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Roots of a quadratic equation

Sabih Siddiqui 0313-2344852


The roots of a quadratic function are the value(s) of 𝑥𝑥 for which 𝑓𝑓(𝑥𝑥) = 0
The quadratic equation can then be solved by either factorising, completing the square or using the
quadratic formula for 𝑎𝑎𝑥𝑥 2 + 𝑏𝑏𝑏𝑏 + 𝑐𝑐 = 0
−𝑏𝑏 ± √𝑏𝑏 2 − 4𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎
𝑥𝑥 =
2𝑎𝑎
2
𝑏𝑏 − 4𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎 is called the discriminant (𝐷𝐷) and describes the nature of the roots.

If a quadratic equation is
Nature of Intersection of 𝑦𝑦 = 𝑎𝑎𝑥𝑥 2 + 𝑏𝑏𝑏𝑏 + 𝑐𝑐
Condition formed by equating a curve
Roots with the 𝑥𝑥 −axis

 
and a line
Two real
2
The graph cuts the 𝑥𝑥 −axis at two Line intersects the curve at
and distinct points two distinct points
distinct
𝑏𝑏 2 − 4𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎 > 0

roots

Two real The graph touches the 𝑥𝑥 −axis Line is a tangent to the curve
𝑏𝑏 2 − 4𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎 = 0

and equal

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roots below the 𝑥𝑥 −axis curve


𝑏𝑏 2 − 4𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎 < 0

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