Quadratic Equations – The Sequel Quadratic Formula Discriminants Using the Quadratic Formula
Quadratic Formula Steps Get the equation in the quadratic form ax 2 +bx+c=0 Write the quadratic formula Substitute for a, b, and c Solve 2
The Song 3
Discriminants of a Quadratic Equation The number found via b 2 -4ac under the radical sign is called the discriminant 4
Using the Quadratic Formula Solve 9x 2 – 30x + 25 = 0 5
Using the Quadratic Equation…Again SSolve 2x(3 – x) = 3 BBeware! Do NOT try to solve this using the zero factor rule!!! 6
Using the Quadratic Formula on Word Problems 7
Using the Quadratic Formula on Word Problems (Cont.) 8