Solving Quadratic Equations Flashcards

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What is a quadratic equation?

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For the variable x, a quadratic equation would be in the form

ax^2+bx+c=0

Where a, b, and c are real numbers and a does not equal 0.

The equation can be moved around as well.

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What is the quadratic formula?

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[-b +/- sqrt(b^2-4ac)]/(2a)

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What are the two common ways to solve quadratic equations?

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Using the quadratic formula and factoring.

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