1.   Use the quadratic formula to solve x2 + 2x - 8 = 0.
    A. -4 B. -4, -2
    C. -2 D. -4, 2
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  2.   Use the quadratic formula to solve x2 + 4x + 5 = 0.
    A. -1, -4 B.
    C. 5 D. -1
    Hint

  3.   Which method of solving quadratic equations should be used when only an estimated solution is necessary?
    A. graphing B. quadratic formula
    C. completing the square D. factoring
    Hint

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

  5.   Which of the following equations will have exactly 1 real root?
    A. 2x2 + 5x – 16 B. 4x2 – 8x + 4
    C. x2 – 6x – 9 D. 9x2 + 12x – 4
    Hint



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