Quadratic Roots

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What is a quadratic equation?

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A quadratic equation is a polynomial equation of degree 2, typically in the form ax² + bx + c = 0, where a, b, and c are constants and a ≠ 0.

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What are the roots of a quadratic equation?

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The roots of a quadratic equation are the values of x that satisfy the equation, meaning they make the equation equal to zero.

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What is the quadratic formula?

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The quadratic formula is x = (-b ± √(b² - 4ac)) / (2a), used to find the roots of a quadratic equation.

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What does it mean for a quadratic to have no real solutions?

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A quadratic has no real solutions when the discriminant (b² - 4ac) is less than zero, indicating that the graph does not intersect the x-axis.

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What are x-intercepts?

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X-intercepts are the points where the graph of a function crosses the x-axis, corresponding to the roots of the equation.

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How can you find the roots of a quadratic graphically?

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You can find the roots of a quadratic graphically by identifying the points where the parabola intersects the x-axis.

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What is the vertex of a parabola?

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The vertex of a parabola is the highest or lowest point on the graph, depending on whether it opens upwards or downwards.

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What is the axis of symmetry in a quadratic function?

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The axis of symmetry is a vertical line that divides the parabola into two mirror-image halves, given by the formula x = -b/(2a).

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What is the significance of the discriminant?

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

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What are the zeroes of a function?

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The zeroes of a function are the values of x for which the function equals zero, synonymous with the roots of the equation.