Equations involving three terms constant, linear, and square Take square root, factor or use quadratic formula Quadratic Equations
Factoring Since AB = 0 implies either A=0 or B = 0, then rewrite the quadratic equation as a product of linear factors.
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Quadratic Formula If factoring not nice, remember quadratic formula: For given quadratic equation, find solutions for x with: x =
Examples: x =
Application A rectangular garden is 8 feet longer than it is wide. If its area is 240 square feet, then what are its dimensions?