SOLUTION: What are the pros and cons of solving quadratic equations using graphing, using the quadratic formula, completing the square, and factoring.

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Question 139623: What are the pros and cons of solving quadratic equations using graphing, using the quadratic formula, completing the square, and factoring.
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What are the pros and cons of solving quadratic equations using graphing, using the quadratic formula, completing the square, and factoring.
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This my opinion on this:
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If you have graphing calc, graphing is 1st, otherwise it's last
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Next is factoring (if it will factor)
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Next completing the square if the coefficient of x^2 = 1 and the math is easy
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next is quadratic formula

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