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What are the solutions to the quadratic equation 4(x + 2)2 = 36

A
x = −11 and x = 7
B
x = −7 and x = 11
C
x = −5 and x = 1
D
x = −1 and x = 5
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Solve x2 + 6x = 7 by completing the square. Which is the solution set of the equation?

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A
{–7, 1}
B
(negative 3 minus StartRoot 10 EndRoot comma negative 3 + StartRoot 10 EndRoot)
C
(3 minus StartRoot 10 EndRoot comma negative 3 + StartRoot 10 EndRoot)
D
{1, 7}
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What is the value of the discriminant, b2 − 4ac, for the quadratic equation 0 = −2x2 − 3x + 8, and what does it mean about the number of real solutions the equation has?

A
The discriminant is −55, so the equation has 2 real solutions.
B
The discriminant is −55, so the equation has no real solutions.
C
The discriminant is 73, so the equation has 2 real solutions.
D
The discriminant is 73, so the equation has no real solutions.
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Which equation has an a-value of –2, a b-value of 1, and a c-value of 3?

A
0 = –2x2 + x + 3
B
0 = 2x2 + x + 3
C
0 = –2x2 + 3
D
0 = 2x2 – x + 3
9

Adam is using the equation (x)(x + 2) = 255 to find two consecutive odd integers with a product of 255. When Adam solves the problem using the zero product property, what do those solutions represent?

A
two possible “first” integers
B
two possible “second” integers
C
the two consecutive odd integers with a product of 255
D
a possible “first” integer and a possible “second” integer
10

Use the zero product property to find the solutions to the equation x2 – 9 = 16.

A
x = –3 or x = 3
B
x = –6 or x = –3
C
x = –5 or x = 5
D
x = 7 or x = 1
11

Which is the graph of a quadratic equation that has a negative discriminant?

A
On a coordinate plane, a parabola opens down. It goes through (negative 4, negative 4), has a vertex at (negative 2, 0), and goes through (0, negative 4).
Option A
B
On a coordinate plane, a parabola opens down. It goes through (negative 4, negative 4), has a vertex at (negative 2, 0), and goes through (0, negative 4).
Option B
C
On a coordinate plane, a parabola opens up. It goes through (negative 4, 4), has a vertex at (negative 2, 0), and goes through (0, 4).
Option C
D
On a coordinate plane, a parabola opens up. It goes through (negative 4, 8), has a vertex at (negative 2, 4), and goes through (0, 8).
Option D
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The image shows a geometric representation of the function f(x) = x2 + 2x + 3 written in standard form.

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A
f(x) = (x + 2)2 + 3
B
f(x) = (x2 + 2x)2 + 3
C
f(x) = (x + 1)2 + 2
D
f(x) = (x + 3)2 + 2x

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