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Use the quadratic formula to solve x2 + 2x - 8 = 0. |
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A. |
-4, 2 |
B. |
-4, -2 |
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C. |
-2 |
D. |
-4 |
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Use the quadratic formula to solve 2x2 + 7x + 4 = 0. Approximate the solutions to the nearest hundredth. |
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A. |
-3.35, -0.15 |
B. |
-2.78, -0.72 |
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C. |
-5.56, -1.44 |
D. |
1.28, 3.66 |
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Use the quadratic formula to solve 3y2 + 2 = 8y. Approximate the solutions to the nearest hundredth. |
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A. |
0.43, 2.87 |
B. |
-0.64, 1.32 |
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C. |
0.56, 4.77 |
D. |
0.28, 2.39 |
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4. |
Which method of solving quadratic equations should be used when only an estimated solution is necessary? |
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A. |
quadratic formula |
B. |
completing the square |
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C. |
factoring |
D. |
graphing |
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5. |
How many real roots are there for the equation 2x2 + 6x + 3? |
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A. |
2 |
B. |
1 |
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C. |
cannot be determined from given information |
D. |
0 |
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