1.   Use the graph to determine the solution(s) of 
x2 -  x - 6 = 0.
   
    A. -2, 3 B. -2
    C. -6 D. -3, 2
    Hint

  2.   Solve the equation  n2 +3n = 0 by graphing.
    A. 0, 3 B. 0, -3
    C. 3 D. 0
    Hint

  3.   Solve the equation  w2 - 4w = 12 by graphing.
    A. 6 B. -2, 6
    C. 0, -3 D. 1, 4
    Hint

  4.   A quadratic function has two real roots. How many times does the graph cross the x-axis?
    A. 2 B. cannot be determined from given information.
    C. 0 D. 1
    Hint

  5.   Solve -x2 + 3x + 5 = 0 by graphing. If exact roots cannot be found, state the consecutive integers between which the roots are located.
    A. between –1 and 0, and between 3 and 4
    B. between –1 and 0, and between 4 and 5
    C. between –2 and -1, and between 4 and 5
    D. between –2 and–1, and between 3 and 4
    Hint



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