MAT 126 Solving Quadratic Equations Using the Indian Method
Application of ancient Indian techniques to solve quadratic equations.
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MAT 126 Solving Quadratic Equations Using the Indian Method
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Shantae Lovett
MAT 126
Instructor: Farshad Foroozan
September 4, 2012
In this assignment, you explored the method of solving quadratic equations, often
referred to as the Indian method. Based on your work:
1. Explain the step-by-step process you followed to solve the quadratic equation
x2−2x−13=0x^2 - 2x - 13 = 0x2−2x−13=0, including all intermediate steps.
2. How did multiplying both sides of the equation by four times the coefficient of
the x2x^2x2 term help you simplify the equation?
3. Describe how you used square roots to solve the equation.
4. Similarly, solve the second quadratic equation x2+12x−64=0x^2 + 12x - 64 =
0x2+12x−64=0 using the same method, showing all steps and calculations.
5. Reflect on how you found the method helpful or challenging and how you plan to
use it in the future.
Your response should be between 500 and 700 words.
Project 1
Shantae Lovett
MAT 126
Instructor: Farshad Foroozan
September 4, 2012
In this assignment, you explored the method of solving quadratic equations, often
referred to as the Indian method. Based on your work:
1. Explain the step-by-step process you followed to solve the quadratic equation
x2−2x−13=0x^2 - 2x - 13 = 0x2−2x−13=0, including all intermediate steps.
2. How did multiplying both sides of the equation by four times the coefficient of
the x2x^2x2 term help you simplify the equation?
3. Describe how you used square roots to solve the equation.
4. Similarly, solve the second quadratic equation x2+12x−64=0x^2 + 12x - 64 =
0x2+12x−64=0 using the same method, showing all steps and calculations.
5. Reflect on how you found the method helpful or challenging and how you plan to
use it in the future.
Your response should be between 500 and 700 words.
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University
Ashford University
Subject
Mathematics