11.2 Solving Quadratic Equations by the Quadratic Formula Flashcards
1
Q
KNOW THE QUADRATIC FORMULA
A
ITS -B PLUS OR MINUS THE SQUARE ROOT OF B SQUARE MINUS 4 A C DIVIDED BY 2A
2
Q
Discriminant
A
the squareroot of b squared minus 4ac
3
Q
If the discriminant is positive, zero or negative define for each
A
Positive - two real solutions
zero - one real solution
negative - two complex but not real solutions
4
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A