Solving Quadratic Equations Using the Quadratic Formula

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What should you do first in solving this equation?
x² + 6x - 13 = 3

• Get factored form
• Write down: a=1, b=6, c=-13
• Make it equal 0 by subtracting 3 on each side
• Type it all in a calculator.

What is this formula?

• This is the speed of light formula.
• This is the quadratic formula.
• This is the zero product property.
• This is scary.

Solve the following for x by using the Quadratic Formula

2x²+6x=7

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Determine the values of
a, b, and c for
the quadratic equation: 
4x² – 8x = 3

• a = 4, b = -8, c = 3
• a = 4, b =-8, c =-3
• a = 4, b = 8, c = 3
• a = 4, b = 8, c = -3

Solve using the Quadratic Formula:

2x² + 2x − 12 = 0

• x = −2, 3

• x = 2, 3

• x = 2, −3

• x = −2, −3