5.5 – The Quadratic formula Objectives: Use the quadratic formula to find real roots of quadratic equations. Use the roots of a quadratic equation to locate the axis of symmetry of a parabola. Standard: N. Solve quadratic equations.
QUADRATIC FORMULA: If ax 2 + bx + c = 0 and a ≠ 0, then the solutions, or roots, are
Use the quadratic formula to find the roots. Give exact solutions & approximate solutions to the nearest tenth. Example 1a.
Example 1b. Use the quadratic equation to solve: x 2 – 7x + 6 = 0
Example 1c Use the quadratic equation to solve: 4x 2 = 8 – 3x
Example 1d Use the quadratic equation to solve: 2x 2 – 6x = -3
Finding the Axis of Symmetry and Vertex of a Parabola
Example 1a
Example 1b * Write the equation for the axis of symmetry and find the coordinates of the vertex: f(x) = x 2 – 4x + 1
Example 1c * Write the equation for the axis of symmetry and find the coordinates of the vertex: 7x 2 + 6x - 5
Example 1d * Write the equation for the axis of symmetry and find the coordinates of the vertex: x 2 + 9x + 14
Writing Questions
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