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Lesson 4-2: Solving Quadratic Equations

Four methods...three you've used before, ONE new

Method #1 Factoring
Solve x 6x 16 = 0 by factoring.
2

Method #2 Graphing
Solve x 6x 16 = 0 by graphing.
2

Method #3 Quadratic Formula

Solve x - 4x + 15 using the quadratic formula.
2

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So there can be real or imaginary roots? How do I know what to expect?

By looking at a graph OR by finding the value of the discriminant:

b2 - 4ac
If b2 - 4ac > 0
If b2 - 4ac = 0,

2 REAL ROOTS
1 REAL ROOT

If b2 - 4ac < 0,

0 REAL ROOTS

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Before the final method (NEW)...

Quick Review: Perfect Square Trinomials

Expand the following expressions... a) (x + 3)2 b) (x - 7)2

Factor the following.... a) x2 + 20x + 100 b) x2 - 12x + 36

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Method #4 Completing the Square

This method will work for any quadratic equation!

HANDOUT
Handout Examples:

x2 + 8x -9 = 0

FOLLOW ALONG!
2x2 - 3x - 7 = 0
*To make a perfect square trinomial the first term in my polynomial must be....

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Let's try some before we wrap up the lesson...

Completing the Square Try Some...

3. x2 + 4x - 1 = 0

5. 2x2 +3x + 8 = 0

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Finish the worksheet and check your answers then....

Practice: pg. 219 # 5, 6, 12, 15, 17, 30, 32

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