1.   Use the quadratic formula to solve x2 + 2x - 8 = 0.
    A. -4, 2 B. -4
    C. -2 D. -4, -2
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  2.   Which method of solving quadratic equations should be used when only an estimated solution is necessary?
    A. quadratic formula B. graphing
    C. completing the square D. factoring
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  3.   How many real roots exist if the discriminant of the equation = 0?
    A. cannot be determined from given information B. 2
    C. 0 D. 1
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  4.   How many real roots are there for the equation 2x2 + 6x + 3?
    A. 2 B. cannot be determined from given information
    C. 1 D. 0
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  5.   Which of the following equations will have exactly 1 real root?
    A. 4x2 – 8x + 4 B. 9x2 + 12x – 4
    C. x2 – 6x – 9 D. 2x2 + 5x – 16
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