Part 1: Solve each of the quadratic equations below. Show your work. (3 points)

x2 – 36 = 0 and x2 = 8x – 12

Part 2: Describe what the solution(s) represent to the graph of each. (2 points)

Part 3: How are the graphs alike? How are they different? (2 points)

Question

Part 1: Solve each of the quadratic equations below. Show your work. (3 points)

x2 – 36 = 0 and x2 = 8x – 12

Part 2: Describe what the solution(s) represent to the graph of each. (2 points)

Part 3: How are the graphs alike? How are they different? (2 points)

a1234 · Answer

x^2 – 36 = 0 and x^2 = 8x – 12

x^2 = 36

Sqrt 36 = -6 or 6------> roots.

x^2 = 8x – 12

x^2 - 8x + 12 = 0

Find two numbers that have a product of 12 and a sum of -8.

x^2 - 6x - 2x + 12 = 0

x(x - 6) - 2(x - 6) = 0

(x - 2)(x - 6) = 0

x = 2
x = 6
----> roots