Questions over HW Solve the quadratic given the

Questions over HW?

Solve the quadratic given the method. Square Roots Factor Complete the Square

The Discriminant

The Discriminant tells how many & what type of solutions the quadratic has.

Put the quadratic in standard form first!

If the discriminant is POSITIVE, then you will have 2 real roots. If the discriminant is ZERO, then you will have 1 real root. If the discriminant is NEGATIVE, then you will have 2 imaginary roots.

Determine the number & types of roots. Example: 1

Determine the number & type of roots. Example: 2

Determine the number & type of roots. Example: 3

Questions? ?

Simplifying for the Quadratic Formula

Before we solve using the Quadratic Formula, we need to practice simplifying radicals.

Question #1 Simplify. Perfect Square!!!

Question #2 Simplify.

Question #3 Simplify.

Question #4 Simplify.

Practice Worksheet

Solving by the Quadratic Formula

Quadratic Formula Everything must be on the same side of the equals sign before solving

Question #1 Use the quadratic formula to find the zeros.

Question #2 Use the quadratic formula to find the zeros.

Question #3 Use the quadratic formula to find the zeros.

Question #4 Use the quadratic formula to find the zeros.

Question #5 LAST ONE!! Use the quadratic formula to find the zeros.

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