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8.4.6 Lesson Summary

Algebra 18.4.6 Lesson Summary

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In this lesson, you learned how to:

  • Explain the meaning of the "zero product property."
  • Find solutions to quadratic equations when one side is a product of factors and the other side is zero.

Here are the activities that helped you reach those goals:

  • 8.4.1: Introducing the Zero Product Property
    • In this activity, you learned how the zero product property affects factors being multiplied together in an equation set equal to 0.
  • 8.4.2: Solving Equations of Increasing Complexity Using Reasoning
    • In this activity, you implemented the zero product property to solve increasingly complex quadratic equations.
    • 8.4.2: Self Check
    • 8.4.2: Additional Resources
  • 8.4.3: Applying the Zero Product Property to Solve a Real-World Projectile Problem
    • In this activity, you applied the zero product property to solve a real-world problem involving projectiles. You increased your knowledge of these types of problems that you have seen in previous lessons.
    • 8.4.3: Self Check
    • 8.4.3: Additional Resources
  • 8.4.4: Solving Equations Using the Zero Product Property and Reasoning
    • In this activity, you demonstrated all of the skills you learned in this lesson to continue solving challenging quadratic equations.

After these activities, you completed the following practice:

  • 8.4.5: Practice

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