Quadratic Equations
Quadratic Inequalities
Miscellaneous
100

A solution to the quadratic equation y = 5x2 + wx - 6 is the point (1, 3).  Solve for w.

w = 4

100

Is the point (2, -5) a solution to the inequality y > 3x2 - 4x - 7 ?

No

100

Find the values for a and b such that the sum of a + 3i and 12 - bi is 15 + i.

a = 3

b = 2

200

Solve: x(x - 4) = -5

x = 2 + i

x = 2 - i

200

Solve: x2 < 2x + 3

Put your answer in interval notation.

(-1, 3)

200

Find the product of 4 + 2i and 10 - 5i.

50

300

Solve: x2 - 6x = -4

x = 3 + V5

x = 3 - V5

*V is "square root"* 

300

Solve.  Express your answer in interval notation.

4x+ 3x > 2x2 + 5

(-infinity, -2.5) U (1, infinity)

300

Write y = x2 + 12x + 32 in vertex form.

y = (x + 6)2 - 4

400

Determine the value of a such that y = ax2 + 4x + 2 will have one real solution.

a = 2

400

Graph the quadratic inequality y > 2x2 - 12x + 10.  You may NOT use a calculator.

See doc.

400

*DOUBLE JEOPARDY*

Solve the system graphically.  You may NOT use a calculator.

y < 0.5x + 4

y ≥ x2

See doc.

500

Solve the system algebraically.

y = -x2 - x + 12

y = x2 + 7x + 12

(0, 12) and (-4, 0)

500

Write the quadratic inequality for the parabola shown (see doc) in standard form.

y > x2 + 3x - 4

500

An airline transports 800 people a week between two cities.  A round trip ticket cost $300.  The company wants to increase the price.  They estimate that for each $5 increase 10 passengers will be lost.  What ticket price will maximize their income?

$350 per ticket

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