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Factor Theory of Quadratic Equation

We will discuss about the factor theory of quadratic equation.

Suppose when we assume that β be a root of the quadratic equation ax2 + bx + c = 0, then we get (x - β) is a factor of the quadratic expression ax^2 + bx + c.

Conversely, when we assume that (x - β) is a factor of the quadratic expression ax2 + bx + c then β is a root of the quadratic equation ax2 + bx + c = 0.


Proof:

The given quadratic equation ax2 + bx + c = 0

According to the problem, β is a root of the quadratic equation

ax2 + bx + c = 0

Hence, aβ2 + bβ + c = 0

Now, ax2 + bx + c

= ax2 + bx + c - (aβ2 + bβ + c), [Since, aβ2 + bβ + c = 0]

= a(x2 - β2) + b(x - β)

= (x - β)[a(x + β) + b]

Therefore, we clearly see that (x - β) is a factor of the quadratic expression ax2 + bx + c.

Conversely, when (x - α) is a factor of the quadratic expression ax2 + bx + c then we can express,

ax2 + bx + c = (x - α)(mx + n), where m (≠ 0) and n are constants.

Now, we need to substitute x = β on both sides of the identity ax2 + bx + c = (x - β)(mx + n) then we get,

2 + bβ + c = (β - β) × (mβ + n) = 0

2 + bβ + c = 0 × (mβ + n) = 0

It is evident that the equation ax2 + bx + c = 0 is satisfied by x = β.

Therefore, β is a root of the equation ax2 + bx + c = 0.




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