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Lesson 3.5: The Quadratic Formula Answers

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If x = –3 is the only x-intercept of the graph of a quadratic equation, which statement best describes the discriminant of the equation?

A
The discriminant is negative.
B
The discriminant is –3.
C
The discriminant is 0.
D
The discriminant is positive.
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Which equation has the solutions ?

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A
x2 + 2x + 4 = 0
B
x2 – 2x + 4 = 0
C
x2 + 2x – 4 = 0
D
x2 – 2x – 4 = 0
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Which equation could generate the curve in the graph below?

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A
y = –2x2 + 3x – 5
B
y = –2x2 – 4x – 2
C
y = –2x2 – 16x – 28
D
y = –2x2 + 6x – 28
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If is the only x-intercept of the graph of a quadratic equation, which statement best describes the discriminant of the equation?

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A
The discriminant is 0.
B
The discriminant is 6.
C
The discriminant is positive.
D
The discriminant is negative.
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Using the quadratic formula to solve x2 + 20 = 2x, what are the values of x?

A
1 plus-or-minus StartRoot 21 EndRoot i
Option A
B
Negative 1 plus-or-minus StartRoot 19 EndRoot i
Option B
C
1 plus-or-minus 2 StartRoot 19 EndRoot i
Option C
D
1 plus-or-minus StartRoot 19 EndRoot i
Option D
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Which equation can be solved using the expression for x?

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A
10x2 = 3x + 2
B
2 = 3x + 10x2
C
3x = 10x2 – 2
D
10x2 + 2 = –3x
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The graph of an equation with a negative discriminant always has which characteristic?

A
no x-intercept
B
no y-intercept
C
no maximum
D
no minimum
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If the discriminant of a quadratic equation is equal to , which statement describes the roots?

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A
There are two complex roots.
B
There are two real roots.
C
There is one real root.
D
There is one complex root.
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The first two steps in the derivation of the quadratic formula by completing the square are shown below. Which answer choice shows the correct next step?Step 1: Step 2:

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Option
Option A
B
Option
Option B
C
Option
Option C
D
Option
Option D
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Using the quadratic formula to solve x2 = 5 – x, what are the values of x?

A
StartFraction negative 1 plus-or-minus StartRoot 21 EndRoot Over 2 EndFraction
Option A
B
StartFraction negative 1 plus-or-minus StartRoot 19 EndRoot i Over 2 EndFraction
Option B
C
StartFraction 5 plus-or-minus StartRoot 21 EndRoot Over 2 EndFraction
Option C
D
StartFraction 1 plus-or-minus StartRoot 19 EndRoot i Over 2 EndFraction
Option D

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