Solving Linear and Quadratic Equations Graphically

Grade Learning Objective R A G

6a I can solve simultaneous linear equations graphically
7b I can solve a quadratic equation graphically when it is
equal to an integer.
8a I can solve a quadratic equation graphically when it is
equal to a linear function.

In each case below use the graph to solve the equations, showing clearly how you have
done so.
Section 1 – solving simultaneous linear equations graphically
Question 1 Question 2
On the axes below plot the graphs: On the axes below plot the graphs:
𝑦 = 3𝑥 − 4 𝑦 = 2𝑥 − 1
𝑦 = 1 − 2𝑥 𝑥+𝑦=5

Use the graphs to solve the equations Use the graphs to solve the equations
simultaneously. simultaneously.
 Section 2 – solving a quadratic that is equal to an integer
Question 1 Question 2
On the grid below draw the graph of
Below is the graph of 𝑦 = 𝑥 2 − 𝑥 − 6:
𝑦 = 𝑥 2 + 2𝑥 − 3

Use the graph to solve the following, Use the graph to solve the following,
showing clearly what you have done: showing clearly what you have done:
𝑥2 − 𝑥 − 6 = 0 𝑥 2 + 2𝑥 − 3 = 0

𝑥 2 − 𝑥 − 6 = −4 𝑥 2 + 2𝑥 − 3 = 2

Use your graph to solve 𝑥 2 − 𝑥 − 12 = 0 Use your graph to solve 𝑥 2 + 2𝑥 = 0

 Section 3 – solving a quadratic and linear equation simultaneously using graphs
Question 1 Question 2
Below is the graph of 𝑦 = 𝑥 2 − 5𝑥 + 6: Below is the graph of 𝑦 = 𝑥 2 + 3𝑥 + 2:

Use your graph to estimate a solution to: Use your graph to solve:
𝑥 2 − 5𝑥 + 6 = 2𝑥 − 1 𝑥 2 + 3𝑥 + 2 = 𝑥 + 2

By drawing a linear graph solve: By drawing a linear graph estimate a

𝑥 2 − 6𝑥 + 5 = 0 solution to:
2
𝑥 + 4𝑥 − 1 = 0