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ME1 QUADRATIC FORMULA
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Quadratic Formula
We can use the quadratic formula to solve any quadratic equation. In this activity, you will investigate the derivation of the formula, and you will learn how to use it to solve a variety of problems.
Internet Activity
Activity 8.4
Click this link to view your assignment for this activity.
http://go.hrw.com/resources/go_mt/e1/c8/EQUADFOR.PDF
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
Exploration
Arkansas State University
This site includes a brief animation showing the derivation of the quadratic formula.
http://www.csm.astate.edu/algebra/qform.html
 
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