Quadratic Equations and Methods

Flashcards covering essential vocabulary and concepts associated with solving quadratic equations.

Square Root Property

A method used to solve quadratic equations of the form ax^2 = k.

Completing the Square

A method for solving quadratic equations by rearranging them into the form (x - p)^2 = q.

Quadratic Equation

An equation that can be expressed in the standard form ax^2 + bx + c = 0.

Solutions of Quadratic Equations

The values of x that satisfy the quadratic equation, can be found using different methods including square root property and completing the square.

Discriminant

In the quadratic formula, the part under the square root (b^2 - 4ac) which determines the nature of the roots.

Roots of the Equation

The x-values where the quadratic function intersects the x-axis.