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* Discriminant (∆) = 𝑏 − 4𝑎𝑐

If discriminant (∆ < 0) = have no real root = graph no x-intercept
If discriminant (∆ = 0) = have double real root (only one root) = graph have 1 x-intercept
If discriminant (∆ > 0) = have 2 real root = graph 2 x-intercept
*記住要轉去general form 先sub
(solve the equation = find the root)
Example: Form a quadratic equation in x with roots –2 and 4.
Sum of root: 2, product of root: -8
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𝑥 − (𝑠𝑢𝑚 𝑜𝑓 𝑟𝑜𝑜𝑡)𝑥 + (𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑑𝑢𝑐𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝑟𝑜𝑜𝑡) = 0
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Ans: 𝑥 − 2𝑥 − 8 = 0
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1. In each of the following, form a quadratic equation in x from the given roots.
(a) 0, 6
(b) –2, 8

Write down the sum of roots and the product of roots.

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1. 4𝑥 + 3x – 5 = 0

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2. If the sum of roots of the equation 2𝑥 + kx – 11 = 0 is 5, find the value of k.

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3. If the product of roots of the equation k𝑥 – 6x + 9 = 0 (where k ≠ 0) is –3, find the value of k.

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4. If the product of roots of the equation k𝑥 – 3x + k + 8 = 0 (where k ≠ 0) is 5, find the value of k.