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The Quadratic Formula
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These problems involve quadratic equations which are not factorable and can be solved by use of the quadratic formula, although some students may choose
to complete the square.
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Interactive resources from our Math Tools project:
Algebra: Quadratic Equations
The closest match in our Ask Dr. Math archives:
Quadratic Equations
NCTM Standards:
Algebra Standard for Grades 9-12
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All Wet
- Linda Benton
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Algebra, difficulty level 3. Solve simultaneous equations, find area, and use the Pythagorean theorem and percentages to find the spraying distance needed for a circular sprinkler in a rectangular yard.
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The Continued Fraction
- Ethel Breuche
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Algebra, difficulty level 4. Find the value of a given continued fraction.
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An Expanding Circle
- Steve Risberg
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Algebra, difficulty level 2. When the radius of a circle increases by 6 inches, the area increases
by 125%. Find the original radius.
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The Length of Larry's Rectangle
- Larry Sue
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Algebra, difficulty level 2. Larry wants to know the length of his rectangle. Can you help him?
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Poolish Pride?
- Steve Risberg
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Algebra, difficulty level 3. Two competitive brothers build rectangular pools of similar shape but
different size. Given some information relating the lengths and
widths, find the area of the larger pool.
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Reciprocals
- Steve Risberg
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Algebra, difficulty level 3. Explore the numeric difference between numbers and their reciprocals.
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Throw It Down!
- Steve Risberg
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Algebra, difficulty level 3. Kelvin leaps high to dunk a basketball. How long are his hands high
enough above the rim for him to dunk?
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