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7 - Solving Quadratic Equations by Graphing

This document provides guidance on solving quadratic equations by graphing. It explains that the solutions, or roots, of a quadratic equation are the x-intercepts of the related quadratic function. Examples are given to demonstrate how to graph quadratic functions and determine the x-intercepts that solve the corresponding quadratic equation. The document also discusses how to estimate solutions when exact roots cannot be found from graphing. Exercises are included for students to practice solving quadratic equations by graphing.

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7 - Solving Quadratic Equations by Graphing

This document provides guidance on solving quadratic equations by graphing. It explains that the solutions, or roots, of a quadratic equation are the x-intercepts of the related quadratic function. Examples are given to demonstrate how to graph quadratic functions and determine the x-intercepts that solve the corresponding quadratic equation. The document also discusses how to estimate solutions when exact roots cannot be found from graphing. Exercises are included for students to practice solving quadratic equations by graphing.

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NAME ______________________________________________ DATE______________________________ PERIOD ______________

4-2 Study Guide and Intervention


Solving Quadratic Equations by Graphing
Solve Quadratic Equations
Quadratic Equation

A quadratic equation has the form

Roots of a Quadratic Equation

solution(s) of the equation, or the zero(s) of the related quadratic function

ax 2+ bx+ c=0 , where a 0.

The zeros of a quadratic function are the x-intercepts of its graph. Therefore, finding the x-intercepts is one way of solving
the related quadratic equation.

Example: Solve

2
x + x6 = 0 by graphing.

Graph the related function f(x) =

2
x + x6 .

The x-coordinate of the vertex is

b
2a

symmetry is x =

1
, and the equation of the axis of
2

1
.
2
1
.
2

Make a table of values using x-values around


x

1
2

f (x)

1
6
4

From the table and the graph, we can see that the zeros of the function are 2 and 3.

Exercises
Use the related graph of each equation to determine its solution.
1.

x 2+2 x8 = 0

2.

x 24 x 5 = 0

3.

x 25 x+ 4 = 0

4.

x 210 x+21 = 0

5.

x 2+ 4 x +6 = 0

6.

4 x 2 +4 x+1 = 0

Chapter 4

11

Glencoe Algebra 2

NAME ______________________________________________ DATE______________________________ PERIOD ______________

4-2 Study Guide and Intervention (continued)


Solving Quadratic Equations by Graphing
Estimate Solutions Often, you may not be able to find exact solutions to quadratic equations by graphing. But you can
use the graph to estimate solutions.

Example: Solve

x 22 x 2 = 0 by graphing. If exact roots cannot be found, state the consecutive integers

between which the roots are located.


The equation of the axis of symmetry of the related function is x =

2
2(1)

= 1, so the

vertex has x-coordinate 1. Make a table of values.


x

f (x)

The x-intercepts of the graph are between 2 and 3 and between 0 and 1.
So one solution is between 2 and 3, and the other solution is between 0 and 1.

Exercises
Solve the equations. If exact roots cannot be found, state the consecutive integers between which the roots are
located.
1.

x 24 x +2 = 0

2.

x 2+6 x +6 = 0

3.

x 2+ 4 x +2 = 0

4.

x 2 +2 x+ 4 = 0

5.

2 x 212 x +17 = 0

6.

1 2
5
x + x+
2
2

Chapter 4

12

=0

Glencoe Algebra 2

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