1.
Use the quadratic formula to solve
x
2
+ 2
x
- 8 = 0.
A.
-4, 2
B.
-4
C.
-4, -2
D.
-2
Hint
2.
Use the quadratic formula to solve 6
x
2
-
x
- 1 = 0.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Hint
3.
Use the quadratic formula to solve
x
2
+ 4
x
+ 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 2
x
2
+ 6
x
+ 3?
A.
1
B.
cannot be determined from given information
C.
0
D.
2
Hint