When Solving a quadratic function , we can use the Quadraticformula to solve for the “x” variable:
Can’t Divide by zero!
Can’t square root a negative number
The QF can be used to find the “roots”(x-intercepts) without a graphing calculator
Can be used with equations that can notbe factored
Ex: Solve for “x”
First: Find coefficients
Plug coefficients into formula:
You get two answersbecause of +
Ex: Solve for “x” to 2 decimal places
First: Find coefficients
Plug coefficients into formula:
Conditions for Using QF:Conditions for Using QF:
One side of the equation must be zero!(Move all numbers to one side)
Equation must be a Quadratic Functionand in “General Form”
IF is negative, then you will have“NO Real Solutions”! (NO answer)
Ex: Solve for “x”Ex: Solve for “x”
No Real Solutions!
A ROCKISTHROWNINTOTHEAIR. THEHEIGHTOFTHEROCKISGIVENBYTHEFORMULA: WHERE “H” ISTHEHEIGHTINMETERSAND “T” ISTHETIMEAFTERTHEROCKISTHROWNINSECONDS. HOWLONGWILLITTAKETHEROCKTOHITTHEGROUND?
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When the rock hits the ground,the height will be 0 meters high
A TANKISPARKEDNEXTTOACLIFFANDFIRESAMISSILE. THEHEIGHTOFTHEMISSILEISGIVENBYTHEFORMULA: THEMISSILEISTOBEDETONATEDWHENITISFALLINGAT 80MABOVETHEGROUND.AFTERHOWMANYSECONDSSHOULDTHEMISSILEBEDETONATEDAFTERITISFIRED?
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The missile is detonated when it falls to a height of 80m