When should you use each of the following methods to solve a quadratic equation?

1. Factoring

2. Square Root

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Solving Quadratic Equations

3. Quadratic Formula

Solve by Factoring
1. x2 + 5x 25 = 0

Solve with Square Roots

1. x2 = 81

Solve with the Quadratic Formula

1. x2 8x + 15 = 0

2. x2 3x 28 = 0

2. 4x2 100 = 0

2. x2 + 2x 120 = 0

3. 2x2 + x = 3

3. 3x2 21 = 45

3. x2 + 2x 6 = 0

4. 4x2 = -3x

4. 5x2 + 10 = 0

4. 5x2 + 8x = 12

5. 4x2 + 7x = 2

5. -3x2 9 = 0

5. 2x2 3x = -1