5.2 Solving Quadratic Equations by Factoring (w/ graphing calculator to check)
(R,E/3)
This method is used only if you can factor the equation.
Steps:
(1)
Set the equation to zero
(2)
Factor the non-zero side of the equation
(3)
Apply the zero product property (ZPP)-set each factor to zero and solve
(4)
Check all answers
Directions:
Solve by factoring
2
2
+ 3 − 10 = 0
− 14 − 15 = 0
E1.
P1.
2
2
5
+ 4 = 12
36
= 49
E2.
P2.
2
2
2
16
+ 24 = −9
14
+ 11 + 3 = 2
− 3 + 3
E3.
P3.
4
2
4
2
2
− 16
= −32
3
− 54
= −243
E4.
P4.
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