Example: 3x 2 + 9x + 6
Solving Quadratic Equations
Quadratic Equation: An equation with the highest power being x 2
To Solve a Quadratic Function: 1.If necessary, rewrite the equation so that it is equal to zero
To Solve a Quadratic Function: 1.If necessary, rewrite the equation so that it is equal to zero 2.Factor the expression
To Solve a Quadratic Function: 1.If necessary, rewrite the equation so that it is equal to zero 2.Factor the expression 3.Set each of the factors equal to zero separately
To Solve a Quadratic Function: 1.If necessary, rewrite the equation so that it is equal to zero 2.Factor the expression 3.Set each of the factors equal to zero separately 4.Solve the equations
To Solve a Quadratic Function: 1.If necessary, rewrite the equation so that it is equal to zero 2.Factor the expression 3.Set each of the factors equal to zero separately 4.Solve the equations 5.Check your solution
Example 1: x 2 + 5x + 4 = 0
Example 2: x 2 + 3x = 28
Example 3: x 2 = 6x – 8
Example 4: x 2 – 7x = 3 – 9x
Practice 1: x x + 24 = 0
Practice 2: x 2 + 9x = –18
Practice 3: x x = 5x – 10