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Quadratic S

The document consists of a series of mathematical problems related to parabolas and quadratic functions, including finding coordinates of intercepts and vertices, determining equations of symmetry, and expressing functions in different forms. It covers various aspects of quadratic equations and their graphical representations. The problems require calculations and understanding of key concepts in algebra and geometry.

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Quadratic S

The document consists of a series of mathematical problems related to parabolas and quadratic functions, including finding coordinates of intercepts and vertices, determining equations of symmetry, and expressing functions in different forms. It covers various aspects of quadratic equations and their graphical representations. The problems require calculations and understanding of key concepts in algebra and geometry.

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1. The diagram shows the parabola y = (7 – x)(l + x).

The points A and C are the x-intercepts and


the point B is the maximum point.

A 0 C x

Find the coordinates of A, B and C.

(Total 4 marks)

2. Let f(x) = p(x – q)(x – r). Part of the graph of f is shown below.

The graph passes through the points (–2, 0), (0, –4) and (4, 0).

(a) Write down the value of q and of r.


(2)

(b) Write down the equation of the axis of symmetry.


(1)

(c) Find the value of p.


(3)
(Total 6 marks)

IB Questionbank Maths SL 1
3. The equation x2 – 2kx + 1 = 0 has two distinct real roots. Find the set of all possible values of k.

(Total 6 marks)

4. The following diagram shows part of the graph of f, where f (x) = x2 − x − 2.

(a) Find both x-intercepts.


(4)

(b) Find the x-coordinate of the vertex.


(2)
(Total 6 marks)

5. Part of the graph of f (x) = (x – p) (x – q) is shown below.

The vertex is at C. The graph crosses the y-axis at B.

(a) Write down the value of p and of q.

(b) Find the coordinates of C.

(c) Write down the y-coordinate of B.

(Total 6 marks)

IB Questionbank Maths SL 2
6. Consider f(x) = 2kx2 – 4kx + 1, for k ≠ 0. The equation f(x) = 0 has two equal roots.

(a) Find the value of k.


(5)

(b) The line y = p intersects the graph of f. Find all possible values of p.
(2)
(Total 7 marks)

7. Let f (x) = a (x − 4)2 + 8.

(a) Write down the coordinates of the vertex of the curve of f.

(b) Given that f (7) = −10, find the value of a.

(c) Hence find the y-intercept of the curve of f.


(Total 6 marks)

8. Let f(x) = 8x – 2x2. Part of the graph of f is shown below.

(a) Find the x-intercepts of the graph.


(4)

(b) (i) Write down the equation of the axis of symmetry.

(ii) Find the y-coordinate of the vertex.


(3)
(Total 7 marks)

IB Questionbank Maths SL 3
9. Let f(x) = 2x2 + 4x – 6.

(a) Express f(x) in the form f(x) = 2(x – h)2 + k.


(3)

(b) Write down the equation of the axis of symmetry of the graph of f.
(1)

(c) Express f(x) in the form f(x) = 2(x – p)(x – q).


(2)
(Total 6 marks)

10. Consider the function f (x) = 2x2 – 8x + 5.

(a) Express f (x) in the form a (x – p)2 + q, where a, p, q  .

(b) Find the minimum value of f (x).

(Total 6 marks)

11. The diagram shows part of the graph of y = a (x – h)2 + k. The graph has its vertex at P, and
passes through the point A with coordinates (1, 0).
y

P
2

A
–1 0 1 x

(a) Write down the value of

(i) h;

(ii) k.

(b) Calculate the value of a.

(Total 6 marks)

IB Questionbank Maths SL 4

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