Factoring Quadratics When a is Greater Than One
aligned to I Can Use The Zero Product Property To Solve Quadratic Equations In Standard Form When The Leading Coefficient Is Not 1.
Learning Objective
I can solve quadratic equations in the form ax² + bx + c = 0 (where a > 1) by factoring using the box method and the Zero Product Property.
Lesson Flow
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Practice
7 questions • Short answer
Exit Ticket
“Solve the quadratic equation 2x² + 5x + 2 = 0 by factoring using the box method and the Zero Product Property. Show all steps. Solve the quadratic equation 3x² - 8x + 4 = 0 by factoring using the box method and the Zero Product Property. Show all steps. Solve the quadratic equation 5x² + 11x + 2 = 0 by factoring using the box method and the Zero Product Property. Show all steps.”
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