Quadratic equations and their solutions
A quadratic equation (or second-degree equation) is a polynomial equation in which the highest exponent of the variable is 2.
General form:
It is written as:
\( ax^2 + bx + c = 0 \)
Where:
a, b, c → are constant numbers (with \( a \neq 0 \)).
x → is the unknown variable.
How to find the solutions?
First, we calculate the discriminant (Δ):
\( \Delta = b^2 - 4ac \)
It determines how many solutions the equation has.
Types of solutions:
1. Two real and different roots:
When: \( \Delta > 0 \)
✔️ The equation has two distinct real solutions.
✔️ The x values are different.
2. Two equal real roots:
When: \( \Delta = 0 \)
✔️ The equation has one repeated solution.
✔️ Both roots are equal.
3. No real roots:
When: \( \Delta < 0 \)
❌ There are no real solutions.
✔️ The solutions are complex numbers.
Simple summary:
Second-degree equation: \( ax^2 + bx + c = 0 \).
Discriminant: \( \Delta = b^2 - 4ac \).
Types of solutions:
\( \Delta > 0 \) → 2 different roots.
\( \Delta = 0 \) → 1 double root.
\( \Delta < 0 \) → no real roots.
Did you know?
A matemática para mim é uma matéria fascinante. Adoro desafios e na época de escola essa matéria da equação de segundo grau tive várias dificuldades, mais depois que aprendi, percebi que ela tem diversas aplicações em várias áreas da matemática e da ciência, sendo fundamental para resolver problemas e modelar fenômenos do mundo real. Vale apena aprender.
by @LuciaMara, Brasil
