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Algebra 2 4-7 Guided Practice: The Quadratic Formula

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Question 1
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Video Check: Select all that apply with regards to the video embedded directly above this item.

Question 2
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Solve It! On this happy face, what quadratic functions have graphs that meet the following conditions? Consider only the domain 2 ≤ x ≤ 6.

◆ crosses the x-axis twice
◆ touches the x-axis only once
◆ misses the x-axis completely

  • crosses the x-axis twice
  • touches the x-axis only once
  • misses the x axis completely
Question 3
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Video Check: Select all that apply with regards to the video embedded directly above this item.

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Question 4
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Take Note: You will use the Quadratic Formula many times in this course. Take the time to commit it to memory soon. Begin by entering the Quadratic Formula in the response field using the math input keyboard. Enter the formula just as it is shown in the Key Concept box.

Tip: Start by typing "x=/". [That's a forward slash.]

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Question 5
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Take Note: In previous lessons you learned to solve quadratic equations using a variety of techniques. What advantage does solving them with the Quadratic Formula offer over the previous methods?

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Question 6
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Problem 1 Got It?

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Question 7
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Problem 1 Got It?

Question 8
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Video Check: Select all that apply with regards to the video embedded directly above this item.

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Question 10
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Problem 2 Got It? Reasoning: Would a negative profit make sense in Problem 2? Explain.

Question 11
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Video Check: Select all that apply with regards to the video embedded directly above this item.

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Question 12
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Take Note: What is the discriminant of a quadratic function? What does it reveal about the function?

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Question 13
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Take Note: Circle part of the Quadratic Formula that represents the discriminant on the canvas. Use a contrasting color.

Question 14
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Take Note: Categorize each item on the left based on the number of solutions of the quadratic function it represents.

You may need to zoom out to see all of the items. You can also place each item from the left column by selecting it (click it) then selecting (clicking on) the category for it.

  • b^{2}-4ac>0
  • b^{2}-4ac<0
  • b^{2}-4ac=0
  • No real solutions
  • One real solution
  • Two real solutions
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Question 15
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Problem 3 Got It?

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Question 16
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Problem 3 Got It?

Question 17
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Video Check: Select all that apply with regards to the video embedded directly above this item.

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Question 18
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Problem 4 Got It? Reasoning: Will the golf ball in Problem 4 ever reach a height of 110 ft? Use the discriminant to explain your answer.

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Question 19
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🧠 Retrieval Practice:
Summarize the mathematical content of this lesson. What topics, ideas, and vocabulary were introduced?

Question 9
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Problem 2 Got It? In Problem 2, what is the least amount you can charge for a CD to make a $100 profit?