Diamond Quadratics

• 2 and 5

• -2 and -5

• -2 and 5

• -5 and 2

• 4 and 5

• -4 and -5

• 3 and 3

• 10 and 2

The diamond method is a way to...

• factor quadratic equations

• factor binomials

• factor by GCF

• propose to your girlfriend

To use the diamond method, your quadratic equation must ...

• be arranged however you want

• be in standard form

• have the constant (c) written first

• know all the words to Bieber's despacito

Which of the following are true about the quadratic function shown? (Choose TWO answers)

• the vertex is (-2, 0)

• the axis of symmetry is at x = -2

• There are two roots

• the vertex is a maximum

What does the diamond method offer?

• A way to factor polynomials easily by boxing the first two numbers and finding their common factors

• The diamond method provides another systematic way to factor second degree polynomials that have a value other than 1 for "A"

Analyze the given graph and the determine the correct function.​ (a)   ​ (b)  

• x(x-2)

• x+(x-2)

• (x+4)(x+5)

• (x-0)

When finished, the diamond method...

• makes you question your worth as a person

• creates two binomials

• creates two monomials

• brings joy to millions of children around the world, just like Santa.

Fill in the missing numbers (order doesn't matter)

• 4,9

• -4,-9

• 3,23

• 13,13

Fill in the missing numbers (order doesn't matter)

• 1,3

• -1, -3

• 3, 12

• -1, 12