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    Algebra 1 Unit 3A: Factoring & Solving Quadratic Equations Notes

    Day 8 - Solving by Quadratic Formula

    Standard(s): MGSE9–12.A.REI.4b Solve quadratic equations by inspection (e.g., for x2 = 49), taking
    square roots, factoring, completing the square, and the quadratic formula, as appropriate to the
    initial form of the equation (limit to real number solutions).

    Exploring the Nature of Roots


    Determine the number of real solutions (roots/x-intercepts) for the following graphs:

    1. 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥 2 − 4𝑥 + 3 2. 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥 2 + 10𝑥 + 25 3. 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥 2 + 𝑥 + 1

    The Discriminant

    Given a quadratic function in standard form: ax + bx + c = 0, where a  0 ,


    2

    • The discriminant is found by using: b2 – 4ac


    • The discriminant can be used to determine the real number of solutions for a quadratic
    equation.
    Interpretation of the Discriminant (b2 – 4ac)
    • If b2 – 4ac is positive:

    • If b2 – 4ac is zero:

    • If b2 – 4ac is negative:

    Practice: Find the discriminant for the previous three functions:


    a) 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥 2 − 4𝑥 + 3 b) 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥 2 + 10𝑥 + 25 c) 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥 2 + 𝑥 + 1

    Discriminant: _______ Discriminant: _______ Discriminant: _______


    #of real solutions: _____ #of real solutions: _____ #of real solutions: _____

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    Algebra 1 Unit 3A: Factoring & Solving Quadratic Equations Notes
    The Quadratic Formula
    We have learned three methods for solving quadratics:
    • Factoring (Only works if the equation is factorable)
    • Taking the Square Roots (Only works when equations are not in Standard Form)
    • Completing the Square (Only works when a is 1 and b is even)

    What method do you use when your equations are not factorable, but are in standard form, and a
    may not be 1 and b may not be even?

    The Quadratic Formula


    for equations in standard form: y = ax2 + bx + c

    −𝑏 ± √𝑏 2 − 4𝑎𝑐
    𝑥=
    2𝑎
    x represents the zeros and b2 – 4ac is the discriminant

    Practice with the Quadratic Formula


    For the quadratic equations below, use the quadratic formula to find the solutions. Write your answer
    in simplest radical form.

    1) 𝟒𝒙𝟐 − 𝟏𝟑𝒙 + 𝟑 = 𝟎 a = ____ b = ____ c = _____ 2) 9𝑥 2 + 6𝑥 + 1 = 0 a = ____ b = ____ c = _____

    Discriminant: _________________ Discriminant: _________________

    Solutions: ____________________ Zeros: ________________________

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    Algebra 1 Unit 3A: Factoring & Solving Quadratic Equations Notes
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    3) 7x + 8x + 3 = 0 a = ____ b = ____ c = _____ 4) −3𝑥 + 2𝑥 = −8
    2
    a = ____ b = ____ c = _____

    Discriminant: ____________ Discriminant: ____________

    X = _____________________ Roots: __________________

    Determining the Best Method

    Non-Factorable Methods
    Completing the Square Finding Square Roots Quadratic Formula
    ax2 + bx + c = 0, ax2 - c = 0 ax2 + bx + c = 0
    when a = 1 and b is an even # Parenthesis in equation Any equation in standard form
    Large coefficients
    Examples Examples
    x2 – 6x + 11 = 0 2x2 + 5 = 9 Examples
    x2 – 2x - 20= 0 5(x + 3)2 – 5 = 20 3x2 + 9x – 1 = 0
    x2 – 36 = 0 20x2 + 36x – 17 = 0

    Factorable Methods
    A = 1 & A Not 1 (Factor into 2 Binomials) GCF
    ax + bx + c = 0, when a =1
    2 ax2 + bx = 0
    ax2 ± bx ± c = 0, when a > 1
    x2 - c = 0 Examples
    5x2 + 20x = 0
    Examples x2 – 6x = 8x
    3x2 – 20x – 7 = 0
    x2 – 3x + 2 = 0
    x2 + 5x = -6
    x2 – 25 = 0

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