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9.6.6 Lesson Summary

Algebra 19.6.6 Lesson Summary

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In this lesson, you learned how to:

  • Use the quadratic formula to solve quadratic equations.
  • Explain when some methods for solving quadratic equations can be more convenient than others.

Here are the activities that helped you reach those goals:

  • 9.6.1: Evaluating Expressions
    • In this activity, you evaluated expressions using order of operations, square roots, the plus or minus sign, and more.
  • 9.6.2: Choosing the Best Method to Solve an Equation
    • In this activity, you chose between writing a quadratic equation in factored form or completing the square to solve an equation.
    • 9.6.2: Self Check
    • 9.6.2: Additional Resources
  • 9.6.3: The Quadratic Formula
    • In this activity, you used the quadratic formula to show that the solutions of the given quadratic equations were correct.
    • 9.6.3: Self Check
    • 9.6.3: Additional Resources
  • 9.6.4: Solving Equations Using the Quadratic Formula
    • In this activity, you used the quadratic formula to solve the given equation.

After these activities, you completed the following practice:

  • 9.6.5: Practice

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