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Quadratic Formula

Common Core: HSA-REI.B.4b

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Examples, solutions, videos, and lessons to help High School students learn how to use the method of completing the square to transform any quadratic equation in x into an equation of the form (x + p)2 = q that has the same solutions. Derive the quadratic formula from this form.

Suggested Learning Targets

  • Transform a quadratic equation written in standard form to an equation in vertex form (x + p)2 = q by completing the square.
  • Derive the quadratic formula by completing the square on the standard form of a quadratic equation.

The Quadratic Formula
Use the Quadratic Formula to solve quadratic equations.
Verify the solutions to a quadratic equation graphically when possible.
Quadratic Formula - Two Real Rational Solutions
This video provides an example of how to solve a quadratic equation with two real rational solutions using the quadratic formula.



Quadratic Formula - Two Real Irrational Solutions
This video provides an example of how to solve a quadratic equation with two real irrational using the quadratic formula.
Quadratic Formula - Two Real Irrational Solutions
This video provides an example of how to solve a quadratic equation with two real irrational using the quadratic formula. Quadratic Formula - Complex Solutions
This video provides an example of how to solve a quadratic equation with complex solutions using the quadratic formula. Complex Roots from the Quadratic Formula


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