Factor Quadratic Expressions - Part 1

(8) Quadratic functions and equations. The student applies the mathematical process standards to solve, with and without technology, quadratic equations and evaluate the reasonableness of their solutions. The student formulates statistical relationships and evaluates their reasonableness based on real-world data.

(A) Solve quadratic equations having real solutions by factoring, taking square roots, completing the square, and applying the quadratic formula

HSA.SSE.3 Choose and produce an equivalent form of an expression to reveal and explain properties of the quantity represented by the expression.*

HSA.SSE.3.A Factor a quadratic expression to reveal the zeros of the function it defines.