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Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Practice Problems: The Quadratic Formula

For Students 9th - 10th
Twenty-five problems present a variety of problems working with various aspects of solving equations using the quadratic formula. They are given with each step to the solution cleverly revealed one at a time. You can work each step of...
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Other

Algebra Class: Solving and Graphing a Quadratic Equation

For Students 9th - 10th
Math teacher provides a unit on quadratic equations in which she explains the concepts of solving and graphing quadratic equations through numerous examples and graphs. Hyperlinks are available to each step that ultimately leads to...
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Oswego City School District

Regents Exam Prep Center: Solving Quadratic Equations With Complex Roots

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
These examples use the quadratic formula to solve quadratic equations. Learn what to do when the solution includes a complex number. Use the practice page and teacher resource page to enhance the lesson.
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Handout
Paul Dawkins

Paul's Online Notes: Algebra: Quadratic Equations Part Ii

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Detailed math tutorial features notes and examples that illustrate how to solve quadratic equations using complete the square then use that to derive the quadratic formula.
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Handout
Purple Math

Purplemath: Complex Numbers: Introduction

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This website provides an in-depth lesson on complex numbers. You learn about simplifying, adding, and multiplying complex numbers by viewing example problems that are worked through step-by-step. Continue on to pages 2 and 3 which...
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Integrated Publishing

Integrated Publishing: The Discriminant

For Students 9th - 10th
A thorough investigation of what the discriminant is and how it is used. Contains examples and exercises, with answers on the page.
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Cuemath

Cuemath: Quadratic Functions

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Explore the world of quadratic functions in this mini-lesson. Learn about the graphs of quadratic functions, quadratic functions formula, and other interesting facts. You can also try your hand at solving a few interesting practice...
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Wolfram Research

Wolfram Math World: Quadratic Formula

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This MathWorld site provides the quadratic formula, giving the roots of a quadratic equation, as well as an alternative form of the equation.
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Wolfram Research

Wolfram Math World: Quadratic Equation

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This MathWorld site shows how to derive the quadratic formula.
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Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Connecting Factors and Zeros

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
Students will determine if a quadratic formula is factorable, then they will factor the equation, set each factor equal to 0, and solve for x.
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Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Prodigious! Quadratics and Free Fall Motion

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Uses the movie "October Sky" as an introduction to the study of free fall motion functions. Acts a summation activity to a quadratic unit in Algebra. Solve quadratic equations by graphing, factoring, and the quadratic formula.
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Texas A&M University

Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: College Algebra: Quadratic Equations

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A detailed tutorial that will guide you through various methods for solving quadratic equations: factoring, square root, completing the square, and quadratic formula. Follow step-by-step examples, view video problem-solving...
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Math Medics

S.o.s. Math: Quadratic Formula: Completing the Square

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This tutorial explains the quadratic formula by reviewing its origin from the process of completing the square. Includes examples and a few exercises.
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Math Medics

S.o.s. Math: Quadratic Equations Quadratic Formula

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Here you can find a general overview of the quadratic formula, complete with a full breakdown of how to come up with the quadratic formula with a quadratic equation, as well as am example of using the quadratic formula to solve a...
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Stefan Warner and Steven R. Costenoble

Finite Mathematics & Applied Calculus: Polynomial Equations

For Students 9th - 10th
The tutorial investigates how to solve polynomial equations. Students learn about the concept through class notes, examples, and practice problems. Topics include solving quadratic equations, factoring, and the quadratic formula.
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University of Saskatchewan (Canada)

University of Saskatchewan: Algebra 1 Review

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A more advanced review of algebra concepts and practice review problems ranging from the basic rules of algebra to polynomials. A good test of readiness for higher level math courses.
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Other

Dans Math: Lessons: Intermediate Algebra

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
College professor Dan Bach presents a review of algebra concepts, including factoring, quadratic equations, and graphing parabolas. The examples are detailed, but easy to follow. This is a good site for reviewing before tests and quizzes.
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eBook
Math Planet

Math Planet: Algebra I: Quadratic Equations: The Quadratic Formula

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Provides an explanation, examples, and a video lesson all related to the quadratic formula. [2:45]
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eBook
Math Planet

Math Planet: Algebra 2: The Quadratic Formula

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Gain an understanding of how to solve a quadratic equation using the quadratic formula by viewing examples and a video lesson. [2:23]
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Mangahigh

Mangahigh: Algebra: Solve Trinomials by Using the Quadratic Formula

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Students watch an online tutorial on the concept of solving trinomials using the quadratic formula. After watching, students test their knowledge by attempting ten practice problems that increase or decrease in difficulty based on their...
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Trigonometry: Trigonometric Equations Using Factoring

For Students 10th - 12th Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This lesson covers solving trigonometric equations using factoring, square roots, and the quadratic formula.
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Other

Algebra.com: Quadratic Equation Solver

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
An interactive solver for quadratic equations shows solutions using several methods, including graphing and the quadratic formula.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Algebra: Square Root Applications

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Solve applications using square roots.
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Discovery Education

Discovery Education: Web Math: Using the Quadratic Formula

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This WebMath site provides interactive problem solvers to understand the quadratic formula and solve quadratic equations by factoring. In addition to providing answers, these 'solvers' show the step-by-step method in which to get there.