 0. (2 marks)
h(x) = 2x? + (e+ 4) + k, where kis a real constant. see
a Find the discriminant of h(x) in terms of k. (3 marks) — Ifa question part says ‘hence or
b Hence or otherwise, prove that h(x) has two distinct _ otherwise’ itis usually easier to use your
real roots for all values of k. @marks) | @nswerto the previous question part.
Cars
Prove that, ifthe values of a and c are given and non-zero, itis always possible to choose a value
of bso that f(x) = ax? + bx + c has distinct real roots.
b Is italways possible to choose a value of b so that f(x) has equal roots? Explain your answer.
@ Modelling with quadratics
A
mathematical model is 2 mathematical description of a real-life situation. Mathematical
models use the language and tools of mathematics to represent and explore real-life patterns and
relationships, and to predict what is going to happen next.
Models can be simple or complicated, and their results can be approximate or exact. Sometimes a model
is
only valid under certain circumstances, or for a limited range of inputs. You will earn more about how
models involve simplifications and assumptions in Statistics and Mechanics.
Quadratic functions can be used to model and explore a range of practical contexts, including,
projectile motion.
32Quadratics
A spear is thrown over level ground from the top of a tower.
The height, in metres, of the spear above the ground after ¢ seconds is modelled by the function:
h(s) = 12.25 + 14.76- 4.97, 120
a Interpret the meaning of the constant term 12.25 in the model.
b After how many seconds does the spear hit the ground?
¢ Write h(0) in the form A ~ B(r- CP, where A, Band Care constants to be found,
4 Using your answer to part ¢ or otherwise, find the maximum height of the spear above the
ground, and the time at which this maximum height is reached.
a The tower is 12.25 m tall, since
this is the height at time O.
b When the spear hits the ground,
the height is equal to 0.
12.25 + 1471-491 =O
z
3
4
e
Sy
Read the question carefully to work out the
‘meaning of the constant term in the context of
the model, Here, ¢=Qis the time the spear is
Using the formula, where a = -4.9,
b= 147 and c= 12.25,
147 + Via 7? = A425)
(2x -49)
147 + V45619
=98
1= -0679 or 1= 3.68 (to 3 sf)
© 12.25 + 14.74 - 4.99?
= -4.9(? - 31) + 12.25
= -4.9(t- 15 - 2.25) + 12.25
= -4.9((t - 1.57 + 11.025 + 12.25)
= 23.275 — 4.90 - 15)?
So A = 23.275, B= 49 and C=15.
d The maximum height of the spear is
the spear is thrown,
23.275 metres, 1.5 seconds after
wsehneae ec
CDSS me
spear using GeoGebra
33Chapter 2
Exercise
1
34
The diagram shows a section of a suspension bridge carrying a road over water.
eeu
For part a, make sure your
answer is in the context of
the model.
The height of the cables above water level in metres can be modelled by the function
h(x) = 0,000 12x? + 200, where x is the displacement in metres from the centre of the bridge.
a Interpret the meaning of the constant term 200 in the model (1 mark)
b_ Use the model to find the two values of » at which the height is 346m, (3 marks)
¢ Given that the towers at each end are 346 m tall, use your answer to part b to calculate the
length of the bridge to the nearest metre. (1 mark)
A car manufacturer uses a model to predict the fuel consumption, y miles per gallon (mpg),
for a specific model of car travelling at a speed of x mph.
y=-0.01x? + 0.975x + 16,x >0
a Use the model to find two speeds at which the car has a fuel consumption of
32.5 mpg. (3 marks)
b Rewrite y in the form A ~ B(x ~ CP, where 4, Band Care constants to be found. (3 marks)
© Using your answer to part b, find the speed at which the car has the greatest fuel
efficiency. (1 mark)
4. Use the model to calculate the fuel consumption of a car travelling at 120 mph.
‘Comment on the validity of using this model for very high speeds. (2 marks)
A fertiliser company uses a model to determine how the amount of fertiliser used, f kilograms
per hectare, affects the grain yield g, measured in tonnes per hectare.
g = 6+ 0.03f ~ 0.000 06/7
a According to the model, how much grain would each hectare yield without any
fertiliser? (1 mark)
b One farmer currently uses 20 kilograms of fertiliser per hectare. How much more fertiliser
would he need to use to increase his grain yield by I tonne per hectare? (4marks)
A football stadium has 25000 seats. The football club know from past experience that they will
sell only 10000 tickets if each ticket costs £30, They also expect to sell 1000 more tickets every
time the price goes down by £1
The number of tickets sold ¢ can be modelled by the linear equation f= M ~ 1000p,
where £p is the price of each ticket and M is a constant, Find the value of M. (1 mark)Quadratics
‘The total revenue, £r, can be calculated by multiplying the number of tickets sold by the price of
cach ticket. This can be written as r= p((M ~ 1000p).
b Rearrange r into the form A ~ Bip ~ CP, where A, Band C are constants to be found. (3 marks)
Using your answer to part b or otherwise, work out how much the football club should
charge for each ticket if they want to make the maximum amount of money; (2 marks)
Cars SBD start by serting up three
F P a simultaneous equations. Combine
Accident investigators are studying the stopping distance Neca areas
of a particular car. eliminate c. Use the results to find
When the car is travelling at 20 mph, its stopping distance RevaRee een ERIE Fe
is 6 feet.
When the car is travelling at 30 mph, its stopping distance
is 14 feet.
When the car is travelling at 40 mph, its stopping distance
is 24 feet.
The investigators suggest that the stopping distance in
feet, d, is a quadratic function of the speed in miles per
hour, s.
a Given that d(s) = as’ + bs + ¢, find the values of the
constants a, b and c.
b Atan accident scene a car has left behind a skid that is
20 feet long.
Use your model to calculate the speed that this car was
going at before the accident.
eT ET
1 Solve the following equations without a calculator. Leave your answers in surd form where necessary.
aypt3yt2=0 — b3x2+13r-10=0 © Sx°-10v=4x+3— d Qx-5
2. Sketch graphs of the following equations:
ayersSye4 bys2etx-3 © y=6-10x-4x2 | d y= 15x27
© 3 fx) = 4+ 3x5 and g(x) = y+ k, where kis a constant.
a Given that 1(3) = g(3), find the value of k. (3 marks)
b Find the values of x for which f(x) = g(x). (@ marks)
4 Solve the following equations, giving your answers correct to 3 significant figures:
a R+llk-1=0 be
51+1=0 ¢ 10-x-x°=7 d Gx-1P=3-2°
5. Write each of these expressions in the form p(x + q)? +r, where p, q and rare constants to be found:
a4 1x9 b Sx°—40x+ 13 © 8x 2x2 d 3-04 IP
© 6 Find the value & for which the equation 5x? - 2x-+ k= has exactly one solution. (2 marks)
35Chapter 2
© 7 Given that for all values of x:
3x2 + lv + S=plx +g) +r
a find the values of p, q and r. marks)
b Hence solve the equation 3x2 + 12x-+5=0. (2 marks)
GP) 8 The function f is defined as fx) = 2° - 20(2') + 64, x ER.
a Write f(x) in the form (2° ~ a)(2°—), where a and b are real constants, (2 marks)
b Hence find the two roots of f(x). (2 marks)
9 Find, as surds, the roots of the equation:
Ax + Iox-4) -(v- 2? =0
10 Use algebra to solve (x — 1)(x + 2) = 18.
®) 11 A diver launches herself off a springboard. The height of the diver, in metres, above the pool
1 seconds after launch can be modelled by the following function:
h() = 5¢— 10? +10, 7>0
a. How high is the springboard above the water? (1 mark)
b Use the model to find the time at which the diver hits the water. (3 marks)
¢ Rearrange h(s) into the form A = B(r — C) and give the values of the constants
A, Band C. (3 marks)
4. Using your answer to part e or otherwise, find the maximum height of the diver, and
the time at which this maximum height is reached. (2 marks)
GB) 12 For this question, f(x) = 4kex? + (4k + 2)x + 1, where é is a real constant,
a Find the discriminant of f(x) in terms of k. (3 marks)
b By simplifying your answer to part a or otherwise, prove that f(x) has two distinet
real roots for all non-zero values of k. (2 marks)
¢ Explain why f(x) cannot have two distinct real roots when k = 0. (1 mark)
17x + 16. (S marks)
G2) 13 Find all of the roots of the function r(x) =
©) 14 Lynnis selling cushions as part of an enterprise project. Ont her first attempt, she $old/80
‘cushions at the cost of £15 each. She hopes to sell more cushions next time. Her adviser
suggests that she car gS IU HSeRs io» QE I Sar REE
a. The number of Gushions sold @can be modelled by the equation’¢ = 230 = Hips where
Gpisthe|price of each cushion and His a constant. Determine the value of H. (1 mark)
To model her total revenue, £r, Lynn multiplies the number of cushions sold by the price of
each cushion, She writes this as? =p(230= Hp),
b Rearrange r into the form A= B(p = C2, where A, Band Care constants to be
found. (3 marks)
€ Using your answer to part b or otherwise, show tha (ii Gi inGrRaSe her REVERE byEI22I50)
through lowering her prices, and state the optimum selling price of a cushion. (2 marks)
36Quadratics
Challenge
a The ratio of the lengths a: in this line is the same as the ratio
of the lengths b:c.
<—___1__-
——————
145,
2
b Show also that the infinite square root
Show that this ratio is
1
STE ios
1 To solve a quadratic equation by factorising:
+ Write the equation in the form ax? + bx +.¢ = 0
+ Factorise the left-hand side
* Set each factor equal to zero and solve to find the value(s) of x
2 The solutions of the equation ax: + bx + c= 0 where a # O are given by the formula:
te baie
2a
3 e+br=(x+8)-(4)
4 ast bx ee=a(x+2)'+(c-#)
5. The set of possible inputs for a function is called the domain.
The set of possible outputs of a function is called the range.
6 The roots of a function are the values of x for which f(x) =0.
7 You can find the coordinates of a turning point of a quadratic graph by completing the
square. If f(x) = a(x + p)? +g, the graph of y = f(x) has a turing point at (-p, q).
8 For the quadratic function f(x) = ax? + bx + c= 0, the expression 6? — ac is called the
discriminant, The value of the discriminant shows how many roots f(x) has:
+ IF 6? —4ac > 0 then a quadratic function has two distinct real roots.
+ IF 62 — 4ac=0 then a quadratic function has one repeated real root.
+ IF b? ~4ae <0 then a quadratic function has no real roots
9 Quadratics can be used to model real-life situations.
37ry E
After completing this chapter you should be able to:
© Solve linear simultaneous equations using elimination or
substitution 7 pages 39-40
© Solve simultaneous equations: one linear and one
quadratic > pages 41-42
© Interpret algebraic solutions of equations graphically > pages 42-45
© Solve linear inequalities > pages 46 - 48
© Solve quadratic inequalities “> pages 48 - 51
© Interpret inequalities graphically “> pages 51-53
© Represent linear and quadratic inequalities graphically > pages 53-55
A= {factors of 12}
B= (factors of 20)
Write down the
numbers in each
of these sets:
a AnB b (AUB!
© GCSE Mathematics
Simplify these expressions
2y45 + 3V32
a \75 b a
«Section 1.5
Match the equations to the correct graph. Label
the points of intersection with the axes and the
coordinates of the turning point.
a y=9-x2 b y=(x-22+4
© p=(e- 72x +5)
ii iti
Food scientists use regions on
graphs to optimise athletes’
nutritional intake and ensure
they satisfy the minimum dietary
requirements for calories and
+ Section 2.4 vitamins.Equations and inequalities
@ Linear simultaneous equations
Linear simultaneous equations in two unknowns have one set of values that will make a pair of
equations true at the same time.
The solution to this pair of simultaneous equations is
=5ys2
x+3y=11 (1) +3) =5 + 6= 110
4x-5y=10 (2) ———————————— 4(5)-5(2)=20-10=10v
* Linear simultaneous equations can be solved using elimination or substitution.
Solve the simultaneous equations:
b 4x-Sy=4
6x-+ 2p = 25
The solution is x = 7, y =
b 4x-5) 0
6x +2) )
tex-15y=12 @)
tex+4y=50 (4)
=19y = -36 —_____|
yee
4r-10=4
4x14
x=35
The solution is x =
we
Y
0
np
3
3_
Gano
Solve the simultaneous equations:
2x-y=l
ze=7: o
4x + By
——___
4x + 22x ~ 1) = -30
4x4 4x 2=~30
rahe zr
y= 2035)
The solution is x
Lara
1 Solve these simultaneous equations by elimination:
aQv-y b Ix+3y=16 © Sx42y=6
4x4 3y = 22 2x + 9y = 29 3x - ly = 26
d Qw-ysl2 e 3x-2y=-6 f 3x4 8y=33
6x+2y=21 6x+3y=2 6x =3 + 5p
2 Solve these simultaneous equations by substitution:
axt3ysll b 4x-3y=40 © 3x-y=7 @ 2y=2x-3
4x-Ty=6 Qnty 10x +3 3
3 Solve these simultaneous equations: ED Frist rearrange
, both equations into
3x-2y+5=0 3y= Sev?
oe aeai the same form
S(x +p) = O(x-+ 1) 3x-D+y4+4=0 — egaxtby=o
cur
are simultaneous equations where k is a constant. isa constant, so it has the
a Show that x =3. (3 marks) same value in both equations.
b Given that y =} determine the value of k. (1 mark)
2v=py=S
4x4 Sy +q=0
are simultaneous equations where p and g are constants.
The solution to this pair of simultaneous equations is x = q, y= 1.
Find the value of p and the value of q. (S marks)
40Equations and inequalities
@® Quadratic simultaneous equations
You need to be able to solve simultaneous equations where one equation is linear and one is quadratic.
To solve simultaneous equations involving one linear equation and one quadratic equation, you need
to use a substitution method from the linear equation into the quadratic equation.
= Simultaneous equations with one linear and one quadratic equation can have up to two pairs
of solutions. You need to make sure the solutions are paired correctly.
The solutions to this pair of simultaneous equations are x = 4, y=~3 and x =
x-ysT (1) ——_ 4-3) =7 V and 5.5- (-1!
Pespeex=S (yy (3) +200) 29-124 8-5 V and
(1.5)? + (55)(-15) + 26.5) = 2.25-8.25 + 11=5v
Solve the simultaneous equations:
x+2y=3
w+ 3xy= 10
x+2ye3 Oo
x? + Bxy = 10 @
x=3-2y
(3 - 2yF + 3n13 - 2y) = 10
9 - 12y + 4y? + Dy - Gy? = 10
2p? = By - |
2y? + 3y+1=0
ooo
a1
1
story
Sox=4orx=5
Solutions are x= 4, y=
and 1.
1 Solve the simultaneous equations:
ei
axty=ll b 2v+y © y=3x
ay = 30 ety 2yt= xy = 15
d dae e uty f 3x42y=7
3a + P= 28 w=6 tyes
2. Solve the simultaneous equations:
a Qv+2y=7 bx+y=9 ¢ Sy-4x=l
a4 =8 P= 3xy 42220 way 4Svedl
41Chapter 3
3 Solve the simultaneous equations, giving your answers in their simplest surd form:
26 ae
substituting an expression into an equation.
axe
aw
4 Solve the simultaneous equations:
vey
3p (6 marks)
®) 5 a By eliminating y from the equations
ye2-dy
3x2+ay+11=0
show that x? - 2-11 =0. (2 marks)
b Hence, or otherwise, solve the simultaneous equations
ye2-4y
3xtt xy t11=0
giving your answers in the form a # b/3, where a and b are integers. (Smarks)
@®) 6 One pair of solutions for the simultaneous equations Se
IF Q, p)is a solution, then x= 1, y=p
satisfies both equations.
is (1, p) where k and p are constants,
a Find the values of & and p.
b Find the second pair of solutions for the simultaneous equations.
Challenge
ayes
Given that the simultaneous equations have exactly one pair of solutions, show that
kasd
@® Simultaneous equations on graphs
You can represent the solutions of simultaneous equations graphically. As every point on a line or
curve satisfies the equation of that line or curve, the points of intersection of two lines or curves
satisfy both equations simultaneously.
# The solutions to a pair of simultaneous equations represent the points of intersection of
their graphs.
Example @)
a On the same axes, draw the graphs of:
2v43y=8
Bx-y=23
b Use your graph to write down the solutions to the simultaneous equations,
42ie Del Hesto}
0 + b-4ac=0 + B-sac<0
two real solutions one real solution no real solutions
wea VA Uf
‘The line with equation y = 2x + | meets the curve with equation kx? + 2y + (k~2) = Oat exactly
one point, Given that & is a positive constant
a find the value of k
b for this value of &, find the coordinates of — @ETEED explore how the value ofk affects
the point of intersection. the line and the curve using GeoGebra.
a ys2xel
kx? + 2y + (k-2)=0 eL
kx? + 2(2x + 1) + (k-2)=0
kx? +4x+24k-2=0
kx eave k=O ieee
B-Axkek=0 You are told that the line meets the curve at
exactly one point, so use the discriminant of the
16-412 =0 resulting quadratic, There will be exactly one
ease solution, so 6*—4ac = 0.
(k- 2k +2)=0
k=2ork
Sok=2
2
b 2x84 4y+2=0
x24 2x41=0
(w+ Diet =O
x
yaeeh+tet
Point of intersection is (+1, -1)Equations and inequalities
Exercise
1 In each case:
i draw the graphs for each pair of equations on the same axes
find the coordinates of the point of intersection.
a ys3v-5 b y=2x-7 © pa3x42
ye3-x y=8-3x Bxty+1=0
2 a Use graph paper to draw accurately the graphs of 2y = 2x + 11 and y = 2x? ~ 3x—5on the same axes,
b Use your graph to find the coordinates of the points of intersection.
© Verify your solutions by substitution.
3 a On the same axes sketch the curve with equation x? + y = 9 and the line with equation 2x + y = 6.
b Find the coordinates of the points of intersection,
¢ Verify your solutions by substitution,
4 a On the same axes sketch the curve with equation
y= (x2) and the line with equation y = 3x-2.
b Find the coordinates of the point of intersection.
ID You need to use algebra in
part b to find the coordinates.
5 Find the coordinates of the points at which the line with equation y =~ 4 intersects the curve
with equation y? = 2x? = 17,
6 Find the coordinates of the points at which the line with equation y = 3x ~ 1 intersects the curve
with equation y? = xy + 15.
@® 7 Determine the number of points of intersection for these pairs of simultaneous equations.
a y= 6x24 3x-7 b y=4x2— 18x +40 © pa3xt-2x+4
ye2xt8 y= l0x-9 Ixty43=0
EB) 8 Given the simultaneous equations
Qx-pel
x24 4ky + 5k=0
where k is a non-zero constant
a show that x? + 8kx +k =0. (2 marks)
Given that x2 + 8kx + k = 0 has equal roots,
b find the value of k (3 marks)
€ for this value of &, find the solution of the simultaneous equations. (3 marks)
GB) 9 A swimmer dives into a pool. Her position, pm, underwater can be modelled p
in relation to her horizontal distance, x"m, from the point she entered the
water as a quadratic equation p = $x? - 3x.
The position of the bottom of the pool can be modelled by the linear
equation p = 0.3x-6.
Determine whether this model predicts that the swimmer will touch the
bottom of the pool, (marks)
45Chapter 3
@ Linear inequalities
You can solve linear inequalities using similar methods to those for solving linear equations.
= The solution of an inequality is the set of all real numbers x that make the inequality true.
Find the set of values of x for which:
a Sxt9ex420 b 12-3x<27 You can write the solution to this
© 3(x—5)>5-2Ax-8) inequality using set notation as {x:.x > 2.75}.
This means the set ofall values x for which xis,
greater than or equal to 2.75.
Xx 3 2.75-——_________]
b 12-3 < 27
-3x< 15
x5
© 3v-5)>5 -alx-8)
3x15 >5- 2x 416
5x>5 +16 415
5x > 36
x>72
You may sometimes need to find the set of
i I ti
vaestoratchtwormeqtts rete, CLAM essen
together Number lines can be useful to find per ner, Ener
your solution. XS -1orx>3 is written {x:x<-1)U (e:x>3)
For example, in the number line below the
solution set is x > -2and.x = 4,
fx eo as © is used for < and > and means the end value is not
o>
included.
<—_____—_—_-e
is used for < and > and means the end value is
o————_e
included.
These are the only real values that satisfy both
| equalities simultaneously so the solution is ~2 3,
34 2 0 224 8 Here there is no overlap and the two inequalities have
_— o> to be written separately as x —1 or x >3.
46Find the set of values of x for which:
a 3x-Sx-8
b x-5>1-xor 1S—3x>5+2x.
¢ 4x+7>3and17<11+2x.
Equations and inequalities
a 3r-5x-8
2x-5<8 4x>-8
ax< 13 x>-2
x<65
4 202 4 6 8
<_—_ ——— <65
o> «>-2
So the required set of values is -2 i-x 15-3x>5+2x
ax-5>1 10-3x > 2x
2x>6 10 > 5x
xed Box
x2
4 20 2 4 6 6
o————> «<3
x>2
The solution is x > 3 or x < 2.
e 1S-x>4
g ltx<2543x
i S-05r21
b Sy+4=39
d 5x46<-12-x
f 21-2v>843x
h Wx-7< 7-7
j Sv+4> 12-20
aTChapter 3
2 Find the set of values of x for which:
a %x-3)20 b 8U-x)>x-1
d 2x-3)-(412<0 — € 14 12-x) < 10-4)
hx -25+2x)<11
k 3x4 2x(v—3) $25 +2)
g 12x-3(x-3)<45
j WG-y=34y-2
w
a 3(x-2)>x-4and 4x +12>2x4+17
b 2x—Sex—land Hx +1) >28-x
© 2x-3>2and Xx +2)< 12+
d-15~x<2(11 - x and 53x- 1) > 120 +19
© 3x+8<20and 23r- 7) > x+6
f Sv+3<9or5Qx+1)>27
g 43+ 7) < 20 or 23x - 5) =
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¢ 347) < 8-4
f Yx-5) 34-1
i x4) > 242
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1 xQx-9 <3
C=(e:M1<2x-3}
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® Quadratic inequalities
= To solve a quadratic inequality:
+ Rearrange so that the right-hand side of the inequality is 0
* Solve the corresponding quadratic equation to find the critical values
+ Sketch the graph of the quadratic function
* Use your sketch to find the required set of values.
The sketch shows the graph of f(x) = x2— 4x — 5
= (e+ e-5)
2
The solutions to f(x) =0 38
-landx=5.
These are called the
critical values.
are x
The solutions to the quadratic inequality
x? 4x5 > Oare the x-values when
the curve is above the x-axis (the darker
part of the curve). This is when < -1 or
¥x> 5. n set notation the solution is (x
x<-IU(rix> 5).
The solutions to the quadratic inequality
x?~ 4-5 < Oare the »-values when
the curve is below the x-axis (the
lighter part of the curve). This is when
x>-Land.x<5or-1
a Find the set of values of x for which 12 + 4x > x?
b Hence find the set of values for which 12 + 4x > x?
a 1244x>x¢
O>ax?= 4x12
w= 4xr-12<0
a - 4-12 =0
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Quadratic equation:
Multiply by ~1 (so it's easier to factorise).
}and —3 are the critical values.
Draw a sketch to show the shape of the graph
and the critical values.
Since the coefficient of x? is negative, the graph
is ‘upside-cown U-shaped’. It crosses the x-axis at
-3and 5. + Section 2.4
3~5x~ 2x2 <0 (y'< 0) for the outer parts of the
graph, below the x-axis, as shown by the paler
parts of the curve.
{In set notation this can be written as
frix<-3}U {xix > 9
and 5x-3>2.
You can use a table to check your solution,
-2
ve-2[-2ex<6] x36
x42 = + +
x-6 = = +
(x+2y(x-6) | + E +
For each set, check whether the set of values
makes the value of the bracket positive or
negative. For example, if.x < -2, (x + 2) is
negative, (x ~6) is negative, and (x + 2)(x~6) is
(neg) x (neg) = positive.
In set notation the solution is (x: ~2 x2 gives -2 2 gives x > 1.
420246 6
oo -2 x>1
The two sets of values overlap where
1ex2x20
g>2
ex > 2x7
éx- 2x2 >0
Gx ~ 2x2
M6 - 2a) =
x=Oorn=3
i
The solution is O< x < 3.
Ls Cirarr
1 Find the set of values of x for which:
a xe 1ly+24<0 bRoa—
d e+ Ix41220 7413-2 >0
g 4x2 8x43 <0
j 62+ 1lx-10>0
k x -Sy>0
2 Find the set of values of x for which:
b li1
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h -2+7x-3x7<0
ecu
This question is easier if you represent the
information in more than one way. Use a sketch
graph to solve the quadratic inequality, and
use a number line to combine it with the linear
inequality.
could be either positive or negative,
0 you can't multiply both sides of this inequality
by x. Instead, multiply both sides by x.
Because x2is never negative, and x= 0 50x20,
the inequality sign stays the sare,
© x7-3x-10>0
f 10+x-2x7<0
i *-9<0
1 2x?+3x<0
x)Equations and inequalities
3. Use set notation to describe the set of values of x for which:
a t-7x+100and 10-2x<5
© 4x? = 3x-10and 3x+17>2 fx
-10
ex
® 4 Given that x # 0, find the set of values of x for which:
atc b sot ce 4+3>2
a6+3>8 ease
5 a Find the range of values of k for which the q@ Fn ean ee
equation x? ~ kx + (+3) =0 has no real roots. hae real rootsif ?-—4ac>0. « Section2.5
b Find the range of values of p for which the
roots of the equation px? + px — 2 = 0 are real.
© 6 Find the set of values of x for which x2 - Sx - 14> 0, (4 marks)
© 7 Find the set of values of x for which
a 2Gx-1)<4-3y (2 marks)
b 2x?-Sx-3<0 (4 marks)
€ both 231-1) <4—3xand 2x? - 5-3 <0. (2 marks)
Probl
8 Given that x 3, find the set of values for which > <2. Aa
x-3 Multiply both sides of the
(6 marks) inequality by (x ~ 3.
9 The equation kx? ~ 2k + 3 = 0, where kis a constant, has no real roots,
Prove that & satisfies the inequality 0 = k < 3. (4 marks)
@® Inequalities on graphs
You may be asked to interpret graphically the solutions to inequalities by considering the graphs of
functions that are related to them.
«= The values of x for which the curve y = f(1) is below the curve y = g(x) satisfy the inequality
f(x) < gu).
= The values of x for which the curve y = f(x) is above the curve y = g(x) satisfy the inequality
F(x) > gu).
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f(x) is above g(x) when x<2 and when x > 5.
These values of x satisfy flx) > g(x).
f(s) is below g(x) when 2 x" when the graph of Ly is
has equation y = 12 + 4x.
has equation y =3°,
Find the coordinates of P; and P,, the points of intersection.
Hence write down the solution to the inequality 12+ 4x > x2,
a x? 5124 4x |
x8 -4y-12 50 |
(e- 6) +2=0
xeGandx=-2
substitute into y = x2
whenx=6,y=36 P, (6,36)
when x=-2,y=4 0 Pp (-2, 4)
above the graph of Le
~2f(x) represents the points on the coordinate grid above the curve y = f(x).
Al the shaded points in this region satisfy the
inequality y > f(x).
Allthe unshaded points in this region satisfy the
inequality » <
53Chapter 3
= Ify> f(x) ory < f(x) then the curve y = f(x) is not included in the region and is represented
by a dotted line.
= Ify > f(x) ory 0.
Sys?
ene (14)
On graph paper, shade the region that satisfies the inequalities:
dyevel4
yext-3x-4
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EDD Exciore which regions on
the graph satisfy which inequalities
using GeoGebra.Equations and inequalities
Para ry
1 Ona coordinate grid, shade the region that satisfies the inequalities:
y>x-2,y<4dvand y <5—x.
2 Ona coordinate grid, shade the region that satisfies the inequaliti
xeclp+x-2.
3 Ona coordinate grid, shade the region that satisfies the inequalities:
y>G-x(2 +x) andy +x > 3.
4 Ona coordinate grid, shade the region that satisfies the inequalities:
yoxt—Jand yy <9-x2,
5 Ona coordinate grid, shade the region that satisfies the inequalities:
ye (v-3Rytxe Sandy x +13.
b Solve the inequality x? - $x - 14> 0.
Find the set of values of x for which (x ~ 1)(x 4) < 20-4).
a Use algebra to solve (x ~ 1)(a + 2)= 18.
b Hence, or otherwise, find the set of values of x for which (x ~ 1)(x + 2)> 18.
Give your answer in set notation.
Find the set of values of x for which:
a 6x-7<2v+3
b 2x?- Iv 45<0
20
e5<2
d both 6x 7< 2x +3and 2x? Ix +5<0.
af 9
Find the set of values of x that satisfy + 1 <5, x#0
x
Find the values of k for which kx? + 8x + 5 = 0 has real roots.
The equation 2x? + 4kx — 5k = 0, where k is a constant, has no real roots.
Prove that k satisfies the inequality -3 g(x).
Find the set of values of x for which the curve with equation y = 2x? + 3x - 15 is
below the line with equation y = 8 + 2x.
On a coordinate grid, shade the region that satisfies the inequalities:
poxt+dy— and y<4—x2,
a Ona coordinate grid, shade the region that satisfies the inequalities
ytx<6y<2x+9,y>3andx>0,
b Work out the area of the shaded region
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1 Find the possible values of k for the quadratic equation 2kx? + 5kx + 5k -3=0
to have real roots.
2 Asstraight line has equation y = 2x ~k anda parabola has equation
y =3x? + 2kx + 5 where kis a constant. Find the range of values of k for which
the line and the parabola do not intersect.
Pucca
1. Linear simultaneous equations can be solved using elimination or substitution.
2. Simultaneous equations with one linear and one quadratic equation can have up to two pairs
of solutions. You need to make sure the solutions are paired correctly.
3. The solutions of a pair of simultaneous equations represent the points of intersection of their
graphs.
4 Fora pair of simultaneous equations that produce a quadratic equation of the form
ax? + bx+c=0:
+ b’-4ac>0 two real solutions
+ b-4ac=0 one real solution
+ P= 4ac<0 no real solutions
5 The solution of an inequality is the set of all real numbers x that make the inequality true.
6 Tosolve a quadratic inequality:
+ Rearrange so that the right-hand side of the inequality is 0
+ Solve the corresponding quadratic equation to find the critical values
+ Sketch the graph of the quadratic function
+ Use your sketch to find the required set of values.
7 The values of x for which the curve y’= f(x) is below the curve y = g(x) satisfy the inequality
FO) < glx).
The values of x for which the curve y = f(x) is above the curve y= g(x) satisfy the inequality
f(x) > Biv).
8 y f(x) represents the points on the coordinate grid above the curve y = f(x).
9 If y> f(x) ory < f(x) then the curve p= f(x) is not included in the region and is represented by
a dotted line.
IF y = f(a) or y= f(a) then the curve y = f() is included in the region and is represented by a
solid line.
58After completing this chapter you should be able to
© Sketch cubic graphs > pages 60-64
© Sketch quartic graphs ~ pages 64-6
Sketch reciprocal graphs of the form y = < and y= + pages 66-67
2
© Use intersection points of graphs to solve equations > pages 68-71
© Translate graphs ~ pages 71-75
© Stretch graphs + pages 75-78
© Transform graphs of unfamiliar functions + pages 79-81
1 Factorise these quadratic expressions:
a x +6xt5 b x2-4x4+3
+ GCSE Mathematics
2. Sketch the graphs of the following functions:
a y=(v+2)(v-3) b y=x-6x-7
«Section 2.4
3 a Copyand complete the table of values for the
function p =x? + x-2.
-15 -05 05 15
y |-12 |-6.875 -2 |-1375
Many complicated functions can
be understood by transforming
simpler functions using b Use your table of values to draw the graph of
stretches, reflections and ya exe
translations. Particle physicists € GCSE Mathematics
compare observed results with 4 Solve each pair of simultaneous equations:
transformations of known a ya2x b y=?
functions to determine the x+y=7 saxt1
nature of subatomic particles. € Sections 3.1, 3.2Chapter 4
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A cubic function has the form f(x) = ax? + bx? + ex + d, where a, b, cand dare real numbers and ais
non-zero.
The graph of a cubic function can take several different forms, depending on the exact nature of the
function
y 4 3 4
For these two functions « is positive. For these two functions a is negative.
= If pisa root of the function f(x), then the graph of y = f(x) touches or crosses the x-axis at
the point (p, 0).
You can sketch the graph of a cubic function by finding the roots of the function,
Sketch the curves with the following equations and show the points where they cross the
coordinate axes.
a ys (x-2)(1 =x) +x) b ysx(x+ I(x +2)
2 y= t= 20-90 +9 EDD Esciore the graph of
Os(x-2l-w+ x) Y= (- p)e-gh(x—r) where p,q and r are
constants using GeoGebra.
Sox=2,x=torx=
(2, 0), (1, 0) and (-1, O).
When x =O,y=-2x1x1
So the curve crosses the
Xx — 00, y > -00
Xx > -00, y+ 00
x(x + 1x + 2):
Sox=0,Graphs and transformations
So the curve crosses the x-axis at You know that the curve crosses the x-axis at
(0, 0), (1, O) and (-2, 0) 00) s0 you don't need to calculate the
X00, 9700 srintercept separately.
x -00, y+ -00_]
Check what happens to y for large po:
negative values of x.
The 2? term in the expanded function would
be x x.x x.x=.13 50 the curve has a positive x?
coefficient.
Sketch the following curves.
a ys(x- IAet))
© y=(v-2p
fa y= 10+
or = 10x + 1)
Sox=lorx
Put y= Oand solve for x.
So the curve crosees the x-axis at (1,0) _ (v=) is squared so x = 1 is a ‘double’ repeated
and touches the x-axis at (1, 0) | foot. This means that the curve just touches the
x-axis at (1, 0).
Whenx=O,y= (1? x1
So the curve crosses the y-axis at (O, 1). L- Find the value of y when x =0.
x 0a 9700
x -00, y+ —00 |__ Check what happens to y for large po:
y negative values of x.
heed ™ — xm ye
isa ‘double’ repeated root.
x9 = 2x3 ~ 3x
x(x? - 2x — 3) eee
= xv = 3)o+ 9
— First factorise.
= xe - 3) +)
Sox=0,x=3orx=-t
So the curve crosses the x-axis at (0, 0).
(3, 0) and (+1, 0)
X40,y700 J Check what happens to y for large positive and
x 00, y+ -00 J negative values of x.
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2 and three distinct roots,
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