Quadratic Equations – Part Terminology Zero Factor Theorem Methods for Solving
Terms TerminologyDefinitionExample Quadratic Equation in xAn equation that can be written in the form ax 2 + bx + c =0, where a≠0 2
Zero Factor Theorum If p and q are algebraic expressions, then pq=0 if and only if p=0 or q=0 3
Solving by Factoring Solve 3x 2 =10-x 4
More Solving by Factoring Solve the equation x =8x 5
A Special Quadratic Equation If x 2 = d, then x = ± 6
Solving a Special Quadratic Equation Solve the equation x 2 = 5 7
Solving Another Special Quadratic Equation Solve the equation (x + 3) 2 = 5 8
Completing the Square 9
Solving a Quadratic Equation by Completing the Square Solve x 2 – 5x +3 =
Clearing an Equation of Fractions Solve the equation 11
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