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Solving Quadratic Inequalities (VCE SSCE Mathematical Methods): Flashcards

Solving quadratic inequalities

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Quadratic with $>$ , $<$ , $geq$ , or $leq$ instead of $=$

Curved relationship, not straight like linear

Solve, Sketch, Use

Solve equation to find x-intercepts

Sketch graph, check parabola direction

Use graph to find solution intervals

Opens upward (U-shaped)

Opens downward (upside-down U)

Above x-axis

Below x-axis

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Solving Quadratic Inequalities (VCE SSCE Mathematical Methods): Flashcards

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Quadratic inequality

Why graphical method for quadratic inequalities

SSU method stands for

SSU Step 1

SSU Step 2

SSU Step 3

Positive x2x^2x2 coefficient → parabola shape

Negative x2x^2x2 coefficient → parabola shape

For >>> or geqgeqgeq, graph is where?

For <<< or leqleqleq, graph is where?

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Expanding and Collecting Like Terms

Factorising

Quadratic Equations

Graphing Quadratics

Completing the Square and Turning Points

Graphing Quadratics in Polynomial Form

Solving Quadratic Inequalities

The General Quadratic Formula

The Discriminant

Solving Simultaneous Linear and Quadratic Equations

Families of Quadratic Polynomial Functions

Quadratic Models

The Discriminant

Solving Simultaneous Linear and Quadratic Equations

Families of Quadratic Polynomial Functions

Quadratic Models

Explore VCE SSCE Mathematical Methods Model Answers by Topics

Expanding and Collecting Like Terms

Factorising

Quadratic Equations

Graphing Quadratics

Completing the Square and Turning Points

Graphing Quadratics in Polynomial Form

Solving Quadratic Inequalities

The General Quadratic Formula

The Discriminant

Solving Simultaneous Linear and Quadratic Equations

Families of Quadratic Polynomial Functions

Quadratic Models

The Discriminant

Solving Simultaneous Linear and Quadratic Equations

Families of Quadratic Polynomial Functions

Quadratic Models

Explore VCE SSCE Mathematical Methods Quizzes by Topics

Expanding and Collecting Like Terms

Factorising

Quadratic Equations

Graphing Quadratics

Completing the Square and Turning Points

Graphing Quadratics in Polynomial Form

Solving Quadratic Inequalities

The General Quadratic Formula

The Discriminant

Solving Simultaneous Linear and Quadratic Equations

Families of Quadratic Polynomial Functions

Quadratic Models

The Discriminant

Solving Simultaneous Linear and Quadratic Equations

Families of Quadratic Polynomial Functions

Quadratic Models

Explore VCE SSCE Mathematical Methods Exam Questions by Topics

Expanding and Collecting Like Terms

Factorising

Quadratic Equations

Graphing Quadratics

Completing the Square and Turning Points

Graphing Quadratics in Polynomial Form

Solving Quadratic Inequalities

The General Quadratic Formula

The Discriminant

Solving Simultaneous Linear and Quadratic Equations

Families of Quadratic Polynomial Functions

Quadratic Models

The Discriminant

Solving Simultaneous Linear and Quadratic Equations

Families of Quadratic Polynomial Functions

Quadratic Models

Positive $x^2$ coefficient → parabola shape

Negative $x^2$ coefficient → parabola shape

For $>$ or $geq$ , graph is where?

For $<$ or $leq$ , graph is where?