Discriminant
Quadratic formula
Word Problems
Word Problems #2
Pi Day / Fun Friday
100

What is the formula for finding the discriminant of a quadratic equation?

D = 

b^2-4ac

100
Sing the song for the quadratic formula without making a mistake.

x=(-b±sqrt(b^2-4ac))/(2a)

100

The formula for the area of a triangle?

A=(b*h)/2

100

The theorem used to find the missing side of a triangle.

Pythagorean Theorem

a^2+b^2=c^2

100

What time is it?

2:45

200

Is the discriminant positive, negative, or zero?

Positive

200

 solve using the quadratic formula :

2x2+4x-6=0

x=-3 , x=1

200

Write an equation that expresses the following:

The width is 5 more than twice the length.

w=2l+5

200

A football is punted in the air. Its height (in inches) after t seconds is represented with the function  h(t)=-5t^2-20t+25 . After how long will the football hit the ground?

1 second (It was Ms. G trying to kick the football)

200

Name the shape

Octagon

300

If the discriminant is 0, how many roots (x-intercepts) will the graph have?

1

300

solve using the quadratic formula:

x2 + 3x – 4 = 0

x= -4,1 

300

Write an equation that expresses the following:

The height is 4 less than three times the base.

h=3b-4

300

The base of a triangle is eight more than twice the height. The area of the triangle is 42 square yards. Find the base of the triangle.

Height = 3 yards, Base = 14 yards

300

Is your birthday in the digits of pi?

pi

Yes!

400

Find the value of the discriminant of

-2x2-1x+3=0

D=25

400

solve using the quadratic formula: 

2x2-3x-5=0 

x= 2.5, -1

400

The length of a rectangular plot is 10 yards more than its width. If the area of the land is 600 square yards, find the dimensions of the plot.

Length = 30 yds2, Width = 20 yds2

400

An architect wants to put a triangular window above the doorway. The architect wants an area of 120 square feet and she wants the base to be 4 feet more than twice the height. Find the base and height of the window.

Height= 10 feet, Base = 24 feet

400

How many degrees are in a circle?

360o

500

Find the value of the discriminant of

6x2= 42 

D=1008

500

solve using the quadratic formula : 

x2 – 4x – 8 = 0

x=2±sqrt(3)

500

A rocket is launched from the ground. Its height in miles is measured after t seconds using the formula given below. How long until it hits the ground?

h(t)=-16t^2+192t

12 seconds

500

The area of a triangular flower bed in the park has an area of 120 square feet. The base is 4 feet longer that twice the height. What are the base and height of the triangle?

Height = 10 feet, Base = 24 feet

500

The best flavor of pie.

Lemon Meringue

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