Solving Quadratic Systems of Equations

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What is a quadratic equation?

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A quadratic equation is a polynomial equation of the form ax² + bx + c = 0, where a, b, and c are constants and a ≠ 0.

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What does it mean to solve a system of equations?

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To solve a system of equations means to find the values of the variables that satisfy all equations in the system simultaneously.

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What are the possible types of solutions for a quadratic system?

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1. No solution 2. One solution 3. Two solutions 4. Infinitely many solutions.

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What is the graphical representation of a quadratic equation?

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The graphical representation of a quadratic equation is a parabola.

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How can you determine the number of solutions in a quadratic system?

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The number of solutions can be determined by analyzing the intersection points of the graphs of the equations.

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What does it mean if a system has no solution?

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A system has no solution if the graphs of the equations do not intersect, indicating that there are no common values for the variables.

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What does it mean if a system has infinitely many solutions?

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A system has infinitely many solutions if the equations represent the same line or curve, resulting in overlapping graphs.

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What is the significance of the discriminant in a quadratic equation?

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The discriminant (b² - 4ac) determines the nature of the roots: if positive, two real solutions; if zero, one real solution; if negative, no real solutions.

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How do you find the vertex of a parabola represented by a quadratic equation?

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The vertex can be found using the formula (-b/2a, f(-b/2a)) where f(x) is the quadratic function.

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What is the standard form of a quadratic equation?

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The standard form of a quadratic equation is y = ax² + bx + c.