In this lesson, you learned how to:
- Explain the meaning of a solution to an equation in terms of a situation.
- Write a quadratic equation that represents a situation.
Here are the activities that helped you reach those goals:
- 8.1.1: Understanding a Situation with Quadratic Equations
- In this activity, you analyzed a graph representing a situation represented by a quadratic equation. You then used the graph to describe the situation.
- 8.1.2: Modeling a Quadratic Problem
- In this activity, you attempted to solve a problem that was represented by a quadratic equation using any method possible, including guess and check.
- 8.1.2: Self Check
- 8.1.2: Additional Resources
- 8.1.3: Formulating a Quadratic Equation to Represent the Model
- In this activity, you learned how to write a quadratic equation to represent the given situation. You also learned how to interpret the solution to this equation.
- 8.1.3: Self Check
- 8.1.3: Additional Resources
- 8.1.4: Interpreting a Solution
- In this activity, you used a quadratic equation to draw conclusions about a given situation.
After these activities, you completed the following practice:
- 8.1.5: Practice
Checking In
On a scale of 1 to 5, how confident do you feel about the learning goals of this lesson?
Nice reflection! You learn more when you take the time to reflect on your thinking.