GRADE 10 · MATHEMATICS · TOPIC 4

Quadratic Equations

A quadratic equation has highest variable power 2.

CONCEPT EXPLAINED

Understand the concept

A quadratic equation has highest variable power 2.

SOLVED EXAMPLE

x²−5x+6=0

  1. Step 1: Factor (x−2)(x−3)=0.

Final answer: x=2,3

PRACTISE YOURSELF

x²−9=0

Show the answer

x=±3

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