Algebra 2 Lesson 7.3 Solving Equations Using Quadratic Techniques Objectives: •
Factoring and zero product Property.
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Write a polynomial function in quadratic form and solve.
Technique 1: Factoring and zero product property.
Zero Product Property:
( x ! a )( x ! b ) = 0 …
If you have an equation, first set it equal to zero, 2nd factor, then use the zero product property to solve. Factoring ways: GCF, ac method, grouping, and use special forms like x 3 ! y 3 = ( x ! y ) ( x 2 + xy + y 2 ) … Example 1:Solve each equation a. x 5 + 6x 4 + 5x 3 = 0
b. x 3 + 8 = 0
c. b 4 = 16
d. m 3 + 4m 2 ! m ! 4 = 0