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Math Solving Equation

The document discusses solving quadratic equations by finding the roots or solutions. It provides examples of solving equations of the form ax^2 + c = 0 by using the square root property, which states that if x^2 = k, then x = ±√k. Several examples are worked through, showing the steps of writing the equation in standard form and then taking the square root of both sides to find the two possible values of x that satisfy the equation. The examples are also checked by substitution to verify the roots.

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Math Solving Equation

The document discusses solving quadratic equations by finding the roots or solutions. It provides examples of solving equations of the form ax^2 + c = 0 by using the square root property, which states that if x^2 = k, then x = ±√k. Several examples are worked through, showing the steps of writing the equation in standard form and then taking the square root of both sides to find the two possible values of x that satisfy the equation. The examples are also checked by substitution to verify the roots.

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EXTRACTING THE ROOTS

An equation of the form ax2 + bx + c = 0, where a, b, c are real


numbers and a≠ 0 is called quadratic equation.
If b = 0, then we have an equation of the form ax2 + c = 0.

To solve quadratic equation is to find the roots, zeros, or solution of the


quadratic equation. The roots, zeros, or solution of a quadtatic equation
are the values of x that will make the equation ax2 + c = 0 true.

To solve a quadratic equation of the form ax2 + c = 0, we use the


square root property.

Square Root Property

If x2 = k, then x = ± 𝑘, where k is a non-negative integer.


Example 1. Solve the quadratic equation x2 – 25 = 0

Steps Solution
1. Write the equation in the form of x2 – 25 = 0
ax2 = c
x2 – 25 + 25 = 0 + 25

x2 = 25
2. Apply the square root property x2 – 25 = 0

x2 = 25

X = ± 25 ; x = 5 and x = -5

So, the roots are 5 and -5


Example 2. Solve the quadratic equation x2 – 16 = 0.

Steps Solution
1. Write the equation in the form of x2 – 16 = 0
ax2 = c
x2 – 16 + 16 = 0 + 16

x2 = 16
2. Apply the square root property
x2 = 16

x = ± 16 ; x = 4, and x= -4

So, the roots are 4 and -4.


Example 3. Solve the quadratic equation 3x2 = 27.

Steps Solution
1. Write the equation in the form of 3x2 = 27
ax2 = c 3 3

Multiply the quadratic equation by the


reciprocal of a.
1 1
(3x2) = (27)
3 3

x2 = 9
2. Apply the square root property x2 = 9
=± 9

x = ±3 ; roots = 3 and -3
Checking:
Checking:
x2 – 16 = 0
3x2 = 27
(4)2 – 16 = 0
16 -16 = 0 3(3)2 = 27
0=0 3(9) = 27
27 = 27
Or
Or
x2 – 16 = 0
(-4)2 – 16 = 0 3(-3)2 = 27
16 – 16 = 0 3(9) = 27
27 = 27
0= 0
Example 4. Solve for the
roots of 4x2 = 81.

Therefore the roots are


9 9
and -
2 2
Example 5. Solve for the
roots of (x + 13)2 = 25.

Solution:

x + 13 = ±5

x + 13 = 5
x = 5 – 13
x = -8

X + 13 = -5
x = -5 – 13
x = -18
Example 6. Find the roots of 5x2 – 125 = 0

1. ax2 =c 2. Square root property

5x2 = 125 = Squared both sides

5x2= 125 x2 = 25
5 5
𝑥 2 = 25
x2 = 25
x = ±25

x = 5, x = -5
Example 7. (x + 7)2 = 16 Checking :

(𝑥 + 7)2 = 16 (x + 7)2 = 16
(-3 + 7)2 = 16
x + 7 = ±4 (4)2 = 16
16 = 16
x + 7 = 4 and x + 7 = -4
(-11 + 7)2 = 16
x=4–7 x = -4 – 7 (4)2 = 16
16 = 16
x = -3 x = -11
Checking:
Example 8. Find the roots of (x – 4)2 = 9.
(x – 4)2 = 9
(𝑥 − 4)2 = 9 (7 – 4)2 = 9
(3)2 = 9
x – 4= ±3 9=9

(x – 4)2 = 9
x–4=3 (1 – 4)2 = 9
x=3+4 (-3)2 = 9
x=7 9=9

x–4=-3
x = -3 + 4
x=1

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