Chapter 5 – Quadratic Equations

Worksheet 2
Name: _____________________ Date: ____________

1) Solve the following equations using the “Completing the Square” method. If the
answer is not exact, give your answer to 2 decimal places.

a) 2x2 + 3x – 2 = 0 b) 3y2 + 4x – 4 = 0

c) 3z2 + 6z – 6 = 0 d) 9p2 + 12p + 4 = 0

e) 8q2 – 2q – 3 = 0 *f) 12r2 – 25r + 12 = 0

2) The solution of ax2 + bx + c = 0 is

Solve the following equations using the “Formula” method. If the answer is not
exact, give your answer to 2 decimal places.

a) 2p2 + 3p – 2 = 0 b) 3q2 + 4q – 4 = 0

c) 3r2 + 6r – 6 = 0 d) 9x2 + 12x + 4 = 0

e) 8y2 – 2y – 3 = 0 *f) 12z2 – 25z + 12 = 0