Stage 11 · Quadratic Equations

11.3.2 Solving by Applying the Formula

11.3 The Quadratic Formula and the Discriminant

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11.3.2 Solving by Applying the Formula

Core idea

Match a, b, c into their slots in the formula and crank out both roots mechanically, no need to complete the square from scratch each time.

Module goal. Push the completing-the-square process through once and for all into a universal formula, and use the expression under the root to judge the roots in advance.
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