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Polynomial Functions
Quadratic Equations
Quadratic equations are polynomials of degree 2, typically written in the form ax2 + bx + c = 0. Solving these equations is fundamental in algebra and precalculus.
Standard Form:
Strategy: Move all terms to one side so the equation equals zero.
Quadratic Formula: The roots of the quadratic equation are given by:
Factoring: If possible, factor the quadratic into two binomials and solve for x.
Discriminant: determines the nature of the roots.
Example:
Given , factor as so or .
Given , factor as so or .
Using the quadratic formula for :
Discriminant and Types of Roots
The discriminant is used to classify the roots of a quadratic equation:
D > 0: Two distinct real solutions
D = 0: One unique real solution (double root)
D < 0: No real solutions; two complex conjugate solutions
Example:
For , (complex roots)
For , (one real root)
Complex Numbers
Definition and Properties
Complex numbers are numbers of the form a + bi, where a is the real part and b is the imaginary part. The imaginary unit i is defined as .
Standard Form:
Purely Imaginary: When , e.g.,
Examples: , ,
Operations with Complex Numbers
Addition/Subtraction: Add/subtract real parts and imaginary parts separately. Example:
Multiplication: Use distributive property and . Example:
Conjugate: The conjugate of is . Example: The conjugate of is .
Division: Multiply numerator and denominator by the conjugate of the denominator. Example: Multiply by conjugate:
Factoring Polynomials
Factoring Quadratics
Factoring is a method to solve quadratic equations by expressing them as a product of two binomials.
Find two numbers: Their product is ac and their sum is b.
Example: Find numbers that multiply to -6 and add to -1: -3 and 2. Factor:
Perfect Square Trinomials:
Difference of Squares:
Sum/Difference of Cubes:
Example:
Factoring with Leading Coefficient Not 1
When the leading coefficient a is not 1, use factoring by grouping or the AC method.
Example: Find two numbers that multiply to and add to 5: 9 and -4. Rewrite: Group: Factor:
Summary Table: Types of Quadratic Roots
Discriminant (D) | Nature of Roots | Example |
|---|---|---|
Two distinct real roots | ||
One real root (double root) | ||
Two complex conjugate roots |
Additional info:
Some context and examples were inferred for clarity and completeness.
Factoring methods and complex number operations are expanded for academic completeness.
