Solving Quadratic Equations by Using the Quadratic Formula

Answer the question.

“How does finding solutions of quadratic equations facilitate solving real-life problems
and making decisions?”

Follow the Standards!

2
Write the following quadratic equations in standard form ax + bx + c = 0. Then identify
the values of a, b, and c.

2
1. 2x + 9x = 10
2
2. -2x = 2 – 7x
2
3. 6x – 1 = 2x
2
4. 10 + 7x – 3x = 0
5. 2x (x – 6) = 5

The solutions of any quadratic equation ax2 + bx + c = 0 can be determined using the
quadratic formula

Lead Me to the Formula!

Work in groups of 4 in finding the solutions of the quadratic equation below by

completing the square.

2x2 + 9x + 10 = 0

−b ± √ b2−4 ac
x=
2a
a=2 b=9 c=1 0

−9 ± √ 9 −4 (2)(10)
2
a . x=
2(2)

−9 ± √ 81−80
x=
4
−9 ± √ 1
x=
4
−9 ± 1
x=
4

−9+1 −8 −9−1 −10

x= = =−2 x= = =−5
4 4 4 4
Identify the values of a, b, and c for each equation & substitute these values in the
Quadratic formula.

2
1. 2x + 7x + 9 = 0
2
2. 4x – 4x + 1 = 0
2
3. 3x – 4x = 0
2
4. 9x – 72 = 0
2
5. 2x + 4x = 3

Solve the equation

2
2x + x = 5 by using the quadratic formula.