ECZ 2014 · O-Level Paper 1 — Quadratic Functions

Given that y = kx² − 1, where k is a constant, and that y = 17 when x = 3, find the value of k.

  • A. 2
  • B. 169
  • C. 18
  • D. 6

Verified working — step 1

Substitute: 17 = k × 3² − 1 = 9k − 1. So 9k = 18 and k = …

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