Equations using Square Roots or the Quadratic Formula

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Solving Equations using Square Roots or the Quadratic Formula

Initial Post Instructions

Present a quadratic equation in the form ax2 + bx + c = 0 where a > 1.

1. How many solutions does your quadratic have based on the discriminant?

2. Pick TWO ways to find the specific solutions or show that there is no solution:

a. Quadratic Formula

b. Graphing

c. Factoring

d. Square Root Property

e. Completing the Square

3. Why did you choose those two specific methods versus the others?

4. .

Writing Requirements

· APA format for in-text citations and list of references

· Due Wednesday