Best Method of Solving Quadratics

Solve the following quadratics equation by completing the square...

x² + 4x + 1 = 0

• x = -2 ± √3

• x = -3 ± √2

• x = 2 ± √3

• x = 2 ± √2

Solve by ANY method you have learned: x² − 2x - 11=0

Which TWO methods could be used to solve this equation?

x² - 3x - 54 = 0

• Square Root Method

• Factor Method

• Complete the Square

• Quadratic Formula

Which TWO methods could be used to solve this equation?

x² + 2x = -9

• Square Root Method

• Factor Method

• Complete the Square

• Quadratic Formula

Which is the ONLY method that can be used to solve this equation? 2x² - 7x + 2 = 0

• Square Root Method

• Factor Method

• Complete the Square

• Quadratic Formula

Which TWO methods could be used to solve this equation? 2x² + 4x - 6 = 0

• Square Root Method

• Factor Method

• Quadratic Formula

• Completing the Square

Solve by using a method of your choice:

k² − 12k + 23 = 0

• {6 + √13, 6 - √13}

• {-6 + √13, -6 - √13}

• {6 + √59, 6 - √59}

• {-6 + √59, -6 - √59}

What should you do first if solving this equation using the FACTORING method?

x² + 6x - 13 = 3

• Get factored form

• Write down: a=1, b=6, c=-13

• Make it equal 0 by subtracting 3 on each side

• Type it all in a calculator.

Solve by factoring: x² = 7x + 18

• -7 and -18

• 9 and 2

• 9 and -2

• 2 and 7

What is this formula?

• This is the speed of light formula.

• This is the quadratic formula.

• This is the zero product property.

• This is scary.