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CHAPTER ROOTS QUADRATIC EQUATIONS

SUBJECT & GRADE ADDITIONAL MATHEMATICS IGCSE

TYPE OF AFL KNOWLEGDE AND UNDERSTANDING & COMMUNICATION IN MATHS

1. Understand the concept of quadratic equations and its roots.

W.A.L.T.
2. Form the quadratic equations when the roots are known.

At the end of the lessons, the student should be able to:

1. Recognise the properties of quadratic equations.

2. Write quadratic equations in its general form
𝑎𝑥 2 + 𝑏𝑥 + 𝑐
W.I.L.F. 3. Solve quadratic equations by completing the square and using
the formula.
4. Write quadratic equations in the following form:

5. Calculate the sum of roots and the product of roots.

W.O.L.F.
SUBMIT :

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 NOTES

1. The equation 𝑥 2 − 4𝑥 − 1 = 2𝑘(𝑥 − 5), where k is a constant, has two

equal roots. Find the possible values of k.
2. Find the range of values of k for which the equation 2𝑥 2 + 5𝑥 + 3 − 𝑘 = 0
has two real and distinct roots.
3. The equation 𝑥 2 − 𝑥(2𝑥 + 𝑝) + 3 = 0 has equal roots. Find the values of p.
4. Find the values of p for which the equation (2𝑝 + 3)𝑥 2 + (4𝑝 − 12)𝑥 +
16𝑝 + 1 = 0 has coincident roots.
[coincident roots = repeated roots = equal roots]

KEY

Q1
Q2

Q3 ±𝟔
Q4