Quadratic formula and discriminant

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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 solutions of a quadratic equation ax² + bx + c = 0.

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What is the discriminant in a quadratic equation?

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The discriminant is the part of the quadratic formula under the square root, given by b² - 4ac, which determines the nature of the roots.

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What does a positive discriminant indicate?

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A positive discriminant indicates that the quadratic equation has two distinct real solutions.

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What does a negative discriminant indicate?

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A negative discriminant indicates that the quadratic equation has no real solutions, only complex solutions.

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What does a discriminant of zero indicate?

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A discriminant of zero indicates that the quadratic equation has exactly one real solution, also known as a repeated or double root.

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How do you calculate the discriminant for the equation 2x² + 3x - 5?

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The discriminant is calculated as b² - 4ac = (3)² - 4(2)(-5) = 9 + 40 = 49.

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What is the significance of the vertex in a quadratic function?

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The vertex represents the maximum or minimum point of the quadratic function, depending on the direction of the parabola.

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How can you determine the axis of symmetry for a quadratic function?

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The axis of symmetry can be found using the formula x = -b/(2a) from the quadratic equation ax² + bx + c.

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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 ax² + bx + c = 0, where a, b, and c are constants and a ≠ 0.

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What is the relationship between the coefficients and the roots of a quadratic equation?

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The sum of the roots is -b/a and the product of the roots is c/a, according to Vieta's formulas.