q1w2 Flashcards
Step 1 of dealing with problems where we identify the given and key terms in the problem?
Read and understand problem
Step 2 of dealing with problems where we form an analytical model/equation in the problem. A mathematical procedure needed.
Make a plan
Step 3 of dealing with problems where we solve and put our plan into action.
Execute the plan
Area of a triangle?
w x h = area
The formula for sum of roots
-b/a (standard form)
The formula for product of roots
c/a (standard form)
Formula for writing a quadratic equation using sum and product of roots
x^2-(r1+r2)x+(r1r2) or
x^2-(sum of roots)x+(product of roots)
The expression “b^2-4ac” is called ______
The discriminant
It determines the nature of the roots
The Discriminant
Formula for the nature of roots
b^2-4ac
b^2-4ac > 0
2 real solutions
b^2-4ac < 0
2 non-real solutions
b^2-4ac = 0
Only one solution
Step 4 in dealing with problems where you check the answers you got.
Check your answers