9 - 2 Solving Quadratic Equations by Finding Square Roots
9 - 2 Solving Quadratic Equations by Finding Square Roots
9 - 2 Solving Quadratic Equations by Finding Square Roots
MULTIPLE CHOICE
Which is an example of a perfect square?
a) -100
b) 10
c) 121
d) 150
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MULTIPLE CHOICE
Which is an example of a perfect square?
a) -100
b) 10
c) 121
d) 150
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MULTIPLE CHOICE
Which is an example of a perfect square?
a) -100
b) 10
c) 121
d) 150
9.2 Solving Quadratic Equations by
Finding Square Roots
GOAL
Solve a quadratic equation by finding square roots.
KEY WORDS
• Quadratic equation
• Leading coefficient
9.2 Solving Quadratic Equations by
Finding Square Roots
A QUADRATIC EQUATION is an equation that can be
written in the standard form:
ax + bx + c = 0
2
a is called the leading coefficient.
9.2 Solving Quadratic Equations by
Finding Square Roots
QUADRATIC EQUATION
When b = 0, this equation becomes ax2 + c = 0.