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What are the pros and cons of solving quadratics by using the quadratic formula?
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∙ 11y ago
One pro of using the quadratic formula is that it will produce complex (imaginary) roots just as easily as it can produce real roots. (Factoring with imaginary numbers is a kind of a nightmare!) Another pro to the quadratic formula is that it eliminates the frustrating guess-and-check process.
A con of the quadratic formula is that, when it comes to more simple problems, it is usually more time-consuming. A lot of textbook problems are quite easy to factor in your head--it is often not worth the effort of plugging numbers into a long formula. A second con of the quadratic formula is that it is quite long--you might write out the formula, accidentally forget a letter, and whole thing is useless. It's much easier to see that your work is correct when you're factoring.
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When solving a quadratic equation by factoring what method is used?
Start with a quadratic equation in the form � � 2 � � � = 0 ax 2 +bx+c=0, where � a, � b, and � c are constants, and � a is not equal to zero ( � ≠ 0 a =0).
How was the quadratic formula developed?
The quadratic formula can be derived by used a method called completing the square. It's like using algebra to solve for x. The process is explained the related link "Derivation of Quadratic Formula".
What is 9x2 equals 10x plus 2?
It is a quadratic equation and its solutions can be found by using the quadratic equation formula.
What is the formula for in algebra for solving problems using the distance formula?
distance= speed x time
Can quadratic systems be solved using elimination and substitution?
You can solve lineaar quadratic systems by either the elimination or the substitution methods. You can also solve them using the comparison method. Which method works best depends on which method the person solving them is comfortable with.
Can all quadratics be solved by completing the square?
Completing the square is one method for solving a quadratic equation. A quadratic equation can also be solved by factoring, using the square roots or quadratic formula. Solving quadratic equations by completing the square will always work when solving quadratic equations-You can also use division or even simply take a GCF, set the quantities( ) equal to zero, and subtract or add to solve for the variable
What are the best on-line calculators for solving quadratic equations by using the quadratic formula?
Trywww.mathsisfun.com/quadratic-equation-solver.html
What form is the solving for the roots of quadratic equations?
Using the quadratic equation formula or completing the square
What are the methods use in solving quadratic equation?
By using the quadratic equation formula or by completing the square
What expressions appear as a step in solving 3x2 equal x-5 using the quadratic formula?
The following is the answer:
When solving a quadratic equation by factoring what method is used?
Start with a quadratic equation in the form � � 2 � � � = 0 ax 2 +bx+c=0, where � a, � b, and � c are constants, and � a is not equal to zero ( � ≠ 0 a =0).
Solve this quadratic equation using the quadratic formula 2x2 - 10x plus 7 equals 0?
2x2-10+7 = 0 Solving the quadratic equation using the quadratic formula will give you two solutions and they are: x = (5 - the square root of 11)/2 or x = (5 + the square root of 11)/2
What do you use the quadratic formula for?
One would use the quadratic formula for solving binomials that are otherwise hard to factor. You can find both real and imaginary solutions using this method, making it highly superior to factoring in this regard.
What is the third step in solving this equation by completing the square?
Completing the square is one method for solving a quadratic equation. A quadratic equation can also be solved by several methods including factoring, graphing, using the square roots or the quadratic formula. Completing the square will always work when solving quadratic equations and is a good tool to have. Solving a quadratic equation by completing the square is used in a lot of word problems.I want you to follow the related link that explains the concept of completing the square clearly and gives some examples. that video is from brightstorm.
Solve this quadratic equation using the quadratic formula?
For any quadratic ax2 + bx + c = 0 we can find x by using the quadratic formulae: the quadratic formula is... [-b +- sqrt(b2 - 4(a)(c)) ] / 2a
When solving by using quadratic formula the equation must first be put in the correct form ax2 plus bx plus c equals 0 what letters are then used to plug into the formula?
the value of
How do you factorize using the quadratic formula?
simplify.
