Display Title
Math Example--Quadratics--Graphical Solutions to Quadratic Equations: Example 2
Display Title
Graphical Solutions to Quadratic Equations: Example 2
Topic
Quadratics
Description
This example illustrates a quadratic equation graphed on a coordinate plane. The graph shows a parabola intersecting the x-axis at two points, indicating two real solutions. Graphically solving quadratic equations provides a visual representation of the roots, making it easier to understand the nature of the solutions. This method is particularly useful for visual learners and helps in understanding the relationship between the equation's coefficients and the graph's shape. However, this approach can be limited by the accuracy of the graph, especially if the solutions are not integers or if the parabola does not clearly intersect the x-axis.
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Common Core Standards | CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSF.IF.C.7.A, CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSF.LE.A.3 |
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Grade Range | 9 - 12 |
Curriculum Nodes |
Algebra • Quadratic Functions and Equations • Quadratic Equations and Functions |
Copyright Year | 2013 |
Keywords | equation, quadratic equation, solution, root, zero |