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Understanding Quadratic Roots and Graphs

The document discusses quadratic functions and equations. It explains that the type of roots of a quadratic equation ax^2 + bx + c = 0 is determined by b^2 - 4ac. If b^2 - 4ac > 0 there are two real distinct roots, if b^2 - 4ac = 0 there is one repeated real root, and if b^2 - 4ac < 0 there are no real roots. It also discusses how to determine the maximum or minimum point of a quadratic function by completing the square and relates the graph shape to whether a is positive or negative. Methods for sketching quadratic graphs including finding intercepts and stationary points are provided. Quadratic inequalities can be solved graphically or using

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Understanding Quadratic Roots and Graphs

The document discusses quadratic functions and equations. It explains that the type of roots of a quadratic equation ax^2 + bx + c = 0 is determined by b^2 - 4ac. If b^2 - 4ac > 0 there are two real distinct roots, if b^2 - 4ac = 0 there is one repeated real root, and if b^2 - 4ac < 0 there are no real roots. It also discusses how to determine the maximum or minimum point of a quadratic function by completing the square and relates the graph shape to whether a is positive or negative. Methods for sketching quadratic graphs including finding intercepts and stationary points are provided. Quadratic inequalities can be solved graphically or using

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Type of roots of quadratic equation ax + bx + c = 0 determined by b-4ac. b-4ac > 0: real and distinct/different roots.

b-4ac = 0 : real and equal / repeated roots b-4ac < 0 : No real roots / imaginary roots

CHAPTER 3 : QUADRATIC FUNCTIONS 1. General form : f(x) = ax+ bx + c 2. If a> 0, graph of quadratic function curves upwards. Graph has minimum point 3. If a < 0, graph curves downwords. Max point 4. Position of graph with respect to the x-axis depends on type of roots of quadratic equation Intersect the x-axis at two distinct points. b-4ac > 0

Graph touches the x-axis at one point only. b-4ac = 0

Graph does not intersect the x-axis. b-4ac < 0

Maximum and Minimum Values of Quadratic Functions 1. can be found by completing square. expressing f(x) = ax + bx + c in form f(x) = a(x+p) +q where the min or max value = q. 2. If a > 0, f(x) = a(x+p) +q has a minimum point at (-p,q) 3. If a < 0, F(x) = a(x+p) +q has a maximum point at (-p,q) 4. The axis of symmetry is x=-p 5. Min and max points known as stationary / turning points.

Sketching Graphs of Quadratic Functions 1. Determine the shape of function graph 2. Find max or min point by completing square 3. Determine position of graph by b-4ac. If b-4ac >0, determine values of x (by factorization, quadratic formula/ completing the square) 4. Determine y-intercept (where curve cuts y-axis) by substituting x = 0 5. Sketch graph completely and label the coordinates of min and max point, x and y-intercepts.

Quadratic Inequalities 1. Can be solved by using graph sketching method or number line method.

Exercise 1. A function f is defined by f(x) = 2(x-5) (3x+1) a) Determine the shape of the graph of f(x). b) Determine whether its graph cuts, touches or does not meet the x-axis. c) Make a rough sketch of the graph with respect to the x-axis.

2. Find the range of the values of k if the graph of the quadratic function f(x) = 10 -3x (k-1)x a) Cuts the x-axis at two distinct points b) Does not meet the x-axis

3. Show that the function f(x) = 5x - 4x + 8 is always positive.

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