Algebra and Trigonometry Chapter1-5外文电子书籍.pdf

1.5 Quadratic (二次）Equations Objectives: • Solve quadratic equations by factoring. （因式分解） • Solve quadratic equations by the square root property. • Solve quadratic equations by completing the square. • Solve quadratic equations using the quadratic formula. • Use the discriminant （判别式）to determine the number and type of solutions. • Determine the most efficient method to use when solving a quadratic equation. • Solve problems modeled by quadratic equations. Copyright © 2014, 2010, 2007 Pearson Education, Inc. 1 Definition of a Quadratic Equation A quadratic equation in x is an equation that can be written in the general form ax2 +bx +c 0 where a, b, and c are real numbers, with a ≠0 A quadratic equation in x is also called a second-degree polynomial equation （二阶多项式）in x . Copyright © 2014, 2010, 2007 Pearson Education, Inc. 2 The Zero-Product Principle To solve a quadratic equation by factoring, we apply the zero-product principle which states that: If the product of two algebraic expressions is zero, then at least one of the factors is equal to zero. If AB = 0, then A = 0 or B = 0. Copyright © 2014, 2010, 2007 Pearson Education, Inc. 3 Solving a Quadratic Equation by Factoring 1. If necessary, rewrite the equation in the general form ax2 +bx +c 0 , moving all nonzero terms to one side, thereby obtaining zero on the other side. 2. Factor completely. 3. Apply the zero-product principle, setting each factor containing a variable equal to zero. 4. Solve the equations in step 3. 5. Check the solutions in the original equation. Copyright © 2014, 2010, 2007 Pearson Education, Inc. 4 Example: Solving Quadratic Equations by Factoring Sol