Using quadratic graphs (Edexcel GCSE Maths): Quizzes
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What is the distinctive curved shape of a quadratic graph called?
What is the distinctive curved shape of a quadratic graph called?
A parabola
If the coefficient of is positive, which way does the quadratic graph open?
If the coefficient of is positive, which way does the quadratic graph open?
Upward (U-shape)
When should you complete a table of values for a quadratic graph?
When should you complete a table of values for a quadratic graph?
Before drawing the graph
What tool must you never use when drawing a quadratic graph?
What tool must you never use when drawing a quadratic graph?
A ruler
Where are the solutions (roots) of a quadratic equation found on its graph?
Where are the solutions (roots) of a quadratic equation found on its graph?
Where it crosses the -axis
What is the value of at the solutions of a quadratic equation?
What is the value of at the solutions of a quadratic equation?
Why do you draw a horizontal line on a quadratic graph?
Why do you draw a horizontal line on a quadratic graph?
To find -values for a given -value
To how many decimal places should you write solutions unless told otherwise?
To how many decimal places should you write solutions unless told otherwise?
1 decimal place
What important property do all quadratic graphs have?
What important property do all quadratic graphs have?
They are symmetrical
What are the two main ways to read values from a quadratic graph?
What are the two main ways to read values from a quadratic graph?
Crossing points & horizontal lines