ECZ 2021 · O-Level Paper 1 — Quadratic Functions

The diagram below shows the graph of y = (-x + 2)(x - 5). The graph cuts the x-axis at A and B. Find the (ii) maximum value of y.

Diagram for ECZ 2021 · O-Level Paper 1
  • A. 4
  • B. 92
  • C. 94
  • D. -2.25

Verified working — step 1

The roots are x = 2 and x = 5.

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