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Quadratic Formula. Quadratic Formula (Yes, it’s the one with the song!). If you take a quadratic equation in standard form (ax 2 +bx+c=0), and you complete the square, you will get the quadratic formula !. When to use the Quadratic Formula.
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Quadratic Formula(Yes, it’s the one with the song!) If you take a quadratic equation in standard form (ax2+bx+c=0), and you complete the square, you will get the quadratic formula!
When to use the Quadratic Formula Use the quadratic formula when you can’t factor to solve a quadratic equation. (or when you’re stuck on how to factor the equation.)
Examples 1. 8b2 – 3 = 5b 8b2 –5b – 3 = 0 a=8, b=-5, c= -3 OR
Examples 2. 3x2 + 8x = 35 3x2 + 8x – 35 = 0 a=3, b=8, c= -35 OR
What if the square root is not perfect? You must factor it out and leave it as a root!
Let’s try another! You must factor it out and leave it as a root!
4x2 + 4x – 9 = 0 3. 4x2 + 4x – 8 = 1 a=4, b=4, c=-9 Simplify! You must factor the root!