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Ax BXC: Quadratic Equation
Ax BXC: Quadratic Equation
Ax BXC: Quadratic Equation
Standard Form
ax 2 + bx + c = 0
The value of variable x is called the root of the equation. A quadratic equation has got two roots.
b b 2 4ac x= 2a
Relation between Roots and Coefficients
ax 2 + bx + c = 0
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Note: If one root is m + n , then the other root will be m n . If a = c , then roots are reci rocal to each other. If b = 0 , then roots are equal in !agnitude but o osite in sign. b If c = 0 , then one root is 0 and other root will be . a b = 0 and c = 0 If , then both roots are 0. c If a + b + c = 0 , then one root is " and other root will be . a
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(f an! equation which is arranged in order of magnitude of the $ower of x) the magnitudes of the coefficients of the terms equidistant from the beginning and the end are equal then the above method is followed"
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