WorksheetsSolving Quadratic Equations by Factoring
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 50mins
What is the first step in solving this quadratic equation? x2+5x=6
Factor
Subtract 6 from both sides to set the equation equal to 0
Set each factor equal to 0
Combine like terms
What are the 2 characteristics we look for when trying to solve a quadratic equation?
A positive coefficient for x2 & the equation set equal to 0.
Factor and cancel
Distribute and combine like terms
There is no such thing as a quadratic equation
Solve the following quadratic equation: x2−6x−7=0
x=7 & x=−1
x=1 & x=−7
x=0
x=5−7
Solve the following quadratic equation: x2+25=10x
x=−5
x=5
x=0
Solve the following quadratic equation: 4x2−9=0
x=23 & x=−23
x=32 & x=3−2
x=49
x=94
Solve the following quadratic equation: 5x2=10x
x=−2
x=2
x=2 & x=0
x=−2 & x=0
Solve the following quadratic equation:
Solve the following quadratic equation: 2x2−5x+2=0
x=2−1 & x=−2
x=−1 & x=−4
x=4 & x=1
x=21 & x=2
Solve the following quadratic equation: x2−13x−30=0
x=3 & x=10
x=−3 & x=−10
x=−2 & x=15
x=2 & x=−15
Solve the following quadratic equation:
x2+5x=6
x=2 & x=3
x =−1 & x=6
x=1 & x=−6
x=−2 & x=−3
Solve the following quadratic equation:
x2=49
x=0
x=7
x=−7
x=7 & x=−7
