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The Quadratic Formula |
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We can derive the quadratic formula by using the
method of completing the square, and then we can use the quadratic formula to solve quadratic equations that cannot be solved by factoring. |
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Activity 8.4
Click this link to view your assignment for this activity.
http://go.hrw.com/resources/go_mt/e1/c8/EQUADFO.PDF |
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Adobe Acrobat Reader
You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to open and print the activity. To download the reader, click "Adobe Acrobat Reader" above.
http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep.html |
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Exploration |
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Solving Quadratic Equations and Inequalities
This site describes how quadratic equations can be solved by factoring, by completing the square, and by using the quadratic formula. It includes the solution of several examples and word problems.
http://www.dc.peachnet.edu/~mhall/online/math98/ch5doc/ch51.htm |
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