what is the formula for quadratic equation?
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In algebra, a quadratic equation is any equation that can be rearranged in standard form as ax^{2}+bx+c=0 where x represents an unknown, and a, b, and c represent known numbers, where a ≠ 0. If a = 0, then the equation is linear, not quadratic, as there is no ax^2 term
Formulas for Solving Quadratic Equations
1. The roots of the quadratic equation: x = (-b ± √D)/2a, where D = b2 – 4ac
2. Nature of roots:
D > 0, roots are real and distinct (unequal)
D = 0, roots are real and equal (coincident)
D < 0, roots are imaginary and unequal
3. The roots (α + iβ), (α – iβ) are the conjugate pair of each other.
4. Sum and Product of roots: If α and β are the roots of a quadratic equation, then
S = α+β= -b/a = coefficient of x/coefficient of x2
P = αβ = c/a = constant term/coefficient of x2
5. Quadratic equation in the form of roots: x2 – (α+β)x + (αβ) = 0
6. The quadratic equations a1x2 + b1x + c1 = 0 and a2x2 + b2x + c2 = 0 have;
One common root if (b1c2 – b2c1)/(c1a2 – c2a1) = (c1a2 – c2a1)/(a1b2 – a2b1)
Both roots common if a1/a2 = b1/b2 = c1/c2
7. In quadratic equation ax2 + bx + c = 0 or [(x + b/2a)2 – D/4a2]
If a > 0, minimum value = 4ac – b2/4a at x = -b/2a.
If a < 0, maximum value 4ac – b2/4a at x= -b/2a.
8. If α, β, γ are roots of cubic equation ax3 + bx2 + cx + d = 0, then, α + β + γ = -b/a, αβ + βγ + λα = c/a, and αβγ = -d/a
9. A quadratic equation becomes an identity (a, b, c = 0) if the equation is satisfied by more than two numbers i.e. having more than two roots or solutions either real or complex.