ECZ 2016 · O-Level Paper 1 — Quadratic Functions

For the graph y = 3 − 2x − x², find the coordinates of the turning point.

Diagram for ECZ 2016 · O-Level Paper 1
  • A. (1, 0)
  • B. (−1, 6)
  • C. (−1, 4)
  • D. (−1, −4)

Verified working — step 1

The turning point lies on the axis x = −1. Substituting: y = 3 − 2(−1) − (−1)² = 3 + 2 − 1 = …

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