Solving Quadratic Equations using Factoring. has the form: ax 2 + bx + c = 0 If necessary, we will...

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Section 5.6 Solving Quadratic Equations using Factoring

Transcript of Solving Quadratic Equations using Factoring. has the form: ax 2 + bx + c = 0 If necessary, we will...

Page 1: Solving Quadratic Equations using Factoring.  has the form: ax 2 + bx + c = 0 If necessary, we will need to rearrange into this form before we solve!

Section 5.6Solving Quadratic Equations using Factoring

Page 2: Solving Quadratic Equations using Factoring.  has the form: ax 2 + bx + c = 0 If necessary, we will need to rearrange into this form before we solve!

has the form:

ax2 + bx + c = 0

If necessary, we will need to rearrange into this form before we solve!

A Quadratic Equation…

Page 3: Solving Quadratic Equations using Factoring.  has the form: ax 2 + bx + c = 0 If necessary, we will need to rearrange into this form before we solve!

If a·b = 0, what can we say about either a or b?

Either a = 0 or b = 0 SO… if (x + 2)(x – 3) = 0, we can say

x + 2 = 0 or x – 3 = 0

Therefore, x = -2 or x = 3

The zero-factor property:

Page 4: Solving Quadratic Equations using Factoring.  has the form: ax 2 + bx + c = 0 If necessary, we will need to rearrange into this form before we solve!

1. Write in standard form:ax2 + bx + c = 0 2. Factor the non-zero side. 3. Set each factor equal to zero. 4. Solve each equation. 5. Check your answers in the original

equation.

To solve a quadratic equation: