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Understanding Quadratic Inequalities
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Now let's discuss quadratic inequalities more in depth. What forms can these inequalities take?
I remember inequalities can be $ < $ or $ > $ as well as their equal counterparts, right?
Exactly! Quadratic inequalities come in four basic forms: less than, greater than, less than or equal to, and greater than or equal to. This allows us to express different conditions. The key is to find the regions on the number line that satisfy these inequalities.
So what's the next step after identifying the inequality?
Great question! The next step involves solving the corresponding quadratic equation, then analyzing where the inequality holds true by using test points. Let's keep that in mind as we go through worked examples.
Can you remind us how to do that with a test point?
Certainly! A test point is a value you choose from a specific interval created by the roots of the quadratic equation to see if it satisfies the inequality. We remember this with the mantra, 'test, assess, and confirm!'
Practical Application of Quadratic Inequalities
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Let's explore how quadratic inequalities can apply to real-life scenarios. Can anyone think of a situation where these might be relevant?
Exactly! In projectile motion, we often use quadratic equations to model height. If we want to find out when the height is below a certain level, we're looking at a quadratic inequality.
That sounds interesting. What's another example?
How about in economics, where we analyze profits? A profit function can often lead you to a quadratic inequality that shows where profits are above a certain threshold. This can help businesses determine pricing strategies.
So essentially, understanding these inequalities allows us to set parameters in real-world problems?
Absolutely! The more we work with quadratic inequalities, the better we can understand and solve various problems we encounter in life.
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Quadratic Expressions
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✅ Quadratic Expressions
A quadratic expression is an algebraic expression of the form:
𝑎𝑥² + 𝑏𝑥 + 𝑐
Where:
• 𝑎, 𝑏, and 𝑐 are real numbers,
• 𝑎 ≠ 0
Detailed Explanation
A quadratic expression is a polynomial with a degree of 2. This means the highest power of the variable (in this case, x) is squared. The general form of a quadratic expression is given by the equation ax² + bx + c. Here, 'a', 'b', and 'c' are coefficients that can be any real numbers, but 'a' cannot be zero because then it would not be quadratic anymore. For instance, in the expression 2x² + 3x + 1, 2 is the coefficient of x², 3 is the coefficient of x, and 1 is the constant term.
Examples & Analogies
Think of a quadratic expression like an area calculation for a rectangular garden. The length could be represented as one side (x), while the width might be x plus some extra space (like b). The constant (c) could be a fixed garden feature or space like a fountain. By varying the size of the garden (x), we can calculate different areas using the quadratic expression.
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Quadratic Expression: An algebraic expression of the form $ ax^2 + bx + c $.
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Quadratic Inequality: An inequality involving a quadratic expression, which can take various forms.
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Standard Form: Rearranging a quadratic inequality to $ ax^2 + bx + c <,\leq,>,\geq 0 $ for solving.
Examples & Real-Life Applications
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Examples
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Example 1: Solving the quadratic inequality $ x^2 - 5x + 6 < 0 $.
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Example 2: Analyzing the quadratic inequality $ 2x^2 - 8x + 6 \geq 0 $.
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Quadratic expressions have a square, for values beyond, we must beware!
🧠 Other Memory Gems
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Inequalities lead seven days: Solve for roots, test points in arrays!
🎯 Super Acronyms
R.I.S.E – Rearrange, Isolate, Solve, Evaluate.
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Term: Quadratic Expression
Definition:
An expression of the form $ ax^2 + bx + c $, where $ a \neq 0 $.
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Term: Quadratic Inequality
Definition:
An inequality that involves a quadratic expression in one of the forms: $ a x^2 + b x + c < 0 $, $ a x^2 + b x + c \leq 0 $, $ a x^2 + b x + c > 0 $, or $ a x^2 + b x + c \geq 0 $.
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Term: Number Line
Definition:
A visual representation of numbers in a straight line that allows identification of intervals and solutions.