Students generate patterns from a structured situation, find a rule for the general term, and express it in words and symbols. They also devise and use problem solving strategies in a systematic way.

An exercise on solving a quadratic equation by applying the method of factoring by grouping. Begin by clicking on "show scratchpad."

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.

Twenty-one problems present a variety of problems working with various aspects of solving and graphing quadratic equations. They are given with each step to the solution cleverly revealed one at a time. You can work each step of the...

A wealth of resources for teachers planning classroom instruction on quadratic equations, discriminant, and the quadratic formula: six lessons covering various ways to solve equations, complete with definitions and step-by-step solutions...

A quadratic equation is an equation that can be written on the standard form ax^2 + bx + c = 0, where a is not = 0. One way of solving a quadratic equation is by factoring. Another way of solving a quadratic equation is to solve it...

An interactive solver for quadratic equations shows solutions using several methods, including graphing and the quadratic formula.

Twenty problems present a variety of problems working with various aspects of solving quadratic equations by finding the square roots. They are given with each step to the solution cleverly revealed one at a time. You can work each step...

Defines root of a quadratic equation. Portrays graphically what quadratic roots look like. Tutorial includes two basic examples where roots are discovered, and links to pertinent topics elsewhere on the site and a math forum organized by...

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Determine the number of solutions to a quadratic equation and find such solutions by graphing.

Given a quadratic equation, the student will make connections among the solutions (roots) of the quadratic equation, the zeros of their related functions, and the horizontal intercepts (x-intercepts) of the graph of the function.

Thirteen problems present a variety of practice solving quadratic equations by finding square roots. They are given with each step to the solution cleverly revealed one at a time. You can work each step of the problem then click the...

Practice using your graphing calculator for solving and graphing quadratic equations. If you get stumped or if you would like to check your work, then select the View Solution button, which is located directly under each problem.

Analyze quadratic equations in order to determine how many different real number solutions they have.

This site from the University of St. Andrews provides an extensive history of quadratic, cubic, and quartic equations including various historical figures and their contributions to modern methods of solving quadratics.

Analyze quadratic equations in order to determine how many different real number solutions they have. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.

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...

Solve quadratic equations using the quadratic formula. Some of the equations have real solutions while others have complex solutions.

Find a quick, concise explanation for how to solve quadratic equations using square roots. An example is given and clearly explained.

Resources to use when planning instruction on linear-quadratic systems. Find lessons on solving systems algebraically and graphically, a practice quiz with solutions, and a worksheet through which students investigate and solve systems.

Solve quadratic equations using the quadratic formula. Some of the equations have real solutions while others have complex solutions. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video...

Purplemath gives several examples which clearly show the process of completing the square to find the maximum and minimum solutions to a quadratic equation.

In this activity, students will plot the graphs of systems of equations and determine the number of real solutions of the system. Then find the solution of the system algebraically.

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...