For a quadratic equation of the form \(y = k{(x - a)^2} + b\), the following diagram shows the main properties: If k > 0, the vertex is a minimum turning point If k < 0, the vertex is a maximum ...

Sometimes we have to form quadratic equations to help us solve problems. Dave has a box which has one side of length (\({x}\) – 3) and another side of length (\({x}\) + 2). Find an expression fo ...