Solving Quadratic Equations By The Quadratic Formula Worksheet Page 2

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When the quadratic equation is in standard
a
form,
, then
is the coefficient in front of
b
x
c
the
term,
is the coefficient in front of the
term, and
is
the constant term.
Step 4:
Plug the values found in step 3 into the quadratic formula.
When
, then
Step 5:
Simplify if possible.
Example 9
: Solve
by using the quadratic formula.
Step 1:
Simplify
each side if needed.
This quadratic equation is already simplified.
Step 2:
Write in standard form,
, if needed.
This quadratic equation is already in standard form.
Step 3:
Identify a, b, and
c.
a,
x
the number in front of
squared, is 2.
b
x
, the number in front of
, is -5.
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