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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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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.
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Texas Education Agency

Texas Gateway: Solving Quadratic Equations Using Algebraic Methods

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Given a quadratic equation, the student will solve the equation by factoring, completing the square, or by using the quadratic formula.
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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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Interactive Mathematics

Interactive Mathematics: Quadratic Equations

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Using modeling, the world of quadratics is explored. Learn how to solve quadratics using methods of factoring, completing the square, and the quadratic formula. Also included are methods for graphing quadratic functions.
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Lawrence Hall of Science

The Math Page: Skill in Algebra: Quadratic Equations

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Here is a site that clearly and thoroughly explains the quadratic equations, including how to solve them by factoring, completing the square, and using the quadratic formula. There are example problems solved, problems for the student to...
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Cool Math

Coolmath: Solving Quadratics Recap

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This CoolMath resource reviews the ways to solve quadratic equations: factoring, finding square roots, and using the quadratic formula.
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Other

Mathway: Algebra Formulas

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Comprehensive resource provides algebra formulas for exponents, absolute value, factoring Pythagorean Theorem, linear equations, quadratic formula, distance formula, midpoint formula, and slope of a line through two points.
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Cuemath

Cuemath: Quadratic Equations

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A comprehensive guide for learning all about quadratic equations with definitions, quadratic formulas, how to solve them, solved examples, and practice questions.
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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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BBC

Bbc: Higher Bitesize Maths: Quadratic Theory

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A tutorial on quadratics presents topics including: factoring and solving quadratics, graphing quadratic functions, using completing the square and the quadratic formula to solve functions, the discriminant and conjugates. Plenty of...
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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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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Algebra: Factoring Polynomials Study Guide

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This comprehensive study guide highlights the main terms and formulas needed to review factoring polynomials. Examples are included.
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Math Notes and Math Tests

Pre Calculus Notes: The "Qf" Method for Factoring Quadratics [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Learners examine the quadratic formula method for factoring quadratics. Examples with detailed solutions are included.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Algebra: Factorization Using Perfect Square Trinomials

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Factor perfect square trinomials and the difference of two squares and solve quadratic equations by factoring.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Algebra: Factorization of Quadratic Expressions

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Factor quadratic polynomial expressions of the form ax^2 + bx + c.
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Math Is Fun

Math Is Fun: Real World Examples of Quadratic Equations

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides examples of how quadratic equations can be used in real-world scenarios, and the different methods used to solve them.
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Washington State University

Washington State University: Sample Problems From Intermediate Algebra

For Students 9th - 10th
Check for college math readiness using this problem sampler. Problems cover high school algebra topics, including linear and quadratic equations, factoring, radicals, rational expressions, synthetic division, complex numbers and more....
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Help Algebra

Help algebra.com: Quadratic Equations

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This article gives a definition of quadratic equations, then demonstrates how to solve them. Factoring, completing the square and the quadratic formula are the methods described. The examples are accompanied by lists of steps for solving...
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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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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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Math Medics

S.o.s. Math: Algebra

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This lesson provides basic instruction on the major concepts in algebra. Content includes a focus on fractions, units of conversion, complex numbers, quadratic equations, factorization and roots of polynomials, solving equations, systems...
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Purple Math

Purplemath: Solving Quadratic Equations by Factoring

For Students 9th - 10th
Demonstrates how to solve quadratics using factoring (that is/the Zero-Product Property). Provides worked examples/and warnings about common mistakes.
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Other

Cre: Ecuaciones Cuadraticas

For Students 9th - 10th
In Spanish. Clear step by step directions, explanations and example problems of quadratic equations. Explains factorization, the quadratic formula, and completing the square.