smc-726-60-Quadratic Equations

L&E, 2ADV E1 2024 MET1 6

Solve for . (4 marks)

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♦♦ Mean mark 36%.

Algebra, MET1 2015 VCAA 7b

Solve for . (3 marks)

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♦ Part (b) mean mark 44%.
MARKER’S COMMENT: Many students could not create a quadratic, and others who did made mistakes by trying to solve using the quadratic formula rather than simple factorising.

Algebra, MET1-NHT 2018 VCAA 4

Solve for . (3 marks)

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Algebra, MET1 SM-Bank 10

Solve the equation for . (3 marks)

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IMPORTANT: Students should recognise this equation as a quadratic, and substitute

with a variable such as

COMMENT: Must know how to find

from the equations

and

Algebra, MET1 SM-Bank 9

Solve the following equation for :

. (2 marks)

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Algebra, MET1 2011 VCAA 2b

Solve the equation for (3 marks)

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♦♦ Mean mark 33%.
MARKER’S COMMENT: “Poorly answered”. Many students incorrectly stated that if

, then