How to apply the quadratic formula to find one solution

The video tutorial explains how to solve a quadratic equation using the quadratic formula. It begins by introducing the formula and the importance of having the equation in standard form. The tutorial then identifies the coefficients A, B, and C, and calculates the discriminant to determine the nature of the solutions. Finally, it demonstrates solving the equation using the quadratic formula, showing that when the discriminant is zero, there is only one real solution.

What is the first step in solving a quadratic equation using the quadratic formula?

• Identify the roots of the equation

• Calculate the sum of coefficients

• Graph the equation

• Convert the equation to standard form

What does the discriminant help determine in a quadratic equation?

• The number of real solutions

• The axis of symmetry

• The y-intercept

• The vertex of the parabola

How is the discriminant calculated in a quadratic equation?

• A + B + C

• B^2 - 4AC

• A^2 + B^2 - C^2

• 2A + 3B - C

What is the result when the discriminant is zero?

• Two distinct real solutions

• Infinite solutions

• No real solutions

• One real solution

In the quadratic formula, what does the term 'opposite of B' refer to?

• The absolute value of B

• The negative of B

• The reciprocal of B

• The square of B