This key facts covers Key Patterns within Quadratic Inequalities for GCSE Mathematics. Revise Quadratic Inequalities in Algebra for GCSE Mathematics with 10 exam-style questions and 2 flashcards. This topic appears less often, but it can still be a useful differentiator on mixed-topic papers. It is section 3 of 5 in this topic. Use this key facts to connect the idea to the wider topic before moving on to questions and flashcards.
Topic position
Section 3 of 5
Practice
10 questions
Recall
2 flashcards
Key Patterns
For a positive parabola (∪ shape) with roots at a and b (where a < b):
| Inequality | Solution | Region |
|---|---|---|
| y > 0 | x < a OR x > b | Outside the roots |
| y < 0 | a < x < b | Between the roots |
Keep building this topic
Read this section alongside the surrounding pages in Quadratic Inequalities. That gives you the full topic sequence instead of a single isolated revision point.
Practice Questions for Quadratic Inequalities
For a positive (U-shaped) parabola with roots at x = 2 and x = 5, the expression is negative (below the x-axis) for which values of x?
Explain what the solution set of x² + 2x + 5 > 0 is, justifying your answer using the discriminant.
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