The document discusses solving quadratic equations by factoring. It begins with an example problem and explanation of the zero factor property. It then outlines the steps to solve quadratic equations by factoring: 1) write the equation in standard form, 2) factor completely, 3) set each factor equal to 0, 4) solve each equation, and 5) check solutions. Several example problems are worked through demonstrating this process. The document concludes with examples of using factoring to solve real-world problems involving quadratic equations.
7. 11.6 – Solving Quadratic Equations by Factoring
Solving Quadratic Equations:
1) Write the equation in standard form.
2) Factor the equation completely.
3) Set each factor equal to 0.
4) Solve each equation.
5) Check the solutions (in original equation).
15. Continuous assessment
• Q1: Solve these equations by factorisation.
a) (x-2)(2x+1) = 0
b) 3x2 – 27x = 0
c) 2x2 – 7x + 6 = 0
Q2: a) 2(d2 – 3d +3) = d + 1
b) 3(e + 1)2= 1 – e
c) (g + 3)(2 – g) = g2
16. Answers
• Q1: a) x = 2, x = - ½ b) x = 0, x= 9 c) x = -4, x=3
• Q2: a) (a+3)(a-3) b) e = -2, e = -1/3
c) d = -2, d = 1 ½