PreCalculus Section 1. 6 Solve quadratic equations by: a. Factoring b PreCalculus Section 1.6 Solve quadratic equations by: a. Factoring b. Completing the square c. Quadratic formula Any equation that can be written in the form ax2 + bx + c = 0 is a quadratic equation. It has two solutions. Solve by factoring 3x2 - 2x – 8 = 0 Solve by factoring 2x2 + 7x + 3 = 0
Solve by factoring (3x – 2)(x + 4) = -11
Solve by completing the square 2x2 - 12x - 7 = 0 Procedure Make the leading coefficient one. Isolate the constant. 3. Add the square of ½ the linear coefficient to both sides. Factor the quadratic. Square root and solve.
Solve by completing the square (2x – 1)2 = -4
The solutions to a quadratic equation ax2 + bx + c = 0 can be found by using the quadratic formula. Solve by using the quadratic formula. 2x2 + 7 = 4x
Solve by the quadratic formula. y2 – 8y = 2
Solve by any method = x + 1 r2 + 1 = r + 5 r + 2 3 r+2
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