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Quadratic Equations

ICSE · Class 11 · Mathematics

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1. Basic Meaning and Standard Form

  • A quadratic equation has the form ax^2 + bx + c = 0, where a does not equal 0.
  • The coefficients a, b, and c may be real or complex numbers.
  • The values of x that satisfy the equation are called roots.
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2. Discriminant and Nature of Roots

  • The discriminant is D = b^2 - 4ac.
  • For real coefficients, the sign of D decides the nature of roots.
  • If D > 0, the roots are real and distinct.
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3. Graph of a Quadratic Function

  • The graph of y = ax^2 + bx + c is a parabola.
  • The vertex is V(-b/(2a), -D/(4a)).
  • If a > 0, the parabola opens upwards.
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4. Roots and Coefficients

  • If alpha and beta are roots of ax^2 + bx + c = 0, then alpha + beta = -b/a.
  • If alpha and beta are roots of ax^2 + bx + c = 0, then alpha beta = c/a.
  • A quadratic equation can be formed from its roots.

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An equation of the form ax^2+bx+c=0The values of x that satisfyA polynomial equation has at leastThe roots of ax^2+bx+c=0 are givenThe discriminant is D = b^2

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