(a) Complete the table below for y = 8 - 10x - 3x².

(a) Complete the table below for y = 8 - 10x - 3x².

(b) On the grid provided, draw the graph of y = 8 - 10x -3x²
(c) State the equation of the line of symmetry of y = 8 - 10x - 3x²
(d) Use your graph to solve:
(i) 3x²+ 10x - 8 = 0
(ii) 3x²+ 11x + 6 = 0

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sharon kalunda answered the question on May 9, 2019 at 09:21

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