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100

Where is the discriminant found?
What is the notation?

Under the square root in the quadratic formula.

Delta - Triangle

100

Factor the following quadratics completely:

x2-9x+14=0

(x-7)(x-2)

100

Solve the following by expanding (x+2)(x+3)

x2+5x+6

100

What is a conjecture

Something they assume is true that has not been yet proven.

100

What country is currently ranked no.1 for men's and women's volleyball?

Poland - M.
Italy - W.

200

What are the two methods for solving simulatneous equations?

Subtitution method.
Elimination method.

200

Factor the following quadratics completely:

x2+7x-8

(x+8)(x-1)

200

Solve the following by expanding (3-x)(2-x)

x2-5x+6


200

In y=3x+4, is 4 the gradient or the y-intercept?

The y-intercept

200

How many cards are in a standard deck (exc. the Jokers).

52

300

How do I know if two lines are parallel or perpendicular?

Parallel gradients are equal.

Perpentidular gradients equal -1 when multiplied together.

300

Factor the following quadratics completely:

2x2+3x-20

(2x-5)(x+4)

300

Solve the following by expanding (2x+2)(x-3)

2x2-4x-6

300

True or False.
In ax2+bx+c if a becomes larger, does the quadratic become narrower.

True

300

What is QLD's longest winning streak in the State of Origin?

2006 - 2013, 8 years.

400

What is the formula to find the turning point?

x=-b/2a

400

Factor the following quadratics completely:

5x2-9x+4

(5x-4)(x-1)

400

Solve the following by expanding (3-2x)(2-x)

2x2-7x+6

400

If Todd invests $5000 at 3% p.a. for 7 years, what will his investment be worth? (To the nearest dollar)

$6149

400

Only two mammals (Monotreme) on Earth lay eggs. Both are found in Australia. What are they?

Platypus and Echinda (4 species).

500

When would I cross multiply?
Write an example and solve.

When there is an equals sign between two fractions.

500

Factor the following quadratics completely:

30x2+18x-84

6(5x-7)(x+2)

500

Solve the following by expanding (x+1)(x+2)(x+3)

x3+6x2+11x+6

500

If Jackson invests $2000 at 10% p.a, compounding 6-monthly. How much will it be worth after 4 years? (to nearest dollar)

$2955

500

What was Ada Lovelace known for in the world of mathematics?

Considered the first computer programer.