Quadratic functions and graphs

There are 17 NRICH Mathematical resources connected to Quadratic functions and graphs
Grid Points on Hyperbolas
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Grid points on hyperbolas

Age
16 to 18
Challenge level
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Find a condition which determines whether the hyperbola y^2 - x^2 = k contains any points with integer coordinates.
Converse
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Converse

Age
14 to 16
Challenge level
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Clearly if a, b and c are the lengths of the sides of an equilateral triangle then a^2 + b^2 + c^2 = ab + bc + ca. Is the converse true?
Consecutive Squares
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Consecutive squares

Age
14 to 16
Challenge level
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The squares of any 8 consecutive numbers can be arranged into two sets of four numbers with the same sum. True of false?
More Parabolic Patterns
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More parabolic patterns

Age
14 to 18
Challenge level
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The illustration shows the graphs of twelve functions. Three of them have equations y=x^2, x=y^2 and x=-y^2+2. Find the equations of all the other graphs.
Integral Inequality
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Integral inequality

Age
16 to 18
Challenge level
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An inequality involving integrals of squares of functions.
' Tis Whole
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' tis whole

Age
14 to 18
Challenge level
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Take a few whole numbers away from a triangle number. If you know the mean of the remaining numbers can you find the triangle number and which numbers were removed?
spaces for exploration
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Spaces for exploration

Alf Coles writes about how he tries to create 'spaces for exploration' for the students in his classrooms.