How to Understand the Ratio of Quadratic Roots?

In summary, the conversation was about solving quadratic equations and the skills needed for the Olympiad. The speaker mentioned the possibility of brute forcing the equations if necessary and shared their personal approach of writing down ratios and solving for b. They also mentioned that both equations were made monic to make it easier.
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Mathsonfire said:
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Those are nice problems. If you're prepping for the Olympiad, you will need the skills. If all else fails, brute force it! Of course, if you're not fast enough, you'll waste too much time.

Personally, I wrote down the ratios and solved for b. You could solve for any of the 4 remaining arbitrary coefficients.

They were nice to you and made them both monic quadratics.
 
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tkhunny said:
Those are nice problems. If you're prepping for the Olympiad, you will need the skills. If all else fails, brute force it! Of course, if you're not fast enough, you'll waste too much time.

Personally, I wrote down the ratios and solved for b. You could solve for any of the 4 remaining arbitrary coefficients.

They were nice to you and made them both monic quadratics.

I didnt get it
 
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Mathsonfire said:
I didnt get it

Didn't get what? Ratios? Solve for...? Please provide YOUR work.
 

What is the ratio of quadratic roots?

The ratio of quadratic roots refers to the relationship between the two solutions of a quadratic equation. It is the ratio of the larger root to the smaller root.

How do you calculate the ratio of quadratic roots?

To calculate the ratio of quadratic roots, first find the solutions of the quadratic equation by using the quadratic formula or factoring. Then, divide the larger root by the smaller root to find the ratio.

Why is the ratio of quadratic roots important?

The ratio of quadratic roots can provide information about the nature of the solutions of a quadratic equation. For example, if the ratio is 1, it means that the two solutions are equal, indicating a perfect square trinomial. If the ratio is less than 1, it means that the solutions are real and unequal. If the ratio is greater than 1, it means that the solutions are complex conjugates.

Can the ratio of quadratic roots be negative?

No, the ratio of quadratic roots cannot be negative. It is always a positive value because the larger root is divided by the smaller root, resulting in a positive ratio.

How does the leading coefficient affect the ratio of quadratic roots?

The leading coefficient, or the coefficient of the squared term, affects the ratio of quadratic roots by determining the direction of the parabola. A positive leading coefficient results in a concave up parabola and a ratio greater than 1, while a negative leading coefficient results in a concave down parabola and a ratio less than 1.

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