Solving Quadratic Equations (Grade 10 NSC Matric Mathematics): Quizzes

2

To ensure it remains quadratic

Two

Write in standard form $ax^2 + bx + c = 0$

$(x + 1) = 0$ or $(3x - 1) = 0$

$x = -1$ or $x = \frac{1}{3}$

One solution

Divide the entire equation by -2

$x = 1$

Check by substituting into original eqn