1.
Use the quadratic formula to solve
x
2
+ 2
x
- 8 = 0.
A.
-2
B.
-4, -2
C.
-4
D.
-4, 2
Hint
2.
Use the quadratic formula to solve 6
x
2
-
x
- 1 = 0.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Hint
3.
Use the quadratic formula to solve 3
y
2
+ 2 = 8
y
. Approximate the solutions to the nearest hundredth.
A.
-0.64, 1.32
B.
0.43, 2.87
C.
0.56, 4.77
D.
0.28, 2.39
Hint
4.
Which method of solving quadratic equations is best suited for the equation
x
2
– 18
x
= 0
A.
graphing
B.
quadratic formula
C.
completing the square
D.
factoring
Hint
5.
How many real roots exist if the discriminant of the equation = 0?
A.
2
B.
cannot be determined from given information
C.
0
D.
1
Hint