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Theory of quadratic equations

Written by Hassan Raza (Mathematics)

9 Class 10 Mathematics questions with answers and explanations.

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  1. The discriminant of ax² + bx + c = 0 is:

    • 1 -b / 2a
    • 2 4ac
    • 3 b² + 4ac
    • 4 b² - 4ac
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    Correct answer: b² - 4ac

    Discriminant = b² - 4ac.

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  2. If the discriminant is negative, the roots are:

    • 1 Complex
    • 2 Real and distinct
    • 3 Rational
    • 4 Real and equal
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    Correct answer: Complex

    A negative discriminant gives complex roots.

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  3. The sum of the roots of x² - 7x + 12 = 0 is:

    • 1 -7
    • 2 -12
    • 3 7
    • 4 12
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    Correct answer: 7

    Sum = -b / a = 7.

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  4. The product of the roots of x² - 7x + 12 = 0 is:

    • 1 -12
    • 2 7
    • 3 -7
    • 4 12
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    Correct answer: 12

    Product = c / a = 12.

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  5. The discriminant of x² - 4x + 4 = 0 is:

    • 1 4
    • 2 16
    • 3 -4
    • 4 0
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    Correct answer: 0

    16 - 16 = 0, so the roots are real and equal.

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  6. The roots of x² + 1 = 0 are:

    • 1 Real and equal
    • 2 Complex
    • 3 Real and distinct
    • 4 Rational
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    Correct answer: Complex

    The discriminant is -4, which is negative.

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  7. If the discriminant is a positive perfect square, the roots are:

    • 1 Rational and unequal
    • 2 Complex
    • 3 Irrational
    • 4 Equal
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    Correct answer: Rational and unequal

    They can be written as fractions.

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  8. For x² - 6x + 8 = 0 the sum of the roots is:

    • 1 -6
    • 2 6
    • 3 8
    • 4 -8
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    Correct answer: 6

    Sum = -b / a = 6.

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  9. The discriminant of x² + 5x + 6 = 0 is:

    • 1 49
    • 2 1
    • 3 25
    • 4 -1
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    Correct answer: 1

    25 - 24 = 1.

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