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 C1 Q2
4 marks Moderate -0.3
Find the set of values of \(x\) for which $$(x - 1)(x - 2) < 20.$$ [4]
AQA AS Paper 1 2024 June Q6
4 marks Moderate -0.3
Determine the set of values of \(x\) which satisfy the inequality $$3x^2 + 3x > x + 6$$ Give your answer in exact form using set notation. [4 marks]
AQA AS Paper 1 Specimen Q2
1 marks Moderate -0.8
Consider the two statements, A and B, below. A: \(x^2 - 6x + 8 > 0\) B: \(x > 4\) Choose the most appropriate option below. Circle your answer. [1 mark] \(A \Rightarrow B\) \(A \Leftarrow B\) \(A \Leftrightarrow B\) There is no connection between A and B
AQA Paper 2 2024 June Q3
1 marks Easy -1.8
Solve the inequality $$(1 - x)(x - 4) < 0$$ [1 mark] Tick \((\checkmark)\) one box. \(\{x : x < 1\} \cup \{x : x > 4\}\) \(\{x : x < 1\} \cap \{x : x > 4\}\) \(\{x : x < 1\} \cup \{x : x \geq 4\}\) \(\{x : x < 1\} \cap \{x : x \geq 4\}\)
AQA Further AS Paper 1 2020 June Q3
1 marks Moderate -0.8
Given \((x - 1)(x - 2)(x - a) < 0\) and \(a > 2\) Find the set of possible values of \(x\). Tick \((\checkmark)\) one box. [1 mark] \(\{x : x < 1\} \cup \{x : 2 < x < a\}\) \(\{x : 1 < x < 2\} \cup \{x : x > a\}\) \(\{x : x < -a\} \cup \{x : -2 < x < -1\}\) \(\{x : -a < x < -2\} \cup \{x : x > -1\}\)
WJEC Unit 1 2022 June Q4
4 marks Moderate -0.3
Solve the inequality \(x^2 + 3x - 6 > 4x - 4\). [4]
SPS SPS SM 2024 October Q2
7 marks Easy -1.2
Solve the inequalities
  1. \(3 - 8x > 4\), [2]
  2. \((2x - 4)(x - 3) < 12\). [5]
SPS SPS SM 2025 October Q5
5 marks Standard +0.3
In this question you must show detailed reasoning. \includegraphics{figure_5} The diagram shows the cuboid \(ABCDEFGH\) where \(AD = 3\) cm, \(AF = (2x + 1)\) cm and \(DC = (x - 2)\) cm. The volume of the cuboid is at most 9 cm³. Find the range of possible values of \(x\). Give your answer in interval notation. [5]