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

  2.   Use the quadratic formula to solve 6x2 - x - 1 = 0.
    A. B.
    C. D.
    Hint

  3.   Solve the equation.6x2 – 12x + 3 = 0
    A. x = –0.29 and x = –1.71 B. x = –0.29 and x = 1.71
    C. x = 0.29 and x = –1.71 D. x = 0.29 and x = 1.71
    Hint

  4.   In the quadratic formula, what does b2 – 4ac tell you.
    A. the solution(s) in a quadratic equation B. the number of solutions in a quadratic equation
    C. the places where a quadratic equation crosses the x-axis D. the vertex of a quadratic equation
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  5.   Find the quadratic equation with 0 solutions.
    A. x2 – 2x + 5 = 0 B. x2 – 2x – 3 = 0
    C. x2 – 12x + 36 = 0 D. x2 + 4x – 12 = 0
    Hint



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