Quadratic Equations and Functions Flashcards
1
Q
What is the quadratic formula?
A
2
Q
What is the first step of using the quadratic formula to solve a quadratic equation?
A
- Rewrite the equation in standard form
ax^2 + bx + c =0
3
Q
Rewrite this quadratic equation in standard form, and identify the a,b,and c?
standard form: ax^2 + bx - c = 0
equation:
12x^2 + 5x - 3 = 0
A
a=12
b=5
c=-3
4
Q
Solve this quadratic equation using the quadratic formual:
3p^2 = 6p - 1
A
remember to put it in standard form first
a^2 +bx + c = 0
5
Q
Solving a rational equation that leads to a quadratic equation:
A
