Quadratics Flashcards
How to solve a quadratic equation by factorising
Write the equation in the form ax^2 + bx + c = 0
Factorise the left-hand side
Set each factor equal to zero and solve to find the value(s) of x
What is the quadratic formula
What is the set of possible inputs for a function called
Domain
What is a set of possible outputs of a function called
Range
What are the roots of a function
They are the values of x for which f(x) = 0
How can you find the coordinates of a turning point of a quadratic graph
By completing the square
What is the discriminant
B^2 - 4ac
Shows how many roots f(x) has
How many roots is there if b^2 - 4ac > 0
The quadratic function has two distinct real roots
How many roots is there if b^2 - 4ac = 0
The quadratic function had one repeated real root
How many roots is there if b^2 - 4ac < 0
The quadratic function has no real roots