SOLUTION: Quadratic equations may be solved by graphing, using the quadratic formula, completing the square, and factoring. What are the pros and cons of each of these methods? When might ea

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Question 254455: Quadratic equations may be solved by graphing, using the quadratic formula, completing the square, and factoring. What are the pros and cons of each of these methods? When might each method be most appropriate?
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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Actually I would approach them in the exact opposite order.
Factoring is usually easiest.
Completing the square and and the quadratic formula are both messy involving square roots but the quadratic formula reveals imaginary solutions quicker than the others.
Graphing can only give approximate solutions