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Types of roots of a Quadratic Equation
- July 22, 2020
- Category: Types of roots of a Quadratic Equation
☼ Types of roots of a Quadratic Equation : There are four different types of roots associated with a Quadratic Equation.
(i) Rational and Distinct
e.g. Solve : 3 x2 + 2 x – 21 = 0.
Soln. 3 x2 + 2 x – 21 = 0 compare with ax2 + bx + c = 0.
We have, a = 3, b = 2 and c = – 21
Now, D = 256 ( D = b2 – 4 a c )
Now,
= -3
Solution set =
(ii) Rational and Equal
e.g. 4 x2 + 12 x + 9 = 0 compare with ax2 + bx + c = 0.
We have, a = 4, b = 12 and c = 9
Soln. Now, D = 0 ( D = b2 – 4 a c )
Now,
Solution set =
(iii) Irrational numbers ( Conjugate irrational numbers )
e.g. 3 x2 + 5 x – 7 = 0 compare with ax2 + bx + c = 0.
We have, a = 3, b = 5 and c = – 7
Soln. Now, D = 109 ( D = b2 – 4 a c )
Now,
Solution set =
(iv) Complex numbers ( Conjugate complex numbers )
e.g. 3 x2 + 5 x + 7 = 0 compare with ax2 + bx + c = 0.
We have, a = 3, b = 5 and c = 7
Soln. Now, D = – 59 < 0 ( D = b2 – 4 a c )
Now,
Solution set =