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Refute “Δ>0 means two positive roots”, then give necessary and sufficient conditions for two distinct positive roots.

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Revisit first: Vertex form and completing the square

TOPIC 01

Roots and completeness of solutions

Choose a root method, then check reality, location and the original domain.

What you will be able to explain

  • Distinguish root values, distinct root count and root signs.
  • Separate degenerate parameter cases before using a quadratic rule.

Try it. Leave your reasoning visible.

Use one hint at a time. A correction explains what changed, not just the final answer.

Examples 1–3: study a full demonstration; finish a solution from its first step; then choose a method independently before opening the solution. The remaining exercises may continue after class.

01 / Transfer#Your turn

Refute “Δ>0 means two positive roots”, then give necessary and sufficient conditions for two distinct positive roots.

x2+bx+c=0x^2+bx+c=0
  • The polynomial is monic with real coefficients.
Skills and prerequisite lessons

Scope: JM01 / JM02

Working and explanation

BUILD THE REASONING

Hint 1
Separate realness from signs.
Hint 2
After Δ>0, inspect the sum −b and product c.
Worked solution
  1. A counterexample invalidates the proposed condition.

    x2−1=0⇒x=±1x^2-1=0\Rightarrow x=\pm1
  2. Positive product gives the same sign; positive sum makes it positive.

    b2−4c>0,b<0,c>0b^2-4c>0,\quad b<0,\quad c>0

Exactly Δ>0, b<0 and c>0.

Checks and common pitfalls: Positive roots imply all three conditions; conversely these conditions force two same-sign real roots with positive sum.

Reasoning checklist · self / teacher assessment
  • A counterexample invalidates the proposed condition.
  • Positive product gives the same sign; positive sum makes it positive.

Think first. Reveal a hint when the class is ready.

Focus on one question

Teacher preparation and assessment

40-minute lesson

MinutesFocusTeaching and student action
5Count and cancelContrast repeated roots and lost zeros with diagnostics.
8Derive ΔDerive the squared equation, marking a≠0.
10Method sortingPairs sort root-value, sum and intersection tasks.
12Case auditGroups solve the k problem and audit the linear branch.
5Repair a claimUse a counterexample to separate positive roots from real roots.

Question sequence

  • Are we finding values, a count, signs, or coordinates?
  • What assumption permits this division?

Board development

  • Count real roots through a square.
    (2ax+b)2=Δ(2ax+b)^2=\Delta
  • Partition before using a rule.
    k=1∣k≠1k=1\quad|\quad k\ne1

Expected correct and incorrect responses

  • “Two equal factors, one input” correctly separates multiplicity.
  • “k=2 only” reveals a missing linear branch.

Follow-up questions

  • Can Δ>0 coexist with a negative product of roots?

Remediation

  • Use candidate/domain/substitution columns before accepting a root.

Exit check

  • Set m=2 in (m−2)x²+x=0 and justify x=0 without a quadratic rule.

Assessment checklist and sample responses

  • 2 marks: complete branches.
    Full: k=1 and k=2; partial: only Δ=0.
  • 2 marks: preserve original restrictions.
    Full rational answer: −2 with x≠2; incorrect: ±2.

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