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Initiative Drive - Quadratic Functions

The document contains various problems related to quadratic functions, including finding ranges, expressing functions in vertex form, and determining properties such as axes of symmetry and maximum/minimum values. It also includes specific equations and their transformations, along with answers for some of the problems. The problems are structured to test understanding of quadratic functions and their characteristics.

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Initiative Drive - Quadratic Functions

The document contains various problems related to quadratic functions, including finding ranges, expressing functions in vertex form, and determining properties such as axes of symmetry and maximum/minimum values. It also includes specific equations and their transformations, along with answers for some of the problems. The problems are structured to test understanding of quadratic functions and their characteristics.

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−3 3) The following diagram shows the graph of quadratic

function y = g(x). The straight line y = 9 is a tangent to


1) Find the range of values of x for which 1−2 x ¿ x the curve y = g(x).
[3 marks] y

x
5 O 1

y=9

(a) Write the equation of the axis of symmetry of the


curve.
(b) Express g(x) in the form (x + b)2 + c where b and c are
constant.
(c) Find the equation of the curve when the graph is
reflected on the y-axis. [3 marks]
(Ans.a) x = 2 b) g(x) = (x + 2)2  9)

3) The quadratic function f(x) = x2  6x + 5 can be 4) The following diagram shows the graph of a quadratic
expressed in the form f(x) = (x + m)2 + n where m and n 2
are constants. Find the value of m and of n. function f ( x )=5−2( x− p) , where p is a constant.
y
(Ans. : m = 3 n = 4) [3 marks]
A(1, q)
.
x
0

The curve y=f ( x ) has a maximum point at A(1, q),


where q is a constant. State
(a) the value of p and q,
(b) the equation of the axis of symmetry.
(c) the equation of the curve when the graph is
reflected on the x-axis
[3 marks ]

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5) Given the quadratic equation f(x) = 6x – 1 – 3x2. 6) Diagram below shows the curve of a quadratic function
(a) Express quadratic equation f(x) in the form 1
f ( x )= x 2 + kx−6
k + m(x + n)2, where k, m and n are constants. 2 . A is the point of intersection of the
Determine whether the function f(x) has the minimum quadratic graph and y-axis. The x-intercepts are 6 and 2.
or maximum value and state the value of
the minimum or maximum value.
(b) Sketch the graph of function f(x)
(c ) Find the range of value of p so that the equation
6x – 4 - 3x2 = p has two different real roots.
[10 marks]

(a) State the value of r and of p. [2 marks]


(b) The function can be expressed in the form
1
f ( x )= ( x− p )2 + q
2 , find the value of q and of k.
[4 marks]
(c) Determine the range of values of x if f(x) < 6.[2 marks]
(Ans.: a) r = 6, p = 2 b) q = 8; k =2 c) 4 < x < 0)

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7) The function f ( x )=x 2 −6 kx +10 k 2 +1 has a 8)
2
minimum value of r + 2 k , with r and k as constants.
(a) By completing the square, show that r = k – 1.
[4 marks]
(b) Hence or otherwise, find the values of k and r if the
graph of the function is symmetrical about

x=r 2 −1 . [4 marks]

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