Mathematics 0580 · IGCSE · Sketching curves

Sketching curves — practice question

(a(i))[2]

Fill in the table of values for $y = x^2 - 5x$.

(a(ii))[4]

Using the grid, sketch the graph of $y = x^2 - 5x$ for $-1 \le x \le 6$.

(a(iii))[1]

Give the co-ordinates of the graph’s lowest point.

(a(iv))[2]

Use your graph to solve the equation $x^2 - 5x = 3$.

(b(i))[3]

Find the equation of line L in the form $y = mx + c$.

(b(ii))[2]

On the grid above, draw line P for $-5 \le x \le 5$.

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