Identify Quadratic Equation: We are given the quadratic equationx2+(1−a)x+a2−46a−43=0. To find the roots, we need to solve for x. The general form of a quadratic equation is ax2+bx+c=0, and the roots can be found using the quadratic formulax=2a−b±b2−4ac. In our case, a=1, b=(1−a), and c=a2−46a−43.
Simplify Constant Term: First, let's simplify the constant term c by combining like terms: a2−46a−43. We can write 46a as 23a to make it easier to combine with 43.c=a2−23a−43
Calculate Discriminant: Now, let's calculate the discriminant, which is the part under the square root in the quadratic formula: b2−4ac. Discriminant = (1−a)2−4(1)(a2−23a−43)
Expand and Simplify: We expand (1−a)2 and simplify the expression:Discriminant = (1−2a+a2)−4(a2−23a−43)
Combine Like Terms: Distribute the −4 across the terms in the parentheses:Discriminant = 1−2a+a2−4a2+6a+3
Use Quadratic Formula: Combine like terms to simplify the discriminant:Discriminant = 1−2a+a2−4a2+6a+3Discriminant = −3a2+4a+4
Formula for Roots: Now we can use the quadratic formula to find the roots:x=2⋅1−(1−a)±−3a2+4a+4x=2−(1−a)±−3a2+4a+4
Formula for Roots: Now we can use the quadratic formula to find the roots:x=2⋅1−(1−a)±−3a2+4a+4x=2−(1−a)±−3a2+4a+4We have found the formula for the roots of the quadratic equation in terms of a. The roots will depend on the value of a, and we can use this formula to find specific roots for any given value of a.
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