Mathematics — first biennium · Lesson
Incomplete quadratic equations should be recognized before applying general formulas. In x²=k with k>0, two opposite solutions appear.
Prerequisites: Quadratic functions and factorization
Goal: Recognize pure, factored and monomial quadratic equations and solve them with the simplest structure.
In this lesson: Recognize pure, factored and monomial quadratic equations and solve them with the simplest structure.
New concept: A quadratic equation is incomplete when the linear term or the constant term is missing. Before using a general formula, look for factoring or reduce directly to x²=k when possible.
How to proceed: When taking the square root of x²=k, do not forget the two sign possibilities.
You can already assume: Quadratic functions and factorization.
Vary a, b and c to observe changes in concavity, vertex position and axis intersections.
With a = 0 the curve loses this family's characteristic shape; also try a non-zero value.
The two x-axis intersections correspond to the two opposite solutions.
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When taking the square root of x²=k, do not forget the two sign possibilities.
Data / situation: x²−16=0
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