Applications of Quadratic Equations

This comprehensive lesson plan reviews solving and graphing quadratic functions and functions of higher degree.  Using the vertex form of a quadratic functions, one finds the vertex, minimum or maximum, and axis of symmetry. A few word...

In this solving applications worksheet, students translate word problems to number sentences. They solve the created quadratic equation. This three-page worksheet contains 12 problems.

Using a graphing calculator, construct a graph and find solutions to quadratic equations. Observe additional methods of solving quadratic equations. Independently, solve solutions by using the discriminant.

Focusing on this algebra activity, learners relate quadratic equations in factored form to their solutions and their graph from a number of different aspects. In some problems, one starts with the original equation and finds the...

Graphing all kinds of situations in one and two variables is the focus of this detailed unit of daily lessons, teaching notes, and assessments. Learners start with piece-wise functions and work their way through setting up and solving...

Don't be bored to death when learning about quadratics. Using a given quadratic equation representing the number of deaths per year per thousand people in terms of age, scholars determine the number of deaths for a particular age group....

Attain new heights in understanding quadratics. An educational video explores how to evaluate quadratic equations to solve problems in context. It also looks at how to factor quadratics. The equation gives the height of debris over time...

It's the video your algebra class has been waiting for - Sal explains the quadratic formula! He describes it as "one of at least the top five most useful formulas In mathematics" and recommends that it be memorized, as long as one also...

In this quadratic equations worksheet, learners solve 10 problems using the quadratic equation. The worksheet provides a good explanation of the quadratic formula and then provides students practice using it. This is an interactive...

Build a soccer field through a little mathematical analysis. Individuals manipulate the dimensions of a soccer field as they drag points to new positions. The simulation shows the corresponding intercepts and area. As pupils explore the...