Quadratics

Quadratics questions that require a calculator

1

Solve the equation  2x² – 7x – 3 = 0

Give your answers correct to 2 decimal places.

2 Marks

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x = 3.89, x = – 0.39

2

The graph of y = 2x² – 5x – 3 meets the graph of y = 8 – x at points A and B

Determine the x coordinates of A and B

Give your answers correct to 2 decimal places

5 Marks

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x = 3.55, x = – 1.55

3

Solve the equation  3x² – 7x – 3 = 3x – 1

Give your answers correct to 2 decimal places.

4 Marks

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x = 3.52, x = – 0.19

4

Solve the equation  3x² – 5x – 7 = 0

Give your answers correct to 2 decimal places.

3 Marks

5

Solve the equation  3x² + 5x – 7 = 0

Give your answers correct to 1 decimal place.

3 Marks

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x = 0.9, x = – 2.6

6

Solve the equation  2–7x + 4 = 0

Give your answers correct to 1 decimal place.

3 Marks

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x = 0.7, x = 2.8

7

Solve the equation  4+5x – 3 = 0

Give your answers correct to 1 decimal place.

3 Marks

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x = 0.4, x = –2.7

8

Solve the equation  2– 3x – 8 = 0

Give your answers correct to 1 decimal place.

3 Marks

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x = 2.9, x = –1.4

9

Solve the equation  4x² – 9x – 8 = 0

Give your answers correct to 1 decimal place.

3 Marks

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x = –0.7, x =2.9