Solve Quadratic by Square Root

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What is the square root property in solving quadratic equations?

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If x^2 = a, then x = ±√a.

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Solve by taking square roots: k² - 6 = -50

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k = ±2i√11

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Use the square root property to solve: 2(x - 4)² = 200

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x = -6, 14

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Solve: 5b² - 4 = 41

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b = ±3

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Solve using square roots: k² - 6 = 43

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k = 7, k = -7

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Solve for x: (x - 7)² + 4 = 40

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x = 1, 13

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What is a quadratic equation?

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An equation of the form ax² + bx + c = 0, where a ≠ 0.

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What does it mean if a quadratic equation has no real solutions?

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The discriminant (b² - 4ac) is less than 0.

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How do you isolate a squared term in a quadratic equation?

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Move all other terms to the opposite side of the equation.

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What is the discriminant in a quadratic equation?

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The value b² - 4ac that determines the nature of the roots.