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Theory of quadratic equations
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9 Class 10 Mathematics questions with answers and explanations.
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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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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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The sum of the roots of x² - 7x + 12 = 0 is:
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Correct answer: 7
Sum = -b / a = 7.
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The product of the roots of x² - 7x + 12 = 0 is:
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Correct answer: 12
Product = c / a = 12.
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The discriminant of x² - 4x + 4 = 0 is:
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Correct answer: 0
16 - 16 = 0, so the roots are real and equal.
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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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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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For x² - 6x + 8 = 0 the sum of the roots is:
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Correct answer: 6
Sum = -b / a = 6.
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The discriminant of x² + 5x + 6 = 0 is:
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Correct answer: 1
25 - 24 = 1.
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