Quadratic Equations with fractions (Junior Cert Mathematics): Flashcards

Eliminate the fractions

Multiply all terms by common denominator

To eliminate all fractions from the equation

Expand and simplify

To one side to get standard form ($ax^2 + bx + c = 0$)

$ax^2 + bx + c = 0$

$-b$ formula

$a$, $b$, $c$ from $ax^2 + bx + c = 0$

Exact form (with radicals/surds)

Solve using $-b$ formula