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Solving Quadratic Equations Guide

The document provides an overview of quadratic equations, including their standard, vertex, and factored forms. It outlines methods for solving quadratic equations by graphing and the square root method, along with step-by-step examples. Additionally, it includes practice problems and an answer key for students to test their understanding.

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Solving Quadratic Equations Guide

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Algebra 2 – Mrs.

Kinsell – Period E

Quadratic Equations: Solving by Graphing and by the


Square Root Method

I. Understanding Quadratic Equations


A quadratic equation can be written in standard form:
ax² + bx + c = 0
Other forms you should recognize:
• Vertex Form: y = a(x − h)² + k
• Factored Form: y = a(x − r■)(x − r■)

II. Solving by Graphing


Steps to Solve:
1. Rewrite the equation in the form y = something.
2. Graph the equation on a coordinate plane.
3. Identify the x-intercepts (where y = 0). These are your solutions.

Example 1: y = x² − 4

x -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3
y 5 0 -3 -4 -3 0 5
Solutions: x = −2, 2
III. Solving by the Square Root Method
Use this method when the equation is already or can be written as (x − h)² = k.

Steps to Solve:
1. Isolate the squared term.
2. Take the square root of both sides (remember ±).
3. Solve for x.

Example 2: (x + 3)² = 9
x + 3 = ±3
x = 0 or x = −6
Solutions: x = 0, −6

Example 3 (Mixed Form): 2(x − 1)² = 18


Divide by 2 → (x − 1)² = 9
Take the square root → x − 1 = ±3
x = 4 or x = −2
Solutions: x = −2, 4

IV. Practice Problems


1. y = (x − 2)² − 9
2. y = 3x² − 12
3. (x + 4)² = 25
4. 2(x − 5)² = 8
5. y = (x + 1)² − 4
Use the graph grids on the next pages for your work.
Graph Grid 1
Graph Grid 2
Answer Key
1. x = −1, 5
2. x = −2, 2
3. x = −9, 1
4. x = 3, 7
5. x = −3, 1

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