Polynomials Flashcards
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In the form x^2 + ax +b =0 what can you tell about the roots?
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If a^2 > 4b there are two real roots
If b<0 then one root is negative and one root is positive
If b> 0 then both roots are positive or negative
If a>0 then the mean of the roots is negative
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What are the uses of completing the square ?
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Reduces the number of times a variable appears from two to one.
Trying to work out inequalities for the variable
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PAY ATTENTION TO THE QUESTION and what it is asking you
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Express in the form
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State the remainder Therom
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