Quadratic Equations

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What is the highest degree of a quadratic equation?

  • 2 (correct)
  • 0
  • 1
  • 3

Which of the following is the general form of a quadratic equation?

  • ax^2 + bx + c = 0 (correct)
  • ax^3 + bx^2 + cx + d = 0
  • ax + b + c = 0
  • ax + b = 0

In a quadratic equation, what is the term 'a' called?

  • Linear coefficient
  • Constant term
  • Free term
  • Quadratic coefficient (correct)

What are the solutions to a quadratic equation also known as?

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The roots of a quadratic equation graphically correspond to what feature of a parabola?

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Which method involves transforming a quadratic equation into the form (x + h)^2 = k?

<p>Completing the square (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula for the discriminant (Δ) of a quadratic equation?

<p>b^2 - 4ac (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If the discriminant (Δ) is greater than 0, what does it indicate about the roots of the quadratic equation?

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Which of the following is a step in the 'completing the square' method?

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The x-coordinate of the vertex of a parabola is given by which formula?

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What do Vieta's formulas relate?

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According to Vieta's formulas, what is the sum of the roots (x1 + x2) of the quadratic equation ax^2 + bx + c = 0?

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In which field is projectile motion modeled by a quadratic equation?

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If a quadratic equation has Δ = 0, how many real roots does it have?

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What transformation is achieved by replacing x with (x - h) in a quadratic equation?

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What should you always do before solving a quadratic equation?

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What type of numbers are the roots if the discriminant is negative?

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What is a common mistake to avoid when solving quadratic equations?

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Before selecting a method to solve a quadratic equation, what should you do?

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What real-world application involves using quadratic equations to ensure structural stability?

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Flashcards

Quadratic Equation

A polynomial equation of degree two, generally expressed as ax^2 + bx + c = 0, where a ≠ 0.

Roots/Zeros of a Quadratic Equation

Values of 'x' that satisfy the quadratic equation ax^2 + bx + c = 0, graphically represented as x-intercepts.

Solving by Factoring

Expressing ax^2 + bx + c as a product of two linear factors (px + q)(rx + s) to find solutions.

Completing the Square

Transforming the quadratic equation into the form (x + h)^2 = k to easily isolate x.

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Quadratic Formula

x = (-b ± √(b^2 - 4ac)) / (2a). A direct formula to find the roots of any quadratic equation.

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Discriminant

Δ = b^2 - 4ac, determines the nature and number of roots of a quadratic equation.

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Discriminant and Nature of Roots

If Δ > 0, there are two distinct real roots; if Δ = 0, one real root (repeated); if Δ < 0, two complex roots.

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Vieta's Formulas

x1 + x2 = -b/a (sum of roots); x1 * x2 = c/a (product of roots), relates coefficients to roots.

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Axis of Symmetry

The vertical line x = -b / (2a) that passes through the vertex of the parabola.

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Vertex of a Parabola

The point (x, y) on the parabola where it reaches its maximum or minimum value, located at x = -b / (2a).

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Shifting Quadratic Equations

Replacing x with (x - h) in the equation shifts the graph horizontally.

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Scaling Quadratic Equations

Multiplying 'x' by a constant scales the graph horizontally, altering its width.

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