Math Problem Statement

Solve the quadratic equation x^2 - 2x - 3 = 0.

Solution

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The equation appears to be:

x22x3=0x^2 - 2x - 3 = 0

This looks like a quadratic equation in the form ax2+bx+c=0ax^2 + bx + c = 0. The next step would be to solve this equation for xx.

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Here are a few related questions you may find helpful:

  1. What are the solutions for xx in this quadratic equation?
  2. How do you apply the quadratic formula to solve quadratic equations?
  3. How do you factorize quadratic equations like this one?
  4. What is the discriminant, and how does it help determine the nature of the roots?
  5. What is the vertex form of a quadratic equation, and how do you convert this equation to it?

Tip: The quadratic formula is a universal tool that can be applied to any quadratic equation, and it’s given by: x=b±b24ac2ax = \frac{-b \pm \sqrt{b^2 - 4ac}}{2a}

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Quadratic Equations
Factoring
Roots of Equations

Formulas

Quadratic formula: x = (-b ± √(b² - 4ac)) / 2a
Factoring method for quadratic equations

Theorems

Zero Product Property
Discriminant Analysis

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10