topic badge

10.03 Solving quadratic equations using square roots

Interactive practice questions

Is $y=-2$y=2 a solution of $5y^2+4y=-12$5y2+4y=12?

Yes

A

No

B
Easy
< 1min

Is $x=\frac{1}{4}$x=14 a solution of $48x^2+16x-7=0$48x2+16x7=0?

Easy
< 1min

Is $x=\frac{8}{7}$x=87 a solution of $\left(7x-2\right)^2=37$(7x2)2=37?

Easy
< 1min

Is $x=-\frac{3}{4}$x=34 a solution of $20x^2=3-11x$20x2=311x?

Easy
1min
Sign up to access Practice Questions
Get full access to our content with a Mathspace account

Outcomes

A.REI.4

Solve quadratic equations in one variable.

A.REI.4b

Solve quadratic equations by inspection (e.g. For x^2 = 49), taking square roots, completing the square, the quadratic formula and factoring, as appropriate to the initial form of the equation. Recognize when the quadratic formula reveals that the quadratic equation has “no real solutions”.

What is Mathspace

About Mathspace