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Class 10 Mathematics

Chapter 4: Quadratic Equations

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Page 1: Introduction

Quadratic equation: ax² + bx + c = 0 (a ≠ 0)

Roots: values of x satisfying equation.

Maximum two roots.

Chapter covers solving methods and nature of roots.

Page 2: Solution by Factorisation

Split middle term or factor directly.

Example: x² + 5x + 6 = 0 → (x+2)(x+3)=0 → x=-2,-3

Page 3: Completing the Square

Convert to (x + p)² = q

Steps: divide by a, move c, add (b/2a)² both sides.

Page 4: Quadratic Formula

x = [-b ± √(b² - 4ac)] / (2a)

Derived from completing square.

Universal method.

Page 5: Discriminant

D = b² - 4ac

Page 6: Nature of Roots Summary

DRoots
>0, perfect squaredistinct rational
>0, not perfectdistinct irrational
=0equal rational
<0no real

Page 7: Word Problems

Form quadratic from statement.

Common: numbers, area, speed, time, height.

Page 8: Key Formulas Summary

Page 9: Practice Questions - Easy (1-10)

  1. Standard form example.
  2. Discriminant of x² - 4x + 4.
  3. Solve x² - 5x + 6 = 0 factorisation.
  4. Nature of roots D=0.
  5. Quadratic formula for x² + 2x + 1 = 0.
  6. Sum of roots 2x² + 3x - 2 = 0.
  7. Product of roots x² - 4 = 0.
  8. Complete square x² + 6x + 5 = 0.
  9. D < 0 meaning.
  10. Roots equal when?

Page 10: Practice Questions - Medium (11-20)

  1. Solve 2x² - 7x + 3 = 0.
  2. Nature of roots 3x² - 4x + 2 = 0.
  3. Form equation with roots 2,3.
  4. Find k if roots equal in x² + kx + 9 = 0.
  5. Discriminant 4x² + 4x + 1 = 0.
  6. Word problem: number product 56, sum 15.
  7. Area problem: length = width + 5, area 84.
  8. Speed problem: time difference.
  9. Complete square for 2x² + 8x + 5 = 0.
  10. Find roots using formula 3x² - 5x - 2 = 0.

Page 11: Practice Questions - Hard (21-30)

  1. Find k for real and distinct roots.
  2. Advanced word problem: consecutive numbers.
  3. Time to reach ground projectile.
  4. Roots irrational proof.
  5. Form equation with given sum and product.
  6. Discriminant condition for rational roots.
  7. Speed of boat problem.
  8. Board level word problem.
  9. Equation with roots α, 1/α.
  10. Multiple step numerical.

Page 12: Discriminant Cases Table

All nature of roots.

Page 13: Common Mistakes

Page 14: Previous Year Questions

Word problems, nature of roots, find k.

Page 15: Exam Tips

Page 16: Quick Revision Sheet

All methods, formulas, nature.

Page 17: Final Motivation

Chapter 4 complete! Quadratic equations is high-scoring.

Practice word problems.

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Page 18: Extra Numericals

More solved problems.

Page 19: Word Problem Types

Numbers, area, speed, time.

Page 20: Quadratic Formula Derivation

Completing square method.

Page 21: Nature of Roots Cases

Detailed examples.

Page 22: Factorisation Tips

Middle term split method.

Page 23: Board Pattern Questions

Common types.

Page 24: Extra Practice

More questions.

Page 25: Sum and Product Relation

From Vieta’s formulas.

Page 26: Real-Life Applications

Projectile, profit, area.

Page 27: Thank You & Copyright

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