2025 PHS P1 Q8

2025 PHS P1 Q8

Secondary 4
5 marks

The function \(\mathrm{f}\) is defined by \(\mathrm{f}(x)=2x^2-6x+9\).

  1. Express \(2x^2-6x+9\) in the form \(p(x-q)^2+r\), where \(p\), \(q\) and \(r\) are constants.[2]
  2. Explain why the lowest point on the curve \(y=\mathrm{f}(x)\) has coordinates \((1.5,4.5)\).[2]
  3. State the range of values of \(k\) for which \(\mathrm{f}(x)=k\) has no solutions.[1]

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Answer:(a) \(2\left(x-\dfrac32\right)^2+\dfrac92\). (b) \((1.5,4.5)\) (shown). (c) \(k<\dfrac92\).

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