Overview Although the Quadratic Formula can be used to solve quadratic equations, or show that the equation has no solution, it is not always necessary to use it. Some quadratic…
read moreOverview: The Distributive Property in math can be used to solve equations by combining like terms. It is another tool to simplify complicated problems by using common patterns of multiplication…
read moreOverview: Solving quadratic equations is an important skill in algebra. Some methods of solving quadratic equations include factoring, taking the square root of both sides, completing the square, and using…
read moreOverview: Before many operations can be performed with expressions involving radicals, the radicals must be simplified. This ensures that they are factored so that there are no perfect square factors…
read moreOverview: Quadratic equations are very common in algebra. They have the form y = ax2 + bx + c, where a is not equal to 0. The graph of a…
read moreOverview: Factoring Polynomials In order to factor polynomials, it is important to find the greatest common factors and use the distributive property. Use the integral coefficients to rewrite the polynomial…
read moreOverview: What Are Square Trinomials? Square trinomials are polynomials in the form ax2 + bx +c. They have three terms, with the highest degree a squared exponent. They are factored…
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Instead of using the quadratic formula to solve quadratics, we may be able to factor it instead. Factoring is an important part of simplifying and solving equations and will make…
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The vertex form of a quadratic has the form y = m(x – s)2 + t for some m, s and t. This form is used to easily find the…
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