Solving Quadratic Equations: Quadratic Formula

Question 1

Brahmagupta’s mathematical discoveries and work came about while studying a branch of science. What was he studying?

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astronomy

Question 2

Brahmagupta solved a quadratic equation of the form ax2 + bx = c using the formula x =, which involved only one solution.

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Using modern methods, the first step in solving the quadratic equation x2 + 7x = 8 would be to put it in standard form by .: subtracting 8 from both sides; What is the second solution?: –8

Question 3

✔ –8–1 78

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✔ –8

Question 4

A modern equation involving positive and negative integers would be –3 + 4 = 1. How would Brahmagupta have represented this equation?

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Three debts added to four fortunes will be one fortune.

Question 5

Brahmagupta’s solution to a quadratic equation of the form ax2 + bx = c involved only one solution. Which solution would he have found for the equation 3x2 + 4x = 6?

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x =

Question 6

Brahmagupta solved a quadratic equation of the form ax2 + bx = c using the formula x =, which involved only one solution.

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✔ subtracting 8 from both sides; Using modern methods, the first step in solving the quadratic equation x2 + 7x = 8 would be to put it in standard form by .: subtracting 8 from both sides; What is the second solution?: –8

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