SOLVING QUADRATIC EQUATIONS

Note:

• A quadratic equation is a polynomial equation of degree 2.

• The ''U'' shaped graph of a quadratic is called a parabola.

• A quadratic equation has two solutions. Either two distinct real solutions, one double real solution or two imaginary solutions.

• There are several methods you can use to solve a quadratic equation:
  1. Factoring
  2. Completing the Square
  3. Quadratic Formula
  4. Graphing

• All methods start with setting the equation equal to zero.

Solve for x in the following equation.

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Problem 4.5a:

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Problem 4.5b:

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Problem 4.5c:

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Problem 4.5d:

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