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How Do You Solve a Quadratic Equation by Factoring?
Factor the given quadratic equation by using the guess and check method. Then use the zero product property to find the solutions to the quadratic equation. Don't forget to check both of the answers.
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How Do You Determine if a Graph Represents a Linear, Exponential, or Quadratic Function?
What does the graph of a linear equation look like? How about a graph of a quadratic equation? What does a graph of an exponential function look like? Watch this video and see as the instructor illustrates and explains each of these...
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How Do You Determine if the Vertex of a Quadratic Function Will be a Maximum or Minimum?
The form of a quadratic function can help you determine if the vertex of a quadratic equation will be a minimum or a maximum of the function. If the coefficient of 'a' in the quadratic form of the equation is positive the vertex will be...
Curated OER
How Do You Find the Vertex of a Quadratic Function?
Trying to find the vertex of a quadratic equation? Remember that the vertex is the minimum or maximum point of the quadratic equation and can be identified on a graph of the equation. First use the axis of symmetry formula to find the...
Curated OER
What is a Parabola?
What do you get when you graph a quadratic function? Not a line, that's the graph of a linear equation. The graph of a quadratic function is a curved line, either opening upward like a smile, or opening downward like a frown. The...
Curated OER
How Do You Graph a Quadratic Function?
What things need to be done to graph a quadratic function? Well, first, find the axis of symmetry, then find the vertex of the parabola, then create a table and plug in some x-values to get the resulting y-values. Now write the values as...
Curated OER
How Do You Find the a, b, and c Values of a Quadratic Function?
Writing a quadratic equation in standard form gives values for a, b, and c that can be used to find several pieces of information about the graph of the equation. Knowing a, b, and c-values allows one to find the axis of symmetry, the...
Curated OER
How Do You Solve a Quadratic Equation with Two Solutions by Graphing?
There are many ways to solve a quadratic equation. Let's check out how to solve a quadratic equation by graphing. But first, let's find the axis of symmetry and the vertex before making a table of values. Write the values as ordered...
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How Can You Tell When a Quadratic Equations Has No Real Solutions by Using the Quadratic Formula?
Use the quadratic formula to solve a quadratic equation. Set the quadratic equation equal to zero. Identify the coefficient values and plug them in to the quadratic formula. Solve the equation. What? No solution. Really? Watch this video...
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How Do You Find The Discriminant of a Quadratic Equation With 2 Solutions?
A quadratic equation can have two solutions, one solution, or no solutions. The discriminant is part of the quadratic formula and can be used to find out how many answers a quadratic equation has. Watch this video and learn all about the...
Curated OER
How Do You Find The Discriminant of a Quadratic Equation With 1 Solution?
The discriminant is part of the quadratic formula. A quadratic equation can have two solutions, one solution, or no solutions. The discriminant can be used to determine how many answers a quadratic equation has. Want to know how to use...
Curated OER
How Do You Find The Discriminant of a Quadratic Equation With No Solutions?
How can you determine if a quadratic equation has no solutions before the problems is solved? Use the discriminant! What's the discriminant? It's part of the quadratic formula. Watch the instructor go through the necessary steps to use...
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How Do You Use The Discriminant to Determine the Number of Solutions of a Quadratic Equation?
What is the discriminant? The what? The discriminant? It has something to do with quadratic equations. It's used to determine how many answers a quadratic equation has, but what is it? It's an equation that is actually a part of the...
Curated OER
What is the Discriminant?
Introduce learners to the discriminant. The discriminant, used to find the number of real solutions to a quadratic equation, is part of the quadratic formula. The video shows where in the formula you can find it, and provides an example...
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How Do You Solve a Quadratic Equation by Completing the Square?
Completing the square is an effective way to solve a quadratic equation. Introduce your class to this technique and use this video to complement your lesson. This resource takes viewers through the process of completing the square,...
Curated OER
What is the Quadratic Formula?
What do you do when you are trying to solve a quadratic equation and factoring and graphing aren't working out for you? Use the quadratic formula! Watch this video to find out exactly how to find your solutions with the quadratic...
Curated OER
What is a Quadratic Equation?
What's a quadratic equation? How many ways can a quadratic equation be solved? Does a quadratic equation have to have a term in it that is squared? What about a cubed term? What does the graph of a quadratic equation look like? There are...
Curated OER
Graphing Quadratic Functions - Algebra Help
This clip covers a lot of ground and is perfect for those needing a little extra help remembering how to graph a quadratic function. It begins with a multi-step problem which requires the learner to graph a quadratic function, set up a...
Curated OER
The Quadratic Formula - Algebra Help
I can never remember a formula. If you're like me, watch this video clip for a quick refresher on the quadratic formula. This could be a definite help at homework time, for homeschoolers, or prior to an exam.
Curated OER
What is the Discriminant?
Introduce learners to the discriminant. The discriminant, used to find the number of real solutions to a quadratic equation, is part of the quadratic formula. The video shows where in the formula you can find it, and provides an example...
Curated OER
What is the Standard Form of a Quadratic?
The teacher illustrates how to write a quadratic polynomial in standard form. There are a few rules to follow: all like terms must be combined, it must be written in order left to right as the degrees drop, and the coefficient of the...
Curated OER
How Can You Tell If You Have a Linear Equation?
Is it a linear equation? Does it fit into the standard form of a linear equation? This example does not fit into the standard form and is not a linear equation. The end. I would have preferred then to have the instructor also show an...
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Blossoms: The Quadratic Equation: It's Hip to Be Squared
An interactive video lesson where students learn to manipulate quadratic equations.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Factoring Quadratic Equations When a Not Equal to 1: Lesson 2
This lesson will review how to factor and solve a quadratic equation when a not equal to 1. It is 2 of 5 in the series titled "Factoring Quadratic Equations when a not equal to 1."