4 Questions
What are the roots of a quadratic equation in the form $ax^2 + bx + c = 0$ called?
Solutions
What is the standard form of a quadratic equation?
$ax^2 + bx + c = 0$
What does the discriminant of a quadratic equation determine?
The nature of the roots
In a quadratic equation, when the discriminant is negative, what can be said about the roots?
They are complex and conjugate
Study Notes
Quadratic Equations
- The roots of a quadratic equation in the form $ax^2 + bx + c = 0$ are called solutions or zeros.
- The standard form of a quadratic equation is $ax^2 + bx + c = 0$, where $a$, $b$, and $c$ are constants, and $a ≠ 0$.
Discriminant of a Quadratic Equation
- The discriminant of a quadratic equation is a value that determines the nature of the roots.
- The discriminant is represented by the symbol $Δ$ (delta) and is calculated as $b^2 - 4ac$.
- The discriminant determines the number and nature of the roots of a quadratic equation.
Nature of Roots
- When the discriminant is negative, the roots of the quadratic equation are complex and non-real.
- In this case, there are no real solutions to the equation.
This quiz covers the standard form of a quadratic equation, the terminology for the roots of a quadratic equation, and the role of the discriminant in determining the nature of the roots. Test your knowledge on the fundamental concepts of quadratic equations.
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