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Multiple Methods for Solving Quadratics

Learn five methods to solve quadratic equations: factoring, graphically, square roots extraction, completing the square, quadratic formula. See guided practice examples for each method and additional problem-solving techniques. Access homework assignments and quizzes for practice.

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Multiple Methods for Solving Quadratics

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  1. Multiple Methods for Solving Quadratics Section P.5

  2. Definition: Quadratic Equation in x A quadratic equation in x is one that can be written in the form 2 ax + bx + c = 0 where a, b, and c are real numbers with a = 0.  Now, our five methods of solving for today…

  3. Method #1: Factoring 1. Set the equation equal to zero 2. Completely factor the quadratic equation 3. Set each factored part separately equal to zero, solve for the unknown in each Guided Practice: 2 Solve for x: x – 6x + 5 = 0 Factored form: (x – 5)(x – 1) = 0 x – 5 = 0 OR x – 1 = 0 Zero Factor Property x = 5 OR x = 1

  4. Guided Practice: x = –2, 7 2 Solve by factoring: x – 5x = 14

  5. Guided Practice: 3 8 x = – , 2 Solve by factoring: 6x – 7x – 24 = 0 2 3 Hint: use the “grouping method”

  6. Method #2: Graphically 1. Graph the quadratic equation (set an appropriate viewing window) 2. Calculate the zeros (x-intercepts) using your grapher 3. Note: if you use your graph, you must always include a sketch of that graph with your solution! Back to the first problem… 2 Solve for x: x – 6x + 5 = 0 This time, use your grapher!!!

  7. Method #3: Extracting Square Roots 1. Get the “squared” term by itself on one side of the equation 2. Take the square root of both sides (remember to take either a positive or negative answer when “extracting” the roots!) 3. Solve for the unknown (two separate equations)

  8. Guided Practice: 2 Solve by extracting square roots: (2x – 1) = 9 Solution: x = 2, –1

  9. Guided Practice: 2 2 Solve by extracting square roots: 6w – 13 = 15 – 3w 2 7 + Solution: w = – 3

  10. Method #4: Completing the Square 1. Collect the “x” terms by themselves on one side of the equation 2 2. Factor the “x” terms so that the x coefficient is 1 2 3. Add (b/2) to both sides of the equation 4. Factor the new “x” terms in the equation 5. Solve for x by extracting roots, as in the previous method

  11. Guided Practice: 2 Solve by completing the square: 4x – 20x + 17 = 0 Solution:

  12. So, what is this “most famous formula?”… (method 5 by the way…)

  13. I’m speaking, of course, of the Quadratic Formula: 2 The solutions of the quadratic equation ax + bx + c = 0, where a = 0, are given by the quadratic formula 2 – b b – 4ac + x = 2a (note: this formula is derived via the “completing the square” method…)

  14. Guided Practice: 2 Solve for x (using the quad formula): 3x – 6x = 5 Solution: 2 6  Can we support this answer graphically? x = 1 + = 2.633, –0.633 3

  15. Guided Practice: Solve by using the quadratic formula: Solution:

  16. Other Types of Problems… Solve the equation graphically and with a table: 3 x – x – 1 = 0 x = 1.325 Not an exact answer  rounded to the thousandth

  17. Other Types of Problems… Solve the equation graphically(this may be done 2 different ways graphically): 2 5x – 6x – 23 = 0 Remember to show your graph as part of your solution! x = –1.627, 2.827 Solution:

  18. Other Types of Problems… Solve the equation algebraically (support graphically): |2x – 1| = 6 Solution: x = 3.5, –2.5 Graphical Support???

  19. Other Types of Problems… Solve the equation graphically (think intersections of 2 separate equations): 2 x = |2x – 3| x = –3, 1 Solution:

  20. Other Types of Problems… A particular rugby pitch is 30 meters longer than it is wide, and the area of the pitch is 8800 m . What are the dimensions of this particular pitch? 2 Area: (length)(width) = 8800 But here, length = width + 30… 80 meters x 110 meters Solution:

  21. Whiteboard Problems: Solve by using the quadratic formula (not the program): Solution:

  22. Whiteboard Problems: Solve the equation graphically: 1 |3x – 2| = x – 1 2 No Solution! Why??

  23. Whiteboard Problems: 2 Solve by graphing: 3x + 2x – 9 = 0 x = 1.431, –2.097 Solution:  How could we get exact answers???  Quadratic equation (not the program)!

  24. Whiteboard Problems: Solve by completing the square: 2 3x – 6x – 7 =0 Solution:

  25. Whiteboard problems… Solve the equation graphically: 1 1 3 x = x – 3 2 x = –1.942, 0.558, 1.384 Solution:

  26. Homework: p. 50-51 1-23 odd, 31, 43 • Quiz tomorrow on sections 3, 4, and 5 !!! • Remember I’m here before school if you need help on some material!

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