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1.5 Solving Quadratic Equations: Part 1: Solve by Factoring

1. This document provides instructions on solving quadratic equations by factoring. It explains the steps as factoring the left side of the equation, setting each factor equal to zero, and solving for x. 2. Examples of factoring quadratics where the leading coefficient is 1 or can be factored out are provided. Factoring techniques like grouping are described for quadratics where the leading coefficient cannot be factored. 3. Additional examples solve quadratics by factoring and find the roots, axis of symmetry, and vertex of example quadratic functions.

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1.5 Solving Quadratic Equations: Part 1: Solve by Factoring

1. This document provides instructions on solving quadratic equations by factoring. It explains the steps as factoring the left side of the equation, setting each factor equal to zero, and solving for x. 2. Examples of factoring quadratics where the leading coefficient is 1 or can be factored out are provided. Factoring techniques like grouping are described for quadratics where the leading coefficient cannot be factored. 3. Additional examples solve quadratics by factoring and find the roots, axis of symmetry, and vertex of example quadratic functions.

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1.

5 Solving Quadratic Equations

Part 1: Solve by Factoring

DO IT NOW!

1. Simplify.
2. Simplify

3. Expand and simplify:


Lesson Outline
Section 1: Solve a quadratic with an 'a' value of 1
or that can be factored out

Section 2: Solve a quadratic with an 'a' value of


not 1 that can't be factored out.

*In all cases we will start with an equation in


Standard Form and we will set it equal to 0:

ax2+bx+c = 0
NOTE: If it's not in standard form, you must rearrange before factoring.

HOW TO SOLVE QUADRATICS


Solving a quadratic means to find the x-intercepts or roots.

To solve a quadratic equation:

1) It must be set to equal 0. Before factoring, it must be


in the form ax2+bx+c = 0
2) Factor the left side of the equation
3) Set each factor to equal zero and solve for 'x'.

zero product rule: if two factors have a product of


zero; one or both of the factors must equal zero.
Example 1: Solve the following quadratics by factoring
When factoring ax2+bx+c=0 when 'a'
a) y = x - 15x + 56
2 is 1 or can be factored out
Steps to follow:

1) Check if there is a common factor that


can be divided out
2) Look at the 'c' value and the 'b' value
3) Determine what factors multiply to give 'c'
and add to give 'b'
4) put those factors into (x+r)(x+s) for 'r' and 's'.
5) make sure nothing else can be factored

b) y = x2 - 5x + 6

c) y = 2x2 - 8x - 42
2
Steps to factoring ax +bx+c when 'a' cannot be
factored out and is not 1.

1) Look to see if there is a common factor that can be


divided out
2) Take the 'a' value and multiply it to the 'c' value
3) Determine what factors of THIS number add together
to get the 'b' value
4) Break the 'b' value up into THOSE factors!
5) Put parenthesis around the first two variables and
the last two
6) Factor by grouping

Example 2: Solve by factoring

a) 8x2 + 2x - 15 = 0
b)
2x2 - 11x = -15

Example 3: For the quadratic y = 2x2 - 4x - 16


a) Find the roots of the quadratic by factoring

b) Find the axis of symmetry (average of x-intercepts)


c) Find the coordinates of the vertex and state if it is a
max or min value

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