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knowledge, promote reasoning and problem solving, and thus ellowing students to see
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of knowledge.
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helps clarify possible misconceptions.
Did You
Know?
Includes history of mathematics,
information about real-life applications and
‘ther useful mathematical facts allowing
for greater appreciation of mathematics
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Maximum and Minimum Values
You Will Learn To
: ‘© Find the maximum or minimum value of a quadratic function
using the method of completing the square
Notation f(x)
na Cartesian plane, the relationship between the variables x and y can
be represented graphically. We have graphed some relations previously
in linear equations of the form y = mx + ¢ and quadratic equations of the form
y * + bx + c. Observe that the graph of y = mx + c is a straight line and the
graph of y= ax’ + by + cis a curve.
stright line curve
In both relationships, each input x has exactly one output y. Thine”
We call this kind of relationship a furs Deeper
We use the notation y = f(x) to mean that y is a function of x, Can two different inputs
5 - 3 "give the same output for 2
‘or a quadratic function of x, we may write f(x)=ar'+bx+e. — gvennes
Similarly, we may write a linear function of x as f(x) = mx + ¢.
We can find a value of f(x) by substituting a value of x into
the algebraic expression representing the function. For
example, the value of [(x) =x + | when x = ~2 is given by
((2)=-2+1=-1.
+ Loan take on the values 24,
5.1, 10 and so on, We can represent all possible real values
of f(x) for x > 0 using a single inequality f(x) > 1
If. x > 0, the function f(x)Quadiatic Functions 3
Example 1 Try 1
Given f(x) = 2x° - 4, find Given f(x) = -2x° + 4, find
(its value when x= 0, @ fC,
(ii) all possible real values of (x) 62 al posse rea vais of
Solution Answers
@) 2
() {@) = 209-4
{ii) Since x* = 0, 2° = 0 for all real values of x and so
2e-4>-4,
Hence f(x) > -4.
fay <4
For the function g(x) = -2y" - 4, how
do | Find all pessibie real valves of (x)?
Completed Square Form
For the function f(x) 4, we can tell that f(x) > —4 by inspection, because
x° > 0 for all real values of x. We can then deduce that the minimum value of
{() is —4. What about f(x) = x7 + 6x — 4? How do we find all possible real values
of this function? Furthermore, can we deduce whether this function yields a
maximum or minimum value?
To find all possible real values of f(x) = 1° + 6x — 4, we first use the method of
completing the square to express the function in the form (x — h)° + k, where
hand k are constants.
Example 2. Try 2
Express f(x) = x7 + 6x — 4 in the form (x —h)? + k, where Given f(x) = x* + 3x — 6, find
hand k are constants. Hence find (Wall possible real values of
(i) all possible real values of f(x), ae aiiboarvalinist Gh
fi). the minimum value of f(x), shavaliceteatehnh
the value of x at which the minimum value of f(x) occurs. the minimum value of f(x)
occurs.
Answers
@ w>4
3
w 2
34 [el
Solution
f(x) = 2+ Gx 4 The form x’ + br, where b = 6>0.
=x +6r+($) -(3) =4 Add end subtract (
P+ 6r4+ 3°34
@+3 9-4 Use the first three terms
1B to form a perfect square.
@) Since (x + 3720, (r+ 13 = -13 for all real values of x.
Hence f(x) > -13.
Gi), The minimum value of f(x) is -13.
Gi) The minimum value of I(x) occurs when (x + 3)' = 0.
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When the coefficient of x is not equal to 1, we need to factorise the quadratic term and
the linear term before we apply the method of completing the square.
Example 3 Try 3.
Express each of the following functions in the form Express each of the following
a(x — hy’ + k, where a, h and k are constants, and a + 0. functions in completed
square form. Hence find the
maximum or minimum value of
f(). Justify your answers.
Hence find the minimum or maximum value of f(x). Justify
your answers.
(a) fx) = 3x" fa) {@) = 20 -3x-1
(b) (x) = 3x7 + 4v- 2
Answers
(, 37 _17
fa) f6)=2(x-F) - Ze
minimum 2
the brackets, where b= 2> 0. ' 2
. , ae (b) 10) =-3(x~2) -3,
230-24 1? 1)+2 Add and subtract (4) 37°
‘A maximum -=
Use the first three terms within the =
brackets to form a perfect square.
=3@-1)P-1
Since (x - 1)? > 0, 3(r— 1)? — 1 > 1 for all real values of x. ele
Hence f(x) has the minimum value -1. ore.
fa) = ax’ +b
has the minimum
value when a > 0.Quadkatic Functions 5
(b)
3
Z>0.
within the brackets, where b= 5
ay °
-(3) | +3. Add and subtract (4)
Use the first three terms within the
brackets to form a perfect square.
3 e on wh Take cf
= ah jeverse the sign when
0, a ae 3) <0 multiplying by a negative Note
ay 3 a fQ) = ar + bv +e
ee has the maximum
value when a <0.
Hence f(x) has the maximum value -.
How do | check that the two forms ave equivalent? C9
ay 3
Fev example, i 2x4) + equivalent to
Ziy= See Re
From Example 3, we see how a quadratic function in general form ax” + bx + ¢ can be
transformed to completed square form a(x — hy? + k.
Activity 14:
Use the method of completing the square to transform the quadratic function
f(x) = ax? + bx + € to the form a(x — hy +k.
(i) Show that A =
[Derive the quedtatc formule]
for f(x) = 0.Example 4
Show that x° - 2x + 6 > 5 for all real values of x.
Solution
Since (x — 1)? = 0, (x- 1° + 5 = 5 for all real values of x.
Try 4
Show that —1° ~ 4x — 10 is
negative for all real values of x.
Take
ely
Expressing in the form
a(x — hi + k helps you find
all the possible real values
‘that the function can take on.
Given f(x) = 2x" + 1, find
@) 13),
Gi) (2),
Giii) all possible real values of f(x).
Express each of the following in the
form a(x = hy + k.
fa) + 12
(b) +1
(© 3 +3x-2
(d) 3x°-6x +2
(e) 32° + 6x —
() sO -4x41
I _3r45
+ 5x43
State the minimum or maximum value
of I(x) and the corresponding value
of x
Explain why (x + 3)" + 1 is positive for
all real values of x.
Find the minimum or maximum value
of f(x) and the corresponding value
of x.
fa) f(x) = 2v -4x-5
(b) f(x) =? 243
() fa) =2-3x430r
(d) f(x) =3x+4-2
Given f(x) = x° — 2x + 3, show that
f(x) = 2 for all real values of x.
Show that 4x —
negative.
Tis always
Explain why 4° — 12x | 10 is positive
for all real values of x.
Solve 3x*— 10x — 8 = 0 using the
following methods.
© Factorisation
* Completing the square
* Quadratic formula
Compare the three methods and write
down the reason(s) for your preferred
method.Quadsatic Functions 7.
Graphical Representation of
1 Quadratic Functions
You Will Learn To
‘Use the discriminant to determine the number of x-intercepts of
quadratic grephs
‘© Use the discriminant to determine whether ax” + bx + c is always
positive or (always) negative
he graph of a quadratic function changes direction at @ point called the
‘turning point or the vertex of the graph.
turning peint
‘turing point’
The general form ax’ + bx + ¢ is not very useful in sketching quadratic graphs,
as it does not show features like intercepts and turning points. As such,
we would convert quadratic functions from the general form to either the
factorised form or the completed square form.
© The factorised form a(x ~ p(x — 4),
where p and g are the x-intercepts
* The completed square form a(x — hy? + k,
where (i, k) ate the coordinates of the tuning point
Do the following activity to explore the graphs of quadratic
functions in various forms.
Activity 1B
[Explore the graphs of quackatic functions in the forms y= at + br + c
= aGx~ pXx—Q) and y= atx =} +}
Use a graphing software to draw the graphs of quadratic functions in various forms and
‘observe their shapes.
() (a) Display on the same screen some graphs of quadratic functions of the form
y= ar’ + bx +c, where a> 0. What do the shapes look like?
(b) Display on the same screen some graphs of quadratic functions of the form
y = ax" + bx + ¢, where a <0. What do the shapes look like?
(ii) Draw graphs of quadratic functions of the form y = a(x —p)(x — q).
(a) How does the sign of a affect the shape of the graphs?
{b) At which points does each of the graphs intersect the x-axis? How are these points
related to p and q?
(@) If the line of symmetry has the equation « = h, how is / related to p and q?
(iti) Draw graphs of quadratic functions of the form y = a(x — hy? + k.
{a) How does the sign of a affect the shape of the graphs?
(b) What are the coordinates of the turning point for each graph plotted? How do
you determine whether a turning point is a maximum or minimum point? What
conclusion can you make?
(&) What is the equation of the line of symmetry for each graph plotted? What
conclusion can you make?8 [el
From the activity, we have the following results.
‘The coefficient, a, of x° determines the shape of a quadratic graph and the nature of
the turning point.
maximum point
yea? thes ca<0
beteaso
‘minimum point
The factorised form gives the x-intercepts p and q and enables us to find the line of
syminetry.
yEaee= pye-q),a>0
yaale~pXe=9) a<0
+a
pea
(line of symmetry) (line of symmetry)
The completed square form gives the coordinates of the turing point and enables us
to find the line of symmetry.
(ine of symmetry) i
(1,1), meximum point
ate
hard
yootehf + ka<0
1), minimum point line of symmetry)Quadtatic Functions
Example 5
(i) Find the coordinates of the turning point and the
(ii) Find the exact values of x for which y=0.
Solution
@ 2s4are4
Pj+4
S21 +244
-1%+6 4]
The turning point is (1, 6).
ao
When x =0,y =4. -
The y-intercept is 4.
The graph is shown
(i) From part i as an illustration.
200 = 1)? +6=
Try 5
(Find the coordinates of
the turning point and the
y-intercept on the graph
of y=4u? - 124+ 9,
Solve the equation y = 0.
(i
Answers
Letting 4 = 0 enables us to
find the y-intercept. Letting
= 0 enables us to find
intercey
Solving ax’ + br + ¢= 0 for
x gives the x-interceptts) of
the graph of y= ax" + br + c
The values that satisfy an equation are called the roots or solutions of the
equation. In Example 5, we say that the equation ~2x° + 4r + 4 = 0 has two
different (or distinct) real roots, 1 + J3 and 1-3.
Example 6
(i) Find the x-intercepts and the coordinates of the turning
point on the graph of y = 2x - 6x8.
(i) Hence explain why 2° — 6x — 8 = 0 has two distinct real
roots.
Solution
() 22 - @c-8 = 207 - 3x- 4)
=2(e+ D@-4)
The x.intercepts are -1 and 4.
inates of the
turing point on the graph
of y=-2r 4 2k 44.
explain why
2x 4= 0 has two
distinct real roots.
Answers
@ -1.2,(05,4.5)
Finding the coordinates
of the turning point?—
(i) The real roots of 2x° — 6x -8 = 0
are the x-intercepts of the graph of
yo2v-6r-8
The graph has two «-intercepts,
J and 4.
Hence 2x” - 6x —
distinct real roots.
Make
Conneti
We can also solve
2° -6r-8=0
by factorisation
to check that
the equation has
two distinct real
roots
= 0 has two
Discriminant, Roots and x-intercepts
When the value of the quadratic function f(x) = ax? + br + ¢ is 0, we will
obtain its corresponding quadratic equation ax” + bx + ¢ = 0.
We have learned previously that we may solve ¢ quadratic equation by the
quadratic formula x = . The expression b? ~ 4ac is called
2a
the discriminant. Without working out the roots, we can use the sign of the
discriminant to determine the number of real roots of the quadratic equation
and the number of x-intercepts of the corresponding quadratic graph.
Do the following activity to explore the relationships between the
discriminant, roots and x-intercepts.
Activity 1C-_ am pani nd en on eee
sign ofthe cectninart and erplin how he relates tothe nate of roots ofthe eqitin|
(i) Copy and complete the table.
Face
Note
When we describe
the nature of roots
an equation has,
‘we mean whether
the equation has
real roots; if there
Value of disctiminant
(= dae)
are real rots,
whether they
are distinct or
repeated.
(a) When does the quadratic equation ax” + bx + ¢ = 0 have
* teal roots,
* teal and distinct roots,
* real and repeated roots,
* no real roots?
(b) How does the sign of the discriminant affect the nature of roots?
(ii) Use @ graphing software to draw the graphs mentioned in the table.
(a) Take note of the sign of the discriminant and the number of x-intercepts of the
graphs. What can you conclude?
(b) How does the sign of the discriminant affect the position of the graphs?Quadratic Functions 111
From the activity, we summarise as follows.
Mate
Comme!
We will use the
relationship
The curve intersects the x-axis at
2 points. between the
discriminant
oz and the neture
Ae fa 0,
* below the x-axis when a < 0.
symbol. A> B
Hence we have the following results. means A and B are equivale
Discriminant <0 and a> 0 4 y = ax’ + br + ¢ > 0 for all real values of x,
Discriminant <0 and a<0 & y =ar + br + ¢ <0 for all real values of x.
Example 7 Try 7
Use the discriminant to determine the number of x-intercepts | Use the discriminant to
for the graph of each given quadratic function. seers: a fuse! af ‘
y=? cea acintercepts for the graph of
a) ae ec) ) y=Q-ad ‘each given quadratic function.
Solution (b) y=(1-ay 42
(a) Discriminant = 6 - 4(1)(9) = 0 Answers
Hence the graph of y =x" + 6x + 9 has one x-intercept. (a) 2
(b) 0
5 es
(b) y
x41
av+5
Discriminant = (-4)" - 4(1)3
Hence the graph of y = (2 — x)’ + | has no x-intercepts..
Example 8 Try 8
Find the non-zero values of p for which the graph of Find the values of p for which
y= px — 2x + p touches the x-axis. the graph of y= 3x" + 12 - px
meets the a-axis at one point
only.
Solution
Answers
As the graph touches the x-axis, there is one x-intercept =12, 12
only.
Discriminant = 0
(2) = 40K) = 0
4 4p
Example 9 Try 9
Explain why the graph of y = x° + (1 — p)x —p intersects Explain why the graph of
the x-axis. Y 2v+2-p, where
p> 1, intersects the x-axis at
‘two points.
Solution
Discriminant = (1 — p)’ — 4p) Thine
1-2p + p+ 4p Deeper,
How many points of intersection
are there between the graph of
yx’ + (1—p)x-p and the waxi
Hence the graph intersects the x-axis,
Example 10 Try 10:
(a) Show that the graph of
x —2kv + (+ Lis entirely | (a) Show that the graph of
above the x-axis. ) P+ ke - FF + 1)
(b) Show that -2x* + 4kx — 2° — 1 is negative for all real ies Lumpletely below the
values of x. avaxis, ns /
{b) Show that px" + kv 4 T
Solution is always positive.
Since the discriminant is negative and the coefficient of x*
is positive, the graph is entirely above the x-axis.
How caw \ aiso use the method
of completing the square to
prove the statements?
(b)
Since the discriminant is negative and the coefficient of x* is
negative, ~2x” + dv — 2k — 1 is negative for all real values
of x.Exercise eal
Quadratic Functions 13
to) For each of the following,
{)_ state the coordinates of the
turning point,
(ii) find the axial intercepts (if any).
(a) Ax + 2-8
)
©
@) )
@) y= 5
() y=—4(e4 27 49
Bp For each of the following,
i) state the x-intercepts,
(id) find the coordinates of the turning
point.
@) y=2@-Dw+2
(b) y=-30@x- DGr-2)
(©) y= + 202r-3)
(@) y=3@—4)2x-5)
() y=20r+ 9G-¥)
@ y=2Gr-45-2)
Bp For what value(s) or range of values of
k does y = 3x" - 2x + k have
{no xintercepts,
(ii) one x-intercept,
(iii) two x-intercepts?
Is it true that y = 2x" + bx +c has the
same number of x-intercepts as
y = 2x" — by + c? Justify your answer.
Given that y = ax” + bx + c has two
wintercepts, show that ac < a :
2 (i) Find the coordinates of the turning
point and the equation of the line
of symmetry on the graph of
y= 2+ 2r-1,
(ii) Find the exact values of x for
which 2x” + 2x -1=0.
(i) Find the intercepts and the
coordinates of the turning point on
the graph of y = -2x7 + 4x +3.
Gi) Explain why -2x* + 4r
two distinct real roots.
Find the value(s) or range of values of
p for which the graph of
(a)_y = px’ — 6x + p touches the x-axis,
y = 3x" + 2x — p intersects the
x-axis at two distinct points,
(ce) y = 2x7 + 3x + 2p intersects the
x-axis,
d) y=pe
the x-axis.
¢—4 does not intersect
Find the range of values of k for which
(a) the graph of y=x7 + 2x+k41
lies completely above the x-axis,
(b) 2° + 4x + kis always negative.
Find the range of values of k for which
+ 2x + k is always positive,
+ 6x + k= 1 is always
negative,
(6) the graph of y = 2x" + x~ 2k lies
entirely above the x-axis.
Find the range of values of ¢ for which
y= 3x" -2x + ¢~ 1 intersects the
axis.
Explain why the graph of
¢ +4v—k+ | has no x-intercepts
when k = 5,
() Prove that 2x° + 2x >—4 for all
real values of x.
(ii) Hence explain why the graph of
y=2v + 2r+4has no
wrintercepts..
Find the range of values of p for which (a) Find the range of values of m for
the graph of which x — 10x + 4—m> 0 for all
(@) y=@+ DQr-D-@-2 real values of x.
intersects the x-axis at two (b) Find the range of values of k
distinct points, for which
(b) y= plix+ DO -3)-x+4p+2 av + dkx — Hk - DK + 2)<0
does not intersect the x-axis. for all real values of x.
Find the least value of k for which the
graph of y =x -2kx + -G +0)
intersects the x-axis.
Applications of
1: Quadratic Functions
You Will Learn To
+ Use quadratic functions as models
Qoizitssferetion can be ute to model 9 wide range ad You
of practical problems. We can form relationships Krow?
between quantities with quadratic equations and use 7
quadratic graphs to represent the trajectory of objects, Transport engineers use
physics phenomena or parabolic structures. parabolic curves for design
of railway tracks and roads.
Let us look at some examples of quadratic functions.
The trajectory of water sprayed onto the sea can be
modelled by a quadratic function.Quadratic Functions 15
Parabolic arches support the bridge such that the weight of
the deck is evenly distributed on the columns.
Did You
Know?
A parabola is a member of
the family of conic sections.
This section of roller coaster is in the shape of a parabola,
which gives riders a sensation of weightlessness as they descend.
Example 11
Projectile Motion. A ball was launched from a slingshot. Its height, fm, above the
ground is given by h =-2x° + 8x + 1, where x m is the horizontal distance from the
slingshot.
Find the height of the ball above the ground when it just left the slingshot.
Find the greatest height of the ball after it was launched from the slingshot.
(iil) IF a toy is 3 m horizontally from the slingshot and 7 m above the ground, justify
if the ball will hit the toy directly.
Solution
() When the ball just left the slingshot, it was 0 m horizontally from the slingshot.
Thus x = 0.
When x = 0, h = ~2(0) + 8(0) + 1
The ball was | m above the ground when it just left the slingshot20 = 4x42 2-2)+1
8+1
9
The greatest height is9 m. (2, 9) is the maximum point on the graph of k= -2x* + Bv+ 1
Gil) When x = 3, = -28 - 2y'+9
The flight of the ball passes through (3, 7) and so the ball will hit the toy directly.
Try 11
Projectile Motion. A projectie was launched from a catapult to smash a defence structure on 2 fot.
Its height, /t m, above the ground is given by ht = —saq5x" + 5 z +3, where x m is the horizontal
distance from the catapult.
(i) Find the height of the projectile when it just loft the catapult.
{ii) Find the greatest height of the projectile after it was launched from the catapult.
{iil If the defence structure is 150 m horizontally from the catapult and 5 m above the ground,
justify if the projectile will smash the structure.
a0
Answers: (i) 3 m (ii) 7 1 (iii) No
Example 12
Architectural Design. A curved arch that supports a bridge can be modelled by
a quadratic function with its graph shown.
In this model, x m is the horizontal distance from O and y m is the height of the
arch above the surface of water. The arch is 120 m wide at its base and 50 m high
in the middle.
(i) Write 2 quadratic function in the form y = a(x — p)(x — q) to represent the arch.
(i) A point on the arch is 10 m horizontally from O. What is the height of the arch
above the surface of water at this point?
(iii) Another point on the arch is 20 m vertically from the surface of water. What is
the width of the arch at this point?Quadratic Functions 17
Solution
(i) Let the function representing the arch be
y= ax(x ~ 120), where a is a constant. The arch is 120 m wide,
When x = 60, y = 50.
50 = a(60)(60 — 120)
30 =-3600a
0
3600
1
72
a=
The function representing the arch is y = “+ x(x — 120).
Try 12
Architectural Design. The opening of a tunnel can be y
modelled by a quadratic function with its graph shown. In
this model, x m is the horizontal distance from one end of
the tunnel and y m is the height of the tunnel. The tunnel
is LO m wide at its base and 5 m high in the middle.
(Write a quadratic function in the form y = atx p)(x— 9)
to represent the opening of the tunnel.
i) A point on the opening of the tunnel is 2m
horizontally from one end. What is the height
of the tunnel at this point?
Another point on the opening of the tunnel is o x
4.2 m vertically from the base. What is the width iim
of the tunnel at this point?
Answers: (i) y=
x(e— 10) Gi) 3m Gi) 4m—
Example 43-——--—__________—_
Architectural Design. An arched underpass has the shape of a parabola as shown.
In the diagram, x m is the horizontal distance from one end of the arch and y m is
the height of the arch. A one-way road passing under the arch is 6 m wide and the
maximum height of the arch is 5 m.
(i) Write 2 quadratic function in the form y = a(x —h)’ + k to represent the arch.
Find the height of the arch when its width is 4m
Decide whether it is possible for a truck that is 4 m wide and 2.5 m tall to navigate
through the underpass. Explain your answer.
Solution
(i) Let the function representing the arch be y = a(x —3)° + 5,
where a is aconstant. The turning point of the quadratic graph is (3, 5).
When x =0, y= 0.
(0-3) +5 The graph passes through the origin (0, 0).
The function representing the arch is y = 3 -3F +5.
3a -3) +5 When the width of the arch is 4m, a value
:
of vis (6-4) =2=1.
2
The height of the arch is 22 m when its wieth is 4 m, Think
Deeper,
Gi) From part (i), the maximum possible height for a vehicle
faiths " ili 51 Would you set 22m as
of width 4 m to navigate through the underpass is 25 ™. tno maximum hoight that a
Since 2.5 m < 22 m, itis possible for the tuck to navigate Yeni can nevasts ste
through the underpass. Explain.Quadratic Functions 19
Try 13
Architectural Design. An arched underpass has the shape
of a parabola as shown. In the diagram, x m is the horizontal
distance from one end of the arch and y mis the height of z
the arch. A river passing under the arch is 3 m wide, and the
maximum height of the arch is 2 m.
() Write @ quadratic function in the form y
represent the arch.
i) Find the height of the arch when its width is I m.
(ii) Decide whether it is possible for a boat that is 1 m wide
and 18 m tall to navigate through the underpass. Explain 7 om
your answer.
Answers: (i) y = GZ m
Car manufacturers use quadratic functions to determine Did You
what types of brakes and tyres are needed to stop cars Know?
moving at various speeds
During the investigation of
car accidents, police used
Let us investigate how 2 quadratic function can be used to SN ASS PE
model such a situation. thosneads cf the cars.when
the car collisions occurred.
Activity, Digi teva qua ncaa ox boa nnd ts oat npaiatl daa
‘Automobile Engineering. The table shows the approximate rapid braking distances, d m,
in a testing workshop for different speeds, v km/h, of a car.
v(kmih) | 20 | 30 | 40 | 50 | 6 | 70 | 80 | 9 | 100
aim | 10 | 15 | 20 | 35 | 45 | oo | 75 | 95 | 110
(1) Use a graphing software to draw a scatter plot of the data with v as the horizontal axis
and das the vertical axis. Why is a quadratic function suitable to model these data
values? Discuss.
(ii) Display on the same screen a curve of best fit for the given data.
(ili) The data can be modelled by d= av" + bv + c, where a, b and c are constants.
Find this function.
(iv) Use the function obtained in part (iii) to.
(a) estimate the braking distance for a speed of 65 km/h,
(b) find the speed of the car for a braking distance of 70 m.
(v) State two factors that may affect the braking distance besides the speed of the car.[41> Architectural Design. A section of
cable is suspended between two
towers of a bridge. The height, y m, of
the cable above the roadway is given
1 2
by y= Tog9 300)" + 10, where x m
is the horizontal distance from tower P.
@) Find the height of each tower
above the roadway.
(ii) Find the distance between the two
towers,
Gil) A car on the road is 20 m beneath
the cable. How far from tower P
could the car be?
Roller Coaster Engineering. The
height, y m, of a rider above the
ground in a section of roller coaster
ride is given by y= 4x°-2r +8,
where x mis the rider’s horizontal
distance from the start of the ride.
(i) Express the function in the form
yatx—hy +k.
Gi) Find the rider's minimum height
above the ground.
(iil) If the rider is 8 m above the
ground after the ride starts, find
the rider's horizontal distance from
the start of the ride.
Projectile Motion. Two shells are fired
from a battleship at two enemy frigates
Their fights can be represented on a
Cartesian plane as shown
The vertical height, y m, of the first
shell from the gun on the battleship is
aiven by y=—soa +S, whore m
is the horizontal distance travelled.
‘Assume this shell hits the enemy frigate.
(How far is the enemy frigate from
the battleship?
(ii) What is the maximum vertical
height that the shell can reach?
The vertical height of the second shell
is given by y =-aig ee 1500)" + 450.
(ii) If the second enemy frigate is
3 km from the battleship, justify
whether the second shell will hit it.
Architectural Design. A section of
curved cable that hangs between two
towers of a suspension bridge can be
modelled by a quadratic function with
its graph shown.In the model, x m is the horizontal
distance from the left tower and y m is
the height of the cable above the road.
The cable touches the surface of the
road halfway between the two towers,
which are 20 m above the roadway and
120 m apart.
(i) Find a quadratic function to model
this situation,
(ii) Find the height of the cable above
the roadway at a point that is 20 m
away from the left tower.
Architectural Design. A section of
curved cable of » suspension bridge
can be modelled by a quadratic
function with its graph shown.
200m)
In the model, x m is the horizontal
distance and y m is the height of
the cable above the bridge. Vertical
supporting wires are spread out in
equal intervals of 1 m apart hanging
from the cable. The longest length of
these wires is 40 m and the shortest
length of these wires is 10 m. The two
longest wires are 200 m apart.
(i) Find a quadratic function in the
form y= a(x — hy’ + k to model
this situation.
(ii) Find the length of the vertical
supporting wire that is 30 m
horizontally from the origin.
Quadratic Functions 27
Architectural Design. Suppose the
cross section of a skateboard ramp
is parabolic in shape and can be
represented by y = 0.25x° — x + 2,
where x m is the horizontal distance
and y m is the height of the ramp
above the ground.
(i) Find the y-intercept and the
coordinates of the turning point
on the graph of y against x.
i) Find the maximum depth of the
ramp.
(ii) For safety reasons, the maximum
height of the ramp above the
ground is limited to 2 m. Find the
maximum possible width of the
curved part of the ramp.
Projectile Motion. The height, y m,
of a shot above the ground after it
has been thrown is given by
+ C+ get 5, where xmis
the horizontal distance travelled.
(i) Express the function in the form
y=a(x—hy +k.
(i) Find the intercepts and the
coordinates of the turning point
‘on the graph of y against x.
(iii) Find the maximum height that the
shot can reach.
(iv) Find the horizontal distance that
the shot has travelled before it
lands..
Projectile Motion. A soccer ball is
kicked from the ground. The height,
hm, of the ball above the ground
at time ¢ seconds is given by
h = 8t—4P.
(@) Express the function in the form
h= alt - pylt—q.
Find the intercepts and the
coordinates of the turning point
on the graph of ft against 1
Find the maximum height that the
ball can reach.
Find the time it takes for the ball
to retum to the ground,
A player whose height is 1.8
wishes to head the ball as it is
falling. Find the earliest time he can
do so with his feet on the ground.
Gii)
Gili)
Ww)
w)
A wire that is 40 em long is bent into
the shape of a rectangle whose width
isxem
(i) Find an expression, in terms of
x, for the area, A cm’, of the
rectangle.
Find the x-intercepts on the graph
of A against x.
il) Find the maximum area that can
be formed.
(iv) Show that this maximum area is
only possible if the shape formed
is a square.
ii)
*
Projectile Motion. The height, y m, of
a baseball above the ground x seconds
after it has been hit is given by
y=—Sr' + 20x+ c, where c isa
constant.
(i) Use the discriminant to find the
range of values of c if the baseball
did not reach a height of 50 m.
ii) If ¢ = 20, express y in the form
y=a(x—h) + k Hence find the
coordinates of the maximum paint.
(iii) Relate the answer in part (j) to the
answer in part (i).
Projectile Motion. The following
functions model the paths of three
water jets.
Water jet 4: y = -0.3.
Water jet B: y= 0.20 + 18
Water jet C: y = -0.08x° + 2.4
Which water jet will
(i) send water the farthest,
(ii) send water the highest,
(il) produce the narrowest path?
Explain.
Water jet D can be modelled by
y= D.Sc + 2x4 k, where k is
a constant and all distances are
measured in metres.
(iv) Find the range of values of & if
this water jet will send water to a
maximum height of at least 10 m.Quadratic Functions 23
@ In mathematics, a zero of a function f(x) is a value of x such Did ‘Tou
that f(x) = 0. Know?
The following algorithm can be used to obtain approximate ahaa ib
roots of f(x) = 0. A eoteieprsice
Step 1: White f(x) = 0 in the form x= (3), where a(0) Se iaence
is a function of x. find out mora applications
For example, 2x° + 3x—4 of this algorithm.
Of =A
3 a=
3 where g(x) =
Step 2: Let x,,=2 ee
of x after x.
where x, is an input value of x and x, is the next input value
Step 3: Choose an input value, x), as the initial approximation of x.
Step 4: Substitute x, into the formula in Step 2 to obtain the next approximation of x.
Repeat the process of substitution to obtain successive approximations until
= x, correct to 2 decimal places. For example, by choosing x, = —1,
i
tle whe wl elu ele
Since x,= x, correct to 2 decimal places, ~2.35 is an approximate root of the
equation.
Using the above algorithm, write a computer program that can be used to find the
approximate values of the zeros of a quadratic function.Maximum and minimum values
Any quadratic function in general form ax” + br + ¢ can be
transformed to completed square form a(x — h)° + k.
es
{line of symmetry) {U8 maximum point
atx hy +k
a>0
yeacr— ay +k
<0
%h.0, minimum point x =h line of symmetry)
Discriminant, roots and x-intercepts
Diseriminant | Nature of roots of | Number of Graph of
(dae) | at tbr intercepts af +be+e
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‘The curve intersects the
x-axis al 2 points,
“oO (repeated) roots
2 real and
ee distinct roots
The curve intersects the
a-axis at 1 point (or touches
the x-axis),
oof A
fot
<0 Neratines f
‘The curve does not intersect
the x-axis.
ax + bx + ¢ > 0 for all real values of x.
ax’ + bx + ¢ <0 for all real values of x.
When discriminant < 0 and a > 0 <9 y
When discriminant <0 and a <0 © y‘Quadratic Functions 25
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Automobile Engineering. A car travels down a straight
section of a test track. The distance, d m, it takes for the
car to stop completely when a red light flashes can be
modelled by @ quadratic function of v, where v km/h is
the speed of the car. It is given that the car will stop in
20 m if it travels at 40 kmih, and it will stop in 42 m if
travels at 60 km/h.
Why is a quadratic function a suitable model for
this case? Discuss with your classmates.
Find a quadratic function to model the motion of the
car in the given context. Write your answer in the
form d= av" + by +c.
Your classmates claim that poor braking systems would
increase the value of a, and slippery track surface
would increase the value of c. Comment on their
statements. Are they correct? Why or why not?
CAVES (6) 4) a 1 |
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A1 Physics. The amount of deflection, A3_ The equation of a curve is
dmm, of a plastic rod supported at =x + 2v+8~-p, where p is
both ends under a load in the middle is constant,
given by d = 0,002m° + 0.02m + 0.005, (i) Find the range of values of p for
where m g is the mass of the load. which the curve lies completely
(i) Find the deflection when a load of above the x-axis.
200 g is added. (ii) In the case where p = 2, find the
(ii) Explain if this model is suitable for coordinates of the turning point
a load of 100 kg. and the y-intercept on the graph
of y=x° 4 px+8—p.
A2 A curve has the equation
yor + 4043, A4 (i) Given that ax” — 4x ~c is always
(i) Show that the lowest point on the Positive, what conditions must
curve has coordinates (1, 5). apply to the constants a and c?
(ii) Find the x-coordinates of the (ii) Give a pair of values of a and c
points at which the curve intersects. that satisfy the conditions found in
the xaxis, pert (i).
AS. Roller Coaster Engineering. A section
of roller coaster track is parabolic in
shape. The height, ht m, of the first
capsule above the ground at time
t seconds is given by h = — 12 + 40.
(@ Explain why this capsule cannot
reach a height of 2 m.
(ii) Find the time taken for the capsule
to reach the lowest point of this
section of the ride.
A6 A set of experimental data is tabulated
below.
Pao) a as
t [3s [7 [as[ 17 [235
(i) Suggest a quadratic function to
model the relationship between
xv and y. Explain how you found
the function.
Gi) Deduce the range of values of
xx for which y < 0.
SetB
B1 (i) Express y = 2x7 — 10x + m in the
form a(x —h)’ + k.
19
(ii) if the minimum value of y is — 2,
find the value of m.
Gil) Find the range of values of m for
which y = 2x" - 10x + m has two
distinct intercepts.
B2_ A quadratic curve has the equation
y= ax —x+c. The curve passes
through the points (-2, -8) and (1, 3).
()_ Find the value of a and of c.
Gi) Find the coordinates of the turning
point. Hence explain why the value
of y can never exceed 8.
Projectile Motion. A ball is thrown
from the top of a building, The height,
him, of the ball above the ground
at time 1 seconds is given by
haar + 12.
(i) Find the height of the ball
3 seconds later.
(i) Find the maximum height that the
ball can reach.
i) Find the values of t when hi = 0.
(iv) Interpret your answer from part (i
in this context.
Arectanyle isa cm long and y cur wide.
(i) Given that its perimeter is 16 cm,
express y in terms of x.
(il) Express its area, A cm’, as a
function of x.
(iii) Find the coordinates of the turning
point on the graph of A against
x. Hence explain why the greatest.
area of the rectangle occurs when
x=y.
Architectural Design. A cable in the
shape of a parabola is suspended at
the ends of a bridge.
* The minimum height of the cable
above the roadway is 30 m.
* The horizontal span of the bridge
is 180 m.
* The cable starts at (0,
ends at (180, 75) when its shape is
drawn on a Cartesian plane
Suggest a quadratic function to model
this situation, assuming that the x-axis
is the roadway. Explain how you found
the answer.
(a) Find the smallest value of the
integer a for which ax” + 4x + 6 is
positive for all real values of x.
(b) Given that the graph of
y=-6x" + by ~3 lies completely
below the x-axis, show that
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Simultaneous Equations
: You Will Learn To
'* Solve simultaneous equations in two variables by substitution, with
‘one of the equations being linear
* Apply simultaneous equations in real-world contexts,
Yy” have learned to solve @ pair of simultaneous linear equations by
various methods.
For example, solve for x and y:
(1)
(2
Solving by elimination Solving by substitution pad graphically
(1) + (2): Se From (1), y=7—x (3)
a2 ‘Substitute (3) into (2).
When x =2, 2+ y 4v-(7-x) =3
y Sx = 10
Hence x =2 andy x=2
When x= 2,
ya7-2=
How do | solve the non-linear equation y* + (2x + 3)* =
and the linear equation 2x + y = I simultaneously? Are a
the three methods mentioned above still applicable?
Which method should | use?
To solve a linear equation and non-linear equation simultaneously, we can solve for
‘one variable in the linear equation and then substitute the resulting expression into the
non-linear equation.
Example 1 Try 1
Solve, for x and y, the simultaneous equations Solve, for x and y, the
y+ Qx+3)'= 10 and2e+y=1 simultaneous equations
2x-y=3 and ay=x+2y.
Answers
v= 1,y=-LorEquations and inequalities
Solution Take ir
y+ Qr+3)=10 (1) Note
ae+y=l We need to pair up the values
yel-2e (2) of x and y and write them in
order as the final answer. For
Substitute (2) into (1). Sry He Pett en
(= 20° + 2x43 = 10 ee oe
1—4x + 4x’ + 4x" + Lx + 9 = 10 because each pair of values
8x + 8x =0 ‘of x and y must satisfy the
Brix + 1) =0 simultaneous equations
-lorx=0 together.
When x =-1, y= 1 —2(-1) =3. ave:
y= Connetion
When solving two linear
equations in two unknowns
simultaneously, we generally get
‘one solution. When solving a
non-linear equation and a linear
equation simultaneously, we
could get two solutions. Do you
know why? Explain.
Lot us now investigate the relationship between the graphical and algebraic solutions
of a pair of simultaneous equations.
Activity 2A:
Use a graphing software to draw on the same screen the graphs of the equations in
Example 1.
{i) How mony points of intersection are there?
{ii) What are the coordinates of the points of intersection?
(iii) How are the points of intersection related to the solutions of the simultaneous equations?
[Relate points of intersection to solutions of simultaneous equations]
From the activity, we know that (1, 3) and (0, 1) are the points of intersection between the
curve y° + (2x + 3)° = 10 and the line 2v +
In general, we have this result. Thine
Deerer,
The points of intersection between the graphs What are the maximum
representing a pair of simultaneous equations give number and the minimum
‘the graphical solutions of the simultaneous equations. number of solutions that
pair of simultaneous (one
Finear, one non-linear)
‘equations has?
29Example 2 Try 2
Find the coordinates of the points of intersection between Find the coordinates of the
the curve y =x = 2x+2 and the linex + y=4. points of intersection of the
line y —x +3 = 0 and the
curve y -drek
Solution
a Answers
xe c
‘ 2 (1, 2) and (4, 1)
Substitute (2) into (1). Make
Connection
v-x-2=0 The line intersects the curve
G+ Die 5) and (2, 2).
The coordinates of the points of intersection are (—1, 5)
and (2, 2).
We can follow these steps to solve problems in real-world contexts
involving simultaneous equations.
Step 1: Read the problem carefully and highlight important information.
Step 2: Define the unknowns, say x and y.
Step 3: Formulate two equations (usually one linear equation and one
non-linear equation) in x and y from the given information.
Step 4: Solve the simultaneous equations for the unknowns.
Step 5: Check whether the answers are reasonable and correct.
Example 3 Try 3
Measurement. A rectangular car license plate has an area of Measurement. A rectangular
600 em*, Its perimeter is 4 cm more than 10 times its length. | picture frame has an area of
154 cm? and a perimeter of
50 em. Find the dimensions of
this picture frame.
Find the dimensions of this license plate.
Solution
Answer
Let em be the length and w em be the width of the license | 14 ¢m by 11 om
plate.
dw = 600 (1) The area is G00 cm’,
2w + = 101+ 4 The perimeter is 4 cm more
than 10 times its length.Equstions and inequalities 31
Substitute (2) into (1)
HAL + 2) = 600
4F + 21-600 = 0
2F + 1-300
(Qt + 25yt- 12)
Since length cannot have a negative value, / = 12.
When I = 12, w = 4(12) + 2 = 50.
The dimensions of the license plate are 50 cm by 12 em
How do | check that the.
avswer i covrect? S
Give two methods of solving the
simultaneous equations y = x” ~ 4 and
y = 2x —4, Explain how you worked
iagram shows the curve
x + Land the line y= x
out the answers. Ee eee
Solve the following simultaneous EEE feel svat apAray
equations.
(a)
(b)
(©)
ae+hy
Find the coordinates of the points of
intersection between the curves and
the lines.
2-52 +97
() Explain why the equation
x° + | =x has no solutions.
(ii) Draw on the same axes a line that
is parallel to y =x and intersects
the curve at two distinct points.
State clearly the equation of the
line drawn.
Find the coordinates of the points of
paneer Pelween the-curveriend (iil) Hence write down a quadratic
‘equation that has two solutions in
) pre the forma? + 1=x + &, where k is
(b) 2x-y=4, 2744 2 :
(0) 3x+y= 1, (c+ et a constant..
It is given that the following pair of
simultaneous equations has one solution.
y= 20" + bx + ¢, where b,c>0
y=-4
0 ear equation were replaced
4+ d, where d > 0, how
many solutions would the pair of
simultaneous equations have?
Gi) if the linear equation were
replaced by y = -4—d, how
many solutions would the pair of
simultaneous equations have?
Enclosure Design. A rectangular
enclosure is made with 18 m of
fencing on three sides as shown.
If the area of wall
the enclosure
is 40m’,
calculate
its possible
dimensions. ym
xm)
Estate Planning. A town council decides
to set aside a rectangular piece of land
for a community garden. The piece of
land is x m long and y m wide
@) Find the expressions, in terms of x
and y, for the area and perimeter
of the land.
(ii) If its area is 216 m’ and it is enclosed
by 60 m of fencing, calculate the
dimensions of the piece of land.
Ladder Problem. A ladder that is 5m
long is placed on a horizontal floor and
is leaning against a vertical wall. The
bbase of the ladder is x m from the wall
and the top of the ladder is y m from
the floor.
Ei \Gse
ym
Ee oxm
(i) Form a nonlinear equation in x
and y.
(ii) Solve your non-linear equation
with the linear equation y
(il) Explain why only one of the
solutions is acceptable.
A cylindrical wooden block with base
radius r cm and height /r cm has a total
surface area of 327 cm’.
(i) Show that 7° + hr = 16.
(ii) Given that its height is 4 cm more
than its base radius, find the value
of rand of h.
The curve 12x° — Sy = 7 intersects the
line 2px — at the point (1, p).
(i) Find the value of p.
(ii) Find the coordinates of the other
point of intersection.
y 28
[BD sove +2 =Sand2+
simultaneously for x and y.
ain
Bp A pair of simultaneous equations
is given.
s=xr+y
t=xy
Find x and y in terms of s and 1 if
x>y>0.
[BD 4 pair of simultaneous equations
is given,
21x + 6y = k, where k is 8 real number
(x — 20) + (Gy + 10" = 200
(If k= 10, find the exact solutions
of the simultaneous equ:
(ii) If &= 1, explain how you could tell
that there are no solutions without
actually solving the simultaneous
equations.
(iii) Find the values of k for which the
simultaneous equations have one
solution only.
(iv) Explain why there cannot be more
than two solutions for all values of k.
ns.Equations and inequalities 33
Nature of Roots of a
1 Quadratic Equation
You Will Learn To
* Use the discriminant to determine whether @ quadratic equation has
{i distinct real roots, (i) repeated real roots or (il) no real roots
* Use the discriminant to determine whether @ given line (i) intersects o
given curve, (i) is a tangent to a given curve or (ii) does not intersect
a given curve
ecall that the discriminant of the quadr:
* _ 4ac, which is the expression inside the radical sign (J) in the
b
equation ax’ + bx+¢=0
quadratic formule x = ae
2a
The discriminant is named as such, because it can ‘discriminate’ between the
possible types of the solutions that the equation has—whether it has real (and
distinct) roots, equal roots or no real roots.
In Chapter 1, we learned the connections between the discriminant, the
nature of roots of the quadratic equation ax’ + by + c = 0 and the number of
x-intercepts of the quadratic function y = ax" + bx +c.
We can now extend the concept of the nature of roots of the quadratic equation
ax’ + bx + ¢ = 0 to the intersection between a curve and a straight line.
Intersection Between a Curve and a Straight Line
Recall that when we solve ax + br + c = 0, we are actually finding the number of
points of intersection between
© the quadratic graph of y = ax" + br + ¢ (the curve), and
© the linear graph of y = 0 (the x-axis)
By simply replacing the right side of the quadratic equation ax” + bx + ¢ = 0 with
mx + k, we can find the number of points of intersection between
* the quadratic graph of y = ax’ + br + ¢ (the curve), and
© the linear graph of y = mx + k (the line).
Let us examine some cases where the curve y =x" + 6x + k and the line y = 2x + 1
are drawn on the same axes.
To determine the relationship between the two graphs,
we need to equate the two given equations to obtain
a new quadratic equation in x.
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ace k= 1
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The discriminant of the above equation is given by
— AU - 1) = 16 4k + 4
= 20 4k.
Different values of k in the discriminant, 20 - 4k, determine the nature of the roots of the
equation x° + 4x + (k - 1) = 0, and hence the number of points of intersection between the
curve y =x" + 6x + kand the line y= 2x + 1
Number of
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Now let us use a graphing software to explore the relationship between a curve and « line.
Activity 2B
[Explore the relationship between the discriminant and the points of intersection Between ncurve
and line}
(i) Use a graphing software to draw the line y= 2x + 1. On the same axes, draw the curves
pox + r+ k for k= 1, 2,3, 4,5, 6 and 7.
(a) What values of k make the curve and the line intersect at two points?
(b) What values of & make the curve and the line not intersect?
(¢) What value of k makes the line a tangent to the curve?
Gi) For each value of k in part (i), substitute the linear equation into the quadratic
equation and find the discriminant of the new equation formed. How is the sign of
the discriminant related to the number of points of intersection between the curve
and the line?Equations and inequalities 35
We can find the points of intersection between y = ax" + bx+c Did You
and y = mux + k by solving the two equations simultaneously,
which results in solving ax” + bx + ¢ = mx + k, or
ax’ + (b—m)x + (c — k) = 0. Thus, we have the following results.
Know?
The square root of 2
negative number is called
an imaginary number,
because it is not roal. When
‘the discriminant is less than
0, the quadratic equation
has no real roots. We also
‘say that the equation has
‘two complex roots. Each
complex root could contain
an imaginary number, i, and
areal number. An example
of such a root is 3 + 2i,
where represents «/=t.
Example 4-
(a) Explain why the line y = 2x + 3 does not intersect the
curve y = 4x" +7.
(b) If the line y = 2x +3 intersects the curve x° + xy = kat
two distinct points, find the range of values of k.
(©) If the line y = xm is 2 tangent to the curve
3x° + 3x, find the value of m.
Solution
(0) Substitute y
Try 4
(a) Explain why the line
year + intersects the
curve y = 2x" + Sy at two
distinct points.
{b) IF the line y= x4 kisa
tangent to the curve
y = 2x" + Sr, find the value
of k. .
(€) If the curve y = 3x7 + m
does not intersect the line
y =~2r, find the range of
values of m.
Ancwore.
(0) Substitute y
x-m
3x + Qe + m= 0
x + 3x.
2+ 3x
Since the line is a tangent to the curve,
discriminant
When a line is a tangent to a
quadratic curve, the line meats
the curve at one point only.
Example 5:
Find the value(s) or range of values of p for which
(a) 4x’ - 2x + p—2 =0 has two equal real roots,
(b) px? - 4x + 1 = 2x —6 has real roots,
(©) + +.x-2 +p =0 has two real and distinct roots,
(d) °-x>9+p for all real values of x.
Solution
(2) Since the equation has two equal real roots,
iscriminant = 0
? — HAY ~ 2
4 16p +32
36 - 16p =0
9
Pa
Since the equation has real roots,
discriminant > 0
Try 5:
Find the value(s) or range of
valuce of p for which
(a) px’ — 2x -2= has two
equal real roots,
(b) 4x°- 2 + 1 = 2v—phas
‘two real and distinct roots,
(0) = + 3r-2+p=Ohas
real roots,
{d) 17+ 2x < 5 + p for all real
values of x.
Answers
() p=
(bh) p<0
ead,
(@ p=-t
vie
(@) p>—4(d) V-x>9+p
¥-x-O+p)>0
Since x*— x — (9 + p) > 0 for all real values of x, the
curve y x — (9 + p) does not intersect the x-axis.
Hence the equation y = 0 has no real roots and the
discriminant is less than 0.
C1)? 4()[-O + pl <0
1+36+4p <0
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Example 6
Equations and Inequalities 37
If the line y = mr —8 intersects the curve y
show that m° + 6m—7 > 0.
Solution
Substitute y = mx — 8 into y
me-8
v= (5+ m)x + (m+8)=0
—Se+m.
—Srtm
Since the line intersects the curve,
discriminant 2 0
[HS + m)F - 40m + 8) > 0
25+ 10m + mi — 4m —32>0
m+6m-720
Example 7.
Business. Tom owns a factory that produces bicycle helmets.
The profit per year, SP, from producing x number of helmets
is given by P = -0.003x° + 12x + 27 760. Can Tom make a
profit of $40 000 per year? Explain.
Solution
Substitute P ~ 40 000 into P = -0,003x7 + 12x + 27 760.
40 000 = -0,003x° + 12x + 27 760
0,008x7 - 12x + 12 240
Discriminant = (—12)° - 4(0.003)(12 240)
= -2.88
<0
no real roots to the equation.
is not possible for Tom to make a profit of $40 000
per year.
Try 6
ifthe line y
not intersect the curve
v4 x43, show that
=2m-3<0.
Try 7.
Business. Jerry owns a
business that sells tires. The
revenue, SR, from selling
xx number of tires in July is
given by R = x(200- 0.4n).
Can Jerry's business generate
2 revenue of $20 000 in July?
Justify your answer.
Answer: Yes
Maks
Comme’ ‘tion
We can also solve
Example 7 using the
method of completing
the square that
ras introduced in
Chapter 1.ed 2.2 |
())_ State the condition for which
the quadratic equation
20 + br + 3b =0 has real and
distinct roots.
(ii) Suggest a value of b that satisfies
the condition in part
Find the value(s) or range of values
of p for which
(a) px = 6x + p = 0 has real and
equal roots,
(b) 3x7 + 2x —p = 0 has real and
distinct roots,
(e) 2x° + 3x + 2p = 0 has real roots,
(d) px -x-4= 0 has no real roots.
Use the discriminant to determine
whether each pair of the curve and the
line intersects. if they intersect, state
intersects the curve y =m
where m < 1.
Find the value(3) or range of values
of p for which the equation
(@) 6 +(~42x+4~—DH=0
has equal real roots,
(b) 3x° = 2r +p — L has real and
distinct roots,
(©) x + p? = 3px — Shas real and
repeated roots,
(d) (+ 1)Qr- 1) = p—2 has real
and unequal roots,
(e) pox + 1-3) =x~4p—2has
no real roots.
Show that the roots of the equation
x4 (p+ Dx = 5 — 2p are real for all
real values of p
Dp Find the range of values of p for which
the curve y +x42p-Land
the line y + 2x = p intersect at two
distinct points.
Find the value(s) or range of values of
& for which
(a) the line y = kx — 5 iis a tangent to
the curve x = 2y + 1,
(b) the line x + 3y =k— 1 intersect
ar+5,
kx + 2 intersects
8r—x° at two
the curve y
(c) the line
the curve y
distinet points,
(d) the line y=x+k—1 does not
intersect the curve (y- 1)? = 4x.
Both the curve y = x" and the line
= mx — m+ I pass through the point
(a,b.
(@) For what value of m is there only
‘one point of intersection?
(ii) What can you say about the line
with regard to its position to the
curve?
, show that the equation
x — 1) has no real roots.
(i) Are there values of k such that
the curve y = (k + 3)x° — 3x lies
completely above the line
y= x4 K? Justify your answer.
(ii) Explain the relationship between
the curve and the line in part (i).
) Suggest a quadratic function f(x) that
has the following properties:
* There are no real solutions to the
equation f(x) = 10.
* The graph of the quadratic
function has the maximum point.
Explain your choice briefly.Projectile Motion. Mary is outside her
apartment building. She needs to pass
her key to John, who is 6 m above
the ground floor of the building. Mary
has no time to run upstairs, so she
throws the key towards John. Suppose
the height, / m, of the key above the
ground floor at time t seconds is given
by h=-lIP + 201+ L. |s it possible
for John to catch the key? Justify
your answer.
Business. The cost in thousands of
dollars, C, of producing n hundred
pairs of running shoes is given by
C= Ln? 14.4n + 53.7.
(i) Explain why it is impossible to
have a cost of production of
10 thousand dollars.
(ii) Explain why it is possible for
the cost of production to reach
80 thousand dollars.
(iii) Find the range of values of x if the
cost of production is always more
than « thousand dollars.
number line
Equetions and inequalities 39
Projectile Motion. The height, y m,
of a ball above the ground at time
t seconds after it has been thrown is
given by the equation y= 0.51 + 7t+ k,
where k is a constant. The ball is 26 m
above the ground after 10 seconds.
(i) Find the initial height of the ball.
(ii) Find the range of values of r
when the height of the ball is
above 30 m.
(iii) Deduce the maximum height of
the ball.
(iv) Using your result in part (ii) or
otherwise, express y in the form
a(t — p) + y, where a, p and g are
the real constants to be found,
(v) A curve has the equation
y= 05x? + 7x +c, where x
and ¢ are real. Is this curve the
same as the curve that represents
the motion of the ball? Justify
your answer.
Quadratic Inequalities
You Will Learn To
1 1 Sah qudeic equine a opteantth elton nthe
* Apply quadratic inequalities in real-world contexts
ecall that solving 2 linear inequality is similar to solving a linear equation, except
that you need to reverse the inequality sign whenever you multiply or divide both
sides of the inequality by a negative number.
The following properties are useful in solving inequalities
Ifa>b, thenat+c>b+e.
ifa>b and c > 0, then ac > be.
ifa> b and c <0, then ac < be.
Solving Quadratic Inequalities
A quadratic inequality in one variable is an inequality involving quadratic expressions.
For example, x° - 5x +4 <0 or (x= 1)(r—4) <0) is a quadratic inequality in x