Linear and Quadratic Equations With Word Problems
Linear and Quadratic Equations With Word Problems
Definitions:
Linear Equation in One Variable – a polynomial equation of degree one with only one
variable having a form , where are constants and
Quadratic Equation in One Variable – a polynomial equation of degree two with only
one variable having a form , where are constants and
Solution of an Equation – the number that makes an equation true and satisfies it; it is
also called the root of the equation
Solution Set on an Equation – the set containing all solutions/roots of the equation
Examples:
( )
Two common ways to get the solutions of quadratic equations in one variable:
1. By Factoring.
Examples:
( )( ) ( )( )
2. By Quadratic Formula.
Example:
√ ( )( ) √ ( )( )
( ) ( )
√ √