1.
Use the quadratic formula to solve 3
y
2
+ 2 = 8
y
. Approximate the solutions to the nearest hundredth.
A.
0.43, 2.87
B.
-0.64, 1.32
C.
0.28, 2.39
D.
0.56, 4.77
Hint
2.
Which method of solving quadratic equations should be used when only an estimated solution is necessary?
A.
factoring
B.
quadratic formula
C.
completing the square
D.
graphing
Hint
3.
Which method of solving quadratic equations is best suited for the equation
x
2
– 18
x
= 0
A.
quadratic formula
B.
graphing
C.
completing the square
D.
factoring
Hint
4.
How many real roots exist if the discriminant of the equation = 0?
A.
0
B.
2
C.
1
D.
cannot be determined from given information
Hint
5.
Which of the following equations will have exactly 1 real root?
A.
4
x
2
– 8
x
+ 4
B.
x
2
– 6
x
– 9
C.
9
x
2
+ 12
x
– 4
D.
2
x
2
+ 5
x
– 16
Hint