Quadratic Inequalities (AQA A-Level Mathematics): Flashcards

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Quadratic Inequalities
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What term defines a quadratic inequality?

x2x^2 term, form ax2+bx+cax^2 + bx + c

Standard form requirement for quadratic inequality

One side equal to 00

Goal when solving quadratic inequalities

Find range of xx values making inequality true

How do roots divide the number line?

Into intervals

Circle type for >> or << on graph

Open circles

Circle type for \geq or \leq on graph

Closed circles

Positive regions for upward-facing parabola

Outside the roots

Positive regions for downward-facing parabola

Between the roots

When to use quadratic formula in inequalities

When it doesn't factorize easily

Solution for x24x5<0x^2 - 4x - 5 < 0 with roots 1,5-1, 5

1<x<5-1 < x < 5

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