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0606/23 May/Jun 2025, Question 1: Quadratic Inequalities

Cambridge IGCSE Additional Mathematics 0606 · Paper 23 (Calculator) · Calculator · 2 marks

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The question, in short

Solve the inequality (x + 2)(4x − 5) ≤ 0 for x.

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Solution · 2 marks

  1. 1Critical values: x = −2 and x = 5/4
  2. 2The quadratic is ≤ 0 between its roots
  3. 3−2 ≤ x ≤ 5/4

Answer−2 ≤ x ≤ 5/4

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