Find all solutions of the quadratic equation. Relate the solutions of the equation to the zeros

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Find all solutions of the quadratic equation. Relate the...

Key Concepts

Discriminant

The discriminant, defined as b² - 4ac, is an expression found under the square root in the quadratic formula. It indicates the nature of the roots of the quadratic equation: a positive discriminant means two distinct real roots, zero means one repeated real root, and a negative discriminant implies two complex conjugate roots.

Quadratic Formula

The quadratic formula, x = (-b ± ?(b² - 4ac))/(2a), is a comprehensive method for finding the solutions to any quadratic equation. It is especially useful when the quadratic does not factor neatly, as it provides an exact solution in all cases.

Quadratic Equation

A quadratic equation is a second-degree polynomial equation of the form ax² + bx + c = 0, where a, b, and c are constants and a ? 0. It can have two solutions, one solution, or no real solutions depending on the value of the discriminant.

Quadratic Function

A quadratic function is a function that can be written in the form f(x) = ax² + bx + c. Its graph is a parabola that opens upward if a > 0 or downward if a < 0, and it provides a visual representation of the behavior of the polynomial including its vertex, axis of symmetry, and intercepts.

Zeros of a Quadratic Function

The zeros (or roots) of a quadratic function are the x-values where the function equals zero. These points are the intersections of the parabola with the x-axis and correspond directly to the solutions of the quadratic equation.

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