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What are the solutions to the equation $x^2 - 4x + 4 = 0$ when solved using the Quadratic formula?
What are the solutions to the equation $x^2 - 4x + 4 = 0$ when solved using the Quadratic formula?
What is the first step in solving the equation $2x^2 + 14x = 50$ using the Quadratic formula?
What is the first step in solving the equation $2x^2 + 14x = 50$ using the Quadratic formula?
When factoring the equation $x^2 + 12x + 35 = 0$, what products do you look for?
When factoring the equation $x^2 + 12x + 35 = 0$, what products do you look for?
What are the zeros of the function $h(x) = x^2 + 8x + 12$?
What are the zeros of the function $h(x) = x^2 + 8x + 12$?
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What is the product of $(5 + 6i)(-4 + 7i)$?
What is the product of $(5 + 6i)(-4 + 7i)$?
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What is the square root of $-24$?
What is the square root of $-24$?
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What is the vertex form of the equation $y = x² - 4x - 1$?
What is the vertex form of the equation $y = x² - 4x - 1$?
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What is the first step to solve the equation $x² + 4x + 6 = 0$ by completing the square?
What is the first step to solve the equation $x² + 4x + 6 = 0$ by completing the square?
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How many real solutions does the equation $x² + 12x + 36 = 0$ have?
How many real solutions does the equation $x² + 12x + 36 = 0$ have?
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Using the discriminant, which equation will have two imaginary solutions?
Using the discriminant, which equation will have two imaginary solutions?
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Study Notes
Quadratic Formula
- The quadratic formula solves for x in equations of the form ax² + bx + c = 0.
- The formula is: x = (-b ± √(b² - 4ac)) / 2a
- Substitute a, b, and c values from the equation to solve.
Factoring Quadratics
- Factoring is a method for solving quadratic equations.
- Factor the quadratic expression into two binomials.
- Set each binomial equal to zero and solve for x.
Finding Zeros of a Function
- The zeros of a function are the x-values where the function equals zero.
- To find the zeros, set the function equal to zero and solve for x.
Complex Numbers
- Complex numbers are numbers that include the imaginary unit i.
- i is defined as the square root of -1.
- Complex numbers are written in the form a + bi, where a and b are real numbers.
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Multiplying complex numbers:
- Use the distributive property to multiply the terms.
- Remember that i² = -1.
- Simplify the result.
Vertex Form of a Quadratic Equation
- The vertex form of a quadratic equation is y = a(x - h)² + k.
- The vertex of the parabola is at the point (h, k).
- To write an equation in vertex form, complete the square.
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Completing the square:
- Move the constant term to the right side of the equation.
- Take half of the coefficient of the x term, square it, and add it to both sides of the equation.
- Factor the left side of the equation as a perfect square trinomial.
- Rewrite the equation in vertex form.
Discriminant
- The discriminant of a quadratic equation is the expression b² - 4ac.
- The discriminant can be used to determine the number and type of solutions of the equation.
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Number of solutions:
- If the discriminant is positive, there are two real solutions.
- If the discriminant is zero, there is one real solution.
- If the discriminant is negative, there are two imaginary solutions.
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Type of solutions:
- If the discriminant is a perfect square, the solutions are rational.
- If the discriminant is not a perfect square, the solutions are irrational.
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This quiz covers key concepts related to quadratic equations and complex numbers. You'll explore the quadratic formula, factoring techniques, finding zeros of functions, and the intricacies of complex numbers. Test your understanding and application of these fundamental algebraic principles.
