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Introduction to the Quadratic Formula Answers

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The first step for deriving the quadratic formula from the quadratic equation, 0 = ax2 + bx + c, is shown.Step 1: –c = ax2 + bx

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subtraction property of equality
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completing the square
C
factoring out the constant
D
zero property of multiplication
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What is the value of the discriminant, b2 − 4ac, for the quadratic equation 0 = x2 − 4x + 5, and what does it mean about the number of real solutions the equation has?

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The discriminant is −4, so the equation has 2 real solutions.
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The discriminant is −4, so the equation has no real solutions.
C
The discriminant is 35, so the equation has 2 real solutions.
D
The discriminant is 35, so the equation has no real solutions.
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Which statement is true about the quadratic equation 8x2 − 5x + 3 = 0?

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The constant term is 8.
B
The constant term is −5.
C
The leading coefficient is 8.
D
The leading coefficient is −5.
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Which shows the correct substitution of the values a, b, and c from the equation 0 = – 3x2 – 2x + 6 into the quadratic formula?Quadratic formula: x =

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x = StartFraction negative (negative 2) plus or minus StartRoot (negative 2) squared minus 4 (negative 3)(6) EndRoot Over 2(negative 3) EndFraction
Option A
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x = StartFraction negative 2 plus or minus StartRoot 2 squared minus 4 (negative 3)(6) EndRoot Over 2(negative 3) EndFraction
Option B
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x = StartFraction negative (negative 2) plus or minus StartRoot (negative 2) squared minus 4 (3)(6) EndRoot Over 2(3) EndFraction
Option C
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x = StartFraction negative 2 plus or minus StartRoot 2 squared minus 4 (3)(6) EndRoot Over 2(3) EndFraction
Option D
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What are the values of a, b, and c in the quadratic equation 0 = x2 – 3x – 2?

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a = , b = 3, c = 2
Option A
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a = , b = –3, c = –2
Option B
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a = , b = 3, c = –2
Option C
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a = , b = –3, c = 2
Option D
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What are the values of a, b, and c in the quadratic equation –2x2 + 4x – 3 = 0?

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a = 2, b = 4, c = 3
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a = 2, b = 4, c = –3
C
a = –2, b = 4, c = 3
D
a = –2, b = 4, c = – 3

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