Year 9
Solving pure quadratic equations
Year 9
Solving pure quadratic equations
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- In this lesson, we will solve pure quadratic equations in the form ax² + c. We will investigate patterns of behaviour with these specific cases.
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7 Questions
Q1.
Is 'A' a quadratic equation?

No, the highest power is not two
No, there is no equals sign
Q2.
Is 'B' a quadratic equation?

No, the highest power is not two
No, there is no equals sign
Q3.
Is 'C' a quadratic equation?

No, the highest power is not two
No, there is more than one variable
No, there is no equals sign
Q4.
Is 'C' a quadratic equation?

No, the highest power is not two
No, there is no equals sign
Q5.
Is 'D' a quadratic equation?

No, there is no equals sign
Yes
Q6.
Which equation is correct for the area?

A
B
Q7.
Which could you form a quadratic equation for the volume of this shape from?

A
C
5 Questions
Q1.
Which is of the following is true about quadratic equations:
It has one solution
It has two solutions
Q2.
Choose the most appropriate pair of solutions for A

18
40.5
9
Q3.
Choose the most appropriate pair of solutions for B

24.5 and -24.5
sqrt(51) and - sqrt(51)
sqrt(53) and - sqrt(53)
Q4.
Choose the most appropriate pair of solutions for C

3 and -3
3 and 7
sqrt(23) and - sqrt(23)
sqrt(27) and - sqrt(27)
Q5.
Choose the most appropriate pair of solutions for D

3 and -3
sqrt(39)/3 and - sqrt(39)/3