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Find the value of c that makes x2 + 16x + c a perfect square. |
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8 |
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16 |
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64 |
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-64 |
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Solve x2 – 12x + 34 = 0 by taking the square root of each side. |
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{5, 7} |
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{6} |
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3. |
Solve 0.25x2 – 7x – 15 = 0. |
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A. |
{–2, 30} |
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{–5, 3} |
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{4, 30} |
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{3, 15} |
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4. |
When using a quadratic equation of the form ax2 + bx + c = 0 to find distances, what should always be ignored? |
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any positive solution |
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any solution if a is negative |
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any negative solution |
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any solution if  is negative |
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5. |
Solve x2 – 16x – 17 = 0 by completing the square. |
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A. |
{–1, 13} |
B. |
{–1, 17} |
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C. |
{1, 13} |
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{1, 17} |
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