Quadratic Functions and Solutions

Lesson 7

Math

Unit 7

9th Grade

Lesson 7 of 13

Objective


Factor quadratic equations and identify solutions (when leading coefficient does not equal 1).

Common Core Standards


Core Standards

  • A.SSE.A.1.A — Interpret parts of an expression, such as terms, factors, and coefficients.
  • A.SSE.B.3.A — Factor a quadratic expression to reveal the zeros of the function it defines.

Criteria for Success


  1. Determine an efficient process to factor quadratic equations and to rewrite quadratic trinomials as a product of two linear binomials. 
  2. Solve quadratic equations by factoring.
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Anchor Problems

25-30 minutes


Problem 1

Factor the expression completely.

$${3x^3+6x^2-24x}$$

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Problem 2

Factor each expression below to rewrite it as a product of two linear binomials. 

a.  $${5x^2+21x+4}$$

b.  $${5x^2+9x+4}$$

c.  $${6x^2+x-15}$$

d.  $${6x^2-21x-12}$$

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Problem 3

Solve by factoring: $${-10x^2-17x-3=0}$$

 

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Problem Set

15-20 minutes


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Target Task

5-10 minutes


Factor each trinomial. Check your answer for each one.

a.  $${5x^2+17x+6}$$

b.  $${2x^2+2x-12}$$

c.  $${6x^2-23x+7}$$

d.  $${-x^2-8x+20}$$

Additional Practice


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Next

Factor special cases of quadratic equations—difference of two squares.

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Lesson Map

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Topic A: Features of Quadratic Functions

Topic B: Factoring and Solutions of Quadratic Equations

Topic C: Interpreting Solutions of Quadratic Functions in Context

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