QUADRATIC EQUATIONS

| Employing Square Root Extraction

Ensure that the equation is initially in the form of ax^2 = c or ax^2 + c = 0. If it is in the latter form,
transfer c to the right side to make the equation equal to our c. Proceed by dividing both sides by a,
resulting in either x^2 = c or x^2 = c/a. Take the square root of both sides, considering both positive and
negative square roots. Simplify the expression inside the square root if possible. Finally, if necessary,
compute the numerical values of the positive and negative square roots to determine the solutions for x.

| Utilizing Completing the Square

Assuming the equation is initially in standard form (ax^2 + bx + c = 0), transfer c to the right side. If the
coefficient of the x^2 term is not 1, divide both sides by a. To complete the square, calculate (b/2)^2 and
add it to both sides of the equation. Factor the left side by expressing it as a perfect square trinomial. Take
the square root of both sides to solve for x. Simplify the expression inside the square root if possible.
Finally, identify the solutions, as there are now two possibilities, one being positive and the other
negative.

| Employing Factoring

For this method, start with the standard form, ax^2 + bx + c = 0 (and remember, if x^2 has a coefficient
other than 1, divide all terms in the equation by that number!). Find the factors of c that add up to the
coefficient of b. Keep in mind that if c is positive, the factors share the same sign, while if c is negative,
the factors have opposite signs. If b is negative and the sign of c is negative, the larger factor is negative,
and the same applies if b is positive but the sign of c is negative. If b is negative but the sign of c is
positive, both factors are negative. Factor x^2 with the found factors of c, adhering to the zero product
rule. Transpose the factors of c to the right side, making x equal to the number. Finally, either have x
equal to the same number if the factors used for c are from a perfect square or have two different numbers
for x, substituting them into the original equation to achieve the same result.

| Employing the Quadratic Formula

With the given equation in standard form, easily solve it by identifying the coefficients for a, b, and c.
Recall the jingle sung by Ms. Bontigao, and substitute all the designated coefficients into their respective
positions within the formula. Once all substitutions are complete, find the square of b, multiply -4 with a
and c, and then multiply 2 with a. Next, find the square root of the combined terms in the dividend. This
will yield either the value of x or provide enough terms for further simplification.