SOLUTION: Dear sir/ma'am, I have a question regarding how to solve Quad. Equations. My brother has homework, and he has been asked to solve a mixed bunch of quad. equations using either fa

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Question 168200: Dear sir/ma'am,
I have a question regarding how to solve Quad. Equations.
My brother has homework, and he has been asked to solve a mixed bunch of quad. equations using either factoring, finding the square roots, or using the quadradic formula.
My question is, how do you know which method to use for each problem? Is there a certain way the equation is set up that indicates what type is most proper?
Thank you!

Answer by edjones(8007) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Put the equations in the standard form:
ax^2+bx+c=0
If it isn't in this form then get it there.
Then plug the a, b, and c into the formula.
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Ed