Solving Quadratic Equations by using Formula

Solving Quadratic Equations by using Formula

Secondary 3

If \(a{{x}^{2}}+bx+c=0\) , where where \(a,b\) and \(c\) are real numbers and \(a\ne 0\), then the solutions are given by

\(x=\frac{-b\pm \sqrt{{{b}^{2}}-4ac}}{2a}\)

This formula for solving quadratic equations is usually used when the quadratic expression cannot be factorised easily.

Tip:

Always express the quadratic equation in the general form \(a{{x}^{2}}+bx+c=0\) so that the correct value for \(a,b\) and \(c\) can be substituted into the formula.

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Answer:x = (-b +/- sqrt(b^2 - 4ac))/(2a).

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