Unit 2: Functions

Topic 2.7: Solving Quadratics Questions

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2026Aimnova practice — 2.7.3
Solve (x − 1)(x − 5) > 0.
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2026Aimnova practice — 2.7.2
Find the discriminant of 3x² − 5x + 2 and state the number of real roots.
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2026Aimnova practice — 2.7.1
Solve x² + 2x − 15 = 0.
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2026Aimnova practice — 2.7.1
Solve (x − 3)² = 16.
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2026Aimnova practice — 2.7.3
Solve the inequality x² − 4 < 0.
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2026Aimnova practice — 2.7.2
Show that x² + 2x + 5 = 0 has no real roots.
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2026Aimnova practice — 2.7.1
Solve x² + 6x + 9 = 0.
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2026Aimnova practice — 2.7.2
The equation x² − 6x + k = 0 has two equal roots. Find the value of k.
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2026Aimnova practice — 2.7.3
Solve x² − 2x − 8 ≥ 0.
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2026Aimnova practice — 2.7.3
Find the values of x for which x² + x − 6 < 0.
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11Solve3 marks
2026Aimnova practice — 2.7.3
Solve x² + 3x − 10 ≤ 0.
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12Solve3 marks
2026Aimnova practice — 2.7.3
Solve x² > 9.
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13Solve3 marks
2026Aimnova practice — 2.7.1
Solve 2x² − 5x − 4 = 0, giving your answers to 3 significant figures.
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14Solve2 marks
2026Aimnova practice — 2.7.1
Solve x² = 5x by first rearranging to = 0.
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15Solve3 marks
2026Aimnova practice — 2.7.1
Solve 3x² − 7x + 2 = 0.
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16Solve3 marks
2026Aimnova practice — 2.7.1
Solve x² − 4x − 1 = 0, giving your answers in exact (surd) form.
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2026Aimnova practice — 2.7.2
Show that the line y = 4x − 7 does not meet the curve y = x² + 1.
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18Find4 marks
2026Aimnova practice — 2.7.2
The equation 2x² + (k)x + 8 = 0 has two distinct real roots. Find the set of values of k.
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2026Aimnova practice — 2.7.3
Solve 12 − x − x² ≥ 0.
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2026Aimnova practice — 2.7.2
Find the value of c for which the line y = 2x + c is tangent to the curve y = x² + 3.
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