PreCalculus Section 1.6 Solve quadratic equations by: a. Factoring b. Completing the square c. Quadratic formula d. Programmed calculator Any equation that can be written in the form ax 2 + bx + c = 0 is a quadratic equation. It has two solutions. Solve by factoring 2x 2 + 7x + 3 = 0 Solve by factoring 3x 2 - 2x – 8 = 0
Solve by factoring (3x – 2)(x + 4) = -11
Solve by completing the square 2x x - 7 = 0 Procedure 1.Make the leading coefficient one. 2.Isolate the constant. 3. Add the square of ½ the linear coefficient to both sides. 4.Factor the quadratic. 5.Square root and solve.
Solve by completing the square (2x – 1) 2 = -4
The solutions to a quadratic equation ax 2 + bx + c = 0 can be found by using the quadratic formula. x = Solve by using the quadratic formula. 2x = 4x
Solve by the quadratic formula. y 2 – 8y = 2
Solve by using a programmed calculator = x + 1r = r + 5 r r+2
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