1.   Use the quadratic formula to solve 6x2 - x - 1 = 0.
    A. B.
    C. D.
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  2.   Use the quadratic formula to solve 2x2 + 7x + 4 = 0. Approximate the solutions to the nearest hundredth.
    A. 1.28, 3.66 B. -5.56, -1.44
    C. -2.78, -0.72 D. -3.35, -0.15
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  3.   Which method of solving quadratic equations should be used when only an estimated solution is necessary?
    A. quadratic formula B. factoring
    C. graphing D. completing the square
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  4.   How many real roots exist if the discriminant of the equation = 0?
    A. 0 B. 2
    C. cannot be determined from given information D. 1
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  5.   How many real roots are there for the equation 2x2 + 6x + 3?
    A. cannot be determined from given information B. 2
    C. 1 D. 0
    Hint



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