Quadratic Equations

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How to Solve Quadratic Equations with the Square Root Rule

In algebra, you can solve a quadratic equation by applying the square root rule. With a squared term and a constant, the special quadratic equation is easily solved. [more…]

How to Use UnFOIL to Factor Quadratic Equations

Using the unFOIL method to factor quadratic equations into two binomials requires many steps. Prime factorization and order of decreasing powers are two parts of the unFOIL method, which helps you solve [more…]

How to Use the Quadratic Formula to Solve Algebraic Equations

Using the quadratic formula to solve equations may bring one, two, or no algebraic solutions. The quadratic formula is special to quadratic equations, which can have fractions, radicals, or neverending [more…]

How to Use FOIL to Distribute Two Binomials

Use FOIL to distribute two binomials. The FOIL method — which stands for first, outer, inner, and last — takes two binomials and multiplies them for a single quadratic equation. Solving for binomials with [more…]

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