Bhaskara Flashcards
(20 cards)
Who is Bhaskara?
Bhaskara was an Indian mathematician and astronomer known for his work in algebra and calculus.
What is the significance of the Delta in the quadratic formula?
Delta (Δ) represents the discriminant in the quadratic formula, which determines the nature of the roots of a quadratic equation.
True or False: The square root of a number is always positive.
False. The square root can be positive or negative.
Fill in the blank: The quadratic formula is given by __________.
x = (-b ± √Δ) / 2a
What does a positive Δ indicate about the roots of a quadratic equation?
A positive Δ indicates that the quadratic equation has two distinct real roots.
What is the formula to calculate Δ?
Δ = b² - 4ac
Multiple Choice: Which of the following represents a quadratic equation? a) y = 2x + 3 b) y = x² - 4 c) y = 1/x
b) y = x² - 4
What is the square root of 16?
The square root of 16 is 4.
True or False: Bhaskara’s work contributed to the understanding of zero in mathematics.
True.
What is the relationship between Bhaskara and the quadratic formula?
Bhaskara provided significant contributions to the development and understanding of the quadratic formula.
Who is Bhaskara?
Bhaskara was an Indian mathematician and astronomer known for his work in algebra and calculus.
What is the significance of the Delta in the quadratic formula?
Delta (Δ) represents the discriminant in the quadratic formula, which determines the nature of the roots of a quadratic equation.
True or False: The square root of a number is always positive.
False. The square root can be positive or negative.
Fill in the blank: The quadratic formula is given by __________.
x = (-b ± √Δ) / 2a
What does a positive Δ indicate about the roots of a quadratic equation?
A positive Δ indicates that the quadratic equation has two distinct real roots.
What is the formula to calculate Δ?
Δ = b² - 4ac
Multiple Choice: Which of the following represents a quadratic equation? a) y = 2x + 3 b) y = x² - 4 c) y = 1/x
b) y = x² - 4
What is the square root of 16?
The square root of 16 is 4.
True or False: Bhaskara’s work contributed to the understanding of zero in mathematics.
True.
What is the relationship between Bhaskara and the quadratic formula?
Bhaskara provided significant contributions to the development and understanding of the quadratic formula.
