Roots of Quadratic Equations (Worksheet)

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Roots of quadratic equations Name:______________________

Worksheet
Classe:_____________________

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For the quadratic equation 𝑎𝑥 + 𝑏𝑥 + 𝑐 = 0 ,
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If 𝑏 − 4𝑎𝑐 > 0, the roots are real and unequal.
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If 𝑏 − 4𝑎𝑐 = 0, the roots are real and equal.
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If 𝑏 − 4𝑎𝑐 < 0, the roots are unreal (complex).
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Where, 𝑏 − 4𝑎𝑐 is the discriminant of the quadratic equation which denoted
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by ∆. That is ∆ = 𝑏 − 4𝑎𝑐.

1. Find the nature of the roots using the discriminant.


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a) 𝑥 − 2𝑥 + 10 = 0 b) 𝑥 + 2𝑥 + 3 = 0

𝑎= , 𝑏= , 𝑐= 𝑎= , 𝑏= , 𝑐=

∆= ∆=

Conclusion: Conclusion:

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c) 𝑘 + 4𝑘 + 4 = 0 d) 5𝑘 + 2𝑘 − 3 = 0

𝑎= , 𝑏= , 𝑐= 𝑎= , 𝑏= , 𝑐=

∆= ∆=

Conclusion: Conclusion:

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e) 2𝑟 +9=0 f) 4𝑟 − 3𝑟 + 2 = 0

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𝑎= , 𝑏= , 𝑐= 𝑎= , 𝑏= , 𝑐=

∆= ∆=

Conclusion: Conclusion:

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g) 2𝑚 − 4𝑚 − 3 = 0 h) 𝑚 + 6𝑚 + 10 = 0

𝑎= , 𝑏= , 𝑐= 𝑎= , 𝑏= , 𝑐=

∆= ∆=

Conclusion: Conclusion:

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i) 4𝑥 − 4𝑥 + 5 = 0 j) 4𝑥 + 4𝑥 + 17 = 0

𝑎= , 𝑏= , 𝑐= 𝑎= , 𝑏= , 𝑐=

∆= ∆=

Conclusion: Conclusion:

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k) 𝑝 − 2𝑝 + 3 = 0 l) 𝑝 − 2𝑝 + 3 = 0

𝑎= , 𝑏= , 𝑐= 𝑎= , 𝑏= , 𝑐=

∆= ∆=

Conclusion: Conclusion:

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The roots of the quadratic equation 𝑎𝑥 + 𝑏𝑥 + 𝑐 = 0 are given by
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−𝑏+ 𝑏 −4𝑎𝑐 −𝑏− 𝑏 −4𝑎𝑐
𝑥1 = 2𝑎
and 𝑥2 = 2𝑎

2. Solve each quadratic equation.


2 2
a) 𝑥 − 4𝑥 − 3 = 0 b) 𝑥 − 10𝑥 + 3 = 0

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c) 𝑝 − 4𝑝 + 8 = 0 d) 𝑝 − 6𝑝 + 10 = 0

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e) 𝑚 + 2𝑚 + 1 = 0 f) 𝑚 − 1 = 0

2 2
g) 𝑟 + 1 = 0 h) 𝑟 − 4𝑟 + 5 = 0

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2 2
i) − 6𝑥 + 2𝑥 + 1 = 0 j) 𝑥 + 2𝑥 + 3 = 0

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k) 𝑥 − 6𝑥 + 12 = 0 l) 3𝑥 − 9𝑥 − 7 = 0

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3. For what values of 𝑐 does the equation 2𝑥 + 3𝑥 + 𝑐 = 0 have
imaginary roots?

a) The equation has imaginary roots when____________________

b) Solve the inequality.

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