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Quadratic and Other Equation — Syllabus
CMAT · Quantitative Techniques & Data Interpretation
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Topics in Quadratic and Other Equation
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Theory of Equations - Introduction
- An equation is any expression in the form f(x) = 0
- Type of equation depends on the expression f(x): linear, quadratic, cubic, or higher powers
- Root or solution is the value of x that makes LHS equal to RHS
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Quadratic Equations - Core Theory
- Standard form: ax² + bx + c = 0 where a ≠ 0
- Discriminant D = b² - 4ac determines nature of roots
- If D < 0: no real roots (imaginary roots)
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Sign of Quadratic Expression
- Sign depends on coefficient 'a' and discriminant D
- When a > 0 and D < 0: f(x) > 0 for all x (always positive)
- When a > 0 and D = 0: f(x) ≥ 0 for all x (touches x-axis once)
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Cubic Equations
- Standard form: ax³ + bx² + cx + d = 0 where a ≠ 0
- Always has exactly three roots (real or complex)
- At least one root is always real
Key Concepts
Equations of the form f(x) =Equations of the form ax² +The discriminant D = b²For quadratic equation ax² + bxThe sign of a quadratic expression
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What topics are covered in Quadratic and Other Equation for CMAT?
Quadratic and Other Equation is an important chapter in CMAT Quantitative Techniques & Data Interpretation. It covers key concepts and formulas that are frequently tested in the exam. Key topics include: Theory of Equations - Introduction, Quadratic Equations - Core Theory, Sign of Quadratic Expression, Cubic Equations.
How important is Quadratic and Other Equation for CMAT?
Quadratic and Other Equation is a frequently tested chapter in CMAT Quantitative Techniques & Data Interpretation. Questions from this chapter appear regularly in previous year papers. There are 71 practice questions available for this chapter.
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