Quadratics and Equations Homework
Quadratics and Equations Homework
Quadratics and Equations Homework
9. A ball is thrown upwards. The height of the ball, above the ground, is
1. Solve the following sets of simultaneous equations. modelled by = 3 + 14 5 2 , where is time.
(i) 2 + 3 = 7
5 2 = 11 [4] a) Find the height of the ball at the instant it is thrown upwards
[1]
(ii) 5 + = 4
b) Find the time at which the ball hits the floor
= 2 11 + 12
[6] [3]
c) Find the maximum height reached by the ball
(iii) + 2 = 13 [3]
= 9 [6]
10. The garden shown in the diagram is in the shape of a rectangle, with an
attached triangular area. It is surrounded by a continuous fence, and the
dimensions shown are measured in metres.
2. Find the points of intersection between the curve
= 12 2 and the straight line 3 + = 4. [4]
2 1
8. Solve 2 3 + 3 6 = 0 [4]