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    This document provides steps for solving a quadratic equation of the form ax2 + bx + c = 0. It first checks the equation's form and whether factors can be removed through simplification. If not, it determines if the equation can be solved through factoring, completing the square, or using the quadratic formula.

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    This document provides steps for solving a quadratic equation of the form ax2 + bx + c = 0. It first checks the equation's form and whether factors can be removed through simplification. If not, it determines if the equation can be solved through factoring, completing the square, or using the quadratic formula.

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    This document provides steps for solving a quadratic equation of the form ax2 + bx + c = 0. It first checks the equation's form and whether factors can be removed through simplification. If not, it determines if the equation can be solved through factoring, completing the square, or using the quadratic formula.

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    Solving a quadratic equation

    Taking the square root or


    Is the equation in the form of Organise it into the form of using DOPS
    No
    ax2+bx+c=0 ax2+bx+c=0
    Example:

    Yes

    Is there a HCF among Simplify the equation by


    Yes
    a,b and c? dividing both sides by the HCF

    If b=0
    No

    Congrats! It’s easy to solve this equation.


    Is either b or c zero? Yes
    Refer to the two example accordingly

    No
    If c=0

    Can the cross-method


    (including perfect squares ) Yes
    be applied?
    Factorising x out

    Example: Example:

    No

    Use
    completing the square
    or Completing the square
    the quadratic
    formula

    The quadratic formula

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