1.   Use the quadratic formula to solve x2 + 2x - 8 = 0.
    A. -4, 2 B. -4
    C. -4, -2 D. -2
    Hint

  2.   Use the quadratic formula to solve 6x2 - x - 1 = 0.
    A. B.
    C. D.
    Hint

  3.   Use the quadratic formula to solve x2 + 4x + 5 = 0.
    A. -1 B.
    C. -1, -4 D. 5
    Hint

  4.   Which method of solving quadratic equations should be used when only an estimated solution is necessary?
    A. completing the square B. graphing
    C. quadratic formula D. factoring
    Hint

  5.   How many real roots are there for the equation 2x2 + 6x + 3?
    A. 1 B. cannot be determined from given information
    C. 0 D. 2
    Hint



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