Solving Quadratic Equations
by Kelley MacCormack
1. Misconceptions
1.1. Any method can be used to solve the quadratic equation
2. Future Topics
2.1. Solving Polynomial Equations
3. Prior Knowledge
3.1. Graphing Quadratics: solutions/roots/zeros are where the parabola crosses the x-intercept
3.2. Standard Form vs. Vertex Form vs. Intercept Form
4. Key Terms
4.1. Solve by Factoring
4.2. Square Root Method
4.3. Completing the Square
4.4. Quadratic Formula
4.5. Solutions/Roots/Zeros/x-intercepts