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Key concepts
- Many quadratic equations can be solved by factoring when the equation has a leading coefficient of 1 or if the equation is a difference of squares. The zero-factor property is then used to find solutions. See
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- Many quadratic equations with a leading coefficient other than 1 can be solved by factoring using the grouping method. See
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- Another method for solving quadratics is the square root property. The variable is squared. We isolate the squared term and take the square root of both sides of the equation. The solution will yield a positive and negative solution. See
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- Completing the square is a method of solving quadratic equations when the equation cannot be factored. See
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- A highly dependable method for solving quadratic equations is the quadratic formula, based on the coefficients and the constant term in the equation. See
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- The discriminant is used to indicate the nature of the roots that the quadratic equation will yield: real or complex, rational or irrational, and how many of each. See
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- The Pythagorean Theorem, among the most famous theorems in history, is used to solve right-triangle problems and has applications in numerous fields. Solving for the length of one side of a right triangle requires solving a quadratic equation. See
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Section exercises
Verbal
When we solve a quadratic equation, how many solutions should we always start out seeking? Explain why when solving a quadratic equation in the form
we may graph the equation
and have no zeroes (
x -intercepts).
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When we solve a quadratic equation by factoring, why do we move all terms to one side, having zero on the other side?
We want to take advantage of the zero property of multiplication in the fact that if
then it must follow that each factor separately offers a solution to the product being zero:
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In the quadratic formula, what is the name of the expression under the radical sign
and how does it determine the number of and nature of our solutions?
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Describe two scenarios where using the square root property to solve a quadratic equation would be the most efficient method.
One, when no linear term is present (no
x term), such as
Two, when the equation is already in the form
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Algebraic
For the following exercises, solve the quadratic equation by factoring.
For the following exercises, solve the quadratic equation by using the square root property.
For the following exercises, solve the quadratic equation by completing the square. Show each step.
Questions & Answers
Discuss the differences between taste and flavor, including how other sensory inputs contribute to our perception of flavor.
taste refers to your understanding of the flavor . while flavor one The other hand is refers to sort of just a blend things.
Faith
While taste primarily relies on our taste buds, flavor involves a complex interplay between taste and aroma
Kamara
which drugs can we use for ulcers
Omeprazole
Cimetidine / Tagament
For the complicated once ulcer - kit
Patrick
what is the function of lymphatic system
to drain extracellular fluid all over the body.
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The lymphatic system plays several crucial roles in the human body, functioning as a key component of the immune system and contributing to the maintenance of fluid balance. Its main functions include:
1. Immune Response: The lymphatic system produces and transports lymphocytes, which are a type of
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to transport fluids fats proteins and lymphocytes to the blood stream as lymph
Adama
Anatomy is the identification and description of the structures of living things
Kamara
what's the difference between anatomy and physiology
Anatomy is the study of the structure of the body, while physiology is the study of the function of the body. Anatomy looks at the body's organs and systems, while physiology looks at how those organs and systems work together to keep the body functioning.
AI-Robot
what is enzymes all about?
Enzymes are proteins that help speed up chemical reactions in our bodies. Enzymes are essential for digestion, liver function and much more. Too much or too little of a certain enzyme can cause health problems
Kamara
how does the stomach protect itself from the damaging effects of HCl
little girl okay how does the stomach protect itself from the damaging effect of HCL
Wulku
it is because of the enzyme that the stomach produce that help the stomach from the damaging effect of HCL
Kamara
function of digestive system
function of digestive
Ali
what is the normal body temperature
please why 37 degree selcius normal temperature
Mark
the normal temperature is 37°c or 98.6 °Fahrenheit is important for maintaining the homeostasis in the body
the body regular this temperature through the process called thermoregulation which involves brain skin muscle and other organ working together to maintain stable internal temperature
Stephanie
anaemia is the decrease in RBC count hemoglobin count and PVC count
Eniola
what is the pH of the vagina
how does Lysin attack pathogens
Diya
I information on anatomy position and digestive system and there enzyme
anatomy of the female external genitalia
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Source:
OpenStax, College algebra. OpenStax CNX. Feb 06, 2015 Download for free at https://legacy.cnx.org/content/col11759/1.3
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