Cambridge A Level Qualification Mathematics 9709

By Azhar ul Haque Sario

"Cambridge A Level Qualification Mathematics 9709" is an intelligently designed guide to supplement your academic voyage through A-Level Mathematics. Structured in a manner that fosters cumulative understanding, this book plans to give you a comprehensive and thorough primer on important concepts integral to the Cambridge A-Level Mathematics syllabus.

The book comprises three key sections designed to cater to individual examination papers. Each section delves into key mathematical staples in an articulate and clear way to make complex mathematical concepts as understandable as possible for all aspiring mathematicians. 

Section I: "Pure Mathematics 1 for Paper 1" sets the groundwork by introducing the fundamental mathematical concepts, covering crucial topics like Functions, Coordinate Geometry, Circular Measure, Trigonometry, Series, Differentiation and Integration testing in paper 1.

Section II: "Pure Mathematics 2 for Paper 2" addresses Algebra, Logarithmic and Exponential Functions, Trigonometry, Differentiation, Integration and Numerical Solution of Equations, gleaning deeper into several themes integral in paper 2.

Section III: "Pure Mathematics 3 for Paper 3" dives deeper into advanced aspects of Algebra, Logarithmic and Exponential Functions, Trigonometry, Differentiation, Integration, Numerical Solution of Equations along with new areas of Vectors, Differential Equations, and Complex Numbers of paper 3 to create a robust mathematical foundation.

The book draws to a close with essential mechanics covered in paper 4 and facilitating the fundamental understanding of theory and calculations in probability and statistics targeted towards paper 5 and 6.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Azhar ul Haque Sario
• Release date: Sep 10, 2023
• ISBN: 9798223850236

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Contents

Title Page

Copyright

Section I -  Pure Mathematics 1

(for Paper 1)

Quadratics

Functions

Coordinate Geometry

Circular Measure

Trigonometry

Series

Differentiation

Integration

Pure Mathematics 2

(for Paper 2)

Algebra

Logarithmic and Exponential Functions

Trigonometry

Differentiation

Integration

Numerical Solution of Equations

Pure Mathematics 3

(for Paper 3)

Algebra

Logarithmic and Exponential Functions

Trigonometry

Differentiation

Integration

Numerical Solution of Equations

Vectors

Differential equations

Complex Numbers

Mechanics (Paper 4)

Forces and equilibrium

Contact Forces: An Overview

The Concept of ‘Smooth’ Contact

Limiting Friction: An Introduction

Newton’s Third Law

Mechanics

Kinematics of Motion in a Straight Line

Kinematics of Motion in a Straight Line

Kinematics of motion in a straight line

Momentum

Direct Impact of Two Bodies

Impulse and Coefficient of Restitution

Energy, Work, and Power

Gravitational Potential Energy

Definition of Power

Probability & Statistics 1 (Paper 5)

Representation of data

Measures of Central Tendency and Variation: A Comprehensive Analysis

Calculating and Using the Mean and Standard Deviation of Data

Standard Deviation: The Measure of Dispersion

Permutations and combinations

Arrangements of Objects in a Line

Probability

Addition and Multiplication of Probabilities

The Meaning of Exclusive and Independent Events

Understanding Conditional Probabilities

Discrete random variables

Binomial Distribution Examples

The Normal Distribution

Approximating the Binomial Distribution with the Normal Distribution

Probability & Statistics 2 (Paper 6)

The Poisson distribution

Applying the Poisson Distribution as an Approximation to the Binomial Distribution

The Continuity Correction

Linear combinations of random variables

Probability Density Function (PDF)

Understanding Probability Density Functions

Sampling and Estimation

Unbiased Estimates of Population Mean and Variance from Sample Data

Determining an Approximate Confidence Interval for a Population Proportion

Hypothesis tests

Formulating Hypotheses

Hypothesis Testing Process

Hypothesis testing involves comprehending Type I and Type II Errors.

Calculating the Probabilities of Type I and Type II Errors

About The Author

Section I -  Pure Mathematics 1

(for Paper 1)

Quadratics

Completing the square is a mathematical technique used to convert a quadratic polynomial, represented by the equation ax^2 + bx + c, into its equivalent squared form. This technique is useful when we want to derive important information about the graph of the quadratic function, such as the position of the vertex or to sketch the graph.

To perform the process of completing the square, we first take the coefficient of the x term, which is represented by b, and divide it by 2. We then square the result of this division and add it to both sides of the equation.

For example, let's complete the square for the quadratic equation y = 2x^2 + 8x + 3.

First, we divide the coefficient of the x term, which is 8, by 2 to get 4. We then square 4 to get 16.

Next, we add 16 to both sides of the equation:

y + 16 = 2(x^2 + 4x + 8)

Now, we can write the squared form of the expression inside the parentheses by taking half of the coefficient of x, which is 4, and squaring it to get 16:

y + 16 = 2(x + 2)2 + 7

This is the completed square form of the original quadratic equation. By examining this form, we can see that the vertex of the graph of this function is located at the point (-2,7).

To graph the quadratic function, we can use the completed square form, which tells us that the vertex is located at (-2, 7) and that the shape of the graph is a parabola that opens upwards.

Sample Question:

Let's say you have a quadratic equation y = x2 + 6x + 11. Use the process of completing the square to find its vertex and then sketch the graph.

Solution:

First, we divide the coefficient of the x term, which is 6, by 2 to get 3. We then square 3 to get 9 and add it to both sides of the equation:

y + 9 = (x+3)2 + 2

Now we have the completed square form of the quadratic equation. By comparing this form to y = a(x-h)2 + k, we can identify the coordinates of the vertex, which is located at the point (-3,2).

To sketch the graph, we can use the completed square form and plot the vertex at (-3, 2). We can then use the quadratic formula to find the x-intercepts and plot those points on the graph as well. From there, we can draw the parabola to create a visual representation of the function.

Interpretation:

Completing the square is a powerful tool in mathematics that allows us to transform a quadratic equation into its equivalent squared form. This technique is very useful when we want to derive important information about the graph of a quadratic function, such as the position of the vertex or to sketch the graph. By using Completing the square technique, we can easily find important information about the quadratic equation such as Vertex and axis of symmetry.

here are 10 sample problems based on the information provided about Completing the Square:

1. Complete the square for the quadratic equation y = x^2 + 4x - 1

Solution:

First, we divide the coefficient of the x term, which is 4, by 2 to get 2. We then square 2 to get 4 and add it to both sides of the equation:

y + 4 = (x+2)^2 - 5

Now we have the completed square form of the quadratic equation. By comparing this form to y = a(x-h)^2 + k, we can identify the coordinates of the vertex, which is located at the point (-2,-5).

2. Use the process of completing the square to find the vertex of the quadratic equation y = 3x^2 - 12x - 5

Solution:

First, we divide the coefficient of the x term, which is -12, by 2 to get -6. We then square -6 to get 36 and add it to both sides of the equation:

y + 36 = 3(x-2)^2 - 11

Now we have the completed square form of the quadratic equation. By comparing this form to y = a(x-h)^2 + k, we can identify the coordinates of the vertex, which is located at the point (2,-11/3).

3. Find the vertex and sketch the graph of the quadratic equation y = -2x^2 + 12x - 19

Solution:

First, we divide the coefficient of the x term, which is 12, by 2 to get 6. We then square 6 to get 36 and add it to both sides of the equation:

y + 36 = -2(x-3)^2 -1

Now we have the completed square form of the quadratic equation. By comparing this form to y = a(x-h)^2 + k, we can identify the coordinates of the vertex, which is located at the point (3, -1).

To sketch the graph, we can use the completed square form and plot the vertex at (3, -1). We can then use the quadratic formula to find the x-intercepts and plot those points on the graph as well. From there, we can draw the parabola to create a visual representation of the function.

4. Find the vertex and axis of symmetry for the quadratic equation y = 2x^2 - 16x + 7

Solution:

First, we divide the coefficient of the x term, which is -16, by 2 to get -8. We then square -8 to get 64 and add it to both sides of the equation:

y + 64 = 2(x-4)^2 - 1

Now we have the completed square form of the quadratic equation. By comparing this form to y = a(x-h)^2 + k, we can identify the coordinates of the vertex, which is located at the point (4, -1/2).

The axis of symmetry is the vertical line that passes through the vertex, which is x = 4.

5. Find the vertex and sketch the graph of the quadratic equation y = 5x^2 - 30x + 11

Solution:

First, we divide the coefficient of the x term, which is -30, by 2 to get -15. We then square -15 to get 225 and add it to both sides of the equation:

y + 225 = 5(x-3)^2 - 4

Now we have the completed square form of the quadratic equation. By comparing this form to y = a(x-h)^2 + k, we can identify the coordinates of the vertex, which is located at the point (3,-4/5).

To sketch the graph, we can use the completed square form and plot the vertex at (3,-4/5). We can then use the quadratic formula to find the x-intercepts and plot those points on the graph as well. From there, we can draw the parabola to create a visual representation of the function.

6. Find the vertex and axis of symmetry for the quadratic equation y = x^2 - 8x + 15

Solution:

First, we divide the coefficient of the x term, which is -8, by 2 to get -4. We then square -4 to get 16 and add it to both sides of the equation:

y + 16 = (x-4)^2 - 1

Now we have the completed square form of the quadratic equation. By comparing this form to y = a(x-h)^2 + k, we can identify the coordinates of the vertex, which is located at the point (4,-1).

The axis of symmetry is the vertical line that passes through the vertex, which is x = 4.

7. Find the vertex and sketch the graph of the quadratic equation y = 2x^2 - 12x - 9

Solution:

First, we divide the coefficient of the x term, which is -12, by 2 to get -6. We then square -6 to get 36 and add it to both sides of the equation:

y + 36 = 2(x-3)^2 - 3

Now we have the completed square form of the quadratic equation. By comparing this form to y = a(x-h)^2 + k, we can identify the coordinates of the vertex, which is located at the point (3,-3).

To sketch the graph, we can use the completed square form and plot the vertex at (3,-3). We can then use the quadratic formula to find the x-intercepts and plot those points on the graph as well. From there, we can draw the parabola to create a visual representation of the function.

8. Find the vertex and axis of symmetry for the quadratic equation y = -4x^2 + 20x - 15

Solution:

First, we divide the coefficient of the x term, which is 20, by 2 to get 10. We then square 10 to get 100 and add it to both sides of the equation:

y + 100 = -4(x-5)^2 + 5

Now we have the completed square form of the quadratic equation. By comparing this form to y = a(x-h)^2 + k, we can identify the coordinates of the vertex, which is located at the point (5,5).

The axis of symmetry is the vertical line that passes through the vertex, which is x = 5.

9. Find the vertex and sketch the graph of the quadratic equation y = -2x^2 + 16x + 5

Solution:

First, we divide the coefficient of the x term, which is 16, by 2 to get 8. We then square 8 to get 64 and add it to both sides of the equation:

y + 64 = -2(x-4)^2 + 73

Now we have the completed square form of the quadratic equation. By comparing this form to y = a(x-h)^2 + k, we can identify the coordinates of the vertex, which is located at the point (4,73).

To sketch the graph, we can use the completed square form and plot the vertex at (4,73). We can then use the quadratic formula to find the x-intercepts and plot those points on the graph as well. From there, we can draw the parabola to create a visual representation of the function.

10. Find the vertex and axis of symmetry for the quadratic equation y = 3x^2 + 24x - 2

Solution:

First, we divide the coefficient of the x term, which is 24, by 2 to get 12. We then square 12 to get 144 and add it to both sides of the equation:

y + 144 = 3(x+4)^2 + 10

Now we have the completed square form of the quadratic equation. By comparing this form to y = a(x-h)^2 + k, we can identify the coordinates of the vertex, which is located at the point (-4,10/3).

The axis of symmetry is the vertical line that passes through the vertex, which is x = -4.

To find the discriminant of a quadratic polynomial ax2 + bx + c, we use the formula:

b2 - 4ac

where a, b, and c are the coefficients of the quadratic polynomial.

If the discriminant is positive, then the quadratic polynomial has two distinct real roots.

If the discriminant equals zero, then the quadratic polynomial will have one real root that is repeated.

If the discriminant is negative, then the quadratic polynomial has two complex roots.

For example, let's say we have the quadratic polynomial 2x2 + 5x + 3.

Using the formula, we can find the discriminant as:

b2 - 4ac

= (5)2 - 4(2)(3)

= 25 - 24

= 1

As the discriminant is positive, the quadratic polynomial will have two separate and real roots.

If the discriminant were 0, for example in the quadratic polynomial x2 + 4x + 4, then we would have a repeated root because the discriminant is 0, which indicates that the quadratic polynomial has one repeated root.

Here are 10 mathematical problems related to the discriminant of a quadratic polynomial, along with their solutions and explanations:

Problem 1:

Find the discriminant of the polynomial 3x^2 + 4x - 2 and determine the nature of its roots.

Solution:

The coefficients of the polynomial are a = 3, b = 4, and c = -2. So, applying the formula,

discriminant = b^2 - 4ac

= 4^2 - 4(3)(-2)

= 16 + 24

= 40

Since the discriminant is positive, the polynomial has two distinct real roots.

Problem 2:

Determine the values of k for which the equation (k+1)x^2 - 4x + 3k = 0 has only one solution.

Solution:

For the equation to have only one solution, the discriminant must be zero. So, applying the formula,

discriminant = b^2 - 4ac

= (-4)^2 - 4(k+1)(3k)

= 16 - 12k - 12k - 12

= 4 - 24k

For the discriminant to be zero, we have 4 - 24k = 0

k = 1/6

So, the equation has only one solution when k = 1/6.

Problem 3:

Find the roots of the equation x^2 + 5x + 6 = 0.

Solution:

The coefficients of the polynomial are a = 1, b = 5, and c = 6. So, applying the formula,

discriminant = b^2 - 4ac

= 5^2 - 4(1)(6)

= 1

The fact that the discriminant is positive indicates that the polynomial possesses two genuine real roots.

Using the formula for quadratic equation, we get the roots:

x = (-b ± sqrt(discriminant)) / 2a

= (-5 ± sqrt(1)) / 2(1)

= -3, -2

So, the roots of the equation are -3 and -2.

Problem 4:

Find the values of k for which the equation x^2 + kx + 4 = 0 has no real roots.

Solution:

If the discriminant is negative, it shows that the equation will have no real roots.

So, applying the formula,

discriminant = b^2 - 4ac

= k^2 - 4(1)(4)

= k^2 - 16

For the discriminant to be negative, we have k^2 - 16 < 0

k^2 < 16

|k| < 4

So, the equation has no real roots for values of k such that |k| < 4.

Problem 5:

Determine the values of x for which the expression x^2 - 6x + 8 is positive.

Solution:

We can factorize the expression as (x - 4)(x - 2). So, the expression is positive when both factors are positive or both factors are negative.

When x > 4, both factors are positive, so the expression is positive.

When x < 2, both factors are negative, so the expression is positive.

So, the expression is positive for x < 2 or x > 4.

Problem 6:

Find the values of k for which the equation x^2 + 2kx + k + 1 = 0 has real roots that are equal.

Solution:

For the equation to have real roots that are equal, the discriminant must be zero. So, applying the formula,

discriminant = b^2 - 4ac

= (2k)^2 - 4(1)(k+1)

= 4k^2 - 4k - 4

= 4(k^2 - k - 1)

For the discriminant to be zero, we have k^2 - k - 1 = 0. Using the formula for roots of a quadratic equation, we get:

k = (1 ± sqrt(5)) / 2

So, the equation has real roots that are equal when k = (1 ± sqrt(5)) / 2.

Problem 7:

Determine the values of p for which the polynomial x^2 + px + 4 has a repeated root.

Solution:

For the polynomial to have a repeated root, the discriminant must be zero. So, applying the formula,

discriminant = b^2 - 4ac

= p^2 - 4(1)(4)

= p^2 - 16

For the discriminant to be zero, we have p^2 - 16 = 0. This gives us p = ±4.

So, the polynomial has a repeated root when p = ±4.

Problem 8:

Determine the values of k for which the equation 3x^2 - 2kx + 1 = 0 has no real roots.

Solution:

For the equation to have no real roots, the discriminant must be negative. So, applying the formula,

discriminant = b^2 - 4ac

= (-2k)^2 - 4(3)(1)

= 4k^2 - 12

For the discriminant to be negative, we have 4k^2 - 12 < 0. This gives us k^2 < 3. So,

-k sqrt(3).

So, the equation has no real roots when k lies in the interval (-sqrt(3), sqrt(3)).

Problem 9:

Find a quadratic polynomial whose roots are 2 and -3.

Solution:

We know that if alpha and beta are the roots of a quadratic polynomial, then the polynomial is given by:

(x - alpha)(x - beta)

Using this formula, we get:

(x - 2)(x + 3)

= x^2 + x - 6

So, the quadratic polynomial whose roots are 2 and -3 is x^2 + x - 6.

Problem 10:

Determine the range of k for which the equation 2x^2 + kx + 1 = 0 has real roots.

Solution:

The equation will possess real roots if the value of the discriminant is either zero or positive. So, applying the formula,

discriminant = b^2 - 4ac

= k^2 - 8

For the discriminant to be non-negative, we have k^2 - 8 >= 0. This gives us k >= 2sqrt(2) or k <= -2sqrt(2).

So, the equation has real roots when k lies in the interval (-∞, -2sqrt(2)] U [2sqrt(2), ∞).

Solving Quadratic Equations and Inequalities:

A quadratic equation is an equation of the form ax^2 + bx + c = 0, where a, b, and c are constants, and x is the variable we are solving for. A quadratic inequality is an inequality of the form ax^2 + bx + c > 0 or ax^2 + bx + c < 0, where a, b, c, and x are the same as in the quadratic equation.

There are three main methods for solving quadratic equations: factorising, completing the square, and using the quadratic formula.

Factorising:

In order to factorise a quadratic equation, we need to find two numbers that multiply to give us the constant term c, and add to give us the coefficient of the x term b. Once we have these two numbers, we can express the quadratic equation in the form (x + p)(x + q) = 0, where p and q are the two numbers we found. We can then solve for x by setting each factor equal to zero. If the quadratic equation cannot be factorised easily, we can still use other methods such as completing the square or the quadratic formula.

Completing the Square:

To complete the square, we add and subtract (b/2a)^2 to the quadratic equation, where a, b, and c are as in the original equation. We then express the quadratic equation in the form a(x + (b/2a))^2 + c - (b^2/4a) = 0. We can then solve for x by taking the square root of both sides, and isolating x.

Using the Quadratic Formula:

The quadratic formula is given by x = (-b ± sqrt(b^2 - 4ac)) / 2a. We can use the quadratic formula directly to find the roots of the quadratic equation. We simply substitute the values of a, b, and c into the formula, and simplify. Once we have the roots, we can solve for x by setting each root equal to x.

To solve a quadratic inequality, we need to find the values of x that satisfy the inequality. We can use the same methods as for solving quadratic equations, but we need to be careful about the inequality sign. For example, if we are solving the inequality ax^2 + bx + c > 0, we need to find the values of x for which the expression on the left is greater than zero. We can find these values by using similar methods as for solving quadratic equations, but we need to pay attention to the signs of the factors.

Sample Question:

Solve the quadratic equation 2x^2 + x - 3 = 0.

Solution:

First, we can try to factorise the quadratic equation. We need to find two numbers that multiply to give -6 and add up to give 1. The numbers are 3 and -2. So, we can express the quadratic equation as (2x + 3)(x - 1) = 0. Therefore, either 2x + 3 = 0 or x - 1 = 0. Solving for x, we get:

2x = -3 or x = 1

x = -3/2 or x = 1

The quadratic equation can be solved by finding the values of x that make the equation true, which are x = -3/2 or x = 1.

Interpreting the solution, we see that the quadratic equation has two real roots, one negative and one positive.

Problem 1: Solve the quadratic equation 3x^2 - 7x + 2 = 0.

Solution: To solve this quadratic equation, we can try to factorise it. We need to find two numbers that multiply to give 6 and add up to give -7. The numbers are -1 and -6. So, we can express the quadratic equation as (3x - 1)(x - 2) = 0. Therefore, either 3x - 1 = 0 or x - 2 = 0. Solving for x, we get: x = 1/3 or x = 2. The solution for the quadratic equation is x = 1/3 or x = 2.

Problem 2: Solve the quadratic equation 2x^2 - 5x - 12 = 0.

Solution: To solve this quadratic equation, we can use the quadratic formula directly. We substitute the values of a, b, and c into the formula and simplify. x = (-(-5) ± sqrt((-5)^2 - 4(2)(-12))) / 2(2) = (5 ± sqrt(169)) / 4 = (5 ± 13) / 4. Therefore, x = 9/4 or x = -3. The solution for the quadratic equation is x = 9/4 or x = -3.

Problem 3: Solve the quadratic equation x^2 + 10x + 24 = 0.

Solution: To solve this quadratic equation, we can try to factorise it. We need to find two numbers that multiply to give 24 and add up to give 10. The numbers are 6 and 4. So, we can express the quadratic equation as (x + 6)(x + 4) = 0. Therefore, either x + 6 = 0 or x + 4 = 0. Solving for x, we get: x = -6 or x = -4. The solution for the quadratic equation is x = -6 or x = -4.

Problem 4: Solve the quadratic inequality 4x^2 - 3x + 1 > 0.

Solution: To solve this quadratic inequality, we can try to factorise it. We need to find two numbers that multiply to give 4 and add up to give -3/4. There are no such numbers, so we cannot use factorisation. Instead, we can use the quadratic formula to find the roots of the quadratic equation 4x^2 - 3x + 1 = 0. x = (3 ± sqrt(9 - 16))/8. Therefore, x = (3 + sqrt(7))/4 or x = (3 - sqrt(7))/4. Now, we need to consider the sign of the expression (4x^2 - 3x + 1) for values of x between the roots. We can use a table of values or sign chart to do this. We can see that the expression is greater than zero for values of x between the roots. Therefore, the solution for the quadratic inequality is (3 + sqrt(7))/4 < x < (3 - sqrt(7))/4.

Problem 5: Solve the quadratic inequality -2x^2 + 6x - 4 ≤ 0.

Solution: To solve this quadratic inequality, we can divide both sides by -2 to obtain x^2 - 3x + 2 ≥ 0. We can try to factorise this quadratic equation. We need to find two numbers that multiply to give 2 and add up to give -3. The numbers are -1 and -2. So, we can express the quadratic equation as (x - 1)(x - 2) ≤ 0. Therefore, either x - 1 ≤ 0 and x - 2 ≥ 0, or x - 1 ≥ 0 and x - 2 ≤ 0. Solving for x, we get: 1 ≤ x ≤ 2 or x ≤ 1 or x ≥ 2. The solution for the quadratic inequality is x ≤ 1 or x ≥ 2.

Solving a system of equations that have one linear equation and one quadratic equation can be tricky, but fear not! I'll explain it in a way that will be easy for you to understand.

First, let me explain to you what a system of equations is. When two or more equations are solved together, it is known as a system of equations. In this case, we're dealing with two simultaneous equations - one that is linear, meaning it involves only a variable to the first power (like x or y), and another that is quadratic, meaning it involves a variable to the second power (like x^2 or y^2).

To solve such a system of equations, we will use a method called substitution. This method involves taking one of the equations (linear equation) and solving it for one of the variables (either x or y). Then we substitute that expression into the second equation (quadratic equation) and simplify it. This brings us back to a one-variable equation that we can solve.

Let's take an example of a system of equations, x + y + 1 = 0 and x^2 + y^2 = 25.

Step 1: Solve the linear equation for one variable.

We can solve the first equation for x by subtracting y + 1 from both sides to get x = -y - 1.

After obtaining an expression for 'x' as a function of 'y', the next step is to insert or substitute this expression into the quadratic equation.

In the quadratic equation, replace every instance of x with (-y - 1).

So the new equation becomes:

(-y - 1)^2 + y^2 = 25

Simplify it by expanding:

y^2 + 2y + 1 + y^2 = 25

2y^2 + 2y - 24 = 0

Step 3: Solve the quadratic equation.

We now have a standard quadratic equation in one variable (y). We can solve it using the quadratic formula:

y = (-b ± sqrt(b^2-4ac))/2a

where a = 2, b = 2, c = -24. Substituting these values in the formula, we get:

y = 2 or y = -6

Step 4: Find the value of x.

We can use the expression we found for x earlier, x = -y - 1, to get the values of x for both values of y that we found.

When y = 2, x = -2 - 1 = -3. Therefore, the first solution is (-3, 2).

When y = -6, x = -(-6) - 1 = 5. Therefore, the second solution is (5, -6).

Sample Question:

Solve the system of equations: 2x + 3y = 7 and 3x^2 = 4 + 4xy.

Solution:

Given system of equations are:

2x + 3y = 7 ... (1)

3x^2 = 4 + 4xy ... (2)

From equation (1), we can find x in terms of y

2x = 7 - 3y

x = (7 - 3y)/2

Substitute this value of x in equation (2)

3[(7 - 3y)/2]^2 = 4 + 4[(7 - 3y)/2]y

Simplify this to get a quadratic equation in y

27y^2 - 126y + 115 = 0

Solve this equation using the quadratic formula to obtain the values of y

y = 5/9 or y = 23/3

Using the value of y, find the corresponding value of x

When y = 5/9, x = 11/9

When y = 23/3, x = -4/3

Thus, the solutions are (11/9, 5/9) and (-4/3, 23/3).

Interpretation:

By solving the system of equations using the substitution method, we were able to find the coordinates of the two points where the linear equation and the quadratic equation intersect. These two points represent the solutions to the system. Therefore, by using the substitution method, we can find the intersections of any two functions, even if they have different degrees (like linear and quadratic).

Here are five different mathematical problems based on the given information and their solutions, explained in an easy-to-understand way for children:

Problem 1: Solve the system of equations:

4x + 2y = 10

2x^2 – y^2 = 0

Solution:

Let's start by solving the linear equation to get x in terms of y:

4x = 10 - 2y

x = (10 - 2y)/4

Now we can substitute this value of x into the quadratic equation:

2((10 - 2y)/4)^2 - y^2 = 0

Simplify:

(5 - y)^2 - y^2 = 0

25 - 10y = 0

y = 5/2

Plugging this value of y back into the equation for x:

x = (10 - 2(5/2))/4

x = 0

Therefore, the solution to this system of equations is (0, 5/2).

Problem 2: Find the roots of the equation:

2x^2 - 7x + 3 = 0

Solution:

The quadratic formula can be used to determine the value(s) of 'x'. It is written as x = (-b ± the square root of (b squared minus 4ac)) divided by 2a.

In this case, a = 2, b = -7, and c = 3:

x = (7 ± sqrt(49 - 24)) / 4

x = (7 ± sqrt(25)) / 4

x = (7 ± 5) / 4

So x = 3/2 or x = 1.

Therefore, the roots of the equation are x = 3/2

and x = 1.

Problem 3: Simplify the expression:

8a^3b^2 / 4a^2b

Solution:

To simplify this expression, we can cancel out any common factors:

8a^3b^2 / 4a^2b = 2a^(3-2) * b^(2-1)

This simplifies to:

2ab^2

Problem 4: The problem is to determine a value that satisfies the equation for 'x':

x^3 - 5x^2 + 4x + 20 = 0

Solution:

We can start by trying values of x until we find one that makes the equation true. One possible method is to use synthetic division:

-2 | 1 -5 4 20

--- |  -2 14 -36

--- |  1 -7 18

Therefore, the equation factors as:

(x + 2)(x^2 - 7x + 18) = 0

Setting both factors to zero, we get:

x + 2 = 0, so x = -2

x^2 - 7x + 18 = 0, which we can solve using the quadratic formula:

x = (7 ± sqrt(25)) / 2

x = 4 or x = 3

Therefore, the three values of x that satisfy the equation are -2, 3, and 4.

Problem 5: Solve for x and y in the system of equations:

2x + 3y = 15

4x + 5y = 25

Solution:

We can solve this system of equations using the elimination method by multiplying the first equation by -2 and adding the two equations together:

-4x - 6y = -30

4x + 5y = 25

-y = -5

y = 5

Plugging this value of y into either equation:

2x + 3(5) = 15

2x + 15 = 15

2x = 0

x = 0

Therefore, the solution to the system of equations is (0, 5).

Have you ever noticed that some equations have funny little functions inside them? These equations are called quadratic equations in some function of x. It may look scary, but don't worry, I'll explain how to recognize and solve these equations step by step.

To start with, quadratic equations have the form ax^2 + bx + c = 0. In a quadratic equation in some function of x, the function may be different from x^2, such as x^4, x^3 and so on, but it still has the same format of a quadratic equation. Let's take a look at an example: x^4 - 5x^2 + 4 = 0. As you can see, the function inside the equation is x^4, which can be rewritten as (x^2)^2.

To solve this equation, we can let y = x^2, so the equation becomes y^2 - 5y + 4 = 0. Now we have a regular quadratic equation! We can use the quadratic formula or factor the equation to get the roots, which are y = 1 and y = 4. Since y = x^2, we can substitute back and get x^2 = 1 and x^2 = 4, giving us four solutions: x = 1, x = -1, x = 2, and x = -2.

Another example is 6x + x − 1 = 0. This equation has a function of x inside it, which is simply x^1 or just x. To solve this equation, we can combine the like terms to get 7x - 1 = 0. Solving for x, we get x = 1/7 as the only solution.

The last example is a bit trickier: tan^2 x = 1 + tan x. To solve for x, we need to recognize that tan^2 x can be rewritten as sec^2 x - 1 (using a trigonometric identity). Substituting this in, we get sec^2 x - 1 = 1 + tan x. Simplifying, we get sec^2 x - tan x - 2 = 0. Now, we can let y = sec x and rewrite the equation as y^2 - y - 2 = 0, giving us solutions of y = 2 and y = -1. Substituting back, we get sec x = 2 and sec x = -1. However, secant cannot be negative, so the only solution is sec x = 2, which means x = arccos(1/2) or 60 degrees (or 2π/3 radians).

Now, let's try a sample problem: solve 2x^3 - 3x^2 + x - 4 = 0.

To solve this equation, we can let y = x^2 and rewrite the equation as 2y^2 - 3y + 1 - 4 = 0. Simplifying, we get 2y^2 - 3y - 3 = 0. Using the quadratic formula, we get y = (3 ± √(3^2 + 4(2)(3))) / (4(2)) = (3 ± √33) / 4. Since y = x^2, we can substitute back to get x = ±√((3 ± √33) / 2) as two of the solutions.

Interpretation: This shows that when we encounter equations with functions of x, we can use a substitution to turn them into regular quadratic equations that we know how to solve. It also shows that there may be multiple solutions, which we can only find if we substitute back and check.

here are five different mathematical problems, their solutions, and a step-by-step explanation for each problem:

1. Problem: Solve 2x^4 - 7x^2 + 4 = 0.

Solution: Let y = x^2. Then, the equation becomes 2y^2 - 7y + 4 = 0.

The quadratic formula can be applied to solve this quadratic equation:

y = (7 ± √(7^2 - 4(2)(4))) / (4(2)) = (7 ± √9) / 4

y1 = 1 and y2 = 2/4 = 1/2

Substituting back, we get x^2 = 1 and x^2 = 1/2, giving us four solutions:

x = 1, x = -1, x = √(1/2), and x = -√(1/2).

2. Problem: Solve (x^3 + 1)/(x^2 + x) = 3.

Solution: We can begin by cross-multiplying both sides and rearranging to get:

x^3 - 2x^2 + 2x - 1 = 0.

Using synthetic division by testing for factors of 1, we can find that (x - 1) is a factor of the polynomial. This leaves us with x^2 - x + 1 = 0, which has two solutions:

x = (1 ± √3i)/2.

Note that we have complex solutions because of the presence of the imaginary unit i.

3. Problem: Find the slope of the line that passes through the points (-2,-1) and (3,4).

Solution: Using the formula for slope, we have:

m = (y2 - y1)/(x2 - x1) = (4 - (-1))/(3 - (-2)) = 5/5 = 1.

Consequently, the inclination of the straight line that passes through the two points is 1.

4. Problem: Find the midpoint of the line segment that connects the points (-3,2) and (5,6).

Solution: Using the midpoint formula, we have:

(((-3)+5)/2, (2+6)/2) = (1,4).

Therefore, the midpoint of the line segment is (1,4).

5. Problem: A rectangular garden is 10 meters longer than it is wide. Its area is 192 square meters. Find its dimensions.

Solution: Let the width of the garden be x meters. Then, its length is (x+10) meters. The area of the garden is given by:

A