How Do You Solve a Word Problem by Factoring a Quadratic Equation?

How Do You Solve a Word Problem by Factoring a Quadratic Equation?

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Keywords:

  • problem
  • quadratic
  • factoring
  • word problem

Background Tutorials

  • Introduction to Algebraic Expressions

      • What is a Variable?What is a Variable?

      What is a Variable?

      You can't do algebra without working with variables, but variables can be confusing. If you've ever wondered what variables are, then this tutorial is for you!

  • The Distributive Property

      • What is the Distributive Property?What is the Distributive Property?

      What is the Distributive Property?

      The distributive property is a very deep math principle that helps make math work. It's the rule that lets you expand parentheses, and so it's really critical to understand if you want to get good at simplifying expressions. So check out the tutorial and let us know what you think!

  • Properties of Equality

      • What's the Subtraction Property of Equality?What's the Subtraction Property of Equality?

      What's the Subtraction Property of Equality?

      Solving equations can be tough, especially if you've forgotten or have trouble understanding the tools at your disposal. One of those tools is the subtraction property of equality, and it lets you subtract the same number from both sides of an equation. Watch the video to see it in action!

  • Solving Polynomial Equations

      • What's the Zero Product Property?What's the Zero Product Property?

      What's the Zero Product Property?

      The zero-product property let's you split the product of factors into separate equations. Then, you can solve each equation to get the solutions to your original equation! Learn all about this very useful property by watching this tutorial.

  • Solving Quadratics by Factoring

      • How Do You Solve a Quadratic Equation by Factoring?How Do You Solve a Quadratic Equation by Factoring?

      How Do You Solve a Quadratic Equation by Factoring?

      One of the many ways you can solve a quadratic equation is by factoring it. In this tutorial, you'll see how to factor a quadratic equation using the guess and check method of factoring. Then, use the zero product property to find the solution!