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  1. A quadratic equation is given as .

    a. Use the quadratic formula to solve the equation.



    Left side
    Right side
    3
    LS = RS
    Left side
    Right side
    3
    LS = RS





    b. Explain how the equation could be solved by factoring.

    Rearrange the equation so one side is equal to zero. Factor using the
    difference of squares method. Equate each factor to zero and solve for x.

    c. Solve by factoring.




  2. Solve using the quadratic formula.

    Left side
    Right side

    16


    16
    LS = RS
    Left side
    Right side

    LS = RS

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