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Use Square Roots to Solve Quadratic Equations: Plus or Minus InteractiveUse Square Roots to Solve Quadratic Equations: Plus or Minus Interactive
Publisher
CK-12 Foundation
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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
Math
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Resource Type
Interactives
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For Teacher Use
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Duration
30 mins
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Direct Instruction
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Video
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Year
2016
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Use Square Roots to Solve Quadratic Equations: Plus or Minus

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This Use Square Roots to Solve Quadratic Equations: Plus or Minus interactive also includes:
  • Solving Quadratic Equations Using Square Roots: An Application
  • Student Reference
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Get two answers from a single equation. Pupils use the interactive to take the square root of nine and see the graphical representation of the two solutions. Individuals realize that solutions to quadratic equations that are solved by taking the square roots mostly come in pairs.

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

square roots, quadratic equations, solving quadratics, algebraic equations

Additional Tags

math

Instructional Ideas

  • Lead a discussion about the square roots of negative numbers
  • Encourage class members to learn to recognize perfect squares

Classroom Considerations

  • The class should understand square roots
  • Must create a free account before accessing the interactive

Pros

  • Includes hints
  • The additional reference contains examples

Cons

  • None

Common Core

HSA-REI.B.4.a HSA-REI.B.4.b HSF-IF.C.8.a

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