MATH 100E – COLLEGE MATHEMATICS 1ST SEMESTER 2020-2021

Quadratic Equation
A quadratic equation is an equation of the second degree, meaning it contains at least one term that is
squared. The standard form is ax² + bx + c = 0 with a, b, and c being constants, or numerical coefficients,
and x is an unknown variable. One absolute rule is that the first constant "a" cannot be a zero.

General Equation Ax2 + Bx + C = 0

Quadratic Equation - B± B2  4 AC
x=
2A
B2 – 4AC

If B2 – 4AC > 0, it has two

unequal roots
Discriminant If B2 – 4AC = 0, it has a double
root
If B2 – 4AC < 0, it has no real
solution or roots are complex
numbers.
B
Sum of Roots x1 + x 2 = 
A
C
Product of Roots x1 • x 2 =
A

Example:

1. Find the roots of the equation 2x2 – x – 1 = 0

Solution:

2x2 – x – 1 = 0
(2x + 1) (x – 1) = 0

2x + 1 = 0 x–1=0
x = -1/2 x=1

Therefore, the roots are -1/2 & 1

2. Solve the value of k in the equation x2 + kx + 18 = 0, given that one root is twice the other.

Solution:
x2 = 2x1
18
x1 • 2 x 1 =
1
2x12 = 18
x12 =9
x1 = ±3

if x1 = 3:

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MATH 100E – COLLEGE MATHEMATICS 1ST SEMESTER 2020-2021

k
x1 + x2 = -
1
3 + 2(3) = -k
3 + 6 = -k
-k = 9
k = -9

if x1 = -3:
k
x1 + x2 = -
1
-3 + 2(-3) = -k
-3 + (-6) = -k
-k = -9
k=9

y+ 3 6
3. Evaluate: =
3 y
Solution:

y+ 3 6
=
3 y
2
y + 3y = 18
y2 3y – 18 = 0
(y – 3 ) (y + 6) = 0
y–3=0 y+6=0
y=3 y = -6

Therefore, the roots are 3 & -6

PREPARED BY: ENGR. LARRY ANGELO R. CAÑETE

MATH 100E – COLLEGE MATHEMATICS 1ST SEMESTER 2020-2021

Reference:
1. https://examples.yourdictionary.com/examples-of-quadratic-equation.html

PREPARED BY: ENGR. LARRY ANGELO R. CAÑETE