Lesson Worksheet: Solving Quadratic Equations Iteratively Mathematics

In this worksheet, we will practice solving quadratic equations using an iterative process.

Q1:

The equation of the following graph is 𝑦=𝑥+8𝑥14. Use the iterative formula 𝑥=14𝑥8, starting with 𝑥=3, to find the smallest root of the equation 𝑥+8𝑥14=0 to 4 decimal places.

Q2:

The equation of the following graph is 𝑦=𝑥+3𝑥9. Use the iterative formula 𝑥=9𝑥3, starting with 𝑥=5, to find the negative root of the equation 𝑥+3𝑥9=0 to 4 decimal places.

Q3:

The equation of the following graph is 𝑦=𝑥+5𝑥13.

Use the iterative formula 𝑥=135+𝑥, starting with 𝑥=2, to find the positive root of the equation 𝑥+5𝑥13=0 to 4 decimal places.

Use the iterative formula 𝑥=13𝑥5, starting with 𝑥=7, to find the negative root of the equation 𝑥+5𝑥13=0 to 4 decimal places.

Q4:

The equation of the following graph is 𝑦=𝑥8𝑥+8. Use the iterative formula 𝑥=88𝑥, starting with 𝑥=7, to find the largest root of the equation 𝑥8𝑥+8=0 to 4 decimal places.

Q5:

The equation of the following graph is 𝑦=𝑥2𝑥+7. Use the iterative formula 𝑥=7𝑥+2, starting with 𝑥=2, to find the positive root of the equation 𝑥2𝑥+7=0 to 4 decimal places.

Q6:

What type of quadratic roots does the iterative method find?

  • AReal roots
  • BComplex roots
  • CAll of the above

Q7:

True or False: For a quadratic equation whose roots are real and distinctive, we can always find both roots with the same iterative formula.

  • ATrue
  • BFalse

Q8:

True or False: We can find the roots of any quadratic equation by using the same iterative formula.

  • ATrue
  • BFalse

Q9:

The equation of the given graph is 𝑦=𝑥3𝑥17. Use the iterative formula 𝑥=17𝑥3, starting with 𝑥=3, to find the 𝑥-coordinate of one of the intersections of the curve with the 𝑥-axis to 3 decimal places.

Q10:

Consider the function 𝑓(𝑥)=𝑥+2𝑥11, which of the following iterative formulae can be used to find a solution to the equation 𝑦=𝑥+2𝑥11, given an appropriate value for 𝑥.

  • A𝑥=11𝑥+2
  • B𝑥=11𝑥+2
  • C𝑥=11𝑥+2
  • D𝑥=11𝑥2
  • E𝑥=𝑥+2𝑥11

Practice Means Progress

Boost your grades with free daily practice questions. Download Nagwa Practice today!

scan me!

Nagwa uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. Learn more about our Privacy Policy.