Chapter 2 Worksheet 2.

2 Tanglin Secondary School Secondary 3 Express / Normal Academic Elementary Mathematics Chapter 2: More about Quadratic Equations Name: Class: 2.2 Graphical Method Date: ( )

An equation that contains 1 or more algebraic fraction is known as a ______________ equation. We can solve fractional equations by reducing them to _________________ equations. By this lesson, we have learnt 3 theoretical methods to solve a quadratic equation. These methods are: 1. 2. 3. ______________________________ ______________________________ ______________________________ In todays lesson, we will learn the graphical method to solve a quadratic equation. In the previous lessons, we have learnt to solve a quadratic equation through 3 theoretical methods. In Secondary 2, we have learnt how to find the x-intercepts and y-intercepts of a line. For example, to find the x-intercepts of the line y = x + 2 we substitute ________ into y = x + 2 to obtain ______________. The solution / roots / x-intercept is ________. Likewise, to find the y-intercepts of y = x + 2 , we substitute ________ into to obtain __________. To find the x-intercepts of a quadratic equation, y = x 2 3x 10 we substitute ______ into lessons,
y = x 2 3 x 10

to obtain ________________________________.
x 2 + 4 x 12 = 0, we

The solution / roots / x-intercepts are _______ or _______. Therefore, in the previous when we solve are actually finding the

_______________ or ________ of the equation ______________________________.

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Chapter 2 Worksheet 2.2 Relationship between points of intersections and solutions of quadratic equations. Complete the following table. Quadratic Function
y = x 2 9 y = x 2 2 x +1 y = x 2 x +1

Number of x-intercepts

Coordinates of x-intercepts

Can the equation be solved by y = 0 ?

Class Activity 2 The roots / x-intercepts of a quadratic equation can be summarised in the table below.

and roots

and roots

or roots

We can conclude the following observations.

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Chapter 2 Worksheet 2.2 1. When there are __________ points of intersection, the ________ roots are real and distinct. 2. When there is __________ point of intersection, the ________ roots are real and equal. 3. When there is __________ point of intersection, there are no __________ roots

Remember the steps when drawing a quadratic curve Complete the table of values. Write the scale at the top right corner of the graph paper. Draw and label the axis. (Axis must correspond to scale) Use cross (No dots) to plot all the point of coordinates correctly. Draw a smooth curve using a curve ruler.

Remember to check that your drawn curve Do not have uneven thickness. Do not have wavy lines. Do not have breakages. Do not pass through the first and last point of coordinate.

Remember the steps when reading off a value on the axes The maximum degree of accuracy is the mid value of the smallest box.

2 10 boxes 1 unit 1 box

1 = 0.1 unit 10

3 Mid value of 2.8 & 2.9 = 2.85 2.1 Mid value of 2.5 & 2.6 = 2.55

Mid value of 2.3 & 2.4 = 2.35

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Chapter 2 Worksheet 2.2 Answer the whole of this question on a sheet of graph paper. The variables x and y are connected by the equation y =1 + 7 x 3 x 2 . Some corresponding values of x and y are given in the table below. x y (a) (b) - 0.5 - 3.25
0

0.5 3.75

1 5

1.5 p

2 3

2.5 - 0.25

3 -5

Calculate the value of p. Using a scale of 2 cm to represent 0.5 unit on the x-axis and 2 cm to represent 1 unit on the y-axis, draw the graph of y =1 + 7 x 3 x 2 for 1 x < 3. Estimate the maximum value of y. Use your graph to solve the equation 1 + 7 x 3 x 2 = 0. By drawing a tangent, find the gradient of the curve at x = 2. By drawing a suitable straight line, solve the equation 1 + 7 x 3x 2 = 4.

(c) (d) (e) (f)

Example 2 Answer the whole of this question on a sheet of graph paper. The variables x and y are connected by the equation y = ( x 2 ) ( x + 5) Some corresponding values of x and y are given in the table below. x y (a) (b) -3 -10 -2 -12 -1 -12 0 -10 1 q 2 0 3 8 4 18

Calculate the value of q. Using a scale of 2 cm to represent 1 unit on the x-axis and 1 cm to represent 1 unit on the y-axis, draw the graph of y = ( 2 x ) ( x + 5) for 3 x < 4. Estimate the minimum value of y. Use your graph to solve the equation ( x 2 ) ( x + 5) = 0 By drawing a tangent, find the gradient of the curve at (3, 8). By drawing a suitable straight line, solve the equation ( x 2 ) ( x + 5 ) = 5. (i) ( x 2 ) ( x + 5 ) = x + 2. (ii)

(c) (d) (e) (f)

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