Alg1 08 Student Journal

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Chapter
Maintaining Mathematical Proficiency
9
Factor the trinomial.
1. x 2 − 6 x + 9 2. x 2 + 4 x + 4 3. x 2 − 14 x + 49
4. x 2 + 22 x + 121 5. x 2 − 24 x + 144 6. x 2 + 26 x + 169
Solve the system of linear equations by graphing.

1
7. y = 2x − 1 8. y = − x −1 9. y = 2x + 3
2
y = − 3x + 9 y = − 3x − 2
1
y = x−4
4
y y y
x
x x
10. y = x+3 11. y = x +1 12. y = 2x − 3

1 y = 3x − 1 y = x +1
y = − x −1
3
y y y
x x
x
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9.1 Properties of Radicals

For use with Exploration 9.1
Essential Question How can you multiply and divide square roots?
1 EXPLORATION: Operations with Square Roots
Work with a partner. For each operation with square roots, compare the results
obtained using the two indicated orders of operations. What can you conclude?
a. Square Roots and Addition
Is 36 + 64 equal to 36 + 64?
In general, is a + b equal to a + b ? Explain your reasoning.
b. Square Roots and Multiplication
Is 4• 9 equal to 4 • 9?
In general, is a • b equal to a • b ? Explain your reasoning.
c. Square Roots and Subtraction
Is 64 − 36 equal to 64 − 36?
In general, is a − b equal to a − b ? Explain your reasoning.
d. Square Roots and Division
100 100
Is equal to
4 4
a a
In general, is equal to ? Explain your reasoning.
b b
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9.1 Properties of Radicals (continued)
2 EXPLORATION: Writing Counterexamples
Work with a partner. A counterexample is an example that proves that a general

statement is not true. For each general statement in Exploration 1 that is not true, write a
counterexample different from the example given.
Communicate Your Answer

3. How can you multiply and divide square roots?
4. Give an example of multiplying square roots and an example of dividing square

roots that are different from the examples in Exploration 1.
5. Write an algebraic rule for each operation.
a. the product of square roots
b. the quotient of square roots

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Notetaking with Vocabulary

9.1 For use after Lesson 9.1
In your own words, write the meaning of each vocabulary term.

counterexample
radical expression
simplest form
rationalizing the denominator
conjugates
like radicals
Core Concepts
Product Property of Square Roots
Words The square root of a product equals the product of the square roots of the
factors.
Numbers 9•5 = 9 • 5 = 3 5
Algebra ab = a • b , where a, b ≥ 0
Notes:

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9.1 Notetaking with Vocabulary (continued)
Quotient Property of Square Roots

Words The square root of a quotient equals the quotient of the square roots of
the numerator and denominator.
3 3 3 a a
Numbers = = Algebra = , where a ≥ 0 and b > 0
4 4 2 b b
Notes:
Extra Practice
In Exercises 1–12, simplify the expression.
1. 24 2. − 48 3. 162g 6 4. − 512h7
25 6 196 49 x3
5. 6. − 7. − 8.
64 49 r4 64 y 2
3 12a 6
9. 3 −135 10. 729 11. − 3 −192x 5 12. 3
512b 4

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15 8 3x 2 y 3 8
13. 14. 15. 16.
500 100 80 xy 3 3
16
5 3 4 5
17. 18. 19. 20.
−3 − 3 3 4 + 4 5 2 −5 3 3 + 5
21. The ratio of the length to the width of a golden rectangle is 1 + ( )

5 : 2. The length of a golden
rectangle is 62 meters. What is the width? Round your answer to the nearest meter.
22. 3 8 + 3 2 23. 2 18 − 2 20 − 2 5 24. 3 12 + 3 18 + 2 27
25. 2 5 ( 6 + 2 ) 26. ( 7 − 3 )( 7 + 3 ) 27. 3

2 ( 3
108 − 3
135 )

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9.2 Solving Quadratic Equations by Graphing

Essential Question How can you use a graph to solve a quadratic

equation in one variable?
1 EXPLORATION: Solving a Quadratic Equation by Graphing
Go to BigIdeasMath.com for an interactive tool to investigate this exploration.
Work with a partner. 10

y
a. Sketch the graph of y = x 2 − 2 x. 8
b. What is the definition of an x-intercept of 2
a graph? How many x-intercepts does this

−6 −4 −2 2 4 6 x
graph have? What are they? −2
−4
c. What is the definition of a solution of an equation in x? How many solutions

does the equation x 2 − 2 x = 0 have? What are they?
d. Explain how you can verify the solutions you found in part (c).
2 EXPLORATION: Solving Quadratic Equations by Graphing

Work with a partner. Solve each equation by graphing.
a. x 2 − 4 = 0 b. x 2 + 3x = 0
y y
x x

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9.2 Solving Quadratic Equations by Graphing (continued)
2 EXPLORATION: Solving Quadratic Equations by Graphing (continued)
c. − x 2 + 2 x = 0 d. x 2 − 2 x + 1 = 0
y y
x x
e. x 2 − 3x + 5 = 0 f. − x 2 + 3 x − 6 = 0
y y

3. How can you use a graph to solve a quadratic equation in one variable?
4. After you find a solution graphically, how can you check your result algebraically?
Check your solutions for parts (a)–(d) in Exploration 2 algebraically.
5. How can you determine graphically that a quadratic equation has no solution?

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quadratic equation
Core Concepts
Solving Quadratic Equations by Graphing
Step 1 Write the equation in standard form, ax2 + bx + c = 0.
Step 2 Graph the related function y = ax 2 + bx + c.
Step 3 Find the x-intercepts, if any.
The solutions, or roots, of ax2 + bx + c = 0 are the x-intercepts of the graph.
Notes:
Number of Solutions of a Quadratic Equation

A quadratic equation has:
• two real solutions when the graph of its related function has two x-intercepts.
• one real solution when the graph of its related function has one x-intercept.
• no real solutions when the graph of its related function has no x-intercepts.
Notes:

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Extra Practice
In Exercises 1–9, solve the equation by graphing.
1. x 2 + 4 x = 0 2. − x 2 = − 2 x + 1 3. x 2 + 2 x + 4 = 0
y y y
x x x
4. x 2 − 5 x + 4 = 0 5. x 2 + 6 x + 9 = 0 6. x 2 = 2 x − 6
y y y
x x
7. x 2 − x − 12 = 0 8. x 2 − 10 x + 25 = 0 9. x 2 + 4 = 0
y y y

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In Exercises 10–15, find the zero(s) of f.

10. f(x) = (x − 2)(x2 − x) 11. f(x) = (x + 2)(x2 − 2x + 1) 12. f(x) = (x + 1)(x2 − 4x + 3)
y y y
2 4 2
2
−2 x −2 2 4 x
−2
2 x
13. f(x) = (x + 3)(−x2 − 3x − 2) 14. f(x) = (x − 1)(x2 − 5x + 6) 15. f(x) = (x − 3)(x2 − 1)

y y y
2 2 2
−4 −2 x 2 4 x −2 2 4 x
−2 −2
In Exercises 16–18, approximate the zeros of f to the nearest tenth.

16. f(x) = x2 − 3x + 1 17. f(x) = x2 − x − 3 18. f(x) = −x2 − 8x − 13
y y y
4
2 2
−2 x −4 x
−2 2 4 x
−2
−2

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9.3 Solving Quadratic Equations Using Square Roots

Essential Question How can you determine the number of solutions of a

quadratic equation of the form ax2 + c = 0?
1 EXPLORATION: The Number of Solutions of ax2 + c = 0

Work with a partner. Solve each equation by graphing. Explain how the number of
solutions of ax2 + c = 0 relates to the graph of y = ax2 + c.
a. x 2 − 4 = 0 b. 2 x 2 + 5 = 0
y y
4 8
2 6
4
−4 −2 2 4 x
−2 2
−4
−4 −2 2 4 x
c. x 2 = 0 d. x 2 − 5 = 0
y y
4 4
2 2
−4 −2 2 4 x −4 −2 2 4 x
−2 −2
−4 −4
2 EXPLORATION: Estimating Solutions
Work with a partner. Complete each table. Use the completed tables to estimate the
solutions of x 2 − 5 = 0. Explain your reasoning.
a. x x2 − 5 b. x x2 − 5
2.21 –2.21
2.22 –2.22
2.23 –2.23
2.24 –2.24
2.25 –2.25
2.26 –2.26

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9.3 Solving Quadratic Equations Using Square Roots (continued)
3 EXPLORATION: Using Technology to Estimate Solutions
Work with a partner. Two equations are equivalent when they have the same solutions.
a. Are the equations x 2 − 5 = 0 and x 2 = 5 equivalent? Explain your reasoning.
b. Use the square root key on a calculator to estimate the solutions of x 2 − 5 = 0.

Describe the accuracy of your estimates in Exploration 2.
c. Write the exact solutions of x 2 − 5 = 0 .

4. How can you determine the number of solutions of a quadratic equation of the
form ax 2 + c = 0?
5. Write the exact solutions of each equation. Then use a calculator to estimate the
solutions.
a. x 2 − 2 = 0
b. 3 x 2 − 18 = 0
c. x 2 = 8

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square root
zero of a function
Core Concepts
2
Solutions of x =d
• When d > 0, x 2 = d has two real solutions, x = ± d.
• When d = 0, x 2 = d has one real solution, x = 0.
• When d < 0, x 2 = d has no real solutions.
Notes:

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Extra Practice
In Exercises 1–18, solve the equation using square roots.
1. x 2 + 49 = 0 2. x 2 − 25 = 0 3. x 2 + 6 = 6
4. 2 x 2 + 84 = 0 5. 2 x 2 − 72 = 0 6. − x 2 − 12 = −12
7. 8 x 2 − 49 = 151 8. − 3 x 2 + 16 = −11 9. 81x 2 − 49 = − 24
10. 16 x 2 − 1 = 0 11. 25 x 2 + 9 = 0 12. 16 − 2 x 2 = 16
13. (x − 4) = 0
2
14. ( x + 2)2 = 196 15. ( 2 x + 7) 2 = 49

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16. 16( x − 3) 17. 81(3x + 1) (4 x − 3)2

2 2
= 25 = 49 18. = 64
In Exercises 19–24, solve the equation using square roots. Round your solutions
to the nearest hundredth.
19. x 2 + 6 = 8 20. x 2 − 12 = 3 21. x 2 + 25 = 49
22. 3 x 2 − 4 = 14 23. 6 x 2 + 5 = 20 24. 20 − 4 x 2 = 18
25. A ball is dropped from a window at a height of 81 feet. The function h = −16 x 2 + 81 represents the
height (in feet) of the ball after x seconds. How long does it take for the ball to hit the ground?
1 2
26. The volume of a cone with height h and radius r is given by the formula V = π r h. Solve the
3
formula for r. Then find the radius of a cone with volume 27π cubic inches and height 4 inches.

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9.4 Solving Quadratic Equations by Completing

the Square
Essential Question How can you use “completing the square” to solve a
quadratic equation?
1 EXPLORATION: Solving by Completing the Square
Work with a partner.

a. Write the equation modeled
by the algebra tiles. This is
the equation to be solved.
b. Four algebra tiles are added to

the left side to “complete the
square.” Why are four algebra
tiles also added to the right side?
=
c. Use algebra tiles to label the

dimensions of the square on
the left side and simplify on
the right side.
=
d. Write the equation modeled by the algebra tiles so that the left side is the
square of a binomial. Solve the equation using square roots.

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9.4 Solving Quadratic Equations by Completing the Square (continued)
2 EXPLORATION: Solving by Completing the Square

a. Write the equation modeled
by the algebra tiles.
=
b. Use algebra tiles to “complete
the square.”
c. Write the solutions of the equation.
d. Check each solution in the original equation.

3. How can you use “completing the square” to solve a quadratic equation?
4. Solve each quadratic equation by completing the square.
a. x 2 − 2 x = 1 b. x 2 − 4 x = −1 c. x 2 + 4 x = − 3

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completing the square
Core Concepts
Completing the Square
Words To complete the square for an expression of the form x 2 + bx, follow these
steps.
Step 1 Find one-half of b, the coefficient of x.
Step 2 Square the result from Step 1.
Step 3 Add the result from Step 2 to x2 + bx.
Factor the resulting expression as the square of a binomial.

2 2
2 b  b
Algebra x + bx +   = x + 
 2  2
Notes:

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Extra Practice
In Exercises 1–6, complete the square for the expression. Then factor the
trinomial.
1. x 2 + 12 x 2. x 2 − 14 x 3. x 2 + 4 x
4. x 2 + 18 x 5. x 2 − 7 x 6. x 2 + 11x
In Exercises 7–18, solve the equation by completing the square. Round your
solutions to the nearest hundredth, if necessary.
7. x 2 − 8 x = −15 8. x 2 + 2 x = 3 9. x 2 + 7 x = 30
10. x 2 − 26 x = − 9 11. x 2 − 12 x = 10 12. x 2 − 15 x = 18
13. x 2 − 12 x + 9 = 0 14. x 2 + 14 x − 10 = 0 15. x 2 + 2 x − 99 = 0

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16. 10 x 2 − 13 x − 9 = 0 17. 3x 2 + 6 x − 1 = 0 18. 12 x 2 − 8 x − 2 = 0
In Exercises 19–24, determine whether the quadratic function has a maximum or

minimum value. Then find the value.
19. y = − x2 + 4 x + 3 20. y = x 2 + 6 x + 10 21. y = − x2 + 8x − 2
22. y = x 2 − 10 x + 8 23. y = 3x 2 + 3x − 1 24. y = − 4 x 2 + 8 x + 12
25. A diver jumps off a diving board. The function h = −16 x 2 + 6 x + 5 represents the
height (in feet) of the diver after x seconds. What is the maximum height above the
water of the diver? How many seconds did it take for the diver to reach the maximum
height? Round your answers to the nearest hundredth.

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9.5 Solving Quadratic Equations Using the Quadratic

Formula
Essential Question How can you derive a formula that can be used to
write the solutions of any quadratic equation in standard form?
1 EXPLORATION: Deriving the Quadratic Formula
Work with a partner. The following steps show a method of solving

ax 2 + bx + c = 0. Explain what was done in each step.
ax 2 + bx + c = 0 1. Write the equation.
4a 2 x 2 + 4abx + 4ac = 0 2. _____________________________
4a 2 x 2 + 4abx + 4ac + b 2 = b 2 3. _____________________________
4a 2 x 2 + 4abx + b 2 = b 2 − 4ac 4. _____________________________
(2ax + b) = b 2 − 4ac
2
5. _____________________________
2ax + b = ± b 2 − 4ac 6. _____________________________
2ax = − b ± b 2 − 4ac 7. _____________________________
−b ± b 2 − 4ac
Quadratic Formula: x = 8. _____________________________
2a

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9.5 Solving Quadratic Equations Using the Quadratic Formula (continued)
2 EXPLORATION: Deriving the Quadratic Formula by Completing the Square
a. Solve ax 2 + bx + c = 0 by completing the square. (Hint: Subtract c from

each side, divide each side by a, and then proceed by completing the square.)
b. Compare this method with the method in Exploration 1. Explain why you
think 4a and b 2 were chosen in Steps 2 and 3 of Exploration 1.

3. How can you derive a formula that can be used to write the solutions of any
quadratic equation in standard form?
4. Use the Quadratic Formula to solve each quadratic equation.
a. x 2 + 2 x − 3 = 0 b. x 2 − 4 x + 4 = 0 c. x 2 + 4 x + 5 = 0
5. Use the Internet to research imaginary numbers. How are they related to quadratic
equations?

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Quadratic Formula
discriminant
Core Concepts
Quadratic Formula
2
The real solutions of the quadratic equation ax + bx + c = 0 are
−b ± b2 − 4ac
x = Quadratic Formula
2a
where a ≠ 0 and b2 − 4ac ≥ 0.
Notes:
Interpreting the Discriminant

b 2 − 4ac > 0 b 2 − 4ac = 0 b 2 − 4ac < 0
y y y
x x x
• two real solutions • one real solution • no real solutions
• two x-intercepts • one x-intercept • no x-intercepts
Notes:

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Methods for Solving Quadratic Equations
Method Advantages Disadvantages

Factoring • Straightforward when the equation can • Some equations are not
(Lessons 7.5–7.8) be factored easily factorable.
Graphing • Can easily see the number of solutions • May not give exact
(Lesson 9.2) • Use when approximate solutions are solutions
sufficient.
• Can use a graphing calculator
Using Square Roots • Used to solve equations of the form • Can only be used for
(Lesson 9.3) x2 = d . certain equations
Completing the Square • May involve difficult
• Best used when a = 1 and b is even
(Lesson 9.4) calculations
Quadratic Formula • Can be used for any quadratic equation • Takes time to do
(Lesson 9.5) • Gives exact solutions calculations
Notes:
Extra Practice
In Exercises 1–6, solve the equation using the Quadratic Formula. Round your
solutions to the nearest tenth, if necessary.
1. x 2 − 10 x + 16 = 0 2. x 2 + 2 x − 8 = 0 3. 3 x 2 − x − 2 = 0
4. x 2 + 6 x = −13 5. − 3x 2 + 5 x − 1 = − 7 6. − 4 x 2 + 8 x + 12 = 6

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7. A square pool has a side length of x feet. A uniform border around the pool is 1 foot wide. The total
area of the pool and the border is 361 square feet. What is the area of the pool?
In Exercises 8–10, determine the number of real solutions of the equation.
8. − x 2 + 6 x + 3 = 0 9. x 2 + 6 x + 9 = 0 10. x 2 + 3 x + 8 = 0
In Exercises 11–13 find the number of x-intercepts of the graph of the function.
11. y = − x 2 + 4 x + 3 12. y = x 2 + 14 x + 49 13. y = − x 2 − 8 x − 18
In Exercises 14–16, solve the equation using any method. Explain your choice of
method.
14. x 2 − 4 x + 4 = 16 15. x 2 − 8 x + 7 = 0 16. 3 x 2 + x − 5 = 0

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9.6 Solving Nonlinear Systems of Equations

Essential Question How can you solve a system of two equations when
one is linear and the other is quadratic?
1 EXPLORATION: Solving a System of Equations

y
Work with a partner. Solve the system
of equations by graphing each equation 6
and finding the points of intersection. 4
System of Equations −6 −4 −2 2 4 6x
y = x+ 2 Linear −2
y = x2 + 2 x Quadratic
2 EXPLORATION: Analyzing Systems of Equations
Work with a partner. Match each system of equations with its graph (shown on the
next page). Then solve the system of equations.
a. y = x2 − 4 b. y = x2 − 2 x + 2
y = −x − 2 y = 2x − 2
c. y = x2 + 1 d. y = x2 − x − 6
y = x −1 y = 2x − 2

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9.6 Solving Nonlinear Systems of Equations (continued)
2 EXPLORATION: Analyzing Systems of Equations (continued)
10 10
A. B.
−10 10 −10 10
−10 −10
10 10
C. D.
−10 10 −10 10
−10 −10

3. How can you solve a system of two equations when one is linear and the other is
quadratic?
4. Write a system of equations (one linear and one quadratic) that has (a) no
solutions, (b) one solution, and (c) two solutions. Your systems should be different
from those in Explorations 1 and 2.

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system of nonlinear equations
Notes:

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Extra Practice
In Exercises 1–6, solve the system by graphing.
1 2
1. y = x 2 + 5 x + 6 2. y = x2 + x − 3 3. y = x − 2x + 1
2
y = −x + 1 y = x +1
y = −x + 1
y y y
1
4. y = −3 x 2 − 3 x + 2 5. y = − x2 + x − 2 6. y = 6 x 2 + 3 x − 5
3
y = 2x y = −3 x − 5
y = −2
y y y
x x
In Exercises 7–9, solve the equation by substitution.

7. y − 2 = x 2 8. y = −2 x 2 9. y = x − 4
y = 6 y = 3x + 2 y = x 2 + 3x − 4

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In Exercises 10–12, solve the equation by elimination.

10. y = x 2 11. y = x 2 + 3x − 5 12. y = x 2 + x − 2
y = x −3 y = 3x − 1 y = x + 14
In Exercises 13–18, solve the equation. Round your solution(s) to the nearest
hundredth, if necessary.
13. − 6 x + 14 = x 2 − 9 x + 16 14. − x 2 + 4 x = −2 x + 8
1
15. 4 x 2 − 9 = 4 x − 1 16. − x + 1 = − x 2 + 4 x
2
x
2
17. 2 x 2 − 4 = − x 2 + 6 18. −3  + 2 = x 2 − 2
3


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4. x 2 + 22 x + 121 5. x 2 − 24 x + 144 6. x 2 + 26 x + 169

Solve the system of linear equations by graphing.

10. y = x+3 11. y = x +1 12. y = 2x − 3

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9.1 Properties of Radicals

1 EXPLORATION: Operations with Square Roots

a. Square Roots and Addition

In general, is a + b equal to a + b ? Explain your reasoning.

b. Square Roots and Multiplication

In general, is a • b equal to a • b ? Explain your reasoning.

c. Square Roots and Subtraction

In general, is a − b equal to a − b ? Explain your reasoning.

d. Square Roots and Division

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9.1 Properties of Radicals (continued)

2 EXPLORATION: Writing Counterexamples

Work with a partner. A counterexample is an example that proves that a general

Communicate Your Answer

4. Give an example of multiplying square roots and an example of dividing square

5. Write an algebraic rule for each operation.

a. the product of square roots

b. the quotient of square roots

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Notetaking with Vocabulary

In your own words, write the meaning of each vocabulary term.

rationalizing the denominator

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9.1 Notetaking with Vocabulary (continued)

Quotient Property of Square Roots

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9.1 Notetaking with Vocabulary (continued)

In Exercises 13–20, simplify the expression.

21. The ratio of the length to the width of a golden rectangle is 1 + ( )

In Exercises 22–27, simplify the expression.

22. 3 8 + 3 2 23. 2 18 − 2 20 − 2 5 24. 3 12 + 3 18 + 2 27

25. 2 5 ( 6 + 2 ) 26. ( 7 − 3 )( 7 + 3 ) 27. 3

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9.2 Solving Quadratic Equations by Graphing

Essential Question How can you use a graph to solve a quadratic

1 EXPLORATION: Solving a Quadratic Equation by Graphing

Go to BigIdeasMath.com for an interactive tool to investigate this exploration.

Work with a partner. 10

a. Sketch the graph of y = x 2 − 2 x. 8

b. What is the definition of an x-intercept of 2

a graph? How many x-intercepts does this

c. What is the definition of a solution of an equation in x? How many solutions

2 EXPLORATION: Solving Quadratic Equations by Graphing

Go to BigIdeasMath.com for an interactive tool to investigate this exploration.

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9.2 Solving Quadratic Equations by Graphing (continued)

2 EXPLORATION: Solving Quadratic Equations by Graphing (continued)

Communicate Your Answer

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Notetaking with Vocabulary

In your own words, write the meaning of each vocabulary term.

Step 2 Graph the related function y = ax 2 + bx + c.

Step 3 Find the x-intercepts, if any.

The solutions, or roots, of ax2 + bx + c = 0 are the x-intercepts of the graph.

Number of Solutions of a Quadratic Equation

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