QUADRATIC EQUATION

The general quadratic equation is expressed as:

Ax 2  Bx  C  0 ,
Where a, b, and c are real numbers and with a ≠ 0. A quadratic equation in x is also
known as a second degree polynomial equation.

B  B 2  4AC
Quadratic formula: x 
2A

Nature of roots:

The discriminant, B  4AC determines the nature of the roots of a quadratic

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equation.

When B  4AC = 0, roots ae real and equal(one root only)

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When B  4AC > 0, roots are real and unequal

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When B  4AC <, roots are imaginary and unequal

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Properties of roots:

Let r1 and r 2 be the roots of a quadratic equation.

B
When the two roots are added: r1  r2 
A

C
When the two roots are added: r1 r2 
A

Pure quadratic equation — is when B = 0. In such case, r1  r2