1. Solving Quadratic Equations by Factoring
Honors Algebra II with Trigonometry
Mr. Agnew

2. Essential Stuff Essential Question Essential Vocabulary
How do you solve quadratic equations by factoring?
Essential Vocabulary
Quadratic Equation
Factoring
Roots
Zero

3. Quadratic Equations
The general form of a quadratic equation is 𝒚=𝒂 𝒙 𝟐 +𝒃𝒙+𝒄

4. Quadratic Equations To solve quadratic equations
Factor and set equal to zero
Using Square Roots
Quadratic Formula
Calculator

5. Solve by Factoring Zero Product Property
If ab = 0, then a = 0 or b = 0 or a = b = 0
So, to solve we need to set the equation equal to zero and find the x-intercepts.

6. Solve by Factoring Solution to a quadratic equation:
Root of the Function
Zero of the Function
The solution to a quadratic equation is the value where the graph crosses the x-axis.

7. Homework
Homework 5.4: Solve by Factoring