Solve quadratic inequality

Solve an inequality of the form ax² + bx + c > 0 or ≤ 0 by factorising or finding roots and testing regions.

58 questions · Moderate -0.9

1.02g Inequalities: linear and quadratic in single variable
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OCR MEI C1 2014 June Q6
3 marks Moderate -0.8
6 Solve the inequality \(3 x ^ { 2 } + 10 x + 3 > 0\).
Edexcel AS Paper 1 2021 November Q1
3 marks Easy -1.2
  1. In this question you should show all stages of your working.
Solutions relying on calculator technology are not acceptable.
Using algebra, solve the inequality $$x ^ { 2 } - x > 20$$ writing your answer in set notation.
OCR PURE Q6
13 marks Moderate -0.3
6 In this question you must show detailed reasoning.
  1. Solve the inequality \(x ^ { 2 } + x - 6 > 0\), giving your answer in set notation.
  2. Solve the equation \(x ^ { 3 } - 7 x ^ { \frac { 3 } { 2 } } - 8 = 0\).
  3. Find the exact solution of the equation \(\left( 3 ^ { x } \right) ^ { 2 } = 3 \times 2 ^ { x }\).
OCR PURE Q1
2 marks Easy -1.2
1 Write the solution of the inequality \(( x - 2 ) ( x + 3 ) > 0\) using set notation.
AQA Further AS Paper 1 2023 June Q14
4 marks Standard +0.8
14 The inequality $$\left( x ^ { 2 } - 5 x - 24 \right) \left( x ^ { 2 } + 7 x + a \right) < 0$$ has the solution set $$\{ x : - 9 < x < - 3 \} \cup \{ x : 2 < x < b \}$$ Find the values of integers \(a\) and \(b\) \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}]{b37e2ee7-1cde-4d75-895a-381b32f4e95a-21_2491_1755_173_123} number Additional page, if required. Write the question numbers in the left-hand margin. \(\_\_\_\_\) number \section*{Additional page, if required. Write the question numbers in the left-hand margin.
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AQA C1 2005 June Q7
7 marks Easy -1.2
7 Solve each of the following inequalities:
  1. \(3 ( x - 1 ) > 3 - 5 ( x + 6 )\);
  2. \(\quad x ^ { 2 } - x - 6 < 0\).
AQA C1 2011 June Q7
6 marks Moderate -0.8
7 Solve each of the following inequalities:
  1. \(\quad 2 ( 4 - 3 x ) > 5 - 4 ( x + 2 )\);
  2. \(\quad 2 x ^ { 2 } + 5 x \geqslant 12\).
AQA C1 2014 June Q8
6 marks Moderate -0.8
8 Solve the following inequalities:
  1. \(\quad 3 ( 1 - 2 x ) - 5 ( 3 x + 2 ) > 0\)
  2. \(\quad 6 x ^ { 2 } \leqslant x + 12\) [0pt] [4 marks]
Edexcel C1 Q2
4 marks Moderate -0.8
2. Find the set of values of \(x\) for which $$( x - 1 ) ( x - 2 ) < 20$$
Edexcel C1 Q2
4 marks Moderate -0.8
  1. Solve the inequality
$$x ( 2 x + 1 ) \leq 6 .$$
OCR H240/01 2019 June Q1
4 marks Moderate -0.8
1 In this question you must show detailed reasoning. Solve the inequality \(10 x ^ { 2 } + x - 2 > 0\).
OCR AS Pure 2017 Specimen Q7
8 marks Moderate -0.8
7
  1. Sketch the curve \(y = 2 x ^ { 2 } - x - 3\).
  2. Hence, or otherwise, solve \(2 x ^ { 2 } - x - 3 < 0\).
  3. Given that the equation \(2 x ^ { 2 } - x - 3 = k\) has no real roots, find the set of possible values of k .
AQA Paper 1 2021 June Q1
1 marks Easy -1.8
1 State the set of values of \(x\) which satisfies the inequality $$( x - 3 ) ( 2 x + 7 ) > 0$$ Tick ( \(\checkmark\) ) one box. $$\begin{aligned} & \left\{ x : - \frac { 7 } { 2 } < x < 3 \right\} \\ & \left\{ x : x < - 3 \text { or } x > \frac { 7 } { 2 } \right\} \\ & \left\{ x : x < - \frac { 7 } { 2 } \text { or } x > 3 \right\} \\ & \left\{ x : - 3 < x < \frac { 7 } { 2 } \right\} \end{aligned}$$
AQA Paper 2 2023 June Q1
1 marks Easy -1.8
1 The graph of \(y = a x ^ { 2 } + b x + c\) has roots \(x = 2\) and \(x = 5\), as shown in the diagram below. \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{de8a7d38-a665-4feb-854e-ac83f413d133-02_905_963_717_625} State the set of values of \(x\) which satisfy $$a x ^ { 2 } + b x + c > 0$$ Tick ( \(\checkmark\) ) one box. $$\begin{aligned} & \{ x : x < 2 \} \cup \{ x : x > 5 \} \\ & \{ x : 0 < x < 2 \} \cap \{ x : x > 5 \} \\ & \{ x : 2 < x < 5 \} \\ & \{ x : 2 > x > 5 \} \end{aligned}$$ \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{de8a7d38-a665-4feb-854e-ac83f413d133-02_118_115_1950_1087}

Pre-U Pre-U 9794/1 2015 June Q1
3 marks Easy -1.2
1 Find the set of values of \(x\) for which \(x ^ { 2 } - x - 12 < 0\).
Pre-U Pre-U 9794/1 2016 June Q3
4 marks Easy -1.2
3 Solve \(3 x ^ { 2 } + 11 x - 20 > 0\).
Edexcel P1 2018 Specimen Q5
8 marks Moderate -0.8
  1. On the same axes, sketch the graphs of \(y = x + 2\) and \(y = x^2 - x - 6\) showing the coordinates of all points at which each graph crosses the coordinate axes. [4]
  2. On your sketch, show, by shading, the region \(R\) defined by the inequalities $$y < x + 2 \text{ and } y > x^2 - x - 6$$ [1]
  3. Hence, or otherwise, find the set of values of \(x\) for which \(x^2 - 2x - 8 < 0\) [3]
Edexcel C1 Q2
4 marks Moderate -0.8
Find the set of values of \(x\) for which $$x^2 - 7x - 18 > 0.$$ [4]
Edexcel C1 Q17
5 marks Easy -1.3
  1. Solve the inequality $$3x - 8 > x + 13.$$ [2]
  2. Solve the inequality $$x^2 - 5x - 14 > 0.$$ [3]
Edexcel C1 Q1
5 marks Easy -1.3
  1. Solve the inequality $$3x - 8 > x + 13.$$ [2]
  2. Solve the inequality $$x^2 - 5x - 14 > 0.$$ [3]
Edexcel C1 Q3
5 marks Easy -1.2
  1. Solve the inequality \(3x - 8 > x + 13\). [2]
  2. Solve the inequality \(x^2 - 5x - 14 > 0\). [3]
OCR C1 2013 June Q7
7 marks Moderate -0.8
Solve the inequalities
  1. \(3 - 8x > 4\), [2]
  2. \((2x - 4)(x - 3) \leq 12\). [5]
OCR MEI C1 2006 June Q6
4 marks Moderate -0.8
Solve the inequality \(x^2 + 2x < 3\). [4]
OCR MEI C1 2009 June Q4
2 marks Easy -1.2
Solve the inequality \(x(x - 6) > 0\). [2]
OCR MEI C1 2010 June Q4
5 marks Easy -1.2
Solve the following inequalities.
  1. \(2(1 - x) > 6x + 5\) [3]
  2. \((2x - 1)(x + 4) < 0\) [2]