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Solving Quadratic Equations. Mentally and By a Process. Quadratic Equation. Quadratic Equation. Solving Equations- GOAL is to find the value(s) of the variable. All Quadratic Equations have TWO SOLUTIONS Degree = 2. Solving Mentally How many solutions????.
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Solving Quadratic Equations Mentally and By a Process
Quadratic Equation Quadratic Equation Solving Equations- GOAL is to find the value(s) of the variable All Quadratic Equations have TWO SOLUTIONS Degree = 2
Solving Equations by Factoring Factor. Set each factor equal to zero. (Zero Product Property) Solve for each variable.
Solving Quadratics by Graphing • X-intercepts – the points where the graph intersects the x –axis. • The x-intercepts are the solutions for the quadratic function. • X-intercepts also called zeros
Use a graphing calculator to answer questions (a) – (f) on HW a) d) b) e) c) f)