Quadratic Equations and Linear Inequalities — Concept Maps
NIOS · Class 12 · Mathematics
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Mind map showing the structure, components, and key characteristics of a quadratic equation
The map in words
- Quadratic Equation
- Standard Form
- ax² + bx + c = 0
- Condition: a ≠ 0
- Coefficients
- a: Leading coefficient
- b: Middle coefficient
- c: Constant term
- Characteristics
- Degree 2
- Maximum 2 roots
- Can be real or complex
- Standard Form
Step-by-step flowchart showing the factorization method for solving quadratic equations
The map in words
- Start: ax² + bx + c = 0
- Identify factors of ac
- Find two numbers that multiply to ac and add to b
- Split middle term using these numbers
- Group and factor out common terms
- Write as product of two linear factors
- Set each factor equal to zero
- Solve each linear equation
- Verify solutions
- State the roots
- Verify solutions
- Solve each linear equation
- Set each factor equal to zero
- Write as product of two linear factors
- Group and factor out common terms
- Split middle term using these numbers
- Find two numbers that multiply to ac and add to b
- Identify factors of ac
Flowchart showing the quadratic formula method and how the discriminant determines root nature
The map in words
- Quadratic Equation: ax² + bx + c = 0
- Identify coefficients a, b, c
- Calculate Discriminant D = b² - 4ac
- Value of D?
- D > 0: Two distinct real roots
- Apply formula: x = -b ± √D / 2a
- Calculate the roots
- Apply formula: x = -b ± √D / 2a
- D = 0: Two equal real roots
- D < 0: Two complex conjugate roots
- D > 0: Two distinct real roots
- Value of D?
- Calculate Discriminant D = b² - 4ac
- Identify coefficients a, b, c
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