Quadratic Equations

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Concept #1 - Introduction to quadratic equations
An equation of the form ax^2+bx+c = 0 where a ≠ 0 and a, b, c belongs to R.

Learning objectives
converting verbal statement into equations.

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Learning objectives

 * 1) To distinguish between pure & adfected equations among the given equations.
 * 2) Standard forms of pure & adfected quadratic equations.

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Concept #3 What is the solution of a quadratic equation
The roots of the Quadratic Equation which satisfy the equation

Learning objectives

 * 1) x=k is a solution of the quadratic equation if k satisfies the quadratic equation
 * 2) Any quadratic equation has at most two roots.
 * 3) The roots form the solution set of quadratic equation.

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Concept #4Methods of solution
Different methods of finding the solution to a quadratic equation
 * 1) Factorisation method
 * 2) Completing the square method
 * 3) Formula method
 * 4) Graphical method.

Learning objectives

 * 1) Solving quadratic equation by factorisation method
 * 2) Solving quadratic equation by completing the square method
 * 3) Deriving formula to find the roots of quadratic equation.
 * 4) Solving quadratic equation by using formula.
 * 5) Solving quadratic equation graphically.

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Concept #5Nature of roots
The roots of a quadratic equation can be real & equal, real & distinct or imaginary. Nature of roots depends on the values of b^-4ac.

Learning objectives

 * 1) To find the discriminant & interpret the nature of the roots of the given quadratic equation.

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Concept #6applications
Solving problems based on quadratic equations.

Learning objectives
By applying the methods of solving quadratic equations, finding the solutions to real life situations.

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=Hints for difficult problems = p^3+q^3 Pre requisites: Interpretation of the Problem: Concepts: Algorithm: Consider the equation 2a^2-4a+1=0 Here a=2,b=-4 & c=1 If p & q are the roots of the quadratic equation then p+q=-b/a=-(-4)/2=2 pq=c/a=1/2 Therefore, p^3+q^3=(p+q)^3-3pq(p+q) =(2)^3-3(1/2)(2)       =8-3        =5
 * 1) If P & q are the roots of the equation 2a^-4a+1=0 find the value of
 * 1) Standard form of quadratic equation
 * 2) Formula to find the sum & product of quadratic equation
 * 3) Knowledge of using appropriate identity
 * 1) Compare the equation with standard form and identify the values of a,b,c
 * 2) To find the sum of the roots of the quadratic equation using the formula
 * 3) To find the product of the roots of the equation
 * 4) Using the identity & rewriting p^3+q^3 as (p+q)^3-3pq(p+q)
 * 5) Substitute the values of m+n & mn in (p+q)^3-3pq(p+q)
 * 6) Simplification
 * 1) Formula to find the sum and product of the roots of the quadratic equation
 * 2) Identity (a+b)^3=a^3+b^3+3ab(a+b)

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