Important things to remember for this unit

unit overviewThis ML is on our website, on the sidebar:

11What are the ways we have learned to solve a quadratic equation? EX. 1. Factoring 2. Quadratic Formula 3. Completing the Square

2Quadratic Formula Video

33Remember, if the discriminant is a perfect square (like 4,9,16, or 25), then the roots are rational. If not, irrational.

4The sum and product formulas These formulas can save you lots of time on your Post-Testand on the Regents Exam. Quadratic equation must be in this form:

5Completing the square methodWe had a Mini-lesson on December 22nd on this topicit is also on the school website, right next to this lesson.

6Also, dont forgetYou need to be able to:Solve a system of equationsSolve a higher-degree equation, like Pre-Test #7Finally, there are 4 problems with Complex Fractions like #10 on Pre-Test. As always, there will be 4 on the Post-Test, too!!! ALWAYS CHECK YOUR ROOTS!!! Why?

7Due datesResearch Artifact due TODAY!!! Place underneath Elmo when finished.

POST-TEST on Monday8