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Quadratics & Parabolas (Standard)

Multi-step exam-style items.

Phase 2 · SAT Math

Quadratics & Parabolas: core idea

Δ=b2−4ac\Delta=b^2-4ac.

Example problem: hint and answer

Solve x2−5x−14=0x^2-5x-14=0.

Hint: Factor the trinomial. Answer: -2,7.

Practice (9 problems — type your answers)

  • 1. Find the minimum value of x2−8x+11x^2-8x+11.

  • 2. The roots of x2+bx+20=0x^2+bx+20=0 are −4-4 and −5-5. Find bb.

  • 3. Rewrite x2+6x−7x^2+6x-7 in vertex form.

  • 4. A ball's height is h=−5t2+20t+3h=-5t^2+20t+3. At what time does it reach maximum height?

  • 5. If x2+2x+cx^2+2x+c has exactly one real root, find cc.

  • 6. Solve 2x2−8x=102x^2-8x=10.

  • 7. The graph of y=x2y=x^2 is shifted right 4 and down 7. Write its equation.

  • 8. Find the discriminant of 3x2+2x−1=03x^2+2x-1=0.

  • 9. A rectangle has length x+3x+3 and width xx. Its area is 4040. Find xx.

Quadratics & Parabolas Practice Problems — Standard