Week 3&4
Week 3&4
Characterizing and
Describing the Roots of
Quadratic Equation
MRS. MARIANNE KATE C. TAJONERA
MATH Teacher
Objectives
Characterize the roots of a Quadratic Equation using the
Discriminant.
Solve for the discriminant.
Identify the Nature of the roots using the
discriminant.
Describe the relationships between the roots and the
coefficients of a Quadratic Equation.
Determine the Sum and Product of the Roots of a
Quadratic Equation given the coefficients.
Nature of the Roots
The roots of quadratic equation can be imaginary number,
equal or two distinct roots. It can be determined by the
value of the discriminant.
0 + 40
𝟒𝟎
4)
, ,
→ ( 2) 2
− 4 (3)(1)
4 − 12
−𝟖
Nature of the Roots
Characterizing the Nature of the Roots Using the
Discriminant
Discriminant Nature of the Roots
(the discriminant is 0)
Real numbers and equal
− 𝟐+ √ −𝟖 − 𝟐− √ −𝟖
No real roots
𝟔 𝟔
Sum and Product of the Roots of a
Quadratic Equation
Derivation of Formula (See page 15 in your module)
Sum and Product of the Roots of a
Quadratic Equation
STEPS:
1. Transform the quadratic expression into standard form if
necessary.
2. Determine the values of , , and .
3. Substitute in the formula.
Sum of the Roots ()
Roots
Sum Product
Quadratic Equation () ()
1) 𝟏 𝟒 𝟑 −𝟏 −𝟑 −𝟒 𝟑
2) 𝟏 𝟎 −𝟒𝟗 −𝟕 𝟕 𝟎 −𝟒𝟗
𝟑 𝟏 𝟑
3) 𝟐 −𝟏 −𝟑 −𝟏 𝟐 𝟐
−
𝟐
Sum and Product of the Roots of a
Quadratic Equation
Examples:
1)
Solution:
(Step 1. Transform the QE into standard form if necessary.)
(Step 2. Determine the values of , , and .)
, ,
(Step 3. Substitute in the formula.)
Sum of the roots
Solving Rational Algebraic Equations
Transformable to Quadratic Equations
Examples:
Solve the following Rational Algebraic Expressions transformable
to Quadratic Equations.
1)
Checking:
Solving Problems Involving Rational
Algebraic Equations Transformable to
Quadratic Equations
STEPS:
1. Read, understand, and ANALYZE the problem.
2. Identify the given and represent them in a variable
or algebraic expressions.
3. Formulate an equation
4. Solve the equation.
5. Check your answer. (OPTIONAL)
Solving Problems Involving Rational
Algebraic Equations Transformable to
Quadratic Equations
Examples:
1. Odette can finish washing a certain number of dishes in 15
minutes less than it takes Pam. If they work together, they can
do the dishes in 10 minutes. How long will it take for them to
finish the work separately?
Solution:
Let whole work to be done.
time it takes for Pam to finish washing the dishes.
time it takes for Odette to finish washing the dishes.
Rate (per minute)
Rate of Pam
Rate (together)
Rate of Odette
Solving Problems Involving Rational
Algebraic Equations Transformable to
Quadratic Equations
Examples:
Solution:
Equation: (Rate of Pam) (Rate of Odette) (Rate together)
1 1 1
+ =
𝑡 𝑡 − 15 10
LCD:
Solving Problems Involving Rational
Algebraic Equations Transformable to
Quadratic Equations
Examples:
Solution:
(solve using Factoring Method)
,
,
Answer:
Q: How long will it take for them to finish the work separately?
• time it takes for Pam to finish washing the dishes.
It will take 30 minutes for Pam to finish the work.
• time it takes for Odette to finish washing the dishes.
It will take 15 minutes for Odette to finish the work.