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Quadratic equations. Comprehensive guide (2019)

In the term “quadratic equation,” the key word is “quadratic.” This means that the equation must necessarily contain a variable (that same x) squared, and there should not be xes to the third (or greater) power.

The solution of many equations comes down to solving quadratic equations.

Let's learn to determine that this is a quadratic equation and not some other equation.

Example 1.

Let's get rid of the denominator and multiply each term of the equation by

Let's move everything to left side and arrange the terms in descending order of powers of x

Now we can say with confidence that given equation is square!

Example 2.

Multiply the left and right sides by:

This equation, although it was originally in it, is not quadratic!

Example 3.

Let's multiply everything by:

Scary? The fourth and second degrees... However, if we make a replacement, we will see that we have a simple quadratic equation:

Example 4.

It seems to be there, but let's take a closer look. Let's move everything to the left side:

See, it's reduced - and now it's a simple linear equation!

Now try to determine for yourself which of the following equations are quadratic and which are not:

Examples:

Answers:

1. square;
2. square;
3. not square;
4. not square;
5. not square;
6. square;
7. not square;
8. square.

Mathematicians conventionally divide all quadratic equations into the following types:

• Complete quadratic equations- equations in which the coefficients and, as well as the free term c, are not equal to zero (as in the example). In addition, among complete quadratic equations there are given- these are equations in which the coefficient (the equation from example one is not only complete, but also reduced!)

• Incomplete quadratic equations- equations in which the coefficient and or the free term c are equal to zero:

  They are incomplete because they are missing some element. But the equation must always contain x squared!!! Otherwise, it will no longer be a quadratic equation, but some other equation.

Why did they come up with such a division? It would seem that there is an X squared, and okay. This division is determined by the solution methods. Let's look at each of them in more detail.

Solving incomplete quadratic equations

First, let's focus on solving incomplete quadratic equations - they are much simpler!

There are types of incomplete quadratic equations:

1. , in this equation the coefficient is equal.
2. , in this equation the free term is equal to.
3. , in this equation the coefficient and the free term are equal.

1. i. Since we know how to take the square root, let's express from this equation

The expression can be either negative or positive. A number squared cannot be negative, because when multiplying two negative or two positive numbers, the result will always be positive number, so: if, then the equation has no solutions.

And if, then we get two roots. There is no need to memorize these formulas. The main thing is that you must know and always remember that it cannot be less.

Let's try to solve some examples.

Example 5:

Solve the equation

Now all that remains is to extract the root from the left and right sides. After all, you remember how to extract roots?

Answer:

Never forget about roots with a negative sign!!!

Example 6:

Solve the equation

Answer:

Example 7:

Solve the equation

Oh! The square of a number cannot be negative, which means that the equation

no roots!

For such equations that have no roots, mathematicians came up with a special icon - ( empty set). And the answer can be written like this:

Answer:

Thus, this quadratic equation has two roots. There are no restrictions here, since we did not extract the root.
Example 8:

Solve the equation

Let's take the common factor out of brackets:

Thus,

This equation has two roots.

Answer:

The simplest type of incomplete quadratic equations (although they are all simple, right?). Obviously, this equation always has only one root:

We will dispense with examples here.

Solving complete quadratic equations

We remind you that a complete quadratic equation is an equation of the form equation where

Solving complete quadratic equations is a little more difficult (just a little) than these.

Remember, Any quadratic equation can be solved using a discriminant! Even incomplete.

The other methods will help you do it faster, but if you have problems with quadratic equations, first master the solution using the discriminant.

1. Solving quadratic equations using a discriminant.

Solving quadratic equations using this method is very simple; the main thing is to remember the sequence of actions and a couple of formulas.

If, then the equation has a root. Special attention take a step. Discriminant () tells us the number of roots of the equation.

• If, then the formula in the step will be reduced to. Thus, the equation will only have a root.
• If, then we will not be able to extract the root of the discriminant at the step. This indicates that the equation has no roots.

Let's go back to our equations and look at some examples.

Example 9:

Solve the equation

Step 1 we skip.

Step 2.

We find the discriminant:

This means the equation has two roots.

Step 3.

Answer:

Example 10:

Solve the equation

The equation is presented in standard form, so Step 1 we skip.

Step 2.

We find the discriminant:

This means that the equation has one root.

Answer:

Example 11:

Solve the equation

The equation is presented in standard form, so Step 1 we skip.

Step 2.

We find the discriminant:

This means we will not be able to extract the root of the discriminant. There are no roots of the equation.

Now we know how to correctly write down such answers.

Answer: no roots

2. Solving quadratic equations using Vieta's theorem.

If you remember, there is a type of equation that is called reduced (when the coefficient a is equal to):

Such equations are very easy to solve using Vieta’s theorem:

Sum of roots given quadratic equation is equal, and the product of the roots is equal.

Example 12:

Solve the equation

This equation can be solved using Vieta's theorem because .

The sum of the roots of the equation is equal, i.e. we get the first equation:

And the product is equal to:

Let's compose and solve the system:

• And. The amount is equal to;
• And. The amount is equal to;
• And. The amount is equal.

and are the solution to the system:

Answer: ; .

Example 13:

Solve the equation

Answer:

Example 14:

Solve the equation

The equation is given, which means:

Answer:

QUADRATIC EQUATIONS. AVERAGE LEVEL

What is a quadratic equation?

In other words, a quadratic equation is an equation of the form, where - the unknown, - some numbers, and.

The number is called the highest or first coefficient quadratic equation, - second coefficient, A - free member.

Why? Because if the equation immediately becomes linear, because will disappear.

In this case, and can be equal to zero. In this chair equation is called incomplete. If all the terms are in place, that is, the equation is complete.

Solutions to various types of quadratic equations

Methods for solving incomplete quadratic equations:

First, let's look at methods for solving incomplete quadratic equations - they are simpler.

We can distinguish the following types of equations:

I., in this equation the coefficient and the free term are equal.

II. , in this equation the coefficient is equal.

III. , in this equation the free term is equal to.

Now let's look at the solution to each of these subtypes.

Obviously, this equation always has only one root:

A squared number cannot be negative, because when you multiply two negative or two positive numbers, the result will always be a positive number. That's why:

if, then the equation has no solutions;

if we have two roots

There is no need to memorize these formulas. The main thing to remember is that it cannot be less.

Examples:

Solutions:

Answer:

Never forget about roots with a negative sign!

The square of a number cannot be negative, which means that the equation

no roots.

To briefly write down that a problem has no solutions, we use the empty set icon.

Answer:

So, this equation has two roots: and.

Answer:

We'll take it out common multiplier outside of brackets:

The product is equal to zero if at least one of the factors equal to zero. This means that the equation has a solution when:

So, this quadratic equation has two roots: and.

Example:

Solve the equation.

Solution:

Let's factor the left side of the equation and find the roots:

Answer:

Methods for solving complete quadratic equations:

1. Discriminant

Solving quadratic equations this way is easy, the main thing is to remember the sequence of actions and a couple of formulas. Remember, any quadratic equation can be solved using a discriminant! Even incomplete.

Did you notice the root from the discriminant in the formula for roots? But the discriminant can be negative. What to do? We need to pay special attention to step 2. The discriminant tells us the number of roots of the equation.

• If, then the equation has roots:
• If then the equation has identical roots, but essentially one root:

  Such roots are called double roots.

• If, then the root of the discriminant is not extracted. This indicates that the equation has no roots.

Why is it possible different quantities roots? Let's turn to geometric sense quadratic equation. The graph of the function is a parabola:

In a special case, which is a quadratic equation, . This means that the roots of a quadratic equation are the points of intersection with the abscissa axis (axis). A parabola may not intersect the axis at all, or may intersect it at one (when the vertex of the parabola lies on the axis) or two points.

In addition, the coefficient is responsible for the direction of the branches of the parabola. If, then the branches of the parabola are directed upward, and if, then downward.

Examples:

Solutions:

Answer:

Answer: .

Answer:

This means there are no solutions.

Answer: .

2. Vieta's theorem

It is very easy to use Vieta's theorem: you just need to choose a pair of numbers whose product is equal to the free term of the equation, and the sum is equal to the second coefficient taken with the opposite sign.

It is important to remember that Vieta's theorem can only be applied in reduced quadratic equations ().

Let's look at a few examples:

Example #1:

Solve the equation.

Solution:

This equation can be solved using Vieta's theorem because . Other coefficients: ; .

The sum of the roots of the equation is:

And the product is equal to:

Let's select pairs of numbers whose product is equal and check whether their sum is equal:

• And. The amount is equal to;
• And. The amount is equal to;
• And. The amount is equal.

and are the solution to the system:

Thus, and are the roots of our equation.

Answer: ; .

Example #2:

Solution:

Let's select pairs of numbers that give in the product, and then check whether their sum is equal:

and: they give in total.

and: they give in total. To obtain, it is enough to simply change the signs of the supposed roots: and, after all, the product.

Answer:

Example #3:

Solution:

The free term of the equation is negative, and therefore the product of the roots is a negative number. This is only possible if one of the roots is negative and the other is positive. Therefore the sum of the roots is equal to differences of their modules.

Let us select pairs of numbers that give in the product, and whose difference is equal to:

and: their difference is equal - does not fit;

and: - not suitable;

and: - not suitable;

and: - suitable. All that remains is to remember that one of the roots is negative. Since their sum must be equal, the root with the smaller modulus must be negative: . We check:

Answer:

Example #4:

Solve the equation.

Solution:

The equation is given, which means:

The free term is negative, and therefore the product of the roots is negative. And this is only possible when one root of the equation is negative and the other is positive.

Let's select pairs of numbers whose product is equal, and then determine which roots should have a negative sign:

Obviously, only the roots and are suitable for the first condition:

Answer:

Example #5:

Solve the equation.

Solution:

The equation is given, which means:

The sum of the roots is negative, which means that at least one of the roots is negative. But since their product is positive, it means both roots have a minus sign.

Let us select pairs of numbers whose product is equal to:

Obviously, the roots are the numbers and.

Answer:

Agree, it’s very convenient to come up with roots orally, instead of counting this nasty discriminant. Try to use Vieta's theorem as often as possible.

But Vieta’s theorem is needed in order to facilitate and speed up finding the roots. In order for you to benefit from using it, you must bring the actions to automaticity. And for this, solve five more examples. But don't cheat: you can't use a discriminant! Only Vieta's theorem:

Solutions to tasks for independent work:

Task 1. ((x)^(2))-8x+12=0

According to Vieta's theorem:

As usual, we start the selection with the piece:

Not suitable because the amount;

: the amount is just what you need.

Answer: ; .

Task 2.

And again our favorite Vieta theorem: the sum must be equal, and the product must be equal.

But since it must be not, but, we change the signs of the roots: and (in total).

Answer: ; .

Task 3.

Hmm... Where is that?

You need to move all the terms into one part:

The sum of the roots is equal to the product.

Okay, stop! The equation is not given. But Vieta's theorem is applicable only in the given equations. So first you need to give an equation. If you can’t lead, give up this idea and solve it in another way (for example, through a discriminant). Let me remind you that to give a quadratic equation means to make the leading coefficient equal:

Great. Then the sum of the roots is equal to and the product.

Here it’s as easy as shelling pears to choose: after all, it’s a prime number (sorry for the tautology).

Answer: ; .

Task 4.

The free member is negative. What's special about this? And the fact is that the roots will have different signs. And now, during the selection, we check not the sum of the roots, but the difference in their modules: this difference is equal, but a product.

So, the roots are equal to and, but one of them is minus. Vieta's theorem tells us that the sum of the roots is equal to the second coefficient with the opposite sign, that is. This means that the smaller root will have a minus: and, since.

Answer: ; .

Task 5.

What should you do first? That's right, give the equation:

Again: we select the factors of the number, and their difference should be equal to:

The roots are equal to and, but one of them is minus. Which? Their sum should be equal, which means that the minus will have a larger root.

Answer: ; .

Let me summarize:

1. Vieta's theorem is used only in the quadratic equations given.
2. Using Vieta's theorem, you can find the roots by selection, orally.
3. If the equation is not given or no suitable pair of factors of the free term is found, then there are no whole roots, and you need to solve it in another way (for example, through a discriminant).

3. Method for selecting a complete square

If all terms containing the unknown are represented in the form of terms from abbreviated multiplication formulas - the square of the sum or difference - then after replacing variables, the equation can be presented in the form of an incomplete quadratic equation of the type.

For example:

Example 1:

Solve the equation: .

Solution:

Answer:

Example 2:

Solve the equation: .

Solution:

Answer:

IN general view the transformation will look like this:

This implies: .

Doesn't remind you of anything? This is a discriminatory thing! That's exactly how we got the discriminant formula.

QUADRATIC EQUATIONS. BRIEFLY ABOUT THE MAIN THINGS

Quadratic equation- this is an equation of the form, where - the unknown, - the coefficients of the quadratic equation, - the free term.

Complete quadratic equation- an equation in which the coefficients are not equal to zero.

Reduced quadratic equation- an equation in which the coefficient, that is: .

Incomplete quadratic equation- an equation in which the coefficient and or the free term c are equal to zero:

• if the coefficient, the equation looks like: ,
• if there is a free term, the equation has the form: ,
• if and, the equation looks like: .

1. Algorithm for solving incomplete quadratic equations

1.1. An incomplete quadratic equation of the form, where, :

1) Let's express the unknown: ,

2) Check the sign of the expression:

• if, then the equation has no solutions,
• if, then the equation has two roots.

1.2. An incomplete quadratic equation of the form, where, :

1) Let’s take the common factor out of brackets: ,

2) The product is equal to zero if at least one of the factors is equal to zero. Therefore, the equation has two roots:

1.3. An incomplete quadratic equation of the form, where:

This equation always has only one root: .

2. Algorithm for solving complete quadratic equations of the form where

2.1. Solution using discriminant

1) Let's bring the equation to standard form: ,

2) Let's calculate the discriminant using the formula: , which indicates the number of roots of the equation:

3) Find the roots of the equation:

• if, then the equation has roots, which are found by the formula:
• if, then the equation has a root, which is found by the formula:
• if, then the equation has no roots.

2.2. Solution using Vieta's theorem

The sum of the roots of the reduced quadratic equation (equation of the form where) is equal, and the product of the roots is equal, i.e. , A.

2.3. Solution by the method of selecting a complete square

Quadratic equations. Discriminant. Solution, examples.

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Types of quadratic equations

What is a quadratic equation? What does it look like? In term quadratic equation the keyword is "square". This means that in the equation Necessarily there must be an x ​​squared. In addition to it, the equation may (or may not!) contain just X (to the first power) and just a number (free member). And there should be no X's to a power greater than two.

In mathematical terms, a quadratic equation is an equation of the form:

Here a, b and c- some numbers. b and c- absolutely any, but A– anything other than zero. For example:

Here A =1; b = 3; c = -4

Here A =2; b = -0,5; c = 2,2

Here A =-3; b = 6; c = -18

Well, you understand...

In these quadratic equations on the left there is full set members. X squared with a coefficient A, x to the first power with coefficient b And free member s.

Such quadratic equations are called full.

And if b= 0, what do we get? We have X will be lost to the first power. This happens when multiplied by zero.) It turns out, for example:

5x 2 -25 = 0,

2x 2 -6x=0,

-x 2 +4x=0

And so on. And if both coefficients b And c are equal to zero, then it’s even simpler:

2x 2 =0,

-0.3x 2 =0

Such equations where something is missing are called incomplete quadratic equations. Which is quite logical.) Please note that x squared is present in all equations.

By the way, why A can't be equal to zero? And you substitute instead A zero.) Our X squared will disappear! The equation will become linear. And the solution is completely different...

That's all the main types of quadratic equations. Complete and incomplete.

Solving quadratic equations.

Solving complete quadratic equations.

Quadratic equations are easy to solve. According to formulas and clear, simple rules. At the first stage it is necessary given equation lead to a standard form, i.e. to the form:

If the equation is already given to you in this form, you do not need to do the first stage.) The main thing is to correctly determine all the coefficients, A, b And c.

The formula for finding the roots of a quadratic equation looks like this:

The expression under the root sign is called discriminant. But more about him below. As you can see, to find X, we use only a, b and c. Those. coefficients from a quadratic equation. Just carefully substitute the values a, b and c We calculate into this formula. Let's substitute with your own signs! For example, in the equation:

A =1; b = 3; c= -4. Here we write it down:

The example is almost solved:

This is the answer.

Everything is very simple. And what, you think it’s impossible to make a mistake? Well, yes, how...

The most common mistakes are confusion with sign values a, b and c. Or rather, not with their signs (where to get confused?), but with the substitution of negative values ​​into the formula for calculating the roots. What helps here is a detailed recording of the formula with specific numbers. If there are problems with calculations, do that!

Suppose we need to solve the following example:

Here a = -6; b = -5; c = -1

Let's say you know that you rarely get answers the first time.

Well, don't be lazy. It will take about 30 seconds to write an extra line. And the number of errors will decrease sharply. So we write in detail, with all the brackets and signs:

It seems incredibly difficult to write out so carefully. But it only seems so. Give it a try. Well, or choose. What's better, fast or right? Besides, I will make you happy. After a while, there will be no need to write everything down so carefully. It will work out right on its own. Especially if you use practical techniques that are described below. This evil example with a bunch of minuses can be solved easily and without errors!

But, often, quadratic equations look slightly different. For example, like this:

Did you recognize it?) Yes! This incomplete quadratic equations.

Solving incomplete quadratic equations.

They can also be solved using a general formula. You just need to understand correctly what they are equal to here. a, b and c.

Have you figured it out? In the first example a = 1; b = -4; A c? It's not there at all! Well yes, that's right. In mathematics this means that c = 0 ! That's all. Substitute zero into the formula instead c, and we will succeed. Same with the second example. Only we don’t have zero here With, A b !

But incomplete quadratic equations can be solved much more simply. Without any formulas. Let's consider the first complete equation. What can you do on the left side? You can take X out of brackets! Let's take it out.

And what from this? And the fact that the product equals zero if and only if any of the factors equals zero! Don't believe me? Okay, then come up with two non-zero numbers that, when multiplied, will give zero!
Does not work? That's it...
Therefore, we can confidently write: x 1 = 0, x 2 = 4.

All. These will be the roots of our equation. Both are suitable. When substituting any of them into the original equation, we get the correct identity 0 = 0. As you can see, the solution is much simpler than using the general formula. Let me note, by the way, which X will be the first and which will be the second - absolutely indifferent. It is convenient to write in order, x 1- what is smaller and x 2- that which is greater.

The second equation can also be solved simply. Move 9 to the right side. We get:

All that remains is to extract the root from 9, and that’s it. It will turn out:

Also two roots . x 1 = -3, x 2 = 3.

This is how all incomplete quadratic equations are solved. Either by placing X out of brackets, or by simply moving the number to the right and then extracting the root.
It is extremely difficult to confuse these techniques. Simply because in the first case you will have to extract the root of X, which is somehow incomprehensible, and in the second case there is nothing to take out of brackets...

Discriminant. Discriminant formula.

Magic word discriminant ! Rarely a high school student has not heard this word! The phrase “we solve through a discriminant” inspires confidence and reassurance. Because there is no need to expect tricks from the discriminant! It is simple and trouble-free to use.) I remind you of the most general formula for solving any quadratic equations:

The expression under the root sign is called a discriminant. Typically the discriminant is denoted by the letter D. Discriminant formula:

D = b 2 - 4ac

And what is so remarkable about this expression? Why did it deserve a special name? What the meaning of the discriminant? After all -b, or 2a in this formula they don’t specifically call it anything... Letters and letters.

Here's the thing. When solving a quadratic equation using this formula, it is possible only three cases.

1. The discriminant is positive. This means the root can be extracted from it. Whether the root is extracted well or poorly is another question. What is important is what is extracted in principle. Then your quadratic equation has two roots. Two different solutions.

2. The discriminant is zero. Then you will have one solution. Since adding or subtracting zero in the numerator does not change anything. Strictly speaking, this is not one root, but two identical. But, in simplified version, it is customary to talk about one solution.

3. The discriminant is negative. The square root of a negative number cannot be taken. Well, okay. This means there are no solutions.

To be honest, when simply solving quadratic equations, the concept of a discriminant is not really needed. We substitute the values ​​of the coefficients into the formula and count. Everything happens there by itself, two roots, one, and none. However, when solving more difficult tasks, without knowledge meaning and formula of the discriminant not enough. Especially in equations with parameters. Such equations are aerobatics for the State Examination and the Unified State Exam!)

So, how to solve quadratic equations through the discriminant you remembered. Or you learned, which is also not bad.) You know how to correctly determine a, b and c. Do you know how? attentively substitute them into the root formula and attentively count the result. Did you understand that keyword Here - attentively?

Now take note of practical techniques that dramatically reduce the number of errors. The same ones that are due to inattention... For which it later becomes painful and offensive...

First appointment . Don’t be lazy before solving a quadratic equation and bring it to standard form. What does this mean?
Let's say that after all the transformations you get the following equation:

Don't rush to write the root formula! You'll almost certainly get the odds mixed up a, b and c. Construct the example correctly. First, X squared, then without square, then the free term. Like this:

And again, don’t rush! A minus in front of an X squared can really upset you. It's easy to forget... Get rid of the minus. How? Yes, as taught in the previous topic! We need to multiply the entire equation by -1. We get:

But now you can safely write down the formula for the roots, calculate the discriminant and finish solving the example. Decide for yourself. You should now have roots 2 and -1.

Reception second. Check the roots! According to Vieta's theorem. Don't be scared, I'll explain everything! Checking last thing the equation. Those. the one we used to write down the root formula. If (as in this example) the coefficient a = 1, checking the roots is easy. It is enough to multiply them. The result should be a free member, i.e. in our case -2. Please note, not 2, but -2! Free member with your sign . If it doesn’t work out, it means they’ve already screwed up somewhere. Look for the error.

If it works, you need to add the roots. Last and final check. The coefficient should be b With opposite familiar. In our case -1+2 = +1. A coefficient b, which is before the X, is equal to -1. So, everything is correct!
It’s a pity that this is so simple only for examples where x squared is pure, with a coefficient a = 1. But at least check in such equations! All less mistakes will.

Reception third . If your equation has fractional odds, - get rid of fractions! Multiply the equation by common denominator, as described in the lesson "How to solve equations? Identical transformations." When working with fractions, errors keep creeping in for some reason...

By the way, I promised to simplify the evil example with a bunch of minuses. Please! Here he is.

In order not to get confused by the minuses, we multiply the equation by -1. We get:

That's all! Solving is a pleasure!

So, let's summarize the topic.

Practical advice:

1. Before solving, we bring the quadratic equation to standard form and build it Right.

2. If there is a negative coefficient in front of the X squared, we eliminate it by multiplying the entire equation by -1.

3. If the coefficients are fractional, we eliminate the fractions by multiplying the entire equation by the corresponding factor.

4. If x squared is pure, its coefficient equal to one, the solution can be easily verified using Vieta's theorem. Do it!

Now we can decide.)

Solve equations:

8x 2 - 6x + 1 = 0

x 2 + 3x + 8 = 0

x 2 - 4x + 4 = 0

(x+1) 2 + x + 1 = (x+1)(x+2)

Answers (in disarray):

x 1 = 0
x 2 = 5

x 1.2 =2

x 1 = 2
x 2 = -0.5

x - any number

x 1 = -3
x 2 = 3

no solutions

x 1 = 0.25
x 2 = 0.5

Does everything fit? Great! Quadratic equations are not your thing headache. The first three worked, but the rest didn’t? Then the problem is not with quadratic equations. The problem is in identical transformations of equations. Take a look at the link, it's helpful.

Doesn't quite work out? Or does it not work out at all? Then Section 555 will help you. All these examples are broken down there. Shown main errors in the solution. Of course, it also talks about the use identity transformations in the decision different equations. Helps a lot!

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If you are not familiar with the rules for entering a quadratic polynomial, we recommend that you familiarize yourself with them.

Rules for entering a quadratic polynomial

Any Latin letter can act as a variable.
For example: \(x, y, z, a, b, c, o, p, q\), etc.

Numbers can be entered as whole or fractional numbers.
Moreover, fractional numbers can be entered not only as a decimal, but also as an ordinary fraction.

Rules for entering decimal fractions.
In decimals fraction can be separated from the whole by either a period or a comma.
For example, you can enter decimals like this: 2.5x - 3.5x^2

Rules for entering ordinary fractions.
Only a whole number can act as the numerator, denominator and integer part of a fraction.

The denominator cannot be negative.

When entering numerical fraction The numerator is separated from the denominator by a division sign: /
The whole part is separated from the fraction by the ampersand sign: &
Input: 3&1/3 - 5&6/5z +1/7z^2
Result: \(3\frac(1)(3) - 5\frac(6)(5) z + \frac(1)(7)z^2\)

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A little theory.

Quadratic equation and its roots. Incomplete quadratic equations

Each of the equations
\(-x^2+6x+1.4=0, \quad 8x^2-7x=0, \quad x^2-\frac(4)(9)=0 \)
looks like
\(ax^2+bx+c=0, \)
where x is a variable, a, b and c are numbers.
In the first equation a = -1, b = 6 and c = 1.4, in the second a = 8, b = -7 and c = 0, in the third a = 1, b = 0 and c = 4/9. Such equations are called quadratic equations.

Definition.
Quadratic equation is called an equation of the form ax 2 +bx+c=0, where x is a variable, a, b and c are some numbers, and \(a \neq 0 \).

The numbers a, b and c are the coefficients of the quadratic equation. The number a is called the first coefficient, the number b is the second coefficient, and the number c is the free term.

In each of the equations of the form ax 2 +bx+c=0, where \(a \neq 0 \), the most high degree variable x is square. Hence the name: quadratic equation.

Note that a quadratic equation is also called an equation of the second degree, since its left side is a polynomial of the second degree.

A quadratic equation in which the coefficient of x 2 is equal to 1 is called given quadratic equation. For example, the quadratic equations given are the equations
\(x^2-11x+30=0, \quad x^2-6x=0, \quad x^2-8=0 \)

If in a quadratic equation ax 2 +bx+c=0 at least one of the coefficients b or c is equal to zero, then such an equation is called incomplete quadratic equation. Thus, the equations -2x 2 +7=0, 3x 2 -10x=0, -4x 2 =0 are incomplete quadratic equations. In the first of them b=0, in the second c=0, in the third b=0 and c=0.

There are three types of incomplete quadratic equations:
1) ax 2 +c=0, where \(c \neq 0 \);
2) ax 2 +bx=0, where \(b \neq 0 \);
3) ax 2 =0.

Let's consider solving equations of each of these types.

To solve an incomplete quadratic equation of the form ax 2 +c=0 for \(c \neq 0 \), move its free term to the right side and divide both sides of the equation by a:
\(x^2 = -\frac(c)(a) \Rightarrow x_(1,2) = \pm \sqrt( -\frac(c)(a)) \)

Since \(c \neq 0 \), then \(-\frac(c)(a) \neq 0 \)

If \(-\frac(c)(a)>0\), then the equation has two roots.

If \(-\frac(c)(a) To solve an incomplete quadratic equation of the form ax 2 +bx=0 with \(b \neq 0 \) factor its left side and obtain the equation
\(x(ax+b)=0 \Rightarrow \left\( \begin(array)(l) x=0 \\ ax+b=0 \end(array) \right. \Rightarrow \left\( \begin (array)(l) x=0 \\ x=-\frac(b)(a) \end(array) \right. \)

This means that an incomplete quadratic equation of the form ax 2 +bx=0 for \(b \neq 0 \) always has two roots.

An incomplete quadratic equation of the form ax 2 =0 is equivalent to the equation x 2 =0 and therefore has a single root 0.

Formula for the roots of a quadratic equation

Let us now consider how to solve quadratic equations in which both the coefficients of the unknowns and the free term are nonzero.

Let us solve the quadratic equation in general form and as a result we obtain the formula for the roots. This formula can then be used to solve any quadratic equation.

Solve the quadratic equation ax 2 +bx+c=0

Dividing both sides by a, we obtain the equivalent reduced quadratic equation
\(x^2+\frac(b)(a)x +\frac(c)(a)=0 \)

Let's transform this equation by selecting the square of the binomial:
\(x^2+2x \cdot \frac(b)(2a)+\left(\frac(b)(2a)\right)^2- \left(\frac(b)(2a)\right)^ 2 + \frac(c)(a) = 0 \Rightarrow \)

\(x^2+2x \cdot \frac(b)(2a)+\left(\frac(b)(2a)\right)^2 = \left(\frac(b)(2a)\right)^ 2 - \frac(c)(a) \Rightarrow \) \(\left(x+\frac(b)(2a)\right)^2 = \frac(b^2)(4a^2) - \frac( c)(a) \Rightarrow \left(x+\frac(b)(2a)\right)^2 = \frac(b^2-4ac)(4a^2) \Rightarrow \) \(x+\frac(b )(2a) = \pm \sqrt( \frac(b^2-4ac)(4a^2) ) \Rightarrow x = -\frac(b)(2a) + \frac( \pm \sqrt(b^2 -4ac) )(2a) \Rightarrow \) \(x = \frac( -b \pm \sqrt(b^2-4ac) )(2a) \)

The radical expression is called discriminant of a quadratic equation ax 2 +bx+c=0 (“discriminant” in Latin - discriminator). It is designated by the letter D, i.e.
\(D = b^2-4ac\)

Now, using the discriminant notation, we rewrite the formula for the roots of the quadratic equation:
\(x_(1,2) = \frac( -b \pm \sqrt(D) )(2a) \), where \(D= b^2-4ac \)

It's obvious that:
1) If D>0, then the quadratic equation has two roots.
2) If D=0, then the quadratic equation has one root \(x=-\frac(b)(2a)\).
3) If D Thus, depending on the value of the discriminant, a quadratic equation can have two roots (for D > 0), one root (for D = 0) or have no roots (for D When solving a quadratic equation using this formula, it is advisable to do the following way:
1) calculate the discriminant and compare it with zero;
2) if the discriminant is positive or equal to zero, then use the root formula; if the discriminant is negative, then write down that there are no roots.

Vieta's theorem

The given quadratic equation ax 2 -7x+10=0 has roots 2 and 5. The sum of the roots is 7, and the product is 10. We see that the sum of the roots is equal to the second coefficient taken from opposite sign, and the product of the roots is equal to the free term. Any reduced quadratic equation that has roots has this property.

The sum of the roots of the above quadratic equation is equal to the second coefficient taken with the opposite sign, and the product of the roots is equal to the free term.

Those. Vieta's theorem states that the roots x 1 and x 2 of the reduced quadratic equation x 2 +px+q=0 have the property:
\(\left\( \begin(array)(l) x_1+x_2=-p \\ x_1 \cdot x_2=q \end(array) \right. \)

Quadratic equation problems are also studied in school curriculum and in universities. They mean equations of the form a*x^2 + b*x + c = 0, where x- variable, a, b, c – constants; a<>0 . The task is to find the roots of the equation.

Geometric meaning of quadratic equation

The graph of a function that is represented by a quadratic equation is a parabola. The solutions (roots) of a quadratic equation are the points of intersection of the parabola with the abscissa (x) axis. It follows that there are three possible cases:
1) the parabola has no points of intersection with the abscissa axis. This means that it is in the upper plane with branches up or the bottom with branches down. In such cases, the quadratic equation has no real roots (it has two complex roots).

2) the parabola has one point of intersection with the Ox axis. Such a point is called the vertex of the parabola, and the quadratic equation at it acquires its minimum or maximum value. In this case, the quadratic equation has one real root (or two identical roots).

3) Last case in practice it is more interesting - there are two points of intersection of the parabola with the abscissa axis. This means that there are two real roots equations

Based on the analysis of the coefficients of the powers of the variables, interesting conclusions can be drawn about the placement of the parabola.

1) If the coefficient a is greater than zero, then the parabola’s branches are directed upward; if it is negative, the parabola’s branches are directed downward.

2) If the coefficient b is greater than zero, then the vertex of the parabola lies in the left half-plane if it takes negative meaning- then on the right.

Derivation of the formula for solving a quadratic equation

Let's transfer the constant from the quadratic equation

for the equal sign, we get the expression

Multiply both sides by 4a

To get left perfect square add b^2 to both sides and carry out the transformation

From here we find

Formula for the discriminant and roots of a quadratic equation

The discriminant is the value of the radical expression. If it is positive, then the equation has two real roots, calculated by the formula When the discriminant is zero, the quadratic equation has one solution (two coinciding roots), which can be easily obtained from the above formula for D = 0. negative discriminant there are no real root equations. However, solutions to the quadratic equation are found in the complex plane, and their value is calculated using the formula

Vieta's theorem

Let's consider two roots of a quadratic equation and construct a quadratic equation on their basis. Vieta's theorem itself easily follows from the notation: if we have a quadratic equation of the form then the sum of its roots is equal to the coefficient p taken with the opposite sign, and the product of the roots of the equation is equal to the free term q. The formulaic representation of the above will look like If in a classical equation the constant a is nonzero, then you need to divide the entire equation by it, and then apply Vieta’s theorem.

Factoring quadratic equation schedule

Let the task be set: factor a quadratic equation. To do this, we first solve the equation (find the roots). Next, we substitute the found roots into the expansion formula for the quadratic equation. This will solve the problem.

Quadratic equation problems

Task 1. Find the roots of a quadratic equation

x^2-26x+120=0 .

Solution: Write down the coefficients and substitute them into the discriminant formula

Root of given value is equal to 14, it is easy to find with a calculator, or remember with frequent use, however, for convenience, at the end of the article I will give you a list of squares of numbers that can often be encountered in such problems.
We substitute the found value into the root formula

and we get

Task 2. Solve the equation

2x 2 +x-3=0.

Solution: We have a complete quadratic equation, write out the coefficients and find the discriminant


By known formulas finding the roots of a quadratic equation

Task 3. Solve the equation

9x 2 -12x+4=0.

Solution: We have a complete quadratic equation. Determining the discriminant

We got a case where the roots coincide. Find the values ​​of the roots using the formula

Task 4. Solve the equation

x^2+x-6=0 .

Solution: In cases where there are small coefficients for x, it is advisable to apply Vieta’s theorem. By its condition we obtain two equations

From the second condition we find that the product must be equal to -6. This means that one of the roots is negative. We have the following possible pair of solutions (-3;2), (3;-2) . Taking into account the first condition, we reject the second pair of solutions.
The roots of the equation are equal

Problem 5. Find the lengths of the sides of a rectangle if its perimeter is 18 cm and its area is 77 cm 2.

Solution: Half the perimeter of a rectangle is equal to the sum of its adjacent sides. Let's denote x – big side, then 18-x its smaller side. The area of ​​the rectangle is equal to the product of these lengths:
x(18-x)=77;
or
x 2 -18x+77=0.
Let's find the discriminant of the equation

Calculating the roots of the equation

If x=11, That 18's=7 , the opposite is also true (if x=7, then 21's=9).

Problem 6. Factor the quadratic equation 10x 2 -11x+3=0.

Solution: Let's calculate the roots of the equation, to do this we find the discriminant

We substitute the found value into the root formula and calculate

We apply the formula for decomposing a quadratic equation by roots

Opening the brackets we obtain an identity.

Quadratic equation with parameter

Example 1. At what parameter values A , does the equation (a-3)x 2 + (3-a)x-1/4=0 have one root?

Solution: By direct substitution of the value a=3 we see that it has no solution. Next, we will use the fact that with a zero discriminant the equation has one root of multiplicity 2. Let's write out the discriminant

Let's simplify it and equate it to zero

We have obtained a quadratic equation with respect to the parameter a, the solution of which can be easily obtained using Vieta’s theorem. The sum of the roots is 7, and their product is 12. By simple search we establish that the numbers 3,4 will be the roots of the equation. Since we already rejected the solution a=3 at the beginning of the calculations, the only correct one will be - a=4. Thus, for a=4 the equation has one root.

Example 2. At what parameter values A , the equation a(a+3)x^2+(2a+6)x-3a-9=0 has more than one root?

Solution: Let's look first singular points, they will be the values ​​a=0 and a=-3. When a=0, the equation will be simplified to the form 6x-9=0; x=3/2 and there will be one root. For a= -3 we obtain the identity 0=0.
Let's calculate the discriminant

and find the value of a at which it is positive

From the first condition we get a>3. For the second, we find the discriminant and roots of the equation


Let's define the intervals where the function takes positive values. By substituting the point a=0 we get 3>0 . So, outside the interval (-3;1/3) the function is negative. Don't forget the point a=0, which should be excluded because the original equation has one root in it.
As a result, we obtain two intervals that satisfy the conditions of the problem

Similar tasks in practice there will be a lot, try to figure out the tasks yourself and do not forget to take into account the conditions that are mutually exclusive. Study the formulas for solving quadratic equations well; they are often needed when calculating in different tasks and sciences.

This topic may seem difficult at first due to many not so simple formulas. Not only do the quadratic equations themselves have long notations, but the roots are also found through the discriminant. In total, three new formulas are obtained. Not very easy to remember. This is possible only after solving such equations frequently. Then all the formulas will be remembered by themselves.

General view of a quadratic equation

Here we propose their explicit recording, when the largest degree is written first, and then in descending order. There are often situations when the terms are inconsistent. Then it is better to rewrite the equation in descending order of the degree of the variable.

Let us introduce some notation. They are presented in the table below.

If we accept these notations, all quadratic equations are reduced to the following notation.

Moreover, the coefficient a ≠ 0. Let this formula be designated number one.

When an equation is given, it is not clear how many roots there will be in the answer. Because one of three options is always possible:

• the solution will have two roots;
• the answer will be one number;
• the equation will have no roots at all.

And until the decision is finalized, it is difficult to understand which option will appear in a particular case.

Types of recordings of quadratic equations

Problems may contain them different entries. They won't always look like general formula quadratic equation. Sometimes it will be missing some terms. What was written above is the complete equation. If you remove the second or third term in it, you get something else. These records are also called quadratic equations, only incomplete.

Moreover, only terms with coefficients “b” and “c” can disappear. The number "a" cannot be equal to zero under any circumstances. Because in this case the formula turns into a linear equation. The formulas for the incomplete form of equations will be as follows:

So, there are only two types; in addition to complete ones, there are also incomplete quadratic equations. Let the first formula be number two, and the second - three.

Discriminant and dependence of the number of roots on its value

You need to know this number in order to calculate the roots of the equation. It can always be calculated, no matter what the formula of the quadratic equation is. In order to calculate the discriminant, you need to use the equality written below, which will have number four.

After substituting the coefficient values ​​into this formula, you can get numbers with different signs. If the answer is yes, then the answer to the equation is two various roots. At negative number the roots of the quadratic equation will be missing. If it is equal to zero, there will be only one answer.

How to solve a complete quadratic equation?

In fact, consideration of this issue has already begun. Because first you need to find a discriminant. After it is determined that there are roots of the quadratic equation, and their number is known, you need to use formulas for the variables. If there are two roots, then you need to apply the following formula.

Since it contains a “±” sign, there will be two values. The expression under the square root sign is the discriminant. Therefore, the formula can be rewritten differently.

Formula number five. From the same record it is clear that if the discriminant is equal to zero, then both roots will take the same values.

If solving quadratic equations has not yet been worked out, then it is better to write down the values ​​of all coefficients before applying the discriminant and variable formulas. Later this moment will not cause difficulties. But at the very beginning there is confusion.

How to solve an incomplete quadratic equation?

Everything is much simpler here. There's not even a need for additional formulas. And those that have already been written down for the discriminant and the unknown will not be needed.

Let's first consider incomplete equation at number two. In this equality, it is necessary to take the unknown quantity out of brackets and solve the linear equation, which will remain in brackets. The answer will have two roots. The first one is necessarily equal to zero, because there is a multiplier consisting of the variable itself. The second one will be obtained by solving a linear equation.

Incomplete equation number three is solved by moving the number from the left side of the equality to the right. Then you need to divide by the coefficient facing the unknown. All that remains is to extract the square root and remember to write it down twice with opposite signs.

Below are some steps that will help you learn how to solve all kinds of equalities that turn into quadratic equations. They will help the student to avoid mistakes due to inattention. These shortcomings are the reason bad grades while studying the extensive topic “Quadratic equations (8th grade)”. Subsequently, these actions will not need to be performed constantly. Because a stable skill will appear.

• First you need to write the equation in standard form. That is, first the term with the most to a large extent variable, and then - without a degree and lastly - just a number.

• If a minus appears before the coefficient “a”, it can complicate the work for a beginner studying quadratic equations. It's better to get rid of it. For this purpose, all equality must be multiplied by “-1”. This means that all terms will change sign to the opposite.

• It is recommended to get rid of fractions in the same way. Simply multiply the equation by the appropriate factor so that the denominators cancel out.

Examples

It is required to solve the following quadratic equations:

x 2 − 7x = 0;

15 − 2x − x 2 = 0;

x 2 + 8 + 3x = 0;

12x + x 2 + 36 = 0;

(x+1) 2 + x + 1 = (x+1)(x+2).

The first equation: x 2 − 7x = 0. It is incomplete, therefore it is solved as described for formula number two.

After taking it out of brackets, it turns out: x (x - 7) = 0.

The first root takes the value: x 1 = 0. The second will be found from linear equation: x - 7 = 0. It is easy to see that x 2 = 7.

Second equation: 5x 2 + 30 = 0. Again incomplete. Only it is solved as described for the third formula.

After moving 30 to the right side of the equation: 5x 2 = 30. Now you need to divide by 5. It turns out: x 2 = 6. The answers will be the numbers: x 1 = √6, x 2 = - √6.

The third equation: 15 − 2х − x 2 = 0. Here and further, solving quadratic equations will begin with their rewriting in standard view: − x 2 − 2x + 15 = 0. Now it’s time to use the second useful advice and multiply everything by minus one. It turns out x 2 + 2x - 15 = 0. Using the fourth formula, you need to calculate the discriminant: D = 2 2 - 4 * (- 15) = 4 + 60 = 64. It is a positive number. From what is said above, it turns out that the equation has two roots. They need to be calculated using the fifth formula. It turns out that x = (-2 ± √64) / 2 = (-2 ± 8) / 2. Then x 1 = 3, x 2 = - 5.

The fourth equation x 2 + 8 + 3x = 0 is transformed into this: x 2 + 3x + 8 = 0. Its discriminant is equal to this value: -23. Since this number is negative, the answer to this task will be the following entry: “There are no roots.”

The fifth equation 12x + x 2 + 36 = 0 should be rewritten as follows: x 2 + 12x + 36 = 0. After applying the formula for the discriminant, the number zero is obtained. This means that it will have one root, namely: x = -12/ (2 * 1) = -6.

The sixth equation (x+1) 2 + x + 1 = (x+1)(x+2) requires transformations, which consist in bringing similar terms, before opening the brackets. In place of the first there will be the following expression: x 2 + 2x + 1. After the equality, this entry will appear: x 2 + 3x + 2. After similar terms are counted, the equation will take the form: x 2 - x = 0. It has become incomplete . Something similar to this has already been discussed a little higher. The roots of this will be the numbers 0 and 1.