Big Ideas Chapter 3 Algebra 2

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What is the factored form of a quadratic equation with solutions x=2 and x=-3?

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(x - 2)(x + 3) = 0

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-63, Two Imaginary Solutions

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(-2, 4) and (2, 4)

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49, Two Real Solutions

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-5 or 1.5

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What is the definition of a discriminant in a quadratic equation?

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What does a positive discriminant indicate about the roots of a quadratic equation?

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It indicates that there are two distinct real solutions.

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What does a zero discriminant indicate about the roots of a quadratic equation?

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It indicates that there is exactly one real solution (a repeated root).

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What does a negative discriminant indicate about the roots of a quadratic equation?

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It indicates that there are two complex (imaginary) solutions.

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What is the vertex form of a quadratic equation?

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