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Quadratic Equations

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

If α and β are the roots of the quadratic equation x² + 4x − 7 = 0, form a quadratic equation in x whose roots are α − 1 and β − 1.

a)

x² + 6x − 14 = 0

b)

x² + 6x − 2 = 0

c)

x² − 6x − 2 = 0

d)

x² − 6x − 14 = 0

2.

In the figure, the curve y = x² + px + q cuts the x-axis at two points A(α, 0) and B(β, 0). M(−2, 0) is the mid-point of AB. (a) Express α + β in terms of p.

(a)  

3.

In the figure, the curve y = x² + px + q cuts the x-axis at two points A(α, 0) and B(β, 0). M(−2, 0) is the mid-point of AB.

(a) ii) Hence, find the value of p.

(a)  

4.

In the figure, the graph of y = x² + kx + 3 cuts the x-axis at two points A and B. If the distance between A and B is 2 units, find the value of k.

(a)  

5.

The roots of the equation 2x² − x − 6 = 0 are

a)

3/2 , 5

b)

−2 , ½

c)

−3/2 , 2

d)

3 , −3/2

6.

Solve the equation (x − k)² - k² = 0

a)

k

b)

2k

c)

0 or 2k

d)

0 or −2k

7.

Which of the following equations have real roots?

a)

I and II only

b)

I and III only

c)

II and III only

d)

I, II and III

8.

In the figure, the curve y = x² + px + q cuts the x-axis at two points A(α, 0) and B(β, 0). M(−2, 0) is the mid-point of AB. (b) If α² + β² = 26, find the value of q.

(a)  

9.

In the figure, the graph of y = x² + kx + 3 cuts the x-axis at two points A and B. If the distance between A and B is 2 units,(b) find the coordinates of the mid-point M of A and B.

(a)  

10.

What is the vertex of the graph shown above?

a)

(7,6)

b)

(-1,2)

c)

(2,-1)

d)

(5,0)