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Willow Tree

Solving Quadratic Equations

For Students 8th - 11th Standards
Polynomials are full of solutions! Learners understand that the degree determines the number of solutions. Examples show quadratic equations solved by factoring and by using the quadratic formula. A cubic equation is even mixed in for...
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El Paso Community College

Quadratic Equations

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
This resource has everything you need to know about solving quadratic equations. Factoring, completing the square, the quadratic formula, and using the discriminant are all there with with worked out examples and a 25 problem...
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Virginia Department of Education

Quadratic Equations

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Review the multiple methods of solving quadratic equations through an analysis of the discriminant. Scholars use the discriminant to determine the best solution method and then solve various equations. As a challenge, learners build...
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Charleston School District

Solving Exponent Equations

For Students 8th - 9th Standards
Show your class that not all equations are linear. The lesson asks learners to solve simple quadratic and cubic equations using square and cube roots. Problems include equations with no solutions. 
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Virginia Department of Education

Nonlinear Systems of Equations

For Students 10th - 12th Standards
Explore nonlinear systems through graphs and algebra. High schoolers begin by examining the different types of quadratic functions and their possible intersections. They then use algebraic methods to solve systems containing various...
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Cabrillo College

Elementary Algebra

For Students 8th - 11th Standards
Hello Algebra! If you're in need of a resource with a books worth of examples and practice problems, this is it. Some topics include linear equations, polynomials and exponents, rational expressions, quadratic equations, and a...
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Willow Tree

Graphing

For Students 8th - 11th Standards
So many methods and so little time! The efficient method of graphing a linear equation depends on what information the problem gives. Pupils learn three different methods of graphing linear equations. They graph equations using...
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Virginia Department of Education

How Much is that Tune?

For Teachers 7th - 10th Standards
Tune in for savings! Scholars investigate pricing schemes for two different online music download sites. After comparing the two, they determine the numbers of songs for which each site would be cheaper.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Algebra: Solving Quadratic Equations Study Guide

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This comprehensive study guide highlights the main terms and formulas needed to review solving quadratic equations. Examples are included.
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Other

Quick Math: Quadratic Equations

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Complete step-by-step investigation of quadratic functions, allowing the user to input the function. Each step, from solving f(x) = 0 to graphing and finding extreme points, is covered in depth, via links for each step (requires...
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Paul Dawkins

Paul's Online Notes: Algebra: Quadratic Equations Part Ii

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Detailed math tutorial features notes and examples that illustrate how to solve quadratic equations using complete the square then use that to derive the quadratic formula.
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Paul Dawkins

Paul's Online Notes: Algebra: Quadratic Equations Part I

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed math tutorial features notes and examples that illustrate how to solve quadratic equations by factoring and the square root property.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Algebra: Graphing Quadratic Equations Study Guide

For Students 9th - 10th
This comprehensive study guide highlights the main terms and formulas needed to review graphing quadratic equations. Examples are included.
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Paul Dawkins

Paul's Online Notes: Algebra: Applications of Quadratic Equations

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed math tutorial features notes and examples that review applications involving solving a quadratic equation including distance/rate problems and work rate problems.
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Math Is Fun

Math Is Fun: Real World Examples of Quadratic Equations

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides examples of how quadratic equations can be used in real-world scenarios, and the different methods used to solve them.
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University of St. Andrews (UK)

University of St. Andrews: Quadratic Equations History

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the University of St. Andrews provides an extensive history of quadratic, cubic, and quartic equations including various historical figures and their contributions to modern methods of solving quadratics.
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Purple Math

Purplemath: Completing the Square: Solving Quadratic Equations

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Purplemath gives several examples which clearly show the process of completing the square to find the maximum and minimum solutions to a quadratic equation.
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Math Medics

S.o.s. Math: Quadratic Equations

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This lesson shows a step-by-step procedure for solving a quadratic equation by completing the square.
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Purple Math

Purplemath: Solving Quadratic Equations by Factoring

For Students 9th - 10th
Demonstrates how to solve quadratics using factoring (that is/the Zero-Product Property). Provides worked examples/and warnings about common mistakes.
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Other

Brown Math: Solving Polynomial Equations

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
The many facets of factoring polynomials and solving polynomial equations are explained here in great detail. Taking students from basic definitions through the Descartes Rule of Signs, this is a valuable tool for math classes.
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Math Is Fun

Math Is Fun: Derivation of Quadratic Formula

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
The learning resource investigates the quadratic formula. Students learn how the formula is derived by completing the square and solving for x.
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Cuemath

Cuemath: Equation

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive guide for learning all about equations with definitions, how to solve them, solved examples, and practice questions.
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Interactive Mathematics

Interactive Mathematics: Complex Numbers: Basic Definitions

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
After reviewing the process of solving quadratic and cubic equations, a definition of an imaginary number is given. Also included is a demonstration of simplifying powers of the imaginary number and writing complex numbers. Examples are...
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Windstream

Ojk's Precalculus Study Page: Solving Polynomial Equations

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A comprehensive look at the three main ways to find the roots of a polynomial: factoring, formulas, and the rational root theorem.