SOLUTION: how do i know whether to use the quadratic formula or graph to solve my quadratic equation?

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Question 283538: how do i know whether to use the quadratic formula or graph to solve my quadratic equation?
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Graphing will only get you a picture of the equation. It will rarely help you to find the solutions.
The quadratic formula will always find the solutions if they exist.