Solving Quadratic Equations Methods

Solving Quadratic Equations Methods

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics

9th - 10th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Thomas White

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This video tutorial covers three methods for solving quadratic equations: factoring, using the square root property, and applying the quadratic formula. It provides examples for each method, explaining when and how to use them effectively. The tutorial emphasizes choosing the most efficient method based on the equation's structure.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the three methods discussed for solving quadratic equations?

Completing the Square, Graphing, Factoring

Factoring, Completing the Square, Quadratic Formula

Factoring, Square Root Property, Quadratic Formula

Graphing, Factoring, Quadratic Formula

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which method should you try first if you can factor the quadratic equation easily?

Completing the Square

Factoring

Quadratic Formula

Square Root Property

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When is the square root property method most suitable?

When the equation is in standard form

When the equation has complex numbers

When the equation is already factored

When there is no X term or a squared binomial

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the first example, what are the solutions obtained by factoring 3x^2 - 4x = 4?

-2/3 and 2

1/3 and -2

-1/3 and 3

0 and 2

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What makes the square root property method easy to use in the second example?

There is a squared binomial

The equation is already factored

The equation is linear

The equation has no constant term

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the solutions for the equation 3x - 4 squared = 16 using the square root property?

1 and -1

2/3 and -2/3

4 and -4

8/3 and 0

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the third example, why was the quadratic formula used instead of factoring?

Factoring was too complex

The equation was linear

The equation was already solved

The equation had no real solutions

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