4.2 quadratic functions objective: solve quadratic equations. use the discriminant to describe the...
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4.2Quadratic Functions
Objective:Solve quadratic equations.Use the discriminant to describe the roots of a
quadratic equation.
Solve x2 – 12x + 7 = 0 by completing the square.
x2 – 12x = -7
x2 – 12x + 36 = -7 + 36
(x – 6)2 = 29
x – 6 = ± 29
x = 6 ± 29
Quadratic Formula
a
acbbx
2
42
Discriminant
acb 42
• If “D” is positive perfect square• 2, real, rational solutions
• If “D” is positive non-perfect square• 2, real, irrational solutions
• If “D” is zero• 1, real, rational double root
• If “D” is negative• Imaginary conjugates
Assignment
4.2 Practice Worksheet #1-84.2 pg 219: #12, 14, 20, 22, 24, 26, 34ab, and 36ac