Quadratic Function Review

What is the first step in solving a quadratic equation by factoring?

• Set the equation equal to zero

• Divide by the leading coefficient

• Identify the x-intercepts

• Graph the equation

What property is used to solve a quadratic equation after factoring?

• Distributive property

• Commutative property

• Associative property

• Zero product property

What does GCF stand for?

• Greatest Common Factor

• General Coefficient Formula

• Graphical Conversion Factor

• Geometric Calculation Function

How do you find the solutions after factoring a quadratic equation?

• Add the factors together

• Set each factor equal to one

• Set each factor equal to zero

• Multiply each factor by the leading coefficient

What is the correct factored form of 3x^2 + x - 4?

• (x + 4)(3x - 1)

• 3(x^2 + x - 4)

• (3x + 4)(x - 1)

• 3x^2 + 4x - x - 4

What are the solutions to the equation x^2 - 25 = 0?

• 5 and -5

• -25 and 25

• 0 and 25

• -5 and 5

When solving by square roots, what must you do if there is no bx term?

• Set the equation equal to one

• Get the squared part isolated

• Use the quadratic formula

• Factor the equation

What indicates that a quadratic equation has no real solutions?

• The equation cannot be factored

• The square root of a negative number

• The discriminant is positive

• The discriminant is zero

What is the correct solution set for the equation 2x^2 + 7x - 9 = 0 using the quadratic formula?

• 9/2 and -1

• -9/2 and 1

• -7/2 and 9

• -9/2 and -1

What is the relationship between the zeros and the factors of a quadratic equation?

• They are unrelated

• Zeros are the square roots of the factors

• They have opposite signs

• They are the same