What is the first step in the graphing method for solving quadratic equations?

Mastering Quadratic Equation Solutions

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Amelia Wright
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8th - 12th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Identify the x-intercepts
Set the equation equal to y
Find the vertex of the parabola
Plot points on the graph
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the formula for the vertex of a parabola?
(b^2-4ac)/2a
-(b^2-4ac)/2a
-b/2a
b^2-4ac
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why might the graphing method not always be the best approach?
It always results in complex solutions
It cannot solve quadratics with real solutions
It is too time-consuming
It requires a graphing calculator
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the quadratic formula, what does 'b' represent?
The square root of the quadratic
The coefficient of the x term
The coefficient of the x^2 term
The constant term
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the correct expression for the quadratic formula?
x = -b ± sqrt(b^2 - 4ac) / 2a
x = -b ± sqrt(b^2 + 4ac) / 2a
x = b ± sqrt(b^2 - 4ac) / 2a
x = b ± sqrt(b^2 + 4ac) / 2a
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When is the factoring method most suitable for solving quadratic equations?
When the quadratic cannot be factored easily
When the quadratic is easily graphed
When the quadratic is easily factored
When the quadratic formula is too complex
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the first step in completing the square?
Square the coefficient of x
Divide all terms by the coefficient of x^2
Take half of the coefficient of x
Move the constant term to the right side
8.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What condition makes completing the square more complicated?
When the coefficient of x is even
When the constant term is negative
When the quadratic is easily factored
When the coefficient of x^2 is not 1
9.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What indicates that the taking square roots method can be used?
The presence of an x term
The absence of an x term
A complex coefficient of x^2
A quadratic that can be easily factored
10.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the result of taking the square root of both sides in the taking square roots method?
The coefficients of the quadratic equation
Two possible values for x
A single value for x
The vertex of the parabola
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