Above is the graph of the quadratic function where a, b and c are constants. Using the graph, find : (a)(i) the scales on both axes ; (ii) the equation of the line of symmetry of the curve ; (iii) the roots of the quadratic equation (b) Use the coordinates of D, E and G to find the values of the constants a, b and c hence write down the quadratic function illustrated in the graph. (c) Find the greatest value of y within the range .
Explanation
(a)(i) Scale : On x- axis, 2cm = 1 unit On y- axis, 2cm = 5 units. (ii) Equation of line of symmetry is x = 1.25. (iii) Roots of the equation are x = 0.25 and x = 2.25. (b) Coordinates are D(0, 1), E(1, -2) and G(3, 4). Substituting for y and x in D(0, 1) : E(1, -2) : G(3, 4) : (2a) - (1) : The equation is (c) The greatest value of y = 33.5.