1.
Use the quadratic formula to solve 2
x
2
+ 7
x
+ 4 = 0. Approximate the solutions to the nearest hundredth.
A.
1.28, 3.66
B.
-2.78, -0.72
C.
-5.56, -1.44
D.
-3.35, -0.15
Hint
2.
Use the quadratic formula to solve 3
y
2
+ 2 = 8
y
. Approximate the solutions to the nearest hundredth.
A.
0.28, 2.39
B.
-0.64, 1.32
C.
0.43, 2.87
D.
0.56, 4.77
Hint
3.
Which method of solving quadratic equations should be used when only an estimated solution is necessary?
A.
completing the square
B.
graphing
C.
factoring
D.
quadratic formula
Hint
4.
How many real roots exist if the discriminant of the equation = 0?
A.
2
B.
0
C.
1
D.
cannot be determined from given information
Hint
5.
Which of the following equations will have exactly 1 real root?
A.
x
2
– 6
x
– 9
B.
4
x
2
– 8
x
+ 4
C.
9
x
2
+ 12
x
– 4
D.
2
x
2
+ 5
x
– 16
Hint