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What is the Quadratic Formula?

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When should you use the Square Root Method?

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What does it mean if a quadratic equation has 0 solutions?

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A quadratic equation has 0 solutions when the discriminant (the part under the square root in the Quadratic Formula) is less than 0, indicating that there are no real roots.

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How do you determine the number of solutions for a quadratic equation?

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What is the process of completing the square?

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What is factoring in the context of quadratic equations?

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Factoring is the process of expressing a quadratic equation as a product of two binomials, allowing for easier solution of the equation.

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What is the standard form of a quadratic equation?

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

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The discriminant determines the nature of the roots of the quadratic equation: it indicates whether the roots are real or complex and how many solutions exist.

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