Quadratic Functions, Equations and Inequalities - Quadratic Graphs and Applications

Quadratic Functions, Equations and Inequalities - Quadratic Graphs and Applications

6 marks

Let \(f(x) = p(x - q)(x - r)\). Part of the graph of \(f\) is shown below.

The graph passes through the points \( (-2,0), (0, -4) \) and \( (4, 0) \).

  1. Write down the value of \(q\) and \(r\).[2]
  2. Write down the equation of the axis of symmetry.[1]
  3. Find the value of \(p\).[3]

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Answer:(a) \(q=-2,r=4\) or \(q=4,r=-2\) (b) \(x=1\) (c) \(p=\dfrac12\)

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