1.
Use the quadratic formula to solve
x
2
+ 2
x
- 8 = 0.
A.
-4
B.
-4, 2
C.
-2
D.
-4, -2
Hint
2.
Which method of solving quadratic equations should be used when only an estimated solution is necessary?
A.
factoring
B.
graphing
C.
quadratic formula
D.
completing the square
Hint
3.
Which method of solving quadratic equations is best suited for the equation
x
2
– 18
x
= 0
A.
factoring
B.
quadratic formula
C.
graphing
D.
completing the square
Hint
4.
How many real roots are there for the equation 2
x
2
+ 6
x
+ 3?
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.
2
x
2
+ 5
x
– 16
C.
9
x
2
+ 12
x
– 4
D.
4
x
2
– 8
x
+ 4
Hint