Solving Quadratics by Factoring

Solve by factoring: x² - 9x + 20 = 0

• x = -4 and x = -5

• x = 20 and x = -9

• x = 4 and x = 5

• x = -4 and x = 5

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CCSS.HSA-REI.B.4B

What is the first step in solving 
(x + 2)(x - 3) = 0      ?

• Plug in zero for x
• Solve for x
• FOIL
• Set each binomial factor equal to zero

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CCSS.HSA-REI.B.4B

Solve using Zero-Product Property.
(x+4)(x-3) = 0

• x = 4 and x = -3
• x = 2 and x = 1
• x = -4 and x = 3
• x = -2 and x = 1

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CCSS.HSA-REI.B.4B

Solve using the Zero-Product Property.

7x(x − 6) = 0

• x =7 and x = −6

• x = 0 and x = 6

• x = 0 and x = −6

• x = 7 and x = 6

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CCSS.HSA-REI.B.4B

Factor and Solve:

m² − 100 = 0

• m = 50 , −50

• m = 10

• m = 10, −10

• m = −10

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CCSS.HSA-REI.B.4B

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

• Get factored form
• Find two numbers which add to make 6 and multiply to make -13
• Make it equal 0 by subtracting 3 on each side
• Type it all in a calculator.

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CCSS.HSA-REI.B.4B