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Using Parabolas to Solve Quadratic Equations

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Using Parabolas to Solve Quadratic Equations
Using Parabolas to Solve Quadratic Equations
Using Parabolas to Solve Quadratic Equations
Using Parabolas to Solve Quadratic Equations
Using Parabolas to Solve Quadratic Equations

              Using Parabolas to Solve Quadratic Equations

              Students learn how to find the solutions to a quadratic equation using graphs.  Learning progresses from solving a quadratic when the parabola is drawn to plotting their own graph and identifying the number of solutions the equation has.
              Differentiated Learning Objectives
              • All students should be able to plot solve a quadratic equation in the form y = x2 + a graphically.
              • Most students should be able to solve a quadratic equation graphical method.
              • Some students should be able to use graphical methods to explain why some quadratics cannot be solved.
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