1.   Use the quadratic formula to solve x2 + 2x - 8 = 0.
    A. -2 B. -4, -2
    C. -4, 2 D. -4
    Hint

  2.   Use the quadratic formula to solve x2 + 4x + 5 = 0.
    A. -1 B. -1, -4
    C. D. 5
    Hint

  3.   Which method of solving quadratic equations is best suited for the equation x2 – 18x = 0
    A. quadratic formula B. factoring
    C. graphing D. completing the square
    Hint

  4.   How many real roots exist if the discriminant of the equation = 0?
    A. cannot be determined from given information B. 0
    C. 1 D. 2
    Hint

  5.   How many real roots are there for the equation 2x2 + 6x + 3?
    A. 2 B. 0
    C. cannot be determined from given information D. 1
    Hint



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