Solving Quadratic Equations by Factoring
Using your knowledge of solving quadratic equations by factoring, solve each problem shown below. Follow the instructions for each problem, answer all of the questions, and make sure to show all of your work.
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- Order the steps to solving a quadratic equation by factoring by placing a 1, 2, or 3, beside each statement.
____ Set each factor that includes a variable equal to zero and solve for the variable.
____ Perform any inverse operations that are needed to represent the equation in standard form
____ Factor the variable expression completely.
- What is the significance of the Zero Product Property in solving quadratic equations by factoring?
- Solve for x.
- x2 + 4x − 32 = 0
- x2 − 14x + 49 = 0
- x2 + 12x = 0
- 3x2 − 30x + 27 = 0
- 9x2 + 26x = 3
- 4x2 + 8x − 5 = 0
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