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[Foundation and Higher] Find approximate quadratic solutions using a graph.

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Solving equations and inequalities

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Quadratic equations

AQA GCSE MathematicsAlgebra

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[Foundation and Higher] Find approximate quadratic solutions using a graph. is assessed within Solving equations and inequalities. Quadratic graphical solutions use a parabola, so the answer may involve two roots, one repeated root, or no real crossing. The solution should state which line or axis is being intersected, then read each x-value from the graph to an appropriate accuracy. This is not the same as solving a linear equation from a graph because the curved shape changes the number and position of solutions. For exam answers, show the chosen representation, calculation step or graph reading before giving the final value.

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  • Quadratic equations common mistake 1: Show the method first, then give the final answer in the required form. Apply this directly to Quadratic equations.

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