Solving Quadratics by Square Root Method

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What is the Square Root Method for solving quadratics?

Back

The Square Root Method involves isolating the variable term and taking the square root of both sides of the equation to find the solutions.

Front

Solve: 3x² = 12

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x = ±2

Front

What is the first step in solving a quadratic equation using the Square Root Method?

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Isolate the x² term on one side of the equation.

Front

Solve: 4m² - 100 = 0

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m = ±5

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

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It means that the expression under the square root (the discriminant) is negative.

Front

Solve: x² + 4 = 68

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x = ±8

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What is the discriminant in a quadratic equation?

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The discriminant is the part of the quadratic formula under the square root, given by b² - 4ac, which determines the nature of the roots.

Front

Solve: 3 + 9r² = 12

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r = ±1

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What is the general form of a quadratic equation?

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The general form is ax² + bx + c = 0, where a, b, and c are constants.

Front

Solve: (x + 1)² = 25

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x = 4 or x = -6