Solving quadratics by factoring, completing the square, and quadratic formula
Solve by factoring: x² - 7x + 12 = 0
Find two numbers that multiply to 12 and add to -7
What is the quadratic formula?
The quadratic formula solves any quadratic equation ax² + bx + c = 0
Complete the square for: x² + 6x + 5 = 0
Take half of the x-coefficient, square it, and add to both sides
How many real solutions does x² + 4 = 0 have?
The discriminant b² - 4ac is negative, so no real solutions
Solve using quadratic formula: 2x² - 4x - 6 = 0
Identify a=2, b=-4, c=-6 and substitute into quadratic formula