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Question 1a
The graph of y = 10 − 8x 2 for −1 . 5 ≤ x ≤ 1 . 5 is drawn on the grid.

Write down the equation of the line of symmetry of the graph.

Question 1b
On the grid, draw the tangent to the curve at the point where x = 0 . 5 .
Find the gradient of this tangent.
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[3 marks]

Question 2a
The diagram shows part of the graph of y = x 2 − 2x + 3

By drawing a suitable straight line, use your graph to find estimates for the solutions of x 2 − 3x − 1 = 0

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[2 marks]

Question 2b
P is the point on the graph of y = x 2 − 2x + 3 where x = 2
Calculate an estimate for the gradient of the graph at the point P.
[3 marks]

Question 3a
Complete the table of values for y = x 2 − x − 6
x -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3
y 6 -6
[2 marks]

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Question 3b
On the grid, draw the graph of y = x 2 − x − 6 for values of x from −3 to 3

[2 marks]

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Question 3c
Use your graph to find estimates of the solutions to the equation x 2 − x − 6 = − 2
[2 marks]

Question 4a
Complete the table of values for y = x 2 – 5x + 6
x 0 1 2 3 4 5
y 6 0 0 2
[1 mark]

Question 4b
On the grid, draw the graph of y = x 2 – 5x + 6 for 0 ⩽ x ⩽ 5

[2 marks]

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Question 4c
By drawing a suitable straight line on the grid, find estimates for the solutions of the equation
x 2 – 5x = x – 7
[3 marks]

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Question 5a
Part of the graph of y = 2x 2 − 4x − 1 is shown on the grid.

Use the graph to find estimates for the solutions of the equation 2x 2 − 4x − 1 = 0
Give your solutions correct to one decimal place.
[2 marks]

Question 5b
By drawing a suitable straight line on the grid, find estimates for the solutions of the equation x 2 − x − 1 = 0
Show your working clearly.
Give your solutions correct to one decimal place.
[3 marks]

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Question 1

The diagram shows a sketch of the curve y = x 2 + 3x − 4 .

A (.............. , ..............)

B (.............. , ..............)

C (.............. , ..............)
[4 marks]

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Question 2
i)
Factorise 24 + 5x − x 2 .

[2]
ii)
The diagram shows a sketch of y = 24 + 5x − x 2 .

Work out the values of a , b and c .

a = ................................................

b = ................................................

c = ................................................ [3]
[5 marks]

Question 3a
Write x 2 + 10x + 14 in the form (x + a) 2 + b .

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[2 marks]

Question 3b
Sketch the graph of y = x 2 + 10x + 14 , indicating the coordinates of the turning point.

[3 marks]

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Question 4

On the diagram,
Sketch the graph of y = (x − 1) 2 .
[2 marks]

Question 5
Find the turning point of y = x 2 + 4x − 3 by completing the square.

( ...................... , .....................)
[4 marks]

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Question 1
The curve y = x 2 − 2x + 1 is drawn on a grid.
A line is drawn on the same grid.
The points of intersection of the line and the curve are used to solve the equation x 2 − 7x + 5 = 0 .

Find the equation of the line in the form y = mx + c .

y = ..................................................
[1 mark]

Question 2
The graph of y = x 2 − x + 1 is shown on the grid.

By drawing a suitable line on the grid, solve the equation x 2 − 2x − 2 = 0 .

x = .................... or x = ....................
[3 marks]

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Question 3a
Complete the table of values for y = x 2 − 2x
x -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4
y 3 0 3
[2 marks]

Question 3b
On the grid, draw the graph of y = x2 – 2x for values of x from –2 to 4

[2 marks]

Question 3c
Solve x 2 − 2x − 2 = 1

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[2 marks]

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Question 4a
The diagram shows the graph of y = x 2 − 4x − 2

Use the graph to find estimates for the solutions of

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Question 4b
Use the graph to find estimates for the values of x that satisfy the simultaneous equations
y = x 2 − 4x − 2
x+y=6
[3 marks]

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Question 5
The curve C has equation y = 4(x − 1) 2 − a where a > 4
Using the axes below, sketch the curve C .
On your sketch show clearly, in terms of a ,
i)
the coordinates of any points of intersection of C with the coordinate axes,

ii)
the coordinates of the turning point.

[4 marks]

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Question 6
The curve C has equation y = x 2 – 6x + 4
Using the axes below, sketch the curve C .
On your sketch show clearly
i)
the exact coordinates of any points of intersection of C with the coordinate axes,

ii)
the coordinates of the turning point.

[6 marks]

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