Quadratic +/-
Maths: Edexcel A Level Pure Maths, topic 2.2.1
Solving Quadratics
Quadratics have two solutions, remember to include both of them when answering a question.

x2 has two solutions

+5 and -5

√5 is a solution

− √5 is also a solution
Test yourself on Quadratic +/-
Which of these equations has two solutions for x?
Which of these are solutions to the equation:
x2 = 7Which of these are solutions to the equation:
x2 = 19What are the solutions for the equation:
x2 = 6What are the solutions for the equation:
x2 = 11