Quadratic Equations:
The chapter 'Quadratic Equations' carrying the weightage of \(6\) marks in the board examination.  It covers the concepts like Framing Quadratic Equation using given situation/case study, Solving Quadratic Equation by Factorization, Solving Quadratic Equation by Quadratic Formula and Nature of Roots.
 
Most possible variation of question types that we can expect in board exam as per previous year question paper are discussed below.
 
Total Marks \(5\) to \(6\)
Variation \(1\) Variation \(2\)
  • \(1\) Sec A
  • \(1\) Sec D
Total Mark \(= 6\)
  • \(1\) Sec A
  • \(E\) Sec E
Total Mark \(= 5\)
 
To prepare well for the board examination, it is necessary to understand the following concepts clearly.
  • Quadratic Equation - Check whether the given equation is quadratic or not, Framing quadratic equation for the given situation
  • Solving Quadratic Equation - Factorisation Method, Quadratic Formula Method 
  • Nature of roots - Discrimnants.
 
Important Concept (Learning Outcomes) Expected Question Type Concept dealt with
Quadratic Equations
Sec D 
 
Solving Quadratic Equation
 Sec A, Sec D, Sec E
Nature of roots
 Sec A, Sec D
Let us recall the concepts in Polynomial:
1. A quadratic equation in the variable \(x\) is of the form \(ax^2 + bx + c = 0\), where \(a\), \(b\), \(c\) are real numbers and \(a\neq 0\). A real number \(p\) is said to be a root of the quadratic equation \(ax^2+ bx + c = 0\), if \(ap^2+ bp+c = 0\). The zeroes of the quadratic polynomial \(ax^2+ bx + c\) and the roots of the quadratic equation \(ax^2+ bx + c = 0\) are the same.
 
2. Solving the quadratic equation can be done in two different way:
  1. Solving by factorization.
  2. Solving by quadratic formula.
 
Solving by Factorization: If we can factorise \(ax^2+ bx + c\), \(a \neq 0\), into a product of two linear factors, then the roots of the quadratic equation \(ax^2+ bx + c = 0\) can be found by equating each factor to zero.
 
Solving by Quadratic Formula: The formula for finding roots of the quadratic roots
 
\(ax^2+bx+c=0\) is \(x=\frac{-b\pm\sqrt{b^2-4ac}}{2a}\)
 
3. Nature of Roots: A quadratic equation \(ax^2+ bx + c = 0\) has
 
Discrimnent Type of Roots
\(b^2-4ac > 0\) Real and Distinct
\(b^2-4ac = 0\)
Real and Equal
\(b^2-4ac < 0\) No Real Roots