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The document discusses the application of quadratic equations in modeling various real-world situations, such as projectile motion and geometry problems. It distinguishes between two types of problems: Type I, where the equation is provided, and Type II, where the equation must be derived. Several examples illustrate how to solve these equations and interpret the results in context, emphasizing the importance of recognizing inadmissible roots based on the scenario.

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Math2201ch7 4notes-Workings

The document discusses the application of quadratic equations in modeling various real-world situations, such as projectile motion and geometry problems. It distinguishes between two types of problems: Type I, where the equation is provided, and Type II, where the equation must be derived. Several examples illustrate how to solve these equations and interpret the results in context, emphasizing the importance of recognizing inadmissible roots based on the scenario.

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Math 2201 Date:______________________

7.4 Solving Problems Using Quadratic Equations

Quadratic equations can be used to model a variety of situations such as projectile motion
and geometry-based word problems.

When solving a given quadratic equation using the quadratic formula, we give the answers
in exact form, in other words, no decimals. In application problems however, it is
acceptable to write the answers in decimal form.

It is important to recognize that the context of the problem dictates inadmissible roots.
Different scenarios can produce inadmissible roots. For example, time, height and length,
would not make sense if they have a negative numerical value. However, temperature
would make sense to have both negative and positive solutions.

Just like with Quadratic Functions, there are two main types of applications associated with
Quadratic Equations. Type I, the equation is provided and for Type II, the object is to come
up with the equation yourself.

Type I – Equation Provided

Example 1:
A golf ball is hit from the top of a tower that is 24 m high. The ball follows a parabolic path
defined by the function, ℎ(𝑡) = −5𝑡 2 + 14𝑡 + 24, where 𝑡 represents the time in seconds
since the ball was hit, and ℎ(𝑡) represents the height of the ball above the ground in metres.
Algebraically determine how long the ball is in the air.
Example 2:
A diver’s path when diving off a platform is given by 𝑑 = −5𝑡 2 + 10𝑡 + 20, where 𝑑 is the
distance above the water, in feet, and 𝑡 is the time from the beginning of the dive, in
seconds.

(A) How high is the diving platform?

(B) After how many seconds is the diver 25 feet above the water?

(C) When does the diver enter the water?


Example 3:
A blue jay swoops down from the top of a 10m tree to chase away some house sparrows.
The blue jay’s path follows a parabolic path given by the function ℎ(𝑡) = 2𝑡 2 − 8𝑡 + 10
where 𝑡 is time in seconds and ℎ(𝑡) is height in metres. Algebraically, determine the times
when the blue jay reaches a height of 4m.
Type II – No Equation Given

Example 4:
A rectangular lawn measuring 8 m by 4 m is surrounded by a flower bed of uniform width.
The combined area of the lawn and flower bed is 165 m2 . What is the width of the flower
bed?
Example 5:
A baseball is thrown from an initial height of 3 m and reaches a maximum height of 8 m,
2 seconds after it is thrown. At what time does the ball hit the ground?
Example 6:
A ball is thrown from a building at an initial height of 11 metres and reaches a maximum
height of 36 metres, 5 seconds after it is thrown.

(A) Write a quadratic equation which models this situation.

(B) Three targets are placed at different locations on the ground. One is at (10, 0),
another at (11,0) and a final target is placed at (12, 0). Which target does the ball
hit?
Example 7:
Find two consecutive whole numbers such that the sum of their squares is 265.

Example 8:
Find two consecutive odd, natural numbers such that their product is 63.

Textbook Questions: page 430 - 431 #3, 5, 8, 9

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