Age-product quadratic model
Age-product quadratic model
Secondary 2
6 marks
TGM Original Questions
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Nora is \(x\) years old and her father is four times her age. Six years ago their age product was \(580\).
- Form and simplify a quadratic.[2]
- Solve it.[2]
- Find her father’s present age.[2]
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Answer:(a) \(2x^2-15x-272=0\) (b) \(x=16\) (c) \(64\) years.
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