Introduce the quadratic formula (), and discuss how to identify quadratic equations that should be solved using the quadratic equation.
Present how to use the quadratic formula to solve for a quadratic equation, reviewing order of operations along the way.
Introduce the discriminant of the quadratic formula (b2 – 4ac), and how to use it to determine the number of real solutions of a quadratic equation.
This packet should help a learner seeking to understand how to solve for quadratic equations by using the quadratic formula.
This video introduces the quadratic formula and explains how it is based on completing the square.
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This video discusses how to determine when to use the quadratic equation.
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This video introduces the concept of unreal roots.
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This video introduces the discriminant and shows how to use it to determine the nature of the solutions to a quadratic equation.
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This video demonstrates how to use the quadratic formula to solve a quadratic equation.
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This video demonstrates how to use the quadratic formula to solve 3 different example problems.
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