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OpenStudy (anonymous):

HELP! Select an equation where the solution is best found using the Quadratic Formula. Select another equation that shows how using the Quadratic Formula might be more of a hindrance than a help. Explain why.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Are you asking the quadratic formula?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

YES

OpenStudy (anonymous):

The Quadratic Formula uses the "a", "b", and "c" from "ax2 + bx + c", where "a", "b", and "c" are just numbers; they are the "numerical coefficients". The Formula is derived from the process of completing the square, and is formally stated as:

OpenStudy (anonymous):

What else are you asking?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

AN EXAMPLE OF AN EQUATION THAT IS BEST SOLVED USING THE QUADRATIC FORMULA AND ANOTHER EXAMPLE OF WHERE THE QUADRATIC FORMULA IS NOT HELPFUL IN SOLVING AN EQUATION

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Click this http://www.purplemath.com/modules/solvquad4.htm

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