Lecture 2d: Solving Quadratic Equation Using

Quadratic Formula

Quadratic Formula

The solution of any quadratic equation ax² + bx + c = 0

can be solve using the quadratic formula:
−b ± √ b2−4 ac
x=
2a

Lecture 3: Nature of the Roots of a Quadratic

Equation

Discriminant
The value of the expression b2 – 4ac is called the
discriminant of the quadratic equation
ax² + bx + c = 0.
 It can be used to describe the nature of the
roots of a quadratic equation.
 It can be zero, positive and perfect square,
positive but not perfect square or negative.
Case 1: When b2 – 4ac = 0, then the roots are real
numbers and are equal.
Case 2: When b2 – 4ac > 0 and a perfect square
(positive perfect), then the roots are rational numbers
but are not equal.
Steps on How to solve any Quadratic Equation using Case 3: When b2 – 4ac >0 but not a perfect square
Quadratic Formula (positive but not perfect), then the roots are irrational
1. Transform the quadratic equation into standard numbers and are not equal.
form if necessary.
2. Identify the values of a , b ,∧c in the quadratic Case 4: When b2 – 4ac < 0 (negative), then the equation
equation. has no real roots.
3. Substitute the values of a , b ,∧c to the
Examples:
equation:
−b ± √ b2−4 ac 1. Describe the roots of x 2−4 x+4=0
x=
2a 2. Determine the nature of the roots of
2
4. Simplify the result if possible. x + 7 x +10=0
3. Describe the roots of x 2+ 6 x+3=0
Examples: 4. Determine the nature of the roots of
1. Find the solutions of the equation 2
x + 2 x +5=0
2
2 x +3 x=27 using the quadratic formula.
2. Find the solutions of x 2−6 x−41=0 using Steps on How to Determine the Nature of the Roots of
quadratic formula. a Quadratic Equation
1. Transform the quadratic equation into
standard form if necessary.
2. Identify the values of a , b ,∧c in the
quadratic equation.
3. Substitute the values of a , b ,∧c to the
equation D=¿ b2 – 4ac
4. Determine the nature of the roots based
on its determinants.